JP2015084882A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of giving a strong impact by allowing a player to substantially and intuitively feel, for example, a shift to a special performance in a performance using an operation part even if the operation device for a game machine is provided at a position separated from the center of the visual field.SOLUTION: A performance operating device (10) mounted by a game machine (1) includes: a successive hitting switch (21) that can be moved in a normal performance; and a lever (30) that cannot be moved in a normal performance but can be moved only in a special performance differing from the normal performance.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine operated by a player.

  Game machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines have been widely used. Some of these gaming machines are provided with push buttons operated by a player, and a sense of expectation for a game is given by an effect of operating the push buttons (for example, continuous hitting). The push button is arranged on the front surface of the gaming machine and at a position where the player can easily operate, such as below the game board or the reel unit.

  For example, in Patent Document 1, a push button is configured to be movable up and down with respect to the frame of the gaming machine in order to execute a more impactful and effective performance, and based on the result of the jackpot lottery, A gaming machine that raises independently of operation is disclosed.

  In Patent Document 2, a ring-shaped movable body that moves up and down along the outer periphery of the operation button is provided, and by moving the floating movable body together with the operation button, the button size is changed, An operating device for a gaming machine that gives a stronger impact is disclosed.

  Furthermore, there is already a gaming machine that has a special effect push button that reacts when pressed during a special performance, but does not respond when pressed in a normal performance. Yes.

JP 2012-125344 A (published July 5, 2012) JP 2012-152437 A (released on August 16, 2012)

  The techniques described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 try to give an impact to the player by moving the push button up and down or changing the size of the push button. However, for a player who is gazing at the game board or the reel part, the push button is provided at a position away from the center of the field of view, and the height and size of such a push button are changed. It was difficult to notice the production, and in some cases it was not noticed at all. Therefore, it is not enough to make the player actually feel the effect using the push button, and the impact is not always sufficient.

  In addition, the existing technology that provides a push button for special effects in addition to the push button that reacts during normal effects allows the push buttons for special effects to be pressed even during normal effects and reacts as invalid even if pressed. It is a configuration that does not. For this reason, it has been impossible for the player to intuitively feel that he / she has shifted to the special effect by using the push button.

  The object of the present invention is to provide a realistic and intuitive indication to the player that the player has shifted to a special effect by using the operation unit, even if it is provided at a position away from the center of the field of view. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine equipped with an operating device for a gaming machine that can be made to feel and give a strong impact.

  In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine including a gaming machine operating device, and the gaming machine operating device can be moved during a normal performance, It is characterized by having at least one special operation unit that cannot be moved at the time of normal performance but can be moved only at the time of special performance different from the normal performance.

  According to this, at least one special operation unit that cannot be moved at the time of a normal performance but can be moved only at the time of a special performance is provided. The player can actually and intuitively feel that the player has moved to the special production by moving the special operation unit that could not be moved until now. In addition, by moving what could not be moved, even if it was momentary, it was possible to give the player's interest to the special operation part, and it was provided at a position away from the center of the field of view. Even so, it can have a strong impact.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the special operation unit may further include a lock mechanism that prevents the special operation unit from moving.

  According to this, it is possible to easily configure a special operation unit that cannot be moved during a normal performance but can be moved only during a special performance. In addition, the player feels realistically and intuitively that the special operation unit is locked or unlocked by trying to move the special operation unit with a hand. be able to. This makes it possible for the player to feel more strongly that things that could not be moved can now be moved.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention further includes a plurality of the special operation units, and the second special operation unit can be moved by moving the first special operation unit. You can also.

  According to this, there are a plurality of special operation units that can be moved only during special effects, and the second special operation unit can be moved only by moving the first special operation unit. By letting the player perform the operation to move the multiple special operation sections by following the steps (stages), it is possible to feel that the transition to the special production is practical and intuitive, and away from the center of the field of view. Even if it is provided at the position, a stronger impact can be given.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the second special operation unit is covered with the first special operation unit, and the second special operation unit is moved to move the second special operation unit. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a special operation unit appears.

  According to this, in addition to taking steps (stages) to move a plurality of special operation parts, it is possible to produce an eye-catching effect such as the appearance of the second special operation part that has been hidden, so the transition to the special effect is made. It is possible to feel this fact and intuitively, and even if it is provided at a position away from the center of the field of view, it is possible to attract a line of sight and give a stronger impact.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention further includes a drive mechanism for moving the second special operation unit to a movable position where the second special operation unit can be moved and a descent position where the second special operation unit cannot be moved. Further, after the first special operation unit is moved, the drive mechanism can be moved to the raised position.

