JP4201525B2 - Illuminated structure of the game stand - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electrical decoration structure of a display unit for a game machine that transmits light and performs a predetermined display, and in particular, an electrical decoration structure of a display lamp and an operation switch provided in a game machine such as a slot machine or a pachinko machine. About.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Among conventional game machines, for example, a slot machine notifies a player of various information by blinking a lamp, sound effects, or the like. Information related to the progress of the game, such as the number of inserted medals as game media and the setting status of the active pay line, information related to the game results such as the result of an internal lottery and winning a predetermined winning combination The light emitting body provided behind the display panel blinks to notify. In particular, with regard to the gaming operation of the slot machine, light emitters are built in the operation switches and the control levers, and these light emitters are flashed in accordance with the operation timing to teach the player.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The conventional display lamps, operation switches, and the like are controlled for the purpose of suggesting only information relating to the game progress and information related to the game result to the player. Met. Therefore, even for those who are accustomed to playing games, even if such light emission is of a level that draws attention, it has not been interesting.
[0004]
  The present invention is proposed in view of the conventional problems as described above, and exhibits an unprecedented decorative effect.Providing an electrical decoration structure for a game machineIt is an object.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  2. The object of claim 1, wherein the object is achieved.Illuminated structure of the game standThe invention according to
  A light emitter;A light-emitting body movement for moving the light-emitting body and the light-transmitting portion so as to change a distance in an electrical decoration structure of a game stand having a light-transmitting portion disposed opposite to the light-emitting body and provided with a light refracting member And a control unit that moves the light emitter by controlling the light emitter moving mechanism, and the control by the control unit is performed according to the progress of the game and the result of the gameIt is characterized by.
[0006]
  By adopting such a configuration, since the distance between the light emitter and the light transmitting portion is controlled to be different depending on the progress of the game and the result of the game, various light emission modes are possible, and attention is paid to the player. Instead of a decorative effect that arouses ambience, a decorative effect that arouses interest is obtained.
[0007]
  The electrical structure of the game stand according to claim 2 is:
  An operation switch operated by a push-down operation in an electrical structure of a gaming table having a light emitter and a light transmitting portion provided opposite to the light emitter and provided with a light refracting member, and the light transmission on the operation surface of the operation switch And a distance between the light emitter and the light transmitting portion is changed by a depressing operation of the operation switch.
[0008]
  By adopting such a configuration, the distance between the light emitter and the light transmission portion is changed by the operation of depressing the operation switch, so that the appearance of the light emitter on the operation surface is different. Therefore, not a decoration effect that attracts the player's attention but a decoration effect that arouses interest.
[0009]
  According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the electrical structure for the game stand according to the first aspect or the second aspect, wherein the light emitter is capable of emitting a plurality of colors, and the control unit is configured to progress the game. It is characterized in that control is performed so that different luminescent colors are emitted in the case of informing the player and in the case of informing the progress of the game and the game result together. Thereby, the player can acquire predetermined information by the change in the emission color of the light emitter, so that the player can be interested in the change in the light emission mode.
[0010]
  The gaming table electrical decoration structure according to claim 4 is the gaming table electrical decoration structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a plurality of the light emitters are provided, and the control unit includes: Control is performed so that different light emitters emit light when the progress of the game is notified and when the progress of the game and the game result are notified together. Thereby, since the number of the light-emitting bodies which light-emit is changed according to the information which should be alert | reported with respect to a player, it becomes possible to direct a player's interest.
[0011]
  The electrical decoration structure of the gaming table according to claim 5 is the electrical decoration structure of gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the light refraction member is predetermined on the surface of the light transmitting portion side. A lens sheet in which a plurality of lenses having the cross-sectional shape are formed and arranged. This is a preferable mode of the photorefractive member, and various light-emitting modes that arouse the interest of the player can thereby be obtained.
[0014]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a slot machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The slot machine 100 includes a main body 102 and a front door 101 that is attached to be openable and closable.
[0015]
The slot machine 100 is provided with a picture display device that displays a combination of a plurality of kinds of pictures in a variable manner. The slot machine 100 performs internal lottery by inserting predetermined game media such as medals and starting a game, and the variable display on the picture display device. To start. Based on the result of the internal lottery and the stop operation of the pattern display device, the variable display of the pattern display device is stopped, and if the combination of the patterns that require payout stops on the active line, it is determined that the winning is determined and the required number of game media is It is something to be paid out.
[0016]
[External configuration example of slot machine]
Inside the center of the slot machine 100, three reels (left reel 105, middle reel 106, middle reel 106, etc.) having a plurality of types of patterns (“7”, “Bar”, “Bell”, “Rep”, etc.) arranged on the outer peripheral surface are arranged. The right reel 107) is housed and is rotatably installed.
[0017]
Three patterns on the reels 105 to 107 are visible in the vertical direction for each of the reels 105 to 107 from the reel display window 110 provided on the front door 101. Accordingly, when all the reels 105 to 107 are stopped, the player can view a total of nine patterns of 3 × 3 through the reel display window 110.
