JPH07299236A - Game card - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To make available the high-versatility game card not only inside a game shop but also outside the game shop as a part of service of the game shop. CONSTITUTION:A game card 50 is inserted to a game information guiding device to select a desired game program, thereby the game program is written in the game card 50. Next, a player depresses a selection switch B 142 in the game card 50 outside the game shop, thereby the execution of a game is selected, and a 'fight game' is displayed on an LCD 133. The 'fight game' can be played by operating respective switches 143-146 for vertically and horizontally moving a cursor on a screen. Thus, the game card 50 is effectively utilized not only inside the game shop but also outside the game shop, and the service for players is improved.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game card used for games, which can be used not only inside a game store but also outside the game store as part of a service (for example, an IC card).

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, as a game device using a game medium, for example, a pachinko machine, an arrange ball machine, a sparrow ball machine,
There are throttle machines that use coins and throttle machines that use balls. 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a system such as renting a game ball using a prepaid card (for example, renting from a game store for 4 yen per game) has been widely used in game stores. The background of the spread of this system is to simplify the accounting in a game store, and also, when a player plays a game, converts bills into currency (for example, a stand ball lending machine). It saves time and effort, and while playing the game, the coins are thrown into the Taima ball lending machine while the player picks up the rented game balls by hand, and puts them on the game ball throwing plate (upper plate) of the game machine. It is also to save the trouble of throwing in (that is, it is convenient because the player's hands are not dirty).

In this way, the lending system using the prepaid card has come to be accepted by the player, and a game system using an IC card with high expandability and high security has been proposed to improve the service to the player. There is. That is, conventionally, a gaming machine that uses a card to play a game, such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine (pachi-slot), converts a valuable value recorded on the card into a gaming ball or a gaming coin that is a gaming value. It is carried out. A gaming machine has been proposed in which the value added in the game is recorded on the card without paying out as a real ball and a real coin. In addition, by using the card with the game value (real ball and real coin) as the recording medium in this way, mutual use between each game store becomes possible, and until now,
As a common card that can be used by each amusement store, the card that was used as a house card can be used as an IC card (In
A game card using a tergrated Circuit Card) has been proposed.

[0004]

However, even such a highly safe IC card has room for improvement in the following points. (A) Various expansions can be considered by using a common card using a highly secure IC card, for example, automatic withdrawal from a bank deposit account. By the way, even though this convenient common card has various versatility in a game store, it has become a portable item outside the game store that is not used. Therefore,
It is also desired to be useful outside the amusement arcade. (B) For example, outside the game store, even if you are carrying
It was useless as it was, and there was no effective use as a common card. If there is no effective use outside the amusement store, there is a risk that the spread will be negative. (C) Outside the game store, no service of the game store is attached to the game card, and some kind of service can be added to differentiate between the game stores. A gaming card is desired. (D) Even though the IC card has a relatively large storage capacity and is free to rewrite the stored contents (especially data), only data relating to the game is conventionally used, and services other than the game can be provided. There was no additional system to exchange information between a game store and a player.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and a highly versatile game card can be used not only for use inside the game store but also outside the game store as a part of the service of the game store. The purpose is to provide various game cards.

[0006]

To achieve the above object, a gaming card according to the invention of claim 1 has a display section (for example, LCD 133) for displaying information and a switch operation section (for example, switch group 131). It is a gaming card 50 that is used and can store valuable value information (for example, number of balls held, amount of money information) and is used in the gaming machine 31a. In the gaming card 50, privilege information for the player (for example, Special information storage means (for example, EEP) for storing a game program
The ROM 124) is provided, and the privilege information stored in the privilege information storage means is displayed on the display unit by operating the switch operation unit. Claim 2
The game card according to the described invention has a first storage means 102 for storing valuable value information, a second storage means 103 for storing identification information, and a third storage means 104 for storing privilege information.
A first updating means 105 for reading and writing valuable value information in the first storage means, a second updating means 106 for reading and writing identification information in the second storage means, and a privilege of the third storage means Third updating means 10 for reading and writing information
7 and display means for displaying information (for example, the display unit 11
1), the first storage means 102, the second storage means 103
And display control means 108 for controlling the display means to display information based on the output of the third storage means 104, and external operation means 110 for externally operating the display control means.
And from the outside, the first updating means 105 and the second updating means 1
External connection means 1 for communicating with 06 and the third updating means 107
01, and game control means 109 for controlling the display control means 108 based on the privilege information stored in the third storage means 104.

