JP6411091B2 - Production unit and gaming machine equipped with the same - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a production unit and a gaming machine including the same.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols drawn on the peripheral surface, a plurality of reels corresponding to each reel, and a display window for displaying a part of the symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of each reel, A spinning cylinder type gaming machine (so-called “pachislot machine”) is known. Such a gaming machine rotates all the reels based on the insertion of a game value (game medium) such as a medal by the player and the start operation on the start lever, and each reel based on the stop operation on the stop button by the player. By stopping the rotation, the symbol is stopped and displayed on the display window.

  Such a gaming machine is based on the fact that the combination of symbols related to “comb” is stopped on the active line in the display window and determined as a display combination (that is, “combination” is established). A privilege (for example, a medal) is given to.

  In addition, this type of gaming machine is equipped with a display unit such as a liquid crystal panel, and it is possible to produce a wide variety of effects using images, as well as light effects using lamps and sounds using speakers. And is effective as a technique to improve the player's expectation for the development of the game.

  However, a display unit such as a liquid crystal panel is expensive, which has been a factor that hinders the cost reduction of gaming machines.

  Therefore, in recent years, a technique for using a liquid crystal projector that is cheaper than a liquid crystal panel has been proposed as a technique for increasing the size of a display screen for displaying a game video (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  In this game machine, such as a slot machine, a liquid crystal projector that projects a video for a game on a built-in small liquid crystal panel and projects it on the lower side is arranged in the lower part of the interior, and the projection light of the liquid crystal projector is received on the back side. Thus, in order to project the game moving image on the front side, a screen that transmits the projection light to the front side is arranged as a display screen on the front side.

  In addition, in a gaming machine such as a slot machine, there has been proposed an apparatus in which an image on the rear side of a reel imaged by a video camera unit is projected to the front side of the reel by a projector when a predetermined condition is satisfied. (For example, refer to Patent Document 2). In the proposed gaming machine, the projector is provided for each of the three reels, and is disposed on the corresponding reel. In addition, the projector is configured to irradiate video light toward the front side of the gaming machine and project it onto a reel by a half mirror.

JP-A-6-35066 JP 2011-4955 A

  However, in the case of the proposal according to Patent Document 1, since the internal structure of the game machine is not considered, such as a liquid crystal projector disposed in the lower part of the interior, it cannot be applied to a game machine such as a so-called pachislot machine. was there.

  That is, in the pachislot machine, inside the casing, a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols drawn on the peripheral surface, a drive mechanism for driving each reel, and a hopper or hopper for storing a payout medal Various devices such as a drive circuit for paying out medals accommodated in the device must be mounted, and there is a limited space for mounting a liquid crystal projector, a screen and the like.

  For this reason, it is difficult to adopt the configuration described in Patent Document 1 as it is in an existing game machine, instead of the conventional display unit, such as an increase in size.

  In particular, in game machines, most of the conventional presentation modes based on video are two-dimensional and are only two-dimensional display, so a presentation unit that is three-dimensional and capable of innovative production is installed. Development of a gaming machine is desired.

  Further, in the proposal according to Patent Document 2, although the projector is disposed on the upper part of the gaming machine, the projection direction of the irradiation light can be easily and flexibly adjusted when the projector is disposed on the upper part of the gaming machine. There is a problem that you can not. Moreover, in the proposal which concerns on patent document 2, there exists a problem that the effective measure for preventing the reflection of a light source is not taken with respect to the object which projects the irradiation light of a projector.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and provides a presentation unit capable of easily and flexibly adjusting the projection direction of irradiation light in a projector, and a gaming machine including the same. For the purpose. Another object of the present invention is to provide an effect unit and an amusement machine equipped with the effect unit for which an effective measure for preventing the reflection of a light source is applied to an object onto which light emitted from a projector is projected. And

The effect unit according to the present invention is an effect unit (for example, display unit 100H) mounted on the gaming machine (1) to achieve the above object, and a projector for projecting irradiation light (for example, projector 1101). And a reflector (for example, reflector 1302) that reflects the irradiation light (for example, irradiation light 1101a) projected from the projector at a predetermined reflection angle, and the irradiation light from the projector reflected by the reflector is projected. A screen (e.g., screen 1303) and a ceiling plate (e.g., ceiling plate 1300a) disposed above the projector, and the projector, the reflector, the screen, and the ceiling plate are provided to the gaming machine. On the other hand, as a detachable unit,
The projector is supported on the ceiling plate via an attachment base (for example, the attachment base 1121) and an adjustment base (for example, the attachment base 1122),
The mounting base is mounted on the ceiling plate (for example, mounted at four mounting positions of the housing mounting holes 1201a to 1201d) and can be adjusted two-dimensionally along a plane parallel to the ceiling plate ,
The adjustment pedestal is attached to the attachment pedestal (for example, attached at three attachment positions using attachment screws 1221a to 1221c and adjustment screws 1211a to 1211c), and the posture of the adjustment pedestal with respect to the attachment pedestal is three-dimensional. Configured to be adjustable.

  With this configuration, the rendering unit according to the present invention can easily and flexibly adjust the projection direction of the irradiation light in the projector.

In addition, in the production unit according to the present invention, a spring (for example, a spring 1222a) is disposed between the attachment base and the adjustment base at each position where the adjustment base is attached to the attachment base. An interval between the mounting base and the adjustment base is configured to be adjusted by a screw (for example, 1211a) disposed close to the spring.

  With this configuration, the rendering unit according to the present invention can easily and flexibly adjust the projection direction of the irradiation light in the projector.

Further, the production unit according to the present invention is arranged on the left side and the right side of the unit, and the side plate (for example, the side plate 1305) on which the irradiation light from the projector is projected,
A stage (e.g., a side plate 1300b) that is disposed at a lower portion of the unit and onto which irradiation light from the projector is projected,
The screen, the side plate, and the stage are configured to be subjected to at least one of texture processing or two-layer coating.

  With this configuration, the rendering unit according to the present invention can prevent the light source from being reflected on the target on which the irradiation light of the projector is projected.

  In the two-layer coating, the rendering unit according to the present invention is configured such that the undercoat paint is a high-intensity paint and the topcoat paint is a matte paint.

  With this configuration, the rendering unit according to the present invention can prevent the light source from being reflected on the target on which the irradiation light of the projector is projected.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a cabinet (2a) in which a plurality of reels (3L, 3C, 3R) having a plurality of kinds of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are accommodated therein, and an open / close provided on the front side of the cabinet. A door (front door 2b), a symbol display means (main display window 4) for displaying each symbol arranged on the plurality of reels, and a plurality of the plurality of reels arranged on each reel by controlling rotation of the plurality of reels. The symbol display control means (motor drive circuit 39, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R) capable of displaying various symbols on the symbol display means in a variable manner and stopped display, and the game prior to the start of the unit game An effective line setting means (medal insertion slot 5, maximum BE) for activating an effective line in the symbol display means in accordance with the amount of game media provided with a game value operated by the user. A button 8), a game start operation means (start lever 6), which is operated by a player at the start of a unit game, for starting a variable display of symbols on the symbol display means by the plurality of reels; A plurality of symbol variation stop operation means (stop buttons 7L, 7C) are provided corresponding to each of the reels, and stop the symbol variation display on the symbol display means of the corresponding reel according to the player's operation. , 7R) and any of the above-described production units that can be attached to and detached from the cabinet, and a display area (display screen area 19) in which the screen can be visually recognized is provided in the opening / closing door. It has a configuration.

  With this configuration, the gaming machine according to the present invention can easily and flexibly adjust the projection direction of the irradiation light in the projector, and further prevents the light source from being reflected on the target on which the projection light is projected. It becomes possible to do.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to easily and flexibly adjust the projection direction of the irradiation light in the projector in two steps, i.e., mounting the mounting base and mounting the adjusting base, and a game equipped with this unit. Can provide a machine. In addition, according to the present invention, there is provided an effect unit provided with an effective measure for preventing the reflection of the light source with respect to a target for projecting the irradiation light of the projector, such as a screen or an accessory. A gaming machine can be provided.

1 is an external perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the mode of attachment or detachment of the display unit of the game machine which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a side view which shows a part of gaming machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention transparently. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the display unit of the game machine which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows a part of gaming machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention transparently. It is a perspective view showing a part of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the main control circuit in the gaming machine which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the sub control circuit in the game machine which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a side view which shows a part of gaming machine concerning a 2nd embodiment of the present invention transparently. It is a side view which permeate | transmits and shows a part of game machine which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the display unit of the game machine which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the main control circuit in the game machine which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the sub control circuit in the game machine which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic block diagram of the accessory driving part in the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention, (a) is when the accessory driving part is not driven, (b) is when the accessory driving part is driven. Show. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the display unit of the game machine which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the main control circuit in the game machine which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the sub control circuit in the game machine which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic block diagram of the screen drive mechanism in the display unit which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention, (a) is the time of the main screen falling, (b) has shown the time of the main screen rising. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the display unit of the game machine which concerns on the 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the main control circuit in the game machine which concerns on the 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the sub control circuit in the game machine which concerns on the 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a partial cross section side view of the display unit in the game machine concerning a 5th embodiment of the present invention. It is a rear view which shows the structure of the rack and pinion mechanism in the display unit which concerns on the 5th Embodiment of this invention, (a) has shown the time of the subscreen descending, (b) has shown the time of the subscreen rising. . It is a rear view which shows the structure of the accessory drive part in the display unit which concerns on the 5th Embodiment of this invention, (a) is a non-drive of an accessory drive part, (b) is a drive of an accessory drive part. Shows the time. It is a side view of the display unit in the gaming machine according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention, (a) when the screen is in the projection position, (b) shows when the screen is partially in the opening position Yes. It is a side view of the display unit in the gaming machine according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention, (a) when driving the accessory driving unit, (b) shows when the screen is in the non-projection position. . It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the display unit in the game machine which concerns on the 7th Embodiment of this invention, (a) is the time of storing of a screen, (b) has shown the time of protruding of a screen. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the display unit of the game machine which concerns on the 8th Embodiment of this invention. It is a top view which shows the structure of the subscreen drive mechanism in the display unit which concerns on the 8th Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the time of the protrusion of the sub screen in the display unit which concerns on the 8th Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the structural example of the display unit which concerns on the 9th Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the structural example of the display unit which concerns on the 9th Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the circuit of the projector of the display unit which concerns on the 9th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the external appearance of the projector of the display unit which concerns on the 9th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows each component of the projector of the display unit which concerns on the 9th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of a part of optical unit contained in the projector of the display unit which concerns on the 9th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the attachment base and adjustment base of the projector of the display unit which concern on the 9th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the attachment condition of the mounting base and adjustment base of the projector of the display unit which concern on the 9th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the attachment method of the mounting base of the projector and display unit of the display unit which concern on the 9th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the attachment method of the attachment base and adjustment base of the projector of the display unit which concern on the 9th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the attachment aspect of the projector and adjustment PC of the display unit which concern on the 9th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the process outline at the time of adjusting with adjustment PC regarding the projector of the display unit which concerns on the 9th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of PC for adjustment which concerns on the 9th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the pattern image projected on a screen, when it adjusts with adjustment PC regarding the projector of the display unit which concerns on the 9th Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence at the time of adjusting with adjustment PC regarding the projector of the display unit which concerns on the 9th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the process outline at the time of adjusting with a game machine regarding the projector of the display unit which concerns on the 9th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the process outline at the time of adjusting with a game machine regarding the projector of the display unit which concerns on the 9th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the pattern image and adjustment screen which are projected on a screen, when it adjusts with a game machine regarding the projector of the display unit which concerns on the 9th Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence at the time of adjusting with a game machine regarding the projector of the display unit which concerns on the 9th Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the air duct contained in the projector of the display unit which concerns on the 9th Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the air duct contained in the projector of the display unit which concerns on the 9th Embodiment of this invention in the state by which the fan and the heat sink are arrange | positioned. It is a top view which shows the structure of the air duct contained in the projector of the display unit which concerns on the 9th Embodiment of this invention in the state by which the fan and the heat sink are arrange | positioned.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration of a gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine 1 is a so-called pachislot machine. The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a card storing information of game value assigned or given to a player in addition to a coin, a medal, a game ball, or a token. In the following description, medals are used.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the appearance of the gaming machine 1 is configured by, for example, a housing 2 formed in a rectangular box shape, and this housing 2 has a rectangular shape on the front side F1 (F1 side in FIG. 1). The cabinet 2a having an opening and a front door (open / close door) 2b disposed on the front side F1 of the cabinet 2a are mainly configured. The cabinet 2a accommodates equipment (for example, a reel (or also referred to as a drum) described later) used in the game inside the opening. The front door 2b is formed to correspond to the size of the opening of the cabinet 2a, and is attached to the cabinet 2a so that the opening of the cabinet 2a can be closed. Thereby, the front door 2b constitutes the front surface (front surface) of the gaming machine 1.

  The front door 2b is provided with a main display window 4 formed as a rectangular opening at a substantially central portion thereof. A main reel unit (not shown) attached and fixed from the inside of the gaming machine 1 is attached to the main display window 4 on the back side of the front door 2b.

  The main reel unit is mainly composed of three reels 3L (left reel), 3C (middle reel), and 3R (right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each. These reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged in parallel (one horizontal row) so that each of them can rotate in the vertical direction at a constant speed.

  The reels 3L, 3C, 3R can visually recognize the operations of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the symbols drawn on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R through the main display window 4.

  The main display window 4 can also be provided with three window frame display areas formed in a rectangular shape corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  A transparent panel made of a rectangular acrylic plate or the like is attached and fixed to the surface of the main display window 4 so that a player cannot touch the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The main display window 4 in the present embodiment is a display window in which symbols are stopped and constitutes symbol display means.

  On the lower side B1 (B1 side in FIG. 1) of the main display window 4, first, second, and third pedestal portions 12a, 12b, and 12c having substantially horizontal surfaces are formed. The first pedestal portion 12a located on the right side R1 (R1 side in FIG. 1) of the main display window 4 is provided with a medal insertion slot (effective line setting means) 5 for inserting medals. The medal slot 5 is an opening through which a medal is inserted by the player. The medals inserted from the medal slot 5 are credited or bet on the game.

  A pedestal portion 12b located on the left side L (L side in FIG. 1) of the main display window 4 has a maximum BET button (also referred to as a MAXBET button) 8 as an effective line setting means for betting credited medals. Is provided. When the maximum BET button 8 is pressed, “3” is selected as the number of inserted medals.

  A liquid crystal display device 20 is provided on the pedestal portion 12 c located on the front side F <b> 1 of the main display window 4. The liquid crystal display device 20 is a so-called touch panel in which a touch sensor panel 20b as a touch-type position input device is arranged on a panel surface of a liquid crystal display panel (liquid crystal panel) 20a (see FIG. 8).

  The touch sensor panel 20b may be, for example, a capacitive type that detects a contact with a part of a human body (such as a fingertip) or an electrostatic pen and outputs a detection signal thereof. Further, it may be of a type that detects the contact of a hard substance such as a pen tip and outputs a detection signal thereof, or may be of any other type or structure (such as an in-cell structure).

  The liquid crystal display device 20 functions as a SUI (smart user interface). On the display screen, for example, game information such as the number of games is displayed as the game progresses, and the player selects Alternatively, a message or an input key for requesting input is displayed.

  In addition, in the liquid crystal display device 20, it is also possible to display the content (effect information) according to the effect regarding a game, for example with progress of a game on the display screen. Further, as the liquid crystal display device 20, for example, a jog dial or a push button may be attached as an attachment having a function as a director or a dedicated attachment.

  Further, the liquid crystal display device 20 can be omitted by distributing its function to the display unit 100 described later.

  A front lever F1 on the front side F1 of the maximum BET button 8 is provided with a start lever that causes the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R to be driven to rotate by a player's operation and to start displaying the symbols in the main display window 4. The start lever 6 is attached to be tiltable within a predetermined angle range.

  The start lever 6 in the present embodiment constitutes a game start operation means. The game start operation means is not limited to a tilting lever, and may be a push button, for example.

  Three stops for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R on the front side F1 of the liquid crystal display device 20 on the right side R1 of the start lever 6 by the player's pressing operation (stopping operation). Buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are provided.

  Here, when the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating, the first stop of the rotation of the reels is referred to as a first stop, which is performed after the first stop and the two reels are rotated. The second stop of the rotation of the reel that is performed when the operation is performed is referred to as the second stop, which is performed after the second stop, and is performed last when the rotation of the remaining one reel is performed. Stopping the rotation of the reel is referred to as a third stop. The stop operation for the player to stop for the first time is referred to as a first stop operation. Similarly, a stop operation for the player to stop the second stop is referred to as a second stop operation, and a stop operation for the third stop is referred to as a third stop operation.

  Stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R in the present embodiment constitute symbol variation stop operation means.

  One game (unit game) is started when the start lever 6 is operated, and is ended when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. On the back side of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R, a stop switch 7S (7LS, 7CS, 7RS) for detecting a stop operation of the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is provided (see FIG. 7).

  A C / P switch 13S is provided on the right side R1 of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R (see FIG. 7). The C / P switch 13S switches the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. In a state where payout is selected by switching the C / P switch 13S (non-credit state), a medal payout opening provided on the coin guard plate portion (main panel 2b-1) on the lower side B1 of the front door 2b (main panel 2b-1). The medal is paid out from the cancel chute 14, and the paid-out medals are stored in the medal receiving unit 15.

  A waist panel (waist light guide plate) 18 is disposed on the lower side B1 of the start lever 6, the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R and the C / P switch 13S. The waist panel 18 is configured as a decorative panel using an acrylic plate or the like. On the waist panel 18, a name representing the model of the gaming machine 1 and various patterns are drawn by printing.

  A speaker 25L is provided on the left side L of the medal payout opening 14, and a speaker 25R is provided on the right side R1. The speakers 25L and 25R notify the player of various information related to the game using sounds such as voice and music.

  On the upper side T of the main display window 4 (T side in FIG. 1), the front panel 2b-2 of the front door 2b is provided with a display screen area 19 as a display area having an opening in a substantially rectangular shape. ing. On the back side of the front panel 2b-2 corresponding to the display screen area 19, a display unit 100 as an effect unit is disposed so as to be accommodated in the cabinet 2a (details of the display unit 100). Will be described later).

  The display unit 100 can visually recognize the inside, that is, the display content (effect information) through the display screen area 19 provided on the front panel 2b-2.

