JP5952347B2 - Play signal generating device, game machine, play facility operating system, and play facility operating method - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a play signal generation device, a game machine including the play signal generation device, an amusement facility operating system, and an amusement facility operating method.

  Conventionally, game machines for business use such as game centers have been installed with various types of game machines for business use. Game machines are generally capable of playing a number of times corresponding to the number of coins, such as one game where a player inserts coins necessary for play into a coin slot of the game machine. . On the other hand, a game machine has been proposed that allows a time-operated operation of a game machine and allows a player to enjoy free play for a certain time by inserting a certain number of coins in addition to coin play that can be performed with coins (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-6459

  However, the game machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 allows a player to enjoy free play for a certain period of time with respect to a game machine in which coins are inserted by inserting a certain number of coins. If you want it, it will cost you a fee. Moreover, it was effective only for the game machine which can set the free play in advance.

  Therefore, the present invention provides a play signal generating device, a game machine, a play facility operating system, and a play facility capable of coexisting coin play and free play for a predetermined time regardless of the type of game machine in a game machine in a play facility, and The purpose is to provide a management method for amusement facilities.

  The present invention solves the above problems by the following means. In addition, in order to make an understanding easy, although the code | symbol corresponding to embodiment of this invention is attached | subjected and demonstrated, it is not limited to this.

The first aspect of the present invention relates to a play signal generation device that is attached to the outside of a game machine and connected to the game machine, when the management device different from the game machine and the play signal generation device permits the management device. The reading unit for reading play information related to play time including the play start date and time and the play end date and time written in the storage medium, a date acquisition unit for acquiring the date, and the date acquired by the date acquisition unit are the reading unit. When it is between the play start date and time and the play end date and time included in the play information read by the play determination unit, it is determined that play is possible and the play determination unit determines that play is possible According to the start signal generator for generating a play start signal for starting play, and the start signal generator A transmission unit for transmitting a play start signal has been made to the game machine, a play signal generating device comprising a.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the play signal generation device according to the first aspect, the game machine includes a coin insertion slot and a control unit that starts coin play by detecting a coin insertion into the coin insertion slot. The play signal generation device is characterized in that the start signal generation unit generates the play start signal for starting the same play as the play performed in the coin play.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the play signal generating device according to the second aspect, wherein the game machine is capable of coin play a number of times corresponding to the amount of coins inserted into the coin slot, and the start signal The generation unit is a play signal generation device that generates the play start signal for starting one play.
A fourth aspect of the invention is the play signal generation device according to any one of the first aspect to the third aspect of the invention, further comprising a reset signal generation unit that generates a reset signal for ending play, wherein the transmission unit A play signal generation device that transmits a reset signal generated by the reset signal generation unit to the game machine when it is determined by the play determination unit that play is not possible.
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the play signal generation device according to any one of the first to fourth aspects of the invention, the number of generations is added in response to the play start signal being generated by the start signal generation unit. A play signal generation device including a storage unit for storing.
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the play signal generation device according to any one of the first to fifth aspects of the invention, the play information includes matching information indicating whether or not the play information is suitable for the play signal generation device. It is a play signal generation device characterized by including.

  A seventh invention includes any one of the play signal generation devices from the first invention to the sixth invention, and a control unit that starts play in response to receiving a play start signal from the play signal generation device. The game machine is characterized by comprising:

  An eighth invention is a management system for a play facility comprising a storage medium, a management device, a play signal generating device mounted outside the game machine, and a plurality of the game machines each provided with the play signal generating device. The management device accepts input of play information relating to play time including a play start date and time and a play end date and time, and accepts from the accepting unit when writing to the storage medium is permitted. Writing means for writing the played information to the storage medium, the play signal generating device, a reading means for reading the play information stored in the storage medium, a date acquisition means for acquiring a date and time, The play date and time acquired by the date and time acquisition means is included in the play information read by the reading means. A play determination unit that determines that play is possible when it is between the start date and time and the play end date and time, and a play for starting play in response to the determination by the play determination unit that play is possible A start signal generating means for generating a start signal; and a transmitting means for transmitting the play start signal generated by the start signal generating means to the game machine. The game machine starts play from the play signal generating device. A game facility management system comprising a control unit that starts playing in response to receiving a signal.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a play facility operating method comprising a storage medium, a management device, a play signal generating device mounted outside the game machine, and a plurality of the game machines each provided with the play signal generating device. The management device accepts the input of play information relating to the play time including the play start date and time and the play end date and time, and when the writing to the storage medium is permitted, the received play information is Writing to the storage medium, wherein the play signal generation device reads the play information stored in the storage medium, acquires a date and time, and the acquired date and time is read. If it is between the play start date and time and the play end date and time included in the play information, it is determined that play is possible. And a step of generating a play start signal for starting play, and transmitting the generated play start signal to the game machine in response to the determination that play is possible in the determining step. And a step of starting play in response to the game machine receiving a play start signal from the play signal generation device.
Note that the configuration described with reference numerals may be modified as appropriate, and at least a part of the configuration may be replaced with another component.

