JP3093768U - Game ball storage box with counting function - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To provide a game ball storage box with a count function that is easy to use and can easily grasp the count number. A ball storage space (6) is defined by a bottom plate (2) and a side wall (3) rising upward from the periphery of the bottom plate (2), and a flange (5) extends outward from an upper end of the side wall (3). Form. On the upper surface of the flange 5, a curved concave portion 9 capable of holding one game ball 8 is provided. This curved concave portion 9
The lower half portion of the game ball 8 is constituted by a hemispherical concave portion that just fits therein, and a plurality of rows are provided along the opening edge of the ball storage space 6.
The curved recess 9 constitutes a counting section 10. The player places the game ball 8 in the curved recess 9 every time a super reach or a reach occurs.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the device belongs]

  The present invention is used when playing a game on a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and The present invention relates to a game ball storage box for storing the game balls discharged.

[0002]

[Prior art]

  In recent years, various types of gaming machines, such as pachinko gaming machines that play games using gaming balls, have become popular. There is a great performance. Especially in a variable display device that attracts players. Reach is being performed in the variable display game, which has been recently played. Reach production is diversified, and in addition to normal reach production, super Lee with higher expectations Chi's production is also performed. And a skilled player will be able to Number information is used as a kind of judgment index in games. For example, reach and super -Counts the number of reach occurrences and the number of starts (number of executions of the variable display game) From this relationship, it is determined whether or not the gaming machine in the game will hit the ground soon.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

  By the way, the number of occurrences of the above reach and super reach is displayed on the game machine. No function is provided. Therefore, regarding the number of times these occur, the player himself Had to count. Various methods can be considered for this counting. example For example, every time these reach occur, throw the game ball at hand into the ashtray or lower tray, Recognize the number of times of reach etc. by the number of game balls, or bring a counter and reach It is conceivable to operate the counter each time a super reach occurs.

[0004]   However, such a method was not convenient for the player. . For example, in the method of putting a game ball in the ashtray or the lower plate, the game used for counting There is a possibility that you will forget the ball and will stand up and you will need to play a game ball to understand the number of occurrences. Since it is necessary to count each one, it takes time and effort. Also, the counter you brought In the method of counting with, it is necessary to prepare the counter in advance. Also cow It is possible to be mistaken for a fraudulent person because he / she uses a computer.

[0005]   The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to improve usability. We provide a game ball storage box with a counting function that is convenient and allows you to easily grasp the count number. To do.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

  The present invention has been proposed in order to achieve the above-mentioned object, and is provided by a game machine. In the game ball storage box for storing the game balls that were won as a prize in the technique,   A space for storing a sphere is formed by the bottom plate portion and the side wall portion that rises upward from the peripheral edge of the bottom plate portion. A partition is formed, and it is directed from the upper end of the side wall to the outside of the box opposite to the space for storing balls. And form the collar part by extension,   In the collar portion, a count portion capable of holding the game balls in an aligned state is formed. Characterize.

[0007]   In addition, the present invention stores the game balls that have been won as a prize in the game by the game machine. In the game ball storage box for   A space for storing a sphere is defined by a bottom plate portion and a side wall portion that rises upward from the peripheral edge of the bottom plate. Formed,   Form a shelf in the height direction of the side wall,   The shelf is formed with a counting portion capable of holding the game balls in an aligned state. And

[0008]   In the above invention, the shelf portion is formed by bending a part of a side wall portion in a stepwise manner. It is preferably formed in the storage space.

[0009]   In the above-mentioned invention, the shelf is a shelf extending toward the outside of the box on the outer surface of the side wall. It is preferably constituted by a plate.

[0010]   In addition, the present invention stores the game balls that have been won as a prize in the game by the game machine. In the game ball storage box for   A space for storing a sphere is formed by the bottom plate portion and the side wall portion that rises upward from the peripheral edge of the bottom plate portion. Partitioning,   Formed on the upper surface of the bottom plate is a counting unit capable of holding the game balls in an aligned state. It is characterized by

[0011]   In the above invention, the bottom plate portion is provided in a state of being inclined to one side, and It is preferable that the counting section is provided close to the inclined upper end side of the bottom plate section.

[0012]   In the above-mentioned invention, the counting portion has a curved concave shape in which a lower portion of the game ball can be accommodated. It is preferable that the ball holding portions are arranged in a row.

