JP4479273B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art A slot machine that can play a game by inserting medals is provided with a storage tray that stores paid-out medals. When the game state becomes a so-called big hit state, a large amount of medals are paid out to the storage tray. When the storage tray becomes full, the medals stored in the storage tray are transferred to a storage container generally called “dollar box” by a player or the like.

On the other hand, the player temporarily suspends the game and leaves the slot machine for a meal or a break. In such a case, the player leaves the slot machine with a display indicating that the game is temporarily interrupted, etc., completes his errand, then returns to the slot machine and resumes the game. If a player leaves the slot machine temporarily, the medal stored in the storage container will be sealed by the game site, such as putting a bag over the person's identity so that others cannot easily take it away. It is being treated. Then, after the game is over, the player submits his own medals to the game hall side and exchanges them for prizes corresponding to the number of medals (see Patent Document 1).
JP 2001-231914 A

  However, the player often leaves the slot machine while leaving a medal in the storage tray. If the medal is transferred from the storage tray to the storage container, it is necessary to re-introduce the medal from the storage container to the storage tray after the end of the break, and this operation is complicated for a short break. Because. For this reason, there has been a problem in that the medal stored in the storage tray is carried away by an unauthorized person.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can reduce the risk of a stolen valuable object being stolen.

In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 is based on a main body having a control means for controlling a game executed due to the input of a valuable article, and a command transmitted from the control means. A payout executing means for paying out the valuable object, and storing the valuable object paid out by the payout executing means, wherein the valuable object is projected outwardly on the front side of the main body and is erected A decorative plate disposed on the front surface of the main body and above the storage plate, and the decorative panel. A hinge member pivotally supported so as to be swingable forward with respect to the main body, and the decorative panel swung around the hinge member as a fulcrum is in a closed state in which the upper surface of the storage dish is covered with the main body. retention to hold at a right angle for And a timber, wherein the reservoir pan, when said decorative panel is in the closed state, the upper surface of the wall portion is formed in contact with the height to the decorative panel, said hinge member, said decorative panel When the decorative panel is in the closed state, the decorative panel comes into contact with the storage tray and the main body .

According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, the game executed due to the input of the valuable article is controlled by the control means provided in the main body. Then, based on the command transmitted from the control means, the valuable object is paid out by the payout executing means. The dispensed valuable object is stored in a storage tray. Here, the storage tray is convexly formed outwardly on the front side of the main body, and has a wall portion that is erected and an open upper surface, and is formed in a concave shape. The upper surface of such storage tray is covered by the decorative panel is held in the closed state by the holding member.
請 Motomeko 2 gaming machine described is, in the gaming machine of claim 1 Symbol mounting, the retaining member, the first and the first engagement member provided in the main body or the reservoir pan, with provided on the shielding member A second engagement member that engages with the first engagement member and holds the shielding member in the closed position, and the second engagement member is provided with the first engagement along with the shielding operation of the shielding member. It moves to the engaging position where it engages with the combined member, and engages with each other to lock the shielding member in the closed position.
Gaming machine of claim 3, wherein, in claim 2 gaming machine, wherein said retaining member, when the first engagement member and the second engagement member are engaged with each other, the first engagement member And a transition restriction means for restricting the transition of the second engagement member to the non-engagement state, and a restriction release means for releasing the restriction by the transition restriction means based on an operation by the operator, When the restriction by the transition restricting means is released by the restriction releasing means, the shielding member locked in the closed position can be moved to the open side.
The gaming machine according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to claim 3 , wherein the restriction release means disengages the first engagement member and the second engagement member in accordance with the operation of the key member. And when the insertion portion into which the key member is detachably inserted and the first engagement member and the second engagement member are in a disengaged state, the insertion portion A removal prohibiting portion for prohibiting the inserted key member from moving in the anti-insertion direction.

According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, the game executed due to the input of the valuable article is controlled by the control means provided in the main body. Then, based on the command transmitted from the control means, the valuable object is paid out by the payout executing means. The dispensed valuable object is stored in a storage tray. Here, the storage tray is convexly formed outwardly on the front side of the main body, and has a wall portion that is erected and an open upper surface, and is formed in a concave shape. Top of such reservoir dish decorative panel is I covered by being held in a closed state by the holding member.

Therefore, there is an effect that the state inside the storage tray can be concealed, and theft of valuable objects by unauthorized persons can be suppressed. In other words, if the decorative panel is Ru closed state near, since the inside of the reservoir plate is not visible, is unauthorized person, must be sure the storage amount of the securities object to open the decorative panel. Also, the operation of opening the decorative panel must be performed. Therefore, for the fraudster, the risk of detecting his / her fraud increases. Therefore, the upper surface of the reservoir pan by a covering TURMERIC by decorative panels, it is possible to reduce such fraud.
Also, since the decorative panel is a member that is generally provided in the game machine, there is an effect that it is possible to cover the upper surface of the reservoir pan at a low cost without providing a new shelf member.
In addition, when the decorative panel covers the upper surface of the storage tray at a right angle to the main body , the article can be placed on the upper surface, and the article is placed on the front side of the gaming machine. Can be formed. Therefore, the player can play a game by placing the storage container storing the valuable object paid out from the gaming machine on the shielding member. For this reason, the player can easily execute taking in and out of the valuable object from the storage container, and there is no need to play the game with an unstable posture like when the storage container is placed on the knee to play a game. There is an effect that the game can be performed with a stable posture.
The storage dish is formed at a height at which the upper surface of the wall abuts the decorative panel when the decorative panel is in a closed state, and the hinge member is disposed at the lower end on the back side of the decorative panel. When the decorative panel is in the closed state, the decorative panel comes into contact with the storage dish and the main body, so that the decorative panel can be supported by the storage dish and the main body. As a result, the decorative panel can be supported over a wide range, and even if a heavy object such as a storage container storing valuable objects is placed on the decorative panel, the decorative panel can be stably held. There is an effect that the stress concentrated on the local area of the decorative panel can be alleviated and the life of the decorative panel can be extended .
According to claim 2 gaming machine described, in addition to the effects of the gaming machine according to claim 1 Symbol placement, only by performing the shielding operation by the shielding member, it is possible to lock the shield member in the closed position, It is not necessary for the player to perform an operation for locking the shielding member separately from the shielding operation. Since the locking of the shielding member does not depend on the player's operation, the player does not forget to restrain the shielding member. In other words, the shielding member in the closed position can be reliably locked, and the shielding member held in the closed position can be prevented from operating unexpectedly, and an unexpected accident can be avoided.
According to claim 3 gaming machine described, in addition to the effects of the gaming machine according to claim 2, since the opening of the shielding member held in the closed position can be inhibited, absent player near gaming machine Even so, there is an effect that the risk that the valuable object stored in the storage tray is stolen can be reduced. Further, since the shielding member can be moved to the open side by the restriction release by the restriction release means, there is an effect that it is possible to prevent the use of the storage tray during the game from being hindered.
According to the gaming machine according to claim 4 , in addition to the effect achieved by the gaming machine according to claim 3 , the key member is inserted into the insertion portion provided in the restriction releasing means, and the key member inserted into the insertion portion. The first engagement member and the second engagement member are brought into a non-engagement state according to the operation. When the first engagement member and the second engagement member are in the disengaged state, the key member is prohibited from moving in the anti-insertion direction by the removal prohibiting portion. On the other hand, since the insertion portion is formed so that the key member can be removably inserted, the first engagement member and the second engagement member are not in the disengaged state, that is, the first When the engaging member and the second engaging member are engaged, the key member can be removed from the insertion portion. When the first engagement member and the second engagement member are engaged with each other, the transition to the non-engagement state is restricted, in other words, by the first engagement member and the second engagement member. The shielding member is locked. In such a case, the key member can be removed from the gaming machine and carried by the player or stored at the game hall side, so that the safety of locking can be ensured. In addition, when the first engagement member and the second engagement member are in a non-engaged state, the key member is held on the gaming machine side, thereby eliminating the complexity of managing the key member. In addition, there is an effect that the loss of the key member can be suppressed.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a slot machine gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “slot machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which the front door 3 of the slot machine 10 is closed, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the front door 3 of the slot machine 10 is opened. The overall configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 is configured by a main body 2 (main body base) and a front door 3 (main body opening / closing section) into a box-shaped body having a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the front. As shown in FIG. 2, the main body 2 is a member that forms the skeleton of the slot machine 10 and is formed in a hollow box-like body whose front side is open to accommodate the rotating cylinders L, M, R, the hopper 47, and the like. Is formed.

  Inside the main body 2, as shown in FIG. 2, various designs and the like are displayed, and the rotary drums L, M, and R configured to be rotatable, a control device 40 for controlling the game of the slot machine 10, and a power switch 41, a reset switch 42, and a setting key insertion hole 43, an auxiliary tank 45 for storing medals, and medals in the auxiliary tank 45 (based on a command from the control device 40) to the payout passage 61. A hopper 47 and the like having a payout device 46 for paying out to the medal payout outlet 32 through an opening 62 that communicates therewith are accommodated.

  A metal inclined member 45b that is inclined downward to the right is attached to the front inner side of the housing of the auxiliary tank 45. The left end of the inclined member 45b in the longitudinal direction is disposed at a position that is a predetermined distance below the upper surface of the auxiliary tank 45. The width of the inclined member 45b (length from the front side to the back side) is less than half of the depth of the upper surface of the auxiliary tank 45 and is wider than the diameter of the medal.

