JP2012192091A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that can enhance operability when a game ball is shot.SOLUTION: A shooting operation device 71 includes: a base 72 fixed on the front face part of a Pachinko machine; a front face unit 73 constituting the front face side of the shooting operation device 71; and an operation handle 74 provided between the base 72 and the front face unit 73 to be operated by rotations when operated to shoot game balls. The operation handle 74 is biased at an initial rotary position by the bias power of a handle spring provided inside the shooting operation device 71. When it is held at a predetermined rotary position against the bias power, game balls are continuously shot by a predetermined momentum. In this case, the front face unit 73 is provided with an auxiliary operation portion 121. The shooting strength of the game ball is set at a predetermined shoot strength by the auxiliary operation portion 121 operated to be pressed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

  A pachinko machine, which is a type of gaming machine, has a launching operation device on the front surface of the gaming machine body. When the launching operation device is operated, the launching device operates, and a game ball is launched above the gaming area. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

  A conventional launch operation device is provided with a base fixed to the gaming machine body, a front cover constituting the front portion of the launch operation device, and is rotatable between the base and the front cover. And an operation handle that is rotated at the time. The player adjusts the amount of rotation operation of the operation handle, and plays the game while maintaining the posture in which the operation handle is held at the rotation operation position at which a desired flying distance is obtained.

JP 2006-305079 A

  Here, it is preferable that the operability when the game ball is fired is high, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving operability when a game ball is launched.

  Hereinafter, means for solving the above problems will be described.

The invention according to claim 1 is an operation means operated to fire a game ball toward a game area;
Launching means for launching a game ball toward the game area based on the operation of the operation means;
With
The operation means is configured to be operable in a range from an initial position to a maximum operation position,
The launching means is configured to enable the launching of a game ball with a specific launch strength when the operation means reaches a specific operation position before the maximum operation position.
The gaming machine includes a recognition means that allows a player to recognize that the specific operation position has been reached.
The invention according to claim 5 is an operation means operated to fire a game ball toward the game area;
Launching means for launching a game ball toward the game area based on the operation of the operation means;
With
The operation means is configured to be operable in a range from an initial position to a maximum operation position, and is biased toward the initial position, and an operation force required for operation of the operation means toward the maximum operation position. Is a configuration that increases,
The launching means is configured to enable the launching of a game ball with a specific launch strength when the operation means reaches a specific operation position before the maximum operation position.
The gaming machine includes a recognizing unit that fluctuates a change rate of the operation force toward the maximum operation position when the operation position of the operation unit becomes the specific operation position. .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve operability when a game ball is launched.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. (A) It is a perspective view of the discharge operation apparatus seen from the front, (b) It is a perspective view of the discharge operation apparatus seen from the back. It is a disassembled perspective view of the launching operation device seen from the front. It is a disassembled perspective view of the launching operation device seen from the back. It is sectional drawing of a discharge operation apparatus. (A) It is the perspective view which looked at the state which disassembled some front units from the front, (b) The perspective view which looked at the state which disassembled some front units from the back. (A) It is a front view of a launching operation device, (b) is a sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 9 (a), and (c) is a sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 9 (a). (A1) It is explanatory drawing which showed typically the mode of the discharge operation apparatus in the state in which the auxiliary operation part is not pressed, (a2) It is a figure which expands and shows a part of FIG. 10 (a1), (A3) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the positional relationship of a pressing piece and an adjustment switch in the state in which the auxiliary operation part is not pressed, (a4) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating launch intensity, (b1 ) It is explanatory drawing which showed typically the mode of the discharge operation apparatus in the state in which the auxiliary operation part is pressed, (b2) It is a figure which expands and shows a part of FIG.10 (b1), (b3 ) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the positional relationship of a press piece and an adjustment switch in the state in which the auxiliary operation part is pressing-operated, (b4) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating launch intensity. (A1)-(c2) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the structure for enabling a player to recognize easily that it became the maximum discharge intensity. (A) It is a timing chart which shows the operation condition of an adjustment switch, (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship between the amount of rotation operations of an operation handle, and firing intensity, (c) The rotation operation of an operation handle It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship between quantity and the rotational operation force of an operation handle. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of various counters. It is a figure which shows typically the internal structure of the discharge operation apparatus in 2nd Embodiment. (A1), (b1), (c1) It is a figure which shows typically the internal structure of a launching operation apparatus, Comprising: It is a figure for demonstrating a mode that the operation handle was rotated, (a2), ( b2) and (c2) are diagrams for explaining the firing strength when the operation handle is turned. (A1), (b1), (c1) It is a figure which shows typically the internal structure of a launching operation apparatus, Comprising: It is a figure for demonstrating a mode that the operation member for adjustment was pressed, (a2), ( b2) and (c2) are diagrams for explaining the firing strength when the adjusting operation member is pressed. (A) is a timing chart showing the amount of rotation of the operation handle, (b) is a timing chart showing the amount of pressing operation of the adjusting operation member, (c) is a timing chart showing the launch intensity of the game ball, (D) It is a timing chart which shows the pressing operation force of the adjustment operation member.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko machine”), which is a type of gaming machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the main configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in an exploded manner. In FIG. 2, the configuration in the game area of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted for convenience.

  The pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a gaming machine main body 12 that is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to be rotatable forward. The outer frame 11 is configured by connecting wooden plates to four sides and has a rectangular frame shape. The pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall by attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island facility.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine main body 12 includes an inner frame 13 as a base body, a front door frame 14 disposed in front of the inner frame 13, and a back pack unit disposed behind the inner frame 13. 15. The inner frame 13 of the gaming machine main body 12 is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 11. Specifically, the inner frame 13 can be rotated forward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in front view.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the front door frame 14 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and can be rotated forward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in a front view. It is said that. Further, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and can be rotated backward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in a front view.

  The inner frame 13 is mainly composed of a resin base 21 whose outer shape is substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11. A substantially elliptical window hole 23 is formed at the center of the resin base 21. A game board 24 is detachably attached to the resin base 21. The game board 24 is made of plywood, and a game area formed on the front surface of the game board 24 is exposed to the front side of the inner frame 13 through the window hole 23 of the resin base 21.

  The configuration of the game board 24 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board 24.

  An inner rail portion 25 and an outer rail portion 26 are attached to the game board 24 so as to partition a part of the outer edge of the game area PE, and the inner rail portion 25 and the outer rail portion 26 guide the guiding means. As a guide rail, it is configured. A game ball launched from a game ball launching mechanism 51 (see FIG. 2) attached below the window hole 23 in the resin base 21 is guided to the upper part of the game area PE by a guide rail.

  By the way, the game ball launching mechanism 51 includes a launch rail 53 that extends toward the guide rail, a ball feeder 54 that supplies game balls stored in an upper plate 65a, which will be described later, onto the launch rail 53, and the launch rail 53. And a solenoid 52 which is an electric actuator for firing the game ball supplied to the guide rail. By operating a firing operation device 71 provided on the front door frame 14, the solenoid 52 is driven and controlled, and a game ball is launched.

  The game board 24 has a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction. Each opening is provided with a general winning port 31, a variable winning device 32, an upper operating port 33, a lower operating port 34, a through gate 35, a variable display unit 36, and the like.

  When a game ball enters the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, and the operation ports 33 and 34, it is detected by a detection sensor (not shown) disposed on the back side of the game board 24, and based on the detection result. Then, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. Specifically, with respect to the number of prize balls, when a ball enters the upper working port 33 and a ball enters the lower working port 34, three prize balls are paid out. When a winning entry to the winning opening 31 occurs and a winning entry to the variable winning device 32 occurs, payout of ten winning balls is executed.

  However, the number of these prize balls is arbitrary. For example, the number of prize balls in both the operation holes 33, 34 is larger than the number of prize balls in the lower action opening 34 than the number of prize balls in the upper action opening 33. It may be different. Further, the number of winning balls related to the variable winning device 32 may be larger than the number of other winning balls.

  In addition, an out port 37 is provided at the lowermost part of the game board 24, and game balls that have not entered various winning ports etc. are discharged from the game area PE through the out port 37. The game board 24 is provided with a large number of nails 38 in order to disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball as appropriate, and various members (functions) such as a windmill.

  Here, the entry means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and is not only a mode of being discharged from the game area PE after passing through the opening, but also from the game area PE after passing through the opening. A mode in which the product is not discharged is also included. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the game ball from entering the out port 37, the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, the upper operating port 33, the lower operating port 34, and the through gate 35 are connected. The entry of a game ball is also expressed as a prize.

  A variable display unit 36 is provided so as to include the central portion of the game area PE. Due to the peripheral edge of the variable display unit 36 projecting forward of the pachinko machine 10 from the surface of the game board 24, a plurality of regions where the game ball can flow down are partitioned.

  Specifically, in the game area PE, an upper area PE1 that is an area above a predetermined height position of the variable display unit 36, and a lower area than the variable display unit 36 that is continuous below the upper area PE1. The left region PE2 that is the left region, the right region PE3 that is continuous to the lower side of the upper region PE1 and to the right of the variable display unit 36, the left region PE2, and the right region PE3. On the other hand, it is divided into a lower region PE4 which is continuous below and below the variable display unit 36.

  When the player performs the turning operation of the operation handle 74 in the firing operation device 71 with the turning operation amount in the first range that is not less than the predetermined turning amount and less than the reference turning amount as the first firing operation, At PE1, the game ball flows down to the left of the horizontal center position. In this case, the game balls flow down in the order of the upper area PE1, the left area PE2, and the lower area PE4. On the other hand, when the player performs the turning operation of the operation handle 74 with the turning operation amount in the second range that is equal to or larger than the reference turning amount as the second launching operation, the player moves to the right of the lateral center position in the upper region PE1. A game ball begins to flow down. In this case, the game balls flow down in the order of the upper area PE1, the right area PE3, and the lower area PE4. That is, the player can play the game so that the game ball flows down the left area PE2 of the left area PE2 and the right area PE3 by adjusting the amount of rotation of the operation handle 74, and the right area PE3. The game can be played so that the game ball flows down.

  The reference rotation amount is a rotation amount in which the rate at which the game balls flow down the left region PE2 and the rate at which the game balls flow down the right region PE3 are the same. In the amount, the ratio of the game ball flowing down the left area PE2 is high, and in the rotation operation amount in the second range, the ratio of the game ball flowing down in the right area PE3 is high. Therefore, there is a possibility that the game ball may flow down the right region PE3 in the rotation operation amount close to the reference rotation amount in the rotation amount in the first range, and close to the reference rotation amount in the rotation operation amount in the second range. With the amount of rotation operation, the game ball may flow down the left region PE2.

  Incidentally, the upper right portion of the outer rail portion 26 collides with a game ball which is a member located on the inner side of the outer rail portion 26 and has traveled along the outer rail portion 26 (while contacting), and the progress thereof. A return rubber 26a is provided as a stopper for changing the direction. When the firing operation device 71 is operated so as to obtain the maximum launch strength, the game ball will flow down the right region PE3 after colliding with the return rubber 26a.

  The upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34 are unitized as an operating port device and are installed in the game board 24. Both the upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34 are opened upward. Further, both the operation ports 33 and 34 are arranged in the vertical direction so that the upper operation port 33 is on the upper side.

  The upper working port 33 is not provided with a member that opens and closes. In a situation where the game ball is being fired in the same mode (that is, when the firing intensity is constant or the mode of the launch operation is the same), the upper operation port 33 is not affected by the game state. The winning probability is constant. The lower working port 34 is provided with a general electric utility 34a as a guide piece comprising a pair of left and right movable pieces. The general electric accessory 34a is connected to an accessory drive unit (not shown) mounted on the back side of the game board 24, and is driven by the accessory drive unit to be placed in either a closed state or an open state. The In the closed state of the utility wire 34a, the game ball cannot win the lower operating port 34, and the winning of the lower operating port 34 becomes possible when the electric utility item 34a is opened.

  The upper operation port 33 and the lower operation port 34 are installed in the lower region PE4 of the game board 24. In this case, the upper operation port 33 is disposed directly below the stage 36a formed in the variable display unit 36, and a game that has flowed into the stage 36a via a guide passage (not shown) formed in the variable display unit 36. A game ball, which is a ball and is discharged from the center of the stage 36 a to the outside of the variable display unit 36, can easily win a prize in the upper operation port 33.

  Incidentally, the entrance portion of the guide passage that enables the guide of the game ball to the stage 36a is a position corresponding to the boundary portion between the upper region PE1 and the left region PE2 in the variable display unit 36 (the universal map display portion in FIG. 3). 46), and is not formed in any other place.

  As described above, when the upper operation port 33 and the lower operation port 34 are provided in the lower region PE4, when the firing operation device 71 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left region PE2, the right region In any case where the launch operation device 71 is operated so that the game ball flows down through the PE 3, a prize can be awarded to the upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34. However, since the entrance portion of the guide passage to the stage 36a is provided for the left region PE2, and is not provided for the right region PE3, the one flowing down the left region PE2 flows down the right region PE3. As compared with the case, winning to the upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34 is likely to occur. Also, in the arrangement of the gaming parts and nails 38 in the left area PE2 and the right area PE3, winning in the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34 is more likely when the left area PE2 flows down than in the right area PE3. It is set so that it easily occurs.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only the game balls that have flowed down the left side region PE2 may be configured to be able to win the upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34.

  A through gate 35 is provided in each of the left region PE2 and the right region PE3. The through gate 35 has a through-hole (not shown) penetrating in the vertical direction, and the game ball won in the through gate 35 flows down the game area PE after winning. Based on the winning of the through gate 35, the universal utility 34 a of the lower working port 34 is switched from the closed state to the open state. Specifically, an internal lottery is performed with a winning at the through gate 35 as a trigger, and a variable display of the pattern is performed on the general-purpose display unit 44 provided in the variable display unit 36. Then, when the result of the internal lottery is a support win and a stop result corresponding to the result is displayed and the variable display is ended, the mode shifts to the support execution mode. In the support execution mode, the electric utility 34a is opened in a predetermined manner.

  The variable display unit 36 is provided with a general map hold display unit 46. The maximum number of game balls won in the through gate 35 is reserved, and the reserved number is displayed by turning on the general-purpose display unit 46.

  A big win lottery is performed using a winning at the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34 as a trigger. And the said lottery result is clearly shown through the display effect in the symbol display part 43 and the symbol display apparatus 41 of the variable display unit 36. FIG.

  In detail, the special figure display unit 43 displays a variation or predetermined display of a pattern by performing a big hit lottery with a winning at the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34 as a trigger. . Then, a result corresponding to the lottery result is displayed.

  Specifically, the symbol display device 41 is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device described later. The symbol display device 41 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and may be another display device having a display screen such as a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, or a CRT, and is a dot matrix display. May be.

  In the symbol display device 41, when the special symbol display unit 43 displays the variation of the pattern or the predetermined display based on the winning to the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34, the symbol variation display or the predetermined Display is performed. In the symbol display device 41, not only a display effect triggered by winning a prize at the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34, but also a display effect in the opening / closing execution mode that shifts after winning a big win.

  When winning the big hit lottery performed based on the winning to the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34, at the end of the variable display of the pattern in the special symbol display unit 43 and the symbol of the symbol display device 41 Each specific result is displayed at the end of the variable display.