[0013]   In the above invention, the depth of the ball holding portion may be set shallower than the radius of the game ball. And are preferred.

[0014]   In the above-mentioned invention, the counting unit is disposed on the front side near the sphere storage space. A stopper part and a rear wall part disposed on the rear side far from the sphere storage space. It is preferable that the sphere holding portions are arranged in a row.

[0015]   In the above invention, the height from the bottom surface of the ball holding portion to the upper end of the stopper portion is a game ball. While setting it lower than the radius of, the height from this bottom surface to the upper end of the rear wall is It is preferable to set it higher than the radius.

[0016]   In the above invention, the counting unit is a state in which a plurality of game balls are aligned in a line. It is preferable that the ball holding portion is formed by a concave groove-shaped ball holding portion.

[0017]   In the above invention, the bottom surface of the groove of the sphere holding portion faces from one end in the groove longitudinal direction to the other end. It is preferable that it is inclined downward.

[0018]   In the above invention, the counting unit includes an index unit that represents a count value. It is preferable.

[0019]

[Embodiment of device]

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Here, FIG. It is a figure explaining embodiment, and is a game sphere storage box 1 (Hereafter, it is only called sphere storage box 1. ) Is a perspective view, and FIG. 2 is a plan view of the ball storage box 1 and a partially enlarged cross-sectional view.

[0020]   The sphere storage box 1 illustrated in FIG. 1 is a box-shaped body with an open top and a bottom, for example, synthetic resin. It is made by molding a material. This sphere storage box 1 has a horizontally long rectangular bottom plate. And a side wall that is erected from the peripheral edge of the bottom plate 2 in a state of surrounding the bottom plate 2. And a box body portion 4 formed of a portion 3 and formed to extend outward from the upper edge of the opening of the box body portion 4. It is composed of a collar part 5 and In the box body portion 4, the side wall portion 3 is the bottom plate portion 2 or It is erected with a slight taper in the direction of expanding as it goes upward. And the internal space defined by the bottom plate portion 2 and the side wall portion 3 stores game balls. Function as a space 6 for storing a sphere. In addition, the collar part 5 is a ball from the upper end of the side wall part 3. It extends toward the outside of the box on the side opposite to the storage space 6 and is located above the ball storage space 6. It is provided along the entire circumference along the edge opening.

[0021]   In this collar portion 5, a portion 5a adjacent to the short side of the opening (outer than the short side of the opening) Part) is carried by a carrier (a player or a store clerk) when carrying the ball storage box 1. Handles 7, 7 are provided. The handle 7 in this embodiment has a substantially trapezoidal shape when viewed from above. There is a rib on the bottom surface for hooking a finger. Also, on the collar 5 The portion 5b adjacent to the long side of the opening is wider than at least the diameter of the game ball 8. Is formed in. And on the upper surface of this collar part 5, the game balls can be held in an aligned state. The effective counting unit 10 is formed. It is configured to be able to count the number of occurrences of each. Hereinafter, in the counting unit 10 explain about.

[0022]   The count unit 10 in the present embodiment is a curved concave that can hold one game ball 8 It is configured by arranging (arranging) the parts 9 in a row. This curved concave portion 9 This is a part corresponding to the first ball holding part of the plan, and is shown enlarged in FIGS. 2 (b) and 2 (c). It is provided by bending the plate material into a hemispherical shape. That is, this curved concave portion 9 The lower half of the ball 8 is a substantially hemispherical curved concave portion that fits exactly, and from the deepest part of the curved concave portion 9. The height h1 to the flange surface is set to be approximately the same as the radius r of the game ball 8.   It should be noted that this curved concave portion 9 has a curved shape in which the lower portion of the game ball 8 fits, and is fitted. It is sufficient that the game ball 8 does not naturally come off. Therefore, the depth of the curved concave portion 9 It may be set to about 1/4 to 1/3 from the lower end of 8. In addition, in this embodiment, The outer edge portion of the portion 5 is slightly raised from the upper surface to form the fall prevention rib 11. Outside of the ball storage box 1 of the game ball 8 rolling on the collar 5 by the fall prevention rib 11. To prevent falling.