  On the right side surface of the housing of the auxiliary tank 45, an excessive medal discharge port 45c is formed at a position lower than the left end of the inclined member 45b. The right end of the inclined member 45b is in contact with the excessive medal outlet 45c.

  When a large amount of medals are stored in the auxiliary tank 45, medals are accumulated above the inclined member 45b and are stacked on the upper surface of the inclined member 45b. The medals loaded on the inclined member 45b slide on the inclined member 45b, are discharged from the excessive medal discharge port 45c, and fall downward. The dropped medals are accumulated on the bottom surface of the main body 2 on the lower right side of the excessive medal discharge port 45c.

  Above the payout passage 61, a guide 64 for introducing a medal flowing from the medal identification device 63 communicating with the medal slot 30 into the auxiliary tank 45 is provided. Here, the medal identification device 63 is a general device having a well-known distribution mechanism that selects a medal that can be used and a medal that is not, according to a medal diameter. If the medal inserted through the medal slot 30 is a non-conforming medal for the slot machine 10, it is selected by the medal identifying device 63 and positioned below the opening at the bottom of the medal identifying device 63. It is discharged to the payout passage 61.

  On the other hand, when the medal inserted from the medal slot 32 is a medal that matches the slot machine 10, the medal selected by the medal identifying device 63 is discharged to the guide 64 side. The guide 64 extends from the front door 3 to the back (the back side of the main body 2). When the front door 3 is in a closed state, the tip is positioned above the auxiliary tank 45. Has been. As a result, medals suitable for the slot machine 10 are guided by the medal identification device 63 and the guide 64 and stored in the auxiliary tank 45.

  In addition, on the inner periphery of each of the spinning cylinders L, M, R, a pattern that emits light from the back side of each of the spinning cylinders L, M, R toward the front door 3 is displayed on each of the spinning cylinders L, M, R. Nine round cylinder back lamps 70 are provided, each lit up.

  The front door 3 is a member that covers the front side open portion of the main body 2 described above. As shown in FIG. 2, the main body 2 is attached by a hinge member 90 that is attached to the back side of the front door 3. It is connected to openable and closable. Therefore, the front side open portion of the main body 2 can be closed by closing the front door 3, and as shown in FIG. 1, the rotating drums L, M, R, the hopper 47 and the like housed in the main body 2 are The body 2 can be encapsulated. On the other hand, by opening the front door 3, the front side of the main body 2 can be opened, and maintenance and inspection operations of the slot machine 10 can be performed, such as removing medals and replacing the back lamp 70. The front door 3 is provided with a locking device 9 as shown in FIG. 1, and the main body 2 and the front door 3 can be locked in the state shown in FIG.

  The front door 3 has an outer shape formed by a front frame 4, and the front frame 4 is divided into a frame member visualizing part 4 a, a frame member operation part 4 b, and a frame member storage part 4 c. As shown in FIG. 1, an upper lamp 11 and a side lamp 80 that are turned on and blinking as the game progresses, and an upper stage part of the front door 3 (the frame member visual recognition part 4a of the front frame 4). The speakers 12 and 12 that generate various sound effects, the liquid crystal display (hereinafter abbreviated as “LCD”) 13 that displays various contents, the left cylinder L, the middle cylinder M, and the right cylinder R are seen through. Possible exposure windows 14L, 14M, 14R, five bet lamps 15, 16, 16, 17, 17, which are turned on according to the number of medals bet (the number of bets), a credit number display unit 18, a game number display unit 19, a payout A number display unit 20 and the like are provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a medal tray 33 for receiving and storing medals paid out from the medal payout opening 32, a cigarette tray, and a lower portion of the front door 3 (frame member storage portion 4 c of the front frame 4). An ashtray 34 or the like for storing butts is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the middle part of the front door 3 (the frame member operation part 4b of the front frame 4) has a credit button 21 for switching whether or not to store medals, and each of the left, right and right cylinders L, Left / middle / right turn cylinder stop buttons 22-24 for instructing to stop M and R, a medal clogging clear button 25 for clearing clogging of medals, and a bet for one medal from the stored medals One bet button 26, a two bet button 27 for betting two medals, a max bet button 28 for betting three medals at maximum, and a start lever 29 for starting rotation of each cylinder L, M, R And a medal slot 30 and the like.

  In addition, a decorative panel 110 that decorates the front door 3 is connected to the middle portion of the front door 3 (the frame member operation portion 4b of the front frame 4). The decorative panel 110 includes a display plate 31 on which a model name, a character related to a game, and the like are displayed, and a frame 100 that is provided around the periphery of the display plate 31. The upper surface of the frame 100 is formed so as to be flush with the frame member operation portion 4b. The front surface side of the frame member operation portion 4b is formed in a rectangular shape that is recessed from the peripheral edge on the front surface side toward the back, and the decorative panel 110 is fitted inside the rectangular shape of the frame member operation portion 4b. Yes.

  On the back surface of the decorative panel 110, a back surface plate 111 that is opposed to the display plate 31 with a predetermined interval is disposed, and the back surface plate 111 is on the near side (display) with respect to the periphery on the back surface side of the frame body 100. It is assembled to the frame body 100 at a position that becomes the plate 31 side). For this reason, the back side of the decorative panel 110 has a rectangular shape with a step between the periphery of the frame 100 and the back plate 111. Details of the back plate 111 will be described later in the description of FIG.

  The decorative panel 110 covers the front door 3 in a closed state where the back plate 111 faces the front door 3. Specifically, the rectangular base portion 4b1 of the frame member operation unit 4b is formed in a flat surface, and the base portion 4b1 becomes a covering region covered with the decorative panel 110 (see FIG. 3). In this closed state, the display plate 31 is arranged on the front side (player side), and the model name displayed on the display plate 31, characters related to the game, etc. (visual information that can be visually recognized) It will be in the state which can be visually recognized by a person.

  The external dimensions of the decorative panel 110 are defined to be a size that covers the base portion 4b1 of the frame member operation portion 4b. In the width direction (long side direction), the outer dimensions of the decorative panel 110 are approximately the same as the width of the slot machine 10. The short side direction orthogonal to the width direction is formed to be approximately 220 mm.

  On the other hand, the decorative panel 110 is attached so as to be swingable with respect to the front door 3 (the frame member operation portion 4b of the front frame 4). The decorative panel 110 is arranged at two hinge members 101 and 102 which are respectively disposed at two left and right positions on the lower side of the back side of the frame body 100 and fixed to the front door 3 (the frame member operation portion 4b of the front frame 4). It is supported. The decorative panel 110 is attached to the front door 3 (the frame member operation portion 4b of the front frame 4) by the hinge members 101 and 102 so as to be swingable (rotatable). As a fulcrum (opening and closing axis extending from the front to the left of the slot machine 10 as an axis). Note that “upper side” and “lower side” of the decorative panel 110 (the display plate 31, the back plate 111, and the frame 100) indicate the upper side and the lower side, respectively, when the decorative panel 110 is in the closed state. .

  Further, the decorative panel 110 opened to the front door 3 with the hinge members 101 and 102 as fulcrums is supported at the left and right ends of the back plate 111 of the decorative panel 110 in an open state of 90 ° with respect to the front door 3. One end of the support fitting 105 (105a, 105b) is attached.

  The support metal fitting 105 having one end attached to the back plate 111 is attached to a predetermined position (above the base portion 4b1) of the front door 3 whose other end is covered with the decorative panel 110. Both end portions of the support fitting 105 are pivotally attached to the back plate 111 or the base portion 4b1 with the width direction as an axis. The support fitting 105 is formed by connecting two metal members made of, for example, stainless steel or carbon steel. A connecting port 105c for connecting to the other metal member is provided at the end of the metal member opposite to the attachment side to the back plate 111 or the front door 3. Each connection port 105c of 2 metal members is coaxially arranged, and 1 connection pin is inserted. The two metal members are movably connected with the connecting port 105c into which the connecting pin is inserted as a fulcrum, and the support metal fitting 105 has a folding structure that is bent and extended around the connecting port 105c.

  As described above, the front side of the frame member operation unit 4b is formed in a rectangular shape that is concave toward the back, and the back side of the decorative panel 110 is also rectangular. Therefore, when the decorative panel 110 is in the closed state, a gap is formed on the opposing surface between the base portion 4b1 of the frame member operation portion 4b and the back plate 111. In this closed state, the support fitting 105 is provided. Is accommodated in the gap (between the back plate 111 and the base portion 4b1) in a folded state.

  Above the frame 100, there is a lock member 106 that locks the decorative panel 110 formed so as to be able to swing in a state where the display plate 31 is disposed on the front surface (the back surface plate 111 faces the front door 3). Is provided. The lock member 106 includes an operation lever 106a that slides on the frame 100 protruding from the frame 100, and extends in the direction of the back plate 111 at the center in the longitudinal direction of the operation lever 106a. The end of the cylindrical shaft 106b is fixed. The shaft 106b is included in the decorative panel 110, and is fixed by a non-illustrated fixing member provided on the upper side surface of the frame 100 so as to be rotatable about the longitudinal direction of the shaft 106b (FIG. 3). FIG. 4).