  The variable display unit 36 is provided with a special figure holding display unit 45. The maximum number of game balls won in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 is reserved, and the reserved number is displayed when the special figure holding display section 45 is turned on.

  When winning is made in the big win lottery based on the winning to the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34, it shifts to the opening / closing execution mode in which the winning to the variable winning device 32 is possible. More specifically, the variable winning device 32 is in a closed state in which a game ball is normally unable to win or difficult to win, and the game ball is likely to win a prize when winning the transition to the open / close execution mode in the internal lottery. It can be switched to the open state. As an opening mode of the variable winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode, a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings is defined as one round, and a variable number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) is set as an upper limit. It is common for the device 32 to be opened repeatedly.

  The variable winning device 32 is provided at a position below the lower operation port 34 in the lower region PE4. That is, in the variable winning device 32, when the shooting operation device 71 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left area PE2, and when the shooting operation device 71 is operated so that the game ball flows down the right area PE3. It is possible to win any of the above. However, in the case where the launch operation device 71 is operated so that the game ball flows down the right region PE3, the left region PE2 is determined based on the arrangement of the nail 38 and the relative position with respect to other members. It is configured such that winning to the variable winning device 32 is more likely to occur than when the shooting operation device 71 is operated so that the game ball flows down. Therefore, when the player shifts to the opening / closing execution mode, the player operates the firing operation device 71 so that the game ball flows down the right region PE3.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only the game balls that have flowed down the right region PE3 may be able to win the variable winning device 32.

  A front door frame 14 is provided so as to cover the entire front side of the inner frame 13 having the game board 24. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is formed with a window portion 61 so that almost the entire game area PE can be viewed from the front. The window part 61 has a substantially elliptical shape and is fitted with a window panel 62 having transparency. Around the window 61, light emitting means such as various lamps are provided. A display lamp part 63 is provided above the window part 61 as a part of the various lamp parts. In addition, on both the left and right sides of the display lamp unit 63, speaker units 64 are provided for outputting sound effects corresponding to the gaming state.

  Below the window portion 61 in the front door frame 14, an upper bulging portion 65 and a lower bulging portion 66 that bulge to the near side are provided side by side. An upper pan 65a that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 65, and a lower pan 66a that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 66. The upper plate 65a has a function of temporarily storing game balls paid out from a payout device described later and guiding them to the game ball launching mechanism 51 side while aligning them in a line. In addition, the lower tray 66a has a function of storing game balls that are surplus in the upper tray 65a. The game balls paid out from the payout device of the back pack unit 15 are discharged to the upper plate 65a and the lower plate 66a.

  A firing operation device 71 is provided on the right side of the lower bulging portion 66 so as to protrude to the near side. Specifically, the position where the launch operation device 71 is provided is located below the window 61, below the upper plate 65a, and further on the rotational tip side of the gaming machine main body 12. The firing operation device 71 is disposed at a position close to the side portion. Speaking of the front surface of the gaming machine main body 12 when viewed from the front, it is the position of the lower right corner. By operating the launch operation device 71, a game ball is launched from the game ball launch mechanism 51.

<Launching operation device 71>
The configuration of the firing operation device 71 will be described in detail. 4A is a perspective view of the firing operation device 71 viewed from the front, FIG. 4B is a perspective view of the firing operation device 71 viewed from the rear, and FIG. 5 is a launch operation device viewed from the front. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the firing operation device 71 as viewed from the rear, and FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the firing operation device 71.

  As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the firing operation device 71 includes a base 72 fixed to the front door frame 14, a front unit 73 constituting the front side of the firing operation device 71, a base 72, And an operation handle 74 that is provided between the front units 73 and that is rotated (rotated) when the game ball is launched.

  The base 72 is formed in a cylindrical shape from an opaque material such as ABS resin, and as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, both the inner diameter and the outer diameter are expanded on one opening side (hereinafter, referred to as “opening”). This enlarged area is referred to as an enlarged area 75). The base 72 is integrally formed with a shaft hole 76 that extends in the same direction as the axis on the same axis as the diameter-expanded region 75. A handle shaft member 77 is supported in the shaft hole 76 so as to be rotatable about the axis, and is fixed to a fixing ring portion 77 a formed at an intermediate position of the handle shaft member 77. A handle 74 is provided.

  The operation handle 74 is made of ABS resin, and a metal film is plated on the entire peripheral surface thereof. In addition, the metal film is not plated on the entire peripheral surface of the operation handle 74, but the metal film is plated over a surface touched when the operation handle 74 is operated and a position where an electrode described later is provided. The operation handle 74 may be made of metal.

  The operation handle 74 has a double ring shape integrally formed so that the inner ring portion 81 and the outer ring portion 82 are concentric. A columnar portion 77b in front of the fixing ring portion 77a of the handle shaft member 77 is inserted into the handle side shaft hole portion 83 that penetrates in the axial direction of the operation handle 74 at the center of the inner ring portion 81. . That is, the operation handle 74 is arranged on the same axis with respect to the base 72. Note that a finger hook portion 84 is integrally formed on the outer peripheral surface of the outer ring portion 82 so as to protrude in the radial direction, and the operation handle 74 can be rotated with the finger hooked on the finger hook portion 84. It is like that.

  The operation handle 74 is rotatable around the axis, and the rotation range of the operation handle 74 is a plurality of bosses 79a to 79a formed integrally with the base portion 72 so as to protrude forward from the enlarged diameter region 75. It is regulated by contact with 79c. Specifically, the bosses 79 a to 79 c extend in the axial direction of the base portion 72, and the bosses 79 a to 79 c are a pair of guide holes 85 a formed between the inner ring portion 81 and the outer ring portion 82 of the operation handle 74. , 85b from the rear to the front.

  These guide holes 85a and 85b are partitioned by a pair of connecting portions formed at intervals of 180 ° so that the space between the inner ring portion 81 and the outer ring portion 82 connects both the ring portions 81 and 82. It is formed by being. Of the peripheral surfaces that define the guide holes 85a and 85b, the outer peripheral surface of the inner ring portion 81 and the inner peripheral surface of the outer ring portion 82 that define the inner side and the outer side in the radial direction of the operation handle 74 are the operation handle 74. The curved surface has a constant curvature around the axis of the. Further, the outer peripheral surface and the inner peripheral surface are not formed with at least a step to the inside of the guide holes 85a and 85b, and further, are not formed with a recess to the outside of the guide holes 85a and 85b.

  When the pachinko machine 10 is viewed from the front, the rotation of the operation handle 74 in the clockwise direction is restricted at a predetermined rotation position by the contact between the predetermined guide hole 85a and the boss 79a, and the counterclockwise rotation. The movement is restricted at a predetermined rotational position by the contact between the other guide hole 85b and the boss 79b. Since the handle spring 86 is provided as an urging means for the handle with respect to the operation handle 74, the operation handle 74 is always urged counterclockwise and a force against the urging force is applied. In a situation where it has not been done, it is arranged at the initial rotation position which is the latter side of each of the predetermined rotation positions. The urging means for the handle may have any specific configuration as long as it can urge the operation handle 74 toward the initial rotation position.

  A front unit 73 is provided in front of the operation handle 74 so as to prevent the operation handle 74 from coming off the base 72. The front unit 73 as a whole is formed in a spherical shape whose surface is a smooth convex shape toward the front, and further has a multi-layer structure. As the multi-layer structure, the front unit 73 includes an inner base 91 and an outer base 92 made of synthetic resin. The outer base 92 is provided so as to surround an annular inner base ring portion 93 that defines the rear side of the inner base 91 around the axis.

  Here, a configuration related to fixing the outer base 92 to the inner base 91 will be described.

  The outer base 92 is formed with a first annular stepped portion 94 so that the rear end side is narrowed toward the axis, and the rear end side of the first annular stepped portion 94 is annular around the axis. The outer base ring portion 95 is provided. A pair of locking holes 96 penetrating in the radial direction are formed in the outer base ring portion 95 at intervals of 180 °. The pair of locking holes 96 correspond to locking recesses 97 formed so as to be recessed from the rear end edge portion to the front side in the inner base ring portion 93. A positioning convex portion 98 is formed on one of the outer base annular portion 95 and the inner base annular portion 93, and a positioning concave portion 99 is formed on the other. The overlapping of the locking hole 96 and the locking recess 97 is naturally performed.

  The inner base 91 is provided with a pair of elastic fixing members 101 for generating a locking relationship with the locking hole 96. The elastic fixing member 101 is made of synthetic resin, and is integrated with a base plate portion 103 in which a fixing hole 102 penetrating in the thickness direction is formed, and an end portion of the base plate portion 103 on the side where the fixing hole 102 is formed. And a claw portion 104 formed. Each of the base plate portion 103 and the claw portion 104 is formed thin and can be elastically deformed in the thickness direction.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the pair of elastic fixing members 101 are fixed to the inner base 91 by being screwed through fixing holes 102 to fixing bosses 105 formed on the back surface of the inner base 91. ing. In this state, as shown in FIG. 7, the claw portion 104 protrudes outward in the radial direction from the locking recess 97. The outer base 92 is fixed to the inner base 91 by the claw 104 being locked to the peripheral edge of the locking hole 96.

  The claw portion 104 is formed so as to go to the rear side toward the tip, and when the base plate portion 103 is screwed to the fixing boss 105, the claw portion 104 is brought into contact with the back surface of the inner base 91. The elastic fixing member 101 is elastically deformed so as to warp rearward. The tip of the claw 104 in the elastically deformed state hits the rear edge at the peripheral edge of the locking hole 96 from the front side, so that a rearward force is applied to the outer base 92. The outer base 92 is fixed to the inner base 91.

  The inner base 91 to which the outer base 92 is fixed as described above is screwed to the bosses 79a to 79c by screws (not shown) inserted from the rear side of the base 72, whereby the front unit 73 is fixed to the base. 72 is fixed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 7, the outer base ring portion 95 of the outer base 92 extends rearward from the inner base ring portion 93 and enters the inner side of the outer ring portion 82 of the operation handle 74. The first annular step portion 94 of the outer base 92 faces rearward and faces the front end face of the outer ring portion 82 with a slight gap. The gap includes a coin such as a 1-yen coin, a 10-yen coin, a 50-yen coin, a 100-yen coin, and a 500-yen coin, and a game medal for a slot machine installed together with the pachinko machine 10 in a game hall. It is defined that it is impossible or difficult to insert between the outer ring portion 82 and the outer ring portion 82.

  The front side of the outer ring portion 82 of the operation handle 74 not only faces the front unit 73 in the front-rear direction, but the rear side faces the base 72 in the front-rear direction. Specifically, the base portion 72 includes the enlarged diameter region 75 as described above, but the second annular stepped portion is formed so that the front end side is narrowed toward the axis on the peripheral wall portion defining the enlarged diameter region 75. 106 is formed, and a base-side ring portion 107 having an annular shape around the axis is provided on the front end side of the second annular stepped portion 106. The base side ring portion 107 enters the inside of the outer ring portion 82 of the operation handle 74. The second annular step 106 faces forward and faces the rear end face of the outer ring 82 with a slight gap. The gap includes a coin such as a 1-yen coin, a 10-yen coin, a 50-yen coin, a 100-yen coin and a 500-yen coin, or a game medal for a slot machine installed together with the pachinko machine 10 in a game hall. It is defined that it is impossible or difficult to insert between the outer ring portion 82 and the outer ring portion 82.

  Here, the operation handle 74 is rotated in a direction against the urging force of the handle spring 86 in order to cause the game ball to be launched from the game ball launching mechanism 51. Since the operation handle 74 is biased toward the moving position, when the state in which the operation handle 74 is manually operated to the predetermined rotation position is released, the operation handle 74 automatically returns to the initial rotation position. In the case of this configuration, an action is assumed in which a coin or coin is inserted between the operation handle 74 and the front unit 73 or between the operation handle 74 and the base 72 and the operation handle 74 is forcibly temporarily fixed. On the other hand, as already explained, the outer ring portion 82 of the operation handle 74 is opposed to the first annular step portion 94 and the second annular step portion 106 in the front-rear direction, and further, the gap between them is It is stipulated that it is impossible or difficult to insert coins or coins. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the temporary fixing as described above from being performed, and it is possible to suppress the occurrence of damage or the like of the firing operation device 71 due to the temporary fixing.

  As shown in FIG. 5, gear parts 111 a and 111 b are provided in the base 72 so as to grasp the amount of rotation of the operation handle 74 in a power source and launch control device 175 described later. The gear parts 111a and 111b are connected to a variable resistor 155 (see FIG. 6) built in the base 72, and the resistance value of the variable resistor 155 changes according to the rotation of the gear parts 111a and 111b. A signal corresponding to the resistance value is received by the power supply and launch control device 175. Then, drive control of the game ball launching mechanism 51 is executed by the power source and launch control device 175 so that the game ball is launched with a launch intensity corresponding to the amount of rotation of the operation handle 74.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the base 72 is operated with a firing switch 112 and a firing switch 112 that are operated to stop the launch of the game ball in a state where the operation handle 74 is turned. And a push sensor 113 for detecting the above. By detecting the detection signal of the push sensor 113 to the power source and launch control device 175, it is grasped whether or not the fire stop switch 112 is operated by the power source and launch control device 175. When the firing stop switch 112 is operated, the drive control of the game ball launching mechanism 51 by the power source and launch control device 175 is stopped regardless of the amount of rotation operation of the operation handle 74.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 6, in the situation where the operation handle 87 is integrally formed on the back side of the operation handle 74 and the operation handle 74 is disposed at the initial rotation position, the operation piece The firing stop switch 112 is pressed by 87. As a result, in a situation where the operation handle 74 is disposed at the initial rotation position, that is, in a situation where the operation handle 74 is not rotated, the push sensor 113 is turned on and the launch of the game ball is stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the base 72 is provided with a handle touch sensor 156 for detecting that the player is touching the operation handle 74. When the detection signal of the handle touch sensor 156 is output to the power supply and launch control device 175, it is grasped by the power supply and launch control device 175 whether or not the operation handle 74 is touched by the player. When the operation handle 74 is not touched by the player, the drive control of the game ball launching mechanism 51 by the power supply and launch control device 175 is stopped regardless of the amount of rotation of the operation handle 74.

  Next, an auxiliary operation unit 121 that is manually operated to assist in holding the operation handle 74 at an arbitrary rotational position will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9 in addition to FIGS. To do.

  FIG. 8A is a perspective view of a state in which a part of the front unit 73 is disassembled as viewed from the front, and FIG. 8B is a perspective view of a state in which a part of the front unit 73 is disassembled as viewed from the rear. is there. 8A and 8B show a state in which a part of the outer base 92 is broken. 9A is a front view of the firing operation device 71, FIG. 9B is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 9A, and FIG. 9C is FIG. 9A. It is a BB sectional view taken on the line.

  As described above, the front unit 73 includes the outer base 92 so as to constitute the surface thereof. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the outer base 92 has a circular opening 92a on the front side thereof. It has a cylindrical shape. The front unit 73 includes an auxiliary operation unit 121 provided so as to fill the opening 92 a of the outer base 92. The auxiliary operation unit 121 is made of ABS resin.

