JP5532616B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine, for example, as a representative example of a gaming machine. This pachinko machine has, for example, an outer frame that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine and is fixed to a game island of a game hall (hall), and a left end side in front view of the outer frame with respect to the outer frame with the opening / closing axis as an opening / closing axis. An inner frame that is supported so that it can be opened and closed, a game board that is attached so that a game area where a game ball flows down is located in an opening formed in the approximate center of the inner frame, and a front view of the inner frame And a front door having a viewing window for visually recognizing a game area, which is supported to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame with the left end side as an opening and closing shaft.

  In addition, a game ball launching handle is provided at the front right corner of the pachinko machine, and when the player rotates the game ball launching handle from the initial position, it has a strength corresponding to the amount of the turning operation. Launch a game ball into the game zone. The game ball launching handle is biased by a spring so that it returns to the initial position when the player releases his hand. In order for the player to continue playing at the desired launch strength, the game ball is against the biasing force. There was a problem that the firing handle had to be held at a predetermined rotation angle, and the hand was tired. In addition, since the launch position does not move by fixing the game ball launch handle at a desired position of the player, the player can play a game by sandwiching a coin or the like in the gap of the game ball launch handle and braking it. There is also a problem that the handle or the like is damaged. In order to solve these problems, the game ball launching handle is braked by bringing the sliding material of the electromagnetic solenoid into contact with the rotating shaft of the game ball launching handle or the like in the rotating state of the game ball launching handle. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2000-79197 A (page 2-4, FIG. 3)

However, the conventional example having such a configuration has the following problems.
That is, in the pachinko machine described above, for example, pulsed power is supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid while the game ball launching handle is rotated, and the sliding material of the electromagnetic solenoid is applied to the rotating shaft of the game ball launching handle. The game ball launching handle is braked in contact. Normally, when a game is played for a long time, pulsed power is supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid over the game with respect to braking of the game ball launching handle, which increases power consumption and may generate heat near the handle There is a problem that there is also.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and can reduce fatigue of the hand operating the game ball launching handle and damage to the game ball launching handle and reduce power consumption related to braking of the game ball launching handle. An object is to provide a gaming machine.

In order to achieve such an object, the present invention has the following configuration.
That is, the invention described in claim 1
A game ball launching operation unit urged to return to the initial position, and a game ball that launches the game ball into a game area where the game ball flows down with strength according to the operation from the initial position of the game ball launching operation unit In a gaming machine comprising a launcher,
Detecting means for detecting a gaming operation state by the player ;
An operation amount detection means for detecting an operation amount of the game ball launch operation section ;
The game ball launch operation unit is
Holding means for holding the game ball launch operation section in a position operated by a player;
Drive means for reducing the holding force of the holding means in response to drive power supply;
With
Drive power supply control means for controlling the drive power supply to the drive means based on the detection result of the detection means,
The drive power supply control means supplies the drive power during a period from when the detection operation by the detection means is detected until the fluctuation value of the detected operation amount by the operation amount detection means falls within a predetermined range. It is a feature.

  As used herein, the “game operation state” refers to a state of a game ball launch operation (for example, a state of whether or not to start a game ball launch operation), a state of game end by a player, Launch of a so-called card sand (ball lending unit) state (for example, a state where it is not possible to lend a ball even if a banknote or a prepaid card is inserted) or a game ball launch operation unit (for example, a game ball launch handle) This includes a state of an operation amount (for example, a rotation operation amount of a game ball launching hand by a player), a game state (for example, a right-handed game state) generated by a player's game ball launch operation, and the like.

  Further, “when driving power is supplied” as used in the present specification refers to electric power necessary to return the game ball launch operation unit to the initial position. In addition, the “stop of driving power supply” in this specification refers to a case where the power supply is “0” or a case where the power supply is less than that of the driving power supply (for example, for solenoid control). Including the case of weak power supply).

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to reduce fatigue of a hand operating a game ball launch operation unit (for example, a game ball launch handle) and damage to the game ball launch operation unit, and consumption related to braking of the game ball launch operation unit. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can reduce electric power and also reduce heat generation near the game ball launch operation unit.

It is a schematic front view of the pachinko machine of Example 1 of the present invention. It is a front view of a game board. It is a back view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of a 3rd symbol display apparatus. (A), (b) is the perspective view which looked at the game ball | bowl launching handle from the front upper left, and the perspective view seen from the front upper right. (A)-(f) is a top view, a left side view, a front view, a right side view, a rear view, and a bottom view of a game ball launching handle. (A), (b) is the perspective view which looked at the game ball | bowl launching handle from the back upper left, and the perspective view seen from the back upper right. It is a partial cross section figure which shows the attachment state to the front frame set of the game ball | bowl launching handle. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the game ball launching handle 18 from the front upper right. FIG. 3 is a fragmented exploded perspective view of the game ball launch handle 18 as seen from the front upper right. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the game ball launching handle 18 from the front upper left. FIG. 3 is a fragmented exploded perspective view of the game ball launch handle 18 as viewed from the upper left of the front. (A) is a rear view of the game ball launching handle when the plunger of the electromagnetic solenoid for braking is in the attracting state, and (b) is a rear view of the game ball launching handle when the plunger is in the non-sucking state. (A)-(d) is a BB line sectional view, CC line sectional view, front view, and AA line sectional view of a game ball launching handle. (A) is a front left upper perspective view of the braking mechanism component during non-braking, and (b) is a front upper left perspective view of the braking mechanism component during braking. (A) is a front upper right perspective view of the braking mechanism component during non-braking, and (b) is a front upper right perspective view of the braking mechanism component during braking. (A) is a rear upper left perspective view of the braking mechanism component during non-braking, and (b) is a rear upper left perspective view of the braking mechanism component during braking. (A) is a rear upper right perspective view of the braking mechanism component during non-braking, and (b) is a rear upper right perspective view of the braking mechanism component during braking. (A) is a left side view of the braking mechanism component during non-braking, and (b) is a left side view of the braking mechanism component during braking. (A) is a front view of the braking mechanism component during non-braking, and (b) is a front view of the braking mechanism component during braking. (A) is a right side view of the braking mechanism component during non-braking, and (b) is a right side view of the braking mechanism component during braking. (A) is a rear view of the brake mechanism component at the time of non-braking, and (b) is a rear view of the brake mechanism component at the time of braking. (A) is a top view of a braking mechanism component during non-braking, and (b) is a top view of the braking mechanism component during braking. (A) is a bottom view of the braking mechanism component during non-braking, and (b) is a bottom view of the braking mechanism component during braking. It is a timing chart of the brake control of the handle part by the brake mechanism parts at the start of the turning operation of the game ball launching handle. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a process of releasing braking of the handle portion for a certain period from the start of operation of the game ball launching handle according to the first embodiment. It is a timing chart of the brake control of the handle part by the brake mechanism parts when the operation of turning the game ball launching handle is finished. It is a flowchart which shows the process which brakes a game ball | bowl launching handle in an initial position after the game of Example 1 is complete | finished. It is a timing chart of the brake control of the handle part by the brake mechanism parts at the start of the turning operation of the game ball launching handle. It is a flowchart which shows the process which cancels | releases the brake of a handle | steering-wheel part from the operation start of the game ball | bowl launch handle of Example 2 until the amount of rotation fluctuations becomes in a regulation range. It is a flowchart which shows the brake release process of the game ball | bowl launching handle with a function which prevents the foul ball of Example 3. It is a figure which shows the game board of Example 4. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process which cancels | releases the brake of a handle | steering-wheel part from the operation start of the game ball | bowl launch handle of Example 4 until a ball | bowl is detected with a passage detection sensor. It is a flowchart which shows the process which cancels | releases the brake of a handle | steering-wheel part from the operation start of the game ball | bowl launching handle of Example 5 until a determination button is operated. 7 is a timing chart of the brake control of the handle portion by the brake mechanism component when the hand is temporarily released from the game ball launching handle during the game. It is a timing chart of the brake control of the handle part by the brake mechanism parts when the operation of turning the game ball launching handle is finished. It is a flowchart which shows the process which brakes a game ball | bowl launching handle in an initial position after the game of Example 8 is complete | finished. It is a flowchart which shows the process which stops a game ball | bowl launching handle in an initial position based on the game end instruction | indication input to the game end instruction | indication button of Example 9. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process which stops the game ball | bowl launching handle in an initial position based on the player absence of Example 10. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of the pachinko machine of Example 11. It is a flowchart which shows the process which stops the game ball | bowl launching handle in an initial position based on the variation | change display pending | holding number of the 3rd pattern of Example 11. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process which stops a game ball | bowl launching handle in an initial position based on the fluctuation | variation display of the 3rd pattern of Example 12. FIG. It is a front view of the game board of Example 13. It is a timing chart which shows the process which cancels | releases the brake of a handle | steering-wheel part at the time of the right-handed advantageous game state of Example 13. FIG. It is a timing chart which shows the process which cancels | releases the brake of a handle | steering-wheel part at the time of completion | finish of the right-handed advantageous game state of Example 13. FIG. It is a timing chart which shows the process which cancels | releases the brake of a handle | steering-wheel part based on the brake release instruction | indication from a player in the case of right-handed advantageous game state generation | occurrence | production of Example 14. FIG. It is a timing chart which shows the process which cancels | releases the brake of a handle | steering-wheel part based on the brake cancellation | release instruction | indication from a player in the case of completion | finish of the right-handed advantageous game state of Example 14. FIG. FIG. 38 is a front view of a game board showing that the range of game ball launch differs according to the rotational operation position of the game ball launch handle of Example 15. (A) is the figure which looked at the side facing the contact component of the handle part of the initial position of Example 15, (b) is the bottom view of the handle part. (A) is the figure which looked at the side facing the contact component of the handle | steering-wheel part of the rotation state of Example 15, (b) is the side view of the back view right side of the handle | steering-wheel part. It is a figure for demonstrating the brake cancellation | release of the contact part at the time of a game end, and the mechanical braking by the level | step-difference part of the handle | steering-wheel part of Example 15. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process which cancels | releases the brake of a handle | steering-wheel part in a fixed period from the operation start of the game ball | bowl launch handle of Example 15. FIG.

  Hereinafter, various embodiments of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  The pachinko machine of Example 1 is demonstrated in detail based on drawing. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a back view of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing display contents of the third symbol display device 42.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and is fixed to a game island of a game hall (hole), and one side portion (for example, a front surface) of the outer frame 11. An inner frame 12 supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 11 with the left-hand side as viewed as an opening / closing axis, and an inner frame with one side portion (for example, the left-hand side as viewed from the front) of the inner frame 12 as an opening / closing axis. And a front frame set 14 that can be freely opened and closed.

  The outer frame 11 is formed in a rectangular shape as a whole by a wooden plate material, and each plate material is assembled by a detachable fastener such as a machine screw. In the present embodiment, for example, the outer dimension of the outer frame 11 is 809 mm (inner dimension 771 mm) and the outer dimension in the left and right direction is 518 mm (inner dimension 480 mm). The outer frame 11 may be made of a light metal such as resin or aluminum.

  The inner frame 12 roughly includes a resin base (not shown) as a main member that forms the outer shape thereof, and a game board 30 (see FIG. 2) attached to the resin base (not shown). Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the inner frame 12 includes a front frame set 14 that can be freely opened on the front side of a resin base (not shown).

  Specifically, the resin base (not shown) has a substantially rectangular outer shape when viewed from the front, and an opening (a game area 30a (see FIG. 2) described later) having the opening at the substantially central position. A plate-like member having an opening having an equivalent size is formed.

  The front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable with an opening / closing axis J1 in the vertical direction on the left side when viewed from the front. In other words, the front frame set 14 can be opened and closed with respect to a resin base (not shown).

  The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is detachably attached to the back side of the resin base so that the game area 30a is positioned at an opening of the resin base (not shown).

  Here, the front frame set 14 will be described in a little more detail.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. It can be opened forward with the heart.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14, as viewed from the front, is a lower tray unit 13 positioned at the bottom, an upper tray unit 21 positioned above the lower tray unit 13, and the upper tray unit 21. And a glass frame portion 23 located on the upper side of the main body. The lower plate unit 13, the upper plate unit 21, and the glass frame portion 23 are respectively attached to the respective portions on the front side of the base plate body (not shown) to constitute a front frame set 14.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the lower plate unit 13 is fixed to the lowermost portion of the base plate body (not shown) in front view with a fastener such as a screw so as to be positioned at the lowermost portion of the front frame set 14. ing. The lower plate unit 13 includes a lower plate 15, a ball removal lever 17, and a game ball launching handle 18 on the front side thereof.

  The lower tray 15 as a ball receiving tray is provided at a substantially central portion of the lower tray unit 13, and has a hollow space in which the game balls discharged from the discharge port 16 can be stored in the lower tray 15. The ball removal lever 17 is used to draw out (discharge) the game ball in the lower tray 15, and by moving the ball removal lever 17 to the left in FIG. The game balls that are opened and stored in the lower plate 15 can be pulled out downward through the opening on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15.

  The game ball launching handle 18 is disposed in the lower pan unit 13 so as to protrude to the front side on the right side of the lower pan 15. In response to the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player, the game ball launch device 38 drives the game ball toward a game board 30 described later. The game ball launching device 38 includes, for example, a game ball launching handle 18 and a launching device 229 (see FIG. 4). The sound output unit 24 is an output port for outputting sound from speakers provided in the front frame set 14 at two locations on the left and right in the front view when viewed from the front.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the upper plate unit 21 is attached to a base plate (not shown) by a fastener such as a screw so as to be positioned at a lower portion of the front frame set 14 (above the lower plate 15). It is fixed to the lower part in a front view, and has an upper plate 19 as a receiving tray for game balls. Here, the upper plate 19 is a ball receiving tray for temporarily storing the game balls and guiding them to the game ball launching device 38 while aligning them in a line.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the glass frame portion 23 includes a window portion 101 formed on the upper side of the upper plate unit 21 and various electric decoration portions provided around the window portion 101.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 1, most of the game area 30 a (see FIG. 2) of the game board 30 is externally attached to the front frame set 14 at the center of the glass frame portion 23 located above the upper plate unit 21. A window portion 101 having a substantially vertically elliptical shape is formed so that the window portion 101 can be visually recognized from the side. Specifically, the window portion 101 has a substantially vertically elliptical shape with a hollow center, and a glass unit (not shown) is attached to the back side of the front frame set 14 so that the hollow portion is covered with a glass plate 137 having a substantially vertically elliptical shape or the like. It is attached to. The glass unit (not shown) has a double glass structure in which two glass plates 137 are arranged close to each other in the front-rear direction. The substantially central portion of the window 101 may be linear, and the glass plate 137 may be matched to the shape. The glass plate 137 is not limited to glass, and any material may be used as long as it is a transparent plate having a predetermined strength.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the glass frame portion 23 includes various kinds of illumination parts (a first illumination part 300, a second illumination part 302, and a third illumination part 304) around the window part 101. ing. That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 includes a first electrical decoration unit 300 (left electrical decoration unit) that incorporates an LED or the like in the left part around the window 101 in a front view. A second electric decoration unit 302 (right-side electric decoration unit) that incorporates an LED or the like in a right portion around the window portion 101, and a third electric decoration portion 304 that incorporates an LED or the like in an upper portion around the window portion 101. (Upper illumination part). These lighting parts play a role of enhancing the effect of the game by changing the light emission mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the game state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach.

  In the pachinko machine 10, the first electrical decoration unit 300, the second electrical illumination unit 302, and the third electrical illumination unit 304 function as a jackpot lamp, and are turned on or blinking when the jackpot is successful. Inform. In addition, the first electric decoration unit 300 and the second electric decoration unit 302 of the pachinko machine 10 are provided with a prize ball lamp 105 that is lit during payout of the prize ball and an error display lamp 106 that is lit when a predetermined error occurs. ing. In addition, a small window 107 made of a transparent resin is provided at a lower right corner of the periphery of the window 101 so that a part of the inner frame 12 surface, the game board 30 surface, and the like can be visually recognized. Since the predetermined portion of the small window 107 is flat, the certificate paper or the like attached to the lower right corner of the game board 30 can be suitably read from the flat portion of the small window 107 by a machine.

  In addition, a ball lending operation unit 120 is disposed below the window unit 101, and the ball lending operation unit 120 is provided with a ball lending button 121 and a return button 122. If the lending operation unit 120 is operated with a bill or a card (for example, a prepaid card) inserted into the insertion slot 7 in the card unit 5 (ball lending unit) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, the operation Game balls are lent according to the situation. The ball lending button 121 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 19 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. Is done. The return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit 5. The lending operation unit 120 may be further provided with a frequency display unit (not shown). This frequency display unit (not shown) displays the remaining amount information such as a card. It should be noted that the ball rental operation unit 120 is not necessary for a pachinko machine in which game balls are lent directly from the ball lending device or the like to the upper plate without using the card unit 5, that is, a so-called cash machine. Therefore, a decorative seal or the like is attached to the installation portion of the ball rental operation unit 120. Thereby, the common use of the lending operation unit of the pachinko machine and the cash machine using the card unit 5 can be achieved.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 has a rectangular plywood shape as viewed from the front and has a shape in which both left corners are removed, and its peripheral portion (outer portions of rails 51 and 52, which will be described later) is inside. FIG. 1 shows a game area 30a which is attached to the back side of the resin base (not shown) of the frame 12 in contact with the game board 30 and has a substantially oval shape. It is in a state visible from the front outer side of the front frame set 14 through the window part 101 (glass plate 137).

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 30 includes a general winning opening 31, a variable winning device 32, a starting winning device 33 (for example, an operation chucker), a third starting port 34 (for example, a through gate), and a variable display unit 35. The general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, the starting winning device 33, the third starting port 34, and the variable display device unit 35 are respectively disposed in the through holes formed by router processing in the game board 30. The game board 30 is attached from the front side with a wood screw or the like. A game ball enters the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, and the starting winning device 33, and the received ball is detected by a detection switch (winning port switch, count switch, operation port switch) (not shown) described later. Based on the output of the detection switch, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 19 (or the lower plate 15).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the start winning device 33 includes a first start port 33a (for example, an operation chucker) and a second start port 33b (for example, an operation chucker) arranged in order from the top to the bottom. It consists of a single winning device. The upper first starting port 33a is provided with an operating port switch (passage detection switch) for the first starting port 33a (not shown). It is detected by an operation port switch (not shown) for one start port 33a. The lower second start port 33b is provided with an operation port switch (passage detection switch) for the second start port 33b (not shown). 2 is detected by an operation port switch (not shown) for the start port 33b. That is, in either case of entering a game ball into the first start port 33a on the upper side or entering a game ball into the second start port 33b on the lower side, it is a start prize. There is no change, and those balls can be detected individually.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36, and game balls that have not entered the various winning devices or the like pass through the out port 36 in a ball discharge path (not shown). You will be guided toward. A large number of nails (not shown) are planted in the game area 30a of the game board 30 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game balls, and various members such as a windmill (not shown) Are disposed).

  The variable display device unit 35 includes a first symbol display device 40 that variably displays a first symbol (for example, a special symbol) as identification information with a winning at the first starting port 33a and the second starting port 33b as a trigger. Using the passage of the third start port 34 as a trigger, the second symbol display device 41 that variably displays the second symbol (for example, the normal symbol), and the first start port 33a and the second start port 33b are awarded. As a trigger, a third symbol display device 42 that variably displays a third symbol (for example, a decorative symbol) is provided.

  The first symbol display device 40 includes, for example, a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) two-color light emitting type LEDs (light emitting diodes) 40a that emit variable light emission or the like based on the ball entering the first start port 33a. 40b, a hold display portion 40c displayed on the screen of the third symbol display device 42, which indicates the number of hold of the variable display by the LEDs 40a, 40b, and a variable light emission based on the ball entering the second start port 33b A plurality of (two in this embodiment) two-color light emitting type LEDs (light emitting diodes) 40d, 40e and the number of variable display suspensions on the LEDs 40d, 40e are displayed on the third symbol display device 42 as a screen display. The hold display unit 40f is provided.

  For example, the LEDs 40a and 40b that perform variable light emission based on entering the first start port 33a can emit red and blue light. The first symbol display device 40 generates a variable display state of the first symbol (in this embodiment, the emission color mode of each LED 40a, 40b) by alternately changing the emission color of each LED 40a, 40b, for example, When both LEDs 40a and 40b stop in a red light emitting state, a probable big hit (specific hit) is indicated, and when both LEDs 40a and 40b stop in a blue light emitting state, a normal big hit (non-specific hit) is indicated, and both LEDs 40a and 40b are mutually connected. When it stops in the light emission state of a different color, it will show off.

  Similarly to the above, the LEDs 40d and 40e that emit light in a variable manner based on the ball entering the second start port 33b can emit light in red and blue, for example. The first symbol display device 40 generates a variable display state of the first symbol (in this embodiment, the emission color mode of each LED 40d, 40e) by alternately changing the emission color of each LED 40d, 40e, for example, When both LEDs 40d and 40e stop in a red light emitting state, a promiscuous big hit (specific hit) is indicated, and when both LEDs 40d and 40e stop in a blue light emitting state, a normal big hit (non-specific hit) is indicated, and both LEDs 40d and 40e are mutually connected. When it stops in the light emission state of a different color, it will show off.

  In addition, as this 1st symbol display apparatus 40, you may employ | adopt the single LED of the type which can light-emit at least 3 colors or more, and by performing light emission of each color alternately, the 1st symbol is displayed. When the LED stops in the light emission state of the first color, it shows a probable big hit (specific hit), and when the LED stops in the light emission state of the second color, it usually shows a big hit (non-specific hit) When the LED stops in the light emission state of the third color, it may be indicated that the LED has come off. The first symbol display device 40 described above corresponds to the identification information fluctuation display means in the present invention.

  The second symbol display device 41 includes, for example, a display unit 41a on which “○” is drawn for the second symbol, a display unit 41b on which “x” is drawn for the second symbol, and the third symbol display. Each time the game ball passes through the third starting port 34, the display symbols (ordinary symbols) displayed by the display units 41a and 41b fluctuate. When the engine stops at a predetermined symbol, the second start port 33b on the lower side is configured to be activated (opened) for a predetermined time. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the third start opening 34 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times of holding is displayed on the hold display portion 41c. The display units 41a and 41b have LEDs (light emitting diodes) inside thereof, and are configured to be variably displayed by switching the light emission of the LEDs (or lighting of the lamps). The second symbol display device 41 described above corresponds to the normal identification information fluctuation display means in the present invention.

  The 3rd symbol display apparatus 42 is comprised, for example with the liquid crystal display device, and the display content is controlled by the display control apparatus 45 mentioned later. On the third symbol display device 42, for example, as shown in FIG. 5 described later, three decorative symbol rows L, M, and R on the left, middle, and right are displayed. Each of the decorative symbol rows L, M, R is composed of a plurality of decorative symbols, and these decorative symbols are variably displayed on the third symbol display device 42 so as to be scrolled for each of the decorative symbol rows L, M, R. The In the present embodiment, the third symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device) includes, for example, a large liquid crystal display of 11 inch size. The variable display device unit 35 is provided with a center frame 47 on the front side of the third symbol display device 42 so as to substantially surround the display screen of the third symbol display device 42 when viewed from the front. In this embodiment, an LCD is employed as the third symbol display device 42, but other types of image display devices (for example, PDP: plasma display panel, EL: electroluminescence display, organic EL, etc.) may be used. . The above-described third symbol display device 42 corresponds to decoration identification information (design) variation display means in the present invention, and the above-described display control device 45 corresponds to display control means in the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and repeatedly operates in an open state in which a game ball is easily won in a big hit and a normal closed state. It is what is done. In this way, the state in which the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly operated in the open state and the normal closed state at the time of a big win is called a specific gaming state (for example, a big winning state), and the variable winning device 32 has a large number of games. Since the ball enters (wins) and a lot of game balls are paid out for the winning, the game state is advantageous to the player. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the number of game balls thrown in (the number of game balls launched into the game area 30a by the game ball launching device 38) is the number of game ball award balls paid out (general winning port 31). , The number of prize balls paid out based on the number of game balls entered into the variable prize device 32, the start prize device 33, the third start port 34, etc.) and the prize of the game balls It is possible to change the state to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit state) in which the number of balls paid out is larger than the number of game balls inserted.

  More specifically, when a game ball wins the first start port 33a, the two LEDs 40a and 40b of the first symbol display device 40 are displayed in a variable manner, and the display of the LEDs 40a and 40b after the change is stopped is a preset light emission. A specific gaming state occurs when a combination of modes is obtained. For example, in the case of a light emitting mode in which both LEDs 40a and 40b are stopped in a red light emitting state, it indicates that a specific gaming state with a probable big hit (specific hit) is won, and both LEDs 40a and 40b are stopped in a blue light emitting state. In the case of the light-emission mode, it indicates that the player has won the special game state of normal big hit (non-specific hit), and in the case of the light-emission mode that both LEDs 40a and 40b stop in the light-emission state of different colors (You have lost the game).

  Similarly to the above, when the game ball wins the second start opening 33b, the two LEDs 40d, 40e of the first symbol display device 40 are displayed in a variable manner, and the display of the LEDs 40d, 40e after the change stop is preset. A specific gaming state occurs when a combination of light emission modes is obtained. For example, in the case of a light emitting mode in which both LEDs 40d and 40e are stopped in a red light emitting state, it indicates that a specific gaming state with a probable big hit (specific hit) is won, and both LEDs 40d and 40e are stopped in a blue light emitting state. In the case of the light emission mode, it indicates that the player has won the specific game state of the normal big hit (non-specific hit), and in the case of the light emission mode in which both LEDs 40d and 40e are stopped in the light emission states of different colors (You have lost the game).

  The variable winning device 32 is configured such that the large winning opening 32a is in a predetermined open state, and the game ball is likely to win (a big hit state). Specifically, the special winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times (the number of rounds) with the passage of a predetermined time or a predetermined number of winnings in the open state as one round. In addition, the number of times that the game ball has passed through the first start port 33a is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times of holding is displayed on the hold display section 40c. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the second start port 33b is also held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times of holding is displayed on the hold display section 40f. The hold display units 40c and 40f display a hold on a part of the display screen of the third symbol display device 42. However, the hold display units 40c and 40f may be lit using a hold lamp or the like.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 is provided with a plurality of rails 51 and 52 for guiding the game balls launched from the game ball launching device 38 (see FIG. 3) to the upper part of the game board 30. Thus, the game balls launched in accordance with the turning operation of the game ball launching handle 18 are guided to a predetermined game area 30a through a ball guide passage 49 (to be described later) of the plurality of rails 51 and 52. The plurality of rails 51 and 52 are long metal strip members made of stainless steel, and are attached to the game board 30 in an inner and outer double. The inner rail 51 is formed in a substantially vertical elliptical ring shape except for about 1/4 of the upper side. The outer rail 52 is formed so that a part (mainly the left side) faces the inner rail 51. In such a case, a guide rail is constituted by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52, and a ball guide passage 49 is formed by a portion (the left portion toward the left) where the rails 51 and 52 are parallel to each other at a predetermined interval. . The ball guide passage 49 is formed in a groove shape having a contact surface with the game board 30, that is, a groove shape in which the front side is opened.

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to a tip portion of the inner rail 51 (upper left portion in FIG. 2). This prevents a situation in which the game ball once guided from the ball guide passage 49 between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 to the upper portion of the game board 30 returns to the ball guide passage 49 again. Further, in a state in which the game board 30 is attached to the inner frame 12, the outer rail 52 is located at a position corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the game ball (upper right portion in FIG. 2: a portion corresponding to the tip portion of the outer rail 52) Is located on the return rubber 54 provided on the inner frame 12 (a member indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 2). Therefore, the game ball fired at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 54 and is bounced back. Since the outer rail 52 is made of a long metal strip made of stainless steel, the flight of the game ball can be made smoother, that is, the frictional resistance of the game ball can be reduced. As shown by a broken line in FIG. 2, a wall portion 60 (shown by a broken line in FIG. 2) formed on the inner frame 12 is located from the front end of the outer rail 52 to the right front end of the inner rail 51. Thus, the game area 30a is partitioned.

