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JP2020116213A
JP2020116213A JP2019010787A JP2019010787A JP2020116213A JP 2020116213 A JP2020116213 A JP 2020116213A JP 2019010787 A JP2019010787 A JP 2019010787A JP 2019010787 A JP2019010787 A JP 2019010787A JP 2020116213 A JP2020116213 A JP 2020116213A
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土屋 良孝
Yoshitaka Tsuchiya
良孝 土屋
智久 川添
Tomohisa Kawazoe
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覚 中山
Satoru Nakayama
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智宣 牧
Tomonobu Maki
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柏木 浩志
Hiroshi Kashiwagi
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To provide a game machine in which game balls stored in a game ball storage space are readily taken out.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 includes: a body part 20 forming a game ball storage space 10S for storing game balls and formed with an opening 211 through which the game balls pass at a bottom surface 20M; and an opening/closing part 30 for opening and closing the opening 211. Whole upper surface 30M of the opening/closing part 30 is positioned upward from the bottom surface 20M of the body part 20 while the opening 211 is closed by the opening/closing part 30.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

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本発明は、遊技機に関する。 The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

一般的なぱちんこ遊技機は、遊技球を貯留する空間を形成する上皿や下皿といった部材を備える(例えば、下記特許文献1参照)。 A general pachinko gaming machine includes members such as an upper plate and a lower plate that form a space for storing game balls (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

特開2016−185272号公報JP, 2016-185272, A

本発明が解決しようとする課題は、遊技球貯留空間に貯留された遊技球が取り出しやすい遊技機を提供することにある。 The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which the gaming balls stored in the gaming ball storage space can be easily taken out.

上記課題を解決するためになされた本発明にかかる遊技機は、遊技球を貯留する遊技球貯留空間を形成する部分であって、底面に遊技球が通過する開口が形成された本体部と、前記開口を開閉する開閉部と、を備え、前記開閉部により前記開口が閉鎖された状態において、前記開閉部の上面の全体が、前記本体部の底面よりも上方に位置することを特徴とする。 A gaming machine according to the present invention made to solve the above-mentioned problems is a portion forming a game ball storage space for storing game balls, and a main body part having an opening formed on the bottom surface through which the game balls pass, An opening/closing portion for opening/closing the opening, wherein the entire top surface of the opening/closing portion is located above the bottom surface of the main body portion when the opening is closed by the opening/closing portion. ..

本発明にかかる遊技機は、遊技球貯留空間に貯留された遊技球が取り出しやすい。 With the gaming machine according to the present invention, the game balls stored in the game ball storage space can be easily taken out.

本実施形態にかかる遊技機を模式的に示した正面図である。It is the front view which showed typically the game machine concerning this embodiment. (a)は本実施形態における下皿装置の断面を模式的に示した図、(b)は本実施形態における下皿装置と対比するために参考で示す下皿装置の断面を模式的に示した図である。(A) is the figure which showed typically the cross section of the lower tray apparatus in this embodiment, (b) shows typically the cross section of the lower tray apparatus shown for reference in order to compare with the lower tray apparatus in this embodiment. It is a figure. 第三具体例を説明するための図である。It is a figure for demonstrating a 3rd specific example. 第四具体例を説明するための図である。It is a figure for explaining the 4th example.

以下、本発明にかかる遊技機1(ぱちんこ遊技機)の一実施形態について図面を参照して詳細に説明する。まず、図1を参照して遊技機1の全体構成について簡単に説明する。 Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine 1 (pachinko gaming machine) according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described with reference to FIG.

遊技機1は遊技盤90を備える。遊技盤90は、ほぼ正方形の合板により成形されており、発射装置96(発射ハンドル)の操作によって発射された遊技球を遊技領域901に案内する通路を構成するガイドレール95が略円弧形状となるように設けられている。 The game machine 1 includes a game board 90. The game board 90 is formed of a substantially square plywood, and the guide rails 95 forming a passage for guiding the game balls launched by the operation of the launching device 96 (launch handle) to the game area 901 are substantially arc-shaped. Is provided.

遊技領域901には、始動入賞口92、大入賞口93、アウト口94などが設けられている(なお、遊技領域901の構成は簡略化している(一部の遊技釘や入賞領域を省略している))。表示装置91の表示領域911は、遊技盤90に形成された開口901aを通じて視認可能となる領域である。 The game area 901 is provided with a starting winning opening 92, a big winning opening 93, an out opening 94, etc. (Note that the structure of the gaming area 901 is simplified (some game nails and winning areas are omitted. ing)). The display area 911 of the display device 91 is an area that is visible through the opening 901a formed in the game board 90.