According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) The present invention reads play information relating to play time stored in a storage medium, and transmits a play start signal for starting play to the game machine according to the result of determining the play information. Therefore, it is possible to play with a game machine using a storage medium storing play information relating to play time without preparing coins. In addition, since the play signal generation device transmits a play start signal to the game machine, the game machine can play, so by simply preparing the play signal generation device, an existing game machine capable of playing with coins can be used. Free play is possible without adding a new configuration. Furthermore, it is possible to play a free play on a plurality of game machines by mounting a plurality of play signal generating devices on different game machines and sharing the play information.

(2) The present invention acquires the date and time, and since the play information includes the play start date and time and the play end date and time, it is possible to play using a storage medium including information on the play start date and time and the play end date and time. Therefore, when the play can be performed within the play end time after the play start date and time, the player can enjoy the free play that can be played any number of times using the storage medium within the playable time.

(3) In the present invention, the play information includes a playable time from the start time of play, and in response to reading the play information, the play start date and time and the play end date and time are determined and written to the storage medium. For example, a free play can be performed even when a time such as one hour from the start of play is set.

(4) Since the present invention generates a reset signal for ending play and transmits it to the game machine other than the playable time, free play is possible only within a predetermined playable time, and free except for the playable time. Play can be disabled.

(5) Since the present invention adds and stores the number of generations according to the generation of the play start signal, the number of times that the free play has been executed can be known by referring to the number of generations. Thus, for example, an administrator of a play facility can know the operating status of the game machine by knowing the number of times played by the player, and can refer to the installation or abolition of further game machines.

(6) In the present invention, since the play information includes conformance information indicating whether or not it is suitable for the play signal generation device, for example, play information input at other play facilities or illegally written The use of the game machine by the play information can be refused, and the play can be performed with the play information written in a regular manner. Therefore, security can be improved.

(7) In the present invention, since the game machine having the coin insertion slot includes the play signal generation device, not only can free play be performed with the storage medium, but also coin play can be performed when coins are inserted. . Therefore, the player can select whether to use free play or coin play, taking into consideration the player's preference for play style, the level of congestion at the play facility, and the like. Also, for example, by not issuing a storage medium and not rewriting the storage medium, the administrator of the play facility may select a management method for the play facility, such as making it possible to play only with coins. it can.

It is a figure which shows the whole structure of the management system which concerns on an example of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the game machine which concerns on an example of 1st Embodiment, an IC card, and a play signal generation apparatus. It is a flowchart of the play determination process of the play signal generation device according to an example of the first embodiment. It is a flowchart of the play start date write process which concerns on an example of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the process with the game machine which concerns on an example of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the play signal production | generation apparatus and IC card which concern on an example of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flow in the management system which concerns on an example of 3rd Embodiment.

  The present invention relates to a game machine in a play facility, a play signal generation device, a game machine, a game facility management system, and a game facility capable of coexisting coin play and free play for a certain time regardless of the type of game machine. The play signal generating device connected to the game machine can play based on the read play information and the reading unit that reads the play information related to the play time stored in the storage medium. A play determination unit that determines whether or not there is, a start signal generation unit that generates a play start signal for starting play according to the determination result, and a transmission unit that transmits the generated play start signal to the game machine It was realized by having.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. This is merely an example, and the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to this.
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an overall configuration of an operation system 100 according to an example of the first embodiment. The management system 100 includes a game machine 10, an IC (Integrated Circuit) card 20, and a play signal generation device 30.

