JP5077146B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In a conventional gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or an arrangement ball machine, the player can rotate the cover portion regardless of the rotation of the launching lever of the launching handle, and depending on the angle of the rotation In some cases, the cover portion with which the palm is in contact can be appropriately changed and set to the cover portion of the user's preference (see Patent Document 1 below).
JP 2004-154417 A

  However, the above gaming machine can be adjusted to its favorite cover part by rotating the cover part with which the palm contacts, but changes and adjusts the position and shape of the part where the finger of the launching handle is applied. It is not possible. However, of course, there are individual differences in the length and size of human fingers, so if the position and shape of the part where the finger of the launching handle is applied are fixed, the feeling of fit when the player holds the launching handle An uncomfortable feeling may occur in the handle operability.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the fit and handle operability when the player holds the launch handle.

The invention according to claim 1 is a gaming machine including a launching handle that adjusts the launching intensity of a game ball according to a rotation angle, the launching handle being rotatably provided, and adjusting rotation about an axis. A gripping member having a first rotation adjusting portion and a shaft operation member having a second rotation adjusting portion engageable with the first rotation adjusting portion, and the gripping member has a size on an outer periphery. A plurality of different protrusions, and the shaft operating member is engaged with the first rotation adjusting unit and the second rotation adjusting unit when the gripping member rotates toward one direction around the axis. The launch strength of the game ball is adjusted by rotating in one direction around the axis together with the grip member, and when the grip member rotates toward the other direction around the axis, the first rotation adjusting unit and the second rotation The engagement with the adjustment part is released and the gripping member Characterized by the ability.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the plurality of protrusions having different sizes are formed on the outer periphery of the gripping member, and as a result of the player gripping and rotating the gripping member, the gripping member is pivoted. When the shaft rotation member rotates toward one direction, the first rotation adjustment unit and the second rotation adjustment unit are engaged, and the second rotation adjustment unit is pushed by the first rotation adjustment unit. It rotates around the axis in one direction with the gripping member. Thereby, the launch intensity of the game ball can be adjusted. On the other hand, when the gripping member rotates toward the other direction around the axis, the engagement between the first rotation adjustment unit and the second rotation adjustment unit is released, and the gripping member rotates independently of the shaft operation member. The gripping member is idle. As a result, only the gripping member can be rotated without affecting the launch strength of the game ball, so that the optimal gripping member position can be freely set according to the size of the player's hand and the length of the finger. You can choose. As a result, it is possible to improve the fit and handle operability when the player holds the firing handle.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the first rotation adjusting portion includes a plurality of first engaging portions formed at intervals over the inner circumferential direction of the gripping member, And the second rotation adjusting portion is configured to be engageable with the first engaging portion, and is formed with a plurality of second engagements spaced from each other in the outer circumferential direction of the shaft operating member. And at least one of the first engaging portion or the second engaging portion is formed of an elastic member that can be elastically deformed, and the gripping member rotates about the axis toward the other direction side. Sometimes the first engagement portion of the first cam is in contact with the first engagement portion of the first cam through elastic deformation of at least one of the first engagement portion or the second engagement portion. Engage with another second engaging portion adjacent to the second engaging portion of the second cam released from engagement. That.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the gripping member rotates toward the other direction around the axis, the elastic member undergoes elastic deformation of at least one of the first engagement portion or the second engagement portion, and the first cam The first engagement portion engages with another second engagement portion adjacent to the second engagement portion of the second cam that has been disengaged from the first engagement portion of the first cam. Thereby, when the gripping member is rotated around the axis to the other side, a new engagement state between the first engagement portion of the first cam and the second engagement portion of the second cam occurs. Then, in a state where the first engaging portion is newly engaged with another second engaging portion, the player holds the desired part of the gripping member by rotating the gripping member to one side around the axis. You can adjust the launch intensity of the game ball.

  A third aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, further comprising a cover member that covers the shaft operation member, and the cover member covers the shaft operation member while the shaft operation member is covered. The rotation range of the member is restricted.