公知の遊技機と同様に、始動入賞口92に遊技球が進入することを契機として当否判定(当否抽選)が実行される。表示領域911には、当否判定結果を示す図柄(以下、識別図柄80と称する)が表示される(図1参照)。本実施形態の識別図柄80は「数字」を含む図柄であるが、当該態様はあくまで一例である。本実施形態では、最終的に示される三つの識別図柄80の組み合わせにより当否判定結果が当たりであるかどうかが報知される。 Similar to the known gaming machine, the winning/unwinning determination (winning/unwinning lottery) is executed when the game ball enters the starting winning opening 92. In the display area 911, a symbol (hereinafter, referred to as an identification symbol 80) showing the result of the hit determination is displayed (see FIG. 1). The identification pattern 80 of the present embodiment is a pattern including “numerals”, but the aspect is merely an example. In the present embodiment, whether or not the hit determination result is a hit is informed by a combination of the finally identified three identification symbols 80.

また、遊技領域901には、流下する遊技球が衝突することにより遊技球の流下態様に変化を与える障害物としての遊技釘が複数設けられている。遊技領域901を流下する遊技球は、遊技釘に衝突したときの条件に応じて様々な態様に変化する。 Further, in the game area 901, a plurality of game nails are provided as obstacles that change the flow-down mode of the game balls when the flowing-down game balls collide. The game ball flowing down the game area 901 changes into various modes depending on the condition when the game ball collides with the game nail.

このような遊技機1では、発射装置96を操作することにより遊技領域901に向けて遊技球を発射する。遊技領域901を流下する遊技球が、始動入賞口92や大入賞口93等の入賞口に入賞すると、所定の数の賞球が払出装置により払い出される。 In such a gaming machine 1, a launching device 96 is operated to launch a game ball toward the game area 901. When a game ball flowing down the game area 901 wins a winning opening such as the starting winning opening 92 or the special winning opening 93, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by the payout device.

なお、当否判定の具体的な方法等、本発明に関係のない遊技機1の構成要素や制御態様については説明を省略する。これらについては公知の遊技機と同様の構造のものが適用できる。 It should be noted that description of components and control modes of the gaming machine 1 which are not related to the present invention, such as a specific method for determining whether or not to win or reject, is omitted. A structure similar to that of a known game machine can be applied to these.

本実施形態にかかる遊技機1は、上皿装置70および下皿装置10を備える。上皿装置70自体は公知の構造であるため詳細な説明を省略する。上皿装置70(図1参照)は、遊技球が貯留される空間(上皿貯留空間)を形成するものである。上皿貯留空間は、上方が開放された空間である。発射装置96が操作されているときには、当該上皿貯留空間に貯留された遊技球が遊技領域901に向かって発射されることになる。また、いわゆる賞球は、上皿貯留空間に払い出される。 The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes an upper plate device 70 and a lower plate device 10. Since the upper plate device 70 itself has a known structure, detailed description thereof will be omitted. The upper plate device 70 (see FIG. 1) forms a space (upper plate storage space) in which game balls are stored. The upper plate storage space is a space whose upper side is open. When the firing device 96 is operated, the game balls stored in the upper tray storage space are shot toward the game area 901. Also, so-called prize balls are paid out to the upper storage space.

下皿装置10(図1、図2(a)参照)は、遊技球が貯留される空間(下皿貯留空間10S;本願発明における遊技球貯留空間に相当する)を形成するものである。公知の遊技機と同様に、上皿貯留空間から溢れ出た遊技球が下皿貯留空間10Sに移動することになる。大当たり遊技時等、遊技者が大量の遊技球を獲得したときには、上皿貯留空間から溢れ出た遊技球が下皿貯留空間10Sに集まる。また、上皿装置70に設けられた球排出スイッチ(図示せず)が操作されたときには、上皿貯留空間内の遊技球が下皿貯留空間10Sに移動する。また、いわゆるファウル球(遊技領域901に向かって発射されたが、遊技領域901まで到達しなかった(ガイドレール95を通過しなかった)遊技球)も下皿貯留空間10Sに移動する。これら下皿貯留空間10Sに遊技球が移動するための流路の形状等はどのようなものであってもよい(公知の構造が適用できる)ため説明は省略する。また、各図において、下皿貯留空間10Sに繋がる流路の出口の図示も省略する。 The lower plate device 10 (see FIGS. 1 and 2A) forms a space (lower plate storage space 10S; corresponding to the game ball storage space in the invention of the present application) in which the game balls are stored. Similar to the known gaming machine, the game balls overflowing from the upper plate storage space move to the lower plate storage space 10S. When the player wins a large amount of game balls, such as during a big hit game, the game balls overflowing from the upper plate storage space are collected in the lower plate storage space 10S. When a ball discharge switch (not shown) provided in the upper plate device 70 is operated, the game balls in the upper plate storage space move to the lower plate storage space 10S. Further, a so-called foul ball (a game ball that has been fired toward the game area 901 but has not reached the game area 901 (has not passed the guide rail 95)) also moves to the lower plate storage space 10S. The shape and the like of the flow path for the game balls to move to the lower dish storage space 10S may be any shape (a known structure can be applied), and the description thereof will be omitted. In addition, in each drawing, illustration of the outlet of the flow path connected to the lower dish storage space 10S is also omitted.