[0023]   Further, in the present embodiment, the plurality of curved concave portions 9 ... Are provided along the opening of the sphere storage space 6. The counting section 10 is configured by arranging the rows in a row. Specifically, it is provided adjacent to 10 curved concave portions 9 are set as one block, and one block is not provided on the short edge side of the opening. Two blocks are provided on the long edge side of the opening. Then, in FIG. As shown in a), the word "Super reach" is placed along the block on the short side of the opening. Is written vertically and these blocks are represented by the first counting unit 10 for super reach. Configure as a. In addition, “reach is performed between adjacent blocks on the long edge side of the opening. Is written horizontally, and these blocks are used as the second counting unit 10 for reach. b.

[0024]   Further, in the present embodiment, the hemispherical curved concave portion 9 provided in the collar portion 5 ... Since it constitutes the torso portion 10, a plurality of unused ball storage boxes 1 ... Does not increase bulk when delivered.

[0025]   Next, the usage method of the ball storage box 1 will be described focusing on the usage method of the counting unit 10. To do.

[0026]   This ball storage box 1 is placed in one pachinko gaming machine, and is usually a big hit. It is empty until it is removed. That is, no prize balls are stored. And the player Fires the game balls 8 stored in the upper plate of the pachinko gaming machine toward the game area. When this launched game ball 8 wins at the starting winning opening, the special symbol table of the pachinko gaming machine A design matching game is played on the display device.

[0027]   If super reach occurs in this symbol matching game, the player For example, pick one game ball 8 stored in the upper plate, this game ball 8 the first counting unit It is placed in the curved concave portion 9 of 10a. Similarly, if a reach occurs, the player A game ball is placed in the curved concave portion 9 of the second counting portion 10b. After that, the player is a super -Each time the reach or reach occurs, the first counting unit 10a or the second counting unit A new game ball 8 is placed in the curved concave portion 9 of 10b. Here is the game to count Since the game ball 8 used in is used, no special tools are required and it is easy to use. Yes.

[0028]   Until the symbol matching game is a big hit, the player is the first counting unit 10a. Or based on the number of game balls 8 placed on the second counting unit 10b, Recognize the number of reach and the number of reach. In this case, the ball storage box 1 Since the counting part 10 is provided on the collar part 5 provided at the upper end, The visibility of the game ball 8 is good, and it is easy to recognize the count number.   Then, based on the number of occurrences of reach and super-reach, You can judge whether it is a big hit. Also, place the game ball in the curved recess 9. For example, since it is not necessary to store the count number, it is possible to concentrate on the game.

[0029]   And if the symbol matching game is a big hit, count with the game ball 8 Reset, but in this case, enter the game ball 8 of the counting unit 10 into the space 6 for storing balls Just do it. That is, the game ball 8 held in the curved concave portion 9 is rolled with a finger to store the ball. It may be put in the space 6 for use. Therefore, it can be reset with a simple operation. In addition, Since the game ball 8 used for the und is stored in the ball storage space 6, it is discharged from the game machine. It will be mixed together with the prize balls (game balls 8 as a prize) that have been put out. Therefore, this The game balls 8 are counted together with the prize balls, and it is possible to prevent forgetting to count.   Further, in the present embodiment, since the counting section 10 is provided on the upper surface of the collar section 5, , Even if the game balls are stored in the space 6 for storing balls, the count is made. It can be performed.

[0030]   By the way, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the lower half part of the game ball 8 has a substantially hemispherical shape that exactly fits in it. The curved concave portion 9 (first ball holding portion) constitutes the counting portion 10, but the present invention is The configuration is not limited to this. For example, the counting unit 10 shown in FIG. A relatively small rectangular recess 15 (second ball holder) that is large enough to accommodate the individual game balls 8 The holding part) is arranged in a row.

[0031]   This rectangular recess 15 has a front edge of the rectangular bottom surface 15a on which the game ball 8 is placed (that is, , The stopper protrusion 16 formed along the side wall portion 3 on the front side near the space 6 for storing balls. And upwards at the rear edge of the rectangular bottom surface 15a (that is, the rear side far from the sphere storage space 6). The standing partition wall 17 and both side edges of the rectangular bottom surface 15a (that is, the stopper protrusion 16 and Between the rear partition wall 17) and a partition ridge extending in a direction orthogonal to the stopper ridge 16. 18 and 18. The stopper ridge 16 is a kind of stopper portion of the present invention. The rear partition wall 17 is one of the rear wall portions of the present invention, and the partition ridge 18 is one of the partition portions. Is.