  Note that a transparent cover (not shown) made of an acrylic plate or the like is attached and fixed to the front door 2b at least at a portion corresponding to the display screen area 19, and is deeper than the display screen area 19. A player or the like is prevented from inserting a hand into the cabinet 2a on the side R (R side in FIG. 1) or intrusion of an object.

  On the front side F1 of the display screen area 19, for example, a payout number display unit 11 is provided on the left side L, and a credit display unit 17 is provided on the right side R1, respectively (see FIG. 5). The payout number display unit 11 is formed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and displays the number of payout medals when winning is established.

  The credit display unit 17 is formed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and displays the number of remaining medals that are credited. Normally, since the maximum number of medals credited to the gaming machine 1 is 50, the number of credits displayed on the credit display unit 17 is a numerical value of 50 or less. In the state where the maximum number of 50 medals is credited, the inserted medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 14 as they are.

  For example, a maximum BET lamp 9 and a WIN lamp 23 are provided on the front door 2b (see FIG. 7). The maximum BET lamp 9 is a lamp that is turned on according to the number of medals inserted to perform a unit game (hereinafter referred to as “BET number”). Specifically, the maximum BET lamp 9 is lit when the number of inserted medals is three. The WIN lamp 23 is turned on when winning is established.

  In addition, the front door 2b may be provided with, for example, a bonus game information display unit that is formed of a 7-segment LED and displays game information during the bonus (the number of games during the bonus game).

  Information displayed on the payout number display unit 11, the credit display unit 17, the maximum BET lamp 9, the WIN lamp 23, the bonus game information display unit, or the like may be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 20.

  A pair of detectors (CSPs) 22 are disposed on the upper side T of the display screen area 19 in the left-right direction (L side and R1 side in FIG. 1) on the back side of the front panel 2b-2 (FIG. 5). reference). The pair of detectors 22 detect that a player's hand has approached, for example, when a challenge effect is executed.

  On the lower side B1 of the display screen area 19, inside the cabinet 2a on the back side of the main panel 2b-1, there are a motor drive circuit 39, a hopper 40, a medal detection unit 40S, and steppings as devices used in a game to be described later. The motors 49L, 49C, 49R, the reel position detection circuit 50, the main control circuit 60, the sub control circuit 70, and the accessory driving unit 200 are accommodated (see FIGS. 7 and 8).

  Next, the configuration of the display unit 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state when the display unit 100 is attached to and detached from the gaming machine 1. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the state in which the display unit 100 of the gaming machine 1 is transmitted (a part of the front door 2b (front panel 2b-2) and a part of the cabinet 2a are cut out). FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the display unit 100 taken out from the gaming machine 1. 5 is a front view of the gaming machine 1 shown for explaining the relationship between the display unit 100 and the accessories 201 and 202, and FIG. 6 shows the relationship between the display unit 100 and the actors 201 and 202. It is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 shown for explanation.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the display unit 100 is an effect unit mounted on the gaming machine 1, and a projector 101, a reflector 102, and a screen 103, which will be described later, are detachable from the cabinet 2 a of the gaming machine 1. It is the structure integrated as a unit. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the display unit 100 includes a projector 101 and a reflector 102 supported by a ceiling plate 100a, a screen 103, and a stage (bottom plate) 100b. It is integrated as a unit of shape.

  The display unit 100 may be integrated as an L-shaped unit by removing the stage (bottom plate) 100b. In addition, the display unit 100 may be integrated as a box-shaped unit by providing a side plate or the like on the opened side surface (opened side surface other than the front side F1) of the above U-shaped unit. In this case, leakage of the irradiation light 101a projected from the projector 101 to the outside of the display unit can be prevented.

  For example, the display unit 100 is removed from the gaming machine 1 by being pulled out in a direction indicated by a thick arrow in FIG. 2 in a state where the front panel 2b-2 is opened with respect to the cabinet 2a.

  The projector 101, the reflector 102, and the screen 103, which will be described later, may be integrated by being housed in a box-shaped unit housing, and the unit housing may be detachable from the cabinet 2a.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the display unit 100 is a so-called projection mapping device as an effect display unit configured to include a projector 101, a reflector 102, and a screen 103.

  Here, the projection mapping apparatus is for projecting an image on the surface of a three-dimensional object such as a building or a natural object. For example, the position (projection distance, angle, etc.) of the actors 201 and 202 By projecting an image according to the production information generated based on the shape, it is possible to produce an advanced and powerful production.

  The projector 101 is supported by the ceiling plate 100a of the display unit 100, and is arranged to project the irradiation light 101a from the rear side R (R side in FIG. 3) of the cabinet 2a toward the front side F1 of the cabinet 2a. .

  The reflector 102 is an optical mirror that is supported by the ceiling plate 100a of the display unit 100 and reflects the irradiation light 101a projected from the projector 101 to the back side R of the cabinet 2a, and has a predetermined reflection on the front side F1 of the cabinet 2a. It is arranged with an angle.

  The screen 103 functions as a display screen on which the irradiation light 101a from the projector 101 reflected by the reflector 102 is projected from the front side F1, and is disposed on the stage (bottom plate) 100b of the display unit 100 on the back side R of the cabinet 2a. Has been.

  The screen 103 may be a projection screen having a planar structure such as a projector screen, or may have a partially uneven shape (3D surface) according to presentation information to be displayed (projected). Also good. Further, the screen 103 may be structured to move between the front side F1 and the back side R, between the upper side T and the lower side B1, or between the left side L and the right side R1, or to rotate. It is good. Furthermore, the screen 103 may be configured to scroll in the vertical direction along the upper side T and the lower side B1 or in the horizontal direction along the left side L and the right side R1.

  Further, the screen 103 may be movable, and may be configured to appear on the stage 100b or retract from the stage 100b as necessary.

  Further, the screen 103 is not limited to a rectangular projection screen such as a projector screen, and may be, for example, a circle, a polygon, or a combination of them.

  The screen 103 is a screen that has a function as a projection screen by applying a so-called screen paint to a stretchable material, and a projection screen by applying a so-called screen paint to a material having a 3D surface. It may be a screen that has the function of

  Furthermore, the functions 201 and 202 may be provided with a function as a projection screen by applying a so-called screen paint.

  In the present embodiment, the projector 101 is configured as a DLP (registered trademark: Digital Light Processing) projector, for example. In addition, by folding the irradiation light 101a by the reflector 102, the projection distance of the irradiation light 101a is increased, the resolution is WXGA1280 × 800, the illuminance is 150 ANSI lumens, the projection ratio is 0.93, and the contrast ratio is 1000: 1. By using this standard product, the projection distance of the irradiation light 101a is made as short as possible. In this way, the display unit 100 can be configured at a lower cost, and the display unit 100 using the projector 101 can be easily mounted in a limited space of the gaming machine 1 by reducing the size. Yes.

  The display unit 100 can be configured without using the reflector 102. However, from the viewpoint of the projection distance of the irradiation light, it is necessary to use a high-performance projector with a short projection distance of the irradiation light. However, at the present time, a high-function projector is expensive, and as a result, the gaming machine 1 increases. Will be invited.

  In the present embodiment, at least the projector 101, the reflector 102, and the screen 103 are unitized (integrated) as the display unit 100, so that the cabinet 2a can be easily attached and detached (mounted). Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 2, the front door 2b is divided into a main panel (second part) 2b-1 and a front panel (first part) 2b-2 so that it can be opened and closed. preferable.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, various actors 201 and 202 are arranged on the front side F <b> 1 of the screen 103 in the display unit 100, that is, in front of the screen 103, for example, based on the production information. Is possible.

  That is, the space between the screen 103 of the display unit 100 and the display screen area 19 provided on the front panel 2b-2 of the front door 2b so that the screen 103 can be viewed is, for example, a three-dimensional shape. An accessory 201 having a movable part and a movable accessory 202 are arranged.

  In the case of the present embodiment, the three-dimensional accessory 201 is a temple pillar or large staircase fixed on the stage 100b, and the movable accessory 202 is located on the front of the stage 100b. A movable body having a convex surface, a movable body having a flat surface, and a movable body having a concave surface, which are provided so as to be displaceable in the direction of the side F1 and the back side R, are not limited thereto.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a part of the irradiation light 101 a from the projector 101 is projected onto the accessories 201 and 202 during the presentation by the display unit 100. As a result, the production mode using the video becomes more three-dimensional, and it is possible to perform a novel production and an impressive production than before.

  Next, a circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 including the main control circuit 60 or the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 7 shows a circuit configuration example of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of a series of games such as determination of an internal winning combination and rotation control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The main control circuit 60 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added to a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a main CPU 31, a main ROM 32 and a main RAM 33.

  The main CPU 31 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37.

  The main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on a random number value and an internal lottery table (not shown), and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop operation is detected. Stop rotating. Further, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the “combination” is established based on the combination of symbols displayed on the main display window 4 when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. ”Is established, the player is given a profit such as paying out medals according to the established“ combination ”.

  The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate a reference clock pulse. The random number generator 36 generates a random number in the range of “0” to “65535”. The sampling circuit 37 extracts (samples) one random number value from the random number generated by the random number generator 36.

  In the gaming machine 1, the extracted random number value is stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM 33. Then, an internal winning combination is determined in the internal lottery process based on the random number value stored in the random value storage area of the main RAM 33 for each unit game.

  In addition, as a means for random number sampling, you may make it the structure which performs random number sampling within the microcomputer 30, ie, on the operation program of the main CPU31. In this case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, but can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  The main ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 stores programs related to processing of the main CPU 31 and various tables.

  Various information obtained by processing of the main CPU 31 is set in the main RAM 33. For example, information for identifying the extracted random number value, gaming state, internal winning combination, number of payouts, bonus carryover status, setting value, etc., various counters and flags are set. Some of these pieces of information are transmitted to the sub control circuit 70 by various commands.

  Examples of main peripheral devices whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 include a hopper 40 and stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. The exchange of signals between these actuators and the main CPU 31 is performed via the I / O port 38.

  In addition, the output unit of the microcomputer 30 is connected to each circuit for receiving the control signal output from the main CPU 31 and controlling the operation of each peripheral device described above. Each circuit includes a lamp driving circuit 45, a display unit driving circuit 48, a motor driving circuit 39, and a hopper driving circuit 41.

  The lamp driving circuit 45 controls lighting patterns (lighting / lighting off, etc.) such as the WIN lamp 23 provided on the front door 2b of the gaming machine 1 and the maximum BET lamp 9.

  In addition to the payout number display unit 11 and the credit display unit 17, the display unit drive circuit 48 controls, for example, a bonus game information display unit (not shown) and a push order display (not shown). The push order indicator is for displaying on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 20 the push order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R that are stopped during the RT3 gaming state, for example.

  The hopper drive circuit 41 drives and controls the hopper 40. Thereby, the medal accommodated in the hopper 40 is paid out.

  The motor drive circuit 39 drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. As a result, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated or stopped. The motor drive circuit 39 and the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R that perform such control constitute the symbol display control means of the present invention.

  In addition, each switch and each circuit for generating an input signal that triggers output of a control signal to each of the above-described circuits and peripheral devices are connected to the input unit of the microcomputer 30. As each switch and each circuit, there are a start switch 6S, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, a maximum BET switch 8S, a C / P switch 13S, a medal sensor 5S, a reel position detection circuit 50, a payout completion signal circuit 51, and the like.

  The start switch 6S detects the player's start operation (game start operation signal) with respect to the start lever 6, and outputs a game start command signal for instructing the start of the game to the microcomputer 30.

  The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS detect the player's stop operation on the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, respectively, and stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the detected stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. A stop command signal to be commanded is output to the microcomputer 30.

  Note that the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS are also collectively referred to as a stop switch 7S.

  The maximum BET switch 8S detects a player's insertion operation (pressing operation) on the maximum BET button 8 and outputs a signal for instructing insertion of a medal from a credited medal to the microcomputer 30.

  The C / P switch 13S detects a player switching operation and outputs a signal for switching the credit mode or the payout mode to the microcomputer 30. When the credit mode is switched to the payout mode, a signal for instructing the payout of medals credited in the gaming machine 1 is output to the microcomputer 30.

  The medal sensor 5S detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 5 by the player's insertion operation, and outputs a signal indicating that a medal has been inserted to the microcomputer 30.

  The reel position detection circuit 50 detects a pulse signal from a reel rotation sensor (not shown) and generates a signal for detecting the position of the symbol on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The payout completion signal circuit 51 indicates that the medal payout has been completed when the number of medals detected by the medal detection unit 40S (that is, the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number. Generate a signal to indicate.

  The sub control circuit 70 is connected to the I / O port 38 and performs various processes such as determination and execution of effect data based on various commands output from the main control circuit 60 such as a start command.

  However, the sub control circuit 70 does not output commands or information to the main control circuit 60, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 70.

  Examples of main peripheral devices whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the sub-control circuit 70 include a liquid crystal display device 20 including a liquid crystal display panel 20a and a touch sensor panel 20b, detectors 22 and 22, speakers 25L and 25R, There is a display unit 100 including a projector 101 and an accessory driving unit 200 that drives an accessory 202.

  Based on the determined effect data, the sub control circuit 70 determines the effect information displayed on the display unit 100 and its display, determines the game sound output from the speakers 25L and 25R, and controls its output. .

  The sub-control circuit 70 determines and displays game information displayed on the liquid crystal display panel 20a of the liquid crystal display device 20 as the game progresses, and detects input from the touch sensor panel 20b. Take control.

  Further, the sub-control circuit 70 performs lottery of the production pattern number when the internal winning combination is made for the specific winning combination, and determines the production data accompanying the transition to the specific advantageous state.

  Here, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a signal for starting a game is output from the start switch 6S by the player operating the start lever 6 on condition that a medal is inserted, the motor drive circuit 39 A control signal is output to the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by driving control of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R (for example, excitation to each phase). At this time, the number of pulses output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 as a pulse counter.

  In this gaming machine 1, when a pulse of “16” is output, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R move by one symbol. The number of symbols moved is counted, and the counted value is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 as a symbol counter. That is, every time the pulse counter counts “16”, the symbol counter is updated by “1”.

  Further, a reel index is obtained from the reels 3L, 3C, 3R every rotation, and data relating to the reel index is output to the main CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. The output of the data relating to the reel index clears the value of the pulse counter and symbol counter set in the main RAM 33 to “0”.

  In this manner, the symbol position within one rotation range is specified for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The distance that each symbol moves by one symbol by the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is called one frame. That is, moving the symbol by one frame corresponds to updating the symbol counter by “1”.

  A symbol arrangement table (not shown) is stored in the main ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. This symbol arrangement table is a code from “00” to “20” that is sequentially given at fixed rotation pitches of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with reference to the position where the data related to the reel index is output. A number (symbol position) is associated with a symbol code that identifies the type of symbol provided corresponding to each code number.

  When a game start command signal is output from the start switch 6S, a random number value is extracted by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37. In this gaming machine 1, when a random value is extracted, the random value is stored in a random value storage area of the main RAM 33. Based on the random value stored in the random value storage area, the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination.

  After the reels 3L, 3C, 3R have reached constant speed rotation, the stop switch 7L pattern is combined by a stop operation, and the second highest priority is the combination of symbols related to “small role”. Next, the third highest priority is a symbol combination related to “bonus”.

  Here, when the stop operation is detected by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, the symbol positions corresponding to the symbol counters of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R, that is, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. The symbol position to be started is referred to as “stop start position”, and the symbol position obtained by adding the determined number of sliding symbols (numeric range “0” to “4”) to the stop start position, that is, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The symbol position at which the rotation is stopped is called “scheduled stop position”. The number of sliding symbols is the amount of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS until the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop rotating. In machine 1, the maximum number of sliding frames is defined as “4”.

  When the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, a display combination retrieval process based on the combination of symbols displayed on the active line, that is, a winning combination determination process of “combination” establishment / non-establishment is performed. The display combination is searched based on a symbol combination table (not shown) stored in the main ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination related to the display combination and a payout (medal payout number) corresponding to the symbol combination are set.

  When it is determined by the display combination search that a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed, a control signal is output from the main CPU 31 to the hopper drive circuit 41, and medals are paid out by driving the hopper 40. At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a signal indicating completion of the medal payout is sent from the payout completion signal circuit 51 to the main CPU 31. Is output. As a result, the main CPU 31 outputs a control signal to the hopper drive circuit 41, and the drive of the hopper 40 is stopped.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the combination of symbols related to winning is displayed when the C / P switch 13S is used to switch to the credit mode, the main RAM 33 credits the main RAM 33 for the number of payouts according to the combination of symbols related to winning. Add to the counter. Further, the number of medals paid out is displayed as the updated number of credits on the credit display unit 17 and displayed on the payout number display unit 11 by the display unit drive circuit 48 being controlled by the main CPU 31. .

  Here, there is a case where a medal payout or a credit performed when a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed is simply referred to as “payout”.

  In the present embodiment, based on the determination of the internal winning combination in the main control circuit 60, a lottery of effect pattern numbers is selectively performed by the sub-control circuit 70 described later. That is, the lottery of the effect pattern number is performed on the condition that a specific winning combination as an internal winning combination notified by a start command from the main control circuit 60 is an internal winning (a predetermined rendering condition is established).

  Next, the circuit configuration of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the sub control circuit 70 of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  The sub-control circuit 70 uses video, sound, light, and the like to perform control for reporting effects related to the game and various information. That is, the sub-control circuit 70 determines effect data and performs various effect processes based on various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60 and various input information.

  The sub control circuit 70 includes a sub CPU 71, a sub ROM 72, a sub RAM 73, an SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) 74, a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) 75, a VRAM (Video RAM) 76, a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) 78, and an amplifier. 79.

  Based on the program stored in the sub ROM 72, the sub CPU 71 performs display / input control of the liquid crystal display device 20, output control of the speakers 25L and 25R, operation control of the detectors 22 and 22, display control of the display unit 100, In addition, drive control of the accessory driving unit 200 is performed.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 71 receives various commands from the main control circuit 60 and stores various information included in the commands in the sub RAM 73. All information in the main control circuit 60 is transmitted by a command, and the sub control circuit 70 can determine the state of the main control circuit 60 one by one.

  Further, the sub CPU 71 executes the program while referring to the game state information and the internal winning combination information stored in the sub RAM 73, so that the liquid crystal display device 20, the speakers 25L and 25R, the detectors 22 and 22 and the display unit are displayed. 100 and the contents of the effect to be performed by the accessory driving unit 200 are determined.

  Further, the sub CPU 71 controls the liquid crystal display device 20 through the GPU 75 based on the production data corresponding to the content of the decided production, and controls the speakers 25L and 25R through the DSP 78 and the amplifier 79.

