Island Facilities

Abstract

To provide an island equipment, that can easily change its decoration.SOLUTION: Island equipment 10 capable of installing multiple types of management units 200 connected to a game machine includes a holding member 320 capable of holding one or more of the multiple types of management units 200. The holding member 320 has a decorative surface K3 and a decorative surface K4 on the opposite side of the decorative surface K3. The holding member 320 can be changed so as to be installed in a position where the decorative surface K3 is disposed on the player side, and in a position where the decorative surface K4 is disposed on the player side.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] Conventionally, an island fixture is equipped with gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines, as well as external devices connected to the gaming machines (for example, Patent Document 1). Generally, the island fixture is decorated to improve the aesthetic appearance of the gaming parlor. For example, a sheet with a printed design is attached to the island fixture. For example, a design is painted on the island fixture using paint. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-104270 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in order to change the decoration of conventional island equipment, it is necessary to attach a sheet with a printed design or to paint a design, which makes it difficult to change the decoration of conventional island equipment. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The island equipment that solves the above problem is an island equipment that can install multiple types of external devices connected to a gaming machine, and includes: a holding unit that can hold one or more external devices among the multiple types of external devices; A mounting portion; Equipped with There are a plurality of the holding portions, and a plurality of the attachment portions, The holding portion has a first decorative surface and a second decorative surface opposite to the first decorative surface, the first decorative surface being provided with a first decoration, and the second decorative surface being provided with a Different from the first decorationA second decoration is applied, and the holding part can be installed by changing between a first position in which the first decorative surface is arranged on the player side and a second position in which the second decorative surface is arranged on the player side. The holding portion can hold the external device in either the first position or the second position, and one of the plurality of holding portions can be attached to each of the plurality of attachment portions in the first position or the second position. The gist of this is as follows. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] According to the present invention, an island facility can be provided whose decoration can be easily changed. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front view showing a schematic diagram of an island facility with slot machine-type gaming machines installed thereon. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a front view schematically showing the island equipment with pachinko gaming machines installed thereon. [Figure 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. [Figure 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 gaming 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 mode, 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 mode. [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 schematically showing the island equipment in a state in which a slot machine according to the second embodiment and a first management unit are installed alongside the slot machine. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a front view schematically showing the island equipment in a state in which a slot machine according to the second embodiment and a second management unit are installed alongside the slot machine. [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 the holding member for the management unit in the second embodiment is attached to the attachment portion in the first attachment mode, and Figure 16(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 attachment portion in the first attachment mode. [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 attachment portion in the second attachment 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 attachment portion in the second attachment 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 a pattern that can be seen by a special sheet on a holding member for a gaming machine. [Figure 22] FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a holding member for a gaming machine that includes a side wall having a movable portion. [Figure 23] FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view that schematically shows a holding member for a gaming machine that includes 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. [Figure 25] FIG. 25 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a holding member for a management unit having a side wall with a movable portion in the second embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] [First embodiment] A first embodiment of the island equipment will be described below. (Outline of island facilities) As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the island equipment 10 can be installed with multiple types of gaming machines 100. Although Figures 1 and 2 each show only one type and two gaming machines 100, in reality, many more gaming machines 100 are installed. Also, the island equipment 10 may be installed with a mixture of multiple types of gaming machines 100.

[0009] The island equipment 10 can accommodate multiple gaming machines 100 lined up horizontally. Hereinafter, the vertical direction (up and down direction) will be referred to as the height direction D1 of the island equipment 10, the direction in which the gaming machines 100 are lined up will be referred to as the width direction D2, and the direction perpendicular to the height direction D1 and width direction D2 will be referred to as the depth direction D3. The island equipment 10 can accommodate multiple management units 200. 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 gaming machines 100. Each installation mechanism 14 can install one gaming machine 100. The multiple 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 portion 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 portion 30 can attach one holding member 20. One attachment portion 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 in the island facilities 10 include slot machines 110 and pachinko gaming machines 120. In other words, the island facilities 10 can install both the slot machines 110 and the pachinko gaming machines 120. The slot machines 110 are so-called slot machines.

[0013] An overview of the slot machine 110 will be described. The slot machine 110 has a box-shaped cabinet 111, multiple reels 112, multiple 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 memory. The slot machine 110 is a medal-less gaming machine that does not use gaming medals as gaming media. The slot machine 110 can progress games based on electronic gaming media. The slot machine 110 does not require the replenishment of gaming medals from outside the machine. Note that the slot machine 110 may also 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 operation of the bet button 115, and decreases the number of game media stored in memory. When the number of bets is a specified number, the control unit 117 spins the multiple reels 112 in response to operation of the start lever 114. In other words, the control unit 117 starts a variable game. The control unit 117 stops the multiple reels 112 in response to operation of the stop button 113. If a specific symbol combination is displayed on the multiple reels 112 when all the reels 112 have stopped, a condition for awarding game media is met. The control unit 117 adds a number corresponding to the met award condition to the number of game media stored in memory.

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

[0016] Next, an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 120 will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 120 has a rectangular frame 121, a gaming board 122 with a divided gaming area, a launch handle 123, a display device 124 capable of displaying a variable game, and a counting button 125. The pachinko gaming machine 120 has various sensors (not shown) that detect the entry of gaming balls into winning holes that open into the gaming area, and a control unit 126 that performs various controls based on the detection results of 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 circulates 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 gaming ball is launched in response to operation of the launch handle 123, the control unit 126 subtracts the number of gaming media stored in memory. When the gaming ball launched in response to operation of the launch handle 123 enters a starting winning hole, the control unit 126 conducts 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 big winning hole. The awarding condition for a gaming ball is met when a gaming ball enters each winning hole. The control unit 126 adds the number according to the established awarding condition to the number of gaming media stored in memory.

