Gaming machine

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing an interest in a game.SOLUTION: There is provided displacement means displaceable to a first position in which game balls can enter second ball entry means and a second position in which game balls cannot easily enter the second ball entry means. The displacement means is displaced from the second position to the first position on the basis of satisfaction of a predetermined condition in a specific game state occurring on the basis that a result of determination by determination means is a specific determination result, and the displacement means is displaced from the first position to the second position on the basis of satisfaction of a second condition in a situation in which the displacement means is positioned in the first position by first displacement control. When game balls enter first ball entry means, a predetermined game value is granted to a player. A first mode based on execution of determination, a second mode based on occurrence of a specific game state, and a third mode based on predetermined entry of game balls into the second ball entry means may at least occur. Accordingly, an interest in a game can be enhanced.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko machine.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, a pachinko machine is known that conducts a lottery in accordance with the winning of a game ball at the starting opening, and displays a variable effect or a jackpot effect corresponding to the lottery result on a liquid crystal screen. In such effects, various patterns of effects are executed, such as effects for giving the player a sense of anticipation and effects for enhancing the player's willingness to participate in the game, and the enjoyment of the game is improved. 。

[0003] In this type of pachinko machine or the like, a gaming machine has been proposed that can variably set the volume of sound effects, voices, etc. output as effects according to the operations of the player or the settings of the game parlor. 。

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, in this type of gaming machine, there has been a demand for a gaming machine that enables more suitable volume control. 。

[0006] The present invention It has been made to solve the problems exemplified above, and enables suitable volume control. aims to provide a gaming machine.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] To achieve this object, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a discrimination means capable of performing discrimination, a presentation execution means capable of performing presentation, and when a specific discrimination result is discriminated by the discrimination means Execute a specific game based on this Possible specific game execution means, voice output means capable of outputting voice as a part of the performance executed by the performance execution means, volume setting means capable of setting the volume output by the voice output means based on an operation from outside the gaming machine, a first state in which voice is output from the voice output means based on the volume set by the volume setting means, and a second state in which voice is output from the voice output means at a predetermined volume regardless of the volume set by the volume setting means, output control means for switching between the two states, and initial setting means for setting the second state when the gaming machine enters a return state in which power supply to the gaming machine has started from a power-off state in which power for operating the gaming machine is not supplied. In the second state, a specific volume smaller than the smallest volume set by the volume setting means can be set. After the second state ends, the gaming machine can be set to the first state in which a predetermined volume is set when volume setting is not performed based on the operation. Even during the period when the second state is set Execution of the specific game is made possible.

Effect of the Invention

[0011] According to the gaming machine of the present invention, discrimination means capable of performing discrimination, performance execution means capable of performing a performance, and a specific discrimination result is discriminated by the discrimination means Execute a specific game based on this Possible specific game execution means, voice output means capable of outputting voice as part of the performance executed by the performance execution means, volume setting means capable of setting the volume output by the voice output means based on an operation from outside the gaming machine, a first state in which voice is output from the voice output means based on the volume set by the volume setting means, and a second state in which voice is output from the voice output means at a predetermined volume regardless of the volume set by the volume setting means, output control means for switching between them, and initial setting means for setting the second state when the gaming machine enters a return state in which power supply to the gaming machine is started from a power-off state where power for operating the gaming machine is not supplied. In the second state, a specific volume smaller than the smallest volume set by the volume setting means can be set. After the second state ends, the gaming machine can be set to a first state in which a predetermined volume is set when volume setting is not performed based on the operation. Even during the period when the second state is set Execution of the specific game is made possible.

[0012] Therefore, there is an effect that suitable volume control can be achieved. 。

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0020] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, FIGS. 1 to 4 4 are referred to, and as a first embodiment, an embodiment when the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine (hereinafter simply referred to as "pachinko machine" is described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment and FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 13 of the pachinko machine 10 , and FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.

[0021] As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 has an outer shell formed by a wooden frame assembled in a substantially rectangular shape. It includes an outer frame 11 and an inner frame 12 that is formed in substantially the same outer shape as the outer frame 11 and is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 11. On the outer frame 11, metal hinges 18 are attached at two upper and lower positions on the left side in the front view (see FIG. 1) to support the inner frame 12. With the side where the hinge 18 is provided as the axis of opening and closing, the inner frame 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable to the front near side.

[0022] On the inner frame 12, a game board 13 (see FIG. 2) having a large number of nails, winning holes 63, 64, etc. is detachably attached from the back side. A ball (game ball) flows down the front of this game board 13, and a pinball game is played. Note that on the inner frame 12, a ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 4) that launches a ball into the front area of the game board 13 and a launch rail (not shown) that guides the ball launched from the ball launch unit 112a to the front area of the game board 13 are attached.

[0023] On the front side of the inner frame 12, a front frame 14 that covers the upper front part and a lower dish unit 15 that covers the lower part are provided. To support the front frame 14 and the lower dish unit 15, metal hinges 19 are attached at two upper and lower positions on the left side in the front view (see FIG. 1). With the side where the hinge 19 is provided as the axis of opening and closing, the front frame 14 and the lower dish unit 15 are supported so as to be openable and closable to the front near side. Note that the locking of the inner frame 12 and the locking of the front frame 14 are each released by inserting a dedicated key into the keyhole 21 of the cylinder lock 20 and performing a predetermined operation.

[0024] The front frame 14 is assembled with decorative resin parts, electrical parts, etc. A window portion 14c having an opening formed in a substantially elliptical shape is provided. On the back side of the front frame 14, a glass unit 16 having two glass plates is disposed, and through the glass unit 16, the front of the game board 13 can be visually recognized on the front side of the pachinko machine 10.

[0025] On the front frame 14, an upper plate 17 for storing balls is formed in a substantially box shape that projects to the front side and has an open upper surface. Reward balls, lent balls, etc. are discharged onto this upper plate 17. The bottom surface of the upper plate 17 is formed to slope downward on the right side in the front view (see FIG. 1), and due to this slope, the balls put into the upper plate 17 are guided to the ball launching unit 112a (see FIG. 4). Also, on the upper surface of the upper plate 17, a frame button 22 is provided. This frame button 22 is used, for example, to change the stage of the effect displayed by the third symbol display device 81 (see FIG. 2) or to change the content of the super reach effect, etc., and is operated by the player.

[0026] On the front frame 14, light emitting means such as various lamps are provided around its periphery (for example, corner portions). These light emitting means change and control the light emitting mode by lighting or blinking according to changes in the game state such as during a big win or a predetermined reach, etc., and play a role in enhancing the effect of the performance during the game. On the periphery of the window portion 14c, decorative parts 29 - 33 incorporating light emitting means such as LEDs are provided. In the pachinko machine 10, these decorative parts 29 - 33 function as performance lamps such as big win lamps. During a big win or a reach performance, etc., the decorative parts 29 - 33 light up or blink due to the lighting or blinking of the built - in LEDs, and it is notified that it is during a big win or it is during a reach just before a big win. Also, in the front view of the front frame 14 (FIG. 1) ​In the upper left part (for reference), there is a light-emitting means such as an LED built in, and during the payout of prize balls and when an error occurs a display lamp 34 capable of displaying is provided.

[0027] Also, on the lower side of the electric decoration part 32 on the right side, from the back side so that the back side of the front frame 14 can be visually recognized a transparent resin is attached to form a small window 35, and a certificate or the like pasted in the sticking space K1 (see Fig. 2) on the front of the game board 13 is made visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10. Also, in the pachinko machine 10, in order to create a more magnificent atmosphere, a plating member 36 made of ABS resin plated around the electric decoration parts 29 to 33 is attached.

[0028] Below the window part 14c, a ball lending operation part 40 is arranged. On the ball lending operation part 40, there are a frequency display part 41, a ball lending button 42, and a return button 43. When the ball lending operation part 40 is operated with a bill, a card, etc. inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, ball lending is performed according to the operation. Specifically, the frequency display part 41 is an area where the remaining balance information of a card or the like is displayed, and the built-in LED lights up and the remaining balance is displayed numerically as the remaining balance information. The ball lending button 42 is operated to obtain lent balls based on the information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and lent balls are supplied to the upper tray 17 as long as there is a remaining balance on the card or the like. The return button 4 3 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. Note that in a pachinko machine where balls are directly lent from a ball lending device or the like to the upper tray 17 without going through a card unit, that is, in a so-called cash machine, the ball lending operation part 40 becomes unnecessary, but in this case, the installation of the ball lending operation part 40 is not required. In the case of a pachinko machine where balls are directly lent from a ball lending device or the like to the upper tray 17 without going through a card unit, that is, in a so-called cash machine, the ball lending operation part 40 becomes unnecessary, but in this case, the installation of the ball lending operation part 40 is not required. Even if a decorative seal or the like is added to a part and the component configuration is made common, it is possible to achieve commonality between a pachinko machine and a cash machine that use a card unit.

[0029] In the lower plate unit 15 located below the upper plate 17, a lower plate 50 for storing balls that could not be completely stored in the upper plate 17 is formed in a substantially box shape with an open upper surface on its left side. On the right side of the lower plate 50, an operation handle 51 and an operation device 300 that are operated by the player to drive the balls into the front of the game board 13 are provided. Regarding the operation device 300, it will be described later.

[0030] Inside the operation handle 51, a touch sensor 51a for permitting the drive of the ball launch unit 112a, a launch stop switch 51b for stopping the launch of the balls during the period of the pressing operation, and a variable resistor (not shown) for detecting the rotation operation amount (rotation position) of the operation handle 51 by the change in electrical resistance are incorporated. When the operation handle 51 is rotated clockwise by the player, the touch sensor 51a is turned on and the resistance value of the variable resistor changes corresponding to the rotation operation amount, and the balls are launched with a strength (launch intensity) corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor, and thus the balls are driven into the front of the game board 13 with a jump amount corresponding to the player's operation. Also, when the operation handle 51 is not being operated by the player, the touch sensor 51a and the launch stop switch 51b are off.

[0031] At the front lower part of the lower plate 50, a ball removal lever 52 for operating when discharging the balls stored in the lower plate 50 downward is provided. This ball removal lever 52 is constantly biased to the right direction. ​​​​​​​​It is configured such that by sliding it leftward against the biasing force, the bottom opening formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 50 opens, and the balls naturally fall and are discharged from the bottom opening. The operation of this ball discharging lever 52 is usually performed with a box (generally called a "senryo box") placed below the lower plate 50 to receive the balls discharged from the lower plate 50. On the right side of the lower plate 50, the operation handle 51 is disposed as described above, and an ashtray (not shown) is attached to the left side of the lower plate 50. formed, and the balls naturally fall and are discharged from the bottom opening. The operation of this ball discharging lever 52 is usually performed with a box (generally called a "senryo box") placed below the lower plate 50 to receive the balls discharged from the lower plate 50. On the right side of the lower plate 50, the operation handle 51 is disposed as described above, and an ashtray (not shown) is attached to the left side of the lower plate 50. It is configured such that by sliding it leftward against the biasing force, the bottom opening formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 50 opens, and the balls naturally fall and are discharged from the bottom opening. The operation of this ball discharging lever 52 is usually performed with a box (generally called a "senryo box") placed below the lower plate 50 to receive the balls discharged from the lower plate 50. On the right side of the lower plate 50, the operation handle 51 is disposed as described above, and an ashtray (not shown) is attached to the left side of the lower plate 50. It is configured such that by sliding it leftward against the biasing force, the bottom opening formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 50 opens, and the balls naturally fall and are discharged from the bottom opening. The operation of this ball discharging lever 52 is usually performed with a box (generally called a "senryo box") placed below the lower plate 50 to receive the balls discharged from the lower plate 50.

[0032] As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 is formed by assembling a number of nails (not shown) for guiding balls, windmills (not shown), rails 61, 62, a general winning opening 63, a first winning opening 64, a second winning opening 640, a variable winning device 330, a through gate 67, a variable display device unit 80, etc. on a base plate 60 that has been machined to have a substantially square shape when viewed from the front. The peripheral portion thereof is attached to the back side of the inner frame 12 (see FIG. 1). The base plate 60 is made of a light-transmissive resin material and is formed such that various structures disposed on the back side of the base plate 60 can be visually recognized by the player from the front side of the base plate 60. The general winning opening 63, the first winning opening 64, the second winning opening 640, and the variable display device unit 80 are disposed in through holes formed in the base plate 60 by routing and are fixed from the front side of the game board 13 with tapping screws or the like. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 is formed by assembling a number of nails (not shown) for guiding balls, windmills (not shown), rails 61, 62, a general winning opening 63, a first winning opening 64, a second winning opening 640, a variable winning device 330, a through gate 67, a variable display device unit 80, etc. on a base plate 60 that has been machined to have a substantially square shape when viewed from the front. The peripheral portion thereof is attached to the back side of the inner frame 12 (see FIG. 1). The base plate 60 is made of a light-transmissive resin material and is formed such that various structures disposed on the back side of the base plate 60 can be visually recognized by the player from the front side of the base plate 60. The general winning opening 63, the first winning opening 64, the second winning opening 640, and the variable display device unit 80 are disposed in through holes formed in the base plate 60 by routing and are fixed from the front side of the game board 13 with tapping screws or the like. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 is formed by assembling a number of nails (not shown) for guiding balls, windmills (not shown), rails 61, 62, a general winning opening 63, a first winning opening 64, a second winning opening 640, a variable winning device 330, a through gate 67, a variable display device unit 80, etc. on a base plate 60 that has been machined to have a substantially square shape when viewed from the front. The peripheral portion thereof is attached to the back side of the inner frame 12 (see FIG. 1). The base plate 60 is made of a light-transmissive resin material and is formed such that various structures disposed on the back side of the base plate 60 can be visually recognized by the player from the front side of the base plate 60. The general winning opening 63, the first winning opening 64, the second winning opening 640, and the variable display device unit 80 are disposed in through holes formed in the base plate 60 by routing and are fixed from the front side of the game board 13 with tapping screws or the like. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 is formed by assembling a number of nails (not shown) for guiding balls, windmills (not shown), rails 61, 62, a general winning opening 63, a first winning opening 64, a second winning opening 640, a variable winning device 330, a through gate 67, a variable display device unit 80, etc. on a base plate 60 that has been machined to have a substantially square shape when viewed from the front. The peripheral portion thereof is attached to the back side of the inner frame 12 (see FIG. 1). The base plate 60 is made of a light-transmissive resin material and is formed such that various structures disposed on the back side of the base plate 60 can be visually recognized by the player from the front side of the base plate 60. The general winning opening 63, the first winning opening 64, the second winning opening 640, and the variable display device unit 80 are disposed in through holes formed in the base plate 60 by routing and are fixed from the front side of the game board 13 with tapping screws or the like. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 is formed by assembling a number of nails (not shown) for guiding balls, windmills (not shown), rails 61, 62, a general winning opening 63, a first winning opening 64, a second winning opening 640, a variable winning device 330, a through gate 67, a variable display device unit 80, etc. on a base plate 60 that has been machined to have a substantially square shape when viewed from the front. The peripheral portion thereof is attached to the back side of the inner frame 12 (see FIG. 1). The base plate 60 is made of a light-transmissive resin material and is formed such that various structures disposed on the back side of the base plate 60 can be visually recognized by the player from the front side of the base plate 60. The general winning opening 63, the first winning opening 64, the second winning opening 640, and the variable display device unit 80 are disposed in through holes formed in the base plate 60 by routing and are fixed from the front side of the game board 13 with tapping screws or the like. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 is formed by assembling a number of nails (not shown) for guiding balls, windmills (not shown), rails 61, 62, a general winning opening 63, a first winning opening 64, a second winning opening 640, a variable winning device 330, a through gate 67, a variable display device unit 80, etc. on a base plate 60 that has been machined to have a substantially square shape when viewed from the front. The peripheral portion thereof is attached to the back side of the inner frame 12 (see FIG. 1). The base plate 60 is made of a light-transmissive resin material and is formed such that various structures disposed on the back side of the base plate 60 can be visually recognized by the player from the front side of the base plate 60. The general winning opening 63, the first winning opening 64, the second winning opening 640, and the variable display device unit 80 are disposed in through holes formed in the base plate 60 by routing and are fixed from the front side of the game board 13 with tapping screws or the like. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 is formed by assembling a number of nails (not shown) for guiding balls, windmills (not shown), rails 61, 62, a general winning opening 63, a first winning opening 64, a second winning opening 640, a variable winning device 330, a through gate 67, a variable display device unit 80, etc. on a base plate 60 that has been machined to have a substantially square shape when viewed from the front. The peripheral portion thereof is attached to the back side of the inner frame 12 (see FIG. 1). The base plate 60 is made of a light-transmissive resin material and is formed such that various structures disposed on the back side of the base plate 60 can be visually recognized by the player from the front side of the base plate 60. The general winning opening 63, the first winning opening 64, the second winning opening 640, and the variable display device unit 80 are disposed in through holes formed in the base plate 60 by routing and are fixed from the front side of the game board 13 with tapping screws or the like. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 is formed by assembling a number of nails (not shown) for guiding balls, windmills (not shown), rails 61, 62, a general winning opening 63, a first winning opening 64, a second winning opening 640, a variable winning device 330, a through gate 67, a variable display device unit 80, etc. on a base plate 60 that has been machined to have a substantially square shape when viewed from the front. The peripheral portion thereof is attached to the back side of the inner frame 12 (see FIG. 1). The base plate 60 is made of a light-transmissive resin material and is formed such that various structures disposed on the back side of the base plate 60 can be visually recognized by the player from the front side of the base plate 60. The general winning opening 63, the first winning opening 64, the second winning opening 640, and the variable display device unit 80 are disposed in through holes formed in the base plate 60 by routing and are fixed from the front side of the game board 13 with tapping screws or the like. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 is formed by assembling a number of nails (not shown) for guiding balls, windmills (not shown), rails 61, 62, a general winning opening 63, a first winning opening 64, a second winning opening 640, a variable winning device 330, a through gate 67, a variable display device unit 80, etc. on a base plate 60 that has been machined to have a substantially square shape when viewed from the front. The peripheral portion thereof is attached to the back side of the inner frame 12 (see FIG. 1). The base plate 60 is made of a light-transmissive resin material and is formed such that various structures disposed on the back side of the base plate 60 can be visually recognized by the player from the front side of the base plate 60. The general winning opening 63, the first winning opening 64, the second winning opening 640, and the variable display device unit 80 are disposed in through holes formed in the base plate 60 by routing and are fixed from the front side of the game board 13 with tapping screws or the like.

[0033] The central portion of the front surface of the game board 13 can be visually recognized from the front side of the inner frame 12 through the window portion 14c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 14. Hereinafter, mainly with reference to FIG. 2, the configuration of the game board 13 will be described. The central portion of the front surface of the game board 13 can be visually recognized from the front side of the inner frame 12 through the window portion 14c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 14. Hereinafter, mainly with reference to FIG. 2, the configuration of the game board 13 will be described. The central portion of the front surface of the game board 13 can be visually recognized from the front side of the inner frame 12 through the window portion 14c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 14. Hereinafter, mainly with reference to FIG. 2, the configuration of the game board 13 will be described.

[0034] On the front surface of the game board 13, an outer rail 62 is formed by bending a strip-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape. is planted, and at the inner position of the outer rail 62, an arc-shaped inner rail 61 formed of a strip-shaped metal plate similar to the outer rail 62 is planted. The front outer periphery of the game board 13 is surrounded by the inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62, and the front and back are surrounded by the game board 13 and the glass unit 16 (see FIG. 1). As a result, a game area where the game is played by the behavior of the balls is formed on the front surface of the game board 13. The game area is an area formed by partitioning on the front surface of the game board 13 by two rails 61, 62 and a resin outer edge member 73 connecting between the rails. (An area where a winning port or the like is arranged and the balls launched flow down). The two rails 61, 62 are provided to guide the balls launched from the ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 4) to the upper part of the game board 13. A return ball prevention member 68 is attached to the tip portion (the upper left portion of FIG. 2) of the inner rail 61, and a situation where the balls once guided to the upper part of the game board 13 return to the ball guide passage again is prevented.

[0035] A return rubber 69 is attached to the tip portion (the upper right portion of FIG. 2) of the outer rail 62 at a position corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the balls. The balls launched with a predetermined or more momentum hit the return rubber 69 and bounce back to the center side while the momentum is attenuated. At the lower left portion when viewed from the front (the lower left portion of FIG. 2) of the game area, a plurality of LEDs which are light emitting means and first symbol display devices 37A, 37B including a 7-segment display are arranged. The first symbol display devices 37A, 37B are displayed according to each control performed by the main control device 110 (see FIG. 4), and mainly display the game state of the pachinko machine 10. In this embodiment, the first symbol display devices 37A, 37B indicate whether the balls have won the first winning port 64 or the second winning port 65 (see FIG. 2) or not.

[0036] winning port 65 (see FIG. 2). The first symbol display devices 37A, 37B are mainly for displaying the game state of the pachinko machine 10 according to each control performed by the main control device 110 (see FIG. 4). In this embodiment, the first symbol display devices 37A, 37B indicate whether the balls have won the first winning port 64 or the second winning port 65 (see FIG. 2). winning port 65 (see FIG. 2). It is configured to be selectively used according to whether a ball wins the winning port 640. Specifically, when the ball wins the first winning port 64, the first symbol display device 37A operates. On the other hand, when the ball wins the second winning port 640, the first symbol display device 37B operates. It is configured like this.

[0037] In addition, the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B use LEDs to indicate whether the pachinko machine 10 is in the probability-variable state, the time-saving state, or the normal state by the lighting state, or indicate whether it is in the variable state by the lighting state. They also indicate whether the stop symbol corresponds to a probability-variable jackpot, a normal jackpot, or a non-winning symbol by the lighting state, and indicate the number of reserved balls by the lighting state. At the same time, the 7-segment display device performs the display of the number of rounds during the jackpot and error display. Note that the plurality of LEDs are configured such that the emission colors (for example, red, green, blue) of the respective LEDs are different, and by the combination of the emission colors, various gaming states of the pachinko machine 10 can be suggested with a small number of LEDs. It is possible.

[0038] In addition, in this pachinko machine 10, a lottery is conducted when a winning occurs at the first winning port 64 and the second winning port 640. The pachinko machine 10 performs a winning or losing determination (jackpot lottery) as to whether it is a jackpot in the lottery, and when it is determined to be a jackpot, it also determines the type of jackpot. The types of jackpots determined here are 15R probability-variable jackpot, 4R probability-variable jackpot, and 15R normal jackpot. The first symbol display devices 37A and 37B not only show whether the result of the lottery is a jackpot or not as the stop symbol after the variation ends, but also show the symbol corresponding to the type of jackpot when it is a jackpot. They are prepared. In addition to showing whether the result of the lottery is a jackpot or not as the stop symbol after the variation ends, when it is a jackpot, the symbol corresponding to the type of jackpot is shown. ​

[0039] Here, the "15R sure-variation jackpot" refers to a sure-variation jackpot that transitions to a high-probability state after a jackpot with a maximum round count of 15 rounds. The "4R sure-variation jackpot" refers to a sure-variation jackpot that transitions to a high-probability state after a jackpot with a maximum round count of 4 rounds. Also, the "15R normal jackpot" is a jackpot where, after a jackpot with a maximum round count of 15 rounds, it transitions to a low-probability state and enters a time-saving state for a predetermined number of fluctuations (e.g., 100 fluctuations).