  Further, the sub CPU 71 controls the projector 101 of the display unit 100 based on the effect data corresponding to the determined content of the effect, and controls the accessory 202 via the accessory driving unit 200. Note that it is also possible to provide a display unit driving unit and change the position of the projector 101 under the control of the sub CPU 71.

  Further, the sub CPU 71 executes a random number acquisition program stored in the sub ROM 72, thereby acquiring a random number value used when determining effect data and the like. However, as in the case of the main control circuit 60, when the random number generator and the sampling circuit are provided in the sub control circuit 70, this processing is not necessary.

  The sub ROM 72 has a program storage area for storing a program executed by the sub CPU 71 and a data storage area for storing various tables.

  The program storage area stores an operating system, a device driver, an inter-board communication process for controlling communication with the main control circuit 60, a control program for effect data registration process for determining the contents of the effect, and the like.

  On the other hand, the data storage area is a table storage area for storing an effect lottery table (not shown), a drawing control data storage area for storing animation data such as character object data, and a sound for storing sound data such as BGM and sound effects. It has a control data storage area.

  The sub RAM 73 is used as temporary work storage means when the sub CPU 71 executes each program.

  The SRAM 74 is used as a storage unit that holds data used by the sub CPU 71.

  The GPU 75 performs a process for displaying game information on the liquid crystal display device 20 and the projector 101 based on an image display command received from the sub CPU 71. The GPU 75 temporarily stores image data or the like in the VRAM 76 as necessary.

  The DSP 78 transmits to the amplifier 79 sound data in a digital format that the sub CPU 71 selects based on the effect data. The amplifier 79 amplifies the sound data received from the DSP 78 based on the volume adjusted by a volume adjustment knob (not shown) provided in the gaming machine 1 and transmits the amplified data to the speakers 25L and 25R. As a result, game sounds corresponding to the effect data determined by the sub CPU 71 are output from the speakers 25L and 25R. Here, the amplifier 79 is, for example, a digital amplifier.

  In the above-described embodiment, the display unit 100 using the projector 101 can be efficiently arranged in the limited space of the existing gaming machine 1, so that it is an inexpensive game with a simple configuration. The machine 1 can be provided. That is, since the display unit 100 using the projector 101 can be mounted in place of the conventional display unit using liquid crystal, the gaming machine 1 is large without changing the design of the existing gaming machine significantly. Can be suppressed. Therefore, the display unit 100 using the projector 101 is cheaper without using a display unit such as a liquid crystal panel which is relatively expensive and whose price may fluctuate greatly depending on the time of purchase. It is possible to realize a stable production stably.

  Further, since the projector 101, the reflector 102, and the screen 103 are integrated as a unit that can be attached to and detached from the cabinet 2a of the gaming machine 1, the display unit 100 can be provided with versatility.

  In addition, since a three-dimensionally shaped accessory 201 and a movable accessory 202 can be arranged between the screen 103 and the display screen area 19, the effect mode is three-dimensional, and a more innovative effect or Impressive production can be performed.

  Further, the display unit 100 using the projector 101 can be efficiently arranged in a limited space by unitization, so that the front door 2b is replaced with the front panel 2b-2 on which the display screen area 19 is formed and the front panel 2b-2. It is also possible to divide and open the main panel 2b-1 other than the main panel 2b-1.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 9 shows a part of the gaming machine 1A according to the second embodiment of the present invention in a transparent manner. The same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and detailed. Description is omitted.

  In the gaming machine 1A of the present embodiment, a display unit 100A as a production unit is arranged on the back side of the front panel 2b-2 corresponding to the display screen area 19 so as to be housed in the cabinet 2a. Has been.

  As shown in FIG. 9, a display unit 100A as a so-called projection mapping device (effect display means) is similar to the display unit 100 shown in the first embodiment described above, and includes a projector 101, a reflector 102, and a screen 103. It is comprised. Further, in the display unit 100A according to the present embodiment, the projector 101, the reflector 102, and the screen 103 can be attached to and detached from the cabinet 2a of the gaming machine 1 similarly to the display unit 100 shown in the first embodiment. It is configured as an integrated unit.

  The difference from the display unit 100 shown in the first embodiment is that, in the case of the display unit 100A, the projector 101 projects the irradiation light 101a from the front side F1 of the cabinet 2a toward the back side R of the cabinet 2a. The screen 103 is arranged so that the irradiation light 101a from the projector 101 is projected from the back side.

  That is, in the case of the display unit 100A of the present embodiment, the projector 101 is disposed rearward on the front side F1 of the cabinet 2a so as to project the irradiation light 101a toward the back side R of the cabinet 2a, and the reflector 102 is In order to reflect the irradiation light 101a projected from the projector 101 to the front side F1 of the cabinet 2a, the rear side R of the cabinet 2a is arranged with a predetermined reflection angle, and the screen 103 is reflected by the reflector 102. The projector 101 is arranged on the front side F1 of the cabinet 2a so that the irradiation light 101a from the projector 101 is projected from the back side.

  In the present embodiment having such a configuration, as in the case of the first embodiment, the display unit 100A can be configured at a lower cost, and the display unit using the projector 101 can be reduced in size. It is possible to easily mount 100A in the limited space of the gaming machine 1A.

  Therefore, since the display unit 100A using the projector 101 can be efficiently arranged in the limited space of the existing gaming machine 1A, the design is not greatly changed but the configuration is simple. It becomes possible to provide an inexpensive gaming machine 1A.

  In the case of the present embodiment, for example, in the space between the screen 103 of the display unit 100A and the back side R of the cabinet 2a (the back side of the screen 103), for example, a three-dimensional accessory or movable type You can place an accessory. By projecting the irradiation light 101a from the projector 101 to a three-dimensional accessory or movable accessory and transmitting the shadow of the accessory through the screen 103, a more three-dimensional and novel effect is performed. It becomes possible.

  In particular, it may be configured such that the shape (planar structure) of the screen 103 changes by moving the accessory based on the production information or the like. That is, the screen 103 that can transmit the irradiation light 101a is made of a material having high elasticity, for example, so that the screen 103 jumps out of the display screen area 19 according to the movement of the movable accessory. Innovative production is possible.

  In the present embodiment, the display screen area 19 and the screen 103 may be configured integrally. In this case, by making the display screen area 19 into a three-dimensional shape, a more three-dimensional and novel effect can be performed.

  Further, the screen 103 may be configured to be openable and closable so that the effect of the movable accessory can be visually recognized via the display screen area 19.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 10 shows a part of the gaming machine 1B according to the third embodiment of the present invention in a transparent manner, and the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and detailed. Description is omitted.

  In the gaming machine 1B of the present embodiment, a display unit 100B as a production unit is arranged on the back side of the front panel 2b-2 corresponding to the display screen area 19 so as to be housed in the cabinet 2a. Has been.

  As shown in FIG. 10, a display unit 100B as a so-called projection mapping device (effect display means) is similar to the display unit 100 shown in the first embodiment described above, and includes a projector 101, a reflector 102, and a screen 103. It is comprised. Further, in the display unit 100B according to the present embodiment, the projector 101, the reflector 102, and the screen 103 can be attached to and detached from the cabinet 2a of the gaming machine 1 similarly to the display unit 100 shown in the first embodiment. It is configured as an integrated unit.

  Here, the gaming machine 1B according to the present embodiment is different from the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above in the configuration of the screen 103, but the other configurations are the same. Therefore, only the differences from the first embodiment and the second embodiment will be described in detail below.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the screen 103 according to the present embodiment is composed of a movable accessory having a three-dimensional shape. In this embodiment, a plurality of movable accessories are provided.

  Specifically, the screen 103 is configured to include a first accessory 131 and a second accessory 132. In the present embodiment, there are two movable accessories, but there may be one or three or more. Alternatively, a movable accessory and a fixed accessory may be combined.

  A screen paint for causing the first and second features 131 and 132 to function as a screen is applied to the surfaces of the first and second features 131 and 132. As the screen paint, for example, an acrylic paint having excellent reflection efficiency can be used. As a result, the first accessory 131 and the second accessory 132 function as a screen having excellent color reproducibility, wide horizontal and vertical viewing angles, and uniform screen luminance.

  In the present embodiment, screen paints of different colors are applied to the first accessory 131 and the second accessory 132, respectively. For example, a screen paint of a color (for example, “silver”) that can express the effect display more three-dimensionally is applied to the first accessory 131, and the display content is visually recognized on the second accessory 132. A screen paint of a color that is easy to wear (for example, “white”) is applied.

  Thereby, the 1st accessory 131 can express the image | video which can feel a three-dimensional effect and depth. In addition, the second accessory 132 can make the image projected on the surface easy to see. In this way, by simply changing the screen paint for each accessory, it is possible to realize a novel effect in which a projected image can be easily seen and a stereoscopic effect and depth can be felt with a simple and low-cost configuration. Note that the above-described color scheme of the screen paint is an example, and the reverse color scheme may be used, and it is arbitrary how many screen paints are applied to any of the objects.

  In the present embodiment, the first accessory 131 has a curved shape (front surface) on which an image is projected. Thereby, the 1st accessory 131 can comprise a pseudo reel, for example by projecting the picture drawn on a reel as a picture.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the second accessory 132 is disposed below the first accessory 131, and has a trapezoidal shape with an inclined surface (front surface) on which an image is projected. In the present embodiment, in order to be able to project an image on the inclined surface of the trapezoidal second accessory 132, the inclination angle of the reflector 102 is set according to the first embodiment and the second embodiment. It is preferable to change to an angle different from the inclination angle.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the inclination angle of the reflector 102 is an angle at which an image can be projected onto the inclined surface of the second accessory 132, but an angle at which an image can be projected onto the stage (bottom plate) 100b. Also good. In this case, it is preferable to apply the screen paint onto the stage (bottom plate) 100b. As a result, it is possible to produce an effect with a more three-dimensional effect and an effect in which the depth can be felt.

  In addition, the center part of the second accessory 132 is the gaming machine 1 so that the surface (front) on which the image is projected is divided into three in the width direction of the gaming machine 1 (L-R1 direction in FIG. 1). It has a shape that protrudes to the front side. Thereby, for example, when the first accessory 131 functions as a pseudo reel, the second accessory 132 can be caused to function as an accessory that notifies information such as the stop order of each reel.

  In addition, the shape of the 1st accessory 131 and the 2nd accessory 132 mentioned above is an example, and is not limited to this. For example, the first accessory 131 has a curved shape that can simulate a transversely rotating drum, and the second accessory 132 has a curved shape that can express a pseudo reel as described above. Various shapes can be employed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first accessory 131 and the second accessory 132 are configured in two upper and lower stages, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these two actors are arranged in the width direction of the gaming machine 1. It is good also as a structure, and it is good also as a structure which arranged the 3 or more actors in the width direction of the gaming machine 1. If three actors are arranged in the width direction of the gaming machine 1, a pseudo reel that is comparable to an actual reel can be expressed.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, a first accessory driving unit 301 and a second accessory driving unit 302 are connected to the sub control circuit 70 according to the present embodiment. The first accessory driving unit 301 drives the first accessory 131, and the second accessory driving unit 302 drives the second accessory 132. Therefore, the sub CPU 71 can move the first accessory 131 and the second accessory 132 by driving the first accessory driving unit 301 and the second accessory driving unit 302, respectively.

  The first accessory driving unit 301 and the second accessory driving unit 302 are composed of, for example, motors, and the first accessory 131 and the second accessory 132 are respectively connected to the gaming machine via a driving mechanism 310 described later. 1 is movable in the front-rear direction (F1-R direction in FIG. 1).

  As shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, the drive mechanism 310 includes a pinion gear 311 connected to the first accessory driving unit 301 and a drive gear 312 that meshes with the pinion gear 311. In the present embodiment, two drive mechanisms 310 are provided corresponding to the first accessory 131 and the second accessory 132. The drive mechanism 310 is fixed to the rear plate 104 of the display unit 100B via a support member (not shown).

  Here, the configuration in which the accessory is movable via the drive mechanism 310 will be described using the first accessory 131 as an example.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, a pair of support portions 140 that support the first accessory 131 so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine 1 are fixed to the rear side plate 104. The first accessory 131 has sliders (not shown) at both ends in the width direction of the gaming machine 1, and these sliders are slidably supported by the support portion 140, so that they move in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine 1. It can be done.

  In addition, the drive gear 312 is provided with a protruding portion 312a protruding outward in the radial direction at a part of the periphery. The protrusion 312 a is provided with a protrusion 312 b that protrudes in the axial direction of the drive gear 312 and fits into a long groove 131 a formed in the first accessory 131.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14A, in the state where the first accessory 131 is located on the rear side plate 104 side, the first accessory driving unit 301 is driven to move the pinion gear 311 in the direction of the arrow. Is rotated in the direction of the arrow in the figure.

  Next, when the drive gear 312 rotates, the protrusion 312b moves to the left in the drawing along the long groove 131a. At this time, since the movement in the width direction of the first accessory 131 is restricted by the pair of support portions 140, the first accessory 131 does not move in the width direction, and the front of the gaming machine 1 is indicated by a thick arrow in the figure. Move towards the side. That is, the first accessory 131 moves.

  On the other hand, to return the first accessory 131 moved to the front side of the gaming machine 1 to the original position, that is, to return to the state shown in FIG. 14A, for example, the first accessory driving unit 301 is reversely driven. Alternatively, the drive gear 312 may be rotated in the reverse direction by a biasing member such as a compression spring that applies a biasing force so that the drive gear 312 is always rotated in the direction opposite to the rotation direction (clockwise direction in FIG. 14). Also good. However, when the drive gear 312 is reversely rotated using the urging member, it is preferable that the driving torque of the first accessory driving unit 301 is not applied.

  In the present embodiment, the configuration shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B is adopted as the configuration in which the first accessory 131 and the second accessory 132 are movable. Various configurations such as a configuration in which the drive mechanism 310 is configured by a rack and pinion type drive mechanism, and a configuration in which the first accessory driving unit 301 and the second accessory driving unit 302 are configured by electromagnetic solenoids can be employed.

  In the present embodiment configured as described above, the screen 103 is configured by a movable first accessory 131 and a second accessory 132 having a three-dimensional shape. Since the screen paint is applied to the surface of the second accessory 132, a more three-dimensional effect can be performed using the projector 101. Further, the first combination 131 and the second combination 132 can be moved, so that various effects can be performed, and the player's interest in the effects can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the first accessory 131 and the second accessory 132 are configured to be movable in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine 1 (in the F1-R direction in FIG. 1). For example, it may be configured to be movable in the width direction (L-R1 direction in FIG. 1) or the up-down direction (T-B1 direction in FIG. 1) of the gaming machine 1, or the first accessory 131 and the second The moving direction of the accessory 132 may be different.

  In the present embodiment, an acrylic plate subjected to black smoke processing may be provided between the player and the cabinet 2a, that is, on the back side (cabinet 2a side) of the display screen area 19. Or you may comprise the transparent cover (not shown) attached and fixed to the site | part corresponding to the display screen area | region 19 of the front door 2b with the acrylic board by which the black smoke process was performed. Thereby, the external light introduced into the inside of the gaming machine 1, that is, the display unit 100 </ b> B through the display screen area 19 can be suppressed. Therefore, reflection of external light on the screen 103 can be suppressed, and the video projected from the projector 101 can be viewed more clearly by the player.

(Fourth embodiment)
Next, a fourth embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 15 shows a configuration of a display unit 100C according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, and the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the first embodiment. In the following, only the parts different from the first embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the display unit 100 </ b> C according to the present embodiment includes a pair of side plates 107 fixed to the stage 100 b and the rear side plate 104. A screen driving mechanism 410 is provided on the side plate 107. The screen drive mechanism 410 will be described later.

  The screen 103 according to the present embodiment has a projection position (a position shown in FIGS. 15 and 18A) where the irradiation light from the projector 101 can be projected and a non-projection position where the irradiation light is not projected (FIG. 18). (Position shown in (b)).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18A, the screen 103 has an end-turned rotating piece 130 protruding to the back surface side. The rotating pieces 130 are provided on both sides of the screen 103 on the back side. Further, the rotating piece 130 is rotatably supported on the side plate 107 via a rotating shaft 130a.

  Thereby, the screen 103 can be rotated about the rotation shaft 130a between a projection position and a non-projection position by a screen drive unit 401 and a screen drive mechanism 410 described later. In addition, a long hole 130b is formed on the distal end side of the rotating piece 130 to engage with an engaging projection 414a described later.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the screen driving unit 401 is configured by a motor, for example, and is connected to the sub-control circuit 70. The screen drive unit 401 is driven in accordance with an input signal from the sub CPU 71 and moves the screen 103 via the screen drive mechanism 410. Note that the screen driving unit 401 and the screen driving mechanism 410 may be provided on both of the pair of side plates 107 or only on one of them.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, the screen drive mechanism 410 includes a pinion gear 411 connected to the screen drive unit 401, a reduction gear 412 that meshes with the pinion gear 411, and a drive gear 413 that meshes with the reduction gear 412. Has been.

  In the screen drive mechanism 410 according to the present embodiment, by providing the reduction gear 412, the rotation transmitted from the pinion gear 411 to the drive gear 413 can be reduced, and the torque generated by the drive gear 413 can be amplified. Thereby, for example, even when the distance between the rotation shaft 130a and an engagement protrusion 414a described later is short, the screen 103 can be rotated well.

  A crank mechanism 414 that can rotate integrally with the drive gear 413 is connected to the drive gear 413. One end of the crank mechanism 414 is fixed to the drive gear 413, and an engagement protrusion 414 a that engages with the elongated hole 130 b of the rotating piece 130 is provided at the other end. The engagement protrusion 414a slides in the elongated hole 130b as the drive gear 413 rotates.

  In the display unit 100C configured as described above, as shown in FIG. 18A, in the state where the screen 103 is located at the projection position, the screen driving unit 401 is driven to move the pinion gear 411 clockwise in the drawing. When rotating in the direction, the reduction gear 412 rotates counterclockwise in the figure.

  Next, when the reduction gear 412 rotates, the drive gear 413 rotates in the arrow direction (clockwise direction) in the drawing. At this time, the engagement protrusion 414a slides in the elongated hole 130b toward the tip end side of the rotating piece 130 via the crank mechanism 414 that rotates integrally with the reduction gear 412.

  As a result, the screen 103 rotates in the clockwise direction in the drawing with the rotation shaft 130a as a fulcrum. Thereafter, when the drive gear 413 further rotates, the engagement protrusion 414a slides back in the elongated hole 130b toward the rotation shaft 130a at a predetermined rotation angle.

