JP2010051401A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can adjust game ball shooting strength easily and appropriately depending on a game state, and can also prevent shooting of the game balls when adjusting the game ball shooting strength (prevention of useless shoot of game balls). <P>SOLUTION: A shooting handle 200 is equipped with a shooting stop member 182 and a rotation regulation member 230. The shooting stop member disables shooting of the game ball by OFF operation and enables shooting of the game ball by ON operation. The rotation regulation member regulates the rotation of a gripping member 208 in one direction around a rotation axis at a given position in the range of rotational angle and turn the shooting stop member 182 on, and release the regulation to the gripping member 208 at the given position in one direction around a rotation axis and turn the shooting stop member 182 off. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or an arrangement ball machine that uses a game ball to play a game.

  Some conventional gaming machines such as a pachinko machine and an arrangement ball machine adjust the firing strength of the game ball according to the gaming state. For example, in the case of a gaming machine in which a big winning opening is provided on the right side of the gaming area and a starting opening is provided in the center of the gaming area, the player has a game ball on the right side of the gaming area at the time of the big hit game. Rotate the launch handle large to increase the launch strength of the game ball to win the big prize opening, and reduce the launch handle so that the game ball wins the start entrance in the center of the game area during normal games. A game that weakens the launching intensity of the game ball by rotating it.

  However, it is difficult to finely adjust the turning operation of the launch handle in order to obtain the launch strength of the game ball suitable for each game state. In particular, in a state where the game has started, the player's line of sight is usually directed toward the game area, and the firing handle is not confirmed in a concentrated manner. ) Has become difficult.

  Therefore, a gaming machine having a launching handle that can be quickly adjusted to a launching position suitable for a normal game even after a big hit is made and a right hit is made is known.

In other words, the launch handle is pivotally supported and a first handle ring that adjusts the launch strength of the game ball, and a second handle ring that is coaxially supported relative to the first handle ring and is pivotally supported. And a handle restricting portion for restricting a rotation angle of the first handle ring on the second handle ring. According to this launch handle, the launch strength of the game ball can be switched between the first handle ring and the second handle ring. For example, the launch strength of the game ball by the first handle ring can be set appropriately during normal game play. By setting the firing strength of the game ball by the second handle ring so as to be appropriate firing strength when hitting right, such as a big hit game, the appropriate game ball of each game state is set. The firing strength can be easily obtained (see Patent Document 1 below).
JP 2008-86371 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, at the start of the normal game after the big hit game is finished, it is necessary to adjust the firing strength of the game ball by rotating each handle ring. Game balls will continue to fire. For this reason, there arises a problem that the game ball is unnecessarily launched before the launch handle is positioned at a position where the launch intensity is appropriate (unnecessary hitting of the game ball).

  Here, in order to eliminate the useless hitting of the game ball, it is necessary to operate the launch stop switch lever to turn on the launch stop switch, but each handle is operated while operating the launch stop switch lever. Rotating the ring is difficult with one hand because the firing stop switch is normally in the fixed position. In addition, it takes time to adjust the firing intensity to an appropriate position.

  Therefore, the present invention can easily and appropriately adjust the launch strength of the game ball according to the game state, and prevents the launch of the game ball when adjusting the launch strength of the game ball (unnecessary hitting of the game ball). It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the above.

  The invention according to claim 1 is a gaming machine provided with a launching handle that is provided on the frame and adjusts the launching intensity of the game ball according to the rotation angle, and the launching handle is fixed to the frame. And a handle fixing member that is provided on the handle fixing member so as to be rotatable over a range of a predetermined rotation angle on one side around the axis or on the other side around the axis. A cover member that holds the gripping member between the gripping member to be adjusted and the handle fixing member so as to be pivotable on one side around the axis or on the other side around the shaft, and a game ball provided by the on operation A firing stop member that makes it possible to launch a game ball by an off operation, and rotation of the gripping member to one side about the axis is restricted at a predetermined position within the range of the rotation angle. Simultaneously stop firing The timber was turned on, and having a a rotation restricting member to turn off the operation of the firing stop member at the same time to release the regulation of rotation of the axis on one side in the predetermined position of said gripping member.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the gripping member is gripped and rotated around the axis to the other side, the launching strength of the game ball becomes strong, and the game ball is launched vigorously. For this reason, in the big hit gaming state, when it is desired to make a right hit on the right side of the game area, the right hit of the game ball can be realized by rotating the gripping member to the other side around the axis. . On the other hand, in a normal game state, there is a case where it is desired to stop right-handed and to fire a game ball toward the center of the game area. At this time, by rotating the gripping member to one side around the axis, it is possible to cope with weakening the launch strength of the game ball.

  Here, when the rotation restricting member moves to the specific position, the rotation of the gripping member toward one side around the axis can be restricted at the predetermined position. Thereby, the rotation stop position of the holding member can be automatically determined, and an appropriate launch strength of the game ball can be obtained. At the same time, since the launch stop member is turned on by the rotation restricting member, the launch of the game ball is stopped. For this reason, in a state where the gripping member is largely rotated to the other side around the axis, the gripping member is turned by rotating the gripping member to one side around the axis while stopping the launch of the game ball by the action of the rotation restricting member. Can be restricted to an appropriate position.

  On the other hand, by retreating the rotation regulating member from the specific position, the regulation of the rotation to one side around the axis at the predetermined position of the gripping member is released, and the gripping member is gripped and fixed in that state, The firing stop member is turned off, and the game ball can be fired again.

  Thus, when changing the launch strength of the game ball by the rotation operation of the gripping member, the rotation of the gripping member can be stopped at an appropriate position by the action of the rotation restricting member, and It is possible to prevent the game ball from being fired during the turning operation. As a result, it is possible to easily and appropriately adjust the launch strength of the game ball according to the game state, and prevent the launch of the game ball when adjusting the launch strength of the game ball (preventing unnecessary hitting of the game ball) can do.

  Since the holding member is provided with the firing stop member and the rotation restricting member, the position of the player's hand holding the grasping member and the position of the turning restricting member even when the grasping member is rotated. The relationship (distance (interval) between the two) does not change. For this reason, it can prevent that operation of a rotation control member becomes difficult. In addition, since the positional relationship between the rotation restricting member and the firing stop member (the distance (interval) between them) does not change, even when the gripping member is turned, the operation of the firing stop member by the turn restricting member is smooth. It can be carried out.

  Further, in this specification, “one side around the axis” means a direction returning from a state in which a game ball is being fired to an initial state in which no game ball is fired (a direction in which the launch intensity of the game ball is weakened) Further, “the other side around the axis” means a direction from the initial state in which no game ball is launched to the state in which the game ball is launched (a direction in which the launch intensity of the game ball is increased).

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, a long hole is formed in the grip member, and one of the cover member or the handle fixing member is inserted into the long hole. The protrusion is provided, and the protrusion moves relative to the inside of the elongated hole, so that the grip member can be rotated to one side around the axis or the other side around the axis. Is in contact with the protrusion at the predetermined position where rotation of the gripping member to one side around the axis is restricted to prevent relative movement of the protrusion with respect to the elongated hole, and from the predetermined position of the gripping member. Contact with the protrusion at the predetermined position that disables rotation to one side around the axis and turns on the firing stop member to restrict rotation of the gripping member to one side about the axis To allow the protrusion to move relative to the slot. While allowing rotation of the shaft around one side or the axis other side of the serial gripping member and having a link mechanism for turning off the operation of the firing stop member.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, a long hole is formed in the grip member, and one of the cover member and the handle fixing member is provided with a protrusion inserted into the long hole, and the protrusion is inside the long hole. By relative movement, the grip member can be turned to one side around the axis or to the other side around the axis. Here, the link mechanism of the rotation restricting member comes into contact with the protrusion at a predetermined position where the rotation of the grasping member to one side around the axis is restricted, and the grip member is prevented from moving relative to the elongated hole of the protrusion. Rotation to one side around the axis becomes impossible and the firing stop member is turned on. Further, the link mechanism is released from contact with the protrusion at a predetermined position where the rotation of the gripping member to one side around the axis is restricted, and can move relative to the elongated hole of the protrusion to rotate around the axis of the gripping member. While turning to one side or the other side around the axis is enabled, the firing stop member is turned off. Thus, with the simple configuration of the link mechanism of the rotation restricting member, it is possible to easily set the rotation stop position of the gripping member to an appropriate position and to prevent the game ball from being wasted. .