As a preferred aspect, for example, as described in claim 3, the privilege information is specific operation information from the game management device 1 which stores operation information for each gaming machine installed in the gaming shop. It may be written in the third storage means 104 through the external connection means 101 based on the operation of the displayed game information guide device 12. For example, as described in claim 4, the privilege information is an operation of the game information guide device 12 that displays specific operation information from the game management device 1 that stores operation information of each game machine installed in the game store. In addition to the above, and based on the predetermined value information (for example, purchase amount of 5000 yen or more),
The data may be written in the third storage means 104 through the external connection means 101. For example, as described in claim 5, the privilege information may be a program capable of executing a predetermined game. For example, as described in claim 6, the privilege information may be operation information for each gaming machine.

[0008]

In the present invention, a game card is used for a game, valuable information (for example, number of balls, amount of money) is stored, and each game machine installed in a game store is separated from the game machine. Specific information (for example, a game program) is written by inserting and operating a game card in a game information guide device that displays specific operation information from a game management device that stores operation information. Next, the player operates the switch operation unit of the game card outside the game store to execute the game program and display the game on the display unit of the card. Therefore, the game can be played on the game card, the game card can be effectively utilized not only inside the game store but also outside the game store, and the service to the player is improved. Also, by operating the game information guide device, a favorite game can be selected, a game program suitable for the player's taste can be written, and the player is not provided with one-sided service from the game store side, Better service can be provided by giving the option. When writing the game program, based on the operation of the game information guide device, and permitting the writing of the game program under the condition of predetermined valuable information (for example, when purchasing an amount of 5000 yen or more), By setting by the game store side, such as a player who has acquired a large amount of valuable value information, or a player who has lost a large amount of valuable value in the game, it is possible to change the conditions for granting the privilege, and the common card Differentiating between amusement stores can also be achieved in games using. By using the privilege information as operating information for each gaming machine, it is possible to refer to the gaming machine data even outside the gaming store and make use of it for the next game, and to effectively utilize the gaming card. Improves service to players.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In-store configuration FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an in-game store showing an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, a management device 1 (game management device) is arranged in a management room of a hall, and the management device 1 includes a management computer 2. The management computer 2 includes a display 3, a printer 4, an in-store broadcasting device 5, a terminal device (for example,
It has a keyboard) 6, a data storage device 7, and the like. In addition, the management device 1 uses the transmission line 10 to operate the island facility 1 in the store.
1. Connected to the game information guide device 12, the surveillance camera 13, the speaker 14, the card issuing and amount adding device (hereinafter, simply referred to as a card vending machine) 15, and mutual exchange of necessary data is performed. There is. The island equipment 11 is provided with indicators 11a and 11b in which call lamps and the like are arranged at a position where a person in charge of the hall can easily see. The surveillance camera 13 performs fraudulent surveillance, and its direction can be controlled by the management device 1 by the management computer 2, and
An illegal image can be recorded.

The game information guide device 12 receives data from the management device 1 which manages information from a large number of game machines installed in the hall and provides necessary information to the player. Data such as the number of big hits, the number of coins, and the probability of big hits are displayed on a display unit described later, and a game software program (or other information about the operating machine of the game machine) can be displayed on a game card (IC card) described later. Perform the writing process. When the card vending machine 15 newly issues a game card to be used for a game, and at the time of the new issue, an amount (for example, 5,000 yen) corresponding to a desired game value is selected and paid, The game card is issued with the amount information according to the payment amount added. Thereby, for example, amount information of 5,000 yen is added to the gaming card, and by inserting this gaming card into a pachinko gaming machine described later, the purchase switch of the pachinko gaming machine is operated to obtain the desired information. The game value can be converted into a game value and the game can be played. Further, when issuing a new game card, the card vending machine 15 requires the player to be issued to input a personal identification number, determines the personal identification number, and issues the gaming card. In addition, the data of the issuing status of the card is the management device 1
Sent to.

The management computer 2 is an island facility 11 in the hall.
A large number of enclosed sphere type card-type (without using real spheres) pachinko machines 31a, 31b, ...
31n, and 32a, 32b, ... 32n (see FIG. 2), a spinning cylinder type throttle machine gaming machine using coins (hereinafter referred to as a pachislot gaming machine) 33a, 33b, ...
Collect necessary data from 33n (see FIG. 2), organize data corresponding to various game states, and display the organized data on the display 3 (for example, in the order of the number of big hits, the big hit occurrence rate) The display is performed in the order of the highest unit number), the operating state of each gaming machine is monitored, and further, data that can be provided to the player is transmitted to the game information guide device 12. In addition, by operating the terminal device 6, collecting jackpot data, prize ball data, etc. by game type, machine type, island unit, manufacturer
By the game information guide device 12, it is possible to organize the provision status of the game software program for the player and display it on the display 3 of the management computer 2.

