JP6114729B2 - Gaming machine instruction device and gaming machine equipped with the gaming machine instruction device - Google Patents

Description

  In the gaming machine such as a slot machine, the present invention has two types to be performed in order, such as the payment of the maximum payable number of medals and the start of rotation of a reel on which various symbols are displayed on the outer peripheral surface. The present invention relates to a gaming machine instruction device having an operation unit for generating a signal for instructing the processing, and a gaming machine including the gaming machine instruction device.

  In the conventional slot machine, as the operation unit for instructing to pay the held medals, in addition to the BET button for paying one by one, depending on the game situation, the largest number of medals that can be paid at that time Many have a MAXBET button which is an operation unit for giving an instruction to pay the number of sheets. In addition, a start lever that is an operation unit that gives an instruction to start rotation of the reel (rotating drum) is provided.

  The instruction to start reel rotation by operating the start lever must be made after the medals have been paid in principle. However, if the player has won a replay (replay) in the previous game, replay (replay) In the state, the reel rotation starts only by operating the start lever without accepting the medal payment.

  In any case, if it is determined that the time until the reel starts rotating in the next game after the reel has stopped rotating in the previous game is a predetermined time or more, that time elapses. Even if the start lever is operated before, the reel does not start rotating.

  Therefore, the player repeatedly presses the BET button or the MAXBET button or operates the start lever many times. Recently, many slot machines are provided with “RT” (replay time), “ART” (assist replay time), and the like. In the state of “RT” (replay time) and “ART” (assist replay time), there is a probability of winning by winning replay (replay) over tens of games to hundreds of games, and possibly thousands of games. A high state (for example, a state in which replay is won in a one-third to nine-tenth game) continues.

  Therefore, the percentage of games in which reel rotation starts only by operating the start lever without paying medals increases, and such games may continue, so that a prize other than replay (replay) may be won. Even if nothing is won, the start lever is often operated without paying medals. In that case, the operation of the BET button or the MAXBET button and the operation of the start lever are performed again.

  As described above, the number of operations of the BET button and the MAXBET button and the operation of the start lever tends to be more than necessary, and the failure occurrence rate of those operation units increases, resulting in a decrease in the service life. .

  It is also desirable for the player to reduce the number of operations as much as possible, especially when the game is repeated for a long time, and to reduce the number of unnecessary operations.

In Japanese Patent No. 3980415, “in a gaming machine having at least two switch operation tools related to a game,
The two switch operation tools are arranged close to each other, and are provided so that the operation directions are substantially the same direction and can be operated independently.
Of the two switch operation tools, one switch operation tool is a lever type having an operation part at the tip of a lever member supported so as to be swingable, and the other switch operation tool is a switch-type tool. A lever member swingably supported on the lever member of one switch operation tool, and an operation unit provided at the tip of the lever member and arranged to overlap the operation unit of the one switch operation tool; It is a lever type comprising
The one switch operation tool is provided such that the other switch operation tool moves in the operation direction to perform a switch operation, and then moves in the operation direction integrally with the other switch operation tool to perform the switch operation. And
The invention of the “gaming machine” is characterized in that the lever members of the two switch operating tools are swingably supported by a single support shaft.

  In the case of this gaming machine, when the operation part of the other switch operation tool is pressed, only the other switch operation tool moves in the operation direction and first performs a switch operation, and further presses the operation part of the other switch operation tool. When the operation is continued, the other switch operation tool reaches the position of one switch operation tool arranged so as to overlap below, and one switch operation tool moves in the operation direction together with the other switch operation tool. One of the switch operating tools performs a switch operation.

  Accordingly, in order to perform both the switch operation of the other switch operation tool and the switch operation of the one switch operation tool, it is necessary to perform a pressing operation in two stages. In addition, in order to perform only the switch operation of the other switch operation tool independently, care must be taken not to press the other switch operation tool too much to reach the switch operation of one switch operation tool. In order to perform only the switch operation of the operation tool independently, it is necessary to operate only one switch operation tool overlapping below the other switch operation tool.

Japanese Patent No. 3980415

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems existing in the prior art, and the object of the present invention is to provide instructions for two types of processing to be performed in order in a gaming machine such as a slot machine. The operations for generating the first signal and the second signal for performing the first instruction and the second instruction, respectively, can be easily and reliably performed independently of each other, and the operations can be performed simultaneously. Even in such a case, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine instruction device in which the second signal is generated after the first signal is generated, and a gaming machine including the gaming machine instruction device.

(1) An instruction device for a gaming machine of the present invention that achieves the above-mentioned object,
The player has a first operation unit and a second operation unit for performing an operation for generating a signal for giving a predetermined instruction to the gaming machine, and the second instruction performed by the operation on the second operation unit is An instruction device for a gaming machine that is performed after a first instruction performed by an operation on a first operation unit,
The first operation unit and the second operation unit are located close to each other at respective predetermined initial positions and can be operated independently, and the player can simultaneously operate the operation units with one hand. It is operable and can be moved in a predetermined direction from the initial position by the player's operation,
A first signal control body and a second signal control body that move in response to movement of the first operation section and the second operation section, a predetermined movement of the first signal control body, and a predetermined movement of the second signal control body, respectively. A first detection unit and a second detection unit for generating a first signal for performing a first instruction by detecting movement and a second signal for generating a second instruction, and a first signal and a second A control unit for performing the first instruction and the second instruction based on each of the signals;
When the first operation unit and the second operation unit located at the respective initial positions are integrally operated at the same time, the second instruction is performed after the first instruction is performed. 1 signal control body and 2nd signal control body and 1st detection part and 2nd detection part are arrange | positioned, and / or timing adjustment between the 1st instruction | indication and 2nd instruction | indication by a control part is performed Features.

  The gaming machine of the present invention includes the gaming machine instruction device of the present invention.

  The first operation unit and the second operation unit are located close to each other at their predetermined initial positions, and can be operated independently of each other (ie, any one of the operation units can be operated with the other operation). In addition, the player can operate the operation units integrally with one hand at the same time.

  When operating the first operation unit and the second operation unit independently, the player first performs an operation on the first operation unit located at the predetermined initial position, and then the second operation unit located at the predetermined initial position. By performing an operation on the second instruction, the second instruction can be performed after the first instruction. That is, by first operating the first operation unit located at the initial position, the first operation unit moves in a predetermined direction, and the first signal control body moves accordingly. When the first detection unit detects a predetermined movement of the first signal control body, the first detection unit can generate a first signal for giving a first instruction. The control unit issues a first instruction based on the first signal. Thereafter, by operating the second operation unit located at the initial position, the second operation unit moves in a predetermined direction, and the second signal control body moves accordingly. When the second detection unit detects a predetermined movement of the second signal control body, the second detection unit can generate a second signal for performing the second instruction. The control unit issues a second instruction based on the second signal.

  On the other hand, when the first operation unit and the second operation unit located at the respective initial positions are integrally operated simultaneously, the second instruction is performed after the first instruction is performed. The first signal controller, the second signal controller, the first detector, and the second detector are arranged, and / or the timing adjustment between the first instruction and the second instruction by the controller is performed.