下皿装置10は、本体部20および開閉部30を備える(図2(a)参照)。本体部20は下皿貯留空間10Sを形成する部分である。具体的には、本体部20は、底面20Mを構成する底壁部分21、底壁部分21から上方に向かうように延びる側壁部分22を有する。当該底壁部分21および側壁部分22に囲まれる空間が下皿貯留空間10Sである。なお、下皿貯留空間10Sの上側は、上皿貯留空間の底を構成する部材に覆われている。 The lower plate device 10 includes a main body portion 20 and an opening/closing portion 30 (see FIG. 2A). The main body portion 20 is a portion that forms the lower dish storage space 10S. Specifically, the main body portion 20 has a bottom wall portion 21 that constitutes the bottom surface 20M, and a side wall portion 22 that extends upward from the bottom wall portion 21. The space surrounded by the bottom wall portion 21 and the side wall portion 22 is the lower dish storage space 10S. The upper side of the lower plate storage space 10S is covered with a member that constitutes the bottom of the upper plate storage space.

本体部20の手前側(遊技者側)には差し入れ口23(図1参照)が形成されている。遊技者は、当該差し入れ口23から手を差し入れることで、下皿貯留空間10Sに貯留されている遊技球を取り出すこと、下皿遊技空間に遊技球を入れることが可能である。下皿貯留空間10Sは、差し入れ口23が形成された範囲において、手前側に開放された空間であるということもできる。 An insertion port 23 (see FIG. 1) is formed on the front side (player side) of the main body section 20. The player can take out the game ball stored in the lower plate storage space 10S and insert the game ball into the lower plate game space by inserting his/her hand through the insertion port 23. It can be said that the lower dish storage space 10S is a space opened to the front side in the range where the insertion port 23 is formed.

下皿貯留空間10Sの底面20M(底壁部分21)には開口211が形成されている(図2(a)参照)。当該開口211は、底壁部分21を上下に貫く貫通孔とみることもできる。下皿貯留空間10Sの底面20Mは当該開口211に向かって下るように僅かに傾斜している。したがって、開口211が開放されているときには、下皿貯留空間10S内の遊技球は当該開口211を通じて下皿貯留空間10S外に移動することになる。一般的には当該開口211の下側にはいわゆるドル箱や拡大計数機(遊技球を集める装置)等の外部装置が設置されることになるため、大当たり等により多くの遊技球を獲得したとき(下皿貯留空間10Sに多くの遊技球が集まったとき)には、遊技者は開口211を通じて上記外部装置に向かって遊技球が排出される。 An opening 211 is formed in the bottom surface 20M (bottom wall portion 21) of the lower dish storage space 10S (see FIG. 2A). The opening 211 can also be regarded as a through hole that vertically penetrates the bottom wall portion 21. The bottom surface 20M of the lower dish storage space 10S is slightly inclined so as to descend toward the opening 211. Therefore, when the opening 211 is opened, the game balls in the lower dish storage space 10S move to the outside of the lower dish storage space 10S through the opening 211. Generally, an external device such as a so-called dollar box or an enlarging counter (device for collecting game balls) will be installed below the opening 211, so when a large number of game balls are won by a jackpot or the like. When a large number of game balls gather in the lower plate storage space 10S, the player discharges the game balls toward the external device through the opening 211.