The in-store broadcasting device 5 has an amplifier and broadcasts big hit information from a speaker 14 arranged at a predetermined place in the store based on a signal from the management computer 2. In this case, the machine number is determined for each gaming machine, and the in-store broadcasting device 5 broadcasts the machine number of the gaming machine in which the big hit has occurred or broadcasts in-store information necessary for the game. The data storage device 7 stores daily data, and the management computer 2
Collects past game state data and data provided by the game information guide device 12 for the game software program to the player based on the data stored in the data storage device 7, and calls the past game state data as necessary. Alternatively, it is possible to process the total operation data after each unit is installed in the island facility 11.

Control System in Store FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a control system in the game store. Figure 2
In the above, the management device 1 is a sealed ball type pachinko gaming machine 31a, 31b, ... Installed in each island facility.
32n, and 32a, 32b, ... 32n, Pachi-slot gaming machines 33a, 33b, ... 33n can send and receive data and control the surveillance camera 13. In addition, the management device 1 is the game information guide device 1
Data is exchanged between the card 2 and the card vending machine 15. A. External Configuration of Game Information Guidance Device FIG. 3 is an external view of the game information guidance device 12. In FIG. 3, the game information guide device 12 includes a display unit 41 and an operation unit 42.
Also, it has a card insertion slot 43 into which the game card 50 is inserted. The game information guide device 12 is formed in a size that allows the player to stand and operate, and is installed at a predetermined position in the game store (for example, next to the island facility, in front of the prize counter, or near the entrance to the store). . The display unit 41 is the management device 1
It displays information necessary for processing such as displaying and reading various information from, and selecting and writing game software, and is composed of a color CRT display vertically arranged. A display example of the display unit 41 is shown in each of the drawings described below. The display unit 41 is not limited to the CRT display,
A liquid crystal display device such as a CD may be used.

The operation unit 42 is operated by a player (or a store clerk in the hall, etc.), and performs various operations of information necessary for displaying and reading various information and selecting and writing game software. Is possible. The operation unit 42 is composed of a screen switch using a color CRT display horizontally arranged as shown in FIG. 4, for example. The operation unit 42 is not limited to a screen switch using a CRT display, but may be a screen switch using a liquid crystal display device such as an LCD or a sheet switch. FIG. 4 shows the operation unit 42.
It is a figure which shows an example. In FIG. 4, the operation unit 42 includes a cursor switch 51 for moving a cursor on the screen vertically and horizontally, and a menu switch 5 for selecting a menu screen.
2, a selection switch 53 for selectively selecting various information on the screen, and a numeric keypad 54 which is made up of keys "0" to "9" and "C" and capable of inputting numbers. In addition, "C" is a clear key. Each of these keys is CR
It is available in the form of screen switches on the T-display. For example, a colorful color may be applied to each key.

B. Functions of the game information guide device Next, FIG. 5 describes functions realized by the game information guide device 12. FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram of the game information guide device 12. As shown in FIG. 5, the game information guide device 12 includes a calculation means 71, a communication means 72, and a display means 7.
3, game information storage means 74, input means 75, card read / write (R / W) control means 76, card read / write (R / W) means 77, game loading means 78, game storage means 79 To be realized. Communication means 72
Is for exchanging information (data, game program, etc.) between the management device 1 and the arithmetic means 71, and is realized by, for example, a serial interface board.
The game program is updated and transmitted from the management device 1 about once a month, for example.

The arithmetic means 71 controls each part of the game information guide device 12, and is composed of a microcomputer including a CPU. The display unit 73 displays information externally, and is realized by, for example, the display unit 41 described above, and displays information necessary for processing such as displaying and reading various information from the management device 1 and selecting and writing game software. To do. The game information storage means 74 temporarily stores information about the game such as operation data of the game machine sent from the management device 1. The input means 75 is operated by the player, and is realized by, for example, the operation unit 42 described above, and includes various screen switches as shown in FIG. The card read / write (R / W) means 77 takes in the game card 50 and reads or writes data (that is,
The card read / write (R / W) control means 76 operates as a card reader / writer.
The operation of the card read / write (R / W) means 77 is controlled based on the output of the. The game loading means 78 loads the game software program sent from the management device 1, and the game storage means 79 stores the loaded game software program. The game storage means 79 is composed of, for example, an EEPROM.

C. Functions of Gaming Card Next, FIG. 6 describes the functions realized by the gaming card 50. FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram of the game card 50. As shown in FIG. 5, the game card 50 includes an external connection unit 101, a first storage unit 102, and a second storage unit 10.
3, third storage means 104, first updating means 105, second updating means 106, third updating means 107, display control means 10
The functions of 8, game control means 109, external operation means 110, and display section 111 are realized.