  That is, when the first operation unit and the second operation unit located at the respective initial positions are integrally operated simultaneously, the first operation unit and the second operation unit are simultaneously moved from the initial position in a predetermined direction, Accordingly, the first signal control body and the second signal control body move simultaneously.

that time,
i) When the first signal controller and the second signal controller and the first detector and the second detector are arranged so that the second instruction is performed after the first instruction is performed, After the first detection unit detects a predetermined movement of the first signal control body and generates a first signal for giving a first instruction, the second detection unit performs a predetermined movement of the second signal control body. Is detected and a second signal for giving a second instruction is generated.
ii) When the timing adjustment between the first instruction and the second instruction is performed by the control unit so that the second instruction is performed after the first instruction is performed, the first detection unit outputs the first signal Based on the first signal generated by detecting the predetermined movement of the control body and the second signal generated by the second detection unit detecting the predetermined movement of the second signal control body, the control section After giving the instruction, the second instruction is given.
iii) the first signal controller, the second signal controller, the first detector and the second detector are arranged so that the second instruction is performed after the first instruction is performed; and When the timing adjustment between the first instruction and the second instruction by the control unit is performed, the arrangement of the first signal control body and the second signal control body, the first detection unit and the second detection unit, and the first control unit by the control unit By adjusting the timing between the first instruction and the second instruction, the second instruction after the first instruction can be more reliably performed.

  The first signal for executing the first instruction is generated by one simultaneous simultaneous operation with one hand for both the first operation unit and the second operation unit, and then the second signal for executing the second instruction is performed. Since two signals are generated, the first instruction and the subsequent second instruction can be executed with high reliability. Therefore, the number of player operations on both operation units is reduced, and the failure rate of both operation units is reduced and the life is extended.

  The first detection unit and the second detection unit generate a first signal for performing a first instruction by detecting a predetermined movement of the first signal control body and a predetermined movement of the second signal control body, respectively. In addition, the second signal for stopping and the second instruction may be generated and stopped.

(2) The instruction device for gaming machines of the present invention,
When the first operation unit and the second operation unit located at the respective initial positions are integrally operated simultaneously, the generation of the second signal is performed after the generation of the first signal. As described above, the first signal control body, the second signal control body, the first detection unit, and the second detection unit may be arranged.

  When the first operation unit and the second operation unit located at the respective initial positions are simultaneously and integrally operated, the second signal is generated after the first signal is generated. In addition, a first signal control body, a second signal control body, a first detection unit, and a second detection unit are arranged. That is, when the first operation unit and the second operation unit located at the respective initial positions are integrally operated simultaneously, the first operation unit and the second operation unit are simultaneously moved from the initial position in a predetermined direction, Accordingly, the first signal control body and the second signal control body move simultaneously. At this time, the first detection unit detects a predetermined movement of the first signal control body to generate a first signal for performing the first instruction, and then the second detection unit is connected to the second signal control body. A second signal for detecting a predetermined movement and performing a second instruction is generated.

  Generation and stop of the first signal for executing the first instruction is performed by one simultaneous simultaneous operation with one hand for both the first operation unit and the second operation unit, and then the second instruction is executed. Therefore, the first instruction and the subsequent second instruction can be executed with high reliability. Therefore, the number of player operations on both operation units is reduced, and the failure rate of both operation units is reduced and the life is extended.

  In addition, when the 1st detection part detects the predetermined | prescribed movement of a 1st signal control body and performs generation | occurrence | production and a stop of the 1st signal for giving a 1st instruction | indication, a 1st detection part performs 1st signal control. By detecting a predetermined movement of the body, a first signal for performing a first instruction is generated, and after the first signal is stopped, the second detection unit performs a predetermined movement of the second signal control body. And a second signal for performing the second instruction can be generated.

(3) The instruction device for gaming machines of the present invention,
When the first operation unit and the second operation unit are both operated in the same direction, the first signal is generated when the operation of the second operation unit is started before the operation of the first operation unit. It is assumed that the first signal control body, the second signal control body, the first detection unit, and the second detection unit are arranged so that the generation of the second signal can be performed after the operation is performed. it can.

  In this case, when both the first operation unit and the second operation unit are operated in the same direction, when the operation of the second operation unit is started before the operation of the first operation unit, the first signal Generation of the second signal may occur after generation has occurred. When an operation with one hand is performed on both the first operation unit and the second operation unit, the first instruction is issued even when the operation of the second operation unit is started before the operation of the first operation unit. Since generation of the first signal for execution and generation of the second signal for execution of the second instruction can be performed after the first signal is generated and stopped, the first instruction and the subsequent second instruction are respectively It can be executed with higher certainty.

  In addition, when the 1st detection part detects the predetermined | prescribed movement of a 1st signal control body and performs generation | occurrence | production and stop of the 1st signal for giving a 1st instruction | indication, generation | occurrence | production and stop of the 1st signal are It can be assumed that generation of the second signal can be performed after it has been performed.

  (4) According to the gaming machine instruction device of the present invention, the first operation unit and the second operation unit that have reached the respective arrival positions after moving the predetermined stroke in the predetermined direction from the respective predetermined initial positions are automatically In particular, it may have a return means for returning to the initial position.

  When the first operation unit and the second operation unit are respectively located at the initial positions, the first signal control body and the second signal control body are also located at the respective initial positions.

  The first operating unit and the second operating unit located at the respective predetermined initial positions are operated to move in a predetermined direction to reach the respective reaching positions. In accordance with the movement of the first operation unit and the second operation unit, the first signal control body and the second signal control body also move and reach their respective arrival positions.

  The first operating unit and the second operating unit that have reached the respective reaching positions are automatically returned to the initial positions by the return means when the operating force is released. In response to the movement of the first operation unit and the second operation unit, the first signal control body and the second signal control body also move and return to their initial positions.

  (5) Further, in the gaming machine instruction device of the present invention, the second signal control body and the second detection unit are arranged so that the second signal is generated while the second operation unit returns from the arrival position to the initial position. Can be.

  In any case, when both the first operation unit and the second operation unit located at the initial position are operated in the same direction, the operation of the second operation unit is started before the operation of the first operation unit. Even if there is, the operation force for the first operation unit and the second operation unit that have reached the respective reaching positions is released almost simultaneously, and the return operation of both operation units when the return means returns to the initial position, respectively. Are likely to start almost simultaneously.

  Therefore, when the second signal control body and the second detection unit are arranged so that the second signal is generated while the second operation unit returns from the arrival position to the initial position, the first operation unit arrives from the initial position. The first signal is generated while the position is reached, or the first signal is generated when the first operation unit and the second operation unit simultaneously start returning from the arrival position to the initial position. If the first signal control body, the second signal control body, the first detection unit, and the second detection unit are arranged so that the second signal is generated after the first operation unit and the second operation unit, When both of the operation units are operated with one hand, after the generation of the first signal for executing the first instruction, the generation of the second signal for executing the second instruction is performed. It is possible to further increase the certainty.

  In addition, when the 1st detection part detects the predetermined | prescribed movement of a 1st signal control body and performs generation | occurrence | production and stop of the 1st signal for giving a 1st instruction | indication, generation | occurrence | production and stop of the 1st signal are It can be assumed that generation of the second signal can be performed after it has been performed.

(6) Further, the instruction device for gaming machines of the present invention,
The first operation unit and the second operation unit may be located close to each other at their respective arrival positions.

  In this case, since the first operation unit and the second operation unit are positioned close to each other at the respective arrival positions, the force for operation on the first operation unit and the second operation unit that have reached the respective arrival positions is obtained. It is more likely that the return operations of both the operating parts are started almost simultaneously when they are released almost simultaneously and returned to their initial positions by the return means.