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the link mechanism is provided so as to be movable radially inward or radially outward of the gripping member. The gripping member contacts the projection at the predetermined position where the gripping member is prevented from rotating to one side around the axis by moving inward in the direction, and the gripping member rotates from the predetermined position to one side around the axis. The gripping member is released from contact with the protrusion at the predetermined position where rotation of the gripping member to one side around the axis is restricted by moving the gripping member radially outward. A support member that enables rotation to one side or the other side around the axis, and is provided rotatably on the gripping member, in conjunction with movement of the support member radially inward of the gripping member Rotate to turn on the firing stop member, Serial support member and having a an interlocking member for off operation of the firing stop member rotates in conjunction with moving radially outward of the gripping member.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the support member moves inward in the radial direction of the gripping member, so that the gripping member comes into contact with the protrusion at a predetermined position where the rotation of the gripping member around one axis is restricted. It is impossible to turn the member around one axis. At this time, the interlocking member rotates in conjunction with the support member moving inward in the radial direction of the gripping member, and turns on the firing stop member. Thereby, the rotation of the gripping member can be stopped at an appropriate position, and the launch of the game ball can be stopped.

  On the other hand, when the support member moves outward in the radial direction of the gripping member, the contact with the protrusion at a predetermined position where the rotation of the gripping member around one axis is restricted is released, and one side around the shaft of the gripping member is released. Or the rotation to the other side becomes possible. At this time, the interlocking member rotates in conjunction with the support member moving to the outside in the radial direction of the gripping member, and turns off the firing stop member. Thereby, it is possible to fire the game ball with an appropriate firing strength in a state where the gripping member is stopped at an appropriate position.

  As described above, the interlocking operation of the support member and the interlocking member can appropriately control the rotation operation of the gripping member, and the game ball can be fired until the gripping member stops at an appropriate position. (Unnecessary hitting of game balls) can be prevented.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, a configuration in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine that is an example of a ball game machine will be described. In the following description of the embodiment, “left side” means the left side as viewed from a player playing a pachinko machine, and “right side” means the right side as viewed from a player playing a pachinko machine. The “upper side” means the upper side as viewed from the player who plays with the pachinko machine, and the “lower side” means the lower side as viewed from the player who plays with the pachinko machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front part of the pachinko machine (game machine) 10 according to the first embodiment mainly includes an outer frame 12, an inner frame 14, a front frame 16, an upper plate part 18, and a lower part. A dish portion 20, a locking device 22, a firing handle 200, and the like are provided.

  The outer frame 12 is obtained by assembling and fixing a wooden plate-like body into a substantially rectangular frame shape. The inner frame 14 is entirely made of plastic and is pivotally supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 12. A locking device 22 is provided slightly below the center of the right end of the inner frame 14.

  The front frame 16 is a specific example of the front door of the present invention, occupies about 2/3 of the entire front portion of the pachinko machine 10, and is pivotally supported at the left end of the inner frame 14 so that it can be opened and closed. Has been. The front frame 16 is entirely made of plastic, and corresponds to the shape of the game area 28 (see FIG. 2) formed in the game board 26 so that the game board 26 (see FIG. 2) can be seen from the front. It has an opening 30 formed in a substantially circular shape. A glass plate 32 is attached to the back surface of the front frame 16 by a glass frame (not shown). Then, based on the player, the game area 28 formed on the game board 26 is positioned behind the glass plate 32.

  Further, an upper plate portion 18 is provided below the front frame 16. The upper plate portion 18 is provided with a production button 40 and a ball lending operation portion 155.

  A lower dish portion 20 is provided below the upper dish portion 18. A launching handle 200 for launching a game ball is provided on the lower right side of the frame body 21 forming the lower dish portion 20.

  Here, a detailed configuration of the firing handle 200 will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the firing handle 200 includes a handle frame fixing member (handle fixing member) 202. The firing handle 200 is attached to the frame body 21 forming the lower pan portion 20 by a handle frame fixing member 202. The handle frame fixing member 202 is provided with a cylindrical portion 204 into which a boss 244 of a cover member 240 described later is inserted. The cover member 240 is positioned and fixed with respect to the handle frame fixing member 202 by fixing the boss 244 of the cover member 240 with a fixing tool such as a screw in a state where the boss 244 is inserted into the cylindrical portion 204 (the cover member 240 is fixed). It becomes impossible to rotate). The handle frame fixing member 202 has a game ball in accordance with the rotation angle to one side around the axis (arrow L direction in FIG. 7: counterclockwise) or the other side around the axis (arrow R direction in FIG. 7: clockwise). A shaft member 206 that adjusts the firing strength is inserted so as to be rotatable. The handle frame fixing member 202 is fixed to the frame body 21 (see FIG. 1) that forms the lower plate portion 20.

  Further, an angle sensor 183 (see FIG. 5) for detecting a rotation angle (rotation amount) about the axis of the shaft member 206 is provided in the vicinity of the shaft member 206, and a detection result detected by the sensor 183. Is output to the firing control board 108 as a detection signal. The angle sensor 183 is conventionally known, and for example, a rotary encoder is used.

  A gripping member 208 is attached to the handle frame fixing member 202 so as to be rotatable about an axis. The gripping member 208 includes a cylindrical part 210 having a through-hole 212 in the center and a bottom 214, and a plurality of (three in this embodiment) large protrusions 216 formed on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical part 210. And small protrusions 218 formed between adjacent large protrusions 216. The player puts a finger on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 210 of the gripping member 208 and rotates the gripping member 208, and the gripping member 208 is rotated around the shaft together with the shaft member 206 (the arrow L direction in FIGS. 6 and 7: counterclockwise). Alternatively, it is possible to adjust the firing strength of the game ball by rotating to the other side around the axis (direction of arrow R in FIGS. 6 and 7: clockwise).

  Two elongated holes 236 and 238 are formed in the bottom portion 214 of the cylindrical portion 210 of the gripping member 208. Each of the long holes 236 and 238 is formed in a curved shape with the center of the through hole 212 as a center. The bosses (projections) 244 and 245 of the cover member 240 are inserted into the long holes 236 and 238, respectively. When the gripping member 208 rotates about the axis, the bosses 244 and 245 are inserted into the long holes. As a result of the relative movement with respect to 236 and 238, the pivoting operation of the gripping member 208 about the axis is realized, and each boss 244 comes into contact with the end of each of the long holes 236 and 238, thereby Further rotation is prevented. As described above, the bosses 244 and 245 also have a function of allowing the gripping member 208 to rotate and restricting the rotation range. The boss 244 is not limited to the configuration provided in the cover member 240. For example, the boss 244 may be provided in the handle frame fixing member 202 and inserted into the long holes 236 and 238. A shaft positioning protrusion 234 is formed around the through hole 212 of the bottom portion 214. When the shaft member 206 is inserted into the through hole 212 and the head portion 207 of the shaft member 206 contacts the shaft positioning protrusion 234, the shaft member 206 is positioned and fixed with respect to the gripping member 208, and the shaft member 206 Co-rotation with the gripping member 208 is possible.