  According to this, in addition to taking steps (stages) to move a plurality of special operation parts, a hidden second special operation part appears and rises further, and a more eye-catching effect is possible. Therefore, you can feel the fact that you have shifted to a special production in a realistic and intuitive manner, and even if it is located at a position away from the center of the field of view, it will attract more gaze and give a stronger impact Can do.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention may further include a vibration device that vibrates the special operation unit, and the special operation unit may be vibrated by the vibration device in a movable state.

  According to this, in addition to being able to move the special operation unit that could not be moved until now, by vibrating it, it is possible to feel more realistic and intuitive that it has shifted to the special production. Thus, it is possible to produce an effect that can further entertain the player.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention may further include a configuration in which the normal operation unit is provided in the special operation unit.

  According to this, since the normal operation unit is provided in the special operation unit, the player can directly feel that the special operation unit can be moved with the hand operating the normal operation unit. It is possible to feel more realistic and intuitive that it has shifted to the special production.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the normal operation unit is a push button, moving the normal operation unit is pressing the push button, and at least one of the special operation units is a lever. The moving the normal operation unit may include at least moving the lever.

  According to this, a special operation unit that can be moved only during a special performance, apart from a normally operated push button, includes a lever, and is an operation different from an operation of pushing the push button such as moving the lever. Therefore, the player can enjoy the operation of the gaming machine without getting tired by obtaining an operation feeling of the special operation unit different from the normal operation unit.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention may be configured to include a control device that outputs and drives a control signal corresponding to the effect to the normal operation unit and the special operation unit in the gaming machine operation device.

  According to the present invention, even if it is provided at a position away from the center of the field of view, it is realistic and intuitive to the player that, for example, the transition to the special effect is made by the effect using the operation unit. You can feel and give a strong impact. This produces an effect of fostering a sense of expectation for the special performance and performing a more enjoyable performance that does not get bored.

It is a schematic front view of the pachinko machine provided with the production operation device according to the present embodiment. It is a disassembled perspective view of the said production | presentation operation apparatus seen from diagonally upward. (A) is the front view of the said production | presentation operation apparatus in the state by which the lever is not pulled down, (b) is the side view. (A) is the front view of the said production | presentation operation apparatus in the state which the lever was pulled down and the chance switch protruded, (b) is the side view. (A) is the top view of the said production | presentation operation apparatus in the state in which the lever is not pulled down, (b) is the top view in the state in which the lever was pulled down and the chance switch protruded. (A) is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the internal configuration of the above-described effect operating device in a state where the lever is not pulled down, and (b) is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram in the state where the chance switch is protruded after being pulled down. FIG. It is a block diagram of the principal part of the control system of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing at the time of the special effect in the said production | presentation operation apparatus.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail. In this embodiment, a pachinko machine that is a gaming machine equipped with an operating device for gaming machines is illustrated.

[Schematic configuration of pachinko machine 1]
First, a schematic configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the pachinko machine 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 includes a game board 2 on which game balls are launched, and a frame member 3 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 3 supports a transparent glass plate (not shown) arranged in parallel with the game board 2 at a predetermined interval on the surface side of the game board 2 and can be opened and closed with respect to the game board 2. It is configured.

  A game area in which a game ball moves is formed between the glass plate supported by the frame member 3 and the game board 2. When the player holds the handle 4 and rotates it clockwise, the game ball stored in the tray 5 is launched from a launching device (not shown) with a hitting force corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 4. The launched game ball is guided to the upper position of the game area by a guide member (not shown) and moves in the direction of contact with a game nail (not shown) or a windmill (not shown) arranged in the game area. It falls along the surface of the game board 2 while changing. In the game area, a plurality of start openings (not shown), winning openings (not shown), gates (not shown), and the like are provided as prizes and prizes. When a game ball is won at the start opening or a winning opening, a number of award balls (game balls) corresponding to the winning place are paid out to the tray 5. Note that the game balls accumulated in the tray 5 can be dropped into a box (not shown) disposed below the tray 5.

  For example, when a game ball wins at the start opening, a special effect different from the normal effect such as a big win lottery is executed. There are two types of winning mouths: a big winning mouth and a small winning mouth, and the big winning mouth is opened according to the result of the jackpot lottery. By winning the jackpot lottery and opening the big prize opening, it is possible to enjoy the jackpot game where the player can obtain a large amount of prize balls.