  (7) In the gaming machine instruction device according to the present invention, the second detector detects a predetermined movement of the second signal control body that should generate the second signal before the generation of the first signal. In some cases, even if the second signal is generated, the controller does not handle the second signal or the second signal is not generated.

  When both the first operation unit and the second operation unit are operated in the same direction, a predetermined movement of the second signal control body that should generate the second signal is changed before the first signal is generated. When the second detection unit detects, even if the second signal is generated, the control unit does not handle the second signal or the second signal is not generated.

  Therefore, when one operation with one hand is performed on the first operation unit and the second operation unit, the second signal that should generate the second signal after the generation of the first signal for executing the first instruction. Only when the second detector detects a predetermined movement of the control body, the generated second signal is treated as the second signal, and the second instruction is performed based on the second signal. The subsequent second instructions can be executed with high certainty.

  If the first detector detects the predetermined movement of the first signal control body and generates and stops the first signal for giving the first instruction, the first signal is generated and stopped. When the second detection unit detects a predetermined movement of the second signal control body that should generate the second signal before the second signal is generated, the control unit and the second signal are generated even if the second signal is generated. It may not be handled or the second signal may not be generated.

  (8) In the gaming machine instruction device according to the present invention, the time from the generation of the second signal to the second instruction based on the second signal is the first instruction based on the first signal from the generation of the first signal. It can be longer than the time until.

  In this case, since the time from the generation of the second signal to the second instruction based on the second signal is longer than the time from the generation of the first signal to the first instruction based on the first signal, the first operation unit Even when the operation of the second operation unit is started before the operation of, the second instruction can be performed after the first instruction.

  In particular, when the first signal control body, the second signal control body, the first detection unit, and the second detection unit are arranged so that the second instruction is performed after the first instruction is performed, for example, In the case of (2) and (3) above, the second instruction after the first instruction is given by the combination of the first signal controller, the second signal controller, and the arrangement of the first detector and the second detector. Can be performed more reliably.

  When an operation with one hand is performed on both the first operation unit and the second operation unit, even when the operation of the second operation unit is started before the operation of the first operation unit, after the first instruction A second instruction can be made.

  (9) The gaming machine instruction device according to the present invention, when the second signal is generated before the first signal generation, and the time from the second signal generation to the first signal generation is within a predetermined range, The said control part shall generate the 2nd instruction | indication based on the said 2nd signal, after giving the 1st instruction | indication based on the said 1st signal. In the case where the first detection unit detects a predetermined movement of the first signal control body and generates and stops the first signal for giving the first instruction, the “before the first signal generation” is performed. "May be" before the first signal is generated and stopped ".

  In this case, even when the operation of the second operation unit is started before the operation of the first operation unit, if the time from the second signal generation to the first signal generation is within a predetermined range, the first instruction A second instruction is given later. When an operation with one hand is performed on both the first operation unit and the second operation unit, even if the operation of the second operation unit is started before the operation of the first operation unit, the first instruction A second instruction may be made later. In particular, when the first signal control body, the second signal control body, the first detection unit, and the second detection unit are arranged so that the second instruction is performed after the first instruction is performed, for example, In the case of (2) and (3) above, the second instruction after the first instruction is given by the combination of the first signal controller, the second signal controller, and the arrangement of the first detector and the second detector. Can be performed more reliably.

  According to the gaming machine instruction device of the present invention and the gaming machine equipped with the gaming machine instruction device, one simultaneous simultaneous operation with one hand for both the first operation unit and the second operation unit that can be operated independently of each other. Thus, the first instruction and the subsequent second instruction can be executed with high certainty. Therefore, the number of player operations on both operation units is reduced, and the failure rate of both operation units is reduced and the life is extended.

It is a front view of the appearance of the slot machine. It is a block diagram. It is a partially broken top view of the instruction device for gaming machines. It is a front view of the instruction device for gaming machines. It is a side view of the instruction device for gaming machines. It is explanatory drawing regarding the example about operation | movement of a MAXBET lever and a start lever, and generation | occurrence | production of a signal. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of a process when the 2nd signal generate | occur | produces before a 1st signal generation | occurrence | production and a stop. It is explanatory drawing regarding another example about a signal control body and a photo interrupter for signals. It is explanatory drawing regarding another example about a signal control body and a photo interrupter for signals.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  1 to 9 relate to a gaming machine instruction device of the present invention and a slot machine as an example of an embodiment of a gaming machine using the gaming machine instruction device. Note that the gaming machine instruction device of the present invention can be used for gaming machines other than slot machines, and the gaming machine of the present invention may be other than slot machines.

  [1] A symbol display window 12 is provided slightly above the center in the vertical direction of the slot machine 10, and three reels 14a, 14b, and 14c are centered on the horizontal rotation axis at each corresponding position in the slot machine 10. Are supported so as to be rotatable independently of each other. On the outer peripheral surface of each reel 14a, 14b, 14c, various symbols (pictures such as orange, plum, bell, ☆, cherry, “7”, “BAR”, “RP”, etc.) (Not shown.) Are displayed in order at fixed distances in the circumferential direction, and any three symbols that are consecutive in the circumferential direction are displayed at the upper, middle, and lower positions in the symbol display window 12 when the reels 14a, 14b, and 14c are stopped. The position is displayed for each reel 14a, 14b, 14c. The player can visually recognize these symbols. Each of the reels 14a, 14b, 14c is rotationally driven and held by a separate stepping motor (an example of a rotational drive device, not shown).

  The symbol means a figure, a picture, a character, a symbol, and the like. Examples thereof include a picture of plum, watermelon, cherry, bell, etc., a character “7”, a character “BAR”, and “RP”. Can be mentioned.

  The display means for sequentially displaying a plurality of types of symbols is not only a rotating body rotated by a rotation driving device such as a stepping motor, but also a video display device such as a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, an organic EL display, etc. May be used. The gaming device of the present invention may have one or more such display means, and each display means may display a set of symbols independently of each other. In the case of the rotating body, one or two or more (for example, three) rotating bodies rotate independently of each other, so that symbol groups displayed on the respective rotating bodies are displayed independently of each other. it can. In the case of using a video display device, for example, one or two or more sets of symbols can be independently displayed on one video display device, thereby providing one or more display means.

  As a general example of the rotating body, a reel on which various symbols are displayed one by one in the circumferential direction of the outer peripheral surface can be cited.

  Regarding the 3 rows and 3 columns of symbols displayed on the symbol display window 12 when the three reels 14a, 14b and 14c are stopped, the effective symbol arrangement in the winning determination is the number of paid medals (1 to 3). It can be set accordingly. If only one medal is paid in, only the arrangement of the three symbols on the central horizontal line is valid. If there are two medals, three symbols on the upper, middle, and lower three horizontal lines When the number of medals is three, the upper, middle and lower three horizontal lines are divided into two lines on the diagonal line from the upper left corner to the lower right corner and the diagonal line from the upper right corner to the lower left corner. All five symbol sequences including one symbol sequence are valid. These effective lines can be shown to the player by a light emitting device or various display devices according to the number of paid-out medals. The effective line setting rule is not limited to this example.

  The player can know the result of the game (whether or not a prize has been won, and the type of prize that has been won) by seeing what symbols on the reels 14a, 14b and 14c are positioned on the active line. . The result of the game can also be notified by sound output from other display devices, light emitting devices, speakers 20, or the like.

