JP2014113233A - Display device, game machine, and game medium dispenser - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To execute an impactful performance at a low cost.SOLUTION: A front panel 44 includes a lenticular lens sheet 48, a lens surface of which faces a light source side on the back side. First to third illumination lights 46a-46c with difference incident angles in the horizontal direction are applied to the lenticular lens sheet 48. An image sheet 50 on which first to third images 50a-50c are printed is stuck to the front face of the lenticular lens sheet 48. The first image 50a is printed on an area to which the first illumination light 46a focused by the lenticular lens sheet 48 is applied, the second image 50b is printed on an area to which the second illumination light 46b focused by the lenticular lens sheet 48 is applied, and the third image 50c is printed on an area to which the third illumination light 46c focused by the lenticular lens sheet 48 is applied.

Description

  The present invention relates to a display device, a game machine having a display device, and a game medium rental machine.

  In gaming machines such as slot machines and pachinko machines installed in pachinko parlors, games are played using pachinko balls and medals lent from pachinko parlors. Game media can be loaned by, for example, inserting a prepaid card or cash into a game media lending machine installed between game machines (sometimes referred to as a machine, machine sand, medal sand, or sand). Is done.

  In gaming machines, various devices have been devised to increase the operating rate. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below, a lenticular technique is applied to a reel or a display panel (decorative panel) so that different images can be visually recognized according to the viewing direction. By performing such an effect, the player can be attracted to the gaming machine and the operating rate can be improved.

JP2007-117410A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, in order to observe different images, it is necessary to change the observation angle by the observer (player) himself / herself, which is troublesome. Further, in order to solve such a problem, there is a problem that the cost increases when a liquid crystal display or the like is provided.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above background, and includes a display device, a gaming machine, and a game medium lending machine that can make a plurality of different images visible without incurring costs and changing the viewing direction. It is intended to provide.

In order to achieve the above object, the display device of the present invention is a display device in which light from a light source is irradiated from the back side of an image sheet on which an image is printed, and the front side viewer visually recognizes the image. A lenticular lens sheet disposed in a state where the lens surface is directed to the back side, and a plurality of illumination lights which are disposed on the back side of the lenticular lens sheet and have different incident angles on the lens surface. A light source device, and the image sheet is disposed on the front side of the lenticular lens sheet, and a plurality of images associated with each of the plurality of illumination lights are printed, and irradiation An image corresponding to the illuminated illumination light is illuminated.
Note that the lenticular lens sheet may function as an image sheet. That is, an image may be printed directly on the surface opposite to the lens surface of the lenticular lens sheet. Further, the light source device may irradiate a plurality of types of illumination light by moving the light source or switching the illumination light path of illumination light from the light source by a light guide means such as a mirror, or illumination to irradiate A plurality of light sources having different types of light (illumination light irradiation angle, that is, the incident direction of the illumination light on the lenticular lens sheet) may be provided.

It is preferable to provide a translucent optical function sheet that is disposed on the front side of the image sheet and transmits a predetermined proportion of incident light.
The optical function sheet may be a transparent material that has been subjected to pearl coating or smoke coating, or a sheet containing a material containing the same components as paint applied by pearl coating or smoke coating. It may be a thing. Alternatively, a sheet that transmits a predetermined ratio of light and reflects a predetermined ratio of light, that is, a sheet that functions as a half mirror (sometimes called a magic mirror) may be used as the optical function sheet. Further, the optical functional sheet may be formed by applying gold plating, silver plating, or the like. Further, the color of the optical function sheet can be set freely such as milky white, black, gold or silver. Further, the image sheet may be made to function as an optical function sheet by performing pearl coating, smoke coating, plating treatment, or the like on the image sheet. Of course, the lenticular lens sheet may be made to function as an optical function sheet by performing pearl coating, smoke coating, plating treatment, or the like on the lenticular lens sheet on which an image is printed.