  The game machine 10 is, for example, a large-sized device installed in a game center or the like, and is a video game machine that performs a role-playing game (RPG) in which a player operates a character to fight a virtual enemy. The game machine 10 starts playing when a coin is inserted. In the case 2 provided in the game machine 10, the display 3 is arranged at a position where the player can visually recognize so that the player can play while looking at the display 3. On the display 3, for example, a demonstration screen (hereinafter, referred to as a demo screen) showing the game content of the game machine 10 is displayed before the start of play, and content corresponding to the play is displayed during play.

  Below the display 3, an input controller 4 for operation input by the player is arranged on a pedestal at a height near the position of the waist of the player and at a position where it can be easily operated with the left and right hands of the player. Yes. The input controller 4 has an operation lever and various buttons that can be operated vertically and horizontally. Further, a coin insertion slot 5 is provided on the right side of the front of the pedestal. A detection unit (not shown) such as an optical sensor for detecting inserted coins is provided inside the coin insertion slot 5. The player can start playing by inserting a predetermined coin into the coin insertion slot 5. Note that the game machine 10 starts playing by inserting coins into the coin insertion slot 5, but a prepaid card or the like may be used, for example, as long as the payment of the play fee can be realized.

  On the left side surface of the pedestal of the game machine 10, a play signal generating device 30 having an IC card reader / writer 31 provided on the upper surface is arranged. The play signal generation device 30 is a detachable device externally attached to the game machine 10 and transmits a play start signal for starting play to the game machine 10.

  The IC card 20 is a card-type medium for playing on the game machine 10 in which an IC chip is embedded in a plastic card. By having the IC card 20 have play information relating to the play time and the like within a predetermined time, a touch start signal is sent to the game machine 10 by “touching” the reader / writer unit 31 of the play signal generating device 30. The player can play a free play. Here, the play information is, for example, information relating to play time such as the play start date and time and the play end date and time, as well as fitness information indicating whether or not the data content is suitable for the play signal generation device 30. .

  Although the IC card 20 is described as a non-contact type IC card here, it may be a contact type IC card or may be a magnetic card or the like without being limited to an IC card. Further, instead of a card-type medium, a storage medium having a type such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) terminal described in FIG.

Next, functional blocks of the operation system 100 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating functional blocks of the game machine 10, the IC card 20, and the play signal generation device 30 according to an example of the first embodiment.

The game machine 10 includes a control unit 14, a storage unit 16, and a communication interface unit 18 in addition to the display 3, the input controller 4, and the coin insertion slot 5 described with reference to FIG. 1.
The control unit 14 is an information calculation processing device (CPU) that performs calculation and processing of information, and controls the entire game machine 10. The control unit 14 reads out and executes various programs stored in the storage unit 16 as appropriate, thereby realizing various functions according to the present invention in cooperation with the hardware of the game machine 10.

  In order to realize the present invention, the control unit 14 includes various functions necessary for playing in addition to the coin signal reception control unit 141, the start signal reception control unit 142, and the reset signal reception control unit 143. The coin signal reception control unit 141 receives a coin detection signal transmitted in response to the insertion of a coin from the coin insertion slot 5 by the detection unit inside the coin insertion slot 5. The detection unit may transmit a coin detection signal detected when a predetermined amount of coins is inserted, or may transmit a coin detection signal every time a coin is inserted. With this coin detection signal, the game machine 10 can start playing.

  The start signal reception control unit 142 receives a play start signal from the play signal generation device 30 via the communication interface unit 18. By receiving the play start signal, a service switch (not shown) used by the administrator for maintenance of the game machine 10 is turned on, and the game machine 10 starts playing. The service switch is provided in the game machine 10 as a standard for inserting service credits during normal troubles, and allows the player to perform one-play during troubles. Further, the reset signal reception control unit 143 receives a reset signal from the play signal generation device 30 via the communication interface unit 18. By receiving the reset signal, the control unit 14 performs control so that play using the service switch cannot be performed.

The storage unit 16 stores RPG game programs, various programs such as a program for displaying a demonstration screen, parameters, and the like. In addition, a local memory, which is a temporary storage area for developing a table or the like, and a cache memory may be included when executing various programs. The storage unit 16 has a service counter 161. The service counter 161 stores the number of times added in response to reception of the play start signal, and stores the number of times subtracted by playing. Further, the stored number of times is cleared in response to receiving the reset signal.
The communication interface unit 18 performs control for receiving a play start signal and a reset signal from the play signal generation device 30.