  On the inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 210 of the grip member 208, a launch stop switch (a launch stop member) 182 for stopping the launch of the game ball is provided. The firing stop switch 182 has a retractable switch unit 182A, and is turned on when the switch unit 182A is pressed with a predetermined pressure, thereby stopping the launch of the game ball. Note that the elastic force of the coil spring (not shown) acts on the switch portion 182A, and when the predetermined pressure acting on the switch portion 182A is released, the switch portion 182A protrudes and is turned off under the action of the elastic force of the coil spring. Operated to allow game balls to be launched. A firing stop switch lever 224 is attached to the inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 210 of the gripping member 208 and in the vicinity of the firing stop switch 182. The firing stop switch lever 224 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the small cylindrical portion 208 and includes one pressing piece 226 and one action piece 228. When the player operates the pressing piece 226, the entire firing stop switch lever 224 rotates, and the action piece 228 presses the switch portion 182A (on operation of the firing stop switch 182). When the operation with respect to the pressing piece 226 is released, the entire shooting stop switch lever 224 is rotated in the reverse direction by the elastic force of the spring built in the shooting stop switch lever 224 to return to the original state. The pressure on 182A is released (off operation of firing stop switch 182). Part of the firing stop switch lever 224 is exposed to the outside of the gripping member 208 and is configured to be operable from the outside of the gripping member 208.

  Further, on the inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 210 of the gripping member 208, a predetermined position (for example, a rotation angle of the gripping member 208 within the range of the rotational angle of the gripping member 208) At the same time, the switch unit 182A of the firing stop switch 182 is turned on at the predetermined position (for example, the rotation of the gripping member 208 in the normal gaming state). A rotation restricting member 230 is provided for releasing the restriction of the rotation to one side (counterclockwise) around the axis at the movement stop position) and simultaneously turning off the switch portion 182A of the firing stop switch 182. The rotation restricting member 230 is provided on the gripping member 208 and is movable inwardly or radially outwardly of the gripping member 208, and radially inward of the support member 232 provided in the gripping member 208. Alternatively, a link mechanism is provided that includes an interlocking member (link mechanism) 220 that turns on or off the switch portion 182A of the firing stop switch 182 in conjunction with movement outward in the radial direction.

  The support member 232 is mechanically connected to a retractable switch member 222 for moving in the radial direction of the cylindrical portion 210 of the gripping member 208. The switch member 222 is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 210 of the gripping member 208. The switch member 222 can fix the support member 232 in which the support member 232 is pushed inward in the radial direction of the cylindrical portion 210 at that position. That is, the switch member 222 includes a spring member (for example, a coil spring) 222A. When the support member 232 is pushed inward in the radial direction, the spring member 222A contracts and an engagement claw (not shown) is supported by the support member. It is possible to position the support member 232 that is engaged with a groove (not shown) on the outer side surface of the H.232 and moved radially inward of the cylindrical portion 210. Then, the engagement between the engaging claw and the groove is released by applying a tensile force to the supporting member 232 and pulling it outward in the radial direction while the supporting member 232 is moved radially inward of the cylindrical portion 210. At the same time, the support member 232 is subjected to an elastic force that is generated when the spring member 22A returns to its natural length. As a result, the support member 232 protrudes outward in the radial direction of the cylindrical portion 210. Note that one axial end (radial outer end) of the support member 232 is exposed to the outside of the gripping member 208, and the support member 232 can be operated from the outside of the gripping member 208.

  Note that the switch member 222 is preferable for smooth movement of the support member 232 in the radial direction, but the presence of the switch member 222 is not necessarily required. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, a cylindrical member (for example, a rubber member) 233 having a high friction coefficient is disposed on the outer surface of the support member 232, and the support member 232 is pushed inward in the radial direction of the cylindrical portion 210. The support member 232 moves radially inward against the frictional force generated between the support member 232 and the cylindrical member 232, and the support member 232 is caused by the frictional force generated between the support member 232 and the cylindrical member 233. You may comprise so that the state which moved to radial inside can be maintained. In this case, by pulling the support member 232 outward in the radial direction of the cylindrical portion 210, the support member 232 moves outward in the radial direction in a manner that opposes the frictional force generated between the cylindrical member 233, The state where the support member 232 is moved radially outward by the frictional force generated between the support member 232 and the cylindrical member 233 can be maintained. In this configuration, since the cylindrical member 233 is employed instead of the switch member 222, there is an advantage that the component cost can be reduced. In this configuration, the positioning force of the support member 232 can be further increased by configuring the support member 232 with a rubber member having a high friction coefficient.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, a protrusion 232 </ b> A is formed on the outer surface of the support member 232. The protrusion 232A is inserted into the elliptical hole 220D of the first rotating piece 220A of the interlocking member 220. The interlocking member 220 is provided independently of the firing stop switch lever 224, and is not in a mutually interlocking relationship.

  The interlocking member 220 is rotatably attached to the bottom 214 of the cylindrical portion 210 of the gripping member 208. That is, the interlocking member 220 includes a first rotating piece 220A and a second rotating piece 220B, and the second rotating piece 220B is inclined by a predetermined angle with respect to the first rotating piece 220A. Is formed. A rotation shaft 220C is provided at the center of the interlocking member 220, and the interlocking member 220 is configured to be rotatable about the rotation shaft 220C. An elliptical hole 220D is formed at the end of the first rotating piece 220A. A protrusion 232A of the support member 232 is inserted into the elliptical hole 220D, and the interlocking member 220 rotates about the rotation shaft 220C in a manner interlocked with the movement of the support member 232 in the radially inner side or radially outer side. It is configured to be able to move. Thus, the first rotating piece 220 </ b> A functions to maintain the interlocking state with the support member 232. In addition, the second rotating piece 220B turns on or off the switch portion 182A of the firing stop switch 182 when the interlocking member 220 rotates about the rotation shaft 220C. That is, when the support member 232 is at a position radially outside the cylindrical portion 210, the second rotating piece 220B is not in contact with the switch portion 182A of the firing stop switch 182 and maintains the off operation of the switch portion 182A. become. On the other hand, when the support member 232 is at the radially inner position of the cylindrical portion 210, the second rotating piece 220B comes into contact with the switch portion 182A of the firing stop switch 182, and the switch portion 182A is turned on. As described above, the second rotating piece 220 </ b> B has a function of realizing an on operation or an off operation of the switch unit 182 </ b> A of the firing stop switch 182.

  Further, a pin-like spring fixing portion 239 is provided on the bottom portion 214 of the gripping member 208. One end of a coil spring 248 is attached to the spring fixing portion 239.

  The small protrusion 218 includes two (two types) small protrusions 218A and 218B. The first small protrusion 218 </ b> A includes four protrusions 219 </ b> A that are continuously formed along the outer peripheral direction of the cylindrical portion 210. The second small protrusion 218 </ b> B is configured by forming one protrusion 219 </ b> B on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 210.

  The cover member 240 includes a cover member main body 242 formed in a curved shape, three bosses 244 (two) and 245 (one) formed on the back side of the cover member main body 242, a spring fixing portion 246, It has. The cover member 240 is fixed to the handle frame fixing member 202 in a non-rotatable manner by the boss 244 being inserted into the cylindrical portion 204 of the handle frame fixing member 202 and screwed. For this reason, the cover member 240 does not rotate around the axis. At this time, the boss 244 of the cover member 240 is inserted into the long holes 236 and 238 of the gripping member 208. However, when the gripping member 208 rotates around the axis, the fixed boss 244 is The inside of 236, 238 moves over a range of a predetermined rotation angle, and eventually comes into contact with the ends of the long holes 236, 238. In this way, the boss 244 is inserted into each of the long holes 236 and 238, thereby allowing the gripping member 208 to rotate and restricting the rotational range of the gripping member 208.

  The cover member 240 is provided so as to close the opening of the cylindrical portion 210 of the gripping member 208. Therefore, the firing stop switch 182, the switch member 222, the long holes 236 and 238, the shaft positioning protrusions 234, the bosses 244 and 245, most of the support member 232, the interlocking member 220 and the switch member 222 are the pachinko machine 10. It is not visually recognized by the player who plays.

