JP3980415B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and particularly relates to a gaming machine having a plurality of switch operation tools related to gaming, such as a slot machine or a gaming machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
  Generally, a gaming machine is provided with a plurality of switch operation tools, and a game is repeatedly performed while operating these switch operation tools. For example, in a slot machine, a push button type bet switch operating tool for setting the number of medals inserted from a medal to be deposited, a lever type starting switch operating tool for starting a reel, that is, a game start operation, and stopping a corresponding reel. And a plurality of push button type stop switch operating tools that must be operated repeatedly for each game, which is particularly troublesome for a player who plays a game for a long time. There was a problem of being felt.
[0003]
  Therefore, in order to solve such a problem, the present applicant has previously proposed a slot machine that can set the number of inserted medals and start a game with one lever-type switch operating tool. Has already been publicly known (see Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-107345). That is, in this proposal, the change in the state of the lever type switch operation tool is detected by the sensor unit, and the medal insertion number is set and the game is started according to the detection operation, that is, the change in the state of the switch operation tool. It has become.
[0004]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  However, in the proposed one, since the setting of the number of inserted medals and the operation of starting the game are performed with one switch operating tool, there is a possibility that a player who is not used to this type of gaming machine may feel uncomfortable.
[0005]
  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and the problem is thatTwoThis makes it easy to operate the switch operating tools individually and continuously, so that even an unfamiliar player will not feel uncomfortable, and it is particularly troublesome for a player who is playing a game for a long time. It is intended to provide a gaming machine that can effectively reduce the height.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 relates to a game.At least twoIn a gaming machine equipped with a switch operating tool of the above,TwoThe switch operating tools are arranged close to each other, and the operation directions are substantially the same and can be operated independently. Also,Of the two switch operating tools, one switch operating tool is a lever type having an operating portion at the tip of a lever member supported so as to be swingable, and the other switch operating tool is used as one of the switch operating tools. A lever member swingably supported on the lever member of the switch operation tool, and an operation part provided at the tip of the lever member and arranged so as to overlap the operation part of the one switch operation tool. One of the above-mentioned lever typeSwitch operation toolThe otherAfter the switch operation tool moves in the operation direction and switches,The otherProvided to move in the operation direction integrally with the switch operation tool to perform switch operation. Further, the lever members of the two switch operating tools are supported by a single spindle so as to be swingable.The configuration.
[0007]
  In this configuration,TwoSince the switch operating tools are provided so as to be operated independently of each other, even a player who is not familiar with the gaming machine can enjoy the game without feeling uncomfortable. Moreover,These twoThe switch operating tools are arranged close to each other, and the operation directions are provided in substantially the same direction.on the other handThe switch operation toolThe otherAfter the switch operation tool moves in the operation direction and switches,The otherBecause it is provided to move in the operation direction integrally with the switch operation tool and switch operation,TwoThe switch operation of this switch operation tool can be performed as a series of operations, and the game switch operation can be performed easily.
[0008]
  Claim2The invention concerned,In the gaming machine according to claim 1, a more specific form of the switch operating tool is provided. IeOne aboveThe lever member of the switch operating tool is formed in a stepped shape so that the tip side is one step lower than the base end side.The otherAn insertion hole for allowing the lever member of the switch operating portion to be inserted is provided, and the single support shaft is provided across the insertion hole..
[0009]
  Claim3The invention according to claim 1Or 2As an example of the gaming machine, an example of application to a slot machine is provided. That is, the aboveTwoIn a slot machine as a gaming machine, the switch operation tool is configured by a bet switch operation tool for setting the number of inserted medals from a deposited medal and a start switch operation tool for performing a game start operation. In this configuration, the bet switch operation tool and the start switch operation tool can be operated independently, and these switch operations can be easily performed by a series of operations.
[0010]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
  FIG. 1 shows an appearance of a slot machine A as a gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The front door 1 constituting the front portion of the slot machine A is attached to the front side of a housing (not shown) for housing devices such as a reel device and a medal payout device so as to be opened and closed.