  Outside the game area, there are a liquid crystal display screen 6 functioning as an effect execution means, decorative lamps (not shown) for decorating the game board and its surroundings with light, a movable accessory (not shown), a speaker (not shown). ) Etc. are provided.

  On the liquid crystal display screen, for example, various display objects such as a decorative symbol for informing the result of the jackpot lottery, a character or item for performing a notice effect, a hold display image indicating that the jackpot lottery is put on hold are displayed. . The decorative lamps emit light according to the progress of the game by the player, change the lighting or blinking pattern, or change the emission color, thereby performing effects by light. The movable accessory performs, for example, the movement of the movable accessory itself and light by rotating or moving while causing the built-in light emitting element to emit light. The speaker outputs music, voice, sound effects, etc., and produces effects by sound.

  At a position close to the plate 5, there is provided an effect operating device 10, which is a game machine operating device, provided with a continuous hitting switch 21, a lever 30 and the like. The effect operating device 10 is for a player to input operation information by operating an operation unit such as the continuous hitting switch 21 and the lever 30. Although not shown in the figure, in the pachinko machine 1, an effect image that prompts the operation of the effect operation device 10 is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 6. When the player operates the effect operation device 10 according to the effect image, the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 6 is switched.

[Configuration of the rendering operation device 10]
Hereinafter, the configuration of the effect operating device 10 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the effect operating device 10 as viewed obliquely from above. 3A is a front view of the effect operating device 10 in a state where the lever 30 is not pulled down, and FIG. 3B is a side view thereof. 4A is a front view of the effect operating device 10 in a state where the lever 30 is pulled down and the chance switch 50 protrudes, and FIG. 4B is a side view thereof. 5A is a plan view of the effect operating device 10 in a state where the lever 30 is not pulled down, and FIG. 5B is a plan view of the effect operating device 10 in a state where the lever 30 is pulled down and the chance switch 50 is projected. It is a top view. FIG. 6A is a schematic partial cross-sectional view showing the internal configuration of the effect operating device 10 in a state where the lever 30 is not pulled down, and FIG. 6B is a diagram showing the state in a state where the chance switch 50 is pulled down and the chance switch 50 protrudes. It is a partial cross section schematic diagram. In FIG. 6, the operation detection sensors SE1, SE6, the rising position detection sensor SE4, the lowering position detection sensor SE5, and the lifting motor 57 are schematically shown.

  The production operation device 10 is fixed to the front center of the plate 5. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the production operation device 10 is roughly divided into a main unit 20 having a housing 33, a continuous hitting switch (normal operation unit) 21, a lever (special operation unit, first special operation). Part) 30 and a chance switch (special operation part, second special operation part) 50.

  The continuous hit switch 21 is pressed by the player during normal performance. On the other hand, the lever 30 and the chance switch 50 cannot be moved during a normal production, and can be moved during a special production different from the normal production. For example, in the present embodiment, the lever 30 is locked and cannot be moved during a normal performance, and can be moved after being unlocked during a special performance. The chance switch 50 is hidden by the lever 30 during a normal performance and cannot even be touched. The chance switch 50 can be visually recognized by the player by being moved in a direction in which the lever 30 is pulled down during a special performance. It becomes possible to push by raising to an operable position. By operating the lever 30 or the chance switch 50, the display on the liquid crystal display screen 6, the lighting of decorative lamps, the sound from the speaker, or the like changes, or the movable accessory moves.

  Specifically, the lever 30 has a substantially hexagonal gripping portion 32, and the continuous hitting switch 21 is provided on the gripping portion 32. The grip portion 32 is provided with an operation detection sensor SE1 (see FIG. 6) that detects that the continuous hitting switch 21 has been operated.

  The lever 30 is supported by the main body unit 20 outside the housing 33 of the main body unit 20 so that the grip portion 32 can swing in the vertical direction on the outer peripheral surface of the curved portion 33a of the housing 33. The lever 30 can take the up position shown in FIG. 3 with the gripping part 32 facing upward and the down position shown in FIG. 4 with the gripping part 32 facing the front of the pachinko machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a pair of legs 34 is provided on the back side of the grip portion 32 in the lever 30, and a shaft 35 that serves as a fulcrum for turning the lever 30 is provided at the tip of each leg 34. ing. One of these two shafts 35 is fixed to the shaft hole of the gear 36 to which the driving force of the lever drive motor 37 is transmitted, and the other is rotatably supported by a bearing 38. The lever drive motor 37 is composed of, for example, a stepping motor, and rotates the gear 36 to move the lever 30 from the up position to the down position and from the down position to the up position. On the outer periphery of the gear 36, an up position detection sensor SE2 that is turned on when the lever 30 is in the up position and a down position detection sensor SE3 that is turned on when the lever 30 is in the down position are provided.