  A latching member 106c extending along a direction perpendicular to the axis is fixed to the rear end of the shaft 106 (the end opposite to the operation lever 106a). The hooking member 106c is disposed so that its extending direction is orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the operation lever 106a, and is bent in a U-shape at the extending tip side. The latching member 106c extended in the direction orthogonal to the shaft center has a larger turning radius than the shaft 106b. For this reason, on the upper side surface of the frame 100 of the decorative panel 110, two through-holes 109 (109a, 109b) through which the rotating latching member 106c is inserted are formed so as to penetrate on the rotation track of the latching member 106c. (See FIGS. 3 and 4).

  Although not shown, the front door 3 (the frame member operation portion 4b of the front frame 4) is a portion that faces the upper side surface of the frame 100 when the decorative panel 110 is closed. At a position corresponding to the rotation track of the latching member 106c, a groove for receiving the latching member 106c standing upward from the shaft 106b is recessed upward of the front door 3. The width of the groove (the length along the direction from the front side to the back of the slot machine 10) is slightly wider (for example, approximately 1 mm) than the thickness of the latch member 106c to be accommodated.

  Further, the decorative panel 110 includes two fluorescent lamps 103 (103a and 103b) in a gap between the back plate 111 and the display plate 31. The fluorescent lamp 103 is fixed to the back side of the display plate 31 by jigs 104 (104a, 104b) attached to both ends of the fluorescent lamp 103 in the longitudinal direction. Cables 108 for supplying current are connected to the left ends of the fluorescent lamps 103a and 103b, respectively. Current is supplied to the electrodes provided in the fluorescent lamps 103a and 103b by the cable 108, and the fluorescent lamps 103a and 103b emit light.

  The display plate 31 is a resin material having optical transparency, for example, polyolefin resin, polyester resin, acrylic resin, vinyl resin, polycarbonate resin, polystyrene resin, polyamide resin, polyimide resin, ABS resin. It is formed using etc. When a material with low light transmittance is used, a minute through-hole is formed in order to increase the light transmittance. On the front surface of the display plate 31, as described above, the model name, characters related to the game, etc. (visual information) are displayed.

  The visual information displayed on the display plate 31 is illuminated with light from the fluorescent lamp 103 (103a, 103b) that passes through the display plate 31. A certain amount of light is required to read the contents of the visual information (make the player visually recognize), but in amusement halls, the lighting in the hall is often darkened in order to enhance the effect. In such a case, depending on the lighting equipment in the game hall, the visibility of the visual information is lowered. Therefore, the visibility of the visual information on the display plate 31 is improved by providing the slot machine 10 with a fluorescent lamp 103 and irradiating the display plate 31 with light from the fluorescent lamp 103.

  Further, a fastening portion 100a and a locking portion are provided on the right side wall portion of the decorative panel 110 (frame body 100) and the right side wall portion of the medal tray 33 in order to lock the decorative panel 110 to the medal tray 33 in a mounted state. Each device 310 is provided.

  FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged view of the slot machine 10 showing the decorative panel 110 in a mounting state in which an article can be mounted on the back plate 111 on the upper surface side. In the decorative panel 110, the back plate 111 is arranged on the upper surface side, the display plate 31 is arranged on the lower surface side, that is, the opposite side of the back plate 111, and is held at 90 ° with respect to the front door 3 by the support fitting 105.

  On the left side of the back plate 111, there are provided a beverage tray 112 and a tobacco tray 113 that are recessed downward from the plate surface. The beverage tray 112 is a recess provided for the purpose of holding a beverage container containing a beverage, such as a juice can, a beer can, or a cup. Since many beverage containers generally have a circular bottom surface, the bottom surface of the beverage tray 112 is formed in a circular shape. The inner diameter is 70 mm so that a general 350 ml can beverage container can be accommodated. By installing the beverage container on the beverage tray 112, the movement of the beverage container can be regulated, and the beverage container can be stably placed on the decorative panel 110 (on the back plate 111).

  The cigarette tray 113 is a recess provided for the purpose of holding cigarettes (cigarette cases). The tobacco tray 113 is formed in a rectangular shape when viewed from above so that a general tobacco case can be accommodated, and the inner dimensions are 120 mm in length and 80 mm in width. By installing the cigarette case on the cigarette tray 113, the movement can be restricted, and the cigarette case can be stably placed on the decorative panel 110 (on the back plate 111).

  The space on the right side of the beverage tray 112 and the tobacco tray 113 is formed in a flat shape, and is an area where a storage container (generally referred to as “dollar box”) for storing medals can be placed. Is secured. When the medals paid out from the slot machine 10 are full in the medal tray 33, the player transfers the medals from the medal tray 33 to the storage container. In the present embodiment, the player can execute the game with the storage container placed on the decorative panel 110.

  For this reason, it is not necessary for the game hall side to provide a shelf for placing the storage container as an island facility above the slot machine 10, and the cost of the island facility can be reduced. Further, when playing a game using medals stored in the storage container, the player does not need to perform an unstable operation of raising and lowering the storage container from the shelf provided above the slot machine 10 one by one. In other words, it is possible to reduce the burden on the player by eliminating the unstable operation that puts a burden on the player to lower the storage container from the shelf, and dropping the storage container or spilling valuable objects to be stored Occurrence can be avoided. Furthermore, since the player can play the game by taking out medals from the storage container placed on the decorative panel 110, the medals can be efficiently supplied (inserted) from the storage container to the slot machine 10, which is easy to use. .

  Conventionally, a player who dislikes the operation of lowering the storage container from such a shelf or the trouble of returning the medal from the storage container to the storage tray places the storage container on his / her knee and directly enters the slot machine slot from the storage container. The game was continued with medals. However, in the present embodiment, since the storage container can be placed on the decorative panel 110 and the game can be executed, the efficiency can be improved without playing the game in an unstable state where the storage container is placed on the knee. Thus, medals can be supplied (inserted) to the slot machine 10. Further, the player's body is not loaded by the weight of the storage container. Furthermore, compared to the case where the storage container is placed on the knee and the game is executed, the storage container can be stably held, so that the player does not need to play the game while paying attention to the stability of the storage container. You can concentrate on the game.

  Furthermore, visual information such as graphics and characters is displayed on the back plate 111 and the covering region (base portion 4b1) covered with the decorative panel 110 on the front door 3. In FIG. 3, such visual information is indicated by a symbol “x”. Here, the back plate 111 is a resin material having optical transparency, for example, polyolefin resin, polyester resin, acrylic resin, vinyl resin, polycarbonate resin, polystyrene resin, polyamide resin, polyimide resin. , ABS resin or the like is used. When a material with low light transmission is used, a minute through hole is formed in the back plate 111 in order to increase the light transmission. Light from the fluorescent lamp 103 (103a, 103b) passes through the back plate 111. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the visual information displayed on the back plate 111 and the visual information displayed on the covering area of the front door 3 with the irradiation light from the fluorescent lamp 103.

  The back plate 111 and the display plate 31 may be formed of a single resin, or may be formed of a resin to which various fillers for improving the strength are added. Further, the back plate 111 may be formed using partially different materials.

  The slot machine 10 displays various types of information such as information on the model and game content. If the game hall is dimming the lighting around the slot machine in order to improve the production effect, such information is displayed. Often become unreadable. The fluorescent lamp 103 has a compact size enclosed in the decorative panel 110 and is sufficient for reading visual information displayed on the back plate 111 and the above-described covering region (and also the display plate 31). A light intensity that can provide brightness and does not significantly affect the brightness of the entire field is used.

  In the conventional slot machine 10, a space for displaying visual information can be secured except for the display plate 31 except for the display plate 31. However, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the back plate 111 and the covering are provided. A space for displaying visual information in the area can be secured. For this reason, the display space of visual information can be expanded compared with the past, and much visual information can be displayed.

  In addition, when the decorative panel 110 is placed, the characters displayed on the display plate 31 are not visible in front view, but the visual information displayed on the back plate 111 and the covering area is displayed on the player's view. It is possible to prevent the decorativeness of the slot machine 10 from being deteriorated.

  The fastening portion 100a provided at the right end of the frame 100 of the decorative panel 110 includes two chambers connected in the direction from the display plate 31 to the back plate 111, and is placed in a mounted state (the decorative panel 110 is The first chamber 100b on the upper side in the case of being set in the mounting state is formed to be recessed from the side surface of the frame body 100 toward the inside, and a part thereof is opened outward. . The second chamber 100c, which is the lower side in the loaded state, is provided with the first chamber 100b on the drawing plate 100d, and an opening is formed on the bottom surface opposite to the drawing plate 100d. A locking tool 301 is inserted into the drawing plate 100d so as to be slidable in the axial direction. The top of the locking device 301 protrudes into the first chamber 100b. When the locking device 301 is slid toward the medal tray 33 by pressing down the top of the locking device 301 in the mounted state, the decorative panel is engaged. It is stopped and locked so as not to move (see FIG. 5).

  The medal tray 33 and the ashtray 34 have a standing wall portion and an open upper surface, and are formed in a concave shape so that a medal or a butts can be accommodated therein. The medal tray 33 and the ashtray 34 are the upper surfaces of the wall portions of the medal tray 33 and the ashtray 34 when the decorative panel 110 is opened at 90 ° with respect to the front door 3, that is, when the decorative panel 110 is set in the placing state. The (periphery of the opening) is formed at a height that makes contact with the decorative panel 110. That is, when the decorative panel 110 is set in the placed state, the upper surface of the medal tray 33 is closed by the decorative panel 110.