[0040] Furthermore, the "high-probability state" refers to a state where the probability of the subsequent jackpot increases as an added value after the jackpot ends, that is, during the so-called probability variation (during sure-variation). In other words, it is the state of a game that is likely to transition to a special game state. The high-probability state (during sure-variation) in this embodiment is a game state where the winning probability of the second symbol described later increases and balls are likely to win in the second winning opening 640. The "low-probability state" refers to a time when it is not during sure-variation, that is, a state where the jackpot probability is normal, i.e., lower than during sure-variation. Among the "low-probability states," the time-saving state (during time-saving) refers to a state where the jackpot probability is normal and only the winning probability of the second symbol increases while the jackpot probability remains the same, making it a game state where balls are likely to win in the second winning opening 640. On the other hand, when the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state, it is a game state that is neither during sure-variation nor during time-saving (a state where neither the jackpot probability nor the winning probability of the second symbol increases).

[0041] During sure-variation or time-saving, not only does the winning probability of the second symbol increase, but the time when the electric accessory 640a associated with the second winning opening 640 is released is also changed, and it is longer compared to the normal state. is set. When the electric accessory 640a is in the open state (open state), the ball is more likely to win the second winning opening 640 than when the electric accessory 640a is in the closed state (closed state). Therefore, during the probability variation or time shortening, the ball is more likely to win the second winning opening 640, and the number of times the jackpot lottery is conducted can be increased.

[0042] Note that during the probability variation or time shortening, instead of changing the opening time of the electric accessory 640a associated with the second winning opening 640, or in addition to changing the opening time, it may be possible to make a change to increase the number of times the electric accessory 640a opens per hit compared to normal. Also, during the probability variation or time shortening, the winning probability of the second symbol is not changed, and the opening time of the electric accessory 640a associated with the second winning opening 640 and the number of times the electric accessory 640a opens per hit are changed such that at least one of them is changed. Also, during the probability variation or time shortening, the opening time of the electric accessory 640a associated with the second winning opening 640 or the number of times the electric accessory 640a opens per hit is not changed, and only the winning probability of the second symbol is changed to increase compared to normal.

[0043] In the game area, a plurality of general winning openings 63 are provided, and when a ball wins, 5 to 15 balls are paid out as prize balls. Also, in the central part of the game area, a variable display device unit 80 is provided. The variable display device unit 80 uses the winning (starting winning) of the first winning opening 64 and the second winning opening 640 as a trigger, and while synchronizing with the variable display in the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B, a liquid crystal display that performs variable display of the third symbol (hereinafter ​​​​​​A third symbol display device 81 (simply abbreviated as "display device") and a ball of the through gate 67 A second symbol display device (not shown in the figure) composed of LEDs that variably display the second symbol triggered by the passage of the ball are provided. Further, a center frame 86 is disposed around the outer periphery of the third symbol display device 81 in the variable display device unit 80.

[0044] The third symbol display device 81 is composed of a large 9-inch liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device 114 (see FIG. 4). For example three symbol rows, upper, middle, and lower, are displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols (third symbols), and these third symbols scroll horizontally for each symbol row so that the third symbols are variably displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. The third symbol display device 81 of the present embodiment performs a decorative display according to the display of the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B, while the display of the game state according to the control of the main control device 110 (see FIG. 4) is performed by the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B. Note that, instead of the display device, for example, a reel or the like may be used to configure the third symbol display device 81. The third symbol display device 81 of the present embodiment performs a decorative display according to the display of the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B, while the display of the game state according to the control of the main control device 110 (see FIG. 4) is performed by the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B. Note that, instead of the display device, for example, a reel or the like may be used to configure the third symbol display device 81. The second symbol display device alternately lights up the symbols "○" and "×" as the display symbol (second symbol (not shown)) for a predetermined time every time the ball passes through the through gate 67. In the pachinko machine 10, when it is detected that the ball has passed through the through gate 67, a winning lottery is performed. As a result of the winning lottery, if it is a win, the symbol "○" is stopped and displayed after the variable display of the second symbol in the second symbol display device. Also, in the winning lottery

[0045] The second symbol display device alternately lights up the symbols "○" and "×" as the display symbol (second symbol (not shown)) for a predetermined time every time the ball passes through the through gate 67. In the pachinko machine 10, when it is detected that the ball has passed through the through gate 67, a winning lottery is performed. As a result of the winning lottery, if it is a win, the symbol "○" is stopped and displayed after the variable display of the second symbol in the second symbol display device. In the pachinko machine 10, when it is detected that the ball has passed through the through gate 67, a winning lottery is performed. As a result of the winning lottery, if it is a win, the symbol "○" is stopped and displayed after the variable display of the second symbol in the second symbol display device. In the pachinko machine 10, when it is detected that the ball has passed through the through gate 67, a winning lottery is performed. As a result of the winning lottery, if it is a win, the symbol "○" is stopped and displayed after the variable display of the second symbol in the second symbol display device. In the pachinko machine 10, when it is detected that the ball has passed through the through gate 67, a winning lottery is performed. As a result of the winning lottery, if it is a win, the symbol "○" is stopped and displayed after the variable display of the second symbol in the second symbol display device. As a result, if it is a deviation, in the second symbol display device, after the variable display of the third symbol, a "×" symbol is stopped and displayed.

[0046] The pachinko machine 10 is configured such that when the variable display in the second symbol display device stops at a predetermined symbol (in this embodiment, the symbol "○"), the electric accessory 640a associated with the second winning opening 640 is in an operating state (opened) for a predetermined time.

[0047] The time taken for the variable display of the second symbol is set to be shorter when the gaming state is in probability increase or time limit mode than when it is in the normal state. As a result, during probability increase and time limit modes, since the variable display of the second symbol is performed in a short time, more winning draws can be performed than in the normal state. Therefore, the chance of winning in the winning draw increases, so that the player can be given more opportunities for the electric accessory 640a of the second winning opening 640 to be in an open state. Therefore, during probability increase and time limit modes, it is possible to make the state such that balls are likely to win the second winning opening 640.

[0048] If, during probability increase or time limit mode, the winning probability is increased by other methods such as increasing the opening time or the number of opening times of the electric accessory 640a for one win, so that the state is such that balls are likely to win the second winning opening 640, the time taken for the variable display of the second symbol may be made constant regardless of the gaming state. On the other hand, when the time taken for the variable display of the second symbol is set to be shorter during probability increase or time limit mode than in the normal state, the winning probability may be made constant regardless of the gaming state, or the opening time or the number of opening times of the electric accessory 640a for one win may be made constant regardless of the gaming state.

[0049]

[0049] The through gate 67 is assembled to the game board 13 in the left and right regions of the variable display device unit 80, and is configured such that a part of the balls launched onto the game board 13 can pass through it. When a ball passes through the through gate 67, a winning lottery for the second symbol is conducted. After the winning lottery, variable display is performed on the second symbol display device. If the result of the winning lottery is a win, the symbol "○" is displayed as the stopped symbol of the variable display. If the result of the winning lottery is a loss, the symbol "×" is displayed as the stopped symbol of the variable display. When a ball passes through the through gate 67, a winning lottery for the second symbol is conducted. After the winning lottery, variable display is performed on the second symbol display device. If the result of the winning lottery is a win, the symbol "○" is displayed as the stopped symbol of the variable display. If the result of the winning lottery is a loss, the symbol "×" is displayed as the stopped symbol of the variable display. and is configured such that a part of the balls launched onto the game board 13 can pass through it. When a ball passes through the through gate 67, a winning lottery for the second symbol is conducted. After the winning lottery, variable display is performed on the second symbol display device. If the result of the winning lottery is a win, the symbol "○" is displayed as the stopped symbol of the variable display. If the result of the winning lottery is a loss, the symbol "×" is displayed as the stopped symbol of the variable display. and is configured such that a part of the balls launched onto the game board 13 can pass through it. When a ball passes through the through gate 67, a winning lottery for the second symbol is conducted. After the winning lottery, variable display is performed on the second symbol display device. If the result of the winning lottery is a win, the symbol "○" is displayed as the stopped symbol of the variable display. If the result of the winning lottery is a loss, the symbol "×" is displayed as the stopped symbol of the variable display. and is configured such that a part of the balls launched onto the game board 13 can pass through it. When a ball passes through the through gate 67, a winning lottery for the second symbol is conducted. After the winning lottery, variable display is performed on the second symbol display device. If the result of the winning lottery is a win, the symbol "○" is displayed as the stopped symbol of the variable display. If the result of the winning lottery is a loss, the symbol "×" is displayed as the stopped symbol of the variable display.

[0050] The total number of times a ball can pass through the through gate 67 is held up to a maximum of 4 times. The number of held-up balls is displayed by the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B described above and is also lit and displayed on the second symbol hold lamp (not shown). The second symbol hold lamp is provided in four numbers corresponding to the maximum number of holds and is arranged symmetrically left and right below the third symbol display device 81. The total number of times a ball can pass through the through gate 67 is held up to a maximum of 4 times. The number of held-up balls is displayed by the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B described above and is also lit and displayed on the second symbol hold lamp (not shown). The second symbol hold lamp is provided in four numbers corresponding to the maximum number of holds and is arranged symmetrically left and right below the third symbol display device 81. The total number of times a ball can pass through the through gate 67 is held up to a maximum of 4 times. The number of held-up balls is displayed by the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B described above and is also lit and displayed on the second symbol hold lamp (not shown). The second symbol hold lamp is provided in four numbers corresponding to the maximum number of holds and is arranged symmetrically left and right below the third symbol display device 81. The total number of times a ball can pass through the through gate 67 is held up to a maximum of 4 times. The number of held-up balls is displayed by the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B described above and is also lit and displayed on the second symbol hold lamp (not shown). The second symbol hold lamp is provided in four numbers corresponding to the maximum number of holds and is arranged symmetrically left and right below the third symbol display device 81.

[0051] In addition, the variable display of the second symbol is performed by switching the lighting and non-lighting of a plurality of lamps in the second symbol display device as in this embodiment. However, it may also be performed using a part of the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B and the third symbol display device 81. Similarly, the lighting of the second symbol hold lamp may be performed using a part of the third symbol display device 81. Also, the maximum number of held-up balls for a ball passing through the through gate 67 is not limited to 4 times and may be set to 3 times or less, or 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). Further, the number of assembled through gates 67 is not limited to 2 and may be, for example, 1. Also, the assembly position of the through gate 67 is not limited to the left and right of the variable display device unit 80. In addition, the variable display of the second symbol is performed by switching the lighting and non-lighting of a plurality of lamps in the second symbol display device as in this embodiment. However, it may also be performed using a part of the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B and the third symbol display device 81. Similarly, the lighting of the second symbol hold lamp may be performed using a part of the third symbol display device 81. Also, the maximum number of held-up balls for a ball passing through the through gate 67 is not limited to 4 times and may be set to 3 times or less, or 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). Further, the number of assembled through gates 67 is not limited to 2 and may be, for example, 1. Also, the assembly position of the through gate 67 is not limited to the left and right of the variable display device unit 80. In addition, the variable display of the second symbol is performed by switching the lighting and non-lighting of a plurality of lamps in the second symbol display device as in this embodiment. However, it may also be performed using a part of the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B and the third symbol display device 81. Similarly, the lighting of the second symbol hold lamp may be performed using a part of the third symbol display device 81. Also, the maximum number of held-up balls for a ball passing through the through gate 67 is not limited to 4 times and may be set to 3 times or less, or 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). Further, the number of assembled through gates 67 is not limited to 2 and may be, for example, 1. Also, the assembly position of the through gate 67 is not limited to the left and right of the variable display device unit 80. In addition, the variable display of the second symbol is performed by switching the lighting and non-lighting of a plurality of lamps in the second symbol display device as in this embodiment. However, it may also be performed using a part of the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B and the third symbol display device 81. Similarly, the lighting of the second symbol hold lamp may be performed using a part of the third symbol display device 81. Also, the maximum number of held-up balls for a ball passing through the through gate 67 is not limited to 4 times and may be set to 3 times or less, or 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). Further, the number of assembled through gates 67 is not limited to 2 and may be, for example, 1. Also, the assembly position of the through gate 67 is not limited to the left and right of the variable display device unit 80. In addition, the variable display of the second symbol is performed by switching the lighting and non-lighting of a plurality of lamps in the second symbol display device as in this embodiment. However, it may also be performed using a part of the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B and the third symbol display device 81. Similarly, the lighting of the second symbol hold lamp may be performed using a part of the third symbol display device 81. Also, the maximum number of held-up balls for a ball passing through the through gate 67 is not limited to 4 times and may be set to 3 times or less, or 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). Further, the number of assembled through gates 67 is not limited to 2 and may be, for example, 1. Also, the assembly position of the through gate 67 is not limited to the left and right of the variable display device unit 80. In addition, the variable display of the second symbol is performed by switching the lighting and non-lighting of a plurality of lamps in the second symbol display device as in this embodiment. However, it may also be performed using a part of the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B and the third symbol display device 81. Similarly, the lighting of the second symbol hold lamp may be performed using a part of the third symbol display device 81. Also, the maximum number of held-up balls for a ball passing through the through gate 67 is not limited to 4 times and may be set to 3 times or less, or 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). Further, the number of assembled through gates 67 is not limited to 2 and may be, for example, 1. Also, the assembly position of the through gate 67 is not limited to the left and right of the variable display device unit 80. In addition, the variable display of the second symbol is performed by switching the lighting and non-lighting of a plurality of lamps in the second symbol display device as in this embodiment. However, it may also be performed using a part of the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B and the third symbol display device 81. Similarly, the lighting of the second symbol hold lamp may be performed using a part of the third symbol display device 81. Also, the maximum number of held-up balls for a ball passing through the through gate 67 is not limited to 4 times and may be set to 3 times or less, or 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). Further, the number of assembled through gates 67 is not limited to 2 and may be, for example, 1. Also, the assembly position of the through gate 67 is not limited to the left and right of the variable display device unit 80. In addition, the variable display of the second symbol is performed by switching the lighting and non-lighting of a plurality of lamps in the second symbol display device as in this embodiment. However, it may also be performed using a part of the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B and the third symbol display device 81. Similarly, the lighting of the second symbol hold lamp may be performed using a part of the third symbol display device 81. Also, the maximum number of held-up balls for a ball passing through the through gate 67 is not limited to 4 times and may be set to 3 times or less, or 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). Further, the number of assembled through gates 67 is not limited to 2 and may be, for example, 1. Also, the assembly position of the through gate 67 is not limited to the left and right of the variable display device unit 80. For example, it may be below the variable display device unit 80. Also, since the number of hold balls is indicated by the first symbol display devices 37A , 37B, it may not be lit by the second symbol hold lamp .

[0052] Below the variable display device unit 80, a first winning opening 64 into which a ball can win is provided . When a ball wins in this first winning opening 64, a first winning opening switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and due to the turning on of the first winning opening switch, the main control device 110 (see FIG. 4) conducts a jackpot lottery, and a display according to the lottery result is shown on the first symbol display device 37A .

[0053] On the other hand, below the front view of the first winning opening 64, a second winning opening 640 into which a ball can win is provided . When a ball wins in this second winning opening 640, a second winning opening switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and due to the turning on of the second winning opening switch, the main control device 110 (see FIG. 4) conducts a jackpot lottery, and a display according to the lottery result is shown on the first symbol display device 37B .

[0054] Also, the first winning opening 64 and the second winning opening 640 each become one of the winning openings from which 5 balls are paid out as prize balls when a ball wins. In this embodiment, the number of prize balls paid out when a ball wins in the first winning opening 64 and the number of prize balls paid out when a ball wins in the second winning opening 640 are configured to be the same. However, the number of prize balls paid out when a ball wins in the first winning opening 64 and the number of prize balls paid out when a ball wins in the second winning opening 640 can be different numbers. For example, the number of prize balls paid out when a ball wins in the first winning opening 64 can be 3, and when a ball wins in the second winning opening 640 the number of prize balls paid out can be different, for example, the number of prize balls paid out when a ball wins in the first winning opening 64 can be 3 and when a ball wins in the second winning opening 640 Even if the number of prize balls paid out when the ball wins the second winning opening 640 is configured to be five it is okay.

[0055] An electric accessory 640a is attached to the second winning opening 640. This electric accessory 640a is configured to be openable and closable, and normally the electric accessory 640a is in a closed state (contracted state), making it difficult for the ball to win the second winning opening 640. On the other hand, as a result of the variable display of the second symbol performed triggered by the passage of the ball through the through gate 67, when the symbol of "○" is displayed on the second symbol display device the electric accessory 640a becomes an open state (expanded state), making it easy for the ball to win the second winning opening 6 40.

[0056] As described above, during the probability increase state and the time shortening state, the winning probability of the second symbol is higher than during normal times, and also the time taken for the variable display of the second symbol is short, so in the variable display of the second symbol, the symbol of "○" is more likely to be displayed, and the number of times the electric accessory 640a becomes an open state (expanded state) increases Furthermore, during the probability increase state and the time shortening state, the time for which the electric accessory 640a is open is also longer than during normal times. Therefore, during the probability increase state and the time shortening state, compared to normal times, it is possible to create a state where it is easy for the ball to win the second winning opening 640.

[0057] Here, whether the ball wins the first winning opening 64 or the second winning opening 640, the probability of a jackpot is the same whether in the low probability state or the high probability state. However, as the type of jackpot selected when a jackpot occurs, the probability of a 15R probability increase jackpot is set higher when the ball wins the second winning opening 640 than when the ball wins the first winning opening 64. On the other hand, the first winning opening 64 is not like the second winning opening 640 in that ​There is no electric accessory, and the ball can always be won.

[0058] Therefore, during normal play, the electric accessory associated with the second winning port 640 is often in a closed state, and it is difficult to win at the second winning port 640. Therefore, it is better for the player to aim at the first winning port 64 without an electric accessory and shoot the ball so that it passes through the left side of the variable display device unit 80 (so-called "left shot") to obtain more chances of jackpot lottery by winning at the first winning port 64 and aiming for a jackpot. This is more advantageous for the player.

[0059] On the other hand, during certain probability variation or time reduction, by passing the ball through the through gate 67, the electric accessory 640a associated with the second winning port 640 is likely to be in an open state, and it is easy to win at the second winning port 640. Therefore, it is better for the player to aim at the second winning port 640 and shoot the ball so that it passes through the right side of the variable display device 80 (so-called "right shot"), pass through the through gate 67 to make the electric accessory in an open state, and aim for a 15R certain probability variation jackpot by winning at the second winning port 640. This is more advantageous for the player.

[0060] In addition, in the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, since the structure of the game board 13 is symmetric left and right, it is also possible to aim at the first winning port 64 with a "right shot" or aim at the second winning port 640 with a "left shot". Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment can eliminate the trouble of changing the way of shooting the ball for the player according to the game state (whether it is in certain probability variation, time reduction, or normal) of the pachinko machine 10. Therefore, the annoyance of changing the way of shooting the ball can be eliminated.

[0061] ​​​Below the first winning opening 64, a variable winning device 330 (see FIG. 11) is disposed, and a specific winning opening 65a is provided in the substantially central portion thereof. In the pachinko machine 10, when the jackpot lottery conducted due to winning in the first winning opening 64 or the second winning opening 640 results in a jackpot, after a predetermined time (fluctuation time) has elapsed, the first symbol display device 37A or the first symbol display device 37B is lit so as to be a jackpot stop symbol, and the stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 to indicate the occurrence of a jackpot. Thereafter, the game state transitions to a special game state (jackpot) in which it is easy for balls to win. As this special game state, the specific winning opening 65a that is normally closed is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds elapse, or until 10 balls win). This specific winning opening 65a is closed when the predetermined time has elapsed, and after the closure, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for the predetermined time again. The opening and closing operation of this specific winning opening 65a can be repeated up to 15 times (15 rounds) at most. The state in which this opening and closing operation is being performed is a form of a special game state advantageous to the player, and a larger number of prize balls are paid out to the player as an impartation of game value (game value) than in the normal time. Note that the special game state is not limited to the above-described form. A large opening that is opened and closed separately from the specific winning opening 65a is provided in the game area. When the LEDs corresponding to the jackpot are lit in the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for a predetermined time. When a ball wins into the specific winning opening 65a during the opening of the specific winning opening 65a, specific

[0062]

[0063] ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​A game state in which a large opening provided separately from the winning opening 65a is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times may be formed as a special game state. Also, the specific winning opening 65a is not limited to one, and one or a plurality of two or more (for example, three) may be arranged, and the arrangement position is not limited to the lower right side or the lower left side of the first winning opening 64. For example, it may be on the left side of the variable display unit 80. A sticking space K1 for sticking certificates, identification labels, etc. is provided at the lower right corner on the lower side of the game board 13, and the certificates, etc. stuck on the sticking space K1 can be visually recognized through the small window 35 (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 14. The game board 13 is provided with an out port 71. Balls flowing down in the game area that do not win in any of the winning openings 63, 64, 65a, 640 are guided through the out port 71 to a ball discharge path (not shown). The out port 71 is arranged in a pair on the left and right of the specific winning opening 65a. As shown in FIG. 3, on the back side of the pachinko machine 10, a control board unit 90, 91 and a back pack unit 94 are mainly provided. The control board unit 90 is unitized with a main board (main control device 110), an audio lamp control board (audio lamp control device 113), and a display control board (display control device 114) mounted thereon. The control board unit 91 is for payout.

[0064]

[0065]

[0066] A large number of nails are implanted on the game board 13 to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the balls, and various members (devices) such as windmills are arranged.

[0067] ​​​​​​​​​​​​​The control board (dispensing control device 111), the emission control board (emission control device 112), the power supply board (power supply device 115), and the card unit connection board 116 are mounted and unitized.

[0068] The back pack unit 94 is unitized with a back pack 92 forming a protective cover portion and a dispensing unit 93. Also, each control board is equipped with an MPU as a one-chip microcomputer in charge of each control, a port for communicating with various devices, a random number generator used in various lotteries, a clock pulse generation circuit used when performing time counting or synchronization, etc., as required.

[0069] Note that the main control device 110, the voice lamp control device 113, the display control device 114, the dispensing control device 111, the emission control device 112, the power supply device 115, and the card unit connection board 116 are respectively housed in the substrate boxes 100 to 104. The substrate boxes 100 to 10 4 are provided with a box base and a box cover covering the opening of the box base, and the box base and the box cover are connected to each other to house each control device and each board.