[0018]
On the back side of each of the reels 105 to 107, a backlight module (not shown) for illuminating each picture that is stopped and displayed on the reel display window 110 is arranged. The backlight module can emit, for example, a backlight of seven colors (mixed colors including three primary colors of red, green, and bluish purple and white). In this embodiment, three reels are provided, but the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.
[0019]
The reel display window 110 is provided with the following display lamps for informing the player of information relating to game progress and game results.
[0020]
For example, the winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating a winning line 109 that is valid for each game. The valid winning line 109 changes depending on the number of game media (medals) inserted into the slot machine 100. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, if there are five winning lines 109, three medals will be added to the middle horizontal winning line, and two medals will be added to the upper and lower horizontal winning lines. When three winning lines are inserted, five lines including two diagonal winning lines are effective. Of course, the number of winning lines is not limited to five. The player can confirm whether or not the medal insertion operation is completed by watching the lighting state of the winning line display lamp.
[0021]
The start lamp 121 is a lamp for informing the player that the reels 105 to 107 are in a state where the reels 105 to 107 can rotate and the game can be started.
[0022]
The re-game lamp 122 is a lamp for notifying the player that the next game is a re-game when a re-game is won (when a re-game picture such as Rep-Rep-Rep is prepared). When winning a re-game, a medal inserted into a game won as a re-game is also effective in the next game.
[0023]
The notification lamp 123 is a lamp for notifying the player that a special winning combination has been won internally. In the present embodiment, the special winning combination is a so-called big bonus, and is awarded when a predetermined pattern combination such as “7-7-7” is arranged on the winning line 109. In addition, as a regular bonus, a winning combination that starts when a predetermined pattern combination such as “Bar-Bar-Bar” is prepared may be provided. Of course, the special winning combination is not limited to the above-mentioned combination of pictures as long as it is provided to give the player an opportunity to obtain a large number of medals.
[0024]
The payout number display 124 is a display for displaying the number of medals paid out to the player when winning a winning combination with a payout. The game number display 125 is a display that displays the number of general games in the big bonus game. The stored number display 126 is a display that electronically stores the number of medals previously inserted by the player in the slot machine 100 and displays the number of medals stored (credited).
[0025]
The medal insertion lamp 127 is a lamp for notifying the player that it is necessary to insert a medal at the start of the game.
[0026]
The stop button 130 is a button for stopping the corresponding reels 105 to 107 when pressed. Each stop button 130 is provided with an LED 138 shown in FIG. 7 to be described later, and among the reels 105 to 107, the reels 105 to 107 that can be stopped after the start lever 150 is operated. The LED 138 is turned on correspondingly, and is turned off each time the stop button 130 is pressed.
[0027]
The medal insertion button 140 is an insertion button for inserting electronically stored medals into the slot machine 100, and is called a so-called bet (betting number setting) button. In this embodiment, the button is composed of three buttons: a single medal insertion button, a two-medal insertion button, and a maximum medal insertion button (so-called MAX svet button). The maximum medal insertion button means three insertions that activate all five of the aforementioned winning lines 109 in the present embodiment.
[0028]
By pushing one of these buttons, 1 to 3 medals necessary for the game are inserted into the slot machine 100. The number of inserted medals is subtracted and the remaining number is displayed on the stored number display 126. Each medal insertion button 140 is provided with an LED 148 as shown in FIG. 11, which will be described later. When the medal insertion is necessary to start the game, the LED 148 is lit to notify that the medal insertion operation is possible. To do. When any of the medal insertion buttons 140 is pressed, the light turns off.
[0029]
The medal insertion port 156 is an opening through which a player directly inserts medals when starting a game. The start lever 150 is a lever that starts the rotation of the reels 105 to 107.
[0030]
The settlement button 152 is a settlement function that settles and discharges medals stored in the slot machine 100 and a predetermined number (for example, three) or more of medals inserted by the player from the medal insertion slot 156 or a prize. This is a button for selecting a storage switching function for switching whether or not to store up to 50 acquired medals.
[0031]
The key hole 154 is unlocked when a key is inserted and turned clockwise, and the front door 101 of the slot machine 100 can be opened.
[0032]
The waist decorative panel 160 is a panel on which a model name of the slot machine 100 and an illustration for decoration are drawn. A cold cathode tube, a fluorescent tube, and the like are provided behind the lower back decorative panel 160.
[0033]
The medal discharge port 170 is an opening for discharging medals, and medals paid out at the time of winning a prize are discharged from here. The discharged medals are accumulated in the medal tray 172. In addition, a speaker 174 is provided below the lower back decorative panel 160 and on the right side of the medal outlet 170.
[0034]
The upper lamp 180 of the slot machine 100 is a display device for decoration, and it excites the whole game by turning on / off the LED or lamp inside. When the combination of the pictures displayed on the reel display window 110 wins a special winning combination such as a big bonus, an effect is produced that flashes violently and excites the game. In the present embodiment, the upper lamp 180 is also illuminated using the photorefractive member 200. Details will be described later.
[0035]
Next, the photorefractive member 200 which is a characteristic part of the present invention will be described in detail. 2A to 2C are diagrams illustrating a configuration example of the photorefractive member 200. FIG. The light refraction member 200 is configured by arranging a plurality of lens portions on a transparent sheet member 211 for refracting incident light in a predetermined direction. The shape of the lens portion is generally applicable to the Fresnel lens sheet 210 in FIG. 2A, the prism lens sheet 220 in FIG. 2B, the lenticular lens sheet 230, the prism sheet 240 in FIG. . Of course, the lens shape is not limited to these and may be other lens shapes.
