JP6500949B2 - Gaming 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 game machine .

Further, the pachinko machine has shall not carry a game ball shooting handle (e.g., see Patent Document 1).

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

  However, in the case of the conventional example having such a configuration, there are the following problems.

That is, in the above-mentioned pachinko machine, there is a problem that fatigue of a hand operating a game ball emission handle can not be suitably reduced , for example.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine in which fatigue of a hand operating a gaming ball emission handle is suitably reduced.

  The present invention has the following configuration in order to achieve such an object.

That is, the invention according to claim 1 is
A game ball launcher that is energized to return to the initial position ;
A game ball launch device for firing game balls to a game area where the game balls flow down at a strength according to an operation from the initial position of the game ball launch operation unit;
Identification information variation display means for executing variation display of identification information indicating presence or absence of occurrence of advantageous gaming state for the player;
Holding means for holding execution of the variable display in the identification information change display unit;
Detection means for detecting a game operation state by the player ;
Operation amount detection means for detecting an operation amount of the game ball launch operation unit ;
The game ball launch operation unit
Holding means for holding the gaming ball shooting operation unit at a position operated by the player;
Drive means for reducing the holding power of the holding means when supplied with driving power;
Equipped with
The apparatus further comprises drive power supply control means for controlling drive power supply to the drive means based on the game ball firing operation by the player and the number of reservations in the hold means,
The drive power supply control means
The drive power is supplied in a period from when the shooting operation is detected by the detection unit to when the fluctuation value of the detection operation amount by the operation amount detection unit falls within a predetermined range, and when the driving power is within the predetermined range Stop the supply of the drive power to
The driving is performed based on the detection of a non-firing operation that does not cause the gaming ball launch device to fire the gaming ball in the detection means when the predetermined range is reached and the presence of the holding in the holding means. Maintaining the supply of said drive power to the means stopped,
The detection of the non-firing operation from the detection of the non-firing operation based on the presence of the detection of the non-firing operation and the absence of the holding by the holding means when within the predetermined range, Drive power is supplied, and the supply of the drive power is stopped after the predetermined period has elapsed .

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably reducing the fatigue of the hand operating the gaming ball launch operation unit (for example, the game ball launch handle).

It is a schematic front view of the pachinko machine of Example 1 of this invention. It is a front view of a game board. It is a reverse 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 firing handle from the front upper left, and the perspective view seen from the front upper right. (A)-(f) is a top view, a left view, a front view, a right view, a rear view, and a bottom view of a game ball firing handle. (A), (b) is the perspective view which looked at the game ball firing handle from the back upper left, and the perspective view seen from the back upper right. FIG. 18 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the game ball firing handle 18 attached to the front frame set. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the game ball firing handle 18 from the front upper right. FIG. 6 is a fragmented exploded perspective view of the game ball firing handle 18 as viewed from the front upper right. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the game ball firing handle 18 from the front upper left. FIG. 6 is a fragmented exploded perspective view of the game ball emission handle 18 as viewed from the front upper left. (A) is a rear view of the game ball emission handle when the plunger of the braking electromagnetic solenoid is in a suction state, and (b) is a rear view of the game ball emission handle when the plunger is in a non-suction state. (A)-(d) is a BB sectional view taken on the game ball firing handle, a CC sectional view, a front view, an AA sectional view. (A) is a front upper left perspective view of the braking mechanism component at the time of non-braking, (b) is a front upper left perspective view of the braking mechanism component at the time of braking. (A) is a front upper right perspective view of the braking mechanism component at the time of non-braking, (b) is a front upper right perspective view of the braking mechanism component at the time of braking. (A) is a back upper left perspective view of the braking mechanism component at the time of non-braking, (b) is a back upper left perspective view of the braking mechanism component at the time of braking. (A) is a rear upper right perspective view of the braking mechanism component at the time of non-braking, (b) is a rear upper right perspective view of the braking mechanism component at the time of braking. (A) is a left side view of the brake mechanism part at the time of non-braking, (b) is a left side view of the brake mechanism part at the time of braking. (A) is a front view of the braking mechanism component at the time of non-braking, (b) is a front view of the braking mechanism component at the time of braking. (A) is a right side view of a brake mechanism part at the time of non-braking, (b) is a right side view of the brake mechanism part at the time of braking. (A) is a rear view of the brake mechanism part at the time of non-braking, (b) is a rear view of the brake mechanism part at the time of braking. (A) is a top view of the brake mechanism part at the time of non-braking, (b) is a top view of the brake mechanism part at the time of braking. (A) is a bottom view of the brake mechanism part at the time of non-braking, (b) is a bottom view of the brake mechanism part at the time of braking. It is a timing chart of braking control of the handle portion by the braking mechanism component at the start of the turning operation of the game ball firing handle. It is a flowchart which shows the process which cancels | releases a damping | braking of a handle | steering-wheel part in the fixed period from the time of operation start of the game ball launch handle of Example 1. FIG. It is a timing chart of braking control of the handle portion by the brake mechanism part when ending the turning operation of the game ball emission handle. It is a flowchart which shows the process which brakes a game ball firing handle in an initial position after completion | finish of the game of Example 1. FIG. It is a timing chart of braking control of the handle portion by the braking mechanism component at the start of the turning operation of the game ball firing handle. It is a flowchart which shows the process which cancels | releases a damping | braking of a handle | steering-wheel part until the rotation fluctuation amount becomes in a stipulated range from the operation start of the game ball firing handle of Example 2. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the damping | release process of the game ball firing handle with a function which prevents the foul ball of Example 3. FIG. FIG. 18 is a view showing a game board of Example 4; It is a flowchart which shows the process which cancels | releases a damping | braking of a handle | steering-wheel part from the operation start of the game ball firing handle of Example 4 until a passage detection sensor detects entering. It is a flowchart which shows the process which cancels | releases a damping | braking of a handle | steering-wheel part from the operation start of the game ball firing handle of Example 5 until a decision button is operated. It is a timing chart of braking control of the handle portion by the braking mechanism component when the hand is temporarily released from the game ball firing handle during the game. It is a timing chart of braking control of the handle portion by the brake mechanism part when ending the turning operation of the game ball emission handle. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing a process of braking the game ball emission handle at the initial position after the end of the game according to the eighth embodiment. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a process of stopping the game ball emission handle at the initial position based on the game end instruction input to the game end instruction button of the ninth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a process of stopping the game ball emission handle at the initial position based on the player absence of the tenth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine according to an eleventh embodiment. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a process of restraining the gaming ball launch handle at the initial position based on the number of fluctuation display suspension of the third symbol of the eleventh embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing which stops a game ball firing handle in an initial position based on the fluctuation display of the 3rd design of Example 12. FIG. 60 is a front view of the gaming board of the thirteenth embodiment. FIG. 33 is a timing chart showing a process of releasing the braking of the handle portion at the time of the occurrence of the right-handed advantageous gaming state of the embodiment 13. FIG. 20 is a timing chart showing a process of releasing the braking of the steering wheel at the end of the right-handed advantageous gaming state in the thirteenth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 20 is a timing chart showing a process of releasing the braking of the handle section based on a braking release instruction from the player in the case of the right-handed advantageous gaming state occurrence according to the fourteenth embodiment. FIG. 20 is a timing chart showing a process of releasing the braking of the handle section based on a braking release instruction from the player in the case of the right hitting advantageous gaming state end of the fourteenth embodiment; FIG. It is a front view of the game board which shows that the launch range of a game ball differs according to the rotation operation position of the game ball launch handle of Example 15. (A) is the figure which looked at the side which opposes the contact components of the handle part of the initial position of Example 15, (b) is a bottom view of the handle part. (A) is the figure which looked at the side which opposes the contact components of the handle part of the rotation state of Example 15, (b) is a side view of the back view right side of the handle part. FIG. 35 is a view for explaining the release of braking of the abutting part at the end of the game and the mechanical braking by the stepped portion of the handle portion of the embodiment 15. It is a flowchart which shows the process which cancels | releases a damping | braking of a handle | steering-wheel part in the fixed period from the time of operation start of the game ball 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 based on the drawings.

  The pachinko machine of Example 1 will be described in detail based on the drawings.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and is fixed to the game island of the game arcade (hole), and one side of the outer frame 11 (for example, the front) An inner frame 12 supported to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 11 with the left side in visual view as the opening and closing axis, and an inner frame with one side of the inner frame 12 (for example, the left side in front view) as the opening and closing axis And a front frame set 14 which is attached to open and close freely.

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

  The inner frame 12 roughly includes a resin base (not shown) as a main member for forming the outer shape, 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 is provided with a front frame set 14 which can be opened at one side on the front side of a resin base (not shown).

  Specifically, the resin base (not shown) has a substantially rectangular outer shape in a front view, and an opening (a game area 30a (see FIG. 2) which will be described later) having the substantially central portion as an opening center. It is set as the plate-shaped member in which the opening of equal magnitude | size was formed.

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

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

  The front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable as shown in FIG. 1, and therefore, like the inner frame 12, the open and close axis extending vertically to the left as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 It can be opened to the front side in mind.

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

  The lower tray unit 13 is fixed to the lowermost portion of the base plate (not shown) by a fastener such as a screw so as to be positioned at the lowermost portion of the front frame set 14 as shown in FIG. ing. The lower plate unit 13 has a lower plate 15, a ball release lever 17 and a game ball emission handle 18 on its front side.

  The lower plate 15 as a ball receiving plate is provided substantially at the center of the lower plate unit 13, and is provided with a recessed space in which the gaming balls discharged from the discharge port 16 can be stored in the lower plate 15. The ball removing lever 17 is for removing (discharging) the game balls in the lower plate 15. By moving the ball removing lever 17 to the left in FIG. The gaming ball which is open and stored in the lower plate 15 can be pulled out downward through the opening portion of the bottom surface of the lower plate 15.

  The game ball emission handle 18 is disposed so as to project to the front side on the right side of the lower plate 15 in the lower plate unit 13. In response to the operation of the game ball emission handle 18 by the player, the game ball launch device 38 drives the game balls toward the game board 30 described later. The game ball launch device 38 is configured of, for example, a game ball launch handle 18 and a launch device 229 (see FIG. 4). The sound output unit 24 is an output port for outputting a sound from a speaker provided at the inside or the back surface of the front frame set 14 at the upper left and right two places in the front view of the front frame set 14.

  The upper tray unit 21 is, as shown in FIG. 1, a base plate (not shown) with a fastener such as a screw so as to be located at a lower portion of the front frame set 14 (upper position of the lower tray 15 described above). It is fixed to the lower part in a front view, and is provided with an upper tray 19 as a tray for gaming balls. Here, the upper tray 19 is a ball tray for temporarily storing the game balls and guiding them toward the game ball launch 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 tray unit 21 and various electric decoration portions provided around the window portion 101.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 has most of the game area 30a (see FIG. 2) of the game board 30 outside the center of the glass frame 23 located above the upper tray unit 21. The window portion 101 having a substantially vertically elongated oval shape is formed so as to be visible from the side. Specifically, the window unit 101 has a substantially vertically elongated oval shape and a hollow at the center, and a glass unit (not shown) is on the back surface side of the front frame set 14 so as to cover the hollow portion with the substantially vertically elongated oval shape glass plate 137. Attached to the 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 portion 101 may be in a linear shape, and the glass plate 137 may also be in the shape. Further, 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.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 1, the glass frame portion 23 is provided with various kinds of electric decoration parts (the first electric decoration part 300, the second electric decoration part 302, and the third electric decoration part 304) around the window part 101. ing. That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 has a first electric decoration portion 300 (left electric decoration portion) containing an LED or the like in the left part around the window portion 101 in the front view. A third electric decoration 304 containing a second electric decoration 302 (right electric decoration) containing an LED or the like at the right part around the window 101 and an electric light etc. at an upper part around the window 101 It has (upper electric decoration part). These electronic decorative parts play a role of changing the light emission mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the gaming state at the time of a big hit, a predetermined reach, etc., and enhancing the rendering effect during the game.

  In the pachinko machine 10, the first electric decoration part 300, the second electric decoration part 302, and the third electric decoration part 304 function as a big hit lamp, and by being lit or blinked at the big hit, the big hit is being done Inform. In addition, the first electric decoration part 300 and the second electric decoration part 302 of the pachinko machine 10 are equipped with the prize ball lamp 105 which lights up during the prize ball payout, and the error display lamp 106 which lights up at the time of a predetermined error. ing. A small window 107 made of transparent resin is provided at a lower right corner of the periphery of the window portion 101 so that a part of the surface of the inner frame 12 or the surface of the game board 30 can be viewed. Since a predetermined portion of the small window 107 is flat, a certificate stamp or the like attached to the lower right corner of the game board 30 can be suitably read by the machine from the flat portion of the small window 107.

  In addition, a ball rental operation unit 120 is disposed below the window portion 101, and the ball rental operation unit 120 is provided with a ball rental button 121 and a return button 122. When a bill operation unit 120 is operated in a state where a bill, a card (for example, a prepaid card), etc. is inserted into a card unit 5 (ball lending unit) disposed to the side of the pachinko machine 10, the operation is performed According to the game ball is lent. The ball lending button 121 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on the information recorded in the card etc. (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper tray 19 as long as the remaining amount exists in the card etc. Be done. The return button 122 is operated to request return of a card or the like inserted in the card unit 5. In addition, you may make it provide the frequency display part (illustration omitted) in the rental ball operation part 120 further. The frequency display unit (not shown) is for displaying balance information of a card or the like. In the case of a pachinko machine in which gaming balls are directly lent out to the upper tray from a ball lending device or the like without passing through the card unit 5, the so-called cash machine does not require the ball rental operation unit 120. Therefore, a decorative seal or the like is attached to the installation portion of the rental ball operation unit 120. In this way, it is possible to share the ball rental operation unit between the pachinko machine and the cash machine using the card unit 5.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 is shaped like a square plywood in a front view with both left and right corners removed, and the peripheral edge portion (outside portion of the rails 51 and 52 described later) It is attached in a state of being in contact with the back side of the resin base (not shown) of the frame 12, and the game area 30a which is a substantially central portion on the front side of the game board 30 is shown in FIG. The front frame set 14 is visible from the front outside of the front frame set 14 through the window portion 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 start winning device 33 (for example, an operating chucker), a third starting opening 34 (for example, a through gate) and a variable display unit 35. The general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, the start winning device 33, the third starting opening 34, and the variable display unit 35 are respectively disposed in the through holes formed by router processing in the gaming board 30. It is attached by a wood screw etc. from the game board 30 front side. The game ball enters the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, and the starting winning device 33, and the ball is detected by a detection switch (a winning opening switch, a count switch, an operation opening switch) (not shown). A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the upper tray 19 (or lower tray 15) based on the output of the detection switch.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, in the start winning device 33, the first starting port 33a (for example, the operating chucker) and the second starting port 33b (for example, the operating chucker) are disposed vertically from the top It consists of a single winning device. The first start port 33a on the upper side is provided with an operation port switch (pass detection switch) for the first start port 33a (not shown), and the ball entering the first start port 33a is It is detected by an operation port switch (not shown) for the first start port 33a. In addition, an operation port switch (pass detection switch) for the second start port 33b (not shown) is provided in the lower second start port 33b, and the ball entering the second start port 33b is It is detected by an operation port switch (not shown) for the second start port 33b. That is, in either case of entering the game ball into the first start opening 33a on the upper side or entering the game ball into the second start opening 33b on the lower side, it is a start winning. There is no change and it is possible to detect those entering balls 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 etc. pass through this out port 36 and are not shown in FIG. You will be guided. A large number of nails (not shown) are implanted in the game area 30a of the game board 30 in order to properly disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game balls, and various members (such as wind turbines (not shown) Objects are provided.

  The variable display device unit 35 is triggered by winnings on the first starting opening 33a and the second starting opening 33b as a first symbol display device 40 that variably displays a first symbol (for example, a special symbol) as identification information. The second symbol display device 41 that variably displays the second symbol (for example, a normal symbol) triggered by the passage of the third start opening 34, and winnings on the first start opening 33a and the second start opening 33b A third symbol display device 42 that variably displays a third symbol (for example, a decorative symbol) is provided as a trigger.

  The first symbol display device 40 is, for example, a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) two-color light emitting type LEDs (light emitting diodes) 40a, which perform variable light emission etc. based on entering the first start opening 33a. 40b and the suspension display unit 40c displayed on the third symbol display device 42, which indicates the number of suspension of the variable display in the LEDs 40a and 40b, and the variable light emission etc. based on the ball entering the second starting opening 33b The third symbol display device 42 displays a screen showing a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) two-color light emitting type LEDs (light emitting diodes) 40d and 40e and the number of pending variable displays on the LEDs 40d and 40e. And an on-hold display unit 40f.

  The LEDs 40a and 40b that emit light in a variable manner, for example, can emit light in red and blue based on entering the first start opening 33a. The first symbol display device 40 generates a variation display state of the first symbol (the light emission color aspect of each of the LEDs 40a and 40b in the present embodiment) by alternately changing the light emission color of each of the LEDs 40a and 40b. When both LEDs 40a and 40b stop in red light state, it shows a definite big hit (specificity), and when both LEDs 40a and 40b stop in blue light state usually shows big hit (non specific), both LEDs 40a, 40b When it stops in the light emission state of the different color, it shows the detachment.

  Similarly to the above, the LEDs 40d and 40e that perform variable light emission and the like based on entering the second start port 33b are, for example, capable of emitting red and blue light. The first symbol display device 40 generates a variation display state of the first symbol (in the present embodiment, the emission color mode of each of the LEDs 40d and 40e) by alternately changing the emission color of each of the LEDs 40d and 40e, for example, When both LEDs 40d and 40e stop in the red light state, it shows a definite big hit (specificity), and when both LEDs 40d and 40e stop in the blue light state usually shows big hit (non specific), both LEDs 40d, 40e When it stops in the light emission state of the different color, it shows the detachment.

  In addition, a single LED of a type capable of emitting light of at least three or more colors may be adopted as the first symbol display device 40, and by alternately emitting light of each color, or the like, the first symbol When the LED is stopped in the light emitting state of the first color, it indicates a definite change big hit (per specific), and when the LED is stopped in the light emitting state for the second color, it usually indicates big hit (non-specified per unit) When the LED is stopped in the light emission state of the third color, the LED may indicate detachment. The first symbol display device 40 described above corresponds to the identification information change display means in the present invention.

  The second symbol display device 41 has a display portion 41a on which, for example, "o" is drawn for the second symbol, a display portion 41b on which "x" is drawn for the second symbol, and a third symbol display. Each time the game ball passes through the third starting opening 34, for example, the display symbol (normal symbol) by the display portions 41a and 41b changes, and the change display is performed. The second start port 33b on the lower side is configured to be in an operating state (opened) for a predetermined time when it is stopped with a predetermined symbol. The number of times the game ball passes the third starting opening 34 is suspended up to four times, and the number of times of suspension is displayed on the suspension display portion 41c. The display units 41a and 41b have LEDs (light emitting diodes) therein, and are configured to be variably displayed by switching the light emission of the LEDs (or the lighting of the lamps). The second symbol display device 41 described above corresponds to the ordinary identification information change display means in the present invention.

  The third symbol display device 42 is, for example, a liquid crystal display device, and the display content is controlled by a display control device 45 described later. For example, as shown in FIG. 5 described later, the third symbol display device 42 displays three decorative symbol rows L, M, and R on the left, middle, and right. Each decorative symbol row L, M, R is constituted by 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. Ru. In the present embodiment, the third symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device) includes, for example, a 11-inch large liquid crystal display. In the variable display unit 35, a center frame 47 is disposed 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 the present 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: electro luminescence display, organic EL, etc.) may be used. . The above-described third symbol display device 42 corresponds to the decoration identification information (pattern) variation display means in the present invention, and the display control device 45 described above corresponds to the display control means in the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state where the gaming ball can not win or is difficult to win, and repeatedly operates between an open state where the gaming ball is easy to win at a big hit and a normal closed state. It is As described above, the state in which the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly operated to the open state and the normal closing state in the case of a big hit is called a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit state). Since the ball enters the ball (winning) and a large number of gaming balls are paid out for the winning, the gaming state is advantageous for the player. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, the number of inserted game balls (the number of shots of the game ball to the game area 30a by the game ball launcher 38) , Normal gaming state (playing ball consumption state) greater than the number of prize balls paid out based on the entry of the gaming balls into the variable winning device 32, the start winning device 33, the third starting port 34, etc. A state transition can be made to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit state) in which the number of ball payouts is greater than the number of game balls inserted.

  More specifically, when the gaming ball wins against the first starting opening 33a, the two LEDs 40a and 40b of the first symbol display device 40 are variably displayed, and the display of the LEDs 40a and 40b after the variation stop is preset light emission When it becomes a combination of the modes, a specific gaming state occurs. For example, in the case of the light emission mode that both LEDs 40a and 40b stop in the red light emission state, it indicates that the specific game state of the probability variation big hit (specific hit) is won, and both LEDs 40a and 40b stop in the blue light emission state In the case of the light emission mode, it indicates that the player has won the specific gaming state which is usually a big hit (non-specificity), and in the case of the light emission mode in which both LEDs 40a and 40b stop at the light emission state of different colors. Indicates that the player has been defeated in the specific gaming state.

  Similarly to the above, when the game ball wins against the second starting opening 33b, the two LEDs 40d and 40e of the first symbol display device 40 are variably displayed, and the display of the LEDs 40d and 40e after the variation stop is preset When it becomes a combination of the light emission mode, a specific gaming state occurs. For example, in the case of the light emission mode that both LEDs 40d and 40e stop in the red light emission state, it indicates that the specific gaming state of the probability variation big hit (specific hit) is won, and both LEDs 40d and 40e stop in the blue light emission state In the case of the light emission mode, it indicates that the player has won the specific gaming state which is usually a big hit (non-specificity), and in the case of the light emission mode in which both LEDs 40d and 40e stop at the light emission state of different colors. Indicates that the player has been defeated in the specific gaming state.

  Then, the variable winning device 32 is configured such that the big winning opening 32a is in a predetermined open state, and the gaming ball is in a state of being easy to win (big hit state). Specifically, with the elapse of a predetermined time for the open state or a predetermined number of winnings as one round, the special winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times (the number of rounds). Further, the number of times the gaming ball passes through the first starting opening 33a is suspended up to four times, and the number of times of suspension is displayed on the suspension display portion 40c. Further, the number of times the game ball passes through the second starting opening 33b is also suspended up to four times, and the number of times of suspension is displayed on the suspension display portion 40f. Although the hold display units 40c and 40f are supposed to be put on hold display on a part of the display screen of the third symbol display device 42, they may be lit and displayed using a hold lamp or the like.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of rails 51 and 52 for guiding the game balls fired from the game ball launch device 38 (see FIG. 3) to the top of the game board 30 are attached to the game board 30. The game balls fired along with the turning operation of the game ball firing handle 18 are guided to a predetermined game area 30a through a ball guide passage 49 described later of the plurality of rails 51 and 52. The plurality of rails 51 and 52 are long strip-shaped stainless steel metal strip members, and are attached to the game board 30 both inside and outside. The inner rail 51 is formed in a substantially vertical oval ring shape except for about 1⁄4 of the upper side. The outer rail 52 is formed such that a part (mainly the left side) faces the inner rail 51. In such a case, the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 constitute a guide rail, and the portions 51 (52) parallel to each other with a predetermined distance (portion on the left side) form the ball guide passage 49. . The ball guiding passage 49 is formed in the shape of a groove having a contact surface with the game board 30, that is, the shape of a groove whose front side is opened.

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to the end portion (upper left portion in FIG. 2) of the inner rail 51. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game ball guided to the upper part of the game board 30 from the ball guide passage 49 between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 from being returned to the ball guide passage 49 again. In addition, in a state where the game board 30 is attached to the inner frame 12, at the position corresponding to the largest flight portion of the game ball in the outer rail 52 (upper right part in FIG. 2: a part corresponding to the tip of the outer rail 52) Is located at a return rubber 54 (a member shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 2) provided on the inner frame 12. Therefore, the game ball fired with a predetermined momentum or more strikes the return rubber 54 and is rebounded. Since the outer rail 52 is a long stainless steel metal band, the flight of the gaming ball can be made smoother, that is, the frictional resistance of the gaming ball can be reduced. In addition, as shown by a broken line in FIG. 2, a wall 60 (shown by a broken line in FIG. 2) formed in the inner frame 12 is located from the end of the outer rail 52 to the right end of the inner rail 51. Thus, the game area 30a is partitioned.