  Note that the lower right corner of the game board 30 is used as a space for sticking a sticker (S1 in FIG. 2) such as a certificate (for example, a serial number is written) or a plate. By sticking a sticker such as a certificate (S1 in FIG. 2) to the lower right corner of the game board 30, the game board 30 and the certificate can be uniquely defined.

  Next, the game area 30a of the game board 30 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the game area 30 a is partitioned and formed into a substantially vertically long circular shape by inner peripheral portions (inner and outer rails) of the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52. In particular, in the present embodiment, the game board 30 The game area 30a partitioned on the board surface is greatly configured.

  In the present embodiment, the game area 30a is viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and the area of the guide rail that is a parallel part of the inner and outer rails 51 and 52 is excluded from the area surrounded by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52. As an area. Accordingly, when the game area 30 a is referred to, the guide rail portion is not included, and therefore the left limit position toward the game area 30 a is specified by the inner rail 51, not by the outer rail 52. Similarly, the right limit position toward the game area 30 a is specified by the inner rail 51. Further, the lower limit position of the game area 30 a is specified by the lower end position of the game board 30. The upper limit position of the game area 30 a is specified by the outer rail 52.

  Although detailed disclosure of the drawings is omitted, the game ball launcher 38 is supplied with game balls one by one from a ball outlet (not shown) of the front frame set 14 (ball outlet leading from the most downstream portion of the upper plate 19). Is done.

  Next, the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 10 is configured such that various control boards are arranged vertically or horizontally on the back surface (actually the back surface of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30) or stacked in front and back. Further, a game ball supply device (payout mechanism portion 352) for supplying game balls, a protective cover made of resin, and the like are attached. In this embodiment, various control boards are divided into two mounting bases (not shown) to form two control board units, and these control board units are individually mounted on the inner frame 12 or the back of the game board 30. I try to wear it. In this case, the main control device 261 and the sub control device 262 shown in FIG. 4 to be described later are mounted on separate mounting bases (not shown) attached to the game board 30 to be unitized, respectively, and FIG. The payout control device 311, the launch control device 312, and the power supply device 313 shown in FIG. 1 are mounted on another mounting base (not shown) to form a unit. Here, for convenience, the former unit is referred to as “first control board unit 201”, and the latter unit is referred to as “second control board unit 202”.

  Further, since the dispensing mechanism 352 and the protective cover are also integrated as one unit, and the resin portion is generally referred to as a back pack, the unit is referred to as a “back pack unit 203” here. The detailed configuration of each unit 201 to 203 will be described later.

  The first control board unit 201, the second control board unit 202, and the back pack unit 203 are configured so that they can be attached and detached without using any tools or the like in units of units. It is configured to be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 or the back surface of the game board 30. This is also a device for making it possible to easily check a hidden configuration or the like even if the units 201 to 203 and other configurations are arranged one behind the other.

  In addition, on the back surface of the game board 30, a winning detection mechanism for detecting the passage of game balls such as various winning holes is provided. Specifically, a prize opening switch is provided at a position corresponding to the general prize opening 31 on the front side of the game board 30, and the variable prize winning device 32 is provided with a count switch. The count switch is a switch for counting winning balls. In addition, an operating port switch for the first starting port 33a and an operating port switch for the second starting port 33b are provided at positions corresponding to the first starting port 33a and the second starting port 33b, respectively. The entrance of the game ball into the first start port 33a and the second start port 33b is detected by the operation port switch. A gate switch is provided at a position corresponding to the third start port 34, and the passage of the game ball to the third start port 34 is detected by the gate switch.

  The prize opening switch and the gate switch are connected to a board connection board (not shown) through electrical wiring (not shown), and this board connection board is further connected to a main control board 261a (see FIG. 4) in a main controller 261 described later. ing. Further, the count switch is connected to a large winning opening relay terminal board (not shown), and this large winning opening relay terminal board (not shown) is also connected to the main control board 261a. On the other hand, the operation port switch is directly connected to the main control board 261a without going through the relay board.

  Although not shown in the drawings, the variable winning device 32 is provided with a large winning opening solenoid for opening the large winning opening 32a, and the second start opening 33b on the lower side is used to open the electric accessory. Is provided.

  The detection results detected by the winning detection mechanism are taken into a main control board 261a in a main control device 261, which will be described later, and the main control board 261a issues a payout command (a game ball of each game ball) according to the winning situation each time. The number of payouts) is transmitted to the payout control board 311a. Then, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out by the output of the payout control board 311a.

  The first control board unit 201 has, for example, two substantially rectangular mounting bases (not shown), and the main control device 261 is mounted on the lower mounting base as viewed from the back side of the game board 30. The sub-control device 262 is mounted on the upper mounting base. Here, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control device 261 includes a CPU 501 that performs main control, a ROM 502 that stores a game program, a RAM 503 that stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, and various devices. Main control including an input / output port 505 for communication, a random number generator (not shown) used in various lotteries, a clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) used for time counting and synchronization, etc. The main control board 261a is configured to be accommodated in a board box 263 (encapsulating means) made of a transparent resin material or the like. The substrate box 263 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base (not shown) and a box cover (not shown) that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected so as not to be opened by a sealing unit (not shown), thereby sealing the substrate box (not shown).

  In addition, the sub control device 262, for example, in accordance with an instruction from the main control board 261a in the main control device 261, controls the voice and lamp display and the control of the display control device 45, other ROM 552, RAM 553, bus line 554, A sub-control board 262a including an input / output port 555 and the like is provided, and the sub-control board 262a is housed in a board box (not shown) made of a transparent resin material or the like. A power supply relay board (not shown) is mounted on the sub-control device 262, and power supplied from a power supply board described later is supplied to the sub-control device 262 and the display control device 45 via the power supply relay board (not shown). Is output.

  The second control board unit 202 has a horizontally long mounting base (not shown), and a payout control device 311, a firing control device 312, a power supply device 313, and a card unit connection board 314 are mounted on this mounting base. The payout control device 311 includes a control board including a central control CPU, a ROM, a RAM, various ports, and the like. The launch control device 312 includes a launch control board. The power supply device 313 includes a power supply. A control board is provided. The payout control board 311a of the payout control device 311 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls. In addition, the launch control board of the launch control apparatus 312 controls the launch apparatus 229 (see FIG. 4) in accordance with the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player. The required power supply voltage required is generated and output. The launching device 229 of this embodiment employs a solenoid-type launching component that strikes and launches a game ball with a launching rod (not shown) that can advance and retreat according to energization / non-energization of a launching solenoid (not shown). As other launching devices 229, there are various types such as a mechanical launching part that strikes and launches a game ball with a launcher that operates according to the driving of a launching motor, and an electromagnetic launching part that launches a game ball by generating an electromagnetic field. Can be used. The card unit connection board 314 is electrically connected to the ball lending operation unit 120 (see FIG. 1) on the front surface of the pachinko machine and the card unit 5, and receives a ball lending operation command by the player and sends it to the payout control device 311. Output. Note that the card unit connection board 314 is not necessary in a cash machine in which game balls are rented directly from the ball lending device or the like to the upper plate 19 without using the card unit 5.

  The payout control device 311, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection board 314 are each housed and configured in a board box made of a transparent resin material or the like. In particular, in the dispensing control device 311, similarly to the main control device 261 described above, a box base (not shown) and a box cover (not shown) constituting the substrate box (encapsulating means) are opened by a sealing unit (sealing means). The substrate box 263 is sealed by being impossiblely connected.

  The payout control device 311 is provided with a state return switch (not shown). For example, when a state return switch (not shown) is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball jam in the payout motor unit, the payout motor 358a (see FIG. 4) slowly rotates forward to eliminate the ball jam (normal state). (Return to).

  Further, a RAM erase switch 323 is provided on the power supply monitoring board 261b. The pachinko machine 10 has a backup function, and maintains the state at the time of a power failure even when a power failure occurs, and can return to the state at the time of a power failure when returning from a power failure (power recovery). Therefore, if the power is turned off in the normal procedure (for example, when the hall is closed), the state before the power is turned off is stored. If you want to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, turn on the power while holding down the RAM erase switch 323. We are going to throw it in.

  Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the back pack unit 203 is a unit in which a back pack 351 formed of resin and a payout mechanism portion 352 for a game ball are integrated.

  The back pack unit 203 is provided with a tank 355 that opens upward at the top, and the tank 355 is sequentially replenished with game balls supplied from the island equipment (game island equipment) of the game hall. Below the tank 355 is connected, for example, a tank rail 356 that has two rows of spherical passages in the horizontal direction and gently descends and inclines toward the downstream side. Further, a case rail 357 is installed on the downstream side of the tank rail 356 in the vertical direction. Are connected. A payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and a required number of game balls are paid out appropriately according to a predetermined electrical configuration such as a payout motor 358a. The game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 19 through a payout passage (not shown).

  The tank rail 356 is provided with a vibrator 360 for applying vibration to the tank rail 356. For example, the vibrator 360 is fastened and attached to the tank rail 356 with, for example, two screws. Furthermore, the vibrator 360 is not in surface contact with the tank rail 356 but is in contact with the two screw portions, so that vibration by the vibrator 360 is more effectively transmitted to the tank rail 356. Therefore, if a ball clogging occurs near the tank rail 356, the vibrator 360 is driven to eliminate the ball clogging.

  The payout mechanism 352 is provided with a payout relay board (not shown) for relaying a payout command signal from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358, and a power switch board 382 for taking in the main power from outside. is set up. The power switch board 382 is supplied with, for example, AC 24V main power via a voltage converter, and is turned on or off by switching the power switch 382a.

  Each of the dispensing mechanisms 352 from the tank 355 to the dispensing passage (not shown) is formed of a conductive resin material (for example, conductive polycarbonate resin) and grounded at a part thereof. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the noise by charging of a game ball is suppressed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, an inner frame open detection switch 388 for detecting that the inner frame 12 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11 is provided on the upper right side of the inner frame 12. When the inner frame 12 is opened, it is output from the inner frame opening detection switch 388 to the computer for the hall (in the pachinko parlor).

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 10 includes a main control device 261, a payout control device 311, a launch control device 312, a sub control device 262, a display control device 45, a power supply device 313, and the like. In the following, these devices will be described in detail individually.

  The main control device 261 of the pachinko machine 10 is equipped with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic device. The CPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 501 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. A RAM 503 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated.

  The RAM 503 is configured so that data can be retained (backed up) by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off. The RAM 503 temporarily stores various data and the like. Has memory and area.

  That is, when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 executes the normal processing up to the end, so that the RAM 503 is when the power is turned off (including when a power failure occurs, and so on). It is only necessary to store and hold the contents of the counter buffer and the holding ball storage area, and the state of the pachinko machine 10 can be restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned on again. Specifically, the RAM 503 has a dedicated backup area for storing values of registers, I / O, and the like for game information during normal processing when the power is turned off (including when a power failure occurs). There is no need to provide it. The N501 terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 is configured to receive a power failure signal S1 output from a power failure monitoring circuit 542, which will be described later, when a power failure occurs due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Due to the occurrence, the power failure process (NMI interrupt process) is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 505 is connected to the CPU 501 incorporating the ROM 502 and RAM 503 via a bus line 504 including an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 505 includes a RAM erasing switch circuit 543, a payout control device 311, a firing control device 312, a sub control device 262, a first symbol display device 40, a second symbol display device 41, and other switches not shown. Etc. are connected. The main controller 261 also has a function of controlling the first symbol variation display on the first symbol display device 40 and the second symbol variation display on the second symbol display device 41.

  The payout control device 311 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls by a payout motor 358a. The CPU 511 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 512 that stores a control program executed by the CPU 511, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 513 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  The RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 is configured to hold (backup) data by supplying a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, like the RAM 503 of the main control device 261 described above. The RAM 513 includes a memory and an area for temporarily storing various data.

  The RAM 513 stores and holds information related to the state when the power is turned off in order to return the state of the pachinko machine 10 to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned off due to a power failure or the like. In other words, the storage of the RAM 513 is executed when the power is turned off by the NMI interrupt process and the second half of the payout control process, and the storage information stored in the RAM 513 is restored in the power recovery process when the power is turned on. .

  An input / output port 515 is connected to the CPU 511 incorporating the ROM 512 and the RAM 513 through a bus line 514 including an address bus and a data bus. Main controller 261, launch controller 312 and payout motor 358a are connected to input / output port 515, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the launch control device 312 permits or prohibits the launch of the game ball by the launch device 229, and the launch device 229 is permitted to drive when a predetermined condition is met. Specifically, the launch control device 312 receives a card unit connection signal S4 from the payout control device 311 (a signal output when the card unit 5 described above is connected to the pachinko machine 10), and a player Touch detection signal S5 output when the game ball launching handle 18 is touched, and when the launch stop switch 18a provided on the game ball launching handle 18 for stopping the launch is not operated. A firing permission signal S7 is output to the main control device 261 on condition that all of the output firing maintenance signals S6 are inputted. Further, a volume signal S10 corresponding to the operation amount of the game ball launch handle 18 is input from the game ball launch handle 18 to the launch control device 312. The launch control device 312 outputs this volume signal S10 to the main control device 261. To do.

  That is, the period during which the firing permission signal S7 is ON (high level) is a firing permission state, and the period during which the firing permission signal S7 is OFF (low level) is a firing non-permission state. That is, the main control device 261 has a firing control signal S8 (pulse signal) for controlling a launching solenoid (not shown) that launches a game ball during a period when the input firing permission signal S7 is ON (high level). The ball feed control signal S9 (pulse signal) for controlling the ball feed solenoid that sends the game ball to the launch rail 401 is repeatedly output to the launch control device 312 at a predetermined repetition period. The amplitude value of the firing control signal S8 (pulse signal) is determined based on the volume signal S10 in the main controller 261. For example, the larger the operation amount of the game ball launching handle 18, the greater the firing control signal S8 (pulse signal). ) Becomes larger. The launch control device 312 drives and controls the launch device 229 based on the launch control signal S8 and the ball feed control signal S9, and a game ball is launched with an intensity corresponding to the amount of operation of the game ball launch handle 18. On the contrary, the main control device 261 does not output the firing control signal S8 and the ball feed control signal S9 to the firing control device 312 during the period when the input firing permission signal S7 is OFF (low level). The game ball is not fired by 229.

  The display control device 45 controls the variable display of the third symbol (decorative symbol) on the third symbol display device 42. The display control device 45 includes a CPU 521, a ROM (program ROM) 522, a work RAM 523, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, an image controller 526, an input port 527, an output port 529, and bus lines 530 and 531. And. The input of the input port 527 is connected to the output of the sub-control device 262, and the CPU 521, ROM 522, work RAM 523, and image controller 526 are connected to the input port 527. Further, an output port 529 is connected to the image controller 526 via a bus line 531, and a third symbol display device 42 which is a liquid crystal display device is connected to an output of the output port 529.

  The CPU 521 of the display control device 45 controls the decorative symbol display on the third symbol display device 42 based on the various commands transmitted by editing the various commands from the main control device 261 by the sub-control device 262. The ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the CPU 521 and fixed value data, and the work RAM 523 temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 521 executes various programs. It is a memory for.

  The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data displayed on the third symbol display device 42, and the display contents of the third symbol display device 42 are changed by rewriting the contents of the video RAM 524. The character ROM 525 is a memory for storing character data such as decorative symbols displayed on the third symbol display device 42. The image controller 526 adjusts the timings of the CPU 521, the video RAM 524, and the output port 529 to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads display data stored in the video RAM 524 from the character ROM 525 at a predetermined timing. It is displayed on the symbol display device 42.

  In addition, the power supply device 313 includes a power supply unit 541 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10. The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operation power to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in an AC 24 volt power supply supplied from the outside, and generates a + 12V power supply for driving various switches and motors, a + 5V power supply for logic, a backup power supply for RAM backup, and the like. Then, these + 12V power supply, + 5V power supply and backup power supply are supplied to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like. Note that operation power (+12 V power, +5 V power, etc.) is supplied to the launch control device 312 via the payout control device 311.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main controller 261 includes a main control board 261a and a power supply monitoring board 261b separate from the main control board 261a in a board box 263 made of a transparent resin material or the like. . The power monitoring board 261b includes a power failure monitoring circuit 542 that monitors power interruption due to a power failure or the like, and a RAM erase switch circuit 543 connected to the RAM erase switch 323.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal S1 to each NMI terminal of the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the voltage of AC 24 volts with the power supply unit 541 and determines that a power failure (power failure) has occurred when the time when this voltage has become less than 24 volts exceeds, for example, 20 milliseconds. The power failure signal S1 is output to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. Based on the output of the power failure signal S1, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 recognize the occurrence of a power failure and execute a power failure process (NMI interrupt process).

  Note that the power supply unit 541 has a sufficient time for execution of the power outage process even after the AC 24 volt monitored by the power supply unit 541 is less than 24 volts for more than 20 milliseconds. The control system is configured to maintain the output of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, at a normal value. Therefore, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 can normally execute and complete the power failure process.

  The RAM erase switch circuit 543 is a circuit for taking in the switch signal of the RAM erase switch 323 and clearing backup data in the RAM 503 of the main controller 261 and the RAM 513 of the payout controller 311 in accordance with the state of the switch 323. When the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the RAM erase switch circuit 543 outputs a RAM erase signal S2 to the main control board 261a. When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on with the RAM erase switch 323 pressed (including power-on due to power failure cancellation), the data in the RAM 503 is cleared in the main controller 261, and the payout controller 311 is in the main controller. When the initialization command from H.261 is received, the data in RAM 513 is cleared.

  By the way, in the third symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device), as shown in FIG. 5, three decorative symbol rows L, M, and R of left, middle, and right are set. For each of M and R, three decorative symbols, an upper decorative symbol, a middle decorative symbol, and a lower decorative symbol, are variably displayed. In the present embodiment, the series of symbols is composed of a main decorative symbol SZ with numbers “0” to “9” and a sub-decorative symbol FZ consisting of rhombus-shaped symbols. A main decorative symbol SZ is displayed in ascending or descending order, and a sub decorative symbol FZ is arranged between the main decorative symbols SZ to form a series of decorative symbol strings L, M, and R. Then, the main decorative design SZ and the sub-decorative design FZ are displayed in a variable manner from top to bottom with periodicity.

  In this case, in the left decorative design row L, the above-mentioned series of decorative designs are displayed in descending order (that is, in the order of decreasing the number of the main decorative design SZ), and in the middle decorative design row M and the right decorative design row R, the same The series of decorative symbols is displayed in ascending order (that is, in order of increasing the number of the main decorative symbols SZ). Then, the variable display stops in the order of the left decorative symbol row L → the right decorative symbol row R → the middle decorative symbol row M, and at the time of the stop, five effective lines on the third symbol display device 42, that is, the upper line L1, the middle line If the main decorative symbol SZ is a big hit symbol combination (in this embodiment, the same main decorative symbol SZ combination) in any of L2, the lower line L3, the right upward line L4, and the left upward line L5, it is special as a big hit A game video is displayed.

  Next, a game ball launching handle 18 that is a further characteristic part of the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  6A and 6B are a perspective view of the game ball launching handle 18 as seen from the upper left of the front and a perspective view as seen from the upper right of the front. 7A to 7F are a plan view, a left side view, a front view, a right side view, a rear view, and a bottom view of the game ball launching handle 18. FIGS. 8A and 8B are a perspective view of the game ball launching handle 18 as seen from the upper left of the back and a perspective view of the game ball launching handle 18 as seen from the upper right of the rear. FIG. 9 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a state in which the game ball launching handle 18 is attached to the front frame set 14. FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the game ball launching handle 18 as viewed from the front upper right. FIG. 11 is a fragmented exploded perspective view of the game ball launch handle 18 as seen from the upper right front. FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of the game ball launching handle 18 as viewed from the upper left of the front. FIG. 13 is a fragmented exploded perspective view of the game ball launching handle 18 as viewed from the upper left of the front. FIG. 14A is a rear view of the game ball launching handle 18 when the plunger 482 of the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is in a suction state, and FIG. 14B is a game ball launching handle when the plunger 482 is in a non-suction state. 18 is a rear view of FIG. FIGS. 15A to 15D are a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB, a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC, a front view, and a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of the game ball launch handle 18.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a front frame set 14 is provided on the front side of the pachinko machine 10, and a game ball launching handle 18 is provided on the right side of the lower plate unit 13 constituting the front frame set 14. Yes.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the back side of the game ball launch handle 18 is screwed to the front frame set 14 with screws 401.

  The game ball launching handle 18 shown in FIG. 1 is biased to the initial position when the player releases his hand, and is operated so that the player gives a reverse turning force exceeding the biasing force. Thus, it is rotated from the initial position in a predetermined direction (clockwise direction: clockwise direction).

  As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the game ball launch handle 18 includes a case main body 400 that forms the outer shape thereof.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 12, the case main body 400 rotates to the fixed side case 410 attached to the lower right corner of the front frame of the front frame set 14 and the front side of the fixed side case 410. A handle portion 420 that can be rotated by a player, and a cover portion 430 provided on the front side of the handle portion 420 are provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 to 13, the fixed-side case portion 410 includes three projecting cylindrical portions 412 that project toward the front direction at the position of the recess portion 411 on the front surface side. The cover portion 430 includes three fitting protrusions (not shown) that are fitted into the three protruding cylindrical portions 412 on the back surface side. The handle portion 420 is formed with arc-shaped holes 421 at two locations on the inner and lower sides. As shown in FIGS. 10 and 12, the upper right two projecting cylindrical portions 412 of the fixed side case portion 410 are inserted into the arcuate hole 421 on the upper side of the handle portion 420, and the lower left 1 of the fixed side case portion 410. The two protruding cylindrical portions 412 are inserted into the arcuate hole 421 on the lower side of the handle portion 420, and the three protruding cylindrical portions 412 of the fixed-side case portion 410 in the inserted state are connected to the three on the back side of the cover portion 430. In a state where the fitting protrusions (not shown) of the two are respectively fitted, the cover part 430 is inserted by inserting screws into the three projecting cylindrical parts 412 from the back side of the fixed side case part 410 as shown in FIG. Since the cover portion 430 is attached to the fixed-side case portion 410 by screwing to the fitting projection portion (not shown), the handle portion 420 rotates with respect to the fixed-side case portion 410 and the cover portion 430. Possible It is configured.

  When the handle portion 420 is located at the initial position (a position where the handle portion 420 does not rotate further counterclockwise), the lower side of the upper right two protruding cylindrical portions 412 of the fixed side case portion 410 is shown in FIG. The lower part of the outer periphery of the protruding cylindrical part 412 is in contact with the right end part of the arc-shaped hole 421 on the upper side of the handle part 420, and the upper part of the outer periphery of the lower left protruding cylindrical part 412 of the fixed side case part 410 is the handle. Since it is in contact with the left end portion of the arcuate hole 421 on the lower side of the portion 420, the handle portion 420 is restricted from rotating further counterclockwise.

  On the contrary, when the handle portion 420 is positioned at the maximum rotation position (a position where the handle portion 420 does not rotate further clockwise), as shown in FIG. The upper part of the outer periphery of the upper protruding cylindrical part 412 of the part 412 is in contact with the left end part of the arcuate hole 421 on the upper side of the handle part 420 and the outer periphery of the lower left protruding cylindrical part 412 of the fixed side case part 410 Since the lower portion is in contact with the right end portion of the arcuate hole 421 on the lower side of the handle portion 420, the handle portion 420 is restricted from rotating further clockwise.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the handle portion 420 is formed with a finger sawing projection portion 422 having a round saw saw wave shape on which the player's finger hangs on the outer peripheral portion thereof, When the player puts his hand on the handle portion 420, the finger of this hand is hooked on the finger hooking projection portion 422, so that the turning operation is easy.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, the handle portion 420 is formed with a shaft hole 423 into which a dial shaft 440 described later is inserted at a central portion when viewed from the front, and a front surface around the shaft hole 423. A holder portion 425 to which a torsion spring 424 is attached is provided at a side portion. As shown in FIG. 12, the torsion spring 424 is attached to the holder part 425 of the handle part 420, and one end of the torsion spring 424 is hooked on a notch part 425a formed at, for example, the lower part of the holder part 425. In addition, the other end is in a state of being hooked in the notch groove 413a of the projecting cylindrical part 413 that is formed to project at the position of the recessed part 411 on the front surface side of the fixed side case part 410 in a state twisted slightly in the winding direction, Since the torsion spring 424 is slightly twisted in the winding direction as described above in a state where the handle portion 420 is in the initial position (a position where the handle portion 420 is not further rotated counterclockwise), the handle portion 420 is in the initial position (counterclockwise direction). Can be reliably biased to a position that does not rotate further.

  As described above, the handle portion 420 of the game ball launching handle 18 returns to the initial position by the biasing force of the torsion spring 424 when the player releases the hand.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, the game ball launching handle 18 includes a touch sensor 450 that detects whether or not the player is touching the handle portion 420 inside the fixed-side case portion 410. Yes.

  Specifically, the handle portion 420 has a surface plated with metal, and a terminal portion of one end of a lead wire (not shown) is screwed to a metal plated surface on the back side of the handle portion 420. The terminal portion at the other end of the lead wire (not shown) is electrically connected to the terminal portion of the touch sensor 450. That is, a lead wire (not shown) connected to the metal plating surface of the handle portion 420 is connected to the touch sensor 450, and the player can handle the handle portion 420 based on the capacitance between the handle portion 420 and the ground. It is determined by the touch sensor 450 whether or not it is touched. The lead wire (not shown) is laid in a hollow portion of a shaft portion 441 of a dial shaft 440 described later.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, the dial shaft 440 is screwed to the handle portion 420 while being inserted into the shaft hole 423 of the handle portion 420 from the back side of the handle portion 420 (not shown). It is fixed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, the dial shaft 440 includes a hollow shaft portion 441 that is long in the axial direction, and a disk portion 442 provided around the shaft at a substantially central portion of the shaft portion 441. It is an integral molding. A key projection 443 is formed at one place in the circumferential direction at the far end of the shaft 441 of the dial shaft 440. The fixed-side case portion 410 includes a bearing tube portion 414 that pivotally supports the dial shaft 440 at the center portion when viewed from the front. A key groove portion 415 that allows the key protrusion portion 443 of the shaft portion 441 of the dial shaft 440 to enter is formed at one place on the inner periphery of the bearing tube portion 414 when viewed from the front. The bearing tube portion 414 has a length shorter than the length from the disc portion 442 of the dial shaft 440 to the key projection portion 443 of the shaft portion 441 on the back side.

  In other words, the shaft portion 441 of the dial shaft 440 is inserted into the bearing tube portion 414 so that the key protrusion 443 of the shaft portion 441 of the dial shaft 440 is aligned with the key groove portion 415 of the bearing tube portion 414 of the fixed case 410. Then, the tip of the shaft portion 441 protrudes from the bearing tube portion 414, the key projection 443 of the shaft portion 441 is released from the key groove portion 415 of the bearing tube portion 414, and the dial shaft 440 is moved to the bearing tube portion 414. On the other hand, it is in a state of being pivotally supported so as to be rotatable.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the dial shaft 440 has a partial spur gear 444 formed on the back side surface portion of the disk portion 442 and the substantially semicircular portion of the back shaft portion 441. The partial spur gear 444 of the dial shaft 440 meshes with a spur gear 501 of a later-described rotation amount detection component 500, and the rotation amount of the dial shaft 440, that is, the rotation amount of the handle portion 420 is the rotation amount detection component 500 described later. Detected.