  The other end portion of the coil spring 248 is attached to the spring fixing portion 246 of the cover member 240. For this reason, the coil spring 248 is connected across the cover member 240 and the gripping member 208, and the gripping member 208 is in a predetermined direction with respect to the cover member 240 (in this embodiment, the right side when viewed from the front). When the coil spring 248 rotates, the coil spring 248 extends, and the tensile force (elastic force) of the coil spring 248 acts on the gripping member 208. Note that when the gripping member 208 rotated clockwise is opened, the gripping member 208 rotates to one side (counterclockwise) about the axis and returns to the initial state by the tensile force of the coil spring 248.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, sub-speakers 48 for outputting predetermined sound effects are respectively provided on the lower left and right sides of the lower dish portion 20.

  The inner frame 14 has an opening (not shown) that matches the shape of the game area 28. A game board 26 is attached to the inner surface of the inner frame 14. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the game area 28 of the game board 26 through the opening of the inner frame 14 and the opening 30 of the front frame 16.

  Furthermore, a ball lending device 154 is provided on the front left side of the pachinko machine 10. In this embodiment, a CR unit is applied as the ball lending device 154. The ball lending device 154 is formed with a card insertion slot 157 for inserting a prepaid card. In addition, the structure which provided the cash unit as the ball lending apparatus 154 may be sufficient. In this cash unit, instead of the card insertion slot 157, a cash insertion slot (not shown) for inserting cash is formed.

  The ball lending operation unit 155 is provided with a ball lending switch 156 for requesting ball lending and a return switch 158 for requesting the return of the prepaid card inserted into the card insertion slot 157, respectively. .

  For example, when a prepaid card is inserted into the card insertion slot 157 of the ball lending device 154, the stored information of the prepaid card is read by a card reader / writer inside the ball lending device 154. When the remaining frequency of the prepaid card is “0”, the prepaid card is automatically returned from the card insertion slot 157. On the other hand, when the remaining frequency of the prepaid card is not “0”, when the ball lending switch 156 is pressed, the remaining frequency of the prepaid card is subtracted by the card reader / writer and the stored information of the prepaid card is rewritten. The number corresponding to the frequency (rented amount) is drawn, and the game ball (lending ball) is guided from the payout device 161 to the upper plate part 18. At this time, for example, when the remaining frequency of the prepaid card is subtracted to “0”, the prepaid card is automatically returned from the card insertion slot 157.

  In the configuration using a cash unit as the ball lending device 154, cash is counted by a cash counter inside the ball lending device when cash is inserted into the cash slot of the ball lending device. When the ball-lending switch is pressed after the amount of money reaches the predetermined amount, the cash amount is reduced by the cash counter and the number corresponding to the reduced amount (loan amount) is drawn. A ball (rented ball) is guided from the dispensing device 161 to the upper plate 18.

  Next, the surface structure of the game board 26 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 26 is held by the inner frame 14, and its back side is covered by the back mechanism board. In the game board 26, a substantially circular game area 28 is formed by an outer rail 50 and an inner rail 52 provided on the surface of the game board 26. Inside the game area 28, a start port 56B, a center accessory 64, a warp entrance 58, a number of obstacle nails 60, and the like are mainly disposed.

  The center accessory 64 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 28 and mainly includes an effect symbol display device 62 and lamps 66.

  The effect symbol display device 62 is display-controlled based on control signals from the main control board 102 (see FIG. 3) and the sub control board 106 (see FIG. 3), and has a substantially rectangular display surface 62A (display area). have. On the display surface 62A, special design effects are displayed. Specifically, on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, there is formed an effect symbol display area in which one or a plurality of effect symbols are displayed while changing one after another in a predetermined direction and then stopped. . That is, the left effect symbol display area for displaying the left effect symbol, the center effect symbol display area for displaying the center effect symbol, and the right effect symbol display area for displaying the right effect symbol are arranged in a substantially horizontal row. They are formed side by side (not shown). In each effect symbol display area, a symbol variation direction is set in a direction (vertical direction) substantially orthogonal to the arrangement direction of these display areas, and a plurality of effect symbols are sequentially displayed in that direction.

  The effect symbol display device 62 causes each effect symbol displayed in the display area of the display surface 62A to be changed and stopped and displayed when the game ball enters the start opening 56B. Then, for example, when the effect symbols are “7, 7, 7” with the same three-digit symbols and are stopped and displayed (confirmed display, probability variation big hit), the second big prize winning port 87 on the right side of the game area is opened. Further, for example, when the stop symbols (fixed display, normal big win) are displayed with the same three-digit design of “8, 8, 8” as the production symbols, the first big of the big winning device 84 arranged in the variable winning device 80 is displayed. The winning opening 86 is opened. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the start opening 56B, each effect symbol is changed, and the effect symbol is arranged in the same three-digit symbol, thereby giving a specific value of “big hit”. is there.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, for example, two types of big hits are set in advance. Specifically, there is a probable big hit that is established when three digits of the same odd-numbered effect symbols such as “7, 7, 7” are arranged. In addition, there is a normal jackpot that is established when the same even-numbered effects such as “8, 8, 8” are arranged in three digits.

  The probable big hit and the normal big hit are big hits having a relatively large number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds), and the opening time of the first big winning opening 86 and the second big winning opening 87 is about 26 seconds. For this reason, the number of prize balls is relatively large. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the second big prize opening 87 is opened at the time of a probable big hit, and the first big prize opening 86 is opened at the normal big hit. Then, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the first grand prize winning port 86 or the second large winning port 87, or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls do not enter. However, when a predetermined time (for example, 26 seconds) elapses, the first big prize opening 86 or the second big prize opening 87 is closed, and one round is completed.

  Further, the probability variation state is a state in which the probability of shifting to a big hit (meaning two kinds of big hits, a probable big hit and a normal big hit) becomes a predetermined high probability. The open time extended state is a state in which the opening time of the start port 56B is extended more than usual. For example, the normal opening time is about 0.1 seconds, while in the extended opening time state, it is extended to about 4 seconds. The start port 56B is opened by winning a normal symbol lottery, and functions as a normal electric accessory.

  In addition, after the probable big hit, the probability of shifting to the big hit becomes a special symbol probability fluctuation state in which the probability is higher than the normal gaming state. Then, the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened until the next big hit is generated, or until the special symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times), and the start port 56B. The open extension function is activated. In addition, after the normal jackpot, the probability of shifting to the big jackpot becomes a predetermined low probability state that is the same as the normal gaming state, and the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is reduced by a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). When the opening extension function of the start port 56B is activated, the short game state is set.

  The center accessory 64 is mounted so as to protrude from the front peripheral portion of the effect symbol display device 62. The center accessory 64 has a pair of movable blade pieces 64A. The opening area of the warp entrance 58 is changed by the movement of the blade piece 64A.

  On the lower left side of the game area 28, a 7-segment display board (design display) that controls display of an identification symbol (which means an identification symbol of a special symbol and an identification symbol of a normal symbol) based on a control signal from the main control board 102. Device) 68 is arranged. The 7-segment display board 68 displays a 7-segment display 70 for displaying a special symbol identification symbol, four normal symbol hold display LEDs 72, four special symbol hold indication LEDs 74, and a normal symbol identification symbol. And two normal symbol display LEDs 76.

  Here, in the case of a probable big hit, a predetermined identification symbol (for example, a probable big hit symbol consisting of an odd number) is stopped and displayed on the 7-segment display 70. In the case of a normal big hit, another predetermined identification symbol (for example, a normal big hit symbol consisting of an even number) is stopped and displayed on the 7-segment display 70.

  Further, a normal symbol operation gate 78 is arranged on the left side of the effect symbol display device 62. A gate switch 124 (see FIG. 3) is disposed inside the normal symbol operating gate 78. As a result, when the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 78, the gate switch 124 is operated, and the normal symbol display LED 76 of the 7-segment display board 68 is variably displayed.