  According to the invention described in claim 3, since the shaft operation member can be covered by the cover member, the shaft operation member can be hidden from the player's field of view, and at the same time, the cover member covers the shaft operation member. Thus, the rotation range of the shaft operating member can be regulated. Thereby, by providing a single member called a cover member, it is possible to prevent the shaft operation member from being visually recognized by the player and to prevent the design from being deteriorated, and at the same time to restrict the rotation range of the shaft operation member. Can do. On the other hand, by providing the cover member with two functions, the structure and size of the launch handle can be suppressed from becoming complicated.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, a configuration in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine that is an example of a ball game machine will be described.

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

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

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

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

  A lower dish portion 20 is provided below the upper dish portion 18. A launch handle 200 for launching a game ball is provided on the lower right side of the lower plate portion 20. The firing handle 200 is provided with a firing lever 44 and a firing stop switch 182 (see FIG. 5).

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

  As shown in FIGS. 6 to 10, the firing handle 200 includes a handle frame fixing member 202. The firing handle 200 is attached in the vicinity of the lower dish portion 20 by a handle frame fixing member 202. The handle frame fixing member 202 is provided with a cylindrical portion 204 into which a boss 244 of a cover member 240 described later is inserted. The cover member 240 is positioned and fixed with respect to the handle frame fixing member 202 by fixing the boss 244 of the cover member 240 with a fixing tool such as a screw in a state where the boss 244 is inserted into the cylindrical portion 204 (the cover member 240 is fixed). Can not rotate). A shaft member 206 that adjusts the launch strength of the game ball according to the rotation angle to one side around the axis is inserted through the handle frame fixing member 202 so as to be rotatable. Note that the handle frame fixing member 202 is fixed in the vicinity of the lower dish portion 20. Further, a sensor 183 (see FIG. 5) for detecting a rotation angle (rotation amount) about the axis of the shaft member 206 is provided in the vicinity of the shaft member 206, and the detection result detected by the sensor 183 is detected. The signal is output to the launch control board 108 as a signal. The sensor 183 that detects the number of rotations is conventionally known, and for example, a rotary encoder is used.

  A gripping member 208 is attached to the handle frame fixing member 202 so as to be rotatable about an axis. The gripping member 208 includes a cylindrical portion 210 having a through-hole 212 in the center and having an edge portion 214, a plurality of (four in this embodiment) large protrusions 216 formed on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 210, and a mutual A plurality of (four in this embodiment) small protrusions 218 formed between the large protrusions 216 adjacent to the first protrusion and a first cam (first rotation adjusting part) formed on the inner peripheral side of the cylindrical part 210. 220. When a player puts a finger on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 210 of the gripping member 208 and is rotated, the gripping member 208 rotates around an axis together with a shaft operating member 224 and a shaft member 206 described later, thereby releasing a game ball. The intensity can be adjusted.

  The small protrusion 218 includes four types of small protrusions 218A, 218B, 218C, and 218D. That is, the first small protrusion 218 </ b> A has four small protrusions formed continuously over the outer peripheral direction of the cylindrical portion 210. In the second small protrusion 218B, three small protrusions are continuously formed over the outer peripheral direction of the cylindrical portion 210. In the third small protrusion 218C, two small protrusions are continuously formed over the outer peripheral direction of the cylindrical portion 210. In the fourth small protrusion 218D, one small protrusion is formed in the outer peripheral direction of the cylindrical portion 210.

  The first cam 220 includes four first cam bodies (first engagement portion, first rotation adjustment portion) 222. The first cam bodies 222 are formed so as to open about 90 degrees from each other. Each first cam main body 222 has a curved surface 222A that is curved radially inward from the inner peripheral surface side of the cylindrical portion 210, and a vertical connection that connects the radially inner end of the curved surface 222A and the inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 210. And a surface 222B. The curved surface 222A is formed so as to gradually protrude radially inward from the inner peripheral surface side of the cylindrical portion 210.

  A shaft operating member 224 is disposed inside the gripping member 208 in the radial direction. The shaft operation member 224 includes a shaft operation member main body 226 having a shaft hole 228 formed at the center. A shaft member 206 is inserted into the shaft hole 228. A second cam (second rotation adjusting unit) 230 is provided on the outer peripheral side of the shaft operation member main body 226. The second cam 230 is formed with four second cam bodies (second engagement portion, second rotation adjustment portion) 232. The second cam bodies 232 are formed to be opened about 90 degrees from each other. Each second cam main body 232 is formed so as to protrude outward in the radial direction of the shaft operation member main body 226, and includes a curved piece 232A and a vertical piece 232B. When the shaft operating member 224 rotates around the shaft together with the shaft member 206, the launch intensity of the game ball can be adjusted.