  Here, the firing stop switch 18a of the game ball launching handle 18 will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 6A and 8B, the game ball launch handle 18 includes a launch stop switch 18a for stopping launch.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, the firing stop switch 18 a is pivotally supported by a support shaft portion 416 that is formed so as to project at a substantially left end portion of the recessed portion 411 on the front surface side of the fixed side case portion 410. The firing stop lever portion 417 whose side is operated by the player, and by pressing one end side of the launch stop lever portion 417, the launch stop lever portion 417 rotates around the support shaft portion 416 and is switched by the other end side. And a micro switch 418 for pressing the part 418a. As shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, the firing stop lever portion 417 and the micro switch 418 are accommodated on the front side and inside of the fixed side case portion 410 except for one end side of the firing stop lever portion 417. Further, the micro switch 418 outputs the firing maintenance signal S6 when the switch unit 418a is not pressed, and does not output the firing maintenance signal S6 when the switch unit 418a is pressed.

  The launch stop switch 18a outputs a launch stop signal instead of the launch maintenance signal S6 to the launch control device 312 when the switch unit 418a of the micro switch 418 is pressed instead of the above case, and the switch unit 418a It is good also as a structure which does not output a firing stop signal, when not pushing.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13 to 15, a brake mechanism component 460 including an L-shaped arm 470, a brake electromagnetic solenoid 480, and a contact component 490, which will be described later, is provided inside the case main body 400. Contained. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, a braking mechanism component 460 including an L-shaped arm 470, a braking electromagnetic solenoid 480, and an abutting component 490 is provided in the internal space formed by the fixed-side case portion 410 and the handle portion 420. Is housed.

  Here, the structure of the braking mechanism component 460 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  16A is a front upper left perspective view of the braking mechanism component 460 during non-braking, and FIG. 16B is a front upper left perspective view of the braking mechanism component 460 during braking. FIG. 17A is a front right upper perspective view of the braking mechanism component 460 during non-braking, and FIG. 17B is a front upper right perspective view of the braking mechanism component 460 during braking. 18A is a rear upper left perspective view of the braking mechanism component 460 during non-braking, and FIG. 18B is a rear upper left perspective view of the braking mechanism component 460 during braking. 19A is a rear upper right perspective view of the braking mechanism component 460 during non-braking, and FIG. 16B is a rear upper right perspective view of the braking mechanism component 460 during braking. 20A is a left side view of the braking mechanism component 460 during non-braking, and FIG. 20B is a left side view of the braking mechanism component 460 during braking. FIG. 21A is a front view of the braking mechanism component 460 during non-braking, and FIG. 21B is a front view of the braking mechanism component 460 during braking. 22A is a right side view of the braking mechanism component 460 during non-braking, and FIG. 22B is a right side view of the braking mechanism component 460 during braking. FIG. 23A is a rear view of the braking mechanism component 460 during non-braking, and FIG. 23B is a rear view of the braking mechanism component 460 during braking. FIG. 24A is a top view of the braking mechanism component 460 during non-braking, and FIG. 24B is a top view of the braking mechanism component 460 during braking. FIG. 25A is a bottom view of the braking mechanism component 460 during non-braking, and FIG. 25B is a bottom view of the braking mechanism component 460 during braking.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the braking mechanism component 460 includes an attachment base 461, to which a touch sensor 450, a braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 described later, and a rotation amount detection component 500 (volume) are attached. The L-shaped arm 470 to be rotated is clamped so as to be a unitized component. Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, the braking mechanism component 460 is inserted from the back side opening of the fixed case 410, and the mounting base 461 of the braking mechanism component 460 is fixed as shown in FIG. The brake mechanism component 460 is attached to the inside of the fixed side case portion 410 by screwing the side case portion 410 with screws 462.

  Hereinafter, the L-shaped arm 470, the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480, and the contact component 490 constituting the braking mechanism component 460 will be described in order.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 to 20, the L-shaped arm 470 is rotatably held by the mounting base 461, and has a long arm portion 472 extending from the fulcrum 471 in the first direction and the long arm portion from the fulcrum 471. A substantially L-shaped bent member in which a short arm portion 473 extending in a second direction different from 472 and extending shorter than the long arm portion 472 is integrally formed. The long arm part 472 of the L-shaped arm 470 is connected to a movable part 481 of a braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 described later, and the short arm part 473 of the L-shaped arm 470 is connected to a proximal end side of a contact part 490 described later. ing.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, the long arm portion 472 of the L-shaped arm 470 has a U-shaped notch portion 472a formed on the distal end side thereof, and the U-shaped notched portion 472a is movable later. By inserting the cylindrical protrusion 481a of the component 481, the movable component 481 and the long arm portion 472 of the L-shaped arm 470 are connected. In addition, the short arm portion 473 of the L-shaped arm 470 has a connecting projection 473a formed on the outer surface portion on the distal end side, and the connecting projection 473a is a connecting hole 491 on the base end side of the abutting component 490 described later. As a result, the contact part 490 and the short arm portion 473 of the L-shaped arm 470 are connected. Note that the L-shaped arm 470 may have a complete L-shape or a dogleg shape.

  As shown in FIGS. 18 and 23, the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 includes a plunger 482 biased in a projecting direction by a not-shown push spring (compression spring), and the plunger 482 has a disk 482a on its distal end side. It has a shape with When driving electric power is supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480, the plunger 482 is brought into a suction state by electromagnetic suction as shown in FIGS. 18 (a) and 23 (a). When the supply of driving power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking is stopped, the potential attraction is released, and the plunger 482 is driven by a push spring (not shown) as shown in FIGS. 18 (b) and 23 (b). The projecting state is caused by the urging force.

  Moreover, the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for a brake is provided with the movable part 481 connected with the front end side of the long arm part 472 of the L-shaped arm 470, as shown in FIGS. 16-20, FIG. 22, FIG. As shown in FIGS. 18 and 23, the movable part 481 is a substantially L-shaped plate member in the rear view of the braking mechanism part 460, and a disk 482a of the plunger 482 is inserted between the two ends of the movable part 481. A plate plate portion 481b is provided, and a cylindrical protrusion portion 481a to be inserted into a U-shaped cutout portion 472a at the tip of the long arm portion 472 of the L-shaped arm 470 is provided on the outer surface portion on the other end side. Of the two plate portions 481b, the bent portion is provided with a notch portion 481c into which the plunger 482 is inserted. The braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 drives the movable part 481 from the first position P1 (see FIG. 20A) to the second position P2 (see FIG. 20B) based on contact detection by the touch sensor 450. .

  One end of the abutting component 490 is connected to the short arm portion 473 of the L-shaped arm 470 and the other end can abut against the dial shaft 440 of the handle portion 420, and the movable component 481 is in the second position P2 ( The other end abuts on the dial shaft 440 in conjunction with the driving shown in FIG. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18 (b), the other end of the contact component 490 comes into contact with a back side surface portion of the disk portion 442 of the dial shaft 440.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 to 20, the abutting component 490 includes a rubber 492 that abuts against the dial shaft 440 at the other end. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, a connection hole 491 into which the connection protrusion 473 a of the short arm portion 473 of the L-shaped arm 470 is inserted is formed in the outer surface portion on the proximal end side of the contact component 490. ing. Further, as shown in FIG. 18, the other end of the abutting component 490 is provided with an arcuate plate portion 493 in a front view, and an arcuate rubber 492 is attached to the distal end surface of the arcuate plate portion 493. Yes.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 16A and 17A, the rubber 492 has an arc-shaped elastic protrusion that is long in the rotational direction of the dial shaft 440 on the surface that is in contact with the dial shaft 440. 494 is formed.

  The abutting component 490 includes a coil spring 495 (compression spring) that urges the other end toward the handle portion 420.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, the game ball launching handle 18 includes a rotation amount detection component 500 (volume) for detecting the rotation amount of the handle portion 420. As shown in FIG. 19, the rotation amount detection component 500 includes a spur gear 501 that meshes with the partial spur gear 444 of the dial shaft 440, and detects the rotation amount of the spur gear 501. The game ball launching device 38 launches a game ball with an intensity corresponding to the rotation amount detected by the rotation amount detection component 500.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 and 15, a rotation amount detection component 500 is housed in the inner space formed by the fixed case portion 410 and the handle portion 420 on the front side, which is the side close to the handle portion 420, and this rotation amount. A braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is accommodated in the back side of the detection component 500 such that the moving component 481 is advanced and retracted in a direction different from the axial direction of the dial shaft 440 of the handle portion 420, and the long arm portion 472. The L-shaped arm 470 is accommodated with the back facing the back.

  Incidentally, the launch control device 312 shown in FIG. 4 stops the supply of drive power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking based on contact detection by the touch sensor 450.

  Specifically, the firing control device 312 supplies driving power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking during a game start period that is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) after contact detection by the touch sensor 450, and the game The drive power supply is stopped after the start period has elapsed (see FIG. 26 described later). Although the game start period is 3 seconds, it may be a period other than 3 seconds.

  Further, the firing control device 312 supplies driving power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking in a ending period that is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) after detection of no contact by the touch sensor 450, and after the ending period has elapsed. In addition, when the rotation amount detection component 500 detects a zero rotation amount indicating that the game ball launch handle 18 is in the initial position, the drive power supply is stopped (see FIG. 28 described later).

  The braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 drives the movable part 481 to the first position P1 (see FIG. 20A) when driving power is supplied, thereby bringing the contact part 490 away from the dial shaft 440 and driving. When power is not supplied, the contact part 490 is brought into contact with the dial shaft 440 by driving the movable part 481 to the second position P2 (see FIG. 20B).

  Specifically, when the driving electromagnetic power is supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking, the plunger 482 is electromagnetically attracted as shown in FIGS. 22A and 23A, and the disk 482a at the tip of the plunger 482 is connected. The movable part 481 is driven to the first position P1 (see FIG. 20A) by electromagnetic attraction of the plunger 482. When the movable part 481 moves to the first position P1, the L-shaped arm 470 is rotated (the distal end side of the long arm portion 472 is rotated outward while the paper surface of FIG. 20 is viewed and the short arm portion 473 is rotated). The L-shaped arm 470 is rotated so that the tip is rotated in a direction away from the dial shaft 440), and the tip of the short arm portion 473 is separated from the dial shaft 440, so that the contact part 490 is separated from the dial shaft 440. It becomes a non-contact position (refer to Drawing 20 (a)).

  When the driving power is not supplied, the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is released from the electromagnetic attraction of the plunger 482 as shown in FIGS. 22B and 23B, and pushes the plunger 482 in the protruding direction (not shown). The plunger 482 protrudes by the spring, and the movable part 481 is driven to the second position P2 (see FIG. 20B) as the plunger 482 protrudes. The L-shaped arm 470 is rotated by moving the movable part 481 to the second position P2 (the distal end side of the long arm portion 472 is rotated inward and the short arm portion 473 of the short arm portion 473 is viewed in the state shown in FIG. 20). The L-shaped arm 470 is rotated so that the tip is rotated in a direction approaching the dial shaft 440), and the tip of the short arm portion 473 is in a contact position where the tip is in contact with the dial shaft 440.

  The game ball launch handle 18 described above corresponds to the game ball launch operation unit in the present invention, the case main body 400 described above corresponds to the case main body in the present invention, and the front frame set 14 described above corresponds to the front side in the present invention. The fixed-side case 410 described above corresponds to the fixed body of the present invention, the touch sensor 450 described above corresponds to the detecting means of the present invention, and the dial shaft 440 described above corresponds to the rotation of the present invention. The abutting component 490 corresponds to the moving shaft member, the holding means and the abutting member in the present invention, the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 in the present invention corresponds to the driving means and the electromagnetic solenoid in the present invention, and the firing described above. The control device 312 corresponds to the drive power supply control means and the holding force reduction means in the present invention, and the above-mentioned movable part 481 is in the present invention. The above-mentioned L-shaped arm 470 corresponds to a moving part, corresponds to a member, a transmission member, and a braking force amplifying means in the present invention, and the above-described rotation amount detection component 500 corresponds to a rotation amount detection means in the present invention. The rubber 492 corresponds to the elastic body in the present invention, and the coil spring 495 described above corresponds to the spring member in the present invention.

  Here, the braking control of the handle portion 420 by the braking mechanism component 460 will be described in a little more detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 26 is a timing chart of the braking control of the handle portion 420 by the braking mechanism component 460 at the start of the turning operation of the game ball launching handle 18. FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating a process of releasing the braking of the handle 420 for a certain period from the start of operation of the game ball launching handle 18 according to the first embodiment.

  Note that the brake release process shown in FIG. 27 is performed in a main process that is started when the power is turned on. The launch control board of the launch control apparatus 312 is mounted with a CPU that also performs a brake release process shown in FIG. 27, and a ROM and a RAM that store a brake release process program and various setting values.

<At the start of the turning operation of the game ball launching handle 18>
As shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, when the turning operation of the game ball launching handle 18 is started by the player, the braking of the handle portion 420 by the braking mechanism component 460 is released.

  Specifically, in step S101 shown in FIG. 27, the firing control device 312 determines whether or not the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) from the touch sensor 450 has changed from OFF to ON. In step S102, if there is no change, the process ends. For example, when the player touches the handle portion 420 of the game ball launch handle 18, contact detection is performed by the touch sensor 450 (time t1 in FIG. 26), and the process proceeds to step S102 in FIG.

  In step S102 shown in FIG. 27, the firing control device 312 places the contact component 490 away from the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20A). That is, as shown in FIG. 26, when the driving power is supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480, the plunger 482 of the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is electromagnetically attracted, the movable part 481 becomes the first position P1, and the contact part 490 is dialed. The state is separated from the shaft 440 (see FIG. 20A).

  As described above, the game ball launching handle 18 is released from braking instantaneously, and in this braking release state, the player rotates the game ball launching handle 18 (rotates clockwise). When the player rotates the game ball launch handle 18 in this manner (clockwise rotation operation), the rotation amount is detected by the rotation amount detection component 500 (upward gradient of the rotation amount in FIG. 26).

  In step S103 shown in FIG. 27, the firing control device 312 has passed a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds in this embodiment) from the time when the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) of the touch sensor 450 changes from OFF to ON. If not, the process proceeds to step S106. If not, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S104 shown in FIG. 27, the firing control device 312 determines whether or not the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) of the touch sensor 450 is maintained ON. If ON, the process proceeds to step S103. Returning, if it is OFF, the process proceeds to step S105.

  That is, the firing control device 312 supplies driving power to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 during a game start period that is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from contact detection (time t1) by the touch sensor 450.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 26, the launch control device 312 uses a continuous-wave drive power supply that maintains a voltage value, for example, for 3 seconds, but supplies a pulse-like drive power for 3 seconds at a predetermined repetition period. It may be.

  In step S106 shown in FIG. 27, when the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) changes to ON and the ON state is maintained for 3 seconds, the firing control device 312 moves the contact part 490 to the dial shaft 440. The contact state is set (see FIG. 20B).

  Normally, the player sets the game ball launch handle 18 to a desired rotation value until a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) elapses from contact detection (time t1) by the touch sensor 450, that is, Since the rotation operation value of the game ball launching handle 18 by the player often becomes a constant rotation value (a flat portion after the rising gradient of the rotation amount in FIG. 26), the launch control device 312 is a touch sensor. When a game start period that is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from the contact detection (time t1) in 450 elapses, the driving power supply is stopped as shown in FIG. 26 (time t2). As shown in FIG. 26, when the drive power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is stopped, the electromagnetic attraction of the plunger 482 of the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is released, and the plunger 482 protrudes by a push spring (not shown), and the movable part 481 is in the second position P2, and the contact component 490 is in contact with the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20B). The contact of the contact component 490 causes the player to make a desired game ball launch handle 18 desired. Stopped in the rotating state.

  In step S105 shown in FIG. 27, the firing control device 312 is turned off within 3 seconds after the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) is turned on. Since it is considered that the hand has been released during the turning operation, a predetermined delay time (for example, 0.5 seconds) is counted, and then the process proceeds to step S106. This delay time may be a time sufficient for the game ball launching handle 18 to return to the initial position by the biasing force of the torsion spring 424, and may be set to an arbitrary value. It does not have to be provided.

  Thus, in the contact state shown in FIG. 20B, the contact force of the contact component 490 against the dial shaft 440 is opposed to the biasing force of the torsion spring 424 that biases the handle portion 420 to the initial position. Therefore, the player does not need to apply force to grip the handle portion 420 and can maintain the rotating state of the handle portion 420 only by touching the handle portion 420. In addition, if the player wants to finely adjust the rotation of the handle portion 420 in the contact state shown in FIG. 20B, the player applies a force to the handle portion 420 in the rotation direction (the contact force of the contact component 490). The handle portion 420 can also be rotated by applying a force exceeding the restraint by.

  Next, braking control of the handle portion 420 by the braking mechanism component 460 at the end of the game will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 28 is a timing chart of the braking control of the handle portion 420 by the braking mechanism component 460 when the turning operation of the game ball launching handle 18 is finished. FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating a process of braking the game ball launch handle 18 at the initial position after the game according to the first embodiment.

<At the end of the game: At the end of the turning operation of the game ball launch handle 18>
As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, when the turning operation of the game ball launching handle 18 is completed by the player, the handle portion 420 is braked at the initial position by the braking mechanism component 460.

  Specifically, in step S301 shown in FIG. 29, the firing control device 312 determines whether or not the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) from the touch sensor 450 has changed from ON to OFF. In step S302, if there is no change, the process ends. For example, when the player releases his / her hand from the game ball launching handle 18 to end the game, the touch sensor 450 detects no contact (time t11 in FIG. 28), and proceeds to step S302 in FIG.

  In step S302 shown in FIG. 29, the firing control device 312 places the contact component 490 away from the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20A). That is, by supplying driving power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking in an end period that is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from the detection of no contact with the touch sensor 450 (time t11 in FIG. 28), FIG. As shown, the plunger 482 of the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is electromagnetically attracted, the movable part 481 is in the first position P1, and the contact part 490 is separated from the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20A). . Although the end period is 3 seconds, it may be a period other than 3 seconds.

  In step S303 shown in FIG. 29, the firing control device 312 has passed a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds in this embodiment) from the time when the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) of the touch sensor 450 changes from ON to OFF. If not, the process proceeds to step S305. If not, the process proceeds to step S304.

  In step S304 shown in FIG. 29, the firing control device 312 determines whether or not the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) of the touch sensor 450 is maintained OFF, and if OFF is maintained, the process proceeds to step S303. Return and if it is ON, it ends as it is.

  As shown in FIG. 28, when the contact part 490 is separated from the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20A), it is returned to the initial position by the biasing force of the torsion spring 424 (see FIG. 11) of the handle portion 420. (The handle part 420 rotates counterclockwise and returns). The game ball launching handle 18 returns to the initial position in less than 1 second from the detection of no contact by the touch sensor 450 (time t11 in FIG. 28). The amount of rotation at that time is detected by the rotation amount detection component 500 (a steep decline in the amount of rotation in FIG. 28).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 28, the launch control device 312 uses continuous wave drive power supply that maintains a voltage value, for example, for 3 seconds, but supplies pulse drive power at a predetermined repetition rate for 3 seconds. It may be.

  In step S305 shown in FIG. 29, when the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) changes to OFF and the OFF state is maintained for 3 seconds, the firing control device 312 moves the contact part 490 to the dial shaft 440. The contact state is set (see FIG. 20B).

  That is, as shown in FIG. 28, the end period, which is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds), has elapsed from the absence of contact detection (time t11) by the touch sensor 450, and the game ball launch handle 18 is in the initial position. When the zero rotation amount shown is detected by the rotation amount detection component 500 (when the handle portion 420 is at the initial position), the drive power supply is stopped (time t12). As shown in FIG. 28, when the drive power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is stopped, the electromagnetic attraction of the plunger 482 of the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is released, and the plunger 482 protrudes by a push spring (not shown) to move the movable part. 481 is the second position P2, the contact part 490 is in contact with the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20B), and the game ball launching handle 18 is braked at the initial position and no game is played. The drive power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is stopped.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the game ball launching handle 18 operated in a predetermined direction from the initial position by the player, and the operation from the initial position of the game ball launching handle 18 A game ball launching device 38 that launches a game ball to the game area 30a where the game ball flows down, and a touch sensor 450 that detects a launch operation by the player. An abutting part 490 that holds the firing handle 18 at a position operated in a predetermined direction by the player from the initial position, and a braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 that returns the gaming ball firing handle 18 to the initial position when driving power is supplied. And a launch control device 312 for controlling the drive power supply to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking based on the detection result of the touch sensor 450. There. Therefore, the launch control device 312 controls the drive power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 based on the detection result of the touch sensor 450, and when the drive power is not supplied, the abutment component 490 causes the game ball launch handle 18 to be controlled. Is braked at a position operated by the player in a predetermined direction from the initial position, so that the player does not have to hold the game ball firing handle 18 against the urging force to return to the initial position. It is possible to reduce fatigue, and since it is not necessary to put coins or the like in the gap between the game ball launch handles 18 and brake them, damage to the handles or the like caused by the pinching of coins or the like can be reduced. Moreover, the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking returns the game ball launching handle 18 to the initial position when the driving power is not supplied, that is, it is not necessary to supply the driving power when the game is not being played, and even during the game, it is temporarily stopped. Therefore, it is only necessary to supply the driving power automatically, so that the power consumption related to the braking of the game ball launching handle 18 can be reduced. Further, heat generation near the game ball launching handle 18 can be reduced.

  Specifically, a touch sensor 450 that detects whether or not a player is touching the game ball launch handle 18 is provided. The game ball launch handle 18 has a dial shaft 440 and an abutting contact with the dial shaft 440. When the drive power is supplied, the contact part 490 is brought into a non-contact position away from the dial shaft 440. When the drive power is not supplied, the contact part 490 is contacted with the dial shaft 440. A braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 that is in a contact position, and a firing control device 312 that stops the supply of drive power to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 based on contact detection by the touch sensor 450. The device 312 stops the driving power supply to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking based on the contact detection by the touch sensor 450. Since the game ball launching handle 18 is braked by the 490 coming into contact with the dial shaft 440, the player does not have to hold the handle so that the game ball launching handle 18 opposes the urging force to return to the initial position. It is possible to reduce fatigue, and since it is not necessary to put a coin or the like in the gap between the game ball launching handles 18 and brake it, damage to the handle or the like due to the pinching of the coin or the like can be reduced. In addition, since the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is positioned at the contact position where the contact component 490 contacts the dial shaft 440 when the driving power is not supplied, the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is moved to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 when the game ball launching handle 18 is braked. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the power consumption related to braking of the game ball launching handle 18 during a game that is normally performed for a long time. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which fatigue of the hand operating the game ball launch handle 18 and damage to the game ball launch handle 18 can be reduced and power consumption relating to braking of the game ball launch handle 18 is reduced.

  The braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is an electromagnetic solenoid having a movable part 481 urged to the advanced position, and is an electromagnetic solenoid that pulls the movable part 481 back from the advanced position to the retracted position when supplied with driving power. A member that connects the movable part 481 and the contact part 490 of the electromagnetic solenoid, and the contact part 490 is moved away from the dial shaft 440 in conjunction with the movement of the movable part 481 in the retracted position. And the L-shaped arm 470 that makes the contact part 490 contact with the dial shaft 440 in conjunction with the movable part 481 being positioned at the advanced position. A configuration in which the contact component 490 is in contact with the dial shaft 440 can be suitably realized.

  Further, the electromagnetic solenoid is disposed so that the moving direction of the movable part 481 is orthogonal or substantially orthogonal to the axial direction of the dial shaft 440, and the L-shaped arm 470 extends from the fulcrum 471 in the first direction. A bent member in which an arm portion 472 and a short arm portion 473 extending from the fulcrum 471 in a second direction different from the long arm portion 472 and extending shorter than the long arm portion 472 are integrally formed. The distal end side is connected to the movable part 481 of the electromagnetic solenoid, the distal end side of the short arm 473 is connected to the contact part 490, and the movable part 481 is rotated around the fulcrum 471 in conjunction with being positioned at the retracted position. The distal end side of the short arm portion 473 is separated from the dial shaft 440 and the movable part 481 is located at the advanced position, and the distal end side of the short arm portion 473 is rotated in the reverse direction about the fulcrum 471 as an axis. Because it is arranged so as to approach the can suitably realize a configuration in which the contact part 490 contacts the dial shaft 440 in the case of the drive-power-supply. In addition, the L-shaped arm 470, which is a bent member in which the long arm portion 472 and the short arm portion 473 are integrally molded, can amplify the driving force of the electromagnetic solenoid and transmit it to the contact component 490. That is, the weak force applied to the long arm portion 472 is strengthened by the short arm portion 473 so that the contact component 490 can be brought into contact with the dial shaft 440 of the game ball launching handle 18 and the electromagnetic solenoid can be reduced in size. .

  In addition, the firing control device 312 has the contact component 490 that holds the game ball launching handle 18 in a game start period that is a certain period (for example, 3 seconds in this embodiment) from the detection of the launch operation start by the touch sensor 450. Since the holding force is reduced, the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 at the start of the game can be performed smoothly. In addition, since the game start period (for example, 3 seconds in this embodiment) is from when the firing operation start is detected by the touch sensor 450, the game start period (3 seconds from the launch operation start detection) is monitored. It only needs to be measured (for example, timekeeping), and control is simple. In addition, as the game start period, the time from the start of the game until the player operates to the desired launch operation position is determined based on an empirical rule for the consumers (players) or an adequate time It can also be set to time.

  Specifically, the firing control device 312 supplies driving power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking during a game start period that is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) after contact detection by the touch sensor 450, and the predetermined Since the driving power supply is stopped after the lapse of the period, the driving electromagnetic power is supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 during the game starting period which is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from the start of the shooting operation of the game ball launching handle 18. Since the contact part 490 is separated from the dial shaft 440, the game ball launching handle 18 can be rotated in a state where the restraint by the contact part 490 is released, and the game ball launching handle at the start of the game The 18 rotation operations can be performed smoothly.

  In addition, the firing control device 312 supplies driving power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking in an end period that is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) after detection of no contact by the touch sensor 450, and after the end period has elapsed. In addition, when the rotation amount detection component 500 detects a zero rotation amount indicating that the game ball launch handle 18 is in the initial position, the driving power supply is stopped. In the end period, which is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from when the button is released, the driving electromagnetic power is supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking, and the contact part 490 is in a state of being separated from the dial shaft 440. Therefore, the game ball launching handle 18 is returned to the initial position by the biasing force. If the game ball launch handle 18 remains in the initial position when the end period has elapsed, it is determined that the game by the player has ended, and the drive power supply to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking is stopped, and the contact component 490 is stopped. Is in contact with the dial shaft 440, the game ball launch handle 18 is restrained, and the game ball launch handle 18 can be restrained at the initial position, and driving power is supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking when no game is being performed. Can be prevented.

  Further, since the abutting component 490 is provided with rubber 492 that abuts against the dial shaft 440 at the other end, the rubber 492 of the abutting component 490 is abutted against the dial shaft 440 of the handle portion 420. The contact of the handle part 420 with the dial shaft 440 of the handle part 420 can be reduced, and the handle part 420 can be prevented from being damaged.

  Further, the rubber 492 at the other end of the contact part 490 has an arc-shaped elastic protrusion 494 that is long in the rotational direction of the dial shaft 440 on the contact surface that is in contact with the dial shaft 440. Compared to the elastic projection portion 494 that is long in the radial direction, the anti-slip effect in the rotation direction of the handle portion 420 is excellent.

  Further, since the contact component 490 includes a coil spring 495 that biases the other end in a direction to approach the handle portion 420, the contact component 490 is driven by the solenoid movable component 481 being driven to the second position P2. When the rubber 492 at the other end abuts against the dial shaft 440 of the handle portion 420, the other end of the abutting component 490 can be reliably abutted against the dial shaft 440 by the coil spring 495.

  Next, the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 30 is a timing chart of the braking control of the handle portion 420 by the braking mechanism component 460 at the start of the turning operation of the game ball launching handle 18. FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating a process of releasing the braking of the handle portion 420 from the start of operation of the game ball launching handle 18 according to the second embodiment until the amount of fluctuation in rotation is within a specified range.

