JP2006087577A - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko machine capable of easily and temporarily stopping the shooting of a game ball by an operation of a switch. <P>SOLUTION: This Pachinko machine is so formed that the shooting strength of the game ball can be adjusted by the rotating operation of a handle grip, can be made zero by forcedly returning the rotating operation to its origin when a player releases the hand from the handle grip, or can be adjusted by changing digital data by the switching operation of a setting operation part and can be made zero by resetting the digital data when the player releases the hand from the setting operation part. This Pachinko machine is provided with a shooting stop switch 49 capable of stopping the shooting drive of a hooting device by being operated by the intention of the player to stop a game temporarily. That is to say, in a stop mode where the shooting drive is stopped, even if the hand is released from the shooting stop switch 49, the mode is retained till operating the shooting stop switch 49 again. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a launch stop function of a game ball launcher of a pachinko machine.

  Conventionally, a pachinko machine having a function of temporarily stopping a game ball launched from a launching device has been developed. Such a pachinko machine is generally provided with a launch stop switch in the vicinity of a handle grip for adjusting the launch strength of the game ball, and the launch of the game ball can be stopped by operating this launch stop switch. When the player presses and operates the firing stop switch, only the firing drive of the launching device is stopped and the launch of the game ball from the launching device is stopped during the pressed period. However, if the handle grip is rotated during the operation of the firing stop switch, the firing strength according to the amount of rotation of the handle grip is maintained, and the next time the firing stop switch is released, that is, the launch stop switch When the push operation is released, the game ball is fired again with the firing strength corresponding to the rotation amount of the handle grip. With such a function of the launch stop switch, the player can launch one game ball at a time from the launcher. In other words, by operating the firing stop switch in a normal firing state in which continuous firing is performed at 100 pieces / minute or less, it is possible to individually fire the game balls at any timing of the player.

  Another form of a pachinko machine having a function of temporarily stopping a game ball launched from a launching device is disclosed in Patent Document 1 below. According to this pachinko machine, when the player releases the handle grip while rotating the handle grip to fire the game ball, the launch intensity of the game ball that has been fired until then is temporarily stored. Later, the launch of the game ball is stopped. At this time, the rotation amount of the handle grip is maintained. In other words, the handlebar grip is not forcibly returned to the zero operation state, and maintains the state in which the handlebar grip is rotated. Then, when the player subsequently holds the handle grip, the game ball is fired again at the memorized launch intensity.

JP 2004-73238 A

  However, in the pachinko machine having the conventional launch stop switch, when it is desired to temporarily stop the launch of the game ball, the launch stop switch must be continuously operated for the duration of the stop. Normally, the launch stop switch is used in a situation where the memory state of the symbol start memory reaches the maximum number during the game, and even if the game ball wins more than the start winning slot, the symbol fluctuates, that is, the big hit state The case where the drawing lottery right of the symbol that can win can no longer be given. In recent pachinko machines, the expression of the image contents during design fluctuations has become diverse, and the production time has also become longer. As a result, although the winning frequency of game balls to the starting prize opening does not change, the number of balls to be awarded to the starting prize opening increases during symbol fluctuation, so there is a limit to the number of memory for symbol starting, so the memory storage state It is easy to reach the maximum number, and the frequency of use of the fire stop switch is increasing in order to digest the memory of the symbol variation. In addition, in the case of symbol variation in which the image effect is particularly devised, the player uses a firing stop switch to carefully appreciate the effect itself. Therefore, the player has to keep pressing the firing stop switch each time, and there is a drawback in the operability such that the fingertip gets tired or hurts.

  Further, even in the conventional pachinko machine having the launch stop switch, the pachinko machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 uses the pachinko machine operating state, in particular, the pause state of the game ball launched from the launcher as information on the pachinko hall side. There was no means to notify. Ascertaining the operating state of the pachinko machine was performed, for example, by monitoring the out balls collected in each pachinko machine by the hall management computer, so it was not possible to grasp the real-time game ball launch status. For this reason, in the pachinko machine having a launch stop switch, there has been a problem that a counterfeit ROM is mounted on the pachinko machine, and an illegally connected action is performed in combination with a single shot or an irregular strike by operating the launch stop switch. However, as described above, since the state of the game ball being fired cannot be grasped on the hall side, there is a problem that fraud cannot be prevented.

  In addition, in the conventional pachinko machine, when a player temporarily holds the pachinko machine, there is no means for notifying the surroundings of the temporary hold. Temporary holding was performed by placing it on a game ball tray. However, in this case, it is not easy to check a coin purse or the like placed from a position away from the pachinko machine, and it may be difficult to find a playable pachinko machine stand.

  Further, in the invention of Patent Document 1, even when the player releases his / her hand from the handle grip during the game, the handle grip is not forcibly returned to the zero operation state, and the state in which the rotation operation is maintained is maintained. In addition, since the launch intensity is memorized, when the player takes his seat off the pachinko machine, it is determined whether or not the pachinko machine base is temporarily held based on whether the handle grip is rotated or not. It is possible, however, that the rotation operation state is maintained and the firing strength is memorized whenever the player removes his hand from the handle grip, so that the state is a temporary holding of the pachinko machine base or the game There is a problem that it is not possible to determine whether or not it is a result of the player's intention.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and facilitates the operability of the launch stop switch when pausing the launch of the game ball, and the pause state is determined by the player's intention. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a pachinko machine that can be generated and that can be notified to other players and the hall side that it is temporarily stopped, and that can prevent unauthorized gaming. .

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention of the pachinko machine according to claim 1 is directed to a handle grip that can change a firing strength of a game ball that is launched from a launching device by being rotated by a player, and a player. A firing stop switch that stops the firing drive of the launching device and releases the suspension of the firing drive by being operated, and a handle when the player is in a non-contact state with respect to the handle grip that has been rotated. In a pachinko machine in which the rotation of the grip is forcibly returned and the launch strength of the game ball is zero, the launch stop switch is operated once when the player is in contact with the handle grip. Stops the firing drive of the launching device, holds the state of stopping the firing drive, and stops the firing drive of the launching device when the next operation is performed With releasing, it is characterized in that a firing stop switch for holding the stop released state of the firing drive.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a pachinko machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, wherein, in the state in which the firing drive of the launching device is stopped by the launch stop switch, the player temporarily stops the handle grip. When the handle grip is contacted again after the non-contact state, the firing drive stop state is released.

  Further, the invention of the pachinko machine according to claim 3 is provided with a launch intensity operating unit that can adjust the launch intensity of a game ball that is launched from the launch device by a change of digital data by being operated by the player, A firing stop switch for stopping the firing drive of the launching device and releasing the suspension of the firing drive by being operated, and when the player is in a non-contact state with respect to the operated firing strength operation unit In the pachinko machine in which the launch intensity digital data of the launch intensity operation unit is forcibly reset and the launch intensity of the game ball becomes zero, the launch stop switch is set when the player is in contact with the launch intensity operation unit. Once the operation is performed, the firing drive of the launching device is stopped and the state in which the launching drive is stopped is maintained. When the next operation is performed, the launching device is stopped. Thereby releasing the stop of the firing drive, it is characterized in that a firing stop switch for holding the stop released state of the firing drive.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a pachinko machine according to the third aspect of the present invention, wherein, in the state where the firing drive of the launching device is stopped by the launch stop switch, the player can Once the non-contact state is reached, when the launch intensity operation unit is contacted again, the firing drive stop state is canceled.

  Further, the invention of the pachinko machine according to claim 5 is characterized in that, in the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 4, an informing means for informing the stop state of the firing drive of the launching device is provided. To do.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the pachinko machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects outputs a game ball firing state signal indicating a stop state and a stop release state of the firing drive of the launching device. A signal output means is provided.

  According to the pachinko machine according to the present invention, it is possible to sequentially switch from the stop state of the launch drive of the launcher to the stop release state, or from the stop release state to the stop state by one operation of the launch stop switch, and the switching Therefore, it is not necessary to continuously operate the firing stop switch to maintain each state, and the operability of the firing stop switch can be facilitated. Also, the player can temporarily stop the launch of the game ball by operating the launch stop switch while the game ball is being fired by rotating the handle grip or by operating the launch intensity operation unit. Furthermore, the game ball can be fired again by operating the firing stop switch in a state where the handle grip is rotated or the firing strength operation unit is operated. That is, the player can temporarily stop or re-launch the game ball by operating the launch stop switch according to his / her own intention. In addition, the game state in which the launch of the game ball is stopped by the player's intention by operating the launch stop switch can be easily recognized by other players, pachinko hall employees, etc. by the notification means. Yes, it is possible to clearly indicate that the player has reserved the pachinko machine stand for playing, and troubles in the hall can be reduced. In addition, by outputting a game ball launch status signal indicating the operating state of the pachinko machine from each pachinko machine, it is possible to grasp the launch status of the game ball in detail on the pachinko hall side. It is possible to prevent illegal games due to such as.