  The lower right corner of the game board 30 is used as a space for sticking a seal (S1 in FIG. 2) such as a certificate (for example, the serial number is described) or a plate. By sticking a seal (S1 in FIG. 2) such as a certificate stamp in the lower right corner of the game board 30, it is possible to give uniqueness between the game board 30 and the certificate board.

  Next, the game area 30 a of the game board 30 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the game area 30 a is sectioned into an approximately vertically elongated circular shape by the inner peripheral portions (inner and outer rails) of the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52, and in the present embodiment, the game board 30 is particularly formed. The game area 30a divided on the board of the game is large.

  In the present embodiment, when the gaming area 30 a is viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, the area surrounded by the inner rails 51 and the outer rails 52 excludes the area of the induction rail which is a parallel portion of the inner and outer rails 51 and 52. Area. Therefore, since the guide rail portion is not included in the game area 30a, the left limit position toward the game area 30a is specified not by the outer rail 52 but by the inner rail 51. Similarly, the right limit position toward the play 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. Further, the upper limit position of the game area 30 a is specified by the outer rail 52.

  Although detailed disclosure of the drawing is omitted, one game ball is supplied to the game ball emitting device 38 from the ball outlet (not shown) of the front frame set 14 (the ball outlet communicating with the lowermost portion of the upper plate 19). Be done.

  Next, the configuration of the back of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 10 is arranged such that various control boards are arranged vertically or horizontally on the back (actually, the back of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30) It is disposed, and 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 the present embodiment, various control boards are divided and mounted on two mounts (not shown) to form two control board units, and those control board units are individually provided on the back surface of the inner frame 12 or the game board 30. I try to wear it. In this case, the main control unit 261 and the sub control unit 262 shown in FIG. 4 described later are mounted on separate mounts (not shown) attached to the game board 30 and unitized respectively, and FIG. 4 described later The delivery control device 311, the emission control device 312, and the power supply device 313 shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on another mounting base (not shown) to be unitized. Here, for convenience, the former unit will be referred to as “first control board unit 201”, and the latter unit will be referred to as “second control board unit 202”.

  Further, since the dispensing mechanism portion 352 and the protective cover are integrated as one unit, and the resin portion may be generally referred to as a back pack, the unit is referred to as a "back pack unit 203" herein. The detailed configuration of each of the units 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 to be attachable and detachable without using a tool etc. in unit units, and in addition to this, a support shaft portion is partially provided. It is provided and can 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 confirm a hidden configuration and the like even when the units 201 to 203 and the other configurations are arranged one over the other.

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

  The winning opening switch and the gate switch are connected to a panel connection board (not shown) through electrical wiring (not shown), and the panel connection board is further connected to a main control board 261a (see FIG. 4) in a main controller 261 described later. ing. The count switch is connected to a special winning opening relay terminal board (not shown), and the 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 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 lower second opening 33b is provided with an electric role. The operation port solenoid of.

  The detection results respectively detected by the above-mentioned winning detection mechanism are taken into a main control board 261a in a main control device 261 described later, and a payout command (a game ball of The number of payouts) is transmitted to the payout control board 311a. Then, the payout of a predetermined number of gaming balls is implemented by the output of the payout control board 311a.

  The first control board unit 201 has, for example, two upper and lower substantially rectangular mounts (not shown), and the main control unit 261 is mounted on the lower mount when viewed from the back side of the game board 30 The sub controller 262 is mounted on the upper mount. Here, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control device 261 is composed of a CPU 501 which is in charge of main control, a ROM 502 which stores a game program, a RAM 503 which stores necessary data corresponding to the progress of the game, and various devices. Main control including input / output port 505 to contact, random number generator (not shown) used in various lottery, clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) used for time counting and synchronization etc. A substrate 261a is provided, and the main control substrate 261a is configured to be accommodated in a substrate box 263 (encapsulation means) made of a transparent resin material or the like. The substrate box 263 is provided with a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base (not shown) and a box cover (not shown) covering the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are unopenably connected by a sealing unit (not shown), whereby the substrate box (not shown) is sealed.

  The sub controller 262 controls, for example, the CPU 551 which controls voice and lamp display and controls the display controller 45 in accordance with an instruction from the main control board 261a in the main controller 261, and additionally, the ROM 552, RAM 553, bus line 554 and A sub control substrate 262a including an input / output port 555 and the like is provided, and the sub control substrate 262a is configured to be accommodated in a substrate box (not shown) made of a transparent resin material or the like. A power relay board (not shown) is mounted on the sub controller 262, and power supplied from a power board described later passes through the power relay board (not shown) to the sub controller 262 and the display controller 45. Has been output.

  The second control board unit 202 has a horizontally long mount (not shown), and the payout control device 311, the emission control device 312, the power supply 313, and the card unit connection board 314 are mounted on the mount. The payout control device 311 is equipped with a control board including a CPU that is central to control, ROM, RAM, various ports, etc., and the emission control device 312 is equipped with a emission control board. It has a control board. The payout control substrate 311 a of the payout control device 311 controls the payout of the prize balls and the lending balls. The launch control board of the launch control device 312 controls the launch device 229 (see FIG. 4) according to the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player, and the power supply board of the power source 313 The required predetermined power supply voltage is generated and output. The launch device 229 of this embodiment employs a solenoid type launch part which strikes and launches the game ball with a launch rod (not shown) which can be advanced and retracted according to the energization / non-energization of the launch solenoid (not shown). Other than that, as a launch device 229, there are various types such as a mechanical launch component that strikes and launches a game ball with a launch rod that operates according to the drive of a launch motor, and an electromagnetic launch component that launches a game sphere by generating an electromagnetic field. The type of the can be adopted. The card unit connection board 314 is electrically connected to the ball operation unit 120 (see FIG. 1) on the front of the pachinko machine and the card unit 5, and takes in the ball lending operation command from the player and sends it to the payout control device 311. It is an output. The card unit connection board 314 is unnecessary in a cash machine in which the game balls are directly lent out to the upper tray 19 from the ball lending device or the like without the card unit 5.

  The payout control device 311, the emission control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection substrate 314 are respectively accommodated and configured in a substrate box made of a transparent resin material or the like. In particular, in the dispensing control device 311, as in the main control device 261 described above, the box base (not shown) and the box cover (not shown) constituting the substrate box (encapsulation means) are opened by the sealing unit (sealing means). The board box 263 is sealed by being connected in a disabled manner.

  The payout control device 311 is provided with a state recovery switch (not shown). For example, when a state return switch (not shown) is pressed when a dispensing error occurs such as ball clogging of the dispensing motor unit, the dispensing motor 358a (see FIG. 4) is slowly forward rotated to eliminate the ball clogging (normal state) Recovery) is planned.

  Further, a RAM erase switch 323 is provided on the power supply monitoring board 261b. The pachinko machine 10 has a backup function, and can maintain the state at the time of a power failure even if a power failure occurs, and can return to the state at the time of a power failure when recovering from a power failure (power recovery). Therefore, when the power is turned off in the normal procedure (for example, at the end of the hall operation), the state before the power is turned off is stored. It is decided to introduce it.

  Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the back pack unit 203 is an integrated unit of a resin molded back pack 351 and a game ball dispensing mechanism portion 352.

  The back pack unit 203 is provided with a tank 355 opened upward at the top, and gaming balls supplied from an island facility (game island facility) of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 355. Below the tank 355, there is connected, for example, a tank rail 356 which has two horizontal ball passages and which slopes gently downward toward the downstream side, and further, on the downstream side of the tank rail 356, the case rail 357 vertically. Are linked. A payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and the required number of gaming balls are appropriately paid out by a predetermined electrical configuration such as the payout motor 358a. The gaming balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper tray 19 through a payout passage (not shown) or the like.

  In addition, 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 screws, and the vibration by the vibrator 360 is more effectively transmitted to the tank rail 356. Therefore, if a ball jam occurs around the tank rail 356, the ball jam is eliminated by driving the vibrator 360.

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

  The dispensing mechanism portion 352 from the tank 355 to the dispensing passage (not shown) is formed of a conductive resin material (for example, conductive polycarbonate resin), and is grounded at a part thereof. Thereby, the generation of noise due to the charging of the gaming ball is suppressed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the upper right side of the inner frame 12, an inner frame open detection switch 388 is provided which detects that the inner frame 12 is opened relative to the outer frame 11. When the inner frame 12 is opened, it is output from the inner frame open detection switch 388 to the in-hole (in the pachinko parlor) computer.

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

  The main controller 261 of the pachinko machine 10 is mounted with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer which is an arithmetic device. The CPU 501 is a ROM 502 storing various control programs to be executed by the CPU 501 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data etc. when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. A certain 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 such that a backup voltage can be supplied from the power supply 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is turned off and data can be held (backed up). The RAM 503 is used to temporarily store various data and the like. It has a memory and an area.

  That is, since the CPU 501 of the main control unit 261 executes normal processing until the end when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power cut or the like, the RAM 503 performs the power cut off time (including the power cut occurrence time). It is sufficient to store the contents of the counter buffer and the storage ball storage area only, and when the power is turned on again, the state of the pachinko machine 10 can be restored to the state before the power is turned off. Specifically, the RAM 503 is a dedicated backup area for storing values of registers, I / O, etc. for gaming information during the normal processing at the time of power-off (including power-off occurrence, and so forth). There is no need to A power failure signal S1 output from a power failure monitoring circuit 542 described later is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 when a power failure occurs due to a power failure or the like. The occurrence of the power failure processing (NMI interrupt processing) is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 505 is connected to the CPU 501 incorporating the ROM 502 and the RAM 503 via a bus line 504 configured by an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 505 includes a RAM erase switch circuit 543, a payout control device 311, a discharge 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. Further, the main control device 261 has a function of controlling the variation display of the first symbol in the first symbol display device 40 and the variation display of the second symbol in the second symbol display device 41.

  Further, the payout control device 311 performs payout control of the winning balls and the rental balls by the payout motor 358a. The CPU 511, which is an arithmetic device, includes a ROM 512 storing a control program to be executed by the CPU 511, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 513 used as a work memory or the like.

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

  The RAM 513 stores information on the power-off state to restore the state of the pachinko machine 10 to the state before the power-off when the power is turned off when the power is turned off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. That is, the storage of the RAM 513 is performed at the time of power supply cut-off by the NMI interrupt process and the second half of the step of the payout control process, and conversely the restoration of the storage information of the RAM 513 is performed in the power restoration process at the power supply-on. .

  An input / output port 515 is connected to the CPU 511 including the ROM 512 and the RAM 513 via a bus line 514 including an address bus and a data bus. To the input / output port 515, the main control device 261, the emission control device 312, the payout motor 358a and the like are connected respectively.

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

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

  The display control device 45 controls the variable display of the third symbol (decorative symbol) in 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 have. The output of the sub control device 262 is connected to the input of the input port 527, and the CPU 521, the ROM 522, the work RAM 523 and the 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 in the third symbol display device 42 based on various commands transmitted from the main control device 261 after various commands are edited or the like 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. Memory for

  The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the third symbol display device 42, and the display content of the third symbol display device 42 is changed by rewriting the content of the video RAM 524. The character ROM 525 is a memory for storing character data such as a decorative symbol displayed on the third symbol display device 42. The image controller 526 adjusts the respective timings of the CPU 521, the video RAM 524, and the output port 529 to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads the 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.

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

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main control device 261 includes a main control substrate 261a and a power supply monitoring substrate 261b separate from the main control substrate 261a in a substrate box 263 made of a transparent resin material or the like. . The power supply monitoring board 261b includes a power failure monitoring circuit 542 that monitors power supply 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 at the time of power failure due to occurrence of power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the voltage of AC 24 volts by the power supply unit 541, and determines that a power failure (power failure) occurs when the time when the voltage is less than 24 volts exceeds 20 milliseconds, for example. The blackout signal S1 is output to the main control unit 261 and the payout control unit 311. Based on the output of the power failure signal S1, the main controller 261 and the payout control device 311 recognize the occurrence of the power failure, and execute the power failure processing (NMI interrupt processing).

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

  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 of the RAM 503 of the main control unit 261 and the RAM 513 of the payout control unit 311 according to 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 (including the power on due to a power failure cancellation) while the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the data of the RAM 503 is cleared in the main control unit 261, and the payout control unit 311 becomes the main control unit. When the initialization command from 261 is received, the data in the RAM 513 is cleared.

  By the way, in the third symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device), as shown in FIG. 5, three left, middle and right decorative symbol rows L, M and R are set, and the decorative symbol row L, For each of M and R, three upper decorative symbols, a middle decorative symbol, and a lower decorative symbol are displayed variably. In the present embodiment, a series of symbols are composed of a main decorative symbol SZ to which numerals “0” to “9” are respectively attached, and a sub decorative symbol FZ consisting of a rhombic symbol, and the symbols The main decorative symbols SZ are displayed in ascending or descending order, and the sub decorative symbols FZ are arranged between the main decorative symbols SZ to constitute a series of decorative symbol rows L, M, R. Then, the main decorative symbol SZ and the sub decorative symbol FZ are displayed fluctuating from top to bottom with periodicity.

  In such a case, in the left decorative symbol row L, the above-mentioned series of decorative symbols are displayed in descending order (that is, in order of decreasing the number of the main decorative symbol SZ), and in the middle decorative symbol row M and the right decorative symbol row R, similarly The above-described series of decorative symbols are displayed in ascending order (that is, in order of increasing number of the main decorative symbol SZ). Then, the variation display stops in the order of left decorative symbol row L, right decorative symbol row R, and middle decorative symbol row M, and when it is stopped, five effective lines on the third symbol display device 42, ie, upper line L1, middle line The main decorative symbol SZ at any of L2, lower line L3, upper right line L4 and upper left line L5 is a big hit if it is aligned with a combination of big hit symbols (in this embodiment, the same main decorative symbol SZ combination) The game video is displayed.

  Subsequently, the game ball emission handle 18, which is a further characteristic part of the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, will be described with reference to FIGS.

  6 (a) and 6 (b) are perspective views of the game ball firing handle 18 as viewed from the front upper left, and from the front upper right. 7 (a) to 7 (f) 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 firing handle 18, respectively. FIGS. 8 (a) and 8 (b) are perspective views of the game ball firing handle 18 as viewed from the rear upper left and from the rear upper right. FIG. 9 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the game ball firing handle 18 attached to the front frame set 14. As shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the game ball emission handle 18 as viewed from the front upper right. FIG. 11 is a fragmented exploded perspective view of the gaming ball launch handle 18 as viewed from the front upper right. FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of the game ball emission handle 18 as viewed from the front upper left. FIG. 13 is a fragmented exploded perspective view of the game ball emission handle 18 as viewed from the front upper left. FIG. 14 (a) is a rear view of the game ball emission handle 18 when the plunger 482 of the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is in a suction state, and FIG. 14 (b) is a game ball emission handle when the plunger 482 is in a non-suction state. It is a rear view of 18. 15 (a) to 15 (d) are a cross-sectional view of the gaming ball firing handle 18 taken along the line B-B, a cross-sectional view taken along the line C-C, a front view, and a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA.

  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 emission handle 18 is provided on the right side of the lower tray unit 13 constituting the front frame set 14 There is.

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

  The game ball firing handle 18 shown in FIG. 1 is biased to the initial position in the state where the player has released the hand, and the player operates so as to give a reverse turning power exceeding the biasing force. Thus, it is operated to rotate in a predetermined direction (clockwise direction: clockwise direction) from the initial position.

  As shown in FIGS. 6-8, the game ball firing handle 18 is provided with a case main body 400 that forms the outer shape thereof.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 12, the case main body 400 is pivoted to the front side of the fixed side case 410 attached to the fixed side case 410 attached to the front lower side lower right corner of the front frame set 14. A handle portion 420 rotatably operated by the 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 stationary case portion 410 includes three projecting cylindrical portions 412 that project forward at the location of the recess 411 on the front side. The cover part 430 is provided with three fitting protrusion parts (illustration omitted) which each fit to the three protrusion cylindrical parts 412 in the back surface side. Arc-shaped holes 421 are formed at upper and lower two places inside the handle portion 420. Then, 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 arc-shaped holes 421 on the upper side of the handle portion 420 and the lower left 1 of the fixed side case portion 410. The protruding cylindrical portion 412 of the book is inserted into the lower arc-shaped hole 421 of the handle portion 420, and the three protruding cylindrical portions 412 of the fixed side case portion 410 in the inserted state are three on the back surface side of the cover portion 430. In a state in which the fitting projections (not shown) of the book are respectively fitted, as shown in FIG. 14, screws are inserted into the three projecting cylindrical portions 412 from the back surface side of the fixed side case portion 410 and the cover 430 The cover portion 430 is attached to the fixed side case portion 410 by screwing to the fitting protrusion portion (not shown) of the cover, so that the handle portion 420 is pivoted 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 (position not to rotate further in the counterclockwise direction), as shown in FIG. 12, the lower side of the upper right two projecting cylindrical portions 412 of the fixed case portion 410. The lower portion of the outer periphery of the protruding cylindrical portion 412 abuts on the right end portion of the arc-shaped hole 421 on the upper side of the handle portion 420, and the upper portion of the outer periphery of the protruding cylindrical portion 412 on the lower left of the fixed case portion 410 is the handle Since the left end of the circular arc-shaped hole 421 on the lower side of the portion 420 is in contact, the handle portion 420 is restricted so as not to turn further in the counterclockwise direction.

  On the contrary, when the handle portion 420 is located at the maximum rotation position (position to which it does not turn any more in the clockwise direction), as shown in FIG. 12, the upper right two projecting cylinders of the fixed side case portion 410 The upper portion of the outer periphery of the upper projecting cylindrical portion 412 of the portion 412 abuts on the left end of the arc-shaped hole 421 above the handle portion 420, and the outer periphery of the projecting cylindrical portion 412 at the lower left of the fixed case portion 410. The lower portion of the handle portion 420 abuts on the right end portion of the lower circular arc-shaped hole 421 of the handle portion 420, so that the handle portion 420 is regulated so as not to turn further clockwise.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6 to FIG. 8, the handle portion 420 is formed on the outer peripheral portion thereof with a hooking protrusion 422 in the shape of a reverse sawtooth wave having a round shape in which the player's finger is hooked. When the player places a hand on the handle portion 420, the finger of the hand hangs on the finger hook projection portion 422, which facilitates the turning operation.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, the handle portion 420 is formed with an axial hole 423 into which a dial shaft 440 described later is inserted at the center in front view, and the front surface around the axial hole 423 At the side point, a holder portion 425 to which a torsion spring 424 is attached is provided. The torsion spring 424 is, as shown in FIG. 12, attached to the holder 425 of the handle 420, one end of which is hooked to a notch 425a formed at, for example, the lower side of the holder 425. While the other end is slightly twisted in the winding direction, the other end is hooked in the notch groove 413a of the projecting cylindrical portion 413 which is formed to project from the recessed portion 411 on the front side of the fixed case portion 410, Since the torsion spring 424 is slightly twisted in the winding direction as described above in the state where the handle portion 420 is in the initial position (position not to rotate further in the counterclockwise direction), the handle portion 420 is in the initial position (counterclockwise direction). Can be positively biased).

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

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, the gaming ball firing handle 18 is provided with a touch sensor 450 inside the fixed side case portion 410 for detecting whether the player is touching the handle portion 420 or not. There is.

  Specifically, the surface of the handle portion 420 is plated with metal, and the terminal portion of one end of a lead wire (not shown) is screwed to the metal plated surface portion on the back surface side of the handle portion 420 The terminal of the other end of the lead wire (not shown) is electrically connected to the terminal of the touch sensor 450. That is, the lead wire (not shown) connected to the metal plated surface of the handle portion 420 is connected to the touch sensor 450, and the player operates the handle portion 420 based on the capacitance between the ground and the handle portion 420. The touch sensor 450 determines whether the user is touching or not. A lead wire (not shown) is laid in the 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 (not shown) in a state where the dial shaft 440 is inserted into the shaft hole 423 of the handle portion 420 from the back side. It is fixed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, the dial shaft 440 has a hollow shaft portion 441 which is long in the axial direction, and a disk portion 442 provided around the axis substantially at the center of the shaft portion 441. It is integrally molded. 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. Further, the fixed side case portion 410 is provided with a bearing cylinder portion 414 for pivotally supporting the dial shaft 440 at a central portion in the front view. A key groove 415 which allows the key projection 443 of the shaft 441 of the dial shaft 440 to enter is formed in one direction on the inner periphery of the bearing cylinder 414 in the insertion direction. The bearing cylindrical portion 414 has a length shorter than the length from the disk portion 442 of the dial shaft 440 to the key projection portion 443 of the rear side shaft portion 441.

  That is, the shaft portion 441 of the dial shaft 440 is inserted into the bearing cylinder portion 414 so that the key projection portion 443 of the shaft portion 441 of the dial shaft 440 matches the key groove portion 415 of the bearing cylinder portion 414 of the fixed case portion 410. Then, the tip of the shaft 441 protrudes from the bearing cylinder 414, the key projection 443 of the shaft 441 is released from the key groove 415 of the bearing cylinder 414, and the dial shaft 440 becomes the bearing cylinder 414. It will be in the state pivotally supported so that rotation is possible.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the dial shaft 440 has a partial spur gear 444 formed on the far side of the disc portion 442 and the substantially semi-peripheral portion of the back side shaft portion 441. The partial spur gear 444 of the dial shaft 440 meshes with the spur gear 501 of the rotation amount detection component 500 described later, 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. It is detected.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 8 (b), the gaming ball launch handle 18 is provided with a launch stop switch 18a for stopping the launch.

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

  In the case where the switch portion 418a of the micro switch 418 is depressed, the emission stop switch 18a outputs a emission stop signal instead of the emission sustaining signal S6 to the emission control device 312 when the switch portion 418a of the micro switch 418 is depressed. When not pressed, the emission stop signal may not be output.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13 to 15, a braking mechanism component 460 including an L-shaped arm 470, a braking electromagnetic solenoid 480, and an abutment component 490 is provided inside the case body 400. It is housed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, a braking mechanism component 460 provided with an L-shaped arm 470, an electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking, and an abutting component 490 in the internal space by the fixed case portion 410 and the handle portion 420. Is housed.

  Here, the structure of the braking mechanism component 460 will be described also using FIGS.

  16 (a) is a front upper left perspective view of the braking mechanism component 460 at the time of non-braking, and FIG. 16 (b) is a front upper left perspective view of the braking mechanism component 460 at the time of braking. FIG. 17A is a front right upper perspective view of the braking mechanism component 460 at the time of non-braking, and FIG. 17B is a front upper right perspective view of the braking mechanism component 460 at the time of braking. 18 (a) is a rear left upper perspective view of the braking mechanism component 460 at the time of non-braking, and FIG. 18 (b) is a rear upper left perspective view of the braking mechanism component 460 at the time of braking. FIG. 19A is a rear right upper perspective view of the braking mechanism component 460 at the time of non-braking, and FIG. 16B is a rear upper right perspective view of the braking mechanism component 460 at the time of braking. FIG. 20 (a) is a left side view of the braking mechanism component 460 at the time of non-braking, and FIG. 20 (b) is a left side view of the braking mechanism component 460 at the time of braking. FIG. 21 (a) is a front view of the braking mechanism component 460 at the time of non-braking, and FIG. 21 (b) is a front view of the braking mechanism component 460 at the time of braking. FIG. 22 (a) is a right side view of the braking mechanism component 460 at the time of non-braking, and FIG. 22 (b) is a right side view of the braking mechanism component 460 at the time of braking. Fig.23 (a) is a rear view of the damping | braking mechanism components 460 at the time of non-braking, FIG.23 (b) is a rear view of the damping | braking mechanism components 460 at the time of damping | braking. FIG. 24 (a) is a top view of the braking mechanism component 460 at the time of non-braking, and FIG. 24 (b) is a top view of the braking mechanism component 460 at the time of braking. FIG. 25 (a) is a bottom view of the braking mechanism component 460 at the time of non-braking, and FIG. 25 (b) is a bottom view of the braking mechanism component 460 at the time of braking.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the braking mechanism component 460 includes a mounting base 461. A touch sensor 450, a braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 to be described later, and a rotation amount detection component 500 (volume) are attached to the mounting base 461. By rotatably holding the L-shaped arm 470, a unitized part is formed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, the braking mechanism component 460 is inserted from the rear side opening of the fixed case portion 410, and the mounting base 461 of the braking mechanism component 460 is fixed as shown in FIG. By screwing the side case portion 410 with the screw 462, the braking mechanism component 460 is attached to the inside of the fixed side case portion 410.

