JP2001346934A - Game island - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To effectively utilize the upper surface of a game island at least as the mounting place of a coin box while improving the degree of freedom of the installation layout of respective game machines, or the like, in the game island where the plural game machines 2 (slot machines, for instance) for giving away coins as prizes are installed. SOLUTION: This game island is constituted of a unit island 10 made into a unit integrally provided with an island body 11 to which the plural game machines 2 are attached and a coin circulating mechanism for replenishing the coins to the respective game machines 2. The coin circulating mechanism is arranged so as to be settled within the required height range (range for turning the upper surface of the island body to the height easily reachable with a hand) of a game machine back surface side inside the island body and coin box mounting parts 22b and 22c are provided on the upper surface of the island body 11.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game island comprising unit islands in which, for example, about two or three gaming machines (for example, slot machines) using coins (coin-shaped game value media) are installed side by side. About.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, as is well known, a slot machine starts a game on condition that a player inserts a game coin, and a plurality of scrolled symbols are displayed in a predetermined mode (for example, When stopped at "777"), a coin ejection device provided therein is operated to execute ejection of a predetermined amount of coins (ie, coin award) as a prize. Amusement machines using coins such as slot machines are particularly welcomed by young people because they have higher fashionability than pachinko machines. By the way, like a pachinko machine, a plurality of such game machines in a game arcade are provided side by side on one or both sides of a facility called a game island or a game machine installation island (hereinafter simply referred to as an island in some cases). Conventionally, this gaming island is a horizontally long one in which ten or more gaming machines such as slot machines are mounted, and a common coin circulation mechanism in which a circulation path of coins is continuous over substantially the entire length of the island is provided. A set of coin circulation mechanisms is provided so that coins overflowing from each gaming machine on the island are collected and coins for awarding can be supplied to the coin discharging device of each gaming machine. That is, the island of a gaming machine such as a conventional slot machine is a long and integrated facility lying in a straight line. Moreover, since the coin circulation mechanism circulates a large amount of coins for operating a large number of gaming machines, it is usually provided with a separate drive source and collectively removes dirt from coins circulating throughout the island. It was necessary to provide equipment such as a large coin polishing device and a large coin storage tank on the coin circulation path on the island. In addition, regarding the coin circulation path, a belt conveyor or the like that transports a large amount of coins in a laid state in order to circulate coins is often used, and in this case, the belt conveyor and the like are wide, so that the It could not be installed, and a belt conveyor was arranged above the gaming machine to circulate coins. In addition, without using a belt conveyor or the like, a configuration is also conceivable in which an inclined coin flow path for transferring coins by flowing them down by gravity from one end to the other end (or from the center to both ends) of the entire long island, for example. However, in this case, it is necessary to first lift the coins to a considerably high position, and it is necessary to arrange the top of the lifting path much higher than the gaming machine installation height. For this reason, the height of the conventional game island is indicated by a display for a game machine or a failure display in order to incorporate such a coin circulation mechanism (including a coin polishing device, a coin storage tank, or the above-mentioned belt conveyor). The height is much higher than the height required to place the container on the front and back of the island, and the upper part of the gaming machine on the front and back of the island is a large cover member to fill this difference in height (The upper curtain with a large height).

[0003]

For this reason, the conventional gaming islands such as the above-mentioned slot machines have the following problems. That is, conventionally, since the height of the gaming island (the height of the upper surface of the gaming island) was considerably higher than the upper end of the gaming machine, the upper surface of the gaming island could not be used effectively. Specifically, a coin box in which a player takes out coins from a gaming machine and stores them when a lot of coins are awarded is currently placed on a floor near a player's feet or the like. However, it would be very convenient if it could be placed on the top of the game island. However, conventionally, the upper surface of the game island is located at a very high position as described above (at a height that cannot be reached with a normal height), and thus cannot be effectively used as a mounting portion of the coin box. In some cases, a shelf was formed on the front of the curtain plate, and a coin box was placed on this shelf.In this case, since the shelf and the coin box were in a state of protruding from the game island, a game was performed. For some players, it can be intimidating or hindered when they stand up. In addition, it may cause the aesthetics of the game store to be impaired. Further, as described above, the coin circulation mechanism is configured to convey coins in the direction in which the gaming machines are arranged (longitudinal direction of the gaming islands) by a belt conveyor or the like disposed above the island (above the gaming machine), or First, after being lifted to the upper part of the island, it is caused to flow down by gravity in the arrangement direction, and a part of the coin flow path therefor (the top part of the lifting path, the belt conveyor, etc. Said coin flow path)
Since the main part of the polishing machine and the like are provided, it is convenient to be able to perform maintenance work of such a coin circulation mechanism facility from the upper side of the gaming island. However, even for this maintenance work, since the top of the gaming island is at a high position,
It was almost impossible from the top of the game island. As described above, when a belt conveyor or the like is used as a transport means of the coin circulation mechanism, if such a transport means is provided on the back of the gaming machine, the gaming island becomes extremely wide, In such a case, it is necessary to dispose the transfer means on the upper part of the gaming island that does not interfere with the gaming machine (a position significantly higher than the gaming machine), and the upper surface of the gaming island is particularly high.

In addition, since the conventional game island has a configuration in which a series of coin circulation mechanisms are provided continuously over the entire long island, it is not possible to change the installation layout of the game machine from a simple linear layout. It was extremely difficult in practice. For example, in order to further enhance fashionability by bending an island forward or backward in an arc shape or by providing a front and rear step for every several units, the coin circulation path of the coin circulation mechanism is extremely complicated. The structure was practically impossible. This problem can be solved by providing a configuration in which a coin is supplied for each gaming machine without providing a coin circulation mechanism. However, in this case, a problem arises in that the amount of work performed by the clerk of the game store greatly increases, so that this is not a practical solution.

