JP4738370B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine.

  A bullet ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine is provided with a launch device that launches a game ball by a handle operation, and the game ball launched into the game area of the game board by this launch device passes through the start winning opening. Accordingly, it is known that an opening / closing member is operated to open and close an opening of a structure (so-called second type special electric combination) provided approximately at the center of the game board a predetermined number of times. Then, as the game ball that has passed through the opening portion wins a specific winning opening provided in the winning area in the structure, the player can acquire many prize balls. In addition, a sorting device is provided above the specific winning opening. The game balls that have fallen on the sorting member of the sorting device are sorted into a winning path that flows down toward the specific winning opening and other paths.

Japanese Patent No. 3241109

  By the way, in the above conventional ball game machine, since the distribution member of the game ball is formed of a hard resin material, it is difficult to give a novel change to the behavior of the game ball, so the game becomes monotonous, As the game progressed, the player's interest could be lost.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine capable of giving a game ball an unprecedented behavior with a simple structure. .

  In order to achieve the above object, a first aspect of the present invention is a ball game machine in which a game ball falls on a board surface of a game board, and includes a stage member and a support member.

  The stage member is in the form of a sheet formed of a woven fabric or a non-woven fabric, and is disposed on the board surface and has a plurality of drop holes through which game balls can be inserted. The support member is fixed to the board surface and supports the stage member. The support member may support the upper part of the stage member.

  The game ball that has dropped onto the upper surface of the stage member rolls on the upper surface of the stage member while deforming the stage member by its own weight, and falls through one of the plurality of dropping holes.

  The stage member may have a band shape, the support member may fix both ends of the stage member to the board surface, and the stage member supported by the support member is substantially U when viewed from the front. You may have a shape.

  Further, the stage member may have a bag shape with an upper end opened, and the support member may fix the peripheral edge of the upper end opening of the stage member to the board surface.

  In the above configuration, the game ball dropped on the upper surface of the stage member rolls on the upper surface of the stage member formed of woven or non-woven fabric, and falls through any one of the plurality of dropping holes. . During the rolling of the game ball, the stage member is deformed by the weight of the game ball. That is, the shape of the stage member is not uniform and varies depending on the falling position and speed of the game ball, the number of dropped balls, and the like.

  In this way, since the flow path of the game ball is distributed by the woven fabric or the non-woven fabric that is not generally used as a member for guiding the game ball, it is possible to give the game ball an unprecedented novel behavior.

  Further, since the stage member may be fixed to the board surface by the support member, the structure is very simple.

  Further, the above-mentioned bullet ball game machine may be provided with a winning opening that is arranged immediately below a predetermined one of the plurality of drop holes and allows entry of a game ball that has fallen from the one drop hole. .

  In the above configuration, a game ball that has fallen from one predetermined drop hole is guided to the winning opening, and a game ball that has dropped from another drop hole is not guided to the winning opening. In other words, the game balls can be distributed by the stage member to the flow path guided to the winning opening and the flow path not guided.

  The plurality of drop holes may include a first drop hole in which a game ball rolling on the upper surface of the stage member easily enters and a second drop hole in which entry is difficult.

  In the above configuration, since the ratio of game balls falling from the first drop hole is higher than the ratio of game balls falling from the second drop hole, the game balls can be distributed at different ratios.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a ball game machine in which a game ball falls on a board surface of a game board, wherein the first stage member, the second stage member, the first support member, and the second support are provided. A member and a predetermined winning opening are provided.

  The first stage member is in the form of a sheet formed of a woven fabric or a non-woven fabric, and is disposed on the board surface and has a plurality of drop holes through which game balls can be inserted. The second stage member is in the form of a sheet formed of a woven fabric or a non-woven fabric, and is disposed on the board surface below the first stage member, and has a plurality of drop holes through which game balls can be inserted. The first support member is fixed to the board surface and supports the first stage member. The second support member is fixed to the board surface and supports the second stage member. The first support member may support the upper part of the first stage member, and the second support member may support the upper part of the second stage member. The predetermined winning opening is provided on the board surface below the second stage member.

