Island equipment

Abstract

To provide island equipment on which external devices can be easily mounted.SOLUTION: Island equipment comprises: a holding member 320 capable of holding one or more management units 200. The holding member 320 has a side wall 323 and a side wall 324. The side wall 323 and the side wall 324 are aligned in a width direction. Between the side wall 323 and the side wall 324, a space S4 is formed for storing one or more management units 200. The space S4 includes: a space S4a for storing a first management unit 210; and a space S4b for storing a second management unit 220 whose length along the width direction is longer than that of the first management unit 210. The spaces S4a, S4b are spaces where parts or whole parts of them do not overlap. At least one of the side walls 323, 324, has a protrusion part protruded to the space S4a side. A minimum separation distance between the side walls 323, 324 in the space S4a, is shorter than a minimum separation distance between the side walls 323, 324 in the space S4b.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an island installation. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, in an island facility, external devices connected to gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines are installed (for example, Patent Document 1). The length of the external device along a predetermined direction may vary depending on the type of gaming machine to which it is connected and the internal structure of the external device. In the island facility, the external device is held in a holder so as to be paired with the gaming machine. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2017-104270 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in conventional island facilities, the holding section for the external device is configured according to the type of external device to be installed. Therefore, if an external device that does not fit the holding section is to be installed in a visually appealing manner, the holding section must be modified. Therefore, it is difficult to say that it is easy to install the external device. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The island equipment that solves the above problem is characterized in that, in the island equipment capable of installing multiple types of external devices connected to an amusement machine, the island equipment is provided with a holding section capable of holding one or more of the multiple types of external devices, the holding section having a first side wall and a second side wall, the first side wall and the second side wall are aligned along a first direction, and a storage space capable of storing the one or more external devices is formed between the first side wall and the second side wall, the storage space includes a first storage space for storing a first external device and a second storage space for storing a second external device having a length along the first direction longer than that of the first external device, the first storage space and the second storage space are spaces that do not overlap with each other partially or completely, at least one of the first side wall and the second side wall has a protruding portion that protrudes toward the first storage space, and a minimum separation distance between the first side wall and the second side wall in the first storage space is shorter than a minimum separation distance between the first side wall and the second side wall in the second storage space. Effect of the Invention

[0006] According to the present invention, the external device can be easily installed. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front view showing a schematic diagram of an island facility on which slot machines are installed. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a front view showing a schematic diagram of the island equipment with pachinko gaming machines installed thereon. [Diagram 3] Figure 3(a) is a front view of a holding member for a gaming machine, Figure 3(b) is a right side view of the holding member for a gaming machine, Figure 3(c) is a plan view of the holding member for a gaming machine, and Figure 3(d) is a bottom view of the holding member for a gaming machine. [Figure 4] FIG. 4(a) is a rear view of the holding member for the gaming machine, and FIG. 4(b) is a left side view of the holding member for the gaming machine. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state in which a holding member for a gaming machine is attached to an attachment portion in a first attachment mode. [Figure 6]FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which the holding member for the game machine is attached to the attachment portion in the second attachment mode. [Figure 7] Figure 7(a) is a front view showing the state in which the holding member for the gaming machine is attached to the mounting portion in the first mounting manner, and Figure 7(b) is a right side view showing the state in which the holding member for the gaming machine is attached to the mounting portion in the first mounting manner. [Figure 8] Figure 8(a) is a front view showing the state in which the holding member for the gaming machine is attached to the mounting portion in the second mounting manner, and Figure 8(b) is a right side view showing the state in which the holding member for the gaming machine is attached to the mounting portion in the second mounting manner. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a front view showing a schematic diagram of an island facility in a state in which a reel-type gaming machine and a first management unit are installed side by side with the reel-type gaming machine in the second embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a front view showing a schematic diagram of the island equipment in a state in which a reel-type gaming machine and a second management unit are installed side by side with the reel-type gaming machine in the second embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 11(a) is a front view of a holding member for a management unit in the second embodiment, and FIG. 11(b) is a right side view of the holding member for a management unit in the second embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 12(a) is a plan view of a holding member for a management unit in the second embodiment, and FIG. 12(b) is a bottom view of the holding member for a management unit in the second embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 13(a) is a rear view of a holding member for a management unit in the second embodiment, and FIG. 13(b) is a left side view of the holding member for a management unit in the second embodiment. [Figure 14] Figure 14(a) is an oblique view showing a state in which a holding member for a management unit in the second embodiment is attached to an attachment portion in a first attachment manner, and Figure 14(b) is an oblique view showing a state in which a holding member for a management unit in the second embodiment is attached to an attachment portion in a second attachment manner. [Figure 15]Figure 15(a) is an oblique view showing a state in which a holding member for a management unit in the second embodiment is attached to an attachment portion in a third attachment manner, and Figure 15(b) is an oblique view showing a state in which a holding member for a management unit in the second embodiment is attached to an attachment portion in a fourth attachment manner. [Figure 16] Figure 16(a) is a front view showing the state in which a holding member for a management unit in the second embodiment is attached to an attachment portion in a first attachment manner, and Figure 16(b) is a left side view showing the state in which a holding member for a management unit in the second embodiment is attached to an attachment portion in the first attachment manner. [Figure 17] Figure 17(a) is a front view showing the state in which the holding member for the management unit in the second embodiment is attached to the mounting portion in the second mounting manner, and Figure 17(b) is a left side view showing the state in which the holding member for the management unit in the second embodiment is attached to the mounting portion in the second mounting manner. [Figure 18] Figure 18(a) is a front view showing the state in which the holding member for the management unit in the second embodiment is attached to the mounting portion in the third mounting manner, and Figure 18(b) is a left side view showing the state in which the holding member for the management unit in the second embodiment is attached to the mounting portion in the third mounting manner. [Figure 19] Figure 19(a) is a front view showing the state in which the holding member for the management unit in the second embodiment is attached to the mounting portion in the fourth mounting manner, and Figure 19(b) is a left side view showing the state in which the holding member for the management unit in the second embodiment is attached to the mounting portion in the fourth mounting manner. [Figure 20] 20(a) to 20(c) are plan views and bottom views showing the accommodation space of the management unit in the second embodiment. [Figure 21] 21(a) and 21(b) are front views showing pictures that are made visible by a special sheet on a holding member for a gaming machine. [Figure 22] FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view that illustrates a holding member for a gaming machine that is provided with a side wall having a movable portion. [Diagram 23]FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view that illustrates a holding member for a gaming machine that is provided with a support portion having a movable portion. [Figure 24] 24(a) and 24(b) are front views showing a pattern that is made visible by a special sheet on a holding member for a management unit in the second embodiment. [Diagram 25] FIG. 25 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a holding member for a management unit having a side wall with a movable portion in the second embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0008] [First embodiment] A first embodiment of the island equipment will be described below. (Overview of island facilities) As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the island facility 10 can accommodate multiple types of gaming machines 100. Although Figures 1 and 2 each illustrate one type and two gaming machines 100, in reality, many more gaming machines 100 are installed. Also, the island facility 10 may have multiple types of gaming machines 100 installed together.

[0009] In the island equipment 10, a plurality of gaming machines 100 can be installed so as to be lined up along the horizontal direction. Hereinafter, the vertical direction (up and down direction) is referred to as the height direction D1 of the island equipment 10, the direction in which the gaming machines 100 are lined up is referred to as the width direction D2, and the direction perpendicular to the height direction D1 and the width direction D2 is referred to as the depth direction D3. In the island equipment 10, a plurality of management units 200 can be installed. One management unit 200 is provided adjacent to each gaming machine 100. The management unit 200 is connected to the gaming machine 100.

[0010] The island equipment 10 includes a plurality of installation mechanisms 14 for installing the gaming machines 100. Each installation mechanism 14 can install one gaming machine 100. The plurality of installation mechanisms 14 are arranged along the width direction D2. Each installation mechanism 14 includes a holding member 20 capable of holding one or more gaming machines 100, and an attachment section 30 to which one or more holding members 20 can be attached. As an example, one holding member 20 can hold one gaming machine 100. One holding member 20 may be capable of holding one type and multiple gaming machines 100, or multiple types and multiple gaming machines 100. As an example, one attachment section 30 can attach one holding member 20. One attachment section 30 may be capable of attaching one type and multiple holding members 20, or multiple types and multiple holding members 20.

[0011] As an example, the postures of each holding member 20 when attached to the attachment portion 30 include posture P1 and posture P2. Posture P1 is the posture when the holding member 20 is attached to the attachment portion 30 in a first attachment mode. Posture P2 is the posture when the holding member 20 is attached to the attachment portion 30 in a second attachment mode. Postures P1 and P2 are postures in which the holding member 20 is inverted relative to each other in the height direction D1 and the depth direction D3. The holding member 20 can hold one gaming machine 100 in either posture P1 or posture P2.

[0012] (Overview of the gaming machine) The types of gaming machines 100 that can be installed on the island facility 10 include a slot machine 110 and a pachinko gaming machine 120. In other words, the island facility 10 can install both the slot machine 110 and the pachinko gaming machine 120. The slot machine 110 is a so-called slot machine.

[0013] An overview of the slot machine 110 will be described. The reel type gaming machine 110 has a box-shaped housing 111, a plurality of reels 112, a plurality of stop buttons 113, a start lever 114, a bet button 115, a counting button 116, and a control unit 117. The control unit 117 has a CPU and a memory. The reel type gaming machine 110 is a medal-less gaming machine that does not use gaming medals as gaming media. The reel type gaming machine 110 can proceed with a game based on electronic gaming media. The reel type gaming machine 110 does not need to be replenished with gaming medals from outside the machine. The reel type gaming machine 110 may be a non-medal-less gaming machine that uses gaming medals as gaming media.

[0014] The control unit 117 increases the number of bets in response to the operation of the bet button 115, and decreases the number of game media stored in the memory. When the number of bets is a specified number, the control unit 117 spins the multiple reels 112 in response to the operation of the start lever 114. That is, the control unit 117 starts a variable game. The control unit 117 stops the multiple reels 112 in response to the operation of the stop button 113. When all the reels 112 have stopped, if a specific symbol combination is displayed by the multiple reels 112, a condition for awarding game media is established. The control unit 117 adds a number according to the established award condition to the number of game media stored in the memory.

[0015] The slot machine 110 is connected to the management unit 200 so as to be able to communicate in both directions. The control unit 117 does not execute the variable game unless it is connected to the management unit 200. In response to the operation of the count button 116, the control unit 117 transmits information indicating the number of game media stored in the memory to the management unit 200. The control unit 117 clears the number of game media.

[0016] Next, an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 120 will be described. The pachinko game machine 120 has a rectangular frame 121, a game board 122 with a divided play area, a launch handle 123, a display device 124 capable of displaying a variable game, and a count button 125. The pachinko game machine 120 has various sensors (not shown) that detect the entry of game balls into winning holes that open into the play area, and a control unit 126 that performs various controls based on the detection results by the sensors. The control unit 126 has a CPU and a memory.

[0017] The pachinko gaming machine 120 is a circulation type (enclosed type) gaming machine in which a set number of gaming balls circulate inside the machine. The pachinko gaming machine 120 does not require the supply of gaming balls from outside the machine. The pachinko gaming machine 120 can proceed with the game based on the number of gaming media electronically stored.

[0018] When a game ball is launched in response to the operation of the launch handle 123, the control unit 126 subtracts the number of game media stored in the memory. When the game ball launched in response to the operation of the launch handle 123 enters a start winning hole, the control unit 126 performs a jackpot lottery. When a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery, the control unit 126 awards a jackpot game after deriving a jackpot pattern in a variable game. In the jackpot game, the control unit 126 opens the jackpot winning hole. The awarding condition for a game ball is met when a game ball enters each winning hole. The control unit 126 adds a number according to the established awarding condition to the number of game media stored in the memory.

[0019] The pachinko game machine 120 is connected to the management unit 200 so as to be able to communicate in both directions. The control unit 126 will not execute the variable game unless it is connected to the management unit 200. In response to the operation of the count button 125, the control unit 126 transmits count information indicating the number of game media stored in the memory to the management unit 200. The control unit 126 clears the number of game media.