[0070] Also, the substrate box 100 (main control device 110) and the substrate box 102 (dispensing control device 111 and emission control device 112) are connected in a non-openable manner (connected by a caulking structure) by a sealing unit (not shown). Also, a sealing seal (not shown) is attached to the connecting portion between the box base and the box cover, spanning the box base and the box cover. This sealing seal is made of a brittle material, and when trying to peel off the sealing seal to open the substrate boxes 100 and 102, ​ If an attempt is made to forcibly open the substrate boxes 100 and 102, they will be cut between the box base side and the box cover side. Therefore, by checking the sealing unit or the sealing seal, it is possible to determine whether the substrate boxes 100 and 102 have been opened.

[0071] The payout unit 93 is located at the top of the back pack unit 94 and has an upwardly opening tank 130, a tank rail 131 connected below the tank 130 and gently inclined downward, a case rail 132 connected vertically downstream of the tank rail 131, and a payout device 133 provided at the most downstream part of the case rail 132 and configured to pay out balls by a predetermined electrical configuration of a payout motor 216 (see FIG. 4). Balls supplied from the island facilities of the gaming hall are sequentially replenished in the tank 130, and the payout device 133 pays out the necessary number of balls as appropriate. A vibrator 134 for adding vibration to the tank rail 131 is attached to the tank rail 131.

[0072] In addition, a state return switch 120 is provided in the payout control device 111, an operation knob 121 of a variable resistor is provided in the launch control device 112, and a RAM erase switch 122 is provided in the power supply device 115. The state return switch 120 is operated, for example, to eliminate ball jams (return to the normal state) when a payout error occurs, such as ball jams in the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 4) section. The operation knob 121 is operated to adjust the launch force of the launch solenoid. The RAM erase switch 122 is operated when the power is turned on if it is desired to return the pachinko machine 10 to the initial state.

[0073] Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the penis machine 10. FIG.

[0074] The main control device 110 is equipped with an MPU 201 as a one-chip microcomputer that is a calculation device. The MPU 201 stores various control programs that are executed by the MPU 201. A ROM 202 that stores the control program and fixed value data. RAM 203, which is a memory for temporarily storing various data when the RAM is executed. In addition, various circuits such as interrupt circuits, timer circuits, and data transmission / reception circuits are built in. In the main control device 110, the MPU 201 controls the big win lottery and the first symbol display device 3. 7A, 37B and the setting of the display in the third pattern display device 81, the second pattern display device It executes the main processing of the pachinko machine 10, such as drawing the display results.

[0075] In addition, the sub-controllers such as the dispensing control device 111 and the voice lamp control device 113 are operated. In order to instruct the operation, various command data is sent from the main control device 110 to the sub-control device. Such commands are transmitted by the receiving circuit from the main control unit 110 to the sub-control unit. It is sent in only one direction:

[0076] The RAM 203 contains various areas, counters, flags, and the internal registers of the MPU 201. The contents of the program and the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 201 are stored in the The tack area and the work area ( The RAM 203 has a work area and a write area. Even if the power supply is interrupted, a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 115 to retain (backup) data and the configuration is such that all the data stored in the RAM 203 is backed up .

[0077] When the power supply is cut off due to a power failure or the like, the stack pointer and the values of each register at the time of the power cut-off (including the occurrence of a power failure. The same applies hereinafter ) are stored in the RAM 203. On the other hand, when the power is turned on (including the power-on due to the restoration of power after a power failure. The same applies hereinafter), based on the information stored in the RAM 203, the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power cut-off. Writing to the RAM 203 is executed at the time of power cut-off by the main process (Fig. 255), and the restoration of each value written in the RAM 203 is executed in the startup process (Fig. 254) at the time of power-on. In addition, a power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 201 so that when the power supply is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, and when the power failure signal SG1 is input to the MPU 201, the NMI interrupt process (Fig. 253) as the process at the time of power failure is immediately executed . . Writing to the RAM 203 is executed at the time of power cut-off by the main process (Fig. 255), and the restoration of each value written in the RAM 203 is executed in the startup process (Fig. 254) at the time of power-on. In addition, a power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 201 so that when the power supply is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, and when the power failure signal SG1 is input to the MPU 201, the NMI interrupt process (Fig. 253) as the process at the time of power failure is immediately executed . The MPU 201 of the main control device 110 is connected to the input / output port 205 via a bus line 204 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 205 is connected to a payout control device 111, a voice lamp control device 113, first symbol display devices 37A, 37B, a second symbol display device, a second symbol hold lamp, a solenoid 209 for driving a large opening solenoid for opening and closing the lower side of the opening / closing plate of the specific winning port 65a in the front side around the axis and solenoids for driving electric accessories, etc . The MPU 201 drives these via the input / output port 205 .

[0078] The MPU 201 of the main control device 110 is connected to the input / output port 205 via a bus line 204 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 205 is connected to a payout control device 111, a voice lamp control device 113, first symbol display devices 37A, 37B, a second symbol display device, a second symbol hold lamp, a solenoid 209 for driving a large opening solenoid for opening and closing the lower side of the opening / closing plate of the specific winning port 65a in the front side around the axis and solenoids for driving electric accessories, etc . The input / output port 205 is connected to a payout control device 111, a voice lamp control device 113, first symbol display devices 37A, 37B, a second symbol display device, a second symbol hold lamp, a solenoid 209 for driving a large opening solenoid for opening and closing the lower side of the opening / closing plate of the specific winning port 65a in the front side around the axis and solenoids for driving electric accessories, etc . The solenoid 209 consisting of a solenoid for driving a large opening solenoid for opening and closing the lower side of the opening / closing plate of the specific winning port 65a in the front side around the axis and solenoids for driving electric accessories, etc is connected, and the MPU 201 drives these via the input / output port 205 . It transmits various commands and control signals to them.

[0079] The input / output port 205 also includes a group of switches and a slide position detection sensor (not shown). various switches 208 including a sensor group including a rotational position detection sensor R, a power supply device 1 15 is connected to a RAM erase switch circuit 253 described later, and the MPU 201 The signal output from the switch 208 and the R Various processes are carried out based on the AM erase signal SG2.

[0080] The payout control device 111 drives the payout motor 216 to control the payout of prize balls and loan balls. The MPU 211, which is a calculation device, executes a control program. ROM 212 that stores programs and fixed value data, etc., and is used as a work memory, etc. The RAM 213 is also included.

[0081] The RAM 213 of the dispensing control device 111, like the RAM 203 of the main control device 110, The contents of the internal registers of the PU211 and the return value of the control program executed by the MPU211 A stack area that stores the destination address, various flags, counters, I / O values, etc. The RAM 213 has a work area in which the following is stored: Even after the power supply is cut off, the power supply unit 115 supplies a backup voltage to maintain data. The data stored in the RAM 213 can be backed up. As with the MPU 201 of the main control device 110, the MPU 211 When the power is cut off due to a power outage, the power outage monitor circuit 252 also outputs the power outage signal SG It is configured such that 1 is input, and the power failure signal SG1 is input to the MPU211. And the NMI interrupt process (not shown) as the power failure process is immediately executed.

[0082] To the MPU211 of the payout control device 111, a bus line 214 composed of an address bus and a data bus is connected to an input / output port 215. To the input / output port 215 , the main control device 110, the payout motor 216, the launch control device 112, etc. are respectively connected . Although not shown, a prize ball detection switch for detecting the paid-out prize balls is connected to the payout control device 111 . Note that the prize ball detection switch is connected to the payout control device 1 11 but not to the main control device 110.

[0083] When an instruction to launch a ball is given by the main control device 110, the launch control device 112 controls the ball launch unit 112 a so that the ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the rotation operation amount of the operation handle 51. The ball launch unit 112a includes a launch solenoid and an electromagnet (not shown), and the launch solenoid and the electromagnet are driven when predetermined conditions are met . Specifically, when it is detected by the touch sensor 51a that the player is touching the operation handle 51, and the launch stop switch 51b for stopping the ball launch is off ( not operated), the launch solenoid is excited corresponding to the rotation operation amount (rotation position) of the operation handle 51, and the ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the operation amount of the operation handle 51 . . .

[0084] The voice lamp control device 113 is for a voice output device (such as a speaker not shown) 226 Output of voice, in the lamp display device (decoration parts 29 to 33, display lamp 34, etc.) 227 Output of lighting and extinguishing, and controls settings of the display mode of the third symbol display device 81 performed by the display control device 114 such as variable effects (variable display) and preview effects. The arithmetic device MPU 221, which is an arithmetic device, has a ROM 222 that stores control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 221, and a RAM 223 used as a work memory, etc. and so on.

[0085] The MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 is connected to an input / output port 225 via a bus line 224 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 22 5 is connected to the main control device 110, the display control device 114, the voice output device 226, the lamp display device 227, other devices 228, the frame button 22, etc. respectively. The other devices 2 28 include a drive motor 342 and a voice coil motor 352.

[0086] Based on various commands (variable pattern commands, stop type commands, etc.) received from the main control device 110, the voice lamp control device 113 determines the display mode of the third symbol display device 81, and notifies the display control device 114 of the determined display mode by commands (display variable pattern commands, display stop type commands, etc.). Also, the voice lamp control device 113 monitors the input from the frame button 22, and when the frame button 22 is operated by the player, it instructs the display control device 114 to change the stage displayed on the third symbol display device 81 or change the production content during super reach. When the stage is changed, in order to display the background image corresponding to the changed stage on the third symbol display device 81, after the change the stage, the display control device 114 is instructed to change the production content during super reach. When the stage is changed, it instructs the display control device 114 to change the production content during super reach. When the stage is changed, the display control device 114 is instructed to change the production content during super reach. When the stage is changed, the background image corresponding to the changed stage is to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81, after the change Send a back image change command including information about the stage to the display control device 114 . Here, the back image is the third symbol, which is the main image to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 and is the image displayed on the back side of the third symbol. The display control device 114 displays various images on the third symbol display device 81 according to the command sent from this voice lamp control device 113 .

[0087] In addition, the voice lamp control device 113 receives a command (display command) representing the display content of the third symbol display device 81 from the display control device 114. In the voice lamp control device 113, based on the display command received from the display control device 114, the voice corresponding to the display content is output from the voice output device 226 according to the display content of the third symbol display device 81, and the lighting and extinguishing of the lamp display device 227 are controlled corresponding to the display content . .

[0088] The display control device 114 is connected to the voice lamp control device 113 and the third symbol display device 81, and controls the display such as the variable effect of the third symbol on the third symbol display device 81 based on the command received from the voice lamp control device 113. In addition, the display control device 11 4 appropriately sends a display command notifying the display content of the third symbol display device 81 to the voice lamp control device 113. The voice lamp control device 113 outputs voice from the voice output device 226 according to the display content indicated by this display command, so that the display of the third symbol display device 8 1 and the voice output from the voice output device 226 can be synchronized . .

[0089] The power supply device 115 includes a power supply unit 251 for supplying power to each part of the pachinko machine 10, and a stop ​​​A power failure monitoring circuit 252 that monitors power interruption due to electricity or the like, and a RAM erase switch circuit 253 provided with a RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3 reference). The power supply unit 251 is a device that supplies the necessary operating voltage to each of the control devices 110 to 114 etc. through a power supply path not shown in the figure. As an overview, the power supply unit 251 takes in an AC 2 4-volt voltage supplied from the outside, and various switches such as various switches 208, solenoids such as solenoid 20 9, etc., a 12-volt voltage for driving motors, etc., a 5-volt voltage for logic, a backup voltage for RAM backup, etc., and generates these 12-volt voltages, 5-volt voltages, and backup voltages, and supplies the necessary voltages to each of the control devices 110 to 114 etc. The power failure monitoring circuit 252 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 and the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 when a power interruption occurs due to a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 252 monitors the DC stabilized 24-volt voltage that is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 251, and when this voltage becomes less than 22 volts, it determines that a power failure (

[0090] power off, power interruption) has occurred, and outputs the power failure signal SG1 to the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111. By the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111 recognize the occurrence of a power failure and execute NMI interrupt processing. Note that the power supply unit 251 maintains the output of the 5-volt voltage, which is the driving voltage of the control system, at a normal value for a sufficient time for the execution of NMI interrupt processing even after the DC stabilized 24-volt voltage becomes less than 22 volts. Therefore, the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111 perform NMI interrupt processing. Upon the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111 recognize the occurrence of a power failure and execute NMI interrupt processing. Note that the power supply unit 251 maintains the output of the 5-volt voltage, which is the driving voltage of the control system, at a normal value for a sufficient time for the execution of NMI interrupt processing even after the DC stabilized 24-volt voltage becomes less than 22 volts. Therefore, the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111 perform NMI Interrupt processing (not shown) can be executed and completed normally.

[0091] When the RAM erase switch 122 (see Fig. 3) of the RAM erase switch circuit 253 is pressed it outputs a RAM erase signal SG2 to the main control device 110 to clear the backup data. When the main control device 110 receives the RAM erase signal SG2 at the time of power-on of the pachinko machine 10, it clears the backup data and sends an ejection initialization command for clearing the backup data in the ejection control device 111 to the ejection control device 111. At the same time, it sends an ejection initialization command for clearing the backup data in the ejection control device 111 to the ejection control device 111. ejection initialization command for clearing the backup data in the ejection control device 111 to the ejection control device 111. to the ejection control device 111.

[0092] Fig. 5 is a front perspective view of the operation device 300. As shown in Fig. 5, the operation device 3 00 is disposed at the center in the left-right direction of the inner frame 12 in the front view (i.e., the center in the left-right direction of the pachinko machine 10). It is disposed at the center in the left-right direction of the inner frame 12 in the front view (i.e., the center in the left-right direction of the pachinko machine 10).

[0093] The operation device 300 includes a tilting device 310 configured to be tiltable by being pushed by a player, and is disposed in a region formed by a receiving recess 17a recessed in the front-rear direction along the outer frame of the upper plate 17. When the player tilts (rotates) the tilting device 310, a signal is input to the pachinko machine 10 (see Fig. 1). It includes a tilting device 310 configured to be tiltable by being pushed by a player, and is disposed in a region formed by a receiving recess 17a recessed in the front-rear direction along the outer frame of the upper plate 17. When the player tilts (rotates) the tilting device 310, a signal is input to the pachinko machine 10 (see Fig. 1). A signal is input to the pachinko machine 10 (see Fig. 1). A signal is input to the pachinko machine 10 (see Fig. 1).

[0094] A gap is provided between the tilting device 310 and the receiving recess 17a such that at least a finger can fit in without difficulty. Thus, the player can prepare to operate the tilting device 310 by placing the fingertips on the back side of the upper surface of the tilting device 310 (see Fig. 7). A gap is provided between the tilting device 310 and the receiving recess 17a such that at least a finger can fit in without difficulty. Thus, the player can prepare to operate the tilting device 310 by placing the fingertips on the back side of the upper surface of the tilting device 310 (see Fig. 7). The player can prepare to operate the tilting device 310 by placing the fingertips on the back side of the upper surface of the tilting device 310 (see Fig. 7).

[0095] Since the player holds the operation handle 51 with the right hand, the tilting device 310 is operated with the left hand. This becomes more frequent. Therefore, in the following description, the explanation will be given on the premise that the player operates the tilting device 310 with the left hand. to operate.

[0096] FIG. 6(a) is a partial front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 6(b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the pachinko machine 10 taken along line VIb-VIb of FIG. 6(a). FIG. 7(a) is a partial front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 7(b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the pachinko machine 10 taken along line VIIb-VIIb of FIG. 7(a). 0, and FIG. 7(b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the pachinko machine 10 taken along line VIIb-VIIb of FIG. 7(a). 0, and FIG. 7(b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the pachinko machine 10 taken along line VIIb-VIIb of FIG. 7(a). inko machine 10.

[0097] In FIGS. 6 and 7, the vicinity of the operation device 300 of the pachinko machine 10 is partially shown. In FIG. 6, the state in which the tilting device 310 is arranged in the first state (the initial state in the present embodiment) where the operation surface 312a1 faces the vertical direction is shown. In FIG. 7, the state in which the tilting device 310 is arranged in the second state where the operation surface 312a1 faces the upper rear by rising around the shaft portion 314 from the first state is shown. In FIG. 7, an example of the hand of the player operating the tilting device 310 is shown by an imaginary line. In FIG. 6, the state in which the tilting device 310 is arranged in the first state (the initial state in the present embodiment) where the operation surface 312a1 faces the vertical direction is shown. In FIG. 7, the state in which the tilting device 310 is arranged in the second state where the operation surface 312a1 faces the upper rear by rising around the shaft portion 314 from the first state is shown. In FIG. 7, an example of the hand of the player operating the tilting device 310 is shown by an imaginary line. 2 state is shown. In FIG. 7, an example of the hand of the player operating the tilting device 310 is shown by an imaginary line. In FIG. 7, an example of the hand of the player operating the tilting device 310 is shown by an imaginary line. player is shown by an imaginary line.

[0098] The tilting device 310 is configured to be automatically operable between the first state and the second state by the driving force of the driving device 340. The details of the driving device 340 will be described later. The details of the driving device 340 will be described later.

[0099] An example of the operation of the tilting device 310 will be described. The operation of the tilting device 310 is, for example, when a specific display (for example, a display saying "press the button") appears on the three-symbol display device 81 (see FIG. 2). appears, the player performs it. appears, the player performs it.

[0100] Here, for example, when pressing a button that moves up and down, when the hand is forced downward When the pushing operation of the tilting device 310 is performed in a frequently dropping manner, depending on the degree of tilting, the position of the operation surface 312a1 shifts toward the front side, and the palm and the operation surface 312a1 are in a state where they are likely to rub against each other. Therefore, it can give a sense of discomfort to the player, and it is possible to suppress the player from performing the pushing operation in a way of dropping the hand downward forcefully.

[0101] In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, by placing the fingertips near the shaft portion 314 of the tilting device 310 and lowering the palm downward with the fingertips as a fulcrum, the tilting device 310 can be comfortably pushed in while the palm is integrated with the operation surface 312a1.

[0102] Therefore, the player can be induced to perform the operation by lowering the palm downward with the fingertips as a fulcrum so as not to let the hand drop downward forcefully. As a result, the degree of impact applied to the tilting device 310 by the player's operation can be reduced, and the possibility of the tilting device 310 being damaged can be reduced.

[0103] Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, the difference in the appearance of the tilting device 310 from the player's perspective will be described. FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of the operation device 300 as viewed in the direction of arrow VIII in FIG. 6, and FIG. 9 is a front perspective view of the operation device 300 as viewed in the direction of arrow IX in FIG. 7. Note that in FIGS. 8 and 9, the shape of the pachinko machine 10 is partially shown by imaginary lines. Also, in FIG. 9, an example of the hand of the player who pushes in the tilting device 310 is shown by an imaginary line.

[0104] As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the operation surface 312a1 of the tilting device 310, from the player's perspective, ​​​​​​​In the first state, it is visible, while in the second state, the area is reduced to the extent that it becomes invisible (the operation surface 312a1 is directed outward from the player's perspective). As a result, the appearance of the tilting device 310 can be significantly changed between the first state and the second state. (The operation surface 312a1 is directed outward from the player's perspective). This can significantly change the appearance of the tilting device 310 between the first state and the second state. In the present embodiment, in the process of changing from the first state to the second state, the area of the protective lens member 31

[0105] 1i is configured in a manner where it gradually increases, and accordingly, the light amount of the LED device 341f (see FIG. 12) arranged inside the operation device 300 is gradually more visibly increased. As a result, the difference in the light amount of light (degree of brightness and darkness) visible to the player between the first state and the second state becomes larger, and the appearance of the tilting device 310 can be significantly changed between the first state and the second state. The difference in the light amount of light (degree of brightness and darkness) visible to the player between the first state and the second state becomes larger, and the appearance of the tilting device 310 can be significantly changed between the first state and the second state.

[0106] An example of the operation of the tilting device 310 will be described. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, place the outer side surface of the little finger near the shaft portion 314 (see FIG. 7) of the tilting device 310, and lower the palm downward with the outer side surface portion of the little finger as a fulcrum (by rotating around the wrist rather than rotating around the wrist). While keeping the palm integrated with the operation surface 312a1, the tilting device 310 can be comfortably pushed in and operated. and operated comfortably.

[0107] Therefore, the player can be induced to operate in a way that lowers the palm downward with the outer side surface portion of the little finger as a fulcrum, so as not to let the hand drop downward forcefully. In this way, the degree of impact applied to the tilting device 310 by the player's operation can be reduced, and the possibility of damage to the tilting device 310 can be reduced. In this way, the degree of impact applied to the tilting device 310 by the player's operation can be reduced, and the possibility of damage to the tilting device 310 can be reduced. to the tilting device 310 can be reduced, and the possibility of damage to the tilting device 310 can be reduced.

[0108] Next, with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11, the operation device 300 will be described. FIG. 10 FIG. 10 is a front perspective view of the operation device 300, and FIG. 11 is a rear perspective view of the operation device 300. As shown in FIG. 10, the operation device 300 is pivotally supported so as to be rotatable about a shaft portion 314 on which the tilting device 310 is disposed at the rear end portion.

[0109] Also, as shown in FIG. 11, a voice coil motor 352 that applies an impact in the straight path direction to the tilting device 310, and detection sensors 324L and 324R that detect a pushing operation from the first state are disposed outside a lower frame member 320 that surrounds the tilting device 310 from below.

[0110] In this way, by disposing sensors for detecting the position of the tilting device 310, voice coil motors for applying driving force, etc. outside the lower frame member 320, the area inside the lower frame member 320 can be used largely, and the tilting device 310 can be accommodated in the lower frame member 320. Thereby, a large movable amount of the tilting device 310 can be ensured.

[0111] FIG. 12 is a front exploded perspective view of the operation device 300, and FIG. 13 is a rear exploded perspective view of the operation device 300. As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the operation device 300 includes a tilting device 310 provided with ring members BR1 respectively disposed at left and right end portions at the rear surface side end portion (the end portion on the back side of the paper surface in FIG. 12), and a lower bearing portion 323 that supports the ring member BR1 of the tilting device 310 from below and a lower frame member 320 that defines the pushing end of the tilting device 310. ​ An upper frame member 330 that determines the arrangement in the second state of 10, and a fastening and fixing on the lower side of the lower frame member 320 A driving device 340 that is fixedly determined and transmits a driving force to the tilting device 310 via an arm member 345 that constitutes a tilting device 310 and a link mechanism, and a fastening and fixing to the driving device 340 At the same time, a protective cover device 3 50 that protects the driving device 340 by covering it from three directions: the left and right directions and the rear, and mainly includes these components.