  The game ball that has dropped onto the top surface of the first stage member rolls on the top surface of the first stage member while deforming the first stage member by its own weight, and passes through one of the plurality of drop holes. Fall. The game ball that has dropped onto the upper surface of the second stage member rolls on the upper surface of the second stage member while deforming the second stage member by its own weight, and passes through one of the plurality of dropping holes. Fall.

  The plurality of drop holes of the first stage member include a first drop hole in which a game ball rolling on the upper surface of the first stage member easily enters and a second drop hole in which entry is difficult. The plurality of drop holes of the second stage member include a third drop hole in which a game ball rolling on the upper surface of the second stage member easily enters and a fourth drop hole in which entry is difficult.

  The predetermined winning opening is disposed immediately below the third drop hole, and allows a game ball dropped from the third drop hole to enter. The game ball dropped from the first drop hole does not fall on the upper surface of the second stage member, and the game ball dropped from the second drop hole falls on the upper surface of the second stage member.

  The stage member may have a band shape, the support member may fix both ends of the stage member to the board surface, and the stage member supported by the support member is substantially U when viewed from the front. You may have a shape.

The stage member may have a bag shape that the upper end is opened, the support member has a maintenance portion that maintains the upper end opening of the fixed stationary part and the stage member in the board in an open state it may be.

  In the above configuration, the game ball that has dropped onto the top surface of the first or second stage member rolls on the top surface of the stage member formed by a woven fabric or a non-woven fabric, and a plurality of drop holes of each stage member are formed. One of them is inserted and dropped. During the rolling of the game ball, the stage member is deformed by the weight of the game ball. That is, the shape of the stage member is not uniform and varies depending on the falling position and speed of the game ball, the number of dropped balls, and the like.

  In this way, since the flow path of the game ball is distributed by the woven fabric or the non-woven fabric that is not generally used as a member for guiding the game ball, it is possible to give the game ball an unprecedented novel behavior.

  Further, since the first and second stage members may be fixed to the board surface by the first and second support members, the structure is extremely simple.

  In addition, the game ball that has fallen on the upper surface of the first stage member is less likely to enter the second drop hole than the first drop hole, and the game ball that has entered the second drop hole is the second stage. It falls on the upper surface of the member. The game ball that has dropped onto the upper surface of the second stage member is more likely to enter the third drop hole than the fourth drop hole, and the game ball that has entered the third drop hole is guided to a predetermined winning opening. Is done.

  That is, the game ball dropped on the upper surface of the first stage member is difficult to move from the first stage member to the second stage member, but when it moves to the second stage member, a predetermined prize opening Will be relatively easy to win. Therefore, the player can enjoy the behavior of the game ball on each of the two stage members having different probabilities of being advantageous to the player, and the game can be diversified.

  According to the present invention, an unprecedented behavior can be given to a game ball with a simple structure.

  Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings, a configuration of a ball game machine that is installed in a place such as a game machine installation sales office and that allows a player to play a game based on supply of game media (for example, game balls, medals, etc.) The operation will be described. In addition, the ball ball game machine which becomes this embodiment is classified into "Type 2 special electric accessories" in the internal regulations of the conventional wind law (the law concerning customs business etc. and the law concerning optimization of business). There may be. In the following description, a winning opening refers to the entrance of a game ball that triggers the payout of a winning ball, and an accessory refers to a structure having a winning opening.

  1 is an external perspective view of a ball game machine according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view of a game area of a game board arranged inside the ball game machine shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along the line IV-IV in FIG. 3, FIG. 5 is a front view showing the stage member deformed by the weight of the game ball, and FIG. 6 is an electric diagram of the ball game machine shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows a typical structure.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the game board 1 of the ball game machine I includes a guide rail 2 that guides a game ball 7 that is launched by operating a handle 8 that is a game ball launcher into the game board 1. Are planted in a circle. Then, a substantially circular area defined by the guide rail 2 becomes a game area 3. The ball game machine I is compatible with a prepaid card system, and is provided with a prepaid card unit II adjacent thereto.

  The prepaid card unit II has a card reader 10 inside, and the player inserts the prepaid card 11 purchased before the game is executed into the reading port 12 of the card reader 10 and enters the game preparation. When a game is played, the game ball 7 is lent by pressing the rent button 13. The rented game ball 7 flows into the upper plate 14. When the rental of the game ball 7 becomes unnecessary, the prepaid card 11 is taken out by pressing the return button 15.