[0032]   In the rectangular recess 15, the height from the bottom surface 15a to the upper end of the stopper protrusion is increased. While setting the height h2 lower than the radius r of the game ball 8, from the bottom surface of the rectangular recess 15 The height h3 to the upper end of the rear partition wall is set higher than the radius r of the game ball 8. Illustration In the example, the height of the stopper protrusion 16 side is set to about 1/3 of the radius r of the game ball 8. , The height of the rear partition wall 17 side is set to about 3/4 of the diameter of the game ball 8. Also, The height of the partition ridges 18 is aligned with the height of the stopper ridges 16. In this configuration Therefore, the game ball 8 held in the rectangular recess 15 is relatively close to the ball storage space 6 side. While it easily drops, it does not easily fall outside the ball storage box 1. Therefore, the game ball 8 It is possible to reliably prevent the problem that the ball will fall on the floor of the hall and be lost.

[0033]   Further, the height h3 of the rear partition wall 17 is the height of the game ball 8 held in the rectangular recess portion 15. It is preferable that the position is above the center and lower than the upper end of the game ball 8. Good This drops the game ball 8 placed in the rectangular recess 15 into the ball storage space 6. This is for facilitating the operation when making it. That is, when configured in this way, The upper end portion of the game ball 8 is located above the upper surface of the collar portion 5. Therefore, the player The player's finger moves to the game ball by moving the finger toward the ball storage space 6 side along the upper surface of the collar portion. 8, the game ball 8 can be dropped into the ball storage space 6.

[0034]   Further, in the example of FIG. 3, the indicator portion 19 representing the count value corresponds to the rectangular recess portion 15. It is provided. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 3B, each rectangular recess is formed on the upper surface of the collar portion 5. The numbers [1], [2], [3] ... Are attached adjacent to the portion 15. in this way By providing the index portion 19 for indicating the count value, the count value can be seen at a glance, which is convenient. Is improved. Furthermore, in this example, since the indicator portion 19 is provided, reach and sou By moving the game ball 8 to the adjacent rectangular recess 15 each time perreach occurs, Counts the number of occurrences of reach and super reach with each one game ball 8 You can also

[0035]   Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, the height of the side wall portion 3 is The counting unit 10 is provided in the middle of the direction.

[0036]   In the example shown in FIG. 4, with respect to the side wall portion 3 on the long side of the opening, the upper half of the height direction is substantially above the middle. The shelf portion is formed by bending the portion in a stepwise manner toward the outside of the box on the side opposite to the space 6 for storing spheres. 23 is formed. At the falling edge of the upper surface of the shelf 23, a stopper The rib 24 is provided substantially parallel to the long side of the opening and is orthogonal to the stopper rib 24. A plurality of partition ribs 25 are provided in the direction in which the partition ribs are formed. And these strikes The rectangular recess 26 is defined by the upper rib 24 and the pair of partition ribs 25, 25. Is made.

[0037]   The rectangular recess 26 is a rectangular recess capable of holding one game ball 8 individually, and the present consideration It is a type of second ball holding portion of the plan. Therefore, the stopper rib 24 is the stopper of the present invention. The partition rib 25 corresponds to the partition portion, and is located above the shelf portion 23 of the side wall portion 3. The portion of corresponds to the rear wall portion of the present invention. Then, the stopper rib 24 and the partition rib The height of 25 is such that the game ball 8 can be retained in the rectangular recess 15 and the ball storage is possible. In the state where the retaining box 1 is inclined (for example, in the state where it is inclined about 30 degrees to 45 degrees), The height is set to allow the game ball 8 to drop toward the ball storage space 6 side. Specifically Is set to a height of about 2 to 3 mm.

[0038]   A plurality of the rectangular recesses 26 are arranged side by side along the side wall 3. , The rectangular recesses 26 constitute the counting unit 10. That is, on the other hand The first counting portion 10a for super reach is provided on the side wall portion 3 of the A second count portion 10b for reach is provided on the side wall portion 3. And each count The part 10 includes a predetermined number (for example, 10) of rectangular recesses 26 provided adjacent to each other. And has one block on each side.