  A shaft positioning protrusion 234 is formed around the shaft hole 228 of the shaft operation member main body 226. When the shaft member 206 is inserted into the shaft hole 228 and contacts the shaft positioning protrusion 234 of the head portion 207 of the shaft member 206, the shaft member 206 is positioned and fixed with respect to the shaft operating member 224, and the shaft member 206 and the shaft Co-rotation with the operation member 224 becomes possible.

  In the vicinity of the shaft positioning protrusion 234 of the shaft operating member 224, a first long hole 236 and a second long hole 238 are formed. Each of the long holes 236 and 238 is formed in a curved shape, and is set so that the inner peripheral length of the first long hole 236 is longer than the inner peripheral length of the second long hole 238. One boss 244 of the cover member 240 is inserted into the first long hole 236, and the other boss 244 of the cover member 240 is inserted into the second long hole 238. As a result, when the shaft operating member 224 rotates, the bosses 244 relatively move within the long holes 236 and 238. The bosses 244 abut against the end portions of the long holes 236 and 238, thereby preventing further rotation of the shaft operation member 224. As described above, the cover member 240 has a function of hiding the shaft operation member 224 and also has a function of regulating the rotation range of the shaft operation member 224.

  Further, a pin-shaped spring fixing portion 239 is provided in the vicinity of the first long hole 236 of the shaft operation member main body 226. One end of a coil spring 248 is attached to the spring fixing portion 239. Thus, the shaft operation member 224 is provided so as to be rotatable around the shaft of the shaft member 206 together with the shaft member 206.

  Here, the shaft operating member 224 is disposed so as to contact the edge 214 of the cylindrical portion 210 of the gripping member 208. The shaft operating member 224 is disposed on the radially inner side of the cylindrical portion 210 of the gripping member 208. The shaft operating member 224 is positioned radially inside the cylindrical portion 210 of the gripping member 208, and the second cam 230 of the shaft operating member 224 and the first cam 220 of the gripping member 208 are engaged (see FIG. 10), the vertical piece 232B of the second cam main body 232 and the vertical surface 222B of the first cam main body 222 are in contact (surface contact) within a predetermined area or more.

  The second cam 230 (second cam main body 232) of the shaft operating member 224 is made of elastically deformable hard rubber (rubber), and the first cam 220 (first cam main body 222) of the gripping member 208. Is made of metal. For this reason, when the two come into contact with each other at a predetermined pressure or more, the second cam 230 (second cam body 232) is elastically deformed. When the second cam 230 (second cam body 232) is made of hard rubber (rubber), the entire shaft operation member 224 may be made of hard rubber (rubber). The entire gripping member 208 may be made of metal.

  As other forms, the second cam 230 (second cam body 232) of the shaft operating member 224 is made of metal, and the first cam 220 (first cam body 222) of the gripping member 208 is made of hard rubber (rubber). The first cam 220 may be elastically deformed when both come into contact with each other with a predetermined pressure or more.

  Further, the second cam 230 of the shaft operating member 224 is made of hard rubber (rubber), and the first cam 220 (first cam main body 222) of the gripping member 208 is made of hard rubber (rubber). By providing a difference between the two, the two come into contact with each other at a predetermined pressure or more, so that at least one of the first cam 220 (first cam body 222) or the second cam 230 (second cam body 232) (or the first cam Both the first cam 220 and the second cam 230) may be elastically deformed.

  Specifically, when the hardness of the second cam 230 (second cam body 232) is higher than the hardness of the first cam 220 (first cam body 222), the second cam 230 (second cam body 232). Is harder than the first cam 220 (first cam body 222), the second cam 230 (second cam body 232) tends to be more elastically deformed than the first cam 220 (first cam body 222). . When the hardness of the first cam 220 (first cam body 222) is higher than the hardness of the second cam 230 (second cam body 232), the first cam 220 (first cam body 222) is the second cam 230. Since it is harder than the (second cam body 232), the first cam 220 (first cam body 222) tends to be more elastically deformed than the second cam 230 (second cam body 232). Further, when the hardness of the second cam 230 (second cam body 232) and the hardness of the first cam 220 (first cam body 222) are substantially equal, both the hardnesses are also substantially the same. 230 (second cam body 232) and the first cam 220 (first cam body 222) tend to have substantially the same amount of elastic deformation.