  Hereinafter, the L-shaped arm 470 which constitutes the braking mechanism component 460, the electromagnetic solenoid for braking 480 and the abutting component 490 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 includes a long arm portion 472 extending in the first direction from the fulcrum 471, and a long arm portion from the fulcrum 471. A short arm portion 473 extending in a second direction different from 472 and shorter than the long arm portion 472 is a substantially L-shaped bending member integrally formed. The long arm portion 472 of the L-shaped arm 470 is connected to the movable part 481 of the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking described later, and the short arm portion 473 of the L-shaped arm 470 is connected to the proximal end side of the abutting part 490 described later ing.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, the long arm portion 472 of the L-shaped arm 470 is formed with a U-shaped notch portion 472a at the tip end side, and the U-shaped notch portion 472a is movable as described later By inserting the cylindrical projection 481 a of the part 481, the movable part 481 and the long arm part 472 of the L-shaped arm 470 are connected. Further, the short arm portion 473 of the L-shaped arm 470 is provided with a connecting protrusion 473a at the outer surface on the tip end side, and the connecting hole 491 on the proximal end side of the contact component 490 described later. The abutment part 490 and the short arm portion 473 of the L-shaped arm 470 are connected by being inserted into the connector. The L-shaped arm 470 may have a complete L-shape or a V-shape.

  The braking electromagnetic solenoid 480, as shown in FIGS. 18 and 23, includes a plunger 482 biased in a projecting direction by a pressing spring (compression spring) (not shown), and this plunger 482 has a disc 482a at its distal end. It has a shape with Further, when the driving power is supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480, as shown in FIGS. 18 (a) and 23 (a), the plunger 482 is in a suction state by electromagnetic suction. Also, when the drive power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is stopped, the potential suction is released, and as shown in FIGS. 18 (b) and 23 (b), the plunger 482 is pushed by a pressing spring (not shown). It will be in the projecting state by the biasing force.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 16 to 20, 22 and 23, the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is provided with a movable part 481 connected to the front end side of the long arm portion 472 of the L-shaped arm 470. As shown in FIGS. 18 and 23, the movable part 481 is a substantially L-shaped plate in a rear view of the braking mechanism part 460, and a disc 482a of the plunger 482 is inserted at one end side thereof. A sheet plate portion 481b is provided, and a cylindrical projection 481a to be inserted into a U-shaped notch portion 472a at the tip of the long arm portion 472 of the L-shaped arm 470 is provided on the outer surface of the other end. Of the double plate portion 481b, the plate portion on the bending side 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. .

  The contact part 490 has one end connected to the short arm 473 of the L-shaped arm 470 and the other end contactable with the dial shaft 440 of the handle 420, and the movable part 481 is in the second position P2 ( The other end is in contact with the dial shaft 440 in conjunction with driving as shown in FIG. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18 (b), the other end of the contact component 490 contacts the back surface of the disc portion 442 of the dial shaft 440.

  The abutment part 490 is provided at its other end with a rubber 492 abutting on the dial shaft 440 as shown in FIGS. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, a connection hole 491 into which a connection projection 473 a of the short arm 473 of the L-shaped arm 470 is inserted is formed at the outer surface of the abutment part 490 on the proximal end side. ing. Further, as shown in FIG. 18, the other end of the contact part 490 is provided with an arc-shaped plate 493 in a front view, and an arc-shaped rubber 492 is attached to the tip surface of the arc-shaped plate 493. There is.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 16 (a) and 17 (a), the rubber 492 has an arc-like elastic projection which is long in the rotational direction of the dial shaft 440 on the surface that contacts the dial shaft 440. 494 is formed.

  The abutment part 490 also includes a coil spring 495 (compression spring) that biases the other end toward the handle portion 420.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, the game ball emission handle 18 is provided with 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 meshing with the partial spur gear 444 of the dial shaft 440, and detects the rotation amount of the spur gear 501. The game ball launch device 38 launches the game ball with a strength corresponding to the detected rotation amount in the rotation amount detection part 500.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 and 15, in the internal space defined by the fixed case portion 410 and the handle portion 420, the rotational amount detection component 500 is accommodated on the near side, which is the side closer to the handle portion 420, A braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is accommodated on the back side of the detection part 500 so that the movable part 481 advances and retracts in a direction different from the axial direction of the dial shaft 440 of the handle part 420, and the long arm part 472 The L-shaped arm 470 is accommodated with the

  By the way, the emission control device 312 shown in FIG. 4 stops the drive power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 based on the contact detection by the touch sensor 450.

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

  Furthermore, the emission control device 312 supplies drive power to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 in the end period which is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from the non-contact detection by the touch sensor 450, and after the end period has elapsed. And, when the zero rotation amount indicating that the gaming ball emission handle 18 is at the initial position is detected by the rotation amount detection component 500, 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) at the time of driving power supply, thereby bringing the abutting part 490 into a non-contacting position away from the dial shaft 440. When the power is not supplied, the movable part 481 is driven to the second position P2 (see FIG. 20B) to bring the abutting part 490 into contact with the dial shaft 440.

  Specifically, at the time of driving power supply, the plunger 482 is electromagnetically attracted as shown in FIGS. 22 (a) and 23 (a), and the disc 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 the electromagnetic attraction of the plunger 482. By moving the movable part 481 to the first position P 1, the L-shaped arm 470 is rotated (the tip end of the long arm portion 472 is rotated to the outside in a state of viewing the sheet of FIG. The L-arm 470 is rotated so that the tip is pivoted away from the dial shaft 440, and the abutment part 490 is separated from the dial shaft 440 when the tip of the short arm portion 473 is separated from the dial shaft 440 The non-contact position (see FIG. 20A).

  When the driving power is not supplied, the electromagnetic attraction of the plunger 482 is released as shown in FIGS. 22 (b) and 23 (b), and the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking urges the plunger 482 in the projecting direction. The spring causes the plunger 482 to protrude, and the movable part 481 is driven to the second position P2 (see FIG. 20B) along with the protrusion of the plunger 482. 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 pivoted inward when the sheet surface of FIG. The L-arm 470 is pivoted so that the tip is pivoted in the direction approaching from the dial shaft 440), and the tip of the short arm portion 473 is in the contact position where the tip contacts the dial shaft 440.

  The game ball emission handle 18 described above corresponds to the game ball emission 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 stationary side case portion 410 corresponds to the structure, the stationary side case portion 410 corresponds to the stationary side case body in the present invention, the touch sensor 450 described above corresponds to the detection means in the present invention, and the dial shaft 440 described above corresponds to the turn in the present invention. The contact component 490 corresponds to a holding member and a contact member in the present invention, and the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 corresponds to a drive unit and an electromagnetic solenoid in the present invention, and the above-described discharge The control device 312 corresponds to drive power supply control means and holding force reduction means in the present invention, and the movable part 481 described above corresponds to the present invention. The L-shaped arm 470 described above corresponds to a member, a transmission member, and a braking force amplifying unit in the present invention, and the above-described pivoting amount detection component 500 corresponds to a pivoting amount detection unit in the present invention. The rubber 492 corresponds to an elastic body in the present invention, and the above-described coil spring 495 corresponds to a 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 more detail with reference to FIG. 26 and FIG. 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 emission handle 18. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a process of releasing the braking of the handle portion 420 for a certain period of time from the start of the operation of the gaming ball launch handle 18 of the first embodiment.

  The brake release process shown in FIG. 27 is performed as a main process that is activated upon power-on. Further, on the launch control board of the launch control device 312, there are mounted a CPU for performing a brake release process shown in FIG. 27, a ROM for storing a program for the brake release process, various setting values and the like, and a RAM.

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

  Specifically, in step S101 shown in FIG. 27, the emission control device 312 determines whether the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) from the touch sensor 450 changes from OFF to ON, and changes The process proceeds to step S102, and if not changed, the process ends. For example, when the player touches the handle portion 420 of the game ball emission handle 18, the touch sensor 450 detects contact (time t1 in FIG. 26), and the process proceeds to step S102 in FIG.

  In step S102 shown in FIG. 27, the emission control device 312 brings the abutment part 490 away from the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20A). That is, as shown in FIG. 26, the driving power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 causes the plunger 482 of the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 to be electromagnetically attracted, the movable part 481 becomes the first position P1, and the abutting part 490 is a dial. It will be in the state (refer Fig.20 (a)) spaced apart from the axis | shaft 440. As shown in FIG.

  As described above, the braking of the game ball emission handle 18 is released instantly, and in this braking release state, the player rotates the game ball emission handle 18 (clockwise). As described above, when the player rotates the gaming ball emission handle 18 (clockwise rotation operation), the amount of rotation is detected by the rotation amount detection component 500 (a rising slope of the amount of rotation in FIG. 26).

  In step S103 shown in FIG. 27, the emission control device 312 has determined that a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed since 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 emission control device 312 determines whether or not the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) of the touch sensor 450 is maintained at ON, and if ON is maintained, the process proceeds to step S103. If it is OFF, the process proceeds to step S105.

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

  The launch control device 312 supplies continuous wave drive power to maintain the voltage value for 3 seconds, for example, as shown in FIG. 26, but supplies pulse drive power for 3 seconds at a predetermined repetition cycle. You may

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

  Then, normally, the player sets the game ball emission handle 18 to a desired rotation value until a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) elapses from the touch detection (time t1) by the touch sensor 450, that is, Since the rotation operation value of the game ball emission handle 18 by the player is often a constant rotation value (a flat portion after the rising slope of the rotation amount in FIG. 26), the emission control device 312 is a touch sensor When the game start period which is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from the contact detection (time t1) at 450 has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 26, the drive power supply is stopped (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 is protruded by a push spring (not shown). 481 is in the second position P2 and the contact part 490 is in contact with the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20 (b)), and the contact of the contact part 490 makes the game ball release handle 18 desired by the player. It is stopped in a rotating state.

  Note that, 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) changes to ON. Since it is considered that the hand is released during the turning operation, the process proceeds to step S106 after measuring a predetermined delay time (for example, 0.5 seconds). The delay time may be set to any value as long as the game ball release handle 18 returns to the initial position by the biasing force of the torsion spring 424, and may be set to any value, or the delay time is not necessary. It is not necessary to provide it.

  As described above, in the contact state shown in FIG. 20B, the contact force of the contact component 490 with the dial shaft 440 opposes the biasing force of the torsion spring 424 that biases the handle portion 420 to the initial position. Therefore, the player does not have to hold the handle 420 by force, and only by touching the handle 420 can keep the handle 420 rotated. Further, temporarily, in the contact state shown in FIG. 20 (b), the player applies a force in the rotation direction to the handle portion 420, for example, when it is desired to finely adjust the rotation of the handle portion 420. The handle portion 420 can also be pivoted by applying a force exceeding the restraint by the

  Next, the 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 firing handle 18 is ended. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a process of braking the game ball emission handle 18 at the initial position after the end of the game in the first embodiment.

<At the end of the game: At the end of the turning operation of the game ball firing handle 18>
As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, when the turning operation of the game ball emission 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 emission 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, and has changed The process proceeds to step S302, and if there is no change, the process ends. For example, when the player releases his / her hand from the game ball emission handle 18 in order 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 emission control device 312 brings the abutment part 490 away from the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20A). That is, driving power is supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 in the end period which is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from the non-contact detection (time t11 in FIG. 28) by the touch sensor 450. As shown in FIG. 20, the plunger 482 of the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is electromagnetically attracted, the movable part 481 is in the first position P1, and the abutting 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 emission control device 312 has determined that a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed since 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, and if not, the process proceeds to step S304.

  In step S304 shown in FIG. 29, the emission control device 312 determines whether or not the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) of the touch sensor 450 is maintained at OFF, and if OFF is maintained, the process proceeds to step S303. If it is back 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. 20 (a)), 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 portion 420 rotates counterclockwise to return). The game ball emission handle 18 returns to the initial position within one second from the non-contact detection (time t11 in FIG. 28) by the touch sensor 450. The amount of rotation at that time is detected by the amount-of-rotation detection component 500 (the steep downward slope of the amount of rotation in FIG. 28).

  The launch control device 312 supplies continuous wave drive power to maintain the voltage value for 3 seconds, for example, as shown in FIG. 28, but supplies pulse drive power for 3 seconds at a predetermined repetition cycle. You may

  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 emission control device 312 sets the abutting part 490 to the dial shaft 440. The state of contact (see FIG. 20B) is obtained.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 28, an end period which is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) elapses from the non-contact detection (time t11) with the touch sensor 450, and the gaming ball firing 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 is protruded by the push spring (not shown). In a state where 481 is in the second position P2 and the contact part 490 is in contact with the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20 (b)), the gaming ball firing handle 18 is braked at the initial position and the game is not being performed. 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 emission handle 18 operated in the predetermined direction from the initial position by the player and the operation from the initial position of the game ball emission handle 18 The game ball emission device 38 for emitting the game ball to the game area 30a where the game ball flows down, and the touch sensor 450 for detecting the release operation by the player, and the game ball emission handle 18 comprises An abutment part 490 for holding 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 for returning the gaming ball firing handle 18 to the initial position when driving power is supplied. And the emission control device 312 which controls the drive power supply to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking based on the detection result of the touch sensor 450. There. Therefore, the emission 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 gaming ball emission handle 18 by the abutting part 490. Since the player is braked at a position operated in a predetermined direction by the player from the initial position, it is not necessary for the player to hold the game ball as opposed to the biasing force for returning the gaming ball firing handle 18 to the initial position. Tiredness can be reduced, and since it is not necessary to hold a coin or the like in the gap of the game ball emission handle 18 for braking, damage to the handle or the like caused by pinching of a coin or the like can be reduced. Moreover, the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 returns the gaming ball firing handle 18 to the initial position in the case of no driving power supply, that is, there is no need for driving power supply when not playing a game, and even temporarily during a game Since it is only necessary to supply drive power, it is possible to reduce the power consumption for the braking of the game ball emission handle 18. In addition, heat generation near the game ball emission handle 18 can also be reduced.

  Specifically, the game ball emission handle 18 is provided with a touch sensor 450 for detecting whether or not the player is touching the game ball emission handle 18, and the game ball emission handle 18 can be in contact with the dial shaft 440 and the dial shaft 440. The contact part 490 and the contact part 490 are in the non-contact position away from the dial shaft 440 when the drive power is supplied, and the contact part 490 is in contact with the dial shaft 440 when the drive power is not supplied. The emission control unit 312 is provided with the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 in the contact position, and the emission control device 312 for stopping the drive power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 based on the contact detection by the touch sensor 450. The device 312 stops the drive power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 based on the contact detection by the touch sensor 450, and in the case of no drive power supply, the abutment portion Since the game ball firing handle 18 is braked by the contact of the 490 with the dial shaft 440, there is no need for the player to hold the game ball as opposed to the biasing force for returning the game ball firing handle 18 to the initial position. However, it is possible to reduce fatigue, and it is not necessary to hold a coin or the like in the gap of the gaming ball emission handle 18 for braking, so damage to the handle or the like due to pinching of a coin or the like can be reduced. Moreover, since the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 positions the abutting part 490 at the abutting position to abut the dial shaft 440 in the case of no driving power supply, the braking ball solenoid handle 18 is braked to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 The power supply for driving the game ball can be stopped, and power consumption for braking the game ball emission handle 18 can be reduced during the game which is usually performed for a long time. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing fatigue of the hand operating the gaming ball firing handle 18 and damage to the gaming ball firing handle 18 and reducing power consumption for braking the gaming ball firing handle 18.

  Further, the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is an electromagnetic solenoid having a movable part 481 biased to the advanced position, and when the driving power is supplied, the electromagnetic solenoid 480 pulls the movable part 481 from the advanced position back to the retracted position; A member for connecting the movable part 481 of the electromagnetic solenoid and the abutting part 490, the abutting part 490 being in a non-contacting position away from the dial shaft 440 in conjunction with the movable part 481 being in the retracted position. Since the movable part 481 has the L-shaped arm 470 in the abutting position where the abutting part 490 abuts against the dial shaft 440 in conjunction with the positioning of the movable part 481 in the advanced position, in the case of no driving power supply. A configuration in which the abutment part 490 abuts on the dial shaft 440 can be suitably realized.

  Further, the electromagnetic solenoid is disposed such that the advancing direction of the movable part 481 is a direction orthogonal or substantially orthogonal to the axial direction of the dial shaft 440, and the L-shaped arm 470 has a length extending in the first direction from the fulcrum 471 A bending member in which a short arm 473 extending in a second direction different from the arm 472 and the fulcrum 471 from the long arm 472 and shorter than the long arm 472 is integrally formed. The tip end side is connected to the movable part 481 of the electromagnetic solenoid, the tip end side of the short arm portion 473 is connected to the abutting part 490, and interlocked with the movable part 481 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 distal end side of the short arm portion 473 is the dial shaft 44 in the reverse direction with the fulcrum 471 as an axis in conjunction with the movable part 481 being positioned at the advanced position. 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 bending member in which the long arm portion 472 and the short arm portion 473 are integrally formed can amplify the driving force of the electromagnetic solenoid and transmit it to the abutting component 490. That is, the weak force applied to the long arm portion 472 can be strengthened by the short arm portion 473 to make the abutting part 490 abut against the dial shaft 440 of the game ball emission handle 18, and the electromagnetic solenoid can be miniaturized. .

  In addition, the firing control device 312 is a contact component 490 that holds the gaming ball firing handle 18 during the game start period which is a fixed period (for example, 3 seconds in this embodiment) from the detection of the shooting operation start by the touch sensor 450. Since the holding power is reduced, the game ball emission handle 18 can be operated smoothly at the start of the game. Also, since the game start period (for example, 3 seconds in this embodiment) from the detection of the launch operation start by the touch sensor 450 to the elapse of a certain period is a game start period (3 seconds from the launch operation start detection) monitored It is sufficient to control (for example, timing) and control is easy. In addition, as the game start period, the time from the game start to the player's operation to the desired firing operation position is an average time or sufficient based on the rule of thumb for consumers (players and the like). It can also be set to time etc.

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

  In addition, the emission control device 312 supplies driving power to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 in the end period which is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from the non-contact detection by the touch sensor 450, and after the end period elapses. And, since the driving power supply is stopped when the rotation amount detecting part 500 detects the zero rotation amount indicating that the game ball emission handle 18 is at the initial position, the player takes his hand from the game ball emission handle 18 In the end period which is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from when the key is released, the driving power is supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480, and the abutting part 490 is separated from the dial shaft 440 Therefore, the game ball emission handle 18 is returned to the initial position by the biasing force. Then, if the game ball emission handle 18 remains at the initial position at the end of this end period, it is determined that the player's game is over, and the drive power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is stopped. Makes contact with the dial shaft 440 and the gaming ball firing handle 18 is restrained, and the gaming ball firing handle 18 can be restrained at the initial position, and the driving electric power is supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 in a state where a game is not being performed. Can be prevented.

  Also, since the abutment part 490 is provided at the other end with the rubber 492 abutting on the dial shaft 440, the rubber 492 of the abutment part 490 is in contact with the dial shaft 440 of the handle portion 420. The abutment of the handle portion 420 of the connecting part 490 on the dial shaft 440 can reduce the damage on the handle portion 420 and has an anti-slip effect.

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

  In addition, since the contact component 490 includes the coil spring 495 that biases the other end in the direction approaching the handle portion 420, the movable component 481 of the solenoid is driven to the second position P2 to contact the contact component 490. In the case where the rubber 492 at the other end abuts on the dial shaft 440 of the handle portion 420, the coil spring 495 allows the other end of the abutting part 490 to abut on the dial shaft 440 with certainty.

  Next, a pachinko machine 10 according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 and 31. FIG. 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 emission handle 18. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a process of releasing the braking of the handle portion 420 from the start of the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 of the second embodiment until the amount of rotational fluctuation thereof falls within the prescribed range.

  In the above-described first embodiment, the emission control device 312 supplies driving power to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 in the game start period which is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from the touch detection by the touch sensor 450, Although the drive power supply is stopped after the game start period has elapsed, the firing control device 312 of the second embodiment is changed to the method of the first embodiment and is as follows.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 31, in the game start period until the fluctuation value of the detected rotation amount in the rotation amount detection component 500 falls within the predetermined specified range, as shown in FIG. The drive power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is performed, and the drive power supply is stopped when it falls within the specified range.

  For example, as a fluctuation value of the detected rotation amount in the rotation amount detection component 500, for example, a fluctuation value every unit time (for example, 0.5 seconds), a change gradient every unit time (for example, 0.5 seconds), etc. Be

<At the start of the rotation operation of the game ball launch handle 18>
As shown in FIG. 31, when the player starts the turning operation of the game ball emission 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 emission 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, and has changed In step S202, the flow advances to step S202, and if there is no change, the flow ends. For example, when the player touches the handle portion 420 of the game ball emission handle 18, the touch sensor 450 detects contact (time t1 in FIG. 30), and the process proceeds to step S202 in FIG.

  In step S202 shown in FIG. 31, the emission control device 312 sets the abutting part 490 away from the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20A). That is, as shown in FIG. 30, the driving power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 causes the plunger 482 of the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 to be electromagnetically attracted, the movable part 481 becomes the first position P1, and the abutting part 490 is a dial. It will be in the state (refer Fig.20 (a)) spaced apart from the axis | shaft 440. As shown in FIG.

  As described above, the braking of the game ball emission handle 18 is released instantly, and in this braking release state, the player rotates the game ball emission handle 18 (clockwise). As described above, when the player rotates the gaming ball emission handle 18 (clockwise rotation operation), the amount of rotation is detected by the rotation amount detection component 500 (a rising slope of the amount of rotation in FIG. 30).

  In step S203 illustrated in FIG. 31, the emission control device 312 determines the unit of the rotation amount detected by the rotation amount detection component 500 from the time 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) falls within a predetermined prescribed range, and if within the prescribed range, the process proceeds to step S206, and if not within the prescribed range, step S204. Go to

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

  That is, from the touch detection (time t1) with the touch sensor 450, the emission control device 312 prescribes that the fluctuation value of the rotation amount detected by the rotation amount detection component 500 for each unit time (for example, 0.5 seconds) is predetermined. In the game start period which is a period until it becomes in the range (time t2 '), drive power is supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 30, the discharge control device 312 performs continuous wave drive such that voltage value is maintained until, for example, the rotation fluctuation value per unit time (for example, 0.5 seconds) falls within a predetermined defined range. Although power is supplied, it is possible to supply pulsed drive power at a predetermined repetition cycle until the rotation fluctuation value for each unit time (for example, 0.5 seconds) falls within a predetermined specified range. Good.

  In step S206 shown in FIG. 31, the emission control device 312 maintains the ON state after the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) is changed to ON, and the emission control device 312 keeps the ON state at every unit time (for example, 0.5 seconds). When the rotational fluctuation value is within the predetermined range, the abutting part 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 emission handle 18, the player rotates the game ball emission handle 18, and the player operates the game ball emission handle 18 is set to the desired rotation value, that is, the fluctuation value of the rotation operation of the game ball firing handle 18 by the player is within the specified range (the time after the rotation amount in FIG. t2 ') and the emission control device 312 stop the drive power supply as shown in FIG. 30 (time t2'). As shown in FIG. 30, 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 is protruded by a push spring (not shown). 481 is in the second position P2 and the contact part 490 is in contact with the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20 (b)), and the contact of the contact part 490 makes the game ball release handle 18 desired by the player. It is stopped in a rotating state.

  In step S205 shown in FIG. 31, after the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) changes to ON, the emission control device 312 regulates the fluctuation value of the turning operation of the game ball emission handle 18 by the player. Since it is considered to be released during the turning operation of the game ball firing handle 18 because it is turned off before it falls within the range, it measures a predetermined delay time (for example, 0.5 seconds) The process proceeds to step S206. The delay time may be set to any value as long as it is sufficient for the gaming ball firing handle 18 to return to the initial position by the biasing force of the torsion spring 424.

  As described above, in the contact state shown in FIG. 20B, the contact force of the contact component 490 with the dial shaft 440 opposes the biasing force of the torsion spring 424 that biases the handle portion 420 to the initial position. Therefore, the player does not have to hold the handle 420 by force, and only by touching the handle 420 can keep the handle 420 rotated. Further, temporarily, in the contact state shown in FIG. 20 (b), the player applies a force in the rotation direction to the handle portion 420, for example, when it is desired to finely adjust the rotation of the handle portion 420. The handle portion 420 can also be pivoted by applying a force exceeding the restraint by the

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, the firing control device 312 detects the variation in the detected rotation amount of the rotation amount detection component 500 from the contact detection by the touch sensor 450 within a predetermined specified range. The driving power is supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 during the game start period until the game is started, and the driving power supply is stopped when it falls within the specified range. During 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 firing handle 18 by the player is stabilized, drive power is supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking. And the contact part 490 is separated from the dial shaft 440, so that the game ball emission hand is released in a state where the stop by the contact part 490 is released. The rotation operation of the game ball emission handle 18 can be smoothly performed at the start of the game, and when the rotation operation of the game ball emission handle 18 is stabilized, the driving power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking can be operated. The supply is stopped, the abutment part 490 abuts on the dial shaft 440, and the gaming ball firing handle 18 is restrained, so that the gaming ball firing handle 18 can be automatically arrested in the desired turning state of the player.