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

[0020] (Dimensions and recommended installation height of gaming machine 100) As an example, when viewed from the front, the height dimension h1 of the slot machine 110 is the same as or approximately the same as the height dimension h2 of the pachinko gaming machine 120. As an example, when viewed from the front, the width dimension w1 of the slot 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 slot machine 110.

[0021] The height of the installation position recommended for the gaming machine 100 when installed on the island equipment 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 makes it easy for a player G to operate various operating means provided on the gaming machine 100 while seated in a chair C. As an example, the gaming machine recommended installation height Hs of the slot 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 slot 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 equipment 10 to the bottom surface of the slot 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 held by player G. One management unit 200 is connected to one gaming machine 100 so that it can 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 its memory. When the management unit 200 receives 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 following describes the holding member 20, which is a holding member for a gaming machine. 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) to 3(d) and 4(a) and 4(b), for example, the holding member 20 is a rectangular parallelepiped member formed in a rectangular frame shape as a whole. Note that FIGS. 3(a) to 3(d) and 4(a) and 4(b) show the holding member 20 in position P1. The holding member 20 has two support portions, support portion 21 and support portion 22, that extend parallel to each other. The holding member 20 has two side walls, side wall 23 and side wall 24, that extend 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 the two end portions of the holding member 20 is defined as the reference end portion 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 the two end portions of the holding member 20 is defined as the reference end portion 20b.

[0026] As an example, the positions P1 and P2 of the holding member 20 are positions 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. Position P1 is a position in which the reference end 20a is positioned on the lower side and the reference end 20b is positioned on the player G side. Position P2 is a position in which the reference end 20a is positioned on the upper side and the reference end 20b is positioned on the opposite side from the player G. The following description will be given assuming that the holding member 20 is in position P1 or position 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 irregularities 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 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 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 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 of 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) of the surface facing the space S2. The end surface 22n is not limited to being flat, and may have irregularities or may be configured with a combination of cone-shaped protrusions.

[0030] Each of the plates 22a to 22d has, as its end faces 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 faces in the depth direction Dd, a surface facing the space S2 and an exposed surface 22qe located on the opposite side (outside) of the space S2. The exposed surface 22qe is the surface opposite to the reference end 20b.

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

[0032] The height dimension L1 from the end face 21n to the support surface 21m is shorter than the height dimension L2 from the end face 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 gaming 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 gaming machine 120.

[0033] As an example, the two side walls 23, 24 are both rectangular plate-shaped portions extending along the height direction Dh. The side wall 23 has, as end faces in the width direction Dw, a side surface 23m facing the space S1 and a side surface 23n disposed on the opposite side (outside) from the side surface 23m. The side wall 23 has, as end faces 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 end faces 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 end faces 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 opposite 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 its end surface in the width direction Dw. The protruding wall 29 has an exposed surface 29p on the reference end 20b side as its end surface in the depth direction Dd.

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

[0038] The width dimension L4 from side 28m to side 29m is shorter than the width dimension L5 from side 23m to side 24m. The width dimension L4 from side 28m to side 29m corresponds to the width dimension w1 of the slot machine 110. The width dimension L4 from side 28m to side 29m corresponds to the width dimension w2a of the pachinko gaming machine 120. As an example, the width dimension L4 from side 28m to side 29m is slightly larger than the width dimension w1 of the slot machine 110 and the width dimension w2a of the pachinko gaming machine 120 (the back side portion of the gaming 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 decorative surfaces for providing a predetermined decoration: a decorative surface K1 provided on the reference end 20b side, and a decorative surface K2 provided on the opposite side from the reference end 20b. As an example, the decorative surface K1 is formed by exposed surfaces 21p, 22pa to 22pd, 23p, 24p, 28p, and 29p. As an example, the decorative surface K2 is formed by exposed surfaces 21q, 22qa to 22qe, 23q, and 24q.

[0041] As an example, the decorative surface K1 and the decorative surface K2 are each decorated with different decorations. The decorations are configured as pictures that combine one or more of colors, patterns, photographs, characters, and letters (character strings). The decorations are not limited to flat pictures, but may be three-dimensional structures that protrude from the decorative surface toward the player G. Furthermore, the decorations are not limited to stationary decorations, but 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, decorative sheets with predetermined pictures are attached to the decorative surfaces K1 and K2. The decorations 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 in 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 facing the space S3 and extending along the width direction D2. The lower horizontal mounting plate 32 has a mounting surface 30b facing the space S3 and extending along the width direction D2. The left and right vertical mounting plates 33, 34 have side surfaces 30c, 30d facing the space S3 and extending 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. For 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. For 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 of the holding member 20, falls within the range of the gaming machine's recommended installation height Hs for the slot machine 110. That is, the height dimension L1 and the height dimension M3 are each set to a dimension that results in the gaming machine's 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 of the holding member 20, falls within the range of the gaming machine's recommended installation height Hp for the pachinko gaming machine 120. That is, the height dimension L2 and the height dimension M3 are each set to a dimension that results in the gaming machine's recommended installation height Hp for the slot machine 120.

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

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

[0049] (Explanation of the operation of the first embodiment) The following describes the operation when the gaming machine 100 is installed in the island facility 10. First, the following describes the operation when the slot machine type gaming machine 110 is installed in the island facility 10.

[0050] As shown in FIGS. 7(a) and 7(b), when installing a slot machine 110 on the island equipment 10, the holding member 20 is attached to the mounting portion 30 in 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 slot machine 110 is housed in the space S1 so that the slot machine 110 is placed on the support surface 21m of the holding member 20. The support surface 21m supports one slot machine 110 when the holding member 20 is placed on the mounting portion 30 in 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, etc. 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 sum of the height dimensions M3 and L1, which is the recommended installation height Hs of the gaming machine. Furthermore, the decorative surface K1 is positioned on the player G side. The space S2 opens to the player G side.