[0011]
  An upper lamp 3, an upper panel 4, and two left and right speakers 5 </ b> L and 5 </ b> R are provided at the upper part of the front door 1, and a central panel 6 and a central operation unit 7 are provided at the center of the front door 1. Yes. On the upper panel 4, a payout table and the like are printed. The central panel 6 is made of a transparent synthetic resin plate such as an acrylic plate, a tempered glass plate, or the like on the back surface by silk screen printing. The central panel 6 is transparent without silk screen printing. A rectangular reel display window 8 is formed as it is, and five activation display lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, and 9e are provided on the left side of the reel display window 8. On the lower side, a credit number display 11, an accessory winning number display 12 and an acquired number display 13 are provided.
[0012]
  The central operation unit 7 includes a horizontal surface portion 7a that protrudes substantially horizontally forward from the central panel 6 side, and a vertical surface portion 7b that hangs downward from the tip of the horizontal surface portion 7a. 7 a is provided with a medal slot 15, a start switch operating tool 16 and a max bet switch operating tool 17, and on the vertical surface portion 7 b of the central operating section 7 there are three stop switch operating tools 18 a, 18 b, 18 c and a checkout. A switch operating tool 19 is provided. A lower panel 21, a medal payout port 22, and a medal tray 23 are provided at the lower part of the front door 1 below the central operation unit 7.
[0013]
  From the reel display window 8, three reels 25a, 25b, 25c of the reel device on the housing side can be seen side by side. A plurality of symbols (not shown) are drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 25a to 25c in a line at a predetermined interval in the circumferential direction. When the reels are stopped, three symbols are provided for each of the reels 25a to 25c. The symbol can be seen through the reel display window 8 in front, that is, on the player side.
[0014]
  The five activation display lamps 9a to 9e are turned on according to the number of medals inserted into the medal slot 15, and only one central activation display lamp 9c is lit when there is one inserted medal. In addition, one winning line L1 extending laterally from the display lamp 9c is activated. When there are two inserted medals, the three activation display lamps 9b, 9c, 9d near the center are turned on, and the three winning lines L1, L2, L3 extending laterally from these display lamps 9b-9d are activated. When the number of inserted medals is 3, all of the five activation display lamps 9a to 9e are lit and the three winning lines L1 to L3 extending sideways and the two winning lines L4 and L5 extending diagonally are activated. The
[0015]
  The start switch operating tool 16 starts rotation of the three rotary reels 25a to 25c simultaneously or sequentially, and the stop switch operating tools 18a to 18c individually rotate the corresponding rotary reels 25a to 25c. It is to stop. When a predetermined combination of symbols is arranged on the pay lines L1 to L5 activated according to the number of inserted medals as described above, the acquired number corresponding to the combination is displayed on the acquired number display 13, and the number Are paid out from the medal payout opening 22 to the medal tray 23.
[0016]
  The slot machine A is of a so-called credit type in which a plurality of medals are inserted in advance from the medal insertion slot 15 and can be played while consuming the deposited medals. 11 shows the number of medals deposited. Then, when the max bet switch operating tool 17 is pressed prior to the operation of the start switch operating tool 16, the pay lines L1 to L5 are activated in the same manner as when three medals are inserted. The settlement switch operating tool 19 is used to settle the deposited medal and pay it out from the medal payout opening 22 to the medal tray 23.
[0017]
  As a feature of the present invention, the start switch operating tool 16 and the max bet switch operating tool 17 are arranged concentrically in proximity to each other and the operation direction of the central operating portion 7 is the mounting surface. The start switch operating tool 16 is provided so that it can be operated in the vertical direction and independently with respect to the horizontal surface portion 7a. The switch 17 is provided so as to move integrally with the operation tool 17.
[0018]
  That is, as shown in detail in FIGS. 2 and 3, the start switch operating tool 16 is a frame body from the opening 30 a side of the bottomed cylindrical frame body 30 attached to the horizontal surface portion 7 a of the central operation section 7. The start switch operating tool 16 has a recess 31 formed in the center of the lower surface of the start switch operating tool 16, and a bottom surface of the recess 31 and a bottom surface of the frame body 30. A coil spring 32 that elastically supports the start switch operating tool 16 is interposed between the tip end surface of the formed cylindrical protrusion 30b. A detection projection 33 extending into the protrusion 30 b of the frame 30 is formed at the center of the bottom surface of the recess 31, and the light projecting portion 34 a of the optical sensor 34 corresponds to the detection projection 33. The light receiving part 34 b is provided on the bottom side of the frame 30. The start switch operating tool 16 normally protrudes slightly upward from the opening 30 a of the frame 30, and the start switch operating tool 16 enters the frame 30 against the spring force of the coil spring 32. When the pushing operation is performed, the light projecting portion 34a and the light receiving portion 34b of the optical sensor 34 are blocked by the detected protrusion 33, so that the optical sensor 34 outputs a switch signal as a switch operation.