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

  In the above-described first embodiment, the emission control device 312 supplies driving power to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 in the game start period which is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from the touch 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.

  In other words, the emission control device 312 supplies driving power to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 until the threshold rotation amount for not becoming a foul ball is detected by the rotation amount detection component 500 from the contact detection by the touch sensor 450. The driving power is supplied when a stop condition (a predetermined time, for example, 3 seconds has elapsed from the start of rotation, or that the rotation fluctuation value is within a predetermined range) is satisfied after the threshold rotation amount is detected. Stop.

  For example, as a threshold rotation amount for preventing the ball from becoming a foul ball, a rotation value of the game ball emission handle 18 is such that the game ball can reach the game area 30a.

  Here, the braking release processing of the gaming ball emission handle 18 of the pachinko machine 10 of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing a process for releasing the braking force of the game ball launch handle 18 with a function to prevent the foul ball of the third embodiment.

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

  In step S102 shown in FIG. 32, the emission control device 312 brings the abutment part 490 away from the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20A).

  In step S103A shown in FIG. 32, the emission control device 312 determines whether or not the amount of rotation detected by the amount-of-rotation detection component 500 is a rotation value that does not result in a foul ball. The process proceeds to step S103, and if it is not a rotation value that does not result in a ball, 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 and the ON state is maintained for 3 seconds, the emission control device 312 proceeds to step S106.

  In step S106 shown in FIG. 32, the emission control device 312 brings the abutment part 490 into contact with the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20 (b)).

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the third embodiment, in the firing control device 312, the threshold rotation amount for not becoming a foul ball is detected by the rotation amount detection component 500 from the contact detection by the touch sensor 450. The drive power is supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480, and the drive power supply is stopped when the stop condition is satisfied after the detection of the threshold rotation amount. Therefore, the drive power is supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking until the game ball release handle 18 reaches the threshold rotation amount from the start of the release operation of the game ball release handle 18, and the abutment part 490 is the dial shaft 440 Because the game ball release handle 18 can be turned in a state in which the stop by the abutting part 490 is released, the game ball release handle 18 can be smoothly rotated at the start of the game. Stop condition after the game ball firing handle 18 reaches the threshold rotation amount (for example, 3 seconds have elapsed from the start of the rotation, or the rotation fluctuation value has become within the predetermined range, etc. Is stopped, the drive power supply to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking is stopped, and the abutment part 490 abuts on the dial shaft 440, and the gaming ball shooting hand is 18 is restrained, it is possible to reduce the emission of foul balls. In addition, since the gaming ball emission handle 18 is not stopped in the turning state where it becomes a foul ball, it is possible to reduce the stopping of the gaming ball emission handle 18 in the state where it becomes a far ball.

  Next, a pachinko machine 10 according to a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 and 34. FIG. 33 is a view showing the game board 30 of the fourth embodiment. FIG. 34 is a flow chart showing a process of releasing the braking of the handle portion 420 from the start of the operation of the gaming ball launch handle 18 of the fourth embodiment until the passage detection sensor 61 detects the ball entry.

  In the third embodiment described above, the firing control device 312 determines whether the rotation amount detected by the rotation amount detection component 500 is the threshold rotation amount for preventing the ball from becoming a foul ball. Instead, it has the following functions.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 33, the pachinko machine 10 of the fourth embodiment is detected by passing through the game ball B by detecting the passage of the game ball B from the game ball launching device 38 at the game ball input location of the game area 30a of the game board 30. A sensor 61 is provided. The launch control device 312 supplies drive power to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 until the passage detection sensor 61 detects passage of the game ball B after contact detection with the touch sensor 450, and after detection of the threshold rotation amount The driving power supply is stopped when a stop condition (a predetermined time, for example, 3 seconds has elapsed from the start of rotation, or a rotation fluctuation value is within a predetermined range) is satisfied.

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

  In step S102 shown in FIG. 34, the emission control device 312 brings the abutment part 490 away from the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20A).

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

  In step S106 shown in FIG. 34, the emission control device 312 brings the abutment part 490 into contact with the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20 (b)).

  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 which is fired from the game ball launch device 38 and passes through the game ball input part of the game area 30a. Do. The launch control device 312 reduces the holding power of the contact component 490 during the game start period from the launch operation start detection by the touch sensor 450 to the passage detection by the pass detection sensor 61. Therefore, since the holding power of the contact component 490 is reduced during the game start period from the start of the firing operation to when the game ball B actually passes to the game ball input part of the game area 30a, The game ball launch handle 18 can be operated smoothly. In addition, since the game ball emission handle 18 is not held until the game ball emission handle 18 is operated such that the game ball B actually reaches the game area 30a, for example, a far ball (ejected from the game ball emission device It can be reduced that the game ball firing handle 18 is held in a firing state in which the game ball B becomes a ball returned without reaching the game area 30a.

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

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

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the fifth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the player inputs a holding instruction by the contact part 490 to a predetermined place (for example, a lower left place in front view) of the front frame set 14. The decision button 1 is provided.

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

  The decision button 1 includes mechanical switch parts such as a push button. Further, instead of the determination button, various switch parts such as a proximity sensor for detecting a player's hand or various sensors may be adopted as the instruction input means.

  The emission control device 312 supplies drive power to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 until there is an instruction input to the determination button 1 from contact detection by the touch sensor 450, and stops the drive power supply if the instruction input is input. Do.

  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 emission control device 312 brings the abutment part 490 away from the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20A).

  In step S103C shown in FIG. 35, the emission control device 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 emission control device 312 brings the abutment part 490 into contact with the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20 (b)).

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the fifth embodiment, the determination button 1 allows the player to input an instruction of holding by the abutting component 490. The launch control device 312 reduces the holding force of the abutting part 490 in the game start period from the detection of the launch operation start by the touch sensor 450 to the input of an instruction to the decision button 1. Therefore, the game start period from the start of the firing operation to the instruction input to the decision button 1 by the player reduces the holding power of the contact part 490, so the operation of the game ball release handle 18 at the start of the game is It can be done smoothly. In addition, when the player operates the game ball emission handle 18 and the game ball is driven to the desired drive position, the instruction is input to the decision button 1 to restore the holding power of the contact part 490. As a result, it is possible to reduce holding of the game ball firing handle 18 in the firing state where it is a foul ball, and to brake the game ball firing handle 18 at the player's desired shooting operation position.

  In addition, the launch control device 312 reduces the holding power of the contact component 490 during the game start period from the launch operation start detection by the touch sensor 450 to the instruction input to the decision button 1, and the decision button 1 When there is no passage detection by the passage detection sensor 61 of FIG. 32 of the above-mentioned fourth embodiment at the time of an instruction input, the holding power of the abutting part 490 may be maintained. In this case, if the player operates the determination button 1 in a state where the gaming ball does not reach the gaming area 30a, the decrease in the holding power of the abutting part 490 is maintained, so It is possible to prevent the ball firing handle 18 from being held.

  Next, a pachinko machine 10 according to a sixth embodiment 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 gaming ball emission handle 18 during the game.

  In the above-described first embodiment, the firing control device 312 immediately stops the firing of the gaming ball when the touch sensor 450 detects no contact, but as shown in FIG. The launch control device 312 has a function capable of maintaining the stopped state of the gaming ball launch handle 18 even if the hand is released from the handle 420 for a short time.

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

  For example, even if the player temporarily releases his hand from the game ball emission handle 18 during a game in which the game ball emission handle 18 is operated by rotating the game ball emission handle 18, the period when the hand is released is a grace period Within (for example, 3 seconds), the firing of the gaming ball is continued, and the stopping of the handle portion 420 by the abutting part 490 is also maintained.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the sixth embodiment, the emission control device 312 detects the contact during the grace period which is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from the non-contact detection with the touch sensor 450. In the case where the player does not stop the drive power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 and the drive power is supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 when the contact is not detected, the player can play the game ball In the state where the firing handle 18 is operated and the gaming ball firing handle 18 is restrained, the restraint of the gaming ball firing handle 18 is not immediately released even if the player temporarily releases the hand, During the grace period which is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from when the game ball firing handle 18 is released, if there is recontact with the game ball firing handle 18, the game Since the restraining of the firing handle 18 is maintained, the game ball firing can be resumed with the desired firing operation position before the player releases the hand, and the player is temporarily suspended as a hand rest ( For example, it is possible to release the hand from the game ball emission handle 18 in 3 seconds, to release the hand, and to provide a player-friendly pachinko machine (game machine).

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

  In the above-described sixth embodiment, the game ball firing handle 18 is maintained in the stopped state even if the hand is released from the handle portion 420 for a short time, but the seventh embodiment has the function of prohibiting the grace period. Have.

  That is, when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is the grace prohibition gaming state for prohibiting the grace period of the sixth embodiment described above, the launch control device 312 ignores the grace period and does not contact the touch sensor 450. The drive power is immediately supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 based on the detection.

  For example, as the suspension prohibition gaming state, there is a fluctuation display stop state in which the fluctuation display of the decorative symbol (identification information) indicating the presence or absence of the occurrence of the advantageous gaming state for the player is stopped.

  Specifically, the main control device 261 has grasped the stop of the fluctuation display of the decorative symbol (identification information), and outputs the grace period prohibition signal to the emission control device 312 based on the stop.

  The launch control device 312 is based on the grace period prohibition signal from the main control device 261, when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is the grace prohibition game state for prohibiting the grace period of the above-mentioned sixth embodiment, the grace period And the driving power is immediately supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 based on the non-contact detection by the touch sensor 450.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the seventh embodiment, the firing control device 312 ignores the grace period when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is the grace prohibition gaming state in which the grace period is prohibited. Since the driving power is immediately supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking based on the non-contact detection by the touch sensor 450, the game ball is immediately released when the player releases the game ball release handle 18 in the grace prohibition game state. Since the restraining of the firing handle 18 is released, the biasing force of the gaming ball firing handle 18 can immediately return the gaming ball firing handle 18 to the initial position.

  Further, since the grace prohibition gaming state is the fluctuation display stop state in which the fluctuation display of the decorative symbol (identification information) is stopped, the player takes his hand from the gaming ball firing handle 18 in the fluctuation display halt state as the grace prohibition gaming state. As soon as the game ball release handle 18 is released, the game ball release handle 18 can be immediately returned to the initial position by the biasing force of the game ball release handle 18, and the game ball is wasted and consumed. Can be prevented.

  Next, the pachinko machine 10 of the eighth embodiment will be described.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the eighth embodiment, the prepaid card is not inserted in the insertion slot 7 (see FIG. 1) of the card unit 5, and the gaming ball emission handle 18 is in the initial position for a fixed period. After the non-contact detection at the sensor 450 is maintained, the game ball firing handle 18 is provided with a function to stop at the initial position.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, in the pachinko machine 10 of the eighth embodiment, a prepaid card storing information on lending of gaming balls is inserted, and the stored information of the inserted prepaid card is a ball lender. A card unit 5 is provided which lends a game ball when possible information is obtained. In this card unit 5, for example, when the stored information of the inserted prepaid card is in a state where the ball lending is not possible (that is, the state in which the ball lending balance is zero), the prepaid card is inserted into the slot 7 (see FIG. 1). Automatically spit from.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19, the pachinko machine 10 according to the eighth embodiment is provided with a rotation amount detection component 500 for detecting an operation amount of the game ball emission handle 18.

  The firing control device 312 detects a zero operation amount indicating that the prepaid card is not inserted in the card unit 5 and the gaming ball firing handle 18 is at the initial position, and is detected after being detected by the rotation amount detection component 500 After the non-contact detection at the touch sensor 450 is maintained for a period, the drive power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is stopped.

  The abutment part 490 holds the gaming ball firing handle 18 in the initial position based on the stop of the drive power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480.

  In addition, the card unit 5 mentioned above is a ball lending means in the present invention.

  Here, the pachinko machine 10 according to the eighth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 and 38. FIG. 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 emission handle 18 is ended. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a process of braking the game ball emission handle 18 at the initial position after the end of the game according to the eighth embodiment.

<At the end of the game: At the end of the turning operation of the game ball firing handle 18>
As shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, when the prepaid card is not inserted in the card unit 5 and the player completes the turning operation of the game ball firing handle 18, the braking mechanism component 460 handles the handle 420. Is braked at the initial position.

  Specifically, in step S300 shown in FIG. 38, the emission control device 312 determines whether the prepaid card is not inserted in the card unit 5 based on the card unit connection signal S4 (see FIG. 4). If it is determined that the prepaid card is not inserted, the process proceeds to step S301. If the prepaid card is inserted, the process is terminated.

  In step S301 shown in FIG. 38, the emission 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, and if it has changed, the process proceeds to step S302. If it does not change, it ends as it is. For example, when the player releases his / her hand from the gaming ball emission handle 18 in order to end the game, the touch sensor 450 detects no contact (time t31 in FIG. 37), and the process proceeds to step S302 in FIG.

  In step S302 shown in FIG. 38, the emission control device 312 brings the abutment part 490 away from the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20A). That is, driving power is supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 in the end period which is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from the non-contact detection (time t31 in FIG. 37) by the touch sensor 450. As shown in FIG. 20, the plunger 482 of the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is electromagnetically attracted, the movable part 481 is in the first position P1, and the abutting 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 emission control device 312 indicates that the game ball emission 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 from the time when the zero operation amount is detected by the rotation amount detection component 500 (time t32 in FIG. 37). If it has not progressed, the process proceeds to step S304.

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

  In step S306 shown in FIG. 38, the emission 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 non-inserted state is maintained, the process returns to step S303, and if the prepaid card is inserted, the process ends as it is.

  In step S305 shown in FIG. 38, when the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) changes to OFF and then the OFF state is maintained for 3 seconds (time t33), the emission control device 312 A state of contact with the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20B) is obtained.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 37, the prepaid card is not inserted in the card unit 5, and the game ball emission handle 18 is in the initial position after the non-contact detection (time t11) by the touch sensor 450. When the end period, which is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds), has elapsed from the time (a time t32 in FIG. 37) at which the zero operation amount representing The driving 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 is protruded by a push spring (not shown). In a state where 481 is in the second position P2 and the contact part 490 is in contact with the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20 (b)), the gaming ball firing handle 18 is braked at the initial position and the game is not being performed. 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 storing information on lending of gaming balls is inserted, and the stored information of the inserted prepaid card is information that can be lent to a ball. In this case, the game unit includes a card unit 5 for lending game balls, and a rotation amount detection component 500 for detecting the operation amount of the game ball emission handle 18, and the launch control device 312 has not inserted a prepaid card in the card unit 5. And, after the zero operation amount indicating that the game ball emission handle 18 is at the initial position is detected by the rotation amount detection part 500 and after the non-contact detection by the touch sensor 450 is maintained for a certain period, the braking electromagnetic The driving power supply to the solenoid 480 is stopped, and the abutting part 490 is based on stopping the driving power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480. , It holds the game ball firing handle 18 in the initial position. Therefore, when the prepaid card is not inserted in the card unit 5 and the gaming ball firing handle 18 is in the initial position, the player can not be touched from the gaming ball firing handle 18 for a certain period of time. When the game by the player is ended, the drive power supply to the electromagnetic solenoid for braking 480 is stopped, the abutting part 490 holds the gaming ball emission handle 18 at the initial position, and the gaming ball emission handle 18 at the initial position Therefore, it is possible to prevent the driving power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 when the game is not being performed.

  In the eighth embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, the card unit 5 automatically discharges when the prepaid card's sphere lending balance becomes zero, and one of the conditions is that the card is not inserted. However, in the case of the card unit 5 which does not expel the prepaid card even if the ball lending balance becomes zero instead of the uninserted condition, the stored information of the inserted prepaid card can not be lent to the ball (ball One of the conditions may be that the loan balance is zero.

  Next, a pachinko machine 10 according to a ninth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39 is a flow chart showing processing for stopping the game ball emission 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 of the ninth embodiment has a function of stopping the game ball emission handle 18 at the initial position based on the 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 shown in FIG. 1, the game end instruction is input by the player at a predetermined location (for example, the lower left location in front view) of the front frame set 14 The 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.

  The game end instruction button 2 includes mechanical switch parts such as a push button. Further, instead of the game end instruction button 2, various switch components such as a proximity sensor for detecting the player's hand or various sensors may be adopted as the end instruction input means.

  The launch control device 312 detects the zero operation amount indicating that the game ball emission handle 18 is at the initial position with the rotation amount detection component 500 and also receives the end instruction input to the game end instruction button 2, and then the driving power The supply is stopped and the abutment part 490 holds the gaming ball firing handle 18 in the initial position.

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

  In step S302 shown in FIG. 39, the emission control device 312 brings the abutment part 490 away from the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20A).

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

  In step S305 shown in FIG. 39, the emission control device 312 brings the abutment part 490 into contact with the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20 (b)). That is, the abutment part 490 holds the gaming ball emission handle 18 at the initial position.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the ninth embodiment, the firing control device 312 detects the zero operation amount indicating that the gaming ball emission handle 18 is at the initial position with the rotation amount detection component 500. After the end instruction is input to the game end instruction button 2, the drive power supply is stopped, and the contact component 490 holds the game ball emission handle 18 at the initial position. Therefore, in the state where the game ball emission handle 18 is in the initial position, when the player inputs a termination instruction to the game termination instruction button 2, it is assumed that the player's game is terminated, and the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is , The contact part 490 holds the gaming ball emission handle 18 at the initial position, can stop the gaming ball emission handle 18 at the initial position, and the electromagnetic solenoid for braking in a state where the game is not being performed Driving power can be prevented from being supplied to 480.

  The launch control device 312 supplies drive power to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 after the end instruction is input to the game end instruction button 2 and the non-contact detection by the touch sensor 450 is maintained for a certain period of time. When stopped, the abutment part 490 may hold the gaming ball firing handle 18 in the initial position. In this case, assuming that the game by the player is ended, the drive power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is stopped, and the abutting part 490 holds the gaming ball emission handle 18 at the initial position, and the gaming ball emission handle 18 can be stopped at the initial position, and driving power can be prevented from being supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 when a game is not being performed.

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

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the tenth embodiment has a function to stop the game ball firing handle 18 at the initial position based on the player absence detection 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 is an anti-person who detects the presence or absence of the player at a predetermined location (for example, the lower central location in front view) of the front frame set 14. A sensor 3 (for example, an infrared sensor) is provided.

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

  As the interpersonal sensor 3, a weight sensor provided in the seat or the like to detect that the player has sat on the seat, an optical sensor provided in a predetermined location of the front frame set 14, or the like may be employed.

  The release control device 312 detects the zero operation amount indicating that the game ball release handle 18 is at the initial position with the rotation amount detection part 500 and brakes after the absence of the player is detected by the person sensor 3. The driving power supply to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 is stopped, and the abutting part 490 holds the gaming ball emission handle 18 at the initial position.

  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, so step S303B will be described.

  In step S302 shown in FIG. 40, the emission control device 312 brings the abutment part 490 away from the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20A).

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

  In step S305 shown in FIG. 40, the emission control device 312 brings the abutment part 490 into contact with the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20 (b)). That is, the abutment part 490 holds the gaming ball emission handle 18 at the initial position.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the tenth embodiment, the firing control device 312 detects the zero operation amount indicating that the gaming ball emission handle 18 is at the initial position with the rotation amount detection component 500. After the absence of the player is detected by the interpersonal sensor 3, the drive power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is stopped, and the abutting part 490 holds the gaming ball emission handle 18 at the initial position. Therefore, with the gaming ball firing handle 18 in the initial position, if the player is absent, the driving power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is stopped, assuming that the game by the player is over, The contact part 490 can hold the gaming ball emission handle 18 at the initial position, can stop the gaming ball emission handle 18 at the initial position, and can be supplied with driving power to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 in a non-playing state. It can prevent.

  The launch control device 312 supplies driving power to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 after the absence of the player is detected by the person sensor 3 and the non-contact detection by the touch sensor 450 is maintained for a certain period. And the abutment part 490 may hold the gaming ball firing handle 18 in the initial position. In this case, assuming that the game by the player is ended, the drive power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is stopped, and the abutting part 490 holds the gaming ball emission handle 18 at the initial position, and the gaming ball emission handle 18 can be stopped at the initial position, and driving power can be prevented from being supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 when a game is not being performed.

  Next, a pachinko machine 10 according to an eleventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 41 and 42. FIG. 41 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 of the eleventh embodiment. FIG. 42 is a flow chart showing processing for stopping the game ball emission handle 18 at the initial position based on the number of fluctuation display suspension of the third symbol of the eleventh embodiment.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the pachinko machine 10 according to the eleventh embodiment displays the third symbol (see FIG. 5) in which the variation display of the third symbol (see FIG. 5) is displayed. It is provided with the apparatus 42 and the suspension display parts 40c and 40f which suspend the execution of the 3rd symbol fluctuation display in this 3rd symbol display device 42.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 41, the main control board 261a of the pachinko machine 10 of the eleventh embodiment drives the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 until the number of reservations in the suspension display parts 40c and 40f becomes “0”. It has a function of outputting an inhibition signal S11 for inhibiting the power supply. The function of outputting the inhibition 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 the RAM 503.

  Further, the launch control device 312 can calculate the end period when the number of reservations in the suspension display units 40c and 40f is “0”.

  The above-mentioned third symbol display device 42 corresponds to the identification information variation display means in the present invention, the above-mentioned hold display parts 40c and 40f correspond to the hold means in the present invention, and the above-mentioned main control board 261a is the present invention Corresponds to the prohibited means in

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

  In step S301A shown in FIG. 42, when the prohibition signal S11 from the main control board 261a is not input, that is, when the number of reservations of both of the suspension display units 40c and 40f is “0”, the emission control device 312 The process proceeds to step S302, and ends 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 a hold number of "1" or more, .

  In step S302 shown in FIG. 42, when the prohibition signal S11 from the main control board 261a is not input, that is, when the number of reservations of both of the suspension display units 40c and 40f is "0", the emission control device 312 The abutment part 490 is separated from the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20A).

  Steps S <b> 303 to S <b> 305 shown in FIG. 42 are the same as those in the first embodiment described above, and thus detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the eleventh embodiment, the third symbol display device 42 for displaying the variation display of the third symbol indicating the presence or absence of the occurrence of the advantageous gaming state for the player, and the third symbol The suspension display units 40c and 40f for suspending execution of the variable display on the display device 42, and the drive power supply to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking until the number of reservations on the suspension display units 40c and 40f becomes "0". The emission control device 312 includes the main control board 261a to prohibit, and in the state in which the number of reservations in the suspension display sections 40c and 40f is "0", the end period is counted to drive power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking. Control supply stop. Therefore, the drive power supply to the electromagnetic solenoid for braking 480 is reserved until the number of pending execution of the variable display of the third symbol becomes "0" and the start condition of the end period is satisfied. Therefore, even if the player releases the game ball release handle 18, the braking of the game ball release handle 18 is maintained, and the game ball release handle 18 can be maintained in the state just before releasing the hand. You can stop it. In addition, when the player touches the game ball emission handle 18 within the end period, the game ball emission can be resumed from the state just before releasing the hand.

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

  The main control board 261a of the pachinko machine 10 of the twelfth embodiment is not the hold number in the eleventh embodiment described above, and the drive to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 until the fluctuation display on the third symbol display device 42 is finished. It has a function of outputting an inhibition signal S11 for inhibiting the power supply. The function of outputting the inhibition 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 the RAM 503.

  Further, the emission control device 312 can calculate the end period in a state where the variable display on the third symbol display device 42 is ended.

  The above-mentioned main control board 261a corresponds to the fluctuation 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 eleventh embodiment described above, except that step S301B is replaced with step S301A, so step S301B will be described. .

  In step S301B shown in FIG. 43, when the prohibition signal S11 from the main control board 261a is not input, that is, when the fluctuation display of the third symbol is finished, the emission control device 312 proceeds to step S302. When the prohibition signal S11 from the main control board 261a is input, that is, when the variable display is in progress, or when at least one of the hold display portions 40c and 40f has the hold number of “1” or more, it is 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 fluctuation display of the third symbol is finished, the emission control device 312 It is in a state of being separated from the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20A).