  The cover member 240 includes a cover member main body 242 formed in a curved shape, two bosses 244 formed on the back side of the cover member main body 242, and a spring fixing portion 246. The cover member 240 is fixed to the handle frame fixing member 202 in a non-rotatable manner by the boss 244 being inserted into the cylindrical portion 204 of the handle frame fixing member 202 and screwed. For this reason, the cover member 240 does not rotate around the axis. At this time, the boss 244 of the cover member 240 is inserted into the long holes 236 and 238 of the shaft operating member 224. However, when the shaft operating member 224 rotates around the axis, the fixed boss 244 has each length. The inside of the holes 236 and 238 moves over a predetermined range, and eventually comes into contact with the ends of the long holes 236 and 238. In this manner, the boss 244 is inserted into each of the long holes 236 and 238, thereby allowing the shaft operating member 224 to rotate and restricting the rotation range of the shaft operating member 224.

  The cover member 240 is provided so as to close the opening of the cylindrical portion 210 of the gripping member 208, and covers the shaft operation member 224 in this state. For this reason, the shaft operating member 224 is not visually recognized by a player who plays with the pachinko machine 10.

  The other end portion of the coil spring 248 is attached to the spring fixing portion 246 of the cover member 240. Therefore, the coil spring 248 is connected across the cover member 240 and the shaft operation member 224, and the shaft operation member 224 is in a predetermined direction with respect to the cover member 240 (in this embodiment, in front view). The coil spring 248 extends, and the tensile force (elastic force) of the coil spring 248 acts on the shaft operating member 224. When the gripping member 208 rotated clockwise is released, the gripping member 208 rotates around the shaft to the other side (counterclockwise) together with the shaft operating member 224 by the tensile force of the coil spring 248 to return to the initial state. .

  Next, the relationship between the rotation operation of the gripping member 208 and the rotation operation of the shaft operation member 224 will be described.

  When the player does not place a finger on the gripping member 208 of the firing handle 200 (initial state), as shown in FIG. 10, the first cam 220 of the gripping member 208 and the second cam 230 of the shaft operating member 224 are connected. Is engaged. Specifically, the vertical surface 222B of the first cam main body 222 constituting the first cam 220 and the vertical piece 232B constituting the second cam main body 232 of the second cam 230 are in surface contact with each other. In the initial state, all the first cam bodies 222 and all the second cam bodies 232 are simultaneously engaged.

  Here, in a state where the vertical surface 222B of the first cam body 222 constituting the first cam 220 and the vertical piece 232B constituting the second cam body 232 of the second cam 230 are in surface contact with each other, When a predetermined pressure acts on the vertical piece 232B constituting the second cam body 232 from the vertical surface 222B of the first cam body 222, the vertical piece 232B constituting the second cam body 232 tends to elastically deform. Since the area of the contact surface between the vertical surface 222B of the first cam body 222 and the vertical piece 232B of the second cam body 232 is larger than a predetermined area, the engagement state of the first cam body 222 and the second cam body 232 Will not be released.

  When the player puts his finger on the gripping member 208 of the firing handle 200 from the initial state and rotates it around one axis (clockwise in FIG. 11 (in the direction of arrow R in FIG. 11)), the gripping member 208 is pulled from the player's finger. Rotational force acts on. The rotational force acting on the gripping member 208 is transmitted to the shaft operation member 224 because the first cam body 222 of the first cam 220 and the second cam body 232 of the second cam 230 are in surface contact. As a result, as shown in FIG. 11, the shaft operating member 224 rotates together with the gripping member 208 to one side of the axis (clockwise as viewed from the player) in a form that opposes the elastic force of the coil spring 248. When the shaft operation member 224 rotates about the axis, the shaft member 206 also rotates at the same time, so that a game ball can be launched. Further, the launch intensity of the game ball can be increased according to the rotation amount of the gripping member 208 around the axis.