Further, the conventional game island is a long facility, and has a complicated structure including a large coin circulation mechanism (including a polishing device) as described above. It is impossible to carry it in, and the assembling work must be performed at the game store. For this reason, in order to newly establish a game island, it is necessary to close the business of the game store for several days, for example, and there has been a problem that the number of operating days has to be considerably reduced. In addition, if an abnormality such as a failure occurs in a part of the coin circulation mechanism, the flow of coins on the entire island will be interrupted, affecting more gaming machines, so maintenance work to prevent abnormality such as failure of the coin circulation mechanism Need to be executed more often and more reliably,
There are disadvantages that the amount of work performed by the clerk of the game store increases, and that the work quality is also required to be high. Therefore, the present invention improves the degree of freedom of the installation layout of each gaming machine without increasing the burden on the clerk of the game store, simplifies the new installation work, and has a small influence range such as failure of the coin circulation mechanism. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming island which is a gaming island, and in which the upper surface of the gaming island can be effectively used at least as a place for placing a coin box.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming island according to claim 1 is provided with an island body to which a plurality of gaming machines for discharging coins as game value media are attached, and each of the islands attached to the island body. A game island comprising a unit island unitized integrally with a coin circulation mechanism for replenishing coins to the game machine, so as to fall within a required height range on the back side of the game machine in the island body. The coin circulation mechanism is disposed, and a coin box mounting portion is provided on an upper surface of the island main body. Here, the “required height range” means a height range in which the height of the upper surface of the island main body can be made a height that can be easily reached. Further, the game island of the present invention also includes a game island comprising a set of unit islands. That is, the game island of the present invention includes the unit island itself.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the game island, the island main body is mounted with one to three gaming machines on one side or both sides. In this case, one (or two or three) gaming machines may be attached to one side and the other side of the island main body, or one gaming machine may be attached to only one side of the island main body. (Or two or three) may be attached. That is, in this case, the total number of gaming machines on the entire unit island is 1 to 6. Further, in the gaming island according to claim 3, a cover member having a height dimension falling within the required height range is disposed above the gaming machine on a surface of the island main body on which the gaming machine is mounted. It is characterized by the following. The gaming island according to claim 4, wherein the island main body is attached to both sides of the gaming machine on one side and the other side, and in the center of the upper surface of the island main body, the gaming machine on the one side It is characterized in that a partition wall for partitioning a corresponding coin box placement portion from a coin box placement portion corresponding to a gaming machine on the other side is provided upright.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game island, wherein a partition wall for partitioning a boundary in a depth direction of the coin box mounting portion is provided upright on the upper surface of the island main body. A game island according to a sixth aspect is characterized in that a partition wall that partitions a widthwise boundary of the coin box mounting portion is provided upright on the upper surface of the island main body. In addition, the game island according to claim 7 is provided on the upper surface of the island body, a maintenance opening for maintenance of the coin circulation mechanism, and an opening and closing member for opening and closing the maintenance opening, the opening and closing member, It is characterized by constituting at least a part of the coin box mounting portion. Further, the game island according to claim 8 is provided on the upper surface of the island body, a maintenance opening for maintenance of the coin circulation mechanism, and an opening and closing member for opening and closing the maintenance opening, the opening and closing member, It is characterized by being provided integrally with at least a part of the partition wall. In addition, the game island described in claim 9 is,
The upper surface of the island main body is constituted by one detachable cover member.

[0009]

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. A. First, the schematic configuration of the entire game island will be described. FIG.
(A) is a plan view showing the entire island, and FIG. 1 is a front view of a unit island constituting a game island. Game island 1a of this example
As shown in FIG. 14 (a), a unit island 10 in which two gaming machines 2 are arranged side by side on both sides in this case.
(A total of four gaming machines 2 are installed). Each unit island 10 is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG.
As shown in FIGS. 4 (b) and (c), they are arranged in an arc shape,
They can be arranged with steps. This makes it possible to easily realize the specially arranged gaming islands 1b and 1c which were difficult in the past.

B. Next, an overall configuration of the unit island 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a front view of a unit island 10 in a completed state in which a gaming machine 2 (in this case, a slot machine) is provided, and FIG. 2 is a front view showing an internal configuration of the unit island (in particular, a coin circulation mechanism). is there. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the inside of the island body of the unit island. Unit Island 1
0 indicates two gaming machines 2 and 1 as shown in FIG. 1 or FIG.
An island main body 11 on which two coin lending machines 3 are mounted on both sides (front and back sides), and a coin circulation mechanism (to be described later) provided in the island main body 11 to supply coins to each of the gaming machines 2 and the coin lending machine 3 ) Is integrally provided as a unit. Here, the unitization means that the external dimensions, weight, structure, etc. are designed so that the equipment can be assembled and transported in advance as an independent facility, and can be separately installed and operated by itself. Means that.

As shown in FIG. 2 or FIG.
Mainly, a frame 12 (frame) formed by assembling a long metal material such as aluminum or iron into a substantially rectangular shape, and attached to the front, back, side, or top of the frame 12 to decorate the island surface In addition, the cover is made of various cover members that cover the inside of the island invisibly, and has a rectangular box shape as a whole. At the lower part of the front and back of the island body 11, a shelf member 13 fixed in a horizontal state is provided. On the upper surface side of the shelf member 13, the gaming machine 2 and the coin lending machine 3 are placed in a mounted state. Installation spaces 2a and 3a are provided (see FIG. 2). In addition, installation space 2a, 3a
As shown in FIG. 3, a stopper plate member 14 is provided on the upper surface of the game machine 2 so as to abut against the upper surface of the gaming machine 2 or the like. The gaming machine 2 and the like can be fixed to 14.

The above-mentioned various cover members include lower curtain plates 15 and 16 (see FIG. 1) for closing below the shelf plate members 13 on the front and back of the island, and the gaming machine 2 and the like on the front and back of the island. Display panel 18 covering the upper part (see FIG. 1)
And side plates 20 and 21 that cover the left and right sides of the island (see FIG. 1)
And a top plate 22 (see FIG. 1) that covers the upper surface of the island. Here, the lower curtain 15,
Reference numeral 16 is attached to the frame 12 only by the engagement means so that it can be easily attached and detached with a simple configuration. On the other hand, other cover members (display panel 18, side plate 20,
21) is basically firmly attached and fixed by, for example, a screw member or the like for ensuring security. However,
In this case, the top plate 22 is placed at both ends in the width direction in the steps 12 a (see FIG. 3) provided on the upper edges of the front and back sides of the frame 12, so that the top surface of the island main body 11 is formed. It can be installed so as to close it, and there is no particular fixing such as screwing. In this case, the top plate 22 is installed so as to be stuck inside the step portion 12a, and is relatively heavy, so that it cannot be easily opened, and the coin is illegally inserted from here. This is because it is difficult to take out such information. However, in order to secure higher security, it is preferable to fix or lock in a closed state by screwing or other fixing means or locking means. Alternatively, one or both of the side plates 20 and 21 may be removed and connected to the island body 11 of the adjacent unit island 10. An anchor member (not shown) for mounting and fixing the unit island 10 at a predetermined position on the floor of a game store (or an installation rail laid on the floor) can be attached to the bottom of the frame 12 of the island body 11. It has become.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 25 denotes a failure call lamp, and reference numeral 26 denotes a unit notification device. The failure call lamp 25 is a lamp for notifying a failure of each gaming machine 2 to a clerk of the game store or the like, and is controlled and lit by a control device (not shown) in each gaming machine 2, for example. The unit notification device 26 is a device provided with a display for notifying a clerk of a game store or the like of the state of the unit island 10 (for example, the open / close state of a coin insertion unit 28 described later), and the unit island 10 is not shown. The display device (hereinafter, referred to as a unit island control device) performs a display operation (notification operation).
In FIG. 3, reference numerals 25a and 26a denote the failure call lamp 25 and the unit notification device 26.
This is a through hole for drawing out the electric wiring. The height dimension of the display panel 18 is the minimum size required for installing the failure call lamp 25 and the unit notification device 26 (that is, there is no large upper curtain plate). As a result, the top surface height of the top plate 22 is such that a player of normal height can easily place a coin box or the like.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 28 denotes a coin insertion portion for replenishing the unit island 10 with coins. The coin insertion unit 28 is provided in the island body 1
1 is a slide-type box-shaped member provided above and below the mounting boundary position of the lower curtain plates 15 and 16 (in FIG. 1, below the coin lending machine 3) so as to be removable. The box-shaped member constituting the coin insertion portion 28 has an upper surface side and an inner side opening, and a bottom surface (not shown) is directed toward the back side so that the inserted coin flows down to the back side (a coin storage portion described later). (Into 31). Here, the upper opening of the box-shaped member constituting the coin insertion portion 28 functions as a coin insertion slot, and is configured to insert coins from here. In addition, the front plate-shaped portion of the box-shaped member constituting the coin insertion portion 28 has an outer peripheral portion projecting to the periphery and a flange-shaped portion 28.
c is formed. In addition, the coin insertion unit 28 includes:
A lock device (not shown) for locking the upper opening portion in a closed state (in a state where the coin insertion portion 28 is pushed in) is provided. In FIG. 1, a lock device 28d is provided for operating the lock device. This is the keyhole for inserting the key. In this case, in the closed state where the coin insertion portion 28 is pushed in, the back surface of the brim-like portion 28c of the coin insertion portion 28
On the front edges of the lower curtain plates 15, 16 attached to 1,
The lock device is configured so as to partially abut, and as a result, the lock device also functions as a lock unit that locks the lower curtain plates 15 and 16 in a non-removable manner.