  Steps S <b> 303 to S <b> 305 shown in FIG. 43 are the same as those in the first embodiment described above, and therefore detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the twelfth embodiment, the third symbol display device 42 for displaying the variation display of the third symbol indicating the presence or absence of the advantageous gaming state for the player, and the third symbol It is detected whether or not the variable display on the display device 42 is being executed, and while the variable display is being executed, the main control board 261a for prohibiting the supply of the driving power to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is performed. The emission control device 312 performs stop control of the drive power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 by counting the end period when it is detected that the variable display is not performed. Therefore, the drive power supply to the electromagnetic solenoid for braking 480 is held until the start condition of the end period is satisfied in the state where the variable display of the third symbol is finished, and the player can play the game ball emission handle The braking of the game ball emission handle 18 is maintained even if the hand is released from the position 18, the game ball emission handle 18 can be maintained as it was just before releasing the hand, and the game ball emission can be stopped. In addition, when the player touches the game ball emission handle 18 within the end period, the game ball emission can be resumed from the state just before releasing the hand.

  In the twelfth embodiment, the main control board 261a is configured to actually determine the variable display on the third symbol display device 42. However, if the variable display is not performed after the time calculated by the following formulas, It may be possible to calculate the end period.

Maximum fluctuation display time × (the number of actual reservations + “1”) (equation 1)
However, “1” in the above equation 1 is limited to the case where the variable display is in progress.
The maximum fluctuation display time is the largest fluctuation display time among various fluctuation patterns (reach patterns) owned by the pachinko machine 10. Also, the actual number of pending is 8 at the maximum in this embodiment.

Average fluctuation display time × (the number of actual reservations + “1”) (Equation 2)
However, “1” in the above equation 1 is limited to the case where the variable display is in progress.
The average fluctuation display time is an average fluctuation display time of various fluctuation patterns (reach pattern, mere deviation pattern) owned by the pachinko machine 10. In addition, the appearance ratio considered average fluctuation display time may be calculated in consideration of the appearance ratio of each fluctuation 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 gaming board 30 provided with the second large winning opening 290a on the right side of the gaming area 30a. FIG. 45 is a timing chart showing a process of releasing the braking of the handle portion 420 at the occurrence of the right-handed advantageous gaming state in the thirteenth embodiment. 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 in the thirteenth embodiment.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the thirteenth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 44, the game ball is inserted into the second large winning opening 290a disposed in the right area by striking the game ball into the right area of the game area 30a. When the symbol display device 42 displays a suggestion display effect suggesting the occurrence of the right-handed advantage gaming state in advance when the right-handed advantage gaming state that can be hit occurs, the launch control device 312 is used for braking The drive power is supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid 480, and the braking of the handle portion 420 is released in the transition period from the drive power supply until the fluctuation value of the detected rotation amount in the rotation amount detection component 500 becomes within the predetermined range. When it is within the specified range, the drive power supply is stopped.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the thirteenth embodiment is fired after the third symbol display device 42 displays a suggestion display effect that suggests the end of the right-handed advantageous gaming state when the right-handed advantageous gaming state is ended. Control device 312 supplies drive power to electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking, and in the return period from the drive power supply until the fluctuation value of the rotation amount detected by rotation amount detection component 500 falls within a prescribed range. The braking of the handle portion 420 is released, and the drive power supply is stopped when it falls within the specified range.

  For example, as a fluctuation value of the detected rotation amount in the rotation amount detection component 500, for example, a fluctuation value every unit time (for example, 0.5 seconds), a change gradient every unit time (for example, 0.5 seconds), etc. Be

  The game board 30 of the thirteenth embodiment adopts the one shown in FIG. 44 instead of the one shown in FIG. In the gaming board 30 of FIG. 44, since there is no part greatly overhanging to the right in the front view of the variable display device unit 35 shown in FIG. 2, the gaming balls flow down in multiple paths in the right area of the gaming area 30a. be able to.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 44, the gaming board 30 is provided with a second variable winning device 290 different from the variable winning device 32 at, for example, a lower portion of the right side area of the gaming area 30a. The second variable winning device 290 has a second large winning opening 290a as shown in FIG. In the game state other than the right hitting advantageous gaming state, the second big winning opening 290a is in a closed state in which entering of the gaming ball is impossible or difficult, and in the right hitting advantageous gaming state, the second winning opening 290a is The game ball is in an open state which is easier to enter than the closed state. The second large winning opening 290a may be maintained in the closed state in the gaming state other than the right hitting advantageous gaming state, and may repeat the open state and the closed state in the right hitting advantageous gaming state.

  In the main control device 261 shown in FIG. 4, the player can receive a game benefit because the operation position of the handle portion 420 of the game ball emission handle 18 is the specific operation position (the rightward operation position in the thirteenth embodiment). The occurrence of the right-handed advantage game state (specific operation position advantage game state) is detected.

  Specifically, the main control device 261 determines the value of the jackpot random number for determining the success or failure of the jackpot state at the time of winning on the first starting port 33a or the second starting port 33b (hereinafter referred to as “acquired value The jackpot state of the pachinko machine 10 occurs when “is called” is a predetermined jackpot value. 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 hitting big hit value (second big hit value) different from the big hit value, the right hitting advantageous gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 (right hitting big hit state ) 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.

  In addition, although the main control device 261 determines the success or failure of the right-handed advantageous gaming state based on the value of the jackpot random number, the right is displayed when winning is performed at a specific winning opening (not shown) disposed in the gaming area 30a. It may be configured to generate a striking advantage game state.

  Further, the third symbol display device 42 shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 4 changes the operating position of the handle portion 420 based on the detection of generation (generation determination) of the right-handed advantageous gaming state in the main control device 261. Display a right-handed indication indication effect to suggest to. Specifically, when the display control device 45 receives a command from the main control device 261 (a command for execution of 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 indication display effect.

  In addition, the sub control device 262 outputs a voice accompanied by the display of the right-handed suggestion display effect in the third symbol display device 42. Specifically, when the sub-control device 262 receives a command from the main control device 261 (a command for executing the right-handed suggestion display effect), the sub-control device 262 displays the right-handed suggestion display effect on the third symbol display device 42 It is controlled to output the sound accompanying the sound from the sound output port 24 (speaker).

  The emission control device 312 supplies driving power to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 based on the indication display effect by the third symbol display device 42 (for example, after the indication display effect by the third symbol display device 42). Further, the firing control device 312 performs the braking based on the establishment of the braking return condition after the driving power supply (the fluctuation value of the turning operation of the game ball firing handle 18 by the player described later becomes within the specified range). Power supply to the driving solenoid 480 is stopped.

  In addition, the main control device 261 also has a function of detecting (determining) the end of the right-handed advantageous gaming state. That is, the main controller 261 receives an input detection signal of the game ball to the second big winning opening 290a. When the main control device 261 fulfills one of the second large winning opening 290a that the game ball has won up to the upper limit number or a predetermined period of opening the second large winning opening 290a has elapsed, In order to end the right hitting advantageous gaming state, it is possible to detect (determine) the end of the right hitting advantageous gaming state.

  The third symbol display device 42 displays a right strike end suggestion display effect that suggests the player the change of the operation position of the handle 420, based on the termination detection of the right strike 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 execution of right-turning end indication display effect) through the sub-control device 262, the third symbol display device 42 Control to display a right-handed end indication display effect on

  In addition, the sub control device 262 outputs the sound accompanying the display of the right-handed end suggestion display effect in the third symbol display device 42. Specifically, when the sub-control device 262 receives a command from the main control device 261 (a command for execution of right-handed end indication display effect), the right-handed end indication display effect in the third symbol display device 42 It controls so that the sound accompanying display of is output from the sound output port 24 (speaker).

  The launch control device 312 is based on the indication display effect of the right hitting end by the third symbol display device 42 (for example, after the indication indication effect of the right hitting end by the third symbol display device 42) to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 Drive power supply. Further, the firing control device 312 performs the braking based on the establishment of the braking return condition after the driving power supply (the fluctuation value of the turning operation of the game ball firing handle 18 by the player described later becomes within the specified range). Power supply to the driving 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-mentioned third symbol display device 42 corresponds to the suggestion means in the present invention.

<Rotation operation of the game ball emission handle 18 at the time of the right hitting advantageous game state occurrence>
As shown in FIG. 45, when the right-handed advantageous gaming state is generated, the braking of the handle portion 420 by the braking mechanism component 460 is released, and the player rotates the gaming ball firing handle 18.

  Specifically, in step S401 shown in FIG. 45, main controller 261 determines the success or failure of the right hitting advantageous gaming state based on the value of the jackpot random number, and in the case of winning of the right hitting advantageous gaming state, step S402. Go to and exit in the case of a failure.

  In step S402 shown in FIG. 45, when the display control device 45 receives a command from the main control device 261 (a command for execution of right turn suggestion display effect) via the sub control device 262, the third symbol display is performed. The device 42 displays a right-handed indication display effect. For example, on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42, character display such as "Please hit right" and image display prompting hit to the right are made.

  In step S403 shown in FIG. 45, the emission control device 312 brings the abutment 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 abutting part 490 is separated from the dial shaft This is shown in FIG. 20 (a).

  As described above, the braking of the game ball emission handle 18 is released instantly, and in this braking release state, the player rotates the game ball emission handle 18 (clockwise). As described above, when the player rotates the gaming ball emission handle 18 (clockwise rotation operation), the amount of rotation is detected by the rotation amount detection component 500.

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

  In step S405 shown in FIG. 45, the emission control device 312 determines whether or not the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) of the touch sensor 450 is maintained at ON, and if the ON is maintained, the process proceeds to step S404. 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 emission control device 312 prescribes that the fluctuation value of the rotation amount detected by the rotation amount detection component 500 is predetermined for each unit time (for example, 0.5 seconds) The drive power is supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 in the transition period which is the period until the time when the range is reached.

  In addition, although the discharge control apparatus 312 is set as a continuous wave-like drive power supply which maintains a voltage value, for example until the rotation fluctuation value for every unit time (for example, 0.5 second) becomes in a predetermined | prescribed specified range, Pulsed drive power may be supplied at a predetermined repetition cycle until the rotation fluctuation value for each unit time (for example, 0.5 seconds) falls within a predetermined defined range.

  In step S407 shown in FIG. 45, when the firing control device 312 causes the rotation fluctuation value for each unit time (for example, 0.5 seconds) to be within the predetermined defined range after the suggestion display effect by the third symbol display device 42 The abutting part 490 is brought into contact with the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20B). That is, the game ball emission handle 18 is braked in the player's desired right-handed state.

  In step S406 shown in FIG. 45, since the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) changes from ON to OFF, the emission control device 312 turns the hand during the turning operation of the game ball emission handle 18 Since it is considered that they have been released, a predetermined delay time (for example, 0.5 seconds) is measured, and then the process proceeds to step S407. The delay time may be set to any value as long as it is sufficient for the gaming ball firing handle 18 to return to the initial position by the biasing force of the torsion spring 424.

  As described above, in the contact state shown in FIG. 20B, the contact force of the contact component 490 with the dial shaft 440 opposes the biasing force of the torsion spring 424 that biases the handle portion 420 to the initial position. Therefore, the player does not have to hold the handle 420 by force, and only by touching the handle 420 can keep the handle 420 rotated. Further, temporarily, in the contact state shown in FIG. 20 (b), the player applies a force in the rotation direction to the handle portion 420, for example, when it is desired to finely adjust the rotation of the handle portion 420. The handle portion 420 can also be pivoted by applying a force exceeding the restraint by the

<Rotation operation of the game ball emission handle 18 at the end of the right-handed advantageous game state>
As shown in FIG. 46, at the end of the right-to-turn advantageous gaming state, the braking of the handle portion 420 by the braking mechanism component 460 is released, and the player performs a turning operation of the gaming ball emission handle 18.

  Specifically, in step S501 shown in FIG. 46, the main control device 261 determines whether the game ball has won up to the upper limit number in the second large winning opening 290a or the second large winning opening 290a in the right hitting advantageous gaming state. If one of the predetermined period for opening the state has elapsed is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S502. If not, 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 execution of right-turning end indication display effect) via the sub control device 262, the third symbol is displayed. The display device 42 displays a right-handed end indication display effect. For example, on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42, characters such as "Please finish right-handling" and a video display prompting termination of right-handing are displayed.

  In step S503 shown in FIG. 46, the emission control device 312 sets the abutting 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 abutting part 490 is separated from the dial shaft This is shown in FIG. 20 (a).

  As described above, braking of the game ball release handle 18 is released instantly, and in this release state, the player rotates the game ball release handle 18 (counterclockwise rotation operation). . As described above, when the player rotates the gaming ball emission handle 18 (counterclockwise rotation), the amount of rotation is detected by the rotation amount detection component 500.

  In step S504 shown in FIG. 46, the emission control device 312 controls the unit time of the rotation amount detected by the rotation amount detection component 500 (eg, 0.5 seconds after the rightward driving end suggestion display effect by the third symbol display device 42) It is determined whether or not the fluctuation value for each) has become within a predetermined specified range, and if within the specified range, processing proceeds to step S507, and if not within the specified range, processing proceeds to step S505.

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

  In other words, after the right-hand-on-end indication display effect by the third symbol display device 42, the emission control device 312 has a variation value for each unit time (for example, 0.5 seconds) of the rotation amount detected by the rotation amount detection component 500. The drive power is supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 in the transition period which is the period until the predetermined prescribed range is reached.

  In addition, although the discharge control apparatus 312 is set as a continuous wave-like drive power supply which maintains a voltage value, for example until the rotation fluctuation value for every unit time (for example, 0.5 second) becomes in a predetermined | prescribed specified range, Pulsed drive power may be supplied at a predetermined repetition cycle until the rotation fluctuation value for each unit time (for example, 0.5 seconds) falls within a predetermined defined range.

  In step S507 shown in FIG. 46, the launch control device 312 causes the rotation fluctuation value for each unit time (for example, 0.5 seconds) to be within a predetermined specified range after the right-hand drive end suggestion display effect by the third symbol display device 42. When it comes inside, the abutting part 490 is brought into contact with the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20B). That is, the game ball emission handle 18 is braked in the player's desired right-handed state.

  In step S506 shown in FIG. 46, since the touch detection signal S5 (see FIG. 4) changes from ON to OFF, the emission control device 312 turns the hand during the turning operation of the game ball emission handle 18 Since it is considered that they have been released, the process proceeds to step S507 after measuring a predetermined delay time (for example, 0.5 seconds). The delay time may be set to any value as long as it is sufficient for the gaming ball firing handle 18 to return to the initial position by the biasing force of the torsion spring 424.

  As described above, in the contact state shown in FIG. 20B, the contact force of the contact component 490 with the dial shaft 440 opposes the biasing force of the torsion spring 424 that biases the handle portion 420 to the initial position. Therefore, the player does not have to hold the handle 420 by force, and only by touching the handle 420 can keep the handle 420 rotated. Further, temporarily, in the contact state shown in FIG. 20 (b), the player applies a force in the rotation direction to the handle portion 420, for example, when it is desired to finely adjust the rotation of the handle portion 420. The handle portion 420 can also be pivoted by applying a force exceeding the restraint by the

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the thirteenth embodiment, the main control device 261 allows the player to play a game by setting the operation position of the game ball emission handle 18 to the specific operation position (rightward operation position). It detects the occurrence of the right-handed advantage game state that can be accepted. The third symbol display device 42 suggests to the player the change of the operation position of the game ball emission handle 18 based on the detection of the occurrence of the right-handed advantageous gaming state in the main control device 261. The launch control device 312 supplies drive power to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 based on the indication by the third symbol display device 42 (for example, after the indication display effect by the third symbol display device 42), the player can When the right hitting advantageous gaming state occurs, the operating position of the game ball firing handle 18 can be changed according to the indication display effect by the third symbol display device 42, and the specific operating position of the game ball firing handle 18 (right hitting operation position) The change delay to the change can be reduced, and since the holding by the abutting part 490 is released at the time of the change of the operation position, the change of the operation position of the game ball emission handle 18 can be smoothly performed. In addition, the release control device 312 is configured such that the braking return condition is satisfied after the drive power is supplied (the fluctuation value per unit time (for example, 0.5 seconds) of the rotation amount detected by the rotation amount detection component 500 is within a predetermined specified range). To stop the driving power supply to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking, so that the game ball firing handle 18 can be braked at the changed operating position, that is, the right-handed operation position, and the right-handed advantageous gaming state Can maintain the right-handed operation position after the change, and reduce fatigue of the hand operating the game ball firing handle 18 (eg, game ball firing handle) and damage to the game ball firing handle 18 even in the right-handed advantageous gaming state At the same time, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing power consumption related to the braking of the game ball emission handle 18 and reducing the heat generation near the game ball emission handle 18.

  Further, the main control device 261 detects the end of the right-handed advantageous gaming state. The third symbol display device 42 suggests to the player a change in the operation position of the game ball emission handle 18 (for example, the left-hand operation position) based on the end detection of the right-handed advantageous gaming state in the main controller 261 . The launch control device 312 supplies drive power to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 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), The player can change the operating position of the game ball firing handle 18 to, for example, the left hitting operation position according to the suggestion by the third symbol display device 42 when the right hitting advantageous gaming state ends, and the specific operation of the game ball firing handle 18 The change delay from the position (right-handed operation position) to the desired operation position (for example, left-handed operation position) can be reduced, and at the time of the operation position change, the holding by the abutment component 490 is released. The change of the operation position of the game ball emission handle 18 (for example, return to the left hitting operation position) can be smoothly performed. In addition, the emission control device 312 is configured to perform the 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 gaming ball emission handle 18 by the player becomes within the specified range). Since driving power supply to the power supply is stopped, the game ball firing handle 18 can be braked at the changed operating position (for example, left hitting operation position), and after changing in the game state after the end of the right hitting advantageous game state Operation position (for example, left-handed operation position), and even in the game state after the end of the right-handed advantage game state, fatigue of the hand operating the game ball emission handle 18 (for example, game ball emission handle) It is possible to reduce damage to the ball launch handle 18, reduce power consumption for braking the game ball launch handle 18, and also reduce heat generation near the game ball launch handle 18. It is possible to provide a technique machine.

  Further, the rotation amount detection component 500 detects the operation amount of the game ball emission handle 18. After the launch control device 312 supplies drive power to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 based on the suggestion by the third symbol display device 42, the fluctuation value of the detection operation amount in the rotation amount detection component 500 is within the predetermined range. In the case where the braking recovery condition is satisfied (the fluctuation value of the turning operation of the game ball firing handle 18 by the player is within the specified range), 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 gaming ball firing handle 18 at the desired changed operating position.

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

  Next, a pachinko machine 10 according to a fourteenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 47 and 48. FIG. FIG. 47 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 in the case of the right-handed advantageous gaming state occurrence according to the fourteenth embodiment. FIG. 48 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 in the case of ending the right-handed advantageous gaming state of the fourteenth embodiment.

  In the above-mentioned Example 13, although braking of the game ball firing handle 18 was automatically canceled after the suggestion production in the 3rd symbol display device 42, in the 14th example, the suggestion production in the 3rd symbol display device 42 After that, when there is a braking release instruction from the player, the braking of the game ball emission handle 18 is released. Therefore, in the fourteenth embodiment, points different from the above-described thirteenth embodiment will be described in detail, and the description of the same parts as the thirteenth embodiment will be omitted here.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the fourteenth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the player inputs an instruction for releasing the holding by the abutting part 490 to a predetermined place (for example, the lower left place in front view) of the front frame set 14 A braking release instruction button 4. When the brake release instruction button 4 is pressed, a brake release signal is output to the release control device 312, and the release control device 312 releases the holding of the handle portion 420 by the abutment component 490 when the release signal is received. .

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the fourteenth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 47, the gaming ball can enter the second big winning opening 290a disposed in the right area of the gaming area 30a as in the above-mentioned thirteenth embodiment. When the right-handed advantage gaming state occurs, the third symbol display device 42 displays a suggestion display effect that suggests in advance the occurrence of the right-handed advantage gaming state, and the brake release instruction from the player (FIG. When the instruction button 4 is pressed, the emission control device 312 supplies drive power to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480, and from the drive power supply, the fluctuation value of the detected rotation amount in the rotation amount detection component 500 is The braking of the handle portion 420 is released during the transition period until it falls within the predetermined prescribed range, and the drive power supply is stopped when it falls within the prescribed range.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the fourteenth embodiment causes the third symbol display device 42 to display a suggestion display effect that suggests the end of the right-handed advantageous gaming state when the right-handed advantageous gaming state is ended, and the player When there is a brake release instruction (pressing the brake release instruction button 4 in FIG. 1), the launch control device 312 supplies drive power to the brake electromagnetic solenoid 480 and detects the rotation amount from the drive power supply. The braking of the handle portion 420 is released during the return period until the fluctuation value of the detected amount of rotation at 500 falls within the predetermined specified range, and the drive power supply is stopped when it falls within the specified range.

  The above-mentioned braking release instruction button 4 corresponds to the braking release instruction input means in the present invention.

<Rotation operation of the game ball emission handle 18 at the time of the right hitting advantageous game state occurrence>
As shown in FIG. 47, when the player strikes the braking release instruction button 4 when the right-handed advantageous gaming state is generated, the braking of the handle portion 420 by the braking mechanism component 460 is released, and the player A turning operation of the game ball emission 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 (a command for execution of right turn suggestion display effect) via the sub control device 262, The symbol display device 42 displays a right-handed suggestion display effect. For example, on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42, a character display such as "Please press the brake release instruction button and hit right" or an image prompting "Press and release the brake release instruction button" The display is made.

  As shown in FIG. 47, in step S402A, when the player presses the braking release instruction button 4 (see FIG. 1), the process proceeds to step S403, and if not pressed, the process ends as it is.

<Rotation operation of the game ball emission handle 18 at the end of the right-handed advantageous game state>
As shown in FIG. 48, when the player strikes the braking release instruction button 4 (see FIG. 1) at the end of the right-handed advantageous gaming state, the braking of the handle portion 420 by the braking mechanism component 460 is released, The player operates the game ball emission handle 18 to rotate.

  In step S502 shown in FIG. 48, when the display control device 45 receives a command from the main control device 261 (command for execution of right-turning end indication display effect) via the sub control device 262, the third symbol is displayed. The display device 42 displays a right-handed end indication display effect. For example, on the display screen of the third symbol display device 42, a character display such as "Please press the brake release instruction button to finish the right strike" or "Press the brake release instruction button and finish the right strike" Is displayed to prompt the

  As shown in FIG. 48, in step S502A, when the player presses the braking release instruction button 4 (see FIG. 1), the process proceeds to step S503, and if there is no pressing, the process ends.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the fourteenth embodiment, the player can input a brake release instruction to the brake release instruction button 4. The launch control device 312 supplies drive power to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 based on the brake release instruction from the brake release instruction button 4, so that the predetermined operation position holding of the gaming ball launch handle 18 by the abutting part 490 is The release can be performed at the timing desired by the player, and since the gaming ball emission handle 18 can be operated in a state in which the holding by the abutment part 490 is released, the operation position of the gaming ball emission handle 18 can be changed smoothly be able to. In addition, the emission control device 312 is configured to generate the braking electromagnetic wave based on the establishment of the braking return condition after the driving power is supplied (for example, the fluctuation value of the turning operation of the gaming ball emission handle 18 by the player becomes within the specified range). Since the drive power supply to the solenoid 480 is stopped, the game ball emission handle 18 can be braked at the changed operating position, and the changed operating 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 is different according to the rotational operation position of the game ball launch handle 18. FIG. 50 (a) is a view looking at the side of the handle portion 420 in the initial position, as opposed to the contact part 490, of the fifteenth embodiment, and FIG. 50 (b) is a bottom view of the handle portion 420. 51 (a) is a view of the side of the handle portion 420 in the pivoted state according to the fifteenth embodiment, as viewed from the side facing the contact component 490. FIG. 51 (b) is a side view of the handle portion 420 on the right side FIG. FIG. 52 is a diagram for explaining the release of the braking of the contact part 490 at the end of the game and the mechanical braking by the step portion 513 of the handle portion 420. FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing a process of releasing the braking of the handle portion 420 for a certain period of time from the start of the operation of the game ball emission handle 18 according to the fifteenth embodiment.

  50 and 51, only the disk portion 442 is illustrated for the dial shaft 440, and only the rubber 49 at the tip end side and the arc-shaped plate portion 493 for the abutting part 490 are illustrated.