[0020] (Dimensions and recommended installation height of gaming machine 100) As an example, in a front view, the height dimension h1 of the reel type gaming machine 110 is the same as or approximately the same as the height dimension h2 of the pachinko gaming machine 120. As an example, in a front view, the width dimension w1 of the reel type gaming machine 110 is smaller than the width dimension w2 of the pachinko gaming machine 120. On the rear side of the pachinko gaming machine 120, the rear side portion of the gaming board 122 protrudes from the frame 121. The width dimension w2a of the rear side portion of the gaming board 122 is smaller than the width dimension w1 of the reel type gaming machine 110.

[0021] The height of the installation position recommended for the gaming machine 100 when it is installed on the island facility 10 (hereinafter, referred to as the gaming machine recommended installation height H) may differ depending on the type of gaming machine 100. The gaming machine recommended installation height H is set to a height that allows the player G to easily operate various operating means arranged on the gaming machine 100 while sitting on the chair C. As an example, the gaming machine recommended installation height Hs of the reel type gaming machine 110 is lower than the gaming machine recommended installation height Hp of the pachinko gaming machine 120. The gaming machine recommended installation height Hs of the reel type gaming machine 110 is preferably 450 mm to 550 mm, more preferably 490 mm to 510 mm, and even more preferably 500 mm, in terms of the height from the installation surface Gr of the island facility 10 to the bottom surface of the reel type gaming machine 110. The recommended installation height Hp of the pachinko gaming machine 120, measured from the installation surface Gr of the island equipment 10 to the bottom surface of the pachinko gaming machine 120, is preferably 600 mm to 700 mm, more preferably 640 mm to 660 mm, and even more preferably 651 mm.

[0022] (Overview of management unit) The management unit 200 is configured to allow a management medium to be inserted. As an example, the management medium is an IC card or an IC coin. The management medium can store the remaining amount of money deposited and the number of gaming media owned by the player G. One management unit 200 is connected to one gaming machine 100 so as to be able to communicate bidirectionally. When a gaming medium lending operation is performed, the management unit 200 transmits lending information to the gaming machine 100. Each gaming machine 100 adds the number of gaming media indicated in the lending information to the number of gaming media stored in the memory. When the management unit 200 receives the counting information, it adds the number of gaming media indicated in the counting information to the number of gaming media stored in the management medium.

[0023] (Holding member for gaming machine 100) The holding member 20, which is a holding member for a gaming machine, will be described. Since the multiple holding members 20 all have the same configuration, only one of them will be described in detail.

[0024] As shown in Figs. 3(a)-(d) and 4(a) and (b), for example, the holding member 20 is a rectangular parallelepiped member formed in a rectangular frame shape as a whole. Figs. 3(a)-(d) and 4(a) and (b) show the holding member 20 in the position P1. The holding member 20 has a support portion 21 and a support portion 22 as two support portions extending parallel to each other. The holding member 20 has a side wall 23 and a side wall 24 as two side walls extending so as to connect both ends of the two support portions 21 and 22. The holding member 20 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped space S1 surrounded by the two support portions 21 and 22 and the two side walls 23 and 24. The space S1 is a space for accommodating the gaming machine 100.

[0025] The direction in which the two side walls 23, 24 extend is defined as the height direction Dh of the holding member 20. In the height direction Dh, one of both ends of the holding member 20 is defined as the reference end 20a. The direction in which the two support portions 21, 22 extend is defined as the width direction Dw of the holding member 20. The direction perpendicular to the height direction Dh and the width direction Dw is defined as the depth direction Dd of the holding member 20. In the depth direction Dd, one of both ends of the holding member 20 is defined as the reference end 20b.

[0026] As an example, the postures P1 and P2 of the holding member 20 are postures in which the height direction Dh, width direction Dw, and depth direction Dd of the holding member 20 are aligned with the height direction D1, width direction D2, and depth direction D3 of the island equipment 10, respectively. The posture P1 is a posture in which the reference end 20a is located on the lower side and the reference end 20b is located on the player G side. The posture P2 is a posture in which the reference end 20a is located on the upper side and the reference end 20b is located on the opposite side to the player G. The following description will be given assuming that the holding member 20 is in posture P1 or posture P2.

[0027] As an example, the support portion 21 is located at the reference end portion 20a. The support portion 21 is a rectangular plate-shaped portion extending along the width direction Dw. The support portion 21 has, as end faces in the height direction Dh, a support surface 21m facing the space S1 and an end surface 21n disposed on the opposite side (outside) of the support surface 21m. The end surface 21n is not limited to being flat, and may have projections and recesses, or may be configured by combining cone-shaped protrusions. The support portion 21 has, as end faces in the depth direction Dd, an exposed surface 21p on the reference end portion 20b side and an exposed surface 21q on the opposite side.

[0028] The support portion 22 is located at the end opposite to the reference end 20a. The support portion 22 is a rectangular box-shaped portion extending along the width direction Dw. The support portion 22 has a support plate 22a, an end plate 22b, two side plates 22c and 22d, and a sealing plate 22e that seals the end opposite to the reference end 20b. The support portion 22 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped space S2 surrounded by the plates 22a to 22e. The end of the space S2 opposite to the reference end 20b in the depth direction Dd is sealed by the sealing plate 22e. The space S2 is open at the reference end 20b in the depth direction Dd.

[0029] The support plate 22a has, as its end faces in the height direction Dh, a support surface 22m facing the space S1 and a surface facing the space S2 on the opposite side to the support surface 22m. The end plate 22b has, as its end faces in the height direction Dh, a surface facing the space S2 and an end surface 22n disposed on the opposite side (outside) to the surface. The end surface 22n is not limited to being flat, and may have projections and recesses, or may be configured by combining pyramidal protrusions.

[0030] Each of the plates 22a to 22d has, as its end surface in the depth direction Dd, exposed surfaces 22pa to 22pd on the reference end 20b side and exposed surfaces 22qa to 22qd on the opposite side. The sealing plate 22e has, as its end surface in the depth direction Dd, a surface facing the space S2 and an exposed surface 22qe disposed on the opposite side (outside) from the space S2. The exposed surface 22qe is the surface opposite to the reference end 20b.

[0031] The support portion 21 and the support portion 22 sandwich a space S1 in the height direction Dh. The support surface 21m and the support surface 22m sandwich the space S1 in the height direction Dh. The support surface 21m and the support surface 22m configure the inner wall surface of the space S1. The space S1 is formed between the end surface 21n and the end surface 22n, and between the support surface 21m and the support surface 22m. The space S2 is formed between the support surface 22m and the end surface 22n.

[0032] The height dimension L1 from the end surface 21n to the support surface 21m is shorter than the height dimension L2 from the end surface 22n to the support surface 22m. The height dimension L3 from the support surface 21m to the support surface 22m corresponds to the height dimension h1 of the slot machine 110 and the height dimension h2 of the pachinko machine 120. As an example, the height dimension L3 from the support surface 21m to the support surface 22m is slightly larger than the height dimension h1 of the slot machine 110 and the height dimension h2 of the pachinko machine 120.

[0033] As an example, both of the two side walls 23, 24 are rectangular plate-shaped portions extending along the height direction Dh. The side wall 23 has, as an end face in the width direction Dw, a side surface 23m facing the space S1 and a side surface 23n disposed on the opposite side (outside) of the side surface 23m. The side wall 23 has, as an end face in the depth direction Dd, an exposed surface 23p on the reference end 20b side and an exposed surface 23q on the opposite side.

[0034] The side wall 23 has a protruding wall 28 that protrudes into the space S1 from an end on the reference end 20b side in the depth direction Dd. The protruding wall 28 is a rectangular parallelepiped portion extending along the height direction Dh. The protruding wall 28 has a side surface 28m facing the space S1 as an end surface in the width direction Dw. The protruding wall 28 has an exposed surface 28p on the reference end 20b side as an end surface in the depth direction Dd.

[0035] The side wall 24 has, as an end surface in the width direction Dw, a side surface 24m facing the space S1 and a side surface 24n disposed on the opposite side (outside) of the side surface 24m. The side wall 24 has, as an end surface in the depth direction Dd, an exposed surface 24p on the reference end 20b side and an exposed surface 24q on the opposite side.

[0036] The side wall 24 has a protruding wall 29 that protrudes into the space S1 from an end on the reference end 20b side in the depth direction Dd. The portion of the side wall 23 where the protruding wall 28 is provided and the portion of the side wall 24 where the protruding wall 29 is provided are positioned to face each other. The protruding wall 29 is a rectangular parallelepiped portion extending along the height direction Dh. The protruding wall 29 has a side surface 29m facing the space S1 as an end surface in the width direction Dw. The protruding wall 29 has an exposed surface 29p on the reference end 20b side as an end surface in the depth direction Dd.

[0037] The side surface 23m and the side surface 24m sandwich the space S1 in the width direction Dw. Similarly, the side surface 28m and the side surface 29m sandwich the space S1 in the width direction Dw. The side surfaces 23m, 28m and the side surfaces 24m, 29m form the inner wall surfaces of the space S1. The space S1 is open on both sides in the depth direction Dd.

[0038] The width dimension L4 from the side 28m to the side 29m is shorter than the width dimension L5 from the side 23m to the side 24m. The width dimension L4 from the side 28m to the side 29m corresponds to the width dimension w1 of the slot machine 110. The width dimension L4 from the side 28m to the side 29m corresponds to the width dimension w2a of the pachinko machine 120. As an example, the width dimension L4 from the side 28m to the side 29m is slightly larger than the width dimension w1 of the slot machine 110 and the width dimension w2a of the pachinko machine 120 (the rear portion of the game board 122).

[0039] The width dimension L5 from the side surface 23m to the side surface 24m corresponds to the width dimension w2 of the pachinko gaming machine 120. As an example, the width dimension L5 from the side surface 23m to the side surface 24m is slightly larger than the width dimension w2 of the pachinko gaming machine 120. The width dimension L5 from the side surface 23m to the side surface 24m is larger than the width dimension w2a of the pachinko gaming machine 120 (the rear portion of the gaming board 122).

[0040] The holding member 20 has a decorative surface K1 provided on the reference end 20b side and a decorative surface K2 provided on the opposite side to the reference end 20b as decorative surfaces for providing a predetermined decoration. As an example, the decorative surface K1 is composed of the exposed surfaces 21p, 22pa to 22pd, 23p, 24p, 28p, and 29p. As an example, the decorative surface K2 is composed of the exposed surfaces 21q, 22qa to 22qe, 23q, and 24q.

[0041] As an example, the decorative surface K1 and the decorative surface K2 are decorated differently. The decoration is configured as a pattern that combines one or more of colors, patterns, photographs, characters, and letters (character strings). The decoration is not limited to a two-dimensional pattern, and may be a three-dimensional structure that protrudes from the decorative surface toward the player G. The decoration is not limited to a stationary one, and may be configured to perform a predetermined movement. As an example, the decorative surface K1 is decorated with a diagonal line pattern that slopes upward to the right. As an example, the decorative surface K2 is decorated with a pattern of circles and characters. As an example, a decorative sheet with a predetermined pattern is attached to the decorative surface K1 and the decorative surface K2. The decoration may be applied by painting.

[0042] (Mounting portion of holding member 20) The mounting portion 30 of the holding member 20, which is a holding member for a gaming machine, will be described. Since the multiple mounting portions 30 all have the same configuration, only one of them will be described in detail.

[0043] 5 and 6, as an example, the mounting portion 30 is a rectangular frame-shaped portion as a whole. The mounting portion 30 has two horizontal mounting plates 31, 32 extending parallel to each other along the width direction D2, and two vertical mounting plates 33, 34 extending along the up-down direction so as to connect both ends of the two horizontal mounting plates 31, 32. The mounting portion 30 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped space S3 surrounded by the horizontal mounting plates 31, 32 and the vertical mounting plates 33, 34. The space S3 is a space for accommodating the holding member 20 that holds the gaming machine 100.