[0039]   The method of using the ball storage box 1 of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment described above. is there. That is, the player sequentially plays the game ball 8 each time a super reach or a reach occurs. Place it in the rectangular recess 26, or move the game ball 8 in the rectangular recess 26. It And, the player, until the big hit of the pattern matching game, the first count Based on the game balls 8 placed on the player section 10a and the second counting section 10b, -Understand the number of per reach and reach. Therefore, the player is The number of reach and reach occurrences and the number of starts displayed on the calling lamp etc. Based on the relationship, it is determined whether or not the game machine is likely to hit a jackpot. And coun When resetting the ball, the ball storage box 1 can be tilted, so the operation is extremely easy. Is.   In the present embodiment, the counting unit 10 is provided in the sphere storage space 6. Therefore, in the case of a big hit, the game ball 8 used for counting is ejected from the game machine. You will be mixed with the prize balls Therefore, no special reset operation is necessary. That is, it is not necessary to take out the game ball 8 from the counting unit 10.

[0040]   Next, a third embodiment will be described. In this third embodiment, as shown in FIG. As described above, the bottom plate portion 2'is inclined downward toward the one side wall portion 3 corresponding to the long side of the opening. In the state of being provided in a state where the counting portion 10 is brought closer to the upper end side of the inclined bottom plate portion 2 ', That is, the bottom plate portion 2'is provided at a position separated from the inclined lower end to the inclined upper end side.

[0041]   In the present embodiment, a plurality of curved concave portions 31 ... Are arranged on the upper half of the inclined bottom plate portion 2 '. It is provided in a box shape, and the curved concave portions 31 ... The unit 10a and the second counting unit 10b) are configured. Therefore, this curved concave portion 31 Functions as the first ball holding portion of the present invention in the same manner as the curved concave portion 9 of the first embodiment. The shape of the lower part of the ball 8 is set. Then, with the curved concave portion 31 of the present embodiment, The curved concave portion 9 of the first embodiment is shallower than the curved concave portion 31 of the present embodiment, and the depth thereof is smaller. The size is set to about 1/4 of the diameter of the game ball 8. In other words, the curved concave portion 3 The depth of 1 can hold the game ball 8 in a standing state, and the inclination of the bottom plate 2 ' When the ball storage box 1 is tilted in such a way that the ball becomes steep, the game ball 8 rolls and moves from the curved concave portion 31. It is set to leave.

[0042]   In this embodiment also, the index portion 32 is provided in the curved concave portion 31 (inside the curved concave portion). The count value can be seen at a glance. Also, below the counting unit 10, That is, the lower half portion of the bottom plate portion 2'is a storage for storing the game balls 8 for counting. Used as a stay space. Therefore, the player stores a plurality of game balls 8 ... In this space. By keeping it, the game ball 8 used for counting can be quickly picked up.

[0043]   The method of using the ball storage box 1 according to the third embodiment is basically the same as that of each of the above-described embodiments. Is the same as. That is, the player plays a game ball each time a reach or super reach occurs. 8 was sequentially placed in the curved concave portion 31, or the game ball 8 in the curved concave portion 31 was moved. To Then, the player plays the first count until the pattern matching game is a big hit. Based on the game balls 8 placed on the player section 10a and the second counting section 10b, -Understand the number of per reach and the number of reach. And reset the count When the ball is stored, the sphere storage box 1 can be tilted, so the operation is extremely simple.   Also in this embodiment, the counting unit 10 is provided in the sphere storage space 6. So, in case of a big hit, the game ball 8 for counting is the prize ball discharged from the lower plate. Mix. Therefore, it is not necessary to take out the game ball 8 from the counting unit 10.

[0044]   Next, a fourth embodiment will be described. This fourth embodiment is as shown in FIG. Is provided with a ball holding groove 36 capable of holding a plurality of game balls 8 aligned in a line The ball holding groove 36 constitutes the counting section 10.

[0045]   This ball holding groove 36 corresponds to the third ball holding portion, and the number of game balls 8 held. The length is set so that the number can be seen at a glance. In this embodiment, the ball holding groove 36 Is set to a length capable of holding a maximum of five game balls 8 ... Also, the ball holding groove The width of 36 is aligned with the diameter of the game ball 8. Further, the bottom surface of the ball holding groove 36 36a gently inclines downward from one end in the groove longitudinal direction toward the other end. In the illustrated example, the groove depth is set to about the radius of the game ball 8 at one end in the groove longitudinal direction, At the other end, the groove depth is set to about 1/4 of the diameter of the game ball. This is a sphere holding In a state where the game balls 8 held in the groove 36 are packed in order from one end side of the ball holding groove 36. This is to align them. That is, when the game ball 8 is held in the ball holding groove 36, the bottom Since it flows down along the inclination of the surface 36a, it is packed from the one end side in order. This This allows the player to instantly recognize the number of gaming balls 8 held. Wear.