  The main unit 20 is provided with a locking solenoid 42 for locking the lever 30 in addition to the support mechanism for the lever 30 and the lever drive motor 37 in the space inside the housing 33, and also accommodates the chance switch 50. Has been.

  The housing 33 is substantially U-shaped, and the flat plate portion 33c on the back surface is fixed to the dish 5 (see FIG. 1). The curved portion 33 a is provided from the upper surface portion 33 b of the housing 33 to the front side. The curved portion 33 a has a curvature that draws an arc around the shaft 35 of the lever 30. Further, a pair of elongated holes 39 through which the legs 34 of the lever 30 are inserted are formed in the bending portion 33a. The leg 34 is inserted into the long hole 39 and the movement of the leg 34 is restricted in the long hole 39, so that the range of swinging (turning) of the lever 30 is restricted.

  Further, in the vicinity of the base end of the leg 34 inserted through the long hole 39, as shown in FIG. 3 (b), it moves integrally with the lever 30 to move the long hole 39 into the inside of the curved portion 33a. A cover member 40 that closes from the circumferential side is provided. Similarly to the curved portion 33a, the cover member 40 also has a curvature that draws an arc around the shaft 35.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, an insertion hole 43 through which the plunger 42 a of the locking solenoid 42 is inserted is formed in the curved portion 33 a of the housing 33 between the pair of elongated holes 39. Has been. The locking solenoid 42 is a self-holding type, and as shown in FIG. 6A, the engagement hole provided on the back surface of the grip portion 32 of the lever 30 when the end of the plunger 42 a is not energized. 44, and the lever 30 is locked so that it cannot be operated. On the other hand, when energized, the locking solenoid 42 sucks the plunger 42a and pulls out the tip of the plunger 42a from the engagement hole 44 provided in the grip portion 32, as shown in FIG. 6B. Thus, the lock of the lever 30 is released, and the lever 30 is moved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a hole 55 for popping out the button 51 of the chance switch 50 is formed in the upper surface portion 33 b of the housing 33, and the button 51 is inserted into the chance switch 50 through the hole 55. An elevating motor 57 for moving up and down is provided. The elevating motor 57 is composed of a stepping motor, for example. The button 51 is in a state where its top surface protrudes from the hole 55 at the ascending position, and is buried in a state where the top surface is at the same height as the hole 55 at the descending position.

  The chance switch 50 also indicates that the raised position detection sensor SE4 that detects that the button 51 is in the raised position, the lowered position detection sensor SE5 that detects that the button 51 is in the lowered position, and the button 51 are operated. An operation detection sensor SE6 for detection is also incorporated. The ascending position detection sensor SE4 and the descending position detection sensor SE5 are used to turn on and off the elevating motor 57.

  In addition, although not illustrated in FIGS. 2 to 6, the lever 30 and the chance switch 50 are equipped with a plurality of LEDs to illuminate the lever 30 and the chance switch 50.

[Configuration of control device of pachinko machine 1]
FIG. 7 is a block diagram of the main part of the control system of the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a control device 60 including a CPU and a storage unit. The control device 60 controls each part of the pachinko machine such as decorative lamps, movable accessories, speakers, etc., in addition to the game board 2, the launch device, the liquid crystal display screen 6, and the production operation device 10. Various production contents are stored in the storage unit, and the CPU reads the production contents from the storage unit, and drives each part of the pachinko machine 1 according to the production contents to execute the production.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the control device 60 includes the main body unit 20 constituting the rendering operation device 10, the detection sensors SE <b> 1 to SE <b> 6 provided in the lever 30 and the chance switch 50, the locking solenoid 42, and the lever drive motor 37. The elevator unit 57 and the LED units 61 and 62 including a plurality of LEDs are controlled.