  In the first embodiment described above, the firing control device 312 supplies drive power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking in a game start period that is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) after contact detection by the touch sensor 450, The drive power supply is stopped after the game start period has elapsed, but the launch control device 312 of the second embodiment is configured as follows instead of the method of the first embodiment.

  In other words, as shown in FIG. 31, the launch control device 312 is in a game start period from when the touch sensor 450 detects contact until the fluctuation value of the detected rotation amount at the rotation amount detection component 500 falls within a predetermined specified range. Then, driving power is supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking, and when it is within the specified range, the driving power supply is stopped.

  For example, the variation value of the detected rotation amount in the rotation amount detection component 500 includes, for example, a variation value per unit time (for example, 0.5 seconds), a change gradient every unit time (for example, 0.5 seconds), and the like. It is done.

<At the start of the turning operation of the game ball launching handle 18>
As shown in FIG. 31, when the player starts turning the game ball launch handle 18, the braking of the handle portion 420 by the braking mechanism component 460 is released.

  Specifically, in step S201 shown in FIG. 31, the firing control device 312 determines whether or not the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) from the touch sensor 450 has changed from OFF to ON. In step S202, if there is no change, the process ends. For example, when the player touches the handle portion 420 of the game ball launch handle 18, contact detection is performed by the touch sensor 450 (time t1 in FIG. 30), and the process proceeds to step S202 in FIG.

  In step S202 shown in FIG. 31, the firing control device 312 places the contact component 490 away from the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20A). That is, as shown in FIG. 30, by supplying driving power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking, the plunger 482 of the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking is electromagnetically attracted, the movable part 481 becomes the first position P1, and the contact part 490 is dialed. The state is separated from the shaft 440 (see FIG. 20A).

  As described above, the game ball launching handle 18 is released from braking instantaneously, and in this braking release state, the player rotates the game ball launching handle 18 (rotates clockwise). As described above, when the player rotates the game ball launch handle 18 (clockwise rotation operation), the rotation amount is detected by the rotation amount detection component 500 (inclination of the rotation amount in FIG. 30).

  In step S203 illustrated in FIG. 31, the firing control device 312 is a unit of the rotation amount detected by the rotation amount detection component 500 from when the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) of the touch sensor 450 changes from OFF to ON. It is determined whether or not the fluctuation value for each time (for example, 0.5 seconds) is within a predetermined specified range. If it is within the specified range, the process proceeds to step S206, and if not within the specified range, step S204 is performed. Proceed to

  In step S204 shown in FIG. 31, the firing control device 312 determines whether or not the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) of the touch sensor 450 is maintained ON. If ON, the process proceeds to step S203. Returning, if it is OFF, the process proceeds to step S205.

  In other words, the launch control device 312 has a predetermined value for the fluctuation value per unit time (for example, 0.5 seconds) of the rotation amount detected by the rotation amount detection component 500 from the contact detection (time t1) by the touch sensor 450. In the game start period, which is the period until the time is within the range (time t2 ′), the drive power is supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 30, the launch control device 312 is a continuous wave drive that maintains the voltage value until the rotation fluctuation value per unit time (for example, 0.5 seconds) falls within a predetermined specified range. Although power is supplied, pulsed drive power is supplied at a predetermined repetition period until the rotation fluctuation value per unit time (for example, 0.5 seconds) falls within a predetermined specified range. Good.

  In step S206 shown in FIG. 31, the firing control device 312 maintains the ON state after the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) changes to ON, and at every unit time (for example, 0.5 seconds). When the rotation fluctuation value falls within a predetermined specified range, the contact component 490 is brought into contact with the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20B).

  Then, from the contact detection (time t1) by the touch sensor 450 when the player's hand touches the game ball launch handle 18, the player rotates the game ball launch handle 18, and the player turns the game ball launch handle. 18 is a desired rotation value, that is, the fluctuation value of the rotation operation of the game ball launching handle 18 by the player is within the specified range (the time when the rotation amount becomes flat after the rising gradient in FIG. 30) t2 ′), the launch control device 312 stops the drive power supply as shown in FIG. 30 (time t2 ′). As shown in FIG. 30, by stopping the supply of driving power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking, the electromagnetic attraction of the plunger 482 of the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking is released, and the plunger 482 protrudes by a push spring (not shown) to move the movable part. 481 is in the second position P2, and the contact component 490 is in contact with the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20B). The contact of the contact component 490 causes the player to make a desired game ball launch handle 18 desired. Stopped in the rotating state.

  Note that in step S205 shown in FIG. 31, the firing control device 312 defines the fluctuation value of the turning operation of the game ball launching handle 18 by the player after the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) changes to ON. Since it is OFF before it falls within the range, it is considered that the hand has been released in the middle of the turning operation of the game ball launching handle 18, and therefore, after measuring a predetermined delay time (for example, 0.5 seconds) Proceed to step S206. This delay time may be a time sufficient for the game ball launching handle 18 to return to the initial position by the biasing force of the torsion spring 424, and may be set to an arbitrary value.

  Thus, in the contact state shown in FIG. 20B, the contact force of the contact component 490 against the dial shaft 440 is opposed to the biasing force of the torsion spring 424 that biases the handle portion 420 to the initial position. Therefore, the player does not need to apply force to grip the handle portion 420 and can maintain the rotating state of the handle portion 420 only by touching the handle portion 420. In addition, if the player wants to finely adjust the rotation of the handle portion 420 in the contact state shown in FIG. 20B, the player applies a force to the handle portion 420 in the rotation direction (the contact force of the contact component 490). The handle portion 420 can also be rotated by applying a force exceeding the restraint by.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, the launch control device 312 has a variation value of the detected rotation amount detected by the rotation amount detection component 500 within the predetermined specified range from the contact detection by the touch sensor 450. The driving power is supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking during the game start period until the game is started, and the driving power supply is stopped when it is within the specified range. Driving power is supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking until the game start period until the fluctuation value of the detected rotation amount at 500 falls within the specified range, that is, until the rotation operation of the game ball launching handle 18 by the player is stabilized. Since the contact part 490 is separated from the dial shaft 440, the game ball launching hand is released in a state where the restraint by the contact part 490 is released. 18 when the game ball launching handle 18 can be smoothly turned at the start of the game, and when the turning operation of the game ball launching handle 18 is stabilized, the drive power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking is increased. The supply is stopped, the contact part 490 contacts the dial shaft 440 and the game ball launching handle 18 is restrained, and the game ball launching handle 18 can be automatically restrained in a desired rotation state of the player.

  Next, the pachinko machine 10 according to the third embodiment will be described.

  In the first embodiment described above, the firing control device 312 supplies drive power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking in a game start period that is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) after contact detection by the touch sensor 450, Although the drive power supply is stopped after the game start period has elapsed, the launch control device 312 of the third embodiment further has the following functions.

  That is, the firing control device 312 supplies driving power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking until the threshold amount rotation amount for preventing the foul ball from being detected is detected by the rotation amount detection component 500 from the contact detection by the touch sensor 450. After the threshold rotation amount is detected, drive power is supplied when a stop condition (that is, a predetermined time, for example, 3 seconds has elapsed since the start of rotation, or the rotation fluctuation value is within a predetermined range) is established. To stop.

  For example, the threshold rotation amount for preventing the ball from becoming a foul ball includes a rotation value of the game ball launching handle 18 such that the game ball reaches the game area 30a.

  Here, the brake release processing of the game ball launching handle 18 of the pachinko machine 10 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a brake release process of the game ball launching handle 18 having a function of preventing a foul ball according to the third embodiment.

  The flowchart shown in FIG. 32 is almost the same as the flowchart shown in FIG. 27 of the first embodiment described above, and only step S103A is different. Therefore, step S103A will be described.

  In step S102 shown in FIG. 32, the firing control device 312 places the abutting component 490 away from the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20A).

  In step S103A shown in FIG. 32, the firing control device 312 determines whether or not the rotation amount detected by the rotation amount detection component 500 is a rotation value that does not become a foul sphere. Proceeding to step S103, if the rotation value is not a foul sphere, the process returns to step S103A.

  In step S103 shown in FIG. 32, when the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) changes to ON after the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) is turned ON, the firing control device 312 proceeds to step S106.

  In step S106 shown in FIG. 32, the firing control device 312 brings the contact component 490 into contact with the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20B).

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the third embodiment, the launch control device 312 detects the threshold rotation amount for preventing a foul ball from being detected by the rotation amount detection component 500 from the contact detection by the touch sensor 450. Drive electric power is supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 until the stop condition is satisfied after the threshold rotation amount is detected. Therefore, from the start of the launch operation of the game ball launch handle 18 until the game ball launch handle 18 reaches the threshold rotation amount, the driving electromagnetic power is supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking, and the contact component 490 is the dial shaft 440. Therefore, the game ball launching handle 18 can be rotated while the restraint by the abutting part 490 is released, and the game ball launching handle 18 can be smoothly rotated at the start of the game. The stop condition after the game ball launch handle 18 reaches the threshold rotation amount (a predetermined time, for example, 3 seconds elapses from the start of the rotation, or the rotation fluctuation value is within a predetermined range, etc.) Is established), the driving power supply to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking is stopped, and the abutting component 490 comes into contact with the dial shaft 440 to play the game ball launching hand. 18 is restrained, it is possible to reduce the emission of foul balls. Further, since the game ball launching handle 18 is not stopped in the turning state that becomes a foul ball, it is possible to reduce the stopping of the game ball launching handle 18 in the state that becomes a foul ball.

  Next, a pachinko machine 10 according to a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating the game board 30 according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating a process of releasing the braking of the handle portion 420 from the start of operation of the game ball launching handle 18 according to the fourth embodiment until a passing ball is detected by the passage detection sensor 61.

  In the above-described third embodiment, the launch control device 312 determines whether or not the rotation amount detected by the rotation amount detection component 500 is a threshold rotation amount for preventing a foul sphere from being generated. The launch control device 312 has the following functions instead.

  That is, the pachinko machine 10 according to the fourth embodiment detects the passage of the game ball B that is launched from the game ball launcher 38 at the game ball input location in the game area 30a of the game board 30 as shown in FIG. A sensor 61 is provided. The firing control device 312 supplies driving power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking until the passing of the game ball B is detected by the passing detection sensor 61 from the contact detection by the touch sensor 450, and after the threshold rotation amount is detected. When the stop condition is satisfied (for example, that a predetermined time, for example, 3 seconds has elapsed since the start of rotation, or that the rotation fluctuation value is within a predetermined range), the drive power supply is stopped.

  The flowchart shown in FIG. 34 is almost the same as the flowchart shown in FIG. 27 of the first embodiment described above, and only step S103B is different. Therefore, step S103B will be described.

  In step S102 shown in FIG. 34, the firing control device 312 places the contact component 490 away from the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20A).

  In step S103B shown in FIG. 34, the firing control device 312 determines whether or not the passage detection of the game ball B is continuously performed by the passage detection sensor 61. If the passage detection is continued, the process proceeds to step S106. If the detection is not continuous, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S106 shown in FIG. 34, the firing control device 312 brings the contact component 490 into contact with the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20B).

  The passage detection sensor 61 described above corresponds to the game ball detection means and the passage detection means in the present invention.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the fourth embodiment, the passage detection sensor 61 detects the passage of the game ball B that is launched from the game ball launcher 38 and passes through the game ball input location of the game area 30a. To do. The firing control device 312 reduces the holding force of the contact component 490 during the game start period from when the firing operation start detection by the touch sensor 450 to the passage detection by the passage detection sensor 61. Therefore, since the game start period from the start of the launch operation until the game ball B actually passes through the game ball input location of the game area 30a is decreased, the holding force of the contact component 490 is reduced. The operation of the game ball launching handle 18 can be performed smoothly. Further, since the game ball launch handle 18 is not held until the game ball launch handle 18 is operated so that the game ball B actually reaches the game area 30a, for example, a foul ball (released from the game ball launch device). It is possible to reduce the holding of the game ball launch handle 18 in a launch state in which the game ball B is a ball that is returned without reaching the game area 30a.

  In addition, the firing control device 312 increases the holding force of the contact component 490 during the game start period from when the firing operation start detection by the touch sensor 450 is detected until a predetermined number of passage detections are continuously detected by the passage detection sensor 61. Therefore, when the game ball B actually reaches the game area 30a from the start of the launch operation, the holding force of the contact component 490 is restored at the player's desired launch operation position or an operation position close thereto. Thus, the game ball launching handle 18 can be braked at the launching operation position.

  Next, the pachinko machine 10 according to the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating a process of releasing the braking of the handle portion 420 from the start of operation of the game ball launch handle 18 according to the fifth embodiment until the determination button 1 is operated.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the fifth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, an instruction to hold by the contact component 490 is input by a player to a predetermined portion (for example, the lower left portion in front view) of the front frame set 14. A decision button 1 is provided.

  The determination button 1 described above corresponds to the instruction input means in the present invention.

  Examples of the decision button 1 include mechanical switch parts such as push buttons. Further, instead of the determination button, various switch parts such as a proximity sensor for detecting the player's hand and various sensors may be employed as the instruction input means.

  The firing control device 312 supplies drive power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking from the contact detection by the touch sensor 450 until the instruction input to the decision button 1 is received, and stops the drive power supply when the instruction input is received. To do.

  Note that the flowchart shown in FIG. 35 is substantially the same as the flowchart shown in FIG. 27 of the first embodiment described above, and only step S103C is different. Therefore, step S103C will be described.

  In step S102 shown in FIG. 35, the firing control device 312 places the contact component 490 away from the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20A).

  In step S103C shown in FIG. 35, the firing control apparatus 312 determines whether or not there is an instruction input to the determination button 1. If there is an instruction input, the process proceeds to step S106, and if there is no instruction input, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S106 shown in FIG. 35, the firing control device 312 brings the contact component 490 into contact with the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20B).

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the fifth embodiment, the determination button 1 is input by the player to be held by the contact component 490. The firing control device 312 reduces the holding force of the abutting component 490 during the game start period from when the launch operation start is detected by the touch sensor 450 until an instruction is input to the decision button 1. Therefore, during the game start period from the start of the launch operation until the player inputs an instruction to the enter button 1, the holding force of the contact part 490 is reduced, so that the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 at the start of the game is performed. It can be done smoothly. In addition, the player operates the game ball launch handle 18 to input the instruction to the determination button 1 to restore the holding force of the contact component 490 when the game ball is driven into a desired driving position. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the holding of the game ball launching handle 18 in a launching state as a foul ball, and it is possible to brake the game ball launching handle 18 at a desired launch operation position of the player.

  In addition, the firing control device 312 reduces the holding force of the abutting component 490 during the game start period from when the touch operation 450 is detected until the instruction input to the decision button 1 is received, and the decision button 1 If the passage detection sensor 61 in FIG. 32 of the fourth embodiment described above is not detected at the time of the instruction input to, the holding force of the contact part 490 may be maintained. In this case, if the player operates the determination button 1 in a state where the game ball does not reach the game area 30a, the holding force of the abutting component 490 is maintained to be decreased, so that the game is played in a firing state that becomes a foul ball. It is possible to prevent the ball firing handle 18 from being held.

  Next, a pachinko machine 10 according to Embodiment 6 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a timing chart of the braking control of the handle portion 420 by the braking mechanism component 460 when the hand is temporarily released from the game ball launch handle 18 during the game.

  In the first embodiment described above, the launch control device 312 immediately stops the launch of the game ball when the touch sensor 450 detects no contact, but as shown in FIG. The launch control device 312 has a function that can maintain the restrained state of the game ball launch handle 18 even if the hand is separated from the handle portion 420 for a short time.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 36, the launch control device 312 has a grace period (3 seconds from time t21 to t23) that is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from the absence of contact detection (time t21) by the touch sensor 450. ), When the contact is detected (time t22), the stop of the driving power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is maintained as it is, and when the contact is not detected, the driving power to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is maintained. Supply. The grace period is 3 seconds, but it may be a period other than 3 seconds.

  For example, even if a player temporarily releases his / her hand from the game ball launching handle 18 while playing a game by rotating the game ball launching handle 18, the period of the release of the hand is the grace period. If it is within (for example, 3 seconds), the launch of the game ball is continued, and the restraining of the handle portion 420 by the contact part 490 is also maintained.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the sixth embodiment, the launch control device 312 detects the contact in a grace period that is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from the detection of no contact at the touch sensor 450. When the operation is stopped, the stop of the driving power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is maintained as it is, and when the contact is not detected, the driving power is supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480, so that the player can play the game ball In the state where the launching handle 18 is operated and the game ball launching handle 18 is restrained, even if the player temporarily releases his hand, the restraining of the game ball launching handle 18 is not released immediately. If there is re-contact with the game ball launching handle 18 in a grace period that is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from when the hand is released from the game ball launching handle 18, the game The restraint of the firing handle 18 is maintained, and it is possible to resume the game ball firing at the desired firing operation position before the player releases the hand, For example, it is possible to release the hand from the game ball launch handle 18 in 3 seconds, loosen the hand, and provide a pachinko machine (game machine) that is friendly to the player.

  Next, the pachinko machine 10 according to the seventh embodiment will be described.

  In the above-described sixth embodiment, the function of maintaining the stopped state of the game ball launching handle 18 can be maintained even if the hand is separated from the handle portion 420 for a short time. In the seventh embodiment, the function of prohibiting the grace period is provided. I have.

  That is, when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is a grace-inhibited gaming state in which the grace period in the sixth embodiment is prohibited, the launch control device 312 ignores the grace period and there is no contact with the touch sensor 450. Based on the detection, the driving power is immediately supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking.

  For example, the grace-prohibited gaming state includes a variable display stopped state in which the variable display of a decorative symbol (identification information) indicating whether or not an advantageous gaming state has occurred for the player is stopped.

  Specifically, main controller 261 grasps the stop of the variable display of decorative symbols (identification information), and outputs a grace period prohibition signal to launch control device 312 based on the stop.

  The launch control device 312 has a grace period when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is a grace prohibited gaming state that prohibits the grace period of the above-described sixth embodiment based on the grace period prohibition signal from the main control device 261. And the driving power is immediately supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking based on the detection of no contact by the touch sensor 450.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the seventh embodiment, the launch control device 312 ignores the grace period when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is a grace prohibited gaming state that prohibits the grace period. Since the driving power is immediately supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking based on the detection of no contact by the touch sensor 450, when the player releases his / her hand from the game ball launching handle 18 in the deferred game state, the game ball is immediately Since the restraint of the launching handle 18 is released, the gaming ball launching handle 18 can be immediately returned to the initial position by the biasing force of the gaming ball launching handle 18.

  Further, since the grace prohibited gaming state is a variable display stopped state in which the decorative display of the decorative symbols (identification information) is stopped, the player can move from the game ball launching handle 18 in the variable display stopped state as the grace prohibited gaming state. When released, the control of the game ball launch handle 18 is immediately released, and the game ball launch handle 18 can be immediately returned to the initial position by the urging force of the game ball launch handle 18, and the game ball is unnecessarily launched and consumed. Can be prevented.

  Next, a pachinko machine 10 according to an eighth embodiment will be described.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the eighth embodiment, the prepaid card is not inserted into the insertion slot 7 (see FIG. 1) of the card unit 5, and the game ball launching handle 18 is at the initial position for a certain period of time. After the absence of contact detection by the sensor 450 is maintained, the game ball launching handle 18 is provided with a function of stopping at the initial position.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the eighth embodiment, a prepaid card in which information related to gaming ball lending is stored is inserted, and the stored information of the inserted prepaid card is loaned to the ball. A card unit 5 that lends a game ball when it is possible information is provided. For example, when the stored information of the inserted prepaid card is in a state where it is not possible to lend the ball to the card unit 5 (that is, when the ball lending balance becomes zero), the prepaid card is inserted into the insertion slot 7 (see FIG. 1). Will spit out automatically.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19, the pachinko machine 10 according to the eighth embodiment includes a rotation amount detection component 500 that detects an operation amount of the game ball launching handle 18.

  The firing control device 312 is in a state where the prepaid card is not inserted in the card unit 5 and the zero operation amount indicating that the game ball firing handle 18 is in the initial position is detected by the rotation amount detection component 500. After the absence of contact detection by the touch sensor 450 is maintained over a period of time, the drive power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is stopped.

  The contact component 490 holds the game ball launching handle 18 at the initial position based on the stop of the drive power supply to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking.

  The card unit 5 described above is a ball lending unit in the present invention.

  Here, the pachinko machine 10 according to the eighth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 37 is a timing chart of the braking control of the handle portion 420 by the braking mechanism component 460 when the turning operation of the game ball launching handle 18 is finished. FIG. 38 is a flowchart illustrating a process of braking the game ball launch handle 18 at the initial position after the game according to the eighth embodiment.

<At the end of the game: At the end of the turning operation of the game ball launch handle 18>
As shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, when the prepaid card is not inserted into the card unit 5 and the player has finished turning the game ball launch handle 18, the brake mechanism component 460 causes the handle portion 420 to be turned. Is braked at the initial position.

  Specifically, in step S300 shown in FIG. 38, the launch control device 312 determines whether or not a prepaid card is not inserted in the card unit 5 based on the card unit connection signal S4 (see FIG. 4). If the prepaid card is not inserted, the process proceeds to step S301, and if the prepaid card is inserted, the process ends.

  In step S301 shown in FIG. 38, the firing control device 312 determines whether or not the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) from the touch sensor 450 has changed from ON to OFF. If there is no change, the process ends. For example, when the player releases his / her hand from the game ball launching handle 18 to end the game, the touch sensor 450 detects no contact (time t31 in FIG. 37), and proceeds to step S302 in FIG.

  In step S302 shown in FIG. 38, the firing control device 312 places the contact component 490 away from the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20A). That is, by supplying drive power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking in an end period that is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from the absence of contact detection at the touch sensor 450 (time t31 in FIG. 37), FIG. As shown, the plunger 482 of the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is electromagnetically attracted, the movable part 481 is in the first position P1, and the contact part 490 is separated from the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20A). . Although the end period is 3 seconds, it may be a period other than 3 seconds.

  In step S303 shown in FIG. 38, the firing control device 312 indicates that the game ball firing handle 18 is in the initial position after the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) of the touch sensor 450 changes from ON to OFF. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed since the time when the zero operation amount was detected by the rotation amount detection component 500 (time t32 in FIG. 37). If not, the process proceeds to step S304.

  In step S304 shown in FIG. 38, the firing control device 312 determines whether or not the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) of the touch sensor 450 is maintained OFF, and if OFF is maintained, the process proceeds to step S306. Proceed, and if it is ON, it ends as it is.

  In step S306 shown in FIG. 38, the firing control device 312 determines whether or not the prepaid card is not inserted in the card unit 5 based on the card unit connection signal S4 (see FIG. 4). If the prepaid card non-inserted state is maintained, the process returns to step S303, and if the prepaid card is inserted, the process ends.

  In step S305 shown in FIG. 38, when the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) changes to OFF and the OFF state is maintained for 3 seconds (time t33), the firing control device 312 moves the contact component 490. The state is brought into contact with the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20B).

  That is, as shown in FIG. 37, the prepaid card is not inserted into the card unit 5 and the game ball launching handle 18 is in the initial position after the absence of contact by the touch sensor 450 (time t11). When the end period, which is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds), has elapsed from the time point when the zero operation amount indicating the rotation amount detection component 500 is detected (time t32 in FIG. 37), the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is turned on. The drive power supply is stopped (time t33). As shown in FIG. 37, when the drive power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is stopped, the electromagnetic attraction of the plunger 482 of the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is released, and the plunger 482 protrudes by a push spring (not shown), and the movable part 481 is the second position P2, the contact part 490 is in contact with the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20B), and the game ball launching handle 18 is braked at the initial position and no game is played. The drive power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is stopped.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the eighth embodiment, a prepaid card in which information related to gaming ball lending is stored is inserted, and the stored information of the inserted prepaid card is information that can be lent. A card unit 5 that lends a game ball and a rotation amount detection component 500 that detects an operation amount of the game ball launching handle 18, and the launch control device 312 is in a state where no prepaid card is inserted into the card unit 5. In addition, after the zero operation amount indicating that the game ball launching handle 18 is in the initial position is detected by the rotation amount detection component 500, the non-contact detection by the touch sensor 450 is maintained for a certain period, and then the braking electromagnetic wave is detected. The drive power supply to the solenoid 480 is stopped, and the contact component 490 is based on the stop of the drive power supply to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking. , It holds the game ball firing handle 18 in the initial position. Accordingly, when the prepaid card is not inserted into the card unit 5 and the game ball launching handle 18 is in the initial position and the player has not been touched from the game ball launching handle 18 for a certain period of time. When the game by the player is finished, the driving power supply to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking is stopped, and the abutting part 490 holds the game ball launch handle 18 at the initial position, and holds the game ball launch handle 18 at the initial position. The driving electromagnetic power can be prevented from being supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 when no game is being played.

  In the eighth embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, the card unit 5 automatically discharges when the prepaid card ball lending balance becomes zero, and one of the conditions is that it is not inserted. However, instead of this non-insertion condition, in the case of the card unit 5 that does not discharge the prepaid card even if the ball lending balance becomes zero, the stored information of the inserted prepaid card is in a state where the ball lend is not possible (ball One condition may be that the loan balance is zero).

  Next, a pachinko machine 10 according to Embodiment 9 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a process of stopping the game ball launch handle 18 at the initial position based on the game end instruction input to the game end instruction button 2 of the ninth embodiment.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the ninth embodiment has a function of stopping the game ball launch handle 18 at the initial position based on a game end instruction input to the game end instruction button 2 (see FIG. 1) by the player. is there.

  Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the ninth embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 1, a game end instruction is input by a player to a predetermined position (for example, the lower left position in front view) of the front frame set 14. A game end instruction button 2 is provided.

  The game end instruction button 2 described above corresponds to the end instruction input means in the present invention.

  Examples of the game end instruction button 2 include mechanical switch parts such as push buttons. Further, in place of the game end instruction button 2, various switch parts such as a proximity sensor for detecting the player's hand and various sensors may be employed as the end instruction input means.

  The launch control device 312 detects the zero operation amount indicating that the game ball launch handle 18 is in the initial position by the rotation amount detection component 500 and, after the end instruction is input to the game end instruction button 2, the driving power Supply is stopped and the abutment component 490 holds the game ball launch handle 18 in the initial position.

  The flowchart shown in FIG. 39 is almost the same as the flowchart shown in FIG. 29 of the first embodiment described above, and only step S303A is different. Therefore, step S303A will be described.

  In step S302 shown in FIG. 39, the firing control device 312 places the contact component 490 away from the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20A).

  In step S303A shown in FIG. 39, the firing control device 312 determines whether or not there is an instruction input to the game end instruction button 2, and if there is a game end instruction input, the process proceeds to step S305, and if there is no instruction input, step S305 is performed. The process proceeds to S304.

  In step S305 shown in FIG. 39, the firing control device 312 brings the contact component 490 into contact with the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20B). That is, the contact part 490 holds the game ball launch handle 18 in the initial position.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the ninth embodiment, the launch control device 312 detects the zero operation amount indicating that the game ball launch handle 18 is in the initial position by the rotation amount detection component 500. After the end instruction is input to the game end instruction button 2, the driving power supply is stopped, and the abutting component 490 holds the game ball launch handle 18 at the initial position. Therefore, when an end instruction is input to the game end instruction button 2 by the player while the game ball launch handle 18 is in the initial position, it is determined that the game by the player has ended, and the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking is applied. The abutment component 490 can hold the game ball launch handle 18 in the initial position, and can stop the game ball launch handle 18 in the initial position. It is possible to prevent the drive power from being supplied to 480.

  The launch control device 312 supplies driving power to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 after an end instruction is input to the game end instruction button 2 and no-contact detection by the touch sensor 450 is maintained for a certain period. The abutment component 490 may stop and hold the game ball launch handle 18 in the initial position. In this case, assuming that the game by the player is finished, the supply of driving power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking is stopped, and the abutting part 490 holds the game ball launch handle 18 at the initial position, and the game ball launch handle. 18 can be stopped at the initial position, and driving power can be prevented from being supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking when no game is being played.

