JP5798738B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a push button device for a gaming machine that can be used for various effects of the gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of gaming machine, it is possible for a player to change the display pattern of the display device by pressing a push button called a chance button, thereby giving diversity to the game. Is known.

  As described above, for example, in Patent Document 1, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect by a player's pressing operation, and to give the game diversity. A button switch unit for a possible gaming machine is disclosed.

  Further, Patent Document 2 has a plurality of push buttons, and the player can appropriately select and press down the plurality of push buttons, and can execute an effect corresponding to the press operation. There is disclosed an operation button device of a gaming machine that can be varied.

JP 2004-081603 A JP 2009-172216 A

However, the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 simply allows a predetermined effect mode to be executed by the number of pressing operations such as single pressing, repeated hits, and the like. In Patent Document 2, a plurality of push buttons are appropriately selected by the player. The selected presentation mode can be executed on the basis of this pressing operation, but in order to give more diversity to the presentation executed by the pressing operation and improve game play , There is room.

An object of the present invention, in view of the above conventional circumstances, the effect to be performed by pressing under the operation of the push button by the player, to have a more diverse, a gaming machine capable of improving the amusement of It is to provide.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes an effect execution unit capable of executing a predetermined effect mode due to a pressing operation on a push button by a player, and the effect execution unit includes: A plurality of detection means for detecting the operation of the push button, wherein the push button is constituted by a plurality of push buttons, and the plurality of push buttons are detected by at least first and second detection means; and pushbutton, and a second push button, which is detected by one of the at least first or second detection means, the first push button is detected in the first and second detection known means when it is, the from the time of detection of the operation of the first pushbutton by the first detecting means, a time difference calculating means for calculating a time difference until the detection by the second detecting means, said first pushbutton when There is pressed, the Based on the time difference calculated by the between difference calculation means, among the plurality of representation embodiment, determines any one of the representation embodiment, when the second push button is pressed, the first or second Based on the detection by the detecting means , at least one of the plurality of effect modes, the effect mode determining means for determining any one of the effect modes is configured.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the detection of either the first pushbutton or the second pushbutton is detected when any one of the first pushbutton is detected by the detection means. It comprises a shielding means for shielding passage to the means.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a reciprocating mechanism in which the first and second push buttons can reciprocate the first and second push buttons in opposite directions.

According to the present invention, the effect to be executed by pressing under operation, to have a more diverse, it is possible to improve the game properties.

1 is a front perspective view schematically showing a configuration of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention from the front side. FIG. It is a block diagram of the whole gaming machine which is one embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows typically the state which decomposed | disassembled about the pushbutton apparatus for game machines which is one embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows typically a 1st state about the internal structure which concerns on the pushbutton apparatus for game machines which is one embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows typically a 2nd state about the internal structure which concerns on the pushbutton apparatus for game machines which is one embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows typically a 3rd state about the internal structure which concerns on the pushbutton apparatus for game machines which is one embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which shows typically the 1st detection aspect of the detection part which concerns on the pushbutton apparatus for game machines which is one embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which shows typically the 2nd detection aspect of the detection part which concerns on the pushbutton apparatus for game machines which is one embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which shows typically the 3rd detection aspect of the detection part which concerns on the pushbutton apparatus for game machines which is one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the table of the production | presentation aspect determination means which concerns on the pushbutton apparatus for game machines of the game machine which is one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the main process in the presentation control board of the game machine which is one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in the presentation control board of the game machine which is one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the effect input control process in the effect control board of the game machine which is one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows typically the 1st production aspect which concerns on the pushbutton apparatus for game machines of the game machine which is one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows typically the 2nd production aspect which concerns on the pushbutton apparatus for game machines of the game machine which is one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows typically the 3rd production aspect which concerns on the pushbutton apparatus for game machines of the game machine which is one embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows typically a 1st state about the internal structure which concerns on the pushbutton apparatus for game machines of the game machine which is other embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows typically a 2nd state about the internal structure which concerns on the pushbutton apparatus for game machines of the game machine which is other embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows typically a 3rd state about the internal structure which concerns on the pushbutton apparatus for game machines of the game machine which is other embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows typically a 1st state about the internal structure which concerns on the pushbutton apparatus for game machines of the game machine which is other embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows typically a 2nd state about the internal structure which concerns on the pushbutton apparatus for game machines of the game machine which is other embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows typically a 3rd state about the internal structure which concerns on the pushbutton apparatus for game machines of the game machine which is other embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows typically a 4th state about the internal structure which concerns on the pushbutton apparatus for game machines of the game machine which is other embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Examples of the gaming machine include a pachinko gaming machine, an arrange ball machine, and a sparrow ball gaming machine. In the embodiment of the present invention, description will be made based on a pachinko gaming machine as an example.

(Embodiment 1)
First, a configuration of a gaming machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a front perspective view schematically showing the configuration of a gaming machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention from the front side.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, in the present embodiment, the gaming machine 100 is configured to be rotatable about a support body 190 that forms an outline of the gaming machine 100 and a side plate 193 of the support body 190. A transparent member holding frame (not shown) and a game board holding frame (not shown) supported by the support are provided.

  The support 190 is configured to have a substantially rectangular surrounding space by connecting each of the four sides including the upper plate 191, the lower plate 192, the side plate 193, and the side plate 194 with a connection fitting (not shown). The material of the upper plate 191, the lower plate 192, the side plate 193, and the side plate 194 is made of wood or the like that is not easily deformed or distorted.

  A pair of connection fittings that connect the upper plate 191 and the side plate 193 and a connection fitting that connects the side plate 193 and the lower plate 192 are arranged to face each other at positions protruding to the front side of the gaming machine 100. A hinge is provided.

  The pair of hinges are connected to the transmission member holding frame and the game board holding frame, and are supported by the support 190 so as to be rotatable about the side plate 193 of the support 190 as described above. .

  Specifically, the transmission member holding frame is provided with a pivot shaft (not shown) protruding above the side edge of the transmission member holding frame and a pivot shaft (not shown) protruding below the side edge. The shaft is supported by the hinge so as to be rotatable.

