JP2012170487A - Pachinko game device and game part thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game device and a game part thereof capable of reducing costs following a model change, and totally dispensing with work for supplying game balls let out by a player to a tray and handling of a number of game balls paid out in a jackpot stage.SOLUTION: The Pachinko game device includes: a game part 2 including a discharging means 11 capable of striking out game balls to a game board 5 by operating an operation handle 4; and a game ball supply part 3 that is arranged separately from the game part 2, supplies game balls to the discharging means 11, and includes a counting means 8 of counting the number of game balls to be supplied. The game part 2 is connected to the game ball supply part 3 and game balls are circulated between the game part 2 and the game ball supply part 3.

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming apparatus provided with launching means capable of launching a game ball onto a game board by operating an operation handle, and a game part thereof.

  For example, in a pachinko gaming machine called type 1, the game board is usually provided with a symbol display means, a starting port, etc., and when a game ball wins in the starting port, the symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the symbol display means, When the stop symbol is a specific one (for example, when three symbols are aligned, etc.), it becomes a “hit state” and a lot of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and lights or flashes such as lamps and flashes, or speakers It is configured to be able to produce effects by outputting sound effects from the above. In addition, the symbol display means is configured to display effects such as displaying characters in addition to the symbol variation display as described above.

  However, it is provided with launching means capable of launching the game ball onto the game board by operating the operation handle of the game ball, and the game ball launched into the game board circulates within the game machine body and returns to the launch means. Enclosed pachinko machines that can be launched on game boards have been proposed. Such a conventional encapsulated pachinko gaming machine is designed to display, for example, a digital display of the number of possessed balls, and supplies the game balls lent out by the player to a tray (upper plate) formed on the front frame. In addition, handling of a large number of game balls paid out in a big hit state (especially, an operation of transferring from a tray to a storage box called a dollar box, etc.) can be eliminated.

  By the way, in a pachinko gaming machine, it is usually indispensable as an item unique to the gaming machine when performing a game such as an operation handle that can be operated by a player and a launching means that can launch a game ball onto the game board by operating the operation handle. In addition to these components, the mechanism for supplying the game ball to the launching means and the receiving tray for storing the game ball can perform important functions when playing the game, but it is not essential as unique to the game machine (that is, The components that can function in any gaming machine are provided. In addition, since this prior art does not relate to the literature known invention, there is no prior art document information to be described.

However, the conventional pachinko gaming apparatus has the following problems.
In the case of pachinko gaming machines, the actual situation is that the model exchange is performed relatively frequently in accordance with the operation, and it is required to reduce the cost associated with the model exchange. However, conventional pachinko gaming machines include components that are essential for gaming machines, but also components that are capable of performing important functions when playing games but are not essential for gaming machines. Therefore, it is difficult to reduce the cost associated with model replacement.

  However, in addition to solving the above-mentioned problems, the present applicant, like a conventional encapsulated pachinko machine, supplies a game ball rented by a player to a receiving tray or a large number of payouts in a big hit state. We have come to consider what can achieve the effect of eliminating the need for handling the game balls (especially, the work of transferring from the tray to the storage box called the dollar box).

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and can reduce the cost associated with model exchange, and is paid out in the operation of supplying a game ball rented by a player to a receiving tray or in a big hit state. Another object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming apparatus and its gaming unit that can eliminate the need for handling a large number of gaming balls.

  According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game unit having launch means capable of launching a game ball onto a game board by operating an operation handle, and the game unit is separately provided, and the game ball is placed on the launch means. And a game ball supply unit having a counting means for counting the number of game balls to be supplied and connecting the game unit and the game ball supply unit to supply these game units and game balls. The game ball is circulated between the two parts.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first aspect, the game ball supply unit is fixed to an island facility, and the game unit is attached to a predetermined position of the island facility. The game unit and the game ball supply unit are connected to each other.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the game ball supply unit can store a game ball that can be supplied to the launching means in a state that the player can take out. It is characterized in that a simple reservoir is formed.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko gaming apparatus according to any one of the first to third aspects, a guide path for guiding the game ball launched by the launching means to the game board to the game ball supply unit. It is characterized by comprising.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko gaming apparatus according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the foul ball is fired toward the game board by the launching means and does not reach the game board. And a detour for returning the game ball to the launching means without passing through the counting means.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the pachinko gaming apparatus according to the fifth aspect forms a flow passage that communicates from the storage section to the launching means and allows the game ball of the storage section to flow to the launching means. The counting means is arranged in the middle of the flow path, and the detour is formed in the middle of the flow path and connected to the emitting means side from the counting means.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko gaming apparatus according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, the game ball supply unit is provided with a sending means for sequentially sending the game balls to the launching means. It is characterized by that.

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko gaming apparatus according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, the game unit is provided with a sending means for sequentially sending game balls to the launching means. It is characterized by.

  A ninth aspect of the present invention is the pachinko gaming apparatus according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, wherein the game unit includes launching means capable of launching a game ball onto the game board by operating an operation handle. A game ball supply unit which is separately provided from the game unit and supplies a game ball to the launching unit and has a counting unit for counting the number of game balls to be supplied from the launching unit. The fired game ball has a circulation path that returns to the launching means again through the game ball supply unit.

  A tenth aspect of the present invention is the gaming portion according to the ninth aspect, comprising a discharge port through which a game ball can be sent to the game ball supply portion, and a receiving portion that can receive the game ball from the game ball supply portion, The circulation path is formed by connecting the discharge port and the receiving part, respectively.

  According to the first, ninth, and tenth aspects of the present invention, the game unit provided with launching means capable of launching a game ball onto the game board by operating the operation handle, and the game part are separately provided, and the launching means And a game ball supply unit having a counting means for counting the number of game balls to be supplied, and connecting the game unit and the game ball supply unit, Since the game balls are circulated with the game ball supply unit, it is possible to reduce the cost associated with the model exchange, and the game balls lent out by the player are supplied to the receiving tray or paid in the big hit state. There is no need to handle a large number of game balls.