[0044] The upper horizontal mounting plate 31 has a mounting surface 30a that faces the space S3 and extends along the width direction D2. The lower horizontal mounting plate 32 has a mounting surface 30b that faces the space S3 and extends along the width direction D2. The left and right vertical mounting plates 33 and 34 each have a side surface 30c and 30d that faces the space S3 and extends along the height direction D1.

[0045] The placement surface 30b is a surface on which the holding member 20 is placed when the holding member 20 is attached to the attachment portion 30. The support portions 21 and 22 constituting the holding member 20 can be fixed to the attachment surface 30a and the placement surface 30b by, for example, nails, bolts, fixing devices, etc. In the width direction D2, the width dimension M1 from the side surface 30c to the side surface 30d corresponds to the width dimension L6 of the holding member 20. As an example, the width dimension M1 is slightly longer than the width dimension L6. In the height direction D1, the height dimension M2 from the placement surface 30b to the attachment surface 30a corresponds to the height dimension L8 of the holding member 20. As an example, the height dimension M2 is slightly longer than the height dimension L8.

[0046] In addition, in the height direction D1, the height dimension M3 from the installation surface Gr to the placement surface 30b is a dimension that, when added to the height dimension L1 at the holding member 20, falls within the range of the gaming machine recommended installation height Hs of the slot machine 110. That is, the height dimension L1 and the height dimension M3 are each set to a dimension that the sum of these falls within the gaming machine recommended installation height Hs. The height dimension M3 from the installation surface Gr to the placement surface 30b is a dimension that, when added to the height dimension L2 at the holding member 20, falls within the range of the gaming machine recommended installation height Hp of the pachinko gaming machine 120. That is, the height dimension L2 and the height dimension M3 are each set to a dimension that the sum of these falls within the gaming machine recommended installation height Hp.

[0047] FIG. 5 shows a state in which the holding member 20 is attached to the attachment portion 30 in a posture P1. In the posture P1, the end surface 21n of the holding member 20 contacts the placement surface 30b, and the end surface 22n opposite to the end surface 21n is disposed on the upper side. In the posture P1, the end on the reference end 20b side of both ends of the space S1 in the depth direction D3 is disposed on the player G side. In the posture P1, the end on the reference end 20b side of both ends of the space S2 in the depth direction Dd is disposed on the player G side. When the holding member 20 is attached to the attachment portion 30 in the posture P1, the decorative surface K1 is disposed on the player G side. In this way, the holding member 20 can be placed on the placement surface 30b in a decorative posture in which the decorative surface K1 is disposed on the player G side.

[0048] FIG. 6 shows a state in which the holding member 20 is attached to the attachment portion 30 in the posture P2. In the posture P2, the end surface 22n of the holding member 20 contacts the placement surface 30b, and the end surface 21n is disposed on the upper side. In the posture P2, the end opposite the reference end 20b among both ends of the space S1 in the depth direction Dd is disposed on the player G side. In the posture P2, the end opposite the reference end 20b among both ends of the space S2 in the depth direction Dd is disposed on the player G side. When the holding member 20 is attached to the attachment portion 30 in the posture P2, the decorative surface K2 is disposed on the player G side. In this way, the holding member 20 can be placed on the placement surface 30b in a decorative posture in which the decorative surface K2 is disposed on the player G side.

[0049] (Description of Operation of First Embodiment) An explanation will be given of the operation when the gaming machine 100 is installed on the island facility 10. First, an explanation will be given of the operation when the reel type gaming machine 110 is installed on the island facility 10.

[0050] As shown in Figs. 7(a) and (b), when the reel type gaming machine 110 is installed on the island equipment 10, the holding member 20 is attached to the mounting portion 30 in a position P1. The holding member 20 is placed on the mounting portion 30 so that the end surface 21n is in contact with the mounting surface 30b. The holding member 20 is fixed to the mounting portion 30 using nails, bolts, or the like. The reel type gaming machine 110 is accommodated in the space S1 so that the reel type gaming machine 110 is placed on the support surface 21m of the holding member 20. The support surface 21m supports one reel type gaming machine 110 when the holding member 20 is placed on the mounting portion 30 in the position P1.

[0051] The cabinet 111 of the slot machine 110 is fixed to the support surface 21m and the support surface 22m of the holding member 20 using nails, bolts, or the like. At this time, the height from the installation surface Gr of the island equipment 10 to the bottom surface of the slot machine 110 is the height obtained by adding up the height dimensions M3 and L1, which is the recommended installation height Hs of the gaming machine. Furthermore, the decorative surface K1 is disposed on the player G side. The space S2 opens to the player G side.

[0052] Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 120 when it is installed will be described. As shown in Fig. 8(a) and (b), when the pachinko gaming machine 120 is installed on the island equipment 10, the holding member 20 is attached to the mounting portion 30 in the position P2. When the position of the holding member 20 is changed from the position P1 to the position P2, the holding member 20 is removed from the mounting portion 30 and then turned upside down and back and forth. Thereafter, the holding member 20 is placed on the mounting portion 30 so that the end surface 22n contacts the mounting surface 30b. The holding member 20 is fixed to the mounting portion 30 using nails, bolts, or the like. The pachinko gaming machine 120 is accommodated in the space S1 so that the pachinko gaming machine 120 is placed on the support surface 22m of the holding member 20. The support surface 22m supports one pachinko gaming machine 120 when the holding member 20 is placed on the mounting portion 30 in the position P2.

[0053] The frame 121 of the pachinko gaming machine 120 is fixed to the support surface 21m and the support surface 22m of the holding member 20 using nails, bolts, etc. At this time, the height from the installation surface Gr of the island equipment 10 to the bottom surface of the pachinko gaming machine 120 is the height obtained by adding up the height dimensions M3 and L2, which is the recommended installation height Hp of the gaming machine.

[0054] In this way, by attaching the holding member 20 to the island equipment 10 in the position P1, the slot machine 110 can be installed at the recommended installation height Hs for the gaming machine, and the decorative surface K1 can be arranged on the player G side. At this time, the space S2 opens to the player G side. By attaching the holding member 20 to the island equipment 10 in the position P2, the pachinko gaming machine 120 can be installed at the recommended installation height Hp for the gaming machine, and the decorative surface K2 can be arranged on the player G side. Changing between the position P1 and the position P2 can be done simply by inverting the holding member 20 upside down and backside while it is removed from the island equipment 10.

[0055] The effects of the first embodiment will be described below. (1-1) Conventionally, pachinko machines and reel-type gaming machines (so-called slot machines) are known as examples of gaming machines. Pachinko machines and reel-type gaming machines are installed on an island facility. The height of the installation position on the island facility differs between pachinko machines and reel-type gaming machines. Patent document (JP Patent Publication 2015-228981) discloses an island facility configured to change the height of the installation position according to the type of gaming machine. This island facility includes a mounting base for mounting the gaming machine. The height of the installation position of the gaming machine is adjusted by moving the mounting base in the vertical direction and fixing the mounting base using a bolt. However, in the conventional island facility, it is required to move the mounting base in the vertical direction and fix the mounting base using a bolt. Therefore, it is difficult to adjust the installation height of the gaming machine.

[0056] The height dimension from the placement surface 30b to the support surface on which the gaming machine 100 is supported differs between when the holding member 20 is placed on the placement surface 30b in the position P1 and when the holding member 20 is placed on the placement surface 30b in the position P2. The position P1 is a position in which the end face 21n contacts the placement surface 30b and the end face 22n is disposed on the upper side, and the position P2 is a position in which the end face 22n contacts the placement surface 30b and the end face 21n is disposed on the upper side. Therefore, the height dimension from the placement surface 30b to the support surface can be changed by turning the holding member 20 upside down when placing it on the placement surface 30b. Therefore, the height of the installation position of the gaming machine 100 can be easily changed.

[0057] (1-2) The height dimension h1 of the reel type gaming machine 110 and the height dimension h2 of the pachinko gaming machine 120 are the same or approximately the same, and the height dimension L3 between the support surfaces 21m and 22m is a length corresponding to the height dimensions h1 and h2 of the gaming machines 110 and 120. When the holding member 20 is placed in the position P1, the reel type gaming machine 110 is placed on the support surface 21m, and the upper side of the reel type gaming machine 110 is held so as to be sandwiched between the support surface 22m. On the other hand, when the holding member 20 is placed in the position P2, the pachinko gaming machine 120 is placed on the support surface 22m, and the upper side of the pachinko gaming machine 120 is held so as to be sandwiched between the support surface 21m. Therefore, the holding member 20 can suitably hold the gaming machine 100 no matter what position it is placed in and no matter what type of gaming machine 100 is installed.

[0058] (1-3) The length of the opening located on the player G side along the width direction Dw differs between when the holding member 20 is placed in the position P1 and when it is placed in the position P2. Therefore, when placing the holding member 20, the length of the opening located on the player G side along the width direction Dw can be easily changed by simply turning it over front to back (depth direction Dd) when placing it. Furthermore, since the length of the opening located on the player G side of the holding member 20 along the width direction Dw can be selected according to the length of the gaming machine 100 to be installed along the width direction D2, the gaming machine 100 can be installed in an attractive appearance.

[0059] (1-4) According to this embodiment, the holding member 20 has a space S2 formed in addition to the space S1 capable of accommodating one or more gaming machines 100. When the holding member 20 is placed in the position P1, the space S2 can function as a space for storing, for example, the player G's luggage. When the holding member 20 is placed in the position P2, the outer surface (exposed surface 22qe) of the sealing plate 22e can function as a part of the decorative surface K2, and the gaming machine 100 can be installed in an attractive manner.

[0060] (1-5) Conventionally, pachinko machines and reel-type gaming machines (so-called slot machines) are known as examples of gaming machines. Pachinko machines and reel-type gaming machines are installed on island equipment. Patent document (JP Patent Publication 2015-228981 A) discloses island equipment configured so that pachinko machines and reel-type gaming machines can be installed. In general, island equipment is decorated for the purpose of improving the aesthetics of the game facility. For example, a sheet with a printed pattern is attached to the island equipment. For example, a pattern is painted on the island equipment using paint. However, in conventional island equipment, changing the decoration requires high skill. For this reason, it was difficult to change the decoration of conventional island equipment.

[0061] The holding member 20 has a decorative surface K1 on the reference end 20b side, and a decorative surface K2 on the opposite side to the reference end 20b. The holding member 20 can be placed on the placement surface 30b in a decorative position in which the decorative surface K1 is placed on the player G side, and in a decorative position in which the decorative surface K2 is placed on the player G side. Therefore, by flipping the holding member 20 back and forth (depth direction Dd) when placing it on the placement surface 30b, the decorative surface placed on the player G side can be changed. Therefore, the decoration of the island equipment 10 can be easily changed.

[0062] [Second embodiment] The second embodiment of the island equipment will be described below. In the following description, the same components as those in the already described embodiments will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and duplicate descriptions will be omitted or simplified.

[0063] The island equipment of the first embodiment includes a holding member 20 as a holding member for the gaming machine 100. The island equipment of the second embodiment includes, in addition to the holding member 20, a holding member 320 as a holding member for the management unit 200. This will be described in detail below.

[0064] (Overview of island facilities) As shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the island facility 10 can accommodate a plurality of types of gaming machines 100 and a plurality of types of management units 200 that are attached to the gaming machines 100. The types of gaming machines 100 include a reel type gaming machine 110 and a pachinko gaming machine 120. The types of management units 200 include a first management unit 210 and a second management unit 220 that are different in size. Note that FIG. 9 illustrates only one reel type gaming machine 110 and one first management unit 210, but in reality, many more reel type gaming machines 110 and many more first management units 210 are installed. FIG. 10 illustrates only one reel type gaming machine 110 and one second management unit 220, but in reality, many more reel type gaming machines 110 and many more second management units 220 are installed. In addition, the island facility 10 may be installed with a mixture of the slot machine 110 and the pachinko machine 120. The island facility 10 may be installed with a mixture of the first management unit 210 and the second management unit 220.