  Each normal symbol hold display LED 72 and each special symbol hold display LED 74 are composed of four round red LEDs, and are arranged close to the left and right sides of the 7-segment display 70. In this case, the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gate 78 is set to hold the normal symbols up to four, and the lights are sequentially turned on and shifted for each passage. In addition, the number of game balls that have entered the start opening 56B is also reserved for up to four special symbols, which are sequentially lit and shifted for each incoming ball. Each time the variable display on the 7-segment display 70 starts, the number of unstarted times is exhausted, and one special symbol hold display LED 74 is turned off. Further, each time the normal symbol display LED 76 starts to change the normal symbol, the number of unstarted times is consumed, and one normal symbol hold display LED 72 is turned off. Then, when a predetermined jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the 7-segment display 70, a jackpot is generated, and the first big winning port 86 or the second big winning port 87 is opened. Further, when the two normal symbol display LEDs 76 are stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode (a winning symbol), a normal symbol hit occurs and the start port 56B is opened. The special symbol identification symbol displayed on the 7-segment display 70 and the special symbol effect symbol displayed on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62 have the same game result (lottery result). It is shown.

  The start port 56B is disposed below the effect symbol display device 62 and is formed so as to open and close the pair of wing piece members 56A in a so-called tulip type. Inside thereof, a start port switch 120 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball and a start port solenoid 130 (see FIG. 3) for operating the wing piece member 56A are provided. When the pair of wing piece members 56A are opened to the left and right, the opening area of the start port 56B is increased, and the possibility of entering a game ball is increased. When the pair of wing piece members 56A are closed and the separation distance is reduced. The opening area of the start opening 56B is reduced, and the normal state is reduced where the possibility of entering a game ball is reduced.

  The variable winning device 80 is disposed below the start opening 56 </ b> B, and includes a substrate 82 and a big winning device 84. Here, the grand prize-winning device 84 is disposed substantially at the center, and has a first big prize opening 86 opened in a strip shape, an opening / closing plate 88 for opening or closing the first big prize winning opening 86, and this opening / closing plate. And a count switch 126 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a winning ball in the first grand prize port 86.

  On the lower right side of the game area 28, a second grand prize winning port 87 is arranged. Further, an opening / closing plate 89 for opening or closing the second grand prize winning port 87, a big prize winning solenoid 133 for opening / closing the opening / closing plate 89 (see FIG. 3), and winning balls of the second grand prize winning port 87 are provided. A count switch 127 (see FIG. 3) for detection is provided. The operations of the special winning opening solenoid 133 and the count switch 127 are the same as those of the special winning opening solenoid 132 and the count switch 126.

  A windmill 63 is disposed on the lower left side of the center accessory 64. Further, a pair of side lamps 90 are disposed on the lower left portion and the lower right portion of the game area 28, respectively.

  Further, an out port 92 is provided below the game board 26, and a back ball preventing member 94 is provided below the out port 92. The back ball preventing member 94 prevents the game ball that has returned without reaching the game area 28 from returning to the launch position again. A foul ball prevention member 96 is attached to the tip of the inner rail 52.

  Next, an electronic control device that constitutes the pachinko machine 10 will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the electronic control unit includes a main control board 102, a payout control board 104, a sub control board 106, and a launch control board 108.

  The main control board 102 includes a CPU 102A and a ROM 102B. The CPU 102A of the main control board 102 controls the start opening solenoid 130, the big prize opening solenoids 132 and 133, the symbol display device 134, and the sub control board 106 based on the data stored in the ROM 102B. Further, the CPU 102A of the main control board 102 controls the entire game and mainly determines a game state such as determination of success / failure.

  In particular, the CPU 102A executes a jackpot lottery process (special game lottery process) triggered by the entry of a game ball into the start port 56B, and determines the success / failure using an arbitrary random number (special symbol determination random number). It has. The CPU 102A also has a function of determining a variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol (identification symbol) with the execution of the special symbol determination.

  The variation pattern of the identification symbol corresponds to the effect pattern (game effect) of each effect symbol displayed on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62, and “determination of the variation pattern of the identification symbol” performed by the CPU 102A is This corresponds to “determination of effect pattern (game effect) of effect symbol”. When the variation pattern of the special symbol (identification symbol) (the production pattern of the production symbol) is determined, the 7-segment display 70 starts the variation display of the special symbol (identification symbol) and produces the production symbol display device 62. When the variation display of the effect symbol is started on the display surface 62A and the variation time specified by the determined variation pattern elapses, the special symbol and the effect symbol are stopped and displayed, and the combination pattern of the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed Thus, the player is notified of the special symbol winning / failing determination result (big hit lottery result). The effect symbol display device 62 is arranged at a position approximately in the center of the surface (board surface) of the game board 26 so as to easily enter the player's field of view. On the other hand, the 7-segment display 70 is arranged at the end of the surface (board surface) of the game board 26 (the left end of the board surface in the present embodiment) so as not to easily enter the player's field of view. Therefore, it is common for a player to play a game while paying attention to the display content of the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62.

  Then, the CPU 102A controls the payout of prize balls generated by the game balls entering into the sub-control board 106 that controls the change display and stop display of the above-described effect symbols, and various winning holes provided on the game board surface. The payout control board 104 for performing the control is directly controlled. Further, the CPU 102 </ b> A of the main control board 102 indirectly controls the effect display board 110, the amplifier board 112, the decoration drive board 114, and the effect button board 116 via the sub-control board 106.

  The ROM 102B of the main control board 102 stores a program for realizing control of the entire game executed by the CPU 102A.

  Further, the main control board 102 is electrically connected to the start port switch 120, the big prize port switch 122, the gate switch 124, and the count switches 126 and 127 via the relay terminal plate 118, respectively. .

  Further, the main control board 102 is electrically connected to the start port solenoid 130, the big prize port solenoids 132 and 133, and the symbol display device 134 via the relay terminal plate 128, respectively. The 7-segment display board 68 is an embodiment of the symbol display device 134.

  The payout control board 104 is electrically connected to the glass frame switch 138, the external tank switch 140, and the tank switch 142 via the relay terminal plate 136, respectively. Further, the payout control board 104 is electrically connected to the error LED 146 via the relay terminal board 144. The payout control board 104 is electrically connected to the lower pan full tank switch 148. Further, the payout control board 104 is electrically connected to a ball rental display board 152 and a ball rental apparatus (CR unit) 154 via a relay terminal board 150, respectively.

  The ball rental display board 152 is electrically connected with a ball rental switch 156 and a return switch 158, respectively. The payout control board 104 is electrically connected to a payout device 161 having a payout motor 162 and a payout switch 164 via a relay terminal plate 160, respectively. Further, the payout control board 104 is electrically connected to the main control board 102 and the launch control board 108, respectively.

  The sub control board 106 is electrically connected to the effect display board 110, the amplifier board 112, the decoration drive board 114, and the effect button board 116, respectively.

  The sub-control board 106 controls game effects based on control signals from the main control board 102. The sub control board 106 includes a CPU 106A and a ROM 106B.

  The CPU 106 </ b> A of the sub control board 106 receives the control signal from the main control board 102 and controls each board such as the effect display board 110, the amplifier board 112, the decoration drive board 114, and the effect button board 116.

  The ROM 106B stores data (especially information related to game decoration) necessary for controlling each board.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the effect display device 166 (62) and the effect display ROM 168 are electrically connected to the effect display board 110. The effect display ROM 168 stores data (image data) of effect symbols that are displayed in a variable manner and stopped on the display surface 62A of the effect symbol display device 62. In particular, the effect display ROM 168 relates to the effect symbols constituting the special effects described later. Data is stored. The effect display board 110 controls the display of the effect symbols that are variably displayed on the display surface 62 </ b> A of the effect symbol display device 62 based on the effect symbol data stored in the effect display ROM 168. The effect symbol display device 62 is an embodiment of the effect display device 166.