  In the game ball emission handle 18 of the first embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 18, the back side of the disc portion 442 of the dial shaft 440 (that is, the side facing the contact component 490 of the disc portion 442) is planar In the state where the plunger 482 of the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking is advanced as shown in FIG. 18B, the abutting part 490 always abuts on the disc portion 442, and the gaming ball emission handle 18 is braked. Ru.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 50, the gaming ball emission handle 18 of the fifteenth embodiment can face the abutment part 490 on the back side of the disc portion 442 of the rotatable dial shaft 440 (start For example, recessed portions 512 are formed at intervals in the circumferential direction at two positions in the range from the point ST to the end point ED which proceeds clockwise in FIG. 51, and the plunger 482 of the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking is formed. Even in the advanced state, when the dial shaft 440 is rotated and the recess 512 is at a position facing the abutting component 490, the abutting component 490 is not in abutment with the dial shaft 440, When the game ball firing handle 18 is not braked, but the dial shaft 440 is rotated and a location 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 of the fifteenth embodiment, the presence or absence of braking of the game ball emission handle 18 mechanically changes in accordance with the operation position of the game ball emission handle 18.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 49, when the operation position of the game ball firing handle 18 is within the operation range for causing the game ball to reach the range Ar1, as shown in FIG. , And the game ball emission handle 18 is not braked. Further, when the operation position of the game ball firing handle 18 is within the operation range for causing the game ball to reach the range Ar3, as shown in FIG. 51, the contact component 490 is in contact with the dial shaft 440, The ball firing handle 18 is braked. Further, when the operation position of the game ball emission handle 18 is within the operation range for causing the game ball to reach the range Ar 5, the abutting component 490 is not in contact with the dial shaft 440 and the game ball emission handle 18 is braked. I will not. Further, when the operation position of the game ball firing handle 18 is within the operation range for causing the game ball to reach the range Ar 7, the abutting component 490 is in contact with the dial shaft 440 and the game ball firing handle 18 is braked. Ru.

  Specifically, the gaming ball launch handle 18 is provided with a holding force change mechanism unit 510 that changes the presence / absence of the holding by the abutting part 490 according to the operation position of the handle portion 420 of the gaming ball launch handle 18.

  As shown in FIG. 50, the holding force presence / absence change mechanism unit 510 does not supply driving power on the opposing locus line OL opposed to the contact part 490 on the back surface side of the dial shaft 440 of the handle unit 420. A stepped portion 513 is formed which includes an abutting region 511 in which the abutting component 490 abuts, and a recessed portion 512 whose height is smaller than that of the abutting region 511. 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 concave portion 512 is at a position facing the abutting component 490, the presence of the concave portion 512 causes the abutment. The part 490 enters the recess 512 but does not abut against the recess 512 of the dial shaft 440.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 50 and 51, the contact area portion 511 of the step portion 513 is provided with the first downward inclined portion 511a at both ends in the opposing trajectory line OL direction.

  As shown in FIGS. 50 and 51, the contact component 490 includes rubber 492 and an arc-shaped plate 493 in order from the tip. The rubber 492 is, as shown in FIGS. 50 and 51, inserted into the recess formed on the tip end face of the arc-shaped plate 493, with the back side of the rubber 492 and the front side of the rubber 492 being a circle. It is attached in the state which protruded rather than the arc-shaped board part 493. FIG. The protruding 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 abutting region portion 511 in a state where the rubber 492 abuts on the abutting region portion 511 of the dial shaft 440 It may be about the length of the order.

  As shown in FIGS. 50 and 51, the arc-shaped plate portion 493 of the abutting part 490 is provided with a second downward inclined portion 493a at both ends in the turning direction of the handle portion 420. The first downward inclined portion 511a of the step portion 513 and the second downward inclined portion 493a of the abutting part 490 are slippery on their surfaces, and the coefficient of friction is lower than that of the rubber 492, so the first downward inclined portion It is slippery in the contact state of 511a and the 2nd downward inclination part 493a.

  Further, when the touch sensor 450 detects that the player does not perform a shooting operation, the shooting control device 312 controls to supply driving power to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480, and the gaming ball shooting handle 18 is initially set. The drive power supply is stopped after being positioned.

  The stepped portion 513 of the handle portion 420 is, as shown in FIG. 50, a recessed portion 512 (in the operation range from the initial position of the handle portion 420 to the operation position where it does not become a ball). The right recess 512) in FIG. 50 is formed.

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

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

  Here, the release of braking of the game ball emission 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 firing handle 18>
As shown in FIGS. 52 and 53, when the player completes the turning operation of the game ball emission handle 18, the braking of the handle portion 420 by the braking mechanism component 460 is released, and the torsion spring 424 of the handle portion 420 (see FIG. 11) is returned to the initial position by the biasing force.

  Specifically, in step S301 shown in FIG. 53, the emission 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, and has changed The process proceeds to step S302, and if there is no change, the process ends. For example, when the player releases his hand from the game ball emission handle 18 in order to end the game, the touch sensor 450 detects no contact (time t41 in FIG. 52), and the process proceeds to step S302 in FIG.

  In step S302 shown in FIG. 53, the emission control device 312 brings the abutment part 490 away from the dial shaft 440 (see the abutment part 490 shown by a broken line in FIG. 50). That is, driving power is supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 in an end period which is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from the non-contact detection (time t41 in FIG. 52) by the touch sensor 450, as shown in FIG. 50, the plunger 482 of the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is electromagnetically attracted, the movable part 481 is in the first position P1, and the abutting part 490 is separated from the dial shaft 440 (the abutting part shown by the broken line in FIG. See 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 emission control device 312 has determined that a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed since 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. If not, the process proceeds to step S304.

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

  As shown in FIG. 52, in a state where the abutting part 490 is separated from the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20A), the biasing force of the torsion spring 424 (see FIG. 11) of the handle portion 420 is returned to the initial position. (The handle portion 420 rotates counterclockwise to return). The game ball emission handle 18 returns to the initial position within one second from the non-contact detection (time t41 in FIG. 52) by the touch sensor 450. The amount of rotation at that time is detected by the amount-of-rotation detection component 500 (the steep downward slope of 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 then the OFF state is maintained for 3 seconds, the emission control device 312 sets the abutting part 490 to the dial shaft 440. The contactable state (the position state of the contact part 490 shown by a solid line in FIG. 50 (b)) is set.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 52, an end period which is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) elapses from the non-contact detection (time t41) by the touch sensor 450, and the gaming ball firing handle 18 is in the initial position. When the zero rotation amount indicated 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 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 is protruded by a push spring (not shown). 481 becomes the second position P2 and the abutting part 490 becomes in a state where it can abut on the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 50 (b)), and the game ball launch handle 18 is biased by the torsion spring 424 (see FIG. 11). In the initial position, when the game is not being performed, the drive power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is stopped.

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

<At the start of the rotation operation of the game ball launch handle 18>
As shown in FIG. 52, when the player starts the turning operation of the game ball emission handle 18, it is not necessary to release the braking of the handle portion 420 by the braking mechanism component 460. As shown in FIG. 50 and FIG. 52, the abutment part 490 enters the recess 512 of the dial shaft 440 but is in a non-contacting and facing state, and the dial shaft 440 by the abutment part 490 The player can turn the handle portion 420 smoothly.

  Specifically, although the touch sensor 450 detects that the player touches the handle portion 420 at time t43 in FIG. 52, the driving power is not supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 based on such detection. .

  Then, the player turns the handle portion 420 to a turning operation position where the ball does not become a ball (in this case, it is turned by a force exceeding the biasing force of the torsion spring 424 (see FIG. 11) of the handle portion 420). The second downward inclined portion 493a at the end of the abutting part 490 contacts 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 the second downward inclined portion 493a, the leading end surface of the abutting component 490 is guided so as to abut on the abuttable region portion of the dial shaft 440.

  That is, when the handle portion 420 is pivoted to a position beyond the pivoting operation range where the ball is a ball (when the game ball is hit to the left), as shown in FIG. It will be in the state contact | abutted to the contact possible area | region part.

  The player can finely adjust the turning operation of the handle portion 420 in a state where the abutting part 490 abuts on the abutable area portion of the dial shaft 440 as shown in FIG. It can be adjusted to the rotational operation position of the strike.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 52, the contact component 490 is in a state where it can contact the dial shaft 440 from time t42 to time t44. This means that if it is in contact with the contact area portion 511 of the dial shaft 440, it abuts on the dial shaft 440. That is, the contact component 490 only enters the recess 512 of the dial shaft 440 and does not contact the recess 512 and faces it.

  Further, when the player rotates the handle portion 420, the contact component 490 comes to face the recess 512 sandwiched by the contact area 511 shown in FIG. 51, and the contact component 490 is a dial. It does not abut on the shaft 440.

  Furthermore, when the player rotates the handle portion 420, the contact component 490 comes into contact with the contact area portion 511 closer to the end point ED shown in FIG. Specifically, first, the second downward inclined portion 493a at the end of the abutting part 490 contacts the first downward inclined portion 511a of the dial shaft 440, and the contact between the first downward inclined portion 511a and the second downward inclined portion 493a Thus, the leading end surface of the abutting part 490 is guided so as to abut on the abuttable region closer to the end point ED of the dial shaft 440.

  The player finely adjusts the turning operation of the handle portion 420 in a state where the abutting component 490 abuts on the abuttable region closer to the end point ED of the dial shaft 440 as shown in FIG. 51. And can be adjusted to a desired rightward turning operation position.

  As shown in FIG. 51, the gaming ball is driven into the range Ar3 shown in FIG. 49 within the range in which the abutting component 490 abuts on the abutting area portion 511 closer to the start point ST on the dial shaft 440. (A game ball is struck on the left side of the game area 30a, so-called left strike). Further, as shown in FIG. 51, in the range where the abutting component 490 abuts on the contact area portion 511 closer to the end point ED of the dial shaft 440, the game ball is knocked into the range Ar7 shown in FIG. (The game ball is hit to the right of the game area 30a, so-called right hit). The range Ar2, the range Ar4 and the range Ar6 correspond to the case where the second downward inclined portion 493a of the abutting 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 unit 510 changes the presence / absence of holding by the abutting component 490 according to the operation position of the game ball firing handle 18. In other words, an operation position that is disadvantageous for the player (for example, an operation position that produces a foul ball, an operation position that causes the second variable winning device 290 to have no prospect of entering the ball when a right strike is requested, In the operation position where the left strike is required, the operation position in which the player strikes the right may not hold, and conversely, the operation position that is not disadvantageous for the player (for example, the operation position of the left strike or the second variable winning device 290 It is possible to hold it at the right-handed operation position etc. where there is a possibility of entering the ball. Therefore, in the operation position which is disadvantageous to the player, the holding by the abutting part 490 can be made non-existent, and the holding of the game ball emission handle 18 in the disadvantageous position can be reduced. In addition, in the operation position which is not disadvantageous for the player (for example, the operation position of the left strike, the operation position of the right strike, etc. in which the second variable winning device 290 is expected to enter the ball) And the game ball emission handle 18 can be held without burdening the hand.

  In addition, the game ball emission handle 18 is provided with a handle portion 420 which is operated by the player and rotated in a predetermined direction, and the contact component 490 is provided with a contact component 490 which is in contact with the handle portion 420. In the case 480, when the drive power is supplied, the abutting part 490 is in the non-contacting position away from the handle portion 420, and the holding of the abutting part 490 is released. Is held in contact with the handle portion 420, and holding of the contact component 490 is performed, and the holding force presence / absence change mechanism unit 510 is placed on the opposing trajectory line OL facing the contact component 490 at the handle portion 420. In the case of no driving power supply, there is provided a step portion 513 composed of an abutting region 511 with which the abutting component 490 abuts and a recessed portion 512 which does not abut. Therefore, when the player operates the game ball firing handle 18 in a predetermined direction, the handle portion 420 is pivoted in the predetermined direction, and when the handle portion 420 is pivoted, the driving power is not supplied. Since the contact part 490 abuts or does not abut on the stepped portion 513 of the handle portion 420, in a state where the abutting component 490 abuts on the abutting region 511 of the stepped portion 513 of the handle portion 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 abutting component 490 is not in contact with the recess 512 of the step portion 513 of the handle portion 420. In other words, an operation position that is disadvantageous for the player (for example, an operation position that produces a foul ball, an operation position that causes the second variable winning device 290 to have no prospect of entering the ball when a right strike is requested, In the case of an operation position where a left strike is required, the operation position where the right strike is given) and the operation position not disadvantageous to the player (for example, the left strike operation position, the second variable winning device) In the right-handed operation position where there is a possibility of entering the ball at 290, holding can be realized with a mechanical configuration, and electrical control for holding by the abutment part 490 according to the operation position is unnecessary. it can.

  In addition, when the player operates the game ball emission handle 18 in the rotational direction, the handle portion 420 is rotated in the rotational direction, and the first lowering of the contact area 511 of the step portion 513 of the handle portion 420 is performed. After the second downward inclined portion 493a of the abutting component 490 abuts on the inclined portion 511a, a portion (central portion) of the abutting region 511 other than the first downward inclined portion 511a and a second descending of the abutting member 490 A portion (central portion) other than the inclined portion 493a can be made to abut, and when the handle portion 420 is rotated, the contact area portion 511 of the handle portion 420 and the contact component 490 are made to abut smoothly. be able to.

  In addition, when the release control device 312 detects that the player does not perform a release operation by the touch sensor 450 (for example, the player does not touch the handle portion 420), the release control device 312 sends the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 Since control is performed so as to supply drive power, the abutment component 490 is at a non-abutment position away from the handle portion 420, and the handle component 420 is initially brought into contact without the abutment component 490 contacting the step portion 513 of the handle portion 420. It can return to the position. In addition, since the firing control device 312 stops the supply of drive power after the gaming ball firing handle 18 is in the initial position, the consumption related to the braking of the gaming ball firing handle 18 when the gaming ball firing handle 18 is in the initial position. Power can be reduced, and heat generation near the game ball emission handle 18 can also be reduced. Further, in the step portion 513 of the handle portion 420, the concave portion 512 is formed in the operation range from the initial position of the handle portion 420 to the operation position where it does not become a ball on the opposing trajectory line OL. In the operation range, the contact part 490 is not in contact with the handle portion 420 in the operation range, and the player can smoothly operate the game ball emission handle 18 at the start of the game, and brakes at the start of the game It is not necessary to supply drive power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480.

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

  <1> In the first embodiment described above, drive power is supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 in an end period which is, for example, 3 seconds after the touch sensor 450 detects no contact, and after the end period has elapsed (for example, elapsed time) When the game ball emission handle 18 is at the initial position (zero rotation amount), the drive power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is stopped, but the game ball emission handle 18 is at the initial position (zero rotation amount) When the non-contact detection is maintained by the touch sensor 450 for a predetermined period of time (for example, 3 seconds), the drive power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is stopped, and the contact part 490 with the gaming ball emission handle 18 at the initial position. You may hold by.

  In this case, with the gaming ball firing handle 18 in the initial position, if the player has not been touched from the gaming ball firing handle 18 for a certain period of time, it is determined that the game by the player has ended, The driving power supply to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 is stopped, and the abutting part 490 abuts on the game ball emission handle 18 to hold the game ball emission handle 18 in the initial position and restrains the game ball emission handle 18 in the initial position. It is possible to prevent the driving power from being supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 in a state where a game is not being performed.

  <2> In each of the above-described embodiments, the firing control device 312 is in a state in which the touch sensor 450 detects a touch, and the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 changes the turning angle of the gaming ball firing handle 18 When it is in the change request state which requests the drive power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 may be performed. In this case, when the player touches the game ball release handle 18 and the change request state is reached, the cessation of the game ball release handle 18 is immediately released, so the change operation of the game ball release handle 18 is changed. (For example, change from left to right, etc.) can be performed smoothly.

  <3> In each of the embodiments described above, the L-shaped arm 470, the electromagnetic solenoid for braking 480, and the abutting component 490 are accommodated in the internal space by the fixed case portion 410 and the handle portion 420, but the fixed case The L-shaped arm 470, the electromagnetic solenoid for braking 480, and the abutment part 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 player's shooting operation, but mechanical switch parts such as a push button or the player to the gaming ball shooting handle 18 Various switch parts such as a proximity sensor for detecting a hand and various sensors may be employed.

  <5> In each of the above-described embodiments, the launch control device 312 is configured to include a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like, and performs braking control of the game ball emission handle 18, but the main control device 261 is a game ball emission handle The braking control of 18 may be performed, or the sub control device 262 may perform the braking control of the game ball emission handle 18. Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the braking control of the game ball firing 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 firing handle 18 is adopted as the game ball firing operation unit operated by the player with regard to the firing of the game ball, but slide lever type operation parts or push button type operation Various operation parts such as parts, joystick-type operation parts, and touch pad-type operation parts may be adopted.

  <7> In the eleventh and twelfth embodiments described above, the main control board 261a prohibits the inhibition signal S11 for inhibiting the supply of the driving power to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 until the fluctuation display on the third symbol display device 42 is completed. Although the one to output is adopted, the sub control device 262 or the display control device 45 controls to prohibit the drive power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 until the end of the fluctuation display of the third symbol display device 42. It is also good. In this case, the sub control device 262 or the display control device 45 can determine the variable display of the third symbol display device 42 and the number of reservations thereof, and the load on the main control board 261a can be reduced.

  <8> In the above-described embodiments 13 and 14, as shown in FIG. 44, the second variable winning device 290 is provided separately from the variable winning device 32, but instead of the second variable winning device 290, a variable winning device 32 may be disposed in the right area of the game area 30a.

  <9> In the fifteenth embodiment described above, the game ball emission handle 18 which pivots is used as the game ball emission operation unit, but a linear operation unit such as a slide lever may be adopted. For example, the slide lever includes a stationary side member, a slide portion moving with respect to the stationary side member, an abutting component that can abut on, for example, the back surface side of the slide portion, and There is a configuration provided with a contact portion 511 in which the contact member contacts the opposing trajectory line OL facing the contact part and a stepped portion 513 formed of a recess 512 lower than the contact region 511. That is, the contact / non-contact of the contact component changes in accordance with the slide position of the slide portion.

  <10> In the fifteenth embodiment described above, the holding force presence / absence changing mechanism section mechanically changes the presence / absence of braking of the game ball emission handle 18 according to the operation position of the game ball emission handle 18 as resistance change means. Although 510 is adopted, the step portion 513 of the dial shaft 440 is not adopted and is made flat, and the holding of the abutting part 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 abutting component 490 into an abutting state, and in the other ranges, In order to bring the abutting part 490 into the separated state, driving power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 can be mentioned.

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

  <12> The present invention may be applied to various (for example, first type, third type, etc.) game machines, and may be applied to pachinko machines of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, a pachinko machine (common name, two-time, three-time, and so on) in which the jackpot expected value can be increased until the jackpot state occurs a plurality of times (for example, two times, three times) including the jackpot once May be implemented as In addition, after a jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that is to be in a specific gaming state, as a prerequisite to winning a ball in a predetermined area. In addition, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that is in a specific gaming state when a ball enters a predetermined winning opening. Furthermore, other than pachinko machines, various game machines such as arrange ball type pachinko machines, ball balls, game machines in which so-called pachinko machines and slot machines are fused may be implemented.

  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 is provided for variably displaying a symbol row consisting of a plurality of symbols and then displaying the symbols, and a handle for ball launch is used. There is one that is not prepared. In this case, after a predetermined amount of game balls are inserted 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 By the passage of time, fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and a jackpot state advantageous to the player is generated as a necessary condition that the final symbol at the time of the stop is the so-called jackpot symbol, and the player receives the lower tray. A lot of balls are paid out.

In addition, this specification also discloses the invention which concerns on the following game machines.
Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine, for example, as a representative example of a game machine. This pachinko machine, for example, forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine and is fixed to the game island of the game arcade (hole), and the left end side of the outer frame in a front view is an opening / closing axis against the outer frame And a game board attached so that the game area in which the game balls flow down is located at an opening formed substantially at the center of the inner frame, and the inner frame in a front view The front door is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame with the left end side as an opening and closing axis, and has a viewing window for viewing the game area.
In addition, the game ball emission handle is provided at the front right corner of the pachinko machine, and the player rotates the game ball emission handle from the initial position, and the strength corresponds to the amount of the rotation operation. Fire the game ball into the game area. The game ball firing handle is spring biased to return to the initial position when the player releases the hand, and in order to continue the game with the desired firing strength, the game ball is against the biasing force. The firing handle must be kept at a predetermined rotation angle, and there is a problem that the hand becomes tired. In addition, since the shooting position does not move by fixing the gaming ball firing handle to the desired position of the player, the player holds a coin or the like in the gap of the gaming ball firing handle and brakes to play a game. And there is also a problem that the handle etc. is damaged. In order to solve these problems, the game ball launch handle is braked by bringing the sliding member of the electromagnetic solenoid into contact with the rotation axis or the like of the game ball launch handle while the game ball launch handle is rotating. (See, for example, JP-A-2000-79197 (pages 2-4, FIG. 3)).
However, in the case of the conventional example having such a configuration, there are the following problems.
That is, in the above-mentioned pachinko machine, for example, in the turning state of the game ball emission handle, pulsed electric power is supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid and the sliding material of the electromagnetic solenoid is applied to the rotation shaft of the game ball emission handle The game ball firing handle is braked by bringing it into contact. Normally, when a game is played for a long time, the electromagnetic solenoid is supplied with pulsating power throughout the game in connection with the braking of the game ball emission handle, the power consumption increases, and the heat near the handle may be generated. There is also a problem that
The invention according to the following (0) is made in view of such circumstances, and can reduce fatigue of the hand operating the gaming ball firing handle and damage to the gaming ball firing handle while braking the gaming ball firing handle It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine with reduced power consumption.

(1) A game ball launch which shoots a game ball to a game area where the game ball flows down with an intensity according to an operation from the game ball launch operation unit operated by the player and the initial position of the game ball launch operation unit. A gaming machine comprising the device;
It comprises detection means for detecting the game operation state by the player,
The game ball launch operation unit
Holding means for holding the gaming ball shooting operation unit at a position operated by the player;
Drive means for returning the game ball launcher to the initial position when drive power is supplied;
Equipped with
A game machine comprising a drive power supply control means for controlling drive power supply to the drive means based on the detection result of the detection means.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (1), when the player operates the game ball launch operation unit, the game ball launch device plays the game ball with the strength according to the operation from the initial position of the game ball launch operation unit. Fire in the game area of the game board. The detection means detects a game operation state by the player. The holding means holds the game ball emission operation unit at a position operated by the player. The driving means returns the gaming ball launcher to the initial position when the driving 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, and in the case of no drive power supply, the game ball launch operation unit is the player from the initial position by the holding means. The game ball is not braked at the position operated by the player, so that the player does not have to hold the game ball against the urging force to return to the initial position, and fatigue of the handle can be reduced. Since it is not necessary to hold the ball in the gap of the game ball emission operating unit for braking, it is possible to reduce damage to the game ball emission operation unit (for example, game ball emission handle) or the like due to the insertion of a coin or the like. In addition, the driving means returns the gaming ball emission operation unit to the initial position in the case of no driving power supply, that is, there is no need for driving power supply when not playing a game, and driving temporarily even during the game Since it is only necessary to supply the power, it is possible to reduce the power consumption for the braking of the game ball launcher. In addition, it is possible to reduce heat generation near the game ball launch operation unit.

  The "game operation state" referred to in this specification refers to the state of the game ball launch operation (for example, the state of whether to start the game ball launch operation), the state of the end of the game by the player, The state of so-called card sand (ball lending unit) (for example, the state where it is not possible to lend a ball even if a bill or a prepaid card is not inserted or inserted), or the game ball launch operation unit (eg, game ball launch handle) is fired The state of the amount of operation (for example, the amount of rotation operation of the game ball firing hand by the player), the gaming state generated by the game ball firing operation of the player (for example, right hitting gaming state), and the like are included.

  Further, "when drive power is supplied" as referred to in the present specification is the power required to return the game ball launcher to the initial position. In addition, “stop of drive power supply” as referred to in the present specification means the case where the power supply is “0” or the case where the power supply is smaller than the case of the drive power supply (for example, for control of a solenoid) Including weak power supply).

(2) In the gaming machine according to (1),
The drive power supply control means supplies drive power to the drive means in a game end period which is a predetermined period from the game end detection by the detection means, and stops the drive power supply after the end period has elapsed. A game machine that features it.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (2), the holding power reducing means detects the end of the game by the detecting means (for example, the player has left the seat, the game ball has been released from the operation unit, the game In the game ending period which is a predetermined period after returning the ball shooting operation part to the initial position, etc., driving power is supplied to the drive means, and the game ball shooting operation part is returned to the initial position. Then, after the end of the end period, assuming that the game by the player is ended, the drive power supply to the drive means is stopped, 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 drive power can be prevented from being supplied to the drive means when no game is being played.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1),
It has an operation amount detection means for detecting an 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 non-contact detection in the detection means, and the game ball is emitted after the end period has elapsed. A gaming machine characterized by stopping driving power supply when the operation amount detecting means detects a zero operation amount indicating that the operation unit is at an initial position.