  Next, a pachinko machine 10 according to Embodiment 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40 is a flowchart illustrating a process of stopping the game ball launch handle 18 at the initial position based on the absence of the player according to the tenth embodiment.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the tenth embodiment has a function of stopping the game ball launching handle 18 at the initial position based on detection of the absence of the player by the interpersonal sensor 3 (for example, an infrared sensor) shown in FIG. It is.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the tenth embodiment detects the presence / absence of a player at a predetermined location (for example, a lower central location in front view) of the front frame set 14. A sensor 3 (for example, an infrared sensor) is provided.

  The above-described interpersonal sensor 3 corresponds to interpersonal detection means in the present invention.

  As the interpersonal sensor 3, a weight sensor provided in the seat or the like for detecting that the player is seated in the seat, an optical sensor provided in a predetermined position of the front frame set 14, or the like may be employed.

  The firing control device 312 detects a zero operation amount indicating that the game ball firing handle 18 is in the initial position by the rotation amount detection component 500 and performs braking after detecting the absence of the player by the interpersonal sensor 3. The supply of drive power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for use is stopped, and the contact component 490 holds the game ball launching handle 18 at the initial position.

  Note that the flowchart shown in FIG. 40 is substantially the same as the flowchart shown in FIG. 29 of the first embodiment described above, and only step S303B is different. Therefore, step S303B will be described.

  In step S302 shown in FIG. 40, the firing control device 312 places the contact component 490 away from the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20A).

  In step S303B shown in FIG. 40, the launch control device 312 determines whether or not the player is absent by the interpersonal sensor 3. If the player is absent, the process proceeds to step S305, and if there is no instruction input. Proceed to step S304.

  In step S305 shown in FIG. 40, the firing control device 312 brings the contact component 490 into contact with the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20B). That is, the contact part 490 holds the game ball launch handle 18 in the initial position.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the tenth embodiment, the launch control device 312 detects the zero operation amount indicating that the game ball launch handle 18 is in the initial position by the rotation amount detection component 500. After the presence of the player is detected by the interpersonal sensor 3, the driving power supply to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking is stopped, and the abutting component 490 holds the game ball launching handle 18 at the initial position. Therefore, in the state where the game ball launching handle 18 is in the initial position and the player is not present, it is determined that the game by the player is terminated, and the driving power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is stopped, The contact part 490 holds the game ball launching handle 18 in the initial position, can stop the game ball launching handle 18 in the initial position, and is supplied with driving power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking when no game is being performed. Can be prevented.

  The firing control device 312 supplies driving power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking after the presence of the player is detected by the interpersonal sensor 3 and the detection of no contact by the touch sensor 450 is maintained for a certain period. The abutment component 490 may hold the game ball launch handle 18 in the initial position. In this case, assuming that the game by the player is finished, the supply of driving power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking is stopped, and the abutting part 490 holds the game ball launch handle 18 at the initial position, and the game ball launch handle. 18 can be stopped at the initial position, and driving power can be prevented from being supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking when no game is being played.

  Next, a pachinko machine 10 according to an eleventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 41 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 according to the eleventh embodiment. FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a process of stopping the game ball launching handle 18 at the initial position based on the number of variable display suspension numbers of the third design according to the eleventh embodiment.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the pachinko machine 10 according to the eleventh embodiment of the present invention displays the third symbol display that displays the variation display of the third symbol (see FIG. 5) that indicates whether or not an advantageous gaming state has occurred for the player. A device 42 and holding display units 40c and 40f for holding execution of the third symbol variation display on the third symbol display device 42 are provided.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 41, the main control board 261a of the pachinko machine 10 according to the eleventh embodiment drives the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking until the number of holds on the hold display units 40c and 40f becomes “0”. A function of outputting a prohibition signal S11 for prohibiting power supply is provided. The function of outputting the prohibition signal S11 is realized by the CPU 501 of the main control board 261a executing programs and various data stored in the ROM 502 and RAM 503.

  In addition, the launch control device 312 can calculate the end period in a state where the number of holds in the hold display units 40c and 40f is “0”.

  The above-described third symbol display device 42 corresponds to the identification information variation display means in the present invention, the above-described hold display sections 40c and 40f correspond to the hold means in the present invention, and the above-described main control board 261a corresponds to the present invention. This corresponds to the prohibition means.

  Note that the flowchart shown in FIG. 42 is substantially the same as the flowchart shown in FIG. 29 of the first embodiment described above, and is different in that step S301A is added. Therefore, step S301A will be described.

  In step S301A shown in FIG. 42, the firing control device 312 determines that the prohibition signal S11 from the main control board 261a is not input, that is, when the number of holds in both the hold display units 40c and 40f is “0”. Advances to step S302, and when the prohibition signal S11 from the main control board 261a is input, that is, when at least one of the hold display units 40c and 40f has the hold number equal to or greater than “1”, the process ends. .

  In step S302 shown in FIG. 42, the launch control device 312 determines that when the prohibition signal S11 from the main control board 261a is not input, that is, when the number of holds in both the hold display sections 40c and 40f is “0”. The contact part 490 is separated from the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20A).

  Since steps S303 to S305 shown in FIG. 42 are the same as those in the first embodiment, detailed description thereof is omitted here.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the eleventh embodiment, the third symbol display device 42 that displays the variation display of the third symbol indicating whether or not the advantageous gaming state has occurred for the player, and the third symbol The holding display units 40c and 40f that hold the execution of the variable display on the display device 42, and the drive power supply to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking are supplied until the number of holdings in the holding display units 40c and 40f becomes “0”. The firing control device 312 includes a main control board 261a to be prohibited, and the firing control device 312 calculates driving power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking by counting the end period in a state where the number of holdings in the holding display units 40c and 40f is “0”. Supply stop control is performed. Therefore, the drive power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is reserved until the number of suspensions of execution of the variable display of the third symbol is “0” and the start condition of the end period is satisfied. Therefore, even if the player releases his / her hand from the game ball launching handle 18, the braking of the game ball launching handle 18 is maintained, and the game ball launching handle 18 can be maintained as it is immediately before the hand is released, and the game ball is launched. You can stop. Further, when the player touches the game ball launch handle 18 within the end period, the launch of the game ball can be resumed from the state immediately before releasing the hand.

  Next, a pachinko machine 10 according to Embodiment 12 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a process of stopping the game ball launching handle 18 at the initial position based on the variation display of the third symbol of the twelfth embodiment.

  The main control board 261a of the pachinko machine 10 according to the twelfth embodiment is driven to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking until the variable display on the third symbol display device 42 is finished, not the number of reserves in the eleventh embodiment. A function of outputting a prohibition signal S11 for prohibiting power supply is provided. The function of outputting the prohibition signal S11 is realized by the CPU 501 of the main control board 261a executing programs and various data stored in the ROM 502 and RAM 503.

  In addition, the launch control device 312 can calculate the end period in a state where the variable display on the third symbol display device 42 is finished.

  The above-described main control board 261a corresponds to the change display execution detection means and the prohibition means in the present invention.

  The flowchart shown in FIG. 43 is substantially the same as the flowchart shown in FIG. 42 of the above-described eleventh embodiment, except that step S301B is used instead of step S301A. Therefore, step S301B will be described. .

  In step S301B shown in FIG. 43, the firing control device 312 proceeds to step S302 when the prohibition signal S11 from the main control board 261a is not input, that is, when the variation display of the third symbol is finished. When the prohibition signal S11 is input from the main control board 261a, that is, when the change display is being performed, or when at least one of the hold display units 40c and 40f has the hold number equal to or greater than “1”, it remains as it is. finish.

  In step S302 shown in FIG. 43, when the prohibition signal S11 from the main control board 261a is not input, that is, when the variation display of the third symbol is finished, the firing control device 312 moves the contact component 490. The state is separated from the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20A).

  Since steps S303 to S305 shown in FIG. 43 are the same as those in the first embodiment, detailed description thereof is omitted here.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the twelfth embodiment, the third symbol display device 42 that displays a variation display of the third symbol indicating whether or not a game state advantageous to the player has occurred, and the third symbol The main control board 261a that detects whether or not the variable display on the display device 42 is being executed and prohibits the supply of drive power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking while the variable display is being detected. The firing control device 312 performs stop control of supply of drive power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking by counting the end period in a state where it is detected that there is no change display execution. Therefore, the supply of driving power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking is retained until the start condition of the end period is satisfied in the state where the variation display of the third symbol is finished, and the player can play the game ball launching handle. Even if the hand is released, the braking of the game ball launching handle 18 is maintained, the game ball launching handle 18 can be maintained in the state immediately before the hand is released, and the launch of the game ball can be stopped. Further, when the player touches the game ball launch handle 18 within the end period, the launch of the game ball can be resumed from the state immediately before releasing the hand.

  In the twelfth embodiment, the main control board 261a actually determines the variable display on the third symbol display device 42, but is not in the variable display after the time calculated by the following equations. The end period may be calculated.

Maximum fluctuation display time x (actual number of hold + "1") (Equation 1)
However, “1” in the above formula 1 is limited to the case of the variable display.
The maximum variation display time is the maximum variation display time among various variation patterns (reach patterns) owned by the pachinko machine 10. Also, the actual number of holds is eight at the maximum in this embodiment.

Average fluctuation display time x (actual hold count + "1") (Equation 2)
However, “1” in the above formula 1 is limited to the case of the variable display.
The average fluctuation display time is an average fluctuation display time of various fluctuation patterns (reach pattern, simple detachment pattern) owned by the pachinko machine 10. The appearance rate-considered average variation display time may be calculated in consideration of the appearance rate of each variation pattern.

  Next, a pachinko machine 10 according to a thirteenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 44 is a front view of the game board 30 provided with the second big prize opening 290a at the right side of the game area 30a. FIG. 45 is a timing chart showing a process of releasing the braking of the handle portion 420 when the right-handed advantageous game state of the thirteenth embodiment is generated. FIG. 46 is a timing chart showing a process of releasing the braking of the handle portion 420 at the end of the right-handed advantageous gaming state according to the thirteenth embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 44, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the thirteenth embodiment, when a game ball is driven into the right area of the game area 30a, the game ball enters the second big prize opening 290a disposed in the right area. When a right-handed advantageous gaming state that can be balled occurs, after the suggestion display effect that suggests the occurrence of the right-handed advantageous gaming state is displayed on the third symbol display device 42, the launch control device 312 The drive power is supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid 480, and the braking of the handle 420 is released during the transition period from the supply of the drive power until the fluctuation value of the detected rotation amount in the rotation amount detection component 500 falls within a predetermined specified range. However, when it falls within the specified range, the drive power supply is stopped.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the thirteenth embodiment, when the right-handed advantageous gaming state ends, displays a suggestion display effect that suggests the end of the right-handed advantageous gaming state on the third symbol display device 42, and then launches. The control device 312 supplies driving power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking, and during the return period from when the driving power is supplied until the fluctuation value of the detected rotation amount in the rotation amount detection component 500 falls within a predetermined specified range. The brake of the handle part 420 is released, and the driving power supply is stopped when it falls within a specified range.

  For example, the variation value of the detected rotation amount in the rotation amount detection component 500 includes, for example, a variation value per unit time (for example, 0.5 seconds), a change gradient every unit time (for example, 0.5 seconds), and the like. It is done.

  The game board 30 of the thirteenth embodiment employs the game board shown in FIG. 44 instead of the one shown in FIG. The game board 30 of FIG. 44 does not have a portion that protrudes greatly to the right in the front view of the variable display device unit 35 shown in FIG. 2, so that the game balls also flow down in the right area of the game area 30a through a plurality of routes. be able to.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 44, the game board 30 includes a second variable winning device 290 that is different from the variable winning device 32, for example, at a lower position in the right region of the game region 30a. As shown in FIG. 44, the second variable winning device 290 includes a second big winning opening 290a. In a gaming state other than the right-handed advantageous gaming state, the second big prize opening 290a is in a closed state where it is impossible or difficult to enter a game ball. In the right-handed advantageous gaming state, the second big prize opening 290a is The open state is such that the game ball is easier to enter than the closed state. Note that the second big prize opening 290a may be maintained in a closed state in a game state other than the right-handed advantageous game state, and may be repeatedly opened and closed in the right-handed advantageous game state.

  The main control device 261 shown in FIG. 4 allows the player to receive a game profit when the operation position of the handle portion 420 of the game ball launching handle 18 is a specific operation position (right-handed operation position in the thirteenth embodiment). The occurrence of a right-handed advantageous gaming state (specific operation position advantageous gaming state) is detected.

  Specifically, the main control device 261 determines the value at the time of winning the jackpot random number for determining whether or not the jackpot state is won at the first start port 33a or the second start port 33b (hereinafter referred to as “acquired value” as appropriate). Is called a jackpot value determined in advance, the jackpot state of the pachinko machine 10 occurs. That is, the gaming state is such that the large winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 is opened.

  On the other hand, when the acquired value is a predetermined right-handed jackpot value (second jackpot value) different from the jackpot value, the right-handed advantageous gaming state (right-handed jackpot state) of the pachinko machine 10 ) Occurs. That is, it becomes a right-handed advantageous gaming state in which the second large winning opening 290a of the second variable winning device 290 is opened.

  The main controller 261 determines whether or not the right-handed advantageous gaming state is successful based on the value of the jackpot random number. However, when the winning is in a specific winning opening (not shown) provided in the gaming area 30a, It is good also as a structure where a hit advantageous game state generate | occur | produces.

  Further, the third symbol display device 42 shown in FIGS. 2 and 4 changes the operation position of the handle portion 420 based on the detection (occurrence determination) of the right-handed advantageous gaming state in the main control device 261. A right-hand suggestion display effect that suggests to is displayed. Specifically, when the display control device 45 receives a command from the main control device 261 (command for executing a right-handed suggestion display effect) via the sub-control device 262, the display control device 45 causes the third symbol display device 42 to Control to display a right-handed suggestion display effect.

  The sub-control device 262 outputs a sound accompanying the display of the right-hand suggestion display effect on the third symbol display device 42. Specifically, when receiving the command (command for executing the right-handed suggestion display effect) from the main control device 261, the sub-control device 262 displays the right-handed suggestion display effect on the third symbol display device 42. Control is performed to output the sound accompanying the sound from the sound output port 24 (speaker).

  The launch control device 312 supplies driving electric power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking based on the suggestion display effect by the third symbol display device 42 (for example, after the suggestion display effect by the third symbol display device 42). Further, the launch control device 312 performs braking based on the establishment of a brake return condition after the driving power is supplied (the fluctuation value of the turning operation of the game ball launching handle 18 by the player, which will be described later, is within a specified range). The drive power supply to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 is stopped.

  The main controller 261 also has a function of detecting (determining) the end of the right-handed advantageous gaming state. In other words, the main control device 261 is supplied with a game ball entry detection signal for the second grand prize opening 290a. When the main control device 261 satisfies one of the game balls having been won in the second grand prize opening 290a up to the upper limit number or the predetermined period of time in which the second big prize opening 290a is opened has passed, Since the right-handed advantageous gaming state is terminated, the end of the right-handed advantageous gaming state can be detected (determined).

  The third symbol display device 42 displays a right-handed end suggestion display effect that suggests to the player that the operation position of the handle portion 420 has been changed based on the end detection of the right-handed advantageous gaming state in the main control device 261. Specifically, when the display control device 45 receives a command from the main control device 261 (a command for executing a right-handed end suggestion display effect) via the sub-control device 262, the third symbol display device 42. To display a right-handed end suggestion display effect.

  The sub-control device 262 outputs a sound accompanying the display of the right-handed end suggestion display effect on the third symbol display device 42. Specifically, when receiving the command (command for executing the right-handed end suggestion display effect) from the main control device 261, the sub-control device 262 receives the right-handed end suggestion display effect on the third symbol display device 42. Is controlled so as to output the sound accompanying the display from the sound output port 24 (speaker).

  The launch control device 312 applies the suggestion display effect of the right-handed end by the third symbol display device 42 (for example, after the suggestion display effect of the right-handed end by the third symbol display device 42), to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking. Supply drive power. Further, the launch control device 312 performs braking based on the establishment of a brake return condition after the driving power is supplied (the fluctuation value of the turning operation of the game ball launching handle 18 by the player, which will be described later, is within a specified range). The drive power supply to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 is stopped.

  The above-described main control device 261 corresponds to the gaming state detection means in the present invention, and the above-described third symbol display device 42 corresponds to the suggesting means in the present invention.

<Rotating operation of the game ball launching handle 18 when a right-handed advantageous gaming state occurs>
As shown in FIG. 45, when the right-handed advantageous gaming state occurs, the braking of the handle portion 420 by the braking mechanism component 460 is released, and the player turns the gaming ball launch handle 18.

  Specifically, in step S401 shown in FIG. 45, main controller 261 determines whether or not the right-handed advantageous gaming state is successful based on the value of the jackpot random number, and in the case of winning the right-handed advantageous gaming state, step S402. Proceed to, and in the case of a loss, it ends as it is.

  In step S402 shown in FIG. 45, when the display control device 45 receives a command (command for executing a right-handed suggestion display effect) from the main control device 261 via the sub-control device 262, the third symbol display. The device 42 displays a right-hand suggestion display effect. For example, on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42, a character display such as “please make a right strike” or a video display that prompts a right strike is made.

  In step S403 shown in FIG. 45, the firing control device 312 places the contact part 490 away from the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20A). That is, when the driving power is supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480, the plunger 482 of the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is electromagnetically attracted, the movable part 481 becomes the first position P1, and the contact part 490 is separated from the dial shaft 440 ( (See FIG. 20A).

  As described above, the game ball launching handle 18 is released from braking instantaneously, and in this braking release state, the player rotates the game ball launching handle 18 (rotates clockwise). When the player rotates the game ball launch handle 18 in this manner (clockwise rotation operation), the rotation amount is detected by the rotation amount detection component 500.

  In step S404 shown in FIG. 45, the launch control device 312 performs the rotation amount detected by the rotation amount detection component 500 every unit time (for example, 0.5 seconds) after the suggestion display effect by the third symbol display device 42. It is determined whether or not the fluctuation value is within a prescribed range. If it is within the prescribed range, the process proceeds to step S407, and if not, the process proceeds to step S405.

  In step S405 shown in FIG. 45, the firing control device 312 determines whether or not the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) of the touch sensor 450 is maintained ON. If ON, the process proceeds to step S404. Returning, if it is OFF, the process proceeds to step S406.

  That is, after the suggestion display effect by the third symbol display device 42, the launch control device 312 has a predetermined value for the fluctuation value of the rotation amount detected by the rotation amount detection component 500 per unit time (for example, 0.5 seconds). Driving power is supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking in a transition period that is a period until it becomes within the range.

  Note that the launch control device 312 is a continuous-wave drive power supply that maintains the voltage value until the rotation fluctuation value per unit time (for example, 0.5 seconds) falls within a predetermined specified range. You may make it supply pulse-like drive electric power in a predetermined repetition period until the rotation fluctuation value for every unit time (for example, 0.5 second) becomes in a predetermined regulation range.

  In step S407 shown in FIG. 45, the firing control device 312 determines that the rotation fluctuation value per unit time (for example, 0.5 seconds) falls within a predetermined specified range after the suggestion display effect by the third symbol display device 42. Then, the contact part 490 is brought into contact with the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20B). That is, the game ball launching handle 18 is braked in a right-handed state desired by the player.

  In step S406 shown in FIG. 45, since the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) is changed from ON to OFF, the launch control device 312 moves the hand during the turning operation of the game ball launch handle 18. Since it is considered that they have been separated, after measuring a predetermined delay time (for example, 0.5 seconds), the process proceeds to step S407. This delay time may be a time sufficient for the game ball launching handle 18 to return to the initial position by the biasing force of the torsion spring 424, and may be set to an arbitrary value.

  Thus, in the contact state shown in FIG. 20B, the contact force of the contact component 490 against the dial shaft 440 is opposed to the biasing force of the torsion spring 424 that biases the handle portion 420 to the initial position. Therefore, the player does not need to apply force to grip the handle portion 420 and can maintain the rotating state of the handle portion 420 only by touching the handle portion 420. In addition, if the player wants to finely adjust the rotation of the handle portion 420 in the contact state shown in FIG. 20B, the player applies a force to the handle portion 420 in the rotation direction (the contact force of the contact component 490). The handle portion 420 can also be rotated by applying a force exceeding the restraint by.

<Rotating operation of the game ball launching handle 18 at the end of the right-handed advantageous gaming state>
As shown in FIG. 46, at the end of the right-handed advantageous gaming state, braking of the handle portion 420 by the braking mechanism component 460 is released, and the player turns the game ball launch handle 18.

  Specifically, in step S501 shown in FIG. 46, in the right-handed advantageous gaming state, the main controller 261 determines whether or not a maximum number of game balls have been won at the second big prize opening 290a, or the second big prize opening 290a is displayed. If one of the predetermined periods for the open state has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S502, and otherwise, the process ends.

  In step S502 shown in FIG. 46, when the display control device 45 receives a command from the main control device 261 (command for executing the right-handed end suggestion display effect) via the sub-control device 262, the third design is displayed. The display device 42 displays a right-handed end suggestion display effect. For example, on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42, a character display such as “please finish right-handed” or a video display that prompts the user to end right-handed is made.

  In step S503 shown in FIG. 46, the firing control device 312 places the contact part 490 away from the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20A). That is, when the driving power is supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480, the plunger 482 of the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is electromagnetically attracted, the movable part 481 becomes the first position P1, and the contact part 490 is separated from the dial shaft 440 ( (See FIG. 20A).

  As described above, the game ball launching handle 18 is instantaneously released from the braking state, and in this braking release state, the player rotates the game ball launching handle 18 (rotates counterclockwise). . When the player rotates the game ball launch handle 18 in this way (rotates counterclockwise), the amount of rotation is detected by the rotation amount detection component 500.

  In step S504 shown in FIG. 46, the firing control device 312 performs the unit time (for example, 0.5 seconds) of the rotation amount detected by the rotation amount detection component 500 after the right-handed end suggestion display effect by the third symbol display device 42. ), It is determined whether or not the variation value is within a prescribed range. If it is within the prescribed range, the process proceeds to step S507. If not, the process proceeds to step S505.

  In step S505 shown in FIG. 46, the firing control device 312 determines whether or not the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) of the touch sensor 450 is maintained ON. If ON, the process proceeds to step S504. Returning to step S506, if it is OFF.

  That is, the launch control device 312 has a fluctuation value per unit time (for example, 0.5 seconds) of the rotation amount detected by the rotation amount detection component 500 after the right-handed end suggestion display effect by the third symbol display device 42. Driving power is supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking in a transition period that is a period up to when it falls within a predetermined specified range.

  Note that the launch control device 312 is a continuous-wave drive power supply that maintains the voltage value until the rotation fluctuation value per unit time (for example, 0.5 seconds) falls within a predetermined specified range. You may make it supply pulse-like drive electric power in a predetermined repetition period until the rotation fluctuation value for every unit time (for example, 0.5 second) becomes in a predetermined regulation range.

  In step S507 shown in FIG. 46, the firing control device 312 has a rotation fluctuation value per unit time (for example, 0.5 seconds) after the right-handed end suggestion display effect by the third symbol display device 42 within a predetermined specified range. When inside, the contact component 490 is brought into contact with the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20B). That is, the game ball launching handle 18 is braked in a right-handed state desired by the player.

  In step S506 shown in FIG. 46, since the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) has changed from ON to OFF, the launch control device 312 moves the hand during the turning operation of the game ball launch handle 18. Since it is considered that they have been separated, after measuring a predetermined delay time (for example, 0.5 seconds), the process proceeds to step S507. This delay time may be a time sufficient for the game ball launching handle 18 to return to the initial position by the biasing force of the torsion spring 424, and may be set to an arbitrary value.

  Thus, in the contact state shown in FIG. 20B, the contact force of the contact component 490 against the dial shaft 440 is opposed to the biasing force of the torsion spring 424 that biases the handle portion 420 to the initial position. Therefore, the player does not need to apply force to grip the handle portion 420 and can maintain the rotating state of the handle portion 420 only by touching the handle portion 420. In addition, if the player wants to finely adjust the rotation of the handle portion 420 in the contact state shown in FIG. 20B, the player applies a force to the handle portion 420 in the rotation direction (the contact force of the contact component 490). The handle portion 420 can also be rotated by applying a force exceeding the restraint by.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the thirteenth embodiment, the main control device 261 allows the player to play game profits when the operation position of the game ball launch handle 18 is the specific operation position (right-handed operation position). The occurrence of a right-handed advantageous gaming state that can be received is detected. The third symbol display device 42 suggests to the player that the operation position of the game ball launching handle 18 is changed based on the detection of the occurrence of the right-handed advantageous game state in the main control device 261. The launch control device 312 supplies driving power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking based on the suggestion by the third symbol display device 42 (for example, after the suggestion display effect by the third symbol display device 42), so that the player When the right-handed advantageous game state occurs, the operation position of the game ball launching handle 18 can be changed in accordance with the suggestion display effect by the third symbol display device 42, and the specific operation position (right-handed operation position) of the game ball launching handle 18 can be changed. The change in the operation position of the game ball launching handle 18 can be smoothly performed because the holding by the contact part 490 is released when the operation position is changed. In addition, the launch control device 312 establishes a braking return condition after the drive power is supplied (the fluctuation value of the rotation amount detected by the rotation amount detection component 500 per unit time (for example, 0.5 seconds) is within a predetermined specified range. The driving power supply to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking is stopped on the basis of the above), the game ball launching handle 18 can be braked at the changed operation position, that is, the right-handed operation position, and the right-handed advantageous gaming state The right-handed operation position after the change can be maintained, and even in the right-handed advantageous gaming state, fatigue of the hand operating the game ball launch handle 18 (for example, the game ball launch handle) and damage to the game ball launch handle 18 can be reduced. In addition, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can reduce power consumption related to braking of the game ball launch handle 18 and can also reduce heat generation near the game ball launch handle 18.

  Further, main controller 261 detects the end of the right-handed advantageous gaming state. The third symbol display device 42 suggests to the player that the operation position of the game ball launching handle 18 is changed (for example, left-handed operation position) based on the detection of the end of the right-handed advantageous game state in the main control device 261. . Since the launch control device 312 supplies drive power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking based on the suggestion by the third symbol display device 42 (for example, after the right-handed end suggestion display effect by the third symbol display device 42), When the right-handed advantageous gaming state is ended, the player can change the operation position of the game ball launching handle 18 to, for example, the left-handed operation position according to the suggestion by the third symbol display device 42, and the specific operation of the game ball launching handle 18 can be performed. The delay in changing from the position (right-handed operation position) to the desired operation position (for example, left-handed operation position) can be reduced, and the holding by the contact component 490 is released when the operation position is changed. It is possible to smoothly change the operation position of the game ball launch handle 18 (for example, return to the left-handed operation position). Further, the firing control device 312 establishes a braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 based on the establishment of the braking return condition after the driving power is supplied (the fluctuation value of the turning operation of the game ball launching handle 18 by the player is within the specified range). Since the driving power supply to the vehicle is stopped, the game ball launching handle 18 can be braked at the changed operation position (for example, the left-handed operation position), and the game state after the right-handed advantageous game state is finished is changed. In the game state after the end of the right-handed advantageous game state, the fatigue of the hand operating the game ball launch handle 18 (eg, the game ball launch handle) and the game Damage to the ball launch handle 18 can be reduced, power consumption related to braking of the game ball launch handle 18 can be reduced, and heat generation near the game ball launch handle 18 can also be reduced. It is possible to provide a technique machine.

  Further, the rotation amount detection component 500 detects the operation amount of the game ball launching handle 18. The launch control device 312 supplies the driving power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking based on the suggestion by the third symbol display device 42, and then the fluctuation value of the detected operation amount in the rotation amount detection component 500 is within a predetermined range. In this case, the braking return condition is satisfied (the fluctuation value of the turning operation of the game ball launching handle 18 by the player is within the specified range), and the driving power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is stopped. . Therefore, in the right-handed advantageous gaming state, the player can hold the game ball launching handle 18 at a desired changed operation position.

