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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 06, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 03, 2007
Munetoshi Nagayama, Tokyo, JP;
Toshinari Hara, Tokyo, JP;
Nobuyuki Iwasaki, Tokyo, JP;
Kabushiki Kaisha Sega, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A medal game apparatus with which a player can sequentially insert a plurality of medals easily and quickly is provided. A medal apparatusaccording to this invention includes a stationhaving a medal insertion portion, a medal feeding mechanism, a medal base, a base board, a medal receiving unit, and a medal payout unit. The medal insertion portionis provided so that it can be moved. The medal feeding mechanismis connected to the medal insertion portionand extends in a specified direction. The medal insertion portionis provided next to the medal payout unitand includes a medal placement areaon which a plurality of medals M can be laid out flat; a medal alignment groovethat is connected to the medal placement areaand in which the medals M can be aligned in an upright state; and a medal insertion openingprovided at the end of the medal alignment groove. In this way, a player can insert medals sequentially.