  The game board 1 of the ball game machine I is provided with a winning device 30 as a structure and start winning ports (start chuckers) 4, 5, and 6. The winning device 30 is arranged in the approximate center of the game board 1, and the start winning ports 4, 5, 6 are arranged below the winning device 30 with a predetermined interval. Each of the start winning ports 4, 5, 6 is provided with start winning ball detection sensors 17, 18, 19 (shown in FIG. 6) for detecting the game ball 7 entering the respective start winning ports 4, 5, 6. ing. In addition, a large number of game nails (not shown) that are in contact with the game ball 7 and change its falling direction are planted on the board surface of the game board 1.

  The winning device 30 includes a peripheral wall 34 that divides a winning area 31 therein, and two opening / closing members 33 that open and close two openings 32 formed on both the left and right sides of the upper portion of the peripheral wall 34. Each opening / closing member 33 has a size and shape capable of closing each opening 32, and is supported by the winning device 30 so as to be rotatable around its lower end. The opening / closing member 33 is rotationally driven by a driving means (not shown) such as a motor or a solenoid, and opens and closes the opening 32 in accordance with the game ball 7 winning (entering) into the start winning ports 4, 5, 6. When the opening 32 is opened by the opening and closing member 33, the game ball 7 easily enters the winning area 31, and when the opening 32 is closed, the gaming ball 7 enters the winning area 31. Be blocked. The open / close member 33 opens and closes twice when the game ball 7 wins at the center start winning opening 4, and the open / close member 33 when the game ball 7 wins at the left and right start winning openings 5 and 6. Opens and closes once. The opening 32 is provided with a large winning ball detection sensor 72 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects the game ball 7 entering the winning area 31 from the opening 32.

  At the bottom of the winning area 31, a specific winning opening (V zone) 35 as a predetermined winning opening for generating a gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player according to winning of the game ball 7, and a game ball There is provided a normal winning opening 36 that does not cause a gaming state advantageous to the player even if 7 wins. The game ball 7 that has entered the winning area 31 always wins either the specific winning opening 35 or the normal winning opening 36. The specific winning opening 35 is provided with a continuous ball detecting sensor 73 (shown in FIG. 6) for detecting the game ball 7 to win, and the normal winning opening 36 is a general winning ball detecting sensor for detecting the winning game ball 7. 20 (shown in FIG. 6) is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the winning area 31 is provided with a sheet-like first stage member 41 and a second stage member 51. The first stage member 41 is disposed below the opening 32, and at least a part of the game ball 7 that has entered the winning area 31 from the opening 32 falls on the upper surface of the first stage member 41. The second stage member 51 is disposed below the first stage member 41 and above the specific winning opening 35 and the normal winning opening 36.

  Both the first stage member 41 and the second stage member 51 are belt-shaped woven fabric or non-woven fabric, and are deformed by the weight of the game ball 7 dropped on the upper surface thereof. In the following description, a state where the first stage member 41 and the second stage member 51 are not deformed by the dead weight of the game ball 7 is referred to as an initial state.

  Both ends of the first stage member 41 are fixed by fixing nails (first support members) 42 at one end (left end in FIG. 3) and the other end (right end in FIG. 3) of the first stage member 41. A nail insertion hole 43 for supporting the nail is formed. Similarly, both ends of the second stage member 51 are fixed to a fixed nail (second support member) 52 at one end (left end in FIG. 3) and the other end (right end in FIG. 3) of the second stage member 51. Nail insertion holes 53 are formed for fixed support.

  The fixed nail 42 is a rod-shaped member that is driven into the board surface of the game board 1 in a state where the nail insertion holes 43 at both ends of the first stage member 41 are inserted. The fixed nail 52 is a rod-like member that is driven into the board surface of the game board 1 in a state where the nail insertion holes 53 at both ends of the second stage member 51 are inserted. The front ends of the fixed nails 42 and 52 may be exposed from the nail insertion holes 43 and 53 or may be accommodated in the nail insertion holes 43 and 53.