C. Next, as shown in FIG. 2, the coin circulation mechanism in the unit island 10 is provided at a lower portion of the island main body 11 on the left end side in the figure and stores coins for replenishment. Unit 31 and a coin lifting device 32 for lifting coins in the coin storage unit 31
And a lifting rail 33 for guiding coins transported by the coin lifting device 32 to the upper part of the island main body 11 in an aligned state, and an arrangement direction of the gaming machine 2 from the upper end of the lifting rail 33 (FIG. (Transfer rail 34 in the left-right direction in FIG. 2)
Game machine 2 and coin lending machine 3
, A coin counting sensor 36 for counting the number of coins supplied through the transport rail 34, and a coin count sensor 36 provided downward from the inclined lower end of the transport rail 34. Coin introduction gate 3
An overflow channel 37 is provided at the lower right side of the island body 11 in FIG.
A coin storage unit 38 for receiving and storing coins flowing down through the sub coin storage unit 38, a coin lifting device 39 for lifting coins in the sub coin storage unit 38, and a coin lifted by the coin lifting device 39 are aligned. A transfer rail 40 that guides the coin to the coin storage section 31 in a state where the coin is moved, and a coin counting sensor 41 for counting the number of coins passing through the transfer rail 40 are provided.

Here, the coin lifting devices 32 and 39 are connected to and installed in a hopper-like portion (not shown) formed below the coin storing portion 31 or the sub coin storing portion 38, respectively. Subcoin storage unit 3
The coins stored in the hopper 8 and fed from the hopper-like portion are pushed up one by one by the rotational force of a motor (not shown). The lifting rail 33 is a rail that guides the coins lifted by the coin lifting device 32 to the upper part of the island body 11 by aligning the coins in a row in a state where their outer peripheries are in contact with each other. A coin polishing device 50 is provided for polishing while coins to be fed are lifted. The details of the coin polishing device 50 will be described later. The transport rail 34 moves the coin, which has risen in the lifting rail 33 by the action of the coin lifting device 32, downwardly by the action of gravity (that is, the direction in which the gaming machines 2 are arranged, and the rightward direction in FIG. 2). ) Is a rail that flows down one by one. The coin introduction gate 35 is provided on the transport rail 34 with each of the gaming machines 2 (total of four) and each of the coin lending machines 3.
(A total of two) and a state where coins flowing down are introduced into a coin inlet (not shown) of the corresponding gaming machine 2 or coin lending machine 3 (hereinafter referred to as an open state).
And a state (hereinafter, referred to as a closed state) which allows the sheet to pass through the downstream side of the transport rail 34 as it is.
Here, the coin inlet of the gaming machine 2 or the coin lending machine 3 is provided at a substantially central position in the height direction on the back surface of the gaming machine 2 or the coin lending machine 3. The coin supply flow path 35c (shown in FIGS. 2 and 8) is connected via a hose 35d (shown in FIGS. 2 and 8), and coins passed through the coin introduction gate 35 can be fed to the gaming machine 2 or the coin lending machine. 3 is configured to flow by gravity.
For this reason, each coin introduction gate 35 may be located above the above-mentioned coin inlet, for example, at a position almost as high as the upper surface of the gaming machine 2 or the coin lending machine 3, or What is necessary is just to arrange at a position slightly higher than the upper surface of the coin lending machine 3. In this case, each coin introduction gate 35 is shown in FIG.
As shown in the figure, the game machine 2 and the coin lending machine 3 are arranged at a position slightly higher than the upper surface. Further, the lifting rail 33 and the transport rail 34 are provided at a central position in the depth direction of the unit island 10 (a position between the front side and the back side of the gaming machine 2 on the back side). However, the gaming machine 2
Even if the unit island 10 is provided at a position between the back surfaces, the unit island 10 is a rail (a rail having a small thickness in the depth direction) for lifting or transporting coins in an upright state. Instead, the coin circulation mechanism can be compactly arranged by effectively utilizing the slight back space of the gaming machine 2 and the like. Further, since the unit island 10 is a unit to which several (two in this case) gaming machines 2 are attached on one side, the length of the transport rail 34 which is a lateral transport means of the coin circulation mechanism is set. (Length in the horizontal direction in which coins are to be conveyed) is significantly shorter than in the past. For this reason, the height position of the highest position of the coin circulation path (that is, the start end of the transport rail 34 or the end of the lifting rail 33) is also significantly lower. That is, in this way, the coin circulation mechanism of the present embodiment is compactly housed within the required height range on the back side of the gaming machine, and as a result, the upper surface height of the unit island 10 ( The height of the top plate 22) is much smaller than in the past, so that a player of normal height can easily place a coin box or the like. The coin counting sensor 36 is provided at the start end of the transport rail 34 and detects coins passing therethrough one by one, and constitutes a coin counting device (a device for counting the number of coins to be supplied to each gaming machine or the like). are doing.

The overflow channel 37 is provided for the transfer rail 3
4 are provided downward from the inclined lower end (the right end in FIG. 2, the end of the transport rail 34), and coins that have passed through all the coin introduction gates 35 (that is, coins that have flowed down to the inclined lower end of the transport rail 34). Subcoin storage unit 38
It is a flow channel that flows down inside. The transfer rail 40 is a rail erected at a middle height of the island main body 11 (a lower position of the gaming machine 2) in a state of being inclined downward in a direction opposite to the transport rail 34, and is lifted by the coin lifting device 39. Coins
The rails roll by the action of gravity and flow down one by one into the coin storage unit 31. An opening (not shown) for opening the coin storage unit 31 for maintenance work or the like is formed on the left end side of the side of the coin storage unit 31 on the near side in the drawing. , And is removably closed by a removable lid member 42 (shown in FIG. 2). In this case, a storage coin sensor (described later) for detecting the amount of stored coins in the coin storage unit 31 is attached to the lid member 42 that closes the opening. Further, the lifting rail 33 and the transport rail 34 are rails that constitute a coin flow path of the coin circulation mechanism.