Embodiments of a pachinko machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an embodiment of a pachinko machine. This pachinko machine 1 is a first type of pachinko machine provided with a variable display device 2 that variably displays or stops a plurality of symbols as a so-called center role at a substantially central portion of the game area. When a game ball is launched from an unillustrated launching device and the launched game ball wins a predetermined winning opening, a plurality of symbols (numbers, patterns, etc.) fluctuate for a predetermined time on the variable display device 2 based on the winning. Is displayed. When a symbol selected from random numbers by lottery is stopped and displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the symbol that has been stopped and displayed is a predetermined combination of symbols, the special winning opening 3 is continuously opened for a predetermined time and the game It becomes easy to win a ball, and a lot of winning balls can be obtained in a short time, and a special gaming state (hit state) advantageous to the player occurs.

  The pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame 20, and a frame-shaped inner frame 21 is hinged to the front side of the outer frame 20 so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 20. The game board is detachably attached to the inner frame 21. A glass frame 4 is hinged on the front side of the inner frame 21 so as to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame 21 so as to cover the front surface of the game board. A window portion is formed at the center of the glass frame 4, and transparent glass is attached so as to close the window portion. Therefore, on the back side of the glass frame 4 (the back side of the glass), the game board is visible from the player side through the glass, corresponding to the size of the window portion of the glass frame 4, That is, the game area 5 is formed at a position on the game board that is visible to the player through the glass. Further, the glass frame 4 has a plurality of indicator lamps 6 for displaying a specific gaming state, for example, a big hit gaming state, or a display lamp for displaying a prize ball payout error or the like which is a gaming error state. 6 'and speakers 7 and 7' for outputting predetermined music or sound according to the gaming state are provided.

  On the game board, there are provided a substantially arc-shaped outer rail 8a and an inner rail 8b for guiding a game ball launched from the launching device, and a portion surrounded by the two rails 8a and 8b forms a game area 5. is doing. The game balls flow down the game area 5 and a predetermined prize ball is paid out when a predetermined condition is met such that the game ball wins a winning opening provided in the game area 5. A variable display device 2 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 5, and the variable display device 2 is provided with a variable display unit 9 for performing variable display of symbols. The variable display portion 9 is provided with three display portions, that is, a left display portion 9a, a middle display portion 9b, and a right display portion 9c. A plurality of symbols are independently displayed on each display portion as a variable display and a stop display. Is done.

  A start winning opening 10 is provided on the lower side of the variable display device 2, and the variable display operation of the symbols is started on the variable display section 9 based on the winning of a game ball in the starting winning opening 10. When specific symbols are stopped and displayed on the variable display portions 9a to 9c below the start winning opening 10, for example, three same symbols such as "7", "7", and "7" are stopped and displayed. There is provided a big prize opening 3 that is open for a predetermined time at a time (hereinafter also referred to as a big win state). In addition, a V winning zone is provided inside the big winning opening 3, and when a game ball that has won the big winning opening 3 during the so-called round is opened, The big winning opening 3 that has been closed after the round is opened again. As described above, the occurrence of the big hit state makes it possible to obtain a large number of prize balls in a short time, and a special game state advantageous to the player occurs. On both the left and right sides of the big winning opening 3, general winning openings 11 are provided. Further, an out port 12 through which game balls that have flowed down the game area 5 and have not won any of the winning ports, that is, so-called off balls, is discharged below the big winning port 3.

  On the lower part of the glass frame 4 covering the front surface of the game board, an integrated dish 14 having a ball tray part 13 is disposed. The ball tray portion 13 of the integrated tray 14 is formed with a communication port 15 that communicates with a storage tank for game balls (not shown) and allows the game balls in the storage tank to flow out to the ball tray portion 13. The integrated dish 14 is attached in a state that can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 21 with the left side portion in FIG. An ashtray 16 is provided at the lower left side of the integrated dish 14, and a handle grip for adjusting the firing strength of the game ball launched from the launching device by the player's rotation operation, that is, the flight distance of the game ball, at the lower right side. 18 is provided.

  The handle grip 18 is provided with a touch sensor for detecting whether or not the player is in contact with the handle grip 18 and a variable resistor for detecting the rotation operation amount of the handle grip 18. Information on whether or not the player is in contact with the handle grip 18 detected by the touch sensor is input to a launch control circuit provided in the game ball launcher, and the player is not in contact with the handle grip 18. For example, when the player does not play the game by holding the handle grip 18 with the palm of the hand, the firing drive of the launching device stops. Although not shown, the game ball launching device is provided on the back side of the integrated dish 14. The launcher has a solenoid as an electrical drive source

  The variable resistor is configured such that the adjustment shaft rotates in conjunction with the rotational operation amount of the handle grip 18 and the variable terminal slides relative to the resistor. That is, the electric resistance value is set according to the phase angle of the adjusting shaft. This electrical resistance value is input to the launch control circuit as the launch intensity information of the game ball, a DC voltage value corresponding to the electrical resistance value is supplied to the solenoid of the launch device, the solenoid is excited by the voltage, and the game ball is excited by the exciting force. Is fired. The launch intensity of the game ball increases or decreases in accordance with the rotational operation amount of the handle grip 18, and the greater the rotational operation amount, the stronger the launch strength of the game ball, and the farther the game ball is, the game area 5 in FIG. It reaches to the right side of. Further, a return spring is wound around the rotating shaft of the variable resistor, and the variable resistor and the handle grip 18 are urged so as to rotate back by the return spring. Therefore, when the player releases his / her hand from the handle grip 18, the handle grip 18 is forcibly returned to the initial position where the rotation is not performed by the return force of the return spring, and the rotation operation amount is zero. The game ball's launch intensity will be zero.

  On the upper side of the handle grip 18, there is provided a firing stop switch 19 for stopping or starting the launch of the game ball from the launching device by stopping or starting the launching drive of the launching device (releasing the firing drive stop). The launch stop switch 19 is a switch that can sequentially switch between stop and release of the release of the game ball that is launched from the launch device by a single operation, and has a momentary structure. Therefore, when switching to a launch stop state in which the launch of the game ball is stopped by a single operation, the launch stop is stopped even if the release stop switch 19 is released and the launch stop switch 19 is brought into a non-contact state. State is preserved. The reverse is also true, and when switching to the launch stop release state that releases the launch stop of the game ball by a single operation, the hand is released from the launch stop switch 19 and the launch stop switch 19 is not touched. Even if the contact state is reached, the firing stop release state is maintained.

  The operation of the firing stop switch 19 is set so as to be accepted regardless of whether or not the handle grip 18 is rotated. That is, when the handle stop 18 is operated while the handle grip 18 is rotated and the game ball is being shot at a predetermined launch intensity, the handle grip 18 is not rotated (handle) (Including the case where the handle grip is forcibly returned to the initial position in a non-contact state with respect to the grip 18) The launch device is also launched when the launch stop switch 19 is operated in a state where the game ball is not being launched. The drive is set to stop and start. Also, the switching from the firing drive stop of the launching device to the start of launching driving is not performed after the launch stop switch 19 is operated to stop the launching drive of the launching device and the player releases his handle from the handle grip 18. In a contact state, it is set to switch when the firing stop switch 19 is operated again and when the player touches the handle grip 18 again. Then, after the handle grip 18 is rotated and the game ball is being launched at a predetermined launch intensity, the launch stop switch 19 is operated and the launch stop state is entered, and then the handle grip 18 is rotated and operated again. When the launch stop switch 19 is operated, the launch stop state is released, and the game ball is launched from the launching device at the launch intensity according to the amount of rotation operation. The switching of the firing drive of the launching device will be described later.

  In the upper right part of the glass frame 4, an informing means 22 including an indicator lamp for informing the operation state of the firing stop switch 19 is provided. During the launch suspension period in which the launch stop switch 19 is operated and the launch drive of the launcher is stopped and the launch of the game ball is stopped, the indicator light 22 made up of LEDs or the like is lit or flashed, The player and pachinko hall employees are notified of this. When the player wants to temporarily stop the launch of the game ball while maintaining the launch strength of the game ball during the game in which the game ball is being launched, the amount of rotation of the handle grip 18 is maintained. By operating the firing stop switch 19 while the player is still in operation, the launching drive of the launching device can be stopped at the player's will to stop the launching of the game ball. Is done. The state where the firing drive is stopped can be canceled by operating the firing stop switch 19 again by the player's intention. With the release of the stop of the firing drive, the lighting or blinking display of the indicator lamp 22 is stopped and is extinguished.

  In addition, although there is an intention to continue the game with the pachinko machine after that, if the player wants to stop the game and leave the pachinko machine (when he wants to take a rest, rest on the phone, etc.), the player's intention The firing stop switch 19 is operated to stop the firing drive of the launching device, and the indicator light 22 can be turned on or blinked to notify the outside. The state in which the firing drive is stopped is performed again by operating the firing stop switch 19 or by leaving the pachinko machine by the player's intention, after the handle grip 18 is brought into a non-contact state, and then again. Can be released by gripping and making contact. With the release of the stop of the firing drive, the lighting or blinking display of the indicator lamp 22 is stopped and is extinguished.

  Further, a signal notifying the operation state of the launch stop switch 19 corresponding to the operation of the launch stop switch 19, that is, a signal notifying the launching state of the game ball is output from the pachinko machine. This output signal is input to the hall management computer. By monitoring this signal, the hall side can grasp the launching state of the game balls of each pachinko machine in real time. The game can be identified to prevent illegal games.