[0036]
The Fresnel lens sheet 210 shown in FIG. 2A is configured by concentrically arranging prism lenses 212 having a substantially right triangle shape in cross section so that the hypotenuses are directed outward from the center. A plurality of prism lenses 212 are arranged on the sheet member 211 to constitute the light refraction member 200. Light incident from the sheet member 211 side is refracted by the hypotenuse of the substantially right triangular prism lens 212 constituting the Fresnel lens sheet 210 and is emitted outward from the center.
[0037]
When the light source is observed through the light refraction member 200 constituted by the Fresnel lens sheet 210, the light source images are displayed on the plurality of Fresnel lens sheets 210. A single light source can be used to make it appear as if multiple light sources are emitting light. Further, when the distance between the light source and the light refracting member 200 is increased, the number of Fresnel lens sheets 210 on which the light sources are projected increases, and as the distance decreases, the number of Fresnel lens sheets 210 on which the light sources are projected decreases. By using the moving mechanism 250, the light emission mode can be changed.
[0038]
The prism lens sheet 220 shown in FIG. 2B is configured by arranging a plurality of prism lenses 222 having a substantially triangular cross section in parallel in a section having a predetermined size. Also, the prism lens sheet 220 is arranged with a different angle for each section. In the present embodiment, each prism lens sheet 220 is arranged with an angle of 90 degrees to constitute the light refraction member 200.
[0039]
Similarly, the lenticular lens sheet 230 is configured by arranging a plurality of lenticular lenses 234 having a substantially bowl shape in a predetermined section in parallel. The lenticular lens sheet 230 is also arranged with a different angle for each section and constitutes the light refraction member 200.
[0040]
When a light source image is observed through the light refracting member 200 configured by the prism lens sheet 220 or the lenticular lens sheet 230, a section where the light source image is reflected according to the angle between the prism lens 222 and the lenticular lens 234 and the light source. Some areas are not visible. Then, when the distance between the light source and the light refraction member 200 is increased or decreased, the positions of the section where the light source image is reflected and the section where it is not reflected are changed.
[0041]
The prism sheet 240 shown in FIG. 2C constitutes the photorefractive member 200 by arranging a plurality of substantially triangular pyramidal prisms 242 without any gaps. When the light source is observed through the photorefractive member 200 constituted by the prism sheet 240, a light source image is observed so as to form a hexagon. When the distance between the light source and the light refraction member 200 is increased or decreased, the size of the hexagon changes.
[0042]
By using the photorefractive member 200 having the above-described configuration, a light emission mode in which a predetermined pattern is formed with a plurality of light source images even with a single light source is possible. Moreover, the light emission mode can be changed by changing the distance between the light source and the light refraction member 200.
[0043]
[Example of application to indicator lamp]
Next, an example of application to the reel display window 110 will be described in detail as an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the reel display window 110 of the slot machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
[0044]
In the reel display window 110, a design sheet 112 and a light refraction member fixing sheet 113 are roughly provided between two transparent panels 111 made of acrylic resin. The reel display window 110 is fixed to a predetermined position of the front door 101 by the rear panel 115. The rear panel 115 is provided with a mounting portion 115a for mounting a light emitter 116 such as a plurality of LEDs and lamp balls.
[0045]
The design sheet 112 is a sheet on which a design pattern or the like of the slot machine 100 is printed by silk printing or the like. The printing surface includes a light-shielding printing unit 112a that does not transmit light from the light emitter 116 and a transmission printing unit 112b that transmits light. Since the design sheet 112 is sandwiched between the transparent panels 111 and attached to the front door 101, the appearance of the front door 101 can be easily changed by changing the design sheet 112 when changing the model. is doing.
[0046]
The light refraction member fixing sheet 113 is composed of a transparent sheet 113 a having the size of the reel display window 110 and the light refraction member 200. The transparent sheet 113a is for fixing the photorefractive member 200 at a predetermined position. The light refraction member 200 is provided so as to be located behind the transmissive printing portion 112 b of the design sheet 112. The photorefractive member 200 refracts the light from the light emitter 116 and transmits it to the transmissive printing unit 112b. For this reason, when viewed from the player side, the transparent printing unit 112b seems to have a plurality of light sources forming a predetermined pattern. In this way, the display window 110 can be easily assembled by fixing the light refraction member 200 to the transparent sheet 113a in advance.
[0047]
FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of light emission in each display lamp provided in the reel display window 110. In the present embodiment, a light emission mode when the prism sheet 240 of FIG. 2C is used for the photorefractive member 200 will be described in detail. Through the circular transparent printing part 112b of the design sheet 112, the light of the light emitter 116 changes as illustrated depending on the position of the light emitter 116. Here, the pattern of the light source image of the photorefractive member 200 and each pattern of the light emitter 116 are described in correspondence. For example, a black light source image on the light refraction member 200 corresponds to the black light emitter 116.