  On the other hand, when the player puts his finger on the holding member 208 of the firing handle 200 from the initial state and rotates it around the axis to the other side (counterclockwise in FIG. 12 (arrow L direction in FIG. 12)), the first cam 220 The surface contact between the first cam main body 222 and the second cam main body 232 of the second cam 230 is released, and the engagement between them is released. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 12, when a rotational force is applied to the grip member 208 toward the other side around the axis, this rotational force is not transmitted to the shaft operation member 224, and only the grip member 208 is independent of the shaft operation member 224. Thus, it can rotate around the axis to the other side. In other words, the shaft operating member 224 and the shaft member 206 do not rotate around the axis, and only the gripping member 208 can rotate around the axis to the other side.

  As described above, when the gripping member 208 rotates around one axis (clockwise in FIG. 10 (in the direction of arrow R in FIG. 10)), it rotates together with the shaft operating member 224 (shaft member 206) to play a game. The firing strength of the sphere can be adjusted. On the other hand, when the gripping member 208 rotates to the other side around the axis (counterclockwise in FIG. 10 (direction of arrow L in FIG. 10)), only the gripping member 208 rotates and the shaft operating member 224 (shaft member 206) is rotated. It will be in the state which does not rotate (the idle state of the holding member 208).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect symbol display device 62 causes each effect symbol displayed in the display area of the display surface 62A to be changed and stopped and displayed when the game ball enters the start opening 56B. Then, for example, when the production symbols are aligned with the same three-digit symbols “7, 7, 7” and stopped (determined display), the big winning opening 86 of the big winning device 84 arranged in the variable winning device 80 is opened. Is done. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the start opening 56B, each effect symbol is changed, and the effect symbol is arranged in the same three-digit symbol, thereby giving a specific value of “big hit”. is there.

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

  The probable big hit and the normal big hit are big hits having a relatively large number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) and the opening time of the big winning opening 86 being about 26 seconds. For this reason, the number of prize balls is relatively large. In each big hit, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the big winning opening 86, or a predetermined time (for example, 10) even if a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the game balls do not enter. For example, when 26 seconds) elapses, the big winning opening 86 is closed and one round is completed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The variable winning device 80 is disposed below the start opening 56 </ b> B, and includes a substrate 82 and a big winning device 84. Here, the grand prize winning device 84 is disposed substantially at the center, and has a grand prize winning opening 86 opened in a strip shape, an opening / closing plate 88 for opening or closing the special winning prize opening 86, and opening / closing the opening / closing plate 88. A large winning opening solenoid 132 (see FIG. 3) and a count switch 126 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a winning ball.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the firing motor 180, the firing stop switch 182, the sensor 183, and the touch switch 184 are electrically connected to the firing control board 108 via the firing drive board 178. Has been. A result of detecting the rotation angle (rotation amount) of the shaft member 206 by the sensor 183 is output to the launch control board 108 via the launch drive board 178, and the launch control board 108 detects the launch motor based on the detection result. 180 drive control is executed. As a result, it is possible to adjust the launch intensity of the game ball. In addition, a ball feed solenoid 186 is electrically connected to the launch control board 108.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, when a game ball is to be fired, the gripping member 208 is moved to one side (clockwise) around the axis by gripping the gripping member 208, and as described above, the gripping member 208 is moved to the axis operation member. Rotate with 224. At this time, since the shaft member 206 rotates clockwise together with the shaft operation member 224, the launch intensity of the game ball can be adjusted according to the rotation angle (rotation amount) of the shaft member 206. When the gripping member 208 is rotated to one side (clockwise) about the axis, the cover member 240 is fixed so as not to rotate, so that the coil spring 248 is extended by a predetermined amount.