  The auxiliary operation unit 121 includes an auxiliary base 122 that has an annular shape around an axis, and a front bending portion 123 that is integrally formed so as to bulge forward from the auxiliary base 122. The surface is formed in a spherical shape that becomes a smooth convex shape toward the front.

  An auxiliary shaft member 124 is fixed to the back surface side of the auxiliary operation unit 121. As shown in FIG. 8B, the auxiliary shaft member 124 has a through hole 126 formed on one end side of the shaft base 125, and is protruded outwardly on the other end side of the shaft base 125. The auxiliary operation shaft portion 127 is integrally formed. The auxiliary shaft member 124 is fixed so that the pair of auxiliary operation shaft portions 127 protrudes outward in the radial direction from the peripheral edge of the auxiliary base 122 behind the front-side curved portion 123.

  A rear bearing 131 is integrally formed on the front surface of the inner base 91 as shown in FIG. 8A corresponding to the auxiliary shaft member 124, and as shown in FIG. A front bearing portion 132 is integrally formed on the back surface of the outer base 92. The auxiliary operation shaft portion 127 is pivoted between the front bearing portion 132 and the rear bearing portion 131 in a pivotable state so that the auxiliary operation portion 121 is integrated with the bases 91 and 92. ing. In this case, the support portion of the auxiliary operation shaft portion 127 by the bearing portions 131 and 132 is the upper edge portion of the opening 92 a of the outer base 92.

  The auxiliary base 122 of the auxiliary operation unit 121 passes through the opening 92a in the front-rear direction, and a gap is secured between the auxiliary base 122 and the peripheral part of the opening 92a so as not to interfere with each other. Further, the front curved portion 123 of the auxiliary operation portion 121 protrudes forward from the opening 92a, and the spherical surface of the front curved portion 123 is continuous with the spherical surface of the outer base 92 or It is almost continuous. Thereby, as already explained, the front unit 73 as a whole is formed in a spherical shape whose surface has a smooth convex shape toward the front.

  Since the auxiliary operation unit 121 is provided as described above, the auxiliary operation unit 121 rotates backward with the upper side as a rotation axis by pressing the front bending portion 123. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a link member 141 is provided on the back side of the inner base 91 so as to transmit the pressing force of the auxiliary operation unit 121 to the operation handle 74. The link member 141 is made of synthetic resin and is non-conductive.

  A pair of link shaft portions 142 are integrally formed at one end of the link member 141 so as to protrude outward. Corresponding to the link shaft 142, bearing ribs 143 a and 143 b are integrally formed on the back surface of the inner base 91 and the bosses 79 b and 79 c of the base 72. Since the link shaft portion 142 is supported by the bearing ribs 143 a and 143 b, the link member 141 is rotatably supported on the back surface side of the inner base 91.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, the pivotal support portion of the link member 141 is located radially outwardly on the inner base 91 and obliquely to the upper right when the firing operation device 71 is viewed from the front. The straight line connecting the pair of link shaft portions 142 is downwardly sloping. Further, the pivot support location is a position radially outside the opening 92 a of the outer base 92. The link member 141 can be rotated in the front-rear direction using the link shaft 142 as a rotation axis.

  In the link member 141, the free end 144, which is the end opposite to the side on which the link shaft 142 is formed, is as shown in FIG. 9A when the firing operation device 71 is viewed from the front. In addition, the inner base 91 is located radially outward and on the lower side. Further, the position of the free end portion 144 is a position directly behind the lower peripheral portion of the opening 92a.

  Incidentally, the link member 141 is formed by meandering so as to avoid the elastic fixing member 101 and the handle shaft member 77. Furthermore, the inner base 91 has a stepped shape so that the center side protrudes forward, and the area near the free end 144 of the link member 141 is arranged along the back surface of the front protrusion 145. .

  As shown in FIG. 8A, an exposure hole 146 of the inner base 91 exists at a position in front of the free end 144. As a result, the free end 144 is exposed toward the auxiliary operation unit 121, and further protrudes forward from the front surface of the rear stage 147 in the inner base 91. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the link member 141 is provided with a link spring 148 as a biasing means for the link, and as shown in FIG. 8B, the link member 141 is provided. The free end 144 protrudes forward from the exposure hole 146 and is constantly urged toward the side that cannot be rotated forward any more by the contact of the link member 141 and the inner base 91. The urging means for the link is not particularly limited as long as it can urge the link member 141 toward the initial rotation position.

  The peripheral edge of the auxiliary base 122 in the auxiliary operation unit 121 is present in front of the free end 144, and a pressing recess 151 that is recessed forward from the surrounding region is formed in the peripheral edge. On the bottom surface of the pressing recess 151, as shown in FIG. 8B, a pressing protrusion 152 protruding backward is integrally formed. The position where the pressing convex portion 152 is formed is a lower position of the auxiliary operation portion 121. That is, the pressing convex portion 152 is formed at a position closer to the opposite side across the axis with respect to the rotation axis of the auxiliary operation portion 121.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, the pressing convex portion 152 is in contact with the free end portion 144 of the link member 141 from the front thereof. In this case, in a situation where the link member 141 is urged by the link spring 148 and disposed at the initial rotation position, the pressing convex portion 152 is pushed forward by the free end portion 144. The position of the auxiliary operation unit 121 in this state is the initial rotation position of the auxiliary operation unit 121.

  As described above, the link shaft 142 is formed at the end of the link member 141 opposite to the free end 144. As shown in FIG. 6, the link shaft 141 is further provided at the end. A rotation restricting portion 153 is integrally formed so as to protrude rearward from the portion where 142 is formed. As shown in FIG. 9C, the rotation restricting portion 153 enters the guide hole 85 b inside the outer ring portion 82 in the operation handle 74, specifically, the upper side of the operation handle 74.

  Here, since the link member 141 is provided in the front unit 73, it does not follow the rotation of the operation handle 74. In this case, the positional relationship between the guide hole 85b and the rotation restricting portion 153 is set such that the rotation restricting portion 153 enters the guide hole 85b regardless of the rotation position of the operation handle 74. ing.

  In the rotation restricting portion 153, the opposing surface 154 that faces the inner peripheral surface of the outer ring portion 82 in the radial direction is subjected to high friction processing by forming irregularities. Further, since the link shaft portion 142 is provided on the back surface of the inner base 91 and the rotation restricting portion 153 protrudes toward the inner ring portion 81 along the axial direction, the link shaft portion 142 faces the link shaft portion 142. The distance to the surface 154 is set to be shorter than the distance from the link shaft portion 142 to the free end portion 144.

  Note that the method for performing the high friction treatment is not limited to forming irregularities, and for example, a method of attaching a rubber plate to the facing surface 154 may be adopted, and a rubber layer may be used as the facing surface 154. You may employ | adopt the method formed in. Further, the rotation restricting portion 153 has a prismatic shape instead of a plate shape, and the strength is improved.

  The effect | action by providing the auxiliary | assistant operation part 121 and the link member 141 as mentioned above is demonstrated referring FIG. 10 (a1), (a2) and FIG. 10 (b1), (b2).

  FIG. 10 (a1) is an explanatory view schematically showing a state of the firing operation device 71 in a state where the auxiliary operation unit 121 is not pressed, and FIG. 10 (a2) is a part of FIG. 10 (a1). FIG. 10 (b1) is an enlarged view, and FIG. 10 (b1) is an explanatory view schematically showing a state of the firing operation device 71 in a state where the auxiliary operation unit 121 is pressed, and FIG. 10 (b2) is a diagram. It is a figure which expands and shows a part of 10 (b1).

  As shown in FIG. 10 (a1), when the auxiliary operation unit 121 is not pressed, the link member 141 is arranged at the initial rotation position by the biasing force of the link spring 148, and the auxiliary operation unit 121 is operated. Is arranged at the initial rotation position. In this state, the rotation restricting portion 153 of the link member 141 is not in contact with the outer ring portion 82 of the operation handle 74 as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 10B1, in a situation where the auxiliary operation unit 121 is pressed, the auxiliary operation unit 121 rotates from the initial rotation position so that the pressing convex portion 152 of the auxiliary operation unit 121 moves backward. Move.

  Here, since the firing operation device 71 is provided at the lower right corner of the front surface of the gaming machine body 12 as described above, the shoulder height of the player is higher than the firing operation device 71. The position of the shoulder close to the firing operation device 71 is on the left side of the firing operation device 71. Therefore, the player holds the firing operation device 71 with his arms extended diagonally to the right and obliquely downward to the front. In addition, as shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 4A, when the player rotates the operation handle 74 in a normal manner, the player holds the firing operation device 71 with the palm of the front unit 73. Then, the operation handle 74 is rotated in a state where the finger of the gripped hand is applied to the finger hooking portion 84 of the operation handle 74.

  On the other hand, the front curved portion 123 has a specific receiving area as a part of the receiving surface at the center of the front unit 73, i.e., at a position higher than the most convex portion on the front side and leftward. It is formed so as to exist, and the specific receiving area is inclined upward and inclined downward toward the left. Therefore, when the player holds the firing operation device 71 as described above, the palm of the player naturally touches the front curved portion 123 from obliquely above. Therefore, the player can perform the pressing operation of the auxiliary operation unit 121 without difficulty using the palm. Further, when the operation handle 74 is rotated, the hand is rotated with the wrist as an axis. However, since the auxiliary operation unit 121 can be pressed with the palm of the hand as described above, the operation handle 74 can be rotated. The auxiliary operation unit 121 can be pressed regardless of the movement position.

  Further, as already described, since the auxiliary operation shaft portion 127 is supported at a position behind and above the front bending portion 123 of the auxiliary operation portion 121, the rotation of the specific receiving area touched by the palm of the hand is possible. The direction includes a component directed downward. Therefore, the player can press the auxiliary operation unit 121 backward from the initial rotation position by pressing the auxiliary operation unit 121 in the extending direction in a state where the arm is extended obliquely downward. . That is, the player can press the auxiliary operation unit 121 by using the weight in the state of holding the firing operation device 71 so as to leave the weight of the hand. Thereby, the operability of the auxiliary operation unit 121 is improved, and further, the fatigue when the operation of the auxiliary operation unit 121 is continued is reduced.

  When the auxiliary operation part 121 is pressed, the pressing convex part 152 pushes the free end part 144 of the link member 141 backward as the auxiliary operation part 121 rotates. When the free end 144 is pressed by the pressing convex portion 152, the link member 141 rotates from the initial rotation position, and accordingly, the facing surface 154 of the rotation restricting portion 153 moves upward. And the said opposing surface 154 contact | abuts from the inner side of radial direction with respect to the internal peripheral surface of the outer side ring part 82 of the operation handle 74, as shown in FIG.10 (b2). As a result, an external force in a direction perpendicular to the rotation direction is applied to the operation handle 74 from the link member 141, and the external force functions as a force that resists the urging force of the handle spring 86. Therefore, even if the force for turning the operation handle 74 is loosened, the operation handle 74 can be held at the turning position.

  Further, since the opposing surface 154 of the rotation restricting portion 153 is subjected to high friction processing, a large frictional force can be applied to the operation handle 74, and the force to be held at the rotation position. Can be improved. Further, since the distance from the link shaft 142 to the facing surface 154 is set to be shorter than the distance from the link shaft 142 to the free end 144, the free end of the link member 141 from the auxiliary operation unit 121. The force applied to 144 is applied to the outer ring portion 82 of the operation handle 74 in a state amplified by the lever principle. Also from this point, it is possible to improve the force to be held at the rotational position.

  Further, as described above, the positional relationship between the guide hole 85b and the rotation restricting portion 153 is a positional relationship in which the rotation restricting portion 153 enters the guide hole 85b regardless of the rotation position of the operation handle 74. Therefore, the displacement of the operation handle 74 can be regulated through the pressing operation of the auxiliary operation unit 121 even in a state where the operation handle 74 is disposed at any rotational position.

  Further, the displacement of the operation handle 74 is restricted due to the surface contact between the inner peripheral surface of the outer ring portion 82 and the facing surface 154 of the rotation restricting portion 153, and therefore the operation handle exceeds the restriction force. By rotating 74, the operation handle 74 can be displaced. Therefore, the rotation position of the operation handle 74 can be adjusted in a state where the displacement of the operation handle 74 is restricted. Furthermore, as described above, the contact target surface on which the surface contact can occur on the inner peripheral surface of the outer ring portion 82 is formed in a curved surface with a certain curvature, and no step or dent is formed. Therefore, also from this point, it is possible to adjust the rotational position of the operation handle 74 in a state where the displacement of the operation handle 74 is regulated.

  As described above, when the auxiliary operation unit 121 is pressed, the displacement of the operation handle 74 can be restricted. When the auxiliary operation unit 121 is operated, the launch intensity of the game ball is further increased to the maximum launch intensity. It is possible to make the configuration. The configuration will be described below.

  As already described, the link member 141 for transmitting the pressing force of the auxiliary operation unit 121 to the operation handle 74 is supported by the inner base 91, and the inner base 91 includes FIGS. 5, 6, and 8. As shown in FIG. 6, an adjustment switch 157 is further provided. The adjustment switch 157 is a push type, and as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, a push button 157 a as a pressure detection unit is provided on the front side of the inner base 91 through an opening 149 formed in the inner base 91. It is fixed to the back surface of the inner base 91 in a state where the inner base 91 is exposed. The push button 157 a protrudes forward from the front surface of the rear stage 147, and can be pressed from the front of the inner base 91.

  The position where the push button 157 a is provided is a position that is located behind the end of the auxiliary operation unit 121 on the rotating front end side. Therefore, the auxiliary operation unit 121 is present in front of the push button 157a, and a pressing piece 128 is integrally formed at a position of the auxiliary operation unit 121 facing the push button 157a in the front-rear direction.

  The position where the push button 157a is provided is different from the position where the free end 144 of the link member 141 is provided. Thus, when the auxiliary operation unit 121 is pressed, the displacement of the operation handle 74 and the adjustment of the firing strength can be performed simultaneously.

  The effect | action by providing the auxiliary | assistant operation part 121 and the adjustment switch 157 as mentioned above is demonstrated referring FIG. 10 (a) and FIG.10 (b).

  FIG. 10 (a3) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the positional relationship between the pressing piece 128 and the adjustment switch 157 when the auxiliary operation unit 121 is not pressed, and FIG. 10 (a4) shows the firing strength at that time. FIG. 10B3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the positional relationship between the pressing piece 128 and the adjustment switch 157 when the auxiliary operation unit 121 is pressed. 10 (b4) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the firing intensity at that time.

  As shown in FIG. 10A1, in a situation where the auxiliary operation unit 121 is not pressed, the auxiliary operation unit 121 is arranged at the initial rotation position. In this state, as shown in FIG. 10A3, the pressing piece 128 of the auxiliary operation unit 121 does not press the push button 157a of the adjustment switch 157.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (b1), when the auxiliary operation unit 121 is pressed, the auxiliary operation unit 121 rotates from the initial rotation position so that the pressing piece 128 of the auxiliary operation unit 121 moves backward. . When the auxiliary operation unit 121 is pressed, the pressing piece 128 presses the push button 157a of the adjustment switch 157 as shown in FIG. In this case, both the pressing piece 128 and the adjustment switch 157 are provided separately from the operation handle 74 and do not follow the turning operation of the operation handle 74. Therefore, even if the rotation position of the operation handle 74 is any position, the push button 157a can be pressed by the pressing piece 128 if the auxiliary operation unit 121 is pressed.