The coin circulation mechanism operates under the control of the above-mentioned unit island controller to circulate coins in the unit island 10 as follows.
That is, coins that have been inserted into the gaming machine 2 on the left side in FIG. 1 and overflowed flow down to the coin storage unit 31 and are collected in the coin storage unit 31. On the other hand, coins inserted into the gaming machine 2 on the right side in FIG. 1 and overflowing are collected in the subcoin storage unit 38. Then, the amount of coins stored in any of the gaming machines 2 or the coin lending machines 3 (the number of coins that can be discharged by a coin discharging device provided inside the gaming machines 2 or the like) is equal to or less than a predetermined amount (for example, about 100
When the replenishment sensor (not shown) provided in each of the gaming machines 2 and the like detects this, the unit island controller switches only the corresponding coin introduction gate 35 from the closed state to the open state. At the same time, the coin feeding device 32 is operated to start the coin supply operation. Then, the coin discharged by the coin discharging device 32 is
The coin is sent to the corresponding gaming machine 2 or coin lending machine 3 via the lifting rail 33, the transport rail 34, and the corresponding coin introduction gate 35 (that is, the gaming machine 2 or the like to which the coin in the coin storage unit 31 corresponds). Will be replenished). In addition, such a coin replenishment operation is performed based on the number of coins detected by the coin counting sensor 36 (that is, the number of coin replenishment).
Reaches a predetermined number (for example, 1000),
Stopped. The stop of the coin supply operation can be realized by returning the state of the corresponding coin introduction gate 35 from the open state to the closed state and stopping the coin lifting device 32. In addition, the corresponding coin introduction gate 3
Immediately after returning to the closed state, if there is an extra coin that has been sent to the transport rail 34, this coin flows down the transport rail 34 to the end, passes through the overflow channel 37, It is collected in the storage section 38.

Further, the unit island controller appropriately controls the output of a stored coin sensor (a sensor for detecting the amount of stored coins, not shown) provided in the coin storing section 31 and the subcoin storing section 38. It reads and executes a coin transfer operation for maintaining the balance of the amount of coins stored in each storage unit as needed. Specifically, the coin storage amount of each storage unit is a predetermined target amount (for example, about 1000 coins in the coin storage unit 31 and about 300 coins in the sub-coin storage unit 38).
0 coins), and is basically kept at the subcoin storage 38
The coin transfer operation from the coin storage unit 31 to the sub-coin storage unit 38 or the coin transfer operation from the sub-coin storage unit 38 to the coin storage unit
To perform a coin transfer operation. The coin transfer operation from the coin storing section 31 to the sub coin storing section 38 can be realized by operating only the coin lifting device 32 while keeping all the coin introduction gates 35 in the closed state. The operation of transferring coins to the coin storage section 31 can be realized by operating only the coin lifting device 39. The counting of the coin transfer amount at this time is possible based on the output of the coin counting sensor 36 or 41. In addition, if the storage amount of the sub coin storage unit 38 is controlled to be always larger than that of the coin storage unit 31, the insertion of coins from the coin insertion slot 28 into the coin storage unit 31 (the supply of coins to the unit island 10) is prevented. It becomes easy to perform smoothly.

The above-described coin replenishment operation (game machine 2)
In addition to the configuration that is automatically executed as described above by the control process of the unit island control device, the coin transfer operation and the coin transfer operation can be executed manually by operating a manual operation unit (not shown). You may be able to.
The unit island controller constantly monitors the amount of coins stored in the coin storage unit 31 and the sub-coin storage unit 38, and when the total amount of coins in the island is smaller than the target storage amount by a specified amount or more, for example, the unit It is determined that coin supply to the island 10 is necessary. In order to notify the lack of coins, a signal for that purpose is output to a management device of a game store (not shown), or a predetermined signal is transmitted to the unit notification device 26 described above. Has the function of executing the notification operation.

D. Configuration of Coin Polishing Apparatus Next, the configuration of the coin polishing apparatus 50 of the unit island 10 and its surroundings will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 4 is a view (enlarged perspective view, overall perspective view, horizontal sectional view) showing a polishing unit 51 constituting the coin polishing apparatus 50, and FIG. 5 is a view showing a base member 52 constituting the polishing unit 51. FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view, an overall perspective view, and a horizontal sectional view. 6 is a cross-sectional view (a cross-sectional view taken along line X6-X6 in FIG. 8) showing a mounting portion of the polishing unit 51. FIG. 6A shows a state in which the polishing unit 51 is removed. 6 (b) shows a state in which the polishing unit 51 is mounted, and FIG. 6 (c) shows a state in which the polishing unit 51 is mounted and medals (coins) are passing therethrough. FIG. 7 is a top view showing a mounting portion of the polishing unit 51 (a view as seen from an arrow X7 in FIG. 8). FIG. 7A shows an open state of a holding member of the polishing unit 51. (B) shows the holding state of the polishing unit 51 by the holding member. FIG. 8 is an enlarged front view showing the terminal end of the lifting rail 33 provided with the polishing device 50 and the starting end of the transport rail 34. In FIG. 6 or FIG. 8, what is indicated by the symbol K is a coin (medal).

The polishing apparatus 50 has the polishing unit 51 shown in FIG. 4 inserted into mounting portions 52 (shown in FIG. 6A) provided on both sides of the end of the lifting rail 33, respectively. . The polishing unit 51 includes a polishing cloth 53 that slides on a coin passing through the lifting rail 33 in the mounted state.
And a base member 54 for supporting the polishing pad 53. The base member 54 can be easily attached to and detached from the mounting section 52 by being inserted and removed. Here, as shown in FIG. 5, the base member 54 has a band-like shape as a whole disposed along the terminal end of the lifting rail 33 constituting the coin flow path in the mounted state, as shown in FIG. It is made of an integral molded product of a synthetic resin. Steps 55a, 56a (stopper portions) that prevent the polishing pad 53 from dropping or displacing by contacting the width direction edges of the polishing pad 53 at both ends in the width direction of the inner surface 55 and the outer surface 56 of the base member 54. ) Is formed. That is, both sides (the inner side and the outer side) of the base member 54
Has a concave cross-sectional shape into which the polishing pad 53 fits (see FIGS. 4C and 5C). Further, on both side ends in the width direction of the base member 54, side surfaces 55b on the inner surface 55 side
And an outer surface 5 located outside the side surface 55b in the width direction.
The side surface 56b on the sixth side is formed in a step shape. That is, the width dimension of the base member 54 is narrower on the inner surface 55 side and wider on the outer surface 56 side, and the cross-sectional shape of both ends in the width direction of the base member 54 is a stepped shape (FIG. 4 (c)). )reference). Further, both side end portions of the base member 54 where the above-described side surfaces 56b are formed protrude outward in the longitudinal direction at both ends in the longitudinal direction, so that the protrusions 57 are formed at four positions in the upper, lower, left and right directions. . The projections 57 make contact with the widthwise edges of both ends in the longitudinal direction of the polishing pad 53, thereby forming a stopper for preventing the polishing pad 53 from dropping or displacing.