  As described above, the pivot shaft of the transmission member holding frame is supported by the hinge so as to be rotatable, so that the transmission member holding frame can be rotated about the side plate 193 of the support 190. It is supported.

  Similarly to the support 190, the transmissive member holding frame is configured to have a substantially rectangular surrounding space by four sides including an upper side, a lower side, a side side, and a side side. In the surrounding space of the transmission member holding frame, a transmission member 195 is arranged so as to face a game board (not shown) and to mount the game board. The material of the upper side, the lower side, the side side, and the side side is desirably made of synthetic resin for the purpose of reducing the weight and improving the decoration. Preferably, the reinforcing metal fitting is fixed to prevent distortion and deformation.

  The transmitting member 195 of the present embodiment is formed using a synthetic resin. Note that the material of the transmissive member 195 is not limited to synthetic resin, and may be formed of, for example, a glass plate as long as the game board can be viewed from the player side through the transmissive member 195.

  Similar to the support 190 and the transmissive member holding frame, the game board holding frame is configured to have a substantially rectangular enclosure space by four sides including an upper side, a lower side, and a side side. A game board (not shown) is disposed in the surrounding space of the game board holding frame.

  Note that, in a state where the transmission member holding frame and the game board holding frame are closed with respect to the support body 190, the support body 190, the transmission member holding frame, and the game board holding frame are all arranged substantially in parallel.

  In other words, in a state where the transmission member holding frame and the game board holding frame are closed, the transmission member 195 is arranged to face the game board while maintaining a predetermined distance, so that the front surface of the game board is placed on the transmission member 195. Covered by.

  Further, on the front side of the gaming machine 100, that is, on the front side of the transmission member holding frame, an operation handle 101 for launching a game ball, an upper plate 102 for storing the game ball, and the like are arranged. The upper plate 102 is provided with a push button device 10 for gaming machines. This gaming machine pushbutton device 10 is capable of executing a plurality of presentation modes due to a pressing operation on the first pushbutton 11 or the second pushbutton 21 by the player.

  Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game of the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the entire gaming machine 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

  As illustrated in FIG. 2, the main control board 110 is a main control means for controlling the basic operation of the game, and receives various detection signals such as the first start port detection switch 14a to display the first special symbol display. The game is controlled by driving the device 50, the first prize winning opening / closing solenoid 16c, and the like.

  The main control board 110 includes at least a one-chip microcomputer 110m including a main CPU 110a, a main ROM 110b, and a main RAM 110c, and an input port and an output port (not shown) for main control.

  In the main control input port, the payout control board 130, a general winning port detecting switch 12a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port, and detecting that a game ball has entered the normal symbol gate are detected. Gate detection switch 13a, first start port detection switch 14a that detects that a game ball has entered the first start port, and second start port detection switch 15a that detects that a game ball has entered the second start port The first big prize opening detection switch 16a for detecting that a game ball has entered the first big prize opening, and the second big prize opening detection switch 17a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second big prize opening. Is connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 110 through the main control input port.

  The main control output port includes a payout control board 130, a start opening / closing solenoid 15c for opening / closing a pair of movable pieces of the second start opening, and a first large winning opening for operating the first large winning opening / closing door. The opening / closing solenoid 16c, the second large winning port opening / closing solenoid 17c for operating the second large winning port opening / closing door, the first special symbol display device 50 and the second special symbol display device 51 for displaying special symbols, and the normal symbol for displaying normal symbols Symbol display device 52, first special symbol hold indicator 53 and second special symbol hold indicator 54 that display the number of reserved balls of special symbols, normal symbol hold indicator 55 that displays the number of reserved balls of normal symbols, external information A game information output terminal board 60 for outputting a signal is connected. Various signals are output from the main control output port.

  The main CPU 110a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 110b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or determines the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board.

The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.
For example, the main ROM 110b stores a jackpot determination table referred to in the jackpot lottery, a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol, a variation pattern determination table for determining a special symbol variation pattern, and the like.

  In addition, the table mentioned above only enumerates the characteristic table among the tables in this embodiment as an example, and in the progress of the game, many other tables and programs are provided.

The main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 110a and has a plurality of storage areas.
For example, in the main RAM 110c, the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, the normal symbol hold storage area, the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, the first special hold Design random number value storage area, second special symbol random number value storage area, round game number (R) storage area, number of times released (K) storage area, number of winning games (C) storage area, game state storage area (high Various timer counters such as stochastic game flag storage area and short-time game flag storage area), high-probability game count counter, short-time count counter, stop symbol data storage area, effect transmission data storage area, special symbol time counter, special game timer counter, etc. Is provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The game information output terminal board 60 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 110 to a hall computer of a game shop. The game information output terminal board 60 is connected to the main control board 110 by wiring, and is provided with a connector for connecting external information to a hall computer of a game store.

  The power supply board 170 includes a backup power supply made of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1, and monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 110.

  Specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 110a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 110a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and may be a battery, for example, or a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

  The effect control board 120 mainly controls each effect such as during gaming and standby. The effect control board 120 includes a sub CPU 120a, a sub ROM 120b, and a sub RAM 120c, and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120. .

  The sub CPU 120a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 120b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 110 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 30a and a timer, and performs arithmetic processing. Based on the processing, the corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 or the image control board 150. The sub RAM 120c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 120a.

  For example, when the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 receives the change pattern designation command indicating the change pattern of the special symbol from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the content of the received change pattern designation command, produces the effect display device 151, and the sound. Data for causing the output device 152, the effect driving device 141, and the effect illumination device 142 to execute a predetermined effect is generated, and the data is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

The sub ROM 120b of the effect control board 120 stores a program for effect control, data necessary for determining various games, and a table.
For example, an effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board, an effect symbol determination table for determining a combination of effect symbols 36 to be stopped and displayed are stored in the sub ROM 120b. Has been. Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The sub RAM 120c of the effect control board 120 has a plurality of storage areas.
The sub RAM 120c is provided with a game state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, a count counter, a firing operation information storage area, and the like. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The payout control board 130 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control. The payout control board 130 includes a one-chip microcomputer including a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown), and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payout CPU reads out the program stored in the payout ROM based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 132, the door opening switch 133, and the timer for detecting whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, based on the processing, the corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 110.