  Finally, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the drive gear 413 rotates until the engaging protrusion 414a moves to the end of the elongated hole 130b on the rotating shaft 130a side, the screen 103 is positioned at the non-projection position. It becomes like this. Thereby, the movement of the screen 103 from the projection position to the non-projection position is completed.

  In order to return the screen 103 located at the non-projection position to the original position, that is, the projection position, for example, the screen drive unit 401 may be reversely driven (the pinion gear 411 is rotated counterclockwise), or the screen The screen 103 may be rotated by its own weight by releasing the driving torque by the driving unit 401.

  In the present embodiment configured as described above, the screen 103 is configured to be movable between a projection position and a non-projection position. Therefore, for example, depending on the gaming state, an effect using the screen 103 and the screen The production without using 103 can be switched, and the production can have diversity.

  In this embodiment, nothing is provided on the back side of the screen 103. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first accessory 131 and the second object as shown in the third embodiment are used. An accessory 132 may be provided between the screen 103 and the rear plate 104. In this case, it is possible to switch between the effect by the screen 103 and the effect using the first accessory 131 and the second accessory 132, so that the effect can have further diversity.

(Fifth embodiment)
Next, a fifth embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 19 shows a configuration of a display unit 100D according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, and the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those in the first embodiment. In the following, only the parts different from the first embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the display unit 100 </ b> D according to the present embodiment includes a pair of side plates 107 fixed to the stage 100 b and the rear side plate 104.

  In addition, the screen 103 according to the present embodiment includes a main screen 111 as a first screen fixed at a projection position where irradiation light from the projector 101 can be projected, and a second screen that is movable with respect to the main screen 111. And a sub-screen 112 as a screen.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, the main screen 111 is fixed to the stage 100b via a pair of brackets 103a. The main screen 111 may be configured to be fixed to the pair of side plates 107.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19, the main screen 111 has an opening 111a having a predetermined area. The opening 111a is closed or opened by the sub screen 112.

  The sub-screen 112 has a closed position for closing the opening 111a of the main screen 111 (position shown in FIGS. 19 and 23A) and an open position for opening the opening 111a (position shown in FIG. 23B). It is configured to be movable between.

  Specifically, the sub screen 112 is supported by a pair of sub screen brackets 113 fixed to the back of the main screen 111 so as to be movable in the vertical direction. Thus, the sub screen 112 is movable between a closed position and an open position by a sub screen drive unit 501 and a rack and pinion mechanism 510 described later. The sub-screen driving unit 501 is fixed to the back side of the main screen 111 as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 20 and FIG. 21, the sub-screen driving unit 501 is constituted by a motor, for example, and is connected to the sub-control circuit 70. The sub screen drive unit 501 is driven in accordance with an input signal from the sub CPU 71 and moves the sub screen 112 via the rack and pinion mechanism 510. Note that the sub-screen driving unit 501 and the rack and pinion mechanism 510 may be provided on both sides in the longitudinal direction (left-right direction) of the sub-screen 112, or may be provided on only one of them.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, the rack and pinion mechanism 510 includes a pinion gear 511 connected to the sub-screen drive unit 501 and a rack unit 512 that meshes with the pinion gear 511. The pair of sub-screen brackets 113 are formed with elongated holes 113a extending in the vertical direction.

  The rack portion 512 includes a rack body 512a having a gear that meshes with the pinion gear 511, a sliding portion 512b that can slide in the elongated hole 113a of the sub-screen bracket 113, and a support portion 512c connected to the sliding portion 512b. It is comprised including.

  The support portion 512c is fixed to the sub-screen 112 by a fastening member (not shown) or adhesion. Accordingly, the sub-screen 112 moves in the vertical direction in conjunction with the movement of the rack portion 512.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 23A, when the sub-screen drive unit 501 is driven and the pinion gear 511 is rotated in the clockwise direction in the drawing while the sub-screen 112 is in the closed position. The rack part 512 moves upward. At this time, the sliding portion 512b slides upward in the elongated hole 113a. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 23B, the sub screen 112 is raised to the open position, and the sub screen 112 is completely moved from the closed position to the open position.

  In order to return the sub-screen 112 located at the open position to the original position, that is, the closed position, for example, the sub-screen drive unit 501 may be reversely driven (the pinion gear 511 is rotated counterclockwise) You may make it descend | fall by the dead weight of the subscreen 112 by canceling the drive torque by the subscreen drive part 501. FIG.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22, on the back side of the main screen 111, a movable screen configured with a movable accessory having a three-dimensional shape (for example, a fan shape) onto which the irradiation light from the projector 101 can be projected. 110 is provided.

  A screen paint for causing the movable screen 110 to function as a screen is applied to the surface of the movable screen 110. As the screen paint, the same paint as in the third embodiment can be used. In the present embodiment, movable screen 110 has a fan shape with a curved surface (front surface) on which an image is projected. Thereby, the movable screen 110 can comprise a pseudo reel by, for example, projecting a picture drawn on the reel as an image. The shape of the movable screen 110 is an example and is not limited to this.

  The movable screen 110 is movable toward the front side of the gaming machine via the opening 111a by the accessory driving unit 502 and the accessory driving mechanism 520 when the sub-screen 112 is in the open position.

  As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the accessory driving unit 502 is configured by a motor, for example, and is connected to the sub control circuit 70. The accessory driving unit 502 is driven in accordance with an input signal from the sub CPU 71 and moves the movable screen 110 via the accessory driving mechanism 520.

  As shown in FIGS. 24A and 24B, the accessory driving mechanism 520 includes a pinion gear 521 coupled to the accessory driving unit 502, a drive gear 522 meshing with the pinion gear 521, and interlocking with the rotation of the drive gear 522. And a link mechanism 523 that operates as described above.

  The link mechanism 523 includes a first arm 523a attached to the drive gear 522 so as to be integrally rotatable, and a second arm 523b attached to one end of the first arm 523a so as to be rotatable.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 24A, in the state where the movable screen 110 is located on the back side of the main screen 111, the accessory driving unit 502 is driven to move the pinion gear 521 in the counterclockwise direction in the drawing. When rotated, the drive gear 522 rotates in the clockwise direction. At this time, the sub-screen 112 has already been raised to the open position.

  When the drive gear 522 is rotated, the first arm 523a is also rotated, and the link mechanism 523 that has been bent is extended. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 24B, the movable screen 110 protrudes to the front side of the gaming machine through the opening 111a of the main screen 111 opened.

  In order to return the movable screen 110 protruding to the front side of the gaming machine to the original position, that is, to the back side of the main screen 111, for example, the accessory driving unit 502 is reversely driven (the pinion gear 521 is rotated clockwise). Alternatively, the accessory driving unit 502 may be further driven until the link mechanism 523 is bent in the direction opposite to the bent state shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment configured as described above, the screen 103 includes the main screen 111 fixed at the projection position and the sub-screen 112 movable with respect to the main screen 111. A wide variety of effects can be performed using the sub-screen 112. In the present embodiment, the movable screen 110 can be moved in conjunction with the raising of the sub-screen 112 to the open position.

  In addition to the main screen 111 and the sub screen 112, the display unit 100D according to the present embodiment includes the movable screen 110 configured by a movable accessory having a three-dimensional shape. Various effects using the sub-screen 112 and the movable screen 110 can be performed.

  In addition, since the movable screen 110 moves toward the front side of the gaming machine through the opening 111a of the main screen 111 when the sub-screen 112 is in the open position, it is possible to provide an effect with the movement of an accessory. , Can attract the interest of the player.

(Sixth embodiment)
Next, a sixth embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.

  FIGS. 25 (a), (b) and FIGS. 26 (a), (b) show the configuration of a display unit 100E according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. The same components are given the same reference numerals. In the following, only the parts different from the first embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 25A, the display unit 100E according to the present embodiment includes a pair of side plates 107 fixed to the stage 100b and the rear side plate 104. Each side plate 107 is formed with a first guide hole 108 and a second guide hole 109. Engagement protrusions 134 and 135 described later are engaged with the first guide hole 108 and the second guide hole 109, respectively.

  The screen 103 according to the present embodiment has a projection position where the irradiation light from the projector 101 can be projected (position shown in FIG. 25A) and a non-projection position where the irradiation light is not projected (shown in FIG. 26B). Position).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 25B, the projection position of the present embodiment can project the irradiation light from the projector 101 while partially projecting the position of the opening 133 having a predetermined area ( The position shown in FIG. 25 (b) is included. The opening 133 is defined by the lower surface of the screen 103, the upper surface of the stage 100b, and the side surfaces of the pair of side plates 107.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 25 (a), engaging projections 134 and 135 are arranged on both side ends of the screen 103 (ends facing the side plate 107) spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction of the screen 103. Is provided.

  The engaging protrusion 134 engages with the first guide hole 108 and slides in the first guide hole 108. The engaging protrusion 135 engages with the second guide hole 109 and slides in the second guide hole 109.

  The first guide hole 108 includes a first guide portion 108a on which the engagement protrusion 134 slides when the screen 103 is moved between the projection position and the partially opened position, and the screen 103 is partially moved away from the partially opened position. And a second guide portion 108b on which the engaging projection 134 slides when moved between the projection positions.

  The second guide hole 109 includes a first guide portion 109a on which the engaging protrusion 135 slides when the screen 103 is moved between the projection position and the partially opened position, and the screen 103 is partially moved away from the partially opened position. And a second guide portion 109b on which the engaging projection 135 slides when moved between the projection positions.

  On the other hand, on the back side of the screen 103, a movable screen 110 having the same configuration as that of the fifth embodiment is provided. Since the configuration of the movable screen 110 is the same as that of the fifth embodiment, the description thereof is omitted. Note that the movable screen 110 of the present embodiment is movable when the screen 103 is partially in the open position.

  In the present embodiment, the drive unit that moves the screen 103 is not shown, but for example, a wire is attached near the lower part of the screen 103, and the screen 103 is connected to the upper part of the display unit 100E via this wire. It is possible to adopt a configuration that is pulled up from. Such pulling up of the wire can be realized, for example, by winding the wire with a motor.

  In the display unit 100E configured in this way, as shown in FIG. 25A, when the screen 103 is pulled upward while the screen 103 is positioned at the projection position, the engagement protrusions 134 and 135 are formed. Ascending along the first guide portions 108a and 109a, respectively.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 25B, the lifting of the screen 103 is temporarily stopped when the screen 103 reaches a part of the opening position. Thereafter, by driving the accessory driving mechanism 520, the movable screen 110 is moved toward the front side of the gaming machine. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 26A, the movable screen 110 protrudes to the front side of the gaming machine through the opening 133 formed in the lower part of the screen 103. In this state, the irradiation light from the projector 101 can be projected onto both the screen 103 and the movable screen 110.

  Next, when the screen 103 is further lifted, the engaging protrusions 134 and 135 rise along the second guide portions 108b and 109b, respectively. Thereby, as shown in FIG.26 (b), the screen 103 raises to a non-projection position.

  In the present embodiment having such a configuration, in addition to the screen 103, the movable screen 110 composed of a movable accessory having a three-dimensional shape is provided. Therefore, the screen 103 and the movable screen 110 are used. You can perform a wide variety of productions.

(Seventh embodiment)
Next, a seventh embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.

  FIGS. 27A and 27B show the configuration of the display unit 100F according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention. The same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals. doing. In the following, only the parts different from the first embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 27A, the display unit 100F according to the present embodiment includes a pair of side plates 107 fixed to the stage 100b and the rear side plate 104. A support plate 700 that supports the screen 103 and the screen drive mechanism 710 is attached between the pair of side plates 107.

  The screen 103 according to the present embodiment is divided into a left screen 103A and a right screen 103B, and the left screen 103A and the right screen 103B are provided so as to face each other.

  Further, the left screen 103A and the right screen 103B are arranged at a projection position where the irradiation light from the projector 101 can be projected (position shown in FIG. 27B) and a non-projection position where the irradiation light is not projected (FIG. 27A). (Position shown) is configured to be movable between.

  Specifically, each of the left screen 103A and the right screen 103B has a first engagement protrusion 731 that engages with a first elongated hole 700a, which will be described later, and a second elongated hole 700b. Two engaging projections 732 are provided.

  The support plate 700 is formed with a first elongated hole 700a with which the first engaging protrusion 731 is engaged and a second elongated hole 700b with which the second engaging protrusion 732 is engaged.

  The screen drive mechanism 710 includes a pinion gear 711 connected to a motor (not shown), a left drive gear 712 that meshes with the pinion gear 711, a right drive gear 713 that meshes with the left drive gear 712, and the left drive gear 712 and the right drive gear 713. A left arm 714 and a right arm 715 that operate in conjunction with rotation are included.

  One end of the left arm 714 and the right arm 715 is rotatably attached to the eccentric position of the left drive gear 712 and the right drive gear 713, respectively. The other ends of the left arm 714 and the right arm 715 are rotatably attached to the second engaging protrusions 732 of the left screen 103A and the right screen 103B, respectively.

  In the display unit 100F configured as described above, as shown in FIG. 27A, the pinion gear 711 is counterclockwise in the figure with the left screen 103A and the right screen 103B positioned at the non-projection positions. Is rotated clockwise, the left drive gear 712 rotates clockwise and the right drive gear 713 rotates counterclockwise.

  As a result, the second engagement protrusion 732 slides in the direction away from the side plate 107 in the second elongated hole 700b. At this time, the first engagement protrusion 731 slides in the first elongated hole 700a toward the rear plate 104 side.

  As a result, the left screen 103A and the right screen 103B are projected so that their projection surfaces (surfaces facing each other) face the front side of the gaming machine. As a result, the left screen 103A and the right screen 103B are positioned at the projection positions as shown in FIG.

  In order to store the left screen 103A and the right screen 103B located at the projection position in the original position, that is, the non-projection position, for example, the motor is reversely driven (the pinion gear 711 is rotated clockwise).

  In the present embodiment configured as described above, the left screen 103A and the right screen 103B are configured to be movable between a projection position and a non-projection position. In addition, it is possible to switch between an effect using the right screen 103B and an effect not using the left screen 103A and the right screen 103B, so that the effect can be varied.

(Eighth embodiment)
Next, an eighth embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.

  28 to 30 show the configuration of the display unit 100G according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention, and the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals. In the following, only the parts different from the first embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the display unit 100G according to the present embodiment includes a pair of side plates 107 fixed to the stage 100b and the rear side plate 104.

  In addition, the screen 103 according to the present embodiment includes a main screen 811 as a first screen fixed at a projection position at which irradiation light from the projector 101 can be projected, and a second screen that is movable with respect to the main screen 811. And a sub-screen 812 as a screen.

  The main screen 811 is fixed to the pair of side plates 107 and the stage 100b. The main screen 811 may be configured to be fixed to the stage 100b via a pair of brackets, as in the fifth embodiment.

  The main screen 811 has an opening 811a having a predetermined area. The opening 811 a is always closed by the sub screen 812.

  The sub screen 812 includes a plurality of divided screens 812a, 812b, and 812c. These divided screens 812a, 812b, 812c are arranged in three stages in the vertical direction. The sub screen 812 is not limited to three stages, but may be one or two stages, or four or more stages.

  Further, the sub screen 812 is movable so as to protrude forward of the gaming machine with respect to the main screen 811. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30, the sub-screen 812 has a stepped shape when the divided screens 812a, 812b, and 812c are projected to the front of the gaming machine by a driving unit such as a motor (not shown) and the sub-screen driving mechanism 910. It is designed to be movable.

  As shown in FIG. 29, the sub-screen drive mechanism 910 includes a drive connection portion 911 connected to a drive portion such as a motor (not shown), and a drive shaft 912 attached to the drive connection portion 911 so as to be integrally rotatable (FIG. 28, FIG. 30), a right drive gear 913 fixed to the drive shaft 912 so as to be integrally rotatable, and a left drive gear 914 that meshes with the right drive gear 913. In FIG. 29, the main screen 811 is not shown.

  Here, the right drive gear 913 and the left drive gear 914 are provided for each of the divided screens 812a, 812b, and 812c. The right drive gear 913 and the left drive gear 914 have arm portions 913a and 914a fixed or integrally formed so as to be integrally rotatable.

  The arm portions 913a and 914a are set to have different lengths for each of the divided screens 812a, 812b, and 812c. In the present embodiment, the lengths of the arm portions 913a and 914a are set to increase in the order of the divided screens 812a, 812b, and 812c. Thereby, when the sub screen 812 protrudes ahead of the gaming machine, the divided screens 812a, 812b, and 812c are stepped.

  Engaging protrusions 913b and 914b that engage with engaging grooves 920 of split screens 812a, 812b, and 812c, which will be described later, and slide in the left and right directions in the engaging grooves 920 are provided at the ends of the arm portions 913a and 914a. Each is provided.

  On the other hand, each of the divided screens 812a, 812b, and 812c has a hollow rectangular shape having a top plate, and the engagement grooves 920 for engaging the above-described engagement protrusions 913b and 914b on the back surface (inner side surface) of the top plate It is formed extending in the direction.

  In the display unit 100G configured as described above, as shown in FIG. 28, when the drive connecting portion 911 is rotated in the clockwise direction in the drawing without the sub-screen 812 protruding, the right drive gear 913 is rotated clockwise. Rotate around. When the right drive gear 913 rotates, the left drive gear 914 rotates counterclockwise.

  Accordingly, the arm portions 913a and 914a also rotate in conjunction with the rotation of the right drive gear 913 and the left drive gear 914. At this time, in conjunction with the rotation of the arm portions 913a, 914a, the engagement protrusions 913b, 914b slide in the directions toward each other in the engagement grooves 920.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 30, the sub-screen 812 protrudes forward of the gaming machine, and a step-like sub-screen 812 is formed by the divided screens 812a, 812b, and 812c.

  In order to return the sub-screen 812 protruding to the front side of the gaming machine to the original position (position shown in FIG. 28), for example, the drive unit is reversely driven (the drive connecting part 911 is rotated counterclockwise).

  In this embodiment configured as described above, the screen 103 includes the main screen 811 fixed at the projection position and the sub-screen 812 that is movable with respect to the main screen 811. A wide variety of effects can be performed using the sub-screen 812.

  In addition, the display unit 100G according to the present embodiment is movable so that the sub-screen 812 protrudes to the front side of the gaming machine with respect to the main screen 811. Therefore, the display unit 100G can give the player a sense of approaching. A certain production can be performed.