  The position where the firing stop switch 19 is provided is not limited to the upper side of the handle grip 18 shown in FIG. For example, the player may be provided on the handle grip 18 that can be easily operated by the rotated hand while the player rotates the handle grip 18. Further, for example, the player may be provided on the left front surface (launching stop switch 19 ′) of the pachinko machine 1 that can be easily operated with the left hand of the player while rotating the handle grip 18 with the right hand. .

  FIG. 2 is a front view showing another embodiment of the pachinko machine. This pachinko machine 1 ′ is a first type of pachinko machine provided with a variable display device 2 that variably displays or stops a plurality of symbols as a so-called center role at the approximate center of the game area, as shown in FIG. It has almost the same configuration as a pachinko machine. However, the pachinko machine 1 ′ includes a firing strength setting means 17 instead of the handle grip 18 of the pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. The firing strength setting means 17 is a setting means that adjusts the launch state of the game ball from the launching device by operating a switch on an operation unit provided in the pachinko machine. Digital data is output in accordance with the switch operation, and the processing of the digital data causes the game ball to be fired from the launching device and adjusts the firing strength of the game ball to be fired.

Although not shown, a game ball launching device including a solenoid as an electric drive source is provided on the back side of the integrated dish 14. The adjustment result of the firing intensity setting means 17 by the player is output as a DC voltage obtained by D / A conversion of digital data, and the solenoid is excited based on the voltage output from the firing intensity setting means 17, and the excitation force The solenoid launches a game ball. The voltage output from the firing intensity setting means 17 changes from DC voltage 0V to 5V corresponding to the maximum adjustment amount from the minimum adjustment amount of the firing intensity setting means 17, for example. Based on this output voltage, the excitation force of the solenoid of the launching device is adjusted, and the launching strength (reaching distance of the game ball) of the game ball can be adjusted. For example, as the DC voltage increases, the exciting force of the solenoid increases and the game ball can reach farther.
Although FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 show the form of the first type of pachinko machine, the invention is not limited to this form, and may be the form of the second or third type of pachinko machine.

  Here, the configuration of the firing intensity setting means 17 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the firing intensity setting means 17 shown in FIG. 2 when viewed from the right side. The launch intensity setting means 17 is generally configured by a setting operation unit 30 attached to the pachinko machine 1 and an armrest unit 32 attached to the setting operation unit 30 so as to be rotatable via a support shaft 31. During normal times, that is, during non-games, the armrest portion 32 holds a standing state.

  FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the armrest portion 32 is rotated approximately 90 degrees from the state of FIG. In this embodiment, in order to launch a game ball from the launching device, the armrest unit 32 is rotated to a state as shown in FIG. 4 and is in contact with the setting operation unit 30, for example, on the setting operation unit 30. It is necessary that the player touches the hand. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 3, in a state where the armrest portion 32 stands, it is not possible to start a game, that is, to launch a game ball from the launching device. When a player launches a game ball, he first rotates the armrest 32, then places his / her hand on the setting operation unit 30 and operates a switch 33 provided on the setting operation unit 30 to fire the game ball. , Adjust the launch strength of the game ball. The setting operation unit 30 is provided with a touch sensor, which detects whether or not the player is in contact with the setting operation unit 30.

  Further, in order to continuously fire the game ball, it is necessary that the arm rest portion 32 is rotated and is in contact with the setting operation portion 30. Therefore, when the armrest part 32 is not rotated, even if the switch 33 of the setting operation part 30 is operated, the operation is not accepted and the game ball cannot be fired. Further, even if the game ball is fired while the armrest portion 32 is rotated and in contact with the setting operation unit 30, when the hand is released from the setting operation unit 30, that is, in a non-contact state with respect to the setting operation unit 30. Then, the digital data related to the launch intensity of the game ball set by the switch 33 operation of the setting operation unit 30 is forcibly reset, the launch intensity of the game ball becomes zero, and the game ball is not fired from the launcher. By making such a condition when launching a game ball, it is illegal to place something on the armrest portion 32 and hold the armrest portion 32 in a rotated state so that the player leaves the seat and continues the game. A game can be prevented.

FIG. 5A shows one form of the switch 33 provided in the setting operation unit 30.
The setting operation unit 30 is provided with a warp switch 41. The warp switch 41 is a switch as a firing strength selection means for selecting the firing strength of the game ball launched from the launching device. In this form, the flying distance arrival place of the game ball that the player often aims at the game is set in advance, and one of the set arrival places is sequentially selected by pressing the warp switch 41. When the reaching location is selected, a voltage for exciting the solenoid of the launching device necessary for causing the game ball fired from the launching device to reach the selected location is output from the launch intensity setting means 17, and according to the voltage While the solenoid of the launching device is excited, a game ball is launched with a firing strength by the exciting force.

  As an arrival place that the player often aims at, there is a “foul area” that is aimed at removing the game balls remaining in the integrated dish 14 from the integrated dish 14 at the end of the game. This is a target area for discharging the game ball from the integrated dish 14 by reversing the inside of the guide rail without causing the launched game ball to reach the game area 5. In addition, there is a so-called “bump area” that is one of the best places to aim at during normal games. FIG. 5 (b) shows one form of a so-called ceiling nail and its neighboring nail implanted in the game area. The “bumping area” is a space between the left ceiling nail and the nail on the left. The area indicated by the arrow L. In addition, there is the “center of the nail”, which is another place that is best aimed at during normal games. The “center of the nail” refers to the nail indicated by the arrow M in FIG. In addition, there is a so-called “right-handed” which is required at the time of big hit as a game specification of the third type pachinko machine or the like. “Right-handed” refers to launching a game ball aiming at the right side of the game area. Here, the area around the nail indicated by the arrow N in FIG. Say. It should be noted that when the game is over or immediately after the power is turned on and the player is not performing any operation, the game ball is not launched from the launching device.

  In the setting operation unit 30, the above-mentioned places are “inside the rail” 42, “bump” 43, “heaven” 44, “right-handed” 45 as preset arrival positions (hereinafter also referred to as preset positions). It is displayed. In addition, there is an “initial state” in which a game ball is not launched from the launching device, although it is not displayed as a preset position. Immediately after the power is turned on or at the time of non-game after the game is finished, when the warp switch 41 is pressed, “initial state” → “inside rail” → “bump” → “heaven” → “right strike” → “ "Heaven" → "Bump" → "Inside Rail" → "Bump" is selected in this order, then "Bump" → "Heaven" → "Right-handed" → "Heaven" → "Bump" → "Rail" "Inside"-> "Bump" is selected cyclically. When the arm rest 32 is rotated in the “initial state” and the player places his / her hand on the setting operation unit 30 and the switch 33 is in the accepting state, when the warp switch 41 is pushed, the preset position “ “In rail” is selected, and preset digital data for causing the game ball to reach “in rail” is read out in a control circuit provided in the setting operation unit 30. The read digital data is converted into a DC voltage by the D / A converter, and the solenoid of the launching device is excited by this voltage, and the game ball is launched with the firing strength by the exciting force. The read digital data will be described later. In this embodiment, even if the armrest portion 32 is rotated and the switch 33 is in the accepting state, the game ball is not fired from the launching device unless the warp switch 41 is pushed. Therefore, the warp switch 41 also has a function as a game start switch for starting the game ball.

  When the warp switch 41 is pressed once after the switch 33 is in the accepting state, the game ball is fired at a firing strength that reaches the preset position “in the rail” as described above. When is pressed, the preset position “Bump” is selected, and the preset digital data for causing the game ball to reach the “Bump” area is read out. In the same manner as above, the solenoid of the launcher is excited and a game ball is launched. Similarly, when the warp switch 41 is further pressed, the preset position “heaven” and the preset position “right-handed” are sequentially selected, and the game balls reach the respective locations “heaven” and “right-handed”. The preset digital data is read out and a game ball is launched.

  Further, when the warp switch is further pressed from the state where the preset position “right-handed” is selected, the next position is returned and the preset position “heaven” is selected. When the warp switch 41 is further pressed, the preset position “Bump” and the preset position “In rail” are sequentially selected, and the warp switch is further pressed from the state where the preset position “In rail” is selected. Then, the preset position “Bump” is selected next. In this way, by simply pressing the warp switch 41, the voltage for exciting the solenoid and firing the game ball is replaced with the voltage value of the newly selected preset position from the voltage value of the previously selected preset position. The gaming ball is then fired from the launcher at a predetermined location, i.e., with a launch intensity that reaches the newly selected preset position. Therefore, when the player adjusts the rotation angle of the handle, the player's launch is compared with the case where the game ball reaches the target place, for example, “Bump”, “Heaven”, and “Right-handed” described above. The strength operation becomes much easier, and it is possible to reduce the useless hit ball until the game ball reaches the target place. In addition, since a plurality of preset positions can be selected only by pressing one warp switch 41, the number of switches provided in the setting operation unit 30 can be reduced.

  Further, when the warp switch 41 is pushed and the next preset position is selected, a predetermined time, for example, 2 to 3 seconds, from when the warp switch 41 is selected until the game ball is fired at the firing strength of the preset position. You may make it have time. As a result, even if a certain preset position is selected, if the warp switch 41 is further pressed during a predetermined time until the game ball is fired, the game ball is released with the firing strength of the previously selected preset position. Since the game ball can be launched at the newly selected preset position firing intensity without firing, it is possible to further prevent useless hitting balls.