[0046]   In the present embodiment, a plurality of sphere holding concave grooves 36 ... Are arranged along the opening of the sphere storage space 6. By configuring, the counting unit 10 (10a, 10b) is configured. Specifically, adjacent The two sphere-retaining grooves 36, 36 thus provided are set as one set, and one is provided on the short edge side of the opening. Each pair is provided, and two pairs are provided on the long edge side of the opening. And the opening short length The first counting unit 10 for the super reach is formed by the ball holding concave groove sets 36, 36 on the edge side. a. In addition, the ball holding groove group 36 on the long edge side of the opening 36 ... The 2 count part 10b is comprised.   Also in this embodiment, it can be used in the same manner as each of the above-described embodiments, and the same operation Produce an effect.

[0047]   The above is the upper surface of the collar portion 5, the inner surface of the side wall portion 3 (the surface on the sphere storage space 6 side), or Alternatively, the example in which the counting unit 10 is provided on the upper surface of the bottom plate portion 2'has been described. The counting unit 10 may be provided at a place, for example, on the outer surface of the side wall unit 3. In this case, For example, as shown by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. The shelf is formed by extending and forming. Then, the counting unit 1 is provided on the upper surface of the shelf. 0 is set.

[0048]   Further, the respective embodiments can be combined with each other. For example, the sphere of the fourth embodiment The holding groove 36 is provided on the upper surface of the shelf portion 23 of the second embodiment or the bottom plate portion 2'of the third embodiment. You can turn it off. In addition, both the collar portion 5 and the shelf portion 23, and both the collar portion 5 and the bottom plate portion 2 ', As described above, the counting unit 10 can be provided at various places.

[0049]   Also, the above is the ball storage box 1 for a pachinko gaming machine, which is a typical gaming machine. As described above, the present invention is a ball storage box for another gaming machine that plays a game using the gaming ball 8. Can also be applied to. Also, the counting target is arbitrary, and various pairs desired by the player are Applicable to counting elephants. For example, the number of winnings at a specific winning opening such as the starting winning opening The number of coins thrown in a so-called cash machine can also be counted.

[0050]

[Effect of device]

  As described above, the present invention has the following effects.   That is, the game balls are aligned in at least one of the collar portion, the side wall portion, and the bottom plate portion. Since we have formed a count part that can be held, we decided to hold the game ball in the count part. Display the number of occurrences of super reach, reach, etc. on a gaming machine, call lamp, etc. It can be easily counted for various objects that are not. In addition, the game to count Since it uses the game balls used in, it does not require special tools and is easy to use.   In addition, since the counting unit is integrated with the game ball storage box, it can be used for counting. It is also possible to prevent the problem of forgetting the game balls used.

[0051]   In addition, when the counting part is provided on the upper surface of the collar part along the opening of the sphere storage space, Good visibility for counting game balls, holding and removing game balls It is easy to operate. Furthermore, with the game balls stored in the ball storage space However, the counting unit can be used.

[0052]   In addition, by bending a part of the side wall in a stepwise manner, If a shelf is formed in the sphere storage space on the way and a counting unit is provided on this shelf. In this case, the game balls for counting will be present in the space for storing balls. Therefore, When a big hit occurs, the game balls used for counting are the prize balls discharged from the game machine. Mixed with and become together. Therefore, there is no need to take out the game ball from the counting section. Becomes

[0053]   Also, when the counting part is provided on the upper surface of the bottom plate part, the game ball for counting is a ball. It exists in the storage space. Therefore, when a jackpot occurs, it is used for counting The game balls are mixed together with the prize balls discharged from the game machine. Because of this, the coun There is no need to take out the game ball from the game part.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a game ball storage box according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory view of the first embodiment, (a) is a plan view of a game ball storage box, (b) is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view of a curved recess, and (c) is a state in which a game ball is held. FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view of a curved concave portion of

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a modified example of the first embodiment,
(A) is a partial enlarged cross-sectional view of a rectangular recess portion holding a game ball, (b) is a plan view showing a part of the counting portion.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view of a second embodiment, (a) is a plan view of a game ball storage box, (b) is a partially enlarged sectional view of a counting part, and (c) is a state in which a game ball is held. It is explanatory drawing of the counting part of.