  A locking device 310 is provided on the right wall of the medal tray 33 when viewed from the front. The locking device 310 includes a locking insertion port 302 that is drilled downward from the upper surface of the wall, and the locking insertion port 302 is used when the decorative panel 110 is placed. It is arrange | positioned in the position corresponding to. When the top of the locking tool 301 is pressed down, the locking tool 301 is inserted into the locking insertion slot 302, and the decorative panel 110 is locked and locked in the placed state (see FIG. 5). Such a locking mechanism will be described later in the description of FIG.

  In addition, the locking device 310 is provided with an unlocking portion that unlocks (unlocks) the decorative panel 110 by the fastening portion 100 a and the locking device 310. The unlocking portion includes a cylinder that rotates in accordance with the operation of the key, and the cylinder is embedded in the medal tray 33. The cylinder is provided with a key insertion slot 310e into which a key is inserted, and the key insertion side of the key insertion slot 310e is exposed at the wall portion of the medal tray 33.

  FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged view of the slot machine 10 showing the opening / closing operation of the decorative panel 110 in a side view. In FIG. 4A, the longitudinal direction of the operation lever 106 a is positioned in the horizontal direction, and the latching member 106 c extending in the direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the operation lever 106 a is from the upper side surface of the frame body 100. It protrudes upward. Specifically, as shown in an enlarged view X of FIG. 4A, the latch member 106c protrudes upward from one through-hole 109a, and the tip side bent into a U-shape is the other through-hole. It is inserted downward from 109b. That is, an arch is formed by the portion of the latching member 106c protruding from the upper side of the frame 100, and the arch portion is accommodated in a groove provided on the front door 3 side. The latch member 106c accommodated in the groove is restricted from moving forward. For this reason, the decorative panel 110 is latched to the front door 3 by the latching member 106c, and the forward movement (rotation) is restricted and held in a locked state.

  4 (b) and 4 (c) show a state in which the operation lever 106a has been rotated 180 ° from the state of FIG. 4 (a), and the latch member 106c is located vertically below the shaft 106b. It shows that the lock is released. When the lock is released, the decorative panel 110 is rotated downward about the hinge members 101 and 102 as the rotation center. Along with this, one end of the support fitting 105 attached to the back plate 111 of the decorative panel 110 is pulled forward according to the movement of the decorative panel 110, and the support fitting 105 folded in a half-fold state. The decorative panel 110 rotates while extending (FIG. 4B).

  Since the other end of the support bracket 105 is fixed to the front door 3, when the support bracket 105 is extended to the maximum extent (the length of the support bracket 105), the decorative panel 110 is rotated downward. The movement is restricted and the movement of the decorative panel 110 is stopped. Since the length of the support fitting 105 is formed such that the back plate 111 of the decorative panel 110 is 90 ° with respect to the front door 3, the open decorative panel 110 is 90 ° with respect to the front door 3. In this state, the article can be placed on the back plate 111 on the upper surface side and abuts against the upper surfaces of the medal tray 33 and the ashtray 34, The upper surface is closed (FIG. 4C). For this reason, the opened decorative panel 110 is supported not only on the support fitting 105 but also on the upper surfaces of the medal tray 33 and the ashtray 34.

  Furthermore, the lower side surface of the decorative panel 110, that is, the side surface on which the hinge members 101 and 102 are provided contacts the base portion 4b1 in the mounted state. For this reason, the decorative panel 110 receives a force (force to push up the decorative panel 110) acting in the counter-rotating direction from the front door 3 (main body 2) side. As a result, the decorative panel 110 is also supported from the main body side.

  Next, the locking mechanism of the decorative panel 110 set in the placed state will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a locking mechanism of the decorative panel 110 in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, since locking of the decorative panel 110 is executed in the placed state, FIGS. 5A to 5D show the decorative panel 110 in the placed state. The decorative panel 110 is in contact with the medal tray 33.

  The locking tool 301 includes a substantially cylindrical shaft, and a second engagement portion 301a is provided on the opposite end of the shaft in the axial direction at the end of the shaft. The second engagement portion 301a is formed in a dome shape having a diameter larger than the outer diameter of the cylinder and decreasing in diameter toward the tip end side of the end portion.

  Between the top of the head and the second engagement portion 301a, there is provided a stopper 301b that protrudes radially from the periphery of the cylindrical column. The stopper 301b is formed larger than the opening on the bottom surface of the second chamber 100c, and regulates the amount of movement of the locking tool 301 in the bottom surface direction. One end of each spring 301c is fixed to the stopper 301b at two locations opposed to the diameter direction of the cylinder, and the other end of each spring 301c is fixed to the drawing plate 100d. The spring 301c causes a biasing force to be pulled toward the top of the locking device 301 (in the direction of arrow A), and the distal end of the second engagement portion 301a of the locking device 301 is the second in the unlocked state. It is set on the same plane as the bottom surface of the chamber 100c.

  Further, in the locking device 310, a biasing member 310 c that is biased toward the anti-insertion direction side (arrow A direction) of the locking tool 301 is provided in the locking insertion port 302. The urging member 310 c is arranged at a height where the upper surface thereof is flush with the upper surface of the medal tray 33 in the unlocked state. Two first engaging portions 310a that engage with the second engaging portion 301a when the locking tool 301 is inserted into the locking insertion port 302 are provided on the periphery of the biasing member 310c. Each of the first engaging portions 310a is provided so as to protrude toward the center of the locking insertion port 302, and the tips in the protruding direction are disposed at positions facing each other. The tip portion of the first engagement portion 310a is provided with an inclination in which the facing interval gradually increases (from the other first engagement portion 310a) from the lower side to the upper surface side of the medal tray 33. Further, the minimum facing distance between the tip portions of the two first engaging portions 310a is designed to be smaller than the maximum diameter of the second engaging portion 301a. The first engaging portion 310a is pivotally supported so as to be rotatable in the vertical direction around a support shaft provided on the rear end side in the protruding direction. Further, the first engagement portion 310a is urged upward (in the direction of arrow B) by a not-illustrated urging member, and horizontally by a restriction plate 310b provided above the first engagement portion 310a. Further upward rotation is restricted (maintained in a horizontal state).

  When the decorative panel 110 is placed, the tip of the second engaging portion 301a of the locking tool 301 comes into contact with the upper surface of the urging member 310c of the locking device 310. In this state, the locking tool 301 is disposed on the upper surface of the locking insertion port 302 by the biasing force of the spring 301c and the biasing member 310c, and does not penetrate into the locking insertion port 302 (FIG. 5A).

  The top of the locking tool 301 is exposed to the outside (of the slot machine 10) and is in a state where it can be operated by the player (operator). When the top of the locking tool 301 is pressed, the locking tool 301 moves toward the medal tray 33 (in the direction of arrow C) against the biasing force of the spring 301c and the biasing member 310c, and the second engagement portion While pushing the urging member 310c down at 301a, it enters the locking insertion port 302. The locking device 301 that has entered comes into contact with the distal end portion of the first engaging portion 310a that is held in the horizontal state at the second engaging portion 301a, and the first engaging portion 310a is moved downward while being guided by the inclination. It moves further downward (FIG. 5 (b)) while rotating to the side (arrow D direction).

  When the second engagement portion 301a of the locking tool 301 enters the first engagement portion 310a to a position where the second engagement portion 301a is not in contact with the first engagement portion 310a, that is, lower than the first engagement portion 310a, the first engagement portion 310a It is released from the stress pressed in the direction, and returns to the initial position (horizontal state) by the upward biasing force (direction of arrow B) acting on the first engagement portion. When the locking tool 301 is released from the stress that depresses the locking tool 301 in such a state, the locking tool 301 is pushed back upward (in the direction of arrow A) by the biasing force of the biasing member 310c, and the locking tool 301 is released. The second engaging portion 301a and the first engaging portion 310a of the locking device 310 are engaged. As described above, since the first engagement portion 301a is restricted from turning horizontally by the restriction plate 310b, the locking tool 301 is prohibited from moving in the anti-insertion direction. Therefore, the decorative panel 110 is locked to the medal tray 33 and locked in the placed state (FIG. 5C).

  When the rotation operation is performed with the key inserted from the key insertion port 310e, the cylinder of the unlocking unit rotates in conjunction with the rotation operation. One end of a traction member (not shown) that pulls the tip of the first engagement portion 310a downward is fixed to the cylinder, and the traction member moves in the downward direction (arrow D in conjunction with the rotation of the cylinder). Direction), the first engaging portion 310a is rotated. As a result, the interval between the tips of the first engagement portions 310a becomes equal to or greater than the maximum diameter of the second engagement portions 301a, and the locking tool 301 moves upward (in the direction of arrow A) by the urging force of the urging member 310c and the spring 301c. It is moved and removed from the locking insertion port 302, and the decorative panel 110 is unlocked (unlocked) (FIG. 5D). Accordingly, when the state returns to the state shown in FIG. 5A and the decorative panel 110 is lifted upward, the decorative panel 110 can be returned to the state of covering the front door 3 (closed state).

  As described above, according to the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the upper surface of the medal tray 33 can be closed by placing the decorative panel 110 in the placed state, and the decorative panel 110 and the medal tray can be closed in this state. 33 can be locked. Therefore, it is possible to prevent theft of medals when the player leaves the slot machine 10, and the player needs to move away from the slot machine 10 with peace of mind even if the medals are stored in the medal tray 33. You can finish important tasks (meals, breaks, etc.).