  In the thirteenth embodiment, as the braking return condition is satisfied, the fluctuation value of the turning operation of the game ball launching handle 18 by the player (that is, the fluctuation value of the detected turning amount in the turning amount detection component 500) is within the specified range. However, the detected rotation amount in the rotation amount detection component 500 may be a predetermined value, or detection (or measurement) of a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) is employed. May be.

  Next, a pachinko machine 10 according to Embodiment 14 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 47 is a timing chart showing a process of releasing the braking of the handle portion 420 based on the braking release instruction from the player when the right-handed advantageous gaming state of the fourteenth embodiment occurs. FIG. 48 is a timing chart showing a process of releasing the braking of the handle portion 420 based on a braking release instruction from the player when the right-handed advantageous gaming state of the fourteenth embodiment is completed.

  In the thirteenth embodiment, braking of the game ball launching handle 18 is automatically released after the suggestion effect on the third symbol display device 42, but in the fourteenth embodiment, the suggestion effect on the third symbol display device 42 is released. Thereafter, when the player gives a braking release instruction, the braking of the game ball launching handle 18 is released. Accordingly, in the fourteenth embodiment, differences from the thirteenth embodiment will be described in detail, and the description of the same parts as those in the thirteenth embodiment will be omitted.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the fourteenth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, an instruction to release the holding by the contact component 490 is input by a player to a predetermined portion (for example, the lower left portion in front view) of the front frame set 14. The brake release instruction button 4 is provided. By pressing the brake release instruction button 4, a brake release signal is output to the firing control device 312, and when receiving the braking release signal, the launch control device 312 releases the holding of the handle portion 420 by the contact part 490. .

  As shown in FIG. 47, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the fourteenth embodiment, a game ball can enter the second big winning opening 290a disposed in the right area of the game area 30a as in the thirteenth embodiment. When a right-handed advantageous gaming state occurs, a suggestion display effect that suggests the occurrence of a right-handed advantageous gaming state is displayed on the third symbol display device 42, and a braking release instruction from the player (braking release in FIG. 1) When the instruction button 4 is pressed), the firing control device 312 supplies the driving power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking, and the fluctuation value of the detected rotation amount in the rotation amount detection component 500 is determined from the driving power supply. During the transition period until it falls within the predetermined specified range, braking of the handle portion 420 is released, and when it falls within the specified range, the drive power supply is stopped.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the fourteenth embodiment displays a suggestion display effect that suggests the end of the right-handed advantageous gaming state on the third symbol display device 42 when the right-handed advantageous gaming state ends, and from the player When the brake release instruction is issued (the brake release instruction button 4 in FIG. 1 is pressed), the firing control device 312 supplies the drive electromagnetic power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking, and the rotation amount detection component from the drive power supply. During the return period until the fluctuation value of the detected rotation amount at 500 falls within a predetermined specified range, braking of the handle portion 420 is released, and when it falls within the specified range, the drive power supply is stopped.

  The brake release instruction button 4 described above corresponds to the brake release instruction input means in the present invention.

<Rotating operation of the game ball launching handle 18 when a right-handed advantageous gaming state occurs>
As shown in FIG. 47, when a right-handed advantageous game state occurs, the player presses the brake release instruction button 4 to release the braking of the handle portion 420 by the braking mechanism component 460, and the player A rotation operation of the game ball launching handle 18 is performed.

  For example, in step S402 shown in FIG. 47, when the display control device 45 receives a command from the main control device 261 via the sub-control device 262 (a command for executing a right-handed suggestion display effect), A right-hand suggestion display effect is displayed on the symbol display device 42. For example, on the display screen of the 3rd symbol display device 42, a character display such as “Press the brake release instruction button and make a right turn” or a video prompting “Press the brake release instruction button and make a right turn” is displayed. Display is made.

  As shown in FIG. 47, in step S402A, when the player presses the brake release instruction button 4 (see FIG. 1), the process proceeds to step S403, and if there is no press, the process ends.

<Rotating operation of the game ball launching handle 18 at the end of the right-handed advantageous gaming state>
As shown in FIG. 48, at the end of the right-handed advantageous gaming state, when the player presses the brake release instruction button 4 (see FIG. 1), the braking of the handle portion 420 by the braking mechanism component 460 is released, A turning operation of the game ball launching handle 18 is performed by the player.

  In step S502 shown in FIG. 48, when the display control device 45 receives a command from the main control device 261 (command for executing the right-handed end suggestion display effect) via the sub-control device 262, the third design is displayed. The display device 42 displays a right-handed end suggestion display effect. For example, on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42, a character display such as “Press the brake release instruction button to end right-handed” or “Press brake release instruction button and end right-handed” A video display prompting is made.

  As shown in FIG. 48, in step S502A, when the player presses the brake release instruction button 4 (see FIG. 1), the process proceeds to step S503.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the fourteenth embodiment, the brake release instruction button 4 is input with a brake release instruction by the player. Since the firing control device 312 supplies driving power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking based on the braking release instruction from the braking release instruction button 4, the predetermined operation position of the game ball launching handle 18 by the contact component 490 is maintained. The release can be performed at a timing desired by the player, and the game ball launching handle 18 can be operated in a state in which the holding by the contact part 490 is released. Therefore, the operation position of the game ball launching handle 18 can be changed smoothly. be able to. The launch control device 312 also establishes a brake electromagnetic condition based on the establishment of a brake return condition after the drive power is supplied (for example, the fluctuation value of the turning operation of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player is within a specified range). Since the supply of driving power to the solenoid 480 is stopped, the game ball launching handle 18 can be braked at the changed operation position, and the changed operation position can be maintained.

  Next, a pachinko machine 10 according to a fifteenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 49 is a front view of the game board 30 showing that the launch range of the game ball varies depending on the rotational operation position of the game ball launch handle 18. FIG. 50A is a view of the handle portion 420 at the initial position according to the fifteenth embodiment as viewed from the side facing the abutting component 490, and FIG. 50B is a bottom view of the handle portion 420. FIG. 51A is a view of the side of the handle portion 420 in the rotating state according to the fifteenth embodiment facing the abutting part 490, and FIG. FIG. FIG. 52 is a diagram for explaining brake release of the contact component 490 at the end of the game and mechanical braking by the step portion 513 of the handle portion 420. FIG. 53 is a flowchart illustrating a process of releasing the braking of the handle portion 420 for a certain period from the start of operation of the game ball launching handle 18 according to the fifteenth embodiment.

  50 and 51, only the disk portion 442 is illustrated with respect to the dial shaft 440, and only the rubber 49 and the arcuate plate portion 493 at the front end side are illustrated with respect to the contact component 490.

  In the gaming ball launching handle 18 of the first embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 18, the back surface side of the disk portion 442 of the dial shaft 440 (that is, the surface side facing the abutting component 490 of the disk portion 442) is planar. As shown in FIG. 18B, when the plunger 482 of the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is advanced, the contact component 490 always contacts the disk portion 442 and the game ball launching handle 18 is braked. The

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 50, the gaming ball launch handle 18 of the fifteenth embodiment can be opposed to the abutting component 490 on the back side of the disc portion 442 of the rotatable dial shaft 440 (starting). For example, recesses 512 are formed at two intervals within a range from the point ST to the end point ED advanced in the clockwise direction in FIG. 51, and a plunger 482 of the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking is provided. Even in the advanced state, when the dial shaft 440 is rotated and the concave portion 512 is at a position facing the contact component 490, the contact component 490 is not in contact with the dial shaft 440. If the game ball launching handle 18 is not braked, but the dial shaft 440 is rotated and a portion other than the recess 512 (a contact area portion described later) is at a position facing the contact component 490, the contact component 4. 0 To contact the contact area section described later of the dial shaft 440, a game ball firing handle 18 is braked.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the fifteenth embodiment, the presence or absence of braking of the game ball launch handle 18 is mechanically changed according to the operation position of the game ball launch handle 18.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 49, when the operation position of the game ball launching handle 18 is within the operation range in which the game ball reaches the range Ar1, the contact component 490 is connected to the dial shaft 440 as shown in FIG. The game ball launching handle 18 is not braked. Further, when the operation position of the game ball launch handle 18 is within the operation range in which the game ball reaches the range Ar3, as shown in FIG. 51, the contact component 490 is in contact with the dial shaft 440, and the game The ball launch handle 18 is braked. When the operation position of the game ball launching handle 18 is within the operation range for causing the game ball to reach the range Ar5, the contact part 490 is not in contact with the dial shaft 440, and the game ball launching handle 18 is braked. Not. Further, when the operation position of the game ball launching handle 18 is within the operation range for causing the game ball to reach the range Ar7, the contact part 490 is in contact with the dial shaft 440, and the game ball launching handle 18 is braked. The

  Specifically, the game ball launching handle 18 includes a holding force presence / absence changing mechanism 510 that changes the presence / absence of the holding by the contact part 490 according to the operation position of the handle 420 of the game ball launching handle 18.

  As shown in FIG. 50, the holding force presence / absence changing mechanism unit 510 is configured so that the driving power is not supplied on the opposing trajectory line OL facing the contact part 490 on the back surface side of the dial shaft 440 of the handle unit 420. A step portion 513 including a contact region portion 511 with which the contact component 490 contacts and a recess 512 having a height lower than that of the contact region portion 511 is provided. In the state where the plunger 482 of the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking is advanced, when the dial shaft 440 is rotated and the recess 512 is in a position facing the contact component 490, the contact is caused by the presence of the recess 512. The component 490 has entered the recess 512, but is not in contact with the recess 512 of the dial shaft 440.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 50 and 51, the contact area 511 of the stepped portion 513 includes first descending inclined portions 511 a at both ends in the opposing trajectory line OL direction.

  As shown in FIGS. 50 and 51, the contact component 490 includes a rubber 492 and an arcuate plate portion 493 in order from the tip. As shown in FIGS. 50 and 51, the rubber 492 is fitted with the back side portion of the rubber 492 in a recess formed on the tip surface of the arcuate plate portion 493, and the front side portion of the rubber 492 is circular. It is attached in a state protruding from the arcuate plate portion 493. Note that the protrusion amount of the rubber 492 from the arc-shaped plate portion 493 is such that the arc-shaped plate portion 493 does not touch the contact region portion 511 when the rubber 492 is in contact with the contact region portion 511 of the dial shaft 440. What is necessary is just a length of about.

  As shown in FIGS. 50 and 51, the arcuate plate portion 493 of the contact component 490 includes second downward inclined portions 493 a at both ends in the rotational direction of the handle portion 420. Since the surface of the first downward inclined portion 511a of the stepped portion 513 and the second downward inclined portion 493a of the contact part 490 are smooth and the friction coefficient is lower than that of the rubber 492, the first downward inclined portion In the contact state between 511a and the second descending inclined portion 493a, it is easy to slip.

  Further, when it is detected by the touch sensor 450 that there is no firing operation by the player, the launch control device 312 controls to supply driving power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking, and the game ball launch handle 18 is initially set. The drive power supply is stopped after reaching the position.

  As shown in FIG. 50, the stepped portion 513 of the handle portion 420 has a concave portion 512 (on the operation range from the initial position of the handle portion 420 to the operation position that does not become a foul sphere on the opposing trajectory line OL. A concave portion 512 on the right side in FIG. 50 is formed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 50, the stepped portion 513 of the handle portion 420 has a concave portion 512 (in FIG. 50) between the two contact area portions 511 and 511 on the opposite locus line OL. The left concave portion 512) is formed.

  The holding force presence / absence changing mechanism 510 described above corresponds to the resistance changing means and the holding force presence / absence changing mechanism of the present invention, and the recess 512 described above corresponds to the non-contacting area of the present invention.

  Here, the brake release of the game ball launching handle 18 at the end of the game will be described.

<At the end of the game: At the end of the turning operation of the game ball launch handle 18>
As shown in FIGS. 52 and 53, when the player completes the turning operation of the game ball launching handle 18, braking of the handle portion 420 by the braking mechanism component 460 is released, and the torsion spring 424 (see FIG. 11)) to the initial position.

  Specifically, in step S301 shown in FIG. 53, the firing control device 312 determines whether or not the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) from the touch sensor 450 has changed from ON to OFF. In step S302, if there is no change, the process ends. For example, when the player releases the game ball launch handle 18 in order to end the game, no touch is detected by the touch sensor 450 (time t41 in FIG. 52), and the process proceeds to step S302 in FIG.

  In step S302 shown in FIG. 53, the firing control device 312 places the contact part 490 away from the dial shaft 440 (see the contact part 490 indicated by a broken line in FIG. 50). That is, by supplying driving power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking in an end period that is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from the detection of no contact with the touch sensor 450 (time t41 in FIG. 52), FIG. As shown in FIG. 50, the plunger 482 of the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking is electromagnetically attracted, the movable part 481 is in the first position P1, and the contact part 490 is separated from the dial shaft 440 (the contact part indicated by a broken line in FIG. 50). 490). Although the end period is 3 seconds, it may be a period other than 3 seconds.

  In step S303 shown in FIG. 53, the firing control device 312 has passed a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds in this embodiment) from the time when the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) of the touch sensor 450 changes from ON to OFF. If not, the process proceeds to step S305A, and if not, the process proceeds to step S304.

  In step S304 shown in FIG. 53, the firing control device 312 determines whether or not the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) of the touch sensor 450 is maintained OFF, and if OFF is maintained, the process proceeds to step S303. Return and if it is ON, it ends as it is.

  As shown in FIG. 52, when the contact part 490 is separated from the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20A), it is returned to the initial position by the urging force of the torsion spring 424 (see FIG. 11) of the handle portion 420. (The handle part 420 rotates counterclockwise and returns). The game ball launching handle 18 returns to the initial position in less than one second from the no-contact detection by the touch sensor 450 (time t41 in FIG. 52). The amount of rotation at that time is detected by the rotation amount detection component 500 (a steep decline in the amount of rotation in FIG. 52).

  In step S305A shown in FIG. 53, when the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) changes to OFF and the OFF state is maintained for 3 seconds, the firing control device 312 moves the contact component 490 to the dial shaft 440. A contactable state (a position state of the contact component 490 indicated by a solid line in FIG. 50B) is set.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 52, it is confirmed that an end period, which is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds), has elapsed from the absence of contact detection (time t41) by the touch sensor 450, and that the game ball launch handle 18 is at the initial position. When the zero rotation amount shown is detected by the rotation amount detection component 500 (when the handle portion 420 is in the initial position), the drive power supply is stopped (time t42). As shown in FIG. 52, when the drive power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is stopped, the electromagnetic attraction of the plunger 482 of the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is released, and the plunger 482 protrudes by a push spring (not shown), and the movable part 481 becomes the second position P2, the contact part 490 can be brought into contact with the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 50B), and the game ball launch handle 18 is moved by the biasing force of the torsion spring 424 (see FIG. 11). The driving power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is stopped when the game is not in the initial position and is not being played.

  Next, the turning operation of the game ball launch handle 18 will be described with reference to FIG.

<At the start of the turning operation of the game ball launching handle 18>
As shown in FIG. 52, when the player starts the turning operation of the game ball launching handle 18, it is not necessary to release the brake of the handle portion 420 by the braking mechanism component 460. As shown in FIGS. 50 and 52, the abutting part 490 enters the recess 512 of the dial shaft 440 but is opposed to the non-abutting state. This is because the player can smoothly rotate the handle portion 420.

  Specifically, the touch sensor 450 detects that the player touches the handle portion 420 at time t43 in FIG. 52, but no drive power is supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 based on such detection. .

  Then, the player rotates the handle portion 420 to a rotation operation position that does not become a foul ball (in this case, the player rotates with a force exceeding the urging force of the torsion spring 424 (see FIG. 11) of the handle portion 420). First, the second downward inclined portion 493a at the end of the contact part 490 comes into contact with the first downward inclined portion 511a of the dial shaft 440 (time t44 in FIG. 52), and the first downward inclined portion. By the contact of 511a and the second downward inclined portion 493a, the front end surface of the contact component 490 is guided so as to be in contact with the contactable region of the dial shaft 440.

  In other words, when the handle portion 420 is rotated to a position exceeding the rotation operation range that becomes a foul ball (when the game ball is left-handed), the contact component 490 contacts the dial shaft 440 as shown in FIG. It will be in the state contact | abutted to the contactable area | region part.

  As shown in FIG. 51, the player can finely adjust the turning operation of the handle portion 420 in a state where the contact component 490 is in contact with the contactable area of the dial shaft 440, and the desired left It can be adjusted to the rotation operation position of the strike.

  As shown in FIG. 52, the contact component 490 is in a state in which it can contact the dial shaft 440 from time t42 to time t44. This means that if the dial shaft 440 faces the contact area 511 of the dial shaft 440, the dial shaft 440 contacts the dial shaft 440. That is, the abutting component 490 merely enters the recess 512 of the dial shaft 440 and is merely in a state of facing the recess 512 without contacting.

  Further, when the player rotates the handle portion 420, the contact component 490 comes to face the recess 512 sandwiched between the contact region 511 shown in FIG. 51, and the contact component 490 is dialed. It is not in contact with the shaft 440.

  When the player further rotates the handle portion 420, the contact component 490 comes into contact with the contact region 511 closer to the end point ED shown in FIG. Specifically, first, the second downward inclined portion 493a at the end of the contact component 490 contacts the first downward inclined portion 511a of the dial shaft 440, and the first downward inclined portion 511a and the second downward inclined portion 493a contact each other. Thus, the front end surface of the contact component 490 is guided so as to be in contact with the contactable area near the end point ED of the dial shaft 440.

  As shown in FIG. 51, the player finely adjusts the turning operation of the handle portion 420 in a state where the contact component 490 is in contact with the contactable area near the end point ED of the dial shaft 440. And can be adjusted to a desired right-handed rotation operation position.

  As shown in FIG. 51, in a range where the contact component 490 comes into contact with the contact region 511 closer to the start point ST on the dial shaft 440, the game ball is driven into the range Ar3 shown in FIG. (A so-called left strike in which a game ball is thrown into the left side of the game area 30a). Further, as shown in FIG. 51, in a range where the contact component 490 comes into contact with the contact region 511 closer to the end point ED on the dial shaft 440, the game ball is driven into the range Ar7 shown in FIG. (A so-called right hit, in which a game ball is shot on the right side of the game area 30a). The range Ar2, the range Ar4, and the range Ar6 correspond to the case where the second downward inclined portion 493a of the contact part 490 is in contact with the first downward inclined portion 511a of the dial shaft 440.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the fifteenth embodiment, the holding force presence / absence changing mechanism 510 changes the presence / absence of holding by the abutment component 490 according to the operation position of the game ball launching handle 18. That is, an operation position that is disadvantageous for the player (for example, an operation position that becomes a foul ball, an operation position that makes the second variable prize-winning device 290 left-handed with no prospect of entering a ball when right-handed is requested, In the case of a left-handed operation position, the right-handed operation position is not held, and on the contrary, the operation position is not disadvantageous for the player (for example, the left-handed operation position or the second variable winning device 290) In the right-handed operation position where there is a chance of entering the ball, etc., it can be held. Therefore, in the operation position unfavorable for the player, the holding by the contact part 490 can be eliminated, and the holding of the game ball launching handle 18 in the unfavorable position can be reduced. Further, at the operation positions that are not disadvantageous for the player (for example, the left-handed operation position or the right-handed operation position where the second variable winning device 290 is expected to enter the ball), there is holding by the contact part 490. The game ball launching handle 18 can be held without placing a burden on the hand.

  Further, the game ball launching handle 18 includes a handle portion 420 that is operated by a player and rotates in a predetermined direction, and the contact component 490 includes a contact component 490 that contacts the handle portion 420, and an electromagnetic solenoid for braking. When the drive power is supplied, the contact part 490 is set to a non-contact position away from the handle part 420, and the holding of the contact part 490 is released. When the drive power is not supplied, the contact part 490 The contact part 490 is held, and the holding force presence / absence changing mechanism part 510 is placed on the opposite trajectory line OL facing the contact part 490 in the handle part 420. A step portion 513 is formed which includes a contact region portion 511 with which the contact component 490 contacts when not supplied with driving power and a recess 512 without contact. Therefore, when the player operates the game ball launching handle 18 in a predetermined direction, the handle portion 420 is rotated in the predetermined direction, and when the handle portion 420 is rotated, the driving power is not supplied. Since the contact part 490 comes into contact with or does not come into contact with the step part 513 of the handle part 420, the contact part 490 is in contact with the contact area part 511 of the step part 513 of the handle part 420. The handle portion 420 can be held by the contact, and the handle portion 420 can be prevented from being held by the non-contact when the contact component 490 is not in contact with the recess 512 of the stepped portion 513 of the handle portion 420. That is, an operation position that is disadvantageous for the player (for example, an operation position that becomes a foul ball, an operation position that makes the second variable prize-winning device 290 left-handed with no prospect of entering a ball when right-handed is requested, In the case of a left-handed operation, the right-handed operation position is not held, and conversely, the operation position is not disadvantageous for the player (for example, the left-handed operation position or the second variable winning device) In a right-handed operation position that is likely to enter 290, etc., it is possible to realize the holding with a mechanical configuration, and electrical control for holding by the abutment component 490 according to the operation position is unnecessary. it can.

  Further, when the player operates the game ball launching handle 18 in the rotation direction, the handle portion 420 is rotated in the rotation direction, and the first descending of the contact region portion 511 of the step portion 513 of the handle portion 420 is performed. After the second downward inclined portion 493a of the contact component 490 contacts the inclined portion 511a, the contact region portion 511 other than the first downward inclined portion 511a (the central location) and the second downward movement of the contact component 490 A portion other than the inclined portion 493a (a central portion) can be brought into contact, and when the handle portion 420 is rotated, the contact region portion 511 of the handle portion 420 and the contact component 490 are smoothly brought into contact with each other. be able to.

  In addition, when it is detected by the touch sensor 450 that there is no firing operation by the player (for example, the player's hand is not touching the handle portion 420), the firing control device 312 applies the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480. Since the drive power is controlled to be supplied, the contact part 490 is in a non-contact position away from the handle part 420, and the handle part 420 is initially set without contacting the step part 513 of the handle part 420. Can return to position. In addition, since the launch control device 312 stops driving power supply after the game ball launch handle 18 reaches the initial position, the consumption related to braking of the game ball launch handle 18 when the game ball launch handle 18 is in the initial position. Electric power can be reduced, and heat generation near the game ball launch handle 18 can also be reduced. In addition, the stepped portion 513 of the handle portion 420 is formed with a recess 512 in the operation range from the initial position of the handle portion 420 to the operation position that does not become a foul sphere on the opposite locus line OL. In this operation range, the contact part 490 is not in contact with the handle part 420, and the player can smoothly operate the game ball launch handle 18 at the start of the game, and brakes at the start of the game. There is no need to supply driving power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for use.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and may have another configuration that exhibits the same effect. For example, the present invention can be modified as follows.

  <1> In the first embodiment described above, the driving power is supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking in the end period of, for example, 3 seconds after the absence of contact is detected by the touch sensor 450, and after the end period has elapsed (for example, the elapsed time). When the game ball launch handle 18 is in the initial position (zero rotation amount), the supply of drive power to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is stopped, but the game ball launch handle 18 is in the initial position (zero rotation amount). When no contact detection is maintained by the touch sensor 450 for a certain period (eg, 3 seconds), the driving power supply to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking is stopped, and the game ball launching handle 18 is brought into contact with the contact component 490 at the initial position. You may make it hold | maintain by.

  In this case, when the game ball launching handle 18 is in the initial position and the player has not touched the game ball launching handle 18 for a certain period of time, it is determined that the game by the player has been completed and braking is performed. The drive power supply to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 is stopped, and the contact part 490 contacts the game ball launch handle 18 to hold the game ball launch handle 18 in the initial position, and stops the game ball launch handle 18 in the initial position. In addition, it is possible to prevent the driving electromagnetic power from being supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 in a state where no game is being performed.

  <2> In each of the above-described embodiments, the launch control device 312 is in a state in which contact is detected by the touch sensor 450, and the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is a change in the rotation angle of the game ball launch handle 18. May be supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking. In this case, when the player enters the change request state while touching the game ball launch handle 18, the stop of the game ball launch handle 18 is immediately released, so that the rotation operation of the game ball launch handle 18 is changed. (For example, changing from left-handed to right-handed) can be performed smoothly.

  <3> In each embodiment described above, the L-shaped arm 470, the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480, and the contact part 490 are accommodated in the internal space formed by the fixed-side case portion 410 and the handle portion 420. The L-arm 470, the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480, and the abutting component 490 may be accommodated in the internal space of the portion 410.

  <4> In each of the above-described embodiments, the touch sensor 450 is employed as a detection means for detecting a shooting operation performed by the player. However, a player who uses a mechanical switch component such as a push button or a game ball launching handle 18 is used. Various switch parts and various sensors such as a proximity sensor for detecting the hand may be employed.

  <5> In each of the above-described embodiments, the launch control device 312 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like, and controls the game ball launch handle 18, but the main control device 261 controls the game ball launch handle. 18 may be performed, or the sub-control device 262 may perform the braking control of the game ball launching handle 18. In each embodiment described above, the braking control of the game ball launching handle 18 is performed by software control, but may be performed by hardware control.

  <6> In each of the above-described embodiments, the game ball launching handle 18 is employed as the game ball launching operation unit operated by the player with respect to the launching of the game ball. Various operation parts such as a part, a joystick type operation part, and a touch pad type operation part may be employed.

  <7> In the above-described embodiments 11 and 12, the main control board 261a outputs the prohibition signal S11 for prohibiting the supply of drive power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking until the variation display on the third symbol display device 42 is completed. The sub-control device 262 or the display control device 45 controls to prohibit the supply of drive power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking until the end of the variable display on the third symbol display device 42. Also good. In this case, the sub-control device 262 or the display control device 45 can display the variation display of the third symbol display device 42 and the number of the hold thereof, thereby reducing the burden on the main control board 261a.

  <8> In the thirteenth and fourteenth embodiments described above, as shown in FIG. 44, the second variable winning device 290 different from the variable winning device 32 is provided, but the variable winning device is replaced with the second variable winning device 290. 32 may be arranged in the right area of the game area 30a.

  <9> In the fifteenth embodiment described above, the game ball launch handle 18 that rotates as the game ball launch operation unit is employed, but a linear operation unit such as a slide lever may be employed. For example, the slide lever includes a fixed-side member, a slide portion that moves relative to the fixed-side member, a contact part that can come into contact with, for example, the back surface side of the slide portion, and a back surface side of the slide portion. A configuration including a contact region portion 511 where the contact member abuts on an opposing locus line OL facing the contact component and a step portion 513 including a recessed portion 512 lower than the contact region portion 511 can be given. That is, the contact part changes between contact and non-contact according to the slide position of the slide part.

  <10> In the fifteenth embodiment described above, the holding force presence / absence changing mechanism unit that mechanically changes the presence / absence of braking of the game ball launching handle 18 according to the operation position of the game ball launching handle 18 as the resistance force changing means. 510 is adopted, but the stepped portion 513 of the dial shaft 440 is not adopted and is made flat, and the holding of the abutting component 490 is electrically controlled based on the detection of the rotation operation of the handle portion 420. May be. For example, when the rotation operation detection range of the handle portion 420 is a predetermined range, the drive power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is stopped to bring the contact component 490 into a contact state, and in other ranges, In order to place the contact part 490 in a separated state, driving power is supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking.

  <11> In each of the above-described embodiments, the brake release processing shown in FIGS. 27, 31, 32, 34, 35, and 45 to 48, and FIGS. 29, 39, 40, 42, and 42 are performed. The braking process shown in FIG. 43 and FIG. 53 is performed in the main process that is started when the power is turned on, but may be a timer interrupt process that is started periodically (2 ms (millisecond) cycle), for example.