  Further, a payout motor 131 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from a game ball storage unit to a player is connected to the output side of the payout control board 130. The payout CPU reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 131 of the prize ball payout device to execute a predetermined prize. Pay the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the payout CPU.

  The lamp control board 140 controls lighting of the effect lighting device 142 provided on the game board, and controls driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction. In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect drive device 141. The lamp control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120 and performs the above-described controls based on data transmitted from the effect control board 120.

  The image control board 150 includes an image CPU (not shown), a control ROM, a control RAM, a VRAM, a CGROM, and a VDP, and a sound CPU, a sound ROM, and a sound RAM for performing image display control of the effect display device 151. . The image control board 150 is connected to the effect control board 120 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the effect display device 151 and the audio output device 152 are connected to the output side thereof.

  The image CPU performs control to display a predetermined image on the VDP based on the command received from the effect control board 120. The control RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the image CPU, and temporarily stores data read from the control ROM. The control ROM stores a control processing program of the image CPU, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of the effect pattern, animation scene information, and the like.

  The CGROM stores a large number of image data such as effect symbols 36 and backgrounds displayed on the effect display device 151, and the image CPU reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 120, Predetermined image data stored in the CGROM is expanded in the VDP in the VRAM, and control for causing the effect display device 151 to display the image data expanded in the VRAM is performed.

  The audio ROM stores a large number of audio data output from the audio output device 152, and the audio CPU reads out a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 120 and Audio output control in the output device 152 is performed.

  The launch control board 160 performs launch control of the game ball. The launch control board 160 has a touch sensor 3a and a launch volume 3b connected to the input side, and a launch solenoid 4a and a ball feed solenoid 4b connected to the output side.

  The firing control board 160 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 3a and performs control to energize the firing solenoid 4a and the ball feed solenoid 4b based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 3b.

  The touch sensor 3a includes a capacitive proximity switch that uses a change in capacitance caused by the player touching the operation handle 3. When the touch sensor 3a detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a is fired. A touch signal for permitting energization of the firing solenoid 4a is output to the control board 160.

  The firing volume 3b is composed of a variable resistor, and a constant voltage (for example, 5V) applied to the firing volume 3b is divided by the variable resistor, and the divided voltage is supplied to the firing control board 160.

  The firing solenoid 4a is composed of a rotary solenoid, and a launching member 4c is directly connected to the launching solenoid 4a. When the firing solenoid 4a rotates, the game ball 200 is launched by the launching member 4c. Become.

  Here, the rotation speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 160. As a result, the number of games played per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  The ball feed solenoid 4b is composed of a linear solenoid, and sends out the game balls on the upper plate 102 one by one toward the launching member 4c directly connected to the firing solenoid 4a.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the push button device 10 for the gaming machine of the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 3, 4A, 4B, and 4C. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view schematically showing an exploded state of the push button device 10 for gaming machines which is an embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 4A is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a first state of the internal configuration of the push button device 10 for a gaming machine which is an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4B shows one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4C is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the second state of the internal configuration of the gaming machine pushbutton device 10 according to the embodiment, and FIG. 4C shows the gaming machine pushbutton according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is sectional drawing which shows a 3rd state typically about the internal structure which concerns on the apparatus 10. FIG.

  As illustrated in FIGS. 3, 4A, 4B, and 4C, the push button device 10 for the gaming machine of the present embodiment is configured to include a first push button 11 and a second push button 21. ing. The first push button 11 and the second push button 21 are arranged so that one end side thereof slightly protrudes from the upper surface of the upper plate 102, and the protruded portion is visible to the player.

  A portion of the first push button 11 slightly protruding from the upper surface of the upper plate 102 is a pressing surface portion 12 for the player to press. The first push button 11 extends in a substantially orthogonal direction with respect to the upper surface of the upper plate 102. That is, the first push button 11 is configured to move downward due to a pressing operation on the pressing surface portion 12 by the player.

  The pressing surface portion 12 constituting the first push button 11 has an opening on the lower side and is formed in a cap shape when viewed in cross section. Then, one end side of the main body 13 is inserted into the opening of the pressing surface 12 from the opening toward the inside of the pressing surface 12.

  As described above, the main body portion 13 is arranged such that one end side is inserted into the pressing surface portion 12 and the other end side extends downward. Further, on the other end side of the main body portion 13, a support member 14 that supports the pressing surface portion 12 and the main body portion 13 is provided.

  The support member 14 extends downward and is arranged like the main body portion 13. That is, the support member 14 is configured to move downward together with the main body portion 13 due to a pressing operation on the pressing surface portion 12 by the player.

  On the lower side of the support member 14, a light shielding member 15 for shielding light generated from a detection unit 30 described later is provided. The light shielding member 15 extends downward and is arranged like the main body 13 and the support member 14. That is, the light shielding member 15 is configured to move downward together with the main body 13 and the support member 14 due to a pressing operation on the pressing surface portion 12 by the player.

  At this time, the light shielding member 15 is configured to move downward to a position where the light generated from the detection unit 30 is shielded. Thereby, the light shielding member 15 shields light emitted from the first light emitting element 31 or the second light emitting element 33 described later of the detection unit 30 due to the pressing operation to the pressing surface part 12 by the player. It plays the role of

  Here, the elastic member 16 and the elastic member 17 are pressed against the lower surface of the main body 13. As a result, the main body portion 13, the support member 14, and the light shielding member 15 are moved downward in conjunction with the pressing surface portion 12 due to the pressing operation to the pressing surface portion 12 by the player, but the elastic member 16 and the elastic member The force which returns to the original position by 17 acts.

  As described above, in the first push button 11 of the present embodiment, the elastic member 16 and the elastic member 17 are pressed against the lower surface of the main body portion 13, and the main body portion 13 is attached upward by the elastic member 16 and the elastic member 17. By doing so, it functions as a push button.