[0048]
The light source image is displayed at each vertex position of the hexagon by the refraction action of the prism sheet 240. By displaying a single light source through the prism sheet 240, it is possible to display as if six light sources are emitting light.
[0049]
Further, the light source image changes depending on the position of the light emitter 116. Therefore, by providing three light emitters 116 and sequentially performing lighting control, a light emission mode in which a hexagonal light source image correspondingly moves to the left and right can be obtained.
[0050]
In addition, it is also possible to cause the issuance display in a form in which hexagonal light source images are overlapped by turning off only the black light-emitting body 116 at the center. Further, by arranging the light emitters 116 not only in the left-right direction but also in the front-rear direction, the lighting pattern can be increased and the display mode can be diversified. Furthermore, the size of the hexagon formed by the light source image can be changed by changing the distance L between the light emitter 116 and the photorefractive member 200.
[0051]
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the structure of the moving mechanism 250 in the present embodiment. The moving mechanism 250 is configured to be mounted on the mounting portion 115a of the rear panel 115 as it is. Therefore, the light emission mode can be controlled with an arbitrary display lamp by mounting the moving mechanism 250 on the desired mounting portion 115a.
[0052]
The moving mechanism 250 includes a frame 251, a fixed lid 252, a sliding rod 253, a spring retainer 254, a return spring 256, a light emitter connection connector 258, a solenoid connection connector 259, a first solenoid 260 and a second solenoid 270. .
[0053]
On the attachment side of the mounting portion 115a of the frame 251, there are provided through holes for sliding the slide rod 254, the drive shaft of the first solenoid 260, and the drive shaft of the second solenoid 270.
[0054]
The sliding rod 253 is slidably attached to the central through hole of the frame 251. A light emitter 116 is attached to the tip of the sliding rod 253. Further, a flange portion is provided at the tip of the sliding rod 253 up to a position where the drive shafts of the first solenoid 260 and the second solenoid 270 are engaged. A return spring 256 is provided on the rear end side of the slide rod 253, and the spring retainer 254 is fitted to assemble the slide rod 253 to the frame 251. A light emitter connection connector 258 is attached to the rear end of the sliding rod 253. Electric power is supplied through the inside of the sliding rod 253 and connected to the light emitter 116 provided at the tip.
[0055]
The first solenoid 260 and the second solenoid 270 are attached to the through holes provided on both sides of the above-described through hole of the central frame 251 from the side opposite to the mounting portion 115a of the frame 251. The first solenoid 260 and the second solenoid 270 are fixed to the frame 251 by a fixed lid 252. The fixed lid 252 is provided with a solenoid connector 259 and supplies power to the first solenoid 260 and the second solenoid 270.
[0056]
The first solenoid 260 and the second solenoid 270 have different operating strokes. When the first solenoid 260 is operated, the sliding rod 253 is pushed up in the direction of the light refraction member 200, and the position (b). The illuminant 116 is moved until. When the second solenoid 270 is actuated, the sliding rod 253 is pushed up in the direction of the light refracting member 200. However, since the actuating stroke is set to be longer than that of the first solenoid 260, the luminous body reaches the position (c). 116 is moved.
[0057]
6A to 6C are diagrams showing changes in the light source image at the positions (a) to (c) of the light emitter 116 in FIG. As the position of the light emitter 116 in FIG. 5 changes to (a), (b), and (c), the light source image changes to FIGS. 6 (a), (b), and (c). By changing the light emission mode, a decoration effect can be obtained, and at the same time, a notification mode described later can be performed.
[0058]
By changing the position of the light emitter 116 in two stages using two solenoids, the light emission mode can be changed in two stages. In the present embodiment, the light emitter 116 is moved using a solenoid, but it goes without saying that the mechanism is not limited to the solenoid, and any other mechanism may be used as long as the position of the light emitter 116 can be changed.
[0059]
[Notification form of game results]
Next, using the change in the light emission mode by the moving mechanism 250 described above, for example, a notification mode that suggests information related to a game result such as an internal winning result together with information related to the progress of the game such as the number of inserted medals. explain.
[0060]
When the moving mechanism 250 in FIG. 5 is applied to, for example, the winning line display lamp 120, the player's attention is obtained by controlling the light emission so that light is emitted in different light emission modes during the game. By discovering that the change in the light emission mode has some relationship with the internal winning result, interest in the light emission mode of the winning line display lamp 120 will also be raised in subsequent games.
[0061]
Here, the light emission mode of FIG. 6 will be described as an example. FIG. 6A shows a display mode when notifying only the game progress information, and FIG. 6B shows the result of the game start operation. FIG. 6C shows a display mode when an internal winning is made for a special winning combination such as a big bonus.
[0062]
During normal times, the winning line 109 is displayed in the display mode of FIG. For the player, this is a display mode that is repeated every game.
[0063]
As a result of the internal lottery, when a winning combination other than a loss is won, the light emission mode shown in FIG. The timing of the change may be any timing as long as the game ends after the start lever 150 is operated, when the stop button 130 is operated, or when all reels are stopped.