  The length of the first stage member 41 and the second stage member 51 in the lateral direction (left and right direction when viewed from the front) and the length in the width direction (front and rear direction when viewed from the front) are on the upper surface of the game ball 7. Are set to sizes capable of rolling in the left-right direction and the front-rear direction.

  The left and right fixed nails 42 are set to substantially the same height, and the distance between the fixed nails 42 is set to be shorter than the lateral length of the first stage member 41. The first stage member 41 supported by the fixed nail 42 is in a relaxed state in which the first stage member 41 is bent in a substantially U shape when viewed from the front, and the fixed nail 42 fixedly supports the upper portion of the first stage member 41. . Similarly, the left and right fixed nails 52 are set to substantially the same height, and the distance between the fixed nails 52 is set to be shorter than the lateral length of the second stage member 51. The second stage member 51 supported by the fixed nail 52 is in a relaxed state in which the second stage member 51 is bent in a substantially U shape when viewed from the front, and the fixed nail 52 fixedly supports the upper part of the second stage member 51. .

  When the game ball 7 falls on the upper surfaces of the first stage member 41 and the second stage member 51 supported by the fixing nails 42 and 52, the first stage member 41 and the second stage member 51 ( Each is deformed by its own weight of the game ball 7 (the state after deformation is indicated by a solid line in FIG. 5).

  The first stage member 41 has a first drop hole 44 through which the game ball 7 can be inserted and two second drop holes 45. The first drop hole 44 has a long hole shape extending in the front-rear direction, and is disposed in the lowest part of the first stage member 41 in the initial state. The two second drop holes 45 are arranged at the front and rear, and are arranged above the first drop hole 44 in the initial state. Of the game balls 7 that have fallen on the upper surface of the first stage member 41, the ratio of entering the first drop hole 44 and the ratio of entering the second drop hole 45 are the first and second drop holes 44. 45 depending on various conditions such as shape, size and position. In the present embodiment, about 2/3 of the game balls 7 that have fallen on the upper surface of the first stage member 41 enter the first drop hole 44 and about 1/3 enter the second drop hole 45. As described above, the above conditions are set. That is, the game ball 7 that rolls on the upper surface of the first stage member 41 easily enters the first drop hole 44 and does not easily enter the second drop hole 45. The first stage member 41 may be provided with a drop hole other than the first and second drop holes 44 and 45. Further, when the speed of the game ball 7 rolling on the upper surface of the first stage member 41 is high, the game ball 7 does not fall from the first and second drop holes 44 and 45 and passes above it. In the case of being slow, it is preferable to set the shape and size of the first and second drop holes 44 and 45 so that the game ball 7 falls from the first and second drop holes 44 and 45.

  Similarly, the second stage member 51 is formed with a third drop hole 54 through which the game ball 7 can be inserted and two fourth drop holes 55. The third drop hole 54 has a long hole shape extending in the front-rear direction, and is disposed at the lowest part of the second stage member 51 in the initial state. The two fourth drop holes 55 are arranged in the front-rear direction, and are arranged above the third drop hole 54 in the initial state. Of the game balls 7 that have fallen on the upper surface of the second stage member 51, the ratio of entering the third drop hole 54 and the ratio of entering the fourth drop hole 55 are the third and fourth drop holes 54. , 55 varies depending on various conditions such as shape, size and position. In the present embodiment, about 2/3 of the game balls 7 that have dropped onto the upper surface of the second stage member 51 enter the third drop hole 54 and about 1/3 enter the fourth drop hole 55. As described above, the above conditions are set. That is, the game ball 7 that rolls on the upper surface of the second stage member 51 easily enters the third drop hole 54 and does not easily enter the fourth drop hole 55. The second stage member 51 may be provided with a drop hole other than the third and fourth drop holes 54 and 55. Further, when the speed of the game ball 7 rolling on the upper surface of the second stage member 51 is high, the game ball 7 does not fall from the third and fourth drop holes 54 and 55 and passes above it. In the case of being slow, it is preferable to set the shape and size of the third and fourth drop holes 54 and 55 so that the game ball 7 falls from the third and fourth drop holes 54 and 55.