[0112] The lower frame member 320 is a cup-shaped member configured in such a way that the left and right parts of the bottom surface are inclined downward toward the front side, and includes a bottom plate portion 321 that is inclined downward toward the front side, and a horizontal portion 3 22 that is composed of a plate-shaped member horizontally arranged at the upper end portion on the back side of the bottom plate portion 321, and a semi-circular receiving portion that is open upward near the rear end portion of the horizontal portion 322 The lower bearing portion 323 that receives the shaft portion 314 of the tilting device 310 from below, a pair of left and right arranged left detection sensors 324L and right detection sensors 324R on the lower side of the bottom plate portion 321, and an opening 325 that is formed by cutting away a portion arranged on the lower side of the horizontal portion 322 at the center position in the left and right directions of the bottom plate portion 321, and mainly includes these components.

[0113] The bottom plate portion 321 determines the movement end of the tilting device 310 by coming into contact with the tilting device 310, and has a plurality of openings, and a portion of the tilting device 310 is configured to be able to pass through the bottom plate portion 3 21 through the openings.

[0114] The bottom plate portion 321 has a transmission hole 321a drilled at the center portion on the front side, a detection hole 321b drilled along the detection grooves of the left and right detection sensors 324L and 324R, and an opening 325 ​​​​​​​It mainly includes insertion holes 321c that are symmetrically drilled on the left and right sides of

[0115] The transmission hole 321a is located at the front position of the voice coil motor 352 of the protection cover device 350 and is formed to have a size that allows the protruding convex portion 311j of the tilting device 310 to pass through. When the protruding convex portion 311j of the tilting device 310 protrudes below the bottom plate portion 321, by driving the voice coil motor 352, a driving force in the linear motion direction can be applied to the tilting device 310.

[0116] The detection hole 321b is a through hole configured to allow the detection pieces 311gL and 311gR protruding from the lower surface of the tilting device 310 to pass through. When the detection pieces 311gL and 311gR protruding from the detection hole 321b are arranged in the detection grooves of the detection sensors 324L and 324R, the posture of the tilting device 310 can be detected.

[0117] The insertion hole 321c is configured to have a size that allows the shaft portion 311c disposed on the flange of the tilting device 310 and the arm member 345 of the driving device 340 to pass through, and a through hole is formed to a position where interference with the arm member 345 can be avoided when the driving device 340 is operated.

[0118] The horizontal portion 322 constitutes a plane for fastening and fixing the lower frame member 320 and the driving device 340, and at the same time, it extends upward from its upper surface and is formed in a U-shaped cross-section with an opening on the front side. It is provided with a locking portion 322a.

[0119] The locking portion 322a prevents one end of the torsion spring 315 of the tilting device 310 from moving backward. ​​​​​​​is a locking portion. By locking the torsion spring 315 with the locking portion 322a, the biasing force of the torsion spring 322a acts in the direction of moving the tilting device 310 to the second state.

[0120] The detection sensors 324L and 324R are photo - coupler - type sensors for detecting the position of the tilting device 310. Note that the detection sensors 324L and 324R are arranged at positions where the distance from the bottom plate portion 321 of the lower frame member 320 (the position of the detection groove) is the same on the left and right. The distance from the bottom plate portion 321 of the lower frame member 320 (the position of the detection groove) is the same on the left and right.

[0121] In addition, a photo - coupler - type sensor has a light - projecting portion that projects light and a light - receiving portion that receives the light from the light - projecting portion, and means a sensor that is arranged in a substantially U - shaped manner with a gap (slit, detection groove) into which the detected portion can be inserted. The opening 325 is a through - hole for allowing the LED device 341f of the drive device 340, the rotary claw member 347, etc. to enter the inside of the lower frame member 320. Therefore, its left - right width is made larger than the left - right width of the pair of rotary claw members 347. The opening 325 is a through - hole for allowing the LED device 341f of the drive device 340, the rotary claw member 347, etc. to enter the inside of the lower frame member 320. Therefore, its left - right width is made larger than the left - right width of the pair of rotary claw members 347.

[0122] On the other hand, regarding the up - down width, since the drive device 340 is configured to arrange the LED device 341f to project forward and upward (see Fig. 17(b)), by pushing the drive device 340 upward after the LED device 341f passes through the opening 325, the LED device 341f can be arranged above the opening 325, and the up - down width of the opening 325 can be made shorter compared to the up - down width including from the LED device 341f to the rotary claw member 347. The opening 325 is a through - hole for allowing the LED device 341f of the drive device 340, the rotary claw member 347, etc. to enter the inside of the lower frame member 320. Therefore, its left - right width is made larger than the left - right width of the pair of rotary claw members 347. The opening 325 is a through - hole for allowing the LED device 341f of the drive device 340, the rotary claw member 347, etc. to enter the inside of the lower frame member 320. Therefore, its left - right width is made larger than the left - right width of the pair of rotary claw members 347.

[0123] On the other hand, regarding the up - down width, since the drive device 340 is configured to arrange the LED device 341f to project forward and upward (see Fig. 17(b)), by pushing the drive device 340 upward after the LED device 341f passes through the opening 325, the LED device 341f can be arranged above the opening 325, and the up - down width of the opening 325 can be made shorter compared to the up - down width including from the LED device 341f to the rotary claw member 347. The opening 325 is a through - hole for allowing the LED device 341f of the drive device 340, the rotary claw member 347, etc. to enter the inside of the lower frame member 320. Therefore, its left - right width is made larger than the left - right width of the pair of rotary claw members 347. After the LED device 341f passes through the opening 325, by pushing the drive device 340 upward, the LED device 341f can be arranged above the opening 325, and the up - down width of the opening 325 can be made shorter compared to the up - down width including from the LED device 341f to the rotary claw member 347. The opening 325 is a through - hole for allowing the LED device 341f of the drive device 340, the rotary claw member 347, etc. to enter the inside of the lower frame member 320. Therefore, its left - right width is made larger than the left - right width of the pair of rotary claw members 347. The opening 325 is a through - hole for allowing the LED device 341f of the drive device 340, the rotary claw member 347, etc. to enter the inside of the lower frame member 320. Therefore, its left - right width is made larger than the left - right width of the pair of rotary claw members 347.

[0124] The upper frame member 330 has an extension portion 311h extending from the lower end surface of the tilting device 310 to the front side. The opening 331, which is an opening of a size that catches, and the lower receiving portion 323 of the lower frame member 320 are arranged opposite to each other, and the ring member of the tilting device 310, which is configured in a semi-circular shape with the lower side open, is supported by the upper bearing portion 332. Mainly provided with. The upper bearing portion 332 that is arranged opposite to the lower receiving portion 323 of the lower frame member 320 and that is configured in a semi-circular shape with the lower side open and supports the ring member BR1 of the tilting device 310. Mainly provided with.

[0125] The protection cover device 350 is configured to be vertically divisible and is configured to cover three directions except the front side, and the main body cover 351 that is fastened and fixed to the lower end portion of the driving device 340. And the voice coil motor 352 that is supported by the bottom plate of the main body cover 351 and is arranged on the front side with an inclined front upper vibration surface facing it, and a detection groove on the upper side of the bottom plate of the main body cover 351. The left detection sensor 353L, which is a detection sensor having a detection sensor, and the right detection sensor 353R. Mainly provided with. In addition, in FIG. 12, the main body cover 351 is partially broken in order to make the right detection sensor 353R arranged on the opposite side of the left detection sensor 353L visible with respect to the left and right center. The state is shown.

[0126] The right detection sensor 353R arranged on the opposite side of the left detection sensor 353L with respect to the left and right center. The state is shown. Is shown.

[0127] The voice coil motor 352 is arranged in an attitude in which the vibration surface is substantially parallel to the bottom plate portion 321 of the lower frame member 320 in the assembled state (see FIG. 10). As a result, when the tilting device 310 projects the protruding convex portion 311j downward through the transmission hole 321a, the voice coil motor By driving 352, the driving force can be efficiently transmitted to the tilting device 310. 352, the driving force can be efficiently transmitted to the tilting device 310. By driving 352, the driving force can be efficiently transmitted to the tilting device 310.

[0128] The detection sensors 353L and 353R are sensors of a photocoupler type that detect the phases of the disk cams 344L and 344R of the drive device 340. The disk cams 344L and 3 of the drive device 340. 44R. 44R is arranged in such a manner that it is disposed inside the detection grooves of the detection sensors 353L and 353R. It is detected whether the detection holes 344eL and 344eR of the disk cams 344L and 344R are arranged in the detection grooves of the detection sensors 353L and 353R, and it is possible to detect that the disk cams 344L and 344R are arranged in a specific phase.

[0129] In this embodiment, since the left and right disk cams 344L and 344R of the drive device 340 are provided with the detection holes 344eL and 344eR in different phases, there are two types of specific phases that can be detected by the detection sensors 353L and 35 3R.

[0130] Next, with reference to FIGS. 14 to 16, the tilting device 310 will be described. FIG. 14(a ) is a front view of the tilting device 310, FIG. 14(b) is a side view of the tilting device 310 as viewed in the direction of arrow XIVb in FIG. 14(a), and FIG. 14(c) is a cross-sectional view of the tilting device 310 taken along line XIVc-XIVc in FIG. 14(a). FIG. 15 is a front exploded perspective view of the tilting device 310, and FIG. 16 is a rear exploded perspective view of the lid 312 of the tilting device 310. As shown in FIGS. 14 to 16, the tilting device 310 includes a case body 311 formed of a box-shaped body having a side surface fan shape and openings at the top and bottom, and a lid 312 that is fastened and fixed to the case body 311 in such a manner as to cover the upper opening of the case body 311. A spherical lens member 313 that is fastened and fixed to the front end portion of the lid 312 and hangs downward, a shaft portion 314 that is disposed in such a manner as to be sandwiched between the case body 311 and the rear end portion of the lid 312, a torsion spring 315 that is wound around the shaft portion 314, and at the rear end portion of the case body 311 and the lid 312, the case body 3

[0131] It mainly includes a ring-shaped ring member BR1 that fixedly attaches the 11 and the lid 312 inseparably. 。

[0132] The case body 311 is in a posture that slopes downward from the back side to the front side in the first state. The bottom plate portion 311a, an opening 311b opened at the center of the bottom plate portion 311a, and a flange that projects downward along the left and right edges of the opening 311b and extends to the center side in the left-right direction. The cylindrical shaft portion 311c provided, a recessed portion 311d that is a semi-circular cross-section and supports the shaft portion 314 at the rear end, and a position where both arm portions 315a of the torsion spring 315 can be inserted. The insertion groove 311e which is a groove, a hook-shaped portion 311f that is formed in a hook shape and locks the central portion 315b of the torsion spring 315, and a pair of left and right extending portions below the bottom plate portion 311a. The left detection piece 311gL and the right detection piece 311gR (see Fig. 15), an extension portion 311h that extends a predetermined amount forward from the front end of the bottom plate portion 311a, and a position above the front end of the bottom plate portion 311a. The protective lens member 311i that is arranged along an arc centered on the shaft portion 314 and is formed of a light-transmitting material, and a protruding convex portion 311j that protrudes downward from the center portion in the left-right direction at the front end of the bottom plate portion 311a. It mainly includes. The bottom plate portion 311a is a portion that comes into surface contact with the bottom plate portion 321 of the lower frame member 320 when the tilting device 310 is pushed downward by the player. The opening 311b is configured as an opening through which the LED device 341f of the driving device 340 and the arm member 345 of the driving device 340 can be inserted.

[0133]

[0134]

[0135] ​​​​​​​The shaft portion 311c is a cylindrical member inserted into the guide hole 345b of the arm member 345 (see Fig. 17(b)) of the drive device 340, and serves as a portion for transmitting the driving force to the drive device 340.

[0136] The left detection piece 311gL and the right detection piece 311gR are portions respectively inserted into the detection grooves of the left detection sensor 324L and the right detection sensor 324R (see Fig. 15) of the lower frame member 320, and the overhanging length of the left detection piece 311gL is made longer than that of the right detection piece 311gR.

[0137] In this embodiment, the left detection piece 311gL is made to protrude more than the right detection piece 311gR so that the angle around the shaft portion 314 from the tip of the right detection piece 311gR to the tip of the left detection piece 311gL is approximately 3° (the rotation angle by which the tilting device 310 rotates from the first state (see Fig. 22) to the pressing end (see Fig. 23)).

[0138] The extended portion 311h is a portion that protrudes forward from the lower end portion of the protective lens member 311i, and is configured to protrude to a position locked to the opening 331 of the upper frame member 330 in the assembled state (see Fig. 10).

[0139] The protective lens member 311i is configured to have a curved shape in a top view (see Fig. 14(a)) and a curved shape in a left-right direction view (see Fig. 14(c)), so that it is easy to relieve (easy to shed) the load when the player presses the tilting device 310. Thereby, the durability of the tilting device 310 can be improved.

[0140] ​​​​​​​​​​​​The protruding convex portion 311j protrudes perpendicularly from the lower surface of the bottom plate portion 311a and is formed with a cross-sectional shape smaller than that of the transmission hole 321a of the lower frame member 320. In a state where the player pushes in the tilting device 310 (see Fig. 29), it is inserted through the transmission hole 321a, and the tip extends below the lower frame member 320. As shown in Fig. 16, the lid 312 mainly includes a top plate member 312a having an operation surface 312a1, an intermediate plate member 312b fastened and fixed to the lower surface of the top plate member 312a, and a cylindrical member 312c formed in a cylindrical shape that surrounds the LED device 341f in the first state (see Fig. 6) while fixing the intermediate plate member 312b to the top plate member 312a.

[0141] The cylindrical member 312c improves the strength of the lid 312 due to its axial rigidity. In the first state (see Fig. 6), due to its positional relationship, the light irradiated from the LED device 341f toward the tilting device 310 is retained inside the cylindrical member 312c. In the second state (see Fig. 7), such a limitation is released, and the light from the LED device 341f can be irradiated over a wide range. It is arranged in such a manner. (see Fig. 6), and the light irradiated from the LED device 341f toward the tilting device 310 is retained inside the cylindrical member 312c. In the second state (see Fig. 7), such a limitation is released, and the light from the LED device 341f can be irradiated over a wide range. It is arranged in such a manner.

[0142] The cylindrical member 312c improves the strength of the lid 312 due to its axial rigidity. In the first state (see Fig. 6), due to its positional relationship, the light irradiated from the LED device 341f toward the tilting device 310 is retained inside the cylindrical member 312c. In the second state (see Fig. 7), such a limitation is released, and the light from the LED device 341f can be irradiated over a wide range. (see Fig. 6), and the light irradiated from the LED device 341f toward the tilting device 310 is retained inside the cylindrical member 312c. In the second state (see Fig. 7), such a limitation is released, and the light from the LED device 341f can be irradiated over a wide range. (see Fig. 6), and the light irradiated from the LED device 341f toward the tilting device 310 is retained inside the cylindrical member 312c. In the second state (see Fig. 7), such a limitation is released, and the light from the LED device 341f can be irradiated over a wide range. (see Fig. 7), such a limitation is released, and the light from the LED device 341f can be irradiated over a wide range. (see Fig. 7), such a limitation is released, and the light from the LED device 341f can be irradiated over a wide range.

[0143] The lens member 313 is formed of a light-transmissive material. The upper and lower ends extend forward in a flange shape and are formed into a shape that matches the curved shape of the protective lens member 311i. The lens member 313 also includes a spherical shell portion 313a formed in a spherical shell shape at the center. (see Fig. 6), and the light irradiated from the LED device 341f toward the tilting device 310 is retained inside the cylindrical member 312c. In the second state (see Fig. 7), such a limitation is released, and the light from the LED device 341f can be irradiated over a wide range. (see Fig. 7), such a limitation is released, and the light from the LED device 341f can be irradiated over a wide range.

[0144] The torsion spring 315 is wound around the shaft portion 314 with a pair of torsion portions on the left and right. Both arm portions 315a extend rearward from the left and right outer ends of the torsion portions, and a pair of torsion portions are connected (see Fig. 6), and the light irradiated from the LED device 341f toward the tilting device 310 is retained inside the cylindrical member 312c. In the second state (see Fig. 7), such a limitation is released, and the light from the LED device 341f can be irradiated over a wide range. It includes a central part 315b and others.

[0145] Next, with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18, the drive device 340 will be described. FIG. 17(a) is a front view of the drive device 340, and FIG. 17(b) is in the direction of arrow XVIIb in FIG. 17(a) is a side view of the drive device 340 in the view, and FIG. 18 is a front exploded perspective view of the drive device 340 is.

[0146] As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the drive device 340 includes a body member 341 that forms a framework by bending a plate-shaped sheet metal member, and is fastened and fixed to the body member 341 and a drive motor 342 that generates a driving force, a transmission shaft rod 343 that transmits the driving force of the drive motor 342, and a pair of disk cams 344 that are non-rotatably fixed to both ends of the transmission shaft rod 343 ( left disk cam 344L, right disk cam 344R), an arm member 345 pivotally supported by a connecting pin 344d of the disk cam 344, and pivotally supported by a shaft portion 341c of the body member 341 and in contact with the first protruding portion 344c1 and the second protruding portion 344c3 of the disk cam 344 in the rotational direction a release member 346, a rotary claw member 347 that is coaxially pivotally supported with the release member 346 and relatively moves as the release member 346 rotates, a first spring SP1 that is a coil spring-shaped spring member that generates a biasing force in the direction of tilting the rotary claw member 347 downward, and a torsion spring-shaped spring member that is a second spring SP2 that generates a biasing force in the direction of separating from each other between the release member 346 and the rotary claw member 347, and mainly includes these. The body member 341 has a motor housing portion 341a that is bent rearward on the left and right and formed in a U-shape in top view, and is drilled at the same position of the plate portions arranged opposite to the motor housing portion 341a. The body member 341 has a motor housing portion 341a that is bent rearward on the left and right and formed in a U-shape in top view, and is drilled at the same position of the plate portions arranged opposite to the motor housing portion 341a. The body member 341 has a motor housing portion 341a that is bent rearward on the left and right and formed in a U-shape in top view, and is drilled at the same position of the plate portions arranged opposite to the motor housing portion 341a. The body member 341 has a motor housing portion 341a that is bent rearward on the left and right and formed in a U-shape in top view, and is drilled at the same position of the plate portions arranged opposite to the motor housing portion 341a. The body member 341 has a motor housing portion 341a that is bent rearward on the left and right and formed in a U-shape in top view, and is drilled at the same position of the plate portions arranged opposite to the motor housing portion 341a. The body member 341 has a motor housing portion 341a that is bent rearward on the left and right and formed in a U-shape in top view, and is drilled at the same position of the plate portions arranged opposite to the motor housing portion 341a. The body member 341 has a motor housing portion 341a that is bent rearward on the left and right and formed in a U-shape in top view, and is drilled at the same position of the plate portions arranged opposite to the motor housing portion 341a.

[0147] The body member 341 has a motor housing portion 341a that is bent rearward on the left and right and formed in a U-shape in top view, and is drilled at the same position of the plate portions arranged opposite to the motor housing portion 341a. 41a, and is drilled at the same position of the plate portions arranged opposite to the motor housing portion 341a. A shaft support hole 341b that supports the disk cam 344 together, and a shaft portion that protrudes in the left - right direction at a position shifted forward from the shaft support hole 341b in a manner having an axis parallel to the axis of the shaft support hole 341b 341c, an extension portion 341d that extends from the motor housing portion 341a below the shaft portion 341c, and a lighting support portion 341 e that extends from the motor housing portion 341a in the front - upper direction, and an LED device 341f that is disposed at the upper end portion of the lighting support portion 341e and in which an LED light source is disposed inside, mainly comprising. The LED device 341f has a triangular member on its upper surface portion, which is a portion for refracting light ( a portion for refracting light). Thereby, the light of the LED device 341f can be irradiated evenly upward and forward.

[0148] The drive motor 342 includes a fixing member 342a that is fastened and fixed to the motor housing portion 341a inside the U - shaped portion of the motor housing portion 34 1a. The fixing member 342a supports the transmission shaft rod 343 in a manner that supports the rotating gear of the drive motor 342 and meshes with the transmission gear 343b on the rotating gear.

[0149] The arm member 345 has a shaft support hole 345a that is formed in a perfect - circular shape at one end and is pivotally supported by the connecting pin 344d of the disk cam 344, and a guide hole 345b that is formed in a rectangular shape at the other end and through which the shaft portion 311c (see FIG. 15) of the tilting device 310 is inserted, mainly comprising.

[0150]

[0151]

[0152] The guide hole 345b is such that the end portion on the opposite side of the shaft support hole 345a is in the first state of the tilting device 310 ​​​​​​​It is formed at a position where it abuts against the shaft portion 311c, and the opposite end is formed at a position sufficient for the disk cam 344 to rotate more than once. It is formed at a position sufficient for the disk cam 344 to rotate more than once.

[0153] Referring to FIG. 19, the transmission shaft rod 343 will be described. FIG. 19 is a front surface exploded perspective view. The transmission shaft rod 343 includes a cylindrical member 343a to which disk cams 344 (see FIG. 18) are fixed at both ends, and a transmission gear 343b that is pivotally supported by the cylindrical member 343a and meshes with the rotating gear of the drive motor 342 and a movable clutch 343c that can switch whether to transmit the driving force between the transmission gear 343b and the cylindrical member 343a by axial movement and a coil spring 343d that presses the movable clutch 343c against the transmission gear 343b. It mainly includes. The cylindrical member 343a has fixed portions 3 43a1, 343a2 having a D-shaped cross section for fixing the disk cams 344 at both ends thereof, and the right fixed portion 343a2 is formed longer toward the center side than the left fixed portion 343a1. Here, the fixed portion 343a2 is, in detail, a length formed to be able to move to a position where it does not interfere with the transmission gear 343b when the movable clutch 3

[0154] 43c moves against the biasing force of the coil spring 343d. The transmission gear 343b includes a circular insertion hole 343b1 through which the cylindrical member 343a is inserted, and a clutch portion 343b2 formed with irregularities along the axial direction at the circumferential position of the axis center from the surface facing the movable clutch 343c. Since the insertion hole 343b1 is circular, even when the cylindrical member 343a is fixed, the transmission Even when the movable clutch 343c moves against the biasing force of the coil spring 343d, it is formed to a length that can move to a position where it does not interfere with the transmission gear 343b. It is formed.

[0155] Since the insertion hole 343b1 is circular, even when the cylindrical member 343a is fixed, the transmission Even when the movable clutch 343c moves against the biasing force of the coil spring 343d, it is formed to a length that can move to a position where it does not interfere with the transmission gear 343b. It is formed.

[0156] Since the insertion hole 343b1 is circular, even when the cylindrical member 343a is fixed, the transmission Gear 343b can rotate (idle) with respect to the cylindrical member 343a.