  The amplifier board 112 is electrically connected to various speakers 170 (48) that output predetermined sound effects. The sub-speaker 48 is an embodiment of various speakers 170.

  In addition, various types of LEDs and lamps 172 (66) are electrically connected to the decorative driving board 114. In addition, an operation switch 174 (40) is electrically connected to the effect button board 116. The lamps 66 are an embodiment of various LEDs / lamps 172. The effect button 40 is an embodiment of the operation switch 174.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the firing control board 108 is electrically connected to a firing motor 180, a firing stop switch 182, an angle sensor 183, and a touch switch 184 via a firing drive board 178. It is connected. The result of detecting the rotation angle (rotation amount) of the shaft member 206 by the angle sensor 183 is output to the launch control board 108 via the launch drive board 178, and the launch control board 108 is based on this detection result. Drive control of the firing motor 180 is executed. As a result, it is possible to adjust the launch intensity of the game ball. In addition, when the firing stop switch 182 is turned on, a firing stop signal related to the game ball firing stop is output to the launch control board 108, and the launch control board 108 stops driving the launch motor 180 in response to the launch stop signal. To do. When the firing stop switch 182 is turned off, a firing signal for firing the game ball is output to the firing control board 108, and the firing control board 108 receives the launch signal and drives the launch motor 180. Thereby, the launching or stopping of the game ball is controlled. Further, a ball feed solenoid 186 is electrically connected to the launch control board 108.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment will be described.
The following operation will be described with reference to the initial state (the state in which the player is not touching) the gripping member 208 of the firing handle 200 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, in the initial state before the game is started, the support member 232 is in the initial position protruding outward in the radial direction and does not interfere with the relative movement of the boss 245 with respect to the long hole 238. At this time, the second rotating piece 220B of the interlocking member 220 is not in contact with the switch portion 182A of the firing stop switch 182. Further, the action piece 228 of the firing stop switch lever 224 is not in contact with the switch portion 182A of the firing stop switch 182. For this reason, the game ball can be launched.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 12, when a game ball is to be fired, the gripping member 208 is grasped and rotated around the axis to the other side (in the direction of arrow R in FIG. 12, clockwise), as described above. The gripping member 208 rotates together with the shaft member 206. Thereby, the firing strength of the game ball can be adjusted according to the rotation angle (rotation amount) of the gripping member 208 (shaft member 206). Note that when the gripping member 208 is rotated around the axis to the other side (in the direction of arrow R in FIG. 12: clockwise), the cover member 240 is fixed so as not to rotate, so that the coil spring 248 has a predetermined amount. Only stretched.

  Here, in the normal gaming state, since the start port 56B is arranged at the approximate center of the game area 28, the game ball is aimed at the approximate center of the game area 28 in order to put the game ball into the start port 56B. Adjust the firing strength. At this time, the rotation angle of the firing handle 200 to the other side around the axis of the gripping member 208 (in the direction of arrow R in FIG. 12: clockwise) is set to the gripping member 208 so as to be smaller than the maximum rotation angle. The turning force to be applied is adjusted. As a result, the gripping member 208 rotates clockwise, and the rotational position of the gripping member 208 during normal gaming is the normal gaming position (center hit state) shown in FIG. The player plays a game at the center hitting position shown in FIG. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 16, the game ball is launched toward a substantially central side of the game area 28. At this time, the second rotating piece 220B of the interlocking member 220 is not in contact with the switch portion 182A of the firing stop switch 182. Further, the action piece 228 of the firing stop switch lever 224 is not in contact with the switch portion 182A of the firing stop switch 182. For this reason, of course, it is in a state in which a game ball can be launched.

  Next, when a probable big hit occurs, the second big prize opening 87 is opened, so that the launch intensity of the game ball is adjusted aiming at the right side of the game area 28. At this time, as shown in FIG. 9, the firing handle 200 is held so that the turning angle of the holding member 208 around the axis to the other side (in the direction of arrow R in FIG. 9: clockwise) is the maximum turning angle. The turning force acting on the member 208 is adjusted. As a result, the gripping member 208 is greatly rotated clockwise, and the rotation position of the gripping member 208 during the big hit game is the big hit game position (right-handed state) shown in FIG. The player plays a game at the right-handed position shown in FIG. 9 with the aim of winning the start opening 56B. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 17, the game ball reaches the right side of the game area 28. At this time, the second rotating piece 220B of the interlocking member 220 is not in contact with the switch portion 182A of the firing stop switch 182. Further, the action piece 228 of the firing stop switch lever 224 is not in contact with the switch portion 182A of the firing stop switch 182. For this reason, of course, it is in a state in which a game ball can be launched.

  Next, when the big hit game is finished and the game returns to the normal game, the start port 56B is arranged at the approximate center of the game area 28. Therefore, in order to put the game ball into the start port 56B again, the approximate center of the game area 28 is obtained. Aims to adjust the launch intensity of the game ball. For this purpose, the gripping member 208 of the firing handle 200 must be returned to the centered position shown in FIG.

  At this time, the supporting member 232 is pushed and moved inward in the radial direction of the gripping member 208 at the right-handed position shown in FIG. When the support member 232 moves toward the inside in the radial direction of the gripping member 208, the distal end portion of the support member 232 enters the inside of the one long hole 238. As a result, the tip of the support member 232 is positioned on the movement locus of the boss 245 that moves relative to the inside of the long hole 238, and interferes with the movement of the boss 245.

  At the same time, the interlocking member 220 rotates around the rotation shaft 220C in conjunction with the movement of the support member 232 in the radial direction. Specifically, when the support member 232 moves inward in the radial direction, the second rotating piece 220B is pushed by the protrusion 232A of the supporting member 232, and the second rotating piece 220B rotates counterclockwise (FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 in the direction of arrow L ′). As a result, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the entire interlocking member 220 rotates counterclockwise around the rotation shaft 220 </ b> C (in the direction of arrow L ′ in FIGS. 13 and 14), and the second rotation piece. 220B contacts the switch part 182A of the firing stop switch 182, and pushes the switch part 182A. Thereby, the firing stop switch 182 is turned on. When the firing stop switch 182 is turned on, a firing stop signal related to stopping the launch of the game ball is output from the firing stop switch 182 to the launch control board 108 (see FIG. 5), and the launch control board 108 stops firing. In response to the signal, the driving of the firing motor 180 is stopped. As a result, the launch of the game ball is stopped.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the gripping member 208 of the firing handle 200 is moved to the left with the distal end of the support member 232 inserted into one of the long holes 238 and the firing stop switch 182 being turned on. It is turned around (in the direction of arrow L in FIGS. 10 and 11) and returned to the normal gaming position shown in FIG. At this time, when the hand is released from the gripping member 208, the gripping member 208 is pulled by the elastic force of the coil spring 248 acting on the gripping member 208, and rotates counterclockwise (in the direction of arrow L in FIG. 11).

  When the gripping member 208 reaches the normal gaming position shown in FIG. 11, the distal end portion of the support member 232 abuts (contacts) with the boss 245 inserted into the elongated hole 238, and the gripping member 208 further moves from the normal gaming position. It is prevented from moving counterclockwise (initial position side, arrow L direction in FIG. 11). In other words, the gripping member 208 is positioned at the normal gaming position. In this state, since the support member 232 and the boss 245 are in contact with each other, the gripping member 208 receives counterclockwise rotation (indicated by an arrow in FIG. 11) while receiving an elastic force (a tensile force that promotes counterclockwise rotation) from the coil spring 248. (L direction) cannot be rotated. Thereby, an appropriate rotation position is ensured in the normal gaming state of the gripping member 208.