  According to the invention of claim 2, the game ball supply unit is fixed to the island facility, and the game unit and the game ball supply unit are in a state where the game unit is attached to a predetermined position of the island facility. Since they are connected, the game ball supply unit and the game unit can be more easily positioned relative to each other, and these connection operations can be performed more smoothly. In addition, since the game ball supply unit can be independently fixed to the island facility side, the game ball supply unit can be diverted when the game unit is exchanged with the model exchange.

  According to the invention of claim 3, since the game ball supply unit is formed with a storage unit capable of storing game balls that can be supplied to the launching means in a state where the player can take out, the game ball supply unit is completely cut off from the player. Compared to an encapsulated pachinko that circulates the game balls in a state of being played, a sense similar to that of an existing general pachinko gaming machine can be obtained, and the reality can be improved.

  According to the invention of claim 4, since the guide path for guiding the game ball launched onto the game board by the launching means to the game ball supply unit is provided, the circulation of the game ball between the game unit and the game ball supply unit Can be performed more smoothly and reliably.

  According to the invention of claim 5, there is provided a detour that returns the game ball as a foul ball that has been launched toward the game board by the launch means and did not reach the game board to the launch means without passing through the counting means. Therefore, counting the foul balls by the counting means can avoid the redundant counting, and the game balls as the foul balls can be smoothly and surely returned to the firing means.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, a flow passage is formed which communicates from the storage section to the launching means and allows the game balls of the storage section to flow to the launching means, and the counting means is disposed in the middle of the flow passage. Moreover, since the tip of the detour is in the middle of the flow path and is connected to the launching means side from the counting means, the game ball as a foul ball can be more reliably used while using a part of the flow path. It can be returned to the launching means.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, since the game ball supply unit is provided with the sending unit for sequentially sending the game balls to the launch unit, the components on the game unit side can be reduced, and the model can be changed. The accompanying cost can be further reduced.

  According to the invention of claim 8, since the game unit is provided with the sending means for sequentially sending out the game balls to the launching means, the launching means and the sending means can be connected and connected. The relative positioning of these launching means and delivery means can be ensured. Therefore, it is possible to smoothly transfer the game balls from the sending means to the launching means, and to more reliably synchronize each other.

1 is an overall perspective view showing a pachinko gaming apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Overall perspective view showing the back side of the pachinko gaming apparatus The perspective view which shows the state before attaching the pachinko gaming machine to the predetermined position of the island facility The perspective view which shows the state after attaching the pachinko gaming apparatus to the predetermined position of the island facility and before attaching the game ball supply unit to the island facility The exploded perspective view which shows the storage part formed in the game ball supply part The exploded perspective view which shows the delivery means arrange | positioned in the storage part The exploded perspective view which shows the back side of the storage part Perspective view partially broken to show the internal configuration of the storage section (A) Top view (b) Perspective view for showing blocking means (open state) and counting means in the storage section (A) Top view (b) Perspective view for showing blocking means (closed state) and counting means in the storage section Schematic cross-sectional view for showing blocking means (closed state) and counting means in the storage section Schematic diagram showing a configuration for circulating game balls (game balls launched on the game board) in the pachinko gaming machine The schematic diagram which shows the structure for circulating the game ball (game ball as a foul ball) in the pachinko gaming machine Schematic diagram for explaining the internal configuration and operation of the delivery means in the pachinko gaming machine Schematic diagram for explaining the internal configuration and operation of the launching means in the pachinko gaming machine A perspective view (transparent view) showing the back of the game unit and the payout circulation mechanism in the pachinko gaming machine Perspective view (perspective view) showing the same dispensing circulation mechanism (state before connection) Perspective view (perspective view) showing the same dispensing circulation mechanism (state after connection) Schematic diagram showing the internal configuration of the dispensing means in the dispensing circulation mechanism Schematic diagram showing the internal configuration of the dispensing means in the dispensing circulation mechanism The schematic diagram which shows the internal structure before the game part and game ball supply part in the same pachinko gaming machine are connected. The schematic diagram which shows the internal structure after the game part and game ball supply part in the same pachinko gaming machine are connected. The perspective view which shows the delivery means (state before attachment to a game part) which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. The perspective view which shows the delivery means (state after attachment to a game part) The disassembled perspective view which shows the storage part in the pachinko game device concerning 2nd Embodiment of this invention. Perspective view showing the interior of the storage section through A plan view showing the inside of the storage section through The perspective view which shows the internal structure of the pachinko game device which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. A perspective view showing the internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine Perspective view showing distribution of game balls by the pachinko gaming machine

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
The pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment includes launching means capable of launching a game ball onto a game board by operating an operation handle, and the game ball launched into the game board circulates within the game machine. Returning to the launching means, it is possible to launch the game board, and as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the game unit 2 and the game ball supply unit 3 are connected to each other.

  The game unit 2 constitutes a main part of the pachinko gaming apparatus 1, and a launching means 11 capable of launching a game ball onto the game board 5 by operating the operation handle 4 (see FIGS. 12, 13 and 15). And a payout means 15. The game board 5 is formed with various objects, a plurality of nails, a windmill, and the like, and various winning holes through which game balls can be won. When a game ball wins at such a winning opening, a payout signal can be transmitted to the payout means 15.

  In addition, a symbol display means (not shown) composed of a liquid crystal display device or the like is disposed in the approximate center of the game board 5 so that a predetermined symbol or background can be displayed on the screen. When the start condition is satisfied (for example, when a game ball wins at the start port), the symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the screen of the symbol display means, and a specific symbol is stopped and displayed (for example, a plurality of identical symbols are stopped and displayed). ) To open a large winning opening at a predetermined time and timing as a “hit” state, and a large number of game balls can be obtained. However, the symbol display means is configured to be able to perform a predetermined effect display (for example, an effect indicating the degree of expectation that results in a “hit state”) in addition to the variable display of the symbol.