The external connection means 101 is the first updating means 10
5, for communicating with the second updating means 106 and the third updating means 107, that is, for connecting the game card 50 and an external game information guide device 12 to exchange information, for example, a game information guide device. This is a terminal which is connected to 12 card reader / writers (card read / write (R / W) means 77) to exchange necessary data. The external connection means 101 is composed of, for example, an external connection terminal group 131 and an external signal terminal 132 shown in FIG. 7 described later. The first storage means 102 stores valuable value information, and stores, for example, the number of balls held, amount data, and the like. The second storage unit 103 stores identification information, and stores, for example, a player's identification number (for example, a personal identification number or an ID number). If the identification information is valid, the gaming card 50
Is permitted to write the game program.

Third storage means 104 (privilege information storage means)
Stores privilege information, for example, a program of game software serving as a service to the player and various data of the gaming machine (for example, the number of big hits). In this case, various data of the gaming machine is externally connected based on the operation of the gaming information guide device 12 that displays specific operating information from the gaming management device 1 that stores the operating information of each gaming machine installed in the gaming shop. It is written in the third storage means 104 through 101. In addition, based on the operation of the game information guide device 12 that displays specific operation information from the game management device 1 that stores the operation information of each game machine installed in the game store, and predetermined value information (for example, Privilege information (for example, a game software program) is written in the third storage means 104 through the external connection means 101 on condition that the purchase amount of 5000 yen or more). These first storage means 102,
The second storage means 103 and the third storage means 104 are configured by, for example, a nonvolatile EEPROM (for example, an EEPROM 124 shown in FIG. 7 described later).

The first updating means 105 is the first storing means 102.
Processing of reading and writing the valuable value information of the second storage means 103, the second updating means 106 of reading and writing the identification information of the second storage means 103, and the third updating means 107 of the third storage means 104. Performs reading and writing of value information. The display control unit 108 performs control when displaying information on the display unit 111 based on the storage information of the first storage unit 102, the second storage unit 103, and the third storage unit 104. The display unit 111 displays information to the outside (particularly, a player), and for example, an LC shown in FIG. 7 described later.
D133 (may be monochrome or color). The game control means 109 controls the display control means 108 based on the privilege information stored in the third storage means 104. The external operation means 110 is for operating the operation of the display control means 108 from the outside, and is composed of, for example, various operation switches (for example, the switch group 13 shown in FIG.
0) is done. The third updating means 107 and the second updating means 1
06, the 1st update means 105, the game control means 109, and the display control means 108 are comprised by CPU121 shown in FIG. 7 mentioned later.

D. Circuit Configuration of Gaming Card Next, a specific circuit configuration of the gaming card 50 that realizes the above functions will be described. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game card 50. As shown in FIG. 7, the game card 50 is a CPU 121 that performs necessary control over the card.
A ROM 122 that is built in the CPU 121 and stores a control program and the like, a RAM 123 that is also built in the CPU 121 and temporarily stores data necessary for setting and controlling a work area, and privilege information (for example, a game software program) And a non-volatile EEPROM 124 for storing the data and continuing the storage even when the power is turned off.
Crystal oscillator 125 to obtain the basic clock of
A solar cell 126 that supplies necessary power to U121 and the like,
When the game card 50 is inserted into the game information guide device 12, a power supply terminal 127 for receiving power supply (power supply signal) from the external game information guide device 12, an input filter 128 for receiving various information signals, and a CPU 121.
Driver 12 which receives a signal from the driver and forms a driving signal
9 and a switch group 13 connected to the input filter 128
0 (switch operation unit), various external connection terminal groups 131 connected to the input filter 128, and a driver 129.
And an LCD connected to the driver 129, and an external signal terminal 132 on the output side that is connected to
And 133.

The switch group 130 connected to the input filter 128 includes a selection switch A 141, a selection switch B 142, an up movement switch 143, and a down movement switch 1.
44, a left movement switch 145, and a right movement switch 146. Each of these switches is the LCD 1 of the game card 50.
It is operated when playing the game displayed on the screen 33. As various kinds of external connection terminal groups 131 connected to the input filter 128, when the game card 50 is inserted into the game information guide device 12, a sync signal terminal 147 for receiving a sync signal for synchronizing control with the game information guide device 12 is received. , C
There is a reset signal terminal 148 that receives a reset signal used for resetting the PU 121, and an input-side data signal terminal 149 that receives a data signal from the outside.

A data signal (input side), a sync signal,
The reset signal, the power supply signal, and the data signal (output side) are card read / write (R /
W) A signal that is communicated when the game card 50 is inserted into the means 77. At this time, the reading and writing of data by the data signal based on the synchronization signal is performed by the EEPROM 1
24. The read data of the EEPROM 124 is sent to the CPU 12 via the input filter 128.
Input to 1. The reset signal is used for resetting the CPU 121, and power is supplied to the gaming card 50 by the power supply signal. That is, when the game card 50 is inserted into the card read / write (R / W) means 77 of the game information guide device 12, power is supplied.