[0064]
The light emission mode in FIG. 6B is not a light emission mode that has changed significantly even when compared with FIG. In other words, the light emission is controlled so that the interval between the hexagonal light source images is narrowed, and the image is displayed as shown in the figure. At the beginning of the game, although it draws a little attention from the player, it can be felt as a simple illusion. As a result of the game, it is considered that some players may not be aware of whether or not there is a relationship with the change in the light emission mode even if they have won any winning combination.
[0065]
Furthermore, as a result of continuing the game, when a special winning combination such as a big bonus is won internally, the light emission mode in FIG. 6C is changed. The light source image is displayed in a concentrated state at one point. Since this light emission mode is a mode that is clearly changed as compared with FIGS. 6A and 6B, the player is convinced that it is not merely an illusion. As described above, when the light emission mode changes significantly, the player recognizes that it is not the mere winning line display lamp 120 but the winning line display lamp 120 whose light emission mode changes according to the internal winning result. In subsequent games, the player's interest is also directed to the light emission mode of the winning line display lamp 120.
[0066]
When the light emission mode is changed using the winning line display lamp 120, when the light emission mode is changed during the game, it indicates that an internal winning is won for some winning combination in the game. Therefore, when the winning line display lamp 120 has a light emission mode different from the normal light emission mode at the start of the game, a special winning combination such as a big bonus is won internally in the previous game, and the special winning combination can be won. It will show that there is. Whether or not to perform such notification may be determined by lottery.
[0067]
Further, when applied to the replay lamp 122, when the light emission mode changes during the game, it may be notified that some winning combination (especially replay) has been won internally in the game.
[0068]
As described above, by changing the light emission mode of the display lamps that notify the player of the progress of the game, the game operation, and the like in normal times, it is possible to notify the player of information related to the game result in addition to the above information. Such a change in the light emission mode of the display lamps may be applied not only to the lamps described above but also to other display lamps. When these lamps are turned on, the player's interest is directed.
[0069]
In addition, by setting randomly which display lamp the above-described change in the light emission mode is performed, it becomes impossible to predict when the display lamp will change in the progress of the game. Will continue.
[0070]
In addition to the embodiment described above, the position of the light source image can also be changed by selectively controlling lighting of a plurality of light emitters as shown in FIG. By controlling the light emission in correspondence with this change and the internal lottery result of the slot machine 100, the same effect as described above can be obtained.
[0071]
[Application example 1 to operation switches]
Next, as an embodiment of the present invention, an application example to the stop button 130 will be described in detail. FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the stop button 130, and FIG. 8 is a partial cross-sectional view of the stop button 130. The stop button 130 is generally composed of a case 131, an urging spring 132, an operation unit 133, a light refraction member 200, a pressing surface cover 135, and a substrate 136.
[0072]
The case 131 is configured by three storage portions 131a that slidably store the sliding portion 133b of the operation portion 133. The urging spring 132 is provided to urge the operation unit 133 toward the player side so that it is not operated.
[0073]
The operation unit 133 is generally configured by a flange portion 133a, a sliding portion 133b, and a detection piece 133c. At the center of the operation unit 133, a through-hole 133d for allowing light of an LED 138 described later to pass is formed. The light refracting member 200 is provided on the front surface of the collar portion 133a of the operation portion 133. A pressing surface cover 135 is attached to the collar portion 133a. The pressing surface cover 135 is made of translucent resin.
[0074]
A board 136 is mounted on the opposite side of the case 131. On the board | substrate 136, the detection switch 137 is provided corresponding to each accommodating part 131a. The detection switch 137 is for detecting the detection piece 133c of the operation unit 133. On the substrate 137, LEDs 138 are provided corresponding to the storage portions 131a. The LED 138 is fixed on the stand 138a so that the distance from the light refraction member 200 is a predetermined distance. The light of the LED 138 is applied to the light refraction member 200 through the through hole 133 d of the operation unit 133. The irradiated light is emitted from the pressing surface cover 135 through the photorefractive member 200.
[0075]
Next, an example of the light emission mode of the stop button 130 will be described. FIGS. 9A and 9B are conceptual diagrams showing light emission modes of the light refraction member 200 provided on the stop button 130. 9A shows a light emission mode when the stop button 130 is not operated, and FIG. 9B shows a light emission mode when the stop button 130 is operated. 9A and 9B, the prism sheet 220 of FIG. 2B is used as the photorefractive member 200. FIG. The light source image of the LED 138 through the photorefractive member 200 is in the form as illustrated.
[0076]
The light source image is displayed in a section where the prism lenses 222 are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the LED 138 by the refraction action of the prism sheet 220. A single LED 138 can be displayed through the prism sheet 220 as if a plurality of LEDs 138 are emitting light.
[0077]
Further, the light emission mode of the light source image varies depending on the distance between the LED 138 and the light refraction member 200. That is, when the stop button 130 is not operated, the distance between the light refraction member 200 and the LED 138 is L1 as shown in FIG. 9A, and when the stop button 130 is operated, As shown in FIG. 9B, the distance from the LED 138 is shorter than L1 and L2, and when both are compared, the light source image is centered on the photorefractive member 200 when L2 is shorter than L1. It becomes a concentrated light emission mode. In this way, it is possible to provide the stop button 130 having an interesting light emission mode in which the light emission mode varies depending on the operation of the stop button 130.