  In this embodiment, the sub-screen 812 is divided into three stages in the vertical direction. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the sub-screen 812 is divided in the horizontal direction or divided in the horizontal direction. Various modes can be taken, such as combining with the above. Further, the position of the sub-screen 812 is not limited to the lower part of the main screen 811 but may be the upper part or the center.

  As described above, since the display units 100, 100A to 100G according to the above-described embodiments can be efficiently arranged in the limited space of the existing gaming machines 1, 1A and 1B, a simple configuration However, it is possible to provide an inexpensive gaming machine.

  That is, in the gaming machines 1, 1 </ b> A and 1 </ b> B, the projector 101 that projects the irradiation light 101 a and the irradiation light 101 a projected from the projector 101 are predetermined inside the cabinet 2 a in which various devices used in the game are accommodated. The reflector 102 that reflects at the reflection angle and the screen 103 on which the irradiation light 101a from the projector 101 reflected by the reflector 102 is projected can be arranged efficiently. As a result, the display units 100, 100A to 100G using the projector 101 can be mounted in place of the conventional display units using the liquid crystal, so that the design of the existing game machine can be changed without significant change. An increase in the size of the gaming machine can be suppressed. Therefore, the display units 100, 100A to 100A using the cheaper projector 101 can be used without using a display unit such as a liquid crystal panel which is relatively expensive and whose price may fluctuate greatly depending on the time of purchase. The gaming machine 1, 1A and 1B can stably realize a wide variety of effects with 100G.

  In addition, the display unit 100, 100A is provided with a three-dimensional shape accessory 201 and a movable accessory 202, and the display unit 100B is configured with the screen 103 as a three-dimensional movable accessory. The production mode is three-dimensional, and it is possible to perform more innovative productions and impressive productions.

  Further, since the projector 101, the reflector 102, and the screen 103 are unitized, the display units 100, 100A to 100G can be efficiently mounted, and the front door 2b and the display screen area 19 are formed. The front panel 2b-2 and the other main panel 2b-1 can be divided and opened and closed.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the display units 100 and 100A to 100G have been described by way of example in which the projector 101 is arranged on the ceiling board 100a side. The projector 101 may be arranged on the stage 100b side.

  In any of the display units 100, 100A to 100G in any of the embodiments, the projector 101 is not limited to one, and may include a plurality of projectors 101.

  In each embodiment, the stage 100b may be movable in any of the display units 100 and 100A to 100G.

  In each embodiment, the waist panel 18 can be configured using a liquid crystal display panel in any case.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the liquid crystal display device 20 can also be provided on the upper side T of the pedestal portion 12c, for example, between the display screen region 19 and the screen 103 (L side and R1 side).

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, an effect device using a dot matrix may be provided on the upper side T of the pedestal portion 12c, for example, between the display screen region 19 and the screen 103 (L side and R1 side). Good.

  In the first and second embodiments described above, for example, a paint that emits light in response to black light is selectively applied to the objects 201 and 202. Also good. In this case, only by mounting a black light on the gaming machines 1 and 1A, an accessory that emits light and an accessory that does not emit light are mixed, or a part that emits light and a part that does not emit light are provided in one accessory. Is possible.

  Furthermore, the gaming machines 1, 1A and 1B in each of the above-described embodiments are not limited to pachislot machines, and can be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

  As described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention has the effect that the production mode is three-dimensional and can produce a more innovative production without significantly changing the design of the existing gaming machine. It is useful for a display unit mounted on a gaming machine.

(Ninth embodiment)
Next, a ninth embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.

  31 and 32 show a configuration of a display unit 100H according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 31 is a front view of the display unit 100H as viewed from the front side F1 toward the back side R. FIG. 32 is a cross-sectional view of the display unit 100H taken along the line F-F ′ of FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 31 and 32, the display unit 100H includes a projector 1101 and a reflector 1302 supported by a ceiling plate 1300a in the upper portion, and a stage (bottom plate) 1300b in the lower portion. Further, the display unit 100H includes side plates 1305 provided on the left side L and the right side R1, respectively extending from the lower part to the upper part and connected to the ceiling plate 1300a and the stage 1300b. The display unit 100H includes a screen 1303 on the back side. The display unit 100H has a configuration in which these are integrated as a unit and a U-shaped side portion having an open front side F1 is provided.

  Further, the display unit 100H can be configured to include a movable screen 1304 that is rotatably supported via a rotating piece 1308 (see FIG. 32). May be provided. The projector 101 described above can have the same configuration as the projector 1101 according to the ninth embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention. The configuration of the projector 1101 will be described in detail later.

  As described above, the display unit 100H is a so-called projection mapping device as an effect display unit configured to include the projector 1101, the reflector 1302, and the screen 1303. In the display units 100 to 100G described above and other similar display units, at least one of the rear screen, the left side plate, the right side plate, and the lower stage is connected to the display unit 100H. Each part can be configured.

  The display unit 100H is for projecting an image on the surface of a three-dimensional object such as a building or a natural object. For example, the display unit 100H is based on the position (projection distance, angle, etc.) and shape of a screen or an accessory. By projecting a video according to the production information generated in this way, it is possible to produce an advanced and powerful production. For example, a production video according to the winning combination or the lottery result of the production is projected on the screen in synchronization with the audio output, or a video with a rotating pattern is projected onto a role having a curved surface imitating the shape of a reel. To express a pseudo reel.

  The display unit 100H can be configured to dispose any one of the screen, the movable screen, and the accessory provided in the display units 100 to 100G described above.

  The direction in which the irradiation light (1101a) is projected from the projection lens of the projector 1101 is generally the forward direction, the left direction, the right direction, and the downward direction. The projection targets of such irradiation light are the screen 1303 (front direction) and the left side. L side plate 1305 (left direction), right R1 side plate 1305 (right direction), and stage 1300b (down direction). Note that the movable screen 1304 and the accessory can also be projection targets of irradiation light.

  Next, the configuration of the projector 1101 of the display unit 100H according to the ninth embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.

  The projector 1101 adjusts the focus on the projection target by moving the projection lens even when the position of the projection target of the projector, such as a screen or an accessory, changes and the projection distance changes. It is possible to project a sharp image in focus.

  Further, as described above, the projector 1101 can be applied to the display units 100A to 100G according to the second to eighth embodiments as well as the display unit 100 according to the first embodiment. For example, in the first and second embodiments, the projector 1101 projects an image as the movable accessory 202 (see FIGS. 6 and 8) driven by the accessory driver 200 moves. In this case, the focus adjustment can be performed.

  Further, in the third embodiment, a first accessory 131 and a second accessory 132 (FIGS. 11 and 13) driven by the first accessory driving unit 301 and the second accessory driving unit 302, respectively. With the movement of (see), the projector 1101 can be configured to perform focus adjustment when projecting an image.

  Furthermore, in the fourth embodiment, when the projector 1101 projects an image as the screen 103 (see FIG. 15 and FIG. 17) driven by the screen driving unit 401 moves (at the projection position). It can be configured to perform focus adjustment.

  Further, in the fifth embodiment, the accessory driven by the accessory driver 502 as the sub-screen 112 (see FIGS. 19 and 21) driven by the sub-screen driver 501 moves. (Movable screen 110 (see FIGS. 21 and 22)) When the projector 1101 projects an image along with the movement, the focus adjustment can be performed.

  In the sixth embodiment, as the screen 103 and the accessory (movable screen 110) move (see FIGS. 25 and 26), focus adjustment is performed when the projector 1101 projects an image. Can be configured.

  In the seventh embodiment, as the left screen 103A and the right screen 103B move (at the projection position) (see FIG. 27), focus adjustment is performed when the projector 1101 projects an image. Can be configured.

  Further, the eighth embodiment can be configured to perform focus adjustment when the projector 1101 projects an image as the sub-screen 812 moves (see FIG. 28).

  The projector 1101 can be controlled to perform focus adjustment when the screen or the accessory moves in various other display units.

  FIG. 33 shows a circuit configuration of the projector 1101 of the display unit 100H according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention.

  In this example, the projector 1101 is a DLP projector, and includes a projector control unit 1102 and an optical unit 1108. The sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 70 is connected to the projector 1101 and controls the projector control unit 1102 in accordance with the movement of the screen and the accessory according to the determined content of the effect, and the screen and the accessory via the optical unit 1108. Projection light is projected onto the screen to display an image for production. Further, an adjustment PC (personal computer) 1301 is temporarily connected to the projector 1101 at the time of shipment in a factory or the like, and enables position adjustment and focus adjustment of projected irradiation light (for details). Will be described later).

  The projector control unit 1102 further includes a control LSI 1103, an EEPROM (registered trademark: Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) 1104, a DLP control circuit 1105, and an LED driver 1106. The optical unit 1108 includes a DMD (Digital Micromirror Device), an LED light source (R (red), G (green), and B (blue) LED light sources), a projection lens, a focus adjustment motor, and a projection lens. A connecting portion for connecting a focus adjustment motor is provided.

  Here, the control LSI 1103 controls the DLP control circuit 1105 to project the irradiation light based on a command from the sub CPU 71. Further, the control LSI 1103 controls the focus adjustment motor of the optical unit 1108 based on a command from the sub CPU 71 to move the position of the projection lens, and performs focus adjustment on the projected irradiation light. The EEPROM 1104 stores data related to control by the control LSI 1103 and adjustment of the projector 1101.

  The DLP (DLP system) in the projector 1101 is configured to include a DLP control circuit 1105, an LED driver 1106, a DMD of the optical unit 1108, and an LED light source of the optical unit 1108 (R, G, and B LED light sources). The

  In the DMD, mirrors for pixels corresponding to the display resolution are integrated on a chip, and are configured to be inclined to + 10 ° or −10 °, respectively, due to an electrostatic field effect of a memory element immediately below the mirror. . With this configuration, each mirror of the DMD can be switched between the ON state and the OFF state. In the ON state, incident light is reflected toward the projection lens, and in the OFF state. The incident light is reflected and absorbed in a direction other than the projection lens.

  The DLP control circuit 1105 controls the LED driver 1106 that drives the LED of the LED light source, and causes the light from the RGB LED light sources to enter the DMD in a time-sharing manner (via a dichroic mirror or the like) and to project the projected image. Accordingly, it is determined at which timing the mirror corresponding to which pixel is turned on (or turned off), that is, which timing of RGB light is reflected at which timing, and the state of each mirror of the DMD is determined. Control.

  Under such control of the DLP control circuit 1105, the light reflected by the DMD is provided to the projection lens of the optical unit 1108, and the irradiated light is projected onto a screen or an accessory to form an image corresponding to the effect.

  FIG. 34 shows the appearance of the projector 1101 of the display unit 100H according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention.

  The projector 1101 is configured to include a mounting base 1121, an adjustment base 1122, an optical unit cover 1123, an air duct 1126, and a projector cover 1129. The mounting base 1121 is supported on the ceiling plate 1300a of the display unit 100H by a predetermined fixing jig. In this example, four housing mounting holes are supported on the ceiling plate by screws. In a state where the projector 1101 is attached to the display unit 100H, the attachment base 1121 having the posture shown in FIG. 34 is positioned under the ceiling board 1300a. The adjustment pedestal 1122 is supported by the mounting pedestal 1121 by being positioned by a plurality of adjustment members.

  The optical unit cover 1123 is supported by the adjustment pedestal 1122 and stores a part of the optical unit 1108 (for example, a focus adjustment motor, a projection lens, and a connecting portion connecting them). The optical unit cover 1123 also includes a glass lens 1124 that transmits the irradiation light projected from the projection lens. As shown by the arrows in FIG. 34, the irradiation direction of the irradiation light projected through the glass lens 1124 is the direction of the front side F1 in FIG.

  The air duct 1126 is supported by the adjustment base 1122 and guides the wind generated by the fan for cooling the heat generating parts (for example, DMD and LED light source) to the three exhaust ports including the exhaust port 1127a. The projector cover 1129 is disposed so as to cover the main board and the like of the projector control unit 1102 and is supported by the air duct 1126.

  FIG. 35 shows the configuration of the projector 1101 of the display unit 100H according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention in more detail, and the components of the projector 1101 are shown in an exploded state. When these are assembled, the appearance of the projector 1101 as shown in FIG. 34 is obtained. Note that FIG. 35 is shown for easy understanding of the configuration of the projector 1101, and does not show all the components. For example, some components such as a fan and a heat sink are not shown.

  The adjustment pedestal 1122 is supported on the lower part of the mounting pedestal 1121 by a plurality of adjustment members. Further, an optical unit cover 1123 is disposed below the adjustment pedestal 1122, and a part of the optical unit (projection lens, focus adjustment motor, and connection unit) is stored inside the optical unit cover 1123.

  The air duct 1126 includes three exhaust ports including an exhaust port 1127a and an exhaust port 1127b, and is supported by the adjustment base 1122 so as to include a fan, a heat sink, and the like. Under the air duct 1126, a main board 1128 of the projector control unit 1102 and the like are disposed. The projector cover 1129 is disposed so as to cover the main board 1128 and the like, and is supported by the air duct 1126.

  FIG. 36 shows a configuration of part of the optical unit 1108 included in the projector 1101 of the display unit 100H according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 36A is a plan view of a part of the optical unit 1108. In addition to the optical unit 1108, a part of the main substrate 1128 and a heat sink 1152a are also shown. FIG. 36B is a plan view of a part of the optical unit 1108 shown in FIG. 36A, and is a view seen from the front side F1 toward the back side R. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 36A, a drive unit 1141 including a focus adjustment motor 1107 is disposed on the right side of the optical unit 1108, and a projection lens 1143 is disposed on the left side, and the drive unit 1141 and the projection lens 1143 are disposed. A connecting portion 1142 is disposed between the two. Irradiation light 1101a is emitted from the projection lens 1143. In this example, the focus adjustment motor 1107 is a stepping motor.

  The drive unit 1141, the projection lens 1143, and the connection unit 1142 described above are stored in the optical unit cover 1123 as shown in FIG.

  The connection unit 1142 includes a gear 1145 that meshes with a gear 1144 held on the rotation shaft of the focus adjustment motor 1107 of the drive unit 1141. The gear 1145 is configured to be engaged with the lead screw 1146 so that the lead screw 1146 rotates as the gear 1145 rotates. The projection lens engaging portion 1148 is fitted and attached to the thread portion of the lead screw 1146, and is engaged with a concave portion 1143a disposed near the center of the projection lens 1143. As the lead screw 1146 rotates. The lead screw 1146 moves in the direction of the rotation axis, and the projection lens 1143 engaged with the lead screw 1146 moves in the same direction.

  The projection lens 1143 is movably attached along the two shafts 1147. When the projection lens engaging portion 1148 moves, the projection lens 1143 moves along the shaft 1147 accordingly. As shown in FIG. 36A, the projection lens 1143 moves from the heel side R toward the front side F1 or from the front side F1 toward the back side R.

  FIG. 36A shows a part of the main board 1128 connected to the optical unit 1108, and a DLP control circuit 1105 is disposed on the back side of the main board 1128. A DMD 1151 is disposed on the left side of the main substrate 1128, and a heat sink 1152a is disposed adjacent to the DMD 1151 (DMD 1151 is a part of the optical unit 1108). The light reflected from the DMD 1151 is incident on the projection lens 1143 by a mirror, a prism, or the like.

  FIG. 36B shows a state where the gear 1144 held on the rotation shaft of the focus adjustment motor 1107 of the drive unit 1141 and the gear 1145 of the connection unit 1142 are engaged with each other. Accordingly, as described above, the lead screw 1146 rotates, and the projection lens engaging portion 1148 moves according to the rotation of the lead screw 1146, and finally the projection lens 1143 is moved.

  As described above, the projection lens 1143 is configured to engage with the projection lens engaging portion 1148 and move in the optical axis direction along the two shafts 1147 as the projection lens engaging portion 1148 moves. As a result, focus adjustment is performed, and a clear and focused image is projected onto the screen or the accessory whose position has been changed by movement. The focus focusing range is, for example, from 8 inches (about 20.32 cm) or 10 inches (about 25.4 cm) to 17 inches (about 43.18 cm). Further, the movement time during this period is, for example, within 500 ms.

  By such a projector 1101 according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention, the sub CPU 71 transmits video data related to video such as effects to the projector 1101 and projects the video data on a screen or an accessory. 1101 is controlled. On the other hand, the sub CPU 71 controls the screen driving unit and the accessory driving unit in the first to eighth embodiments of the present invention or in the same manner as these, so that the screen and the accessory according to the contents of the effect. To move.

  Here, the sub CPU 71 controls the projector 1101 according to the movement of the screen or the accessory by the effect, and performs the focus adjustment so that the image is clearly projected on the moved screen or the accessory. More specifically, the sub CPU 71 instructs the projector 1101 to drive the focus adjustment motor 1107 of the drive unit 1141 in conjunction with the movement of the screen or the accessory. Then, the projection lens 1143 moves along the optical axis direction in accordance with the rotation of the focus adjustment motor 1107, and a clear and focused image is always projected on the moved screen or accessory in synchronization. .

  An instruction to drive the focus adjustment motor 1107 from the sub CPU 71 is transmitted to the drive unit 1141 of the optical unit 1108 via the control LSI 1103 of the projector control unit 1102 shown in FIG. 33, for example. The instruction content for driving the focus adjustment motor 1107 from the sub CPU 71 includes specifications for how the projector 101 drives the drive unit 1141 and what signals the drive unit 1141 is driven by. Depends on specification. For example, the movement amount (movement range) and time of the projection lens 1143 can be given by a parameter that designates the time, or control can be performed by designating the position of the projection lens 1143 at a predetermined timing.

  Further, a pulse pattern for driving the stepping motor may be transmitted to the focus adjustment motor 1107 of the drive unit 1141. In this example, a stepping motor is used as the focus adjustment motor 1107 of the drive unit 1141, but any other motor can be used as long as the lead screw 1146 of the connection unit can be rotated with a predetermined specification. May be used.

  In the ninth embodiment of the present invention, the rotational movement of the gear 1144 by the focus adjustment motor (stepping motor) 1107 is transmitted to the lead screw 1146 and is fitted to the lead screw 1146 to the projection lens engaging portion 1148. The projection lens 1143 is configured to be moved in the optical axis direction by the linear movement, but the projection lens 1143 is moved in the optical axis direction by using the rotation by the motor by the focus adjustment mechanism having various other configurations. be able to. For example, the projection lens can be moved by moving a rack gear using a worm gear connected to a motor. The technical idea of the present invention can be applied to such various focus adjustment mechanisms.