開閉部30は上記開口211を開閉する部材(本体部20に支持された部材)であって、開口211を開放(開口211を遊技球が通過できる状態のことをいう)する開位置と、開口211を閉鎖(開口211を遊技球が通過できない状態のことをいう)する閉位置との間を往復動作することが可能なものである。本実施形態における開閉部30は、略水平方向に変位する。下皿装置10の手前側(下皿貯留空間10S外)には、遊技者が操作可能なレバー31(図1参照)が設けられており、当該レバー31を操作することで開閉部30が開位置と閉位置との間を往復動作する。レバー31から開閉部30までの動力伝達機構はどのようなものであってもよいから説明を省略する。 The opening/closing part 30 is a member (a member supported by the main body part 20) for opening/closing the opening 211, and an opening position for opening the opening 211 (meaning that a game ball can pass through the opening 211) and an opening. It is possible to reciprocate between a closed position where 211 is closed (a state in which a game ball cannot pass through the opening 211). The opening/closing part 30 in the present embodiment is displaced in a substantially horizontal direction. A lever 31 (see FIG. 1) that can be operated by the player is provided on the front side of the lower plate device 10 (outside the lower plate storage space 10S), and the opening/closing unit 30 is opened by operating the lever 31. It reciprocates between a position and a closed position. The power transmission mechanism from the lever 31 to the opening/closing section 30 may be any mechanism, and the description thereof will be omitted.

本実施形態における開閉部30は、最も右側の開位置と、最も左側の閉位置との間を往復動作することが可能である。本体部20の底壁部分21における開口211の左側には、段差が形成されている。断面で見て、底壁部分21の開口211側の一部が他の部分に比して薄くなることで当該段差が形成される(当該薄くなった部分を段差部212と称する)。開閉部30が閉位置に位置するときには、開閉部30の一部が当該段差部212上に乗り上げた状態となり、開口211が閉鎖される(図2(a)参照)。 The opening/closing part 30 in the present embodiment can reciprocate between the rightmost open position and the leftmost closed position. A step is formed on the left side of the opening 211 in the bottom wall portion 21 of the body portion 20. When viewed in cross section, a part of the bottom wall portion 21 on the side of the opening 211 is thinner than the other part, so that the step is formed (the thinned portion is referred to as a step portion 212). When the opening/closing part 30 is located at the closed position, a part of the opening/closing part 30 rides on the step part 212, and the opening 211 is closed (see FIG. 2A).

開閉部30が閉位置に位置し、開口211が閉鎖された状態において、本体部20の底面20M(段差部212を除く部分)よりも、開閉部30の上面30Mの方が上方に位置する。本実施形態では、開閉部30の上面30Mは略水平であり、その全体が本体部20の底面20Mのいずれの箇所よりも上方に位置する(図2(a)参照)。 In the state where the opening/closing part 30 is located at the closed position and the opening 211 is closed, the upper surface 30M of the opening/closing part 30 is located above the bottom surface 20M of the main body part 20 (a part excluding the step part 212). In the present embodiment, the upper surface 30M of the opening/closing section 30 is substantially horizontal, and the whole is located above any part of the bottom surface 20M of the main body section 20 (see FIG. 2A).

なお、本実施形態における開閉部30は、開位置に位置するときには少なくとも一部が側壁部分22に形成された収容空間内に収容された状態となり、閉位置に位置するときには当該収容空間から露出する。開閉部30が閉位置に位置するときにおいては、下皿収容空間に面する遊技球が接触可能な面のうち、最も下方に位置する面は本体部20の底面20Mとなる。 The opening/closing part 30 in the present embodiment is in a state of being at least partially accommodated in the accommodation space formed in the side wall portion 22 when it is located in the open position, and is exposed from the accommodation space when it is located in the closed position. .. When the opening/closing part 30 is located at the closed position, the bottom surface of the main plate 20 is the bottom surface 20M of the surfaces that can contact the game balls facing the lower dish storage space.

下皿装置10がこのように構成されていることの作用は以下の通りである。参考例として図2(b)に示すように、開閉部130が閉位置に位置した状態において、本体部120の底面120Mよりも、開閉部130の上面130Mの方が下方に位置している構成を想定する。このような構成である場合には、開閉部130の上面130Mの上に乗り上げた遊技球が、それよりも上に位置する本体部120の底面120M側に移動しにくくなる。そのため、遊技者が下皿貯留空間110Sから遊技球を取り出そうとする際、開閉部130の上面130Mに乗り上げた遊技球が取り出しにくいという状況が生じる。 The operation of the lower plate device 10 configured in this way is as follows. As a reference example, as shown in FIG. 2B, a configuration in which the upper surface 130M of the opening/closing unit 130 is located lower than the bottom surface 120M of the main body unit 120 when the opening/closing unit 130 is located in the closed position. Assume In the case of such a configuration, the game ball riding on the upper surface 130M of the opening/closing section 130 is less likely to move to the bottom surface 120M side of the main body section 120 located above it. Therefore, when the player tries to take out the game ball from the lower dish storage space 110S, there arises a situation in which the game ball riding on the upper surface 130M of the opening/closing section 130 is difficult to take out.