  In order to pay the medal, the medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 22 provided in the lower right part of the symbol display window 12, or when there is a medal held in the slot machine 10, the payment acceptance period. In the middle, the user presses the BET button 24 provided on the lower left side of the symbol display window 12 to instruct to pay the required number, or the MAX BET lever operation unit 60a (example of “first operation unit”) An instruction to pay the maximum payable number of sheets by pressing down (example of “first instruction”) is issued. Of the pair of lever operation parts provided close to the left and right in the lower right of the BET button 24, the right side is the MAXBET lever operation part 60a, and the left side is the start lever operation part 70a (an example of "second operation part"). . A cancel button 25 for canceling payment is provided on the left back side of the BET button 24. The payout button 26 at the lower left of the medal slot 22 is pushed to pay out the held medal.

  The maximum payable number (quantity) refers to the maximum number (quantity) of medals (value means) that can be paid at that time, depending on the game situation. For example, if the number of medals with the highest win rate in the base game is the maximum number that can be paid out, the number of payouts in the base game is three, and in the bonus game or “RT” (replay If the number of medals that can be paid in in various special games such as “time” and “ART” (assist replay time) is one, the maximum payable number in the bonus game or special game is one. If the number of medals on hold is not enough for the maximum payable number, and there is an instruction to pay the maximum payable number, it can be handled to pay as many as possible, The instruction can be treated as invalid.

  When the rotation of the reels 14a, 14b, and 14c can be started, an instruction to start the rotation of the three reels 14a, 14b, and 14c all at once by pressing the start lever operation unit 70a ("second instruction" Example). The fact that the rotation of the reels 14a, 14b, 14c can be started can be indicated by, for example, a light emitting device or other display device.

  At the lower corresponding position of each reel 14a, 14b, 14c, when the reels 14a, 14b, 14c are rotating, there are three stop buttons 30a for stopping the corresponding reels 14a, 14b, 14c by pressing. , 30b, 30c are provided. Each stop button 30a, 30b, 30c is provided with a lighting device that lights when the corresponding reel 14a, 14b, 14c is rotating and the rotation can be stopped by pressing. .

  A medal tray portion 42 is provided at the lower end portion, a medal payout port 44 is provided above the center portion, and the speaker 20 is provided on the right side thereof.

  It is to be noted that a display indicating that a medal can be inserted, a display indicating an active line, a display indicating a game status, a display indicating the number of reserved cards, a display indicating the number of payouts, and the like are provided by individual indicators or a comprehensive display. It can be displayed by a possible display device or the like.

  [2] Next, an outline of the configuration of the slot machine will be described mainly with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

  The control unit 50 is for CPU (Central Processing Unit), RAM, execution of the game, control of peripheral devices, and the like for performing processes such as game execution, control of various devices constituting the slot machine, and reading / writing of various data. ROM in which various programs and various data are written, an input / output interface for connection with peripheral devices such as the MAXBET unit M and the start unit S, various electronic or electric circuits (not shown). In cooperation with the various devices, various functions such as the function of the gaming machine instruction device are realized.

  The medal detection unit 51 detects a medal inserted from the medal insertion port 22 and outputs a detection signal to the control unit 50.

  The BET button 24 is pressed once for each medal when paying a medal held in the slot machine to the slot machine, and outputs a signal to the control unit 50 each time it is pressed. .

  The MAXBET unit M includes a MAXBET lever 60 and a MAXBET signal photo interrupter 62. When paying the maximum payable quantity of medals from the medals held in the slot machine, the maximum betable quantity of medals from the medals held in the slot machine is operated by pressing the MAXBET lever operation unit 60a. A signal (first signal) for giving an instruction (first instruction) for paying out is output to the control unit 50.

  The start unit S includes a start lever 70 and a start signal photo interrupter 72. A signal (second signal) for giving an instruction (second instruction) to start simultaneous rotation of the three reels 14a, 14b, 14c is output to the control unit 50 by performing an operation such as pressing the start lever 70. To do.

  The reel unit 14 drives the three reels 14a, 14b, and 14c, three stepping motors for rotationally driving or holding each reel, and the stepping motors according to a stepping motor drive signal from the control unit 50. And a reset signal output unit for outputting a reset signal to the control unit 50 at a fixed rotational position (not shown). The controller 50 can grasp the rotation angle of the reel, that is, the position of each symbol by counting, for example, the number of pulses of the stepping motor drive signal from the time when the reset signal is received for each rotation of the reel.

  Each stop button 30a, 30b, 30c is in a state where the corresponding reel 14a, 14b, 14c is rotating and the rotation can be stopped by a player's game operation. , 14b, and 14c, the lighting device of each stop button 30a, 30b, and 30c is turned on by the lighting instruction signal given from the control unit 50.

  The stop buttons 30a, 30b, 30c (stop buttons) are pressed for each reel when the rotating reels 14a, 14b, 14c are stopped, and can be handled by pressing the stop buttons 30a, 30b, 30c. A signal for stopping the reels 14a, 14b, and 14c to be output is output to the control unit 50.

  The sound output unit 52 outputs sound from the speaker 20 in accordance with the sound output signal output from the control unit 50.

  The medal payout unit 44a pays out medals according to the number of coins from the medal payout port 44 according to the payout signal output from the control unit 50 according to the medal payout number calculated by the control unit 50 according to the game result.

  [3] The game is generally run as follows.

  When a medal can be inserted, a medal detection signal detected by inserting one to three medals from the medal slot 22 is input to the control unit 50, or a pending medal is When the BET button 24 is pressed during a period during which payment is accepted, a signal for instructing to pay one or more medals is input to the control unit 50, or the MAXBET lever operation unit 60a (first operation unit). ) Is input to the control unit 50 for a command (first signal) for paying the maximum payable number (first command), whereby the control unit 50 accepts the payout of the respective number of medals. . It is to be noted that after insertion of medals or pressing of the BET button 24 accepts payment of medals less than the maximum payable number in that state, an instruction to pay the maximum payable number by further pressing the MAXBET lever operation unit 60a ( When a signal (first signal) for the first instruction) is input to the control unit 50, the signal is not treated as an instruction to pay the maximum payable number of sheets, but the number is not sufficient for the maximum payable number of sheets. It is also possible to perform processing for adding.

  Subsequently, after the input of the first, second and third medal detection signals to the control unit 50 is stopped, respectively, or the first, second and third medal payout signals are input. After each stop, the reels 14a, 14b, and 14c can be rotated (when only one medal is accepted, the second and third medals are not accepted). Alternatively, the rotation of the reels 14a, 14b, and 14c can be started after the input of the first signal to the control unit 50 is stopped. The stop of the signal means, for example, that the signal is turned on and then turned off.

  When the current game is in the replay (replay) state, such as when a replay (replay) is won in the previous game, a medal is inserted, the BET button 24 is pressed, and the MAXBET lever operation unit 60a is pressed. However, the payout of medals is not accepted, and the control unit 50 can start the rotation of the reels 14a, 14b, 14c without paying out medals.