  The launching means 11 is capable of launching a game ball onto the game board 5 in conjunction with the turning operation of the operation handle 4, and as shown in FIG. 15, a standby part 11a is formed in a rectangular case. In addition, the launching means 11b and the like are included. The standby part 11a is made up of an M guide and is a part for waiting for a game ball supplied from the supply port 7b of the delivery means 7. The launching means 11b is rotatable about the rotation axis L2 in conjunction with the operation of the operation handle 4, and has a hitting portion 11ba for hitting a game ball at a part thereof.

  Thus, in the state where the game ball is supplied from the supply port 7b of the delivery means 7 and the game ball is waiting at the standby portion 11a (see FIG. 15A), the launching means 11b moves the rotation shaft L2. The game ball is launched by turning clockwise around the center and striking at the striking portion 11ba (see FIG. 5B). The launched game ball reaches the upper part of the game board 5 while being guided by guide rails formed in the game unit 2.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, the game unit 2 has a game ball that has been struck on the game board 5 and won in a winning opening (for example, a big winning opening or a normal winning opening) and any winning opening. A discharge port 2b is formed to discharge the game ball that has entered the out hole (the hole formed in the lowermost part of the game board 5) to the front side (the storage unit 6 side) of the game unit 2. As shown in FIG. 13, a game ball as a foul ball that was launched toward the game board 5 but did not reach the game board 5 (strictly, the game area of the game board 5) is placed on the front side of the game unit 2 ( A discharge port 2c for discharging to the storage unit 6 side) is formed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 2, 16, and 17, a connecting portion 2 d that can be connected to a game ball supply portion 3 described in detail later is disposed on the lower back side of the gaming portion 2. Inside the connecting portion 2d, as shown in FIGS. 16 to 18, a tray portion 2da in which a receiving port 2db is formed and a dispensing means 15 are disposed. The tray 2da is for receiving the game ball supplied from the game ball supply unit 3 through the receiving port 2db and guiding the game ball to the payout means 15 disposed in the lower part.

  The payout means 15 pays out a game ball as a prize ball when a game ball launched on the game board 5 wins a predetermined winning opening (for example, a big winning opening or a normal winning opening). 20, a pair of supply ports 15a and 15b for introducing a game ball guided from the tray portion 2da, a housing formed with a discharge port 15c for discharging the supplied game ball downward, and a motor 16 And the rotary vane 17.

  The rotary blade 17 is rotatable about the rotation axis L3, and guide recesses 17a and 17b for receiving a game ball at the upper part and dropping it at the lower part are formed on the left and right sides in the circumferential direction, respectively. The guide recess 17a is set at a position corresponding to the supply port 15a, and the guide recess 17b is set at a position corresponding to the supply port 15b. Thus, when the rotary blade 17 rotates, as shown in FIG. 19, after the game ball guided by the guide recess 17a falls from the discharge port 15c, the guide ball 17 guides by the guide recess 17b as shown in FIG. The played game ball is configured to fall from the discharge port 15c. In this way, when the motor 16 is driven to rotate the rotary blade 17 based on the signal that the game ball launched on the game board 5 wins a predetermined winning opening, the game introduced from the supply openings 15a and 15b. The spheres can fall alternately from the discharge port 15c while being guided by the guide recesses 17a and 17b, respectively.

  The game ball supply unit 3 is disposed separately from the game unit 2 and supplies game balls to the launching unit 11 and is paid out by a counting unit 8 that counts the number of game balls to be supplied and a payout unit 15. And a payout counting means 14 for counting the number of game balls, and is mainly composed of a storage portion 6 and a main body portion 3a. Two insertion portions 3b into which a storage medium (for example, a readable and writable portable storage medium) as the storage means K can be inserted are formed on the front side of the main body 3a, and a game is provided on the side. A connecting portion 3c that can be connected to the connecting portion 2d in the portion 2 is formed.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the game ball supply unit 3 is fixed to the island facility S, and the game unit 2 is attached to the predetermined position Sa of the island facility S. And the game ball supply unit 3 are connected to each other. That is, as shown in FIG. 3, the island facility S is formed with a predetermined position Sa for attaching the game unit 2 and a notch Sb for fixing the game ball supply unit 3. Is attached to the predetermined position Sa, the fitting portion 2a formed in the gaming portion 2 and the cutout portion Sb are connected. Then, when the game ball supply unit 3 is fixed to the notch Sb, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the main body 3a is fitted into the fitting unit 2a of the game unit 2 so that the game unit 2 and the game ball are supplied. The part 3 is connected, and the storage part 6 is located on the front side of the gaming part 2.

  The storage unit 6 is composed of a portion capable of storing game balls that can be supplied to the launching means 11 in a state where the player can take out the game balls, and the game ball supply unit 3 is connected to the game unit 2 while being connected to the player side. It is configured to protrude. As shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, the storage section 6 includes a receiving tray 6 a in which a storage recess 6 aa is formed, a case 6 b for accommodating the feeding means 7, the guide path R <b> 1 and the detour R <b> 2, and the case 6 b. It is mainly comprised from the plate-shaped cover part 6c which block | closes a back side opening.

  The tray 6a is configured to store a game ball while being positioned on the front side of the game unit 2 in a state where the game ball supply unit 3 is connected to the game unit 2, and the side wall of the storage recess 6aa An opening 6ac through which a game ball can pass is formed, and a flow path 6ab through which the game ball can flow is extended from the bottom surface. The opening 6ac is formed at a position corresponding to the opening 6ba formed in the case 6b, and one end of the guide path R1 is connected to the openings 6ac and 6ba.