  A ball entrance 37 projects from the board surface immediately below the second drop hole 45 of the first stage member 41, and the board surface above the second stage member 51 is below the ball entrance 37. A ball outlet 38 is formed as an opening. A ball passage 39 (shown in FIG. 4) is provided between the ball entrance 37 and the ball exit 38 to communicate the both. In addition, a shielding member 40 is fixed above the second stage member 51 so as to cover an area above the second stage member 51 including the ball outlet 38 and prevent the game ball 7 from entering from the outside. .

  The specific winning opening 35 is disposed immediately below the third dropping hole 54 of the second stage member 51, and the normal winning opening 36 is disposed immediately below the fourth dropping hole 55.

  Of the game balls 7 that fall and roll on the upper surface of the first stage member 41, the game balls 7 that fall from the first drop hole 44 cannot enter the ball entrance 37, and are shielding members. It abuts on 40 and falls and wins a normal winning opening 36.

  Of the game balls 7 falling and rolling on the upper surface of the first stage member 41, the game balls 7 falling from the second drop hole 45 enter the ball entrance 37 and pass through the ball passage 39. The ball exits from the ball outlet 38 onto the upper surface of the second stage member 51. Since the shielding member 40 is provided, the game ball 7 falling on the upper surface of the second stage member 51 is limited to the game ball 7 falling from the ball outlet 38.

  Of the game balls 7 that fall and roll on the upper surface of the second stage member 51, the game ball 7 that falls from the third drop hole 54 wins the specific winning opening 35 and the fourth drop hole 55. The game ball 7 falling from the baseball is normally awarded to the winning opening 36.

  When the game ball 7 wins the specific winning opening 35, a game state advantageous to the player (a big hit game state) is generated, and the opening / closing member 33 operates so as to be advantageous to the player. In the jackpot gaming state of the present embodiment, the opening / closing member 33 opens the opening 32 until a predetermined number of game balls 7 win the winning area 31 (in the winning device 30). During this time, when the game ball 7 wins the specific winning opening 35 again, the game ball 7 continues to be released until a predetermined number of game balls 7 win the winning area 31, and the total number of game balls 7 that have won the winning area 31 is When the predetermined number is exceeded, the opening / closing member 33 is closed, and the big hit gaming state returns to the normal gaming state. In another example of the jackpot gaming state, when the game ball 7 wins the specific winning opening 35, the opening and closing member 33 repeats opening and closing a predetermined number of times (for example, 18 times), and during this time, the gaming ball 7 again becomes the specific winning opening 35. When winning the prize, the opening / closing member 33 repeats the predetermined number of times of opening / closing up to the upper limit number (for example, 15 times) after completing the first predetermined number of times, and when the number of times reaches the upper limit number, End the state and return to the normal gaming state. In this example, the special winning ball detection sensor 72 is not necessary.

  Although not particularly shown, the game board 1 is provided with a decorative lamp having a light emitting lamp built into the windmill, a side lamp, a plastic windmill, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the ball game machine I having such a configuration includes a main board 60, a display generator circuit 81, a driver 82, a sound generator 83, and a movable object drive control circuit 21. The main board 60 includes a CPU (central processing unit) 60 a, a ROM 60 b, and a RAM 60 c, and is connected to the power supply circuit 70.

  The main board 60 is connected to the start winning ball detection sensors 17, 18 and 19, the general winning ball detection sensor 20, the big winning ball detection sensor 72, the continuous ball detection sensor 73, and the game ball launch detection sensor via the input / output interface 61. 75 and each detection signal from the prize ball payout detection sensor 76 are input. The CPU 60a of the main board 60 generates and outputs signals for controlling each operation of the ball game machine I, and the display generator circuit 81, the driver 82, the sound generator 83, and the movable object drive control circuit 21 are Each component of the ball game machine I is individually controlled based on the signal output from the main board 60.

  A display 85 such as a numerical value / lamp / liquid crystal is connected to a display generating circuit 81. The display generator circuit 81 is connected to the main board 60 via the output interface 62, and controls the display 85 such as numerical values, lamps, and liquid crystals based on commands output from the main board 60.