In addition, a gaming machine of the present invention includes the above-described display device and an illumination control unit that controls the light source device to switch the presence or absence of irradiation of the first and second illumination lights.
A reel tape having a plurality of symbols printed on its surface is supported in a cylindrical shape, and includes a reel that starts to rotate when a game starts, and the display device is disposed inside the reel, The image may be visually recognized.

  Furthermore, the game medium lending machine of the present invention includes the display device described above, and an illumination control unit that controls the light source device to switch the presence or absence of irradiation of the first and second illumination lights. Yes.

  According to the present invention, since the lens surface of the lenticular lens sheet is directed to the back side and a plurality of different images are made visible by changing the illumination angle of the illumination light, the images are different without changing the direction in which the observer observes. A plurality of images can be visually recognized. In addition, since the configuration is simple, for example, the cost can be reduced compared to the case where a liquid crystal display is provided.

  Furthermore, by providing a translucent optical function sheet on the front side of the image, it is difficult to visually recognize an image that is not irradiated with illumination light, and an image irradiated with illumination light can be emphasized. A certain production can be performed.

It is an external view of a slot machine. It is an external view of a display apparatus. It is sectional drawing of the horizontal direction of a display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that a different image is illuminated according to the angle of illumination light. It is explanatory drawing which shows the control system of a display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the flow by which an image is displayed on a display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example which has arrange | positioned the display apparatus inside the reel.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine (game machine) 10 includes a storage box 12 and a front door 14. The storage box 12 stores a reel unit, a hopper device, and the like. The front door 14 is divided into an upper door 14a and a lower door 14b. The upper door 14a and the lower door 14b are pivotally attached to the storage box 12 and supported so as to be freely opened and closed.

  In the following, the upper side in the state where the slot machine 10 is installed in the game hall (the state shown in FIG. 1) is up, the lower side is down, the side facing the player (front side) is the front (front side), The far side (back side) from the player is rear (back side), the left side of the player facing the slot machine 10 (left side when viewed from the player) is left, and the right side of the player facing the slot machine 10 (player) Each part will be described with the right side as viewed from the right.

  A display window 16 is provided on the upper door 14a, and a rotatable first reel 20a, second reel 20b, and third reel 20c are provided at the back of the display window 16. A plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 20a to 20c. When the reels 20a to 20c are stopped, three symbols are displayed per reel through the display window 16.

  The lower door 14b has a medal slot 22 for inserting medals, a bet button 24 that is operated when betting credited medals, a start lever 26 that is operated when starting a game, and a rotating reel. A first stop button 30a, a second stop button 30b, a third stop button 30c for stopping, a payout port 32 for paying out medals, and a medal tray 34 for receiving medals paid out from the payout port 32 are provided.

  The slot machine 10 inserts a medal into the medal insertion slot 22 or operates the bet button 24 in a state where a credited medal exists, and the start lever 26 is activated. When the activated start lever 26 is operated, the game is started accordingly. When the game is started, a winning combination lottery is performed to determine one of a plurality of types of winning combinations or a loss, and the reels 20a to 20c start rotating. Thereafter, when the stop buttons 30a to 30c are activated and the activated stop buttons 30a to 30c are operated, the rotation of the corresponding reels is individually stopped. When all the reels are stopped, if a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination determined in the winning combination lottery is displayed, the winning combination is won, and processing associated with the winning winning combination is executed. Is done.

  Further, the slot machine 10 is provided with a display device 40 on the upper door 14a. The display device 40 is disposed on the side of the display window 16 and displays an image for producing a game. In the present embodiment, when the predetermined winning combination set in advance is won in the winning combination lottery, the display device 40 sequentially illuminates the first to third images, so that these three (3 A description will be given using an example in which a frame image is visually recognized as if it was displayed as a moving image (animation).

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the display device 40 includes a light source device 42 and a front panel 44 that is illuminated by the light source device 42. The light source device 42 includes a first light source 42a, a second light source 42b, and a third light source 42c. The first to third light sources 42a to 42c are line light sources that are long in the vertical direction, the first light source 42a irradiates the entire back surface of the front panel 44 with the first illumination light 46a, and the second light source 42b is the second illumination light source. The light 46b is applied to the entire back surface of the front panel 44, and the third light source 42c applies the third illumination light 46c to the entire back surface of the front panel 44. In the light source device 42, the first to third light sources 42 a to 42 c are arranged at intervals in the horizontal direction while varying the installation angles of the first to third light sources 42 a to 42 c. The incident angles in the horizontal direction when the lights 46 a to 46 c are incident on the front panel 44 are made different from each other.