[0052] Next, the operation when the pachinko gaming machine 120 is installed will be described. As shown in FIGS. 8(a) and 8(b), when a pachinko gaming machine 120 is installed on the island equipment 10, the holding member 20 is attached to the mounting portion 30 in position P2. When the position of the holding member 20 is changed from position P1 to position P2, the holding member 20 is removed from the mounting portion 30 and then turned upside down and front to back. The holding member 20 is then 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 housed in the space S1 so that the pachinko gaming machine 120 rests 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 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 sum of 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 turning the holding member 20 upside down and backside down 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 slot machines are known as examples of gaming machines. Pachinko machines and slot machines are installed on island equipment. The installation height of the pachinko machines and slot machines on the island equipment differs between pachinko machines and slot machines. Patent document (JP 2015-228981 A) discloses an island equipment configured to change the installation height depending on the type of gaming machine. This island equipment includes a mounting base on which the gaming machine is placed. The installation height of the gaming machine is adjusted by moving the mounting base vertically and securing the mounting base with bolts. However, conventional island equipment requires moving the mounting base vertically and securing the mounting base with bolts. Therefore, it is difficult to adjust the installation height of the gaming machine.

[0056] The height dimension from the placing surface 30b to the support surface on which the gaming machine 100 is supported differs depending on whether the holding member 20 is placed on the placing surface 30b in position P1 or in position P2. Position P1 is a position in which the end surface 21n contacts the placing surface 30b, with the end surface 22n positioned on the upper side, and position P2 is a position in which the end surface 22n contacts the placing surface 30b, with the end surface 21n positioned on the upper side. Therefore, the height dimension from the placing surface 30b to the support surface can be changed by inverting the holding member 20 upside down when placing it on the placing surface 30b. This allows the height of the installation position of the gaming machine 100 to be easily changed.

[0057] (1-2) The height dimension h1 of the slot 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 corresponds to the height dimensions h1 and h2 of the gaming machines 110 and 120. When the holding member 20 is placed in position P1, the slot machine 110 is placed on the support surface 21m, and the upper side of the slot machine 110 is held so as to be sandwiched between the support surface 22m and the holding member 20. On the other hand, when the holding member 20 is placed in 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 and the holding member 20. Therefore, the holding member 20 can suitably hold the gaming machine 100 no matter what position the holding member 20 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 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). Furthermore, the length of the opening located on the player G side of the holding member 20 along the width direction Dw can be selected depending on the length of the gaming machine 100 to be installed along the width direction D2, so the gaming machine 100 can be installed in an attractive manner.

[0059] (1-4) According to this embodiment, the holding member 20 has a space S2 formed therein 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 part of the decorative surface K2, allowing the gaming machine 100 to be installed in an attractive manner.

[0060] (1-5) Conventionally, pachinko gaming machines and slot machines (so-called slot machines) are known as examples of gaming machines. Pachinko gaming machines and slot machines are installed in island equipment. Patent document (JP 2015-228981 A) discloses island equipment configured to accommodate pachinko gaming machines and slot machines. Generally, island equipment is decorated to improve the aesthetics of the gaming parlor. For example, sheets with printed designs are attached to the island equipment. For example, designs are painted on the island equipment using paint. However, changing the decoration of conventional island equipment requires high skill. For this reason, it has been 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 of the reference end 20b. The holding member 20 can be placed on the placing surface 30b in a decorative position where the decorative surface K1 is positioned on the player G side, or in a decorative position where the decorative surface K2 is positioned on the player G side. Therefore, by flipping the holding member 20 back and forth (in the depth direction Dd) when placing it on the placing surface 30b, the decorative surface positioned on the player G side can be changed. This makes it easy to change the decoration of the island equipment 10.

[0062] [Second embodiment] A 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 redundant description 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] (Outline of island facilities) As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 , the island facility 10 can accommodate multiple types of gaming machines 100 and multiple types of management units 200 attached to the gaming machines 100. The gaming machines 100 include slot machines 110 and pachinko machines 120. The management units 200 include a first management unit 210 and a second management unit 220, which differ in size. Note that while FIG. 9 illustrates only one slot machine 110 and one first management unit 210, in reality, many more slot machines 110 and many more first management units 210 are installed. While FIG. 10 illustrates only one slot machine 110 and one second management unit 220, in reality, many more slot machines 110 and many more second management units 220 are installed. The island equipment 10 may also be installed with a mixture of slot machine type gaming machines 110 and pachinko gaming machines 120. The island equipment 10 may also be installed with a mixture of a first management unit 210 and a second management unit 220.

[0065] The island equipment 10 includes multiple installation mechanisms 314 for installing management units 200. Each installation mechanism 314 can install one management unit 200. The multiple 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 portion 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 portion 330 can attach one holding member 320. One attachment portion 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 portion.