  In this state, when the push button 157a is pressed by the pressing piece 128, the free end portion 144 of the link member 141 is pressed by the pressing convex portion 152, so that the link member 141 is moved from the initial rotation position. It rotates to regulate the displacement of the operation handle 74.

  When the push button 157a is pressed by the pressing piece 128, if the operation handle 74 is rotated, the game ball by the game ball launching mechanism 51 is independent of the amount of rotation of the operation handle 74 at that time. The firing strength of is the maximum firing strength. Specifically, the player performs a turning operation of the operation handle 74 with a turning operation amount in the first range in order to suitably generate a prize for the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34, as shown in FIG. As shown in a4), in the situation where the game ball is flowing down the left side area PE2, when the transition to the opening / closing execution mode occurs, the player is required to suitably generate a prize to the variable prize winning device 32. The auxiliary operation unit 121 is pressed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 10 (b4), the launch strength of the game ball is the maximum launch strength, and the game ball launched from the game ball launching mechanism 51 flows down the right region PE3 after colliding with the return rubber 26a. It will be.

  Next, in order to make it possible for the player to easily recognize that the maximum firing intensity has been reached when the operation handle 74 is rotated without operating the auxiliary operation unit 121 to achieve the maximum firing intensity. The configuration will be described with reference to FIG. FIGS. 11A1 to 11C2 are explanatory diagrams for explaining a configuration for allowing the player to easily recognize that the maximum firing intensity has been reached.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 (a1) and 11 (a2), although omitted in FIGS. 4 to 10 for convenience of explanation, the shaft portion 77c on the side inserted into the base portion 72 in the handle shaft member 77 is provided. Is formed with a recess 77d which forms part of the recognition means. The concave portion 77d is formed such that a predetermined range around the shaft is recessed toward the axial line side of the peripheral surface of the shaft portion 77c as compared with the periphery thereof.

  A pressing unit 158 that also constitutes a part of the recognition means is provided around the shaft portion 77c. The pressing unit 158 is formed so as to extend in a predetermined direction. The pressing unit 158 includes a pressing member 158a having one end in the predetermined direction pivotally supported by the base 72, and a side pivotally supported by the pressing member 158a. Is provided with a spring 158b as urging means for urging the opposite end toward the peripheral surface of the shaft portion 77c. A protrusion 158c that can enter the recess 77d and press the peripheral surface of the recess 77d is integrally formed on the rotation tip side of the pressing member 158a.

  When the operation handle 74 is disposed at the initial rotation position, as shown in FIG. 11 (a2), the recess 77d is disposed at a position where the protrusion 158c of the pressing member 158a cannot enter, and the protrusion 158c. Is urged by the urging force of the spring 158b and abuts from the outside against a portion where the recess 77d is not formed in the shaft portion 77c.

  When the operation handle 74 is rotated and disposed at a specific rotation position as shown in FIG. 11 (b1), the recess 77d is a protrusion of the pressing member 158a as shown in FIG. 11 (b2). 158c is arranged at a position where it can enter. Thereby, the projection 158c presses the peripheral surface of the recess 77d through the biasing force of the spring 158b. This pressing direction is a direction in which the operation handle 74 is pressed toward the maximum rotation position.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 11 (c1), when the operation handle 74 is disposed at the maximum rotation position, it is impossible to further rotate the operation handle 74 in the direction away from the initial rotation position. Become. In this case, as shown in FIG. 11 (c2), the state where the protrusion 158c of the pressing member 158a enters the recess 77d is maintained, and the state where the protrusion 158c presses the peripheral surface of the recess 77d is maintained. . Therefore, after the operation handle 74 is arranged at the specific rotation position, the state in which the operation handle 74 is pressed by the pressing unit 158 is maintained, so that the rotation operation force of the operation handle 74 by the player can be reduced. Is possible.

  The urging force in the rotational direction generated by the pressing force by the pressing unit 158 is set lower than the urging force that urges the operation handle 74 toward the initial rotation position by the handle spring 86. Therefore, even if the manual operation of the operation handle 74 is stopped even after the protrusion 158c of the pressing member 158a enters the recess 77d, the operation handle 74 automatically returns to the initial rotation position.

  With reference to FIG. 12, the operation of the recognition means (the recess 77d and the pressing unit 158) will be described. In the following description, the operation due to the provision of the adjustment switch 157 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 12A is a timing chart showing the operation state of the adjustment switch 157, and FIG. 12B is an explanatory diagram for explaining the relationship between the rotation operation amount of the operation handle 74 and the firing intensity. 12C is an explanatory diagram for explaining the relationship between the amount of rotation operation of the operation handle 74 and the rotation operation force of the operation handle 74. FIG. In FIG. 12B, a situation where the adjustment switch 157 is not ON is indicated by a solid line, and a situation where the adjustment switch 157 is ON is indicated by a one-dot chain line.

  As shown by the solid line in FIG. 12B, in the situation where the adjustment switch 157 is not turned on, the launch intensity of the game ball increases as the amount of rotation of the operation handle 74 increases. When the operation amount of the operation handle 74 is the saturation operation amount, the game ball launch intensity is the maximum launch intensity. However, the rotation operation position that is the saturation operation amount is not the maximum rotation position. Accordingly, the operation handle 74 can be further rotated while maintaining the state where the emission intensity reaches the maximum emission intensity. In other words, the firing intensity becomes the maximum firing intensity before the operation handle 74 reaches the maximum rotation position.

  In the configuration in which the firing strength increases depending on the amount of rotation operation as described above, the rotation operation force of the operation handle 74 by the player (that is, the player pushes the operation handle 74 as shown in FIG. 12C). The operating force required to operate in a direction away from the initial rotation position increases as the rotation operation amount of the operation handle 74 increases until the rotation operation amount reaches the saturation operation amount. However, the recognition means is provided as described above, and the specific rotation position of the operation handle 74 where the protrusion 158c of the pressing member 158a enters the recess 77d in the recognition means is the position of the operation handle 74. The rotational operation amount is set to a position where the saturation operation amount is obtained. Therefore, when the rotation operation amount becomes the saturation operation amount, that is, when the firing strength reaches the maximum firing strength, the rotational operation force necessary for the player is temporarily reduced.

  The player can detect a decrease in the rotational operation force, and can recognize that the launch intensity of the game ball has reached the maximum launch intensity through the hand manually operating the operation handle 74. It becomes. Thus, even if the player does not vigorously rotate the operation handle 74 until it reaches the maximum rotation position, the player holds the operation handle 74 until the operation force necessary for the rotation operation is reduced. If the turning operation is performed, the maximum firing intensity can be set. Therefore, the operability of the operation handle 74 can be improved. Further, since the possibility that the operation handle 74 is pivoted to the maximum pivot position is reduced, the firing operation device 71 is not easily damaged.

  On the other hand, when the auxiliary operation unit 121 is pressed by the player and the adjustment switch 157 is turned on as shown in FIG. 12A, the operation handle 74 is turned as shown in FIG. Irrespective of the amount of dynamic operation, the launch intensity is the maximum launch intensity. However, as already described, when the operation handle 74 is arranged at the initial rotation position, the firing stop switch 112 is pressed by the operation handle 74, so that the auxiliary operation unit 121 is pressed. However, the firing strength is not the maximum firing strength. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the act of launching the game ball with the maximum launch intensity by operating only the auxiliary operation unit 121 without operating the operation handle 74.

  Next, an electrical configuration for launching a game ball in response to a manual operation on the launch operation device 71 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  Prior to the description of the electrical configuration relating to the launch of the game ball, an electrical configuration for performing control to advance the game in the pachinko machine 10 will be described first.

  On the back side of the inner frame 13, a main control device 161, an audio lamp control device 171, and a display control device 172 are mounted. Further, the backpack unit 15 is equipped with a payout mechanism including a payout device 173, a payout control device 174, and a power source and launch control device 175.

  The main control device 161 includes a main control board 162 that controls the main game. The main control board 162 is connected to a power source of the power source and launch control device 175 and a power source unit (not shown) provided on the launch control board 176. The power supply unit is connected to, for example, a commercial power supply (external power supply) in a game hall or the like. Then, based on the external power supplied from the commercial power supply, necessary operating power is generated for each of the main control boards 162, and the generated operating power is supplied. Incidentally, the operating power is supplied not only to the main control board 162 but also to other devices such as the payout control device 174 and the display control device 172.

  The main controller 161 is provided with a power failure monitoring board (not shown), and when a power failure is confirmed on the power failure monitoring board, a power failure signal is transmitted to the main control board 162. ing.

  An MPU 163 is mounted on the main control board 162. The MPU 163 includes a ROM 164 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 163 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 164 is executed. A RAM 165, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like are incorporated.

  The MPU 163 is provided with an input port and an output port. Various sensors (not shown) are connected to the input side of the MPU 163. As a part of the various sensors, there are detection sensors provided on a one-to-one basis with respect to a winning-corresponding pitching portion such as a general winning port 31, a variable winning device 32, an upper operating port 33, a lower operating port 34 and a through gate 35. It is included, and the MPU 163 makes a winning determination (entrance determination) to each winning part. In addition, the MPU 163 executes a lottery occurrence lottery and a jackpot result type lottery based on winning to the upper operation port 33 and the lower operation port 34, and also executes a reach occurrence lottery and a display continuation time determination lottery for each game time.

  Here, a configuration for performing various lotteries in the MPU 163 will be described.

  The MPU 163 uses various counter information in the game to perform jackpot occurrence lottery, display setting of the special symbol display unit 43, setting of symbol display of the symbol display device 41, setting of display of the general symbol display unit 44, and the like. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the jackpot occurrence lottery, the jackpot type counter C2 used for determining the jackpot type such as the probability variation jackpot result or the normal jackpot result, In the reach random number counter C3 used for the reach generation lottery when the display device 41 fluctuates and fluctuates, the random number initial value counter CINI used for setting the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1, the special figure display unit 43 and the symbol display device 41 The variation type counter CS that determines the variation display time is used. Further, a universal power release counter C4 used for a lottery to determine whether or not to put the general electrical accessory 34a in the lower working port 34 into the electrical release state is used.

  Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a lottery counter buffer 165a set in a predetermined area of the RAM 165. Among these, in the lottery counter buffer 165a, information corresponding to the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is obtained information storage when a winning to the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34 occurs. It is stored in the reserved ball storage area 165b as a means.

  The holding ball storage area 165b includes a holding area RE and an execution area AE. The holding area RE includes a first holding area RE1, a second holding area RE2, a third holding area RE3, and a fourth holding area RE4, and matches the winning history to the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. The numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 stored in the lottery counter buffer 165a is stored in any of the holding areas RE1 to RE4 as holding information.

  In this case, in the first reservation area RE1 to the fourth reservation area RE4, when the winning to the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34 is continuously generated a plurality of times, the first reservation area RE1 → the second reservation area. Each numerical information is stored in time series in the order of RE2 → third reserved area RE3 → fourth reserved area RE4. By providing the four holding areas RE1 to RE4 as described above, up to four game balls winning histories to the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 are stored on hold. In addition, the holding area RE includes a holding number storage area NA, in order to specify the number in which the winning history to the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 is stored in the holding number storage area NA. Is stored.

  Note that the number that can be reserved and stored is not limited to four, but may be any other number such as two, three, or five or more.

  The execution area AE is an area for moving each value stored in the first holding area RE1 of the holding area RE when starting the variable display of the special figure display unit 43. At the start of one game round Is determined based on various numerical information stored in the execution area AE.

  Each of the counters will be described in detail.

  For details of each counter, the jackpot random number counter C1 is configured such that, for example, 1 is sequentially added within a range of 0 to 599, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599). The big hit random number counter C1 is periodically updated and stored in the holding ball storage area 165b at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34.

  The value of the random number for winning the big hit is stored as a success / failure table in a success / failure table storage area as a success / failure information group storage means in the ROM 164. As the success / failure table, a success / failure table for the low probability mode and a success / failure table for the high probability mode are set. That is, in the pachinko machine 10, the low probability mode and the high probability mode are set as the lottery modes in the success / failure lottery means.

  In the gaming state in which the winning / failing table for the low probability mode is referred to at the time of the lottery, the number of random numbers that win the jackpot is two. On the other hand, in the gaming state in which the winning / failing table for the high probability mode is referred to at the time of the lottery, the number of random numbers that will win the jackpot is 20. If the winning probability in the high probability mode is higher than that in the low probability mode, the number of random numbers to be won is arbitrary.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is configured so that 1 is added in order within a range of 0 to 29, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0. The big hit type counter C2 is periodically updated and stored in the holding ball storage area 165b at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34.

  In this pachinko machine 10, two conditions are (1) a winning / losing lottery mode in the winning / losing lottery means after the end of the opening / closing execution mode, and (2) a support mode in the electric utility 34 a of the lower working port 34 after the opening / closing execution mode ends. A plurality of jackpot results are set by making a difference in. As above-mentioned lottery mode, the low probability mode and the high probability mode are set as described above.

  As the support mode, the frequency at which the general utility 34a of the lower working port 34 is opened per unit time when compared with a situation in which the game ball is continuously launched in the same manner with respect to the game area. The low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode are set so that is relatively high.

  Specifically, in the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the electric utility open state in the public electric utility release lottery using the general electric utility release counter C4 is the same (for example, both 4 / 5) However, in the high frequency support mode, the number of times that the power utility 34a is in the open state is set more frequently than in the low frequency support mode. The opening time is set longer. In this case, in the high-frequency support mode, when the electrified open state is won and the open state of the general utility 34a occurs a plurality of times, from the end of one open state to the start of the next open state The closing time is set shorter than one opening time. Furthermore, in the high-frequency support mode, a shorter time is secured than in the low-frequency support mode, which is secured after the first public power utility opening lottery is performed. Is set to be selected.

  As described above, in the high frequency support mode, there is a higher probability of winning a prize for the lower working port 34 than in the low frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, there is a higher probability that a prize will be given to the upper working port 33 than to the lower working port 34, but in the high frequency support mode, the lower working port 34 is connected to the lower working port 34. The probability of winning a prize increases. When a winning is made to the lower working port 34, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the high frequency support mode, the player plays a game while not reducing the number of possessed balls so much. be able to.

  Note that the configuration for increasing the frequency at which the high frequency support mode is set to the state where the electric power is released per unit time is higher than that of the low frequency support mode is not limited to the above-described one. It is good also as a structure which makes high the probability of becoming the electric character open state winning in a lottery. In addition, a secured time (for example, a general map display unit 44 based on a winning to the through gate 35) that is secured after the next public electric utility opening lottery is performed after the first public electric utility opening lottery is performed. In the configuration in which a plurality of types of variable display time) are prepared, in the high frequency support mode, it is easier to select a short securing time or the average securing time is shorter than in the low frequency support mode. It may be set. Furthermore, increase the number of times of opening, lengthen the opening time, and shorten the secured time that is secured after the next public power utility release lottery is performed. (That is, shortening one display continuation period in the general map display unit 44), shortening the average time of the secured time and increasing the winning probability, any one condition or any combination of conditions Application may increase the advantage of the high frequency support mode over the low frequency support mode.