  The front panel 44 includes a lenticular lens sheet 48, an image sheet 50, and an optical function sheet 52. In the lenticular lens sheet 48, a plurality of bowl-shaped cylindrical lenses (hereinafter simply referred to as lenses) are arranged side by side in a direction (horizontal direction in the present embodiment) orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the lens (vertical direction in the present embodiment). In other words, one surface is a lens surface on which unevenness is formed by a lens. The lenticular lens sheet 48 is arranged in a state where the lens surface (a surface on which a plurality of rows of partially cylindrical convex portions (蒲 鉾 -shaped convex portions) are arranged) is directed to the back side (light source device 42 side).

  As shown in FIG. 4A, the first illumination light 46a irradiated on the lenticular lens sheet 48 is incident on each lens of the lenticular lens sheet 48, and the region in front of the incident lens is 3 etc. in the horizontal direction. The light is condensed on the right region 50a. The lens is formed long vertically, and the first light source and the lens have the same vertical length, so the first illumination light 46a incident on one lens is irradiated 1 Each region 50a has a vertically long slit shape whose vertical length is substantially equal to the lens length and whose width is about one third of the width of each lens. And since the 1st illumination light 46a is irradiated to the whole lens surface, ie, all the lenses, the area | region 50a irradiated with the 1st illumination light 46a condensed by the lenticular lens sheet 48 is the width | variety of a lens. A plurality of rows are arranged at intervals in the horizontal direction at the same arrangement pitch.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4B, the second illumination light 46b irradiated on the lenticular lens sheet 48 is incident on each lens of the lenticular lens sheet 48, and the region in front of the incident lens is horizontally oriented. The light is collected in the central region 50b of the three equal parts. Each region 50b has the same shape as the region 50a, and is horizontally spaced at an arrangement pitch similar to the width of the lens so that each region 50b is positioned next to each region 50a (left adjacent in the figure). Will be arranged.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4C, the third illumination light 46c irradiated to the lenticular lens sheet 48 is incident on each lens of the lenticular lens sheet 48, and the region in front of the incident lens is horizontally oriented. The light is condensed on the left region 50c of the three equal parts. The regions 50c have the same shape as the region 50b, and are spaced horizontally in the same arrangement pitch as the lens width so that each region 50c is positioned next to each region 50b (left adjacent to the drawing). Will be arranged.

  The image sheet 50 is a sheet on which the first to third images are printed, and is attached to the front surface of the lenticular lens sheet 48. The first image is printed on each region 50a irradiated with the first illumination light 46a collected by the lenticular lens sheet 48 (see FIG. 4A). The first image functions as one image by collecting images printed in the plurality of regions 50a. Since the first image is printed in the region 50a, the following description will be given with the reference numeral 50a attached to the first image.

  The second image is printed on each region 50b irradiated with the second illumination light 46b collected by the lenticular lens sheet 48 (see FIG. 4B). The second image functions as a single image by collecting the images printed in the plurality of areas 50b. Since the second image is printed in the region 50b, the following description will be given with the reference numeral 50b added to the second image.

  Further, the third image is printed in each region 50c irradiated with the third illumination light 46c collected by the lenticular lens sheet 48 (see FIG. 4C), and the third image has a plurality of images. A collection of images printed in the region 50c functions as a single image. Since the third image is printed in the region 50b, the following description will be given with the reference numeral 50c added to the third image.

  Thus, the first image 50a, the second image 50b, and the third image 50c are repeatedly arranged in this order on the image sheet 50 from the right side (see FIG. 4). In the display device 40, the lenticular lens sheet 48 and the light source device 42 are arranged so that the first image 50a, the second image 50b, and the third image 50c are not printed in overlapping areas (see FIG. 4). Designed.