  According to the gaming machine described in (3), 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 the end period which is a predetermined period based on the non-contact detection by the detection means, and after the end period elapses, the game ball emission operation unit is initially The driving power supply is stopped when the zero operation amount indicating the position is detected by the operation amount detecting means. Therefore, in the end period which is a predetermined period based on the player releasing the game ball launch operation unit, the 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 firing operation unit remains at the initial position at the end of this end period, it is determined that the game by the player is ended, the drive power supply to the drive means is stopped, and the game ball firing operation unit is initialized. It can be stopped at the position, and the drive power can be prevented from being supplied to the drive means when the game is not being performed.

(4) In the gaming machine according to (1),
It has an operation amount detection means for detecting an 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 operating unit to the initial position, and the game ball launch operation unit is maintained at the initial position for a predetermined period of time A game machine characterized by stopping driving power supply.

  According to the gaming machine described in (4), the operation amount detection means detects the operation amount of the game ball launch operation unit. The driving power supply control means performs driving power supply to the driving means to return the gaming ball launch operating unit to the initial position, and the driving power when the gaming ball launch operating unit is maintained at the initial position for a predetermined period, Stop the supply. Therefore, when the game ball firing operation unit is maintained at the initial position for a certain period (when the player does not touch the game ball firing operation member at the initial position for a certain period), the game by the player is ended. As a result, the drive power supply to the drive means can be stopped, and the game ball launch operation unit can be stopped at the initial position, and the drive power supply can be prevented from being supplied to the drive means in a state where a game is not being performed.

(5) In the gaming machine according to (1),
In a gaming machine electrically connected to a ball lending means for lending game balls when a recording medium storing information about lending of gaming balls is inserted and the storage information of the inserted storage medium is ball lending-enabled information There,
The detection means includes game end detection means for detecting the game end,
The driving 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 in the ball lending impossible state, and the game end detection means ends the game A game machine characterized by stopping driving power supply when is detected.

  According to the gaming machine described in (5), the ball lending means connected electrically is provided, and the ball lending means is inserted with a recording medium storing information on lending of the game ball, and the inserted memory The game ball is lent out when the stored information of the medium is ball lent information. The game end detection means detects the game end. The driving power supply control means is a state where the storage medium is not inserted into the ball lending means or the storage information of the storage medium inserted is in the ball lending impossible state, and the game termination detection means detects the game termination When this happens, the drive power supply to the drive means is stopped. Therefore, in the case where the storage medium is not inserted in the ball lending means or the storage information of the inserted storage medium is in the state in which the ball lending is not possible, and the game termination is detected by the game termination detection unit, Drive power supply to the drive means is stopped when the player's game is over, and the game ball launch operation unit can be stopped at the initial position, and drive power is supplied to the drive means when no game is being played. Can be prevented.

(6) In the gaming machine according to (1),
End instruction input means for the player to input a game end instruction;
Operation amount detection means for detecting an 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 unit is at the initial position by the operation amount detection means, and the end instruction is input to the end instruction input means. , A driving power supply is stopped.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (6), the termination instruction input means is for the player to input the termination instruction of the game. The operation amount detection means detects an 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 unit is at the initial position by the operation amount detection means, and inputs the end instruction to the end instruction input means, to the drive means Stop the drive power supply. Therefore, in the state where the game ball firing operation unit is at the initial position, when the player inputs a termination instruction to the termination instruction input unit, it is assumed that the player's game is terminated, and the driving power is supplied to the drive unit. The holding means can hold the gaming ball launch operating unit at the initial position, and can stop the gaming ball launch operating unit at the initial position, and that driving power is supplied to the driving means when no game is being played. It can prevent.

(7) In the gaming machine according to (1),
And an end instruction input unit for inputting an end instruction of the game by the player,
The drive power supply control means stops drive power supply after the end instruction is input to the end instruction input means and the non-contact detection in the detection means is maintained for a predetermined period. Gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (7), the termination instruction input means is for the player to input the termination instruction of the game. The drive power supply control means stops the drive power supply to the drive means after the end instruction is inputted to the end instruction input means and the non-contact detection in the detection means is maintained for a predetermined period. Therefore, when an end instruction is input to the end instruction input means by the player and the non-contact detection in the detection means is maintained for a predetermined period, it is determined that the game by the player is ended, and the process to the drive means is completed. The driving power supply can be stopped, and the gaming ball firing operation unit can be stopped at the initial position, and the driving power can be prevented from being supplied to the driving means in a state where a game is not being performed.

(8) In the gaming machine according to (1),
The detection means comprises an interpersonal detection means for detecting the presence or absence of a player,
Operation amount detection means for detecting an 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 unit is at the initial position by the operation amount detection means, and the absence of the player is detected by the interpersonal detection means. After that, driving power supply is stopped.

  According to the gaming machine described in (8), the interpersonal detection means detects the presence or absence of the player. The operation amount detection means detects an operation amount of the game ball launch operation unit. The drive power supply control means is driven after the zero operation amount indicating that the game ball launch operation unit is at the initial position is detected by the operation amount detection means, and the absence of the player is detected by the person detection means. Stop the drive power supply to the means. Therefore, when the absence of the player is detected by the person-to-person detecting means with the game ball firing operating part in the initial position, it is determined that the game by the player is ended, and the driving power is supplied to the driving means. It is possible to stop and stop the game ball emission operation unit at the initial position, and to prevent the drive power from being supplied to the drive means when the game is not being performed.

(9) In the gaming machine according to (1),
The detection means comprises an interpersonal detection means for detecting the presence or absence of a player,
The drive power supply control means stops the drive power supply after the absence of the player is detected by the person detection means and the non-contact detection by the detection means is maintained for a predetermined period, and the holding is performed. A game machine characterized in that the means holds the game ball emission operating unit at an initial position.

  According to the gaming machine described in (9) above, the interpersonal detection means detects the presence or absence of the player. The drive power supply control means stops the drive power supply to the drive means after the absence of the player is detected by the person detection means and the non-contact detection by the detection means is maintained for a predetermined period. Therefore, when the absence of the player is detected by the interpersonal detection means, and the non-contact detection by the detection means is maintained for a predetermined period, the driving by the driving means is determined as the game by the player is ended. Power supply can be stopped, and the game ball launch operation unit can be stopped at the initial position, and drive power can be prevented from being supplied to the drive means in a state where a game is not being performed.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (3) to (9),
Identification information variation display means for displaying a variation display of identification information indicating presence or absence of occurrence of an advantageous gaming state for the player;
And holding means for holding execution of the variable display in the identification information change display means,
The drive power supply control means comprises prohibition means for prohibiting the drive power supply to the drive means according to the number of reservations by the reservation means, and the termination is performed in a state where the number of reservations by the reservation means is zero. A game machine characterized by performing stop control of drive power supply of the drive means after counting a period.

  According to the gaming machine described in (10), the identification information change display means displays the change display of the identification information indicating the presence or absence of the occurrence of the advantageous gaming state for the player. The holding means holds the execution of the variable display in the identification information change display means. The prohibition means prohibits the drive power supply to the drive means according to the number of reservations in the reservation means (e.g., until the number of reservations 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 reservation means is zero. Therefore, since the drive power supply to the drive means is reserved until the number of pending executions of the variable information display of the identification information becomes 0 and the start condition of the end period is satisfied, the player can play the game Even when the player releases the ball, the braking of the game operating unit is maintained, and the game operating unit can be maintained in the state just before releasing the hand, and the game ball can be stopped firing. In addition, when the player touches the game ball emission operation unit within the end period, the game ball emission can be resumed from the state immediately before releasing the hand.

(11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (3) to (9),
Identification information variation display means for displaying a variation display of identification information indicating presence or absence of occurrence of an advantageous gaming state for the player;
And a variable display execution detection unit that detects whether or not variable display is being performed by the identification information change display unit.
The drive power supply control means includes a prohibition means for prohibiting the drive power supply to the drive means while it is detected that the variable display is being performed, and in the state where it is detected that the variable display is not performed. A game machine characterized by performing stop control of drive power supply of the drive means after counting an end period.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (11), the identification information change display means displays the change display of the identification information indicating the presence or absence of the occurrence of the advantageous gaming state for the player. The variable display execution detection means detects whether or not the variable display is being performed by the identification information change display means. The prohibiting means prohibits the drive power supply to the driving means while it is detected that the variable display is being performed. The drive power supply control means performs stop control of the drive power supply of the drive means by counting an end period in a state where it is detected that the variable display is not performed. Therefore, the drive power supply to the drive means is reserved until the start condition of the end period is established in the state where the variation display of the identification information is not executed, and therefore the player can receive Even when the player releases the game ball, the braking of the game ball emission operating unit is maintained, and the game ball emission operation unit can be maintained in the state just before releasing the hand, and the game ball emission can be stopped. In addition, when the player touches the game ball emission operation unit within the end period, the game ball emission can be resumed from the state immediately before releasing the hand.

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

  According to the gaming machine described in (12), the holding force reducing means detects the game start in the detecting means (for example, that the player is seated, touching the game ball launch operation unit, game ball launch operation During the game start period which is a predetermined period from the beginning of the rotation of the club, etc., the holding power of the holding means for holding the game ball launch operation unit is decreased, so that the game ball launch operation unit at the start of the game is smoothly operated. Can.

  In addition, "reducing the holding force" as used herein includes making the holding force "0".

(13) In the gaming machine according to (12),
The gaming machine, wherein the holding force reducing means decreases the holding force of the holding means in a game start period which is a fixed period after the detection of the firing operation start by the detecting means.

  According to the gaming machine described in (13), the holding force reducing means holds the holding force of the holding means for holding the game ball firing operation unit in the game start period which is a fixed period from the detection of the shooting operation start by the detecting means. Can be smoothly operated at the start of the game. Also, since the game start period is from the detection of the firing operation start by the detection means to the passage of a certain period, it is sufficient to monitor (for example, clock) the game start period (a certain period from the detection of the launch operation start). It is easy. In addition, as the game start period, the time from the game start to the player's operation to the desired firing operation position is an average time or sufficient based on the rule of thumb for consumers (players and the like). It can also be set to time etc.

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

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (14), the gaming ball detection means detects that the gaming ball fired from the gaming ball launch device has passed or entered a predetermined place in the gaming area. The holding force reducing means decreases the holding force of the holding means in the game start period from the detection of the firing operation start by the detecting means to the passage or the entering ball detection by the gaming ball detecting means. Therefore, since the holding power of the holding means is reduced during the game start period until the game ball actually passes or enters the predetermined place in the game area from the start of the firing operation, the game ball is fired at the start of the game Operation of the operation unit 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 such that the game ball actually passes through or enters a predetermined part of the game area, for example, a far ball (game ball launch It is possible to reduce such things as holding the gaming ball firing operation unit in the firing state where the gaming ball fired from the device is returned to the game area without returning to the game area, and entering the winning opening of the game area can be aimed at The game ball can be held at the desired operating position of the game operation control unit.

  In addition, the "game ball detection means for detecting passing or entering a predetermined part of the game area" referred to in the present specification means a game ball passing through the game ball input part of the game area or a game area A game ball entering a set winning opening (general winning opening, starting winning opening, through gate, large winning opening), a game ball entering at an entrance of a warp passage of a center frame, the above-mentioned winning opening or warp passage The game ball detection means which detects the game ball which passes through the predetermined | prescribed part of the periphery of the entrance of a.

(15) In the gaming machine according to (14),
The game ball detection means includes passage detection means for detecting passage of a game ball which is fired from the game ball launch 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 the game start period from the detection of the launch operation start by the detection means to the detection of the passage by the pass detection means;
A game machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (15), the passage detecting means detects the passage of the gaming ball which is fired from the gaming ball launching device and passes through the gaming ball input part of the gaming area. The holding force reducing means decreases the holding force of the holding means in the game start period from the detection of the firing operation start by the detecting means to the passage detection by the passage detecting means. Therefore, since the holding power of the holding means is decreased from the start of the firing operation until the game ball actually passes through the game ball input location in the game area, the game ball firing operation at the start of the game is performed. You can operate the department smoothly. In addition, since the game ball launch operation unit is not held until the game ball launch operation unit is operated such that the game ball actually reaches the game area, for example, a far ball (a game played from the game ball launch device) It is possible to reduce such a situation that the game ball launch operation unit is held in a firing state where the ball is returned to the game area without returning to the game area.

(16) In the gaming machine according to (15),
The holding force reducing means decreases the holding force of the holding means in a game start period until a predetermined number of passage detections by the passage detecting means are continuously detected from the detection of firing operation start by the detecting means. A game machine characterized by

  According to the gaming machine described in (16), the holding power reducing means is in the game start period until the predetermined number of consecutive passage detections by the passage detection means are detected from the detection of the launch operation start by the detection means. Since the holding force of the holding means is reduced, when the game ball actually actually reaches the game area from the start of the shooting operation, the holding means is held at or near the desired shooting position of the player. The power can be restored to brake the gaming ball launch operating unit at its launch operating position.

(17) In the gaming machine according to (1),
Instruction input means for the player to input an instruction for holding by the holding means;
Holding force reducing means for reducing the holding force of the holding means in the game start period from the detection of the launch operation start by the detection means to the instruction input to the instruction input means;
A game machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the gaming machine described in (17), the instruction input unit is such that the player inputs an instruction of holding by the holding unit. The holding force reducing means decreases the holding force of the holding means in the game start period from the detection of the launch operation start by the detecting means to the instruction input to the instruction inputting means. Therefore, since the holding power of the holding means is decreased during the game start period from the start of the firing operation to the instruction input to the command input means by the player, the operation of the game ball firing operation unit at the start of the game is made smooth. It can be carried out. In addition, when the player operates the game ball emission operating unit and the game ball is driven to a desired drive position, the player can input an instruction to the instruction input means to restore the holding force of the holding means. Therefore, it is possible to reduce holding of the game ball emission operating unit in a firing state where it becomes a foul ball, and to brake the game ball emission operation unit at the player's desired release operation position.

(18) In the gaming machine according to (17),
The game ball emitting apparatus further comprises: passage detection means for detecting passage of a game ball which is fired from the game ball emitting device and passes through a game ball input location of the game area;
The holding force reducing means decreases the holding force of the holding means in the game start period from the detection of the firing operation start in the detecting means to the instruction input to the instruction inputting means, and 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 the above (18), the passage detection means detects the passage of the gaming ball which is fired from the gaming ball launching device and passes through the gaming ball input part of the gaming area. The holding force reducing means decreases the holding force of the holding means during the game start period from the detection of the launch operation start by the detecting means to the instruction input to the instruction inputting means, and the passage detecting means at the time of the instruction input In the case where there is no passage detection at step # 2, the holding power of the holding means is kept decreasing. 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 decrease in the holding power of the holding means is maintained, so the game ball emission operation is performed in the firing state to be a foul ball. It can prevent holding the part.

(19) In the gaming machine according to (1),
It has an operation amount detection means for detecting an operation amount of the game ball launch operation unit,
Holding force reducing means for reducing the holding force of the holding means in the game start period from when the shooting operation is detected by the detecting means to when the fluctuation value of the detected amount of operation by the operation amount detecting means falls within a predetermined range A game machine characterized by comprising.

  According to the invention described in (19), the operation amount detection means detects the operation amount of the game ball launch operation unit. The holding force reducing means decreases the holding force of the holding means in the game start period until the fluctuation value of the detection operation amount by the operation amount detecting means falls within the predetermined range from the detection of the shooting operation by the detecting means. Therefore, the game start period until the fluctuation value of the detection operation amount in the operation amount detection means falls within the predetermined range from the launch operation start of the game ball launch operation unit, that is, the operation of the game ball launch operation unit by the player The holding force of the holding means is decreased until the game becomes stable, so that the game ball shooting operation unit can be operated in the state where the stopping is released, and the game ball shooting operation unit can be operated smoothly at the start of the game. When the operation of the game ball emission operating unit is stabilized, the holding force of the holding means is restored, the game ball emission operation unit is stopped, and the game ball emission operation unit can be automatically stopped in the desired operation state of the player. .

(20) In the gaming machine according to (1),
It has an operation amount detection means for detecting an operation amount of the game ball launch operation unit,
The apparatus further includes holding force reducing means for reducing the holding force of the holding means in the game start period until the threshold operation amount of a predetermined level or more is detected by the operation amount detecting means after the detection of the shooting operation by the detecting means. A game machine characterized by

  According to the invention described in (20), the operation amount detection means detects the operation amount of the game ball launch operation unit. In the game start period until the threshold value operation amount (for example, the threshold value operation amount for not becoming a foul sphere) is detected by the operation amount detection means from the shooting operation detection by the detection means, the holding power reduction means is Decrease the holding power of the holding means. Therefore, the holding force of the holding means is decreased until the game ball launch operation unit reaches the threshold operation amount from the start of the launch operation of the game ball launch operation unit, and the game ball launch operation is performed in the state where the suspension is released. It is possible to operate the unit and smoothly operate the game ball launch operation unit at the start of the game. In addition, 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. For example, the game ball launch operation unit is stopped in the operation state of the far ball. Can be reduced.

(21) A game board which forms a game area in which game balls flow down, a game ball emission handle which is urged to an initial position and operated to be rotated from the initial position by a player in a predetermined direction, and A gaming ball launch device for launching a gaming ball into the gaming area at a strength corresponding to a turning angle from an initial position;
It comprises detection means for detecting whether the player touches the gaming ball firing handle,
The gaming ball launch handle is
A rotating shaft member,
An abutting member capable of abutting on the pivot shaft member;
When the drive power is supplied, the contact member is at a non-contact position away from the rotation shaft member, and when the drive power is not supplied, the contact member is in contact with the rotation shaft member. Drive means for positioning;
Equipped with
A game machine characterized by 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 (21), when the player rotates the gaming ball firing handle in the predetermined direction from the initial position to which the game ball firing handle is energized, the gaming ball launching device is operated from the initial position of the gaming ball firing handle The game ball is fired at the game area of the game board at a strength corresponding to the turning angle. The game ball flows down the game area. The detection means detects whether the player is touching the game ball emission handle. The game ball emission handle is a non-contact position where the rotation shaft member, the contact member capable of contacting the rotation shaft member, and the contact member away from the rotation shaft member when the drive power is supplied. In the case where the driving power is not supplied, the abutting member is provided with a driving means in an abutting position in which the abutting member abuts on the rotating shaft member. The drive power supply control means stops the drive power supply to the drive means based on the contact detection in the detection means. Therefore, the drive power supply control means stops the drive power supply to the drive means based on the contact detection in the detection means, and in the case of no drive power supply, the contact member abuts against the pivot shaft member Since the ball firing handle is braked, the player does not have to hold the ball so that the game ball firing handle is against the urging force to return to the initial position, and it is possible to reduce the fatigue of the handle Since it is not necessary to clamp the space in the firing handle for braking, damage to the handle or the like caused by pinching of a coin or the like can be reduced. Moreover, since the drive means positions the contact member at the contact position to be in contact with the pivot shaft member in the case of no drive power supply, the drive power supply to the drive means is stopped in the state of braking the game ball emission handle. For example, it is possible to reduce power consumption related to braking of the game ball emission handle during a long game play. In addition, heat generation near the game ball launch handle can also be reduced. As a result, it is possible to reduce fatigue of the hand operating the game ball emission handle and damage to the game ball emission handle, reduce power consumption for braking the game ball emission handle, and reduce heat generation near the game ball emission operation unit. Can be provided.

(22) In the gaming machine according to (21),
The driving means is
An electromagnetic solenoid having a movable portion biased to an advanced position, wherein the electromagnetic solenoid pulls the movable portion from the advanced position to the retracted position by being supplied with driving power;
A member connecting the movable portion of the electromagnetic solenoid and the contact member, wherein the contact member is separated from the pivot shaft member in conjunction with the movable portion being positioned at the retracted position. A transmission member which is in a contact position, and in which the contact member is in contact with the pivot shaft member in conjunction with the position of the movable portion in the advanced position;
A game machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the invention described in (22), the drive means includes the electromagnetic solenoid and the transmission member. The electromagnetic solenoid is provided with a movable portion biased to the advanced position, and when the drive power is supplied, the movable portion is pulled back from the advanced position to the retracted position. The transmission member is a member that connects the movable portion of the electromagnetic solenoid and the contact member, and the contact member is at a non-contact position away from the rotation shaft member in conjunction with the movable portion being at the retracted position. The contact member is brought into contact with the pivot shaft member in conjunction with the movable portion being positioned at the advanced position. Therefore, in the case of no driving power supply, the configuration in which the contact member is in contact with the rotation shaft member can be suitably realized.

(23) In the gaming machine according to (22),
The electromagnetic solenoid is disposed such that the advancing direction of the movable portion is orthogonal or substantially orthogonal to the axial direction of the pivot shaft member.
The transmission member is
A braking force which is a member integrally formed of a long arm extending in a first direction from a fulcrum and a short arm extending in a second direction different from the fulcrum from the fulcrum and shorter than the long arm. An amplification 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 contact member, and the fulcrum is interlocked with the movable portion positioned at the retracted position. The tip end of the short arm separates from the pivoting shaft member as it rotates as an axis, and the tip of the short arm moves back around the fulcrum interlocking with the position of the movable part at the advanced position. A game machine characterized by being disposed so that the side approaches the pivot shaft member.

  According to the invention described in (23), the electromagnetic solenoid is disposed such that the advancing direction of the movable portion thereof is orthogonal or substantially orthogonal to the axial direction of the pivot shaft member. The transmission member is a member integrally formed of a long arm extending in a first direction from the fulcrum and a short arm extending in a second direction different from the fulcrum from the fulcrum and shorter than the long arm. Power amplification means, wherein the tip end side of the long arm portion is connected to the movable portion of the electromagnetic solenoid, the tip end side of the short arm portion is connected to the contact member, and the fulcrum The tip end side of the short arm separates from the pivoting shaft member as the shaft rotates, and the tip end side of the short arm moves back around the fulcrum interlocking with the position of the movable portion at the advanced position It is arranged to approach the Therefore, in the case of no driving power supply, the configuration in which the contact member is in contact with the rotation shaft member can be suitably realized. Moreover, the braking force amplifying means, which is a member in which the long arm portion and the short arm portion are integrally formed, 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 to cause the contact member to abut against the pivot shaft member of the game ball emission handle, and the electromagnetic solenoid can be miniaturized.

(24) In the gaming machine according to any one of (21) to (23),
The drive power supply control means supplies drive power to the drive means in a start period which is a predetermined period after contact detection in the detection means, and stops the drive power supply after the start period has elapsed. A gaming machine to be.

  According to the invention described in (24), the drive power supply control means supplies the drive power to the drive means in the start period which is the predetermined period from the contact detection by the detection means, and the predetermined period has elapsed The drive power supply is stopped later. 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 pivot shaft member. The game ball emission handle can be rotated in a state where the stop by the contact member is released, and the rotation operation of the game ball emission handle at the start of the game can be smoothly performed.

  Further, "when drive power is supplied" as referred to in the present specification is the power required to return the game ball launcher to the initial position. In addition, “stop of drive power supply” as referred to in the present specification means the case where the power supply is “0” or the case where the power supply is smaller than the case of the drive power supply (for example, for control of a solenoid) Including weak power supply).

(25) In the gaming machine according to any one of (21) to (23),
The game ball release handle includes a rotation amount detection means for detecting a rotation amount of the game ball emission handle;
The drive power supply control means supplies drive power to the drive means in a start period from when a contact is detected at the detection means to when a fluctuation value of the detected rotation amount at the rotation amount detection means falls within a predetermined range. And the driving power supply is stopped when falling within the predetermined range.

  According to the invention described in (25), the turning amount detecting means detects the turning amount of the game ball firing handle. The drive power supply control means supplies drive power to the drive means in a start period until the fluctuation value of the rotation amount detected by the rotation amount detection means falls within a predetermined range from the contact detection by the detection means When it is within the range, drive power supply is stopped. Therefore, the start period of the game ball firing handle from the start of the firing operation of the game ball firing handle until the fluctuation value of the rotation amount detected by the rotation amount detecting means falls within the predetermined range, that is, the rotation operation of the game ball firing handle by the player Since the drive power is supplied to the drive means and the contact member is separated from the pivot shaft member until the stability is achieved, the game ball emission handle is held in a state where the stopping by the contact member is released. The rotation operation of the game ball emission handle can be smoothly performed at the start of the game, and when the rotation operation of the game ball emission handle is stabilized, the drive power supply to the drive means is stopped and the contact is made. The member abuts against the pivot shaft member to restrain the gaming ball emission handle, and the gaming ball emission handle can be automatically arrested in the desired rotation state of the player.