  The setting operation unit 30 is provided with a level meter 46 that displays an indication of the flight distance of the game ball. The level meter 46 is for notifying the player of the flight distance of the game ball in the current gaming state by, for example, a display lamp provided in a band shape. The gaming state of the minimum flight distance is notified by the lighting of the display lamp at the left end of the level meter 46, and the number of display lamps that are lit increases as the flying distance of the game ball increases, and the band of the lighting display lamps moves to the right. It becomes long and informs. The gaming state of the maximum flight distance is notified by lighting of all the display lamps from the left end to the right end of the level meter 46. Here, the minimum flight distance means that the flight distance of the launched game ball is substantially zero, and the maximum flight distance is up to the position of the return rubber 29 provided in the upper right part of the game area 5 in FIG. This is the distance traveled by the launched game ball. In the level meter 46 shown in FIG. 5 (a), the display lamp from the left end to the position indicated by the arrow E is lit, and the preset position “Bulb” is selected by the warp switch 41, and the game is launched from the launching device. It shows that the sphere reaches the bump area. When other preset positions “in rail”, “top”, and “right-handed” are selected by the warp switch 41, the display lamps up to predetermined positions for notifying the respective flight distances are turned on.

  The setting operation unit 30 is provided with flight distance adjustment switches 47 and 48 as launch intensity adjusting means for adjusting the flight distance of the game ball launched from the launching device. The flight distance adjustment switch includes an UP (up) adjustment switch 47 that adjusts the flight distance and a DOWN (down) adjustment switch 48 that adjusts the flight distance. As described above, when any one of the preset positions is selected by the warp switch 41, the flight distance of the game ball is adjusted using the firing intensity of the selected preset position as the adjustment start point. For example, when the preset position “bump” is selected by the warp switch 41, adjustment of the flight distance of the game ball, that is, excitation of the solenoid of the launcher is started with the launch intensity for launching the game ball in the “bump” area The DC voltage to be adjusted is adjusted. The range of flight distance adjustment of the game ball by the flight distance adjustment switches 47 and 48 is that when the preset position “Bump” is selected, the game ball that has been launched by operating the UP adjustment switch 47 with the launch intensity as the adjustment start point Can be adjusted until the maximum flight distance is reached. Further, the operation can be performed by operating the DOWN adjustment switch 48 until the released game ball reaches the minimum flight distance.

  The launch intensity adjustment start point and the game ball flight distance adjustment range are the same when the other preset positions “in rail”, “heaven”, and “right-handed” are selected by the warp switch 41. Adjustment of the flying distance of the game ball, that is, the DC voltage for exciting the solenoid of the launching device, is adjusted with the launch intensity for launching the game ball in each of the “inside rail”, “heaven”, and “right-handed” being adjusted. In addition, by using the UP adjustment switch 47 with the launch intensity as an adjustment start point, the fired game ball is set to the minimum flight distance by the operation of the DOWN adjustment switch 48 until the fired game ball reaches the maximum flight distance. You can adjust until In other words, regardless of which preset position is selected by the warp switch 41, the operation from the UP adjustment switch 47 and the DOWN adjustment switch 48 allows the selected launch intensity to be used as the adjustment start point from the minimum flight distance to the maximum flight distance. Adjustment, that is, adjustment that allows the game ball to reach the entire range of the game area can be performed.

  Corresponding to the change in the launch intensity due to the operation of the UP adjustment switch 47 and the DOWN adjustment switch 48, the lighting position of the display lamp that displays the flight distance of the game ball of the level meter 46 also changes. For example, when the preset position “Bump” is selected by the warp switch 41, the display lamp from the left end to the position indicated by the arrow E is lit as shown in FIG. When the lighting position of the lamp extends rightward and is adjusted to the maximum flight distance, all the display lamps from the left end to the right end are turned on. In addition, when the DOWN adjustment switch 48 is operated, the lighting position of the display lamp moves to the left, and when the emission intensity at the minimum flight distance is adjusted, only the leftmost display lamp is lit. Inform.

  Incidentally, even if the lighting position of the display lamp that displays the flying distance of the game ball of the level meter 46 changes in response to the change in the launch intensity due to the operation of the UP adjustment switch 47 and the DOWN adjustment switch 48 as described above, In order to easily recognize the preset position selected by the warp switch 41, “in rail” 42, “bump” 43, “top” 44, “right” displayed on the setting operation unit 30 as the preset positions. It is also possible to provide a display lamp at the “45” portion and turn on the display lamp of the selected preset position.

  As described above, the voltage for exciting the solenoid to fire the game ball is determined by pressing the warp switch 41 to select a preset position newly selected from the voltage value of the previously selected preset position. It is replaced with a voltage value, and the game ball is fired from the launching device by the replaced voltage. The replacement of the voltage value of the preset position with respect to the pressing operation of the warp switch 41 is performed even when the firing intensity of the game ball, that is, the voltage value for exciting the solenoid is changed by the operation of the UP adjustment switch 47 and the DOWN adjustment switch 48. The same is done.

  For example, when the preset position “Bump” is selected by the warp switch 41, the game ball is shot with a firing strength to be launched into the “Bump” region, that is, with a solenoid excitation voltage reaching the “Bump” region. When the UP adjustment switch 47 or the DOWN adjustment switch 48 is operated from this state, the voltage for exciting the solenoid changes and the launch intensity of the game ball changes. When the warp switch 41 is pushed in a state in which the launching intensity of the game ball has been changed by the UP adjustment switch 47 or the DOWN adjustment switch 48, the order of the preset positions described above is “inside the rail” → “bump”. → “Heaven” → “Right-handed” → “Heaven” → “Bump” → “Inside rail” → “Heaven” which is the next preset position of the preset position “Bump” currently selected by the warp switch is Once selected, the game ball is fired with a firing strength that causes the “heaven” to fire, ie, a solenoid excitation voltage that reaches the “heaven”.

  When the warp switch 41 is pushed, the firing intensity adjusted by the UP adjustment switch 47 or the DOWN adjustment switch 48, that is, the voltage value for exciting the solenoid, is the preset position selected by the warp switch 41 until then. Is converted to a voltage value for exciting the solenoid at the next preset position, and the game ball is continuously fired. Regarding the conversion of the solenoid excitation voltage value performed when the warp switch 41 is selected, the digital data is increased or decreased by operating the UP adjustment switch 47 and the DOWN adjustment switch 48, and the digital data is converted into D / A. Adjustment is performed by converting to an analog voltage by a converter. Details of the adjustment will be described later.

  The setting operation unit 30 is provided with a firing stop switch (STOP switch) 49 for stopping the game and releasing the stop of the game. By operating the firing stop switch 49, the firing drive of the launching device can be stopped or started, and the launching of the game ball can be stopped or started. If the launch stop switch 49 is operated during a game in which a game ball is being launched from the launch device, the launch drive of the launch device is stopped and the launch of the game ball is stopped. After that, when the player touches the setting operation unit 30 again and the firing stop switch 49 is operated again, the launching drive of the launching device is started and the game ball starts firing at the launch intensity before the launching is stopped. Is done. Even if the switch 33 of the setting operation unit 30 is in a state where the operation can be accepted, the player's hand is not in contact with the setting operation unit 30 even when the launch intensity of the game ball is not yet adjusted. When the firing stop switch 49 is operated even when the firing strength data that has been set is forcibly reset and the firing strength is zero, the firing drive of the launching device is stopped. . When the firing strength is zero, the game ball is not actually fired from the launching device, but when the firing stop switch 49 is operated, a firing stop signal is output and the launching drive of the launching device is stopped. Is done. The stop of the firing drive of the launching device can be released again by operating the firing stop switch 49, but after the launching drive of the launching device is stopped, the player moves his hand from the setting operation unit 30. In the case of a non-contact state after being released, it can be released again by operating the firing stop switch 49, and the stop state can also be released by the player touching the setting operation unit 30 again. it can.

  The launch stop switch 49 is a switch that can sequentially switch between stop and release of the launch of the game ball that is launched from the launch device by a single operation, and has a momentary structure. Therefore, when switching to the launch stop state in which the launch of the game ball is stopped by a single operation, the launch stop is stopped even if the hand is released from the launch stop switch 49 and the launch stop switch 49 is in a non-contact state. State is preserved. The reverse is also true, and when switching to the launch stop release state that releases the launch stop of the game ball by a single operation, it is possible to release the hand from the launch stop switch 49 so that it becomes a non-contact state. The firing stop release state is maintained. Then, the switch 33 of the setting operation unit 30 is operated and the shooting stop switch 49 is operated in a state where the game ball is being launched at a predetermined launch intensity, and then the firing operation is stopped. That is, when the launch stop switch 49 is operated again without resetting the set launch intensity data of the game ball, the launch stop state is released, and the game ball is again set with the launch intensity set so far. Fired from the launcher. The switching of the firing drive of the launching device will be described later.