[0065] The island equipment 10 includes a plurality of installation mechanisms 314 for installing the management units 200. Each installation mechanism 314 can install one management unit 200. The plurality of installation mechanisms 314 are arranged along the width direction D2. Each installation mechanism 314 includes a holding member 320 capable of holding one or more management units 200, and an attachment section 330 to which one or more holding members 320 can be attached. As an example, one holding member 320 can hold one management unit 200. One holding member 320 may be capable of holding one type and multiple management units 200, or multiple types and multiple management units 200. As an example, one attachment section 330 can attach one holding member 320. One attachment section 330 may be capable of attaching one type and multiple holding members 320, or multiple types and multiple holding members 320. The holding member 320 is an example of a holding section.

[0066] As an example, the postures when each holding member 320 is attached to the mounting portion 330 include posture R1, posture R2, posture R3, and posture R4. Posture R1 is the posture when the holding member 320 is attached to the mounting portion 30 in a first attachment mode. Posture R2 is the posture when the holding member 320 is attached to the mounting portion 30 in a second attachment mode. Posture R3 is the posture when the holding member 320 is attached to the mounting portion 30 in a third attachment mode. Posture R4 is the posture when the holding member 320 is attached to the mounting portion 30 in a fourth attachment mode.

[0067] The postures R1 and R2 are postures in which the holding member 320 is inverted relative to one another in the height direction D1. The postures R1 and R3 are postures in which the holding member 320 is inverted relative to one another in the depth direction D3. The postures R1 and R4 are postures in which the holding member 320 is inverted relative to one another in the height direction D1 and the depth direction D3. The postures R2 and R3 are postures in which the holding member 320 is inverted relative to one another in the height direction D1 and the depth direction D3. The postures R2 and R4 are postures in which the holding member 320 is inverted relative to one another in the depth direction D3. The postures R3 and R4 are postures in which the holding member 320 is inverted relative to one another in the height direction D1. The holding member 320 can hold one management unit 200 in any of the postures R1, R2, R3, and R4.

[0068] (Overview of management unit) The types of management units 200 that can be installed in the island equipment 10 include a first management unit 210 and a second management unit 220. In other words, the island equipment 10 can have both the first management unit 210 and the second management unit 220 installed therein.

[0069] The first management unit 210 will now be outlined. The first management unit 210 has a box-shaped housing 211, a management medium insertion section 212 into which a management medium can be inserted, a bill insertion section 213 into which bills can be inserted as cash, a bill storage section 214 into which bills can be stored, a lending button 215, and a return button 216. The first management unit 210 stores bills inserted from the bill insertion section 213 in the bill storage section 214. When the lending button 215 is operated, the first management unit 210 transmits lending information to the gaming machine 100. When the first management unit 210 receives the counting information, the first management unit 210 adds the number of game media indicated in the counting information to the number of game media stored in the management medium. When the return button 216 is operated, the first management unit 210 returns the management medium.

[0070] The first management unit 210 has a management display device 217 capable of displaying the number of game media stored in the management medium and the remaining amount of money inserted. The first management unit 210 has a control unit 218 that performs various controls based on the detection result of a sensor (not shown) that detects the management medium inserted in the management medium insertion unit 212 and the detection result of a sensor (not shown) that detects the banknote inserted in the banknote insertion unit 213. The control unit 218 performs various controls based on the counting information received from the gaming machine 100, the detection result of a sensor (not shown) that detects the operation of the lending button 215, and the detection result of a sensor (not shown) that detects the operation of the return button 216. The control unit 218 has a CPU and a memory. The first management unit 210 is an example of an external device connected to the gaming machine 100. The first management unit 210 is an example of a first external device.

[0071] Next, an overview of the second management unit 220 will be described. The second management unit 220 has a box-shaped housing 221, a management medium insertion section 222 into which a management medium can be inserted, a bill insertion section 223 into which bills can be inserted as cash, a bill storage section 224 into which bills can be stored, a lending button 225, and a return button 226. The second management unit 220 stores bills inserted from the bill insertion section 223 in the bill storage section 224. When the lending button 225 is operated, the second management unit 220 transmits lending information to the gaming machine 100. When the second management unit 220 receives the counting information, it adds the number of game media indicated in the counting information to the number of game media stored in the management medium. When the return button 226 is operated, the second management unit 220 returns the management medium.

[0072] The second management unit 220 has a management display device 227 capable of displaying the number of game media stored in the management medium and the remaining amount of money inserted. The second management unit 220 has a control unit 228 that performs various controls based on the detection result of a sensor (not shown) that detects the management medium inserted in the management medium insertion unit 222 and the detection result of a sensor (not shown) that detects the banknote inserted in the banknote insertion unit 223. The control unit 228 performs various controls based on the counting information received from the gaming machine 100, the detection result of a sensor (not shown) that detects the operation of the lending button 225, and the detection result of a sensor (not shown) that detects the operation of the return button 226. The control unit 228 has a CPU and a memory. The second management unit 220 is an example of an external device connected to the gaming machine 100. The second management unit 220 is an example of a second external device.

[0073] (Dimensions of management unit 200 and number of bills that can be stored) In a front view, the height dimension h3 of the first management unit 210 is the same as or approximately the same as the height dimension h4 of the second management unit 220. The height dimension h3 of the first management unit 210 and the height dimension h4 of the second management unit 220 are the same as or approximately the same as the height dimension h1 of the slot machine 110 and the height dimension h2 of the pachinko gaming machine 120. In a front view, the width dimension w4 of the second management unit 220 is larger than the width dimension w3 of the first management unit 210. In other words, the second management unit 220 has a longer length along the width direction D2 than the first management unit 210.

[0074] The number of banknotes that can be stored in the management unit 200 may differ depending on the type of management unit 200. As an example, the number of banknotes that can be stored in the banknote storage unit 214 of the first management unit 210 is smaller than the number of banknotes that can be stored in the banknote storage unit 224 of the second management unit 220. As an example, the second management unit 220 is configured to have a length along the width direction D2 that is longer than the first management unit 210, so that the number of banknotes that can be stored in the banknote storage unit 224 is greater than the number of banknotes that can be stored in the banknote storage unit 214.

[0075] (Holding member for management unit 200) The following describes the holding member 320, which is a holding member for the management unit 200. Since the multiple holding members 320 all have the same configuration, only one of them will be described in detail.

[0076] As shown in Figs. 11(a), (b), 12(a), (b), and 13(a), (b), as an example, the holding member 320 is a rectangular parallelepiped member formed in a rectangular frame shape as a whole. Figs. 11(a), (b), 12(a), (b), and 13(a), (b) show the holding member 320 in the position R1. The holding member 320 has a support portion 321 and a support portion 322 as two support portions extending parallel to each other. The holding member 320 has a side wall 323 and a side wall 324 as two side walls extending so as to connect both ends of the two support portions 321 and 322. The side wall 323 is an example of a first side wall. The side wall 324 is an example of a second side wall. The holding member 320 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped space S4 surrounded by two support portions 321, 322 and two side walls 323, 324. The space S4 is a space for housing the management unit 200.

[0077] The direction in which the two side walls 323, 324 extend is defined as a height direction Dh of the holding member 320. In the height direction Dh, one of both ends of the holding member 320 is defined as a reference end 320a. The direction in which the two support parts 321, 322 extend is defined as a width direction Dw of the holding member 320. The width direction Dw is an example of a first direction. A direction perpendicular to the height direction Dh and the width direction Dw is defined as a depth direction Dd of the holding member 320. The depth direction Dd is an example of a second direction intersecting with the width direction Dw. In the depth direction Dd, one of both ends of the holding member 320 is defined as a reference end 320b.

[0078] As an example, the postures R1 to R4 of the holding member 320 are postures in which the height direction Dh, width direction Dw, and depth direction Dd of the holding member 320 are aligned with the height direction D1, width direction D2, and depth direction D3 of the island equipment 10, respectively. The posture R1 is a posture in which the reference end 320a is located on the lower side, and the reference end 320b is located on the player G side. The posture R2 is a posture in which the reference end 320a is located on the upper side, and the reference end 320b is located on the player G side. The posture R3 is a posture in which the reference end 320a is located on the lower side, and the reference end 320b is located on the opposite side to the player G. The posture R4 is a posture in which the reference end 320a is located on the upper side, and the reference end 320b is located on the opposite side to the player G. Hereinafter, the holding member 320 will be described as being in the posture R1, the posture R2, the posture R3, or the posture R4.

[0079] As an example, the support portion 321 is located at the reference end portion 320a. The support portion 321 is a rectangular plate-shaped portion extending along the width direction Dw. The support portion 321 has, as end faces in the height direction Dh, a support surface 321m facing the space S4 and an end surface 321n disposed on the opposite side (outside) of the support surface 321m. The end surface 321n is not limited to being flat, and may have projections and recesses, or may be configured by combining cone-shaped protrusions. The support portion 321 has, as end faces in the depth direction Dd, an exposed surface 321p on the reference end portion 320b side, and an exposed surface 321q on the opposite side.

[0080] The support portion 322 is located at the end opposite to the reference end portion 320a. The support portion 322 is a rectangular plate-shaped portion extending along the height direction Dh. The support portion 322 has, as end faces in the height direction Dh, a support surface 322m facing the space S4 and an end surface 322n disposed on the opposite side (outside) of the support surface 322m. The end surface 322n is not limited to being flat, and may have projections and recesses, or may be configured by combining cone-shaped protrusions. The support portion 322 has, as end faces in the depth direction Dd, an exposed surface 322p on the reference end portion 320b side, and an exposed surface 322q on the opposite side.

[0081] The support portion 321 and the support portion 322 sandwich a space S4 in the height direction Dh. The support surface 321m and the support surface 322m sandwich the space S4 in the height direction Dh. The support surface 321m and the support surface 322m configure the inner wall surface of the space S4. The space S4 is formed between the end surface 321n and the end surface 322n, and between the support surface 321m and the support surface 322m. In this manner, the space S4 is formed between the support portion 321 and the support portion 322.

[0082] The height dimension L9 from the end surface 321n to the support surface 321m is shorter than the height dimension L10 from the end surface 322n to the support surface 322m. The height dimension L11 from the support surface 321m to the support surface 322m corresponds to the height dimension h3 of the first management unit 210 and the height dimension h4 of the second management unit 220. As an example, the height dimension L11 from the support surface 321m to the support surface 322m is slightly larger than the height dimension h3 of the first management unit 210 and the height dimension h4 of the second management unit 220. The height dimension L11 is a dimension that allows the first management unit 210 and the second management unit 220 to be accommodated in the space S4, and is a dimension that does not wobble when accommodated in the space S4.

[0083] As an example, the two side walls 323, 324 are both rectangular plate-shaped portions extending along the height direction Dh. The side walls 323 and 324 are aligned along the width direction Dw. The side wall 323 has, as an end face in the width direction Dw, a side surface 323m facing the space S4 and a side surface 323n disposed on the opposite side (outside) of the side surface 323m. The side wall 323 has, as an end face in the depth direction Dd, an exposed surface 323p on the reference end 320b side and an exposed surface 323q on the opposite side.

[0084] The side wall 323 has a protruding portion 328 that protrudes into the space S4 from an end portion on the reference end 320b side in the depth direction Dd. The protruding portion 328 is located closer to the reference end 320b than the center of the side wall 323 in the depth direction Dd. On the other hand, the protruding portion 328 is not located on the opposite side of the reference end 320b than the center of the side wall 323 in the depth direction Dd. The protruding portion 328 is a rectangular box-shaped portion extending along the height direction Dh. The protruding portion 328 has two support plates 328a, 328b, two side plates 328c, 328d, and a sealing plate 328e that seals the end portion opposite the reference end 320b. The protruding portion 328 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped space S5 surrounded by the plates 328a to 328e. The space S5 has an end portion opposite to the reference end portion 320b in the depth direction Dd sealed by a sealing plate 328e The space S5 has an opening at the reference end portion 320b in the depth direction Dd.

[0085] Each of the plates 328a-328d has exposed surfaces 328pa-328pd on the reference end 320b side as its end surface in the depth direction Dd. The sealing plate 328e has, as its end surface in the depth direction Dd, a surface facing the space S5 and an end surface 328qe arranged on the opposite side (outside) from the space S5. The end surface 328qe faces the space S4. The protruding portion 328 has, as its end surface in the width direction Dw, a side surface 328m facing the space S4.