  Thereafter, a signal (second signal) for instructing to rotate the three reels 14a, 14b, and 14c at the same time (second instruction) by pressing the start lever operation unit 70a (second operation unit) is sent to the control unit 50. When input, the control unit 50 starts rotation of these reels all at once, and awards for executing various bonuses, such as oranges, plums, and bells, which are prizes (small items) that are relatively less profitable for other players. , A lottery or the like of whether or not a prize or the like for executing a special game such as cherry or the like or replay (replay time), or RT (replay time) or ART (assist replay time) or the like. If there is a restriction that the time from the stop of reel rotation in the previous game to the start of reel rotation in the current game must not be within a predetermined time, the start of reel rotation is delayed according to the restriction. It can be controlled by the control unit 50.

  Alternatively, when the MAXBET lever operation unit 60a (first operation unit) and the start lever operation unit 70a (second operation unit) are simultaneously pressed together with one hand, first, as will be described later, an instruction to pay the maximum payable number (first 1 instruction) (first signal) is input to the control unit 50, and the control unit 50 issues an instruction (first instruction) and accepts payment of the number of medals according to the signal. Next, after the input of the first signal to the control unit 50 is stopped, the control unit 50 enables the reels 14a, 14b, and 14c to start rotating. However, in the replay (replay) state, the payout of medals is not accepted, and the control unit 50 can start the rotation of the reels 14a, 14b, 14c without paying out medals. Next, a signal (second signal) for an instruction (second instruction) to rotate the three reels 14a, 14b, and 14c at the same time is input to the control unit 50, whereby the control unit 50 has three reels 14a. , 14b, and 14c are simultaneously started to output an instruction (second instruction) to the reel unit 14, and an internal winning lottery for various prizes is performed.

  When the control unit 50 completes the necessary processing and can stop the rotation of the reels 14a, 14b, and 14c, the controller 50 turns on the lighting devices of the stop buttons 30a, 30b, and 30c.

  After that, when a stop signal is input to the control unit 50 by pressing each stop button 30a, 30b, 30c at an appropriate timing (or when the player does not press the stop button 30a, 30b, 30c for a predetermined time) When the operation state continues, the control unit 50 stops the stepping motors of the corresponding reels 14a, 14b, and 14c.

  When the control unit 50 stops the stepping motors of the corresponding reels 14a, 14b, 14c, a stop signal by pressing the stop buttons 30a, 30b, 30c (or leaving for a predetermined period of time) if none of the prizes are in the internal hit state. Then, the reels 14a, 14b, 14c are stopped at a certain timing. However, when the reels 14a, 14b, and 14c are stopped at the predetermined timing and the winning conditions for any one of the awards are achieved, the control unit 50 uses the reels 14a, 14b, and 14c as necessary frames. Send it (revolve it by the required number of symbols) and stop it so as not to win (non-winning control).

  When any winning is in the internal winning state, the control unit 50 is required to win the winning in the internal winning state from the time when the stop signal is received by pressing the stop buttons 30a, 30b, 30c or the like. If the difference until the correct symbol reaches the position required for winning is within the specified stop time (or other specified range), the reels 14a, 14b, 14c are stopped so that the symbol is displayed at the required position. (Retraction control). If it is not possible to win a prize that is in the internal winning state, each reel is stopped so that no other prizes are won.

  When recognizing the stop of the third reel, the control unit 50 determines whether or not a prize has been won and the kind of prize that has been won according to the type and arrangement of symbols on the active line. The game shifts to the payout of bonus medals, bonus games, and various special games.

  [4] The MAXBET lever 60 includes a MAXBET lever operating portion 60a, a stepped rod-shaped lever member L, a cylindrical movable spring receiver R, a return coil spring P, a bowl-shaped body F, and a plate-shaped MAXBET signal control body 60b ( First signal control body). The start lever 70 includes a start lever operating portion 70a, a stepped rod-shaped lever member L, a cylindrical movable spring receiver R, a return coil spring P, a bowl-shaped body F, and a plate-shaped start signal control body 70b (second signal). Control body).

  The MAXBET lever 60 and the start lever 70 are respectively provided with a MAXBET signal control body 60b (first signal control body) and a start signal control body 70b provided at the respective base end portions (the rear side portion in FIG. 1 and the rear portion in FIG. 2). Except for the (second signal control body), it is made of the same member and is supported in parallel in a symmetrical manner with respect to the lever support 80 fixed to the slot machine 10. Therefore, costs for materials and manufacturing can be effectively reduced.

  The right MAXBET lever operation unit 60a and the left start lever operation unit 70a are divided symmetrically by a vertical dividing plane that passes through the center and is perpendicular to the front surface of the slot machine 10, with the base end side slightly cut off. A pair of substantially hemispherical shapes, and the front end portions of the MAXBET lever 60 and the start lever 70 in the state where the vertically divided surfaces are close to each other (front side portion in FIG. 1, front portion in FIG. 2). Is provided.

  The MAXBET lever 60 and the start lever 70 are inserted into a lever insertion hole 80a penetrating in the front-rear direction of the lever support 80, and the front surface of the slot machine 10 is inserted into both bearing holes L1 formed at each intermediate position of each lever member L. The horizontal support shaft H is fitted and inserted in parallel, and the horizontal support shaft H is fixedly supported by both sides of the lever support 80 at both ends thereof. In this way, the MAXBET lever 60 and the start lever 70 are supported so that they can swing up and down independently of each other around a single horizontal support shaft H.

  With respect to the lever member L of the MAXBET lever 60, a cylindrical movable spring receiver R, a return compression coil spring P, and a hook-like body F are slidable in the axial direction on the base end side of the bearing hole L1. The return compression coil spring P is externally fitted in this order toward the base end, and is held in a compressed state between the flange-like portion R1 on the distal end side of the movable spring receiver R and the flange-like body F, and the lever member L A MAXBET signal controller 60b is fixed to the base end portion. The distal end side of the movable spring receiver R is received by the base end surface 80 b of the lever support 80.

  The MAXBET signal control body 60b has a plate-like shape provided vertically, and has light-transmitting portions T (detected portions) having the same shape at the upper and lower positions at the same distance from the vertical center position. The translucent part in this example is a rectangular through hole, but is not necessarily limited to this as long as it has translucency. The translucent portion T is arranged with respect to the MAXBET signal photointerrupter 62 so as to move up and down the detection position by the horizontal direction detection light of the MAXBET signal photointerrupter 62 (first detection portion). The portions other than the light transmitting portion T in the MAXBET signal control body 60b are non-light transmitting portions.

  The start lever 70 is the same except that the start signal controller 70b is fixed to the base end. The start signal control body 70b is a non-translucent part as a whole, and is arranged with respect to the start signal photo interrupter 72 so as to move up and down the detection position of the start signal photo interrupter 72 (second detection part) by the horizontal direction detection light. Has been.

  The MAXBET lever 60 is positioned horizontally at the neutral position (initial position) between the upper and lower sides when the return compression coil spring P is most expanded in the no-load state. When the MAXBET lever operation unit 60a is pressed, the distance between the position on the distal end side of the movable spring receiver R received by the base end surface 80b and the horizontal support shaft H, which is the swinging shaft of the MAXBET lever 60, becomes longer, and the movable spring. Since the distal end side of the receiver R moves to the proximal end side of the lever member L, the return compression coil spring P is further compressed between the flange-shaped portion R1 and the flange-shaped body F. Therefore, when the pressing operation force on the MAXBET lever operation unit 60a is released, the MAXBET lever 60 returns to the neutral position (initial position) between the upper and lower sides by the restoring force of the return compression coil spring P. The same applies to the start lever 70.