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

[0067] The positions R1 and R2 are each a position in which the holding member 320 is inverted relative to one another in the height direction D1. The positions R1 and R3 are each a position in which the holding member 320 is inverted relative to one another in the depth direction D3. The positions R1 and R4 are each a position in which the holding member 320 is inverted relative to one another in the height direction D1 and the depth direction D3. The positions R2 and R3 are each a position in which the holding member 320 is inverted relative to one another in the height direction D1 and the depth direction D3. The positions R2 and R4 are each a position in which the holding member 320 is inverted relative to one another in the depth direction D3. The positions R3 and R4 are each a position 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 positions 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] An overview of the first management unit 210 will now be described. 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 banknote insertion section 213 into which banknotes can be inserted as cash, a banknote storage section 214 into which banknotes can be stored, a lending button 215, and a return button 216. The first management unit 210 stores banknotes inserted from the banknote insertion section 213 in the banknote 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 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. 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 that can display the number of gaming media stored in the management medium and the remaining amount of inserted money. The first management unit 210 has a control unit 218 that performs various controls based on the detection results of a sensor (not shown) that detects the management medium inserted in the management medium insertion unit 212 and the detection results of a sensor (not shown) that detects banknotes inserted in the banknote insertion unit 213. The control unit 218 performs various controls based on count information received from the gaming machine 100, the detection results of a sensor (not shown) that detects operation of the lending button 215, and the detection results of a sensor (not shown) that detects 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 banknote insertion section 223 into which banknotes can be inserted as cash, a banknote storage section 224 into which banknotes can be stored, a lending button 225, and a return button 226. The second management unit 220 stores banknotes inserted from the banknote insertion section 223 in the banknote 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 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. 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 that can display the number of gaming media stored in the management medium and the remaining amount of inserted money. The second management unit 220 has a control unit 228 that performs various controls based on the detection results of a sensor (not shown) that detects the management medium inserted in the management medium insertion unit 222 and the detection results of a sensor (not shown) that detects banknotes inserted in the banknote insertion unit 223. The control unit 228 performs various controls based on the count information received from the gaming machine 100, the detection results of a sensor (not shown) that detects operation of the lending button 225, and the detection results of a sensor (not shown) that detects 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 length of the second management unit 220 along the width direction D2 is longer than that of 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 section 214 of the first management unit 210 is smaller than the number of banknotes that can be stored in the banknote storage section 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 that of the first management unit 210, so that the number of banknotes that can be stored in the banknote storage section 224 is greater than the number of banknotes that can be stored in the banknote storage section 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) and 11(b), 12(a) and 12(b), and 13(a) and 13(b), for example, the holding member 320 is a rectangular parallelepiped member formed in a rectangular frame shape as a whole. Note that FIGS. 11(a) and 11(b), 12(a) and 12(b), and 13(a) and 13(b) show the holding member 320 in posture R1. The holding member 320 has two support portions, support portion 321 and support portion 322, that extend parallel to each other. The holding member 320 has two side walls, side wall 323 and side wall 324, that extend 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 and 322 and two side walls 323 and 324. The space S4 is a space for accommodating the management unit 200.

[0077] The direction in which the two side walls 323, 324 extend is defined as the height direction Dh of the holding member 320. In the height direction Dh, one of the two end portions of the holding member 320 is defined as the reference end portion 320a. The direction in which the two support portions 321, 322 extend is defined as the 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 the depth direction Dd of the holding member 320. The depth direction Dd is an example of a second direction intersecting the width direction Dw. In the depth direction Dd, one of the two end portions of the holding member 320 is defined as the reference end portion 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 positioned on the lower side and the reference end 320b is positioned on the player G side. The posture R2 is a posture in which the reference end 320a is positioned on the upper side and the reference end 320b is positioned on the player G side. The posture R3 is a posture in which the reference end 320a is positioned on the lower side and the reference end 320b is positioned on the opposite side from the player G. The posture R4 is a posture in which the reference end 320a is positioned on the upper side and the reference end 320b is positioned on the opposite side from the player G. The following description will be given assuming that the holding member 320 is in posture R1, posture R2, posture R3, or 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 irregularities 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 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 irregularities 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] Support portion 321 and support portion 322 sandwich space S4 in the height direction Dh. Support surface 321m and support surface 322m sandwich space S4 in the height direction Dh. Support surface 321m and support surface 322m form the inner wall surfaces of space S4. Space S4 is formed between end surface 321n and end surface 322n, and also between support surface 321m and support surface 322m. In this way, space S4 is formed between support portion 321 and support portion 322.

[0082] Height dimension L9 from end face 321n to support surface 321m is shorter than height dimension L10 from end face 322n to support surface 322m. Height dimension L11 from support surface 321m to support surface 322m corresponds to height dimension h3 of first management unit 210 and height dimension h4 of second management unit 220. As an example, height dimension L11 from support surface 321m to support surface 322m is slightly larger than height dimension h3 of first management unit 210 and height dimension h4 of second management unit 220. Height dimension L11 is a dimension that allows first management unit 210 and second management unit 220 to be accommodated in space S4 and that prevents first management unit 210 and second management unit 220 from wobbling when accommodated in 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 its end surfaces in the width direction Dw, a side surface 323m facing the space S4 and a side surface 323n disposed on the opposite side (outside) from the side surface 323m. The side wall 323 has, as its end surfaces 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 protrusion 328 that protrudes into the space S4 from an end on the reference end 320b side in the depth direction Dd. The protrusion 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 protrusion 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 protrusion 328 is a rectangular box-shaped portion extending along the height direction Dh. The protrusion 328 has two support plates 328a, 328b, two side plates 328c, 328d, and a sealing plate 328e that seals the end opposite the reference end 320b. The protrusion 328 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped space S5 surrounded by the plates 328a to 328e. The space S5 has an end opposite to the reference end 320b in the depth direction Dd sealed by a sealing plate 328e The space S5 is open at the reference end 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 surfaces in the depth direction Dd, a surface facing the space S5 and an end surface 328qe located on the opposite side (outside) from the space S5. The end surface 328qe faces the space S4. The protrusion 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 end faces in the width direction Dw, a side surface 324m facing the space S4 and a side surface 324n arranged on the opposite side (outside) of the side surface 324m. The side wall 324 has, as end faces 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 protrusion 329 that protrudes into the space S4 from an end on the reference end 320b side in the depth direction Dd. The protrusion 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 protrusion 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 protrusion 329 is a rectangular box-shaped portion extending along the height direction Dh. The protrusion 329 has two support plates 329a, 329b, two side plates 329c, 329d, and a sealing plate 329e that seals the end opposite the reference end 320b. The protrusion 329 defines a substantially rectangular parallelepiped space S6 surrounded by the plates 329a to 329e. The space S6 has an end opposite to the reference end 320b in the depth direction Dd sealed by a sealing plate 329e The space S6 has an opening at the reference end 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 surfaces in the depth direction Dd, a surface facing the space S6 and an end surface 329qe located on the opposite side (outside) from the space S6. The end surface 329qe faces the space S4. The protrusion 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 way, 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 side surface 328m to side surface 329m is shorter than the width dimension L13 from side surface 323m to side surface 324m. The width dimension L12 from side surface 328m to side surface 329m corresponds to the width dimension w3 of the first management unit 210. As an example, the width dimension L12 from side surface 328m to side surface 329m is slightly larger than the width dimension w3 of the first management unit 210. The width dimension L13 from side surface 323m to side surface 324m corresponds to the width dimension w4 of the second management unit 220. As an example, the width dimension L13 from side surface 323m to side surface 324m is slightly larger than the width dimension w4 of the second management unit 220.