  The optical function sheet 52 is a milky white and translucent sheet, and is attached to the front surface of the image sheet 50. By providing the optical function sheet 52, it is difficult to visually recognize the first to third images 50a to 50c when the first to third light sources 42a to 42c are turned off, and any one of the first to third light sources 42a to 42c is present. When it is lit, it becomes easy to visually recognize the image illuminated by the lit light source. That is, when any one of the first to third light sources 42a to 42c is switched from being turned off to being turned on, the milky white screen (optical function sheet 52) is switched from the light source that is turned on among the first to third images 50a to 50c. An image illuminated by the illumination light is displayed so as to emerge.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a control board 60 that drives and controls each part of the slot machine 10 is provided inside the slot machine 10, and an effect control board 62 that controls the display device 40 is connected to the control board 60. Has been. The effect control board 62 receives the winning combination lottery result from the control board 60. The effect control board 62 controls the display device 40 based on the information sent from the control board 60, and turns on or off the first to third light sources 42a to 42c of the light source device 42.

  Hereinafter, the operation of the present invention having the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, in the slot machine 10, the winning combination lottery is performed by the control board 60 with the start of the game, and the winning combination lottery result is transmitted to the effect control board 62. When the signal indicating that the predetermined winning combination is won is sent from the control board 60, the effect control board 62 sequentially turns on the first to third light sources 42a to 42c for a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 second). .

  When the first light source 42a is turned on, the first illumination light 46a from the first light source 42a is condensed by each lens of the lenticular lens sheet 48 and irradiated to the first image 50a. As a result, the first image 50a is displayed on the milky white screen (optical function sheet 52). Similarly, the second image 50b is displayed when the second light source 42b is turned on, and the third image 50c is displayed when the third light source 42c is turned on. The first to third images 50a to 50c are sequentially displayed in the order of the first image 50a, the second image 50b, and the third image 50c, so that a three-frame moving image is displayed. You will be notified that you have won the winning role.

  In addition, what kind of image the 1st-3rd images 50a-50b are made (what kind of moving image display is performed) can be freely set. For example, a symbol such as a symbol (red 7) on which reels are arranged, or a moving image in which a predetermined character appears, moves, or is enlarged or reduced may be displayed. Further, when a predetermined character is walking, a moving image having a story characteristic such as encountering an object (such as a building or a car) or another character, or a shooting star flowing in the background may be displayed.

  As described above, in the present invention, by illuminating the lenticular lens sheet from different angles, a plurality of images can be viewed without changing the observation position. In addition, by providing a translucent optical function sheet on the front side of the image, it is difficult to view the image when the image is not illuminated, and the image suddenly emerges when the image is illuminated. A certain production can be performed.

  In the present invention, since the lens surface of the lenticular lens sheet faces the back side and a plurality of different images may be displayed by changing the illumination angle of the illumination light, the detailed configuration is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and may be appropriately selected. Can change. For example, although an example using a milky white sheet as the optical function sheet has been described, a sheet functioning as a half mirror may be used as the optical function sheet. The color of the optical function sheet can be set freely. Furthermore, although the example in which the optical function sheet itself is translucent has been described, the optical function sheet may be configured by applying a translucent paint to a transparent base sheet.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the front panel is configured from the three sheets of the optical function sheet, the image sheet, and the lenticular lens sheet has been described, but the front panel is configured from two sheets or one sheet. May be.

  When the front panel is composed of two sheets, the function as an optical function sheet is imparted to the image sheet by applying paint on the front surface of the image sheet, or the image is printed by printing an image on the back surface of the optical function sheet. By giving the function sheet an image sheet function, or by printing an image on the front surface of the lenticular lens sheet, the lenticular lens sheet is given an image sheet function so that two sheets can be added to one sheet. It is sufficient to provide the function.

  When the front panel is composed of one sheet, an image is printed on the front surface of the lenticular lens sheet, and a paint is applied to the front surface of the printed image, whereby the image sheet and the optical function sheet are applied to the lenticular lens sheet. By giving the function, the function of three sheets may be given to one sheet.