  When the game is resumed at the normal game position, as shown in FIG. 12, the support member 232 is directed radially outward while the gripping member 208 returned to the normal game position is gripped by the player's hand. Pull out. Thereby, the engagement between the groove portion of the support member 232 and the engaging claw of the switch member 222 is released. The support member 232 receives the elastic force of the spring member 222A and moves outward in the radial direction. As a result, the distal end portion of the support member 232 retreats from the inside of one of the long holes 238, so that the gripping member 208 can move further counterclockwise from the normal gaming position (initial position side, arrow L direction in FIG. 12). At this time, since the player is holding the holding member 208, the holding of the holding member 208 is maintained at the normal gaming position.

  At the same time, when the support member 232 receives the elastic force of the spring member 222A and moves outward in the radial direction, the interlocking member 220 rotates about the rotation shaft 220C in conjunction with this. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, when the support member 232 moves outward in the radial direction, the first rotation piece 220 </ b> A is pushed by the protrusion 232 </ b> A of the support member 232, and the second rotation The piece 220B rotates clockwise (in the direction of arrow R ′ in FIGS. 13 and 14). As a result, the entire interlocking member 220 rotates clockwise around the rotation shaft 220C, the contact between the second rotation piece 220B and the switch portion 182A of the firing stop switch 182 is released, and the switch portion 182A protrudes. Return to the initial state. Thereby, the firing stop switch 182 is turned off. When the launch stop switch 182 is turned off, a launch signal of a game ball is output from the launch stop switch 182 to the launch control board 108, and the launch control board 108 receives the launch signal and drives the launch motor 180. Start. As a result, the game ball can be launched, and the game ball can reach the approximate center of the game area 28.

  Here, when the gripping member 208 is moved from the right-handed state shown in FIG. 10 to the center-handed state shown in FIG. 11, the distal end portion (the other end portion in the axial direction, the radially inner end portion) of the support member 232 is Since it is in contact with the boss 245, the gripping member 208 is normally positioned at the gaming position. However, in this state, the second rotating piece 220B of the interlocking member 220 pushes the switch portion 182A of the firing stop switch 182 to turn it on, so that the game ball cannot be fired. Then, by pulling the support member 232 outward in the radial direction, the contact between the tip end portion (the other end portion in the axial direction and the radially inner end portion) of the support member and the boss 245 is released. Positioning becomes impossible, and the player must secure the positioning of the gripping member 208 by pressing the gripping member 208 by hand. However, in this state, the second rotating piece 220B of the interlocking member 220 pushes the switch portion 182A of the firing stop switch 182 to turn it on, so that the game ball cannot be fired. Thereafter, when the support member 232 is continuously moved outward in the radial direction, as shown in FIG. 12, the interlocking member 220 is rotated and the firing stop switch 182 of the interlocking member 220 with respect to the switch portion 182A by the second rotating piece 220B is rotated. The press is released and the firing stop switch 182 is turned off. As a result, the game ball can be launched. As a result, it is possible to realize a state in which the gripping member 208 is not fixed by a special member when the game ball is launched.

  In addition, since the elliptical hole 220D is formed in the first rotating piece 220A of the interlocking member 220, and the protruding portion 232A of the support member 232 is inserted into the elliptical hole 220D, the protruding portion 232A and the elliptical hole 220D There is a sufficient gap between them. Thereby, when the support member 232 moves in the radial direction, the driving force of the support member 232 is reliably transmitted to the interlocking member 220 and the operation of the first rotating piece 220A of the interlocking member 220 can be afforded. The 232 radial motion can be smoothly converted into the rotational motion of the interlocking member 220.

  As described above, when shifting from the so-called right-handed state during the big hit game shown in FIG. 9 to the so-called center-stroked state during the normal game shown in FIG. 12, the support member 232 is pushed inward in the radial direction. The rotation of the gripping member 208 can be stopped at an appropriate position, and the launch of the game ball can be stopped. Accordingly, when the so-called right-handed state at the time of the big hit game shown in FIG. 10 is shifted to the so-called center hit state at the time of the normal game shown in FIG. Can be prevented.

  At the same time, by moving the support member 232 radially inward, the rotation stop position of the gripping member 208 can be determined together with the above-described stop of the game ball firing. Thereby, the rotation angle of the holding member 208 can be set to the most appropriate position in the normal gaming state. At this time, just by releasing the player's hand from the gripping member 208 in the right-handed state, the gripping member 208 naturally rotates counterclockwise under the elastic force of the coil spring 248. Will naturally return to the most appropriate position in the normal gaming state.

  As a result, with the simple structure of the support member 232 and the interlocking member 220, when the so-called right-handed state during the big hit game shown in FIG. It is possible to easily and simultaneously realize the two effects of preventing uselessness and rotating and positioning the gripping member during normal gaming.

  In particular, each component member such as the support member 232, the interlocking member 220, the switch member 222, the firing stop switch 182, and the firing stop switch lever 224 is provided on the gripping member 208 and moves as the gripping member 208 rotates. Therefore, the relative distance (relative positional relationship) between the constituent members does not change and is constant. Accordingly, the player can easily and reliably operate the support member 232 and the firing stop switch lever 224, and can smoothly operate the interlocking member 220, the switch member 222, and the firing stop switch 182.

  In the conventional pachinko machine, among the constituent members such as the support member 232, the interlocking member 220, the switch member 222, the launch stop switch 182 and the launch stop switch lever 224, the launch stop switch 182 is provided on the frame fixing member. There are some types. Even in this case, the frame fixing member provided with the firing stop switch 182 may be used as it is, and another firing stop switch may be provided on the gripping member, or the firing stop switch of the frame fixing member may be removed to remove the launch stop switch. May be provided on the gripping member. Accordingly, since the gripping member is always provided with the firing stop switch, the support member 232, the interlocking member 220, the switch member 222, the firing stop switch 182 and the firing stop switch are changed depending on the rotation position of the gripping member. The relative distance between the constituent members such as the lever 224 does not change, and a reliable operation is possible.

  Moreover, although the case where the pachinko game is performed has been described as an example in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the case of the pachinko game, and can be executed in the game ball launch strength test when the pachinko machine 10 is manufactured. In this test, it is necessary to test the right-handed state and the center-turned state, respectively. Therefore, by using the support member 232 and the interlocking member 220, the test results are compared with the case where the firing handle 200 is manually rotated. The occurrence of errors can be suppressed.

  Next, a modified example of the rotation restricting member 230 will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 18 and 22, the rotation restricting member of this modification includes a support member 232, a position sensor 187 that detects the radial position of the gripping member 208 of the support member 232, and a firing stop switch lever 224. And a drive motor 189 that rotates the motor. The position sensor 187 includes an optical sensor that detects an object based on the presence or absence of light reception, and is electrically connected to the launch control board 108 via the launch drive board 178.

  According to this configuration, the probability variation big hit game is finished, and as shown in FIGS. 19 and 22, the other end portion (tip portion) in the axial direction of the support member 232 enters the inside of one long hole 238. When the position sensor 187 reaches a position where the movement of the boss 245 is prevented, the support member 232 is detected. Then, a position detection signal of the support member 232 is output from the position sensor 187 to the launch control board 108. Upon receiving the position detection signal of the support member 232, the firing control board 108 outputs an on operation signal that instructs the on operation of the firing stop switch 182. As a result, the drive motor 189 is driven and the firing stop switch lever 224 rotates. Then, the switch unit 182A of the firing stop switch 182 is pushed and turned on, and the launching of the game ball is stopped.