[0091] The holding member 320 has decorative surfaces for applying a predetermined decoration: a decorative surface K3 provided on the reference end 320b side, and a decorative surface K4 provided on the opposite side from the reference end 320b. That is, the holding member 320 has decorative surface K3 and decorative surface K4 located on the opposite side from decorative surface K3. As an example, decorative surface K3 is formed by exposed surfaces 321p, 322p, 323p, 324p, 328pa-328pd, and 329pa-329pd. Decorative surface K3 is an example of a first decorative surface. As an example, decorative surface K4 is formed by exposed surfaces 321q, 322q, 323q, and 324q. Decorative surface K4 is an example of a second decorative surface.

[0092] As an example, decorative surface K3 and decorative surface K4 are each decorated with different decorations. The decorations are configured as pictures that combine one or more of colors, patterns, photographs, characters, and letters (character strings). The decorations are not limited to flat pictures, but may be three-dimensional structures that protrude from the decorative surface toward player G. Furthermore, the decorations are not limited to stationary decorations, but may be configured to perform a predetermined movement. As an example, decorative surface K3 is decorated with a diagonal line pattern that slopes upward to the right. As an example, decorative surface K4 is decorated with a pattern of circles. As an example, decorative sheets with predetermined patterns are attached to decorative surfaces K3 and K4. The decorations 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] 14(a) and 14(b) and 15(a) and 15(b), as an example, the mounting portion 330 is a rectangular frame-shaped portion as a whole. The mounting portion 330 has two horizontal mounting plates 331 and 332 extending parallel to each other along the width direction D2, and two vertical mounting plates 333 and 334 extending in the up-down direction so as to connect both ends of the two horizontal mounting plates 331 and 332. The mounting portion 330 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped space S7 surrounded by the horizontal mounting plates 331 and 332 and the vertical mounting plates 333 and 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 facing the space S7 and extending along the width direction D2. The lower horizontal mounting plate 332 has a mounting surface 330b facing the space S7 and extending along the width direction D2. The left and right vertical mounting plates 333, 334 have side surfaces 330c, 330d facing the space S7 and extending along the height direction D1, respectively.

[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, 322 constituting the holding member 320 can be fixed to the attachment surface 330a and the placement surface 330b by, for example, nails, bolts, or fasteners. In the width direction D2, a width dimension M4 from the side surface 330c to the side surface 330d corresponds to a width dimension L14 of the holding member 320. For example, the width dimension M4 is slightly longer than the width dimension L14. In the height direction D1, a height dimension M5 from the placement surface 330b to the attachment surface 330a corresponds to a height dimension L15 of the holding member 320. For example, the height dimension M5 is slightly longer than the height dimension L15.

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

[0098] FIG. 14(a) shows the holding member 320 attached to the attachment portion 330 in position R1. In 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 positioned upward. In position R1, the end of the space S4 on the reference end 320b side in the depth direction D3 is positioned on the player G side. In position R1, the end of the space S5 on the reference end 320b side in the depth direction Dd is positioned on the player G side. In position R1, the end of the space S6 on the reference end 320b side in the depth direction Dd is positioned on the player G side. When the holding member 320 is attached to the attachment portion 330 in position R1, the decorative surface K3 is positioned on the player G side. The position R1 in which the decorative surface K3 is arranged 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 position R2. In position R2, the end surface 322n of the holding member 320 contacts the placement surface 330b, and the end surface 321n opposite the end surface 322n is positioned upward. In position R2, the end of the space S4 in the depth direction D3 that is closer to the reference end 320b is positioned closer to the player G. In position R2, the end of the space S5 in the depth direction Dd that is closer to the reference end 320b is positioned closer to the player G. In position R2, the end of the space S6 in the depth direction Dd that is closer to the reference end 320b is positioned closer to the player G. When the holding member 320 is attached to the attachment portion 330 in position R2, the decorative surface K3 is positioned closer to the player G. Position R2, in which the decorative surface K3 is positioned closer to the player G, is an example of a first position. In this way, the holding member 320 can be placed on the placing surface 330b in a decorative posture in which the decorative surface K3 is placed 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 position R3. In position R3, the end surface 321n of the holding member 320 contacts the placement surface 330b, and the end surface 322n opposite the end surface 321n is positioned upward. In position R3, the end opposite the reference end 320b of the space S4 in the depth direction D3 is positioned on the player G side. In position R3, the end opposite the reference end 320b of the space S5 in the depth direction Dd is positioned on the player G side. In position R3, the end opposite the reference end 320b of the space S6 in the depth direction Dd is positioned on the player G side. When the holding member 320 is attached to the attachment portion 330 in position R3, the decorative surface K4 is positioned on the player G side. The position R3 in which the decorative surface K4 is arranged 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 position R4. In position R4, the end surface 322n of the holding member 320 contacts the placement surface 330b, and the end surface 321n opposite the end surface 322n is positioned upward. In position R4, the end opposite the reference end 320b of the space S4 in the depth direction D3 is positioned on the player G side. In position R4, the end opposite the reference end 320b of the space S5 in the depth direction Dd is positioned on the player G side. In position R4, the end opposite the reference end 320b of the space S6 in the depth direction Dd is positioned on the player G side. When the holding member 320 is attached to the attachment portion 330 in position R4, the decorative surface K4 is positioned on the player G side. The position R4 in which the decorative surface K4 is positioned on the player G side is an example of the second position. In this way, the holding member 320 can be placed on the placement surface 330b in the decorative position in which the decorative surface K4 is positioned on the player G side.