  In the upper right part of the glass frame 4, an informing means 22 including an indicator lamp for informing the operation state of the firing stop switch 49 is provided. During the firing suspension period in which the firing stop switch 49 is operated and the launching drive of the launching device is stopped and the launch of the game ball is stopped, the indicator light 22 made up of LEDs or the like is lit or flashed, The player and pachinko hall employees are notified of this. When the player wants to temporarily stop the launch of the game ball while maintaining the launch intensity of the game ball during the game in which the game ball is being fired, the player remains in contact with the setting operation unit 30. By operating the launch stop switch 49 in the state, the launch drive of the launch device can be stopped by the player's intention and the launch of the game ball can be stopped. Informed. The state where the firing drive is stopped can be canceled by operating the firing stop switch 49 again by the player's intention. With the release of the stop of the firing drive, the lighting or blinking display of the indicator lamp 22 is stopped and is extinguished.

  After that, there is an intention to continue the game with the pachinko machine, but if you want to stop the game and leave the pachinko machine (when there is a toilet break, phone call, etc.), By operating the firing stop switch 49, the firing drive of the launching device can be stopped, and the indicator lamp 22 can be turned on or blinked to notify the outside. The state in which the firing drive is stopped is performed again by operating the firing stop switch 49 or by leaving the pachinko machine to be in a non-contact state by leaving the pachinko machine according to the player's intention. It can be released by gripping the part 30 and making contact. With the release of the stop of the firing drive, the lighting or blinking display of the indicator lamp 22 is stopped and is extinguished. Further, a signal notifying the operation state of the launch stop switch 49 corresponding to the operation of the launch stop switch 49, that is, a signal notifying the launching state of the game ball is output from the pachinko machine, and its operation and effect are shown in the above diagram. This is the same as that described with reference to the launch stop switch 19.

  FIG. 6 shows another form of the setting operation unit 30. In this embodiment, a rotary encoder 61 is provided as corresponding to the UP adjustment switch 47 and the DOWN adjustment switch 48 of the embodiment shown in FIG. By rotating the rotary encoder 61 left and right or rotating up and down, the launch intensity of the game ball, that is, the voltage value for exciting the solenoid can be changed, and the game ball reaches the entire range of the game area. Adjustments can be made. Other functions are the same as those of the UP adjustment switch 47 and the DOWN adjustment switch 48 shown in FIG.

FIG. 7 is a control block diagram relating to the game ball launch drive of the pachinko machine 1 having the handle grip 18 of the form shown in FIG. The control operation of the firing stop switch 19 will be described below based on this block diagram.
When the firing stop switch 19 having a momentary structure is operated, the operation is detected by the touch detection IC 69. A detection signal is output from the touch detection IC 69 along with the detection, and the stop and release of the firing drive (start of firing drive) of the launching device are controlled by this signal. A signal generated in response to the operation of the firing stop switch 19 is input to noise and chattering removal circuit 70 configured by an integration circuit, and noise and chattering are removed. In addition, the signal is waveform-shaped, and in this embodiment, the logic is inverted and output for the convenience of subsequent circuit operation.

  The signal output from the noise and chattering removal circuit 70 is input to a toggle type flip-flop 71. The toggle type flip-flop 71 switches the state of the input signal. In this embodiment, the output of the input signal is synchronized with the rising of the input signal from the low state to the high state (inverted output of Q and Q). Q ′) is configured to be switched, and the switched output state is maintained until the next input signal is switched (rising). That is, when the launch stop switch 19 is operated by the player, the output of the flip-flop 71 is switched from the low state to the high state or from the high state to the low state, and the output stop state is then operated by the launch stop switch 19. In principle, it is maintained until Then, by using the output signal of the flip-flop 71, the firing drive of the launching device is stopped and started by operating the launch stop switch 19 once, and the player launches after the launch stop switch 19 is operated. Even if the hand is released from the stop switch 19, the stop or start state of the switched firing drive is electronically held (latched) in principle until the player next operates the firing stop switch 19.

  Incidentally, a reset signal (power-on reset signal) 72 is input to the flip-flop 71 from the power supply circuit when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on. When the power-on reset signal 72 is input, the output of the flip-flop 71 is set to the initial state where the output Q is in the low state and the output Q ′ is in the high state. Further, the flip-flop 71 changes when the player changes from a non-contact state (a state where the hand is released from the handle grip) to the handle grip 18 (a state where the handle grip is gripped). In addition, a reset signal 73 is input as a touch-on start detection signal.

  The reset signal 73 is generated when it is detected by the touch sensor 74 built in the handle grip 18 that the handle grip 18 is gripped by the player. When the touch sensor 74 detects that the handle grip 18 is gripped by the player, the detection signal is input to the noise and chattering removal circuit 75 constituted by the integration circuit, and the noise and chattering are removed. Further, the detection signal is waveform-shaped, and in this embodiment, the logic is inverted and output for the convenience of subsequent circuit operation. A one-shot pulse is generated in synchronization with the switching edge of the signal output from the noise and chattering removal circuit 75, that is, in synchronization with the start of touch-on to the handle grip 18, and this pulse signal is input to the flip-flop 71 as the reset signal 73. Is done.

  The power-on reset signal 72 and the reset signal 73 are input to an OR circuit 76, and the output of the OR circuit 76 is input to the reset terminal of the flip-flop 71. Accordingly, the flip-flop 71 is set to the initial state when any one of the reset signals 72 or 73 is generated. That is, the flip-flop 71 is set to the initial state every time the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on or whenever the handle grip 18 is touched by the player.

  The operation of the firing stop switch 19 is set to be always accepted. That is, it is set to be accepted regardless of whether or not the player touches the handle grip 18. Since the signal generated in response to the operation of the firing stop switch 19 is input to the flip-flop 71, the output of the flip-flop 71 is switched regardless of whether the handle grip 18 is touched.

  The output Q of the flip-flop 71 and the blinking modulation clock 77 are input to an AND circuit 78, and the output of the AND circuit 78 is connected via a driver 79 to the indicator lamp 22 that notifies the operation state of the firing stop switch 19. Has been. The blinking modulation clock 77 is a clock that determines the blinking cycle of the indicator lamp 22, and is formed of, for example, a low signal and a high signal that are switched every 500 msec. Accordingly, the firing stop switch 19 is operated to stop the firing drive of the launching device and the output Q of the flip-flop 71 is in the high state, that is, the launching of the game ball from the launching device is temporarily stopped. During the period, the indicator lamp 22 blinks and is notified by the cycle of the blinking modulation clock 77.

  The release of the firing drive of the launching device, that is, the release of the game ball suspension, can be released again by operating the launch stop switch 19, and the player touches the handle grip 18 again. Can also be done. When the touch sensor 74 detects that the handle grip 18 has not been in contact with the handle grip 18 until then, the reset signal 73 is input to the flip-flop 71 and the flip-flop 71 is set to the initial state. . When the flip-flop 71 is set to the initial state, the states of the output Q and the output Q ′ of the flip-flop 71 are the states of the output Q and the output Q ′ when the firing stop is released by the operation of the firing stop switch 19. Be the same. That is, when the player touches the handle grip 18, the flip-flop 71 can be reset, and when the pachinko machine is in the firing pause state, the firing pause can be released.

  As described above, since the firing stop switch 19 is set so as to be accepted regardless of whether or not the player touches the handle grip 18, the launch stop switch when the player touches the handle grip 18 is set. When the firing pause state is set by the operation of 19, the firing pause can be canceled by touching the handle grip 18 again after the player once releases the handle grip 18. . Further, when the player has not touched the handle grip 18 and the firing pause state is set by the operation of the firing stop switch 19, the player simply touches the handle switch 18 to stop the firing. It can be canceled.

  The output Q ′ of the flip-flop 71 and the output signal of the noise and chattering removal circuit 75 are input to the AND circuit 80. The output Q ′ of the flip-flop 71 is obtained when the player turns the handle grip 18 when the operation state of the firing stop switch 19 is switched to the firing stop release state, when the power is turned on and the power-on reset signal 72 is input. When the touch is input and the reset signal 73 is input, the high state is entered. Further, the output signal of the chattering removal circuit 75 is in a high state when the player touches the handle grip 18. The output of the AND circuit 80 becomes a high state when the output Q ′ and noise of the flip-flop 71 and the output of the chattering removal circuit 75 become a high state. The output terminal of the AND circuit 80 is connected to a launch control circuit 81 that controls the launch device, and is connected to a hall management computer 85 via a driver 82, a relay or photocoupler 83, and an external information terminal board 84. ing.

  A signal output from the AND circuit 80 is input to the firing control circuit 81 as a firing permission signal 86. The launch permission signal 86 is a signal that means launch permission of a game ball when in a high state, and prohibits launch of the game ball when in a low state. When the high state firing permission signal 86 is input, the firing control circuit 81 performs control for starting the firing driving of the launching device, and when the low state firing permission signal 86 is input, the firing control circuit 81 performs the firing of the launching device. Control to stop driving. The launch control circuit 81 is also connected to a variable resistor (VR) 18 ′ built in the handle grip 18, and a game ball launch intensity signal determined by a variable resistance value corresponding to the amount of rotation of the handle grip 18. Is input to the launch control circuit 81. When the launch permission signal 86 is in a high state, the launch control circuit 81 launches a game ball from the launch device with a launch intensity corresponding to the launch intensity signal. The signal output from the AND circuit 80 is transmitted to the hall management computer 85 as a launch state signal 87 indicating whether or not the pachinko machine is in operation. The launching state signal 87 means that the pachinko machine is in an operating state when in a high state, and means that the pachinko machine is in an operating stop state when in a low state.