On the other hand, the polishing cloth 53 can be mounted on both sides of the base member 54, and only a portion arranged on the inner surface 55 side of the base member 54 is in sliding contact with a coin passing through the lifting rail 33. In addition, the positions of the base member 54 located on the inner surface 55 side and the outer surface 56 side can be interchanged with each other. That is, the polishing cloth 53 in this case is an endless belt-shaped (loop-shaped belt) formed by connecting both ends of a band-shaped material such as a synthetic fiber nonwoven fabric by ultrasonic processing or the like. The base member 54 is wound and mounted on the inside of the projection 57 so as to cover both surfaces (the inner surface 55 and the outer surface 56) (not bonded). For this reason, the polishing cloth 53 is
4, while applying a force greater than or equal to a predetermined value in FIG.
The base member 54 can be rotated around as shown by the arrow, so that the portions located on the inner surface 55 side and the outer surface 56 side of the base member 54 can be alternately arranged. In addition, since the base member 54 has sufficient flexibility and is easily bent by human power, the base member 54 is temporarily bent appropriately (slightly larger than the inner diameter of the polishing pad 53). The endless belt-shaped polishing pad 53 can be easily attached to and detached from the base member 54.
Since the polishing cloth 53 has flexibility, it is possible to exchange the front and back so that, for example, when the entire outside surface is soiled, the back surface is outside.

Next, the mounting portion 52 of the polishing unit 51
As shown in FIG. 6 or FIG. 7, in this case, the end portion (upper end portion) of the lifting rail 33 disposed in the vertical direction and the mounting guides 61 attached to both sides of the end portion. Here, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), the lifting rail 33 has a rail main body 33a made of a band plate opposingly arranged so as to sandwich both sides of the outer periphery of the coin K, and a rail main body 33a inside the rail main body 33a. Spacers 33b interposed and abutting the outer peripheral surface of the coin K from both sides are provided on both sides of the coin K passing position, and the rail body 33a and the spacer 33b are provided.
The outer peripheral portions on both sides of the coin K are fitted into and passed through the inner groove 33c formed by (see FIG. 6C). That is, the space of one coin thickness surrounded by the inner groove 33c formed by the rail main body 33a and the spacer 33b forms the coin flow path 33d.
Is composed. Note that this coin flow path 33d is shown in FIG.
As shown by the dotted line in FIG.
At the upper end (the rear end in the insertion direction of the polishing unit 51, that is, the end of the lifting rail 33), and is connected to a similar coin flow path in the transport rail 34.

The mounting guide 61 is shown in FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 2, a thin plate made of, for example, a metal is pressed, and the cross section of the main part is a U-shaped long member, and the upper end side (the rear end side in the insertion direction of the polishing unit 51) is opened ( The opposite lower end (the end in the insertion direction of the polishing unit 51) is closed, for example, in a box shape. The mounting guide 61 is attached so as to cover each surface along both sides (front side and back side) of the lifting rail 33 with the side opened in the U-shape facing inward. As a result, an insertion space 52a in which the polishing unit 51 can be inserted along the lifting rail 33 from the upper end side is formed inside (see FIG. 6A). That is, the polishing unit 51 is guided by the inner surface of the mounting guide 61, the inner surface 33e and the outer surface 33f of the rail main body 33a (see FIG. 6A), and is inserted downward into the insertion space 52a from the lower end side. Alternatively, it is configured to be detached by being pulled upward from the upper end side. At this time, as shown in FIG. 7 and the like, the inner surface 55 side of the base member 54 is positioned inside the rail main body 33a such that the side surface 55b (see FIG. 5) slides on the inner side surface 33e of the rail main body 33a. On the other hand, the outer surface 56 of the base member 54 is mounted such that the side surface 56b (see FIG. 5) slides against the inner surface 61b of the mounting guide 61 (see FIG. 6A). The configuration is such that the polishing unit 51 is inserted into the guide 61 with a slight gap, so that the posture (orientation) when the polishing unit 51 is inserted is always fixed. That is, the polishing unit 51 can be inserted and mounted in the insertion space 52a only in a state where the inner surface 55 (specific one surface side) of the base member 54 faces the inside (the center side of the coin flow path through which the coin K passes). It has a configuration.

In this case, the mounting guide 61 is a screw member 61a for fastening the rail body 33a and the spacer 33b.
And are fixed to the lifting rail 33. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the polishing unit 51 in this case is mounted on both sides of the lifting rail 33 constituting the coin flow path 33d so as to sandwich the coin passing through the lifting rail 33. The polishing cloth 53 of each polishing unit 51 slides on each surface of the coin. The polishing unit 51 has a configuration in which only a portion of the polishing cloth 53 disposed on the inner surface 55 side of the base member 54 comes into sliding contact with a coin passing through the coin flow path 33d. Further, on the outer surface of the mounting guide 61 constituting the mounting portion 52,
As shown in FIG. 6 and FIG.
A plurality of viewing windows 62 are provided to expose a portion of the polishing pad 53 arranged on the side to the outside, and the degree of dirt on this portion can be visually recognized from the outside.

As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the mounting portion 52 of the polishing apparatus 50 is provided with a holding member 63 (holding member) for holding the polishing unit 51 in a mounted state. The holding member 63 is, for example, an integrally molded product made of metal and is attached to a supporting member 64 fixed to the upper end side of the mounting guide 61 via a shaft member 65 so as to be able to swing horizontally. On the moving end side, a horizontal plate-like portion 63a
And a vertical plate-like portion 63b extending downward in an L-shape from the base end of the horizontal plate-like portion 63a. Here, the vertical plate portion 63b is inclined inward so that the lower end is located slightly inside (that is, the angle between the horizontal plate portion 63a and the vertical plate portion 63b is 90 °).
Degrees), and the lower end thereof can be brought into contact with the outer surface of the upper edge of one mounting guide 61 (the lower mounting guide 61 in FIG. 7). On the other hand, the horizontal plate 63
a swings horizontally at a height slightly above the upper end of the mounting portion 52 (the upper end of the lifting rail 33), and when the lower end of the vertical plate-like portion 63b is in contact with the mounting guide 61,
It can be arranged so as to partially cover the upper end surface of the mounting portion 52 (the upper end surface of the lifting rail 33).