[0102] (Explanation of the operation of the second embodiment) The following describes the operation when the management unit 200 is installed in the island equipment 10. First, the operation when the first management unit 210 is installed in the island equipment 10 will be described.

[0103] 16(a) and 16(b) and 17(a) and 17(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 orientation R1 or orientation R2. When the holding member 320 is attached to the mounting portion 330 in orientation R1, the holding member 320 is placed on the mounting portion 330 so that the end surface 321n contacts the mounting surface 330b. When the holding member 320 is attached to the mounting portion 330 in orientation R2, the holding member 320 is placed on the mounting portion 330 so that the end surface 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 housed in the space S4 so that, when the holding member 320 is placed on the mounting portion 330 in the attitude R1, the first management unit 210 rests 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 housed in the space S4 so that when the holding member 320 is placed on the mounting portion 330 in the attitude R2, the first management unit 210 rests on the 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 mounting 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 mounting 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 positioned on the player G side.

[0107] When the first management unit 210 is placed on the holding member 320 with the holding member 320 placed on the mounting 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 positioned 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 storing predetermined items, such as the manual for the management unit 200 or materials explaining the model of the gaming machine 100. The protrusion 328 having the space S5 is an example of a storage portion capable of storing predetermined items.

[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 storing predetermined items, such as the manual for the management unit 200 or materials explaining the model of the gaming machine 100. The protrusion 329 having the space S6 is an example of a storage portion capable of storing predetermined items.

[0110] Next, the operation when the second management unit 220 is installed will be described. 18(a) and 18(b) and 19(a) and 19(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 orientation R3 or orientation R4. When the holding member 320 is attached to the mounting portion 330 in orientation R3, the holding member 320 is placed on the mounting portion 330 so that the end surface 321n contacts the mounting surface 330b. When the holding member 320 is attached to the mounting portion 330 in orientation R4, the holding member 320 is placed on the mounting portion 330 so that the end surface 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 housed in the space S4 so that when the holding member 320 is placed on the mounting portion 330 in the attitude R3, the second management unit 220 rests 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 housed in the space S4 so that when the holding member 320 is placed on the mounting portion 330 in the attitude R4, the second management unit 220 rests on the 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 mounting 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 mounting portion 330 in posture 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 positioned on the player G side.

[0114] When the second management unit 220 is placed on the holding member 320 with the holding member 320 placed on the mounting portion 330 in position 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 positioned on the player G side. In this way, the holding member 320 can be installed by changing the positions R1 and R2 in which the decorative surface K3 is positioned on the player G side, and the positions R3 and R4 in which the decorative surface K4 is positioned 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 20(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 position R1, and a bottom view of the holding member 320 attached to the attachment portion 330 in position R2. FIG. 20(b) is a plan view of the holding member 320 attached to the attachment portion 330 in position R3, and a bottom view of the holding member 320 attached to the attachment portion 330 in position 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 that protrude toward the space S4a. At least a portion of the space S4a is sandwiched between the protrusions 328 and 329 that protrude 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 side wall 324 and a portion of the side wall 323 that is not the protruding portion 328. 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 in the width direction D2 and shorter than the length of the second management unit 220 in 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 in 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 protrusion 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 in the width direction D2 and shorter than the length of the second management unit 220 in 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 in 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 protrusion 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 placed on the holding member 320, the first management unit 210 protrudes rearward (opposite the reference end 320b) from the center of the space S4 in the depth direction Dd. When placed on the holding member 320, the second management unit 220 protrudes rearward (toward the reference end 320b) from the center of the space S4 in the depth direction Dd. Therefore, the spaces S4a and S4b are spaces that partially overlap each other. The spaces S4a and 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, an island facility is equipped with gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines, along with external devices connected to the gaming machines (e.g., JP 2017-104270 A). The length of the external device along a predetermined direction can 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 form a pair with the gaming machine. However, in conventional island facilities, the holder for the external device is configured depending on the type of external device to be installed. Therefore, if an external device that does not fit in the holder is to be installed in an attractive manner, the holder must be modified. Therefore, it is difficult to say that installing the external device is easy.

[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 the 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 protrusions 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 protrusions 328, 329 bring the first management unit 210 into close proximity with the side walls, thereby filling any gaps that may occur between the first management unit 210 and the side walls. Therefore, regardless of which 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 installed easily.

[0123] (2-2) The island equipment 10 can be installed in a manner suited to the width of the management unit 200 simply by inverting the holding member 320 along the depth direction D3. The protrusions 328, 329 are located on one side of the center of the side walls 323, 324 in the depth direction D3, but not on the other side of the center. For example, when installing the first management unit 210, by positioning the holding member 320 so that the protrusions 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 protrusions 328, 329 on the player G side can be shortened, allowing for an attractive installation 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 to store, for example, a manual for the management unit 200 or materials explaining the gaming machine 100. Such materials can provide various information to the player G. In this way, the island equipment 10 can easily install the management unit 200 and store predetermined items.

[0125] (2-4) Conventionally, island equipment is installed with gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines, as well as external devices connected to the gaming machines (for example, JP 2017-104270 A). Generally, island equipment is decorated to improve the aesthetics of the gaming facility. For example, sheets with printed designs are attached to the island equipment. For example, designs are painted on the island equipment using paint. However, with conventional island equipment, changing the decoration requires techniques for attaching printed sheets and painting designs. For this reason, it has been difficult to change the decoration of conventional island equipment.