[0019]
  Further, the max bet switch operating tool 17 is more than the starting switch operating tool 16 provided to be able to be pushed into the insertion hole 35 from the opening 35a side of the insertion hole 35 formed on the upper surface side of the start switch operating tool 16. It is a round push button type that is slightly smaller. A recess 36 is formed on the lower surface of the max bet switch operation tool 17, and is formed on the bottom surface of the recess 36 and the bottom surface of the insertion hole 35 of the start switch operation tool 16. A coil spring 38 that elastically supports the max bed switch operating tool 17 is interposed between the front end surface of the cylindrical projecting portion 37. A detection projection 39 that extends into the protrusion 37 of the start switch operating tool 16 is formed at the center of the bottom surface of the recess 36, and the light projecting portion of the optical sensor 40 corresponds to the detection projection 39. 40 a and the light receiving part 40 b are provided on the bottom side of the insertion hole 35 of the start switch operating tool 16.
[0020]
  The spring constant or spring force of the coil spring 38 that supports the max bed switch operating tool 17 is set to be smaller than that of the coil spring 32 that supports the start switch operating tool 16. The max bet switch operating tool 17 is normally in a state protruding slightly above the upper surface of the start switch operating tool 16, and when the max bet switch operating tool 17 is pushed into the insertion hole 35, first, The pressing force is not transmitted to the start switch operating tool 16 side, and the detected spring 39 of the max bed switch operating tool 17 is moved between the light projecting part 40a and the light receiving part 40b of the optical sensor 40 while compressing the coil spring 38. By moving, the optical sensor 40 outputs a switch signal as the switch operation of the max bet switch operation tool 17. When the max bet switch operating tool 17 is further pressed, the pushing force is transmitted to the start switch operating tool 16 side, and the start switch operating tool 16 is pushed into the frame 30 integrally with the max bet switch operating tool 17 to perform the switch operation. (That is, a switch signal output from the optical sensor 34).
[0021]
  Further, the start switch operating tool 16 and the frame 30 are each made of a transparent or translucent synthetic resin, and have light emitting elements 41 and 42 such as light emitting diodes inside, so that the max bet switch operating tool 17 can be operated. Sometimes, the upper surface of the outer start switch operating tool 16 emits light by energizing the light emitting element 41, and when the start switch operating tool 16 can be operated, the upper surface of the outer frame 30 emits light by energizing the light emitting element 42. It is like that. The upper surface of the max bet switch operating tool 17 may be configured to emit light when the max bet switch operating tool 17 is operable, and the upper surface of the start switch operating tool 16 may be illuminated when the start switch operating tool 16 is operable.
[0022]
  Accordingly, in the slot machine A, the start switch operating tool 16 and the max bet switch operating tool 17 are not only provided to be operated independently of each other, but both of them can be operated simply by pressing the max bet switch operating tool 17. Since the switch operation can be performed continuously, even a player who is not familiar with this kind of slot machine A can enjoy the game without feeling uncomfortable, and the bet input and the start input are pushed down once. Since the operation only needs to be performed, it is possible to reduce the troublesomeness of the switch operation that is felt by a player who plays a game for a long time.
[0023]
  FIGS. 4 to 6 show the structure of the start switch operating tool and the max bet switch operating tool of the slot machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Reference numeral 50 denotes three rotary reels 25a to 25c (see FIG. 1) of the reel device. ) Is a start switch operating tool for rotating and starting, and 60 is a max bet switch operating tool for activating all five pay lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 1) in the same manner as when three medals are inserted by deposit medal. It is.