5A and 5B are explanatory views of a third embodiment, FIG. 5A is a plan view of a game ball storage box, and FIG. 5B is a sectional view illustrating a counting unit.

6A and 6B are explanatory views of a fourth embodiment, FIG. 6A is a plan view of a game ball storage box, and FIG. 6B is a sectional view illustrating a counting unit.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 game ball storage box 2 Bottom plate 3 Side wall 4 box body 5 collar part Space for storing 6 balls 7 handle 8 game balls 9 Curved concave part (first ball holding part) 10 counting section 11 Fall prevention ribs 15 Rectangular recess (second sphere holder) 16 stopper ridge 17 Rear partition wall 18 division ridges 19 Indicator part 23 shelves 24 Stopper rib 25 partition ribs 26 Rectangular recess (second sphere holder) 31 curved concave portion (first ball holding portion) 32 Indicator part 36 ball holding groove (3rd ball holding part) 40 shelves

Claims (13)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A game ball storage box for storing game balls obtained as a prize in a game by a game machine, wherein a ball storage space is formed by a bottom plate part and a side wall part standing upward from a peripheral edge of the bottom plate part. While forming a partition, a flange portion is formed to extend from the upper end portion of the side wall portion toward the outside of the box opposite to the space for storing balls, and a counting portion capable of holding the game balls in an aligned state on the flange portion. A game ball storage box with a counting function, which is characterized in that 2. A game ball storage box for storing game balls obtained as a prize in a game by a game machine, wherein a ball storage space is defined by a bottom plate portion and a side wall portion standing upright from a peripheral edge of the bottom plate. A game ball storage box with a counting function, characterized in that a shelf is formed in the middle of the side wall in the height direction, and a count part capable of holding the game balls in an aligned state is formed on the shelf. 3. The game ball storage box with a counting function according to claim 2, wherein the shelf portion is formed in the ball storage space by bending a part of the side wall portion in a stepwise manner. . 4. The game ball storage box with a counting function according to claim 2, wherein the shelf portion is constituted by a shelf plate extending toward the outside of the box on the outer surface of the side wall portion. 5. A game ball storage box for storing game balls obtained as a prize in a game by a game machine, wherein a ball storage space is formed by a bottom plate portion and a side wall portion which stands upward from a peripheral edge of the bottom plate portion. A game ball storage box with a counting function, characterized in that a count part capable of holding the game balls in an aligned state is formed on the upper surface of the bottom plate part. 6. The game with a counting function according to claim 5, wherein the bottom plate portion is provided in a state of being inclined to one side, and the count portion is provided close to the inclined upper end side of the bottom plate portion. Sphere storage box. 7. The counting section is configured by arranging a row of curved concave ball holding sections capable of accommodating a lower portion of a game ball, according to any one of claims 1 to 6. A game ball storage box with a counting function. 8. The game ball storage box with a counting function according to claim 7, wherein the depth of the ball holding portion is set to be shallower than the radius of the game ball. 9. The ball holding part, wherein the counting part has a stopper part arranged on the front side close to the sphere storage space, and a rear wall part arranged on the rear side far from the sphere storage space. It is comprised by arranging in a row, The game ball storage box with a counting function of Claim 1 or Claim 3 characterized by the above-mentioned. 10. The height from the bottom surface of the ball holding portion to the upper end of the stopper portion is set lower than the radius of the game ball, while the height from the bottom surface to the upper end of the rear wall portion is higher than the radius of the game ball. The game ball storage box with a counting function according to claim 9, which is set. 11. The counter according to claim 1, wherein the counting unit is configured by a groove-shaped ball holding unit capable of holding a plurality of game balls aligned in a row. A game ball storage box with a counting function according to any of the above. 12. The game ball storage box with a counting function according to claim 11, wherein the ball holding portion has a groove bottom surface inclined downward from one end in the groove longitudinal direction toward the other end. 13. The game ball storage box with a counting function according to claim 1, wherein the counting unit includes an index unit that represents a count value.