The solar cell 126 has a storage battery 126A, and the game card 5 is supplied with the power supply signal as described above.
When the power is supplied to 0, the game card 50 is operated by the power supply signal and at the same time the storage battery 12
Charged to 6A. Further, when receiving the sunlight, the game card 50 is operated by the sunlight and the storage battery 126A is charged. On the other hand, when the power is not supplied by the power supply signal (for example, when the number of balls and the amount of money are displayed, or when playing a game, that is, the card read / write (R / W) means 77 When not carried and carrying the game card), the game card 50 operates using the electric charge accumulated by the storage battery 126A of the solar cell 126 as a drive source. The LCD 133 displays the number of balls and the amount of money when the selection switch A 141 is input. Further, when the selection switch B142 is input, the game is displayed on the LCD 133, and the game can be played. Note that the game card 50 may be provided with a speaker to generate a voice or a sound effect to play the game. By doing so, the game can be made even more enjoyable.

E. External Configuration of Gaming Card FIG. 8 is a front view of the gaming card 50. In FIG.
The game card 50 is an IC card, and has a solar cell 126, an LCD 133 (display section), and a selection switch A on the front side.
141, a selection switch B142, an upward movement switch 14
3, a lower movement switch 144, a left movement switch 145, and a right movement switch 146 are arranged. Here, when defining an IC card used as the game card 50, the IC card is usually equipped with an 8-bit (or 4-bit) CPU and a data memory, and is provided with about 6 to 8 external connection terminals. A high-security memory medium that can make advanced judgments, calculations, data protection, etc. by utilizing the functions of the CPU. The data memory used is non-volatile, and, for example, a rewritable EEPROM is mainly used. Then, an IC is usually embedded in a thin plastic card (a vinyl chloride card may be used) to ensure portability and sufficient protection. Also, unlike magnetic cards, they are fully safe and secure.

The solar cells 126 are arranged on both sides of the LCD 133, and supply the power required for card operation. Instead of the solar cell 126, for example, a small battery may be used. Solar cells are advantageous in terms of maintenance cost. The LCD 133 is a small and slender liquid crystal display, and displays necessary information to the outside. In the example of FIG. 8, it is displayed that the number of balls held is 2400 and the amount of money is 4500 yen. The selection switch A 141 and the selection switch B 142 are for selecting the display content of the LCD 133. In addition, the selection switch A
Various operations necessary for the game can be selected by the 141 and the selection switch B142. For example, the selection switch A141 is used for starting the game and the selection switch B142 is used for ending the game. The up move switch 143, the down move switch 144, the left move switch 145, and the right move switch 146 are used to move the game character or perform a necessary operation in response to the game content.

FIG. 9 is a rear view of the game card 50. As shown in FIG. 9, external connection terminals 151 are arranged on the back surface side of the game card 50. The external connection terminal 151 is configured by the external connection terminal group 131, the power supply terminal 127 and the external signal terminal 132 described above, and the gaming card 5
When 0 is inserted into the game information guide device 12, the card read / write (R / W) means 77 of the game information guide device 12
It is connected to (card reader / writer) to read and update necessary signals and data, and receive power supply. Also, the external connection terminal 151 is the game card 50.
Enclosed ball-type pachinko machine 31a, 31b, ... 3
When inserted into any of 1n and 32a, 32b, ... 32n, the card is connected to the card reader / writer of the gaming machine, and necessary signals (for example, purchase signal) and data are read or updated. Also receives power supply. It should be noted that the IC card is not a contact type using the external connection terminal 151, but may be a non-contact type IC card such as an optical type, wireless type, or electromagnetic induction type IC card. Further, instead of the IC card, an optical card which is also sufficiently protected in safety and security may be used.
In such a case, a necessary part such as a card reader / writer is compatible with an optical card.

F. Configuration of Pachinko Gaming Machine Next, the operation of the card type enclosed ball type pachinko gaming machine 31a will be briefly described. In this embodiment, 20 balls are enclosed inside the enclosed ball type pachinko gaming machine 31a, and the remaining frequency ( Alternatively, in the case of a new purchase of the gaming card 50, when the gaming card 50 in which the newly added amount is recorded is inserted into the card insertion slot of the gaming machine, the identification information (for example, the personal identification number) is first confirmed. As a result, the game is permitted when the identification information is authentic. The identification information is added by the card vending machine 15 when the card is purchased. At this time, the corresponding amount of money at the time of purchase is added as a valuable value.
For example, "1000 yen for card + 500 as valuable value"
Assuming that "0 yen", the purchase amount of the game card 50 is 6000 yen.