[0157] The movable clutch 343c includes an angular fixing hole 343c1 having a D-shaped cross section through which the cylindrical member 343a is inserted, and a clutch portion 343c2 that is formed with unevenness along the axial direction at a circumferential position of the axis center from the surface facing the transmission gear 343b and is configured to be engageable with the clutch portion 343b2.

[0158] In this embodiment, the clutch portions 343b2 and 343c2 are composed of convex and concave portions in a mountain shape with an apex angle of about 100°.

[0159] Since the angular fixing hole 343c1 has a D-shaped cross section, relative rotation of the movable clutch 343c with respect to the cylindrical member 343a becomes impossible. Therefore, by the engagement of the clutch portion 343b2 of the transmission gear 343b and the clutch portion 343c2 of the movable clutch 343c, the driving force transmitted from the drive motor 342 to the transmission gear 343b is transmitted to the cylindrical member 343a via the movable clutch 343c. As a result, by rotating the drive motor 342, it becomes possible to rotate the disk cam 344 (see FIG. 18).

[0160] Normally, the movable clutch 343c is arranged at a position close to the transmission gear 343b by the biasing force of the coil spring 343d, and the engagement relationship between the clutch portions 343b2 and 343c2 is maintained. On the other hand, when an axial load is applied to the movable clutch 343c, it is configured to be movable in a manner of separating from the transmission gear 343b along the fixing portion 343a2.

[0161] Referring to FIG. 20, the disk cam 344 will be described. The disk cam 344 is a left circle... The left disk cam 344L and the right disk cam 344R have a shape that is approximately a mirror image, and the difference lies only in the positions of the detection holes 3 44eL and 344eR. Therefore, only the left disk cam 344L will be described, and the description of the right disk cam 344R will be omitted.

[0162] FIG. 20(a) is a side view of the left disk cam 344L as viewed in the direction of arrow XXa in FIG. 18, and FIG. 20(b) is a side view of the left disk cam 344L as viewed in the direction of arrow XXb in FIG. 18. In FIGS. 20(a) and 20(b), as shown in FIG. 18, the driving device 340 is shown in the first initial state.

[0163] As shown in FIGS. 20(a) and 20(b), the left disk cam 344L is a member having portions protruding from both sides of a disk-shaped member having a true circular shape. At the center position of the disk, a central shaft portion 344a protruding in the inner direction in a cylindrical shape, a circular rib 344b protruding in the inner direction as a ring-shaped rib centered on the central shaft portion 344a, and on the outside of the circular rib 344b, a rib protruding in the inner direction and having a lower height than the circular rib 344b and having portions protruding radially outward at two locations, an engaging rib 344c, a connecting pin 344d protruding in a cylindrical shape in the outer direction between the circular rib 344b and the engaging rib 344c and connected to the arm member 3 45 (see FIG. 18), and a detection hole 344eL drilled near the outer circumference. mainly. The right disk cam 344R is different only in that the detection hole 344eR is arranged at a position forming an angle of 60° with the detection hole 344eL, and the rest is configured in a shape that is a mirror image of the shape of the left disk cam 344L.

[0164]

[0165] ​​​​​​​​ The central shaft portion 344a has a cross-section D whose inner circumference engages with both ends of the cylindrical member 343a (see FIG. 19). It is formed in a U-shape and has an outer circumference configured to be fitted into the shaft support hole 341b (see FIG. 18). That is, the disk cam 344 is rotatably supported by the shaft support hole 341b.

[0166] The circular diameter rib 344b projects to a position where it can contact the left and right wall surfaces of the motor housing portion 341a (see FIG. 18) in a state where the disk cam 344 is supported by the shaft support hole 341b. Thereby, the deviation of the disk cam 344 can be suppressed.

[0167] The engagement rib 344c includes a first protruding portion 344c1 that projects radially outward at a position shifted 80° in the reverse rotation direction (clockwise in FIG. 20(a)) from the position where the detection hole 344eL is disposed in the first initial state, a first retracting portion 344c2 that retracts radially inward at a position shifted by an angle θ1 (in this embodiment, the angle θ1 = 50°) from the first protruding portion 344c1, a second protruding portion 344c3 that projects radially outward again at a position shifted by an angle θ2 (in this embodiment, the angle θ2 = 150°) from the first protruding portion 344c1, and a second retracting portion 344c4 that retracts radially inward at a position shifted by an angle θ3 (in this embodiment, the angle θ3 = 20°) from the second protruding portion 344c3.

[0168]

[0169]

[0168] The connecting pin 344d is disposed at a position having the longest separation distance from the shaft portion 311e of the tilting device 310 in the first state in the first initial state of the driving device 340 (see FIG. 22). That is, the connecting pin 344d is disposed on the opposite side of the shaft portion 311e of the tilting device 310 in the first state with respect to the central shaft portion 344a.

[0169]

[0169] Referring to FIG. 21, the release member 346 and the rotating claw member 347 will be described. Note that the release member 346 and the rotating claw member 347 are arranged in a pair on the left and right, and their configurations are the same on the left and right. Therefore, only one of them will be described.

[0170] FIGS. 21(a) and 21(b) are front views of the release member 346 and the rotating claw member 347. In FIG. 21(a), the state in which the rotating claw member 347 has rotated to the terminal position in the biasing direction of the second spring SP2 with respect to the release member 346 is shown, and in FIG. 21(b), the state in which the rotating claw member 347 has rotated to the terminal position against the biasing force of the second spring SP2 with respect to the release member 346 is shown. Note that the state in which the release member 346 rotates by contacting the disk cam 344 is a state between the large angle state and the small angle state (the state in which the protruding pin 346b is disposed at the intermediate position of the guide long hole 347b) (see FIG. 35). As shown in FIGS. 21(a) and 21(b), the release member 346 is formed from a substantially rectangular plate member, and has a shaft support hole 346a pivotally supported by a shaft portion 341c (see FIG. 18), a protruding pin 346b protruding in an arc shape centered on the central axis of the shaft support hole 346a in the plate thickness direction, an insertion hole 346c through which the end portion of the second spring SP2 is inserted, and an engaging portion 346d configured as a portion protruding from the shaft support hole 346a with the maximum diameter. The engaging portion 346d is a portion configured to be able to contact the engaging rib 344c (see FIG. 20) of the disk cam 344 in the assembled state (see FIG. 10). In this embodiment, the engaging portion 346

[0171] Note that the state in which the release member 346 rotates by contacting the disk cam 344 is a state between the large angle state and the small angle state (the state in which the protruding pin 346b is disposed at the intermediate position of the guide long hole 347b) (see FIG. 35). As shown in FIGS. 21(a) and 21(b), the release member 346 is formed from a substantially rectangular plate member, and has a shaft support hole 346a pivotally supported by a shaft portion 341c (see FIG. 18), a protruding pin 346b protruding in an arc shape centered on the central axis of the shaft support hole 346a in the plate thickness direction, an insertion hole 346c through which the end portion of the second spring SP2 is inserted, and an engaging portion 346d configured as a portion protruding from the shaft support hole 346a with the maximum diameter. The engaging portion 346d is a portion configured to be able to contact the engaging rib 344c (see FIG. 20) of the disk cam 344 in the assembled state (see FIG. 10). In this embodiment, the engaging portion 346

[0172] As shown in FIGS. 21(a) and 21(b), the release member 346 is formed from a substantially rectangular plate member, and has a shaft support hole 346a pivotally supported by a shaft portion 341c (see FIG. 18), a protruding pin 346b protruding in an arc shape centered on the central axis of the shaft support hole 346a in the plate thickness direction, an insertion hole 346c through which the end portion of the second spring SP2 is inserted, and an engaging portion 346d configured as a portion protruding from the shaft support hole 346a with the maximum diameter. The engaging portion 346d is a portion configured to be able to contact the engaging rib 344c (see FIG. 20) of the disk cam 344 in the assembled state (see FIG. 10). In this embodiment, the engaging portion 346 As shown in FIGS. 21(a) and 21(b), the release member 346 is formed from a substantially rectangular plate member, and has a shaft support hole 346a pivotally supported by a shaft portion 341c (see FIG. 18), a protruding pin 346b protruding in an arc shape centered on the central axis of the shaft support hole 346a in the plate thickness direction, an insertion hole 346c through which the end portion of the second spring SP2 is inserted, and an engaging portion 346d configured as a portion protruding from the shaft support hole 346a with the maximum diameter. The engaging portion 346d is a portion configured to be able to contact the engaging rib 344c (see FIG. 20) of the disk cam 344 in the assembled state (see FIG. 10). In this embodiment, the engaging portion 346 As shown in FIGS. 21(a) and 21(b), the release member 346 is formed from a substantially rectangular plate member, and has a shaft support hole 346a pivotally supported by a shaft portion 341c (see FIG. 18), a protruding pin 346b protruding in an arc shape centered on the central axis of the shaft support hole 346a in the plate thickness direction, an insertion hole 346c through which the end portion of the second spring SP2 is inserted, and an engaging portion 346d configured as a portion protruding from the shaft support hole 346a with the maximum diameter.

[0173] The engaging portion 346d is a portion configured to be able to contact the engaging rib 344c (see FIG. 20) of the disk cam 344 in the assembled state (see FIG. 10). In this embodiment, the engaging portion 346 4c (see FIG. 20) and is configured to be able to contact. In this embodiment, the engaging portion 346 The outer periphery of d is curved, so that the abutment with the engaging rib 344 can be performed smoothly. can be done.

[0174] The rotary claw member 347 is formed of a plate member having a substantially rectangular shape, and has a shaft portion 341c (see FIG. 18). ) and a shaft support hole 347a that is supported by the shaft support hole 347a, and a circular arc shape with the center axis of the shaft support hole 347a as the center The protruding pin 346b of the release member 346 is drilled so as to be able to be guided along the protruding pin 346b. The guide elongated hole 347b is formed to include the moving path inside, and the second spring SP2 The end of the shaft is inserted through a through hole 347c, and the end of the shaft is hooked downward at the opposite end of the shaft support hole 347a. The hook-shaped portion 347d is provided in a protruding shape and is provided with a hole so that the end of the first spring (see FIG. 18) can be inserted therethrough. and a pull-down hole 347e provided in the lower portion of the support 347.

[0175] In this embodiment, in the large angle state shown in FIG. 21(a), the release member 346 is in the rotating claw portion The member 347 is disposed at the end position in the backward rotation direction (clockwise direction in FIG. 21(a)). Therefore, when a load is applied to the engagement portion 346d in the downward direction in the large angle state, the engagement portion 346d is released. The member 346 and the rotary claw member 347 rotate together in the backward direction, while in the large angle state. When a load is applied to the engagement portion 346d in the upward direction, the engagement portion 346d is rotated to the angle shown in FIG. Until the small state is reached, only the release member 346 is rotated to maintain the position of the rotary claw member 347. This can be done.

[0176] Next, an example of the operation of the operation device will be described. First, referring to Figs. 22 to 24, When the tilting device 310 is in the first state, the player performs a push operation. In the following description of the operation example, in order to facilitate understanding, In addition, the illustration of the lid 312 is simplified.

[0177] 22 to 24 are diagrams showing the operation device 300 taken along the line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). 22 is a cross-sectional view of the tilting device 310. Note that FIG. 22 illustrates a state in which the tilting device 310 is in the first state. In FIG. 23, the player pushes the tilting device 310 to the end position from the state shown in FIG. 23. In FIG. 24, the tilting device 310 is restored from the state of FIG. 23 to the first state. The state after the return operation is shown. Also, in FIG. 22 to FIG. 24, the tilting device 310 An example of a player's hand performing a rapid-fire operation is shown.

[0178] As shown in FIG. 22, the tilting device 310 is rotated in the backward direction (as shown in FIG. 22) by a torsion spring 315. At the same time, the bottom plate portion 311a is subjected to a biasing force of the hook-shaped portion 347d of the rotary claw member 347. As a result, the tilting device 310 is maintained in the first state. In the first state, a biasing force in the backward rotation direction (clockwise in FIG. 22) always acts on the tilting device 310. is.

[0179] In the state shown in FIG. 22, the left detection piece 311gL is in the detection groove of the left detection sensor 324L. On the other hand, the right detection piece 311gR is inserted into the right detection sensor 32 It is placed in front of the detection groove of 4R (OFF state, see Figure 11).

[0180] As shown in FIG. 23, when the player pushes in the tilt device 310, the tilt device 31 0 rotates forward (counterclockwise in Figure 23) by approximately 3°. In this state, the left detection piece 3 11gL is inserted into the detection groove of the left detection sensor 324L (ON state), and similarly, The side detection piece 311gR is inserted into the detection groove of the right detection sensor 324R (ON state).

[0181] Therefore, by determining the change in the detection states of the left detection sensor 324L and the right detection sensor 324R it is possible to determine that the tilting device 310 has been pushed in by the player from the first state. It can be done.

[0182] Here, when the tilting device 310 is rapidly tapped, the states shown in FIG. 22 and the state shown in FIG. 23 will be alternately repeated. However, depending on the time interval at which the player rapidly taps, the torsion spring 31 5 may not be able to return the tilting device 310 in time, and the player may perform a pushing operation at an intermediate position and may feel uncomfortable.

[0183] Conventionally, it was possible to cope by increasing the spring constant of the torsion spring 315. However, in this embodiment if the spring constant of the torsion spring 315 is increased, it is necessary to increase the driving force of the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 18) that pushes down the tilting device 310 against the biasing force of the torsion spring 315 and there is a need to increase the size of the drive motor 342. Therefore, there were problems such as an increase in product cost or the inability to save space. In contrast, in this embodiment, when the tilting device 310 is in the pushed-in state, a voice coil motor 352 capable of performing an effect by a vibrating operation is disposed at a position facing the protruding convex portion 311j of the tilting device 310.

[0184] As shown in FIG. 24, by driving this voice coil motor 352 in the extending direction from the state shown in FIG. 23, without increasing the spring constant of the torsion spring 315, the tilting device 31 can be caused to perform an operation without increasing the spring constant of the torsion spring 315. A voice coil motor 352 is disposed.

[0185] As shown in FIG. 24, by driving this voice coil motor 352 in the extending direction from the state shown in FIG. 23 without increasing the spring constant of the torsion spring 315, the tilting device 31 The return operation of 0 can be performed quickly.

[0186] Here, when the tilting device 310 is pushed in, the voice coil motor 352 is always driven In the case where, for example, the player long-presses the tilting device 310, the voice coil motor 352 is driven, which will impose an unnecessary load on the player, so the player may feel uncomfortable.

[0187] In contrast, in this embodiment, when the left detection sensor 324L is in the ON state, within a predetermined period the number of times the right detection sensor 324R switches between the ON state and the OFF state is calculated, and when the number is equal to or greater than the threshold value, the voice coil motor 352 is driven, so that the load for returning the tilting device 310 only when the player performs a rapid-fire operation can be improved. Thereby, the player can operate the tilting device 310 comfortably.

[0188] Next, referring to FIGS. 25 to 30, the case where the tilting device 310 starts a reciprocating up-and-down motion (rocking motion) from the first state (the first operation mode) will be described. FIGS. 25 to 3 0 is a cross-sectional view of the operation device 300 taken along line XXII-XXII of FIG. 6(a). Note that in FIG. 25, the state where the tilting device 310 is in the first state is shown, and in FIG. 26,

[0189] from the state shown in FIG. 25, the disk cam 344 rotates in the forward rotation direction by a predetermined amount and the state where the rotary claw member 347 changes its posture is shown, and in FIG. 27, from the state shown in FIG. 26, the disk cam 344 rotates in the forward rotation direction by a predetermined amount and the state where the posture of the rotary claw member 347 returns is shown, and in FIG. 28, the state where the tilting device 310 reciprocally rotates is shown, and in FIG. 29, from the state of FIG. 28, the game from the state shown in FIG. 28, the disk cam 344 rotates in the forward rotation direction by a predetermined amount and the state where the posture of the rotary claw member 347 returns is shown, and in FIG. 28, the state where the tilting device 310 reciprocally rotates is shown, and in FIG. 29, from the state of FIG. 28, the game amount and the state where the posture of the rotary claw member 347 returns is shown, and in FIG. 28, the state where the tilting device 310 reciprocally rotates is shown, and in FIG. 29, from the state of FIG. 28, the game from the state shown in FIG. 28, the disk cam 344 rotates in the forward rotation direction by a predetermined amount and the state where the posture of the rotary claw member 347 returns is shown, and in FIG. 28, the state where the tilting device 310 reciprocally rotates is shown, and in FIG. 29, from the state of FIG. 28, the game The state where the operator has pushed the tilting device 310 to the terminal position is illustrated. In FIG. 30, from the state shown in FIG. 29, the disk cam 344 rotates forward by a predetermined amount, and the second initial state where the second protruding portion 344c3 of the engaging rib 344c abuts against the engaging portion 346d of the releasing member 346 is reached, which is illustrated. Also, in FIG. 28, the position of the tilting device 310 in the state of FIG. 27 is illustrated by an imaginary line, and in FIG. 29, an example of the hand of the operator who performs the pushing operation on the tilting device 310 is illustrated by an imaginary line. From the state shown, as the disk cam 344 rotates forward by a predetermined amount, the second protruding portion 344c3 of the engaging rib 344c comes into contact with the engaging portion 346d of the releasing member 346, reaching the second initial state, which is illustrated. Also, in FIG. 28, the position of the tilting device 310 in the state of FIG. 27 is illustrated by an imaginary line, and in FIG. 29, an example of the hand of the operator who performs the pushing operation on the tilting device 310 is illustrated by an imaginary line. As shown in FIG. 25, when the tilting device 310 is in the first state, the upper end portion (prism portion) of the LED device 341f is accommodated inside the cylindrical member 312c of the lid 312. Therefore, while the amount of light irradiated in the radial direction of the cylindrical member 312c is suppressed by the thickness of the cylindrical member 312c, the amount of light irradiated in the axial direction can be ensured to be large. As a result, the cylindrical member 312c can function to improve the strength as a rib of the lid 312 and to adjust the irradiation intensity of the light of the LED device 341f in the first state of the tilting device 310. As shown in FIG. 26, when the tilting device 310 is in the first state and the driving device 340 is in the first initial state, from the state shown in FIG. 25, when the disk cam 344 is rotated in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise direction in FIG. 26), the first protruding portion 344c1 of the disk cam 344 pushes down the engaging portion 346d of the releasing member 346, causing the releasing member 346 to rotate in the reverse rotation direction (clockwise direction in FIG. 26). Along with this, the rotating claw member 347 rotates in the reverse rotation direction to a position where the engagement with the bottom plate portion 311a of the tilting device 310 is disengaged. As shown in FIG. 25, when the tilting device 310 is in the first state, the upper end portion (prism portion) of the LED device 341f is accommodated inside the cylindrical member 312c of the lid 312. Therefore, while the amount of light irradiated in the radial direction of the cylindrical member 312c is suppressed by the thickness of the cylindrical member 312c, the amount of light irradiated in the axial direction can be ensured to be large. As a result, the cylindrical member 312c can function to improve the strength as a rib of the lid 312 and to adjust the irradiation intensity of the light of the LED device 341f in the first state of the tilting device 310.

[0190] As shown in FIG. 25, when the tilting device 310 is in the first state, the upper end portion (prism portion) of the LED device 341f is accommodated inside the cylindrical member 312c of the lid 312. Therefore, while the amount of light irradiated in the radial direction of the cylindrical member 312c is suppressed by the thickness of the cylindrical member 312c, the amount of light irradiated in the axial direction can be ensured to be large. As a result, the cylindrical member 312c can function to improve the strength as a rib of the lid 312 and to adjust the irradiation intensity of the light of the LED device 341f in the first state of the tilting device 310. As shown in FIG. 25, when the tilting device 310 is in the first state, the upper end portion (prism portion) of the LED device 341f is accommodated inside the cylindrical member 312c of the lid 312. Therefore, while the amount of light irradiated in the radial direction of the cylindrical member 312c is suppressed by the thickness of the cylindrical member 312c, the amount of light irradiated in the axial direction can be ensured to be large. As a result, the cylindrical member 312c can function to improve the strength as a rib of the lid 312 and to adjust the irradiation intensity of the light of the LED device 341f in the first state of the tilting device 310. As shown in FIG. 25, when the tilting device 310 is in the first state, the upper end portion (prism portion) of the LED device 341f is accommodated inside the cylindrical member 312c of the lid 312. Therefore, while the amount of light irradiated in the radial direction of the cylindrical member 312c is suppressed by the thickness of the cylindrical member 312c, the amount of light irradiated in the axial direction can be ensured to be large. As a result, the cylindrical member 312c can function to improve the strength as a rib of the lid 312 and to adjust the irradiation intensity of the light of the LED device 341f in the first state of the tilting device 310. As shown in FIG. 25, when the tilting device 310 is in the first state, the upper end portion (prism portion) of the LED device 341f is accommodated inside the cylindrical member 312c of the lid 312. Therefore, while the amount of light irradiated in the radial direction of the cylindrical member 312c is suppressed by the thickness of the cylindrical member 312c, the amount of light irradiated in the axial direction can be ensured to be large. As a result, the cylindrical member 312c can function to improve the strength as a rib of the lid 312 and to adjust the irradiation intensity of the light of the LED device 341f in the first state of the tilting device 310. As shown in FIG. 25, when the tilting device 310 is in the first state, the upper end portion (prism portion) of the LED device 341f is accommodated inside the cylindrical member 312c of the lid 312. Therefore, while the amount of light irradiated in the radial direction of the cylindrical member 312c is suppressed by the thickness of the cylindrical member 312c, the amount of light irradiated in the axial direction can be ensured to be large. As a result, the cylindrical member 312c can function to improve the strength as a rib of the lid 312 and to adjust the irradiation intensity of the light of the LED device 341f in the first state of the tilting device 310. As shown in FIG. 25, when the tilting device 310 is in the first state, the upper end portion (prism portion) of the LED device 341f is accommodated inside the cylindrical member 312c of the lid 312. Therefore, while the amount of light irradiated in the radial direction of the cylindrical member 312c is suppressed by the thickness of the cylindrical member 312c, the amount of light irradiated in the axial direction can be ensured to be large. As a result, the cylindrical member 312c can function to improve the strength as a rib of the lid 312 and to adjust the irradiation intensity of the light of the LED device 341f in the first state of the tilting device 310. As shown in FIG. 25, when the tilting device 310 is in the first state, the upper end portion (prism portion) of the LED device 341f is accommodated inside the cylindrical member 312c of the lid 312. Therefore, while the amount of light irradiated in the radial direction of the cylindrical member 312c is suppressed by the thickness of the cylindrical member 312c, the amount of light irradiated in the axial direction can be ensured to be large. As a result, the cylindrical member 312c can function to improve the strength as a rib of the lid 312 and to adjust the irradiation intensity of the light of the LED device 341f in the first state of the tilting device 310.