  The MAXBET lever operation unit 60a (first operation unit) and the start lever operation unit 70a (second operation unit) can be pressed independently (the other operation unit can be operated by operating any one operation unit). Is not operated, and at the initial position is located close to the left and right at the same height, so that it can be simultaneously pressed with one hand. In this example, the push-up operation can also be performed independently and simultaneously with one hand, and can be returned to the initial position by the restoring force of the return compression coil spring P. In addition, the MAXBET lever operation unit 60a (first operation unit) and the start lever operation unit 70a (second operation unit) are close to each other in the upper and lower reaching positions where the operation unit reaches by pressing or pushing up from the initial position. To position.

  The movable range (between the initial position and the reaching position) by the operation of the MAXBET lever operation unit 60a (first operation unit) and the start lever operation unit 70a (second operation unit) is the same, and the MAXBET signal control body 60b and the start signal Regarding the control body 70b, the movable range thereof and the operations associated with the operation of the MAXBET lever operation unit 60a and the start lever operation unit 70a are the same. Furthermore, in this example, the MAXBET signal photointerrupter 62 (first detection unit) and the start signal photointerrupter 72 (second detection unit) are the same, and their detection positions by the horizontal direction detection light. Also, the positions (initial positions) of the MAXBET signal control body 60b and the start signal control body 70b when the MAXBET lever operation section 60a (first operation section) and the start lever operation section 70a (second operation section) are located at the initial positions. On the other hand, it is the same in the vertical direction and the front-back direction (depth direction in FIG. 1). However, they do not necessarily have to be the same. In any case, in the present invention, the first detection unit and the second detection unit are detected at the detection positions where the movement of the detection target is detected, and at the detection positions of the first detection unit and the second detection unit. The arrangement of the detected parts of the first signal control body and the second signal control body is the first when the first operation part and the second operation part located at the respective initial positions are integrally operated simultaneously. After the first signal is generated (or generated and stopped) by detecting the detected part in the signal control body by the first detection part, the detected part in the second signal control body is changed to the second detection part. It is only necessary that the second signal is generated due to the detection.

  [5] An example of the operation of the MAXBET lever 60 (MAXBET) and the start lever 70 (START) and signal generation will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in the left side of FIG. 6 (MAXBET), when the MAXBET lever 60 is positioned at the neutral position (initial position) between the upper and lower sides in a no-load state [B1], the MAXBET signal control body 60b (first signal control body) The non-light-transmitting portion is located at the detection position of the photointerrupter 62 (first detection portion) for the MAXBET signal, and the MAXBET signal is not generated (OFF).

  When the MAXBET lever operation unit 60a is pressed, the MAXBET signal control body 60b rises. First, the lower light transmitting portion T reaches the detection position of the MAXBET signal photointerrupter 62, and a MAXBET signal is once generated. (ON) [B2].

  Next, when the MAXBET lever operation unit 60a is further pressed and the MAXBET signal control body 60b is raised, the non-translucent portion of the MAXBET signal control body 60b is positioned at the detection position of the photointerrupter 62 for the MAXBET signal, and the MAXBET signal is stopped. (B3).

  When the MAXBET lever operation unit 60a is pushed down to the position near the lower end and the MAXBET signal control body 60b rises, the MAXBET signal control body 60b reaches above the detection position of the photointerrupter 62 for the MAXBET signal, so that the MAXBET signal is again generated. Generated (ON) [B4].

  If the pressing force is released after the MAXBET lever operating portion 60a is pressed to the lower end, the MAXBET lever 60 returns to the neutral position (initial position) between the upper and lower sides by the restoring force of the return compression coil spring P. To B1 through B3 and B2 as described above. During this time, the MAXBET signal changes to ON, OFF, ON, OFF. When the MAXBET lever operation unit 60a is pushed up, the MAXBET lever 60 and the lever support 80 are vertically symmetric including the positions and shapes of the upper and lower light-transmitting portions T of the MAXBET signal control body 60b. , B1 to B4 are turned upside down, and the same operation and signal generation / stop are performed.

  On the other hand, as shown on the right side of FIG. 6 (START), when the start lever 70 is positioned at the neutral position (initial position) in the middle of the upper and lower positions in a no-load state [S1], the start signal control is entirely a non-translucent portion. The body 70b (second signal control body) is located at the detection position of the start signal photointerrupter 72 (second detection unit), and no start signal is generated (OFF).

  When the start lever operation unit 70a is pressed, the start signal control body 70b rises, but no start signal is generated (OFF) in the state of S2 where the start signal photointerrupter 72 is not yet released.

  Next, the start lever operation unit 70a is further pushed down to raise the start signal control body 70b, but no start signal is generated (OFF) in the state of S3 where the start signal photointerrupter 72 is not yet released.

  When the start lever control unit 70a is pushed down to the position near the lower end and the start signal control body 70b is raised, the start signal is generated when the start signal control body 70b reaches above the detection position of the start signal photointerrupter 72. (ON) [S4].

  After the start lever operating portion 70a is pressed down to the lower end, when the pressing operation force is released, the start lever 70 returns to the neutral position (initial position) between the upper and lower sides by the restoring force of the return compression coil spring P. From S3 (signal OFF) and S2 (signal OFF), the state returns to S1 (signal OFF). When the start lever operating portion 70a is pushed up, the start lever 70 and the lever support body 80 are vertically symmetrical including the positions and shapes of the upper and lower light transmitting portions T of the start signal control body 70b. , S1 to S4 are inverted and the same operation and signal generation are performed.

  [5-1] When the MAXBET lever operation unit 60a is pressed by itself, a MAXBET signal is generated by changing from B1 (initial position) to B2, and the control unit 50 instructs to pay the maximum payable number (first Instruction) is performed, and the number of medals according to the instruction is paid. Next, the MAXBET signal is stopped by becoming B3.

  After that, when returning from the B4 (arrival position) state to the B1 state via the B3 and B2 states, the MAXBET signal is repeatedly generated and stopped, but medals that exceed the maximum payable number are not accepted. . In this way, the handling that does not accept the payout of medals exceeding the maximum payable number can be performed, for example, by invalidating the signal instructing the payout of medals exceeding the maximum payable number in the control unit. This is the same in other cases, such as when the MAXBET lever operation unit 60a (first operation unit) and the start lever operation unit 70a (second operation unit) are simultaneously pressed together with one hand.

  Thereafter, when the start lever operation unit 70a is pressed alone, a start signal is generated in the state of S4 (arrival position), and the control unit 50 instructs to rotate the three reels 14a, 14b, 14c all together (second instruction). ) And the reels start to rotate all at once.

  [5-1-a] When the MAXBET signal (first signal) is generated and the start signal (second signal) is generated before the MAXBET signal is stopped (the first signal is generated after the second signal is generated). And when the first signal is generated before the second signal is generated and stopped after the second signal is generated), the control unit 50 that has input the signal receives the start signal as the start signal (second signal). Not treated as. This is the same in other cases, such as when the MAXBET lever operation unit 60a (first operation unit) and the start lever operation unit 70a (second operation unit) are simultaneously pressed together with one hand. Before the MAXBET signal (first signal) is generated and stopped, the control unit or the like does not supply drive current to the start signal photointerrupter 72 (second detection unit) or by other means. The generation of the start signal by the start signal photo interrupter 72 (second detection unit) can also be prevented. Note that the second signal generated before the generation of the first signal is not treated as the second signal, or the second signal is not generated before the generation of the first signal. A second signal may be generated and handled as the second signal.