  On the other hand, when the probability variation big hit game ends and the normal game starts, as shown in FIG. 20, the hand is released from the gripping member 208, and the gripping member 208 receives the elastic force of the coil spring 248 and turns counterclockwise (in FIG. 20). It rotates in the direction of arrow L). Eventually, the support member 232 comes into contact with one of the bosses 245, and the gripping member 208 no longer rotates counterclockwise. Thereby, in the normal gaming state, the optimal rotation angle of the gripping member 208 can be set. Then, as shown in FIG. 21, the support member 232 is moved radially outward while the player holds the grip member 208. When the other end portion (tip portion) in the axial direction of the support member 232 enters the inside of one of the long holes 238 and retreats from a position where the movement of the boss 245 is obstructed and reaches a predetermined position, the position sensor 187 supports the support member. 232 is not detected. Then, the position detection signal of the support member 232 is not output from the position sensor 187 to the launch control board 108. In response to the fact that the position detection signal is not received from the support member 232, the firing control board 108 outputs an off operation signal that instructs the firing stop switch 182 to be turned off. As a result, the drive motor 189 is driven and the firing stop switch lever 224 rotates in the reverse direction. The firing stop switch lever 224 is separated from the switch portion 182A of the firing stop switch 182, and the switch portion 182A returns to the original position by the elastic force of the spring. As a result, the firing stop switch 182 is turned off, and the game ball can be launched. As a result, the game ball can be launched toward the approximate center of the game area 28.

  As described above, according to this modification, instead of interlocking between the support member 232 and the interlocking member 220, interlocking with the rotation control of the firing stop switch lever 224 using the support member 232 and the position sensor 187 is employed. By doing so, it is possible to achieve both the rotation restricting function (positioning function) of the gripping member 208 and the function of preventing a game ball from being used unnecessarily.

  In addition, according to the said modification, although the structure which controls rotation of the firing stop switch lever 224 was shown, as shown in FIG. 23, without controlling rotation of the firing stop switch lever 224, a launch control board is shown. At 108, the on / off operation of the firing stop switch 182 may be directly controlled based on the detection result of the position sensor 187.

  Next, modifications of the firing handle 200 will be described.

(Variation 1 of launch handle 200)
As shown in FIG. 24, the first modified example of the firing handle 200 has no distinction between a large protrusion and a small protrusion, and the size of the protrusion 256 formed on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 254 of the gripping member 252 is large. It is configured to gradually become smaller. Specifically, a plurality of projections 256 having different sizes are formed adjacent to (continuously) along the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 254 on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 254 of the gripping member 252. In addition, the size of the protrusion 256 is set to gradually decrease (or increase). Thereby, the designability of the firing handle 250 can be improved.

(Modification 2 of launching handle 200)
As shown in FIG. 25, the second modified example of the firing handle 200 has no distinction between a large protrusion and a small protrusion, and four protrusions 266 having different sizes are provided on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 264 of the gripping member 262. Formed. Each protrusion 266 is provided at a position opened by 90 degrees from each other. Also, four types of projections 266 are prepared from small to large. Thereby, the designability of the firing handle 260 can be improved.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a part of electronic control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the sub control board which comprises the electronic controller of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the launch control board which comprises the electronic control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the launching handle used for the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is an internal block diagram seen from the front direction of the initial state (before game start) of the launching handle used for the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is an internal block diagram seen from the side direction of the initial state (before a game start) of the launching handle used for the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is an internal block diagram seen from the front direction of the big hit game state (right-handed state) of the launching handle used in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and the support member is positioned on the radially outer side of the gripping member. It is explanatory drawing of a state. It is an internal block diagram seen from the front direction of the big hit game state (right-handed state) of the launching handle used in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and the support member is located on the radial inside of the gripping member. It is explanatory drawing of a state. It is an internal block diagram seen from the front direction of the normal gaming state (center hitting state) of the launching handle used in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and the support member is located radially inside the gripping member. It is explanatory drawing of a state. FIG. 3 is an internal configuration diagram of the launch handle used in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front in the normal gaming state (center hit state), and the support member is positioned on the radially outer side of the gripping member. It is explanatory drawing of a state. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram when the firing stop member is turned off by the rotation restricting member of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention (a state in which a game ball can be launched). It is explanatory drawing when the discharge | release stop member is turned on by the rotation control member of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention (a state in which a game ball cannot be discharged). It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of the supporting member used for the launching handle used for the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a front view of a game board that has been center hit with a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board that is right-handed with a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. It is an internal block diagram seen from the front direction of the big hit game state (right-handed state) of the launching handle used in the modified example of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and the support member is positioned radially outside the gripping member It is explanatory drawing of the state which is carrying out. It is an internal block diagram seen from the front direction of the big hit game state (right-handed state) of the launching handle used in the modified example of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and the support member is positioned radially inward of the gripping member It is explanatory drawing of the state which is carrying out. It is an internal block diagram seen from the front direction of the normal game state (center strike state) of the launching handle used for the modification of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and the support member is positioned radially inside the gripping member It is explanatory drawing of the state which is carrying out. It is an internal block diagram seen from the front direction of the normal game state (center strike state) of the launching handle used for the modification of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and the support member is positioned radially outside the gripping member It is explanatory drawing of the state which is carrying out. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the launch control board which comprises the electronic controller of the modification of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the launch control board which comprises the electronic controller of the modification of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the modification 1 of the launching handle used for the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the modification 2 of the launching handle used for the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
21 Frame 182 Launch Stop Switch (Launch Stop Member)
200 Firing handle 202 Handle frame fixing member (handle fixing member)
208 Grasping member 220 Interlocking member (link mechanism)
230 Rotation restriction member 232 Support member (link mechanism)
238 Long hole 240 Cover member 245 Boss (projection)

Claims (3)

A gaming machine provided with a launching handle that is provided in a frame and adjusts the launching intensity of a game ball according to a rotation angle,
The firing handle is
A handle fixing member fixed to the frame,
A gripping member provided on the handle fixing member so as to be rotatable over a range of a predetermined rotation angle on one side around the axis or on the other side around the axis, and adjusting the firing strength of the game ball according to the rotation angle;
A cover member that rotatably holds the grip member on one side around the axis or the other side around the axis between the handle fixing member;
A firing stop member provided on the gripping member, disabling the launch of a game ball by an on operation, and enabling the launch of a game ball by an off operation;
By moving to a specific position, the rotation of the gripping member to one side around the axis is restricted at a predetermined position within the range of the rotation angle, and at the same time, the firing stop member is turned on and retracted from the specific position. A rotation regulating member for releasing the regulation of the rotation of the gripping member to one side around the axis at the predetermined position and simultaneously turning off the firing stop member;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: The grip member is formed with a long hole,
One of the cover member or the handle fixing member is provided with a protrusion that is inserted into the elongated hole,
By the relative movement of the protrusion inside the elongated hole, the grip member can be turned to one side around the axis or to the other side around the axis,
The rotation restricting member is
The gripping member comes into contact with the protrusion at the predetermined position where the rotation of the gripping member to one side around the axis is restricted, and the relative movement of the protrusion with respect to the elongated hole is prevented, and the gripping member rotates around the axis from the predetermined position. Making it impossible to turn to one side and turning on the firing stop member,
The gripping member shaft is released by releasing the contact with the projection at the predetermined position where the rotation of the gripping member to one side around the axis is restricted and allowing the projection to move relative to the elongated hole. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a link mechanism that enables turning to one side around the axis or the other side around the axis and to turn off the firing stop member. The link mechanism is
The gripping member is provided so as to be movable inward or radially outward of the gripping member, and movement of the gripping member to one side around the axis is restricted by moving inward of the gripping member. When the gripping member comes into contact with the protrusion at a predetermined position, the gripping member cannot rotate from the predetermined position to one side around the axis, and moves to the outside in the radial direction of the gripping member. A support member that releases contact with the protrusion at the predetermined position where rotation to the side is restricted and enables rotation to one side or the other side around the axis of the gripping member;
The gripping member is rotatably provided, and is rotated in conjunction with the support member moving inward in the radial direction of the gripping member to turn on the firing stop member. An interlocking member that rotates in conjunction with moving radially outward to turn off the firing stop member;
The gaming machine according to claim 2, comprising:

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