  Note that when the gripping member 208 is released in a state where the gripping member 208 is rotated around one axis (clockwise), the shaft operating member 224 is pulled by the elastic force of the coil spring 248. As a result, the shaft operating member 224 rotates together with the shaft member 206 to the other side around the axis (counterclockwise), and the gripping member 208 that receives the pressure from the shaft operating member 224 is also interlocked with the shaft operating member 224 to rotate around the axis. Rotates to the other side (counterclockwise). Finally, the gripping member 208 and the shaft operation member 224 return to the initial positions as shown in FIG. 10, and the firing motor 180 stops. As a result, the launch of the game ball stops.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12, when only the gripping member 208 rotates around the axis to the other side (counterclockwise in FIG. 12) independently of the shaft operation member 224, the vertical surface of the first cam body 222 of the first cam 220. 222B and the vertical piece 232B of the second cam body 232 of the second cam 230 are separated from each other, and the first cam body 222 of the first cam 220 and the second cam body 232 of the second cam 230 that are engaged in the initial state are separated. The engagement state is released. Furthermore, when only the gripping member 208 rotates about the axis to the other side (counterclockwise in FIG. 12) independently of the shaft operation member 224, the curved surface 222A of the first cam body 222 of the first cam 220 is eventually reached. The second cam body 232 of the second cam 230 engaged in the initial state comes into contact with the curved piece 232A of the second cam body 232 of another second cam 230 adjacent thereto. In this state, when the rotation of the gripping member 208 around the other axis (counterclockwise in FIG. 12) continues, the second cam main body 232 of the second cam 230 receives a predetermined pressure from the first cam main body 222 of the first cam 220. Receive.

  Here, the first cam 220 is made of metal, the second cam 230 is made of hard rubber, and the curved surface 222A of the first cam body 222 and the curved piece 232A of the second cam body 232 come into contact with each other. For this reason, the contact area between the two is reduced. When the contact area between the curved surface 222A of the first cam body 222 and the curved piece 232A of the second cam body 232 decreases, the pressure acting on the second cam body 232 of the second cam 230 partially increases (stress concentration). ). Thus, as shown in FIG. 13, the second cam body 232 side of the second cam 230 is elastically deformed (while the first cam body 222 side of the first cam 220 is not elastically deformed).

  When the second cam body 232 of the second cam 230 is elastically deformed and the rotation of the gripping member 208 around the other axis (counterclockwise in FIG. 13) is continued, the first cam body of the first cam 220 is continued. The curved surface 222 </ b> A of 222 moves so as to slide on the curved piece 232 </ b> A of the second cam body 232 of the second cam 230. Soon, the corner portion 222C of the first cam body 222 of the first cam 220 and the corner portion 232C of the second cam body 232 of the second cam 230 face each other, and then the corner of the first cam body 222 of the first cam 220 is reached. The portion 222C passes through the corner portion 232C of the second cam body 232 of the second cam 230.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the vertical surface 222 </ b> B of the first cam main body 222 of the first cam 220 is brought into surface contact with and engaged with the vertical piece 232 </ b> B of the second cam main body 232 of the second cam 230. In this state, the gripping member 208 is rotated about 90 degrees with respect to the shaft operation member 224. Thus, the first cam 220 of the first cam 220 in the initial state shown in FIG. 10 undergoes elastic deformation of the second cam body 232 when the gripping member 208 rotates around the axis in the other direction (counterclockwise). The second cam 230 engaged with the main body 222 is disengaged from the second cam main body 232, and another second cam main body adjacent to the second cam main body 232 of the second cam 230 is released. 232 and the first cam body 222 of the first cam 220 are newly engaged (phase shift of the engaged state occurs).

  The above-described operation is performed simultaneously between the four first cam bodies 222 of the first cam 220 and the four second cam bodies 232 of the second cam 230.

  Further, when the gripping member 208 is further rotated to the other side around the axis (counterclockwise in FIG. 14 (direction of arrow L in FIG. 14)), the same action as described above is repeated. Further counterclockwise rotation is realized. Thereby, the position of the small protrusion part 218 can be further changed.

  As the gripping member 208 rotates counterclockwise, the large protrusions 216 also rotate at the same time, but the multiple large protrusions 216 are all the same size and open at an equal angle of 90 degrees. Therefore, even when the large protrusion 216 rotates, no change occurs when gripping.

  As described above, according to the so-called ratchet mechanism principle of the first cam member 220 and the second cam member 230, the gripping member 208 rotates together with the shaft operating member 224 to one side (clockwise) around the shaft, and the gripping member 208 Only rotate around the axis to the other side (counterclockwise) independently of the shaft operating member 224. Then, only the gripping member 208 rotates about the axis to the other side (counterclockwise) independently of the shaft operation member 224, so that the position of the small protrusion 218 on the outer periphery of the gripping member 208 changes. For this reason, the shape and size (type) of the small protrusion 218 on which the player's finger is hung can be adjusted as appropriate, and the optimal small protrusion 218 for the player can be selected. As a result, it is possible to improve the fit and handle operability when the player holds the firing handle 200.