  In the ninth embodiment of the present invention, focus adjustment is realized by moving the projection lens 1143 itself in the optical axis direction. However, focus adjustment is realized by moving a predetermined lens by various mechanisms and methods. can do. For example, in the case where the focus adjustment of the projection lens 1143 is performed by a focus ring, the projection lens 1143 can be moved in the optical axis direction by displacing the focus ring by a stepping motor or the like.

  Next, in the display unit 100H according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention, a pedestal mounting method related to the position adjustment of the projector 1101 will be described. In addition, although the attachment method about the display unit 100H is demonstrated here, the same attachment method is applicable also to the above-mentioned display units 100 thru | or 100G. Further, the mounting method described here can be applied to display units having other similar configurations. These display units are effects units mounted on the gaming machine 1 and have a configuration in which a projector, a reflector, and a screen are integrated as a unit that is detachable from the cabinet 2 a of the gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a configuration example of an attachment base 1121 and an adjustment base 1122 for attaching the projector 1101 in the display unit 100H according to the tenth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 37 shows a state where the adjustment pedestal 1122 is attached below the attachment pedestal 1121 (see FIG. 35).

  The mounting base 1121 includes four housing mounting holes 1201a to 1201d. The mounting base 1121 is held on the ceiling plate 1300a of the display unit 100H by being screwed with mounting screws in each housing mounting hole. Here, the housing mounting hole is configured to have an inner diameter having a fixed adjustment range with respect to the outer diameter of the screw shaft of the mounting screw. In the adjustment range, the mounting position (display) of the mounting base 1121 is displayed. The mounting position of the unit 100H with respect to the plate surface of the ceiling plate 1300a can be adjusted. As a result, the relative positional relationship between the projector 1101 and the display unit 100H is adjusted.

  On the other hand, the adjustment pedestal 1122 is attached to be supported by the attachment pedestal 1121 at three positions. At each attachment position, attachment is performed using an adjustment screw and an attachment screw provided with an urging spring. That is, attachment is performed with the adjustment screw 1211a and the attachment screw 1221a at the first attachment position, attachment with the adjustment screw 1211b and the attachment screw 1221b at the second attachment position, and adjustment screw 1211c with the third attachment position. Attachment is performed by the attachment screw 1221c.

  The adjustment pedestal 1122 is supported by the attachment pedestal 1121 at three attachment positions by such an attachment method, so that the inclination can be adjusted in all directions of the XYZ axes. As a result, the projector 1101 is displayed. The relative positional relationship with the unit 100H is adjusted, and the direction of irradiation light projected from the projector 1101 (that is, the direction of the optical axis of the projection lens 1143) can be finely adjusted.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a mounting state of the mounting base 1121 and the adjustment base 1122 in the display unit 100H. In FIG. 38, the adjustment screw 1211a is arranged at the first attachment position, the attachment screw 1221a is inserted into the attachment screw hole 1231a of the adjustment base 1122, and the adjustment screw 1211b is arranged at the second attachment position. The mounting screw 1221b is inserted into the mounting screw hole 1231b of the adjustment pedestal 1122, the adjustment screw 1211c is disposed at the third mounting position, and the mounting screw 1221c is inserted into the mounting screw hole 1231c of the adjustment pedestal 1122. .

  FIG. 39 shows how the mounting base 1121 and the ceiling plate 1300a of the display unit 100H are mounted at the mounting position in the display unit 100H. 39A is a view seen from the direction of the screw head of the mounting screw in the housing mounting hole 1201a (that is, the direction from the back side to the near side in FIG. 37), and FIG. The lower diagram is a cross-sectional view of the upper diagram in FIG. 39A taken along the line BB ′.

  In FIG. 39 (a), a mounting screw 1251a is disposed substantially at the center of the housing mounting hole 1201a, and is fitted to a nut 1254a via washers 1252a and 1253a, and the mounting base 1121 is installed in the housing mounting hole 1201a. Is shown in a state of being held by the ceiling board 1300a. Here, the donut-shaped hatched portion indicated by the symbol A is the interval between the outer diameter of the screw shaft of the mounting screw 1251a and the inner diameter of the housing mounting hole 1201a. In FIG. It can be seen that the screw shaft is disposed and fixed substantially at the center of the housing mounting hole 1201a. From this state, the screw shaft of the mounting screw 1251a can be moved within the range (adjustment range) of the shaded portion indicated by the symbol A. By moving in this way, the ceiling plate of the mounting base 1121 can be moved. The position relative to 1300a is adjusted.

  FIG. 39B shows a state in which the mounting base 1121 is shifted in the direction of arrow E from the state of FIG. The holding method is the same as in FIG. 39 (a), the upper diagram in FIG. 39 (b) is a diagram of the mounting position in the housing mounting hole 1201a as viewed from above, and the lower diagram in FIG. FIG. 39B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line DD ′ of FIG. In this state, the screw shaft of the mounting screw 1251a can be moved within the shaded area (adjustment range) indicated by the symbol C as a result of shifting the mounting base 1121.

  In FIG. 39, the attachment state related to the case attachment hole 1201a is shown, but the same applies to the other case attachment holes 1201b to 1201d. Thus, the mounting base 1121 can be moved relative to the ceiling plate 1300a of the display unit 100H within a predetermined adjustment range to adjust its position. The mounting base 1121 is held in a state facing (in parallel with) the ceiling plate 1300a, and its position can be displaced two-dimensionally within the adjustment range.

  FIG. 40 shows a method of attaching the attachment base 1121 and the adjustment base 1122 in the display unit 100H. FIG. 40A is a cross-sectional view showing a state where the adjustment base 1122 is supported on the mounting base 1121 by the adjustment screw 1211a and the mounting screw 1221a at the first mounting position.

  The mounting screw 1221a passes through the mounting base 1121 and the adjustment base 1122 without being screwed, and the screw shaft of the mounting screw 1221a is screwed to the nut 1223a below the adjustment base 1122. In addition, a spring 1222a is disposed around the screw shaft between the mounting base 1121 and the adjustment base 1122. By this spring 1222a, the mounting base 1121 and the adjustment base 1122 are urged away from each other. The nut 1223a serves to keep the adjustment base 1122 within a certain range on the screw shaft of the mounting screw 1221a, and this can be realized using various other mechanisms. Further, the nut 1223a is fixed to the adjustment pedestal 1122 by some method, and is configured so that the positional relationship between the attachment screw 1221a and the adjustment pedestal 1122 does not change (so that the screw portion of the attachment screw 1221a is fitted to the adjustment pedestal 1122). It may be)

  The adjusting screw 1211a is a plus screw that is disposed close to the mounting screw 1221a and is screwed into the mounting base 1121. By turning the adjustment screw 1211a, the tip end of the screw shaft comes into contact with the adjustment pedestal 1122, and the interval between the attachment pedestal 1121 and the adjustment pedestal 1122 is changed, and as a result, the position of the adjustment pedestal 1122 can be adjusted. Since the space between the mounting base 1121 and the adjusting base 1122 is biased by the spring 1222a, the function of preventing the loosening at the screwed portion between the adjusting screw 1211a and the mounting base 1121 is realized.

  In FIG. 40A, the attachment state relating to the first attachment position is shown, but the same applies to the second attachment position and the third attachment position. As described above, the adjustment pedestal 1122 can be finely adjusted with the adjustment screw at each of the three attachment positions, so that the position (posture) of the adjustment pedestal 1122 is adjusted in three dimensions on the XYZ axes with respect to the attachment pedestal 1121. For example, tilt adjustment (adjustment of trapezoidal distortion) can be performed.

  FIG. 40B shows an attachment method different from FIG. 40A, and the adjustment base 1122 is supported on the attachment base 1121 by the adjustment screw 1271a and the attachment screw 1281a at the first attachment position. It is sectional drawing which shows a state.

  The mounting screw 1281a passes through the mounting base 1121 and the adjusting base 1122 without screwing, and the screw shaft of the mounting screw 1281a is screwed into the nut 1283a on the lower side of the adjusting base 1122. A spring 1282a is disposed around the screw shaft between the mounting base 1121 and the adjustment base 1122. By this spring 1282a, the mounting base 1121 and the adjustment base 1122 are urged away from each other. The nut 1283a serves to keep the adjustment base 1122 within a certain range on the screw shaft of the attachment screw 1281a, and this can be realized by using various other mechanisms. Further, the screw head of the mounting screw 1281a is fixed to the mounting base 1121 by some method, and the positional relationship between the mounting screw 1281a and the mounting base 1121 does not change (the screw shaft close to the screw head of the mounting screw 1281a). A screw groove may be provided in the portion, and this portion and the mounting base 1121 may be fitted).

  The adjustment screw 1271a is a plus screw that is disposed close to the attachment screw 1281a and is screwed into the adjustment base 1122. By turning the adjustment screw 1271a, the tip end of the screw shaft comes into contact with the mounting base 1121, and the distance between the mounting base 1121 and the adjustment base 1122 is changed, and as a result, the position of the adjustment base 1122 can be adjusted. Since the mounting base 1121 and the adjustment base 1122 are urged by the mounting screw 1281a and the spring 1282a, a function to prevent loosening at the screwed portion between the adjustment screw 1271a and the adjustment base 1122 is realized. In the example, a nut 1272a is further provided between the screw head of the adjustment screw 1271a and the adjustment pedestal 1122, and a screwed portion between the adjustment screw 1271a and the adjustment pedestal 1122 is fixed to realize a higher level of loosening prevention function. ing.

  In FIG. 40 (b), the attachment state relating to the first attachment position is shown, but the same applies to the second attachment position and the third attachment position. As described above, the adjustment pedestal 1122 can be finely adjusted with the adjustment screw at each of the three attachment positions, so that the position (posture) of the adjustment pedestal 1122 is adjusted in three dimensions on the XYZ axes with respect to the attachment pedestal 1121. For example, tilt adjustment (adjustment of trapezoidal distortion) can be performed.

  As described with reference to FIGS. 37 to 40, the two-dimensional position adjustment is possible between the ceiling plate 1300a and the mounting base 1121 of the display unit 100H by the mounting method in the four housing mounting holes. The three-dimensional position adjustment is possible between the attachment base 1121 and the adjustment base 1122 by the attachment methods at the three attachment positions. With such a configuration, the adjustment of the optical axis direction (posture) of the projection lens 1143 of the projector 1101 attached using the adjustment base 1122 as a base can be performed by the two different adjustment steps described above.

  Note that the mounting method of the mounting base 1121 and the adjustment base 1122 can be similarly applied to the mounting of the projector 101 according to the above-described first to eighth embodiments.

  Next, in the ninth embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention, a configuration of a projection target suitable for projecting irradiation light by the projector 1101 will be described. As described above, the irradiation direction of the projector 1101 is basically the forward direction, the left direction, the right direction, and the downward direction, and the projection target of the irradiation light is, for example, the screen 1303 (front direction) and the left side L The side plate 1305 (left direction), the right side R1 side plate 1305 (right direction), and the stage 1300b (downward direction). Further, the movable screen 1304 and the accessory are also the projection targets of the irradiation light.

  Here, when the irradiation light is projected onto these projection targets, it is possible to effectively prevent the reflection of the light source, suppress glare by appropriate irregular reflection, and realize a good viewing angle and brightness. In addition, a projection target such as a screen 1303 is formed by a predetermined process, or a predetermined coating is applied.

  First, processing of a projection target suitable for projection of irradiation light will be described. In order to achieve an appropriate performance, the screen or the like to be projected is subjected to embossing. The wrinkle processing is processing in which wrinkles (wrinkle patterns) are formed on the surface. The screen or the like to be projected is molded using a mold that has been subjected to a textured process, whereby a wrinkle pattern is formed on the surface of the screen or the like to be projected.

  Such a wrinkle pattern on the surface can effectively prevent the reflection of the light source, and can realize a good projection image.

  The texture processing includes a pattern called “pear texture”. In the tenth embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention, for example, the average depth is about 25 μm to 30 μm, and the drop gradient is 3% or more. A certain satin pattern (satin texture No. 5) is preferred.

  Next, coating of a screen to be projected will be described. In order to achieve an appropriate performance, a two-layer coating is applied to the projection target screen or the like. Here, two-layer coating means that paints having different properties are respectively applied to the top and bottom (in two layers). For example, a high-brightness paint having high reflectivity (for example, 2P-600 silver which is a “super bright silver” metal-like paint) is used for the undercoat, and a matte paint (for example, “matte” is used for the topcoat. HG-650 white) which is “white” can be used. Also, about 5% matting agent (silica) can be added to HG-650 white.

  In such coating, the film thickness of the top coat is, for example, 22 to 23 μm, and the film thickness of the undercoat is, for example, about 1 μm. By such coating, the glossiness at a gloss of 60 ° is 4 to 5.

  2P-600 Silver uses evaporated aluminum as the aluminum pigment, and the weight concentration (PWC) of the aluminum pigment in the coating is set to 20-30%, which is higher than that of general silver paint, and it has a higher gloss. Indicates the value (reflection performance). The composition of HG-650 white is 20-30% resin, 30-40% titanium oxide, 5-10% silica as a matting agent, 0.5-2% additive, and solvent. 30 to 40%.

  In addition, as a top coat paint, a paint in which glass or resin beads having various average particle diameters as a matting agent are added to HG-650 white in a predetermined ratio, or a paint in which silica is added to the beads is added. It can also be used. Also, HG-650F clear or a paint in which beads having various average particle diameters as a matting agent are added to the HG-650F clear in a predetermined ratio can be used. The film thickness can be variously adjusted, for example, up to 16 to 23 μm. The composition of HG-650F clear is 20-30% resin, 2-5% silica as matting agent, 0.5-2% additive, and 60-70% solvent.

  Further, as other undercoat paint, HG-650 white, or a paint obtained by adding glass-based or resin-based beads having various average particle diameters to the HG-650 white as a matting agent in a predetermined ratio can also be used. Also, the film thickness can be variously adjusted, for example, from 1 to 21 μm.

  As described above, by forming the screen to be projected or the like by embossing or applying a two-layer coating, the reflection of the light source can be effectively prevented, and a good projection image can be realized. be able to. Further, the above-described two-layer coating can be applied to a screen or an accessory that has been subjected to the texture processing.

  Further, in this example, the material such as the screen or the accessory to be projected is black or white ABS resin or transparent polycarbonate resin, but is not limited thereto.

  It should be noted that the surface processing and painting related to the projection target screen, the accessory, and the like can be similarly applied to the screen and the accessory according to the first to eighth embodiments described above.

  Next, in the display unit 100H according to the ninth embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the adjustment of the display mode by the irradiation light projection by the projector 1101 (adjustment of the irradiation light projection position and focus) is performed. A method performed using the communication function of the projector 1101 and the adjustment PC connected to the projector 1101 will be described. The projector 1101 supported by the ceiling plate 1300a of the display unit 100H checks whether the projection position of the irradiation light and the focus are in accordance with the specifications at the time of shipment from the factory or when the assembly of the gaming machine 1 is completed. And adjustments are made as necessary.

  For this purpose, as shown in FIG. 41, the adjustment PC 1301 uses a predetermined communication line (for example, serial communication such as UART, RS-232c, USB, Ethernet (registered trademark) (LAN)) as the projector of the display unit 100H. The projector 1101 is communicably connected, and the projection position and focus of the projector 1101 are adjusted by the operation of the adjustment PC 1301 by a factory adjustment person. In this example, the person who performs the adjustment operation is referred to as a factory adjustment person for convenience, but the location of the adjustment operation is not limited to the factory.

  For this adjustment operation, the adjustment PC 1301 is temporarily connected to the control LSI 1103 of the projector 1101 when performing adjustment (see FIG. 33). When the factory adjustment person operates the adjustment PC 1301, the projection position and focus of irradiation light on the projector 1101 are changed by a predetermined command transmitted from the adjustment PC 1301. In this way, when the projection position and the focus are correctly adjusted, the displacement data for adjustment is stored, for example, in the EEPROM 1104 of the projector 1101 as offset data with respect to the reference value (see FIG. 33). The EEPROM 1104 is a non-volatile memory, and can store data without supplying power from the projector 1101 or the like. Therefore, the offset data stored in the EEPROM 1104 can be used as it is even when the power supply to the projector 1101 is temporarily stopped and the gaming machine 1 is installed in the game hall for transportation or the like.

  More specifically, the offset data stored in the EEPROM 1104 includes a center adjustment value (ie, displacement in the vertical direction (on the Y axis), displacement in the horizontal direction (on the X axis)), and horizontal adjustment value (on the X axis). Projection position adjustment data including offset data such as a rotation angle for maintaining the horizontal position). Further, the offset data includes focus adjustment data including offset data such as displacement related to focus adjustment (for example, displacement of an aperture value (F value) that defines the depth of field, or displacement of a lens position related to focus adjustment). included.

  FIG. 42 (a) shows an outline of processing when adjusting the projector 1101. As shown in FIG. 42A, the adjustment PC 1301 is connected to the control LSI 1103 of the projector 1101, and the adjustment of the pattern image display mode (projection position, etc.) is performed by the operation of the adjustment PC 1301. During this time, the control LSI 1103 controls the DLP control circuit 1105 and the LED driver 1106 (see FIG. 33) based on the read initial setting data 1352, the projection position adjustment data and the focus adjustment data that change due to the adjustment, and the optical unit. In 1108, a pattern image is projected on the screen of the gaming machine 1. The projection position and focus of the pattern image change according to the adjustment, and the factory adjustment person performs the adjustment while watching the projected pattern image. Here, the initial setting data 1352 is a reference value set for the operation of the projector 1101, and is stored in, for example, the EEPROM 1104. Further, it can be assumed that the initial setting data 1352 does not exist (adjustment is started from the initial state of the projector 1101).

  When the adjustment is completed, the control LSI 1103 stores the adjusted projection position adjustment data 1351a and the focus adjustment data 1351b as offset data 1351 in the EEPROM 1104 under the control of the adjustment PC 1301.

  FIG. 42B shows an outline of the processing of the projector 1101 when the game is executed after the adjustment. The control LSI 1103 of the projector 1101 receives the effect image data from the sub control circuit 70 and reads the projection position adjustment data 1351a and the focus adjustment data 1351b stored at the time of adjustment from the EEPROM 1104, and these adjustment data and initial setting data. Based on 1352, the received effect image data is processed. Then, the control LSI 1103 controls the DLP control circuit 1105 and the LED driver 1106 (see FIG. 33) to cause the optical unit 1108 to project the processed effect image (on the screen of the gaming machine 1).