[0086] The side wall 324 has, as an end surface in the width direction Dw, a side surface 324m facing the space S4 and a side surface 324n disposed on the opposite side (outside) of the side surface 324m. The side wall 324 has, as an end surface in the depth direction Dd, an exposed surface 324p on the reference end 320b side and an exposed surface 324q on the opposite side.

[0087] The side wall 324 has a protruding portion 329 that protrudes into the space S4 from an end portion on the reference end 320b side in the depth direction Dd. The protruding portion 329 is located closer to the reference end 320b than the center of the side wall 324 in the depth direction Dd. On the other hand, the protruding portion 329 is not located on the opposite side of the reference end 320b than the center of the side wall 324 in the depth direction Dd. The protruding portion 329 is a rectangular box-shaped portion extending along the height direction Dh. The protruding portion 329 has two support plates 329a and 329b, two side plates 329c and 329d, and a sealing plate 329e that seals the end portion opposite the reference end 320b. The protruding portion 329 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped space S6 surrounded by the plates 329a to 329e. The space S6 has an end portion opposite to the reference end portion 320b in the depth direction Dd sealed by a sealing plate 329e The space S6 has an opening at the reference end portion 320b in the depth direction Dd.

[0088] Each of the plates 329a-329d has exposed surfaces 329pa-329pd on the reference end 320b side as its end surface in the depth direction Dd. The sealing plate 329e has, as its end surface in the depth direction Dd, a surface facing the space S6 and an end surface 329qe arranged on the opposite side (outside) from the space S6. The end surface 329qe faces the space S4. The protruding portion 329 has, as its end surface in the width direction Dw, a side surface 329m facing the space S4.

[0089] The side walls 323 and 324 sandwich the space S4 in the width direction Dw. The side surfaces 323m and 324m sandwich the space S4 in the width direction Dw. Similarly, the side surfaces 328m and 329m sandwich the space S4 in the width direction Dw. The side surfaces 323m, 328m and the side surfaces 324m, 329m form the inner wall surfaces of the space S4. In this manner, the space S4 is formed between the side walls 323 and 324. The space S4 is open on both sides in the depth direction Dd.

[0090] The width dimension L12 from the side 328m to the side 329m is shorter than the width dimension L13 from the side 323m to the side 324m. The width dimension L12 from the side 328m to the side 329m corresponds to the width dimension w3 of the first management unit 210. As an example, the width dimension L12 from the side 328m to the side 329m is slightly larger than the width dimension w3 of the first management unit 210. The width dimension L13 from the side 323m to the side 324m corresponds to the width dimension w4 of the second management unit 220. As an example, the width dimension L13 from the side 323m to the side 324m is slightly larger than the width dimension w4 of the second management unit 220.

[0091] The holding member 320 has a decorative surface K3 provided on the reference end 320b side and a decorative surface K4 provided on the opposite side of the reference end 320b as decorative surfaces for providing a predetermined decoration. That is, the holding member 320 has a decorative surface K3 and a decorative surface K4 on the opposite side of the decorative surface K3. As an example, the decorative surface K3 is composed of the exposed surfaces 321p, 322p, 323p, 324p, 328pa to 328pd, and 329pa to 329pd. The decorative surface K3 is an example of a first decorative surface. As an example, the decorative surface K4 is composed of the exposed surfaces 321q, 322q, 323q, and 324q. The decorative surface K4 is an example of a second decorative surface.

[0092] As an example, the decorative surface K3 and the decorative surface K4 are decorated differently. The decoration is configured as a pattern that combines one or more of colors, patterns, photographs, characters, and letters (character strings). The decoration is not limited to a two-dimensional pattern, and may be a three-dimensional structure that protrudes from the decorative surface toward the player G. The decoration is not limited to a stationary one, and may be configured to perform a predetermined movement. As an example, the decorative surface K3 is decorated with a diagonal line pattern that slopes upward to the right. As an example, the decorative surface K4 is decorated with a pattern of circles. As an example, a decorative sheet with a predetermined pattern is attached to the decorative surfaces K3 and K4. The decoration may be applied by painting.

[0093] (Mounting portion of holding member 320) A description will now be given of the attachment portion 330 of the holding member 320, which is a holding member for the management unit 200. Since the multiple attachment portions 330 all have the same configuration, only one of them will be described in detail.

[0094] As shown in Figs. 14(a), (b) and 15(a), (b), for example, the mounting portion 330 is a rectangular frame-shaped portion as a whole. The mounting portion 330 has two horizontal mounting plates 331, 332 extending parallel to each other along the width direction D2, and two vertical mounting plates 333, 334 extending along the up-down direction so as to connect both ends of the two horizontal mounting plates 331, 332. The mounting portion 330 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped space S7 surrounded by the horizontal mounting plates 331, 332 and the vertical mounting plates 333, 334. The space S7 is a space for accommodating the holding member 320 that holds the management unit 200.

[0095] The upper horizontal mounting plate 331 has a mounting surface 330a that faces the space S7 and extends along the width direction D2. The lower horizontal mounting plate 332 has a mounting surface 330b that faces the space S7 and extends along the width direction D2. The left and right vertical mounting plates 333 and 334 each have a side surface 330c and 330d that faces the space S7 and extends along the height direction D1.

[0096] The placement surface 330b is a surface on which the holding member 320 is placed when the holding member 320 is attached to the attachment portion 330. The support portions 321 and 322 constituting the holding member 320 can be fixed to the attachment surface 330a and the placement surface 330b by, for example, nails, bolts, fixing devices, or the like. In the width direction D2, the width dimension M4 from the side surface 330c to the side surface 330d corresponds to the width dimension L14 of the holding member 320. As an example, the width dimension M4 is slightly longer than the width dimension L14. In the height direction D1, the height dimension M5 from the placement surface 330b to the attachment surface 330a corresponds to the height dimension L15 of the holding member 320. As an example, the height dimension M5 is slightly longer than the height dimension L15.

[0097] In addition, in the height direction D1, the height dimension M6 from the installation surface Gr to the placement surface 330b is the same or approximately the same as the height dimension M3 from the installation surface Gr to the placement surface 30b. The sum of the height dimension M6 from the installation surface Gr to the placement surface 330b and the height dimension L9 of the holding member 320 is the same or approximately the same as the sum of the height dimension M3 from the installation surface Gr to the placement surface 30b and the height dimension L1 of the holding member 20. The sum of the height dimension M6 from the installation surface Gr to the placement surface 330b and the height dimension L10 of the holding member 320 is the same or approximately the same as the sum of the height dimension M3 from the installation surface Gr to the placement surface 30b and the height dimension L2 of the holding member 20.

[0098] FIG. 14(a) shows a state in which the holding member 320 is attached to the attachment portion 330 in a position R1. In the position R1, the end surface 321n of the holding member 320 contacts the placement surface 330b, and the end surface 322n opposite to the end surface 321n is arranged on the upper side. In the position R1, the end on the reference end 320b side of both ends of the space S4 in the depth direction D3 is arranged on the player G side. In the position R1, the end on the reference end 320b side of both ends of the space S5 in the depth direction Dd is arranged on the player G side. In the position R1, the end on the reference end 320b side of both ends of the space S6 in the depth direction Dd is arranged on the player G side. When the holding member 320 is attached to the attachment portion 330 in the position R1, the decorative surface K3 is arranged on the player G side. The position R1 in which the decorative surface K3 is disposed on the player G side is an example of the first position.

[0099] FIG. 14(b) shows a state in which the holding member 320 is attached to the attachment portion 330 in the posture R2. In the posture R2, the end surface 322n of the holding member 320 contacts the placement surface 330b, and the end surface 321n opposite to the end surface 322n is arranged on the upper side. In the posture R2, the end on the reference end 320b side of both ends of the space S4 in the depth direction D3 is arranged on the player G side. In the posture R2, the end on the reference end 320b side of both ends of the space S5 in the depth direction Dd is arranged on the player G side. In the posture R2, the end on the reference end 320b side of both ends of the space S6 in the depth direction Dd is arranged on the player G side. When the holding member 320 is attached to the attachment portion 330 in the posture R2, the decorative surface K3 is arranged on the player G side. The posture R2 in which the decorative surface K3 is arranged on the player G side is an example of the first posture. In this way, the holding member 320 can be placed on the placement surface 330b in a decorative posture in which the decorative surface K3 is disposed on the player G side.

[0100] FIG. 15(a) shows a state in which the holding member 320 is attached to the attachment portion 330 in a position R3. In the position R3, the end surface 321n of the holding member 320 contacts the placement surface 330b, and the end surface 322n opposite to the end surface 321n is arranged on the upper side. In the position R3, the end opposite to the reference end 320b among both ends of the space S4 in the depth direction D3 is arranged on the player G side. In the position R3, the end opposite to the reference end 320b among both ends of the space S5 in the depth direction Dd is arranged on the player G side. In the position R3, the end opposite to the reference end 320b among both ends of the space S6 in the depth direction Dd is arranged on the player G side. When the holding member 320 is attached to the attachment portion 330 in the position R3, the decorative surface K4 is arranged on the player G side. The position R3 in which the decorative surface K4 is disposed on the player G side is an example of the second position.

[0101] FIG. 15(b) shows a state in which the holding member 320 is attached to the attachment portion 330 in a position R4. In the position R4, the end surface 322n of the holding member 320 contacts the placement surface 330b, and the end surface 321n opposite to the end surface 322n is arranged on the upper side. In the position R4, the end opposite to the reference end 320b among both ends of the space S4 in the depth direction D3 is arranged on the player G side. In the position R4, the end opposite to the reference end 320b among both ends of the space S5 in the depth direction Dd is arranged on the player G side. In the position R4, the end opposite to the reference end 320b among both ends of the space S6 in the depth direction Dd is arranged on the player G side. When the holding member 320 is attached to the attachment portion 330 in the position R4, the decorative surface K4 is arranged on the player G side. The position R4 in which the decorative surface K4 is disposed on the player G side is an example of the second position. In this manner, the holding member 320 can be placed on the placement surface 330b in the decorative position in which the decorative surface K4 is disposed on the player G side.

[0102] (Description of Operation of Second Embodiment) The following describes the operation of the management unit 200 installed in the island equipment 10. First, the following describes the operation of the first management unit 210 installed in the island equipment 10.

[0103] 16(a), (b) and 17(a), (b), when the first management unit 210 is installed on the island equipment 10, the holding member 320 is attached to the mounting portion 330 in either of the posture R1 or the posture R2. When the holding member 320 is attached to the mounting portion 330 in the posture R1, the holding member 320 is placed on the mounting portion 330 so that the end face 321n contacts the mounting surface 330b. When the holding member 320 is attached to the mounting portion 330 in the posture R2, the holding member 320 is placed on the mounting portion 330 so that the end face 322n contacts the mounting surface 330b.

[0104] The holding member 320 is fixed to the mounting portion 330 using nails, bolts, or the like. The first management unit 210 is accommodated in the space S4 such that, when the holding member 320 is placed on the mounting portion 330 in the attitude R1, the first management unit 210 is placed on a support surface 321m of the holding member 320. The support surface 321m supports one first management unit 210 when the holding member 320 is placed on the mounting portion 330 in the attitude R1.

[0105] The first management unit 210 is accommodated in the space S4 such that, when the holding member 320 is placed on the attachment portion 330 in the attitude R2, the first management unit 210 is placed on a support surface 322m of the holding member 320. The support surface 322m supports one first management unit 210 when the holding member 320 is placed on the attachment portion 330 in the attitude R2.

[0106] The housing 211 of the first management unit 210 is fixed to the support surfaces 321m and 322m of the holding member 320 using nails, bolts, or the like. When the first management unit 210 is placed on the holding member 320 with the holding member 320 placed on the attachment portion 330 in the attitude R1, the height from the installation surface Gr of the island equipment 10 to the bottom surface of the first management unit 210 is the sum of the height dimensions M6 and L9. At this time, the decorative surface K3 is disposed on the player G side.