Next, when the player presses the ball purchase switch, the number of balls the player has is increased according to the purchase frequency, and the game balls enclosed within this number of balls are shot within the game area. to enable. Then, for the game performed according to the firing of the enclosed ball, it is determined whether the game result is in a specific profit state (safe ball) or in another state (out ball), and the specific profit is obtained. In the case of the state, control is performed so as to increase the player's profit (the number of balls held) in association with a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 13 prize balls or 7 prize balls). In addition, by collecting the game balls that have passed through the game area and guiding them to the launch position, the enclosed game balls are circulated and used for the first type of pachinko game.

Then, when the above-mentioned enclosed ball is fired, "1" is subtracted from the numerical value displayed on the ball number display section, and the display on the ball number display section is updated based on the result. At this time,
It is determined whether or not the enclosed ball falling in the game area is a winning ball, and if it is determined to be a winning ball, the set number of winning balls (for example, 13 winning balls or 7 winning balls) is held. The number of balls displayed on the number-of-balls display unit is added, and the display of the number-of-balls display unit is updated based on the result. The player can confirm the current number of balls held and increase / decrease based on the numerical data of the number of balls held display. When the player wants to settle the game, by pressing the settlement switch, the game value of the numerical data of the number-of-balls display section is written in the game card 50 by the card reader / writer inside the game machine, and the game value is displayed. You will receive it. afterwards,
The player carries the discharged game card 50 to the prize counter and exchanges it for a desired prize, or possesses the game card 50 until the next game.

Game Using Game Card Next, a game using the game card 50 will be described. Now, as described above, the enclosed ball-type pachinko machine 31a
The number of balls remaining in the game card 50 used in
The amount of money is stored, and the player is looking forward to the next game and carrying it. Further, a player who does not own the game card 50 newly creates the game card 5 from the card vending machine 15.
0 is issued and it purchases. At this time, the player to be issued is required to input the personal identification number, the personal identification number is determined, and the gaming card 50 is issued. The player uses the issued game card 50 to play a game. Normally, the player carries the game card 50 even in the daily life when the game is not played. At this time, in this embodiment, the game can be operated by operating the game card 50.

(A) Writing a game program In order to enable a game, the game program is first written. That is, the player inserts the game card 50 into the card insertion slot 43 of the game information guide device 12. The game information guide device 12 confirms the personal identification number for the player, and a security check is performed. Next, a screen (game information display and game writing) as shown in FIG. 10 appears on the display unit 41 of the game information guide device 12. The player operates the cursor switch 51 to select either one.

For example, when the game information display is selected, the operation data of the gaming machine and the like are displayed on the display unit 41, and the game can be referred to on the spot. Specifically, the operation information of each gaming machine is given from the management device 1 as the gaming information storage means 7.
4 is stored in the memory 4, and according to a predetermined input by the input means 75
A predetermined calculation is performed by the calculation means 71 and the result is displayed on the display means 73. For example, starting port information, jackpot information, and the like are graphically displayed on the display unit 73. Therefore, the player can easily obtain information about the gaming machine. Further, at this time, when the game information display is selected, the operating data of the gaming machine and the like may be written in the gaming card 50.
By doing so, the operating data of the gaming machine can be displayed on the LCD 133 of the gaming card 50 even outside the gaming shop. Therefore, it becomes possible to refer to this display data and utilize it for the next game, and the game card 5 can be effectively used.
0 can be utilized, and the service to the player is improved.

On the other hand, when the game writing is selected,
The screen is switched to that shown in FIG. On the display unit 41 of the game information guide device 12, as shown in FIG. 11, there are three types of game names (for example, "Pachislot game" in Japanese and "Super ○".
“”, “Triple ΔΔΔΔ” are displayed, and the player operates the cursor switch 51 of the operation unit 42 to select a favorite game and presses the selection switch 53 to fix the game program. . As a result, the selected game program is written in the game card 50 (that is, stored in the EEPROM 124). For example,
When the game name “Pachislot game” is selected, the program of “Pachislot game” is written in the game card 50. When the writing is completed, the game information guide device 12
A game card 50 is pulled out from the game card and handed over to the player.

(B) Execution of Game Next, when the player presses the selection switch B142 (switch for selecting the display of the game) of the game card 50 outside the game store, the game program is read from the EEPROM 124 and the control of the CPU 121 is performed. Enables games. In addition, when the selection switch A141 of the game card 50 is pressed, the number of balls held and the amount of money information are displayed on the LCD 1 as shown in FIG.
33 is displayed. Here, for example, "pachislot game"
When the program of No. 1 is stored in the EEPROM 124, by pressing the selection switch B142, as shown in FIG.
A screen of the game as shown in 2 is displayed on the LCD 133. In FIG. 12, a screen of the pachi-slot gaming machine appears on the LCD 133. In the figure, 201 is a reel rotating part of a pachi-slot game arranged in three rows, 202 is three stop switches for stopping the three reel rotating parts 201 respectively, 203 is a coin insertion switch (purchase switch), 204 Shows the start switch on the screen. In this case, the upper movement switch 143, the lower movement switch 144, the left movement switch 145, and the right movement switch 146.
Is operated to move the cursor on the screen and press the selection switch A141 at a desired position to turn on any of the screen switches.