[0024]
  The start switch operating tool 50 is a lever type provided through a through hole 51 provided in the vertical surface portion 7b of the central operating portion 7 (see FIG. 1) of the front door 1, and centering on the support shaft 52. The lever member 53 is supported so as to be swingable in the vertical direction, and an operation portion 54 is provided at one end of the lever member 53 that extends outward from the tip, that is, the through hole 51. The lever member 53 is formed in a stepped shape so that the distal end side is one step lower than the proximal end side, and an insertion hole 55 for inserting a later-described lever member 61 of the max bed switch operating tool 60 into the stepped portion 53a. Is provided, and a support shaft 52 is provided so as to cross the insertion hole 55, and both ends of the support shaft 52 are supported by mounting brackets 56. One end of a coil spring 57 for holding the start switch operating tool 50 in a substantially horizontal non-operating state is engaged with the base end side of the lever member 53, and corresponding to the base end portion of the lever member 53. In addition, an optical sensor 58 is provided for detecting the swing and the operation of the start switch operating tool 50. The start switch operating tool 50 is normally in a state of projecting substantially horizontally forward (through the state shown in FIG. 5) from the through hole 51 of the vertical surface portion 7b of the central operation portion 7 of the front door 1. When the operation portion 54 of the tool 50 is pushed down against the spring force of the coil spring 57, the optical sensor 58 detects the movement and outputs a switch signal as a switch operation.
[0025]
  The max bet switch operating tool 60 is a lever type like the start switch operating tool 50, and is inserted into the insertion hole 55 of the lever member 53 of the start switch operating tool 50 so as to be substantially parallel to the lever member 53 vertically. The lever member 61 is disposed and supported on the lever member 53 via the support shaft 52 so as to be swingable in the vertical direction, and an operation portion 62 provided at the tip of the lever member 61. The operation unit 62 is provided so that it fits into a recess 63 formed on the upper surface side of the operation unit 54 of the start switch operating tool 50 and the upper surface substantially overlaps the upper surface of the operation unit 54. The lever member 61 is engaged with one end of a coil spring 64 for holding the max bed switch operating tool 60 in a non-operating state in which the operating part 62 is raised from the inside of the recess 63 of the operating part 54 of the start switch operating tool 50. Further, corresponding to the base end portion of the lever member 61, there is provided an optical sensor 65 for detecting the swinging and consequently the operation of the max bed switch operating tool 60. The maximum bet switch operating tool 60 is normally in a state (the state indicated by a solid line in FIG. 5) in which the operating unit 62 is raised from the inside of the recess 63 of the operating unit 54 of the start switch operating tool 50. When the operation portion 62 of the operation tool 60 is first pushed down against the spring force of the coil spring 64, the max bed switch operation tool 60 rotates around the support shaft 52, and the lever member 61 is moved to the start switch operation tool 50. The operation part 62 is fitted into the recess 63 of the operation part 54 of the start switch operating tool 50 and overlaps (the state indicated by the phantom line in FIG. 5). This movement is detected by the optical sensor 65, and a switch signal is output from the optical sensor 65 as a switch operation of the max bed switch operation tool 60. When the operation part 62 of the max bet switch operating tool 60 is further pushed down against the spring force of the coil spring 57 as well as the spring force of the coil spring 64 from this state, the start switch operating tool 50 is moved to the max bet switch operating tool. Rotating around the support shaft 52 integrally with 60, the switch operation (that is, the output of the switch signal from the optical sensor 58) is performed.
[0026]
  In FIG. 5, 67 is a stopper for restricting the return position of the start switch operating tool 50 by the spring force of the coil spring 57, and 68 is the return position of the max bed switch operating tool 60 by the spring force of the coil spring 64. It is a stopper for regulating.
[0027]
  In the second embodiment, as in the case of the first embodiment, the start switch operating tool 50 and the max bet switch operating tool 60 are not only provided so as to be independently operable. Since the switch operation of both of them can be performed continuously by simply depressing the operation part 62 of the max bet switch operation tool 60, even a player who is not familiar with this model can enjoy the game without feeling uncomfortable, Of course, it is possible to reduce the troublesome operation of the switch which is felt by a player who plays a game for a long time.