[0078]
FIGS. 10A and 10B are conceptual views showing other light emission modes of the light refraction member 200 provided on the stop button 130. FIG. FIG. 10A shows a light emission mode when the stop button 130 is not operated, and FIG. 10B shows a light emission mode when the stop button 130 is operated. Further, in the present embodiment, the prism sheet 240 of FIG. The light source image of the LED 138 through the photorefractive member 200 is as illustrated.
[0079]
The light source image is displayed at each vertex position shape of a substantially hexagonal shape by the refraction action of the prism 242. When the single LED 138 is interposed through the prism sheet 240, the six LEDs 138 can be displayed so as to emit light by forming a hexagon.
[0080]
In addition, as described with reference to FIG. 9, the light emission mode of the LED 138 can be changed according to the distance between the light refraction member 200 and the LED 138. That is, when the stop button 130 is not operated, as shown in FIG. 10A, the distance between the light refraction member 200 and the LED 138 is L1, and when the stop button 130 is operated, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the distance between the light refracting member 200 and the LED 138 is L2, which is shorter than L1, and when both are compared, the light source image is reduced to the center of the light refracting member 200 when the distance L2 is shorter. It becomes a hexagonal light emission mode.
[0081]
As described above, the stop button 130 having a different light emission mode can be provided by using the light refracting member 200 composed of different lens portions.
[0082]
Similarly to FIG. 4, the light emission mode can be changed by providing a plurality of LEDs 138 of the stop button 130. For example, it is possible to notify the operation timing of the stop button 130 by changing the light emission mode by causing different LEDs to emit light when the operation of the stop button 130 is permitted and when the operation is not permitted.
[0083]
Further, by making the LED 138 of the stop button 130 capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors, it is possible to notify the operation timing such as when the operation of the stop button 130 is permitted and when the operation is not permitted.
[0084]
[Application example 2 to operation switches]
Next, an application example to the medal insertion button 140 will be described as an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of the maximum medal insertion button. The medal insertion button 140 is mechanically the same as the configuration of the stop button 130, and includes a case 141, an urging spring 142, an operation unit 143, a light refraction member 200, a pressing surface cover 145, and a substrate 146. The medal insertion button 140 further includes a printing plate 149 that is not provided on the stop button 130.
[0085]
The printing plate 149 is a translucent resin plate on which the number of inserted sheets (MAX is printed because it is the maximum number) and can be used for other operation switches by making the printing plate 149 replaceable. Can be done.
[0086]
Since other components are functionally the same as the stop button 130, detailed description is omitted. Similar to the stop button 130, the light refraction member 200 is provided in the operation unit 143 of the medal insertion button 140, so that the operation time notification and the decoration effect similar to those of the stop button 130 can be obtained.
[0087]
[Example of application to upper lamp]
Next, an application example to the upper lamp 180 will be described as an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a schematic view showing the structure of the upper lamp 180. The photorefractive member 200 is fixed to the back surface of the lens 180a of the upper lamp 180. In order to make the light source image on the photorefractive member 200 recognizable from the outside, it is preferable to keep the lens cut of the lens 180a to a minimum or not.
[0088]
A moving mechanism fixing plate 280 is provided behind the lens 180a, and a plurality of moving mechanisms 250 are mounted on the moving mechanism fixing plate 280. Each moving mechanism 250 is equipped with a light emitter.
[0089]
The upper lamp 180 configured as described above starts to operate when a special winning combination such as a big bonus is won. A winning effect is performed by causing the illuminant to emit light and controlling the moving mechanism 250. Due to the change in the light emission mode by the moving mechanism 250, an unprecedented effect can be performed.
[0090]
The effects due to the change in the light emission mode described above may be emitted in accordance with the progress of the game, such as when the start lever 150 is operated or when the reels are stopped, in addition to winning a special winning combination. At that time, if the light emission mode is changed in accordance with the internal winning result, the player can be notified of the internal winning result.
[0091]
For example, when the start lever 150 is operated, the light emitter is sequentially turned on / off in a certain direction, and an effect that makes it seem as if the light is running is performed. During normal times, the effect is performed in the light emission mode of FIG. 5A, and the light emission mode of FIG. 5B or 5C is changed according to the internal winning result. The player can perceive the internal winning result by changing the light emission mode.
[0092]
Note that the present invention is not limited to a gaming machine such as a slot machine, and the electrical decoration structure of the present invention can be applied to any part that transmits light from a light emitter and performs display or the like.
[0093]
[Configuration example of control unit]
Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the configuration of the control unit 300 that configures the slot machine 100, for example, controls the light emission mode in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the control unit 300. In the present embodiment, all control of the slot machine 100 is performed by the control unit 300.
[0094]
Note that lamp control, voice control, and the like may be separated from the control unit 300, and a sub-control unit that newly performs lamp control and voice control according to a command from the main control unit may be provided. By providing the sub-control unit, the load on the main control unit 300 can be reduced. At the same time, it becomes possible to control the liquid crystal display device that cannot be processed by the main control unit 300, or the electric accessory using an actuator or the like.