  Further, the first push button 11 according to the present embodiment blocks light emitted from the first light emitting element 31 or the second light emitting element 33 of the detection unit 30 due to the pressing operation by the player. Thus, the operation of the first push button 11 is detected.

  Specifically, the detection unit 30 includes a first sensor SW1 (first detection means) and a second sensor SW2 (second detection means). The first sensor SW1 includes a first light emitting element 31 and a first light receiving element 32, and the first light emitting element 31 and the first light receiving element 32 are arranged to face each other. The first light emitting element 31 serves to emit light, and is configured using an optical semiconductor element such as an infrared light emitting diode, for example.

  The first light receiving element 32 is configured using, for example, a phototransistor. That is, normally, the light emitted from the first light emitting element 31 is projected onto the first light receiving element 32. The first light receiving element 32 receives the light from the first light emitting element 31 and outputs a collector current to the effect mode determining means described later.

  Similarly to the first sensor SW1, the second sensor SW2 also includes a second light emitting element 33 and a second light receiving element 34. The second light emitting element 33 and the second light receiving element 34 are connected to each other. They are arranged opposite to each other. Similarly to the first light emitting element 31, the second light emitting element 33 also serves to emit light, and is configured using an optical semiconductor element such as an infrared light emitting diode.

  Similarly to the first light receiving element 32, the second light receiving element 34 is also configured using a phototransistor or the like. That is, normally, light emitted from the second light emitting element 33 is projected onto the second light receiving element 34. The second light receiving element 34 receives the light from the second light emitting element 33 and outputs a collector current to the effect mode determining means.

  Here, the light blocking member 15 of the first push button 11 passes between the first light emitting element 31 and the first light receiving element 32 of the first sensor SW1 due to the pressing operation by the player. The light from the first light emitting element 31 is shielded.

  Further, the light shielding member 15 passes between the second light emitting element 33 and the second light receiving element 34 of the second sensor SW <b> 2 due to the pressing operation by the player, and from the second light emitting element 33. The light is blocked.

  That is, when the light shielding member 15 of the first push button 11 is positioned between the first light emitting element 31 and the first light receiving element 32, the light of the first light emitting element 31 is shielded and the first The light receiving element 32 is not outputting the collector current.

  When the light shielding member 15 of the first push button 11 is positioned between the second light emitting element 33 and the second light receiving element 34, the light from the second light emitting element 33 is shielded, and the second The light receiving element 34 is not outputting the collector current.

  In this way, by reading the change in the collector current output from the first light receiving element 32 or the second light receiving element 34 due to the pressing operation of the first push button 11 by the player, the player Thus, it is possible to determine the pressing operation on the first push button 11.

  The first sensor SW1 and the second sensor SW2 of the present embodiment are in a state where light is not projected from the first light emitting element 31 to the first light receiving element 32, that is, the first light receiving element. For example, in a normal state, light is blocked by a light blocking member, and light is projected from the first light emitting element 31 to the first light receiving element 32. A lighted state, that is, a state in which the first light receiving element 32 outputs a collector current may be detected.

  In the present embodiment, the detection unit 30 includes a collector current output from the first light receiving element 32 of the first sensor SW1 constituting the detection unit 30 and the second light receiving element 34 of the second sensor SW2. The effect execution means provided with the power receiving means for receiving the collector current output from is connected.

  This effect execution means enables execution of different effect modes due to the strength of the pressing operation on the first push button 11 by the player.

  Specifically, the effect execution means detects when the first sensor SW1 detects the light shielding member 15 of the first push button 11 due to the pressing operation of the first push button 11 by the player. And a time difference calculating means for calculating a time difference from the time of detection to the time of detection detected by the second sensor SW2.

  For example, when the pressing force applied to the first push button 11 by the player is weak, the time difference becomes larger than when the pressing force is strong. On the other hand, the time difference is smaller when the pressing force to the first push button is strong than when the pressing force is weak.

  The effect execution means includes an effect mode determination means for determining any one of the effect modes from the plurality of effect modes based on the time difference calculated by the time difference calculation means. For example, when the pressing force applied to the first push button 11 by the player is weak, the effect mode determining means increases the time difference as described above, and the first effect mode can be executed based on the time difference. I have to.

  In addition, when the pressing force applied to the first push button 11 by the player is strong, the effect mode determining means makes the time difference smaller as described above, and makes it possible to execute the second effect mode based on this time difference. ing.

  Thus, the push button device 10 for gaming machines of the present embodiment enables execution of different presentation modes according to the pressing force applied to the first push button 11 by the player. Therefore, according to the push button device 10 for the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the pressing operability of the first push button 11 itself.

  Therefore, according to the push button device 10 for the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the presentation mode executed by the pressing operation to the first push button 11 by the player has more diversity and more playability. Can be improved.

  Incidentally, the push button device 10 for gaming machines of the present embodiment is configured to include the second push button 21 in addition to the first push button 11 as described above. In other words, the portion of the second push button 21 that slightly protrudes from the upper surface of the upper plate 102 is the pressing surface portion 22 for the player to press down, as with the first push button 11. Therefore, the second push button 21 is also configured to move downward due to a pressing operation on the pressing surface portion 22 by the player.

  Similarly to the pressing surface portion 12 of the first push button 11, the pressing surface portion 22 constituting the second push button 21 has an opening on the lower side and is formed in a cap shape when viewed in cross section. . Then, one end side of the main body portion 23 is inserted into the opening portion of the pressing surface portion 22 from the opening portion toward the inside of the pressing surface portion 22.

  As described above, the main body portion 23 is disposed such that one end side is inserted into the pressing surface portion 22 and the other end side extends downward. On the other end side of the main body 23, a support member 24 that supports the pressing surface 22 and the main body 23 is provided.

  The support member 24 extends downward and is disposed similarly to the main body portion 23. That is, the support member 24 is configured to move downward together with the main body portion 23 due to a pressing operation on the pressing surface portion 22 by the player. The elastic member 26 and the elastic member 27 are pressed against the lower surface of the support member 24.