  An electrical accessory 86 such as a side lamp is composed of a resin lens formed of a semi-transparent synthetic resin material and a fluorescent lamp, an LED, or the like provided in the resin lens, depending on the progress of the game. Lights up or flashes. That is, it has a function as a light visual rendering device. Note that the electrical accessory 86 is connected to the driver 82 and is controlled so as to repeat blinking lighting in response to, for example, that the progress state of the game has shifted from a normal gaming state to a gaming state advantageous to the player. . Further, a driving solenoid 87 for the role of an accessory, ball launch / discharge is connected to a driver 82, and for example, a detection sensor for detecting a winning of a game ball 7 such as a start winning ball detection sensor 17, 18, 19 or the like. When the game ball 7 is detected, a detection signal is transmitted to the main board 60 via the input / output interface 61, and the CPU 60a of the main board 60 executes a game process based on a program registered in the ROM 60b, and a game corresponding to the detection signal. A process command is transmitted to the driver 82 via the output interface 62, and the drive solenoid 87 is driven to pay out a prize ball. Also, the prize balls paid out by the drive solenoid 87 are counted by the prize ball payout detection sensor 76. The count signal of the winning ball payout detection sensor 76 is managed by the main board 60 via the input / output interface 61. As described above, the driver 82 is connected to the main board 60 via the output interface 62, and controls the electrical accessory 86 and the drive solenoid 87 based on the command output from the main board 60.

  The speaker unit 89 including the speaker 16 provided on the upper part of the ball game machine I outputs sound according to the progress of the game. That is, it has a function as an audio production device. Note that the speaker unit 89 is connected to the sound generator 83 via the amplifier 88, and is controlled to output sound in response to, for example, the transition of the game progressing state to the specific gaming state. The sound generator 83 is connected to the main board 60 via the output interface 62, and controls the amplifier 88 and the speaker unit 89 based on commands output from the main board 60. And the speaker 16 alert | reports by a voice that it is a jackpot game state.

  The RAM 60c of the main board 60 includes a counter 60d. The CPU 60 a of the main board 60 counts the number of game balls 7 that have entered the winning area 31 by incrementing the value of the counter 60 d in accordance with the detection result of the large winning ball detection sensor 72.

  The movable object drive control circuit 21 controls driving of a movable object such as the opening / closing member 33 based on an output signal from the CPU 60 a of the main board 60.

  Specifically, the CPU 60a of the main board 60 opens and closes according to the detection of the game ball 7 by the start winning ball detection sensors 17, 18, 19 (winning of the game ball 7 into the start winning ports 4, 5, 6). A signal for releasing 33 for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times is output. The movable object drive control circuit 21 opens the opening / closing member 33 for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times based on a signal input from the CPU 60a via the output interface 62.

  Further, the CPU 60a of the main board 60 outputs a signal for opening and closing the opening / closing member 33 in accordance with the detection of the game ball 7 by the continuation ball detection sensor 73 (winning of the game ball 7 to the specific winning opening 35) and the game Until a predetermined number of balls 7 enter the winning area 31 (until the value of the counter 60d reaches a predetermined number), the winning area 31 is kept open. During this time, the continuous ball detecting sensor 73 detects the game ball 7 again. When the game ball 7 wins the specific winning opening 35, the game ball 7 is further released until a predetermined number of game balls 7 enter the winning area 31, and the total number of game balls 7 entering the winning area 31 is predetermined. When the number is reached, a signal for closing the opening / closing member 33 is output.

  According to the present embodiment, the game balls 7 dropped on the upper surface of the first stage member 41 or the upper surface of the second stage member 51 are the first or second stage respectively formed of woven fabric or non-woven fabric. It rolls on the upper surface of the members 41, 51, and falls through any one of the plurality of drop holes 44, 45, 54, 55 of the stage members 41, 51. During the rolling of the game ball 7, the stage members 41 and 51 are deformed by the weight of the game ball 7. That is, the shapes of the stage members 41 and 51 are not uniform, and variously change depending on the position and speed at which the game ball 7 is dropped, the number of dropped balls, and the like.

  In this way, since the flow path of the game ball 7 is sorted by a woven fabric or a non-woven fabric that is not generally used as a member for guiding the game ball 7, it is possible to give the game ball 7 an unprecedented novel behavior. And can attract the player's interest.

  Further, since the first and second stage members 41 and 51 may be fixed to the board surface by the fixing nails 42 and 52, respectively, the structure is very simple.