8, FIG. 9, and FIG. 10 are control block diagrams relating to the game ball launch drive of the pachinko machine 1 ′ having the launch intensity setting means 17 of the form shown in FIG. The control operation of the firing stop switch 49 will be described below based on these block diagrams.
As described above with reference to FIGS. 3 to 6, the pachinko machine 1 ′ is configured to set the launch intensity of the game ball by digital data by operating the setting operation unit 30 of the launch intensity setting means 17. is there. However, although the configuration in which the firing strength setting means 17 is provided as a substitute for the handle grip 18 of the pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 is greatly different, the other configuration is assumed to replace the launch stop switch 19 and the setting operation unit 30. The only difference is that the launch stop switch 49 is provided, and the touch sensor 74 ′ is provided in the setting operation unit 30 as an alternative to the touch sensor 74. The touch sensor 74 is controlled in accordance with the operation of the launch stop switch 49. The control at the time of contact / non-contact with 'is the same as the control content described in FIG. Therefore, in the description of FIG. 8, the same parts as those in FIG.

  The touch detection signal of the touch sensor 74 ′ is input to the inverter circuit 90 in addition to being input to the AND circuit 80 via the noise and chattering removal circuit 75. By inputting the signal to the inverter circuit 90, the phase of the signal is inverted. The output signal of the inverter circuit 90 is switched from the low state to the high state when the player releases his hand from the setting operation unit 30, that is, when the player enters a non-contact state with respect to the setting operation unit 30. A one-shot pulse is generated in synchronization with the rising edge of this signal, that is, in synchronization with the start of touch-off from the setting operation unit 30, and this pulse signal is used as the reset signal 91 of the UP / DOWN counter 95 with preset shown in FIG. Input to the reset terminal.

  FIG. 9 is a processing block for processing the launch intensity data of the game ball adjusted by operating the UP / DOWN switches 47 and 48. When the UP / DOWN switches 47 and 48, which are strength setting switches, are pressed, clock pulses for adjusting the firing strength of the game ball are generated. The clock pulse is input to the clock control unit 93 after noise and chattering removal circuit 92 performs noise and chattering removal processing. A clock 94 for counter is input to the clock controller 93. When the clock pulse input from the noise and chattering removal circuit 92 is due to the operation of the UP switch 47, the clock 94 for counter UP is When the clock pulse input to the UP terminal of the UP / DOWN counter 95 with preset and noise and chattering removal circuit 92 is due to the operation of the DOWN switch 48, the clock 94 for the counter DOWN is UP with the preset. The signal is input to the DOWN terminal of the / DOWN counter 95.

  The counter value of the preset UP / DOWN counter 95 is increased or decreased by the clock 94 input to the preset UP / DOWN counter 95. The starting point of the increase / decrease is the UP / DOWN with preset set at that time. The counter value of the counter 95 is obtained. That is, in the adjustment of the UP / DOWN switches 47 and 48 after any of the preset positions is selected by the warp switch 41 shown in FIG. 5, the counter value of the UP / DOWN counter 95 with preset corresponding to the selected preset position. Becomes the starting point of increase or decrease. In addition, when the preset position is already adjusted by the UP / DOWN switches 47 and 48 after the preset position is selected by the warp switch 41, the counter value of the UP / DOWN counter 95 with preset after the adjustment is started to increase or decrease. It becomes a point.

  By adjusting the UP / DOWN switches 47 and 48, the counter value of the preset UP / DOWN counter 95 changes from the minimum value “0” to the maximum value “255” of the counter output value starting from the counter value. That is, for example, when the preset position “in rail” is selected by the warp switch 41, the counter value “60” of the UP / DOWN counter 95 with preset corresponding to “in rail” is set as the starting point of the increase / decrease. The value changes from “0” to the maximum value “255”. Similarly, when “Bump” is selected, the counter value “120” is the starting point, and when “Heaven” is selected, the counter value “127” is selected. "Is the starting point and" right-handed "is selected, the counter value" 250 "is used as the starting point, and the value changes from the minimum value" 0 "to the maximum value" 255 ".

  The counter value of the UP / DOWN counter 95 with preset changes from the minimum value “0” to the maximum value “255” by the operation of the UP / DOWN switches 47 and 48. When the value reaches the minimum value “0”, the DOWN is further reduced. Even if the switch 48 is operated or reaches the maximum value “255”, the minimum value “0” and the maximum value “255” are maintained without being changed even if the UP switch 47 is further operated. That is, when the counter value of the preset UP / DOWN counter 95 reaches the minimum value “0” or the maximum value “255”, this is detected by the maximum / minimum value detection unit 97, and the carry / borrow prohibition processing of the counter value is performed. Is done. When the maximum / minimum value detection unit 97 detects that the counter value has reached the minimum value “0” or the maximum value “255”, a carry / borrow prohibition signal is transmitted from the maximum / minimum value detection unit 97 to the clock control unit 93. Sent to. When receiving the carry / borrow prohibition signal, the clock control unit 93 stops the clock 94 for the counter UP or the counter DOWN that is input to the UP terminal or the DOWN terminal of the UP / DOWN counter 95 with preset. By this stop, the minimum value “0” and the maximum value “255” of the UP / DOWN counter 95 are maintained.

The count value output from the preset UP / DOWN counter 95 is input to the D / A converter 96. The maximum reference voltage and the minimum reference voltage are given to the D / A converter 96. If the count value of the UP / DOWN counter 95 with preset is N, the maximum reference voltage is Vmax, and the minimum reference voltage is Vmin, the D / A converter The voltage Vout output from the converter 96 is obtained by the following equation.
Vout = Vmin + N / 256 * (Vmax−Vmin)
The voltage output from the D / A converter 96 is input to the firing control circuit 81. Then, the solenoid of the launching device is excited by this voltage, and the game ball is launched with the firing strength by the exciting force.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 8, the reset signal 91 is input to the preset UP / DOWN counter 95. By inputting this reset signal 91, the counter value of the preset UP / DOWN counter 95 is reset to "zero". That is, when the player is in a non-contact state with respect to the setting operation unit 30, the state is detected by the touch sensor 74 ′, and the reset signal 91 is generated by the detection signal. When the reset signal 91 is input to the reset terminal of the preset UP / DOWN counter 95, the preset count value of the preset UP / DOWN counter 95 is reset to the minimum value "zero". . As a result, the digital data input to the D / A converter 96 also becomes “00”, and the output analog log DC voltage value also becomes the minimum reference voltage Vmin. The output voltage value of the D / A converter 96 is input to the launch control circuit 81 as a launch intensity signal, and the launch intensity of the game ball launched from the launch device is minimized.

FIG. 10 is provided with a rotary encoder 61 shown in FIG. 6 in place of the launch intensity switches 47 and 48 in the launch intensity data processing block shown in FIG.
The rotary encoder 61 is an incremental method, and generates a two-phase clock of A and B phases when rotated. These A and B phase clocks are input to the rotary encoder clock processing block 98 via the noise chattering elimination circuit 92. When the rotary encoder 61 is rotated to the right, the UP / DOWN control output signal of the rotary encoder clock processing block 98 is in a high state (“H”), and a clock is generated each time the A and B phases are switched. (A clock multiplied by 4 is generated). Then, when the rotary encoder 61 is rotated to the left, the UP / DOWN control signal goes to a low state (“L”), and a clock is generated (multiplied by 4) every time the level of the A and B phases is switched. Generated clock). These clocks are input to the noise and chattering removal circuit 92. The processing is the same as the processing of the noise and chattering removal circuit 92 in FIG.

  Next, the clock and the UP / DOWN control signal generated by the rotary encoder clock processing block 98 are input to the clock controller 93 ′. When the UP / DOWN control signal is “H”, the clock controller 93 ′ inputs the generated clock to the UP terminal of the UP / DOWN counter 95 ′, and when the UP / DOWN control signal is “L”. The generated clock is input to the DOWN terminal of the UP / DOWN counter 95 ′. The value of the UP / DOWN counter is increased or decreased by the UP / DOWN clock input to the UP / DOWN counter 95 ′, but the content of the processing is the same as the processing of the UP / DOWN counter 95 with preset in FIG. is there. The contents of processing by the D / A converter 96 and the maximum / minimum value detection unit 97 are the same as the processing of the D / A converter 96 and maximum / minimum value detection unit 97 described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 11 shows a time chart of the control block shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 to 10.
In FIG. 11, STOP (A) represents a signal generated by the operation of the firing stop switches 19 and 49 in the control block of FIGS. 7 and 8, and is low during the period when the firing stop switches 19 and 49 are being operated. State ("L") is entered. STOP (B) similarly represents an input signal of the flip-flop 71 in the control block, and is a phase obtained by inverting the signal of STOP (A). TCH (C) also represents detection signals from the touch sensors 74 and 74 ′ in the control block, and is in a high state (“H”) while the player is touching the handle grip 18 or the setting operation unit 30. Become. Similarly, TCH (D) represents the noise in the control block and the output signal of the chattering removal circuit 75, and is a phase obtained by inverting the signal of TCH (C).