As shown in FIG. 7B, the lower end of the vertical plate 63b is in contact with the mounting guide 61 (the horizontal plate 63a partially covers the upper end surface of the mounting 52). In the covering state), the horizontal plate-shaped portion 63a abuts on the rear end (in this case, the upper end) of the polishing unit 51 (that is, the base member 54) in the insertion direction, so that the removal of the mounted polishing unit 51 is prevented. Then, the polishing unit 51 is held in the mounted state. Further, as shown in FIG. 7A, in a state where the vertical plate 63b is located away from the outer surface of the mounting guide 61, the horizontal plate 6
3a is retracted from the upper end surface of the mounting portion 52, so that it does not come into contact with the rear end in the insertion direction of the polishing unit 51, so that the polishing unit 51 can be removed (in this case, withdrawn upward). ing. In the following, the holding member 6
The state in which the swinging end side of 3 (holding member) is retracted from the mounting portion 52 as shown in FIG. 7A is called an open state, and the swinging position of the pressing member 63 corresponding to this open state is the open position. That. Further, a state in which the pressing member 63 swings above the mounting portion 52 as shown in FIG. 7B is called a holding state, and a position of the pressing member 63 corresponding to this holding state is called a holding position. Further, in this case, the shaft member 65, which is the swing center axis of the pressing member 63, is inserted through a through hole formed in the supporting member 64 and the pressing member 63, and a nut member 66 (shown in FIG. ) Is a screw member attached by being screwed, and depending on the degree of tightening, an appropriate frictional force is applied so that the pressing member 63 does not inadvertently swing from the holding position and open. It has a configuration that can be used.

In FIG. 8, reference numeral 35a or 35
What is indicated by b is a shutter member that forms the above-described introduction gate 35 and a solenoid that drives the shutter member. When the shutter member 35a is driven by the solenoid 35b and pulled toward the near side in the figure, a slit-shaped opening (not shown) in the transport rail 34 leading to a coin supply flow path 35c (shown in FIG. 8) to the gaming machine 2 or the like. ) Is released, and the coin K rolling on the transport rail 34 falls into the coin supply channel 35c from this slit-shaped opening, and the coin is supplied to the gaming machine 2 and the like. In FIG. 8, reference numeral 34a denotes a dust removal opening for discharging foreign matter from the coin flow path in the transport rail 34, and the transfer rail 40 described above is provided with a similar opening. .

E. Next, the detailed configuration of the top plate 22 of the unit island 10 will be described.
This will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the top plate 22, and FIG.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state where the camera is mounted on a frame 12 of FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a state in which a maintenance opening, which will be described later, of the top plate is opened, FIG. 12 is a top view of the island main body 12 with the top plate attached thereto, and FIG. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a state where a coin box is placed on the coin box. In FIG. 9, a state in which the maintenance opening of the top plate 22 is closed and a state in which the maintenance opening is opened are separately illustrated in the upper part and the lower part. The top plate 22 is a single plate that covers the entire upper surface of the island body 11, and has a partition wall 22a that projects upward over the entire length in the left-right direction at the center position in the front-rear direction as shown in FIG. The flat portions on both front and rear sides of the partition wall 22a are coin box mounting portions 22b and 22c on which a coin box H (shown in FIG. 13) can be mounted. In this case, the upper ends of the side plates 20 and 21 are
2b, 22c (that is, a flat portion of the upper surface of the top plate 22) protrudes slightly upward to form partition walls 20a, 21a (see FIG. 10 and the like). Here, the partition wall 22a is
A coin box mounting portion 22b corresponding to the gaming machine 2 on the front side;
The coin box placing portions 22c corresponding to the gaming machine 2 on the back side are separated from each other, and the coin box placing portions 22b and 22c are separated.
Is a partition wall that partitions the boundary in the depth direction. Also, the partition walls 20a, 21a are provided with the respective coin box placement portions 22b, 22c.
Is a partition wall that partitions the boundary in the width direction (the direction in which the gaming machines 2 are arranged).

As shown in FIG. 9, a maintenance opening 22d is provided at a predetermined position in the center of the top plate 22 in the front-rear direction (above the lifting rail 33 provided with the coin polishing device 50 described above). The maintenance opening 22 d can be opened and closed by an opening and closing member 71. Here, the opening / closing member 71 includes a plate-shaped portion 72 for closing the maintenance opening portion 22d, and a wall-shaped portion protruding from an upper surface of the plate-shaped portion 72 and constituting a part of the partition wall 22a in a closed state described later. 73. This opening / closing member 71
Is attached to the inner edge of the maintenance opening 22d of the top plate 22 by a hinge 74, and the maintenance opening 2
From the closed state where 2d is closed (shown in the upper part of FIG. 9), the maintenance opening part 22d is opened (shown in the lower part of FIG. 9).
It can swing up to.

Here, the installation position and size of the maintenance opening 22d are set as follows. That is,
The polishing unit 51 in the mounted state is pulled out in the guide direction of the mounting guide 61 (in this case, the vertical direction), removed, and linearly moved as it is in the pulled-out direction. In addition, a part of the polishing unit 51 (in this case, a part of the polishing cloth 53 disposed on the outer surface side) exposed from the above-mentioned viewing window 62 is removed from the island main body through the maintenance opening 22d. Is set to be visible from

9 and the like, reference numeral 75 denotes a step formed on both the left and right sides of the inner edge of the maintenance opening 22d. By fitting both ends, the opening and closing member 7
1 is held in the closed state. Also,
Reference numeral 76 in FIG. 9 and the like denotes a lid member that closes an inspection opening (not shown) for inspecting the above-described unit island controller.

F. Features and effects of the present gaming island The gaming island composed of the unit islands 10 described above exhibits various excellent effects depending on the features as follows. (1) The gaming island of the present embodiment has an island body 11 on which a plurality of gaming machines 2 are attached in a predetermined arrangement direction, and a coin circulation mechanism for supplying coins to each gaming machine 2 attached to the island body 11. , And is made up of unitized unit islands 10. Therefore, a predetermined number of unit islands 10 previously assembled in a factory or the like (only one set may be used).
If the game is carried into a game store and installation work such as attachment of an anchor member is performed, a new game island can be set up in an extremely short time, and a decrease in the number of operating days of the game store can be avoided. If a plurality of the unit islands 10 are installed in an arbitrary layout, a special installation layout of the gaming machine 2 (an arc-shaped arrangement), which has been conventionally difficult, as shown in FIG. 14B and FIG. Or a stepped arrangement) can be realized, and the gaming machine 2
Fashion can be further enhanced. In particular, as in this example, only a few gaming machines 2 slightly
In this configuration, the unit island 10 is reduced in size, new installation work becomes easier, and the degree of freedom of the installation layout of the gaming machine 2 is further improved.