[0107] When the first management unit 210 is placed on the holding member 320 in a state where the holding member 320 is placed on the attachment portion 330 in the posture R2, the height from the installation surface Gr of the island equipment 10 to the bottom surface of the first management unit 210 is the sum of the height dimensions M6 and L10. At this time, the decorative surface K3 is disposed on the player G side.

[0108] When the holding member 320 is placed on the attachment portion 330 in either the position R1 or the position R2, the space S5 opens to the player G side. The space S5 is a space capable of accommodating a predetermined item, such as a manual for the management unit 200 or a document explaining the model of the gaming machine 100. The protrusion 328 having the space S5 is an example of a storage portion capable of accommodating a predetermined item.

[0109] When the holding member 320 is placed on the attachment portion 330 in either the position R1 or the position R2, the space S6 opens to the player G side. The space S6 is a space capable of accommodating a predetermined item, such as a manual for the management unit 200 or a document explaining the model of the gaming machine 100. The protrusion 329 having the space S6 is an example of a storage portion capable of accommodating a predetermined item.

[0110] Next, the operation of the second management unit 220 when it is installed will be described. 18(a), (b) and 19(a), (b), when the second management unit 220 is installed on the island equipment 10, the holding member 320 is attached to the mounting portion 330 in either of the posture R3 or the posture R4. When the holding member 320 is attached to the mounting portion 330 in the posture R3, the holding member 320 is placed on the mounting portion 330 so that the end face 321n contacts the mounting surface 330b. When the holding member 320 is attached to the mounting portion 330 in the posture R4, the holding member 320 is placed on the mounting portion 330 so that the end face 322n contacts the mounting surface 330b.

[0111] The holding member 320 is fixed to the mounting portion 330 using nails, bolts, or the like. The second management unit 220 is accommodated in the space S4 such that, when the holding member 320 is placed on the mounting portion 330 in the attitude R3, the second management unit 220 is placed on a support surface 321m of the holding member 320. The support surface 321m supports one second management unit 220 when the holding member 320 is placed on the mounting portion 330 in the attitude R3.

[0112] The second management unit 220 is accommodated in the space S4 such that, when the holding member 320 is placed on the attachment portion 330 in the attitude R4, the second management unit 220 is placed on a support surface 322m of the holding member 320. The support surface 322m supports one second management unit 220 when the holding member 320 is placed on the attachment portion 330 in the attitude R4.

[0113] The second management unit 220 has its housing 221 fixed to the support surfaces 321m and 322m of the holding member 320 using nails, bolts, or the like. When the second management unit 220 is placed on the holding member 320 with the holding member 320 placed on the attachment portion 330 in the attitude R3, the height from the installation surface Gr of the island equipment 10 to the bottom surface of the second management unit 220 is the sum of the height dimensions M6 and L9. At this time, the decorative surface K4 is disposed on the player G side.

[0114] When the second management unit 220 is placed on the holding member 320 in a state in which the holding member 320 is placed on the attachment portion 330 in the posture R4, the height from the installation surface Gr of the island equipment 10 to the bottom surface of the second management unit 220 is the sum of the height dimensions M6 and L10. At this time, the decorative surface K4 is disposed on the player G side. In this way, the holding member 320 can be installed by changing the postures R1 and R2 in which the decorative surface K3 is disposed on the player G side, and the postures R3 and R4 in which the decorative surface K4 is disposed on the player G side.

[0115] Next, the space S4 for accommodating the management unit 200 in the holding member 320 will be described. 20(a) to (c), the space S4 includes a space S4a for accommodating the first management unit 210 and a space S4b for accommodating the second management unit 220. FIG. 20(a) is a plan view of the holding member 320 attached to the attachment portion 330 in posture R1, and a bottom view of the holding member 320 attached to the attachment portion 330 in posture R2. FIG. 20(b) is a plan view of the holding member 320 attached to the attachment portion 330 in posture R3, and a bottom view of the holding member 320 attached to the attachment portion 330 in posture R4.

[0116] The space S4a is a space formed between the side wall 323 and the side wall 324 in the width direction Dw. The side wall 323 and the side wall 324 have protrusions 328 and 329 protruding toward the space S4a. At least a part of the space S4a is sandwiched between the protrusions 328 and 329 protruding from the side wall 323 and the side wall 324 toward the space S4a. The space S4b is a space formed between the side wall 323 and the side wall 324 in the width direction Dw, and is sandwiched between the side wall 323 and the side wall 324. The space S4b is not sandwiched between the protrusions 328 and 329.

[0117] The distance between the protruding portion 328 of the side wall 323 and the side wall 324 is shorter than the distance between the portion of the side wall 323 that is not the protruding portion 328 and the side wall 324. The distance between the protruding portion 328 of the side wall 323 and the side wall 324 is a distance that allows the first management unit 210 to be accommodated between the side wall 323 and the side wall 324. The distance between the protruding portion 328 of the side wall 323 and the side wall 324 is longer than the length of the first management unit 210 along the width direction D2 and shorter than the length of the second management unit 220 along the width direction D2. The distance between the portion of the side wall 323 that is not the protruding portion 328 and the side wall 324 is longer than the length of the second management unit 220 along the width direction D2. In this way, the first management unit 210 can be accommodated so as to be sandwiched between the protruding portion 328 and the side wall 324 in the width direction Dw. On the other hand, the second management unit 220 cannot be accommodated as it is sandwiched between the protruding portion 328 and the side wall 324 in the width direction Dw.

[0118] The distance between the protruding portion 329 of the side wall 324 and the side wall 323 is shorter than the distance between the portion of the side wall 324 that is not the protruding portion 329 and the side wall 323. The distance between the protruding portion 329 of the side wall 324 and the side wall 323 is a distance that allows the first management unit 210 to be accommodated between the side wall 323 and the side wall 324. The distance between the protruding portion 329 of the side wall 324 and the side wall 323 is longer than the length of the first management unit 210 along the width direction D2 and shorter than the length of the second management unit 220 along the width direction D2. The distance between the portion of the side wall 324 that is not the protruding portion 329 and the side wall 323 is longer than the length of the second management unit 220 along the width direction D2. In this way, the first management unit 210 can be accommodated so as to be sandwiched between the protruding portion 329 and the side wall 323 in the width direction Dw. On the other hand, the second management unit 220 cannot be accommodated as it is sandwiched between the protruding portion 329 and the side wall 323 in the width direction Dw.

[0119] The minimum separation distance between the side walls 323 and 324 in the space S4a is the width dimension L12 from the side surface 328m to the side surface 329m in the width direction Dw. The maximum separation distance between the side walls 323 and 324 in the space S4a is the width dimension L13 from the side surface 323m to the side surface 324m in the width direction Dw. The minimum and maximum separation distances between the side walls 323 and 324 in the space S4b are both the width dimension L13 from the side surface 323m to the side surface 324m in the width direction Dw. Thus, the minimum separation distance between the side walls 323 and 324 in the space S4a is shorter than the minimum separation distance between the side walls 323 and 324 in the space S4b.

[0120] When the first management unit 210 is placed on the holding member 320, it protrudes rearward (opposite the reference end 320b) from the center of the space S4 in the depth direction Dd. When the second management unit 220 is placed on the holding member 320, it protrudes rearward (toward the reference end 320b) from the center of the space S4 in the depth direction Dd. Therefore, the space S4a and the space S4b are spaces that partially overlap each other. The space S4a and the space S4b are spaces that do not partially overlap each other. In this way, the space S4 is a storage space that can store one or more management units 200. The space S4a is an example of a first storage space. The space S4b is an example of a second storage space.

[0121] The effects of the second embodiment will be described below. (2-1) Conventionally, in an island facility, external devices connected to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines are installed together (for example, JP 2017-104270 A). The length of the external device along a predetermined direction may vary depending on the type of gaming machine to which it is connected and the internal structure of the external device. In the island facility, the external device is held in a holding section so as to be paired with the gaming machine. However, in conventional island facilities, the holding section for the external device is configured depending on the type of external device to be installed. For this reason, when an external device that does not fit the holding section is to be installed in a good-looking way, the holding section needs to be modified. Therefore, it is difficult to say that it is easy to install the external device.

[0122] In the island equipment 10, the first management unit 210, which has a relatively short length along the width direction D2 (hereinafter referred to as width), can be accommodated in the space S4a, and the second management unit 220, which has a relatively long width, can be accommodated in the space S4b. Here, due to the presence of the protruding parts 328, 329 protruding from the side walls 323, 324 into the space S4, the minimum distance between the side walls 323 and 324 in the space S4a is shorter than the minimum distance between the side walls 323 and 324 in the space S4b. Therefore, even when the first management unit 210 is accommodated in the space S4a, the protruding parts 328, 329 bring the side walls and the first management unit 210 into close proximity with each other, so that the gap that may occur between the first management unit 210 and the side walls can be filled. Therefore, when installing any of the management units 200, it is possible to install them with a good appearance without modifying the holding member 320. Therefore, an installation method according to the width of the management unit 200 to be installed can be adopted, and the management unit 200 can be installed easily.

[0123] (2-2) The island equipment 10 can adopt an installation method according to the width of the management unit 200 simply by inverting the holding member 320 along the depth direction D3. The protruding parts 328, 329 are on one side of the center of the side walls 323, 324 in the depth direction D3, and not on the other side of the center. For example, when installing the first management unit 210, by arranging the holding member 320 so that the protruding parts 328, 329 are on the player G side, the distance in the depth direction D3 from the end of the side walls 323, 324 on the player G side to the end of the protruding parts 328, 329 on the player G side can be shortened, so that the installation can look good without modifying the holding member 320.

[0124] (2-3) The island equipment 10 is capable of holding one or more management units 200 and is equipped with a holding member 320 having spaces S5, S6 as a storage section capable of storing predetermined items. Such a storage section can be used, for example, to store a manual for the management unit 200 or materials explaining the model of the gaming machine 100. Such materials can provide various information to the player G. In this way, the island equipment 10 allows the management unit 200 to be easily installed and can store predetermined items.

[0125] (2-4) Conventionally, an island equipment is provided with gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines, as well as external devices connected to the gaming machines (for example, JP 2017-104270 A). In general, the island equipment is decorated to improve the aesthetics of the game facility. For example, a sheet with a printed pattern is attached to the island equipment. For example, a pattern is painted on the island equipment using paint. However, in conventional island equipment, in order to change the decoration, a technique for attaching a sheet with a printed pattern or a technique for painting a pattern is required. For this reason, it was difficult to change the decoration of conventional island equipment.

[0126] The holding member 320 can be installed in a changeable position between positions R1 and R2 in which the decorative surface K3 is disposed on the player G side, and positions R3 and R4 in which the decorative surface K4 on the opposite side of the decorative surface K3 is disposed on the player G side. Therefore, by flipping the holding member 320 back and forth when installing it, the decorative surface disposed on the player G side can be changed. Thus, the decoration of the island equipment 10 can be easily changed.

[0127] (Example of change) The above-described embodiments may be modified as follows: The above-described embodiments and the following modifications may be combined with each other to the extent that no technical contradiction occurs.

[0128] The holding member 20 may be placed in a position where the decorative surface K1 is disposed on the player G side, and the decorative surface K2 is disposed on the player G side when the end surface 21n of the holding member 20 contacts the placing surface 30b and the end surface 22n of the holding member 20 is disposed on the upper side, as a first placing position. Similarly, the holding member 20 may be placed in a position where the decorative surface K1 is disposed on the player G side, and the decorative surface K2 is disposed on the player G side when the end surface 22n of the holding member 20 contacts the placing surface 30b and the end surface 21n of the holding member 20 is disposed on the upper side, as a second placing position. In other words, the first placing position and the second placing position may each include a position where the decorative surface K1 is disposed on the player G side and a position where the decorative surface K2 is disposed on the player G side.

[0129] The holding member 20 is not limited to being configured so as to be invertible upside down and front-to-back, and may be configured so as to be only invertible upside down. This makes it easier to change the height of the installation position of the gaming machine 100. The holding member 20 may be configured so as to be only invertible front-to-back. This makes it easier to change the decoration.