  Furthermore, since a base for placing an article such as a storage container can be provided on the lower front side of the slot machine 10, the player can efficiently perform a series of operations for taking out medals from the storage container. Can be used easily when necessary. In addition, the player does not have to play the game in an unstable state such as placing the storage container on his / her knee, and can play the game in a concentrated manner.

  Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the first embodiment, the fastening portion 100a of the slot machine 10 includes a locking tool 301 configured to be slidable in the axial direction, and by pressing the locking tool 301 of the decorative panel 110 in the placed state. The decorative panel 110 is configured to be locked (locked) to the medal tray 33. Instead, in the second embodiment, the decorative panel 110 is configured to be locked to the medal tray 33 when the decorative panel 110 is set in the placed state. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same part as above-mentioned 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a locking mechanism according to the second embodiment. The slot machine 200 of the second embodiment includes a fastening unit 200a instead of the fastening unit 100a of the slot machine 10 of the first embodiment, and a locking device 410 instead of the locking device 310.

  The fastening portion 200a includes a second chamber 100c, and the first chamber in the first embodiment is not provided. Locking tool 301 is installed in second chamber 100c, and is fixed to ceiling 100e of second chamber 100c. That is, in the second embodiment, the locking tool 301 is formed so as not to slide. Moreover, the locking tool 301a is formed in the form which protrudes from the bottom face of the 2nd chamber 100c, and the 2nd engaging part 301a protrudes outward from the opening of the bottom face of the 2nd chamber 100c in an unloaded state. Yes.

  The locking device 410 is provided on the wall portion on the right side of the medal tray 33 when viewed from the front. The locking device 410 has a locking insertion hole 302 that is drilled downward from the upper surface of the wall portion of the medal tray 33 at a position corresponding to the locking tool 301. I have. In the locking device 410, the first engaging portion 310a that engages with the second engaging portion 301a of the locking tool 301 is configured to be slidable in the horizontal direction, not in the vertical direction, and is provided by a biasing member (not shown). It is biased toward the center direction side (arrow E direction) of the locking insertion port 302. In addition, a projection 410c that abuts the tip of the second engagement portion 301a of the inserted locking device 301 is provided below the first engagement portion 310a, and the upper surface of the projection 410c is in contact with the first engagement portion 310a. The space between the lower surface of the portion 310a is formed substantially the same as the axial thickness of the second engaging portion 301a.

  As the opened decorative panel 110 rotates in the direction of the medal tray 33, the locking tool 301 of the fastening portion 200a is inserted into the locking insertion port 302 of the locking device 410 (FIG. 6A). The locking tool 301 comes into contact with the distal end portion of the first engaging portion 310a at the second engaging portion 301a, enters the lower side while being guided by the inclination, and separates the first engaging portions 310a (see FIG. Slide in the direction of arrow F) and enter further downward (FIG. 6B).

  When the decorative panel 110 comes into contact with the medal tray 33, the second engagement portion 301a of the locking device 301 is moved to a position where it does not contact the first engagement portion 310a, that is, from the first engagement portion 310a. Also enters the lower part and abuts against the protrusion 410c. As a result, the first engaging portion 310a is released from the stress pushed in the separating direction, and returns to the initial position by the urging force in the central direction (arrow E direction) acting on the first engaging portion 310a. Therefore, the 2nd engagement part 301a and the 1st engagement part 310a engage, and a movement to the anti-insertion direction of the locking tool 301 is prohibited. Therefore, the decorative panel 110 in the placed state is locked to the medal tray 33 and locked (FIG. 6C).

  Also in the second embodiment, when the rotation operation is performed with the key inserted from the key insertion port 310e, the cylinder of the unlocking portion rotates in conjunction with the rotation operation. A pulling member (not shown) that pulls in a direction in which the first engaging portions 310a are separated from each other is fixed to the cylinder, and one end of the pulling member is a rear end (locking insertion port 302) of the first engaging portion 310a. End of the direction side away from the center). In conjunction with the rotation of the cylinder, the traction member is slid in a direction (arrow F direction) in which the first engaging portions 310a are separated from each other. Then, the distance between the tips of the first engagement portions 310a is equal to or greater than the maximum diameter of the second engagement portions 301a (FIG. 6D). In this state, when the decorative panel 110 is lifted upward, the locking tool 301 is removed from the insertion opening 302, the locking of the decorative panel 110 is released (unlocked), and the decorative panel 110 is covered with the front door 3. It can be returned to the state (closed state).

  As described above, according to the second embodiment, the player can lock the decorative panel 110 by placing the decorative panel 110 without performing any operation. That is, since the locking operation does not depend on the player, the certainty of locking can be improved.

  Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the first embodiment, the key for executing the unlocking operation is provided separately from the slot machine 10, but in the third embodiment, the key for executing the unlocking operation is the slot machine. 10 is detachably provided. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same part as above-mentioned 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a locking / unlocking mechanism of the decorative panel 110 according to the third embodiment. A slot machine 300 according to the third embodiment includes a fastening portion 600 instead of the slot machine fastening portion 100a according to the first embodiment, and a locking insertion port 506 instead of the locking device 310 (locking insertion port 302). Further, a key 500 for performing a locking / unlocking operation is newly provided.

  The medal tray 33 includes a fastening portion 600, which is slid in the front-rear direction of the medal tray 33 in accordance with the operation of the key 500 and is inserted into a lock provided on the front door 3. A locking tool 505 that is removably inserted into the mouth 506 is provided. The locking device 505 is formed in a bowl shape having a bottom surface portion 505a and a convex portion 505b erected from the bottom surface portion 505a so that the convex portion is arranged on the front side of the medal tray 33 (medal The bottom surface portion 505a protrudes from the front to the rear of the tray 33). The fastening portion 600 is provided with a guide groove (not shown) that guides the slide of the locking device 505 and a stopper portion 507 that restricts the sliding of the locking device 505 to the front surface of the medal tray 33.

  The key 500 for sliding the locking device 505 includes a gripper 501 and three protrusions (first to third protrusions 502 and 503) projecting outward from the peripheral edge of the shaft extending from the gripper 501. 504). The first projecting portion 502 extends in a direction transverse to the axial direction and is formed in a prismatic shape. When the locking device 505 is in contact with the stopper portion 507, the first protrusion 502 is in contact with the back surface 505b1 of the convex portion of the locking device 505. ing.

  The second protruding portion 503 is provided at a position rotated counterclockwise by 90 ° with respect to the arrangement position of the first protruding portion 502 on the shaft, and the distal end side extending outward from the peripheral edge of the shaft is It is formed in a bowl shape that bends at a right angle. The third projecting portion 504 is provided at a position further rotated counterclockwise by 90 ° with respect to the arrangement position of the second projecting portion 503 on the shaft. The tip end extending toward the direction is formed in a hook shape that bends at a right angle.

  When the decorative panel 110 is placed and unlocked, the key 500 is rotatably mounted on the medal tray 33, and the grip portion 501 is exposed outward from the wall portion of the medal tray 33. . Moreover, the locking tool 505 is arrange | positioned in the position furthest from the locking insertion port 506 of the front door 3, and is latched by the stopper part 507 (Fig.7 (a)).

  When the gripping portion 501 of the key 500 is operated to rotate the key 500 counterclockwise, the first to third protrusions 502 to 504 rotate counterclockwise as the shaft rotates. Then, the second projecting portion 503 of the key 500 comes into contact with the convex portion 505b of the locking device 505, and pushes the locking device 505 toward the rear side of the medal tray 33, that is, toward the front door 3 (FIG. 7 ( b)).

  When the key 500 is further rotated counterclockwise from the state of FIG. 7B, the bottom surface portion 505 a of the locking tool 505 pushed by the second protrusion 503 is inserted into the locking insertion port 506. When the key 500 is rotated 90 ° counterclockwise from the state shown in FIG. 7A, the locking tool 505 is inserted all the way into the locking insertion port 506 and further insertion is prohibited. The second protrusion 503 comes into contact with the convex portion 505b of the locking device 505, and further rotation in the counterclockwise direction is prohibited. In this state, the convex portion 505b of the locking device 500 is disposed with a predetermined gap from the front door 3 (FIG. 7C). In the outer wall of the wall portion of the medal tray 33, an insertion port 510 for the key 500 (illustrated by an imaginary line of a two-dotted line in FIG. 7) is formed, and the key 500 is inserted into the insertion port 510 in FIG. (C) It forms according to the mode in the case of being in the state. The key 500 can be inserted into and removed from the insertion port 510 in a manner that matches the shape of the insertion port 510 (the state shown in FIG. 7C). Therefore, when the key 500 is locked, the key can be detached from the medal tray 33. When the key 500 is detached from the medal tray 33, the unlocking operation becomes impossible, so the decorative panel 110 is locked to the front door 3 and locked in the placed state.

  Further, in the locked state, when an unlocking operation is performed in which the key 500 is inserted into the insertion slot 510 and rotated clockwise (by gripping the grip portion 501), the convex portion 505b of the lock 505 and the front door 3 and the tip of the first protrusion 502 enters the gap, and pushes the locking tool 505 in the anti-insertion direction from the back surface 505b1 of the convex portion 505b (FIG. 7D). Further, by further rotating the key 500 in the clockwise direction, the locking tool 505 is removed from the locking insertion port 506 (FIG. 7E), and the locking tool 505 is moved forward of the medal tray 33 until it comes into contact with the stopper portion 507. (Fig. 7 (f)). Thereby, locking of the decorative panel 110 is unlocked, the decorative panel 110 can be moved upward, and the decorative panel 110 can be returned to the state (closed state) covering the front door 3.