[0191] As shown in FIG. 26, when the tilting device 310 is in the first state and the driving device 340 is in the first initial state, from the state shown in FIG. 25, when the disk cam 344 is rotated in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise direction in FIG. 26), the first protruding portion 344c1 of the disk cam 344 pushes down the engaging portion 346d of the releasing member 346, causing the releasing member 346 to rotate in the reverse rotation direction (clockwise direction in FIG. 26). Along with this, the rotating claw member 347 rotates in the reverse rotation direction to a position where the engagement with the bottom plate portion 311a of the tilting device 310 is disengaged. As shown in FIG. 26, when the tilting device 310 is in the first state and the driving device 340 is in the first initial state, from the state shown in FIG. 25, when the disk cam 344 is rotated in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise direction in FIG. 26), the first protruding portion 344c1 of the disk cam 344 pushes down the engaging portion 346d of the releasing member 346, causing the releasing member 346 to rotate in the reverse rotation direction (clockwise direction in FIG. 26). Along with this, the rotating claw member 347 rotates in the reverse rotation direction to a position where the engagement with the bottom plate portion 311a of the tilting device 310 is disengaged. As shown in FIG. 26, when the tilting device 310 is in the first state and the driving device 340 is in the first initial state, from the state shown in FIG. 25, when the disk cam 344 is rotated in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise direction in FIG. 26), the first protruding portion 344c1 of the disk cam 344 pushes down the engaging portion 346d of the releasing member 346, causing the releasing member 346 to rotate in the reverse rotation direction (clockwise direction in FIG. 26). Along with this, the rotating claw member 347 rotates in the reverse rotation direction to a position where the engagement with the bottom plate portion 311a of the tilting device 310 is disengaged. As shown in FIG. 26, when the tilting device 310 is in the first state and the driving device 340 is in the first initial state, from the state shown in FIG. 25, when the disk cam 344 is rotated in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise direction in FIG. 26), the first protruding portion 344c1 of the disk cam 344 pushes down the engaging portion 346d of the releasing member 346, causing the releasing member 346 to rotate in the reverse rotation direction (clockwise direction in FIG. 26). Along with this, the rotating claw member 347 rotates in the reverse rotation direction to a position where the engagement with the bottom plate portion 311a of the tilting device 310 is disengaged. As shown in FIG. 26, when the tilting device 310 is in the first state and the driving device 340 is in the first initial state, from the state shown in FIG. 25, when the disk cam 344 is rotated in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise direction in FIG. 26), the first protruding portion 344c1 of the disk cam 344 pushes down the engaging portion 346d of the releasing member 346, causing the releasing member 346 to rotate in the reverse rotation direction (clockwise direction in FIG. 26). Along with this, the rotating claw member 347 rotates in the reverse rotation direction to a position where the engagement with the bottom plate portion 311a of the tilting device 310 is disengaged. As shown in FIG. 26, when the tilting device 310 is in the first state and the driving device 340 is in the first initial state, from the state shown in FIG. 25, when the disk cam 344 is rotated in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise direction in FIG. 26), the first protruding portion 344c1 of the disk cam 344 pushes down the engaging portion 346d of the releasing member 346, causing the releasing member 346 to rotate in the reverse rotation direction (clockwise direction in FIG. 26). Along with this, the rotating claw member 347 rotates in the reverse rotation direction to a position where the engagement with the bottom plate portion 311a of the tilting device 310 is disengaged.

[0192] The posture change of the release member 346 continues until the disk cam 344 rotates until the first retraction portion 344c2 of the engagement rib 344c and the engagement portion 346d face each other. During this time, the tilting device 310 rises by the biasing force of the torsion spring 315 (rotates counterclockwise in FIG. 26). At this time, in the states of FIGS. 25 and 26, the shaft portion 311c of the tilting device 310 is disposed at one end position of the guide hole 345b of the arm member 345 (the end position far from the rotation axis of the disk cam 344), and the upward movement of the tilting device 310 is restricted by the arm member 345. Therefore, the upward movement of the tilting device 310 becomes an operation mode corresponding to the rotation angle of the disk cam 344. As shown in FIG. 27, when the disk cam 344 rotates in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise direction in FIG. 27) and the first retraction portion 344c2 of the disk cam 344 passes through the engagement portion 346d of the release member 346, due to the biasing force of the first spring SP1, the release member 346 and the rotating claw member 347 rotate in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise direction in FIG. 27), and the rotating claw member 347 returns to a state where it can engage with the tilting device 310 (the state shown in FIG. 25). At this time, since the biasing force of the second spring SP2 acts in a direction to increase the angle (the upper angle in FIG. 27) between the release member 346 and the rotating claw member 347, the release member 346 and the rotating claw member 347 rotate while maintaining the state shown in FIG. 26 (the large angle state).

[0193] At this time, in the states of FIGS. 25 and 26, the shaft portion 311c of the tilting device 310 is disposed at one end position of the guide hole 345b of the arm member 345 (the end position far from the rotation axis of the disk cam 344), and the upward movement of the tilting device 310 is restricted by the arm member 345. Therefore, the upward movement of the tilting device 310 becomes an operation mode corresponding to the rotation angle of the disk cam 344. At this time, in the states of FIGS. 25 and 26, the shaft portion 311c of the tilting device 310 is disposed at one end position of the guide hole 345b of the arm member 345 (the end position far from the rotation axis of the disk cam 344), and the upward movement of the tilting device 310 is restricted by the arm member 345. Therefore, the upward movement of the tilting device 310 becomes an operation mode corresponding to the rotation angle of the disk cam 344. At this time, in the states of FIGS. 25 and 26, the shaft portion 311c of the tilting device 310 is disposed at one end position of the guide hole 345b of the arm member 345 (the end position far from the rotation axis of the disk cam 344), and the upward movement of the tilting device 310 is restricted by the arm member 345. Therefore, the upward movement of the tilting device 310 becomes an operation mode corresponding to the rotation angle of the disk cam 344. At this time, in the states of FIGS. 25 and 26, the shaft portion 311c of the tilting device 310 is disposed at one end position of the guide hole 345b of the arm member 345 (the end position far from the rotation axis of the disk cam 344), and the upward movement of the tilting device 310 is restricted by the arm member 345. Therefore, the upward movement of the tilting device 310 becomes an operation mode corresponding to the rotation angle of the disk cam 344. At this time, in the states of FIGS. 25 and 26, the shaft portion 311c of the tilting device 310 is disposed at one end position of the guide hole 345b of the arm member 345 (the end position far from the rotation axis of the disk cam 344), and the upward movement of the tilting device 310 is restricted by the arm member 345. Therefore, the upward movement of the tilting device 310 becomes an operation mode corresponding to the rotation angle of the disk cam 344.

[0194] As shown in FIG. 27, when the disk cam 344 rotates in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise direction in FIG. 27) and the first retraction portion 344c2 of the disk cam 344 passes through the engagement portion 346d of the release member 346, due to the biasing force of the first spring SP1, the release member 346 and the rotating claw member 347 rotate in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise direction in FIG. 27), and the rotating claw member 347 returns to a state where it can engage with the tilting device 310 (the state shown in FIG. 25). At this time, since the biasing force of the second spring SP2 acts in a direction to increase the angle (the upper angle in FIG. 27) between the release member 346 and the rotating claw member 347, the release member 346 and the rotating claw member 347 rotate while maintaining the state shown in FIG. 26 (the large angle state). As shown in FIG. 27, when the disk cam 344 rotates in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise direction in FIG. 27) and the first retraction portion 344c2 of the disk cam 344 passes through the engagement portion 346d of the release member 346, due to the biasing force of the first spring SP1, the release member 346 and the rotating claw member 347 rotate in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise direction in FIG. 27), and the rotating claw member 347 returns to a state where it can engage with the tilting device 310 (the state shown in FIG. 25). At this time, since the biasing force of the second spring SP2 acts in a direction to increase the angle (the upper angle in FIG. 27) between the release member 346 and the rotating claw member 347, the release member 346 and the rotating claw member 347 rotate while maintaining the state shown in FIG. 26 (the large angle state). As shown in FIG. 27, when the disk cam 344 rotates in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise direction in FIG. 27) and the first retraction portion 344c2 of the disk cam 344 passes through the engagement portion 346d of the release member 346, due to the biasing force of the first spring SP1, the release member 346 and the rotating claw member 347 rotate in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise direction in FIG. 27), and the rotating claw member 347 returns to a state where it can engage with the tilting device 310 (the state shown in FIG. 25). At this time, since the biasing force of the second spring SP2 acts in a direction to increase the angle (the upper angle in FIG. 27) between the release member 346 and the rotating claw member 347, the release member 346 and the rotating claw member 347 rotate while maintaining the state shown in FIG. 26 (the large angle state). As shown in FIG. 27, when the disk cam 344 rotates in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise direction in FIG. 27) and the first retraction portion 344c2 of the disk cam 344 passes through the engagement portion 346d of the release member 346, due to the biasing force of the first spring SP1, the release member 346 and the rotating claw member 347 rotate in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise direction in FIG. 27), and the rotating claw member 347 returns to a state where it can engage with the tilting device 310 (the state shown in FIG. 25). At this time, since the biasing force of the second spring SP2 acts in a direction to increase the angle (the upper angle in FIG. 27) between the release member 346 and the rotating claw member 347, the release member 346 and the rotating claw member 347 rotate while maintaining the state shown in FIG. 26 (the large angle state). As shown in FIG. 27, when the disk cam 344 rotates in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise direction in FIG. 27) and the first retraction portion 344c2 of the disk cam 344 passes through the engagement portion 346d of the release member 346, due to the biasing force of the first spring SP1, the release member 346 and the rotating claw member 347 rotate in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise direction in FIG. 27), and the rotating claw member 347 returns to a state where it can engage with the tilting device 310 (the state shown in FIG. 25). At this time, since the biasing force of the second spring SP2 acts in a direction to increase the angle (the upper angle in FIG. 27) between the release member 346 and the rotating claw member 347, the release member 346 and the rotating claw member 347 rotate while maintaining the state shown in FIG. 26 (the large angle state). As shown in FIG. 27, when the disk cam 344 rotates in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise direction in FIG. 27) and the first retraction portion 344c2 of the disk cam 344 passes through the engagement portion 346d of the release member 346, due to the biasing force of the first spring SP1, the release member 346 and the rotating claw member 347 rotate in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise direction in FIG. 27), and the rotating claw member 347 returns to a state where it can engage with the tilting device 310 (the state shown in FIG. 25). At this time, since the biasing force of the second spring SP2 acts in a direction to increase the angle (the upper angle in FIG. 27) between the release member 346 and the rotating claw member 347, the release member 346 and the rotating claw member 347 rotate while maintaining the state shown in FIG. 26 (the large angle state). As shown in FIG. 27, when the disk cam 344 rotates in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise direction in FIG. 27) and the first retraction portion 344c2 of the disk cam 344 passes through the engagement portion 346d of the release member 346, due to the biasing force of the first spring SP1, the release member 346 and the rotating claw member 347 rotate in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise direction in FIG. 27), and the rotating claw member 347 returns to a state where it can engage with the tilting device 310 (the state shown in FIG. 25). At this time, since the biasing force of the second spring SP2 acts in a direction to increase the angle (the upper angle in FIG. 27) between the release member 346 and the rotating claw member 347, the release member 346 and the rotating claw member 347 rotate while maintaining the state shown in FIG. 26 (the large angle state). As shown in FIG. 27, when the disk cam 344 rotates in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise direction in FIG. 27) and the first retraction portion 344c2 of the disk cam 344 passes through the engagement portion 346d of the release member 346, due to the biasing force of the first spring SP1, the release member 346 and the rotating claw member 347 rotate in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise direction in FIG. 27), and the rotating claw member 347 returns to a state where it can engage with the tilting device 310 (the state shown in FIG. 25). At this time, since the biasing force of the second spring SP2 acts in a direction to increase the angle (the upper angle in FIG. 27) between the release member 346 and the rotating claw member 347, the release member 346 and the rotating claw member 347 rotate while maintaining the state shown in FIG. 26 (the large angle state).

[0195] In this state, the lid 312 retreats above the LED device 341f, and the area where the protective lens member 311i is visible from the player's perspective becomes the first state when the tilting device 310 is in a certain state. In this state, the lid 312 retreats above the LED device 341f, and the area where the protective lens member 311i is visible from the player's perspective becomes the first state when the tilting device 310 is in a certain state. Since it increases compared to 0, the light of the LED device 341f can be irradiated also in the front direction (the direction facing the player). Thus, by changing the posture of the tilting device 310, the traveling direction of the light emitted from the LED device 3 41f can be changed, and the lighting effect of the light can be improved Thereby.

[0196] In this state, the right detection sensor 353R of the protection cover device 350 becomes ON and the starting point of the vertical reciprocating motion can be detected.

[0197] As shown in FIG. 28, from the state shown in FIG. 27, the disk cam 344 is rotated forward by a predetermined amount in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise in FIG. 28), and then the disk cam 344 is rotated by the same amount in the reverse rotation direction (clockwise in FIG. 2 8). By repeating this operation, the tilting device 310 can be repeatedly moved up and down within the range of the angle D1 shown in FIG. 28. Thereby, the appearance of the tilting device 310 as seen by the player can be changed, and the attention of the player to the operation device 300 can be improved.

[0198] Also, corresponding to the operation in which the tilting device 310 repeatedly moves up and down within the range of the angle D1 the area of the portion that protrudes above the upper frame member 331 of the protective lens member 313 changes. Therefore, among the light emitted from the LED device 341f, the amount of light that can be visually recognized through the protective lens member 313 can be changed corresponding to the operation of the tilting device 310. Therefore, the brightness of the tilting device 310 can be changed, and the attention of the player to the operation device 300 can be improved.

[0199] Note that in the state shown in FIG. 28, the spherical shell portion 313a of the lens member 313 faces the LED device 3​​​ Since it is arranged on the front side (the left side in FIG. 28) of 41f, the light irradiated from the LED device 341f can expand the irradiation range not only in the front-back direction and the up-down direction but also in the left-right direction (the direction perpendicular to the plane of FIG. 28).

[0200] According to the present embodiment, as described above, when the tilting device 310 is arranged in the first state the light of the LED device 341f travels upward, and its irradiation range is restricted by the cylindrical member 312c (see FIG. 25). On the other hand, when the tilting device 310 moves upward from the first state the light of the LED device 341f is also irradiated in the direction toward the player (the front direction), and its irradiation range is expanded by the lens member 313.

[0201] That is, according to the present embodiment, along with the change in the posture of the tilting device 310, not only can the irradiation direction of the light be changed but also the irradiation range of the light can be changed simultaneously. Thereby the attention degree of the tilting device 310 can be improved.

[0202] As shown in FIG. 29, in the state where the tilting device 310 is moving up and down in FIG. 28, the player can perform a pushing operation on the tilting device 310. In the state of FIG. 28, the load applied to the tilting device 310 from the arm member 345 is only the load in the direction of lowering the tilting device 310 (even if the arm member 345 moves in the upward direction, the shaft portion 311c only moves in the guide hole 345b of the arm member 345, and no load is generated).

[0203] Therefore, when the player performs a pushing operation on the tilting device 310 in the state of FIG. 28, it is possible to prevent the player from being given a load by the driving force of the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 18). ​​This is possible. At this time, only the load due to the biasing force of the torsion spring 315 is applied to the player. As a result, when the player pushes in the tilting device 310, a large load is suppressed from being generated on the player, so that the player can comfortably operate the operation device 300. This is possible.

[0204] As shown in FIG. 29, in the process from the state shown in FIG. 28 to the end of the pushing-in of the tilting device 310, the bottom plate portion 311a of the tilting device 310 pushes the hook-shaped portion 347d of the rotary claw member 347. As a result, the rotary claw member 347 rotates in the reverse rotation direction (clockwise direction in FIG. 29), and then, by continuously pushing in the tilting device 310, when the bottom plate portion 311a passes through the hook-shaped portion 347d, the rotary claw member 347 returns to a position where it can engage with the tilting device 310 (rotates in the forward rotation direction). Therefore, the upward movement of the tilting device 310 is restricted by the rotary claw member 347.

[0205] Therefore, after the player pushes down the tilting device 310 from the state of moving the tilting device 310 shown in FIG. 28 up and down and then releases the hand, the tilting device 310 can be maintained in the first state.

[0206] In the state shown in FIG. 29, the voice coil motor 352 performs a vibration operation (an operation of repeating movement in the extending direction and movement in the contracting direction). As a result, after pushing in the tilting device 310 to the end of the pushing-in operation, an effect can be performed to transmit the vibration to the player who continues to place a hand on the tilting device 310.

[0207] That is, the voice coil motor 352 generates a driving force that assists the upward movement of the tilting device 310. ​​​​​​​​​​​for the purpose of causing vibration (see FIG. 24), and vibrating the tilting device 310 disposed at the pushing end position It can be used for the purpose of performing a vibration effect.

[0208] As shown in FIG. 30, when the player releases his hand from the tilting device 310 and the tilting device 310 returns to the first state, the protruding convex portion 311j of the tilting device 310 is buried in the lower frame member 320 and the contact with the voice coil motor 352 is released. Therefore, the vibration effect is effective only when the player is pushing the tilting device 310 to the pushing end.

[0209] Therefore, compared with a gaming machine in which the operation button simply vibrates, whether vibration is generated by the voice coil motor 352 at the pushing end when the tilting device 310 is pushed can be grasped only by the player who has pushed the tilting device 310.

[0210] Here, whether the lottery is a big win or not is not affected by the pushing operation of the tilting device 310. Therefore, there is a possibility that some players may not operate the tilting device 310 at all. In that case, the value as an operation means of the tilting device 310 will be lowered.

[0211]

[0212] In contrast, in the present embodiment, it is configured in such a manner that the player can feel the vibration of the voice coil motor 352 only by pushing the tilting device 310. Here, for example, by controlling so that the voice coil motor 352 vibrates and produces an effect when a big win is determined, the expectancy when the player pushes the tilting device 310 can be improved and the value as a means of predicting the tilting device 310 can be improved. This enables the player to easily operate the tilting device 310 and enhances the value of the tilting device 310 as an operating means. It can enhance the value as an operating means.

[0213] As shown in FIG. 30, from the state shown in FIG. 29, the disk cam 344 is rotated forward (counterclockwise in FIG. 29) by a predetermined amount until the second protruding portion 344c1 contacts the engaging portion 346d of the releasing member 346, so that the driving device 340 can be set to the second initial state. As shown in FIG. 30, from the state shown in FIG. 29, the disk cam 344 is rotated forward (counterclockwise in FIG. 29) by a predetermined amount until the second protruding portion 344c1 contacts the engaging portion 346d of the releasing member 346, so that the driving device 340 can be set to the second initial state. It can be set to the second initial state. It can be set to the second initial state.

[0214] The second initial state is a state in which the engaging rib 344c and the releasing member 346 are in contact with each other in the rotational direction, similar to the first initial state. In the first initial state, the first protruding portion 344c1 of the engaging rib 344c contacts the engaging rib 344c, while in the second initial state, the second protruding portion 344c3 of the engaging rib 344c contacts the engaging rib 344c. In the first initial state, the first protruding portion 344c1 of the engaging rib 344c contacts the engaging rib 344c, while in the second initial state, the second protruding portion 344c3 of the engaging rib 344c contacts the engaging rib 344c. In the second initial state, the second protruding portion 344c3 of the engaging rib 344c contacts the engaging rib 344c. It contacts.

[0215] From the state of FIG. 29, the disk cam 344 is rotated backward (clockwise in FIG. 29), and after the first protruding portion 344c1 of the engaging rib 344c passes through the engaging portion 346d, it can be reversed to return the driving device 340 from the state shown in FIG. 29 to the first initial state shown in FIG. 25. In this case, a load in the direction of pushing up the releasing member 346 is applied to the releasing member 346, and only the releasing member 346 can be rotated forward (counterclockwise in FIG. 29) while maintaining the posture of the rotating claw member 347. From the state of FIG. 29, the disk cam 344 is rotated backward (clockwise in FIG. 29), and after the first protruding portion 344c1 of the engaging rib 344c passes through the engaging portion 346d, it can be reversed to return the driving device 340 from the state shown in FIG. 29 to the first initial state shown in FIG. 25. In this case, a load in the direction of pushing up the releasing member 346 is applied to the releasing member 346, and only the releasing member 346 can be rotated forward (counterclockwise in FIG. 29) while maintaining the posture of the rotating claw member 347. It can be returned to the first initial state. In this case, a load in the direction of pushing up the releasing member 346 is applied to the releasing member 346, and only the releasing member 346 can be rotated forward (counterclockwise in FIG. 29) while maintaining the posture of the rotating claw member 347. In this case, a load in the direction of pushing up the releasing member 346 is applied to the releasing member 346, and only the releasing member 346 can be rotated forward (counterclockwise in FIG. 29) while maintaining the posture of the rotating claw member 347. It can be rotated.

[0216] Next, with reference to FIGS. 31 to 34, the case where the tilting device 310 is set to the first state and the driving device 340 is set to the second initial state, and then the tilting device 310 is operated up and down (rocking operation) (the second operation mode) will be described. In this case, the tilting device 310 is in the second state. Next, with reference to FIGS. 31 to 34, the case where the tilting device 310 is set to the first state and the driving device 340 is set to the second initial state, and then the tilting device 310 is operated up and down (rocking operation) (the second operation mode) will be described. In this case, the tilting device 310 is in the second state. In this case, the tilting device 310 is in the second state. Start the reciprocating motion (fanning motion) up and down through it.