  The flow path 6ab communicates from the storage unit 6 to the launching means 11 in a state where the game ball supply unit 3 is connected to the game unit 2, and can flow the game balls in the storage unit 6 to the launching means 11, A counting means 8 and a blocking means 10 are disposed in the middle (see FIGS. 21 and 22). Specifically, the flow passage 6ab is formed so that one end thereof opens at the bottom surface of the storage recess 6aa and the other end faces the opening 6bc, and the game ball reaches the delivery means 7 from the opening 6bc. It has become. The game balls that have reached the delivery means 7 are configured to be sequentially delivered to the launch means 11, whereby the game balls in the storage recess 6 aa can be distributed to the launch means 11.

  The counting means 8 includes a passage hole 8a through which game balls flowing through the flow passage 6ab can be sequentially passed, and a sensor for counting the number of game balls that have passed through the passage hole 8a. The counting means 8 can count the number of game balls to be supplied to the launching means 11 by the game ball supply unit 3, and the counted number of game balls is composed of a storage medium inserted into the insertion unit 3b. It is stored in the storage means K. Thus, in the present embodiment, the game balls counted by the counting means 8 are stored in the storage means K as rental balls.

  The blocking means 10 is arranged in the middle of the flow path 6ab and can arbitrarily block the flow of game balls in the flow path 6ab. In the present embodiment, the blocking means 10 is in the vicinity of the counting means 8 and the counting It is arranged on the front side of the flow passage 6ab from the means 8 (the storage recess 6aa side). Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 11, the blocking means 10 rotates the regulating member 10a, the rotating member 10b that can rotate around the shaft 10c, the spring 10d, and the rotating member 10b. It is mainly comprised from the actuator 9 as a drive source for making it do.

  The regulating member 10a is connected to one end of the rotating member 10b, and has an open position (see FIG. 9) that allows the game ball to flow in the flow path 6ab and the flow path 6ab protruding to block the flow of the game ball. It is possible to move between the closed positions (see FIGS. 10 and 11). Thus, in the gaming state, as shown in FIG. 9, the regulating member 10a is in the open position, and the game ball is supplied to the launching means 11, and at a predetermined timing (in this embodiment). 10 and 11, the actuator 9 is actuated to rotate the rotating member 10b and the restricting member 10a is set to the closed position, as shown in FIGS. When the operation of the actuator 9 is stopped, the rotating member 10b is rotated to the initial position by the biasing force of the spring 10d, and the restricting member 10a is set to the open position.

  The sending-out means 7 is for sending out the game balls to the launching means 11 in order, and is fixed to the case 6b in the game ball supply unit 3 in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 14, the delivery means 7 includes a housing having an introduction port 7a and a supply port 7b, a delivery member 7c that can rotate about the axis L1, and a delivery member 7c. And an actuator 7d (solenoid or the like) to be operated. However, the delivery means 7 is fixed in such a manner that the introduction port 7a faces the opening 6bc of the case 6b constituting the storage section 6 and the game ball supply section 3 is connected to the game section 2 while being launched. The supply port 7b faces the 11 standby parts 11a.

  Thus, the game ball introduced from the introduction port 7a through the flow passage 6ab is inserted by the delivery member 7c (see FIG. 14A), and the delivery member 7c is pivoted in the fitted state. It rotates around L1 (see FIG. 5B). When the delivery member 7c reaches a predetermined position, the inserted game ball falls and is discharged from the supply port 7b (see FIG. 10C). The actuator 7d is operated so as to reciprocate between a position where the game ball can be introduced from the introduction port 7a (FIG. 1A) and a position where the game ball can be discharged from the supply port (FIG. 1C). As a result, the game balls that have circulated through the flow path 6ab can be sent out and sequentially cut out by the member 7c and supplied to the launching means 11.

  The guide path R1 is formed of a cylindrical member connected to the discharge port 2b in a state where the game unit 2 and the game ball supply unit 3 are connected to each other, and the game ball that has been launched onto the game board 5 by the launching unit 11 is played. This is composed of a flow path of a game ball guided to the ball supply unit 3. Specifically, a game ball that has been launched on the game board 5 and won a prize opening (for example, a big prize opening or a normal prize opening), and an out hole (at the bottom of the game board 5 that does not win any prize opening). The game ball that has entered the hole formed in the part is discharged from the discharge port 2b, reaches the receiving tray 6a that constitutes the storage unit 6 via the guide path R1, and is stored in the storage recess 6aa. Thereafter, the game ball stored in the storage recess 6aa flows through the flow path 6ab according to the operation of the operation handle 4, and is fired toward the game board 5 again by the launching means 11.

  The detour R2 is formed of a cylindrical member connected to the discharge port 2c in a state where the game unit 2 and the game ball supply unit 3 are connected, and the game ball as a foul ball does not pass through the counting means 8 It consists of a flow path for returning to the launching means 11. The detour R2 is configured such that its tip is in the middle of the flow path 6ab and is connected to the launching means 11 side from the counting means 8 (see FIG. 22). As a result, the game ball as a foul ball that has been launched toward the game board 5 by the launch means 11 and has not reached the game board 5 (game area) is counted in the flow path 6ab via the detour R2. 8, the launching unit 11 fires again toward the game board 5 according to the operation of the operation handle 4.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, the gaming unit 2 and the game ball supply unit 3 are configured separately, and as shown in FIG. By connecting the game ball supply unit 3, the discharge port 2b of the game unit 2 is connected to the other end of the guide path R1, and the discharge port 2c of the game unit 2 is connected to the other end of the detour R2. In addition, the delivery means 7 and the launch means 11 are connected to form a distribution path for each game ball. Thus, the pachinko gaming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment circulates the game ball between the game unit 2 and the game ball supply unit 3 by connecting the game unit 2 and the game ball supply unit 3. It is like that.