  <12> The present invention may be implemented in various (for example, first type, third type, etc.) gaming machines, or may be implemented in a pachinko machine of a different type from the above embodiment. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Moreover, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a specific gaming state on the condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area. Moreover, you may implement as a pachinko machine which will be in a specific game state when a ball enters a predetermined winning opening. Further, in addition to pachinko machines, various game machines such as an arrangement ball type pachinko machine, a sparrow ball, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated may be used.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a variable display means for displaying a fixed symbol after displaying a variable symbol row consisting of a plurality of symbols is provided, and a handle for launching a ball is provided. What is not provided. In this case, after inserting a predetermined amount of game balls based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the variation of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or the predetermined amount With the passage of time, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and a jackpot state advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. A lot of balls are paid out.

  The present specification also discloses an invention relating to the following gaming machines.

(1) A game ball launch operation unit that is operated by a player and a game ball launch that launches a game ball into a game area where the game ball flows down with an intensity according to an operation from an initial position of the game ball launch operation unit. In a gaming machine comprising a device,
A detecting means for detecting a game operation state by the player;
The game ball launch operation unit is
Holding means for holding the game ball launch operation section in a position operated by a player;
Drive means for returning the game ball launch operation unit to the initial position when the drive power is supplied;
With
A gaming machine comprising drive power supply control means for controlling supply of drive power to the drive means based on the detection result of the detection means.

  According to the gaming machine described in (1) above, when the player operates the game ball launching operation unit, the game ball launching device receives the game ball with strength according to the operation from the initial position of the game ball launching operation unit. Fire into the game area of the game board. The detecting means detects a game operation state by the player. The holding means holds the game ball launch operation section at a position operated by the player. The drive means returns the game ball launch operation unit to the initial position when the drive power is supplied. The drive power supply control means controls the drive power supply to the drive means based on the detection result of the detection means. Therefore, the drive power supply control means controls the drive power supply to the drive means based on the detection result of the detection means. When the drive power is not supplied, the game ball launch operation unit is moved from the initial position by the holding means. Since the brake is applied at the position operated by the player, it is not necessary for the player to hold the game ball launching operation unit against the urging force to return to the initial position, and the fatigue of the handle can be reduced, coins, etc. Therefore, it is not necessary to brake the game ball launching operation unit in the gap between the game ball launching operation units, so that it is possible to reduce damage to the game ball launching operation unit (for example, game ball launching handle) caused by the pinching of coins or the like. Moreover, the driving means returns the game ball launch operation unit to the initial position when the driving power is not supplied, that is, it is not necessary to supply the driving power when the game is not being performed, and the driving means is temporarily driven even during the game. Since it is only necessary to supply power, it is possible to reduce power consumption related to braking of the game ball launching operation unit. In addition, heat generation near the game ball launch operation section can be reduced.

  As used herein, the “game operation state” refers to a state of a game ball launch operation (for example, a state of whether or not to start a game ball launch operation), a state of game end by a player, Launch of a so-called card sand (ball lending unit) state (for example, a state where it is not possible to lend a ball even if a banknote or a prepaid card is inserted) or a game ball launch operation unit (for example, a game ball launch handle) This includes a state of an operation amount (for example, a rotation operation amount of a game ball launching hand by a player), a game state (for example, a right-handed game state) generated by a player's game ball launch operation, and the like.

  Further, “when driving power is supplied” as used in the present specification refers to electric power necessary to return the game ball launch operation unit to the initial position. In addition, the “stop of driving power supply” in this specification refers to a case where the power supply is “0” or a case where the power supply is less than that of the driving power supply (for example, for solenoid control). Including the case of weak power supply).

(2) A game ball launch operation unit that is operated by a player, and a game ball launch that launches a game ball into a game area where the game ball flows down with strength according to an operation from an initial position of the game ball launch operation unit. In a gaming machine comprising a device,
The game ball launch operation unit is
Holding means for holding the game ball launch operation section in a position operated by a player;
A resistance changing means for partially changing the operating resistance within the operating range of the game ball launching operation section;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (2), when the player operates the game ball launching operation unit, the game ball launching device receives the game ball with strength according to the operation from the initial position of the game ball launching operation unit. Fire into the game area of the game board. The holding means holds the game ball launch operation section at a position operated by the player. The resistance force change means affects the holding force of the holding means by partially changing the operation resistance force within the operation range of the game ball launch operation section. That is, the presence or absence of holding by the holding means at the operation position of the changed game ball launching operation unit is changed. In other words, there is no holding at an operation position that is disadvantageous for the player (for example, an operation position that becomes a foul ball, an operation position that is driven into the game area, but is not expected to enter a specific winning means). On the other hand, it can be held at an operation position that is not disadvantageous for the player (for example, an operation position where a specific winning means is expected to enter a ball). Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the holding by the holding means at the operation position that is disadvantageous for the player, and it is possible to reduce the holding of the game ball launch operation section at the disadvantageous position. In addition, at an operation position that is not disadvantageous to the player (for example, an operation position where a specific winning means is expected to enter a ball), the holding means can hold the game, and the game is not burdened. It can hold the ball launch operation unit.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (2),
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the resistance force changing means includes a holding force presence / absence changing mechanism that changes presence / absence of holding by the holding means in accordance with an operation position of the game ball launch operation unit.

  According to the gaming machine described in (3) above, the holding force presence / absence changing mechanism changes the holding presence / absence of the holding means in accordance with the operation position of the game ball launch operation unit. In other words, there is no holding at an operation position that is disadvantageous for the player (for example, an operation position that becomes a foul ball, an operation position that is driven into the game area, but is not expected to enter a specific winning means). On the other hand, it can be held at an operation position that is not disadvantageous for the player (for example, an operation position where a specific winning means is expected to enter a ball). Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the holding by the holding means at the operation position that is disadvantageous for the player, and it is possible to reduce the holding of the game ball launch operation section at the disadvantageous position. In addition, at an operation position that is not disadvantageous to the player (for example, an operation position where a specific winning means is expected to enter a ball), the holding means can hold the game, and the game is not burdened. It can hold the ball launch operation unit.

(4) In the gaming machine according to (3),
The game ball launch operation unit includes an operated unit that is operated or operated by a player to move or rotate in a predetermined direction.
The holding means includes a contact member that contacts the operated portion,
When the drive power is supplied, the drive means sets the contact member to a non-contact position away from the operated portion, the holding means is released, and the drive power is not supplied. The contact member is set to a contact position that contacts the operated portion, and the holding unit is held.
The holding force presence / absence changing mechanism does not come into contact with a contact region where the contact member abuts when the drive power is not supplied on an opposite locus line facing the contact member at the operated portion. A gaming machine comprising a stepped portion comprising a contact area portion.

  According to the gaming machine described in (4) above, the game ball launching operation unit includes the operated unit that is operated or moved in a predetermined direction by the player. The holding means includes a contact member that contacts the operated portion. When the drive power is supplied, the drive means sets the contact member to a non-contact position away from the operated portion, the holding means is released, and when the drive power is not supplied, the contact member is operated. The holding position of the holding means is executed. The holding force presence / absence changing mechanism is a non-contact region portion that does not contact the contact region portion that contacts the contact member in the case of non-supply of driving power on the opposite trajectory line facing the contact member in the operated portion. The step part which consists of is provided. Therefore, when the player operates the game ball launch operation unit in a predetermined direction, the operated unit is moved or rotated in the predetermined direction. When the operated unit is moved or rotated, no driving power is supplied. In such a case, the contact member may come into contact with or not contact with the stepped portion of the operated portion. The operation portion can be held by the contact, and the operated portion can be prevented from being held by the non-contact in a state where the contact member is not in contact with the non-contact region portion of the stepped portion of the operated portion. In other words, there is no holding at an operation position that is disadvantageous for the player (for example, an operation position that becomes a foul ball, an operation position that is driven into the game area, but is not expected to enter a specific winning means). In contrast, the operation position can be realized with a mechanical configuration, such as holding at an operation position that is not disadvantageous to the player (for example, an operation position where a specific winning means is expected to enter a ball). Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the need for electrical control for holding by the holding means.

(5) In the gaming machine according to (4),
The contact region portion of the stepped portion includes first downward inclined portions at both ends in the opposing trajectory line direction,
The abutting member includes second descending inclined portions at both end portions in the predetermined direction of the operated portion.

  According to the gaming machine described in (5) above, when the player operates the game ball launch operation section in a predetermined direction, the operated section is moved or rotated in the predetermined direction, and the step portion of the operated section After the second descending inclined portion of the abutting member comes into contact with the first descending inclined portion of the abutting region portion, the portion other than the first descending inclined portion (center location) of the abutting region portion and the abutting member A portion other than the second downward inclined portion (center portion) can be brought into contact, and when the operated portion is moved or rotated, the contact region portion of the operated portion and the contact member are smoothly contacted. Can be touched.

(6) In the gaming machine according to (4) or (5),
The driving power supply control means controls to supply driving power to the driving means when the detecting means detects that the player does not perform a shooting operation. After that, stop driving power supply,
The non-contact region portion is formed in the operation range from the initial position of the operated portion to the operating position where the operated portion is not a foul sphere on the opposite locus line of the stepped portion of the operated portion. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine described in (6), the driving power supply control means detects that the player does not perform a firing operation by the detecting means (for example, the player's hand is not touching the operated portion). In this case, since the drive power is controlled to be supplied to the drive means, the contact member becomes a non-contact position away from the operated portion, and the contact member does not contact the stepped portion of the operated portion. The operated part can be returned to the initial position. Further, since the driving power supply control means stops driving power supply after the gaming ball launching operation unit reaches the initial position, the driving power supply control unit relates to braking of the gaming ball launching operation unit when the gaming ball launching operation unit is in the initial position. Power consumption can be reduced, and heat generation near the game ball launch operation section can also be reduced. In addition, the stepped portion of the operated portion is formed with a non-contact region portion in the operation range from the initial position of the operated portion to the operating position that does not become a foul ball on the opposite trajectory line. In the operation range, the contact member is not in contact with the operated portion, and the player can smoothly operate the game ball launch operation portion at the start of the game, and the driving means at the start of the game There is no need to supply driving power.

(7) In the gaming machine according to (1),
A gaming machine comprising: holding force reducing means for reducing the holding force of the holding means during a game start period that is a predetermined period from the game start detection by the detecting means.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (7), the holding force reducing means detects the game start by the detecting means (for example, that the player has been seated, touched the game ball launch operation unit, game ball launch operation) Since the holding force of the holding means for holding the game ball launch operation unit is reduced in the game start period that is a predetermined period from the start of the game, the game ball launch operation unit is smoothly operated at the start of the game Can do.

  Further, “decreasing holding force” in this specification includes setting the holding force to “0”.

(8) In the gaming machine according to (7),
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the holding force reducing means reduces the holding force of the holding means during a game start period that is a fixed period from the start of the launch operation by the detecting means.

  According to the gaming machine described in (8) above, the holding force reducing means holds the holding force of the holding means that holds the game ball firing operation section in a game start period that is a fixed period from the detection of the firing operation start by the detecting means. Therefore, the operation of the game ball launch operation unit at the start of the game can be performed smoothly. In addition, since the game start period is from the detection of the start of the firing operation by the detecting means to the game start period, it is only necessary to monitor the game start period (a fixed period of time from the detection of the start of the launch operation) (for example, time counting). Simple. In addition, as the game start period, the time from the start of the game until the player operates to the desired launch operation position is determined based on an empirical rule for the consumers (players) or an adequate time It can also be set to time.

(9) In the gaming machine according to (1),
Game ball detecting means for detecting that a game ball launched from the game ball launching device passes or enters a predetermined location in the game area;
Holding force reducing means for reducing the holding force of the holding means in a game start period from the start of the launch operation detection by the detecting means to the passage detection or the entrance detection by the gaming ball detecting means;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the gaming machine described in (9) above, the game ball detecting means detects that the game ball launched from the game ball launching device has passed or entered a predetermined location in the game area. The holding force reducing means reduces the holding force of the holding means during a game start period from the detection of the launch operation by the detecting means to the passage or entering of the ball detected by the gaming ball detecting means. Therefore, since the holding force of the holding means is reduced during the game start period from the start of the launch operation until the game ball actually passes or enters a predetermined location in the game area, the game ball is released at the start of the game. The operation unit can be operated smoothly. Further, since the game ball launching operation unit is not held until the game ball launching operation unit is operated so that the game ball actually passes or enters a predetermined part of the game area, for example, a foul ball (game ball launching) It is possible to reduce the holding of the game ball launch operation unit in a launch state in which the game ball launched from the device returns to the game area without returning to the game area, and can aim at the entrance to the winning area of the game area It can be held at a desired operation position of the game ball launch operation section.

  Also, “game ball detecting means for detecting passing or entering a predetermined part of the game area” in this specification means a game ball passing through a game ball input part of the game area or a game area. Game balls that enter the established winning entrances (general winning entrance, start winning entrance, through gate, large winning entrance), game balls that enter the entrance of the warp passage of the center frame, and the winning entrance or warp passage Game ball detecting means for detecting a game ball passing through a predetermined location around the entrance of the game.

(10) In the gaming machine according to (9),
The game ball detection means includes passage detection means for detecting the passage of a game ball that is launched from the game ball launching device and passes through a game ball input location of the game area,
Holding force reducing means for reducing the holding force of the holding means in a game start period from the detection of the launch operation by the detecting means to the detection of passage by the passage detecting means;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the gaming machine described in (10) above, the passage detection means detects the passage of the game ball that is launched from the game ball launching device and passes through the game ball input location in the game area. The holding force reducing means reduces the holding force of the holding means during a game start period from the detection of the launch operation by the detecting means to the passage detection by the passage detecting means. Accordingly, the game start period from the start of the launch operation until the game ball actually passes to the game ball input location in the game area decreases the holding force of the holding means, so the game ball launch operation at the start of the game The operation of the part can be performed smoothly. In addition, since the game ball launch operation unit is not held until the game ball launch operation unit is operated so that the game ball actually reaches the game area, for example, a foul ball (a game ball launched from the game ball launch device) It is possible to reduce the holding of the game ball launching operation unit in a launch state in which the ball is a ball that is returned without reaching the game area.

(11) In the gaming machine according to (10),
The holding force reducing means reduces the holding force of the holding means during a game start period from detection of the firing operation by the detecting means to detection of a predetermined number of passage detections by the passage detecting means. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (11), the holding force reducing means is configured so that the holding power reducing means is in a game start period from the detection of the firing operation by the detecting means until the passage detection by the passage detecting means is continuously detected. Since the holding force of the holding means is reduced, when the game ball actually reaches the game area continuously from the start of the shooting operation, the holding means is held at a desired shooting operation position of the player or an operation position close thereto. The power can be restored to brake the game ball launch operation unit at the launch operation position.

(12) In the gaming machine according to (1),
An instruction input means for inputting an instruction of holding by the holding means by a player;
Holding force reducing means for reducing the holding force of the holding means in a game start period from the start of the firing operation by the detecting means to the presence of an instruction input to the instruction input means;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the gaming machine described in (12) above, in the instruction input means, a holding instruction by the holding means is input by the player. The holding force reducing means reduces the holding force of the holding means during a game start period from the detection of the firing operation start by the detecting means to the instruction input to the instruction input means. Therefore, during the game start period from the start of the launch operation until the player inputs an instruction to the instruction input means, the holding force of the holding means is reduced, so that the operation of the game ball launch operation unit at the start of the game is smoothly performed. It can be carried out. In addition, the player can input an instruction to the instruction input means to restore the holding force of the holding means when the game ball is driven to a desired driving position by operating the game ball launch operation unit. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the holding of the game ball launching operation unit in the firing state that becomes a foul ball, and it is possible to brake the game ball launching operation unit at a desired launch operation position of the player.

(13) In the gaming machine according to (12),
Passage detecting means for detecting passage of a game ball that is launched from the game ball launching device and passes through a game ball input location of the game area,
The holding force reducing means reduces the holding force of the holding means during the game start period from the detection of the firing operation start by the detecting means until the instruction input to the instruction input means, and the instruction input Sometimes, when there is no passage detection by the passage detection means, a decrease in the holding force of the holding means is maintained.

  According to the gaming machine described in (13) above, the passage detection means detects the passage of the game ball that is launched from the game ball launching device and passes through the game ball input location in the game area. The holding force reducing means reduces the holding force of the holding means during the game start period from the start of the firing operation detection by the detecting means until the instruction input to the instruction input means, and the passage detecting means at the time of the instruction input When there is no passage detection at, the reduction of the holding force of the holding means is maintained. Therefore, for example, when the player operates the instruction input means in a state where the game ball does not reach the game area, the holding force of the holding means is maintained to be decreased, so that the game ball launch operation is performed in a launch state that becomes a foul ball. It can prevent holding a part.

(14) In the gaming machine according to (1),
Comprising an operation amount detection means for detecting an operation amount of the game ball launch operation section;
Holding force reducing means for reducing the holding force of the holding means during a game start period from the detection of the firing operation by the detecting means until the fluctuation value of the detected operation amount in the operation amount detecting means falls within a predetermined range; A gaming machine characterized by having it.

  According to the invention as described in said (14), an operation amount detection means detects the operation amount of a game ball launch operation part. The holding force reducing means reduces the holding force of the holding means during a game start period from when the firing operation is detected by the detecting means until the fluctuation value of the detected operation amount by the operation amount detecting means falls within a predetermined range. Therefore, the game start period from the start of the launch operation of the game ball launch operation unit until the fluctuation value of the detected operation amount within the operation amount detection means falls within a predetermined range, that is, the operation of the game ball launch operation unit by the player Until the ball is stabilized, the holding force of the holding means is reduced, the game ball launching operation unit can be operated in a state where the restraint is released, and the game ball launching operation unit can be operated smoothly at the start of the game. When the operation of the game ball launching operation unit is stabilized, the holding force of the holding means is restored, the game ball launching operation unit is stopped, and the game ball launching operation unit can be automatically stopped in a desired operation state of the player. .

(15) In the gaming machine according to (1),
Comprising an operation amount detection means for detecting an operation amount of the game ball launch operation section;
A holding force reducing means for reducing the holding force of the holding means is provided in a game start period from the detection of the firing operation by the detecting means to the detection of the threshold operation amount of a certain level or more by the operating quantity detecting means. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the invention as described in said (15), an operation amount detection means detects the operation amount of a game ball launch operation part. In the game start period from the detection of the firing operation by the detection means until the threshold operation amount (for example, the threshold operation amount not to become a foul ball) is detected by the operation amount detection means by the detection means, Reduce the holding force of the holding means. Therefore, the holding force of the holding means is decreased from the start of the launch operation of the game ball launch operation unit until the game ball launch operation unit reaches the threshold operation amount, and the game ball launch operation is performed with the restraint released. The operation of the game ball launch operation unit at the start of the game can be performed smoothly. Further, when the game ball launch operation unit reaches the threshold operation amount, the holding force of the holding means is restored, and the game ball launch operation unit is stopped, so that the game ball launch operation unit is stopped in an operation state that becomes a foul ball, for example. Can be reduced.

(16) a game board that forms a game area in which a game ball flows down, a game ball launch handle that is biased to an initial position and is rotated in a predetermined direction from the initial position by a player, and the game ball launch handle In a gaming machine comprising: a gaming ball launcher that launches a gaming ball to the gaming area with a strength according to a rotation angle from an initial position;
Detecting means for detecting whether or not a player touches the game ball launch handle;
The game ball launch handle is
A pivot shaft member;
A contact member capable of contacting the rotating shaft member;
When the drive power is supplied, the contact member is set to a non-contact position away from the rotating shaft member, and when the drive power is not supplied, the contact member contacts the rotating shaft member. Driving means to position,
With
A gaming machine comprising: drive power supply control means for stopping supply of drive power to the drive means based on contact detection by the detection means.

  According to the invention described in (16) above, when the player rotates the game ball launching handle in the predetermined direction from the initial position where the game ball launching handle is urged, the game ball launching device moves from the initial position of the game ball launching handle. A game ball is launched into the game area of the game board with an intensity according to the rotation angle. A game ball flows down the game area. The detecting means detects whether or not the player touches the game ball launch handle. The game ball launching handle includes a rotation shaft member, a contact member that can contact the rotation shaft member, and a non-contact position that separates the contact member from the rotation shaft member when driving power is supplied. In the case of non-supplying of driving power, there is provided drive means for setting the contact member to a contact position for contacting the rotating shaft member. The drive power supply control means stops the drive power supply to the drive means based on the contact detection by the detection means. Therefore, the drive power supply control means stops the supply of drive power to the drive means based on the contact detection by the detection means, and when the drive power is not supplied, the abutment member comes into contact with the rotating shaft member to play the game. Since the ball launching handle is braked, it is not necessary for the player to hold the game ball launching handle against the urging force to return the game ball launching handle to the initial position. Since it is not necessary to be caught in the gap between the firing handles and braked, it is possible to reduce damage to the handles and the like due to the pinching of coins and the like. In addition, when the driving means is not supplied with driving power, the abutting member is positioned at the abutting position where it abuts against the rotating shaft member, so that the driving power supply to the driving means is stopped when the game ball launching handle is braked. For example, it is possible to reduce power consumption related to braking of the game ball launching handle during a long game. Further, heat generation near the game ball launching handle can be reduced. As a result, it is possible to reduce fatigue of the hand operating the game ball launch handle and damage to the game ball launch handle, reduce power consumption related to braking of the game ball launch handle, and reduce heat generation near the game ball launch operation unit. Can be provided.

(17) In the gaming machine according to (16),
The driving means includes
An electromagnetic solenoid having a movable part urged to the advanced position, wherein the electromagnetic part returns the movable part from the advanced position to the retracted position by being supplied with driving power;
A member for connecting the movable part of the electromagnetic solenoid and the contact member, wherein the contact member is separated from the rotating shaft member in conjunction with the movable part being positioned in the retracted position. A transmission member that is in a contact position and is a contact position in which the contact member contacts the rotation shaft member in conjunction with the movable portion being positioned in the advance position;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the invention as described in said (17), the drive means is provided with the electromagnetic solenoid and the transmission member. The electromagnetic solenoid is provided with a movable portion biased to the advanced position, and is pulled back from the advanced position to the retracted position by being supplied with driving power. The transmission member is a member for connecting the movable part of the electromagnetic solenoid and the contact member, and the contact member is set to a non-contact position away from the rotary shaft member in conjunction with the movement of the movable part at the retracted position. The contact member is set to a contact position that contacts the rotation shaft member in conjunction with the movable portion being positioned at the advanced position. Therefore, it is possible to preferably realize a configuration in which the contact member is brought into contact with the rotating shaft member in the case where the drive power is not supplied.

(18) In the gaming machine according to (17),
The electromagnetic solenoid is disposed so that the advance direction of the movable part is a direction orthogonal or substantially orthogonal to the axial direction of the rotating shaft member,
The transmission member is
Braking force which is a member formed by integrally molding a long arm portion extending in a first direction from a fulcrum and a short arm portion extending from the fulcrum in a second direction different from the long arm portion and shorter than the long arm portion. Amplifying means,
The distal end side of the long arm portion is connected to the movable portion of the electromagnetic solenoid, the distal end side of the short arm portion is connected to the abutting member, and the fulcrum is moved in conjunction with the movable portion being positioned in the retracted position. The tip of the short arm is rotated around the fulcrum in conjunction with the rotation of the shaft so that the distal end of the short arm is separated from the rotating shaft member and the movable portion is located at the advanced position. A gaming machine, characterized in that the side is arranged so as to approach the rotating shaft member.

  According to the invention as described in said (18), the electromagnetic solenoid is arrange | positioned so that the advance direction of the movable part may become the direction orthogonal or substantially orthogonal to the axial direction of a rotating shaft member. The transmission member is a member in which a long arm portion extending from the fulcrum in the first direction and a short arm portion extending from the fulcrum in a second direction different from the long arm portion and shorter than the long arm portion are integrally molded. A power amplifying means, wherein the distal end side of the long arm portion is connected to the movable portion of the electromagnetic solenoid, the distal end side of the short arm portion is connected to the abutting member, and the fulcrum is linked to the movable portion being located at the retracted position. Rotating as a shaft, the distal end side of the short arm part is separated from the rotating shaft member, and the distal end side of the short arm part is rotated around the fulcrum as the movable part is positioned at the advanced position. It is arrange | positioned so that it may approach. Therefore, it is possible to preferably realize a configuration in which the contact member is brought into contact with the rotating shaft member in the case where the drive power is not supplied. Moreover, the braking force amplifying means that is a member in which the long arm portion and the short arm portion are integrally molded can amplify the driving force of the electromagnetic solenoid and transmit it to the contact member. That is, the weak force applied to the long arm portion can be strengthened by the short arm portion, and the contact member can be brought into contact with the rotating shaft member of the game ball launching handle, and the electromagnetic solenoid can be reduced in size.

(19) In the gaming machine according to any one of (16) to (18),
The drive power supply control means supplies drive power to the drive means in a start period that is a predetermined period from contact detection by the detection means, and stops driving power supply after the start period has elapsed. A gaming machine.

  According to the invention described in (19), the drive power supply control means supplies the drive power to the drive means in a start period that is a predetermined period after contact detection by the detection means, and the predetermined period has elapsed. Later, the drive power supply is stopped. Therefore, in the start period, which is a predetermined period from the start of the launch operation of the game ball launch handle, the drive power is supplied to the drive means, and the contact member is separated from the rotating shaft member. The game ball launch handle can be rotated while the restraining by the contact member is released, and the game ball launch handle can be smoothly rotated at the start of the game.

  Further, “when driving power is supplied” as used in the present specification refers to electric power necessary to return the game ball launch operation unit to the initial position. In addition, the “stop of driving power supply” in this specification refers to a case where the power supply is “0” or a case where the power supply is less than that of the driving power supply (for example, for solenoid control). Including the case of weak power supply).

(20) In the gaming machine according to any one of (16) to (18),
A rotation amount detecting means for detecting a rotation amount of the game ball launching handle;
The drive power supply control means supplies the drive power to the drive means during a start period from the contact detection by the detection means until the fluctuation value of the detected rotation amount by the rotation amount detection means falls within a predetermined range. And the driving power supply is stopped when it falls within the predetermined range.

  According to the invention as described in said (20), a rotation amount detection means detects the rotation amount of a game ball | bowl launching handle. The drive power supply control means supplies drive power to the drive means in the start period from the contact detection by the detection means until the fluctuation value of the detected rotation amount by the rotation amount detection means falls within a predetermined range. When it is within the range, the drive power supply is stopped. Therefore, the start period from the start of the operation of launching the game ball launching handle to the time when the fluctuation value of the rotational amount detected by the rotational amount detection means falls within a predetermined range, that is, the player's turning operation of the game ball launching handle is Until stable, driving power is supplied to the driving means, and the abutting member is separated from the rotating shaft member, so that the game ball launching handle is held in a state where the restraining by the abutting member is released. The turning operation of the game ball launching handle can be smoothly performed at the start of the game, and when the turning operation of the game ball launching handle is stabilized, the supply of driving power to the driving means is stopped and the contact is made. The member comes into contact with the rotating shaft member and the game ball launching handle is restrained, and the game ball launching handle can be automatically restrained in the player's desired turning state.

(21) In the gaming machine according to any one of (16) to (18),
A rotation amount detecting means for detecting a rotation amount of the game ball launching handle;
The drive power supply control means supplies the drive power to the drive means from the contact detection by the detection means until the threshold rotation amount not to become a foul ball is detected by the rotation amount detection means, A gaming machine characterized in that the drive power supply is stopped when a stop condition is satisfied after the threshold rotation amount is detected.