  The IC card 20 has a storage unit 26. The storage unit 26 is an IC chip incorporated in the IC card 20 that stores play information related to the play time described with reference to FIG. The IC card 20 includes a semiconductor memory (random access memory (RAM), read only memory (ROM), EP ROM (EEPROM)) and the like.

The play signal generation device 30 includes a control unit 34, a storage unit 36, and a communication interface unit 38 in addition to the reader / writer unit 31 described in FIG.
The control unit 34 is an information calculation processing device (CPU) that performs calculation and processing of information, and controls the entire play signal generation device 30. The control unit 34 appropriately reads and executes various programs stored in the storage unit 36, thereby realizing various functions according to the present invention in cooperation with the hardware of the play signal generation device 30.

  The control unit 34 implements the present invention as a reading unit 341, a date acquisition unit 342, a play determination unit 343, a start signal generation unit 344, a reset signal generation unit 345, a transmission control unit 346, a determination unit 347, and a writing unit. 348 functions are included. Details will be described with reference to a flowchart described later.

The storage unit 36 includes an area for storing various programs executed by the control unit 34 and includes a temporary execution area. For example, the storage unit 36 stores the number of times that a play start signal has been generated. As what implement | achieves the memory | storage part 36, you may include what implement | achieves electrically, magnetically, optically, and electromagnetically. More specifically, a semiconductor memory device, a magnetic disk, a random access memory (RAM), a read only memory (ROM), and the like are included.
The communication interface unit 38 performs control for transmitting a play start signal and a reset signal to the game machine 10.

Next, processing in the play signal generation device 30 in the present invention will be described.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart of the play determination process of the play signal generation device 30 according to an example of the first embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the play start date / time writing process.

First, when the player “touches” the IC card 20 to the reader / writer unit 31, the control unit 34 (reading unit 341) reads play information stored in the IC card 20 in step S 11.
Next, in step S12, the control unit 34 determines whether or not the play information included in the IC card 20 can be read. “Play information is readable” means that the play information is information suitable for the play signal generation device 30. For example, when a unique store code is prepared for each play facility, the play information is included in the IC card 20. This refers to the case where the store code matches the store code stored in the play signal generation device 30. The encryption key is the same, and the encrypted play information can be decrypted. By such information processing, it is possible to refuse the use of the game machine by the play information input at other amusement facilities or the illegally written play information, and to play with the normally written play information. If the play information can be read (step S12: Y), the control unit 34 moves the process to step S13. On the other hand, when play information is not readable (step S12: N), the control part 34 complete | finishes this process. That is, the game machine 10 cannot play with the IC card 20.

Next, in step S13, the control unit 34 (date and time acquisition unit 342) acquires the date and time. The acquisition of the date and time may be performed by, for example, providing a clock device inside the play signal generation device 30 and using the date and time information output from the clock device, or when the play signal generation device 30 can receive radio waves. You may grasp | ascertain by receiving the electromagnetic wave containing information.
In step S14, the control unit 34 determines whether or not the play start date and time in the play information can be read. The fact that the play start date and time can be read means that the play start date and time information is written in the play information of the IC card. Also, “play start date and time cannot be read” means that the playable time is stored in the play information of the IC card, but the information of the play start date and time is not written. The play start date / time will be described later. When the play start date and time can be read (step S14: Y), the control unit 34 moves the process to step S16. On the other hand, when the play start date and time cannot be read (step S14: N), the control unit 34 moves the process to step S15 and performs a play start date and time writing process.

Here, the play start date / time writing process will be described with reference to FIG.
First, in step S31, the control unit 34 (determination unit 347) determines the play start date and time from the play information and the date and time acquired by the above-described processing. Determining the play start date / time from the play information and the date / time refers to determining the play start date / time on condition that the play information includes information on a playable time.
Next, in step S32, the control unit 34 calculates the play end date and time from the play start date and time and the play information. For example, when the playable time is 1 hour and the date and time is “○ month × day 10:20”, “○ month × day 11:20”, which is 1 hour added to the play start date and time, is the play end date and time. Become.
Next, in step S33, the control unit 34 (writing unit 348) writes the play start date and time determined in step S31 and the play end date and time calculated in step S32 to the IC card 20 using the reader / writer unit 31. . Then, the control part 34 complete | finishes this process.