(26) In the gaming machine according to any one of (21) to (23),
The game ball release handle includes a rotation amount detection means for detecting a rotation amount of the game ball emission handle;
The drive power supply control means supplies drive power to the drive means until the threshold rotation amount for not becoming a ball is detected by the rotation amount detection means from the contact detection in the detection means. A game machine characterized in that driving power supply is stopped when a stopping condition is satisfied after detection of a threshold rotation amount.

  According to the invention described in (26), the turning amount detecting means detects the turning amount of the game ball firing handle. The drive power supply control means supplies drive power to the drive means until the threshold rotation amount for not becoming a ball is detected by the rotation amount detection means from the contact detection by the detection means, and the threshold rotation amount detection When the stopping condition is satisfied later, the driving power supply is stopped. Therefore, the drive power is supplied to the drive means from the start of the launch operation of the game ball launch handle until the game ball launch handle reaches the threshold pivoting amount, and the contact member is separated from the pivot shaft member Since the game ball launch handle can be turned in a stopped state by the abutment member because the game ball launch handle is released, the rotation operation of the game ball launch handle at the start of the game can be smoothly performed. When the stop condition (for example, a predetermined time, for example, 3 seconds has elapsed from the start of rotation, or that the rotation fluctuation value is within a predetermined range, etc.) is satisfied, The drive power supply to the means is stopped, and the abutment member abuts against the pivot shaft member to restrain the gaming ball firing handle, thereby reducing the firing of the far ball. In addition, since the gaming ball launch handle is not restrained in the turning state where it is a foul ball, it is possible to reduce the restraint of the gaming ball launch handle in the state where it is a far ball.

(27) In the gaming machine according to any one of (21) to (23),
The game ball release handle includes a rotation amount detection means for detecting a rotation amount of the game ball emission handle;
The drive power supply control means supplies drive power to the drive means in an end period which is a predetermined period from the non-contact detection in the detection means, and the game ball is emitted after the end period has elapsed. A gaming machine characterized by stopping the drive power supply when the rotation amount detection means detects a zero rotation amount indicating that the handle is at the initial position.

  According to the invention described in (27), the turning amount detection means detects the turning amount of the game ball firing handle. The drive power supply control means supplies drive power to the drive means in the end period which is a predetermined period from the non-contact detection by the detection means, and after the end period elapses, the game ball emission handle is at the initial position The drive power supply is stopped when the zero rotation amount indicating that the rotation amount is detected by the rotation amount detection means. Therefore, in the end period which is a predetermined period from when the player releases the game ball release handle, the drive power is supplied to the drive means, and the contact member is separated from the rotary shaft member. Therefore, the game ball firing handle is returned to the initial position by the biasing force. Then, if the game ball emission handle remains at the initial position when this end period has elapsed, it is concluded that the player's game has ended, the drive power supply to the drive means is stopped, and the contact member is the pivot shaft member The game ball emission handle can be stopped in contact with the game ball emission handle, and the game ball emission handle can be stopped at the initial position, and drive power can be prevented from being supplied to the drive means when a game is not being performed.

(28) In the gaming machine according to any one of (21) to (23),
The game ball release handle includes a rotation amount detection means for detecting a rotation amount of the game ball emission handle;
The drive power supply control means maintains the stop of the drive power supply to the drive means as it is when the contact is detected during a grace period which is a predetermined period from the non-contact detection in the detection means, and the contact detection The gaming machine is characterized in that drive power is supplied to the drive means when it does not occur.

  According to the invention described in (28), the turning amount detecting means detects the turning amount of the game ball firing handle. The drive power supply control means maintains the stop of the drive power supply to the drive means as it is when the contact is detected during the grace period which is a predetermined period from the non-contact detection by the detection means, and the contact is not detected. When this happens, drive power is supplied to the drive means. Therefore, when the player operates the game ball release handle and the game ball release handle is stopped, the game ball release handle is released immediately even if the player temporarily releases the hand. In the grace period, which is a predetermined period from when the player releases the game ball launch handle, the game ball launch handle is maintained when the game ball launch handle is re-contacted. The game ball can be resumed firing at the desired firing operation position before the player releases the hand, and the player can temporarily release the hand from the game ball firing handle as a hand rest. It is possible to provide a gaming machine which can be loosened and is friendly to the player.

(29) In the gaming machine according to (28),
The driving power supply control means ignores the grace period when the gaming state of the gaming machine is the grace prohibition gaming state for prohibiting the grace period, and immediately based on the absence of contact detected by the detection means. A game machine characterized by performing drive power supply to the drive means.

  According to the invention described in (29), the driving power supply control means ignores the grace period when the gaming state of the gaming machine is the grace prohibition gaming state in which the grace period is prohibited, and the detection means The drive power is immediately supplied to the drive means based on the non-contact detection of Therefore, when the player releases the game ball firing handle in the grace prohibition game state, the cessation of the game ball firing handle is immediately released, so that the game ball firing handle is immediately initialized by the biasing force of the game ball firing handle. Can be returned to

(30) In the gaming machine according to (29),
The gaming machine characterized in that the grace prohibition gaming state is a fluctuation display stop state in which fluctuation display of identification information indicating presence or absence of occurrence of advantageous gaming state for the player is stopped.

  According to the invention described in (30), the grace prohibition gaming state is the fluctuation display stop state in which the fluctuation display of the identification information indicating the presence or absence of the occurrence of the advantageous gaming state for the player is stopped. Therefore, in the variable display stop state as the grace prohibition game state, when the player releases the game ball launch handle, the cessation of the game ball launch handle is immediately released, so the energizing force of the game ball launch handle The ball firing handle can be immediately returned to the initial position, and it is possible to prevent the game ball from being shot and consumed wastefully.

(31) In the gaming machine according to any one of (21) to (23),
The drive power supply control means is in a state in which contact detection is performed by the detection means, and the gaming state of the gaming machine is a change request state in which a change of the rotation angle of the game ball emission handle is required. In this case, a driving power supply to the driving means is performed.

  According to the invention described in (31), the drive power supply control means is in a state in which the detection means detects the contact, and the gaming state of the gaming machine is the change of the rotation angle of the game ball emission handle Is a requested change request state, drive power is supplied to the drive means. Therefore, when the player touches the game ball emission handle and the change request state is reached, the game ball emission handle is immediately released from stopping, so that the game ball emission handle rotation operation is changed (for example, from the left) It is possible to make a smooth change, etc.).

(32) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (31),
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the contact member includes an elastic body at the other end that contacts the pivot shaft member.

  According to the invention described in (32), the contact member is provided at the other end thereof with an elastic body that contacts the pivot shaft member. Therefore, since the elastic body of the contact member is in contact with the pivot shaft member of the handle portion, the contact of the handle member with the pivot shaft member reduces damage to the handle portion. It has an anti-slip effect.

(33) In the gaming machine according to (32),
The gaming machine, wherein the elastic body is provided with an arc-shaped elastic projection long in the 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 (33), the elastic body is provided with an arc-shaped elastic projection long in the rotation direction of the rotation shaft member on the contact surface that is in contact with the rotation shaft member. Therefore, the anti-slip effect in the rotational direction of the handle portion is superior to that of the elastic projection which is long in the radial direction.

(34) In the gaming machine according to (32) or (33),
A game machine characterized in that the contact member includes a spring member which biases the other end toward the handle portion.

  According to the invention described in (34), the contact member includes the spring member which biases the other end in the direction approaching the handle portion, so that 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 abuts on the pivot shaft member of the handle portion, the other end of the contact member can be reliably abutted on the pivot shaft member by the spring member.

(35) A game ball firing operation for firing a game ball into a game area where the game ball flows down with an intensity corresponding to an operation from the game ball launch operation unit operated by the player and the initial position of the game ball launch operation unit. A gaming machine comprising the device;
When the operation position of the game ball emission operation unit is the specific operation position and a specific operation position advantage game state where the player can receive the game profit occurs, the change of the operation position of the game ball emission operation portion is played Equipped with suggestive means to
The game ball launch operation unit
Holding means for holding the gaming ball shooting operation unit at a position operated by the player;
Drive means for returning the game ball launcher to the initial position when drive power is supplied;
Drive power supply to the drive unit is performed when suggested by the suggestion unit, and drive power supply to the drive unit is stopped based on the establishment of the braking recovery condition after the drive power supply. Control means,
A game machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (35), the suggestion means generates a particular operation position advantageous gaming state in which the player can receive the game profit when the operation position of the game ball launch operation unit is the particular operation position. In this case, a change of the operation position of the game ball launch operation unit is suggested to the player. The drive power supply control means supplies drive power to the drive means when suggested by the suggestion means, so that the player can play the game ball according to the suggestion by the suggestion means when the 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 in the case of the operation position change, the holding by the holding means is released. It is possible to smoothly change the operating position of the ball launcher. In addition, since the drive power supply control means stops the drive power supply to the drive means based on the establishment of the braking return condition after the drive power supply, it is possible to brake the gaming ball firing operation unit at the changed operating position. In the specific operating position advantageous gaming state, it is possible to hold the changed operating position, and even in the specific operating position advantageous gaming state, tiredness of the hand operating the gaming ball emission operating unit (eg, gaming ball emission handle) and gaming ball emission It is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing damage to the operation unit, reducing power consumption for braking the game ball launch operation unit, and reducing heat generation in the vicinity of the game ball launch operation unit.

(36) In the gaming machine according to (1),
Gaming state detection means for detecting the occurrence of a particular operation position advantage gaming state in which a player can receive a game profit when the operation position of the game ball emission operation unit is a specific operation position;
Suggesting means for suggesting to the player a change in the operating position of the game ball firing operating unit based on the detection of the occurrence of the specific operating position advantageous gaming state in the gaming state detection means;
The drive power supply control means supplies drive power to the drive means when suggested by the suggestion means, and drives power to the drive means based on establishment of the braking recovery condition after the drive power supply. A gaming machine characterized by stopping supply.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (36), the gaming state detection means is in the specific operation position advantageous gaming state in which the player can receive the game profit when the operation position of the game ball emission operation unit is the specific operation position. Detect the occurrence. The suggestion means suggests to the player a change in the operation position of the game ball firing operation unit based on the detection of the occurrence of the specific operation position advantageous gaming state in the game state detection means. The drive power supply control means supplies drive power to the drive means when suggested by the suggestion means, so that the player can play the game ball according to the suggestion by the suggestion means when the 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 in the case of the operation position change, the holding by the holding means is released. It is possible to smoothly change the operating position of the ball launcher. In addition, since the drive power supply control means stops the drive power supply to the drive means based on the establishment of the braking return condition after the drive power supply, it is possible to brake the gaming ball firing operation unit at the changed operating position. In the specific operating position advantageous gaming state, it is possible to hold the changed operating position, and even in the specific operating position advantageous gaming state, tiredness of the hand operating the gaming ball emission operating unit (eg, gaming ball emission handle) and gaming ball emission It is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing damage to the operation unit, reducing power consumption for braking the game ball launch operation unit, and reducing heat generation in the vicinity of the game ball launch operation unit.

(37) In the gaming machine according to (36),
It comprises a game state end detection means for detecting the end of the specific operation position advantage game state,
The suggestion means suggests to the player a change in the operation position of the game ball emission operation unit based on the detection of the end of the specific operation position advantageous game state in the game state end detection means.
The drive power supply control means supplies drive power to the drive means when suggested by the suggestion means, and drives power to the drive means based on establishment of the braking recovery condition after the drive power supply. A gaming machine characterized by stopping supply.

  According to the gaming machine described in (37), the gaming state end detection means detects 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 firing operation unit based on the detection of the end of the specific operation position advantageous gaming state in the game state end detection means. Since the drive power supply control means performs drive power supply to the drive means when suggested by the suggestion means, the player plays the game ball according to the suggestion by the suggestion means when the specific operation position advantageous gaming state ends. The operation position of the firing operation unit can be changed, the change delay from the specific operation position of the gaming ball emission operation unit to the desired operation position can be reduced, and the holding by the holding means is released at the time of the operation position change. From this, it is possible to smoothly change the operation position of the game ball launch operation unit. In addition, since the drive power supply control means stops the drive power supply to the drive means based on the establishment of the braking return condition after the drive power supply, it is possible to brake the gaming ball firing operation unit at the changed operating position. In the gaming state after the end of the specific operating position advantageous gaming state can be maintained the operating position after the change, even in the gaming state after the end of the specific operating position advantageous gaming state, game ball firing operation unit (for example, game ball firing The present invention provides a gaming machine capable of reducing fatigue of the hand operating the handle and damage to the gaming ball launch operating unit and reducing power consumption related to braking of the gaming ball launch operating unit and reducing heat generation near the gaming ball launch operating unit. be able to.

(38) In the gaming machine according to (1),
Brake release instruction input means for the player to input a brake release instruction;
The drive power supply control means supplies drive power to the drive means based on the braking release instruction from the braking release instruction input means, and the drive is supplied based on establishment of the braking recovery condition after the drive power supply. A game machine characterized by stopping supply of drive power to the means.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (38), in the braking release instruction input means, the braking release instruction is input by the player. Since the drive power supply control means performs the drive power supply to the drive means based on the brake release instruction from the brake release instruction input means, the release of the predetermined operation position holding of the game ball launch operation unit by the holding means is It can be performed at the timing desired by the player, and the game ball shooting operation unit can be operated in a state where the holding by the holding means is released, so that the operation position of the game ball shooting operation unit can be changed smoothly. In addition, since the drive power supply control means stops the drive power supply to the drive means based on the establishment of the braking return condition after the drive power supply, it is possible to brake the gaming ball firing operation unit at the changed operating position. It is possible to hold the changed operation position.

(39) In the gaming machine according to any one of (36) to (38),
It has an operation amount detection means for detecting an operation amount of the game ball launch operation unit,
After the drive power supply control means supplies the drive power to the drive means based on the suggestion by the suggestion means, does the fluctuation value of the detection operation amount in the operation amount detection means fall within a predetermined range? Alternatively, it is assumed that the braking return condition is satisfied when the detection operation amount by the operation amount detection means becomes a predetermined value, and the drive power supply to the drive means is stopped.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (39), the operation amount detection means detects the operation amount of the game ball launch operation unit. After the drive power supply control means performs the drive power supply to the drive means based on the suggestion by the suggestion means, the variation value of the detection operation amount in the operation amount detection means falls within a predetermined range, or the operation When the detection operation amount by the amount detection means reaches a predetermined value, it is determined that the braking return condition is satisfied, and the drive power supply to the drive means is stopped. Therefore, in the specific operation position advantageous gaming state, the player can hold the game ball emission operation unit at the desired changed operation position.

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

(40) A game ball launch which shoots a game ball to a game area where the game ball flows down with an intensity according to an operation from the game ball launch operation unit operated by the player and the initial position of the game ball launch operation unit. A gaming machine comprising the device;
The game ball launch operation unit
Holding means for holding the gaming ball shooting operation unit at a position operated by the player;
Resistance change means for partially changing the operation resistance within the operation range of the game ball launch operation unit;
A game machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (40), when the player operates the game ball launch operation unit, the game ball launch device plays the game ball with the strength according to the operation from the initial position of the game ball launch operation unit. Fire in the game area of the game board. The holding means holds the game ball emission operation unit at a position operated by the player. The resistance changing means affects the holding force of the holding means by partially changing the operation resistance within the operation range of the game ball launch operation unit. That is, the presence or absence of holding by the holding means at the operation position of the change game ball launch operation unit is changed. That is, no operation is held at an operation position which is disadvantageous for the player (for example, an operation position to be a ball or an operation position to be thrown into the game area but there is no prospect of entering a specific winning means). On the contrary, in the operation position which is not disadvantageous for the player (for example, the operation position where it is expected to enter a specific winning means), it can be considered as holding. Therefore, in the operation position which is disadvantageous to the player, the holding by the holding means can be made non-existent, and the holding of the game ball launch operation portion in the disadvantageous position can be reduced. In addition, in the operation position which is not disadvantageous for the player (for example, the operation position where there is a possibility of entering a ball in a specific winning means), the holding by the holding means can be regarded as being present, The ball launcher can be held.

(41) In the gaming machine according to (40),
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the resistance changing means comprises a holding force changing mechanism for changing the presence / absence of holding by the holding means in accordance with an operation position of the game ball shooting operation unit.

  According to the gaming machine described in (41), the holding force presence / absence changing mechanism changes the presence / absence of holding by the holding means in accordance with the operation position of the game ball shooting operation unit. That is, no operation is held at an operation position which is disadvantageous for the player (for example, an operation position to be a ball or an operation position to be thrown into the game area but there is no prospect of entering a specific winning means). On the contrary, in the operation position which is not disadvantageous for the player (for example, the operation position where it is expected to enter a specific winning means), it can be considered as holding. Therefore, in the operation position which is disadvantageous to the player, the holding by the holding means can be made non-existent, and the holding of the game ball launch operation portion in the disadvantageous position can be reduced. In addition, in the operation position which is not disadvantageous for the player (for example, the operation position where there is a possibility of entering a ball in a specific winning means), the holding by the holding means can be regarded as being present, The ball launcher can be held.

(42) In the gaming machine according to (41),
The game ball firing operation unit includes an operated unit which is operated or operated by a player to move or rotate in a predetermined direction.
The holding means includes an abutting member that abuts on the operated portion.
When the drive power is supplied, the drive unit sets the contact member to a non-contact position away from the operated portion, and holding of the holding unit is released, and the drive power is not supplied. The contact member is brought into a contact position to be in contact with the operated portion, and holding of the holding means is performed,
The holding force presence / absence change mechanism does not abut against the contact area portion with which the contact member abuts in the case of the drive power non-supply on the opposing trajectory line facing the contact member in the operated portion. A game machine characterized by comprising a step portion formed of a contact area portion.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (42), the gaming ball launch operating unit is provided with an operated unit which is operated by the player and is moved or rotated in a predetermined direction. The holding means includes an abutting member that abuts on the operated portion. When the drive power is supplied, the drive member brings the contact member to the non-contact position away from the operated portion, and the holding of the holding means is released. When the drive power is not supplied, the contact member is operated. The holding position of the holding means is performed with the contact position in contact with the portion. The holding force presence / absence change mechanism is a non-contacting area portion not in contact with the contact area portion where the contact member contacts in the case of no driving power supply on the opposite locus line facing the contact member at the operated portion And a step portion composed of Therefore, when the player operates the game ball emission operating unit in a predetermined direction, the operated unit is moved or rotated in the predetermined direction, and when the operated unit is moved or rotated, the driving power is not supplied. In the case where the contact member is in contact with the contact area portion of the stepped portion of the operated portion, the contact member is in contact with the stepped portion of the operated portion. The operating portion can be held by the contact, and the operated portion can be prevented from being held by the non-contact when the contact member is not in contact with the non-contact region of the step portion of the operated portion. That is, no operation is held at an operation position which is disadvantageous for the player (for example, an operation position to be a ball or an operation position to be thrown into the game area but there is no prospect of entering a specific winning means). In other words, it is possible to realize with a mechanical configuration the operation position and the holding operation at an operation position not disadvantageous to the player (for example, an operation position where there is a possibility of entering a specific winning means). It is not necessary to electrically control the holding by the holding means according to.

(43) In the gaming machine according to (42),
The contact area portion of the stepped portion includes a first downward inclined portion at both ends in the opposing trajectory line direction,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the contact member includes second downward inclined portions at both end portions of the operated portion in the predetermined direction.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (43), when the player operates the game ball emission operation unit in a predetermined direction, the operated portion is moved or rotated in the predetermined direction, and the stepped portion of the operated portion After the second downward inclined portion of the abutting member abuts on the first downward inclined portion of the abutting region portion, a portion (central portion) other than the first downward inclined portion of the abutting region portion and the contact member It is possible to abut on a place (central place) other than the second downward inclined part, and when the operated part moves or turns, the contact area part of the operated part and the contact member are smoothly brought into contact with each other. It can be connected.

(44) In the gaming machine according to (42) or (43),
The drive power supply control means controls to supply drive power to the drive means when the detection means detects no firing operation by the player, and the game ball emission operating unit is at an initial position. Stop the drive power supply after
The non-contacting area portion is formed in the operation range from the initial position of the operated portion to the operation position where it does not become a far ball on the opposing trajectory line of the stepped portion of the operated portion A game machine characterized by

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (44), the drive power supply control means detects that the player does not perform the shooting operation by the detection means (for example, the player does not touch the operated portion). In this case, since the drive power is supplied to the drive means, the contact member is at the non-contact position away from the operated portion, and the contact member does not contact the step portion of the operated portion. The operated part can be returned to the initial position. In addition, since the drive power supply control means stops the drive power supply after the game ball launch operating unit is in the initial position, it relates to the braking of the game ball launch operation unit when the game ball launch operation unit is in the initial position. Power consumption can be reduced, and heat generation near the game ball launcher can also be reduced. In addition, since the stepped portion of the operated portion has a non-contacting region portion in the operation range from the initial position of the operated portion to the operation position which does not become a ball on the opposing 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 drive power.

(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), it is possible to reduce the fatigue of the hand operating the gaming ball shooting operation unit and the damage to the gaming ball shooting operation unit and reduce the power consumption for the braking of the gaming ball shooting operation unit. Machine can be provided. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine includes an operating handle, and in response to the operation of the operating handle, a ball as a game medium is fired to a predetermined game area, and the ball is disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning (or passing through the operation gate) to the operation opening, identification information (such as a symbol) dynamically displayed on the display device may be determined and stopped after a predetermined time. Further, when the specific gaming state occurs, the variable winning means (specific winning hole) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner to enable the ball to be won, and the value according to the number of winnings There is a case where a value (including not only prize balls but also data etc. written to a magnetic card) is given.

  It should be noted that various combinations of all components of the various inventions disclosed in this specification are possible, and stand alone as an invention 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 (interpersonal detection means)
4 ... Brake release instruction button (Brake release instruction input means)
14 ... front frame set (front side assembly)
18 ... game ball launch handle (game ball launch operation unit)
30 ... game board 30a ... game area 38 ... game ball emission device 40c, 40f ... reserve display part (hold means)
42 ... 3rd symbol display device (identification information fluctuation display means)
61 ... Passage detection sensor (game ball detection means)
261a ... main control board (prohibition means)
290 ... second variable winning device 290 a ... second large winning opening 312 ... launch control device (drive power supply control means, holding force reduction means)
400 ... Case body (case body)
410 ... Fixed side case part (fixed side case body)
420 ... handle portion 440 ... dial shaft (rotational shaft member)
450 ... Touch sensor (detection means)
470 ... L-shaped arm (transmission member, braking force amplification means)
471 ... fulcrum 472 ... long arm part 473 ... short arm part 480 ... electromagnetic solenoid for braking (drive means)
481 ... Movable parts (movable parts)
490 ... Abutment parts (abutment members, holding means)
500 ... Rotation amount detection parts (rotation amount detection means)
510 ... Holding force presence or absence changing mechanism part (resistance force changing means, holding force presence or absence changing mechanism)
512 ... Recess (non-contact area)
513 ... Stepped part

Claims (1)

A game ball launcher that is energized to return to the initial position ;
A game ball launch device for firing game balls to a game area where the game balls flow down at a strength according to an operation from the initial position of the game ball launch operation unit;
Identification information variation display means for executing variation display of identification information indicating presence or absence of occurrence of advantageous gaming state for the player;
Holding means for holding execution of the variable display in the identification information change display unit;
Detection means for detecting a game operation state by the player ;
Operation amount detection means for detecting an operation amount of the game ball launch operation unit ;
The game ball launch operation unit
Holding means for holding the gaming ball shooting operation unit at a position operated by the player;
Drive means for reducing the holding power of the holding means when supplied with driving power;
Equipped with
The apparatus further comprises drive power supply control means for controlling drive power supply to the drive means based on the game ball firing operation by the player and the number of reservations in the hold means,
The drive power supply control means
The drive power is supplied in a period from when the shooting operation is detected by the detection unit to when the fluctuation value of the detection operation amount by the operation amount detection unit falls within a predetermined range, and when the driving power is within the predetermined range Stop the supply of the drive power to
The driving is performed based on the detection of a non-firing operation that does not cause the gaming ball launch device to fire the gaming ball in the detection means when the predetermined range is reached and the presence of the holding in the holding means. Maintaining the supply of said drive power to the means stopped,
The detection of the non-firing operation from the detection of the non-firing operation based on the presence of the detection of the non-firing operation and the absence of the holding by the holding means when within the predetermined range, A gaming machine comprising: supplying driving power; and stopping the supplying of the driving power after the predetermined period has elapsed .

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