  [5-1-b] Control when the MAXBET signal (first signal) is generated and the start signal (second signal) is generated before it stops (or before the MAXBET signal is generated) The part 50 can also process as follows (refer FIG. 7).

  That is, when the start signal (second signal) is generated [X1-Y] and then the MAXBET signal (first signal) is stopped [X2-Y] (the first signal is generated after the second signal is generated and stopped) Or when the first signal is generated before the second signal is generated and stopped after the second signal is generated), an instruction (first instruction) to pay the maximum payable number is issued [X3], and the start signal (first When the time from the generation of two signals) to the generation of the MAXBET signal (first signal) is within a predetermined range (for example, within 500 ms) [X4-Y], the control unit 50 pays the maximum payable number of sheets based on the MAXBET signal. After giving the instruction (first instruction) (for example, within a predetermined time such as within 500 ms after the first instruction), a reel rotation start instruction (second instruction) based on the start signal (second signal) is generated. [ 5] it can also be made.

  [5-1-c] Further, when the MAXBET signal (first signal) is generated and the start signal (second signal) is generated before the MAXBET signal is stopped (or before the MAXBET signal is generated), As an example of processing for generating the start signal (second signal) after the MAXBET signal (first signal), the time from the generation of the second signal to the second instruction based on the second signal is always the first. The time from the generation of the signal to the first instruction based on the first signal may be longer (for example, longer than any time from 5 ms to 500 ms). Such processing can be performed by software in the control unit, and can also be performed by hardware such as a delay circuit.

  [5-2] The MAXBET lever operation unit 60a (first operation unit) and the start lever operation unit 70a (second operation unit) are simultaneously pressed together with one hand to perform B1, S1, B2, S2, B3, S3. , B4, S4, and the MAXBET lever 60 and the start lever 70 are operated at substantially the same timing, a BET signal is generated from B1, S1, B2, S2, and an instruction to pay the maximum payable number (first Instruction) is performed, and the number of medals according to the instruction is paid.

  Subsequently, the MAXBET signal is stopped by becoming B3 · S3. Thereafter, a start signal is generated at B4 / S4 (arrival position), and an instruction (second instruction) to rotate the three reels 14a, 14b, and 14c at the same time is issued, and the reels start to rotate all at once.

  The MAXBET signal is generated again, but medals that exceed the maximum payable number are not accepted. The payment of medals is not accepted even at a point in time after an instruction to rotate the reels 14a, 14b, 14c all at once (second instruction) is given.

  [5-3] Among the cases where there is a deviation in the operation timing when operating the MAXBET lever operation unit 60a (first operation unit) and the start lever operation unit 70a (second operation unit), the MAXBET lever operation unit 60a Of course, there is no problem when the timing of pressing is early. Since the MAXBET signal (first signal) is generated and the MAXBET signal is stopped after the start lever operation unit 70a is pressed at a slightly early timing, the start signal (second signal) is generated. Can be executed with high certainty, respectively, and an instruction to rotate the three reels 14a, 14b, and 14c all at once (second instruction). In the case where the MAXBET signal (first signal) is generated and the start signal (second signal) is generated before it is stopped (or before the MAXBET signal is generated), the above [5-1- In addition to being able to process according to [a], it can also be processed in the same manner as [5-1-b] above, and the example of [5-1-c] above can also be adopted.

  In either case, the number of player operations on both operation units is reduced, and the failure rate of both operation units is reduced and the service life is extended.

  [5-4] Configurations other than those described above may be employed as the MAXBET signal control body and the start signal control body.

  For example, when the start signal control body 70b is the same as the MAXBET signal control body 60b, the MAXBET lever operation section (first operation section) and the start lever operation section (second operation section) are simultaneously pressed with one hand. First, when the MAXBET signal (first signal) is generated, a start signal is generated at the same time (B2 · S2 in FIG. 6). Thereafter, when the MAXBET signal is stopped, the start signal is stopped at the same time (B3 · in FIG. 6). S3). Since this start signal (second signal) is generated before the MAXBET signal is stopped after the MAXBET signal (first signal) is generated, it is not treated as a reel rotation start instruction.

  Thereafter, when the MAXBET signal (first signal) is generated again, a start signal (second signal) is generated at the same time (B4 · S4 in FIG. 6; arrival position). This start signal, that is, the first start signal generated after the first MAXBET signal is generated and the MAXBET signal is stopped (the first signal is generated and stopped even if the second signal is generated for the second time or later). The reel rotation start instruction (second instruction) is issued by the first second signal generated after

  Further, in this case, the MAXBET signal and the start signal are transmitted a plurality of times in each of the steps B1 to B4 (forward stroke), B4 to B1 (return stroke), and S1 to S4 (forward stroke) and S4 to S1 (return stroke). Generate and stop. Therefore, even when the timing of pressing the start lever operation unit 70a is early, after the generation of the MAXBET signal (first signal) and the stop of the MAXBET signal, the start signal (second signal) is generated with high certainty and the reel rotates. A start instruction (second instruction) is performed.

  In either case, when the MAXBET lever operation unit (first operation unit) and the start lever operation unit (second operation unit) located at the initial positions B1 and S1 are both operated in the same direction, the MAXBET lever operation unit (first operation) Even when the operation of the start lever operation part (second operation part) is started before the operation of the part B), the MAXBET lever operation part (first operation part) that has reached the respective arrival positions B4 and S4. And the force for operation on the start lever operation part (second operation part) is released almost simultaneously, and the return operation of both operation parts when returning to the initial position by the return means is likely to be started almost simultaneously. Therefore, after generation of the MAXBET signal (first signal) and the stop of the MAXBET signal, a start signal (second signal) is generated and a reel rotation start instruction (second instruction) is issued. Certainty of dividing is further enhanced.

  In the case where the MAXBET signal (first signal) is generated and the start signal (second signal) is generated before it is stopped (or before the MAXBET signal is generated), the above [5-1- The same processing as in b] can be performed.

  Further, when the MAXBET signal (first signal) is generated and the start signal (second signal) is generated before the MAXBET signal is stopped (or before the MAXBET signal is generated), the start signal (second signal) is generated. As an example of the processing for generating the signal after the MAXBET signal (first signal), the above example of [5-1-c] may be employed.

  [6] Examples of signal control bodies other than these include the examples shown in FIGS.

  The signal control body C in FIG. 8 has the light transmitting part T only at the vertical center position, and the other part is a non-light transmitting part. In the initial position, the translucent portion T is located at the detection position in the signal photo interrupter E.

  For this reason, the signal is stopped when the light receiving portion receives light from the light emitting portion of the signal photointerrupter E without the light transmitting portion T being located at the detection position of the photo interrupter E or the signal control body C. When the signal control body C moves up and down, the non-translucent part (detected part) is positioned at the detection position, and the light from the light emitting part is blocked, the signal generation state (ON ).

  The signal control body C in FIG. 9 has translucent portions T at three positions, ie, an upper and lower central position and positions that are equidistant from the central position, and the other portions are non-translucent portions. Also in this case, since the translucent part T is located at the detection position in the signal photointerrupter E at the initial position, the signal indicating whether the translucent part T is located at the detection position of the photointerrupter E as in FIG. The state in which the light receiving unit receives light from the light emitting unit of the signal photo interrupter E without the control unit C is treated as a signal stop state (OFF), and the signal control unit C moves up and down to emit light. The state where the light from the unit is blocked is treated as a signal generation state (ON).

