Dynamic gaming system

Abstract

A gaming system for playing a game. The gaming system includes a relatively large, flat touch surface configured to accept projectiles. The relatively large flat surface is configured to act as a screen. A projection system is configured for projecting an image onto the surface and a detection system is configured to detect an impact on the surface. The detection system is positioned at a periphery of the surface. Projectiles are configured for directing toward and onto the surface. A currency acceptor is mounted proximate the surface. A controller is configured to control the projection system to display at least one of user interfaces, game play, attract mode and video onto the touch surface.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A gaming system for playing a game, the gaming system comprising:
 a substantially flat touch surface configured to accept projectiles, the touch surface configured to act as a screen;   a projection system configured for projecting an image onto the touch surface;   a detection system configured to detect an impact on the touch surface, the detection system positioned at a periphery of the touch surface;   projectiles for directing toward and onto the touch surface;   a currency acceptor mounted proximate the touch surface; and   a controller configured to control the projection system to display at least one of user interfaces, game play, attract mode and video on the touch surface.   
     
     
         2 . The gaming system of  claim 1 , wherein the projection system is comprised of a front projection system including a front projector and an anti-shadow projector. 
     
     
         3 . The gaming system of  claim 1 , wherein the projection system is comprised of a rear projection system including a rear projector and a reflector. 
     
     
         4 . The gaming system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a floor stand supporting the touch surface.   
     
     
         5 . A gaming system for playing a game, the gaming system comprising:
 a substantially flat touch surface configured to accept projectiles, the touch surface configured to act as a screen;   a projection system configured for projecting an image onto the touch surface, the projection system including a main front projector and an anti-shadow front projector;   a detection system configured to detect an impact on the touch surface, the detection system positioned at a periphery of the touch surface;   projectiles for directing toward and onto the touch surface;   a currency acceptor mounted proximate the touch surface; and   a controller configured to control the projection system to display at least one of user interfaces, game play, attract mode and video on the touch surface.   
     
     
         6 . The gaming system of  claim 5 , wherein the touch surface, projection system, detection system, currency acceptor and controller are mounted on a floor stand. 
     
     
         7 . The gaming system of  claim 5 , wherein the detection system is mounted in a protective housing, such that the projectiles are generally unable to contact the detection system during game play. 
     
     
         8 . The gaming system of  claim 5 , wherein the touch surface is constructed of a core of sturdy, pierce-able material covered in a reflective white cloth. 
     
     
         9 . The gaming system of  claim 5 , wherein the projectiles are comprised of darts. 
     
     
         10 . The gaming system of  claim 5 , wherein the main front projector is mounted in a soffit proximate a front of the touch surface. 
     
     
         11 . The gaming system of  claim 5 , further comprising:
 a shelf extending forwardly proximate a front of the touch surface, the currency acceptor and the controller located within the shelf.   
     
     
         12 . The gaming system of  claim 11 , wherein the anti-shadow front projector is mounted to the shelf. 
     
     
         13 . A gaming system for playing a game, the gaming system comprising:
 a substantially flat touch surface configured to accept projectiles, the touch surface configured to act as a screen;   a projection system configured for projecting an image onto the touch surface, the projection system including a rear projector and a reflector mounted behind the touch surface;   a detection system configured to detect an impact on the touch surface, the detection system positioned at a periphery of the touch surface;   projectiles for directing toward and onto the touch surface;   a currency acceptor mounted proximate the touch surface; and   a controller configured to control the projection system to display at least one of user interfaces, game play, attract mode and video on the touch surface.   
     
     
         14 . The gaming system of  claim 13 , wherein the rear projector is mounted proximate a lower portion of the touch surface and projects an image onto the reflector, which reflects image onto a rear surface of the touch surface. 
     
     
         15 . The gaming system of  claim 13 , wherein the touch surface and the reflector having substantially the same height. 
     
     
         16 . The gaming system of  claim 13 , further comprising:
 a shelf extending forwardly proximate a lower end of the touch surface.   
     
     
         17 . The gaming system of  claim 16 , wherein the controller is mounted within the shelf. 
     
     
         18 . The gaming system of  claim 13 , further comprising:
 a floor stand supporting the touch surface, the projection system, the detection system, the currency acceptor and the controller.   
     
     
         19 . The gaming system of  claim 13 , wherein the projectiles are comprised of darts.