  Q (E) of the T-FF similarly represents an output signal of the flip-flop 71 in the control block, and becomes “L” in the reset state of the flip-flop 71, and every time the firing stop switch 19 or 49 is operated, It switches to “H” and “L” sequentially. Similarly, Q ′ (F) of the T-FF represents an output signal of the flip-flop 71 in the control block, and is a phase obtained by inverting the Q (E) signal of the T-FF. RST1 (G) also represents an output signal of the OR circuit 76 in the control block, and is used as a reset signal of the flip-flop 71. Although not shown in FIG. 11, RST2 (reset signal 91) in the control block of FIG. 8 is a signal input to the UP / DOWN counters 95 and 95 ′ in the control block of FIGS. The phase of the signal is inverted.

  Similarly, the firing state signal (H) represents an output signal of the AND circuit 80 in the control block, and is a signal for informing the hall management computer 85 whether or not the pachinko machine is in operation. The indicator lamp blinking signal (I) similarly represents the output signal of the AND circuit 78 in the control block, and is a signal for causing the indicator lamp 22 to blink. Similarly, the firing permission signal (J) represents an output signal of the AND circuit 80 in the control block, and is input to the firing control circuit 81 and used as a signal for controlling the operation of the firing drive of the launching device.

Hereinafter, the change of each signal and the operation of the pachinko machine when the firing stop switches 19 and 49 are operated at the timing of a predetermined condition will be described. The operation of the firing stop switches 19 and 49 is displayed as “pushing the switch” in FIG. 11, and after the firing stop switches 19 and 49 are operated, the next time the firing stop switches 19 and 49 are operated. For convenience of explanation, “first time”, “second time”,..., “Fifth time” are displayed.
When the power is turned on to the pachinko machine, a power-on reset signal 72 (not shown) is input to the flip-flop 71, so that the flip-flop 71 is initialized and its output signal is Q (E) of T-FF. Is set to “L”, and Q ′ (F) of the T-FF is set to “H”. Further, immediately after the power is turned on, it is assumed that the player has not yet touched the handle grip 18 or the setting operation unit 30 (displayed as “touch OFF”). In this initial state, Q ′ (F) of the T-FF is “H”, but since the touch is OFF, TCH (D) is “L”, and the firing permission signal (J) is “L”. Thus, the launch drive of the launcher is stopped. (See above for the period <1> indicated by the arrow in FIG. 11)

  When the player touches the handle grip 18 or the setting operation unit 30, the touched state is detected by the touch sensors 74 and 74 ′, TCH (C) becomes “L”, and TCH (D) becomes “H”. (Displayed as “Touch ON”). Further, a reset pulse 73 is generated in synchronization with the switching of TCH (D), a reset signal (RST1 (G)) is generated at the output of the OR circuit 76, and the flip-flop 71 is initialized. Initialization of the flip-flop 71 sets the Q (E) of the T-FF to “L” and the Q ′ (F) of the T-FF to “H”, but in FIG. ) Is set to “L”, and Q ′ (F) of the T-FF is set to “H”, so that the previous state is maintained. Since the TCH (D) is switched to “H” while the touch is ON, the firing permission signal (J) that is the output signal of the AND circuit 80 is switched to “H”. As a result, the launch drive of the launcher is started by the launch control circuit 81, so that the handle grip 18 is rotated, or the switches 41, 47, 48 as the launch intensity selecting means of the setting operation unit 30 are operated. When the launch strength of the sphere is set, the game ball is fired from the launch device with the set launch strength. Similarly, the firing state signal (H) that is the output signal of the AND circuit 80 is also switched to “H” to notify the hall management computer 85 that the pachinko machine is in operation. (See above for the period <2> indicated by the arrow in FIG. 11)

  When the player touches the handle grip 18 or the setting operation unit 30 and the firing stop switches 19 and 49 are operated (the switch is pressed (first time)), a positive pulse (STOP (B )), And the output signal of the flip-flop 71 is synchronized with the rise of this pulse, and the Q (E) of the T-FF is set to “H”, and the Q ′ (F) of the T-FF is set to “L”. Switch (switch to stop mode). When Q ′ (F) of the T-FF becomes “L”, the output of the AND circuit 80 switches to “L”, so that the firing permission signal (J) becomes “L”, and the firing drive of the launching device is stopped. . Therefore, even if the player touches the handle grip 18 or the setting operation unit 30, or even if the player sets the firing strength by operating the handle grip 18 or the setting operation unit 30 to fire the game ball, the game Ball firing is stopped.

  Similarly, the launch state signal (H), which is an output signal of the AND circuit 80, also becomes “L” to notify the hall management computer 85 that the pachinko machine is not in operation. Further, when the Q (E) of the T-FF that is the output signal of the flip-flop 71 becomes “H”, the output of the AND circuit 78 is switched between “H” and “L” in the cycle of the blinking modulation clock 77. An indicator lamp blinking signal (I), which is an output signal of the AND circuit 78, is input to the indicator lamp 22, and the indicator lamp 22 blinks at the cycle of the blinking modulation clock 77, indicating that the pachinko machine is in a pause period. Inform. (See above for the period <3> indicated by the arrow in FIG. 11)

  When the firing stop switches 19 and 49 are operated in the state <3> indicated by the arrow in FIG. 11 (the switch is pressed (second time)), a positive pulse (STOP (B)) is input to the flip-flop 71. Then, Q (E) of the T-FF is switched to “L” and Q ′ (F) of the T-FF is switched to “H” in synchronization with the rise of this pulse. Since the touch is ON and TCH (D) is “H”, the output of the AND circuit 80 is switched to “H” when the Q ′ (F) of the T-FF becomes “H”. Accordingly, the firing permission signal (J) that is the output signal of the AND circuit 80 becomes “H”, and the firing drive of the launching device is started. If the player operates the handle grip 18 or the setting operation unit 30 to set the firing strength, the game ball starts firing from the launching device at the launch strength.

  As described above, the game ball stopped by the operation of the shooting stop switches 19 and 49 (pressing the switch (first time)) is released again by operating the shooting stop switches 19 and 49 to release the game. The ball can be refired. Further, once the firing stop switches 19 and 49 are operated, until the next firing stop switches 19 and 49 are operated, the Q (E) of the T-FF and the Q ′ (F) of the T-FF The state is maintained in principle. Therefore, it is not necessary to continuously operate the firing stop switches 19 and 49. Even if the firing stop switches 19 and 49 are operated after the firing stop switches 19 and 49 are operated, the firing driving stop state of the launching device is stopped. Is maintained until the next operation of the firing stop switches 19 and 49 (T-FF Q ′ (F in the period <3> from when the first switch in FIG. 11 is pressed until the second switch is pressed). )Status). However, as an exception, when a reset pulse is input to the flip-flop 71, the Q ′ (F) state of the T-FF is switched, and the control thereof will be described later.

  When the second switch is pressed, the launch state signal (H), which is the output signal of the AND circuit 80, also becomes “H”, and the hall management computer 85 is notified that the pachinko machine is in operation. Further, when the Q (E) of the T-FF that is the output signal of the flip-flop 71 becomes “L”, the output of the AND circuit 78 is switched to “L”. An indicator lamp blinking signal (I), which is an output signal of the AND circuit 78, is input to the indicator lamp 22, the blinking display of the indicator lamp 22 is stopped, and the pachinko machine has been released from the temporary suspension period. (Refer to the period <4> indicated by the arrow in FIG. 11)

  When the player releases the handle grip 18 or the setting operation unit 30 in the state <4> indicated by the arrow in FIG. 11 (when the touch is turned off), TCH (C) becomes “H”, and TCH (D) switches to “L”. Since TCH (D) becomes “L”, the output of the AND circuit 80 is switched to “L”, the emission permission signal (J) becomes “L”, and the emission drive of the emission device is stopped. Similarly, the launch state signal (H), which is an output signal of the AND circuit 80, also becomes “L”, so that the hall management computer 85 is notified that the pachinko machine is not operating. Further, since the hand is released from the handle grip 18 or the setting operation unit 30, the handle grip 18 is forcibly returned to the state where the rotation operation amount is zero by the return spring, and is set by the switches 41, 47 and 48 of the setting operation unit 30. The fired intensity is set to an intensity “zero” state when RST2 (reset signal 91) is input to the UP / DOWN counters 95 and 95 ′. (See above for the period <5> indicated by the arrow in FIG. 11)

  When the firing stop switches 19 and 49 are operated in the state <5> indicated by the arrow in FIG. 11 (the switch is pressed (third time)), a positive pulse (STOP (B)) is input to the flip-flop 71. In synchronism with the rising edge of this pulse, the Q (E) of the T-FF switches to “H”, and the Q ′ (F) of the T-FF switches to “L” (switches to the stop mode). Since the touch is OFF and TCH (D) is “L”, the output of the AND circuit 80 becomes “L” regardless of the switching of Q ′ (F) of T-FF, but the Q ( The display lamp blinking signal (I) can be changed at the cycle of the blinking modulation clock 77 by switching the E) to “H”, and the display lamp 22 can be blinked. That is, the firing stop switches 19 and 49 are operated while the touch is OFF, and the change in the Q (E) of the T-FF is changed from “L” to “H” by the operation, and the change in the Q ′ (F) of the T-FF. When “H” is changed from “H” to “L”, since the touch is OFF, the stop state of the launch drive of the launch device does not change, and further, the touch is OFF and the launch intensity of the game ball is zero. Without changing, the indicator lamp 22 that indicates that the game is paused is displayed blinking. By blinking the indicator lamp 22, it is possible to notify other players and pachinko hall employees that the pachinko machine is temporarily held and to leave the seat. (See above for the period <6> indicated by the arrow in FIG. 11)