  As a result, the main body 23, the support member 24, and the light shielding member 25 move downward due to the pressing operation on the pressing surface portion 22 by the player, but the elastic member 26 and the elastic member 27 return to the original position. Force to try acts.

  As described above, in the second push button 21 of the present embodiment, similarly to the first push button 11, the elastic member 26 and the elastic member 27 are pressed against the lower surface of the support member 24. Since the elastic member 27 urges the support member 24 upward, it functions as a push button.

  A light shielding member 25 for shielding light generated from the detection unit 30 is provided below the support member 24. The light shielding member 25 extends downward and is disposed in the same manner as the main body portion 23 and the support member 24. That is, the light shielding member 25 is configured to move downward together with the main body portion 23 and the support member 24 due to a pressing operation on the pressing surface portion 22 by the player.

  At this time, the light shielding member 25 is configured to move downward to a position where the light generated from the detection unit 30 is shielded. Thereby, the light shielding member 25 plays a role of shielding light emitted from a second light emitting element 33 (to be described later) of the detection unit 30 due to a pressing operation to the pressing surface portion 22 by the player.

  As described above, the detection unit 30 operates the first push button 11 or the second push button 21 due to the pressing operation on the first push button 11 or the second push button 21 by the player. At this time, the light shielding member 15 of the first push button 11 or the light shielding member 25 of the second push button 21 is detected. As described above, the light shielding member 25 of the second push button 21 is disposed so as to be able to pass through the second sensor SW2.

  That is, unlike the light blocking member 15 of the first push button 11, the light blocking member 25 of the second push button 21 can pass through the second sensor SW2 without passing through the first sensor SW1. It is configured.

  Therefore, when the second push button 21 is pushed by the player, the detection unit 30 outputs a collector current from the first light receiving element 32 of the first sensor SW1 to the effect executing means, and the second The second light receiving element 34 of the sensor SW2 constitutes a state in which no collector current is output to the effect executing means.

  As described above, the detection unit 30 according to the present embodiment has another detection mode different from the case where the first push button 11 is pressed when the second push button 21 is pressed. Thereby, it becomes possible to implement the 3rd production mode which is another production mode different from pressing operation to the 1st pushbutton 11 by a player.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the detection unit 30 that detects the pressing operation to the first push button 11 or the second push button 21 by the player is performed by the first push button 11 and the second push button. The buttons 21 can be shared. Therefore, according to the push button device 10 for the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the detection unit 30 can be configured with fewer sensors, and the cost can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the first push button 11 and the second push button 21 share the second sensor SW2 constituting the detection unit 30, but the first sensor is not limited to this. SW1 may be shared.

  By the way, in this embodiment, when the first push button 11 and the second push button 21 are pressed at the same time, the push button device 10 for gaming machines uses the first push button 11 to set the first sensor SW1. A case where the second sensor SW2 is detected by the second push button 21 is detected.

  At this time, when the time difference between the first sensor SW1 and the second sensor SW2 is small, the first push button 11 detects the first sensor SW1 and the second sensor SW2 by the effect execution means. There is a possibility that an effect mode similar to the effect mode to be executed is executed.

  Therefore, the push button device 10 for the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is able to execute an effect mode according to the pressing operation on the first push button 11 or the second push button 21 by the player. The first push button 11 and the second push button 21 include a reciprocating mechanism capable of reciprocating in opposite directions.

  In the present embodiment, a reciprocating mechanism is provided in order to execute an effect according to the pressing operation of the first push button 11 or the second push button 21 by the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second push button 21 passes through the detection unit 30 in conjunction with the push operation on the first push button 11, for example, as long as an effect mode according to the push operation can be executed. It may be configured to include a shielding member or the like for shielding.

  In this reciprocating mechanism, the occlusal portion 18 formed on the first push button 11 and the occlusal portion 28 formed on the second push button 21 are arranged to face each other, and the occlusal portion 18 and the occlusal portion 28 are arranged. The gear mechanism 40 is disposed between the two.

  Specifically, a first gear 41 constituting the gear mechanism 40 is engaged with the occlusion portion 18 formed in the first push button 11. Further, a third gear 43 is engaged with the occlusion portion 28 formed in the second push button 21. A second gear 42 is disposed between the first gear 41 and the third gear 43 so as to mesh with the first gear 41 and the third gear 43.

  That is, when the first push button moves downward due to the pressing operation of the first push button 11 by the player, the first push button 11 is engaged with the first push button 11 and is arranged. The gear 41 is configured to rotate counterclockwise.

  In conjunction with the rotation of the first gear 41, the second gear 42 rotates in the clockwise direction, and the third gear 43 rotates in the counterclockwise direction. As a result, the occlusal portion 28 of the second push button 21 that is engaged with the third gear 43 is urged upward. In other words, the second push button 21 is configured not to move downward when the first push button 11 is pushed by the player.

  On the other hand, when the second push button 21 moves downward due to a pressing operation on the second push button 21 by the player, the second push button 21 is engaged with the occlusal portion 28 of the second push button 21. The third gear 43 is configured to rotate in the clockwise direction.

  In conjunction with the rotation of the third gear 43, the second gear 42 rotates counterclockwise, and the first gear 41 rotates clockwise. As a result, the occlusal portion 18 of the first gear 41 arranged to mesh with the first gear 41 is urged upward. That is, the first push button 11 is configured not to move downward when the player pushes the second push button 21.

  Further, when the player presses the first push button 11 and the second push button 21, that is, when pressed simultaneously, the first gear 41 tries to rotate counterclockwise, and the third The gear 43 is going to rotate in the clockwise direction. For this reason, the rotational directions transmitted to the second gear 42 are different from each other, and are configured not to move downward.

  As described above, the gaming machine pushbutton device 10 is configured such that when one of the first pushbutton 11 and the second pushbutton 21 is pushed by the player, the other is biased upward. The first push button 11 and the second push button 21 are configured not to move downward when they are pressed simultaneously.