  Returning to FIG. 3, in step S <b> 16, the control unit 34 (play determination unit 343) determines whether or not it is within a playable time from the play start date and time and the play end date and time read or calculated from the IC card 20. To do. When it is within the playable time, that is, when the date and time acquired in step S13 described above is between the play start date and time and the play end date and time (step S16: Y), the control unit 34 (play determination unit 343). ) Moves the process to step S17. On the other hand, if it is not within the playable time (step S16: N), the control unit 34 (play determination unit 343) moves the process to step S20.

  In step S17, the control unit 34 (start signal generation unit 344) generates a play start signal, and in step S18, the control unit 34 (transmission control unit 346) transmits the play start signal to the game machine 10. In step S19, 1 is added to the value of the number of times the play start signal is generated stored in the storage unit 36. It should be noted that the play facility generator 30 can provide a counter display unit (not shown) that displays the number of play start signal generations in the storage unit 36, that is, the number of times that free play has been performed, so By displaying, it is possible to grasp the number of times that the free play has been performed. Then, the control part 34 complete | finishes this process.

  On the other hand, in step S20, the control unit 34 (reset signal generation unit 345) generates a reset signal, and in step S21, the control unit 34 (transmission control unit 346) transmits the reset signal to the game machine 10. Then, the control part 34 complete | finishes this process.

Next, processing in the game machine 10 according to the present invention will be described.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart of processing in the game machine 10 according to an example of the first embodiment.
First, in step S101, the control unit 14 (start signal reception control unit 142) determines whether or not a play start signal has been received from the play signal generation device 30 (see step S18 in FIG. 3). When the play start signal is received (step S101: Y), the control unit 14 moves the process to step S104. On the other hand, when the play start signal has not been received (step S101: N), the control unit 14 moves the process to step S102.

In step S102, the control unit 14 (reset signal reception control unit 143) determines whether or not a reset signal has been received from the play signal generation device 30 (see step S21 in FIG. 3). When the reset signal is received (step S102: Y), the control unit 14 moves the process to step S103. On the other hand, when the reset signal is not received (step S102: N), the control unit 14 moves the process to step S105.
In step S103, the control unit 14 clears the service counter 161 (see step S104 described later) stored in the storage unit 16, and ends this process.
Therefore, the control unit 14 can disable free play by a reset signal output at a time other than the predetermined playable time.

In step S104, the control unit 14 adds 1 to the service counter.
In step S105, the control unit 14 (coin signal reception control unit 141) determines whether or not a coin detection signal generated by inserting a coin from the coin insertion slot 5 has been received. When the coin detection signal is received (step S105: Y), the control unit 14 moves the process to step S108. On the other hand, when the coin detection signal is not received (step S105: N), the control unit 14 moves the process to step S106.

Next, in step S106, the control unit 14 determines whether or not the value of the service counter stored in the service counter 161 is zero. If it is not 0, that is, if it is 1 or more (step S106: Y), the control unit 14 moves the process to step S107, subtracts 1 from the value of the service counter 161, and moves the process to step S108. On the other hand, when the service counter is 0 (step S106: N), the control unit 14 ends this process.
In step S108, the control part 14 starts a play and complete | finishes this process.

  Therefore, the game machine 1 can perform a coin play when a coin is inserted, and can perform a free play by a play start signal output during a predetermined playable time.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described.
2nd Embodiment shows the other form regarding the play signal generation apparatus 30 and the IC card 20. FIG.
In the following description and drawings of the respective embodiments, parts having the same functions as those of the first embodiment described above are denoted by the same reference numerals or the same reference numerals at the end thereof, and repeated descriptions are appropriately omitted. .