[0217] Figures 31 to 34 are cross-sectional views of the operation device 300 along the line XXII-XXII in Fig. 6(a). In Fig. 31, from the state shown in Fig. 30, the disk cam 344 is rotated in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise in Fig. 31), and the release member 346 and the rotating claw member 347 are rotated in the reverse rotation direction (clockwise in Fig. 31), and the state is shown. In Fig. 32, from the state shown in Fig. 31, the state where the disk cam 344 rotates by a predetermined amount and the tilting device 310 reaches the second state is shown. In Fig. 33, the state where the disk cam 344 reciprocally rotates from the state shown in Fig. 32 is shown. In Fig. 34, the state where the player pushes the tilting device 310 to the terminal position from the state shown in Fig. 33 is shown. Also, in Fig. 33, the position of the tilting device 310 in the state of Fig. 32 is shown by an imaginary line. In Fig. 34, an example of the hand of the player who pushes the tilting device 310 is shown by an imaginary line. As shown in Fig. 31, when the disk cam 344 is rotated in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise in Fig. 31) from the state shown in Fig. 30, the engagement between the rotating claw member 347 and the tilting device 310 is released, and the tilting device 310 moves in the upward direction. At this time, since the guide hole 345b of the arm member 345 extends (has a space) in the direction in which the shaft portion 311c of the tilting device 310 moves, the tilting device 310 is not pulled by the disk cam 344 through the arm member 345, and the tilting device 310 can be moved upward with low resistance, and the state of the tilting device 310 can be changed from the first state to the second state in a short time. As shown in Fig. 31, when the disk cam 344 is rotated in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise in Fig. 31) from the state shown in Fig. 30, the engagement between the rotating claw member 347 and the tilting device 310 is released, and the tilting device 310 moves in the upward direction. At this time, since the guide hole 345b of the arm member 345 extends (has a space) in the direction in which the shaft portion 311c of the tilting device 310 moves, the tilting device 310 is not pulled by the disk cam 344 through the arm member 345, and the tilting device 310 can be moved upward with low resistance, and the state of the tilting device 310 can be changed from the first state to the second state in a short time. Also, in Fig. 33, the position of the tilting device 310 in the state of Fig. 32 is shown by an imaginary line. In Fig. 34, an example of the hand of the player who pushes the tilting device 310 is shown by an imaginary line. As shown in Fig. 31, when the disk cam 344 is rotated in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise in Fig. 31) from the state shown in Fig. 30, the engagement between the rotating claw member 347 and the tilting device 310 is released, and the tilting device 310 moves in the upward direction. At this time, since the guide hole 345b of the arm member 345 extends (has a space) in the direction in which the shaft portion 311c of the tilting device 310 moves, the tilting device 310 is not pulled by the disk cam 344 through the arm member 345, and the tilting device 310 can be moved upward with low resistance, and the state of the tilting device 310 can be changed from the first state to the second state in a short time.

[0218] As shown in Fig. 31, when the disk cam 344 is rotated in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise in Fig. 31) from the state shown in Fig. 30, the engagement between the rotating claw member 347 and the tilting device 310 is released, and the tilting device 310 moves in the upward direction. At this time, since the guide hole 345b of the arm member 345 extends (has a space) in the direction in which the shaft portion 311c of the tilting device 310 moves, the tilting device 310 is not pulled by the disk cam 344 through the arm member 345, and the tilting device 310 can be moved upward with low resistance, and the state of the tilting device 310 can be changed from the first state to the second state in a short time. At this time, since the guide hole 345b of the arm member 345 extends (has a space) in the direction in which the shaft portion 311c of the tilting device 310 moves, the tilting device 310 is not pulled by the disk cam 344 through the arm member 345, and the tilting device 310 can be moved upward with low resistance, and the state of the tilting device 310 can be changed from the first state to the second state in a short time.

[0219] At this time, since the guide hole 345b of the arm member 345 extends (has a space) in the direction in which the shaft portion 311c of the tilting device 310 moves, the tilting device 310 is not pulled by the disk cam 344 through the arm member 345, and the tilting device 310 can be moved upward with low resistance, and the state of the tilting device 310 can be changed from the first state to the second state in a short time. At this time, since the guide hole 345b of the arm member 345 extends (has a space) in the direction in which the shaft portion 311c of the tilting device 310 moves, the tilting device 310 is not pulled by the disk cam 344 through the arm member 345, and the tilting device 310 can be moved upward with low resistance, and the state of the tilting device 310 can be changed from the first state to the second state in a short time. At this time, since the guide hole 345b of the arm member 345 extends (has a space) in the direction in which the shaft portion 311c of the tilting device 310 moves, the tilting device 310 is not pulled by the disk cam 344 through the arm member 345, and the tilting device 310 can be moved upward with low resistance, and the state of the tilting device 310 can be changed from the first state to the second state in a short time. At this time, since the guide hole 345b of the arm member 345 extends (has a space) in the direction in which the shaft portion 311c of the tilting device 310 moves, the tilting device 310 is not pulled by the disk cam 344 through the arm member 345, and the tilting device 310 can be moved upward with low resistance, and the state of the tilting device 310 can be changed from the first state to the second state in a short time. At this time, since the guide hole 345b of the arm member 345 extends (has a space) in the direction in which the shaft portion 311c of the tilting device 310 moves, the tilting device 310 is not pulled by the disk cam 344 through the arm member 345, and the tilting device 310 can be moved upward with low resistance, and the state of the tilting device 310 can be changed from the first state to the second state in a short time.

[0220] As shown in FIG. 32, by rotating about 10 degrees from the state shown in FIG. 31 (the state where the engagement between the tilting device 310 and the rotating claw member 347 is released), the posture of the disk cam 344 can be set to a posture in which the tilting device 310 can be arranged in the second state (the posture obtained by rotating the disk cam 344 by 180° from the first initial state). Therefore, when the rising speed of the tilting device 310 is high and the tilting device 310 attempts to reach the second state from the state shown in FIG. 30 in a short period of time, the disk cam 344 can prevent such a state change from interfering (it takes a long time for the disk cam 344 to rotate by a predetermined angle and for the tilting device 310 to reach the second state). As shown in FIG. 33, by repeatedly performing an operation of rotating the disk cam 344 by a predetermined amount in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise in FIG. 32) from the state shown in FIG. 32 and then rotating the disk cam 344 by the same amount in the reverse rotation direction (clockwise in FIG. 32), the tilting device 310 can be repeatedly operated up and down within the range of the angle D2 shown in FIG. 33. Thereby, the appearance of the tilting device 310 as seen by the player can be changed, and the degree of attention of the player to the operation device 300 can be improved. Moreover, corresponding to the operation in which the tilting device 310 repeatedly operates up and down within the range of the angle D2, the area of the portion that protrudes above the upper frame member 331 of the protective lens member 313 changes. Therefore, the amount of light that can be visually recognized through the protective lens member 313 among the light emitted from the LED device 341f can be changed corresponding to the operation of the tilting device 310. Therefore, the brightness of the tilting device 310 can be changed, and the attention of the player to the operation device 300 can be As shown in FIG. 32, by rotating about 10 degrees from the state shown in FIG. 31 (the state where the engagement between the tilting device 310 and the rotating claw member 347 is released), the posture of the disk cam 344 can be set to a posture in which the tilting device 310 can be arranged in the second state (the posture obtained by rotating the disk cam 344 by 180° from the first initial state). Therefore, when the rising speed of the tilting device 310 is high and the tilting device 310 attempts to reach the second state from the state shown in FIG. 30 in a short period of time, the disk cam 344 can prevent such a state change from interfering (it takes a long time for the disk cam 344 to rotate by a predetermined angle and for the tilting device 310 to reach the second state). As shown in FIG. 33, by repeatedly performing an operation of rotating the disk cam 344 by a predetermined amount in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise in FIG. 32) from the state shown in FIG. 32 and then rotating the disk cam 344 by the same amount in the reverse rotation direction (clockwise in FIG. 32), the tilting device 310 can be repeatedly operated up and down within the range of the angle D2 shown in FIG. 33. Thereby, the appearance of the tilting device 310 as seen by the player can be changed, and the degree of attention of the player to the operation device 300 can be improved. Moreover, corresponding to the operation in which the tilting device 310 repeatedly operates up and down within the range of the angle D2, the area of the portion that protrudes above the upper frame member 331 of the protective lens member 313 changes. Therefore, the amount of light that can be visually recognized through the protective lens member 313 among the light emitted from the LED device 341f can be changed corresponding to the operation of the tilting device 310. Therefore, the brightness of the tilting device 310 can be changed, and the attention of the player to the operation device 300 can be As shown in FIG. 32, by rotating about 10 degrees from the state shown in FIG. 31 (the state where the engagement between the tilting device 310 and the rotating claw member 347 is released), the posture of the disk cam 344 can be set to a posture in which the tilting device 310 can be arranged in the second state (the posture obtained by rotating the disk cam 344 by 180° from the first initial state). Therefore, when the rising speed of the tilting device 310 is high and the tilting device 310 attempts to reach the second state from the state shown in FIG. 30 in a short period of time, the disk cam 344 can prevent such a state change from interfering (it takes a long time for the disk cam 344 to rotate by a predetermined angle and for the tilting device 310 to reach the second state). As shown in FIG. 33, by repeatedly performing an operation of rotating the disk cam 344 by a predetermined amount in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise in FIG. 32) from the state shown in FIG. 32 and then rotating the disk cam 344 by the same amount in the reverse rotation direction (clockwise in FIG. 32), the tilting device 310 can be repeatedly operated up and down within the range of the angle D2 shown in FIG. 33. Thereby, the appearance of the tilting device 310 as seen by the player can be changed, and the degree of attention of the player to the operation device 300 can be improved.

[0221] As shown in FIG. 33, by repeatedly performing an operation of rotating the disk cam 344 by a predetermined amount in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise in FIG. 32) from the state shown in FIG. 32 and then rotating the disk cam 344 by the same amount in the reverse rotation direction (clockwise in FIG. 32), the tilting device 310 can be repeatedly operated up and down within the range of the angle D2 shown in FIG. 33. Thereby, the appearance of the tilting device 310 as seen by the player can be changed, and the degree of attention of the player to the operation device 300 can be improved. Moreover, corresponding to the operation in which the tilting device 310 repeatedly operates up and down within the range of the angle D2, the area of the portion that protrudes above the upper frame member 331 of the protective lens member 313 changes. Therefore, the amount of light that can be visually recognized through the protective lens member 313 among the light emitted from the LED device 341f can be changed corresponding to the operation of the tilting device 310. Therefore, the brightness of the tilting device 310 can be changed, and the attention of the player to the operation device 300 can be As shown in FIG. 33, by repeatedly performing an operation of rotating the disk cam 344 by a predetermined amount in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise in FIG. 32) from the state shown in FIG. 32 and then rotating the disk cam 344 by the same amount in the reverse rotation direction (clockwise in FIG. 32), the tilting device 310 can be repeatedly operated up and down within the range of the angle D2 shown in FIG. 33. Thereby, the appearance of the tilting device 310 as seen by the player can be changed, and the degree of attention of the player to the operation device 300 can be improved. Moreover, corresponding to the operation in which the tilting device 310 repeatedly operates up and down within the range of the angle D2, the area of the portion that protrudes above the upper frame member 331 of the protective lens member 313 changes. Therefore, the amount of light that can be visually recognized through the protective lens member 313 among the light emitted from the LED device 341f can be changed corresponding to the operation of the tilting device 310. Therefore, the brightness of the tilting device 310 can be changed, and the attention of the player to the operation device 300 can be As shown in FIG. 33, by repeatedly performing an operation of rotating the disk cam 344 by a predetermined amount in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise in FIG. 32) from the state shown in FIG. 32 and then rotating the disk cam 344 by the same amount in the reverse rotation direction (clockwise in FIG. 32), the tilting device 310 can be repeatedly operated up and down within the range of the angle D2 shown in FIG. 33. Thereby, the appearance of the tilting device 310 as seen by the player can be changed, and the degree of attention of the player to the operation device 300 can be improved. Moreover, corresponding to the operation in which the tilting device 310 repeatedly operates up and down within the range of the angle D2, the area of the portion that protrudes above the upper frame member 331 of the protective lens member 313 changes. Therefore, the amount of light that can be visually recognized through the protective lens member 313 among the light emitted from the LED device 341f can be changed corresponding to the operation of the tilting device 310. Therefore, the brightness of the tilting device 310 can be changed, and the attention of the player to the operation device 300 can be

[0222] Moreover, corresponding to the operation in which the tilting device 310 repeatedly operates up and down within the range of the angle D2, the area of the portion that protrudes above the upper frame member 331 of the protective lens member 313 changes. Therefore, the amount of light that can be visually recognized through the protective lens member 313 among the light emitted from the LED device 341f can be changed corresponding to the operation of the tilting device 310. Therefore, the brightness of the tilting device 310 can be changed, and the attention of the player to the operation device 300 can be Moreover, corresponding to the operation in which the tilting device 310 repeatedly operates up and down within the range of the angle D2, the area of the portion that protrudes above the upper frame member 331 of the protective lens member 313 changes. Therefore, the amount of light that can be visually recognized through the protective lens member 313 among the light emitted from the LED device 341f can be changed corresponding to the operation of the tilting device 310. Therefore, the brightness of the tilting device 310 can be changed, and the attention of the player to the operation device 300 can be Moreover, corresponding to the operation in which the tilting device 310 repeatedly operates up and down within the range of the angle D2, the area of the portion that protrudes above the upper frame member 331 of the protective lens member 313 changes. Therefore, the amount of light that can be visually recognized through the protective lens member 313 among the light emitted from the LED device 341f can be changed corresponding to the operation of the tilting device 310. Therefore, the brightness of the tilting device 310 can be changed, and the attention of the player to the operation device 300 can be Moreover, corresponding to the operation in which the tilting device 310 repeatedly operates up and down within the range of the angle D2, the area of the portion that protrudes above the upper frame member 331 of the protective lens member 313 changes. Therefore, the amount of light that can be visually recognized through the protective lens member 313 among the light emitted from the LED device 341f can be changed corresponding to the operation of the tilting device 310. Therefore, the brightness of the tilting device 310 can be changed, and the attention of the player to the operation device 300 can be Moreover, corresponding to the operation in which the tilting device 310 repeatedly operates up and down within the range of the angle D2, the area of the portion that protrudes above the upper frame member 331 of the protective lens member 313 changes. Therefore, the amount of light that can be visually recognized through the protective lens member 313 among the light emitted from the LED device 341f can be changed corresponding to the operation of the tilting device 310. Therefore, the brightness of the tilting device 310 can be changed, and the attention of the player to the operation device 300 can be The visibility can be improved.

[0223] In the state shown in FIG. 33, since the spherical shell portion 313a of the lens member 313 is disposed on the front side (the left side in FIG. 33) of the LED device 3 41f, the irradiation range of the light irradiated from the LED device 341f can be widened not only in the front-rear direction and the vertical direction but also in the left-right direction (the direction perpendicular to the paper surface of FIG. 33). That is, according to the present embodiment, along with the change in the posture of the tilting device 310, not only can the irradiation direction of the light be changed, but also the irradiation range of the light can be simultaneously changed. Thereby the visibility of the tilting device 310 can be improved.

[0224] That is, according to the present embodiment, along with the change in the posture of the tilting device 310, not only can the irradiation direction of the light be changed, but also the irradiation range of the light can be simultaneously changed. Thereby the visibility of the tilting device 310 can be improved. The range of the angle D2 shown in FIG. 33 is different from the range of the angle D1 shown in FIG. 28. That is

[0225] in the present embodiment, as the vertical movement mode of the tilting device 310, two types of vertical movements (fanning operations), i.e., the vertical movement shown in FIG. 28 and the vertical movement shown in FIG. 33, can be immediately performed after the restriction on the upward movement of the tilting device 310 by the rotary claw member 347 is released. Therefore, two types of modes for operating the tilting device 310 in the first state by the driving force of the drive motor 342 can be created. This can give a different meaning (for example, a difference in the expectation of a big win) to the operation mode compared to the case where the operation member 310 performs the same operation every time, and can improve the attention of the player to the tilting device 310. This can give a different meaning (for example, a difference in the expectation of a big win) to the operation mode compared to the case where the operation member 310 performs the same operation every time, and can improve the attention of the player to the tilting device 310.

[0226] As shown in FIG. 33, in the state where the tilting device 310 is vertically moving in FIG. 32, the player can push in the tilting device 310. In the state of FIG. 33, the tilting device

[0227]

[0227] 310 can be pushed in by the player. The load applied from the arm member 345 to the tilting device 310 is only the load in the direction of pulling the tilting device 310 downward (even when the arm member 345 moves in the upward direction, the shaft portion 311 c only moves through the guide hole 345b of the arm member 345, and no load is generated to lift the shaft portion 311c from the arm member 345). Therefore, when the player pushes in the tilting device 310 in the state of FIG. 33, it is possible to prevent the player from being applied with the load due to the driving force of the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 18). At this time, only the load due to the biasing force of the torsion spring 315 is applied to the player).

[0228] As a result, when the player pushes in the tilting device 310, a large load is not generated on the player, so that the player can comfortably operate the operation device 300). As shown in FIG. 34, in the process of reaching the state where the tilting device 310 is pushed in, the bottom plate portion 311a of the tilting device 310 pushes the hook-shaped portion 347d of the rotary claw member 347, whereby the rotary claw member 347 rotates in the backward rotation direction (clockwise direction in FIG. 34), and then, when the bottom plate portion 311a passes through the hook-shaped portion 347d by pushing in the tilting device 310). The rotary claw member 347 returns to a position where it can engage with the tilting device 310 (rotates in the forward rotation direction). Therefore, the upward movement of the tilting device 310 is restricted by the rotary claw member 347). Therefore, after the player pushes down the tilting device 310 from the state of vertically moving the tilting device 310 shown in FIG. 33 (see FIG. 34) and then releases the hand, the tilting device 310 can be maintained in the first state). Thus, when the player pushes in the tilting device 310, a large load is not generated on the player, so that the player can comfortably operate the operation device 300). As shown in FIG. 34, in the process of reaching the state where the tilting device 310 is pushed in, the bottom plate portion 311a of the tilting device 310 pushes the hook-shaped portion 347d of the rotary claw member 347, whereby the rotary claw member 347 rotates in the backward rotation direction (clockwise direction in FIG. 34), and then, when the bottom plate portion 311a passes through the hook-shaped portion 347d by pushing in the tilting device 310). The rotary claw member 347 returns to a position where it can engage with the tilting device 310 (rotates in the forward rotation direction). Therefore, the upward movement of the tilting device 310 is restricted by the rotary claw member 347). Thus, when the player pushes in the tilting device 310, a large load is not generated on the player, so that the player can comfortably operate the operation device 300).

[0229] As shown in FIG. 34, in the process of reaching the state where the tilting device 310 is pushed in, the bottom plate portion 311a of the tilting device 310 pushes the hook-shaped portion 347d of the rotary claw member 347, whereby the rotary claw member 347 rotates in the backward rotation direction (clockwise direction in FIG. 34), and then, when the bottom plate portion 311a passes through the hook-shaped portion 347d by pushing in the tilting device 310). The rotary claw member 347 returns to a position where it can engage with the tilting device 310 (rotates in the forward rotation direction). Therefore, the upward movement of the tilting device 310 is restricted by the rotary claw member 347). As shown in FIG. 34, in the process of reaching the state where the tilting device 310 is pushed in, the bottom plate portion 311a of the tilting device 310 pushes the hook-shaped portion 347d of the rotary claw member 347, whereby the rotary claw member 347 rotates in the backward rotation direction (clockwise direction in FIG. 34), and then, when the bottom plate portion 311a passes through the hook-shaped portion 347d by pushing in the tilting device 310). The rotary claw member 347 returns to a position where it can engage with the tilting device 310 (rotates in the forward rotation direction). Therefore, the upward movement of the tilting device 310 is restricted by the rotary claw member 347). As shown in FIG. 34, in the process of reaching the state where the tilting device 310 is pushed in, the bottom plate portion 311a of the tilting device 310 pushes the hook-shaped portion 347d of the rotary claw member 347, whereby the rotary claw member 347 rotates in the backward rotation direction (clockwise direction in FIG. 34), and then, when the bottom plate portion 311a passes through the hook-shaped portion 347d by pushing in the tilting device 310). The rotary claw member 347 returns to a position where it can engage with the tilting device 310 (rotates in the forward rotation direction). Therefore, the upward movement of the tilting device 310 is restricted by the rotary claw member 347). As shown in FIG. 34, in the process of reaching the state where the tilting device 310 is pushed in, the bottom plate portion 311a of the tilting device 310 pushes the hook-shaped portion 347d of the rotary claw member 347, whereby the rotary claw member 347 rotates in the backward rotation direction (clockwise direction in FIG. 34), and then, when the bottom plate portion 311a passes through the hook-shaped portion 347d by pushing in the tilting device 310). The rotary claw member 347 returns to a position where it can engage with the tilting device 310 (rotates in the forward rotation direction). Therefore, the upward movement of the tilting device 310 is restricted by the rotary claw member 347). As shown in FIG. 34, in the process of reaching the state where the tilting device 310 is pushed in, the bottom plate portion 311a of the tilting device 310 pushes the hook-shaped portion 347d of the rotary claw member 347, whereby the rotary claw member 347 rotates in the backward rotation direction (clockwise direction in FIG. 34), and then, when the bottom plate portion 311a passes through the hook-shaped portion 347d by pushing in the tilting device 310). The rotary claw member 347 returns to a position where it can engage with the tilting device 310 (rotates in the forward rotation direction). Therefore, the upward movement of the tilting device 310 is restricted by the rotary claw member 347). As shown in FIG. 34, in the process of reaching the state where the tilting device 310 is pushed in, the bottom plate portion 311a of the tilting device 310 pushes the hook-shaped portion 347d of the rotary claw member 347, whereby the rotary claw member 347 rotates in the backward rotation direction (clockwise direction in FIG. 34), and then, when the bottom plate portion 311a passes through the hook-shaped portion 347d by pushing in the tilting device 310). The rotary claw member 347 returns to a position where it can engage with the tilting device 310 (rotates in the forward rotation direction). Therefore, the upward movement of the tilting device 310 is restricted by the rotary claw member 347).

[0230] Therefore, after the player pushes down the tilting device 310 from the state of vertically moving the tilting device 310 shown in FIG. 33 (see FIG. 34) and then releases the hand, the tilting device 310 can be maintained in the first state). As shown in FIG. 34, in the process of reaching the state where the tilting device 310 is pushed in, the bottom plate portion 311a of the tilting device 310 pushes the hook-shaped portion 347d of the rotary claw member 347, whereby the rotary claw member 347 rotates in the backward rotation direction (clockwise direction in FIG. 34), and then, when the bottom plate portion 311a passes through the hook-shaped portion 347d by pushing in the tilting device 310). The rotary claw member 347 returns to a position where it can engage with the tilting device 310 (rotates in the forward rotation direction). Therefore, the upward movement of the tilting device 310 is restricted by the rotary claw member 347). As shown in FIG. 34, in the process of reaching the state where the tilting device 310 is pushed in, the bottom plate portion 311a of the tilting device 310 pushes the hook-shaped portion 347d of the rotary claw member 347, whereby the rotary claw member 347 rotates in the backward rotation direction (clockwise direction in FIG. 34), and then, when the bottom plate portion 311a passes through the hook-shaped portion 347d by pushing in the tilting device 310). The rotary claw member 347 returns to a position where it can engage with the tilting device 310 (rotates in the forward rotation direction). Therefore, the upward movement of the tilting device 310 is restricted by the rotary claw member 347).

[0231] Next, referring to FIGS. 35 to 37, after the player has performed a pushing operation, the rotating claw member 3 47 releases the regulation of the tilting device 310 by the disc cam 344 without changing to the second initial state and the operation will be described. By this method, it becomes possible to alternately perform two types of vertical movements (rocking movements) of the tilting device 310 or to continuously perform one of them.