  In addition, when only the gripping member 208 is rotated to the other side (counterclockwise) around the axis independently of the shaft operating member 224, the gripping member 208 is rotated to the one side (clockwise) next to the shaft. The operation member 224 rotates together with the grip member 208 to one side (clockwise) about the axis. Thereby, a game ball can be launched. In this way, by rotating only the gripping member 208 once around the axis to the other side (counterclockwise), the shape of the small protrusion 218 can be easily adjusted, and then the game ball can be launched. . As a result, it is possible to select the small protrusion 218 that is optimal for the player (fits the finger), and to continue the pachinko game while holding the small protrusion 218 that is optimal for the player.

  In particular, since the shaft operation member 224 is covered by the cover member 240, the shaft operation member 224 can be hidden from the player's view, and at the same time, the cover member 240 covers the surface of the shaft operation member 224. The rotation range of the operation member 224 can be restricted. Thus, by providing a single member called the cover member 240, it is possible to prevent the design of the shaft operating member 224 from being visually recognized by the player and to reduce the rotation range of the shaft operating member 224. Can be regulated. On the other hand, by providing the cover member 240 with two functions, the structure and size of the firing handle 200 can be suppressed from becoming complicated.

  In the above operation, the first cam 220 (first cam body 222) is made of metal, and the second cam 230 (second cam body 232) is made of hard rubber. It is not limited to.

  For example, the first cam 220 (first cam body 222) may be made of hard rubber, and the second cam 230 (second cam body 232) may be made of metal. In this case, as shown in FIG. 15, when the gripping member 208 is rotated around the axis to the other side (counterclockwise (direction of arrow L in FIG. 15)), the first cam body 222 of the first cam 220 is Under pressure from the second cam body 232 of the cam 230, the first cam body 222 of the first cam 220 is elastically deformed. Thereby, only the gripping member 208 can be rotated around the axis to the other side (counterclockwise), and the optimum small protrusion 218 can be selected.

  Alternatively, the first cam 220 (first cam body 222) may be made of hard rubber, and the second cam 230 (second cam body 222) may be made of hard rubber. As the hardness of the hard rubber, the hardness of the hard rubber of the first cam 220 (first cam body 222) may be higher than that of the hard rubber of the second cam 230 (second cam body 232). The hardness of the hard rubber of the second cam 230 (second cam body 232) may be higher than the hardness of the hard rubber of the first cam 220 (first cam body 222). . In this case, as shown in FIG. 16, when the gripping member 208 is rotated to the other side around the axis (counterclockwise (in the direction of arrow L in FIG. 16)), the first cam body 222 and the second cam 220 of the first cam 220 are rotated. Pressure acts between the second cam body 232 of the cam 230 and both the first cam body 222 and the second cam body 232 (the hardness of the first cam body 222 and the hardness of the second cam body 232). If they are different, the one having lower hardness is elastically deformed. As a result, only the gripping member 208 can be rotated around the axis to the other side (counterclockwise), and the optimum small protrusion 218 can be selected.