  As described above, according to the third embodiment, the key 500 for performing the unlocking operation can be attached to the slot machine 300, the possibility of losing it can be reduced, and management is facilitated. Can do. Furthermore, when the decorative panel 110 is locked, the key 500 can be detached from the slot machine 300, so that it is possible to reduce the risk that the unlocking operation is performed without the player's knowledge.

  In each of the above embodiments, the “main body” in claim 1 and the gaming machine 1 described later corresponds to the main body 2 that is the main body base and the front door 3 that is the main body opening / closing section.

  The present invention has been described above based on the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be easily guessed.

  For example, in each of the above embodiments, the entire decorative panel 110 is moved (rotated) so that the article can be placed on the entire decorative panel 110. Instead of this, the decorative panel 110 may be formed by being partially divided, and only a part of the decorative panel 110 may be rotated to form a placement state.

  Furthermore, the decorative panel 110 is configured to transition between a closed state and an open state with respect to the front door 3 while being attached to the front door 3. Instead, the decorative panel 110 is configured to be detachable from the front door 3, and a holding portion that holds the detached decorative panel 110 is provided, and the decorative panel 110 is attached to the holding portion, whereby the decorative panel 110 is provided. May be configured to be set in a mounted state.

  In the first embodiment, the first engagement portion 310a is configured to rotate in the vertical direction. However, as in the third embodiment, it is configured to rotate in the horizontal direction. It may be configured.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the slot machines 10, 200, and 300 have light emitting devices such as lamps and light emitting diodes that emit light when the decorative panel 110 is locked, and the locking tools 301 and 505 include the locking insertion ports 302 and 506, respectively. There may be provided a switch that turns on the light emitting device when inserted into the device and turns off the light emitting device when the locking tools 301 and 505 are removed from the locking insertion ports 302 and 506. According to this, even if the game is not being executed, the slot machine 10, 200, 300 is in use and the player temporarily leaves the slot machine 10, 200, 300. Can be recognized. For this reason, when selecting other slot machines 10, 200, 300, other players can avoid selecting slot machines 10, 200, 300 in use by mistake. In addition, the game hall side can easily distinguish the slot machine 10, 200, 300 in which the light emitting device is emitting light from the other slot machines 10, 200, 300, so that the monitoring can be facilitated. Deterrence against the removal of valuable objects can be strengthened.

  In place of the light emitting device, notification that the decorative panel 110 is in a locked state is executed by outputting predetermined sound effects from the speaker or by displaying predetermined information on the liquid crystal display device. The slot machines 10, 200, and 300 may be configured.

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a type different from the said embodiment. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Moreover, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special game state under the condition that a ball is awarded in a predetermined area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the game machine may be implemented as various game machines such as an alepatchi, a sparrow ball, a slot machine, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated.

  In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. Accordingly, the basic concept of the slot machine is that “a variable display means for confirming and displaying a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, an operating lever). The change of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the fixed symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol Is a slot machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player. In this case, the game medium is typically a coin, a medal or the like.

  In a general slot machine, a storage part (auxiliary tank) for storing game media (medals) is provided therein, and a spinning cylinder for variably displaying identification information is provided above the storage part. It has been. Here, when the storage unit and the rotating drum are arranged vertically to form one device, a decorative panel (decorative panel) that covers the storage unit is disposed on the front surface of the storage unit. The storage part is enlarged so that a large amount of game media can be stored. Therefore, a large panel is also assembled to the decorative panel. Therefore, it is possible to easily form a shielding member that can sufficiently shield the upper surface of the storage dish by using the decorative panel that is normally provided, and it is not necessary to greatly change the basic configuration of the apparatus, and the shielding member can be manufactured at low cost. Can be provided.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, a variable display means for displaying a fixed symbol after displaying a variable symbol sequence consisting of a plurality of symbols is provided, and a handle for launching a ball is provided. What is not provided. In this case, after insertion of a predetermined amount of spheres based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the variation of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or With the passage of time, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and a jackpot state advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. A lot of balls are paid out.

  The gaming machine of the present invention and its modifications are shown below.

  A main body having a control means for controlling a game executed due to the input of a valuable article, a payout executing means for paying out the valuable object based on a command transmitted from the control means, and the payout executing means The valuable object that has been paid out is stored, and is projected outwardly on the front side of the main body, and has a wall portion that is erected and an open upper surface, and is formed in a concave shape. In the gaming machine provided with the storage tray, an openable / closable shielding member that forms a closed state that covers the upper surface of the storage tray and an open state that opens the upper surface, and the shielding member that forms the closed state. A gaming machine 1 comprising a holding member for holding in a closed position.

  Note that “shielding” means covering the upper surface of the storage tray, and indicates that the shielding member is disposed in a state of being in contact with or close to the upper surface of the storage tray. .

  In the gaming machine 1, decorations provided in other areas excluding a game area in which a gaming state controlled by the control means appears on the front side of the main body and an operation area in which an operation related to a game is performed by an operator. A panel, a support means for movably supporting the decorative panel, a parking means for parking the decorative panel supported by the support means in a state of covering the front surface of the main body, and the decoration by the parking means A holding release means for releasing the parking of the panel, and the holding member releases the decorative panel in which parking is released by the parking release means and the front and back surfaces of the decorative panel are arranged vertically. A gaming machine 2 which is held in a closed position, and wherein the shielding member is formed by the decorative panel.

  The decorative panel is movably supported by the support means and is parked in a state where the front surface of the main body is covered by the parking means. If the parking of the decorative panel by the parking means is canceled by the parking cancellation means, the decorative panel becomes movable. The front and back surfaces of the decorative panel that has become movable are arranged one above the other and are held in the closed position by the holding member. That is, the decorative panel serves as a shielding member that covers the upper surface of the storage tray.

  Since the decorative panel is a member that is generally provided in a gaming machine, by using the decorative panel as a shielding member, the shielding member can be provided in the gaming machine at a low cost (without providing a new member). In addition, when the decorative panel covers the upper surface of the storage tray with the front and back surfaces thereof being arranged one above the other, the article can be placed on the upper surface, and the front side of the gaming machine A stand (shelf) on which articles are placed can be formed.

  Therefore, the player can play a game by placing a storage container (separate from the gaming machine) for storing the valuable object paid out from the gaming machine on the table (shielding member). For this reason, the player can easily execute taking in and out of the valuable object from the storage container, and does not need to play the game with an unstable posture like when the storage container is placed on the knee and the game is played. .

  Note that “upper and lower” in the “up and down arrangement” is the upper and lower with respect to the vertical direction defined with the upper side of the gaming machine as the upper side and the lower side as the lower side when the gaming machine is installed. "The state arrange | positioned in" means the state by which one surface of the decoration panel was arrange | positioned upwards with respect to the other surface. The “up and down arrangement” is a concept that includes not only the decorative panel being held horizontally but also an inclined state.

  In the gaming machine 2, the operation area is provided below the game area, the decorative panel is disposed between the operation area and the storage tray, and the holding member is provided between the operation area and the storage tray. A gaming machine 3 that holds the decorative panel in between. For this reason, the game area is arranged on the front side of the gaming machine at a position that is easily visible to the player (sitting on the chair), and stability is maintained even if a valuable object is stored and a large weight is loaded. A storage tray can be arranged at the position. Further, by disposing the operation area and the decorative panel between the game area and the storage tray, these can be provided at a position where the player (operator) is most easily handled, and the usability is improved. be able to. Moreover, since a decoration panel is hold | maintained between an operation area | region and a storage tray with a holding member, the obstruction with respect to the visual recognition of a game area | region or operation in an operation area | region can be suppressed.

  In the gaming machine 2 or 3, the support means includes a shaft support portion that pivotally supports the decorative panel with respect to the main body, and the holding member is released from being parked by the parking release means. The gaming machine 4 is configured to hold the decorative panel in which the front and back surfaces of the decorative panel are vertically arranged by being pivoted about the pivotal support portion when rotating.

  When parking is released by the parking release means, the decorative panel is rotated in the direction in which the front and back surfaces of the decorative panel are arranged vertically, with the pivotal support being the center of rotation. The rotated decorative panel is held by the holding member in a state where the front surface and the back surface of the decorative panel are vertically arranged.

  In the gaming machine 4, the decoration panel can be moved by being pivoted while being supported by the shaft support, so that the flow line when the decoration panel is set in a state where the front surface and the back surface are vertically arranged is Be simple. According to this, when the flow line when setting the decorative panel in a state where the front and back surfaces thereof are arranged vertically is complicated, or when the decorative panel is moved by detaching the decorative panel from the main body, etc. Compared to the above, the front and back surfaces of the decorative panel can be set up and down with a simple mechanism, and the decorative panel can be easily handled. In particular, when the decorative panel has a large outer shape, the labor for moving the decorative panel can be greatly reduced.

  In the gaming machine 4, the shaft support portion is disposed at the lower end portion of the decorative panel, and the decorative panel is rotated downward about the shaft support portion, A gaming machine 5 comprising a contact portion that contacts the main body when the back surface is disposed vertically on a side surface on the side where the shaft support portion is provided.

  The decorative panel is rotated downward about a pivotal support provided at the lower end of the decorative panel. The rotated decorative panel is held by the holding member in a state where the front surface and the back surface are arranged vertically. The decorative panel held in such a state is brought into contact with the main body at the contact portion provided on the side surface on the side where the shaft support portion is provided.