  Although illustration is omitted, the firing stop switches 19 and 49 are operated while the touch is ON, and the change in the Q (E) of the T-FF due to the operation is “L” to “H”. When the change of Q ′ (F) is “H” to “L”, the launch drive of the launcher is stopped by the change of Q ′ (F) of T-FF, so that the player can handle the handle grip 18. Alternatively, even if the setting operation unit 30 is operated to fire a game ball, the launch of the game ball is stopped, and the indicator lamp 22 blinks due to a change in Q (E) of T-FF. The blinking display of the indicator light 22 is continued even if the player releases his hand from the handle grip 18 or the setting operation unit 30, so that the game is temporarily stopped, that is, the pachinko machine is temporarily pressed. The user can leave the seat by informing that the indicator lamp 22 blinks. (See above for the period <6> indicated by the arrow in FIG. 11)

  When the firing stop switches 19 and 49 are operated in the state <6> indicated by the arrow in FIG. 11 (the switch is pressed (fourth time)), a positive pulse (STOP (B)) is input to the flip-flop 71. Then, Q (E) of the T-FF is switched to “L” and Q ′ (F) of the T-FF is switched to “H” in synchronization with the rise of this pulse. Since the touch is OFF and TCH (D) is “L”, the output of the AND circuit 80 becomes “L” regardless of the switching of Q ′ (F) of T-FF, but the Q ( The display lamp blinking signal (I) can be set to “L” by switching E) to “L”, and the blinking display of the display lamp 22 can be stopped. That is, when the firing stop switches 19 and 49 are operated while the touch is OFF, and the indicator light 22 is blinking in the stop mode, the firing stop switches 19 and 49 are operated again in the touch OFF state. Thus, the stop mode can be canceled and the blinking display of the indicator lamp 22 can be stopped. In addition, since the touch is OFF, the firing permission signal (J) and the firing state signal (H), which are output signals of the AND circuit 80, are “L” regardless of the switching of Q ′ (F) of the T-FF. It remains unchanged. (Refer to the period <7> indicated by the arrow in FIG. 11)

  When the firing stop switches 19 and 49 are operated in the state <7> indicated by the arrow in FIG. 11 (the switch is pressed (fifth time)), a positive pulse (STOP (B)) is input to the flip-flop 71. In synchronism with the rising edge of this pulse, the Q (E) of the T-FF switches to “H”, and the Q ′ (F) of the T-FF switches to “L” (switches to the stop mode). Since the touch is OFF and TCH (D) is “L”, the output of the AND circuit 80 becomes “L” regardless of the switching of Q ′ (F) of T-FF, but the Q ( The display lamp blinking signal (I) can be changed at the cycle of the blinking modulation clock 77 by switching the E) to “H”, and the display lamp 22 can be blinked. That is, the firing stop switches 19 and 49 are operated while the touch is OFF, and the change in the Q (E) of the T-FF is changed from “L” to “H” by the operation, and the change in the Q ′ (F) of the T-FF. When “H” is changed from “H” to “L”, since the touch is OFF, the stop state of the firing drive of the launching device does not change, and the handlebar grip 18 is not rotated or is set. The switches 41, 47, and 48 of the unit 30 are not operated (the touch is OFF), and the game ball's firing intensity remains at the minimum value of zero, indicating that the game is paused. The indicator light 22 to be flashed is displayed. By blinking the indicator lamp 22, it is possible to notify other players and pachinko hall employees that the pachinko machine is temporarily held and to leave the seat. (Refer to the period <8> indicated by the arrow in FIG. 11)

  When the player touches the handle grip 18 or the setting operation unit 30 in the state <8> indicated by the arrow in FIG. 11 described above, the touched state is detected by the touch sensors 74 and 74 ′, and TCH (C) Is switched to “L”, and TCH (D) is switched to “H” (displayed as “touch ON”). Further, a reset pulse 73 is generated in synchronization with the switching of TCH (D), a reset signal (RST1 (G)) is generated at the output of the OR circuit 76, and the flip-flop 71 is initialized. The initialization of the flip-flop 71 sets the Q (E) of the T-FF to “L” and the Q ′ (F) of the T-FF to “H”. When Q (E) of T-FF becomes “L”, the indicator blink signal (I) becomes “L”, and the blinking display of the indicator lamp 22 stops. That is, in the state where the firing stop switches 19 and 49 are operated during the touch-off, the indicator lamp 22 is blinking in the stop mode, and the player touches the handle grip 18 or the setting operation unit 30, The stop mode can be canceled and the blinking display of the indicator lamp 22 can be stopped.

Further, when TCH (D) becomes “H” and Q ′ (F) of T-FF becomes “H”, a firing permission signal (J) and a firing state signal (H) which are output signals of the AND circuit 80 are obtained. ) Is switched to “H”. When the firing permission signal (J) is switched to “H”, the suspension of the firing drive of the launching device is released, and when the firing state signal (H) is switched to “H”, the pachinko machine is in operation. Recognized by the hall management computer 85.
Specifically, the player operates the firing stop switches 19 and 49 to flash the indicator light 22 in order to notify that the game is temporarily stopped, and once the player leaves the seat, the player enters the seat. When returning to start a game, the blinking display of the indicator light 22 can be stopped by simply touching the handle grip 18 or the setting operation unit 30, and the handle grip 18 is rotated or the setting operation unit 30 is operated. By simply operating the switches 41, 47, and 48 to set the firing intensity, it is possible to start launching a game ball from the launching device. (See above for the period <9> indicated by the arrow in FIG. 11)

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the momentary switch (mechanical switch) is used as the firing stop switch has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this case. For example, the touch switch (electronic detection switch) ) Can be used, and in this case, the same effect can be obtained.

It is a figure showing one form of the whole front view of the pachinko machine concerning the present invention. It is a figure which shows another form of the whole front view of the pachinko machine based on this invention. It is a perspective view which shows one form of the launch intensity setting means provided in the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows one form of the launch intensity setting means provided in the pachinko machine shown in FIG. (A) is a figure which shows one form of the setting operation part of the discharge intensity | strength setting means shown to FIG. 3 and FIG. (B) is a figure which shows one form of the top nail and the nail of the vicinity which were planted by the game area | region. It is a figure which shows another form of the setting operation part. It is a block diagram regarding the game ball launch drive control of the pachinko machine having the handle grip shown in FIG. It is a block diagram regarding the game ball launch drive control of the pachinko machine having the launch intensity setting means shown in FIG. It is a block diagram regarding the game ball launch drive control of the pachinko machine having the launch intensity setting means shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows another form of the block diagram shown in FIG. It is a figure showing the time chart of the control block shown by FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 to FIG.

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17 Launch intensity setting means 18 Handle grip 19, 49 Launch stop switch 22 Notification means (indicator light)
30 Setting operation section

Claims (6)

A handle grip that can change the firing intensity of a game ball that is launched from the launching device by being rotated by the player, and the firing drive of the launching device being stopped by the player and the firing drive being stopped. A pachinko that releases the game ball's firing strength by forcibly returning the rotation of the handle grip when the player enters a non-contact state with respect to the handle grip that has been rotated. In the machine
The firing stop switch is configured to stop the firing drive of the launching device and stop the firing drive when one operation is performed while a player is in contact with the handle grip. When the operation is performed, the pachinko machine is a launch stop switch that releases the stop of the launch drive of the launcher and holds the release release state of the launch drive.   In a state where the firing drive of the launching device is stopped by the launch stop switch, when the player once comes into a non-contact state with respect to the handle grip and then comes into contact with the handle grip again, the launch drive is stopped. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the pachinko machine is released. A launch intensity operation unit that can adjust the launch intensity of a game ball that is launched from a launcher by being operated by a player by changing digital data, and the launch drive of the launcher is stopped by being operated by a player And a firing stop switch for canceling the suspension of the firing drive, and when the player is in a non-contact state with respect to the operated firing strength operation portion, the firing strength digital data of the firing strength operation portion is compulsorily In the pachinko machine that is reset to zero and the launch intensity of the game ball becomes zero,
The firing stop switch is configured to stop the firing drive of the launching device and stop the firing drive when a single operation is performed while a player is in contact with the launch intensity operation unit. A pachinko machine that is a launch stop switch that releases the stop of the firing drive of the launching device when the next operation is performed and holds the release release state of the launch drive.   In a state where the firing drive of the launching device is stopped by the launch stop switch, the player once comes into a non-contact state with respect to the launch intensity operation unit and then touches the launch intensity operation unit again. The pachinko machine according to claim 3, wherein the driving stop state is canceled.   The pachinko machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising an informing unit for informing a stop state of the firing drive of the launching device by an operation of the launch stop switch. The pachinko machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a signal output means for outputting a game ball firing state signal indicating a stop state and a stop release state of the launch drive of the launch device.

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