[0126] The holding member 320 can be installed in positions R1 and R2 where the decorative surface K3 is positioned on the player G side, and positions R3 and R4 where the decorative surface K4 on the opposite side of the decorative surface K3 is positioned on the player G side. Therefore, by flipping the holding member 320 back and forth when installing it, the decorative surface positioned on the player G side can be changed. This makes it easy to change the decoration of the island equipment 10.

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

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

[0129] The holding member 20 is not limited to being configured so that it can be inverted upside down and front to back, and may be configured so that it can only be inverted 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 that it can only be inverted front to back. This makes it easier to change the decoration.

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

[0131] 21(a) shows the first pattern that can be seen by the player G sitting in the chair C through the special sheet 50 when the decorative surface K2 is positioned on the player G's side in this modified example, in which 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 shown in FIG. 21(a). 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 circle.

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

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

[0134] In this modified example, the multiple convex lenses that make up 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 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 that cover the entire decorative surface K1. The lenticular sheet of the decorative surface K2 can also be modified in the same way.

[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 part 23s and the movable part 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. This allows the gaming machine 100 to be installed in an attractive manner.

[0136] In the above modified example, the side wall 23 may be provided with a biasing means (not shown) that biases the movable part 23s so that it protrudes into the space S1. The side wall 24 may be provided with a biasing means (not shown) that biases the movable part 24s so that it protrudes into the space S1. Each biasing means may be a spring or an elastic body such as rubber. According to this modified example, each movable part 23s, 24s is biased so as to be displaced from its respective base part 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 occurring between the gaming machine 100 and the side wall 23 or 24. Therefore, the gaming machine 100 can be installed in an attractive manner.

[0137] Supporting portion 21 and supporting portion 22 may be configured so that the length from supporting surface 21m to supporting surface 22m along the height direction Dh is changeable. Also, either supporting portion 21 or supporting portion 22 may be configured so that the length from supporting surface 21m to supporting surface 22m along the height direction Dh is changeable.

[0138] FIG. 23 shows an example in which the support portion 22 is configured so that its length along the height direction Dh from the support surface 21m to the support surface 22m can be changed. The support portion 22 has a rectangular box-shaped base 60 that opens toward the space S1 and a movable portion 60a that can be displaced to protrude from the base 60 into the space S1. According to this modification, the difference in the length along the height direction Dh of the gaming machine 100 can be adjusted to reduce any gaps that may occur above the gaming machine 100. This allows the gaming machine 100 to be installed in an attractive manner. The support portion 22 may include a biasing means (not shown) that biases the movable portion 24s so that the movable portion 24s protrudes into the space S1. Furthermore, in addition to or instead of the support portion 22, a movable portion that is a part of the support portion 21 may be configured so that it can be displaced.

[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. Also, 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 have 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 in the depth direction Dd are open. 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 spaces 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 modified example, when changing the position in which the holding member 20 is placed on the island equipment 10, the manager of the amusement facility or the like only needs to swap 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 or the like 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 components 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 end of the side wall 23, 24 on the reference end 20b side, and may be provided in any part of the side wall 23, 24. The protruding walls 28, 29 may be provided on the end surface of the side wall 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 portions 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. The length of the holding member 320 along the depth direction Dd is preferably longer than the length of the first management unit 210 along the depth direction D3. The length of the holding member 320 along the depth direction Dd is preferably longer than the length of the second management unit 220 along the depth direction D3.

[0145] The length of the holding member 320 in the depth direction Dd may be longer than the combined length of the first management unit 210 in the depth direction D3 and the second management unit 220 in 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 (toward the opposite side from 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 (toward the reference end 320b) from the center of the space S4 in the depth direction Dd. Therefore, in this modified 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 to be invertible both upside down and front to back, but may be configured to be invertible only 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 to be invertible only front to back. This makes it easy to change the decoration.

[0147] A special sheet 50 with a predetermined pattern printed thereon may be attached to the decorative surface K3 and the decorative surface K4. The special sheet 50 is a sheet (e.g., a lenticular sheet) that allows different patterns to be seen depending on the viewing angle of the special sheet 50.

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

[0149] FIG. 24(b) shows the second pattern that can be seen by the player G sitting in the chair C through the special sheet 50 when the holding member 320 is placed on the mounting portion 330 in position R4 and the decorative surface K4 is positioned on the player G side in this modified example. As an example, when the holding member 320 is placed in position R3, the second pattern that can be seen by the player G is a triangle mark. According to this modified example, by flipping the holding member 320 upside down in each of the states where the decorative surface K3 is positioned on the player G side and where the decorative surface K4 is positioned on the player G side, the player G can see different decorations. This makes it easy to change the decoration of the island equipment 10.

[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 on the special sheet 50 on the decorative surface K3 are different from those on the decorative surface K4. According to this modified example, the decoration visible to the player G can be changed depending on which of the positions 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 that make up 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 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 can also be modified in a similar 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 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 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, gaps that may occur between the management unit 200 and the side wall 323 and the side wall 324 can be adjusted. Therefore, regardless of the type of management unit 200 being installed, the management unit 200 can be installed with a good appearance without modifying the holding member 320. Therefore, an installation method appropriate for the width of the management unit 200 to be installed can be adopted, allowing for easy installation of the management unit 200.

[0153] In the above modified example, 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, but 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, but 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, but may not be located closer to the other side of 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, but 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 324 in the depth direction Dd, and does not have to be located on the other side of the center.

[0154] In the above modified example, the movable portion 323s and the movable portion 324s may be members extending along the depth direction Dd from the reference end 320b to the end opposite the reference end 320b. That is, the movable portion 323s may be located 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 portion 324s may be located 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 when the holding member 320 is attached to the mounting portion 330 in any of the positions R1 to R4. Furthermore, 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. Furthermore, the holding member 320 can be flipped back and forth to change the decoration visible to the player G. This allows for easy changes to the decoration of the island equipment 10.