  When the effect of lowering the lever 30 is started during the special effect, the control device 60 outputs a control signal to the locking solenoid 42 to release the lock of the lever 30. By releasing the lock, the lever 30 can be manually moved to the down position. In addition, when the lever 30 is not manually moved, the control device 60 outputs a control signal to the lever drive motor 37 when the lever 30 is moved to the down position, and moves the lever 30 to the down position (automatically). ). When the lever 30 is moved manually or automatically and reaches the down position, the control device 60 confirms the arrival of the lever 30 at the down position by detection of the down position detection sensor SE3. When the lever 30 is in the down position and the effect of causing the button 51 of the chance switch 50 to pop out, the control device 60 outputs a control signal to the lifting / lowering motor 57 and causes the button 51 to pop out. The button 51 can be pushed down when it protrudes. The control device 60 confirms that the button 51 has been depressed by detecting the operation detection sensor SE6. In addition, when the button 51 is not pressed, the control device 60 outputs a control signal to the lifting motor 57 when the button 51 is lowered, and stores the button 51 by lowering it. Thereafter, when it is time to return the lever 30 to the up position, the control device 60 outputs a control signal to the lever drive motor 37 to return the lever 30 to the up position.

[Control processing at the time of special production in the production operation device 10]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a control process at the time of a special effect in the effect operation device 10. As shown in FIG. 8, when entering a special effect such as a jackpot lottery, the control device 60 determines whether or not the effect is to lower the lever 30 (S1). If NO is determined here, the off-stage effect is executed (S12), and the process ends. On the other hand, if YES is determined, the locking solenoid 42 is turned on to release the lock of the lever 30 (S2), and the process proceeds to S3.

  In S3, it is determined whether or not the down position detection sensor SE3 is turned on. When the lever 30 is pulled down by the player, the down position detection sensor SE3 is turned on. If YES is determined in S3, the process proceeds to S4. When it is determined NO in S3 (when the lever 30 is not manually pulled down), the lever drive motor 37 is driven to automatically lower the lever 30 (S13), and then the process proceeds to S4.

  In S4, it is determined whether or not it is an effect to raise the chance switch 50 (specifically, the button 51). If NO is determined here, the off-stage effect is executed (S14), and the process proceeds to S11. In S11, the lever drive motor 37 is driven to return the lever 30 to the up position, and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if YES is determined in S4, the lift motor 57 is driven to raise the chance switch 50 (specifically, the button 51) (S5), and a message prompting the user to press the chance switch 50 is displayed on the liquid crystal display. Display on the screen 6 (S6), and then proceed to S7.

  In S7, it is determined whether or not the operation detection sensor SE6 that detects that the chance switch 50 (specifically, the button 51) is pressed is turned on (S7). When the chance switch 50 is pushed by the player, the operation detection sensor SE6 is turned on. If YES is determined in S7, it is further determined whether or not it is a big hit (S8). If YES is determined here, a big hit effect is executed (S9), and the process proceeds to S10.

  On the other hand, if NO is determined in S7, the lift motor 57 is driven to lower the chance switch 50 (specifically, the button 51) (S15). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot (S16). If YES is determined here, a revival jackpot effect is executed (S17), and the process proceeds to S10. Note that the processing of S15 to S17 is provided so that even a player who has not pressed the chance switch 50 can enjoy the jackpot game when the jackpot is won.

  In S10, after executing the jackpot effect or the revival jackpot effect, the timer is operated, and when a predetermined time elapses, the process proceeds to S11, the lever drive motor 37 is driven to return the lever 30 to the up position, and the process is ended. .

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the production operation device 10 cannot be moved during the normal production except for the continuous hit switch 21 that can be moved during the normal production, and is different from the normal production. A lever 30 or a chance switch 50 that can be moved only during production is provided.

  Thereby, the player can feel the fact that the lever 30 or the chance switch 50 that could not be moved until now has moved to the special effect, in a realistic and intuitive manner. In addition, since the things that could not be moved can be moved, even if it is instantaneous, it is possible to make the player interested in the lever 30 and the chance switch 50, and the player who has watched the game board 2 Even if the effect operating device 10 is provided at a position away from the center of the field of view, a strong impact can be given. As a result, it is possible to cultivate a sense of expectation for the special performance and to execute a more enjoyable performance that does not get bored.

  Further, the effect operating device 10 is further configured to include a lock mechanism including a locking solenoid 42 and the like as an operation unit that can be moved only during a special effect. It is not possible to easily configure an operation unit that can be moved only during special effects. In addition, in a configuration in which the lever is not moved by the lock mechanism, it is realistic and intuitive that the player who is holding the lever 30 is in a state where the lever 30 is locked or unlocked. I can feel it. This makes it possible for the player to feel more strongly that things that could not be moved can now be moved.

  Further, the production operation device 10 is provided with a plurality of levers 30 and chance switches 50 as operation units that can be moved only during the special production, and the chance switch 50 is moved by moving the lever 30. This is a configuration that makes it possible.