[0130] The decorative surface K1 and the decorative surface K2 may have a special sheet 50 with a predetermined pattern printed thereon attached thereto. The special sheet 50 is a sheet on which different patterns can be seen depending on the viewing angle of the special sheet 50. One example of a sheet on which different patterns can be seen depending on the viewing angle is a lenticular sheet. The lenticular sheet has a lenticular lens having a plurality of convex lenses extending in parallel along the width direction Dw, and a composite pattern layer that combines a plurality of types of patterns (for example, two types) for the lenticular lens. With this configuration, even when the same position in the height direction Dh is viewed, the lenticular sheet has a different pattern that can be seen when the angle of the line of sight relative to the same position changes.

[0131] 21(a) shows a first pattern that can be seen by the player G sitting on the chair C through the special sheet 50 when the decorative surface K2 is positioned on the player G side in the first placement position in this modified example, where the end surface 21n of the holding member 20 is in contact with the placement surface 30b and the end surface 22n of the holding member 20 is positioned on the upper side. As an example, when the holding member 20 is placed in the first placement position, the first pattern that can be seen by the player G is a pattern with circles drawn on it.

[0132] FIG. 21(b) shows the second pattern that the player G sitting on the chair C can see through the special sheet 50 when the decorative surface K2 is placed on the player G side when the end surface 22n of the holding member 20 contacts the placement surface 30b and the end surface 21n of the holding member 20 is placed on the upper side in the second placement position in this modified example. As an example, when the holding member 20 is placed in the second placement position, the second pattern that the player G can see is a pattern with a triangular mark. According to this modified example, by inverting the holding member 20 upside down in each of the states where the decorative surface K1 is placed on the player G side and the decorative surface K2 is placed on the player G side, the player G can see different decorations. Therefore, the decoration of the island equipment 10 that the player G can see can be easily changed.

[0133] In this modified example, different patterns may be printed on the special sheet 50 attached to the decorative surface K1 and the special sheet 50 attached to the decorative surface K2. In this modified example, the patterns of the special sheet 50 are different between the decorative surface K1 and the decorative surface K2. According to this modified example, the variation of decorations visible to the player G can be increased by combining whether the posture in which the holding member 20 is placed is the first placement posture or the second placement posture, and whether the decorative surface placed on the player G side is the decorative surface K1 or the decorative surface K2. Therefore, the decoration of the island equipment 10 visible to the player G can be easily changed.

[0134] In this modified example, the multiple convex lenses constituting the lenticular lens are not limited to extending along the width direction Dw, but may extend parallel to the height direction Dh, or may be arranged concentrically. The multiple patterns included in the composite pattern layer may be of three or more types. The lenticular sheet of the decorative surface K1 may be a single sheet that covers the entire decorative surface K1, or may be a combination of multiple divided sheets to cover the entire decorative surface K1. The lenticular sheet of the decorative surface K2 may also be modified in the same manner.

[0135] 22, the side wall 23 may have a rectangular box-shaped base 23r that opens toward the space S1, and a movable part 23s that can be displaced to protrude from the base 23r into the space S1. Similarly, the side wall 24 may have a rectangular box-shaped base 24r that opens toward the space S1, and a movable part 24s that can be displaced to protrude from the base 24r into the space S1. According to this modification, by displacing the movable parts 23s and 24s, it is possible to adjust gaps that may occur between the gaming machine 100 and the side wall 23 and the side wall 24. Therefore, the gaming machine 100 can be installed in an attractive manner.

[0136] In the above modification, the side wall 23 may have a biasing means (not shown) for biasing the movable part 23s so as to protrude into the space S1. The side wall 24 may have a biasing means (not shown) for biasing the movable part 24s so as to protrude into the space S1. Each biasing means may be a spring or an elastic body such as rubber. According to this modification, each movable part 23s, 24s is biased so as to be displaced from each base 23r, 24r toward the side surface of the gaming machine 100. Therefore, when the gaming machine 100 is installed, it is possible to easily prevent gaps from being generated between the gaming machine 100 and the side wall 23 and the side wall 24. Therefore, the gaming machine 100 can be installed with a good appearance.

[0137] Supporting portion 21 and supporting portion 22 may be configured to be able to change the length from supporting surface 21m to supporting surface 22m along the height direction Dh. Also, either one of supporting portion 21 and supporting portion 22 may be configured to be able to change the length from supporting surface 21m to supporting surface 22m along the height direction Dh.

[0138] FIG. 23 shows an example of the case where the support part 22 is configured to be changeable in length along the height direction Dh from the support surface 21m to the support surface 22m. The support part 22 has a rectangular box-shaped base part 60 that opens toward the space S1, and a movable part 60a that is displaceable so as to protrude from the base part 60 into the space S1. According to this modification example, the difference in length along the height direction Dh of the gaming machine 100 can be adjusted to reduce a gap that may occur on the upper side of the gaming machine 100. Therefore, the gaming machine 100 can be installed with a good appearance. The support part 22 may include a biasing means (not shown) that biases the movable part 24s so that the movable part 24s protrudes into the space S1. In addition to or instead of the support part 22, the movable part that is a part of the support part 21 may be configured to be displaceable.

[0139] The holding member 20 may be configured to have multiple pairs of support surfaces 21m and 22m and to be able to hold multiple gaming machines 100. In addition, one or both of the pair of support surfaces 21m and 22m may be configured to be divided into multiple support surfaces. In other words, the holding member 20 may have three or more support surfaces. It is preferable that the holding member 20 has at least two support surfaces.

[0140] The holding member 20 does not have to include the sealing plate 22e. That is, the space S2 may be configured so that both ends are open in the depth direction Dd. Instead of or in addition to being formed between the end face 22n and the support surface 22m, the space S2 may be formed between the end face 21n and the support surface 21m. The space S2 may be formed in one or both of the space between the end face 21n and the support surface 21m and the space between the end face 22n and the support surface 22m.

[0141] The holding member 20 may have a first portion in which the space S1 is formed and a second portion in which the space S2 is formed. The first portion and the second portion may be separable. According to this modification, when changing the position in which the holding member 20 is placed on the island equipment 10, the manager of the amusement facility, etc., only needs to replace the first portion in which the space S1 is formed with the second portion in which the space S2 is formed. Therefore, the manager of the amusement facility, etc., can easily change the position in which the holding member 20 is placed.

[0142] The side walls 23 and 24 may be configured by combining two or more parts extending along the height direction Dh. In this way, when multiple gaming machines 100 are installed side by side along the width direction D2 of the island equipment 10, the holding member 20 can prevent the multiple gaming machines 100 from coming into contact with each other and being damaged.

[0143] The side wall 23 may not have the protruding wall 28. The side wall 24 may not have the protruding wall 29. The protruding walls 28, 29 are not limited to being provided at the ends of the side walls 23, 24 on the reference end 20b side, and may be provided in any part of the side walls 23, 24. The protruding walls 28, 29 may be provided on the end faces of the side walls 23, 24 on the reference end 20b side.

[0144] The length of the holding member 320 along the depth direction Dd may be changed as appropriate. That is, the lengths of the support parts 321, 322 and the side walls 323, 324 along the depth direction Dd may be changed as appropriate. The length of the holding member 320 along the depth direction Dd may be shorter than the combined length of the length of the first management unit 210 along the depth direction D3 and the length of the second management unit 220 along the depth direction D3. It is preferable that the length of the holding member 320 along the depth direction Dd is longer than the length of the first management unit 210 along the depth direction D3. It is preferable that the length of the holding member 320 along the depth direction Dd is longer than the length of the second management unit 220 along the depth direction D3.

[0145] The length of the holding member 320 along the depth direction Dd may be longer than the combined length of the first management unit 210 along the depth direction D3 and the second management unit 220 along the depth direction D3. In this case, when the first management unit 210 is placed on the holding member 320, it does not protrude rearward (opposite the reference end 320b) from the center of the space S4 in the depth direction Dd. When the second management unit 220 is placed on the holding member 320, it does not protrude rearward (to the reference end 320b) from the center of the space S4 in the depth direction Dd. Therefore, in this modification example, the space S4a and the space S4b are spaces that do not completely overlap each other.

[0146] The holding member 320 is not limited to being configured so as to be invertible upside down and front-to-back, but may be configured so as to be only invertible upside down. This makes it easy to change the height of the installation position of the management unit 200. The holding member 320 may be configured so as to be only invertible front-to-back. This makes it easy to change the decoration.

[0147] A special sheet 50 on which a predetermined pattern is printed may be attached to the decorative surface K3 and the decorative surface K4. The special sheet 50 is a sheet (such as a lenticular sheet) on which different patterns can be seen depending on the angle at which the special sheet 50 is viewed.

[0148] 24(a) shows the first pattern that can be seen by the player G sitting on the chair C through the special sheet 50 when the holding member 320 is placed on the attachment part 330 in the position R3 and the decorative surface K4 is arranged on the player G side in this modified example. As an example, when the holding member 320 is placed in the position R3, the first pattern that can be seen by the player G is a pattern with a circle mark drawn.

[0149] FIG. 24(b) shows the second pattern that the player G sitting on the chair C can see through the special sheet 50 when the holding member 320 is placed on the attachment portion 330 in the position R4 and the decorative surface K4 is arranged on the player G side in this modified example. As an example, when the holding member 320 is placed in the position R3, the second pattern that the player G can see is a pattern with a triangular mark. According to this modified example, by turning the holding member 320 upside down in each of the states where the decorative surface K3 is arranged on the player G side and the decorative surface K4 is arranged on the player G side, the player G can see different decorations. Therefore, the decoration of the island equipment 10 can be easily changed.

[0150] In this modified example, different patterns may be printed on the special sheet 50 attached to the decorative surface K3 and the special sheet 50 attached to the decorative surface K4. In this modified example, the patterns of the special sheet 50 are different between the decorative surface K3 and the decorative surface K4. According to this modified example, the decoration visible to the player G can be changed depending on which of the postures R1 to R4 the holding member 320 is placed in. Therefore, the decoration of the island equipment 10 can be easily changed.

[0151] In this modified example, the multiple convex lenses constituting the lenticular lens are not limited to extending along the width direction Dw, but may extend parallel to the height direction Dh, or may be arranged concentrically. The multiple patterns included in the composite pattern layer may be of three or more types. The lenticular sheet of the decorative surface K3 may be a single sheet that covers the entire decorative surface K3, or may be a combination of multiple divided sheets to cover the entire decorative surface K3. The lenticular sheet of the decorative surface K4 may also be modified in the same manner.

[0152] As shown in FIG. 25, the side wall 323 may have a rectangular box-shaped base 323r that opens toward the space S4, and a movable part 323s that can be displaced so as to protrude from the base 323r into the space S4. The movable part 323s may have a space S5. Similarly, the side wall 324 may have a rectangular box-shaped base 324r that opens toward the space S4, and a movable part 324s that can be displaced so as to protrude from the base 324r into the space S4. The movable part 324s may have a space S6. According to this modification, by displacing the movable part 323s and the movable part 324s, it is possible to adjust the gap that may occur between the management unit 200 and the side wall 323 and the side wall 324. Therefore, when any management unit 200 is installed, it can be installed with a good appearance without modifying the holding member 320. Therefore, an installation method according to the width of the management unit 200 to be installed can be adopted, and the management unit 200 can be easily installed.

[0153] In the above modification, the movable part 323s may be located closer to the reference end 320b than the center of the side wall 323 in the depth direction Dd, and may not be located closer to the end opposite the reference end 320b than the center of the side wall 323. The movable part 323s may be located closer to the end opposite the reference end 320b than the center of the side wall 323 in the depth direction Dd, and may not be located closer to the reference end 320b than the center of the side wall 323. In other words, the movable part 323s may be located on one side of the center of the side wall 323 in the depth direction Dd, and may not be located closer to the other side than the center. The movable part 324s may be located closer to the reference end 320b than the center of the side wall 324 in the depth direction Dd, and may not be located closer to the end opposite the reference end 320b than the center of the side wall 324. The movable part 324s is located on the end side opposite the reference end 320b from the center of the side wall 324 in the depth direction Dd, and does not have to be located on the reference end 320b side from the center of the side wall 324. In other words, the movable part 324s is located on one side of the center of the side wall 323 in the depth direction Dd, and does not have to be located on the other side of the center.