  The game result distribution destination for the big hit type counter C2 is stored in the distribution table storage area as the distribution information group storage means in the ROM 164 as a distribution table. As the distribution destination, a normal jackpot result and a probable variation jackpot result are set.

  The normal jackpot result is that the winning lottery mode becomes the low probability mode after the opening / closing execution mode ends, and the support frequency is high until the number of games reaches the end reference number (specifically, 100 times) after the support mode shifts. It is a jackpot result that becomes a mode. After the end reference count has elapsed, the mode shifts to the low frequency support mode.

  The probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the success / failure lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the high frequency support mode after the opening / closing execution mode ends. The high-frequency support mode continues until the lottery result in the winning or failing lottery becomes a big hit state win and shifts to the big hit state by that.

  In the distribution table, “0 to 9” corresponds to the normal jackpot result, and “10 to 29” corresponds to the probability variation jackpot result, but this numerical distribution is arbitrary. In addition, the distribution destination of the jackpot result is not limited to the above two types. For example, in the opening / closing execution mode, a plurality of modes are set so that the expected value of the game ball is high and the opening / closing execution is performed. It is good also as a structure which increases the type of jackpot result rather than said two types by providing a difference in the mode transfer destination mode.

  For example, the reach random number counter C3 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and reaches a maximum value and then returns to 0. Here, in the pachinko machine 10, an expected effect is set as a kind of display effect in the symbol display device 41.

  Two types of expectation effects are set: the reach display, and a notice display for expecting the occurrence of reach display or the occurrence of a jackpot result at the stage before the reach display occurs.

  In the reach display, a combination of reach symbols is displayed by displaying symbols for a part of a plurality of symbol sequences displayed on the display screen of the symbol display device 41, and the remaining symbols are displayed in that state. A display state in which symbols are displayed in a variable manner is included in the column. In addition, in the state where the combination of reach symbols is displayed as described above, the variation of the symbols is displayed in the remaining symbol rows, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background screen. In addition, there are those that perform a reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on substantially the entire display screen after reducing or not displaying a combination of reach symbols.

  In the notice display, in a situation in which the symbols are variably displayed in all the symbol sequences after the symbol variation display is started on the display screen of the symbol display device 41, or in a part of the symbol sequences, a plurality of symbols are displayed. In a situation where the symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the symbol row, a mode in which a character is displayed separately from the symbols on the symbol row is included. Moreover, what makes a background screen the predetermined aspect different from the previous aspect, and what makes the symbol on a symbol row the predetermined aspect different from the previous aspect are also included. Such a notice display can occur in any game times when reach display is performed and when reach display is not performed, but the case where reach display is performed is higher than the case where reach display is not performed. It is set to occur with probability.

  The reach display is executed regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3 in the game times that shift to the opening / closing execution mode. Also, in game times that do not shift to the opening / closing execution mode, the reach random number counter C3 acquired at a predetermined timing is referred to the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the ROM 164 in response to the occurrence of reach display. It is executed when On the other hand, the determination as to whether or not to perform the notice display is performed not by the main controller 161 but by the display controller 172.

  The variation type counter CS is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The variation type counter CS is used when the MPU 163 determines the display continuation period in the special symbol display unit 43 and the symbol display continuation period in the symbol display device 41. The variation type counter CS is updated once every time a normal process to be described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the buffer value of the variation type counter CS is acquired when the variation pattern is determined at the start of variation display in the special symbol display unit 43 and at the time of symbol variation start by the symbol display device 41.

  For example, the utility power release counter C4 is incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 250, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The general electric utility release counter C4 is periodically updated and stored in the electric utility reservation area 165c of the RAM 165 at the timing when a game ball wins the through gate 35. Then, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to control the general utility item 34a to the open state based on the stored value of the general utility item release counter C4.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 13, a payout control device 174 and an audio lamp control device 171 are connected to the output side of the MPU 163. For example, a prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control device 174 based on the winning determination result to the winning corresponding winning part. The payout control device 174 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 173 based on the prize ball command received from the main control device 161.

  The sound lamp control device 171 determines the effect content in each game time and the effect content in the opening / closing execution mode based on the effect command received from the main control device 161, and based on the determination result, the display lamp unit 63 and The speaker unit 64 is driven and controlled. In addition, the audio lamp control device 171 transmits a command corresponding to the determination result to the display control device 172. The display control device 172 controls the display of the symbol display device 41 in accordance with the received command, so that the symbol display device 41 can display an image corresponding to the game time effect or an image corresponding to the effect of the opening / closing execution mode. To display.

  Further, a launch control unit 178 provided on the power source and launch control board 176 is connected to the input side and the output side of the MPU 163. Connected to the firing control unit 178 are a push sensor 113, a variable resistor 155, an adjustment switch 157, and a handle touch sensor 156 built in the firing operation device 71.

  The handle touch sensor 156 is electrically connected to an electrode 182 provided on the operation handle 74 through a signal line 183. The handle touch sensor 156 has a built-in capacitor. When the player's hand touches the outer surface of the operation handle 74 and the capacitance of the capacitor changes, a predetermined electric signal corresponding to the handle operation detection is generated. Output to the firing control unit 178. The firing control unit 178 recognizes that the player's hand is in contact with the outer surface of the operation handle 74 by receiving the predetermined electrical signal.

  The firing control unit 178 corresponds to the electrical signal from the push sensor 113 corresponding to the non-operation of the firing stop switch 112, and the electrical handle from the handle touch sensor 156 is touched by the player on the operation handle 74. If it corresponds to the above, a signal to that effect is transmitted to the MPU 163 of the main control device 161 through the signal line 193. The MPU 163 executes a predetermined process according to the detection result, and transmits a launch permission command to the launch control unit 178 through the signal line 194 if the game ball can be permitted to be launched.

  The launch control unit 178 is electrically connected to the solenoid 52 of the game ball launching mechanism 51, and outputs a drive signal corresponding to a predetermined launch intensity to the solenoid 52 when receiving a launch permission command from the MPU 163. . Specifically, the firing control unit 178 is provided with a corresponding strength setting unit 178a and a maximum strength setting unit 178b, and in accordance with an electrical signal from the variable resistor 155 when the adjustment switch 157 is OFF. In a situation where the firing strength is set by the corresponding strength setting unit 178a and the adjustment switch 157 is ON, the maximum firing strength is set by the maximum strength setting unit 178b. As a result, in a situation where the adjustment switch 157 is not turned on, the game ball is launched with a firing intensity corresponding to the amount of rotation of the operation handle 74, and in a situation where the adjustment switch 157 is turned on, the operation handle 74 is turned. A game ball is fired at the maximum firing strength regardless of the amount of movement. In addition, since it is the said structure, even if the adjustment switch 157 is ON, when the electrical signal from the push sensor 113 is an electrical signal corresponding to the firing stop switch 112 being operated, and the touch sensor for handles When the electric signal from 156 is one that corresponds to the fact that the operation handle 74 is not touched by the player, the game ball is not fired.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  By pressing the auxiliary operation unit 121, it is possible to improve the launch intensity of the game ball at that time without requiring further rotation operation of the operation handle 74. It is possible to increase the launch intensity of the game ball while holding the ball at a predetermined position. Therefore, when the opening / closing execution mode is entered, the state in which the amount of rotation of the operation handle 74 is adjusted so that the game ball is launched toward the position where the winning to the upper working port 33 is likely to occur is maintained. However, it is possible to improve the firing strength so that the game ball flows down in the right region PE3. Thereby, the operability of the launch operation device 71 is improved.

  When the auxiliary operation unit 121 is pressed, displacement of the operation handle 74 is restricted. As a result, the game ball moves in the right region PE3 while maintaining the state in which the amount of rotation of the operation handle 74 is adjusted so that the game ball is launched toward the position where the winning to the upper working port 33 is likely to occur. When the launch intensity is improved so as to flow down, the amount of rotation of the operation handle 74 can be more reliably maintained.

  The front side bending portion 123 of the auxiliary operation unit 121 has a specific receiving area as a part of the receiving surface at a position on the left side of the center of the front unit 73, that is, on the upper side of the frontmost convex portion. It is formed so as to exist, and the specific receiving area is inclined upward and inclined downward toward the left. Therefore, when the player holds the firing operation device 71, the palm of the player touches the front-side curved portion 123 from diagonally upward. Therefore, the player can perform the pressing operation of the auxiliary operation unit 121 without difficulty using the palm. Further, when the operation handle 74 is rotated, the hand is rotated with the wrist as an axis. However, since the auxiliary operation unit 121 can be pressed with the palm of the hand as described above, the operation handle 74 can be rotated. The auxiliary operation unit 121 can be pressed regardless of the movement position.

  Further, as already described, since the auxiliary operation shaft portion 127 is supported at a position behind and above the front bending portion 123 of the auxiliary operation portion 121, the rotation of the specific receiving area touched by the palm of the hand is possible. The direction includes a component directed downward. Therefore, the player can press the auxiliary operation unit 121 backward from the initial rotation position by pressing the auxiliary operation unit 121 in the extending direction in a state where the arm is extended obliquely downward. . That is, the player can press the auxiliary operation unit 121 downward using the weight of the hand in the state of holding the firing operation device 71.

  As described above, the operability of the auxiliary operation unit 121 is improved, and further, the fatigue when the operation of the auxiliary operation unit 121 is continued can be reduced.

  By providing the recognizing means (the recess 77d and the pressing unit 158), when the operation handle 74 is disposed at the specific rotation position and the launch intensity of the game ball reaches the maximum launch intensity, the operation handle 74 is provided. The operating force required to rotate the is reduced. The player can sense that the turning operation force has been reduced, and can recognize that the maximum firing intensity has been reached through the hand that is turning the operation handle 74. As a result, the player can rotate the operation handle 74 until the operation force necessary for the rotation operation is reduced without having to vigorously rotate the operation handle 74 until reaching the maximum rotation position. If operated, the maximum firing intensity can be set. Therefore, the operability of the operation handle 74 can be improved. Further, since the possibility that the operation handle 74 is pivoted to the maximum pivot position is reduced, the firing operation device 71 is not easily damaged.

<Second Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the configuration of the firing operation device is different from that of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the different configuration will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram schematically showing the internal structure of the firing operation device 210 of the present embodiment. In addition, about the same structure as the said 1st Embodiment, while using the same number as the said 1st Embodiment, the description is abbreviate | omitted fundamentally.

  The firing operation device 210 includes a base 211, a front unit (not shown), and an operation handle 212, similarly to the firing operation device 71. However, unlike the above-described firing operation device 71, the firing operation device 210 does not include the auxiliary operation unit 121 and does not include means for restricting the displacement of the operation handle 212.

  In the configuration in which the means for restricting the displacement of the operation handle 212 is not provided, the launch operation device 210 can increase the launch intensity of the game ball regardless of the operation of the operation handle 212, as in the launch operation device 71. It has a configuration that can be improved. The configuration will be described in detail.

  The launch operation device 210 includes an adjustment operation member 213 as an operation unit that is operated to improve the launch strength of the game ball regardless of the operation of the operation handle 212. The adjustment operation member 213 is rotatably supported by the operation handle 212 through a rotation shaft portion 214 provided so as to be parallel to the axial direction of the operation handle 212, and the operation handle 212 rotates. Move with it.

  The operation handle 212 is formed with an opening 215 penetrating inward and outward, and the adjustment operation member 213 can protrude outward from the outer peripheral surface of the operation handle 212 through the opening 215. Specifically, the rotation range of the adjustment operation member 213 is in contact with the rotation control portion 216 formed on the adjustment operation member 213 from the inner peripheral side with respect to the operation handle 212, and And the adjustment operation member 213 enters the inside from the position where the portion protrudes most outward from the outer peripheral surface of the operation handle 212, and the protrusion amount of the adjustment operation member 213 from the operation handle 212 is reduced. It can be rotated between a position where further entry is restricted by a restriction means (not shown).

  An operation member spring 217 is provided on the rotation shaft portion 214 of the adjustment operation member 213 as an urging means for constantly urging the adjustment operation member 213 outward of the operation handle 212. As a result, the adjustment operation member 213 is constantly urged toward the position that protrudes outward most, and the adjustment operation member 213 is disposed at the position that protrudes outward most when the adjustment operation member 213 is not manually operated. The This position is the initial rotation position of the adjustment operation member 213. Further, a portion of the adjustment operation member 213 that protrudes outward from the outer peripheral surface of the operation handle 212 is an adjustment operation portion 218 that is pressed by the player.

  In the adjustment operation member 213, a plurality of teeth are provided on the inner side of the rotation restricting unit 216, i.e., on the inner side of the firing operation device 210 regardless of the rotation position of the adjustment operation unit 218. 219 is provided. These teeth 219 mesh with a handle-side gear component 222 that is rotatably supported with respect to the operation handle 212 through a rotation shaft portion 221 provided so as to be parallel to the axial direction of the operation handle 212. As a result, when the adjustment operation member 213 is manually operated by the player, the handle-side gear part 222 rotates as the adjustment operation member 213 rotates. Further, when the operation handle 212 is rotated, the handle side gear part 222 is also moved accordingly.

  When the handle-side gear part 222 rotates as the adjustment operation member 213 rotates, the power is transmitted to the variable resistor 223 fixed to the back side of the base portion 211. For details of the transmission of power, each of the first gear component 226 and the second gear component 227 is provided on the base portion 211 through rotation shaft portions 224 and 225 provided so as to be parallel to the axial direction of the operation handle 212. Is rotatably supported. Since the first gear part 226 and the second gear part 227 are not supported by the operation handle 212, even if the operation handle 212 is rotated, the position where the gear parts 226 and 227 are axially supported does not change.

  The first gear part 226 meshes with the handle side gear part 222 and also meshes with the second gear part 227. The rotation shaft portion 225 of the second gear component 227 is connected to the variable resistor 223. Thereby, when the adjustment operation member 213 is pressed by the player, the resistance value of the variable resistor 223 is changed. And this resistance value is changed to the side which improves launch intensity. The resistance value is changed according to the pressing operation amount of the adjusting operation member 213, and the firing strength increases as the pressing operation amount of the adjusting operation member 213 increases.

  In the configuration in which the launch intensity of the game ball is changed according to the pressing operation of the adjustment operation member 213 as described above, the change of the launch intensity of the game ball by the turning operation of the operation handle 212 is also performed by the handle side gear part 222. The first gear part 226, the second gear part 227, and the variable resistor 223 are used. The configuration will be described in detail.

  As described above, the adjustment operation member 213 and the handle-side gear part 222 are provided on the operation handle 212, while the first gear part 226 and the second gear part 227 are provided on the base 211. Yes. Therefore, when the operation handle 212 is rotated, the adjustment operation member 213 and the handle-side gear part 222 move integrally following the operation handle 212, whereas the first gear part 226 is moved. And the 2nd gear component 227 does not move integrally. However, as described above, since the handle side gear part 222 and the first gear part 226 are in mesh with each other, the first side is moved with the movement of the handle side gear part 222 following the turning operation of the operation handle 212. The gear part 226 rotates, and accordingly, the second gear part 227 also rotates. Therefore, when the operation handle 212 is operated, the resistance value of the variable resistor 223 varies accordingly.