  For this reason, it is possible to prevent the second sensor SW2 from being detected by the second push button immediately after the first sensor SW1 is detected by the first push button 11. Therefore, it is possible to execute an effect mode according to the player's pressing operation.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine pushbutton device 10 of the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4A, 4B, 4C, 5A, 5B, and 5C. FIG. 5A is a schematic view schematically showing a first detection mode of the detection unit 30 according to the push button device 10 for gaming machines which is an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5B is an embodiment of the present invention. It is the schematic which shows typically the 2nd detection aspect of the detection part 30 which concerns on the pushbutton apparatus 10 for game machines which is the form of FIG., FIG. 5C is the pushbutton for game machines which is one embodiment of this invention 6 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a third detection mode of the detection unit 30 according to the device 10. FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 4A and FIG. 5A, the first light receiving element 32 of the first sensor SW <b> 1 normally receives light from the first light emitting element 31. For this reason, the first light receiving element 32 outputs a collector current to the effect executing means. In addition, since the second light receiving element 34 of the second sensor SW2 also receives the light from the second light emitting element 33, it outputs a collector current to the effect executing means.

  As illustrated in FIG. 4B and FIG. 5B, when the player pushes the first push button 11, the light shielding member 15 of the first push button 11 moves downward. For this reason, the light shielding member 15 shields the light from the first sensor SW1 and the second sensor SW2.

  That is, since the first light receiving element 32 of the first sensor SW1 does not receive the light from the first light emitting element 31, it does not output the collector current to the effect executing means. Further, the second light receiving element 34 of the second sensor SW2 does not receive the light from the second light emitting element 33, and therefore does not output the collector current to the effect executing means.

  As described above, since the first light receiving element 32 of the first sensor SW1 and the second light receiving element 34 of the second sensor SW2 do not output the collector current to the effect executing means, a change occurs in the collector current. , It is detected that the first push button 11 has been pressed by the player.

  At this time, there is a time difference between when the collector current is not output from the first light receiving element 32 of the first sensor SW1 and when the collector current is not output from the second light receiving element 34 of the second sensor SW2. This time difference is calculated by a time difference calculation means.

  Then, based on the time difference calculated by the time difference calculating means, the effect mode determining means determines the effect mode. For example, when the time difference calculated by the time difference calculating unit is 100 ms to 200 ms or less, the effect mode determining unit determines the first effect mode (for example, weak punch).

  The effect mode determining means determines the second effect mode (for example, strong punch) when the time difference calculated by the time difference calculation means is 100 ms or less.

  Thereby, when the time difference is 100 ms to 200 ms or less, that is, when the pressing force to the first push button 11 by the player is weak, the first effect mode can be executed. In addition, when the time difference is 100 ms or less, that is, when the player has a strong pressing force on the first push button 11, the second effect mode can be executed.

  In this way, by making it possible to execute different effects according to the pressing force applied to the first push button 11 by the player, it is possible to improve the pressing operability of the first push button 11 itself. Become. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to give more diversity to the effect executed by the pressing operation, and it is possible to improve game play.

  Further, as illustrated in FIGS. 4C and 5C, when the second push button 21 is pushed by the player, the light shielding member 25 of the second push button 21 moves downward, so that the second sensor The light of SW2 is shielded.

  That is, since the second light receiving element 34 of the second sensor SW2 does not receive the light from the second light emitting element 33, the collector current is not output to the effect executing means. On the other hand, since the first light receiving element 32 of the first sensor SW1 receives light from the first light emitting element 31, it outputs a collector current to the effect executing means.

  Thus, the second light receiving element 34 of the second sensor SW2 does not output the collector current to the effect executing means, and the first light receiving element 32 of the first sensor SW1 is the collector current to the effect executing means. Is output, it is detected that the second push button 21 has been pressed by the player.

  Therefore, according to the push button device 10 for the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first effect mode or the second effect mode can be executed due to the pressing operation to the first push button by the player. Thus, the third effect mode can be executed due to the pressing operation on the second push button 21.

  At this time, since the player can perform the pressing operation on the first push button 11 or the second push button 21 by the shared detection unit 30, it is possible to execute a plurality of effect modes with fewer sensors. ing. Therefore, according to the push button device 10 for gaming machines of the present embodiment, since it is configured with fewer sensors, the cost can be reduced.

  Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board based on the gaming machine pushbutton device 10 of the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 6, 7, and 8. FIG.

  FIG. 6 is a view showing a table of effect mode determining means according to the push button device 10 for gaming machines 100 of the gaming machine 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 shows one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a main process in the effect control board of a certain gaming machine 100, and FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a timer interrupt process in the effect control board of the gaming machine 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention. These are figures which show the effect input control processing in the effect control board of the gaming machine which is one embodiment of this invention.

  Further, an effect mode executed by the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board based on the gaming machine pushbutton device 10 of the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 10A, 10B, and 10C.

  FIG. 10A is a diagram schematically showing a first effect aspect relating to a push button device for a gaming machine which is an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10B is an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10C is a diagram schematically showing a second effect aspect related to the push button device for a gaming machine of a certain gaming machine, and FIG. 10C relates to the push button device for the gaming machine of the gaming machine which is an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the 3rd production aspect typically.

  As illustrated in FIG. 7, in step S1000, the sub CPU 120a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 120b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 120c in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1100.

  In step S1100, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of updating the random number stored in the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

  As illustrated in FIG. 8, in step S1400, the sub CPU 120a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 120a to the stack area.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 120a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the effect control board 120.

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  When the effect control board 120 receives the command transmitted from the main control board 110, the effect control board command interrupt processing (not shown) is issued, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S1600.

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 120a performs signal check of the effect button detection switch 30a, and performs effect input control processing related to the push button device 10 for gaming machines. The effect input control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 120a transmits various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the lamp control board and the image control board.

  In step S1900, the sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in step S1400 to the sub CPU register.

  In step S1701, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the first sensor SW1 has input a signal, that is, the light blocking member 15 of the first push button 11 is connected to the first light emitting element 31 and the first light receiving element of the first sensor SW1. It is determined whether or not the element 32 has passed. If the first sensor SW1 has input a signal, the process proceeds to step S1702, and if the first sensor SW1 has not input a signal, the process proceeds to step S1704.