[0155] In the above-described modified example, the side wall 323 may include a biasing means (not shown) for biasing the movable portion 323s so that it protrudes into the space S4. The side wall 324 may include a biasing means (not shown) for biasing the movable portion 324s so that it protrudes into the space S4. Each biasing means may be a spring or an elastic body such as rubber. According to this modified example, the movable portions 323s, 324s are biased so as to be displaced from the respective base portions 323r, 324r toward the side surfaces 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 walls 323 and 324. Therefore, regardless of the type of management unit 200 to be installed, the management unit 200 can be easily installed with a good appearance without modifying the holding member 320.

[0156] The support portion 321 and the support portion 322 may be configured to have a variable length along the height direction Dh from the support surface 321m to the support surface 322m. Alternatively, either the support portion 321 or the support portion 322 may be configured to have a variable 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 that opens toward the space S4 and a movable portion that can be displaced to protrude from the base into the space S4. According to this modification, the difference in the length of the management unit 200 along the height direction Dh can be adjusted to reduce any gaps that may occur above the management unit 200. This allows the management unit 200 to be installed with a good appearance. The support portion 322 may include a biasing means for biasing the movable portion so that the movable portion protrudes into the space S4. Furthermore, 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 displaceable.

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

[0158] The support portion 321 may have a predetermined space in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape surrounded by multiple plates. The support portion 322 may have a predetermined space in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape surrounded by multiple plates. The predetermined space may or may not be sealed with a sealing plate at the end opposite the reference end 320b in the depth direction Dd. In other words, the predetermined space may or may not be open at the end opposite the reference end 320b in the depth direction Dd. The predetermined space may or may not be sealed with a sealing plate at the reference end 320b in the depth direction Dd. If the predetermined space is open on the player G side, the predetermined space can function as a space for storing 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 spaces S5 and S6. For example, the holding member 320 may be configured so that, when the management unit 200 is accommodated, a space capable of accommodating a predetermined item is formed between the management unit 200 and the side wall 323. For example, the holding member 320 may be configured so that, when the management unit 200 is accommodated, a space capable of accommodating a predetermined item is formed between the management unit 200 and the side wall 324. Similar to the spaces S5 and S6, the space capable of accommodating a predetermined item may be capable of accommodating, for example, a manual for the management unit 200 or materials explaining the model of the gaming machine 100.

[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 position of 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 position of the holding member 320 on the island equipment 10, the manager of the amusement facility can change whether the protrusions 328, 329 are positioned on the player G side or the opposite side from the player G simply by flipping the side wall 323 and the side wall 324 back and forth. Therefore, the manager of the amusement facility can easily change the position of 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 multiple 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 multiple 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 protrusions 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 that are closer to the reference end 320b, but may be provided on 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 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, but not necessarily on the other side. 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 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, but not necessarily on the other side. The protrusions 328 and 329 may be provided on the end surfaces of the side walls 323 and 324 that are closer to the reference end 320b. The protrusions 328 and 329 may be provided on the end surfaces of the side walls 323 and 324 that are opposite to 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 for the gaming machine 100 and the holding member 320 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 position P1 and the holding member 320 in position R1 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 assumes position P2 and the holding member 320 assumes position R4. That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 19(a), the holding member 20 in position P2 and the holding member 320 in position R4 may be integrally configured. For example, as shown in FIG. 17(a), the holding member 20 in position P2 and the holding member 320 in position R2 may be integrally configured. In this case, when the holding member 20 and the holding member 320 are turned 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 a single 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 a single space. The gaming machines 100 and the management units 200 may be accommodated in a single holding member and may be accommodated adjacent to each other.

[0166] (Addendum) Next, the technical ideas that can be understood from the above-described embodiment and modified examples will be described. (1) An island facility capable of installing multiple types of external devices connected to a gaming machine, the island facility 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 the island facility characterized in that the minimum distance between the first side wall and the second side wall in the first storage space is shorter than the minimum 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 in a second direction intersecting the first direction, but not on the other side of the center. (3) An island facility capable of installing multiple types of external devices connected to a gaming machine, the island facility having 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, and the holding section being capable of being installed by changing between 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 a gaming 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 the first external device and a second storage space 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, the minimum distance between the first side wall and the second side wall in the first storage space is shorter than the 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 specified item. [Explanation of symbols]

[0169] 10...Island equipment 100...Amusement machine 110...Slot machine type amusement machine 120...Pachinko amusement 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...Protrusion 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 to 328pd, 329pa to 329pd... Exposed surfaces 321q, 322q, 323q, 324q... Exposed surfaces 328qe, 329qe... End surfaces 330... Mounting portion 330b... Placement surface D1, Dh... Height direction D2, Dw... Width direction D3, Dd... Depth direction L12, L13, w3, w4... Width dimensions K3, K4... Decorative surfaces R1 to R4... Posture S4 to S7... Space S4a, S4b... Space

Claims

[Claim 1] In an island facility in which multiple types of external devices connected to a gaming machine can be installed, a holding portion capable of holding one or more external devices among the plurality of types of external devices, and an attachment portion; There are a plurality of the holding portions, The attachment portion is provided in a plurality of positions, the holding portion has a first decorative surface and a second decorative surface opposite to the first decorative surface, the first decorative surface being provided with a first decoration, and the second decorative surface being provided with a second decoration different from the first decoration; the holding unit can be installed in a first position in which the first decorative surface is disposed on the player side, and a second position in which the second decorative surface is disposed on the player side, the holding portion is capable of holding the external device in either the first position or the second position, An island equipment characterized in that one of the plurality of holding portions can be attached to each of the plurality of mounting portions in the first position or the second position.

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