一方、本実施形態における下皿装置10は、本体部20の底面20Mよりも開閉部30の上面30Mの方が高いため、上記参考例のように、開閉部30の上面30Mに乗り上げた遊技球が本体部20の底面20M側に移動しにくいといった状況は生じにくい(そもそも、下皿貯留空間10S内に存在する遊技球の数が少ないときには、開閉部30の上面30Mに遊技球が乗り上げた状態となりにくい)(図2(a)参照)。したがって、遊技者が差し入れ口23を通じて下皿貯留空間10Sから遊技球を取り出すことが容易になる。 On the other hand, in the lower dish device 10 of the present embodiment, the upper surface 30M of the opening/closing portion 30 is higher than the bottom surface 20M of the main body portion 20, so that the game ball riding on the upper surface 30M of the opening/closing portion 30 as in the above reference example. Is unlikely to move to the bottom surface 20M side of the main body unit 20 (in the first place, when the number of game balls existing in the lower plate storage space 10S is small, the state where the game balls have climbed onto the upper surface 30M of the opening/closing unit 30). It is hard to become) (see FIG. 2(a)). Therefore, the player can easily take out the game ball from the lower dish storage space 10S through the insertion port 23.

なお、開閉部30が閉位置に位置する状態においては、開閉部30の上面30Mと本体部20の底面20Mとの間の隙間には遊技球が入り込まないように設定されている。すなわち、開閉部30が閉位置に位置する状態においては、段差部212に遊技球が接触しないように設定されている。 It should be noted that, when the opening/closing part 30 is in the closed position, the game ball is set so as not to enter the gap between the upper surface 30M of the opening/closing part 30 and the bottom surface 20M of the main body part 20. That is, in the state where the opening/closing part 30 is located at the closed position, the game ball is set so as not to contact the step part 212.

以下、上記実施形態にかかる遊技機1を改良、変形、具体化等した具体例について説明する。なお、可能であれば、以下の具体例を用いて説明する技術的事項を複数組み合わせて適用した構成としてもよい。 Hereinafter, specific examples in which the gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment is improved, modified, embodied, etc. will be described. It should be noted that, if possible, a configuration may be applied in which a plurality of technical items described using the following specific examples are combined and applied.

○第一具体例
上記実施形態の下皿装置10における構造を、上皿装置70に適用した構成としてもよい。すなわち、遊技球が貯留される空間に面する底面20M(本体部20の底面20M)に形成される開口211が、開閉部30により開閉される上皿装置70とする場合、当該底面20Mと開閉部30の上面30Mの位置関係を上記実施形態における下皿装置10と同様にすればよい。
First Specific Example The structure of the lower plate device 10 of the above embodiment may be applied to the upper plate device 70. That is, when the opening 211 formed on the bottom surface 20M (bottom surface 20M of the main body portion 20) facing the space where the game balls are stored is the upper plate device 70 that is opened and closed by the opening/closing portion 30, the opening/closing with the bottom surface 20M. The positional relationship of the upper surface 30M of the portion 30 may be similar to that of the lower plate device 10 in the above-described embodiment.

○第二具体例
上記実施形態における下皿装置10は、開閉部30の上面30Mの全体が、本体部20の底面20Mよりも上方に位置する構造であることを説明したが、開閉部30の上面30Mの一部分が、本体部20の底面20Mよりも上方に位置する構造であってもよい。このような構造としても、開閉部30の上面30Mの一部分(本体部20の底面20Mよりも上方に位置する部分)には遊技球が乗り上げた状態となりにくいのであるから、従来に比して下皿貯留空間10Sから遊技球を取り出すことが容易になるといえる。ただし、上記実施形態のように、開閉部30の上面30Mの全体が、本体部20の底面20Mよりも上方に位置する構造とした方が、(一部分のみ本体部20の底面20Mよりも上方に位置する構造としたものよりも)開閉部30に遊技球が乗り上げた状態になりにくく好ましいといえる。
Second Specific Example In the lower tray device 10 in the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the entire upper surface 30M of the opening/closing section 30 is located above the bottom surface 20M of the main body section 20. A part of the upper surface 30M may be located above the bottom surface 20M of the main body 20. Even with such a structure, it is difficult for the game ball to be in a state of riding on a part of the upper surface 30M of the opening/closing part 30 (a part located above the bottom surface 20M of the main body part 20). It can be said that it becomes easy to take out the game ball from the dish storage space 10S. However, as in the above-described embodiment, the structure in which the entire top surface 30M of the opening/closing portion 30 is located above the bottom surface 20M of the main body portion 20 (only a portion above the bottom surface 20M of the main body portion 20 is provided. It can be said that it is less likely that the game ball will ride on the opening/closing part 30 (rather than the structure in which it is located).