[0095]
[Configuration of Control Unit 300]
The microprocessor (hereinafter referred to as “Main CPU”) 310 is a control center in the slot machine 100, and transfers control signals and data to and from peripheral units via the bus 330.
[0096]
The random number generator 311 generates a random number used for internal lottery and the like, and includes a plurality of counters, a clock oscillator, a frequency divider, a latch circuit, and the like. The random value generated by the random number generator 311 is stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 319 via the bus 330 and is sent to the Main CPU 310 as necessary.
[0097]
The main CPU 310 is provided with one of a medal sensor 312 for detecting a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 156, a start lever sensor 313 for detecting an operation of the start lever 150, and a stop button 130 via the input interface 317 and the bus 330. A stop button sensor 314 that detects which button is pressed when pressed, a medal insertion button sensor 315 that detects which button is pressed when any of the medal insertion buttons 140 is pressed, and an auxiliary tank An overflow sensor 316 is connected to detect that medals exceeding a predetermined amount have been accumulated.
[0098]
A ROM (Read Only Memory) 318 stores a program for performing various controls, control data for performing stop control of the reels 105 to 107, and the like. A lottery table used for internal lottery is also stored in the ROM 318. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 319 has a work area for a program processed by the Main CPU 310 and stores variable data and the like.
[0099]
In addition, a motor control unit 320 that controls a motor (not shown) that rotates and stops the reels 105 to 107 and a hopper control unit 321 that controls the medal payout device include a Main CPU 310 via an input / output interface 322 and a bus 330. It is connected to the. The detection signal of the medals to be paid out is input to the Main CPU 310 via the input / output interface 322 and the bus 330.
[0100]
The lamp control unit 323 turns on and off various indicators such as a back lamp, a winning line display lamp 120, a stop lamp 130, a medal insertion button 140, and an upper lamp 180 provided on the reels 105 to 107 shown in FIG. Control blinking etc. The first solenoid 260 and the second solenoid 270 of the moving mechanism 250 used for changing the light emission mode are similarly controlled by the lamp controller 323. The Main CPU 310 transmits a lamp control signal to the lamp control unit 323 via the bus 330 and the output interface 324.
[0101]
The sound effect data of the slot machine 100 is input to the musical sound signal forming unit 326 from the Main CPU 310 via the bus 330 and the output interface 325, amplified by the amplifier 327, and output from the speaker 328.
[0102]
The slot machine 100 is connected to a hall computer that centrally manages the slot machine 100. Management signals such as a medal insertion signal, a medal payout signal, a special game signal, and an error signal are transmitted from the Main CPU 310 via the bus 330 and the output interface 360. Output from the external concentrated terminal board 365 to the hall computer.
[0103]
[Basic game control]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing basic control of a game in the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment. The basic control of the game is performed mainly by the Main CPU 310, and the process shown in FIG.
[0104]
In step S120, it is checked whether or not a medal has been inserted. In addition, the medal insertion button 140 and the medal insertion lamp 127 are blinked to prompt the player to insert a medal.
[0105]
When it is determined in step S121 that a medal has been inserted (Yes in step S121), the winning line display lamp 120 is turned on according to the number of inserted medals. When the medal insertion is completed, the medal insertion button 130 and the medal insertion lamp 127 are turned off, the start lamp 121 is blinked, and the start lever 150 is urged to operate.
[0106]
Thereafter, in step S122, it is checked whether or not the start lever 150 has been operated. If it is determined that the start operation has not been performed (No in step S122), the start lever 150 is operated without performing the following processing. Wait until
[0107]
In step S123, it is detected that the start lever 150 has been operated, and the random number generated by the random number generator 311 is acquired. In step S124, the winning combination lottery (internal lottery) is performed using the acquired random number value and the lottery table stored in the ROM 318, and whether or not the internal winning is determined. The lottery table is a table in which the range of random values is divided into a plurality of areas, and predetermined winning combinations and loses are set in each area. The size of the range of each area relative to the range of the entire random number value is the probability of internal winning of each winning combination.
[0108]
A plurality of types of internal winning probabilities can be set, and a lottery table is prepared for each setting. In step S124, a lottery table corresponding to the currently set value is selected and an internal lottery is performed. The setting can be arbitrarily changed by a game hall manager using a predetermined switch (not shown). Generally, the setting can be changed in six stages from setting 1 to setting 6.
[0109]
In addition, in step S124, determination of various effects by light and sound performed based on the internal winning result is also performed. The effect by the above-mentioned display lamp etc. is also determined by lottery from a plurality of predetermined patterns, and is executed according to the progress of the game.
[0110]
In step S125, rotation of all reels 105 to 107 is started. In step S126, acceptance of the stop button 130 is started. The LED 138 of the stop button 130 is turned on to notify the player that the stop operation by the stop button 130 is possible.
[0111]
If any of the stop buttons 130 is pressed in step S126, the stop button 130 pressed in the processing of steps S127 to S129 is recognized, the LED 138 of the stop button 130 that has been stopped is turned off, and the stop button is turned off. The player is notified that 130 stop operation has been accepted. In step S130, the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button 130 is stopped. The stop of all reels is confirmed in step S131. If it is determined that all the reels are not stopped (No in step S131), the process returns to step S127 without performing the following processing.