  According to the invention as described in said (21), a rotation amount detection means detects the rotation amount of the game ball launching handle. The drive power supply control means supplies the drive power to the drive means from the contact detection by the detection means until the threshold rotation amount not to become a foul sphere is detected by the rotation amount detection means, and detects the threshold rotation amount. When the stop condition is satisfied later, the drive power supply is stopped. Therefore, from the start of the operation of launching the game ball launch handle until the game ball launch handle reaches the threshold rotation amount, drive power is supplied to the drive means, and the contact member is separated from the pivot shaft member. Therefore, the game ball launching handle can be rotated while the restraint by the contact member is released, and the game ball launching handle can be smoothly rotated at the start of the game. When a stop condition (for example, 3 seconds have elapsed since the start of rotation, or the rotation fluctuation value is within a predetermined range) is satisfied after the value reaches the threshold rotation amount The supply of driving power to the means is stopped, the abutting member comes into contact with the rotating shaft member, the game ball launching handle is stopped, and the firing of the foul ball can be reduced. Further, since the game ball launching handle is not restrained in the turning state that becomes a foul ball, it is possible to reduce the restraining of the game ball launching handle in the state that becomes the foul ball.

(22) In the gaming machine according to any one of (16) to (18),
A rotation amount detecting means for detecting a rotation amount of the game ball launching handle;
The drive power supply control means supplies drive power to the drive means in an end period, which is a predetermined period from detection of no contact by the detection means, and after the end period has elapsed and the game ball is fired A gaming machine, wherein the drive power supply is stopped when a zero rotation amount indicating that the handle is in an initial position is detected by the rotation amount detection means.

  According to the invention as described in said (22), a rotation amount detection means detects the rotation amount of a game ball | bowl launching handle. The drive power supply control means supplies drive power to the drive means in an end period that is a predetermined period from the absence of contact detection by the detection means, and after the end period has elapsed, the game ball launch handle is at the initial position. When the zero rotation amount indicating that the rotation amount is detected by the rotation amount detection means, the drive power supply is stopped. Therefore, in the end period, which is a predetermined period after the player releases his / her hand from the game ball launching handle, driving power is supplied to the driving means, and the contact member is separated from the rotating shaft member. Therefore, the game ball launch handle is returned to the initial position by the biasing force. If the game ball launching handle remains at the initial position when the end period has elapsed, it is determined that the game by the player has ended, the supply of drive power to the drive means is stopped, and the abutting member is a rotating shaft member. The game ball launching handle is restrained in contact with the game ball, and the game ball launching handle can be restrained at the initial position, and it is possible to prevent the driving means from being supplied with driving power when no game is being performed.

(23) In the gaming machine according to any one of (16) to (18),
A rotation amount detecting means for detecting a rotation amount of the game ball launching handle;
The drive power supply control means maintains the stop of the drive power supply to the drive means when contact is detected during a grace period that is a predetermined period from the absence of contact detection by the detection means. When the game is not performed, the drive power is supplied to the drive means.

  According to the invention as described in said (23), a rotation amount detection means detects the rotation amount of the game ball | bowl launching handle. The drive power supply control means maintains the stop of the drive power supply to the drive means as it is in the grace period that is a predetermined period from the absence of contact detection by the detection means, and no contact detection is performed. In such a case, drive power is supplied to the drive means. Therefore, even if the player operates the game ball launch handle and the game ball launch handle is stopped, the stop of the game ball launch handle is immediately released even if the player temporarily releases his / her hand. Instead, if there is re-contact with the game ball launch handle in the grace period that is a predetermined period from when the hand is released from the game ball launch handle, the control of the game ball launch handle is maintained. , Game ball launch can be resumed at the desired launch operation position before the player releases his hand, and the player can temporarily release his hand from the game ball launch handle as a rest, A gaming machine that can be loosened and is friendly to the player can be provided.

(24) In the gaming machine according to (23),
The drive power supply control means ignores the grace period when the gaming state of the gaming machine is a grace prohibition gaming state that prohibits the grace period, and immediately based on no contact detection by the detection means. A gaming machine characterized by supplying driving power to the driving means.

  According to the invention described in (24) above, the drive power supply control means ignores the grace period when the gaming state of the gaming machine is a grace-inhibited gaming state in which the grace period is prohibited. The drive power is immediately supplied to the drive means based on the detection of no contact. Therefore, when the player releases his / her hand from the game ball launching handle in the grace-prohibited gaming state, the game ball launching handle is immediately released from being restrained. Can be returned to.

(25) In the gaming machine according to (24),
The grace-prohibited gaming state is a variation display stopped state in which the variation display of the identification information indicating whether or not an advantageous gaming state has occurred for the player is stopped.

  According to the invention described in (25), the grace-prohibited gaming state is a variation display stopped state in which the variation display of the identification information indicating whether or not the advantageous gaming state has occurred for the player is stopped. Accordingly, when the player releases his / her hand from the game ball launch handle in the variability display stop state as the grace prohibition game state, the game ball launch handle is immediately released from being restrained. The ball launching handle can be immediately returned to the initial position, and the game ball can be prevented from being wasted and consumed.

(26) In the gaming machine according to any one of (16) to (18),
The drive power supply control means is in a state in which contact is detected by the detection means, and the gaming state of the gaming machine is a change request state in which a change in the rotation angle of the game ball launch handle is required. In this case, the game machine is characterized in that the drive power is supplied to the drive means.

  According to the invention described in (26) above, the drive power supply control means is in a state in which contact is detected by the detection means, and the gaming state of the gaming machine changes the rotation angle of the game ball launching handle. When the change request state is required, the drive power is supplied to the drive means. Therefore, as soon as the player enters the change request state while touching the game ball launch handle, the stop of the game ball launch handle is released, so the rotation operation of the game ball launch handle is changed (for example, from left-handed Change to right-handed).

(27) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (26),
The abutting member includes an elastic body that abuts the rotating shaft member at the other end.

  According to the invention as described in said (27), the contact member is provided with the elastic body contact | abutted with a rotating shaft member in the other end. Therefore, since the elastic body of the contact member is in contact with the rotating shaft member of the handle portion, it is possible to reduce damage to the handle portion due to the contact of the handle member with the rotating shaft member. It has a non-slip effect.

(28) In the gaming machine according to (27),
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the elastic body includes an arc-shaped elastic protrusion that is long in a rotation direction of the rotation shaft member on a contact surface that is in contact with the rotation shaft member.

  According to the invention described in (28), the elastic body includes the arc-shaped elastic protrusion that is long in the rotation direction of the rotation shaft member on the contact surface that is in contact with the rotation shaft member. As a result, the anti-slip effect in the rotation direction of the handle portion is superior to the elastic projection portion that is long in the radial direction.

(29) In the gaming machine according to (27) or (28),
The abutment member includes a spring member that urges the other end in a direction to approach the handle portion.

  According to the invention described in (29), since the contact member includes the spring member that biases the other end in a direction approaching the handle portion, the movable portion of the solenoid is driven to the second position. When the elastic body which is the other end of the contact member comes into contact with the rotating shaft member of the handle portion, the other end of the contact member can be reliably brought into contact with the rotating shaft member by the spring member.

(30) In the gaming machine according to (1),
The drive power supply control means supplies drive power to the drive means during a game end period which is a predetermined period from the game end detection by the detection means, and stops driving power supply after the end period has elapsed. A featured gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (30), the holding force reducing means detects the end of the game by the detecting means (for example, that the player has left the seat, that the player has released his hand from the game ball launching operation section, In the game end period, which is a predetermined period from when the ball launch operation unit is returned to the initial position, etc., drive power is supplied to the drive means, and the game ball launch operation unit is returned to the initial position. Then, after the end period has elapsed, assuming that the game by the player has ended, the driving power supply to the driving means is stopped, and the holding means holds the game ball launch operation unit at the initial position, and the game ball launch operation unit Can be stopped at the initial position, and driving power can be prevented from being supplied to the driving means when no game is being played.

(31) In the gaming machine according to (1),
Comprising an operation amount detection means for detecting an operation amount of the game ball launch operation section;
The drive power supply control means supplies drive power to the drive means in an end period, which is a predetermined period based on the absence of contact detection by the detection means, and after the end period has elapsed and the game ball launch A gaming machine, wherein the driving power supply is stopped when the operation amount detecting means detects a zero operation amount indicating that the operation unit is in an initial position.

  According to the gaming machine described in (31) above, the operation amount detection means detects the operation amount of the game ball launch operation unit. The drive power supply control means supplies drive power to the drive means in an end period, which is a predetermined period based on the absence of contact detection by the detection means, and after the end period has elapsed, the game ball launch operation unit is initialized. When the operation amount detection means detects a zero operation amount indicating the position, the drive power supply is stopped. Therefore, in the end period, which is a predetermined period based on the player releasing his / her hand from the game ball launch operation unit, drive power is supplied to the drive means, and the game ball launch operation unit is returned to the initial position. Then, if the game ball launch operation unit remains in the initial position when the end period has elapsed, it is determined that the game by the player has ended, the drive power supply to the drive means is stopped, and the game ball launch operation unit is initialized. It is possible to stop at the position, and it is possible to prevent the driving power from being supplied to the driving means when no game is being played.

(32) In the gaming machine according to (1),
Comprising an operation amount detection means for detecting an operation amount of the game ball launch operation section;
The drive power supply control means supplies drive power to the drive means to return the game ball launch operation unit to an initial position, and the game ball launch operation unit is maintained at the initial position for a certain period. In addition, the game machine is characterized in that the drive power supply is stopped.

  According to the gaming machine described in (32) above, the operation amount detection means detects the operation amount of the game ball launch operation unit. The drive power supply control means supplies drive power to the drive means to return the game ball launch operation unit to the initial position, and when the game ball launch operation unit is maintained at the initial position for a certain period, Stop supplying. Therefore, when the game ball launch operation unit is maintained at the initial position for a certain period (when the player does not touch the game ball launch operation unit at the initial position for a certain period), the game by the player is ended. As a result, the supply of drive power to the drive means can be stopped, the game ball launch operation section can be stopped at the initial position, and the drive power can be prevented from being supplied to the drive means in a state where no game is being played.

(33) In the gaming machine according to (1),
A gaming machine that is electrically connected to a ball lending means that lends a game ball when a recording medium storing information relating to the lending of the game ball is inserted and the storage information of the inserted storage medium is information that can be lended There,
The detection means includes a game end detection means for detecting a game end,
The drive power supply control means is a state in which no storage medium is inserted in the ball lending means or storage information of the inserted storage medium is not lendable to the ball, and the game end is detected by the game end detection means. A gaming machine characterized in that the drive electric power supply is stopped when the is detected.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (33), the ball lending unit that is electrically connected is provided, and the ball lending unit is inserted with a recording medium in which information relating to the lending of the game ball is stored, and the inserted memory. A game ball is lent out when the storage information of the medium is information that can be lent out. The game end detection means detects the game end. The drive power supply control means is a case where the storage medium is not inserted into the ball lending means or the storage information of the inserted storage medium is not available for lending, and the game end is detected by the game end detection means. If this happens, the drive power supply to the drive means is stopped. Therefore, when the storage medium is not inserted into the ball lending means or the storage information of the inserted storage medium is not lendable, and the game end is detected by the game end detection means, If the game by the player is terminated, the drive power supply to the drive means can be stopped, the game ball launch operation unit can be stopped at the initial position, and the drive power is supplied to the drive means when no game is being performed. Can be prevented.

(34) In the gaming machine according to (1),
An end instruction input means for inputting an end instruction of the game by the player;
An operation amount detection means for detecting an operation amount of the game ball launch operation section;
The drive power supply control means detects a zero operation amount indicating that the game ball launch operation section is in an initial position by the operation amount detection means, and after an end instruction is input to the end instruction input means A gaming machine characterized in that the drive power supply is stopped.

  According to the gaming machine described in (34) above, in the end instruction input means, a game end instruction is input by the player. The operation amount detection means detects the operation amount of the game ball launch operation unit. The drive power supply control means detects the zero operation amount indicating that the game ball launch operation section is at the initial position by the operation amount detection means, and inputs the end instruction to the end instruction input means, and then to the drive means. The drive power supply is stopped. Therefore, when the player inputs an end instruction to the end instruction input means with the game ball launch operation unit in the initial position, it is determined that the game by the player has ended, and driving power is supplied to the drive means. The holding means holds the game ball launch operation section at the initial position, can stop the game ball launch operation section at the initial position, and is supplied with drive power to the drive means when no game is being performed. Can be prevented.

(35) In the gaming machine according to (1),
An end instruction input means for inputting a game end instruction by the player;
The drive power supply control means stops driving power supply after an end instruction is input to the end instruction input means and no-contact detection by the detection means is maintained for a certain period. Gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in (35) above, in the end instruction input means, a game end instruction is input by the player. The drive power supply control means stops the supply of drive power to the drive means after the end instruction is input to the end instruction input means and the detection of no contact by the detection means is maintained for a certain period. Therefore, when an end instruction is input to the end instruction input means by the player and no-contact detection is maintained by the detection means for a certain period, it is determined that the game by the player is ended and the driving means The driving power supply can be stopped, and the game ball launch operation unit can be stopped at the initial position, and the driving power can be prevented from being supplied to the driving means when no game is being performed.

(36) In the gaming machine according to (1),
The detection means includes interpersonal detection means for detecting the presence or absence of a player,
An operation amount detection means for detecting an operation amount of the game ball launch operation section;
The drive power supply control means detects a zero operation amount indicating that the game ball launch operation unit is in an initial position by the operation amount detection means, and detects the absence of a player by the interpersonal detection means. After that, the driving power supply is stopped.

  According to the gaming machine described in (36), the interpersonal detection means detects the presence or absence of a player. The operation amount detection means detects the operation amount of the game ball launch operation unit. The drive power supply control means is configured to detect a zero operation amount indicating that the game ball launch operation unit is in the initial position by the operation amount detection means, and drive after the presence of the player is detected by the interpersonal detection means. The drive power supply to the means is stopped. Therefore, in the state where the game ball launch operation unit is in the initial position, when the presence of the player is detected by the interpersonal detection means, it is determined that the game by the player has ended, and the drive power is supplied to the drive means. The game ball launching operation unit can be stopped at the initial position, and driving power can be prevented from being supplied to the driving means when no game is being played.

(37) In the gaming machine according to (1),
The detection means includes interpersonal detection means for detecting the presence or absence of a player,
The drive power supply control means stops driving power supply after the absence of a player is detected by the interpersonal detection means, and after the absence of contact detection by the detection means is maintained for a certain period, and the holding The means holds the game ball launch operation section at an initial position.

  According to the gaming machine described in (37), the interpersonal detection means detects the presence or absence of a player. The drive power supply control means stops the supply of drive power to the drive means after the absence of the player is detected by the interpersonal detection means and the detection of no contact by the detection means is maintained for a certain period. Accordingly, when the absence of the player is detected by the interpersonal detection means and the no-contact detection by the detection means is maintained for a certain period of time, it is determined that the game by the player has ended and the driving to the driving means is performed. The power supply can be stopped, the game ball launch operation unit can be stopped at the initial position, and the drive power can be prevented from being supplied to the drive means when the game is not being performed.

(38) In the gaming machine according to any one of (31) to (37),
Identification information variation display means for displaying a variation display of identification information indicating whether or not an advantageous gaming state has occurred for the player;
Holding means for suspending execution of fluctuation display in the identification information fluctuation display means,
The driving power supply control means includes a prohibiting means for prohibiting the driving power supply to the driving means according to the number of holdings in the holding means, and the termination in a state where the holding number in the holding means is zero. A game machine characterized by performing a stop control of the drive power supply of the drive means by counting the period.

  According to the gaming machine described in (38), the identification information variation display means displays the variation display of the identification information indicating whether or not the advantageous gaming state has occurred for the player. The holding means holds the execution of the fluctuation display by the identification information fluctuation display means. The prohibiting unit prohibits the driving power supply to the driving unit according to the number of holdings in the holding unit (for example, until the number of holdings becomes 0). The drive power supply control means performs stop control of the drive power supply of the drive means by counting the end period in a state where the number of reservations in the hold means is zero. Therefore, the supply of drive power to the drive means is reserved until the number of pending executions of the variable display of the identification information is 0 and the start condition of the end period is satisfied. Even if the hand is released from the ball launching operation unit, braking of the game ball launching operation unit is maintained, and the game ball launching operation unit can be maintained in a state immediately before the hand is released, and the launching of the game ball can be stopped. In addition, when the player touches the game ball launch operation section within the end period, the launch of the game ball can be resumed from the state immediately before the hand is released.

(39) In the gaming machine according to any one of (31) to (37),
Identification information variation display means for displaying a variation display of identification information indicating whether or not an advantageous gaming state has occurred for the player;
Fluctuation display execution detecting means for detecting whether or not fluctuation display is being executed by the identification information fluctuation display means,
The drive power supply control means includes a prohibit means for prohibiting the drive power supply to the drive means while it is detected that the variable display is being executed, and the drive power supply control means is in a state where it is detected that no change display is being executed. A gaming machine, wherein a stop control of the drive power supply of the drive means is performed by counting an end period.

  According to the gaming machine described in (39) above, the identification information variation display means displays the variation display of the identification information indicating whether or not an advantageous gaming state has occurred for the player. The fluctuation display execution detection means detects whether or not the fluctuation display is executed by the identification information fluctuation display means. The prohibiting unit prohibits the driving power supply to the driving unit while it is detected that the variable display is being executed. The drive power supply control means performs a stop control of the drive power supply of the drive means by counting the start of the end period in a state where it is detected that there is no change display execution. Therefore, since the driving power supply to the driving means is reserved until the start condition of the end period is satisfied in a state where the variation display of the identification information is not executed, the player can Even if the hand is released, braking of the game ball launch operation unit is maintained, and the game ball launch operation unit can be maintained in a state immediately before the hand is released, and the launch of the game ball can be stopped. In addition, when the player touches the game ball launch operation section within the end period, the launch of the game ball can be resumed from the state immediately before the hand is released.

(40) A game ball launch operation unit that is operated by a player, and a game ball launch that launches a game ball into a game area where the game ball flows down with strength according to an operation from an initial position of the game ball launch operation unit. In a gaming machine comprising a device,
When the operation position of the game ball launching operation unit is the specific operation position, a change in the operation position of the game ball launching operation unit occurs when a specific operation position advantageous gaming state in which a player can receive a game profit occurs. With suggestive means to suggest
The game ball launch operation unit is
Holding means for holding the game ball launch operation section in a position operated by a player;
Drive means for returning the game ball launch operation unit to the initial position when the drive power is supplied;
Drive power supply for supplying drive power to the drive means and stopping supply of drive power to the drive means based on establishment of a brake return condition after the drive power supply when the suggestion means suggests Control means;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (40), the suggestion means generates a specific operation position advantageous game state in which the player can receive a game profit because the operation position of the game ball launch operation unit is the specific operation position. In this case, the player is suggested to change the operation position of the game ball launch operation unit. The driving power supply control means supplies driving power to the driving means when suggested by the suggesting means, so that the player can play a game ball according to the suggestion by the suggesting means when a specific operation position advantageous gaming state occurs. The operation position of the launch operation unit can be changed, the delay in changing the game ball launch operation unit to the specific operation position can be reduced, and the holding by the holding means is released when the operation position is changed. The operation position of the ball launch operation unit can be changed smoothly. Further, since the drive power supply control means stops the drive power supply to the drive means based on the establishment of the brake return condition after the drive power supply, it is possible to brake the game ball launch operation section at the changed operation position. It is possible to maintain the changed operation position in the specific operation position advantageous game state, and even in the specific operation position advantageous game state, fatigue of the hand operating the game ball launch operation unit (for example, game ball launch handle) and game ball launch It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can reduce damage to the operation unit, reduce power consumption related to braking of the game ball launch operation unit, and reduce heat generation near the game ball launch operation unit.

(41) In the gaming machine according to (1),
A game state detecting means for detecting the occurrence of a specific operation position advantageous gaming state in which the player can receive a game profit because the operation position of the game ball launch operation unit is a specific operation position;
Based on the detection of occurrence of a specific operation position advantageous gaming state in the gaming state detection means, suggesting means for suggesting to the player a change in the operation position of the game ball launch operation unit;
The drive power supply control means supplies drive power to the drive means when suggested by the suggesting means, and drives power to the drive means based on the establishment of a brake return condition after the drive power supply. A gaming machine characterized by stopping supply.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (41), the gaming state detection means is in a specific operation position advantageous gaming state in which the player can receive a game profit because the operation position of the game ball launch operation unit is the specific operation position. Detect outbreaks. The suggestion means suggests to the player that the operation position of the game ball launch operation section is changed based on the occurrence detection of the specific operation position advantageous game state by the game state detection means. The driving power supply control means supplies driving power to the driving means when suggested by the suggesting means, so that the player can play a game ball according to the suggestion by the suggesting means when a specific operation position advantageous gaming state occurs. The operation position of the launch operation unit can be changed, the delay in changing the game ball launch operation unit to the specific operation position can be reduced, and the holding by the holding means is released when the operation position is changed. The operation position of the ball launch operation unit can be changed smoothly. Further, since the drive power supply control means stops the drive power supply to the drive means based on the establishment of the brake return condition after the drive power supply, it is possible to brake the game ball launch operation section at the changed operation position. It is possible to maintain the changed operation position in the specific operation position advantageous game state, and even in the specific operation position advantageous game state, fatigue of the hand operating the game ball launch operation unit (for example, game ball launch handle) and game ball launch It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can reduce damage to the operation unit, reduce power consumption related to braking of the game ball launch operation unit, and reduce heat generation near the game ball launch operation unit.

(42) In the gaming machine according to (41),
Game state end detection means for detecting the end of the specific operation position advantageous gaming state,
The suggestion means suggests to the player a change in the operation position of the game ball launch operation unit based on detection of the end of the specific operation position advantageous gaming state in the gaming state end detection means,
The drive power supply control means supplies drive power to the drive means when suggested by the suggesting means, and drives power to the drive means based on the establishment of a brake return condition after the drive power supply. A gaming machine characterized by stopping supply.

  According to the gaming machine described in (42) above, the gaming state end detection means detects the end of the specific operation position advantageous gaming state. The suggestion means suggests to the player that the operation position of the game ball launch operation section is changed based on the end detection of the specific operation position advantageous game state by the game state end detection means. The driving power supply control means supplies the driving power to the driving means when suggested by the suggesting means, so that the player can play the game ball according to the suggestion by the suggesting means when the specific operation position advantageous gaming state ends. The operation position of the launch operation unit can be changed, the change delay from the specific operation position of the game ball launch operation unit to the desired operation position can be reduced, and the holding by the holding means is released when the operation position is changed Thus, the operation position of the game ball launch operation unit can be changed smoothly. Further, since the drive power supply control means stops the drive power supply to the drive means based on the establishment of the brake return condition after the drive power supply, it is possible to brake the game ball launch operation section at the changed operation position. The changed operation position can be maintained in the gaming state after the end of the specific operation position advantageous gaming state, and the game ball launch operation unit (for example, game ball launching) can be performed in the gaming state after the end of the specific operation position advantageous gaming state. Provided is a gaming machine that can reduce fatigue of the hand operating the steering wheel) and damage to the game ball launch operation unit, reduce power consumption related to braking of the game ball launch operation unit, and reduce heat generation near the game ball launch operation unit. be able to.

(43) In the gaming machine according to (1),
Braking release instruction input means for inputting a braking release instruction by the player;
The drive power supply control means supplies drive power to the drive means based on a brake release instruction from the brake release instruction input means, and the drive based on establishment of a brake return condition after the drive power supply A gaming machine, characterized in that the supply of driving power to the means is stopped.

  According to the gaming machine described in (43), the brake release instruction input means receives a brake release instruction from the player. Since the drive power supply control means supplies drive power to the drive means based on the brake release instruction from the brake release instruction input means, the holding means releases the holding of the predetermined operation position of the game ball launching operation unit. Since the game ball launching operation unit can be operated with the holding means released, the operation position of the game ball launching operation unit can be changed smoothly. Further, since the drive power supply control means stops the drive power supply to the drive means based on the establishment of the brake return condition after the drive power supply, it is possible to brake the game ball launch operation section at the changed operation position. Yes, the changed operation position can be maintained.

(44) In the gaming machine according to any one of (41) to (43),
Comprising an operation amount detection means for detecting an operation amount of the game ball launch operation section;
Whether the fluctuation value of the detected operation amount in the operation amount detection means falls within a predetermined range after the drive power supply control means supplies the drive power to the drive means based on the suggestion by the suggestion means. Alternatively, when the operation amount detected by the operation amount detection means reaches a predetermined value, the braking return condition is satisfied, and the drive power supply to the drive means is stopped.

  According to the gaming machine described in (44) above, the operation amount detection means detects the operation amount of the game ball launch operation section. The drive power supply control means supplies the drive power to the drive means based on the suggestion by the suggestion means, and then the fluctuation value of the detected operation amount in the operation amount detection means falls within a predetermined range or the operation When the amount of operation detected by the amount detection means reaches a predetermined value, it is assumed that the brake return condition is satisfied, and the supply of drive power to the drive means is stopped. Therefore, in the specific operation position advantageous game state, the player can hold the game ball launch operation section at a desired operation position after change.

  In addition, as the above-mentioned “braking return condition”, it is assumed that a predetermined period elapses after the suggestion means suggests, and the drive power supply control means detects (or measures) the elapse of the predetermined period, It may be determined that the brake return condition is satisfied.

(45) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (44),
The gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (45), the pachinko machine can reduce fatigue of the hand operating the game ball launching operation unit and damage to the game ball launching operation unit and also reduce power consumption related to braking of the game ball launching operation unit. Can provide a machine. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball as a game medium is launched into a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. In other words, the identification information (such as symbols) that is dynamically displayed on the display device is determined and stopped after a predetermined time on the condition that a winning (or passing through the operation gate) is required for the operation port. In addition, when a specific gaming state occurs, variable winning means (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  It should be noted that regarding the various inventions disclosed in this specification, various combinations can be made for all the constituent elements, and the invention can be established independently without any other constituent requirements.

  As described above, the present invention is suitable for gaming machines such as pachinko machines.

1 ... Decision button (instruction input means)
2 ... Game end instruction button (end instruction input means)
3 ... Interpersonal sensor (personal detection means)
4 ... Brake release instruction button (brake release instruction input means)
14 ... Front frame set (front side component)
18 ... Game ball launch handle (game ball launch operation section)
30 ... Game board 30a ... Game area 38 ... Game ball launching device 40c, 40f ... Hold display part (hold means)
42 ... 3rd symbol display device (identification information fluctuation display means)
61 ... Passing detection sensor (game ball detecting means)
261a ... main control board (prohibiting means)
290 ... 2nd variable prize-winning device 290a ... 2nd big prize opening 312 ... Launching control device (drive power supply control means, holding power reducing means)
400 ... Case body (case body)
410 ... fixed side case (fixed side case body)
420 ... handle portion 440 ... dial shaft (rotating shaft member)
450 ... Touch sensor (detection means)
470 ... L-shaped arm (transmission member, braking force amplifying means)
471 ... supporting point 472 ... long arm part 473 ... short arm part 480 ... electromagnetic solenoid for driving (driving means)
481 ... Movable parts (movable parts)
490 ... Contact component (contact member, holding means)
500… Rotation amount detection component (rotation amount detection means)
510 ... Holding force presence / absence changing mechanism (resistance force changing means, holding force presence / absence changing mechanism)
512 .. recessed portion (non-contacting region portion)
513 ... Stepped portion

Claims (1)

A game ball launching operation unit urged to return to the initial position, and a game ball that launches the game ball into a game area where the game ball flows down with strength according to the operation from the initial position of the game ball launching operation unit In a gaming machine comprising a launcher,
Detecting means for detecting a gaming operation state by the player ;
An operation amount detection means for detecting an operation amount of the game ball launch operation section ;
The game ball launch operation unit is
Holding means for holding the game ball launch operation section in a position operated by a player;
Drive means for reducing the holding force of the holding means in response to drive power supply;
With
Drive power supply control means for controlling the drive power supply to the drive means based on the detection result of the detection means,
The drive power supply control means supplies the drive power during a period from when the detection operation by the detection means is detected until the fluctuation value of the detected operation amount by the operation amount detection means falls within a predetermined range. A featured gaming machine.

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