  Further, the display device may be exposed from an opening formed on the front surface of the slot machine, or a window portion is formed in a part of a decorative panel provided on the front surface of the slot machine, and behind this window portion. It may be arranged. In the case where the window portion is provided, the window portion and the display panel may be integrally formed by pasting the display panel on the back surface of the window portion. Moreover, when providing a window part, even if an optical function sheet | seat is affixed on a window part, a window part is formed semi-transparently, or a paint is applied to a window part, a window part may be functioned as an optical function sheet Good (the optical function sheet may be integrated with the window). Furthermore, when providing a window part, an image sheet may be attached to the window part, or an image sheet may be printed on the window part so that the window part functions as an image sheet (the image sheet may be integrated with the window part). ).

  Of course, by printing an image on the back side of the window part provided with a function as an optical sheet, or by applying a paint on the front side of the window part provided with a function as an image sheet, Both functions of the image sheet may be provided (the optical function sheet and the image sheet may be integrated with the window). Further, by forming a lens surface similar to the lens surface of the lenticular lens sheet on the back surface of the window portion, the window portion may function as a lenticular lens sheet (the lenticular lens sheet may be integrated with the window portion). Good).

  Moreover, although the said embodiment demonstrated the example which provides a display apparatus in the side of a display window, as shown in FIG. 7, you may arrange | position a display apparatus inside a reel. In FIG. 7, members similar to those in the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

  In FIG. 7, the first reel 20 a includes a reel tape 70 and a reel frame 72. The reel tape 70 has a plurality of patterns printed on the surface of a white plastic tape having a light transmitting property (that is, translucent), and is attached to the reel frame 72 and supported in a cylindrical shape. Is done.

  The display device 74 is disposed inside the first reel 20a. In this example, the reel tape 70 has the same function as the optical function sheet of the above-described embodiment. Therefore, in the display device 74, the front panel 76 includes the lenticular lens sheet 48 and the image sheet 50 (the optical function sheet is eliminated). In this example, the display device is provided inside the first reel. However, the display device may be provided inside the second reel or the third reel.

  In this example, the front panel 76 is provided separately from the reel. However, the front panel 76 may be integrated with the reel by being attached to the inside of the reel tape. Further, the example in which the reel tape is translucent and has the same function as the optical function sheet (the reel tape and the optical function sheet are integrally formed) has been described. An optical function sheet may be attached to the panel 76 (the front surface of the image sheet 50). Of course, the rear surface of the reel tape or the front surface of the front panel 76 may function as an optical function sheet by applying paint or the like to the rear surface of the reel tape or the front surface of the front panel 76. Furthermore, the reel tape may be made to function as an optical function sheet and an image sheet by pasting an image sheet or printing an image on the rear surface of the reel tape to which a function as an optical function sheet is given (optical function sheet). And the image sheet may be formed integrally with the reel tape). In this way, when all or a part of the front panel is integrated with the reel, the light source device or the light source may be installed away from the reel.

  Of course, the place where the display device is arranged is not limited to the side of the reel or the inside of the reel. For example, a display device may be arranged above the reel or on the lower door. Moreover, although the example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine has been described, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine other than the slot machine (for example, a pachinko machine). Furthermore, the present invention may be applied to a game medium lending machine. Further, the present invention may be applied to a show window or a signboard. Of course, the display device of the present invention may be used alone.

  In addition, using the display device of the above embodiment in the horizontal direction, that is, using a lenticular lens sheet in which cylindrical lenses that are long in the horizontal direction are arranged in the vertical direction and a plurality of light sources having different irradiation angles in the vertical direction, It may be displayed.

  Moreover, although the said embodiment demonstrated by the example in which an effect control board controls a display apparatus, it is comprised so that a control board may control a display apparatus not via an effect board, ie, a control board is an illumination control part. It may be made to function as.