  More specifically, in the present embodiment, the game unit 2 provided with the launching means 11 capable of launching a game ball onto the game board 5 by operating the operation handle 4, and the game unit 2 are separately provided. And a game ball supply unit 3 having a counting means 8 for counting the number of game balls to be supplied to the launching means 11, and the game balls launched from the launching means 11 are played by the game. It has a circulation path that returns to the launching means 11 again via the ball supply unit 3. On the other hand, the game unit 2 includes a discharge port (2b, 2c) through which a game ball can be sent to the game ball supply unit 3, and a receiving unit (in this embodiment, the launching means 11) that can receive the game ball from the game ball supply unit 3. A circulation path is formed by connecting the outlets (2b, 2c) and the receiving part (that is, the outlets (2b, 2c) are guide paths for the game ball supply part 3). R1 and detour R2 are connected to each other, and launching means 11 is connected to sending means 7 to form a circulation path).

  By the way, as described above, the game ball supply unit 3 is formed with the connection part 3c that can be connected to the connection part 2d of the game part 2. As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the connecting portion 3c includes a conveyor belt 12 suspended from pulleys P1 and P2, a motor 13 as a drive source for rotating the pulley P2 to rotate the conveyor belt 12, and It has a payout counting means 14 and an accommodating tray 3cb. Further, a passage port 3ca through which a game ball can pass through the receiving portion 2db is formed at a portion of the connecting portion 3c facing the receiving port 2db of the connecting portion 2d.

  The conveyor belt 12 is disposed at a predetermined angle, and its upper end is communicated with the passage port 3ca and its lower end is communicated with the storage tray 3cb. In addition, a plurality of protrusions 12a capable of receiving game balls are formed on the transport surface of the transport belt 12, and when the transport belt 12 is rotated by driving the motor 13, the game balls in the storage tray portion 3cb are removed. It is possible to sequentially convey it to the upper side and discharge it from the passage port 3ca.

  The payout counting means 14 includes a passage hole 14a through which the game balls paid out by the payout means 15 can be sequentially passed, and includes a sensor for counting the number of game balls that have passed through the passage hole 14a. The game unit 2 and the game ball supply unit 3 are arranged to be positioned below the discharge port 15c in the payout means 15 in a state where the game unit 2 and the game ball supply unit 3 are connected. The payout counting means 14 can count the number of game balls paid out as prize balls, and the counted number of game balls is stored in a storage means K composed of a storage medium inserted in the insertion portion 3b. It is to be memorized in. Thus, in the present embodiment, the game balls counted by the payout counting means 14 are stored in the storage means K as prize balls.

  However, when the game unit 2 and the game ball supply unit 3 are connected, as shown in FIG. 18, the connection unit 2d and the connection unit 3c are connected, and the passage port 3ca and the receiving port 2db are connected. In addition, the receiving tray 3cb is configured to be positioned below the payout means 15. Thus, the game balls that have been paid out and dropped out from the payout means 15 of the connecting portion 2d pass through the payout counting means 14 to reach the receiving tray portion 3cb, and are transported by the transport belt 12 to the tray portion 2da. It has come to.

  That is, when the game unit 2 and the game ball supply unit 3 are connected, as shown in FIG. 22, a circulation path J for circulating the game balls paid out by the payout means 15 is formed, and the pachinko gaming apparatus 1 A payout circulation mechanism arranged for each is configured. Such a payout circulation mechanism is configured independently for each pachinko gaming apparatus 1, and the number of game balls paid out by the payout means 15 on the game unit 2 side is calculated as the payout counting means 14 on the game ball supply unit 3 side. You can count on.

  The storage means K is capable of storing the number of game balls counted by the counting means 8 and the payout counting means 14, and stores the game balls counted by the counting means 8 as rental balls as described above. On the other hand, the game balls counted by the payout counting means 14 are stored as prize balls. Thereby, it can comprise so that a game ball may be fired by the launching means 11 only for the possessed ball portion which is the sum of the number of lent balls and the number of prize balls. In this embodiment, when the possessed ball runs out Thus, the blocking means 10 is actuated to block the circulation of the game ball supplied to the launching means 11, and the launching by the launching means 11 is impossible.

  According to the above embodiment, the game unit 2 provided with the launching means 11 capable of launching a game ball onto the game board 5 by operating the operation handle 4 and the game unit 2 are provided separately, and the launching means 11 And a game ball supply unit 3 having a counting means 8 for counting the number of game balls to be supplied to the game machine. The game unit 2 can be provided with the related components or the components related to the design unique to the gaming machine), and the cost reduction associated with the model exchange can be achieved.

  In addition, the game ball supply unit 3 is fixed to the island facility S, and the game unit 2 and the game ball supply unit 3 are in a state where the game unit 2 is attached to the predetermined position Sa of the island facility S. Since they are connected to each other, the game ball supply unit 3 and the game unit 2 can be more easily positioned with respect to each other, and these connection operations can be performed more smoothly. In addition, since the game ball supply unit 3 can be independently fixed to the island facility S side, the game ball supply unit 3 can be diverted when the game unit 2 is exchanged along with the model exchange.

  Further, since the sending means 7 is disposed between the counting means 8 and the launching means 11, the game balls can be sequentially supplied to the launching means 11 one by one. In particular, according to the present embodiment, since the delivery means 7 is disposed in the game ball supply unit 3, the components on the game unit 2 side can be reduced, and the cost reduction associated with model replacement can be further reduced. Can do. In the above embodiment, the delivery means 7 is disposed in the game ball supply unit 3, but the delivery means 7 may be disposed in the game unit 2 as shown in FIGS. .