  When the decorative panel rotated downward is brought into contact with the main body at the contact portion, it receives a force (force to push up the decorative panel) acting in the counter-rotating direction from the main body side. (Main body) will be supported. On the other hand, in the case of a mechanism that rotates the decorative panel upward, when the abutting portion contacts the main body and receives a force acting in the counter-rotating direction from the main body side, the decorative panel is pushed down. The force will act. In addition, when the decorative panel (shielding member) is rotated and held in a closed position that covers the upper surface of the storage tray, the decoration panel is provided above the storage tray. Therefore, when it is set as the mechanism which rotates an ornament panel to the upper side, it becomes a direction where the opposing surface space | interval of an ornament panel and the upper surface of a storage tray increases. If the spacing between the facing surface of the decorative panel and the upper surface of the storage tray increases, valuable objects can be taken out of the storage tray using the gap between the two, and the upper surface of the storage tray is covered with a decorative panel (shielding member). However, the effectiveness with respect to the suppression of the extraction of valuable objects from the storage pan is reduced. For this reason, it is necessary to provide a mechanism for further bringing the decorative panel rotated upward closer to the storage tray side, which complicates the apparatus configuration.

  In the gaming machine 5, the decorative panel is configured not to rotate upward but to rotate downward, so that the decorative panel can be supported even on the contact portion provided on the decorative panel. In addition, the device configuration for rotating and holding the decorative panel can be simplified. In addition, since it is not necessary to move the decorative panel against the gravity, the operator can move the decorative panel with a little effort and hold it on the holding member as compared with the case where the decorative panel is rotated upward. Can do.

  In any one of the gaming machines 2 to 5, the main body has visual information that can be visually recognized displayed on a covering portion covered with the decorative panel parked by the parking means. A gaming machine 6 characterized by being. When the decorative panel is parked by the parking means, the front surface of the main body facing the decorative panel is covered with the decorative panel. On the other hand, when the decorative panel is held by the holding member, the covering portion of the main body is exposed.

  In a decorative panel of a general gaming machine, visual information is displayed on the front surface (front surface) in a state where the front surface of the main body is covered. The visual information is information that can be visually recognized such as characters and symbols. When the decorative panel is held in the closed position by the holding member, such a surface, that is, the front and back surfaces of the decorative panel are arranged vertically, so that the visual information displayed on the front of the decorative panel can be seen from the front. It becomes difficult and the decorativeness of the front view of the gaming machine is deteriorated. However, in the gaming machine 6, since the visual information is provided in the covering portion of the main body, even when the decorative panel is disposed at the closed position, it is possible to suppress the decorativeness of the gaming machine from being viewed from the front. Moreover, since the area | region which displays visual information can be increased compared with the conventional one, abundant information can be provided to a player.

  In any of the gaming machines 1 to 6, the holding member is provided on the main body or the storage tray, and is provided on the shielding member and is engaged with the first engagement member. When the engaging member and the shielding member are held in the closed position, at least one of the first engaging member and the second engaging member is not in front of the engaging position where they are engaged with each other. An urging member that urges the engagement position, and engages one or both of the first engagement member and the second engagement member that are urged by the urging member against an urging force. The first engaging member and the second engaging member are engaged with each other to lock the shielding member in the closed position when a moving operation for moving to a combined position is performed. A gaming machine 7.

  When the shielding member is held in the closed position, that is, in the closed state where the upper surface of the storage dish is covered by the shielding member, at least one of the first engagement member and the second engagement member is engaged with each other by the biasing member. It is biased to the non-engagement position before the mating engagement position. When a movement operation is performed to move one or both of the first engagement member and the second engagement member to the engagement position against the urging force, the first engagement member and the second engagement With the members engaged with each other, the shielding member is locked in the closed position (on the main body or the reservoir).

  If the shielding member is movable, such as when a player touches the shielding member, the shielding member will move unexpectedly, causing problems such as dropping the shielding member or an article placed on the shielding member. There is no doubt. In the gaming machine 7, since the shielding member can be locked to the main body or the storage tray in the closed position, such a problem can be solved.

  The storage tray is a container in which valuable objects are stored, and the player takes in and out the valuable objects from the storage tray during the game. Here, when the shielding member is held in the closed position by the engagement of the first engagement member and the second engagement member, the engagement state is released and the shielding member is moved to the open side. In the case where a valuable object is frequently put in and out of the storage tray, the labor of the opening operation is increased. However, in the gaming machine 7, the first engagement member and the second engagement member are not engaged (closed) simply by holding the shielding member in the closed position (arranged so as to cover the upper surface of the storage tray). Not locked in position). And a shielding member can be latched to a main body or a storage tray for the first time by the movement operation with respect to at least one of a 1st engagement member and a said 2nd engagement member being performed. In other words, when the operator (player) performs the moving operation, the shielding member can be locked to the main body or the storage tray according to the convenience.

  The moving operation is an operation performed to move the first engaging member and the second engaging member in the engaging direction, and the operator directly applies to the first engaging member and the second engaging member. Alternatively, it may be done by applying a force in the counter-biasing direction. In addition, when the first engagement member and the second engagement member are configured to move in the engagement direction by an electrical mechanism, the input of a predetermined signal for operating the electrical mechanism is a movement operation. Is done.

  In any of the gaming machines 1 to 6, the holding member is provided on the main body or the storage tray, and is provided on the shielding member and is engaged with the first engaging member to A second engaging member that holds the shielding member in a closed position, and the second engaging member is engaged with the first engaging member in accordance with the shielding operation of the shielding member. A gaming machine 8 that moves and engages each other to lock the shielding member in a closed position.

  For this reason, in the case where the upper surface of the storage dish is shielded by the shielding member, the shielding member is locked at the closed position if the shielding operation is performed. When the upper surface of the storage tray is shielded by the shielding member, the article can be placed on the upper side of the shielding member. If the shielding member is movable, the shielding member may move unexpectedly, such as when a player touches the shielding member, and problems such as dropping of articles placed on the shielding member may occur. In the gaming machine 8, since the shielding member can be locked at the closed position only by performing the shielding operation with the shielding member, the operation for locking the shielding member to the player is different from the shielding operation. There is no need to do it. Since the locking of the shielding member does not depend on the player's operation, the player does not forget to restrain the shielding member. In other words, the shielding member in the closed position can be reliably locked, the unexpected operation of the shielding member held in the closed position can be prevented, and an unexpected accident can be avoided.

  In the gaming machine 7 or 8, when the first engagement member and the second engagement member are engaged with each other, the holding member is not engaged with the first engagement member. A transition restricting means for restricting transition to a combined state and a restriction releasing means for releasing the restriction by the transition restricting means based on an operation by an operator, and the restriction by the transition restricting means is the restriction releasing means. The game machine 9 is characterized in that, when released at, the shielding member locked at the closed position can be moved to the open side.

  When the first engagement member and the second engagement member are engaged with each other, the shielding member is locked in the closed position. Here, when the first engaging member and the second engaging member are engaged with each other, the transition of the first engaging member and the second engaging member to the disengaged state is caused by the transition restricting means. Be regulated. The restriction by the transition restricting means is released based on the operation by the operator by the restriction releasing means. When the restriction is released by the restriction release means, the shielding member locked in the closed position can be moved to the open side.

  The player often leaves the gaming machine by interrupting the game for a while for a meal or a break. When a valuable object is stored in a storage tray of a gaming machine in which no player is present, there is a risk that the valuable object may be stolen. In the gaming machine 9, since it is possible to prohibit the opening of the shielding member held (locked) in the closed position, even if the player is not in the vicinity of the gaming machine, a valuable object stored in the storage tray is not stored. The risk of being stolen can be reduced. Further, since the shielding member can be moved to the open side by the restriction release by the restriction release means, there is no problem in using the storage tray during the game.

  The transition restricting means means that one or both of the first engagement member and the second engagement member are restricted from moving in the anti-engagement direction. 2 A member that makes contact with the engaging member and makes the engaging member unmovable is exemplified. In addition, when the second engaging member is provided with a protrusion, and the first engaging member is provided with an insertion opening into which the protrusion is inserted, the axial direction of the insertion opening is configured to intersect the opening direction of the shielding member. Is exemplified.

  Further, when the restriction release means is to release the restriction by the transition restriction means by operating a so-called key, the transition restriction means of each gaming machine is operated by a key common to a plurality of gaming machines. Restriction release means may be configured, and the restriction release means may be configured to operate each transition restriction means with one unique key. In addition, when the transition restricting means is configured to operate with an electrical signal, the restriction releasing means restricts according to information input from an input unit to which unique information such as a password is input. It is supposed to be released.

  In the gaming machine 9, the restriction release means is configured to disengage the first engagement member and the second engagement member in accordance with the operation of the key member, and the key member can be removed. The key member inserted in the insertion portion moves in the anti-insertion direction when the insertion portion inserted into the insertion portion, the first engagement member, and the second engagement member are in a disengaged state. A gaming machine 10 including a removal prohibiting unit that prohibits the above.

  A key member is inserted into the insertion portion provided in the restriction release means, and the first engagement member and the second engagement member are brought into a non-engagement state according to the operation of the key member inserted into the insertion portion. The When the first engagement member and the second engagement member are in the disengaged state, the key member is prohibited from moving in the anti-insertion direction by the removal prohibiting portion. On the other hand, since the insertion portion is formed so that the key member can be removably inserted, the first engagement member and the second engagement member are not in the disengaged state, that is, the first When the engaging member and the second engaging member are engaged, the key member can be removed from the insertion portion.