The progress of the game will be described. First, when the selection switch A141 is pressed and the (switch for starting the game) is pressed, the initial screen of the "pachi-slot game" as shown in FIG. 12 is displayed on the LCD 133, and then. The start switch 204 is turned on. As a result, the three-row reel rotating unit 201 sequentially starts to rotate. Next, when the stop switch 202 is sequentially pressed, the reel rotating units 201 in the three rows are sequentially stopped. At this time, if the symbols of the reel rotating unit 201 become the same (for example, FIG. 12 shows an example of the big bonus symbols “7”, “7”, “7”),
A big bonus will be generated, and a bonus game appropriate for it will progress. On the other hand, in the case of the off pattern, the start switch 204 is pressed again to start the game. In this way, the "pachi-slot game" can be enjoyed with the game card 50.

Therefore, when not playing a game,
A game can be played on the game card 50, and the game card 5 can be effectively used not only inside the game store but also outside the game store.
0 can be utilized and the service to the player can be improved. That is, it is possible to make a portable object that is highly used outside the game shop. Further, since the degree of utilization outside the game store is increased, it is possible to contribute to the popularization of the game card 50. By operating the game information guide device 12, a favorite game can be selected, a game program suitable for the player's taste can be written, and the player can select a game instead of unilaterally providing the service. By giving the right, better service can be provided. An effective service can be added to the game card 50 to differentiate between the game stores. If the privilege information for the player is stored in the game card 50 as the operation information for each game machine, it becomes possible to refer to the data of the game machine even outside the game store and utilize it for the next game, effectively. The game card 50 can be utilized, and similarly the service to the player is improved. By periodically (for example, once a month) the game store changes the game program to new contents, it is possible to constantly provide (service) a new game to the player.
Instead of servicing the game, for example, the strategy information of the gaming machine may be serviced and displayed on the gaming card 50. By doing so, it is possible to realize a function as a mailbox between the game store and the player, and it is possible to utilize the game card 50 extremely effectively. Game card 50
It is possible to add a service other than the game to the system so that the information can be exchanged between the game store and the player.

Modified Example of Writing the Game Program When the game writing is selected, the screen is switched as shown in FIG. 11. At this time, the game information guide device 12 displays predetermined value information (for example, an amount of 5000 yen or more The writing of the game program may be permitted under the condition (when purchased). That is, game card 5
The game program is written only when a value of 5000 yen or more is written in 0 as the amount information. In this way, the gaming shop side, such as the player who has acquired the expensive value information or the player who has lost a great deal of valuable value in the game, can freely set it.
Therefore, it is possible to make different conditions for giving a privilege, and it is possible to differentiate between amusement stores even in a game using a common IC card called the game card 50.

Another Example of Game Program FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the contents of a game executed by another game program. As shown in FIG. 13, the LCD 1
The screen of the “fighting game” appears on 33. In the figure,
301 is a character imitating a player, 302 is a CPU
It is the character of the opponent on the 121 side. in this case,
The upper movement switch 143, the lower movement switch 144, the left movement switch 145, and the right movement switch 146 are operated to move the character 301 on the screen, and the selection switch A1.
Press 41 to punch out. That is, to explain the progress of the game, when the selection switch A141 is first pushed, the (switch for starting the game) is pushed,
The initial screen of the "fighting game" is displayed on the LCD 133,
Then, press the selection switch A141 again. Each character 301, 302 starts moving. Next, the up movement switch 143, the down movement switch 144, the left movement switch 145, and the right movement switch 146 are operated to move the character 301 on the screen, and the selection switch A14
Press 1 to punch the opponent character 302. In this way, the opponent character 3
Win by knocking out 02 (win display appears)
become. In this way, the "fighting game" can be enjoyed with the game card 50, and the same effect as the above case can be obtained.

In the above embodiment, the game card is applied to a pachinko gaming machine, but the same effect as above can be obtained even when the game card is used in a pachislot gaming machine. In this case, different IC cards are used for pachinko games and pachislot games, but the same IC cards may be used. The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications as described below are possible. Any type of pachinko game machine may be used. For example, any of a so-called first-class gaming machine, a second-class gaming machine, a third-class gaming machine, another-class gaming machine, a gaming machine having another electric accessory device, and the like. Good. Similarly, the pachi-slot gaming machine may be of any type. The IC card used as a game card may have any size, material, electronic circuit configuration, etc. within the scope of the present invention.