[0154] In the above modification, the movable part 323s and the movable part 324s may be members extending along the depth direction Dd from the reference end 320b to the end opposite to the reference end 320b. That is, the movable part 323s may be on one side of the center of the side wall 323 and on the other side of the center of the side wall 323 in the depth direction Dd. The movable part 324s may be on one side of the center of the side wall 324 and on the other side of the center of the side wall 324. The first management unit 210 and the second management unit 220 can be installed even if the holding member 320 is attached to the attachment part 330 in any of the postures R1 to R4. Then, when the management unit 200 is installed, it is possible to easily prevent the occurrence of gaps between the management unit 200 and the side wall 323 and the side wall 324. Also, the holding member 320 can be reversed back and forth to change the decoration that is visible to the player G. Thus, the decoration of the island equipment 10 can be easily changed.

[0155] In the above modification, the side wall 323 may have a biasing means (not shown) for biasing the movable part 323s so as to protrude into the space S4. The side wall 324 may have a biasing means (not shown) for biasing the movable part 324s so as to protrude into the space S4. Each biasing means may be a spring or an elastic body such as rubber. According to this modification, each movable part 323s, 324s is biased so as to be displaced from each base part 323r, 324r toward the side surface of the management unit 200. Therefore, when the management unit 200 is installed, it is possible to easily prevent gaps from occurring between the management unit 200 and the side wall 323 and the side wall 324. Therefore, when any management unit 200 is installed, the management unit 200 can be installed easily and with a good appearance without modifying the holding member 320.

[0156] The support portion 321 and the support portion 322 may be configured to be able to change the length along the height direction Dh from the support surface 321m to the support surface 322m. Also, either one of the support portion 321 and the support portion 322 may be configured to be able to change the length along the height direction Dh from the support surface 321m to the support surface 322m. As an example, the support portion 322 may have a rectangular box-shaped base portion that opens toward the space S4, and a movable portion that can be displaced so as to protrude from the base into the space S4. According to this modification example, the gap that may occur on the upper side of the management unit 200 can be adjusted to be small depending on the difference in the length along the height direction Dh of the management unit 200. Therefore, the management unit 200 can be installed with a good appearance. The support portion 322 may be provided with a biasing means that biases the movable portion so that the movable portion protrudes into the space S4. Also, in addition to or instead of the support portion 322, a movable portion that is a part of the support portion 321 may be configured to be able to be displaced.

[0157] The holding member 320 may be configured to have a plurality of pairs of support surfaces 321m and 322m, and to be able to hold a plurality of management units 200. In addition, one or both of the pair of support surfaces 321m and 322m may be configured to be divided into a plurality of support surfaces. In other words, the holding member 320 may have three or more support surfaces. It is preferable that the holding member 320 has at least two support surfaces.

[0158] The support portion 321 may have a predetermined space of a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape surrounded by a plurality of plates. The support portion 322 may have a predetermined space of a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape surrounded by a plurality of plates. The end of the predetermined space opposite the reference end 320b in the depth direction Dd may be sealed by a sealing plate or may not be sealed. In other words, the end of the predetermined space opposite the reference end 320b in the depth direction Dd may be open or may not be open. The predetermined space may be sealed by a sealing plate at the reference end 320b in the depth direction Dd or may not be sealed. If the predetermined space is open on the player G side, the predetermined space can function as a space for storing, for example, the player G's luggage, etc.

[0159] The holding member 320 may be configured to form a space capable of accommodating a predetermined item instead of or in addition to the space S5 and the space S6. For example, the holding member 320 may be configured to form a space capable of accommodating a predetermined item between the management unit 200 and the side wall 323 when the management unit 200 is accommodated. For example, the holding member 320 may be configured to form a space capable of accommodating a predetermined item between the management unit 200 and the side wall 324 when the management unit 200 is accommodated. The space capable of accommodating a predetermined item may be capable of accommodating, for example, a manual for the management unit 200 or a document showing a model description of the gaming machine 100, like the space S5 and the space S6.

[0160] The holding member 320 may be separable into the support portion 321, the support portion 322, the side wall 323, and the side wall 324. According to this modification, for example, when changing the posture of placing the holding member 320 on the island equipment 10, the manager of the amusement facility can change the height from the installation surface Gr to the bottom surface of the management unit 200 simply by interchanging the support portion 321 and the support portion 322. For example, when changing the posture of placing the holding member 320 on the island equipment 10, the manager of the amusement facility can change whether the protrusions 328, 329 are arranged on the player G side or the opposite side to the player G simply by inverting the side walls 323 and 324. Thus, the manager of the amusement facility can easily change the posture of placing the holding member 320.

[0161] The side walls 323 and 324 may be configured by combining two or more parts extending along the height direction Dh. In this way, when a plurality of management units 200 are installed side by side along the width direction D2 of the island equipment 10, the holding member 320 can prevent the plurality of management units 200 from coming into contact with each other and being damaged.

[0162] The side wall 323 may not have the protrusion 328, while the side wall 324 may have the protrusion 329. The side wall 323 may have the protrusion 328, while the side wall 324 may not have the protrusion 329. The holding member 320 may have a protrusion on one of the side walls 323 and 324, or may have protrusions on both the side walls 323 and 324. At least one of the side walls 323 and 324 may have a protrusion that protrudes toward the space S4a.

[0163] The length of the protruding portions 328, 329 in the depth direction Dd may be changed as appropriate. That is, the length of each of the plates 328a to 328d in the depth direction Dd may be changed as appropriate. The protrusions 328 and 329 are not limited to being provided at the ends of the side walls 323 and 324 on the reference end 320b side, and may be provided at any part of the side walls 323 and 324. The protrusion 328 may be located closer to the reference end 320b than the center of the side wall 323 in the depth direction Dd, or may be located closer to the end opposite the reference end 320b than the center of the side wall 323. The protrusion 328 may be located on one side of the center of the side wall 323 and not on the other side of the center. The protrusion 329 may be located closer to the reference end 320b than the center of the side wall 324 in the depth direction Dd, or may be located closer to the end opposite the reference end 320b than the center of the side wall 324. The protrusion 329 may be located on one side of the center of the side wall 324 and not on the other side of the center. The protrusions 328 and 329 may be provided on the end surfaces of the side walls 323 and 324 on the reference end 320b side. The protrusions 328 and 329 may be provided on the end surfaces of the side walls 323 and 324 on the end side opposite the reference end 320b.

[0164] The holding member 320 may be installed adjacent to the left side of the holding member 20 or adjacent to the right side of the holding member 20. The holding member 20, which is a holding member for the gaming machine 100, and the holding member 320, which is a holding member for the management unit 200, may be integrally configured. That is, the island equipment 10 may include a holding member capable of holding both one or more gaming machines 100 and one or more management units 200. For example, as shown in FIG. 16(a), the holding member 20 in the position P1 and the holding member 320 in the position R1 may be integrally configured. In this case, when the holding member 20 and the holding member 320 are inverted upside down and back and forth, the holding member 20 takes the position P2 and the holding member 320 takes the position R4. That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 19(a), the holding member 20 in the position P2 and the holding member 320 in the position R4 may be integrally configured. For example, as shown in FIG. 17(a), the holding member 20 in the position P2 and the holding member 320 in the position R2 may be integrally configured. In this case, when the holding member 20 and the holding member 320 are inverted upside down and front-to-back, the holding member 20 takes on a position P1 and the holding member 320 takes on a position R3. That is, for example, as shown in Fig. 18(a), the holding member 20 in the position P1 and the holding member 320 in the position R3 may be integrally configured.

[0165] In the above modified example, the space S1 and the space S4 may be formed as a single space. For example, the island equipment 10 may not have the side wall 23 and the side wall 324, but may have a holding member capable of holding both one or more gaming machines 100 and one or more management units 200 in one space. For example, the island equipment 10 may not have the side wall 23 and the side wall 323, but may have a holding member capable of holding both one or more gaming machines 100 and one or more management units 200 in one space. The gaming machines 100 and the management units 200 may be accommodated in one holding member and may be accommodated close to each other.

[0166] (Additional Note) Next, the technical ideas that can be understood from the above embodiment and modified examples will be described. (1) An island equipment capable of installing multiple types of external devices connected to an amusement machine, the island equipment comprising: a holding section capable of holding one or more of the multiple types of external devices, the holding section having a first side wall and a second side wall, the first side wall and the second side wall being aligned along a first direction, a storage space capable of storing the one or more external devices being formed between the first side wall and the second side wall, the storage space including a first storage space for storing a first external device and a second storage space for storing a second external device having a length along the first direction longer than that of the first external device, the first storage space and the second storage space being spaces that do not overlap with each other in part or in whole, at least one of the first side wall and the second side wall having a protrusion protruding toward the first storage space, and a minimum separation distance between the first side wall and the second side wall in the first storage space being shorter than a minimum separation distance between the first side wall and the second side wall in the second storage space.

[0167] (2) The island equipment described in technical idea (1) in which the protrusion is located on one side of the center of the first side wall and not on the other side of the center in a second direction intersecting the first direction. (3) An island equipment capable of installing multiple types of external devices to be connected to a gaming machine, the island equipment being equipped with a holding section capable of holding one or more of the multiple types of external devices, the holding section having a first decorative surface and a second decorative surface opposite the first decorative surface, the holding section being capable of being installed in a first position in which the first decorative surface is positioned on the player side, and a second position in which the second decorative surface is positioned on the player side.

[0168] (4) An island facility capable of installing multiple types of external devices connected to an amusement machine includes a holding section capable of holding one or more of the multiple types of external devices, the holding section having a first side wall and a second side wall, the first side wall and the second side wall being aligned along a first direction, and a storage space capable of storing the one or more external devices being formed between the first side wall and the second side wall, the storage space including a first storage space for storing a first external device and a second storage space for storing a second external device having a length along the first direction longer than that of the first external device. and a second storage space for storing external equipment, wherein the first storage space and the second storage space are spaces that do not overlap each other partially or completely, at least one of the first side wall and the second side wall has a protrusion that protrudes toward the first storage space, a minimum distance between the first side wall and the second side wall in the first storage space is shorter than a minimum distance between the first side wall and the second side wall in the second storage space, and the holding portion has a storage portion that can store a predetermined item. [Explanation of symbols]

[0169] 10...island equipment 100...gaming machine 110...slot machine 120...pachinko gaming machine 200...management unit 210...first management unit 220...second management unit 314...installation mechanism 320...holding member 320a, 320b...reference end portion 321, 322...support portion 321m, 322m...support surface 321n, 322n...end surface 323, 324...side wall 323m, 324m...side surface 323n, 324n...side surface 328, 329...projection portion 328a, 328b, 329a, 329b...support plate 328c, 328d, 329c, 329d...side plate 328e, 329e...sealing plate 328m, 329m...side surface 321p, 322p, 323p, 324p, 328pa~328pd, 329pa~329pd... exposed surface 321q, 322q, 323q, 324q... exposed surface 328qe, 329qe... end surface 330... mounting part 330b... placement surface D1, Dh... height direction D2, Dw... width direction D3, Dd... depth direction L12, L13, w3, w4... width dimension K3, K4... decorative surface R1~R4... position S4~S7... space S4a, S4b... space

Claims

1. In an island facility in which multiple types of external devices connected to a gaming machine can be installed, a holding unit capable of holding one or more of the plurality of types of external devices; the holding portion has a first side wall and a second side wall, the first side wall and the second side wall are aligned along a first direction, an accommodation space capable of accommodating the one or more external devices is formed between the first side wall and the second side wall, the accommodation space includes a first accommodation space for accommodating a first external device and a second accommodation space for accommodating a second external device having a length along the first direction longer than that of the first external device, the first accommodation space and the second accommodation space are spaces that do not overlap with each other in part or in whole, At least one of the first side wall and the second side wall has a protruding portion protruding toward the first storage space, and a minimum separation distance between the first side wall and the second side wall in the first storage space is shorter than a minimum separation distance between the first side wall and the second side wall in the second storage space.

2. The island equipment according to claim 1 , wherein the protrusion is located on one side of a center of the first side wall in a second direction intersecting the first direction, but not on the other side of the center.

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