  When the first engagement member and the second engagement member are engaged with each other, the transition to the non-engagement state is restricted, in other words, by the first engagement member and the second engagement member. The shielding member is locked. In such a case, the key member can be removed from the gaming machine and carried by the player or stored at the game hall side, so that the safety of locking can be ensured. In addition, when the first engagement member and the second engagement member are in a non-engaged state, the key member is held on the gaming machine side, thereby eliminating the complexity of managing the key member. In addition, loss of the key member can be suppressed.

  In the gaming machine 9 or 10, transition prohibition information indicating that the first engagement member and the second engagement member are in a state where the transition to the non-engagement state is restricted is displayed with predetermined sensory information. When the information appearing means to be output and the transition prohibiting means restrict the transition of the first engaging member and the second engaging member to the non-engaged state, the information appearing means prohibits the transition. A gaming machine (11), characterized by comprising a appearing execution means for presenting information. When the transition prohibiting means restricts the transition of the first engaging member and the second engaging member to the disengaged state, the information executing means causes the information prohibiting information to appear. The

  When the player temporarily suspends the game, the player uses the player in a state where the engaged first engaging member and the second engaging member are restricted from transitioning to the disengaged state. Leave the gaming machine. This is because it is possible to ensure security for the valuable object stored in the storage tray. In the gaming machine 11, in such a case, the transition prohibition information appears as sensory information by the information presenting means, so that the gaming machine is in use even if no game is being executed, and the player Can be recognized by those in the vicinity of the gaming machine. For this reason, other players can avoid selecting an in-use gaming machine by mistake when selecting a gaming machine. In addition, the game hall side can easily distinguish the gaming machine in which the transition prohibition information is currently appearing from other gaming machines, so that it can be easily monitored, and it has a deterrent against the extraction of valuable objects. Can be strengthened.

  Sensory information is information recognized by the five senses such as sight and hearing, and information output means outputs optical information such as lamps, light emitting diodes, liquid crystal display devices, and ELs, for example. Examples include a device and an output device that outputs sound, such as a speaker.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 11, when the shielding member is held in the closed position by the holding member, the shielding member and the upper surface of the storage tray are configured to contact each other. A gaming machine 12. For this reason, the shielding member can be supported by the storage tray. As a result, the shielding member can be supported over a wide range, and even when a heavy object such as a storage container storing valuable objects is placed on the shielding member, the shielding member can be stably held. The stress concentrated on the local area of the shielding member can be alleviated, and the life of the shielding member can be extended.

  In any of the gaming machines 1 to 12, the shielding member includes a light source provided between a front surface and a back surface of the shielding member, and is either the front surface or the back surface of the shielding member, The gaming machine 13, wherein the upper surface when held in the closed position by the holding member is formed of a light transmissive member that transmits light emitted from the light source.

  In amusement halls, the lighting in the hall is often darkened in order to enhance the effects of the game. For this reason, it becomes difficult to identify the model displayed on the gaming machine with the light from the lighting equipment in the hall, or it becomes inconvenient for the player to perform his / her personal use. In the gaming machine 13, when the shielding member is held by the holding member, the upper surface is formed by a light transmissive member, and the shielding member is provided with a light source. Even when the lighting is dark, it is possible to make the player easily identify the model, read various information displayed on the gaming machine, and further personal use of the player.

  The gaming machine 13 states that “the shielding member has visual information on the upper surface when it is held by the holding member, either the front surface or the back surface of the shielding member”. It is good also as a gaming machine 13 by adding the structure of. According to such a gaming machine 13, it is a bright area where light from a light source is directly irradiated, and when held by the holding member, visual information is displayed on the upper surface of the shielding member having good visibility for the player. Can be displayed, and the discrimination and readability of visual information by the player can be improved.

  In addition, the light transmissive member is not only a material having a light transmissive property such as a transparent or translucent material, but also a light transmissive member depending on a shape such as a material provided with a perforation port. It is a concept that includes what is formed.

  In any of the gaming machines 1 to 13, on the surface that is either the front surface or the back surface of the shielding member and that is on the upper side when held in the closed position by the holding member, A gaming machine comprising a movement restricting means for restricting movement. For this reason, stability of the mounted article can be improved. Depending on the shape of the material (such as juice cans, cigarette cases, and cell phones) that can be used as movement restriction means, the placement surface is covered with a non-slip material such as rubber, the embossing of the placement surface, and the like. For example, formation of a concave portion recessed downward from the placement surface, formation of a convex portion standing upward from the placement surface, and installation of a magnet are exemplified.

  A gaming machine 15 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 14, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko machine is equipped with an operation handle, and in response to the operation of the operation handle, a ball is launched into a predetermined game area, and the ball is awarded to an operating port arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition (or passing through the working port), the identification information variably displayed on the display device is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. Further, at the time of outputting the special gaming state, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include values to which value (including information written on a magnetic card as well as premium balls) is given.

  The gaming machine 16 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 14, wherein the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the fused gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying identification information after variably displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The variation of the identification information is started due to the operation, the variation of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has passed, and the confirmation at the time of the stop is confirmed. Special game state output means for outputting a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the identification information is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and at the time of starting the variation of the identification information Is a gaming machine that requires a predetermined number of balls and is configured so that a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state is output.

  A gaming machine 17 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 14, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after variably displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever) Then, the variation display of the identification information is started, and the variation display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. The game machine is provided with special game state output means for outputting a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals. In a general slot machine, a storage unit for storing game media is provided therein, and a spinning cylinder for variably displaying identification information is provided above the storage unit. Here, when the storage unit and the rotating drum are arranged vertically to form one device, a decorative panel that covers the storage unit is disposed on the front surface of the storage unit. The storage part is enlarged so that a large amount of game media can be stored. Therefore, a large panel is also assembled to the decorative panel. Therefore, it is possible to easily form a shielding member that can sufficiently shield the upper surface of the storage dish by using the decorative panel that is normally provided, and it is not necessary to greatly change the basic configuration of the apparatus, and the shielding member can be manufactured at low cost. Can be provided.

It is a front view of the slot machine in one embodiment. It is the perspective view which showed the state which the front door of the slot machine opened. It is the elements on larger scale of the slot machine which showed the decorative panel in the mounting state. It is the elements on larger scale of the slot machine which showed opening and closing operation of the decorative panel in the side view. It is a figure explaining the locking mechanism of a decorative panel and a medal tray. In 2nd Embodiment, it is a figure explaining the locking mechanism of a decorative panel and a medal tray. In 3rd Embodiment, it is a figure explaining the locking / unlocking mechanism of a decorative panel and a medal tray.

Explanation of symbols

10, 200, 300 Slot machines (game machines)
2 body (part of body)
3 Front door (part of the main unit)
33 Medal tray (storage tray)
40 Control device (control means)
46 Dispensing device (dispensing execution means)
101, 102 hinge members 105, 105a, 105b Support bracket (part of the holding member)
110 Decorative panel (shielding member)
110a, 600 fastening part (part of holding member)
310, 410 Locking device (part of holding member)
506 Locking slot (part of holding member)

Claims (4)

A main body having control means for controlling a game executed due to the input of the valuable article, a payout executing means for paying out the valuable object based on a command transmitted from the control means, and the payout executing means The valuable object that has been paid out is stored, and is projected outwardly on the front side of the main body, and has a wall portion that is erected and an open upper surface, and is formed in a concave shape. In a gaming machine equipped with a storage tray,
A decorative panel disposed on the front surface of the main body and above the storage tray;
A hinge member that pivotally supports the decorative panel so as to be swingable forward with respect to the main body;
A holding member that holds the decorative panel that is swung around the hinge member as a fulcrum in a closed state that covers the upper surface of the storage tray and is held at a right angle to the main body ,
When the decorative panel is in the closed state, the storage tray is formed at a height at which the upper surface of the wall portion comes into contact with the decorative panel,
The hinge member is disposed at the lower end on the back side of the decorative panel,
When the decorative panel is in the closed state, the decorative panel is in contact with the storage tray and the main body . The holding member is provided in the main body or the storage tray, and is provided in the shielding member and is engaged with the first engaging member to hold the shielding member in the closed position. An engagement member,
With the shielding operation of the shielding member, the second engaging member moves to an engaging position where the second engaging member engages with the first engaging member, and engages with each other to lock the shielding member in the closed position. gaming machine of claim 1 Symbol mounting, characterized in that it. In the holding member, when the first engagement member and the second engagement member are engaged with each other, the first engagement member and the second engagement member transition to a non-engagement state. A transition regulating means for regulating, and a regulation releasing means for releasing the regulation by the transition regulating means based on an operation by the operator,
The gaming machine according to claim 2 , wherein when the restriction by the transition restricting means is released by the restriction releasing means, the shielding member locked at the closed position can be moved to the open side. The restriction release means is configured to disengage the first engagement member and the second engagement member in accordance with an operation of a key member.
The key member inserted into the insertion portion when the insertion portion into which the key member is removably inserted, and the first engagement member and the second engagement member are in a disengaged state. The gaming machine according to claim 3, further comprising: a removal prohibiting portion that prohibits the movement in the anti-insertion direction.

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