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the play signal generation device 30 and the IC card 20 according to an example of the second embodiment.
In FIG. 6A, free play can be performed by inserting the contact type IC card 20x into the insertion slot 32 of the play signal generating device 30x.
In FIG. 6B, a free play can be performed by inserting the storage medium 20y having a USB terminal into the USB port 33 of the play signal generating device 30y. By attaching the mascot 21 to the storage medium 20y, it is possible to improve the fun and distinguish it from those of other players and other stores.
In FIG. 6C, free play can be performed by placing a stuffed toy 22 incorporating a non-contact type IC card 20 on a reader / writer unit 31 of the play signal generating device 30. By putting the IC card 20 in the stuffed toy, not only can the IC card 20 be lost, but also the fun can be improved and distinguished from those of other players and other stores.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described.
The third embodiment shows the flow from the rewriting of the IC card by the management device 40a or the issue of the IC card by the management device 40b until the game is played on the game machine using the IC card.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a flow in the management system 200 according to an example of the third embodiment.
FIG. 7 shows a case where three players A, B, and C play in the same play facility. As game machines that can be played, five game machines 10 a to 10 e are installed in the operation system 200. The game machines 10a to 10e are equipped with play signal generation devices 30a to 30e, respectively.
First, each player selects whether to play by coin play or free play. Player A shows a case where coin play is selected. Player A can play with coins by going directly to the game machine 10a and inserting coins into the coin insertion slot 5a (see step S105 in FIG. 5).

  The player B selects the free play and shows a case where the player B plays using the IC card 20a brought by himself / herself. Play information is written into the IC card 20a from the reader / writer of the management device 40a by the administrator P. The player B can play a free play within a predetermined time by “touching” the IC card 20a in which the play information is written to the play signal generation device 30b of the game machine 10b (FIG. 5). Step S101).

  The player C selects a free play, purchases the IC card 20b, and then plays using the IC card 20b. In the management device 40b which is an IC card vending machine, the player C purchases the IC card 20b in which the play information is stored by paying a predetermined fee. Then, the player C can play a free play within a predetermined time period by “touching” the IC card 20b in which the play information is written to the play signal generation device 30c of the game machine 10c. In addition, after playing with the game machine 10c, within a predetermined time, the player C moves to the game machine 10e by “touching” the IC card 20b with the play signal generation device 30e of the game machine 10e. Can play free.

  As described above, by using the play signal generation device 30, the coin play method and the free play method can be mixed in the game machine 10. Moreover, if the play information stored in the IC card 20 is within a predetermined time, the IC card 20 can be used to perform free play on the plurality of game machines 10. By mixing coin play and free play, the player can select his / her favorite play style. In addition, the play facility manager can limit the writing of play information to the IC card 20 so that a free play can be made when crowded and only a coin play can be made. An effect can be improved and the operating rate of the game machine 10 can be improved.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to embodiment mentioned above. In addition, the effects described in the embodiments are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the embodiments. The above-described embodiments and modifications described later can be used in appropriate combination, but detailed description thereof is omitted.

(Deformation)
As described above, various modifications and changes are possible without being limited to the embodiments described above, and these are also within the scope of the present invention.
In each embodiment, whether or not play is possible is determined from the play start date and time and the play end date and time. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and for example, the time when the IC card is inserted into the play signal generation device may be added, and if the added time is within a predetermined time, free play may be enabled.
Moreover, in each embodiment, the production | generation number added according to the play start signal being produced | generated was memorize | stored in the memory | storage part of the play signal production | generation apparatus. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the IC card may have the number of generations. For example, the same effect can be obtained by preparing the exit gate in the play facility and collecting the number of generations by holding the IC card over the reader / writer of the exit gate when the player exits.

5, 5a Coin slot 10, 10a to 10e Game machine 14 Control unit 16 Storage unit 20, 20a, 20b, 20x IC card 20y Storage medium 22 Stuffed toy 26 Storage unit 30, 30a-30e, 30x, 30y Play signal generation device 31 Reader / writer unit 34 Control unit 36 Storage unit 40a, 40b Management device 100, 200 Operating system 141 Coin signal reception control unit 142 Start signal reception control unit 143 Reset signal reception control unit 161 Service counter 341 Reading unit 342 Date and time acquisition unit 343 Play determination Unit 344 start signal generation unit 345 reset signal generation unit 346 transmission control unit 347 determination unit 348 writing unit

Claims (13)