[0232] FIGS. 35 to 37 are cross-sectional views of the operation device 300 taken along line XXII-XXII of FIG. 6(a). In FIG. 35, the disc cam 344 is rotated in the reverse direction (clockwise in FIG. 35) from the state shown in FIG. 34, and the release member 346 is rotated in the forward direction (counterclockwise in FIG. 35). The state is shown. In FIG. 36, the rotating cam 344 is rotated in the reverse direction (clockwise in FIG. 35) more than the state shown in FIG. 35, and then the disc cam 344 rotates in the forward direction (counterclockwise in FIG. 35) until it contacts the engaging portion 346d of the release member 346. The state is shown. In FIG. 37, from the state shown in FIG. 36, the disc cam 344 rotates in the forward direction (counterclockwise in FIG. 36), and the left detection sensor 353L of the protection cover device 3 50 is in the ON state. The state is shown. In FIGS. 35 to 37, an example of the player's hand swinging from above the tilting device 310 is shown by an imaginary line. As shown in FIG. 35, when the disc cam 344 is rotated in the reverse direction (clockwise in FIG. 34) from the state shown in FIG. 34, the second retracting portion 344c4 of the engaging rib 344c contacts the engaging portion 346d of the release member 346. In this case, the engaging rib 344c pushes up the release member 346, changing the posture of the release member 346, but the protruding pin 346b of the release member 346 is the rotating claw

[0233] As shown in FIG. 35, when the disc cam 344 is rotated in the reverse direction (clockwise in FIG. 34) from the state shown in FIG. 34, the second retracting portion 344c4 of the engaging rib 344c contacts the engaging portion 346d of the release member 346. In this case, the engaging rib 344c pushes up the release member 346, changing the posture of the release member 346, but the protruding pin 346b of the release member 346 is the rotating claw It only moves within the space of the guide long hole 347b of the member 347, and the rotary claw member 347 is maintained in the posture shown in Fig. 3 5.

[0234] That is, from the state shown in Fig. 35, when the disk cam 344 is further rotated in the reverse rotation direction (clockwise in Fig. 35) and the engagement between the engagement rib 344c and the release member 346 is released, the regulation of the ascent of the tilting device 310 by the rotary claw member 347 can be maintained.

[0235] From the state shown in Fig. 35, when the disk cam 344 is further rotated in the reverse rotation direction (clockwise in Fig. 35) and then the rotary cam 344 is rotated in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise in Fig. 35), the drive device 340 can be set to the second initial state as shown in Fig. 36 .

[0236] In this embodiment, since there is no sensor for detecting the second initial state, it is difficult to accurately stop the disk cam 344 in the state shown in Fig. 36, but it is possible to pass through the second initial state shown in Fig. 36 . Therefore, by operating the disk cam 344 from the state shown in Fig. 36 , as described above, it is possible to perform the vertical movement (rocking movement) from the second initial state within the range of the angle D2 .

[0237] Here, a player who pushes in the tilting device 310 may, even without any special indication such as "long press", perform an operation of leaving the hand on the tilting device 310 after the pushing-in operation .

[0238] This is an operation that occurs, for example, when the player forgets to release the hand that pushed in the tilting device 310 due to being too concentrated on the performance. In this case, the regulation by the rotary claw member 347 is released . Even if the tilting device 310 does not rise, even if a reciprocating motion (forward and reverse switching motion) for causing the disk cam 344 to move up and down (rocking motion) within the range of angle D2 is performed, the posture of the tilting device 310 cannot be changed. In this case, the rotation of the drive motor 342 is wasted, and if the rotation can be omitted, the life of the drive motor 342 can be extended.

[0239] Therefore, in the present embodiment, in a state where the disk cam 344 is rotated in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise in FIG. 36) from the state shown in FIG. 36, while the left detection sensor 324L (see FIG. 1 5) of the lower frame member 320 maintains the ON state (while the tilting device 310 tilts to the first state or less), the disk cam 344 is not reversely rotated, and as shown in FIG. 37, the left detection sensor 353L (see FIG. 14) of the protection cover device 350 is controlled in such a manner that the rotation of the disk cam 344 is stopped (the drive of the drive motor 342 is stopped) in the first initial state of the drive device 340 in which the ON state is set.

[0240] In the states shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, since the player's hand is placed on the upper side of the tilting device 310 and the tilting device 310 does not perform the ascending operation, in this case, the change from the state shown in FIG. 36 to the state shown in FIG. 37 is caused by rotating the drive motor 342 in one direction.

[0241] Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 35 to 37, when the player's hand continues to be placed on the upper side of the tilting device 310 and the tilting device 310 cannot be moved up and down, it is possible to avoid performing a reciprocating motion (forward and reverse switching motion) of the drive motor 342 until the tilting device 310 cannot be moved up and down, reduce the burden on the drive motor 342, and extend the motor life.

[0242] When the disk cam 344 is rotated by a predetermined amount (to the state shown in FIG. 31) from the state shown in FIG. 36, if the left detection sensor 324L (see FIG. 15) maintains the ON state, instead of rotating the disk cam 344 in that state, it may be controlled to immediately reverse-rotate it back to the state shown in FIG. 36. By doing so, the drive device 340 can be quickly returned to the second initial state, and an unnecessary load can be avoided being applied to the drive device 340, so that the motor life of the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 18) can be extended. When the disk cam 344 is rotated by a predetermined amount (to the state shown in FIG. 31) from the state shown in FIG. 36, if the left detection sensor 324L (see FIG. 15) maintains the ON state, instead of rotating the disk cam 344 in that state, it may be controlled to immediately reverse-rotate it back to the state shown in FIG. 36. By doing so, the drive device 340 can be quickly returned to the second initial state, and an unnecessary load can be avoided being applied to the drive device 340, so that the motor life of the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 18) can be extended. When the disk cam 344 is rotated by a predetermined amount (to the state shown in FIG. 31) from the state shown in FIG. 36, if the left detection sensor 324L (see FIG. 15) maintains the ON state, instead of rotating the disk cam 344 in that state, it may be controlled to immediately reverse-rotate it back to the state shown in FIG. 36. By doing so, the drive device 340 can be quickly returned to the second initial state, and an unnecessary load can be avoided being applied to the drive device 340, so that the motor life of the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 18) can be extended. When the disk cam 344 is rotated by a predetermined amount (to the state shown in FIG. 31) from the state shown in FIG. 36, if the left detection sensor 324L (see FIG. 15) maintains the ON state, instead of rotating the disk cam 344 in that state, it may be controlled to immediately reverse-rotate it back to the state shown in FIG. 36. By doing so, the drive device 340 can be quickly returned to the second initial state, and an unnecessary load can be avoided being applied to the drive device 340, so that the motor life of the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 18) can be extended. When the disk cam 344 is rotated by a predetermined amount (to the state shown in FIG. 31) from the state shown in FIG. 36, if the left detection sensor 324L (see FIG. 15) maintains the ON state, instead of rotating the disk cam 344 in that state, it may be controlled to immediately reverse-rotate it back to the state shown in FIG. 36. By doing so, the drive device 340 can be quickly returned to the second initial state, and an unnecessary load can be avoided being applied to the drive device 340, so that the motor life of the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 18) can be extended. When the disk cam 344 is rotated by a predetermined amount (to the state shown in FIG. 31) from the state shown in FIG. 36, if the left detection sensor 324L (see FIG. 15) maintains the ON state, instead of rotating the disk cam 344 in that state, it may be controlled to immediately reverse-rotate it back to the state shown in FIG. 36. By doing so, the drive device 340 can be quickly returned to the second initial state, and an unnecessary load can be avoided being applied to the drive device 340, so that the motor life of the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 18) can be extended.

[0243] With reference to FIGS. 38 and 39, a device for preventing damage to the drive device 340 will be described. FIG. 38 is a cross-sectional view of the operation device 300 taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a), and FIG. 39 is a partial cross-sectional view of the operation device 300 taken along line XXXIX-XXXIX in FIG. 38. In FIG. 38, the hand of the player grasping and fixing the tilting device 310 is shown by an imaginary line in the state where the tilting device 310 is in the second state, and in FIG. 39, the illustration of the upper member of the main body cover 351 is omitted. With reference to FIGS. 38 and 39, a device for preventing damage to the drive device 340 will be described. FIG. 38 is a cross-sectional view of the operation device 300 taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a), and FIG. 39 is a partial cross-sectional view of the operation device 300 taken along line XXXIX-XXXIX in FIG. 38. In FIG. 38, the hand of the player grasping and fixing the tilting device 310 is shown by an imaginary line in the state where the tilting device 310 is in the second state, and in FIG. 39, the illustration of the upper member of the main body cover 351 is omitted. With reference to FIGS. 38 and 39, a device for preventing damage to the drive device 340 will be described. FIG. 38 is a cross-sectional view of the operation device 300 taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a), and FIG. 39 is a partial cross-sectional view of the operation device 300 taken along line XXXIX-XXXIX in FIG. 38. In FIG. 38, the hand of the player grasping and fixing the tilting device 310 is shown by an imaginary line in the state where the tilting device 310 is in the second state, and in FIG. 39, the illustration of the upper member of the main body cover 351 is omitted. As shown in FIG. 38, when the player grasps and fixes the tilting device 310, the movement of the arm member 345 is restricted, so the disk cam 344 cannot be rotated from the state shown in FIG. 38. Therefore, when the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 39) starts to rotate, a high load is generated between the drive motor 342 and the transmission gear 343b, and if left unattended, the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 18) may malfunction. As shown in FIG. 38, when the player grasps and fixes the tilting device 310, the movement of the arm member 345 is restricted, so the disk cam 344 cannot be rotated from the state shown in FIG. 38. Therefore, when the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 39) starts to rotate, a high load is generated between the drive motor 342 and the transmission gear 343b, and if left unattended, the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 18) may malfunction. As shown in FIG. 38, when the player grasps and fixes the tilting device 310, the movement of the arm member 345 is restricted, so the disk cam 344 cannot be rotated from the state shown in FIG. 38. Therefore, when the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 39) starts to rotate, a high load is generated between the drive motor 342 and the transmission gear 343b, and if left unattended, the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 18) may malfunction.

[0244] As shown in FIG. 38, when the player grasps and fixes the tilting device 310, the movement of the arm member 345 is restricted, so the disk cam 344 cannot be rotated from the state shown in FIG. 38. Therefore, when the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 39) starts to rotate, a high load is generated between the drive motor 342 and the transmission gear 343b, and if left unattended, the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 18) may malfunction. As shown in FIG. 38, when the player grasps and fixes the tilting device 310, the movement of the arm member 345 is restricted, so the disk cam 344 cannot be rotated from the state shown in FIG. 38. Therefore, when the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 39) starts to rotate, a high load is generated between the drive motor 342 and the transmission gear 343b, and if left unattended, the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 18) may malfunction. As shown in FIG. 38, when the player grasps and fixes the tilting device 310, the movement of the arm member 345 is restricted, so the disk cam 344 cannot be rotated from the state shown in FIG. 38. Therefore, when the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 39) starts to rotate, a high load is generated between the drive motor 342 and the transmission gear 343b, and if left unattended, the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 18) may malfunction. As shown in FIG. 38, when the player grasps and fixes the tilting device 310, the movement of the arm member 345 is restricted, so the disk cam 344 cannot be rotated from the state shown in FIG. 38. Therefore, when the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 39) starts to rotate, a high load is generated between the drive motor 342 and the transmission gear 343b, and if left unattended, the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 18) may malfunction. As shown in FIG. 38, when the player grasps and fixes the tilting device 310, the movement of the arm member 345 is restricted, so the disk cam 344 cannot be rotated from the state shown in FIG. 38. Therefore, when the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 39) starts to rotate, a high load is generated between the drive motor 342 and the transmission gear 343b, and if left unattended, the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 18) may malfunction.

[0245] In contrast, in the present embodiment, the transmission gear 343b is a transmission shaft rod that fixes the disk cam 344 Since it is configured to be able to rotate freely with respect to 343a, it is possible to prevent the drive motor 342 from failing. This can be done.

[0246] That is, as shown in FIG. 39, with the disk cam 344 fixed, the drive motor 342 starts driving, and as the transmission gear 343b is biased in the rotational direction, power is transmitted through the clutch portions 2, 343c2, and the movable clutch 343c moves in the direction of disengaging from the transmission gear 343b. As a result, the engagement between the transmission gear 343b and the movable clutch 343c is released, and the transmission gear 343b can rotate freely. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the drive motor 342 from failing. When the player is not grasping the tilting device 310, due to the configuration of the operation device 300, if the disk cam 344 is rotated once, the tilting device 310 passes through the first state. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the left detection sensor 324L of the lower frame member 320 does not become ON (when the tilting device 310 does not reach the first state) while the drive motor 342 is rotated by a predetermined angle (for example, 360°), it is determined that the player is deliberately performing an unnecessary operation of gripping and fixing the tilting device 310, and for example, by displaying it on the third symbol display device 81, while notifying the player to stop the gripping operation, the rotation of the drive motor 342 is stopped. Power is transmitted through 2, 343c2, and the movable clutch 343c moves in the direction of disengaging from the transmission gear 343b. As a result, the engagement between the transmission gear 343b and the movable clutch 343c is released, and the transmission gear 343b can rotate freely. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the drive motor 342 from failing. This can prevent the drive motor 342 from failing.

[0247] When the player is not grasping the tilting device 310, due to the configuration of the operation device 300, if the disk cam 344 is rotated once, the tilting device 310 passes through the first state. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the left detection sensor 324L of the lower frame member 320 does not become ON (when the tilting device 310 does not reach the first state) while the drive motor 342 is rotated by a predetermined angle (for example, 360°), it is determined that the player is deliberately performing an unnecessary operation of gripping and fixing the tilting device 310, and for example, by displaying it on the third symbol display device 81, while notifying the player to stop the gripping operation, the rotation of the drive motor 342 is stopped. In this way, when the player is deliberately performing a misoperation, it is possible to select this case and notify the player to stop the misoperation only at that time, and at the same time, it is possible to stop the drive motor 342 early and prevent a failure. When the left detection sensor 324L of the lower frame member 320 does not become ON (when the tilting device 310 does not reach the first state) while the drive motor 342 is rotated by a predetermined angle (for example, 360°), it is determined that the player is deliberately performing an unnecessary operation of gripping and fixing the tilting device 310. That is, when the tilting device 310 does not reach the first state, it is determined that the player is deliberately performing an unnecessary operation of gripping and fixing the tilting device 310. And for example, by displaying it on the third symbol display device 81, while notifying the player to stop the gripping operation, the rotation of the drive motor 342 is stopped. This can prevent the drive motor 342 from failing.

[0248] In this way, when the player is deliberately performing a misoperation, it is possible to select this case and notify the player to stop the misoperation only at that time, and at the same time, it is possible to stop the drive motor 342 early and prevent a failure. This can prevent the drive motor 342 from failing. This can prevent the drive motor 342 from failing.

[0249] In addition, when the transmission gear 343b and the movable clutch 343c are disengaged and a phase shift occurs, the initial phase of the drive motor and the initial phase of the disk cam 344 having the same phase as the movable clutch 343c are shifted. Therefore, if the drive motor 342 is continuously controlled (regardless of the number of steps) from the state before the phase shift occurs, the disk cam 344 cannot be accurately operated (the phase shift cannot be corrected).

[0250] On the other hand, in this embodiment, by detecting that the left detection sensor 353L of the protection cover member 350 has become ON, it is possible to specify that the drive device 340 has reached the first initial state. Therefore, by resuming the control of the drive motor 352 with this state as the initial position (resetting the initial phase of the drive motor 342), even after a phase shift occurs between the transmission gear 343b and the movable clutch 343c, control can be performed with the phase of the drive motor 342 and the phase of the disk cam 344 aligned again. As a result, when performing an effect by operating the tilting device 310, the deviation between the operation that the drive motor 342 attempts to cause the tilting device 310 to perform by rotation control and the operation that the tilting device 310 actually performs is prevented. Therefore, even after a phase shift occurs between the transmission gear 343b and the movable clutch 343c,

[0251] the tilting device 310 can be properly operated to perform an effect.

[0252] Here, as shown in FIG. 39, the movable clutch 343c is configured in a shape that idles with respect to the transmission gear 343b regardless of the rotation direction of the transmission gear 343b. The necessity for this will be described below. ​​​​​​​​​

[0253] Figures 40, 41, 42, and 43 are cross-sectional views of the operating device 300 taken along line XXII-XXII of Fig. 6(a). Note that in Fig. 40, a state in which the disk cam 344 has rotated 180 degrees in the forward rotation direction (arrow CCW direction) from the state shown in Fig. 38 is illustrated. In Fig. 41, a state in which the disk cam 344 has further rotated in the arrow CCW direction from the state shown in Fig. 40 is illustrated. In addition, in Fig. 42, a state in which the disk cam 344 has rotated 180 degrees in the reverse rotation direction (arrow CW direction) from the state shown in Fig. 38 is illustrated. In Fig. 43, a state in which the disk cam 344 has further rotated in the arrow CW direction from the state shown in Fig. 42 is illustrated. As shown in Fig. 41, when the disk cam 344 rotates in the arrow CCW direction, the tilting device 310 performs an upright operation toward the second state via the first state shown in Fig. 40. On the other hand, as shown in Fig. 43, when the disk cam 344 rotates in the arrow CW direction, the tilting device 310 is configured to maintain the state as it is in the first state shown in Fig. 42. This is not only because the engaging rib 344c moves away from the releasing member 346 as it moves from the state shown in Fig. 42 to the state shown in Fig. 43, but also because when the disk cam 344 rotates in the arrow CW direction, even if the engaging rib 344c abuts against the releasing member 346, the fixing by the rotary claw member 347 is not released. That is, when the disk cam 344 rotates in the arrow CW direction, the engaging rib 344c abuts against the releasing member 346 from below. In this case, the releasing member 346 is lifted by the engaging rib 344c, and no load is generated in the direction of pushing up the rotary claw member 347. Therefore, the fixing by the rotary claw member 347 is not released.

[0254]

[0255] It will not be done.

[0256] Here, when looking at the operation of the tilting device 310 from the perspective of the player, from FIG. 38 to FIGS. 40 and 42 until the first state shown, both appear to have the same operation, and after reaching the first state, the subsequent movement will be different in either FIG. 41 or FIG. 43.

[0257] For example, the difference in the operation after the tilting device 310 reaches the first state may be caused by the control of the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 39), but due to the difference in the change of the driving sound caused by the change in the rotational speed of the drive motor 342 the player may notice the mode of control being performed, and the effects to be executed may be grasped by the player, which may reduce the player's interest. Also, when performing the operation of suddenly stopping the tilting device 3 10 by suddenly stopping the drive motor 342, the load on the drive motor 342 will increase, and there is a risk of reducing the durability of the drive motor 342.

[0258] In contrast, according to the present embodiment, from the state shown in FIG. 38, when the tilting device 310 moves toward the first state and then the operation of the tilting device 310 is made different, the rotation of the drive motor 342 is only different in its direction, so it is possible to make it difficult for the player to grasp the rotation direction by its driving mode (vibration, sound, etc.). Therefore, for example, depending on whether the tilting device 310 rises from the first state or the tilting device 310 is maintained in the first state, when the degree of expectation of the effect changes, during the operation of the tilting device 310 moving toward the first state, the change in the degree of expectation can be prevented from being grasped by the player. Thereby, the attention to the operation of the tilting device 310 can be improved.

[0259] On the one hand, when the tilting device 310 reaches the first state and the drive motor 342 further rotates, by checking whether the tilting device 310 rises or maintains the first state, the player can grasp the change in the expectation level of the performance. Thus, the player can be made to watch the movement of the tilting device 310 when it enters the second state (see FIG. 38) and moves towards the first state by the drive motor 342.

[0260] That is, when the tilting device 310 is in the second state, it is possible to prevent the player from gripping the tilting device 310, so as to prevent the tilting device 310 and the drive device 340 from being overloaded due to a misoperation by the player during the driving of the drive motor 342.

[0261] Also, in order to perform an effect of suddenly stopping the tilting device 310, it is not necessary to suddenly stop the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 39). Therefore, the burden imposed on the drive motor 342 when suddenly stopping the drive motor 342 can be eliminated, and the durability of the drive motor 342 can be improved.

[0262] Next, referring to FIG. 44, a case where the player presses down the tilting device 310 and the tilting device 310 moves up and down without being restricted by the rotary claw member 347 (the third operation mode) will be described.

[0263] FIG. 44 is a cross-sectional view of the operation device 300 taken along line XXII - XXII of FIG. 6(a). In FIG. 44, a state where the disk cam 344 has been rotated by a predetermined amount in the forward rotation direction (counterclockwise in FIG. 44) from the first initial state (see FIG. 25) of the drive device 340 is shown, and the first The disk cam 344 at an angle where the protruding portion 344c1 does not pass through the engaging portion 346d of the releasing member 346 The outer shape of the tilting device 310 after rotating the disk cam 344 in the reverse rotation direction (clockwise in FIG. 44) is shown by the imaginary line in the figure.

[0264] As shown in FIG. 44, with the releasing member 346 being pushed down by the first protruding portion 344c1 of the disk cam 344 while maintaining the positional relationship where the first protruding portion 344c1 and the first retracting portion 344c2 do not pass through the engaging portion 346d of the releasing member 346, by reciprocally rotating the disk cam 344, the tilting device 310 can be reciprocally moved up and down while maintaining the posture of the releasing member 346 operated.

[0265] In this case, since the posture of the rotating claw member 347 is maintained in a state of being rotated in the reverse rotation direction (clockwise in FIG. 44) along with the change in the posture of the releasing member 346, when the tilting device 31 0 operates up and down in the manner shown in FIG. 44, even if the player pushes in the tilting device 310, the tilting device 310 and the rotating claw member 347 do not engage, and when the player releases the hand, the tilting device 310 moves upward beyond...

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[Claim 1] A discrimination means capable of executing discrimination; A performance execution means capable of executing a performance; A specific game execution means for executing a specific game based on the specific determination result being determined by the determination means, a sound output means capable of outputting sound as part of the performance executed by the performance execution means; a volume setting means for setting the volume of the sound output by the sound output means based on an operation from outside the gaming machine; an output control means for switching between a first state in which sound is output from the sound output means based on the sound volume set by the sound volume setting means and a second state in which sound is output from the sound output means at a predetermined sound volume regardless of the sound volume set by the sound volume setting means; and an initial setting means for setting the second state when the gaming machine goes from a power-off state in which no power is supplied to operate the gaming machine to a restored state in which power supply to the gaming machine is started, In the second state, a specific volume that is lower than the lowest volume set by the volume setting means can be set, The gaming machine includes: After the second state is ended, if the volume is not set based on the operation, a first state in which a predetermined volume is set can be set; A gaming machine characterized in that the specific game can be executed even during the period in which the second state is set.

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