  For example, when the initial setting data 1352 has a displacement in the vertical direction (on the Y axis) of 0 (pixels), and the center adjustment value of the projection position adjustment data 1351a (the displacement in the vertical direction (on the Y axis)) is +5 (pixels). The effect image data is processed so as to be shifted upward by 5 pixels as a whole, and control is performed so as to perform projection. Here, for the effect image data, for example, a size larger than the size actually projected on the screen or the like (a size larger in both length and width) is prepared, and when the above-described projection position adjustment is performed, the range of the large size The shift process is performed within.

  If the focus adjustment data 1351b is, for example, an F value displacement, control is performed so that the effect image data is processed and projected in consideration of the initial setting data 1352. Further, when the focus adjustment data 1351b is, for example, a displacement of the lens position, the initial setting data 1352 is taken into account, and the drive unit 1141 of the optical unit 1108 is controlled accordingly to move the projection lens 1143.

  Here, the configuration of the adjustment PC 1301 will be described with reference to FIG. However, the configuration illustrated in FIG. 43 is merely an example of a typical configuration of the adjustment PC 1301. Functions equivalent to those of the adjustment PC 1301 can be realized by computers of various other configurations.

  The adjustment PC 1301 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 1311, ROM 1312, RAM 1313, projector interface 1314, display controller 1315, display 1316, input device interface 1317, keyboard 1318, mouse 1319, external storage device 1320, external recording medium drive device 1321. , And a bus 1324 connecting these components to each other.

  The CPU 1311 controls the operation of each component of the adjustment PC 1301 and, under the control of the OS, communicates with the projector 1101 and transmits a predetermined command according to the operation of the person in charge of adjustment.

  A ROM (Read Only Memory) 1312 stores a program executed when the adjustment PC 1301 is activated. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 1313 temporarily stores programs executed by the CPU 1311 and data used during the execution of these programs.

  The projector interface 1314 is an interface for connecting to the projector 1101. The adjustment PC 1301 and the projector 1101 are connected by a predetermined communication line, and the projector interface 1314 controls exchange of data between the adjustment PC 1301 and the projector 1101.

  The display controller 1315 is a dedicated controller for actually processing a drawing command issued by the CPU 1311. The drawing data processed by the display controller 1315 is once written in the graphic memory and then output to the display 1316. The display 1316 is a display device configured by, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube).

  The input device interface 1317 receives a signal input from the keyboard 1318 or the mouse 1319 and transmits a predetermined command to the CPU 1311 according to the signal pattern. The keyboard 1318 and the mouse 1319 are used, for example, when an adjustment person who adjusts the projector 1101 performs an adjustment operation on the computer.

  The external storage device 1320 is a storage device such as a hard disk drive (HDD), for example, and the above-described program and data are recorded in this device, and are loaded into the RAM 1313 from there if necessary at the time of execution.

  The external recording medium driving device 1321 accesses a recording surface of a portable external recording medium 1330 such as a CD (Compact Disc), an MO (Magneto-Optical Disc), or a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), and is recorded there. It is a device that reads data. The external recording medium 1330 can also record a program for realizing adjustment of the projection position and focus for the projector 1101 according to the present invention. Data recorded in the external recording medium 1330 is stored in the external storage device 1320 via the external recording medium driving device 1321, and if it is a program, it is loaded into the RAM 1313 at the time of execution.

  Further, as another distribution form of the program according to the present invention, it is stored in the external storage device 1320 from a predetermined server on the network via the network of the adjustment PC 1301 and a network interface (not shown). Routes are also possible. The program stored in this way is loaded into the RAM 1313 at the time of execution and executed as described above.

  FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a pattern image 1421 projected from the projector 1101 on the screen 1303 of the display unit 100H. The factory adjustment person displays the pattern image 1421 by performing a predetermined operation on the adjustment PC 1301 and observes the display state from the display screen area 19 of the gaming machine 1. At this time, the projection position and focus of the projector 1101 are adjusted by performing an operation of adjusting the pattern image 1421 so as to be an index projection position that is an ideal projection position.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 44, the pattern image 1421 projected from the projector 1101 is configured to include a center point 1421a, a plurality of concentric circles 1421b, a rectangle 1421c in contact with the outermost concentric circle, a horizontal line 1421d, and a vertical line 1421e. The

  The factory adjustment person adjusts the projection position so that the pattern image 1421 is matched with the index projection position 1411 (center point 1411a, horizontal line 1411b, vertical line 1411c) which is an ideal projection position. For example, when performing the center adjustment, the horizontal position (X-axis direction) and the vertical position (Y-axis direction) are adjusted to coincide with respect to the center point 1421a of the pattern image 1421 and the center point 1411a of the index projection position 1411. Further, when performing horizontal adjustment, for example, the horizontal line 1421d of the pattern image 1421 is compared with the horizontal line 1411b of the index projection position 1411, and the difference between the two angles (indicated by reference numeral 1431 in FIG. 44) is 0 degree. Adjust so that

  Further, the factory adjustment person adjusts the focus so that the center point 1421a of the pattern image 1421 is in focus at the projection position on the screen 1303, for example.

  The person in charge of factory adjustment can adjust the projection position and focus by operating the keyboard of the adjustment PC 1301 or the like. For example, by pressing the “↑” key on the keyboard of the adjustment PC 1301, the pattern image 1421 is shifted upward by one pixel, and by pressing the “↓” key, the pattern image 1421 is shifted downward by one pixel. shift. Further, the pattern image 1421 rotates to the left by pressing the “L” key, and the pattern image 1421 rotates to the right by pressing the “R” key. Further, by pressing the “F” key or the “B” key, the focus position is moved, and focus adjustment is performed. As described above, the factory adjustment person confirms the position of the pattern image 1421 that is changed by the operation while operating the keyboard of the adjustment PC 1301, and adjusts the pattern image 1421 so that it matches the index projection position 1411.

  Here, the index projection position 1411 is a virtual index that is not actually displayed. For this adjustment, any index may be temporarily arranged on the screen 1303.

  In the example of FIG. 44, the pattern image 1421 is projected onto the screen 1303 of the display unit 100H. However, in the structure of the display unit 100H as shown in FIG. 32, the pattern image 1421 is projected onto the movable screen 1304. It may be. In addition, in the above-described adjustment of the projector 1101, the pattern image 1421 can be projected on screens and objects at various positions depending on the structure of the display unit.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart exemplifying a process for adjusting the projection position and focus of the projector 1101 by the adjustment PC 1301. In FIG. 45, the processing on the left side is processing by the adjustment PC 1301, and the processing on the right side is processing by the projector 1101. Here, adjustment PC 1301 and projector 1101 perform adjustment processing in conjunction with each other.

  The factory adjustment person connects the adjustment PC 1301 and the projector 1101 with a predetermined communication line, and then starts the projection position / focus adjustment program on the adjustment PC 1301, and displays the pattern image 1421 on the projector 1101. Instruct. The projection position and focus adjustment processing is started by the operation of the factory adjustment person.

  First, the adjustment PC 1301 receives a projection position adjustment processing start instruction in response to the operation of the factory adjustment person described above (step S10).

  When the projector 1101 receives a display instruction for the pattern image 1421 from the adjustment PC 1301 in response to reception of the start instruction in step S10, offset data (projection position adjustment data and focus adjustment data) and initial setting data are received from the EEPROM 1104. Read (step S12). Next, the projector 1101 processes the pattern image data from the read offset data and initial setting data (step S14), and projects the pattern image 1421 on the screen 1303 under the control of the control LSI 1103 and the like (step S16).

  When the pattern image 1421 is displayed by the projector 1101, an OK button is displayed on an adjustment screen (not shown) displayed on the display of the adjustment PC 1301 by the factory adjustment person in the adjustment PC 1301 using the projection position / focus adjustment program. It is checked whether or not an operation to change the offset data has been performed (steps S18 and S20). The projection position / focus adjustment program repeats these processes until these operations are performed. Here, the factory adjustment person can cancel the process by a predetermined operation, but the determination is omitted here.

  If it is determined in step S20 that the factory adjustment person has given a change instruction, the projector 1101 is instructed to change the projection position or focus of the pattern image 1421 in accordance with the change instruction (step S22). For example, when the factory adjustment person instructs to move the pattern image 1421 upward by 5 pixels on the adjustment screen, the instruction is transmitted to the projector 1101.

  When the projector 1101 receives the instruction in step S22, the offset included in the instruction is reflected in the offset data (projection position adjustment data and focus adjustment data) read from the EEPROM 1104. The offset data and the initial setting data Based on the above, the pattern image data is processed, and the pattern image 1421 is projected onto the screen 1303 under the control of the control LSI 1103 or the like (step S24). Next, it is checked whether or not the OK button has been pressed again or an operation to change the offset data has been performed (steps S18 and S20). The operation check is repeated, and as a result, the projection position and focus of the pattern image 1421 are adjusted.

  When the OK button is pressed in step S18 (for example, when the factory adjustment person moves the position of the pattern image 1421 to coincide with the index projection position 1411 and completes the focus adjustment), the adjustment PC 1301 The projector 1101 is instructed to store projection position adjustment data and focus adjustment data (step S26).

  Upon receiving the instruction in step S26, the projector 1101 stores the current projection position adjustment data and focus adjustment data (that is, data updated to a preferable value by the factory adjustment person) in the EEPROM 1104 (step S28).

  Next, in the display unit 100H according to the ninth embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention, a function for adjusting the luminance of the LED light source of the projector 1101 will be described. The projector 1101 controls the LED driver 1106 via the DLP control circuit 1105 under the control of the control LSI 1103 and operates the LED light sources (R, G, and B light sources of the optical unit 1108). The brightness of the LED light source is adjusted using the communication function of the projector 1101 and the adjustment PC connected to the projector 1101. As the adjustment PC, the same one as the adjustment PC 1301 described above can be used.

  A factory adjustment person (or other adjustment person) can perform a predetermined operation from the adjustment PC 1301 to set the luminance of the LED light source to a predetermined level. By such adjustment, when the brightness of the LED light source is set to zero or low, the projector 1101 can be put into a power saving state.

  In the above brightness adjustment, the adjustment PC 1301 is operated to directly change the brightness level of the LED light source, but a predetermined condition is satisfied in a normal state in which the gaming machine 1 is installed in the game hall. In such a case, the adjustment PC 1301 can set the luminance of the LED light source to a predetermined level by controlling the gaming machine 1 (control by the sub-control circuit 70). For example, when the gaming machine 1 is in a standby state where no game is being performed, the brightness of the LED light source can be set to zero so that the display of the demonstration screen or the like cannot be visually recognized. Further, in the gaming machine 1, when the game is in a standby state where no game is being performed, the LED light source can be set to a brightness that is very close to zero so that the display of the demonstration screen or the like is hardly visible. Further, heat detection at a predetermined location of the gaming machine 1 (for example, inside the projector 1101) is performed by a temperature sensor or the like, and the luminance level of the LED light source may be set to be changed according to the result of the heat detection. it can.

  Next, in the display unit 100H according to the ninth embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the adjustment of the display mode by the projection of the irradiation light by the projector 1101 (projection position, focus, color tone / gradation of irradiation light) , And adjustment of trapezoidal distortion) will be described. Whether the projector 1101 (see FIG. 32) supported by the ceiling plate 1300a of the display unit 100H finally meets the specifications of the projection position, focus, etc. of the irradiation light at the timing when the installation in the game hall is completed. A check is made as to whether or not adjustments are made as necessary.

  Here, the adjustment of the projector 1101 is performed when the sub CPU 71 starts an adjustment program by performing a predetermined operation on the gaming machine 1 (transition to the adjustment mode of the projection position etc.). The activated program is referred to as a “game hall adjustment officer” for the sake of distinction from a game hall adjustment officer (factory adjustment officer at the time of factory shipment, etc., but the location of the adjustment operation is limited to the game hall. However, the projector 1101 operates so that the projection position, focus, color tone / gradation, and keystone distortion can be adjusted.

  When the person in charge of adjusting the game hall operates the adjustment screen displayed on the liquid crystal display panel 20a of the gaming machine 1, the projection position, focus, color tone, and tone of the irradiation light on the projector 1101 are controlled by the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 70. Adjustments are made for gradation and trapezoidal distortion. When adjustment of the projector 1101 is performed in this way, displacement data for adjustment is stored as offset data in, for example, the SRAM 74 of the sub control circuit 70 (see FIG. 8).

  More specifically, the offset data stored in the SRAM 74 includes a center adjustment value (ie, displacement in the vertical direction (on the Y axis), displacement in the horizontal direction (on the X axis)), horizontal adjustment value (on the X axis). Projection position adjustment data including offset data such as a rotation angle for maintaining the horizontal position). Further, the offset data includes focus adjustment data including offset data such as displacement related to focus adjustment (for example, displacement of an aperture value (F value) that defines the depth of field, or displacement of a lens position related to focus adjustment). Is included. Further, the offset data includes color tone / gradation adjustment data including offset data such as displacement relating to color tone and gradation, and trapezoidal distortion adjustment data including offset data such as displacement related to base adjustment for adjusting trapezoidal distortion. .

  FIG. 46 shows an outline of processing when adjusting the projector 1101. As shown in FIG. 46, the pattern image data is processed in advance by the GPU 75 under the control of the sub CPU 71, and the processed pattern image data is further processed under the control of the control LSI 1103 of the projector 1101 and projected onto the screen 1303. The The game hall adjustment staff adjusts the display mode (projection position etc.) of the pattern image according to an instruction via the touch sensor panel 20b of the liquid crystal display device 20. The offset data 1451 is changed by adjustment by the game hall adjustment staff, and the pattern image data is processed by the GPU 75 according to the value. When the GPU 75 reads the offset data 1451 stored in the SRAM 74, the GPU 75 reads it through the sub CPU 71. The offset data 1451 includes projection position adjustment data 1451a, focus adjustment data 1451b, color tone / gradation adjustment data 1451c, and trapezoidal distortion adjustment data 1451d.

  The control LSI 1103 of the projector 1101 controls the DLP control circuit 1105 and the LED driver 1106 (see FIG. 33) on the basis of the read initial setting data 1352, projection position adjustment data 1351a, and focus adjustment data 1351b, and sends the optical unit 1108 to the optical unit 1108. The pattern image is projected on the screen 1303 of the gaming machine 1. The projection position, focus, and the like of the pattern image change according to an instruction (adjustment) via the touch sensor panel 20b, and the game hall adjustment staff performs the adjustment while watching the projected pattern image.

  By such adjustment, the final adjustment of the projected image can be performed on each gaming machine 1, and comprehensive adjustment that combines the operations of the projector 1101 and the other components of the gaming machine 1 is possible. It becomes. In this adjustment, the offset data 1351 stored in the EEPROM 1104 of the projector 1101 does not fluctuate, and only the offset data 1451 stored in the SRAM 74 of the sub control circuit 70 is updated according to the adjustment of the game hall adjustment person. . Here, the initial setting data 1352 is a reference value set for the operation of the projector 1101 as described above, and is stored in the EEPROM 1104, for example.

  As for the focus adjustment, if the processing of the pattern image data by the GPU 75 cannot cope with the focus change designated by the game hall adjustment staff, the focus adjustment data itself is transmitted to the projector 1101, and the designated focus change is performed. It can also be configured to be realized by the projector 1101.

  FIG. 47 shows an outline of processing of the sub-control circuit 70 and the projector 1101 when a game is executed after adjustment. As shown in FIG. 47, the effect image data is processed in advance by the GPU 75 under the control of the sub CPU 71, and the processed pattern image data is further processed under the control of the control LSI 1103 of the projector 1101. Projected onto the screen 1303. The GPU 75 processes the effect image data provided by the sub CPU 71 based on the projection position adjustment data 1451a, the color tone / gradation adjustment data 1451c, and the like included in the offset data 1451 read from the SRAM 74 (via the sub CPU 71). To do.

  The control LSI 1103 of the projector 1101 receives the effect image data processed based on the offset data 1451 stored in the SRAM 74 from the GPU 75 of the sub-control circuit 70, and stores it from the EEPROM 1104 at the time of adjustment by the factory adjustment person. The projection position adjustment data 1351a and the focus adjustment data 1351b are read, and the received effect image data is further processed based on the adjustment data and the initial setting data 1352. Then, the control LSI 1103 controls the DLP control circuit 1105 and the LED driver 1106 (see FIG. 33) to project the effect image processed in two stages (on the screen 1303 of the gaming machine 1) onto the optical unit 1108. Let

  For example, the center adjustment value (displacement in the vertical direction (on the Y axis)) of the projection position adjustment data 1351a is +2 (pixels), and the displacement in the vertical direction (on the Y axis) of the initial setting data 1352 is 0 (pixels). When the center adjustment value (displacement in the vertical direction (on the Y axis)) of the position adjustment data 1351a is +5 (pixels), the effect image data is shifted upward by 2 pixels as a whole by the GPU 75 of the sub-control circuit 70. After that, the control LSI 1103 of the projector 1101 is processed so as to shift upward by 5 pixels as a whole, and finally the content is shifted from the original effect image data by 7 pixels upward. , And projected onto the screen 1303 by the optical unit 1108. Here, for the effect image data, for example, a size larger than the size actually projected on the screen or the like (a size larger in both length and width) is prepared, and when the above-described projection position adjustment is performed, the range of the large size The shift process is performed within.

  As for trapezoidal distortion, the GPU 75 of the sub-control circuit 70 applies, for example, reverse trapezoidal distortion to the effect image data according to the trapezoidal distortion adjustment data (for example, adjustment is performed so as to adjust the base to become longer). If a negative value is set as the value, processing is performed so that the upper side of the image data becomes longer so that it is canceled (digital keystone correction).

  As for the focus adjustment, when the processing of the effect image data by the GPU 75 cannot cope with the adjustment based on the focus adjustment data 1451b, the focus adjustment data itself is transmitted to the projector 1101, and the focus change designated by the projector 1101 is performed. It can also be configured to be realized.

  48, a pattern image 1521 is projected from the projector 1101 onto the screen 1303 of the display unit 100H, and an adjustment screen 1541 for adjustment is displayed on the liquid crystal display panel 20a of the liquid crystal display device 20. It is shown.