  The rotation direction of the first gear part 226 and the second gear part 227 when the adjustment operation member 213 is pressed is the same as that of the first gear part 226 and the second gear part when the operation handle 212 is rotated. The rotation direction when the adjustment operation member 213 rotates from the initial rotation position is set so as to be the same direction as the rotation direction of 227. Thereby, when the operation handle 212 is rotated, the launch strength of the game ball is improved, and also when the adjustment operation member 213 is pressed, the launch strength of the game ball is improved.

  When the operation handle 212 is rotated, a force is applied from the first gear part 226 side to the handle side gear part 222, and accordingly, a force is also applied to the adjustment operation member 213. . In this case, since the rotation direction of the adjustment operation member 213 is set as described above, the direction in which this force is applied is the direction in which the adjustment operation member 213 is pressed toward the initial rotation position. Become. The adjustment operation member 213 is provided with a rotation restricting portion 216 that comes into contact with the operation handle 212 from the inner peripheral side, and is prevented from rotating outward from the initial rotation position. Therefore, when the operation handle 212 is rotated without pressing the adjustment operation member 213, the adjustment operation member 213 is held at the initial rotation position, and the rotation operation of the operation handle 212 is performed. It is easy to adjust the launch intensity through

  Next, the position where the adjustment operation member 213 is provided will be described.

  As with the firing operation device 71, finger handles 231 to 233 are provided on the operation handle 212. A plurality of finger-hanging portions 231 to 233 are provided around the axis at a predetermined interval. For example, the player's right hand is placed against the finger-hanging portion 231 existing on the original side of the operation handle 212 in the rotational operation direction. And the index finger of the player's right hand is attached to the finger hanger 232 that is present next to the finger hanger 231. In this case, the adjustment operation member 213 is disposed at a position between the finger hook portions 231 and 232.

  The position where the adjustment operation member 213 is provided will be further described with reference to FIG. FIGS. 16 (a1), 16 (b1), and 16 (c1) are diagrams schematically showing the internal structure of the firing operation device 210, and are for explaining a state in which the operation handle 212 is rotated. FIGS. 16 (a2), 16 (b2), and 16 (c2) are diagrams for explaining the firing strength when the operation handle 212 is rotated.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (a1), in a situation where the operation handle 212 is not operated, as shown in FIG. 16 (a2), the game ball is not launched toward the game area PE. When the operation handle 212 is rotated from this state with the amount of rotation operation in the first range, as shown in FIG. 16 (b2), the launch strength of the game ball flows down the left region PE2. The firing intensity is as follows. When the operation handle 212 is rotated from this state to the maximum rotation position, as shown in FIG. 16 (c2), the launch strength of the game ball becomes the maximum launch strength, and the shot game ball is returned to the return rubber. After colliding with 26a, it will flow down right side area | region PE3.

  It should be noted that the present launching operation device 210 has a recognition means (recessed portion 77d and press) for causing the player to recognize that the launch strength of the game ball has reached the maximum launch strength when the operation handle 212 is rotated. Unit 158) is missing.

  Even in the present embodiment, the game ball flowing down the left region PE2 is more likely to win the upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34 than the game ball flowing down the right region PE3. The game ball that flows down is more likely to win the variable winning device 32 than the game ball that flows down the left region PE2. Therefore, in the normal gaming state, the player rotates the operation handle 212 so that the operation handle 212 is in the state shown in FIG. 16 (b1), that is, the amount of rotation operation in the first range. ), The game ball is caused to flow down in the left region PE2.

  On the other hand, when the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode, the operation mode of the firing operation device 210 is changed so that the game ball flows down the right region PE3. As one of the methods, as shown in FIG. 16 (c1), there is a method of rotating the operation handle 212 so as to reach the maximum rotation position. However, in the normal game state, the amount of rotation of the operation handle 212 is adjusted so that the game ball is launched toward the position where the winning of the game ball to the upper working port 33 is likely to occur. When the handle 212 is disposed at the maximum rotation position, it is necessary to rotate the operation handle 212 from the adjusted rotation position, which is not preferable for the player.

  On the other hand, by providing the adjustment operation member 213, it is possible to fire the game ball so as to flow down the right region PE3 while maintaining the rotation operation amount of the operation handle 212. . In this case, as shown in FIG. 16 (b 1), when the operation handle 212 is rotated by the rotation operation amount in the first range, the adjustment operation member 213 is positioned above the launch operation device 210. It will be in the state protruded upwards. Thereby, in a situation where the operation handle 212 is rotated so that the game ball flows down the left region PE2, the adjustment operating member 213 is pressed to increase the firing strength so that the game ball flows down the right region PE3. In the case of improvement, the adjustment operation member 213 can be pressed from the upper side to the lower side, and the operability at this time is improved.

  Here, the firing operation device 210 is also provided with a firing stop switch 112, similar to the firing operation device 71. The firing stop switch 112 is fixed to the base 211 and further provided on the lower left side of the firing operation device 210. Therefore, in a situation where the operation handle 212 is being rotated by a rotation operation amount in the first range, the adjustment operation member 213 is present at a position spaced about 90 ° or more with respect to the firing stop switch 112. Thus, while the firing stop switch 112 can be operated with the thumb of the right hand operating the firing operation device 210, for example, the adjustment operation member 213 can be pressed with an index finger or the like that is different from the thumb. It becomes. From this point, the operability of the adjustment operation member 213 is improved.

  Further, when the operation handle 212 is disposed at the initial rotation position, the firing stop switch 112 is pressed by the operation handle 212 as in the case of the firing operation device 71. Therefore, even if it is attempted to press only the adjustment operation member 213 to fire the game ball without rotating the operation handle 212, it is impossible.

  Next, how the launching intensity of the game ball is improved based on the pressing operation of the adjustment operation member 213 will be described with reference to FIG. FIGS. 17 (a1), 17 (b1), and 17 (c1) are diagrams schematically showing the internal structure of the firing operation device 210, and explain how the adjustment operation member 213 is pressed. FIGS. 17 (a2), 17 (b2), and 17 (c2) are diagrams for explaining the firing strength when the adjusting operation member 213 is pressed.

  As shown in FIG. 17 (a1), when the operation handle 212 is rotated so as to have a rotation operation amount within the first range in a state where the adjustment operating member 213 is not pressed, the operation shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the launching strength is set such that the game ball flows down the left region PE2.

  In this situation, as shown in FIGS. 17 (b1) and 17 (c1), when the adjustment operation member 213 is gradually pressed, the firing strength is as shown in FIGS. 17 (b2) and 17 (c2). As shown in FIG. 3, the firing intensity gradually increases according to the amount of rotation of the operation handle 212. When the pressing operation position of the adjusting operation member 213 is the specific pressing position shown in FIG. 17 (c1), the launch strength of the game ball is the maximum launch strength, and the game ball collides with the return rubber 26a. It is fired at a firing intensity that will flow down the right region PE3 later.

  Here, the firing operation device 210 has a maximum firing strength when the adjustment operation member 213 is pressed in a situation where the operation handle 212 is being rotated with a rotation operation amount in the first range. In addition, a configuration is provided so that the player can easily recognize that the maximum firing intensity has been reached.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, the adjustment operation member 213 is formed with a recess 234 constituting a part of the recognition means on a peripheral surface different from the side where the plurality of teeth 219 are provided. Has been. The recess 234 is formed such that a predetermined range around the axis is recessed toward the rotating shaft 214 compared to the periphery of the peripheral surface of the adjustment operation member 213.

  A pressing unit 235 that also constitutes a part of the recognition means is provided around the recess 234. The pressing unit 235 is formed so as to extend in a predetermined direction. The pressing unit 235 includes a pressing member 236 whose one end in the predetermined direction is pivotally supported by the operation handle 212, and the side that is pivotally supported by the pressing member 236. A spring 237 is provided as an urging means for urging the end portion on the opposite side to the peripheral surface of the adjusting operation member 213. A protrusion 238 that can enter the recess 234 and press the peripheral surface of the recess 234 is integrally formed on the rotation tip side of the pressing member 236.

  When the adjustment operation member 213 is disposed at the initial rotation position, as shown in FIG. 17A1, the protrusion 238 is disposed at a position where the protrusion 238 cannot enter, and the protrusion 238 includes the spring 237. The adjustment operating member 213 is in contact with the portion where the concave portion 234 and the plurality of teeth 219 are not formed from the outside.

  As shown in FIG. 17C1, when the adjustment operation member 213 is disposed at the specific pressing position, the recess 234 is disposed at a position where the protrusion 238 can enter. Thereby, the protrusion 238 presses the peripheral surface of the recess 234 through the biasing force of the spring 237. This pressing direction is a direction in which the adjustment operation member 213 is pressed toward the maximum pressing position.

  The specific pressing position exists on the initial rotation position side with respect to the maximum pressing position. Therefore, it is possible to further displace the adjustment operation member 213 in the pressing direction from the state of FIG. 17C1, and the peripheral surface of the recess 234 is the protrusion of the pressing member 236 until reaching the maximum pressing position from the specific pressing position. By 238, the state pressed toward the maximum pressing position is maintained. Thereby, after the adjusting operation member 213 is arranged at the specific pressing position, it is possible to reduce the pressing operation force of the adjusting operation member 213 by the player.

  The pressing force by the pressing unit 235 is set lower than the urging force that urges the adjusting operation member 213 by the operation member spring 217 toward the initial rotation position. Accordingly, when the manual operation of the adjustment operation member 213 is stopped even after the protrusion 238 enters the recess 234, the adjustment operation member 213 automatically returns to the initial rotation position.

  The adjustable range of the launch intensity through the pressing operation of the adjusting operation member 213 is such that the launch ball can flow out of the game area PE by allowing the game ball to exit from the guide rail constituted by at least the inner rail portion 25 and the outer rail portion 26. In such a situation that the operation handle 212 is being rotated, the maximum firing strength can be set by pressing the adjusting operation member 213. Thus, in a situation where the operation handle 212 is rotated so that the game ball flows down the game area PE, the maximum firing strength can be obtained at an arbitrary timing based on the pressing operation of the adjustment operation member 213. It is.

  The specific pressing position of the adjusting operation member 213 that is the starting position at which the firing intensity is set to the maximum firing intensity (that is, the position where the pressing operation force of the adjusting operation member 213 starts to be reduced by the pressing unit 235) is the gaming area. The PE is set as a start position where the maximum firing intensity is obtained based on the pressing operation of the adjustment operation member 213 in a situation where the operation handle 212 is rotated with a minimum rotation operation amount that allows the game ball to flow down. Has been. Therefore, in the situation where the game ball is being launched toward the game area PE based on the turning operation of the operation handle 212, the pressing operation of the adjusting operation member 213 is started, and the pressing operation force is reduced midway. In some cases, the firing strength is always the maximum firing strength.

  In this configuration, depending on the amount of rotation of the operation handle 212, the maximum firing strength may be reached at the timing when the pressing operation force of the adjustment operation member 213 is reduced, or the adjustment operation member 213 The maximum firing intensity may be reached at a timing before the pressing operation force is reduced.

  With reference to FIG. 18, the operation of the adjustment operation member 213 and the recognition means (the recess 234 and the pressing unit 235) will be described carefully.

  FIG. 18A is a timing chart showing the rotation operation amount of the operation handle 212, FIG. 18B is a timing chart showing the pressing operation amount of the adjustment operation member 213, and FIG. 18C is a game. FIG. 18D is a timing chart showing the pressing operation force of the adjusting operation member 213. FIG.

  By gradually increasing the rotation operation amount of the operation handle 212 until the timing of t1, the firing intensity increases accordingly. Then, at the timing of t1, the rotation operation amount of the operation handle 212 becomes the rotation operation amount in the first range. In this case, the game ball flows down on the left side region PE2, and it is possible to suitably generate a winning to the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34.

  Thereafter, the pressing operation of the adjusting operation member 213 is started at the timing t2, which is a state in which the rotation operation amount of the operation handle 212 is kept constant and the firing intensity is also kept constant. The firing intensity increases in a situation where the amount of rotation operation 212 is constant. Then, at the timing of t3, the pressing operation position of the adjusting operation member 213 becomes the specific pressing position, so that the launching intensity of the game ball becomes the maximum firing intensity. Further, at this timing, the protrusion 238 of the pressing member 236 enters the concave portion 234 of the adjusting operation member 213, so that the player presses the adjusting operation member 213 with the initial pressing operation force (that is, the player initially sets the adjusting operation member 213. The operating force required to operate in the direction away from the rotation position is once reduced. In this case, the game ball flows down in the right area PE3, and it is possible to suitably generate a winning to the variable winning device 32. Thereafter, by continuing the pressing operation of the adjustment operation member 213, the adjustment operation member 213 is disposed at the maximum pressing position at the timing t4.

  In the present embodiment, the resistance value of the same variable resistor 223 changes regardless of whether the operation handle 212 is rotated or the adjustment operation member 213 is pressed. Therefore, the launch control unit 178 of the power source and launch control board 176 may uniquely set the launch intensity corresponding to the signal obtained from the variable resistor 223. That is, it is only necessary to have the function of the corresponding strength setting unit 178a in the first embodiment, and it is not necessary to have the function of the maximum strength setting unit 178b.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, by pressing the adjustment operation member 213, it is possible to improve the launch strength of the game ball at that time without requiring further operation of the operation handle 212. Therefore, it is possible to increase the launch intensity of the game ball while holding the rotation operation position of the operation handle 212 at a predetermined position. Therefore, when the opening / closing execution mode is entered, the state in which the amount of rotation of the operation handle 74 is adjusted so that the game ball is launched toward the position where the winning to the upper working port 33 is likely to occur is maintained. However, it is possible to improve the firing strength so that the game ball flows down in the right region PE3. Thereby, the operability of the launch operation device 210 is improved.

  In a situation where the operation handle 212 is rotated so that the game ball flows down the left region PE2 in a state where the adjustment operation member 213 is not pressed, the adjustment operation member 213 is placed at the upper part of the firing operation device 210. The adjusting operation member 213 is disposed in a position protruding upward and can be pressed from above the firing operation device 210 downward. Thereby, the operability of the adjustment operation member 213 is improved.

  By providing the recognizing means (the concave portion 234 and the pressing unit 235), the adjusting operation member 213 is pressed when the adjusting operation member 213 is disposed at the specific pressing position and reaches the maximum firing strength. The operating force required for this is reduced. The player can sense that the pressing operation force has been reduced, and can recognize that the maximum firing strength has been reached through the finger pressing the adjustment operating member 213. Accordingly, the player presses the adjustment operation member 213 until the operation force necessary for the pressing operation is reduced without pressing the adjustment operation member 213 vigorously until reaching the maximum pressing position. If operated, the maximum firing intensity can be set. Therefore, the operability of the adjustment operation member 213 can be improved. In addition, since the possibility that the adjusting operation member 213 is pressed to the maximum pressing position is reduced, the firing operation device 210 is not easily damaged.

  When the operation handle 212 is rotated, the first gear component 226 provided on the base 211 rotates, and when the adjustment operation member 213 is pressed, the first gear component 226 rotates. Further, the rotation direction of the first gear part 226 when the operation handle 212 is rotated is the same as the rotation direction of the first gear part 226 when the adjustment operation member 213 is pressed. As a result, it is possible to realize the improvement in the firing strength by the rotation operation of the operation handle 212 and the improvement in the firing strength by the pressing operation of the adjustment operation member 213 by using the same variable resistor 223. . Therefore, the effects as described above can be achieved while simplifying the configuration.