A control unit that starts playing when it is detected that the play fee has been paid; and
A service switch for sending a signal for starting play to the control unit;
In a play signal generation device that is attached to the outside of a game machine equipped with and connected to the game machine ,
A reading section for reading the play information about the Play time stored in the serial憶媒body,
Based on the play information read by the pre-Symbol reading unit, and determines the play determining unit whether it is possible to play,
A start signal generation unit that generates a play start signal that is the same as the signal from the service switch in response to the play determination unit determining that play is possible;
A transmission unit that transmits the play start signal generated by the start signal generator in the game machine,
A play signal generation device comprising: The play signal generation device according to claim 1,
It has a date and time acquisition unit that acquires the date and time,
The play information includes a play start date and time and a play end date and time,
The play determination unit determines that play is possible when the date and time acquired by the date and time acquisition unit is between the play start date and time and the play end date and time included in the play information read by the reading unit. To do,
A play signal generation device characterized by the above. In the play signal generation device according to claim 1 or 2,
The game machine is provided with a coin slot, and coin play can be performed a number of times according to the amount of coins inserted into the coin slot,
It said start signal generation unit configured to generate the play start signal for starting the playing of one minute,
A play signal generation device characterized by the above. In the play signal generation device according to claim 1 or 2,
The game machine includes a reading unit that reads a medium capable of paying a play fee,
  The control unit of the game machine accepts payment of a play fee from the medium read by the reading unit and starts play;
A play signal generation device characterized by the above. In the play signal generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 ,
A reset signal generator for generating a reset signal for ending play,
The transmission unit transmits a reset signal generated by the reset signal generation unit to the game machine in response to a determination that the play determination unit is not capable of playing,
A play signal generation device characterized by the above. In the play signal generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 ,
A storage unit that adds and stores the number of generations in response to the generation of a play start signal by the start signal generation unit;
A play signal generation device characterized by the above. In the play signal generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 6 ,
The play information includes compatibility information indicating whether the play signal is compatible with the play signal generation device;
A play signal generation device characterized by the above. In the play signal generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
It has an interface for connecting with external devices,
The reading unit reads the play information from the storage medium when the terminal of the storage medium having a terminal for external connection is connected to the interface;
A play signal generation device characterized by the above. In the play signal generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The storage medium is a contact type IC card,
An insertion slot into which the storage medium can be inserted;
The reading unit reads the play information from the storage medium when the storage medium is inserted into the insertion slot;
A play signal generation device characterized by the above. In the play signal generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The storage medium is a non-contact type IC card,
A reader / writer capable of reading the storage medium;
The reading unit reads the play information from the storage medium when the storage medium is close to the reader / writer;
A play signal generation device characterized by the above. A game machine in which the play signal generation device according to any one of claims 1 to 10 is mounted outside ,
Wherein, in response to receiving the play start signal from the play signal generating device, and Turkey to start playing,
A game machine characterized by A storage medium, and a management device, a game machine outside operating systems play facility that play signal generating equipment consists of a plurality of said game machine which are provided for mounting the,
The management device
Receiving means for receiving input of play information relating to play time including a play start date and time and a play end date and time;
A writing means for writing the play information received from the receiving means to the storage medium when writing to the storage medium is permitted;
With
The game machine
A control unit that starts playing when it is detected that the play fee has been paid; and
A service switch for sending a signal for starting play to the control unit;
With
The play signal generation device includes:
Reading means for reading the play information stored in the storage medium;
A date acquisition means for acquiring the date and time;
Play determination means for determining that play is possible when the date and time acquired by the date and time acquisition means is between the play start date and time and the play end date and time included in the play information read by the reading means; ,
A start signal generating means for generating a play start signal that is the same as the signal by the service switch in response to the play determining means determining that play is possible;
And transmitting means for transmitting the play start signal generated by the start signal generating means to said game machine,
With
The control unit of the game machine, in response to receiving the play start signal from the play signal generating device, and Turkey to start playing,
A management system for amusement facilities characterized by A storage medium, and a management apparatus, a play signal generating equipment is operated method of play facility according to a plurality of said game machine which are provided to be attached to the outside of the game machine,
The management device is
Receiving input of play information relating to play time including a play start date and time and a play end date and time;
A step of writing the accepted play information to the storage medium when writing to the storage medium is permitted;
Including
The game machine is
Starting play when it detects that the play fee has been paid; and
In response to receiving an operation on a service switch that generates a signal for starting play, and starting play;
Including the play signal generation device,
Reading the play information stored in the storage medium;
A step of obtaining the date and time;
Determining that play is possible when the acquired date and time is between the play start date and time and the play end date and time included in the read play information;
Generating a play start signal that is the same as the signal from the service switch in response to the play being determined by the determining step;
And transmitting the generated said play start signal to the game machine,
Including
The game machine, in response to receiving the play start signal from the play signal generating device, further comprising the step of starting the play,
A management method of an amusement facility characterized by

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