  The game hall adjustment person in charge performs a predetermined operation on the gaming machine 1 to display the pattern image 1521 on the screen 1303 and observes the display state from the display screen area 19 of the gaming machine 1. At this time, when an operation such as adjusting the pattern image 1521 to be an index projection position which is an ideal projection position is performed on the adjustment screen 1541 displayed on the liquid crystal display panel 20a of the liquid crystal display device 20, In conjunction with this, the projection content of the screen 1303 changes, and the projection position, focus, color tone / gradation, and trapezoidal distortion are adjusted for the projector 1101.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 48, the pattern image 1521 projected from the projector 1101 is configured to include a center point 1521a, a plurality of concentric circles 1521b, a rectangle 1521c in contact with the outermost concentric circle, a horizontal line 1521d, and a vertical line 1521e. The concentric circles 1521b are displayed in different colors, and different colors (for example, yellow, blue, red, green) are displayed in the four corners of the rectangle 1521c.

  The game hall adjustment staff adjusts the projection position so that the pattern image 1521 is matched with the index projection position 1511 (center point 1511a, horizontal line 1511b, vertical line 1511c) which is an ideal projection position. For example, with respect to the center point 1521a of the pattern image 1521 and the center point 1511a of the index projection position 1511, the horizontal position (X-axis direction) and the vertical position (Y-axis direction) are adjusted to coincide. Further, for example, the horizontal line 1521d of the pattern image 1521 and the horizontal line 1511b of the index projection position 1511 are compared, and the difference between the two (indicated by reference numeral 1531 in FIG. 48) is adjusted to 0 degree.

  Furthermore, the game hall adjustment staff adjusts the focus so that, for example, the center point 1521a of the pattern image 1521 is in focus at the projection position on the screen 1303. Further, the respective color tones and gradations of R (red), G (green), and B (blue) are adjusted by, for example, comparing each part of the color sample and the pattern image 1521.

  Furthermore, it is checked whether or not a trapezoidal distortion has occurred in the pattern image 1521. If a trapezoidal distortion has occurred, the keystone distortion is adjusted by adjusting the length of the base, for example.

  As described above, the game hall adjustment operator operates the adjustment screen 1541 displayed on the touch sensor panel 20b of the liquid crystal display device 20 of the gaming machine 1 to thereby project the projection position, focus, color tone / gradation, trapezoid distortion. Make adjustments for each.

  In the lower part of FIG. 48, an adjustment screen 1541 displayed on the touch sensor panel 20b is illustrated. In the adjustment of the projection position, the center adjustment is performed by, for example, dragging (shifting) the center point 1542a displayed on the center adjustment unit 1542 up and down and left and right on the panel with a finger and moving the center of the pattern image 1521 linked to this operation. The point 1521a is moved so as to coincide with the center point 1511a of the index projection position 1511. The center adjustment displacement display unit 1543 shows an adjustment value representing a displacement on the X axis and an adjustment value representing a displacement on the Y axis, and the adjustment value fluctuates following the drag. The adjustment value is displayed in units of pixels, for example.

  Further, the center adjustment displacement display unit 1543 can be directly input by touching a number with the software keyboard 1551 arranged on the right side (other adjustment values can also be directly input in the same manner). is there).

  In the adjustment of the projection position, the horizontal adjustment is performed, for example, by dragging (shifting) the slide bar displayed on the horizontal adjustment unit 1544 left and right on the panel with a finger to adjust the inclination of the X axis of the pattern image 1521 ( (Move so that the horizontal line 1521d of the pattern image 1521 coincides with the horizontal line 1511b of the index projection position 1511). The adjustment value is, for example, −127 to +127 (where 1 = 0.25 °). This adjustment value can be directly input using the above-described software keyboard 1551. Further, the adjustment value can be changed by tapping the “+” display area or the “−” display area displayed on the horizontal adjustment unit 1544. (Larger or smaller).

  Further, in the center adjustment unit 1542, the angle of the pattern image 1521 may be adjusted by using two fingers, fixing one finger, and dragging the other finger.

  For example, the focus adjustment is performed by dragging (shifting) the slide bar displayed on the focus adjustment unit 1545 to the left or right on the panel with a finger to adjust the focus of the pattern image 1521 (the center point 1521a of the pattern image 1521 is , Adjust so that the screen 1303 is in focus). The focus adjustment unit 1545 shows an adjustment value representing the F value and the displacement of the lens movement distance. This adjustment value can be directly input using the above-described software keyboard 1551. Further, the adjustment value can be changed by tapping the “+” display area or the “−” display area displayed on the focus adjustment unit 1545. (Larger or smaller).

  In color tone / gradation adjustment, for example, R (red) is adjusted by dragging the slide bar displayed on the R color tone adjustment unit of the color tone / gradation adjustment unit 1546 to the left or right on the panel with a finger. ), The color tone of “red” in the pattern image 1521 is adjusted. The adjustment value is a displacement value with respect to R, and is, for example, −10 to +10. This adjustment value can be directly input using the above-described software keyboard 1551, and further, a “+” display area or a “−” display area displayed in the R color tone adjustment unit of the color tone / gradation adjustment unit 1546. The adjustment value can be changed (larger or smaller) by tapping. Similarly, in the G color tone adjustment unit, the B color tone adjustment unit, and the tone adjustment unit of the color tone / tone adjustment unit 1546, corresponding adjustment values are set by the game hall adjustment staff.

  To adjust the trapezoidal distortion, for example, the slide bar displayed on the trapezoidal distortion adjusting unit 1547 is dragged (shifted) left and right on the panel with a finger to adjust the length of the bottom of the rectangular pattern image 1521. The adjustment value represents the displacement of the length of the base, and is, for example, -20 to +20. This adjustment value can be directly input using the above-described software keyboard 1551. Further, the adjustment value can be changed by tapping the “+” display area or the “−” display area displayed on the horizontal adjustment unit 1544. (Larger or smaller).

  When the game hall adjustment staff presses the OK button 1548 after all the adjustments are completed, the adjustment processing of the projector 1101 in the gaming machine 1 is completed, and the gaming machine 1 is in an initial state (for example, a state in which a gaming screen is displayed). Return to).

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart exemplifying a process for adjusting the projection position and focus of the projector 1101 by the gaming machine 1. 49, the process on the left side is a process by the sub-control circuit 70 of the gaming machine 1, and the process on the right side is a process by the projector 1101. Here, the sub control circuit 70 and the projector 1101 perform adjustment processing in conjunction with each other.

  The game hall adjustment person in charge performs a predetermined operation on the gaming machine 1 to shift the game machine 1 to the adjustment mode of the projection position etc., where adjustment processing of the projection position etc. by the operation of the game hall adjustment person starts. Is done.

  First, the sub-control circuit 70 receives an instruction to start adjustment processing for the projection position and the like in accordance with the operation of the above-described game hall adjustment staff (step S40).

  Next, offset data (projection position adjustment data, focus adjustment data, color tone / gradation adjustment data, trapezoidal distortion adjustment data) is read from the SRAM 74 of the sub-control circuit 70 (step S42), and then converted into offset data by the GPU 75. Based on this, the pattern image data is processed, and the processed pattern image data is transmitted to the projector 1101 (step S44).

  Upon receiving the pattern image data transmitted in step S44, the projector 1101 reads offset data (projection position adjustment data and focus adjustment data) and initial setting data from the EEPROM 1104 (step S46). Next, the projector 1101 further processes the received pattern image data from the read offset data and initial setting data (step S48), and projects the pattern image 1521 on the screen 1303 under the control of the control LSI 1103 or the like (step S48). S50).

  When the pattern image 1521 is displayed by the projector 1101, the person in charge of adjusting the game hall pressed the OK button or operated to change the offset data on the adjustment screen 1541 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 20 of the gaming machine 1. Is checked (step S52, step S54). These processes are repeated until these operations are performed. Here, the game hall adjustment person in charge can stop the process by a predetermined operation, but the determination is omitted here.

  If it is determined in step S54 that the game hall adjustment staff has given a change instruction, the pattern image data is processed based on the change instruction, and the processed pattern image data is transmitted to the projector 1101 (step S56). . For example, when a game hall adjustment person instructes to move the pattern image 1521 upward by 5 pixels on the adjustment screen 1541, the pattern image data is moved so that the entire pattern image 1521 moves upward by 5 pixels. Processed.

  Here, the projector 1101 proceeds to the process of step S48, further processes the received pattern image data by further adding the offset data and the initial setting data read in step S46 (step S48), and is controlled by the control LSI 1103 and the like. The pattern image 1521 is projected on the screen 1303 (step S50).

  Thereafter, it is checked whether or not the OK button has been pressed again or an operation to change the offset data has been performed (steps S52 and S54). The operation check is repeated, and as a result, the projection position and the like of the pattern image 1521 are adjusted.

  When the OK button is pressed in step S52 (for example, when the game hall adjustment person moves the position of the pattern image 1521 to coincide with the index projection position 1511 and completes the focus adjustment, the keystone distortion adjustment, etc. Then, the offset data stored in the SRAM 74 is updated by reflecting the changed contents (that is, reflecting a preferable value by the game hall adjusting staff) (step S58).

  Next, a heat countermeasure structure of the projector 1101 in the display unit 100H according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention will be described. Here, an attachment method for the display unit 100H will be described. However, when the projector 1101 is attached to the above-described display units 100 to 100G, a similar heat countermeasure structure can be adopted. The same structure can be used for other projectors.

  FIG. 50 is a perspective view showing an air duct 1126 (see FIG. 35) of the projector 1101 attached to the display unit 100H according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention. Three exhaust ports 1127a, 1127b, and 1127c are arranged in the air duct 1126. The exhaust ports 1127a and 1127b of the air duct 1126 shown in FIG. 35 correspond to the exhaust ports indicated by the same reference numerals in FIG. . FIG. 50 is a perspective view of the air duct 1126 shown in FIG. 35 as viewed obliquely from above. Further, the directions of F1 and R corresponding to the front side F1 and the back side R shown in FIG. 35 are also shown in FIG.

  As described above, the air duct 1126 is supported by the adjustment pedestal 1122, and air is taken in by a fan to cool a heat source (for example, a part such as a DMD or an LED light source) that generates heat, and the air outlet 1127a. , 1127b, and 1127c. Three fans are provided corresponding to the exhaust ports, and fan disposing portions 1601a, 1601b, and 1601c for disposing these fans are provided. In addition, intake ports 1611a, 1611b, and 1611c are provided corresponding to the above-described fans.

  FIG. 51 is a perspective view of the air duct 1126 shown in FIG. 50 as viewed from the same direction. Here, a corresponding fan is arranged in each fan arrangement portion, and a heat sink is arranged between the fan and the exhaust port. Shows the situation. Further, the directions of F1 and R corresponding to the front side F1 and the back side R shown in FIG. 35 are also shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 51, in the air duct 1126, a fan 1621a is provided in the fan disposing portion 1601a, and the fan 1621a and the heat sink 1152a are arranged in the ventilation path from the intake port 1611a to the exhaust port 1127a. Further, a fan 1621b is provided in the fan arrangement portion 1601b, and the fan 1621b, the heat sink 1152b, and the heat sink 1152d are arranged in the ventilation path from the intake port 1611b to the exhaust port 1127b. Furthermore, the fan arrangement portion 1601c is provided with a fan 1621c, and the fan 1621c and the heat sink 1152c are arranged in a ventilation path from the intake port 1611c to the exhaust port 1127c.

  FIG. 52 is a plan view of the air duct 1126 shown in FIGS. 50 and 51, and is a view of the air duct 1126 seen from above in FIG. Also, the directions of F1 and R corresponding to the front side F1 and the back side R shown in FIG. 35 are also shown in FIG.

  Here, a fan and a heat sink are arranged in each ventilation path. For example, in a ventilation path 1671a that is a path from the intake port 1611a to the exhaust port 1127a and indicated by a dotted line in the figure, the fan 1621a is arranged in the fan arrangement portion 1601a on the ventilation path 1671a and takes in air from the outside. The air is applied to the heat sink 1152a disposed on the ventilation path 1671a, and finally sent out from the exhaust port 1127a. Here, the fan 1621a is fixed to the air duct 1126 by a fan fixing member 1631a. The heat sink 1152a dissipates heat from the DMD 1151 adjacent to the DMD 1151. The ventilation path 1671a is a bent path, and is configured to guide the air sucked from the intake port 1611a to the exhaust port 1127a by bending it to the left by approximately 90 degrees (in the drawing).

  In a ventilation path 1671b, which is a path from the intake port 1611b to the exhaust port 1127b and indicated by a dotted line in the figure, the fan 1621b is arranged in the fan arrangement portion 1601b on the ventilation path 1671b and takes in air from the outside. The air is applied to the two heat sinks 1152b and 1152d arranged on the ventilation path 1671b, and finally sent out from the exhaust port 1127b. Here, the fan 1621b is fixed to the air duct 1126 by a fan fixing member 1631b. Further, the heat sinks 1152b and 1152d are adjacent to the LED light sources 1641 and 1642, respectively, and radiate heat from the LED light sources 1641 and 1642. The ventilation path 1671b is a substantially linear path, and is configured to guide the air sucked from the intake port 1611b to the exhaust port 1127b substantially linearly.

  In a ventilation path 1671c, which is a path from the intake port 1611c to the exhaust port 1127c and indicated by a dotted line in the figure, the fan 1621c is arranged in the fan arrangement portion 1601c on the ventilation path 1671c and takes in air from the outside. Air is applied to the heat sink 1152c arranged on the ventilation path 1671c, and finally sent out from the exhaust port 1127c. Here, the fan 1621c is fixed to the air duct 1126 by a fan fixing member 1631c. The heat sink 1152c dissipates the LED light source 1643 adjacent to the LED light source 1643. The ventilation path 1671c is a bent path, and is configured to guide the air sucked from the intake port 1611c to the exhaust port 1127c by bending it to the right by approximately 180 degrees (in the drawing).

  As described above, the heat sinks 1152a to 1152d function to transfer heat to the outside air and keep the temperature at the connection portion constant for each of the LED light sources 1641 to 1643 and the DMD 1151. The heat sink of this example is composed of a plurality of rows of heat radiating plate groups (the heat radiating plate is, for example, an aluminum plate), and includes four or five rows.

  In the air duct 1126, the two LED light sources (1641, 1642) are each provided with a corresponding heat sink (each heat sink includes four rows of heat radiation plate groups) arranged in one ventilation path 1671b. Is done. In addition, the LED light source 1643 has a corresponding heat sink (having five rows of heat radiation plate groups) arranged in one ventilation path 1671c, and is cooled in such a configuration. The DMD 1151 has a corresponding heat sink (having five rows of heat radiation plate groups) arranged in one ventilation path 1671a, and cooling is performed in such a configuration.

  Thus, according to the assumption calorific value of cooling object, the structure for heat radiation can be selected and cooling efficiency can be adjusted.

1, 1A, 1B Game machine 2a Cabinet 2b Front door (open / close door)
2b-1 main panel 2b-2 front panel 3L, 3C, 3R reel 4 main display window (design display means)
5 medal slot (valid line setting means)
6 start lever (operation means at the start of the game)
7L, 7C, 7R Stop button (design fluctuation stop operation means)
8 Maximum BET button (valid line setting means)
19 Display screen area (display area)
39 Motor drive circuit (design display control means)
49L, 49C, 49R Stepping motor (design display control means)
60 Main control circuit 70 Sub control circuit 100, 100A, 100B, 100C, 100D, 100E, 100F, 100G, 100H Display unit (production unit)
101 Projector 101a Irradiation light 102, 1302 Reflector 103, 1303 Screen 103a Bracket 103A Left screen 103B Right screen 110 Movable screen 111, 811 Main screen (first screen)
111a, 811a Opening 112, 812 Sub-screen (second screen)
133 Opening 401 Screen drive unit 410 Screen drive mechanism 501 Sub-screen drive unit 502 Accessory drive unit 510 Rack and pinion mechanism 520 Accessory drive mechanism 710 Screen drive mechanism 812a, 812b, 812c Split screen 910 Sub-screen drive mechanism 1102 Projector control unit 1103 Control LSI
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1105 DLP control circuit 1106 LED driver 1108 Optical unit 1121 Mounting base 1122 Adjustment base 1126 Air duct 1141 Driving part 1142 Connection part 1143 Projection lens 1152a, 1152b, 1152c, 1152d Heat sink 1201a to 1201d Case mounting hole 1211a to 1211a Adjustment screw 1221 1221c Mounting screw 1301 PC for adjustment
1421, 1521 Pattern image 1541 Adjustment screen 1621a, 1621b, 1621c Fan 1671a, 1671b, 1671c Ventilation path

Claims (5)

A production unit mounted on a gaming machine,
A projector for projecting irradiation light;
A reflector that reflects the irradiation light projected from the projector at a predetermined reflection angle;
A screen on which irradiation light from the projector reflected by the reflector is projected;
A ceiling plate disposed on top of the projector,
The projector, the reflector, the screen, and the ceiling board are integrated as a unit that is detachable from the gaming machine,
The projector is supported on the ceiling plate via a mounting base and an adjustment base,
The mounting base is attached to the ceiling board and can be adjusted two-dimensionally along a plane parallel to the ceiling board ;
The adjustment unit is attached to the mounting base and is capable of adjusting the posture of the adjustment base with respect to the mounting base in a three-dimensional manner. In each of the positions where the adjustment pedestal is attached to the attachment pedestal, a spring is disposed between the attachment pedestal and the adjustment pedestal, and an interval between the attachment pedestal and the adjustment pedestal is close to the spring. The production unit according to claim 1, wherein the production unit is adjusted by a screw arranged in a row. Side plates disposed on the left side and the right side of the unit, on which irradiation light from the projector is projected,
A stage disposed at the lower part of the unit, on which irradiation light from the projector is projected, and further comprising:
The rendering unit according to claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one of texture processing or two-layer coating is applied to the screen, the side plate, and the stage.   The rendering unit according to claim 3, wherein the two-layer coating is characterized in that the undercoat paint is a high-intensity paint and the top coat is a matte paint. A cabinet containing a plurality of reels in which a plurality of kinds of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
An open / close door provided on the front side of the cabinet;
A symbol display means for displaying each symbol arranged on the plurality of reels;
A symbol display control means for controlling rotation of the plurality of reels, and capable of causing the symbol display means to change and stop display the plurality of types of symbols arranged on each reel;
Effective line setting means for activating an effective line in the symbol display means according to the amount of game media provided with a game value, which is operated by the player prior to the start of the unit game,
A game start operation means for starting a variable display of symbols on the symbol display means by the plurality of reels, which is operated by a player at the start of a unit game;
A plurality of symbol variation stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and for stopping the symbol variation display on the symbol display means of the corresponding reel in accordance with the player's operation;
The production unit according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which is detachable from the cabinet,
A gaming machine, wherein a display area in which the screen can be visually recognized is provided on the opening / closing door.

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