[0112]
In step S132, a winning determination is performed. Here, it is determined that a winning combination is obtained when the combination of the patterns displayed by the stopped reels 105 to 107 is a combination corresponding to the winning combination won in the lottery process in step S124. When it is determined that there is a winning, the player is notified of the winning line by blinking only the winning line display lamp 120 corresponding to the winning line 109 in which the combination of the corresponding winning pictures is established.
[0113]
For example, if the combination of the patterns displayed on the middle horizontal line by the stopped reels 105 to 107 is “Bell-Bell-Bell”, the winning of the bell is made, and the winning line display lamp 120 corresponding to the middle horizontal line is blinked. If “7-7-7” is prepared, it is determined that the big bonus is won, and preparation is made so that the big bonus game can be started from the next game.
[0114]
When any of the winning combinations is won and a medal is paid out, the payout number is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 319. In step S200, a medal is paid out from the medal payout device according to the set payout number. Thus, one game process is completed.
[0115]
【The invention's effect】
As described above in detail, according to the present invention, a gaming table provided with a light emitter and a light transmitting portion that is provided at a position where light from the light emitter can be received and transmits light from the light emitter. In the illumination structure of the display unit for use, a light refraction member that refracts light of the light emitter and guides it to the light transmission portion is provided between the light emitter and the light transmission portion. Thereby, since the light emission aspect which is not in the past is obtained, the decoration effect can be enhanced.
[0116]
In addition, the electrical decoration structure of the present invention can be applied to a display portion using a light emitter such as a display lamp, an operation switch, and an upper lamp provided on a reel display window of a game table.
[0117]
Accordingly, a gaming table provided with a display unit capable of various light emission modes is provided, and information relating to game progress such as operation information and information relating to game results such as internal winning results are different from each other. Since it is possible to notify the player, it is possible to appeal the game to the expert, especially for the skilled player.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a slot machine according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration of a photorefractive member in the embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a structural diagram of a reel display panel of the slot machine in the embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating a light emission mode of a display lamp of the slot machine in the embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a moving mechanism of the light emitter of the slot machine in the embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a view showing a change in a light source image by a moving mechanism of a light emitter of the slot machine in the embodiment.
FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a stop button of the slot machine in the embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of a stop button of the slot machine in the embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a schematic view illustrating a light emission mode of a stop button of the slot machine in the embodiment.
FIG. 10 is a schematic view illustrating another light emission mode of the stop button of the slot machine in the embodiment.
FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of a medal insertion button of the slot machine in the embodiment.
FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of an upper lamp of the slot machine in the embodiment.
FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control unit of the slot machine in the embodiment.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart of game control of the slot machine in the embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
100 body
101 Front door
102 body
105 Left main reel
106 Middle main reel
107 Right main reel
110 Reel display window
109 winning line
120 winning line indicator lamp
121 Start lamp
122 Replay Lamp
123 Notification lamp
124 Payout number display
125 game number display
126 Stored number indicator
127 medal insertion lamp
128 Production lamp
130 Stop button
140 medal insertion button
150 Start lever
152 Checkout button
154 Door key
156 medal slot
170 Medal outlet
171 saucer
180 Upper lamp
200 photorefractive member
210 Fresnel lens sheet
220 Prism lens sheet
230 Lenticular Lens Sheet
240 Prism sheet
250 Movement mechanism
300 Main control unit
310 MainCPU
311 random number generator
318 ROM
319 RAM
312 Medal sensor
313 Start lever sensor
314 Stop button sensor
315 Medal insertion button sensor
317, 329 input interface
320 Motor controller
321 Hopper control unit
322 I / O interface
323 Lamp control unit
324, 325, 360 Output interface
330 bus

Claims (5)

In an electrical decoration structure of a game stand having a light emitter and a light transmission portion that is disposed opposite to the light emitter and includes a light refraction member,
A light emitter moving mechanism for moving the light emitter so as to change the distance between the light emitter and the light transmitting portion;
A control unit that controls the light emitter moving mechanism to move the light emitter, and
The control structure by the control unit is performed according to the progress of the game and the result of the game. In an electrical decoration structure of a game stand having a light emitter and a light transmission portion that is disposed opposite to the light emitter and includes a light refraction member,
An operation switch operated by pushing down,
The light transmission portion is provided on an operation surface of the operation switch, and the distance between the light emitter and the light transmission portion is changed by a pressing operation of the operation switch. Decoration structure. The light emitter is capable of emitting a plurality of colors, wherein, in the case of notifying the progress of the game, in the case of notification together with progress and the game result of the recreation, different emission colors are emitted It controls as follows, The electrical decoration structure of the game stand of Claim 1 or 2 characterized by the above-mentioned. A plurality of the light emitters are provided, and the control unit emits different light emitters when the game progress is notified and when the game progress and the game result are notified together. It controls, The electrical decoration structure of the game stand of any one of Claims 1-3 characterized by the above-mentioned. 5. The game according to claim 1 , wherein the light refraction member is a lens sheet in which a plurality of lenses having a predetermined cross-sectional shape are formed and arranged on the surface on the light transmission portion side. Illuminated structure of the stand.

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