  [7-1] The predetermined instructions (first instruction and second instruction) given to the gaming machine by the player are, in the above example, instructions for paying (betting) stored game media or stored game media or other value information, In addition, the instruction to start rotation of the reel (rotating body) is not excluded.

  [7-2] The operation for generating a signal for giving a predetermined instruction means the action of force such as up / down, left / right, front / rear, push / pull out on the operation unit, or such action and its release. Can be.

  [7-3] The first operation unit and the second operation unit that are located close to each other in a no-load state before the start of the game can be operated simultaneously by the player with one hand. Therefore, it is desirable that each player can move from the initial position to a predetermined direction that is the same or substantially the same direction by the player's operation. It is desirable that the initial position is the same position in the direction orthogonal to the moving direction. Also, the position reached by the operation is desirably the same position in the direction orthogonal to the direction in which both operation units move by the operation. In addition, it is desirable that the operability from the initial position to the arrival position (necessary operating force or the like) is the same in both operation units.

  [7-4] In the above example, the first signal control unit, the first detection unit, the second signal control unit, and the second detection unit include a plate-like control unit with or without a light-transmitting unit and a photo interrupter. Although it is configured by a combination, the present invention is not limited to this, and various sensors can be used. The detection of the predetermined movement of the first signal control body and the predetermined movement of the second signal control body is preferably performed in a non-contact state from the viewpoint of durability and reliability.

  [7-5] In the above example, the detection position by the first detection unit and the detection position by the second detection unit are the same in the vertical direction and the front-rear direction, but the detection positions are different in the vertical direction and the front-rear direction. You can also. In this case, for example, by making the detection positions different from each other, the first signal for executing the first instruction can be obtained by one simultaneous simultaneous operation with one hand for both the first operation unit and the second operation unit. After generation (or generation and stop thereof) is performed, generation of the second signal for executing the second instruction may be performed. For example, as the first signal control body and the second signal control body, those having only the lower light transmitting portion T as the light transmitting portion of the MAXBET signal control body 60b in FIG. 6 are used, and the start signal photo interrupter 72 is used. The detection position of the (second detection unit) is positioned above the detection position of the photointerrupter 62 for the MAXBET signal (first detection unit), thereby starting with the MAXBET lever operation unit 60a (first operation unit). When the lever operation unit 70a (second operation unit) is pressed simultaneously and integrally with one hand, a MAXBET signal is generated and an instruction to pay the maximum payable number (first instruction) is issued, and thereafter (or MAXBET After the signal stops), a start signal is generated and an instruction to rotate the three reels 14a, 14b, 14c all at once (second instruction) is given. Rukoto is possible.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Slot machine 12 Symbol display window 14 Reel part 14a Reel 14b Reel 14c Reel 20 Speaker 22 Medal slot 24 BET button 25 Cancel button 26 Discharge button 30a Stop button 30b Stop button 30c Stop button 42 Medal tray part 44 Medal payout port 44a Medal Payout section 50 Control section 51 Medal detection section 52 Audio output section 60 MAXBET lever 60a MAXBET section 60b MAXBET signal control body 62 MAXBET signal photointerrupter 70 Start lever 70a Start lever operation section 70b Start signal control body 72 Start signal photointerrupter 80 Lever support body 80a Lever insertion hole 80b Base end surface C Signal control body E Signal photo interrupter F Hook-shaped body H Horizontal support shaft L Lever Material L1 bearing hole M MAXBET unit P the return compression coil spring R movable spring receptacle R1 flange portion S start lever operation portion T transparent portion

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The player has a first operation unit and a second operation unit for performing an operation for generating a signal for giving a predetermined instruction to the gaming machine, and the second instruction performed by the operation on the second operation unit is An instruction device for a gaming machine that is performed after a first instruction performed by an operation on a first operation unit,
Each of the first operation unit and the second operation unit can move from a predetermined initial position in a predetermined direction by a player's operation, and at the initial position, the same position with respect to the predetermined direction which is a moving direction. And are positioned close to each other in a direction orthogonal to the predetermined direction, and can be operated independently of each other, and the player can simultaneously and simultaneously operate their operation units with one hand,
A first signal control body and a second signal control body that move in response to movement of the first operation section and the second operation section, a predetermined movement of the first signal control body, and a predetermined movement of the second signal control body, respectively. A first detection unit and a second detection unit for generating a first signal for performing a first instruction by detecting movement and a second signal for generating a second instruction, and a first signal and a second A control unit for performing the first instruction and the second instruction based on each of the signals;
When the first operation unit and the second operation unit located at the respective initial positions are integrally operated at the same time, the second instruction is performed after the first instruction is performed. 1 signal control body and 2nd signal control body and 1st detection part and 2nd detection part are arrange | positioned, and / or timing adjustment between the 1st instruction | indication and 2nd instruction | indication by a control part is performed A gaming machine instruction device.   When the first operation unit and the second operation unit located at the respective initial positions are integrally operated simultaneously, the generation of the second signal is performed after the generation of the first signal. The gaming machine instruction device according to claim 1, wherein the first signal controller, the second signal controller, the first detector, and the second detector are arranged.   When the first operation unit and the second operation unit are both operated in the same direction, the first signal is generated when the operation of the second operation unit is started before the operation of the first operation unit. The first signal control body, the second signal control body, the first detection section, and the second detection section are arranged so that the generation of the second signal can be performed after the operation is performed. The indicating device for gaming machines described.   Return for each of the first operation unit and the second operation unit that have moved to a predetermined stroke in the predetermined direction from the respective predetermined initial positions and reached the respective arrival positions automatically return to the initial positions, respectively. The instruction device for a gaming machine according to claim 1, 2 or 3, further comprising means.   5. The gaming machine instruction device according to claim 4, wherein the second signal control body and the second detection unit are arranged so that the second signal is generated while the second operation unit returns from the arrival position to the initial position.   The gaming machine instruction device according to claim 5, wherein the first operation unit and the second operation unit are located close to each other at respective arrival positions.   If the second detector detects a predetermined movement of the second signal control body that should generate the second signal before the generation of the first signal, the second signal is generated even if the second signal is generated. The instruction device for a gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the control unit does not handle the second signal or the second signal is not generated.   The time from the generation of the second signal to the second instruction based on the second signal is longer than the time from the generation of the first signal to the first instruction based on the first signal. An instruction device for a gaming machine according to claim 1.   When the second signal is generated before the first signal is generated and the time from the second signal generation to the first signal generation is within a predetermined range, the control unit performs a first instruction based on the first signal. The gaming machine instruction device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a second instruction based on the second signal is generated after performing the operation.   10. The position of the first operation unit and the second operation unit that can be reached by moving from the initial position in the predetermined direction by a player's operation is the same position with respect to the predetermined direction. An instruction device for a gaming machine according to any one of the preceding claims.   The gaming machine instruction device according to claim 10, wherein the first operation unit and the second operation unit have the same operability from the initial position to the reachable position.   The instruction device for a gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the predetermined direction excludes the vertical direction. A gaming machine comprising the gaming machine instruction device according to any one of claims 1 to 12 .

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