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

  As shown in FIG. 17, the first modified example of the firing handle 200 has no distinction between a large protrusion and a small protrusion, and the size of the protrusion 256 formed on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 254 of the gripping member 252 is large. It is configured to gradually become smaller. Specifically, a plurality of projections 256 having different sizes are formed adjacent to (continuously) along the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 254 on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 254 of the gripping member 252. In addition, the size of the protrusion 256 is set to gradually decrease (or increase). As a result, the design of the launch handle 250 can be enhanced, and the gripping member 252 is rotated around the axis to the other side (counterclockwise), so that it is optimal according to the player's hand size and finger length. It is possible to grip the protrusion 256 having a large size.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the second modified example of the firing handle 200 has no distinction between a large protrusion and a small protrusion, and four protrusions 266 having different sizes are provided on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 264 of the gripping member 262. Formed. Each protrusion 266 is provided at a position opened by 90 degrees from each other. Also, four types of projections 266 are prepared from small to large. As a result, the design of the launch handle 260 can be improved, and the gripping member 262 is rotated around the axis to the other side (counterclockwise), so that it is optimal according to the player's hand size and finger length. It is possible to grip the protrusion 266 having a large size.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a part of electronic control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the sub control board which comprises the electronic controller of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the launch control board which comprises the electronic control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the launching handle used for the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an exploded view of a launch handle used in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is an internal block diagram of the launching handle used for the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the axis | shaft operation member which comprises the launching handle used for the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the initial state of the launch handle used for the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention, and shows the engagement state of a 1st rotation adjustment part and a 2nd rotation adjustment part. 1 shows a state in which a launch handle used in a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention is rotated from an initial state to one side (clockwise) around an axis, and includes a first rotation adjustment unit and a second rotation adjustment unit. It is a block diagram which shows an engagement state. The state which tried to rotate the launching handle used for the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention from the initial state around the axis to the other side (counterclockwise) shows the first rotation adjusting unit and the second rotation. It is a block diagram which shows the state by which the engagement state with the adjustment part was cancelled | released. 1 shows a state in which a launching handle used in a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention is rotated from an initial state to the other side of the axis (counterclockwise) and receives pressure from the first rotation adjustment unit and is elastic It is a partial enlarged view of the 2nd rotation adjustment part which changes. 1 shows a state in which a launching handle used in a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention is rotated from an initial state to the other side of the axis (counterclockwise); a first rotation adjusting unit and a second rotation adjusting unit Is a configuration diagram showing a new engagement state (phase shift of the engagement state). 1 shows a state in which a launching handle used in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention is rotated from the initial state to the other side of the axis (counterclockwise) and receives pressure from the second rotation adjustment unit and is elastic It is a partial enlarged view of the 1st rotation adjustment part which changes. 1 shows a state in which a launching handle used in a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention is rotated from an initial state to the other side of the axis (counterclockwise); a first rotation adjusting unit and a second rotation adjusting unit FIG. 5 is a partial enlarged view of a first rotation adjustment unit and a second rotation adjustment unit that elastically deform by receiving pressure from each other. It is a front view of the 1st modification of the launching handle used for the game machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the 2nd modification of the launching handle used for the game machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
200 Firing handle 208 Grasping member 220 First cam (first rotation adjusting portion)
222 First cam body (first engaging portion, first rotation adjusting portion)
224 Shaft operation member 230 2nd cam (2nd rotation adjustment part)
232 Second cam body (second engaging portion, second rotation adjusting portion)
240 Cover member

Claims (3)

A gaming machine having a launch handle that adjusts the launch intensity of a game ball according to a rotation angle,
The firing handle is
A gripping member that is rotatably provided and has a first rotation adjustment unit that adjusts rotation about an axis;
A shaft operation member having a second rotation adjustment portion engageable with the first rotation adjustment portion;
Have
The gripping member has a plurality of protrusions with different sizes on the outer periphery,
The shaft operating member engages with the first rotation adjusting unit and the second rotation adjusting unit when the gripping member rotates toward the one direction around the axis, so that the shaft operating member and the gripping member are in one direction around the shaft. To adjust the firing strength of the game ball, and when the gripping member rotates toward the other direction around the axis, the engagement between the first rotation adjustment unit and the second rotation adjustment unit is released. A game machine characterized in that the holding member can be idled. The first rotation adjusting portion is a first cam having a plurality of first engaging portions formed at intervals over the inner circumferential direction of the gripping member,
The second rotation adjusting portion is a second cam having a plurality of second engaging portions that are configured to be engageable with the first engaging portion and are spaced apart from each other in the outer peripheral direction of the shaft operating member. ,
At least one of the first engagement portion or the second engagement portion is formed of an elastic member that can be elastically deformed,
When the gripping member rotates toward the other direction around the axis, the first engagement portion of the first cam is subjected to elastic deformation of at least one of the first engagement portion or the second engagement portion. The second cam is engaged with another second engaging portion adjacent to the second engaging portion of the second cam, which is disengaged from the first engaging portion of the first cam. The gaming machine according to claim 1. A cover member covering the shaft operating member;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the cover member regulates a rotation range of the shaft operation member in a state of covering the shaft operation member.

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