  In the embodiment described above, an example in which linear light sources that are long in the vertical direction are used as the first to third light sources has been described. However, the first to third light sources are used when the first to third illumination lights are incident on the front panel. The incident angles in the horizontal direction may be different from each other. For this reason, while using a point light source as a 1st-3rd light source, the 1st-3rd light source is good also as what arrange | positioned this point light source along with the up-down direction. Of course, each of the first to third light sources may be one point light source.

  Further, in the above embodiment, even if an optical function sheet is provided or an optical function sheet is not provided, the function as the optical function sheet is applied to other members (image sheet, reel tape, window portion, etc.). Although the example of giving is described, the function itself as an optical function sheet may be abolished. In this case, even when the first to third light sources are turned off, the first to third images can be seen simultaneously by being illuminated with light from the outside of the display device, and individual images of the first to third images can be seen. Although it is easy to visually recognize, even in this case, it is possible to obtain an effect that this image can be highlighted by illuminating any one of the first to third images with illumination light from the inside of the display device.

  Moreover, although the said embodiment provided the some light source according to the number of the images to display and demonstrated the example which changes the image displayed according to which light source is turned on, this invention is limited to this. It is not a thing. For example, the displayed image may be made different by moving one light source to a position corresponding to the type of image to be displayed. Further, for example, an optical path variable type light guide unit that switches an illumination optical path from the light source by changing an angle of a mirror disposed in front of the light source is provided, and an image displayed by switching the optical path by the light guide unit May be different.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the first to third images are displayed has been described. However, the number of images to be displayed may be two, or four or more. Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which an image is displayed as a moving image has been described, but an image may be displayed as a still image. In this case, for example, when the predetermined first winning combination is won, the still image of the character A is displayed as the first image, and when the predetermined second winning combination is won, the still image of the character B is displayed as the second image. When a predetermined third winning combination is won, a still image of the character C may be displayed as the third image.

  Furthermore, since the opportunity to display the image can be freely set, for example, when the first image is displayed, the probability (reliability) of winning the predetermined winning combination is 60%, and the second image is displayed. Display the first to third images so that the probability of winning the predetermined winning combination is 80%, and when the third image is displayed, the probability of winning the predetermined winning combination is 100%. The display may be switched. Further, regardless of the result of the winning combination lottery, an image may be displayed or an image to be displayed may be switched every predetermined time (for example, 10 minutes).

  Further, although an example in which images are displayed one by one has been described, a plurality of images may be displayed simultaneously. In this case, for example, an image of the character A is always displayed as the first image, and when a predetermined first winning combination is won, a necklace image is superimposed on the first image as the second image. When the character A is presented as wearing a necklace and the predetermined second winning combination is won, the character B wears the hair ornament by displaying the hair ornament image superimposed on the first image as the third image. It is possible to produce as if.

10 Slot machines (gaming machines)
20a-20c Reel 40, 74 Display device 42 Light source device 42a-42c Light source 44, 76 Front panel 46a-46c Illumination light 48 Lenticular lens sheet 50 Image sheet 50a-50c Image 52 Optical function sheet 60 Control board 62 Production control board (Illumination) Control part)

Claims (4)

In the display device that allows the observer on the front side to visually recognize the image by irradiating light from the light source from the back side of the image sheet on which the image is printed,
A lenticular lens sheet arranged with the lens surface facing the back side;
A light source device that is disposed on the back side of the lenticular lens sheet and irradiates the lens surface with a plurality of illumination lights having different incident angles on the lens surface, and
The image sheet is disposed on the front side of the lenticular lens sheet, and a plurality of images associated with each of the plurality of illumination lights are printed, and an image corresponding to the irradiated illumination light is illuminated. A display device.   The display device according to claim 1, further comprising a translucent optical function sheet that is disposed on the front side of the image sheet and transmits a predetermined proportion of incident light. A display device according to claim 1 or 2,
A gaming machine comprising: an illumination control unit that controls the light source device to switch the presence or absence of irradiation of the first and second illumination lights. A display device according to claim 1 or 2,
A gaming medium lending machine comprising: an illumination control unit that controls the light source device to switch presence / absence of irradiation of the first and second illumination lights.