[0041]

According to the present invention, a game card is used for a game, valuable value information (for example, the number of balls owned, the amount of money) is stored, and each is installed in a game store apart from the game machine. Specific information (for example, a game program) is written by inserting and operating a game card in a game information guide device that displays specific operation information from a game management device that stores operation information for each gaming machine. By operating the switch operating unit of the game card outside the game store, the game program can be executed and the game can be played on the display unit of the card, so the following effects can be obtained. (1) If you are not playing a game, you can play the game on the game card, and you can effectively use the game card not only inside the game store but also outside the game store. Can be improved. That is,
It can be used as a portable item outside the amusement store. (2) Since the usage rate outside the game store is increased, it is possible to contribute to the spread of the game card. (3) By operating the game information guide device, you can select your favorite game, you can write a game program that suits the taste of the player, not one-sided service from the game store side, but the player Better service can be provided by giving the right to choose. (4) It is possible to add effective services to game cards to differentiate between game stores. (5) If the privilege information for the player is stored in the gaming card as the operating information for each gaming machine, it becomes possible to refer to the data of the gaming machine even outside the gaming store and utilize it for the next game. The game card can be effectively utilized, and similarly the service to the player is improved. (6) By periodically (for example, once a month) the game store changes the game program to new contents, it is possible to constantly provide (service) a new game to the player. (7) If instead of servicing a game, for example, tactics of a game machine are serviced and displayed on a game card, a function as a mailbox between a game store and a player can be realized, which is extremely effective. You can make use of game cards. (8) It is possible to add a service other than the game to the game card so that the system can exchange information between the game store and the player.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an inside of a game store using a game card according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a control system in the game shop of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an external view of the game information guide device according to the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an operation unit of the game information guide device according to the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram of the game information guide device according to the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram of the game card according to the embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a view showing a configuration of a game card of the same embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a front view of the game card according to the embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a back view of the game card according to the embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a screen of a display unit of the game information guide device according to the embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a screen of a display unit of the game information guide device according to the embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a view showing a game display screen on the LCD of the game card in the embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a view showing another game display screen on the LCD of the game card in the example.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 management device (game management device) 12 game information guide device 15 card vending machine (amount adding device) 31a, 31b, ... 31n, 32a, 32b, ...
32n card reading type pachinko gaming machines 33a, 33b, ... 33n pachislot gaming machine 41 display section 42 operating section 50 gaming card 71 computing means 72 communication means 73 display means 74 gaming information storage means 75 input means 76 card reading / Writing (R / W) control means 77 Card reading / writing (R / W) means 78 Game loading means 79 Game storage means 101 External connection means 102 First storage means 103 Second storage means 104 Third storage means (privilege information) Storage means) 105 1st updating means 106 2nd updating means 107 3rd updating means 108 Display control means 109 Game control means 110 External operation means 111 Display section (display means) 121 CPU 124 EEPROM 130 Switch group (switch operation section) 131 External connection terminal group 132 outside Signal terminal 133 LCD (display unit)

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A game card used for a gaming machine, which has a display unit for displaying information and a switch operation unit and can store valuable value information. The game card has a privilege for a player. A game card characterized by comprising privilege information storage means for storing information, and displaying the privilege information stored in the privilege information storage means on the display section by operating the switch operation section. 2. A first storage means for storing valuable value information, a second storage means for storing identification information, a third storage means for storing privilege information, and reading the valuable value information of the first storage means. And a first updating means for writing, a second updating means for reading and writing the identification information of the second storing means, a third updating means for reading and writing the privilege information of the third storing means, and displaying the information. Display means, display control means for controlling to display information on the display means based on the outputs of the first storage means, the second storage means and the third storage means, and the display control means is operated from the outside. External operation means, external connection means for communicating with the first updating means, the second updating means, and the third updating means from the outside, and controlling the display control means based on privilege information stored in the third storage means. With game control means Game card comprising the. 3. The privilege information is based on an operation of a game information guide device that displays specific operation information from a game management device that stores operation information for each game machine installed in a game store, based on the external operation. The game card according to claim 2, wherein the game card is written in the third storage means through a connection means. 4. The privilege information is based on an operation of a game information guide device that displays specific operation information from a game management device that stores operation information for each gaming machine installed in a game store, and is predetermined. 3. The game card according to claim 2, wherein the game card is written in the third storage means through the external connection means under the condition of the valuable value information. 5. The game card according to claim 1, wherein the privilege information is a program capable of executing a predetermined game. 6. The privilege information is operation information for each gaming machine.
The game card according to any one of 1 to 5.