  In this case, for example, the stay F2 is fixed to the lower part on the front side of the gaming unit 2, the stay F1 is fixed to the stay F2, and the sending means 7 is fixed to the stay F1. In such a fixed state, the supply port 7 b of the delivery means 7 faces the standby part 11 a of the launch means 11. However, the game balls that have circulated through the flow passage 6ab formed in the storage unit 6 reach the delivery means 7 through the introduction port 7a, and are sequentially sent to the launch means 11 from there. In the case of this embodiment, the sending means 7 constitutes a “receiving part” that can receive a game ball from the game ball supply part 3 in the game part 2.

  In this way, if the sending means 7 is arranged in the game unit 2, the launching means 11 and the sending means 7 can be connected to each other, and these launching means 11 and the sending means 7 can be connected. Relative positioning with respect to each other can be performed reliably. Therefore, it is possible to smoothly transfer the game ball from the sending means 7 to the launching means 11 and to synchronize each other (for example, after the one launching operation by the launching means 11, the sending by the sending means 7 is performed). Synchronization can be performed more reliably.

  In addition, a flow passage 6ab that communicates from the storage section 6 to the launching means 11 and allows the game balls of the storage section 6 to flow to the launching means 11 is formed, and a counting means 8 is disposed in the middle of the flow passage 6ab. Therefore, it is difficult for a player or a third party to reach the counting means 8, and illegal acts on the counting means 8 can be suppressed. The flow passage 6ab has an inner diameter that is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, making it more difficult for a player or the like to touch and touch the counting means 8 or the like.

  Furthermore, the game balls that can be supplied to the launching means 11 are disposed for each storage unit 6 that can store the game balls in a state where the player can take out the game balls and the game devices (pachinko game devices 1). A payout circulation mechanism that can circulate the game balls to be circulated in a predetermined circulation path J, a payout counting means 14 that is disposed in the payout circulation mechanism and counts the number of game balls paid out by the payout means 15; Storage means K for storing the number of game balls counted by the payout counting means 14, and the game balls counted by the payout counting means 14 are stored in the storage means K as prize balls. Reality can be improved by storing the game balls to be put out in the storage unit, and the game balls in the storage unit are taken out by circulating the game balls that have been paid out in the circulation path J of the payout circulation mechanism. Also it is possible to suppress an economic loss of the game arcade by.

  In particular, according to the present embodiment, since an independent payout circulation mechanism is formed for each pachinko gaming machine 1, there is no need to provide a payout mechanism (game ball supply rod etc.) on the island facility S side. The island facility S can have a simpler configuration, can prevent the player from touching the paid-out game balls, and can easily handle the prize balls. Further, the payout circulation mechanism is provided with a payout counting means 14 to count the number of game balls that are in the circulation process and are paid out from the payout means 15, and the counted game balls are used as prize balls. Since it is stored in the storage means K, the number of prize balls can be grasped on the pachinko gaming machine 1 side.

  In the present embodiment, the storage means K is configured to store the game balls counted by the counting means 8 as rental balls and store the game balls counted by the payout counting means 14 as prize balls. Therefore, it is possible to grasp the player's possessed ball based on the number of game balls stored as these rental balls and the number of game balls stored as prize balls. The possessed ball is stored as the sum of the number of game balls as rental balls and the number of game balls as prize balls (a value obtained by sequentially subtracting launching game balls with the launching means 11).

  Further, the game ball supply unit 3 is fixed to the island facility S, and the game unit 2 and the game ball supply unit 3 are in a state where the game unit 2 is attached to the predetermined position Sa of the island facility S. Since the circulation path J of the payout circulation mechanism is formed by being connected, the payout circulation mechanism can be formed simultaneously with the connecting operation of the game unit 2 and the game ball supply unit 3, and the workability is remarkably improved. At the same time, as described above, the gaming unit 2 can be provided with essential components unique to the gaming machine (for example, components related to gaming or components related to the unique design of the gaming machine) Cost reduction associated with model exchange can be achieved.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the game ball supply unit 3 is fixed to the island facility S, and the game unit 2 and the game are attached with the game unit 2 attached to a predetermined position Sa of the island facility S. The ball supply unit 3 is connected, and by this connection, the game balls launched on the game board can be circulated between the game ball supply unit and the game unit, and the game balls to be paid out by the payout means are Since a payout circulation mechanism that can be circulated through a predetermined circulation path is configured, a circulation path of game balls for supply to the launching means 11 and a circulation path of the payout circulation mechanism can be formed simultaneously.

  However, the pachinko gaming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment is formed by connecting the game unit 2 and the game ball supply unit 3 and circulating the game ball between the game unit 2 and the game ball supply unit 3. In addition, the game unit 2 can be provided with essential components (for example, components related to the game or components related to the unique design of the gaming machine) as a unique peculiar to the gaming machine, and cost reduction associated with model replacement In addition, the game balls lent out by the player can be supplied to a receiving tray (corresponding to the storage unit 6) or handled in large numbers when the game balls are paid out (especially referred to as a dollar box from the receiving tray). It is possible to eliminate the need to transfer to the storage box.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, since the guide ball R1 for guiding the game ball launched to the game board 5 by the launch means 11 to the game ball supply unit 3 is provided, the game unit 2 and the game ball supply unit 3 The game balls can be circulated more smoothly and reliably. In addition, there is provided a detour R2 for returning a game ball as a foul ball that has been fired toward the game board 5 by the launch means 11 and did not reach the game board to the launch means 11 without passing through the counting means 8. Therefore, counting the foul balls by the counting means can avoid the redundant counting, and the game balls as the foul balls can be smoothly and surely returned to the firing means.