  According to this, by causing the player to perform an operation of moving the lever 30 and the chance switch 50 by following the steps (stages), it is possible to actually and intuitively feel that it has shifted to the special effect, Even if it is provided at a position away from the center of the field of view, it is possible to give a stronger and more impact.

  Moreover, in the effect operating device 10, the chance switch 50 is covered by the lever 30, and the chance switch 50 appears when the lever 30 is moved.

  This makes it possible to create an eye-catching effect such as the appearance of a hidden chance switch 50, so that it is possible to feel that the transition to the special effect is practical and intuitive, and at a position away from the center of the field of view. Even if it is provided, it can attract a gaze and give a stronger impact.

  Further, the effect operating device 10 is provided with an elevating motor 57 that moves the button 51 of the chance switch 50 to a raised position where the push operation can be performed and a lowered position where the push operation cannot be performed. After being moved, the button 51 is moved to the raised position.

  According to this, since it becomes possible to produce a more eye-catching effect such as the chance switch 50 rising, it is possible to feel that the transition to the special effect is practical and intuitive, and away from the center of the field of view. Even if it is provided at a different position, it is possible to further attract the line of sight and give a stronger impact.

  Although not provided in the production operation device 10 of the present embodiment, a vibration device that vibrates the lever 30 and the chance switch 50 is further provided so that the lever 30 and the chance switch 50 can be moved. It is good also as a structure which vibrates with a vibration apparatus.

  According to this, not only the lever 30 and the chance switch 50 that could not be moved so far can be moved, but also by vibrating, it can be felt more realistic and intuitive that it has shifted to the special production. In addition to what can be done, the player can be more entertained.

  Further, in the effect operating device 10, since the continuous hitting switch 21 is provided on the lever 30, the player operates the continuous hitting switch 21 that the lever 30 can be moved, that is, the lock is released. You can feel directly with your hand and feel more realistic and intuitive about the transition to the special production.

  In the production operation device 10, the continuous operation switch 21 operated at the time of the normal production is a push button, whereas the lever 30 is operated at the time of the special production. Therefore, the operation different from the push button operated at the normal production is performed. A feeling can be given to the player. Therefore, the player can entertain the game with the pachinko machine 1 without getting bored by obtaining an operation feeling different from that of the normal operation.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible within the scope shown in the claims, and embodiments obtained by appropriately combining technical means disclosed in different embodiments. Is also included in the technical scope of the present invention.

  It can be suitably used for gaming machines such as pachinko machines, slot machines, poker game machines, mahjong game machines, and card game machines.

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
2 gaming board 3 frame member 4 handle 6 liquid crystal display screen 10 presentation operating device (operating device for gaming machine)
20 Main unit 21 Continuous hitting switch (normal operation part)
30 Lever (Special operation part, 1st special operation part)
32 Grasping part 33 Case 33a Curved part 33b Upper surface part 33c Flat plate part 34 Leg 36 Gear 37 Lever drive motor 38 Bearing 39 Long hole 40 Cover member 42 Locking solenoid 42a Plunger 43 Insertion hole 44 Engagement hole 50 Chance switch (special Operation part, second special operation part)
51 Button 57 Lifting Motor 60 Control Device

Claims (9)

A gaming machine equipped with an operating device for a gaming machine,
The operating device for the gaming machine is
A normal operation unit that can be moved during normal production,
At least one special operation unit that cannot be moved at the time of normal production and can be moved only at the time of special production different from the normal production;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special operation unit includes a lock mechanism that prevents the special operation unit from moving.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of the special operation units are provided, and the second special operation unit can be moved by moving the first special operation unit.   The second special operation unit is covered with the first special operation unit, and the second special operation unit appears by moving the first special operation unit. The gaming machine according to claim 3. A drive mechanism for moving the second special operation section to a movable position that can be moved and a lowered position that cannot be moved;
The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the second special operation unit is moved to a raised position by the drive mechanism after the first special operation unit is moved. A vibration device for vibrating the special operation unit;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special operation unit is vibrated by the vibration device in a movable state.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the normal operation unit is provided in the special operation unit. The normal operation unit is a push button, and moving the normal operation unit is pressing the push button,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the special operation units is a lever, and moving the normal operation unit includes moving at least the lever. .   9. The control device according to claim 1, further comprising: a control device configured to output and drive a control signal corresponding to an effect to the normal operation unit and the special operation unit in the gaming machine operation device. Game machines.

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