[0028]
  FIGS. 7 and 8 show the structures of the start switch operating tool and the max bet switch operating tool of the slot machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention. Reference numeral 70 denotes three rotary reels 25a to 25c (see FIG. 1) of the reel device. ) Is a start switch operating tool, and 80 is a max bet switch operating tool for activating all five pay lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 1) in the same manner as when three medals are inserted by deposit medal. It is.
[0029]
  The start switch operating tool 70 is a lever type provided through a through hole 71 provided in the vertical surface portion 7b of the central operating portion 7 (see FIG. 1) of the front door 1 and centering on the support shaft 72. The lever member 73 is supported so as to be swingable in the vertical direction, and an operation portion 74 provided at one end of the lever member 73 that extends outward from the tip, that is, the through hole 71. One end of a coil spring 77 for holding the start switch operating tool 70 in a substantially horizontal non-operating state is engaged with the base end side of the lever member 73, and corresponding to the base end portion of the lever member 73. In addition, an optical sensor 78 is provided for detecting the swinging operation and the operation of the start switch operating tool 70. The start switch operating tool 70 is normally in a state of projecting substantially horizontally (through the state shown in FIG. 8) forward from the through hole 71 of the vertical surface portion 7b of the central operation portion 7 of the front door 1. When the operation portion 74 of the tool 70 is pushed downward against the spring force of the coil spring 77, the optical sensor 78 detects the movement and outputs a switch signal as a switch operation.
[0030]
  Further, the max bed switch operating tool 80 is a rectangular push provided so as to be pushed into the insertion hole 81 from the opening 81a side of the insertion hole 81 formed on the upper surface side of the operation portion 74 of the start switch operating tool 70. It is a button type, and a coil spring 82 that elastically supports the max bed switch operating tool 80 is interposed between the lower surface of the max bed switch operating tool 80 and the bottom surface of the insertion hole 81. A detection protrusion 83 that protrudes downward is formed at the center of the lower surface of the max bed switch operating tool 80, while a recess 84 into which the detection protrusion 83 can be inserted is formed on the bottom surface side of the insertion hole 81. In addition to being formed, an optical sensor (not shown) that detects insertion of the detected protrusion 83 into the recess 84 is provided.
[0031]
  The spring constant or spring force of the coil spring 82 that supports the max bed switch operating tool 80 is set to be smaller than that of the coil spring 77 in order to keep the start switch operating tool 70 in a non-operating state. The max bet switch operating tool 80 is normally in a state of protruding slightly above the upper surface of the operating portion 74 of the start switch operating tool 70, and when the max bet switch operating tool 80 is pushed into the insertion hole 81. Initially, the pushing force is not transmitted to the start switch operating tool 70 side, and the detected projection 83 of the max bed switch operating tool 80 is inserted into the recess 84 on the start switch operating tool 70 side while compressing the coil spring 82. As a result, the optical sensor outputs a switch signal as the switch operation of the max bed switch operation tool 80. When the max bet switch operation tool 80 is further pushed, the pushing force is transmitted to the start switch operation tool 70 side, and the start switch operation tool 70 rotates downward around the support shaft 72 integrally with the max bet switch operation tool 80. Thus, a switch operation (that is, output of a switch signal from the optical sensor 78) is performed. In FIG. 8, reference numeral 86 denotes a stopper for restricting the swing range of the start switch operating tool 70.
[0032]
  Also in the third embodiment, as in the first and second embodiments, the start switch operating tool 70 and the max bet switch operating tool 80 are provided so as to be independently operable. In addition, the switch operation of both can be performed continuously only by pressing the Max Bet switch operation tool 80, so that a player who is not familiar with this model can enjoy the game without feeling uncomfortable, Of course, it is possible to reduce the troublesome operation of the switch which is felt by a player who plays a game for a long time.
[0033]
  The present invention is not limited to the above first to third embodiments, but includes other various embodiments. For example, in each of the above-described embodiments, a combination of the start switch operating tools 16, 50, 70 and the max bet switch operating tools 17, 60, 80 of the slot machine A is described as the plurality of switch operating tools related to the game. However, the present invention relates to other switch operating tools of the slot machine A, for example, a 1-bed switch operating tool other than the Max bet switch operating tool, a combination of a 2-bet switch operating tool and a starting switch operating tool, or a starting switch operating tool. And a combination of a stop switch operating tool and the like.