  Moreover, according to the said embodiment, while connecting from the storage part 6 to the discharge | release means 11, the flow path 6ab which can distribute | circulate the game ball of the said storage part 6 to the discharge | release means 11 is formed, and the middle of the said flow path 6ab Since the counting means 8 is disposed and the detour R2 is connected to the launching means 11 side from the counting means 8 in the middle of the flow path 6ab, a part of the flow path 6ab is used. In addition, the game ball as a foul ball can be more reliably returned to the launching means 11.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the storage part 6 which can store the game ball which can be supplied to the launching means 11 in the process of circulating between the game part 2 and the game ball supply part 3 in a state where the game ball can be taken out ( Since it is equipped with a saucer 6a), it is possible to obtain the same sensation as an existing general pachinko gaming machine as compared to an enclosed pachinko that circulates a game ball in a state completely cut off from a player. Reality can be improved.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the storage unit 6 capable of storing the game balls that can be supplied to the launching unit 11 in a state in which the player can take out, and the storage unit 6 and the launching unit 11 are disposed. And counting means 8 for counting the number of game balls flowing from the storage section 6 to the launching means 11. The game balls counted by the counting means 8 are stored in the storage means K as rental balls, so that they are launched into the game board 5. Since the stored game balls can be stored in the storage unit 6, the reality can be improved, and the stored game balls themselves are not valuable, so even if the game balls in the storage unit 6 are taken out, Economic loss can be suppressed.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the game ball supply unit 3 is formed with a flow path 6ab that can distribute and supply game balls toward the launching means 11, and a counting means 8 is provided in the middle of the flow path 6ab. Since the gaming balls counted by the counting means 8 are lent out, it is difficult to illegally take out and take out the gaming balls after being counted by the counting means 8 and before being launched on the game board 5. Therefore, fraud can be prevented more reliably.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since it is provided with the blocking means 10 that is disposed in the flow path 6ab and can arbitrarily block the circulation of the game ball in front of the counting means 8, it is fired when the ball has run out. The supply of the game ball to the means 11 can be cut off, and the supply of the game ball to the launching means 11 can be forcibly cut off by operating the cut-off means 10 when an illegal act is detected. The fact that the possession ball has been lost is a matter stored in the storage means K (a numerical value calculated from the number of game balls counted by the counting means 8 and the number of game balls counted by the payout counting means 14). I can grasp it.

Next, a second embodiment according to the present invention will be described.
Similar to the first embodiment, the pachinko gaming apparatus according to the present embodiment includes launching means capable of launching a game ball onto the game board by operating the operation handle, and the game ball launched into the game board is It circulates in the gaming machine and returns to the launching means so that it can be launched into the game board. As shown in FIGS. 25 to 27, a delivery mechanism is provided inside the storage unit 6. The pachinko gaming apparatus according to the present embodiment is also configured by connecting the gaming unit 2 and the game ball supply unit 3 as in the first embodiment, and the first embodiment except for the storage unit 6 is performed. It is the same as the form.

  The delivery mechanism is disposed in the tray 6a of the storage unit 6, and as shown in FIG. 25, the motor 18, the drive gear 19 that is rotationally driven by the motor 18, and the outer periphery of the drive gear 19 It is mainly comprised from the driven gear member 20 which has the tooth | gear which meshes | engages with the tooth | gear formed in the surface, and the fixing member 21 which supports this driven gear member 20 rotatably. Among these, the driven gear member 20 has a plurality of (four in the present embodiment) passage holes 20a that can pass through the game balls in the vertical direction.

  The fixing member 21 is fixed to the inner peripheral surface of the tray 6a to rotatably support the driven gear member 20, and has a flow passage through which a game ball can pass. One end of the flow passage is an opening 21a facing upward, and the other end is a 21b (see FIG. 26B) facing the flow passage 6ab formed in the tray 6a. In the middle of the flow path 6ab, the counting means 8 similar to that of the first embodiment is formed.

  On the other hand, a passage hole that can coincide with the passage hole 20a is formed on the bottom surface of the storage recess 6aa in the tray 6a (formed at a portion denoted by symbol A in FIG. 27), and the motor 18 is driven to drive gear 19. Is rotated, the driven gear member 20 is rotated so that the passage holes 20a can sequentially match the passage holes. As a result, when the driven gear member 20 rotates by driving the motor 18, the game ball stored in the storage recess 6aa is inserted into the passage hole 20a at the portion A, and the passage hole 20a reaches the portion B. The passing hole 20a and the opening 21a of the fixing member 21 coincide with each other so that the game ball falls and is guided to the flow path 6ab.

  Thus, according to the present embodiment, by driving the motor 18 and rotating the driven gear member 20, the game balls stored in the storage recess 6aa are sequentially sent to the launching means 11 while being separated, and the motor If 18 is stopped, the delivery of the game ball can be stopped. Thereby, supply of the game ball with respect to the launching means 11 can be stopped quickly at the time when the player's ball is exhausted.

  Since the delivery mechanism according to the present embodiment sequentially delivers the game balls to the launching means 11, it corresponds to the delivery means 7 of the first embodiment and distributes the game balls before the counting means 8. Since it can be interrupted arbitrarily, it corresponds to the blocking means 10 of the first embodiment. In other words, the delivery mechanism has both functions of the delivery means 7 and the blocking means 10 in the first embodiment.

Next, a third embodiment according to the present invention will be described.
Similar to the first and second embodiments, the pachinko gaming apparatus according to the present embodiment includes launching means that can launch a game ball onto the game board by operating the operation handle, and the game ball that is launched onto the game board. However, unlike the first and second embodiments, it does not have a storage part for storing game balls. The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is also configured by connecting the gaming unit 2 and the gaming ball supply unit 3 as in the first embodiment, except that there is no storage unit. This is the same as in the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 28 to 30, the pachinko gaming apparatus has a launching means 11, a sending means 7, a foul ball receiving member 22, and a ball receiving member 23 at a position below the game board 5 in the gaming unit 2. Are arranged. Similarly to the first and second embodiments, the delivery means 7 sequentially sends out game balls to the launch means 11, and an introduction port 7a and a supply port 7b are formed on the front and back surfaces thereof. The launching means 11 has a hole H (see FIG. 29) through which a game ball can pass and communicates with the standby portion 11a. The hole H and the supply port 7b of the delivery means 7 are assembled to face each other. Yes.