○第三具体例
開閉部30の上面30Mが、水平面に対して傾斜した傾斜面301を含む構成とする(図3参照)。なお、ここでいう傾斜面301とは、「平面」(断面で見て「直線」)に限定されない。端部に向かって単調に下方に向かうような面であれば「曲面」(断面で見て「曲線」)であってもよい。このように、開閉部30の上面30Mに傾斜面301が含まれるようにすることで、開閉部30の上に遊技球が乗り上げた状態となったままとなりにくい。つまり、開閉部30の上に遊技球が乗り上げたとしても、傾斜面301の作用により(重力により)遊技球が開閉部30の上に留まらずに本体部20の底面20Mに移動することになる。
Third Specific Example The upper surface 30M of the opening/closing section 30 is configured to include an inclined surface 301 that is inclined with respect to the horizontal plane (see FIG. 3). The inclined surface 301 here is not limited to a “plane” (“straight line” in cross section). A “curved surface” (“curved line” in cross section) may be used as long as it is a surface that monotonously faces downward toward the end. In this way, by including the inclined surface 301 in the upper surface 30M of the opening/closing section 30, it is difficult for the game ball to remain on the opening/closing section 30 in a state of being ridden. That is, even if the game ball rides on the opening/closing unit 30, the action of the inclined surface 301 causes the game ball to move to the bottom surface 20M of the main body unit 20 without staying on the opening/closing unit 30 (due to gravity). ..

また、下皿貯留空間10S内の遊技球数が多くなったときには、一部の遊技球は開閉部30の上に乗り上げようとするところ、傾斜面301を通じて当該遊技球の乗り上げが円滑になされる(開閉部30の端部での遊技球の引っ掛かりが生じにくい)という作用も生じる。なお、当該作用を高めるためには、開閉部30の上面30Mの最も低い部分(図3においてX1で示す)と、本体部20の底面20Mの開閉部30側の端部(図3においてX2で示す)の高さが略同じであるとよい。 Further, when the number of game balls in the lower plate storage space 10S becomes large, some of the game balls try to ride on the opening/closing part 30, and the game balls are smoothly loaded through the inclined surface 301. There is also an effect of (it is difficult for the game ball to be caught at the end of the opening/closing part 30). In order to enhance the action, the lowest part of the top surface 30M of the opening/closing part 30 (shown by X1 in FIG. 3) and the end of the bottom surface 20M of the main body portion 20 on the opening/closing part 30 side (by X2 in FIG. 3). It is preferable that the heights of (shown) are substantially the same.

図3に示した構造は、開閉部30の上面30Mの一部を傾斜面301とし、他の一部を略水平な面としたものであるが、開閉部30の上面30Mの全体を傾斜面301としても(略水平な面が存在しないようにしても)よい。このようにすることで、開閉部30の上に遊技球が乗り上げた状態のままとなってしまう状況はほぼ発生しなくなる。ただし、開閉部30の上面30Mの一部を傾斜面301としても、その分略水平な面が小さくなるということであるから、開閉部30の上(略水平な面)に遊技球が乗り上げた状態のままとなってしまう状況の発生が抑制されることになる。また、図3に示した構造のように、開閉部30の上面30Mの一部を傾斜面301とし、他の一部を略水平な面とすれば、開閉部30に鋭利な部分(鋭い角)が存在せず、安全性に優れるという利点もある。 In the structure shown in FIG. 3, a part of the upper surface 30M of the opening/closing part 30 is an inclined surface 301 and the other part is a substantially horizontal surface. However, the entire upper surface 30M of the opening/closing part 30 is an inclined surface. It may be 301 (even if there is no substantially horizontal surface). By doing so, the situation in which the game ball remains on the opening/closing unit 30 almost does not occur. However, even if a part of the upper surface 30M of the opening/closing part 30 is used as the inclined surface 301, the substantially horizontal surface becomes smaller accordingly, so that the game ball has climbed onto the opening/closing part 30 (generally horizontal surface). Occurrence of a situation in which the state remains will be suppressed. Further, as in the structure shown in FIG. 3, if a part of the upper surface 30M of the opening/closing part 30 is an inclined surface 301 and the other part is a substantially horizontal surface, the opening/closing part 30 has a sharp portion (a sharp corner). ) Does not exist, there is an advantage that it is excellent in safety.