(2) A coin circulation mechanism (including a polishing unit 51 which is a coin polishing device) is provided for each of a plurality of gaming machines (preferably several gaming machines) provided on each unit island. Therefore, even if a failure occurs in some of the coin circulation mechanisms, the effect of the failure is limited to the gaming machine on one unit island in which the coin circulation mechanism is integrally provided, and the coin circulation mechanism is not affected. There is also obtained an advantage that the influence range such as a failure of the mechanism is reduced. (3) In addition, the required height range on the back side of the gaming machine 2 in the island main body 11 (a range where the upper surface of the island main body is easily accessible).
The coin circulation mechanism is arranged so as to fit inside,
On the upper surface of the island main body 11, coin box mounting portions 22b and 22c are provided. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 13, a coin box H or the like is placed on the upper surface of the island main body 11 so that the upper surface of the island main body 11 can be effectively used, and the convenience for the player can be improved.
Conventionally, the coin box H is placed on the floor near the feet of the player where the coin box H is placed, so that it is possible to contribute to ensuring the safety of traffic. Note that, unlike the above-described conventional configuration in which a shelf for mounting coin boxes is provided, there is no adverse effect that gives the player a sense of intimidation, hinders the player, or impairs the aesthetics of the game store.

(4) A cover member (display panel) having a height dimension falling within the required height range is provided above the gaming machine 2 on the front surface (front or back surface) of the island main body 11 on which the gaming machine 2 is mounted. 18) is provided. Therefore, the side where the gaming machine 2 is provided (in this case, the unit island 1
When the player who is on the front side or the back side of the coin box H raises and lowers the coin box H with respect to the coin box mounting parts 22b and 22c, the cover member (on the front side of the coin box mounting parts 22b and 22c). That is, there is an advantage that the display panel 18) does not become an obstacle at all and the coin box H can be easily raised and lowered. (5) Further, in the case of the present embodiment, the island main body 11 is such that the gaming machine 2 is attached to both sides of one side and the other side (front side and back side), and the center of the upper surface of the island main body 11 is provided. At the center of the top plate 22 in the width direction, a coin box mounting portion 22b corresponding to the gaming machine 2 on one side and a coin box mounting portion 22c corresponding to the gaming machine 2 on the other side are separated. Partition wall 2
2a is formed. Therefore, for example, a player on one side puts the coin box H in a state where the coin box H is pushed down to the other side (the other side) of the upper surface of the unit island 10, and a player on the other side cannot place the coin box H. This prevents the coin box H from being placed neatly as shown in FIG.

(6) On the upper surface of the island body 11, a maintenance opening 22d for maintenance of the coin circulation mechanism (mainly the polishing unit 51 in this case) and an opening / closing member for opening and closing the maintenance opening 22d are provided. 71 is provided, and this opening / closing member 71 is
b, 22c. For this reason, maintenance work of the equipment of the coin circulation mechanism (in this case, mainly the polishing unit 51) can be performed from the upper surface side of the game island (the upper surface side of each unit island), which is convenient. Further, since the upper surface side of each unit island functions as a coin box mounting portion and also as a maintenance work place, it is possible to further effectively utilize the island upper surface which has been conventionally used.

(7) Further, in this embodiment, since the opening / closing member 71 is integrated with a part of the partition wall 22a, a part of the partition wall 22a is opened / closed by the opening / closing member 71. There is no need to provide a separate grip for the opening / closing member 71, which is advantageous in terms of cost reduction or improved appearance (improved appearance). (8) On the upper surface of the island main body 11, the coin box mounting portion 2 is provided.
Partition walls 20a, 2 that partition the widthwise boundaries of 2b, 22c
1a (in this case, the protruding end portions of the side plates 20, 21) are erected. For this reason, for example, a problem that the coin box H is protruded and placed on the side of the unit island 10 (in the air) or protruded and placed on the adjacent unit island 10 is prevented. Also, the coin box H is easily placed in an orderly manner as shown in FIG. (9) Further, the upper surface of the island main body 11 (excluding the portion constituted by the upper end surfaces of the side plates 20, 21 and the like) is constituted by a detachable cover member (top plate 22). Therefore, by removing this cover member, the island body 11
Of the coin circulation mechanism installed on the island (the back of the gaming machine) (especially, the entire coin flow path (in this case, the transport rail 34) installed on the upper part of the island) Can be easily made from the upper surface side of the island.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the number and arrangement layout of gaming machines on a unit island are not limited to those in the above embodiment. For example, it may be a gaming island consisting of a unit island in which three gaming machines are mounted side by side on one side or both sides of the island body,
Alternatively, the game island may be a unit island in which two gaming machines are mounted side by side only on one side of the island body. Further, the gaming machine may be composed of unit islands provided one by one on both sides, or may be composed of four or more gaming islands arranged on one side or both sides. Further, the number of coin lending machines and the layout of the units on the unit island are not limited to those in the above-described embodiment. A unit island where a coin lending machine is not installed may be included. Further, a gaming island in which a plurality of unit islands having different numbers of gaming machines and the like and arrangement layouts may be installed.

The game island of the present invention also includes a game island comprising a set of unit islands. The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that discharges a coin-shaped gaming value medium (a so-called coin or medal) as a prize, and if such a gaming machine is used, it is a gaming machine other than a slot machine. Is also included. Further, the partition wall on the upper surface of the island main body (the partition wall dividing the boundary in the depth direction of the coin box mounting portion) in the present invention may be installed even when the gaming machine is mounted on only one side of the island main body. In the above-described embodiment, the partition walls on the upper surface of the island main body (the partition walls that partition the boundary in the width direction of the coin box mounting portion) in the present invention are formed by the side plates 20 and 21.
Is formed by projecting the upper end of the main body to the upper surface, but is not limited to this mode. For example, a part of the frame 12 constituting the island body 11 may be formed to project, or
The side edges of the top plate 22 may be formed to protrude. Also,
The coin box mounting portion of the present invention is not limited to a coin box, but may be a place where a coin box equivalent (that is, one that is convenient for a player to place) can be placed. Needless to say. For example, it can also be used as a place to put items (bags, hats, etc.) brought by the player. The embodiments disclosed this time are to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

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According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming island comprising: an island body on which a plurality of gaming machines are mounted; and a coin circulation mechanism for supplying coins to each gaming machine mounted on the island body. It consists of a unitized island. For this reason, if a predetermined number of unit islands that have been assembled in a factory or the like are brought into a game store and installation work such as installation of anchor members is performed, a new game island can be installed in a very short time, and the operation of the game store A reduction in days can be avoided. If a plurality of the unit islands are installed in an arbitrary layout, a special installation layout of a gaming machine (an arc-shaped arrangement or an arc-shaped arrangement, which has been difficult in the past, as shown in FIGS. 14B and 14C, for example). An arrangement with steps, etc.) can be realized, and the fashionability of the gaming machine can be further enhanced. In particular, when a plurality of gaming machines are slightly attached to the unit island as described in claim 2, the unit island becomes small, new installation work becomes easier, and the installation layout of the gaming machine is free. The degree also improves.