  In addition, the game ball 7 that has dropped onto the upper surface of the first stage member 41 is less likely to enter the second drop hole 45 than the first drop hole 44, and has entered the second drop hole 45 and dropped. The game ball 7 falls from the ball outlet 38 onto the upper surface of the second stage member 51 via the ball entrance 37 and the ball passage 39. The game ball 7 that has dropped onto the upper surface of the second stage member 51 is easier to enter the third drop hole 54 than the fourth drop hole 55, and the game ball 7 that has entered the third drop hole 54 is The game is guided to the specific winning opening 35, and a big hit gaming state is caused by winning the specific winning opening 35.

  That is, the game ball 7 dropped on the upper surface of the first stage member 41 is difficult to move from the first stage member 41 to the second stage member 51, but when moved to the second stage member 51 Thus, the specific winning opening 35 is relatively easy to win. Therefore, the player can enjoy the behavior of the game ball 7 on the two stage members 41 and 51 having different probabilities of being advantageous to the player, and can diversify the game.

  In the above embodiment, the two stage members 41 and 51 are provided. However, the number of stage members may be one, or three or more.

  Moreover, although the case where the stage members 41 and 51 are provided inside the winning device 30 is illustrated in the above embodiment, the stage member of the present invention may be of various types as long as the game ball 7 falls. It can be provided for a ball game machine.

  Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a stage member according to another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, since the shape of the stage member is different from that of the above embodiment, only the shape of the stage member will be described, and the other description will be omitted.

  The stage member 91 has a bag shape whose upper end opens in a circular shape. An annular support member insertion portion 92 is provided at the upper end portion of the stage member 91. The support member 93 includes a substantially annular ring portion 94 that is inserted through the support member insertion portion 92, and a fixing portion 95 that extends from the ring portion 94 and is exposed to the outside. By inserting the ring portion 94 into the support member insertion portion 92 and fixing the fixing portion 95 on the board surface, the peripheral edge portion of the upper end opening of the stage member 91 is fixed to the board surface. Drop holes 96 and 97 are formed in the lowest part of the stage member 91 and slightly above the lowest part, respectively. The game ball 7 that rolls on the upper surface (on the inner surface) of the stage member 91 easily enters the lowest drop hole 96 and does not easily enter the upper drop hole 97. That is, when the stage member 91 is provided in place of the first stage member 41 of the above embodiment, the drop hole 96 functions as the first drop hole 44, and the drop hole 97 functions as the second drop hole 45. . Further, when the stage member 91 is provided instead of the second stage member 51 of the above embodiment, the drop hole 96 functions as the third drop hole 54 and the drop hole 97 functions as the fourth drop hole 55. .

1 is an external perspective view of a bullet ball game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game area | region of the ball game machine shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is an enlarged perspective view of a winning area in FIG. 2. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line IV-IV in FIG. 3. It is a front view which shows the stage member deform | transformed with the dead weight of the game ball. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the ball game machine shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the stage member of other embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1: game board, 3: game area, 4: start winning opening (start chucker), 5: starting winning opening (start chucker), 6: starting winning opening (start chucker), 7: game ball, 30: winning device, 31: winning area, 32: opening, 33: opening and closing member, 34: peripheral wall, 35: specific winning opening (predetermined winning opening), 36: normal winning opening, 41: first stage member, 42: fixed nail ( (First support member), 44: first drop hole, 45: second drop hole, 51: second stage member, 52: fixed nail (second support member), 54: third drop hole , 55: fourth drop hole, 60: main board, 60a: CPU, 73: continuous ball detection sensor, 91: stage member, 93: support member, 96: drop hole, 97: drop hole, I: bullet ball game Machine

Claims (1)

A ball game machine in which a game ball falls on the surface of the game board,
A stage member that is arranged on the board surface and has a plurality of drop holes into which a game ball can be inserted, and is formed in a bag shape having an upper end opened by a woven fabric or a non-woven fabric;
A support member that supports the stage member by having a fixing part fixed to the panel surface and a maintenance part that maintains the upper end opening of the stage member in an open state ,
Game ball dropped into the stage the member, characterized in that the self-weight rolling on the inner Menjo of the stage member while deforming the stage member, falls by inserting one of the plurality of drop holes A ball game machine.

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