  The ball receiving member 23 is disposed in the lower part of the game board 5 and the inside that can receive the game balls (game balls that have entered the winning hole and the out hole of the game board 5) that are launched into the game board 5 has a funnel shape. It consists of formed members. The ball receiving member 23 is formed with an opening 23a through which a received game ball can pass, and a guide portion 23b extending from the opening 23a to the introduction port 7a of the delivery means 7 is formed. . In the middle of the guide 23b and in the vicinity of the opening 23a, the counting means 8 similar to that of the first embodiment is disposed.

  The foul ball receiving member 22 is formed of a member that can receive a game ball as a foul ball that is launched toward the game board 5 but does not reach the game board 5 (strictly, the game area of the game board 5). It is arranged at the lower part of the gaming part 2 while being connected to the receiving member 23. The foul ball receiving member 22 is formed with an opening 22a through which a game ball as a received foul ball can pass, and from the opening 22a to the middle of the guide portion 23b (from the portion where the counting means 8 is disposed). A guide portion 22b extending to the downstream side (the delivery means 7 side) is formed.

  As a result, the game ball reaching the ball receiving member 23 from the game board 5 passes through the guide portion 23b through the opening 23a, is counted by the counting means 8, and is also guided to the sending means 7. Become. On the other hand, a game ball as a foul ball that has not reached the game board 5 passes through the guide portion 22b and the guide portion 23b through the opening 22a and is guided to the delivery means 7. The game ball introduced into the delivery means 7 reaches the launch means 11 through the hole H, and is fired again from there toward the game board 5. Thus, the game ball circulates without passing through the storage portion as in the first and second embodiments.

  According to the present embodiment, the storage unit is not formed, and components essential for the gaming machine (for example, components related to the game or components related to the design unique to the gaming machine) are given to the gaming unit 2. The cost can be reduced due to the model exchange. In the present embodiment, the payout means 15 disposed in the game unit 2 in the first embodiment and the payout means 15 disposed in the game ball supply unit 3 are provided. By connecting the ball supply unit 3, an independent payout circulation mechanism is formed for each pachinko gaming apparatus 1.

  As mentioned above, although this embodiment was described, this invention is not limited to these, The game part 2 and the game ball supply part 3 are separately arrange | positioned, and the said game part 2 and the game ball supply part 3 are connected. As long as the game ball is circulated between the game unit 2 and the game ball supply unit 3, for example, a payout circulation mechanism for each pachinko gaming apparatus 1 may not be provided. In addition, the storage unit 6 may be formed on the gaming unit 2 side, or the storage unit K may not be a portable storage medium. In addition, it is good also as what provided the washing | cleaning means which can wash | clean the said game ball in the process in which the game ball is circulated between the game part 2 and the game ball supply part 3. FIG.

  A game unit provided with launching means capable of launching a game ball onto the game board by operating the operation handle, and the game unit are provided separately from the game unit, and supply the game ball to the launch means and the game ball to be supplied A game ball supply unit having a counting means for counting the number of game balls, and connecting the game unit and the game ball supply unit to circulate the game ball between the game unit and the game ball supply unit. As long as the pachinko gaming machine and the gaming part are configured as described above, the pachinko gaming machine can be applied to a device having a different external shape or a device with other functions added.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko game apparatus 2 Game part 3 Game ball supply part 4 Operation handle 5 Game board 6 Storage part 7 Sending means 8 Counting means 9 Actuator 10 Shutting means 11 Launching means 12 Conveying belt 13 Motor 14 Discharging means 15 Paying means 16 Motor 17 Rotating blade 18 Motor 19 Drive gear 20 Driven gear member 21 Fixed member 22 Foul ball receiving member 23 Ball receiving member R1 Guide path R2 Detour

Claims (10)

A game unit having launching means capable of launching a game ball onto a game board by operating an operation handle;
A game ball supply unit which is separately provided from the game unit and supplies a game ball to the launching unit and has a counting unit for counting the number of game balls to be supplied;
A pachinko gaming apparatus comprising: a game ball and a game ball supply unit coupled to each other and a game ball circulating between the game unit and the game ball supply unit.   The game ball supply unit is fixed to an island facility, and the game unit and the game ball supply unit are connected in a state where the game unit is attached to a predetermined position of the island facility. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1.   The pachinko according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the game ball supply unit is formed with a storage unit capable of storing game balls that can be supplied to the launching means in a state in which the player can take out the game balls. Gaming device.   The pachinko gaming apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a guide path that guides the game ball launched onto the game board by the launching unit to the game ball supply unit.   A detour is provided that returns a game ball as a foul ball that has been launched toward the game board by the launch means and did not reach the game board to the launch means without passing through the counting means. The pachinko gaming apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4.   A flow path is formed that communicates from the storage section to the launching means and allows the game balls of the storage section to flow to the launching means, and the counting means is disposed in the middle of the flow path, and the bypass 6. A pachinko gaming apparatus according to claim 5, wherein a tip of the pachinko is connected to the launching means side from the counting means in the middle of the flow passage.   The pachinko gaming apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the game ball supply unit is provided with delivery means for sequentially sending game balls to the launch means.   The pachinko gaming apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the game unit is provided with delivery means for sequentially sending game balls to the launch means. A game unit having launching means capable of launching a game ball onto a game board by operating an operation handle;
A game ball supply unit which is separately provided from the game unit and supplies a game ball to the launching unit and has a counting unit for counting the number of game balls to be supplied;
The game ball launched from the launching means has a circulation path for returning to the launching means again via the game ball supply unit. Pachinko game machine. A discharge port through which game balls can be sent to the game ball supply unit;
A receiving unit capable of receiving a game ball from the game ball supply unit;
The game part according to claim 9, wherein the circulation path is formed by connecting the discharge port and the receiving part, respectively.

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