Also, a coin circulation mechanism (including a polishing unit which is a coin polishing device) is provided for each of a plurality of gaming machines (preferably several gaming machines) provided on each unit island. Even if a failure occurs in some of the coin circulation mechanisms, the effect of the failure is limited to the gaming machine on one unit island in which the coin circulation mechanism is integrally provided. There is also an advantage that the influence range is reduced. Moreover, in the gaming island of the present invention, the required height range on the back side of the gaming machine in the island main body (the range in which the upper surface of the island main body is easily accessible) is included.
The coin circulation mechanism is arranged, and a coin box mounting portion is provided on an upper surface of the island main body. For this reason, a coin box or the like is placed on the upper surface of the island body to effectively use the upper surface of the island body, thereby improving the convenience of players and the like, and the floor surface near the feet of the player where the coin box was conventionally placed. It can make the top and other areas clearer and contribute to ensuring traffic safety. Note that, unlike the above-described conventional configuration in which a shelf for mounting coin boxes is provided, there is no adverse effect that gives the player a sense of intimidation, hinders the player, or impairs the aesthetics of the game store.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, a cover member having a height within the required height range is disposed above the gaming machine on the surface of the island body on which the gaming machine is mounted. ing. Therefore, when the player on the side where the gaming machine is provided raises and lowers the coin box with respect to the coin box mounting portion, if the cover member on the front side of the coin box mounting portion is completely in the way, There is an advantage that the coin box can be easily lifted and lowered. Further, in the gaming island according to claim 4, the island main body is such that the gaming machine is mounted on both sides of the one side and the other side, and the center of the upper surface of the island main body corresponds to the one side gaming machine. A partition wall is formed for partitioning the coin box mounting portion to be separated from the coin box mounting portion corresponding to the gaming machine on the other side. For this reason, for example, a player on one side puts the coin box in a state where the coin box is pushed down to the other side (the other side) of the upper surface of the unit island, and the player on the other side cannot place the coin box. Is prevented, and the coin box is easily placed in an orderly manner.

Further, in the game island according to the fifth aspect, a partition wall that partitions a depth direction boundary of the coin box mounting portion is provided upright on the upper surface of the island main body. This prevents, for example, a situation where a player pushes the coin box all the way to the back of the upper surface of the unit island and places the coin box, making it difficult to unload the coin box thereafter. It becomes easier for him. In the game island according to the sixth aspect, a partition wall that partitions a widthwise boundary of the coin box mounting portion is provided upright on the upper surface of the island main body. For this reason, for example, the coin box is prevented from being placed out of the side of the unit island (in the air) or being placed out of the adjacent unit island. The boxes are easier to place neatly.

In the game island according to the present invention, a maintenance opening for maintenance of the coin circulation mechanism and an opening / closing member for opening and closing the maintenance opening are provided on the upper surface of the island main body. Constitute at least a part of the coin box mounting portion. For this reason,
From the top of the gaming island (the top of each unit island), maintenance of the coin circulation mechanism can be performed conveniently.
In addition, since the top side of each unit island functions as a coin box mounting part and also as a maintenance work place,
Further effective use of the island surface, which had been desired in the past, can be achieved. The game island according to claim 8 is provided with a maintenance opening for maintenance of a coin circulation mechanism and an opening / closing member for opening and closing the maintenance opening on the upper surface of the island main body, and the opening / closing member is provided with the partition. Since it is integrated with at least a part of the wall, at least a part of the partition wall can be used as a grip portion when opening and closing the opening and closing member, and it is necessary to separately provide a grip portion of the opening and closing member. No cost reduction or improved appearance (improved appearance)
There is a feature that it is advantageous in the point. In the game island according to the ninth aspect, the upper surface of the island main body is constituted by a single detachable cover member. For this reason, by removing this cover member, the entire upper surface of the island main body is opened, and the equipment of the coin circulation mechanism installed on the island (the back of the gaming machine) (for example, the coin flow path provided on the upper part of the island) Maintenance work) can be easily performed from the top side of the island.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing the appearance of a unit island.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing a coin circulation mechanism of a unit island.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a frame and the like of the island main body.

FIG. 4 is a view showing a polishing unit.

FIG. 5 is a view showing a base member of the polishing unit.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view of a polishing unit mounting portion.

FIG. 7 is a top view of a polishing unit mounting section.

FIG. 8 is a front view around a polishing unit mounting portion.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a cover member (top plate) on the upper surface of the island main body.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an island main body on which a top plate is mounted.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the island main body (maintenance opening portion opened state) with the top plate attached.

FIG. 12 is a plan view showing a maintenance opening of the top plate.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a state where a coin box is placed on the upper surface of the island main body.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an entire configuration of a gaming island.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1a-1c Gaming Island 2 Gaming Machine (Slot Machine) 10 Unit Island 11 Island Main Body 18 Display Panel (Cover Member) 22 Top Plate (Cover Member) 22a Partition Wall 22b, 22c Coin Box Placement 22d Maintenance Opening 31 Coin Storage Section (coin circulation mechanism) 32,39 coin lifting device (coin circulation mechanism) 33 lifting rail (coin circulation mechanism) 33d coin flow path 34 transport rail (coin circulation mechanism) 35 coin introduction gate (coin circulation mechanism) 36, 41 coin counting sensor (coin circulation mechanism) 37 overflow channel (coin circulation mechanism) 38 subcoin storage part (coin circulation mechanism) 40 transfer rail (coin circulation mechanism) 50 coin polishing device 51 polishing unit 52 mounting part 52a insertion space 53 polishing Cloth 54 base member 61 mounting guide 62 Window 63 pressing member (holding member) 71 opening and closing member

Claims (9)

[Claims] An integrated unit comprising an island body to which a plurality of gaming machines for discharging coins as game value media is attached, and a coin circulation mechanism for supplying coins to each gaming machine attached to the island body. A game island comprising unit islands, wherein the coin circulation mechanism is arranged so as to fall within a required height range on the back side of the gaming machine in the island main body, and a coin box is placed on an upper surface of the island main body. A gaming island characterized by a section. 2. The game island according to claim 1, wherein the island main body has one to three game machines mounted on one side or both sides. 3. A cover member having a height dimension falling within the required height range is provided above the gaming machine on a surface of the island main body on which the gaming machine is mounted. The gaming island according to claim 1 or 2. 4. The island main body has the gaming machine attached to both sides of one side and the other side, and a coin box mounted on the center of the upper surface of the island main body corresponding to the one side gaming machine. The gaming island according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a partition wall for partitioning the mounting portion and a coin box mounting portion corresponding to the gaming machine on the other side is provided upright. 5. A partition wall according to claim 1, wherein a partition wall for partitioning a boundary in a depth direction of the coin box mounting portion is provided on an upper surface of the island main body. Game island. 6. The island according to claim 1, wherein a partition wall that partitions a widthwise boundary of the coin box mounting portion is provided on an upper surface of the island main body. Game island. 7. An upper surface of the island main body is provided with a maintenance opening for maintenance of the coin circulation mechanism, and an opening / closing member for opening and closing the maintenance opening. The game island according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the game island constitutes at least a part of a part. 8. An upper surface of the island main body is provided with a maintenance opening for maintenance of the coin circulation mechanism and an opening / closing member for opening and closing the maintenance opening, wherein the opening / closing member is at least one of the partition walls. The gaming island according to any one of claims 4 to 6, wherein the gaming island is provided integrally with a part. 9. The game island according to claim 1, wherein an upper surface of the island body is constituted by a single detachable cover member.