  In step S1702, the sub CPU 120a acquires the time when the first sensor SW1 inputs a signal.

  In step S1703, the sub CPU 120a sets the flag of the first push button 11 stored in the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1704, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the second sensor SW2 has input a signal, that is, either the light blocking member 15 of the first push button 11 or the light blocking member 25 of the second push button 21 is the second. It is determined whether or not the sensor SW2 has passed between the second light emitting element 33 and the second light receiving element 34.

  At this time, if the second sensor SW2 receives a signal, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1705.

  In step S1705, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the flag of the first push button 11 is set in step S1703. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the flag of the first push button 11 is set, it moves the process to step S1706, and if it determines that the flag of the first push button 11 is not set, the step is executed. The process moves to S1710.

  In step S1706, the sub CPU 120a obtains an input time when the second sensor SW2 inputs a signal.

  In step S1707, the sub CPU 120a performs processing for initializing and setting flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 102c. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1708.

  In step S1708, the sub CPU 120a calculates the time when the first sensor SW1 acquired in step S1702 inputs the signal and the time when the second sensor SW2 acquired in step S1706 inputs the signal. Calculate the time difference.

  In step S1709, the sub CPU 120a determines an effect mode for the first push button 11 based on the time difference calculated in step S1708. As an example, as illustrated in FIG. 6, the sub CPU 120a determines the first effect mode when the time difference calculated in step S1708 is 101 ms to 200 ms.

  The sub CPU 120a determines the second effect mode when the time difference calculated in step S1708 is 100 ms or less. That is, the sub CPU 120a may execute different effect modes such as the first effect mode or the second effect mode, which is the effect mode for the first push button 11, based on the time difference calculated in step S1708. It becomes possible.

  If the time difference calculated in step S1708 is 201 ms or more, the sub CPU 120a determines the first effect mode or determines another effect mode. Moreover, this time difference is only one aspect, and is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the first effect aspect and the second effect aspect, the time difference in which other effect aspects can be executed. It may be provided.

  In step S1710, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the flag of the first push button 11 is OFF in step S1705, the sub CPU 120a determines a third effect mode that is an effect mode for the second push button 21.

  In step S1711, the sub CPU 120a displays the effect mode determined in step S1708. As an example, as illustrated in FIG. 10A, the sub CPU 120a, when the time difference calculated in step S1708 is 101 ms to 200 ms, For example, “weak punch” is displayed.

  Further, as illustrated in FIG. 10B, when the time difference calculated in step S1708 is 100 ms or less, the sub CPU 120a performs a second effect mode (for example, a strong punch) for the first push button 11. .) Is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 120a can execute the first effect mode or the second effect mode based on the time difference calculated in step S1708. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the time difference May be further subdivided to enable execution of other effects (for example, medium punch).

  Further, as illustrated in FIG. 10C, when the sub CPU 120a determines that the flag of the first push button 11 is OFF in step S1705, the effect mode for the second push button 21 determined in step S1710. A third effect mode (for example, kick) is displayed.

  In this way, different rendering modes can be executed based on the time difference between the input time when the first sensor SW1 inputs a signal and the input time when the second sensor SW2 inputs the signal. Therefore, it becomes possible to determine the production mode according to the strength of the pressing operation on the first push button 11 by the player.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, by making it possible to execute different presentation modes according to the pressing force applied to the first push button 11 by the player, the push operability of the first push button 11 itself can be improved. It becomes possible to improve. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to give more diversity to the effect executed by the pressing operation, and it is possible to improve game play.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, a third effect in addition to the first effect mode and the second effect mode can be performed by a pressing operation on the first push button 11 or the second push button 21 by the player. Since the first push button 11 and the second push button 21 are configured using the shared detection unit 30, a plurality of presentation modes can be executed with fewer sensors. Yes. Therefore, according to the push button device 10 for gaming machines of the present embodiment, since it is configured with fewer sensors, the cost can be reduced.

(Embodiment 2)
Next, a gaming machine according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 11A, 11B, and 11C. FIG. 11A is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a first state of the internal configuration of the push button device 210 for a gaming machine according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11B shows the present invention. FIG. 11C is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a second state of the internal configuration of the gaming machine pushbutton device 210 of the gaming machine which is another embodiment, and FIG. 11C is another embodiment of the present invention. It is sectional drawing which shows typically a 3rd state about the internal structure which concerns on the pushbutton apparatus 210 for game machines which is this.

  The gaming machine push button device 210 of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is different from the above-described first embodiment in that the connecting member 241 is a reciprocating mechanism constituting the gaming machine push button device 210 instead of the gear mechanism 40. The other configurations are the same except that is used. Therefore, the same or corresponding parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted.

  As illustrated in FIG. 11A, the gaming machine push button device 210 of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured to include the first push button 11 and the second push button 21, and the first by the player. When the first push button 11 or the second push button 21 is operated due to the push operation on the push button 11 or the second push button 21, the light shielding member 15 or the first push button 11 of the first push button 11 is operated. And a detection unit 30 that detects the light shielding member 25 of the second push button 21 and a reciprocating mechanism in which the first push button 11 and the second push button 21 can reciprocate in opposite directions. Has been.

  As described above, the reciprocating mechanism of the present embodiment includes the connecting member 241 as the main configuration. The connecting member 241 is disposed between the support member 214 of the first push button 11 and the support member 224 of the second push button 21, and is configured by connecting the support member 214 and the support member 224. ing.

  One end of the connecting member 241 is rotatably connected to the support member 214 by a pin 242 or the like. On the other hand, the other end of the connecting member 241 is similarly connected to the supporting member 224 so as to be rotatable by a pin 244 or the like. The substantially central portion of the connecting member 241 is connected to the support plate by a pin 243 or the like so as to be rotatable.

  That is, the connecting member 241 according to the present embodiment is configured to rotate about the pin 243 as the rotation axis due to the pressing operation to the first push button 11 or the second push button 21 by the player. Has been.