また、本例は、開閉部30に一の傾斜面301が形成されたものであるが、複数の傾斜面301が形成された構成としてもよい。複数の傾斜面301を形成し、開閉部30の上面30Mに略水平な部分が存在しない構成とすれば、開閉部30の上に遊技球が乗り上げた状態となってしまうことが防止される。 In addition, in this example, one inclined surface 301 is formed in the opening/closing part 30, but a configuration in which a plurality of inclined surfaces 301 are formed may be used. If a plurality of inclined surfaces 301 are formed and the upper surface 30M of the opening/closing portion 30 does not have a substantially horizontal portion, it is possible to prevent the game ball from riding on the opening/closing portion 30.

なお、上記第二具体例にて説明したように、開閉部30の上面30Mの一部分が本体部20の底面20Mよりも上方に位置する構造とするのであれば、開閉部30の上面30Mにおける本体部20の底面20Mよりも上方に位置する部分が傾斜面301を含むものとすればよい。 As described in the second specific example, if the upper surface 30M of the opening/closing section 30 has a structure in which a part of the upper surface 30M is located above the bottom surface 20M of the main body section 20, the main body on the upper surface 30M of the opening/closing section 30. The portion of the portion 20 located above the bottom surface 20M may include the inclined surface 301.

○第四具体例(第三具体例をより具体化した例)
差し入れ口23と傾斜面301の関係を以下のようにする。傾斜面301は、左右方向の一方側に向かって傾斜している。例えば、左側に向かって傾斜しているものとする。このようにすることで、傾斜面301の作用により遊技球が開閉部30の左側に向かうように移動しやすくなる。すなわち、開閉部30の左側に遊技球が集まりやすくなる。このような実情を踏まえ、差し入れ口23を本体部20の左側に形成する。具体的には、左右方向で見て、開閉部30の左側(開閉部30を左右方向に二分する線Lよりも左側)に存在する範囲の方が、右側(開閉部30を左右方向に二分する線Lよりも右側)に存在する範囲よりも大きくなるように差し入れ口23を形成する。
○ Fourth specific example (example in which the third specific example is more specific)
The relationship between the insertion port 23 and the inclined surface 301 is as follows. The inclined surface 301 is inclined toward one side in the left-right direction. For example, assume that it is inclined to the left. By doing so, the action of the inclined surface 301 makes it easier for the game ball to move toward the left side of the opening/closing part 30. That is, it becomes easy for the game balls to gather on the left side of the opening/closing part 30. In consideration of such circumstances, the insertion port 23 is formed on the left side of the main body 20. Specifically, when viewed in the left-right direction, the range existing on the left side of the opening/closing section 30 (left side of the line L that divides the opening-closing section 30 in the left-right direction) is the right side (bisects the opening-closing section 30 in the left-right direction). The insertion port 23 is formed so as to be larger than the range existing on the right side of the line L).

差し入れ口23は、遊技者が下皿貯留空間10Sに手を差し入れるために開放された部分であるため、差し入れ口23を通じた遊技球の取り出しやすさを考慮すれば当該差し入れ口23が形成された側に遊技球が存在することが好ましい。本実施形態では傾斜面301の作用により、差し入れ口23が形成された側に遊技球が集まりやすくなるため、差し入れ口23を通じて遊技球が取り出しやすい。 The insertion port 23 is a portion opened for the player to insert his/her hand into the lower plate storage space 10S, so that the insertion port 23 is formed in consideration of the ease of taking out the game ball through the insertion port 23. It is preferable that the game ball is present on the closed side. In the present embodiment, the action of the inclined surface 301 makes it easier for the game balls to gather on the side where the insertion port 23 is formed, so that the game ball can be easily taken out through the insertion port 23.