<Other embodiments>
In addition, it is not limited to the description content of each embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows. Incidentally, each of the following configurations may be individually applied to each of the above embodiments, or a part or all of them may be combined and applied to each of the above embodiments. In addition, the following configurations may be applied to embodiments other than the embodiment exemplified as an application target.

  (1) Instead of the configuration in which the firing strength is improved by operating the operating means 121 and 213 provided separately from the operation handles 74 and 212, the firing strength may be reduced.

  For example, in the first embodiment, when the adjustment switch 157 is turned on, a configuration is conceivable in which the firing intensity is reduced at a predetermined rate so that the firing intensity at that time is halved.

  Further, for example, in the second embodiment, the operation handle 212 is rotated according to the rotation direction of the first gear part 226 and the second gear part 227 when the adjustment operation member 213 is pressed. In this case, a configuration in which the first gear part 226 and the second gear part 227 are opposite to the rotation direction is conceivable. However, in this configuration, the direction of the force applied from the first gear part 226 and the second gear part 227 side to the adjustment operation member 213 and the handle side gear part 222 side when the operation handle 212 is rotated is adjusted. The operation member 213 is rotated in the direction toward the maximum pressing position. In this case, in view of facilitating adjustment of the firing strength by the turning operation of the operation handle 212, the urging force of the operation member spring 217 is set to a force larger than the applied force, and the operation handle 212 is rotated. Even if it is moved, it is preferable that the adjustment operation member 213 is not displaced from the initial rotation position.

  (2) In each of the above embodiments, in the situation where the operation handles 74 and 212 are disposed at the initial rotation position, even if the other operation means 121 and 213 for adjusting the firing intensity are operated, the game ball is fired. However, instead of this, even if the operation handles 74 and 212 are arranged at the initial rotation position, the other operation means 121 and 213 for adjusting the firing intensity are operated. In such a case, the game ball may be fired. In this case, the player can select which operation means is used to perform the game ball firing operation, and it is not necessary to continue a certain firing operation for a long time, thereby reducing fatigue. It is done.

  In the configuration in which when the adjustment switch 157 is turned on as in the first embodiment, the predetermined firing strength is uniquely determined regardless of the firing strength at that time, the operation handle 74 is, for example, When the auxiliary operation unit 121 is pressed in the state of being placed at the initial rotation position, the maximum firing strength may be set, and the left region PE2 is set to the firing strength at which the game ball flows down. It is good also as a structure to be made.

  In the configuration in which the firing strength increases as the pressing operation amount of the adjustment operation member 213 increases as in the second embodiment, for example, the adjustment operation can be performed without rotating the operation handle 212. It is good also as a structure which can be set to the maximum discharge intensity | strength by performing pressing operation of the member 213. FIG. In this case, the adjustment in the range from the minimum firing strength to the maximum firing strength that allows the game ball to flow into the game area PE can be performed only by operating the operation handle 212, and the adjustment operation member It is possible to perform only by the operation of 213.

  (3) In the configuration of (2), the operation handles 74 and 212 may be omitted. In this case, it is possible to provide a novel configuration in which a game ball is fired only by a pressing operation.

  (4) In a situation where the touch of the operation handles 74 and 212 by the player is not detected by the handle touch sensor 156, regardless of whether or not the operation means 121 and 213 for adjusting the firing intensity are operated. Although the configuration is such that the launching of the game ball is prohibited, instead of this, the firing strength is applied regardless of whether or not the touch sensor 156 for the handle detects that the player is touching the operation handles 74 and 212. When the adjustment operation means 121 and 213 are operated, a configuration may be adopted in which a game ball is fired.

  Further, a touch sensor for detecting that the player is touching the operation means 121 and 213 for adjusting the firing intensity may be provided. In this case, when both the touch sensors on the operation handles 74 and 212 side and the touch sensor on the firing intensity adjusting operation means 121 and 213 side are ON, the operation of the firing intensity adjusting operation means 121 and 213 is operated. The configuration may be such that the game ball can be fired based on the above, and when either one is ON, the game ball can be fired based on the operation of the operation means 121, 213 for adjusting the firing strength. Also good.

  However, in the configuration in which the displacement of the operation handle 74 is restricted when the auxiliary operation unit 121 is pressed as in the first embodiment, if the touch sensor of the auxiliary operation unit 121 is ON, the operation handle It is preferable that the game ball can be launched even if the touch sensor on the 74 side is OFF. This suppresses the occurrence of an event that the operation handle 74 must be operated in spite of the situation where the displacement of the operation handle 74 is regulated by the pressing operation of the auxiliary operation unit 121, and the displacement regulation is suppressed. The effect of applying the configuration is suitably exhibited.

  (5) The positions of the operation means 121 and 213 for adjusting the firing intensity different from the operation handles 74 and 212 are provided on the front side of the firing operation device 71 as in the first embodiment or in the second implementation. It is not limited between the plurality of finger-hanging parts 231 and 232 as in the form, and may be, for example, the upper part, the back side, or the near side of the finger-hanging parts 84 and 231 to 233, and the base parts 72 and 211. Also good.

  (6) A plurality of operation means 121 and 213 for adjusting the firing intensity different from the operation handles 74 and 212 may be provided. In this case, the operation means may be provided on the front side of the operation handles 74 and 210 and on the back side of the operation handles 74 and 210, respectively. It is good also as a structure provided in at least one and the operation handles 74 and 210 among them. According to this configuration, it is only necessary to operate the operation means 121 and 213 for adjusting the firing intensity that is easy to operate according to the rotation operation position of the operation handles 74 and 210, so that the operability is improved.

  (7) In the first embodiment, when the adjustment switch 157 is turned on, the maximum firing intensity is set. However, instead, when the adjustment switch 157 is turned on, It is good also as a structure set to the launch intensity | strength predetermined and different from the maximum launch intensity. For example, although it is not the maximum firing strength, it may be configured to be set to a firing strength at which the game ball will flow down in the right region PE3, but not to the maximum firing strength but set to a firing strength hitting the stopper (return rubber 26a). It is good also as a structure to be. Further, when the adjustment switch 157 is turned on, the left field PE <b> 2 may be set to a firing strength that causes the game ball to flow down. In this configuration, when the auxiliary operation unit 121 is pressed in a state where the operation handle 74 is disposed at the maximum rotation position, the firing strength is reduced.

  (8) When the operating means 121 and 213 for adjusting the firing intensity different from the operating handles 74 and 212 are operated, the rate of increase of the firing intensity with respect to the amount of rotation of the operating handle 74 may be changed. Good. For example, when the operation means 121, 213 for adjusting the firing intensity is operated, the rate of increase of the firing intensity relative to the amount of rotation of the operation handle 74 may be reduced or increased. . In addition, for example, the manner in which the firing intensity is increased with respect to the amount of rotation operation of the operation handles 74 and 212 may be a manner in which a curved change is caused instead of a linear change. When the operation means 121 and 213 for adjusting the intensity are operated, it may be configured to be set to a predetermined firing intensity, and the firing intensity corresponding to the rotational operation amount of the operation handles 74 and 212 at that time. It is good also as a structure which increases or decreases at a predetermined ratio. In the latter configuration, the predetermined ratio may be set regardless of the operation amount of the operation means 121, 213 for adjusting the firing intensity, and the operation of the operation means 121, 213 for adjusting the firing intensity. It is good also as a structure which changes according to quantity.

  (9) In the second embodiment, the detection means for detecting the rotation operation amount of the operation handle 212 and the detection means for detecting the pressing operation amount of the adjustment operation member 213 are variable resistors. Although the same thing is used as 223, it is good also as a structure which replaces with this and provides each detection means separately. In this case, although the number of detection means is increased as compared with the second embodiment, it is possible to simplify the configuration for transmitting force using gear parts and to easily set the firing intensity according to each operation amount. Is achieved.

  (10) In the second embodiment, the position of the adjustment operation member 213 may be provided at a position where it can be operated with the same finger as the finger that operates the firing stop switch 112. For example, the adjustment operation member 213 may be provided closer to the firing stop switch 112 than the finger hook portion 231 existing on the original side in the direction of the rotational operation of the operation handle 212. The adjustment operation member 213 may be provided in the lined position.

  (11) In the second embodiment, the operation direction when the adjustment operation member 213 is operated is the same as the operation direction when the operation handle 212 is operated. However, instead of this, the adjustment operation member The operation direction when operating 213 may be different from the operation direction when operating the operation handle 212. For example, the adjustment operation member 213 may be provided in a sliding manner and operated on the axis side of the operation handle 212, or may be operated toward the front of the pachinko machine 10 or toward the rear of the pachinko machine 10. The operation direction of the adjustment operation member 213 can be changed to the operation of the operation handle 212 by reducing one or more gear parts for transmitting the operation force of the adjustment operation member 213 to the first gear part 226. The direction may be opposite to the direction. In particular, the operation direction of the adjustment operation member 213 is set to a direction different from the rotation direction of the operation handle 212 (the firing direction and the opposite direction), so that the operation handle 212 can be operated when the adjustment operation member 213 is operated. The rotation operation position is difficult to shift.

  (11) In the first embodiment, the firing strength may be improved as the amount of pressing operation of the auxiliary operation unit 121 increases. In the second embodiment, the adjustment operation member 213 is operated by pressing. In such a case, a configuration may be adopted in which a predetermined launch intensity is set such as a maximum launch intensity.

  (12) When the operation unit 121 for adjusting the firing intensity different from the operation handle 74 is operated as in the first embodiment, the predetermined firing intensity is set in advance. If the operation means 121 is operated once, the predetermined firing intensity is set regardless of the rotational operation position of the operation handle 74 without continuing the operation. When the operation means 121 is operated again, the operation handle 74 is operated. It is good also as a structure which will be in the state set to the discharge intensity according to this rotation operation position. Such a configuration may be realized by either a mechanical type or an electric type.

  If it is a mechanical type, for example, a knock pen type configuration can be considered. Specifically, once the pressing operation is performed, the shaft is displaced in the axial direction while rotating from the initial position, and is held at the adjustment position by being engaged with another member. Locking means for returning to the initial position through the rotation from the position and the axial displacement is provided inside the firing operation device 71. In this case, the adjustment switch 157 is turned off when the lock means is arranged at the initial position, and the adjustment switch 157 is turned on when the lock means is arranged at the adjustment position. To. In addition, the lock unit is arranged at the adjustment position once the auxiliary operation unit 121 is operated, and the lock unit returns to the initial position when the auxiliary operation unit 121 is operated again.

  In addition, if the electric type is used, the launch control unit 178 receives the signal indicating that the adjustment switch 157 is turned on once, and then adjusts the launch intensity to a predetermined predetermined launch intensity. When a signal indicating that the switch 157 is turned on is received again, the setting is canceled.

  According to the above configuration, the operability is improved because the player does not need to continue operating the operation means 121 for adjusting the firing intensity.

  In the configuration in which the firing strength is maintained at a predetermined launch strength as described above, when the operation handle 74 is returned to the initial rotation position, the held state is released. Preferably, such a configuration may be realized by either a mechanical type or an electric type. In the case of the electric type, the operation handle 74 is arranged at the initial rotation position using a dedicated switch for detecting that the firing stop switch 112 or the operation handle 74 is arranged at the initial rotation position. When this is detected, a configuration in which the held state is canceled is conceivable. Further, in the case of a mechanical type, when the operation handle 74 is disposed at the initial rotation position, a configuration in which a portion that contacts the operation unit 121 for adjusting the firing intensity and pushes the operation unit 121 to the initial position is considered. It is done.

  (13) The configuration of the recognition means for causing the player to recognize that the launch intensity of the game ball has reached the predetermined launch intensity is not limited to that of each of the above embodiments. And an elastic body that is elastically deformed as the adjusting operation member 213 is operated, and that maintains the urging force when it is elastically deformed to some extent, but provides an elastic body that reduces the urging force as compared to the immediately preceding state. It is done.

  Further, the method for recognizing as described above is not limited to the method of reducing the operation force, and a method of increasing the operation force and a method of making the operation force unnecessary can be considered. Further, in addition to or instead of the method of changing the operation force, a configuration in which a predetermined light emitting unit emits light, a configuration in which an image for notifying that the predetermined emission intensity is reached is displayed on the symbol display device 41, etc. In addition, it may be configured to be recognized by the viewing angle, or may be configured to be recognized by auditory sense such as outputting a sound for notifying that the predetermined emission intensity has been obtained from the speaker unit 64.

  (14) The recognizing means does not cause the player to recognize that the launching intensity of the game ball has reached the maximum launching intensity, but informs the player that the launching intensity has been such that the game ball will flow down the left region PE2. A configuration for recognizing the player, a configuration for allowing the player to recognize that the right-side region PE3 has a firing strength at which the game ball flows down, and a player having a firing strength that is not the maximum firing strength but hits the stopper (return rubber 26a). It is good also as a structure which makes a player recognize that it became the launch intensity | strength from which the game ball | bowl flows down in the predetermined area | region predetermined like the structure made to recognize. Further, when the player is caused to recognize by a factor different from the operation force as in (13) above, a game ball detection sensor is provided for the predetermined area in the game area, and based on the detection result of the detection sensor. Thus, the player may recognize the player.

  (15) Other types of pachinko machines different from the above-described embodiments, such as pachinko machines that release a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific area of a special device, or games in a specific area of a special device The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine that generates a big hit when a ball enters, a pachinko machine equipped with another accessory, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball, and the like.

  Specifically, the upper operation port 33 is disposed in the lower region PE4, and the lower operation port 34 is disposed in the right region PE3. The present invention may be applied to a configuration in which the firing intensity needs to be changed depending on whether or not the winning is made to the mouth 34. In this case, in the situation where the support mode is the low frequency support mode, the launch intensity is adjusted so that the game ball flows down in the region where the winning to the upper operation port 33 is more likely to occur than the lower operation port 34, and the high frequency support is performed. In the situation of the mode, the firing strength is adjusted so that the game ball flows down in a region where the winning to the lower operation port 34 is more likely to occur than the upper operation port 33. Therefore, it is possible to improve the operability by applying the configuration such as the operation means 121 and 213 for adjusting the launch intensity and the configuration such as the recognition means.

  Also, an advantageous opening and a discharge opening through which the entered game ball can pass into an internal space in which the game ball can enter, and a ball distribution means for distributing the entered game ball to either the advantageous opening or the disadvantage opening The present invention may be applied to a configuration that shifts to a state advantageous to the player, such as an opening / closing execution mode, when a game ball enters the advantageous opening. In this case, for example, in order to enable entry into the ball sorting means, it is necessary to enter a game ball into a predetermined entry part, and the entry into the predetermined entry part is performed. There may be a configuration in which it is necessary to adjust the launch intensity of the game ball depending on whether the game ball is aimed at launching or the game ball is fired aiming at entering the sorting device. The operability can be improved by applying a configuration such as the operation means 121 and 213 for adjusting the firing intensity and a configuration such as the recognition means to such a configuration.

  (16) The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine in which the flow start position of the game ball in the game area PE is changed in accordance with the operation of the operation means by the player. Specific examples of the gaming machine include the pachinko machine 10 described above, and supply means such as a nozzle that causes the gaming ball to flow down from the upper side of the gaming area PE without providing the gaming ball launching mechanism 51. And a gaming machine in which the position of the supply means is changed in the horizontal direction in accordance with the operation of the operation means.