  As illustrated in FIG. 11B, the first push button 11 moves downward due to a pressing operation on the first push button 11 by the player. At this time, since the second push button 21 is connected to the first push button 11 by the connecting member 241, the second push button 21 moves upward.

  On the other hand, as illustrated in FIG. 11C, the second push button 21 moves downward due to a pressing operation on the second push button 21 by the player. At this time, since the first push button 11 is connected to the second push button 21 by the connecting member 241, the first push button 11 moves upward.

  In other words, the push button device for gaming machine 210 of the present embodiment causes the first push button 11 and the first push button 11 to be generated due to the pressing operation to the first push button 11 or the second push button 21 by the player. The two push buttons 21 are configured to be able to reciprocate in opposite directions.

  Thus, in the push button device for gaming machine 210 of the present embodiment, when one of the first push button 11 and the second push button 21 is pushed by the player, the other pushes upward. The first push button 11 and the second push button 21 are configured not to move downward when the two push buttons are simultaneously pressed.

  Thereby, according to the push button device 210 for gaming machines of the present embodiment, it is possible to execute an effect mode according to the pressing operation of the player. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the pressing operability of the first push button 11 or the second push button 21 itself, and there is more variety in the presentation mode executed by the pressing operation. Can improve game play.

(Embodiment 3)
Next, a push button device 310 for a gaming machine that is another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 12A, 12B, 12C, and 12D. FIG. 12A is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a first state of the internal configuration of the push button device 310 for a gaming machine according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 12B shows the present invention. FIG. 12C is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a second state of the internal configuration of the gaming machine push button device 310 of the gaming machine which is another embodiment, and FIG. 12C is another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12D is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a third state of the internal configuration relating to the gaming machine push button device 310 of the gaming machine, and FIG. 12D is a gaming machine gaming according to another embodiment of the present invention. It is sectional drawing which shows typically a 4th state about the internal structure which concerns on the pushbutton apparatus 310 for machines.

  In addition to the first push button 11 and the second push button 21, the push button device 310 for the gaming machine of the gaming machine of the present embodiment is a third push button as compared with the first or second embodiment. The other configuration is the same except that 311 is provided. Therefore, portions that are the same as or equivalent to those in the first or second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

  As illustrated in FIG. 12A, FIG. 12B, FIG. 12C, and FIG. 12D, the push button device 310 for the gaming machine of the present embodiment has the first push button 11 and the second push button 21 as described above. In addition, a third push button 311 is provided.

  Similar to the first push button 11 and the second push button, the third push button 311 is disposed in a substantially orthogonal direction with respect to the upper surface of the upper plate 302. For this reason, the third push button is also configured to reciprocate in the vertical direction due to the pressing operation by the player.

  In the present embodiment, a first sensor SW <b> 1 that constitutes the detection unit 30 is disposed below the third push button 311. Therefore, the light blocking member 315 of the third push button 311 is configured to block the light generated from the first light emitting element 31 of the first sensor SW1 when the player pushes the third push button 311. Has been.

  That is, when the light generated from the first light emitting element 31 is blocked by the light blocking member 315, the first light receiving element 32 of the first sensor SW1 does not receive the light from the first light emitting element 31. The collector current is not output to the production execution means. On the other hand, since the second light receiving element 34 of the second sensor SW2 receives light from the second light emitting element 33, it outputs a collector current to the effect executing means.

  As described above, the first light receiving element 32 of the first sensor SW1 does not output the collector current to the effect executing means, and the second light receiving element 34 of the second sensor SW2 supplies the collector current to the effect executing means. By outputting, it is detected that the third push button 311 is pushed by the player.

  Therefore, according to the push button device 10 for the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first effect mode or the second effect mode can be executed due to the pressing operation to the first push button by the player. The third effect mode can be executed due to the pressing operation on the second push button 21 and the fourth effect mode is executed due to the pressing operation on the third push button 311. It is possible.

  As described above, the push button device 310 for the gaming machine of the present embodiment includes the third push button 311 in addition to the first push button 11 and the second push button 21, and these first push buttons 311. In addition to the first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the third effect mode, the button 11, the second push button 21, and the third push button 311 enable execution of the fourth effect mode. .

  Therefore, according to the push button device 310 for the gaming machine of the present embodiment, at least four presentation modes can be executed by the two sensors including the first sensor SW1 and the second sensor SW2. Therefore, according to the push button device 310 for a gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a plurality of presentation modes with fewer sensors, and cost can be reduced.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Push button apparatus for game machines 11 1st push button 12 Push-down surface part 13 Main body part 14 Support member 15 Light shielding member 16 Elastic member 17 Elastic member 18 Occlusion part 21 2nd push button 30 Detection part 31 1st light emitting element 32 First light receiving element 33 Second light emitting element 34 Second light receiving element 40 Gear mechanism 41 First gear 42 Second gear 43 Third gear 311 Third push button SW1 First sensor SW1
SW2 Second sensor SW2

Claims (3)

A gaming machine provided with an effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect mode due to a pressing operation on a push button by a player,
The production execution means
A plurality of detection means for detecting the operation of the push button;
The push button is composed of a plurality of push buttons,
The plurality of push buttons include at least a first push button detected by the first and second detection means, and a second push button detected by at least one of the first or second detection means. Including
When the first push button is detected in the first and second detection known means, from the time of detection of actuation of the first pushbutton by the first detecting means, by said second detecting means A time difference calculating means for calculating a time difference until detection;
The first when the push button is pressed, based on the time difference calculated by the time difference calculating means, among a plurality of representation embodiment, determines any one of the representation embodiment, the second press When the button is pressed , at least an effect mode determining unit that determines any one of the effect modes among the plurality of effect modes based on detection by the first or second detection unit. about,
A gaming machine characterized by Shielding means for shielding one of the first and second pushbuttons from passing through either the first or second pushbutton to the detection means when detected by the detection means. Comprising
The gaming machine according to claim 1 . The first and second push buttons include a reciprocating mechanism capable of reciprocating the first and second push buttons in opposite directions;
The gaming machine according to claim 1 .