○第五具体例
上記実施形態における開閉部30は、略水平方向に変位するものであることを説明したが、本体部20に形成された開口211を開放する開位置および閉鎖する閉位置に位置することが可能なものであればその変位の態様はどのようなものであってもよい。上記実施形態にて説明した構造は、遊技者が差し入れ口23を通じて下皿貯留空間10Sから遊技球を取り出すことを容易にするためのものであるから、下皿貯留空間10Sに遊技球が貯留される状態、すなわち開閉部30が閉位置に位置する状態にて、開閉部30の上面30Mが本体部20の底面20Mよりも上方に位置するような構造とすればよい。
Fifth Specific Example It has been described that the opening/closing part 30 in the above embodiment is displaced in a substantially horizontal direction. Any mode of displacement may be used as long as it can be performed. The structure described in the above embodiment is for facilitating the removal of the game ball from the lower dish storage space 10S through the insertion port 23, so that the game ball is stored in the lower dish storage space 10S. The upper surface 30M of the opening/closing portion 30 may be located above the bottom surface 20M of the main body portion 20 in the closed state, that is, in the state where the opening/closing portion 30 is in the closed position.

上記実施形態から得られる具体的手段(遊技機)を以下に列挙する。 The specific means (game machine) obtained from the above-mentioned embodiment are listed below.

・手段1
遊技球を貯留する遊技球貯留空間を形成する部分であって、底面に遊技球が通過する開口が形成された本体部と、前記開口を開閉する開閉部と、を備え、前記開閉部により前記開口が閉鎖された状態において、前記開閉部の上面の少なくとも一部は、前記本体部の底面よりも上方に位置することを特徴とする遊技機。
上記実施形態にかかる遊技機によれば、開閉部の上に遊技球が乗り上げた状態となりにくいから、遊技球貯留空間に貯留された遊技球が取り出しやすい。
.Means 1
A portion forming a game ball storage space for storing game balls, the main body part having an opening formed in the bottom surface through which the game ball passes, and an opening/closing part for opening/closing the opening, and the opening/closing part In a state where the opening is closed, at least a part of an upper surface of the opening/closing section is located above a bottom surface of the main body section.
According to the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment, the gaming balls are unlikely to be on the opening/closing portion, so that the gaming balls stored in the gaming ball storage space can be easily taken out.

・手段2
前記開閉部の上面における前記本体部の底面よりも上方に位置する部分は、水平面に対して傾斜した傾斜面を含むことを特徴とする手段1に記載の遊技機。
このような構成とすることで、開閉部の上に乗り上げようとする遊技球が、傾斜面により本体部の底面側に移動することになる。
・Means 2
2. The gaming machine according to means 1, wherein a portion of the upper surface of the opening/closing section located above the bottom surface of the main body section includes an inclined surface inclined with respect to a horizontal plane.
With such a configuration, the game ball that tries to ride on the opening/closing portion moves to the bottom surface side of the main body portion due to the inclined surface.

・手段3
前記本体部には、遊技者が前記遊技球貯留空間に手を差し入れるための差し入れ口が形成されており、前記傾斜面は、前記差し入れ口が形成された側に向かって下るように傾斜した形状を呈することを特徴とする手段2に記載の遊技機。
このような構成とすることで、差し入れ口が形成された側に遊技球が集まりやすくなるため、差し入れ口を通じて遊技球が取り出しやすくなる。
・Means 3
The main body portion is formed with an insertion opening for a player to insert his/her hand into the game ball storage space, and the inclined surface is inclined so as to descend toward a side where the insertion opening is formed. The gaming machine according to means 2, which has a shape.
With such a configuration, the game balls are easily collected on the side where the insertion port is formed, and thus the game balls are easily taken out through the insertion port.

1 遊技機
10 下皿装置
10S 下皿貯留空間
20 本体部
21 底壁部分
211 開口
20M (本体部の)底面
22 側壁部分
23 差し入れ口
30 開閉部
30M (開閉部の)上面
301 傾斜面
1 Gaming Machine 10 Lower Plate Device 10S Lower Plate Storage Space 20 Main Body 21 Bottom Wall Part 211 Opening 20M (Main Body Part) Bottom 22 Sidewall Part 23 Insertion Port 30 Opening/Closing Part 30M (Opening/Closing Part) Upper Surface 301 Slope

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遊技球を貯留する遊技球貯留空間を形成する部分であって、底面に遊技球が通過する開口が形成された本体部と、
前記開口を開閉する開閉部と、
を備え、
前記開閉部により前記開口が閉鎖された状態において、前記開閉部の上面の全体が、前記本体部の底面よりも上方に位置することを特徴とする遊技機。
A main body part that is a part that forms a game ball storage space that stores game balls, and has an opening formed on the bottom surface through which the game balls pass,
An opening and closing unit that opens and closes the opening,
Equipped with
A game machine characterized in that, when the opening is closed by the opening/closing section, the entire top surface of the opening/closing section is located above the bottom surface of the main body section.
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