[0034]
  In each of the above-described embodiments, any of the start switch operating tools 16, 50, 70 and the max bet switch operating tools 17, 60, 80 is switched using the optical sensors 34, 40, 58, 65, 78. Although configured to detect, the present invention may be configured using another contact type or non-contact type sensor instead of this optical sensor, or disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 7-288062. Of course, such a conductive material may be used. In particular, in the first and third embodiments, the push button type switch operation tool 17 is used for the bet input (specifically, the maximum bet input). However, the present invention is applied to this push button type switch operation tool. The switch operation tool is not limited as long as the switch operation tool can be operated in a direction substantially along the operation direction of the lever-type start switch operation tools 16 and 70. For example, a capacitive sensor, a reflection sensor, a touch A contact-type or non-contact-type switch operating tool such as a sensor may be used. In particular, if a touch sensor is used, the structure protruding from the start switch operating tools 17 and 80 can be eliminated and the structure can be simplified as compared with a push button type.
[0035]
  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the slot machine A including the three rotary reels 25a to 25c each having a plurality of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to such a rotary reel. Of course, it can be applied to a slot machine having a symbol variable display section such as a belt having a plurality of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface or a liquid crystal display, and also to a game machine other than the slot machine. be able to. For example, as a structure of a plurality of switch operating tools used in a game machine that performs a pseudo driving of the F1 race, a double button type switch structure as in the first embodiment is adopted, and an inner push button type switch operation is adopted. The tool 17 is used as an accelerator input and the outer pushbutton switch operating tool 16 is used as a brake input, and the outer pushbutton switch operating tool 17 is kept pressed while the inner pushbutton switch operating tool 17 is being pressed. Thus, it is possible to easily perform an input operation for braking while using the accelerator.
[0036]
【The invention's effect】
  As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention,TwoSince the switch operation tools are provided so that they can be operated independently of each other, even players who are not familiar with this model can enjoy the game without feeling uncomfortable,These twoThe switch operation of this switch operation tool can be performed as a series of operations, so that it is possible to easily perform the switch operation of the game, and to reduce the troublesomeness of the switch operation particularly felt by the player who plays the game for a long time. be able to.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an appearance of a slot machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a plan view showing structures of a start switch operating tool and a max bet switch operating tool of the slot machine.
FIG. 3 is a longitudinal side view of the same.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a structure of a start switch operating tool and a max bet switch operating tool of the slot machine according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a longitudinal side view of the same.
6 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line XX in FIG.
FIG. 7 is a view corresponding to FIG. 4 showing a third embodiment.
FIG. 8 is also a view corresponding to FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
    A slot machine (game machine)
    16, 50, 70 Start switch operation tool
    17, 60, 80 Max bed switch operation tool
    30 frame
    30a Open mouth
    35, 81 Insertion hole
    35a, 81a Open mouth
    52 Spindle
    53, 61, 73 Lever member
    53a Stepped part
    54, 62, 74 Operation unit
    55 Insertion hole

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine having at least two switch operation tools related to a game,
The two switch operation tools are arranged close to each other, and are provided so that the operation directions are substantially the same direction and can be operated independently.
Of the two switch operating tools, one switch operating tool is of a lever type having an operating portion at the tip of a lever member supported so as to be swingable. A lever member swingably supported on the lever member of one switch operation tool, and an operation part provided at the tip of the lever member and arranged to overlap the operation part of the one switch operation tool; It is a lever type comprising
The one switch operation tool is provided such that the other switch operation tool moves in the operation direction to perform a switch operation and then moves in the operation direction integrally with the other switch operation tool to perform the switch operation. and,
A gaming machine , wherein the lever members of the two switch operating tools are supported by a single support shaft so as to be swingable . The lever member of the one switch operation tool is formed in a stepped shape so that the distal end side is one step lower than the proximal end side, and an insertion hole through which the lever member of the other switch operation unit is inserted into the stepped portion The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the single support shaft is provided across the insertion hole . The two switch operating tools are a bet switch operating tool for setting a medal insertion number from a medal to be deposited and a start switch operating tool for starting a game in a slot machine as a gaming machine. The gaming machine described.

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