  (17) A configuration in which an operation unit capable of launching a game ball and an operation unit for adjusting the launch strength of the game ball are provided separately, or for the launch of the game ball, the game ball is stored in the upper plate 65a. In some cases, the present invention may be applied to a configuration in which a game ball is launched without being operated by the player and the firing intensity is adjusted by the player's operation.

  (18) In a configuration in which the firing intensity can be set according to the turning operation of the operation handles 74 and 212 and the firing intensity can be set according to the operation of the operation means 121 and 213 for adjusting the firing intensity. In a situation where both are operated, a configuration may be adopted in which the firing intensity corresponding to the operation on the higher firing intensity side is set. In this case, it is possible to set the full range of launch intensity adjustable in the pachinko machine 10 only by rotating the operation handles 74 and 212, and only by operating the operation means 121 and 213 for adjusting the launch intensity. A configuration in which the entire range of launch intensity adjustable in the pachinko machine 10 can be set is preferable. Further, it is preferable to detect the operation amount of the operation means 121, 213 for adjusting the firing intensity by using the variable resistor 223 which is a means for detecting the rotation operation amount of the operation handles 74, 212.

<Invention Group Extracted from Each Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in each of the above embodiments is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

<Feature A group>
Feature A1. An operation means (an operation handle 74 in the first embodiment, an adjustment operation member 213 in the second embodiment) operated to fire a game ball toward the game area;
Launching means (game ball launching mechanism 51) for launching a game ball toward the game area based on the operation means being operated;
With
The operation means is configured to be operable in a range from an initial position to a maximum operation position,
The launching means is configured to enable the launching of a game ball with a specific launch strength when the operation means reaches a specific operation position before the maximum operation position.
The gaming machine is a recognition means that enables the player to recognize that the specific operation position has been reached (in the first embodiment, the concave portion 77d and the pressing unit 158, in the second embodiment, the concave portion 234 and A gaming machine comprising a pressing unit 235).

  According to the feature A1, since the recognition means is provided, the player can easily recognize that the specific launch intensity has been achieved. As a result, the adjustment of the firing intensity through the operation of the operating means is facilitated, and the operability is improved.

Feature A2. The operation means is biased toward the initial position, and the operation force required for operation of the operation means increases toward the maximum operation position.
The feature A1 is characterized in that the recognition means changes a change rate of the operation force toward the maximum operation position when the operation position of the operation means becomes the specific operation position. The gaming machine described.

  According to the feature A2, it is possible for the player to recognize that the specific firing intensity has been achieved through the hand operating the operation means, and thus it is easy to recognize that the specific firing intensity has been achieved. Is achieved.

  Feature A3. The recognizing means is characterized in that when the operating position of the operating means becomes the specific operating position, the operating force required for operating the operating means is reduced more than before. A gaming machine according to A2.

  According to the feature A3, it is possible for the player to recognize that the specific firing intensity has been achieved through the hand operating the operating means, and thus it is easy to recognize that the specific firing intensity has been achieved. Is achieved. In particular, since the operating force required to operate the operating means is reduced more than before, it is easy to recognize that the specific launching intensity has been achieved while not reducing the operability of the operating means. Is possible.

  Feature A4. When the operation position of the operation means becomes the maximum operation position, the launching means enables the game ball to be launched with the maximum launch intensity as the specific launch intensity, and when the specific operation position is reached. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A3, characterized in that the gaming ball can be launched with the maximum firing strength.

  According to the feature A4, even if the player does not operate the operating means vigorously until the maximum operating position is reached, in order to make the firing strength of the game ball the maximum firing strength, the maximum firing strength is obtained by the action of the recognition means. The operating means may be operated until it becomes a state where it can be recognized. Therefore, the operability of the operating means is improved. Further, since the possibility that the operating means is vigorously operated to the maximum operating position is reduced, the operating means is not easily damaged.

Feature A5. An operation means (an operation handle 74 in the first embodiment, an adjustment operation member 213 in the second embodiment) operated to fire a game ball toward the game area;
Launching means (game ball launching mechanism 51) for launching a game ball toward the game area based on the operation means being operated;
With
The operation means is configured to be operable in a range from an initial position to a maximum operation position, and is biased toward the initial position, and an operation force required for operation of the operation means toward the maximum operation position. Is a configuration that increases,
The launching means is configured to enable the launching of a game ball with a specific launch strength when the operation means reaches a specific operation position before the maximum operation position.
In the gaming machine, when the operating position of the operating means becomes the specific operating position, the recognizing means (in the first embodiment, the recess 77d changes the rate of change of the operating force toward the maximum operating position). And a pressing unit 158, and in the second embodiment, a recess 234 and a pressing unit 235).

  According to the feature A5, since the recognition means is provided, the player can easily recognize that the specific launch intensity has been achieved. As a result, the adjustment of the firing intensity through the operation of the operating means is facilitated, and the operability is improved. In particular, it is possible for the player to recognize that the specific firing intensity has been achieved through the hand operating the operating means, so that the recognition of the specific firing intensity can be facilitated. .

Feature A6. Launching means for launching a game ball toward the game area (game ball launching mechanism 51);
An operation means (the operation handle 74 in the first embodiment, the adjustment operation member 213 in the second embodiment) capable of adjusting the firing intensity of the game ball by the launching means,
With
The operation means is configured to be operable in a range from an initial position to a maximum operation position,
The launching means is configured to enable the launching of a game ball with a specific launch strength when the operation means reaches a specific operation position before the maximum operation position.
The gaming machine is a recognition means that enables the player to recognize that the specific operation position has been reached (in the first embodiment, the concave portion 77d and the pressing unit 158, in the second embodiment, the concave portion 234 and A gaming machine comprising a pressing unit 235).

  According to the feature A6, since the recognition means is provided, the player can easily recognize that the specific launch intensity has been achieved. As a result, the adjustment of the firing intensity through the operation of the operating means is facilitated, and the operability is improved.

The above configuration is more effective when applied to the following configurations.
“The game area includes a first ball entry portion (upper operation port 33) and a second ball entry portion (variable winning device 32) in which game balls flowing down the game region can enter,
The first ball portion is located at a position where a game ball launched with a launch strength different from the specific launch strength can be reached or a game ball launched with the different launch strength than the second launch portion. It is placed at a position that makes it easy to reach,
The second incoming ball portion is more easily reached than the first incoming ball portion at a position where a game ball launched by the specific launch strength can reach or a game ball launched by the specific launch strength. Placed in position. "
<Feature B group>
Feature B1. A launch operation device (a launch operation device 71 in the first embodiment, a launch operation device 210 in the second embodiment) operated to fire a game ball toward the game area;
Launching means (game ball launching mechanism 51) for launching a game ball toward the game area based on the operation of the launch operation device;
With
The firing operation device includes:
An operating handle (in the first embodiment, an operating handle 74 is provided so as to be capable of rotating, and can improve the strength of the game ball launched by the launching means in accordance with the amount of rotational operation from the initial rotational position. In the second embodiment, the operation handle 212),
The specific operation means (the auxiliary operation in the first embodiment) enables the game ball to be launched by the launch means or the strength of the game ball to be changed by the launch means without changing the rotational position of the operation handle. Part 121, the adjusting operation member 213) in the second embodiment,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature B1, since it is possible not only to turn the operation handle but also to operate the specific operation means, it is possible to launch the game ball or change the firing intensity. It becomes possible to select whether or not to perform, and it becomes possible to improve the operability of the launch operation device.

Feature B2. The launching unit is configured to be capable of launching a game ball with a launch strength that flows down a predetermined area (left side area PE2) of the game area when the operation handle is disposed at a predetermined rotation operation position. And
When the operation handle is operated in a state where the operation handle is disposed at least at the predetermined rotation operation position, the specific operation means has a firing intensity that flows down a region (right region PE3) different from the predetermined region. The gaming machine according to Feature B1, wherein the gaming ball can be launched.

  According to the feature B2, it is possible to fire the game ball so as to flow down an area different from the predetermined area while maintaining the state where the operation position of the operation handle is adjusted to the predetermined rotation operation position. In this case, since it is not necessary to change the operation position of the operation handle when changing the area where the game ball flows down from the predetermined area to a different area, when returning the predetermined area to the state where the game ball flows down again. There is no need to adjust the operating position of the operating handle. Therefore, the operability of the launch operation device can be improved.

This configuration is more effective when applied to the following configurations.
“The game area includes a first ball entry portion (upper operation port 33) and a second ball entry portion (variable winning device 32) in which game balls flowing down the game region can enter,
The first pitching part is arranged at a position where a game ball flowing down the predetermined area can reach or a position where a game ball flowing down the predetermined area is easier to reach than the second pitching part. ,
The second pitching part is arranged at a position where a game ball flowing down the different area can reach or a position where a game ball flowing down the different area can reach more easily than the first pitching part. . "
Feature B3. The specific operation means is disposed at a position where the operation handle can be operated by applying a force from the upper side to the lower side of the firing operation device in a state where the operation handle is disposed at least at the predetermined rotation operation position. The gaming machine according to Feature B2, wherein the gaming machine is a product.

  According to the feature B3, the specific operation means can be operated using the weight of the hand holding the firing operation device, so that the operability of the specific operation means can be improved.

  Feature B4. The launch intensity of a game ball due to the operation of the specific operation means may be configured to vary depending on the rotational operation position of the operation handle when the specific operation means is operated. The gaming machine according to any one of B1 to B3.

  According to the feature B4, when the specific operation means is operated, the game ball is launched at a launch intensity based on the rotational operation position of the operation handle at that time, so that the launch intensity according to the operation status of the operation handle Can be adjusted.

  Feature B5. Any one of the characteristics B1 to B3 is characterized in that the launch intensity of the game ball when the specific operation means is operated is set regardless of the rotation operation position of the operation handle. Gaming machine.

  According to the feature B5, when the player adjusts the launch intensity of the game ball using the specific operation means, the adjustment can be performed without considering the rotation operation position of the operation handle. The operation at that time is facilitated.

  Feature B6. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B5, characterized in that a launch intensity of a game ball changes according to an operation amount of the specific operation means.

  According to the feature B6, it is possible to adjust the launch intensity of the game ball not only by adjusting the rotation operation position of the operation handle but also by adjusting the operation amount of the specific operation means. The way is diversified.

Feature B7. Operation detection means (adjustment switch 157) for detecting the operation of the specific operation means;
When the operation detecting means detects that the specific operation means is being operated, a launch control means (launch control) that controls the launch means to launch a game ball at a predetermined launch intensity. Part 178),
A gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B5, characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature B7, when the specific operation means is operated, a predetermined firing intensity is obtained. Therefore, it is possible to clearly understand what the launch intensity is when the specific operation means is operated. Become. This facilitates the operation of the firing operation device in the configuration including the specific operation means separately from the operation handle.

  Feature B8. In a situation where the operation handle is arranged at the initial rotation position, there are provided means (operation piece 87, firing stop switch 112) for disabling the launch of the game ball even if the specific operation means is operated. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B7, wherein:

  According to the feature B8, in the configuration provided with the specific operation means separately from the operation handle, it is impossible to fire the game ball without performing the rotation operation of the operation handle. It is possible to facilitate confirmation of whether or not the launch operation device is being operated.

  Feature B9. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B8, further comprising means (link member 141) for restricting displacement of the operation handle when the specific operation means is operated.

  According to the feature B9, when the specific operation means is operated to change the firing intensity while maintaining the rotation operation position of the operation handle, displacement of the operation handle is regulated due to the operation. Thereby, it is possible to more reliably maintain the rotation operation position of the operation handle.

  The “displacement restriction” includes a configuration that prevents the operation handle from being displaced, and an operation force necessary to hold the operation handle at a predetermined rotational operation position although the operation handle can be displaced. A configuration to reduce is included.

Feature B10. An operation amount detection means (variable resistor 223) for detecting a rotation operation amount of the operation handle;
A launch control means (a launch control unit 178) for controlling the launch means so as to launch a game ball with a launch intensity corresponding to a detection result by the operation amount detection means;
With
The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B9, wherein the operation amount detection unit detects an operation amount of the specific operation unit.

  According to the feature B10, it is possible to achieve an excellent effect as described above while suppressing an increase in the number of operation amount detection means.

<Feature C>
Feature C1. An operation means (auxiliary operation unit 121) operated to fire a game ball toward the game area;
An operation detection means (adjustment switch 157) for detecting the operation of the operation means;
When the operation detection means detects that the operation means is being operated, a launch control means (a launch control unit 178) controls the launch means so as to launch a game ball with a predetermined launch intensity. )When,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature C1, when the operation unit is operated, the game ball is launched at a predetermined launch intensity. Therefore, when the operation unit is operated, an operation for adjusting the launch intensity is not required. Therefore, the operability in launching the game ball can be improved.

  The basic configuration of the gaming machine to which the above features can be applied is shown below.

  Pachinko gaming machine: operation means operated by a player, game ball launching means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operation means, a ball path for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined game area, and a game A gaming machine that includes each gaming component arranged in an area, and gives a bonus to a player when a gaming ball passes through a predetermined passing portion of each gaming component.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 51 ... Game ball launching mechanism, 71 ... Launch operation device, 74 ... Operation handle, 77d ... Recessed part constituting recognition means, 121 ... Auxiliary operation unit, 157 ... Adjustment switch, 178 ... Launch control unit, 158... Press unit constituting recognition means, 210... Launching operation device, 212... Operating handle, 213... Adjusting operation member, 234.

Claims (5)

Operation means operated to fire a game ball toward the game area;
Launching means for launching a game ball toward the game area based on the operation of the operation means;
With
The operation means is configured to be operable in a range from an initial position to a maximum operation position,
The launching means is configured to enable the launching of a game ball with a specific launch strength when the operation means reaches a specific operation position before the maximum operation position.
The gaming machine comprises a recognition means that allows a player to recognize that the specific operation position has been reached. The operation means is biased toward the initial position, and the operation force required for operation of the operation means increases toward the maximum operation position.
2. The recognizing unit varies a change rate of the operation force toward the maximum operation position when the operation position of the operation unit becomes the specific operation position. The gaming machine described in 1.   2. The recognizing unit, when the operation position of the operation unit becomes the specific operation position, further reduces an operation force required for operation of the operation unit. Or the gaming machine of 2.   When the operation position of the operation means becomes the maximum operation position, the launching means enables the game ball to be launched with the maximum launch intensity as the specific launch intensity, and when the specific operation position is reached. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is configured to be capable of firing a game ball with the maximum firing strength. Operation means operated to fire a game ball toward the game area;
Launching means for launching a game ball toward the game area based on the operation of the operation means;
With
The operation means is configured to be operable in a range from an initial position to a maximum operation position, and is biased toward the initial position, and an operation force required for operation of the operation means toward the maximum operation position. Is a configuration that increases,
The launching means is configured to enable the launching of a game ball with a specific launch strength when the operation means reaches a specific operation position before the maximum operation position.
The gaming machine includes a recognizing unit that fluctuates a change rate of the operation force toward the maximum operation position when the operation position of the operation unit becomes the specific operation position. Gaming machine.

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