JPH105418A - Game information medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game information medium (for example, IC card) capable of indicating an interruption time with a simple operation in the interruption of the game. SOLUTION: When an IC card is inserted into a game machine for the game and a player wants to interrupt the game for a rest and leave the machine stand, he pushes an interruption button of the game machine. Thus, an interruption allowing time and the number of the stand are transmitted to the IC card in which the interruption time starts to be clocked while the clocking result of the interruption time is indicated on an LCD 211, and the IC card is ejected from the game machine. Thus, the player in the rest for example can recognize simply how much resting time remains by seeing the LCD 211 on the portable IC card.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game information medium (for example, an IC card), and is used in a game arcade, in particular, to record various game-related information and to display the interruption time when the game is interrupted. It relates to an information medium.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, as game arcade facilities using a game medium, for example, a pachinko game machine, an arrange ball machine, a sparrow ball machine, a throttle machine using a game coin (rotary throttle type game machine), and a ball are used. There is a throttle machine (turn-type throttle game machine) that has been used. Conventionally, for example, when performing a pachinko game, a player throws money into a ball lending machine at a game store, converts it into a desired number of balls, possesses the converted game balls, selects a gaming machine, and plays a game. . In addition, the banknotes have been converted into money to some extent, and the money has been thrown into a tama ball lending machine attached to the gaming machine to lend a ball while playing the game.

[0003] Recently, there has been a method using a prepaid card (game card) in order to eliminate the trouble of lending a ball as described above. This is the amount of money (value information)
Prepaid card such as a magnetic card on which
(Referred to simply as a card as appropriate) is purchased by the player and used for the game, and in the process of use, converted so that it can be used for the game within the amount of money recorded on the card, and the converted amount is recorded on the card. This is to reduce the amount of money. Specifically, a gaming machine that performs a game using a card, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, a throttle machine (a so-called pachislot gaming machine), or the like, has a value (amount) recorded on the card.
Is converted into a game ball or a game coin, which is a game value, and is lent out to play a game. This prepaid card using magnetism has the drawback that it is difficult to completely perform security, and it is not perfect against alteration or forgery. Therefore, a gaming system using an IC card instead of a magnetic card is also considered. Have been. In addition, in the game system of the IC card system,
There are gaming machines that use a real ball or gaming machines that use an enclosed ball.

[0004] Conventionally, when playing a game in a game store, the game is usually performed over several hours,
It is not unusual for the child to take a rest on the way, such as completing work or eating. In such a case, in a conventional game store, if the rest is taken for an excessively long time, the sales will be greatly affected. Therefore, usually, the rest is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 20, 30 minutes, etc.). There are many places where rules are set to be good.

[0005] In a game store having the above rules, a player who wants to take a rest informs a staff member of a desire to take a rest and a platform number, and, for example, the start time and end time of rest (or Borrowing a rest tag with the specified (stand number), and resting the rest tag on the front of the gaming machine. Then, the attendant looked at the resting card in the empty stand and confirmed that he was taking a proper rest. On the other hand, if a small machine (for example, a cigarette) is placed in place of the rest card and the table is left for a long time with the table secured, or if there is a gaming machine with a rest time passed even if the rest card is placed There are many game stores where staff members arrange the gaming machines (for example, temporarily store placed small articles and game balls, or open the table to other players).

[0006]

However, conventionally,
In a game store that allows a game to be interrupted using a rest tag, there are the following problems. (B) When the player takes a rest, a resting card on which the allowable resting time (for example, 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm) is written is set on the gaming machine, and the player takes a rest. However, since the player leaves the gaming machine, he often forgets how long he can rest, and the rest time is over and the gaming machine is sorted out was there. (B) With the conventional way of taking a rest, the player has a very troublesome work to borrow a rest tag. That is, the rest procedure was troublesome.

(C) In addition, even if the rest is a little rest (for example, a rest tag is not usually required in such a case), the gaming machine may be arranged without a rest tag at the game store. Therefore, there is a problem that a trouble occurs with the player or a service to the player is deteriorated. (D) On the other hand, even if it is a game store, since it is not desired to cause trouble with the player, a slight rest time over is notified by, for example, in-store broadcasting or the like, and the gaming machines are not unnecessarily arranged. In some cases, however, such a method has a disadvantage in that the sales are reduced due to the suspension time of the table being exceeded.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and has as its object to provide a game information medium which can easily perform a game interruption operation and can display the interruption time.

[0009]

In order to achieve the above object, a game information medium according to the first aspect of the present invention can be used for a game in a game machine, and can record at least value information used for the game. In the information medium, a clock means for clocking the passage of time, a display means for displaying the result of the clock by the clock means, and a control means for controlling at least the clock means and the display means,
It is characterized in that the timekeeping in the timekeeping means is started based on a specific command signal.

In a preferred embodiment, the specific command signal is a command signal of a game machine, and the command signal of the game machine discharges a game information medium from the game machine, It may be a start signal of a game interruption state in which the game is temporarily interrupted. For example, as described in claim 3, when the timing result of the timing means has reached a predetermined value, a notification control means for controlling to perform notification, and a predetermined notification is performed based on an output of the notification control means. Notification means.

[0011]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to I.
An embodiment applied to a C-card type gaming machine will be described with reference to the drawings. (I) Overall Configuration of Amusement Center Equipment FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of amusement facility employing a card-type gaming system. In FIG. 1, 1
Is a game store (pachinko hall), and the game store 1 has a management device 11, a main relay device (main relay device) 12, sub relay devices (sub relay devices) 13, 14, a card issuing machine 15, and a money adding machine 16. , A prize POS (prize exchange device) 17, an enclosed ball-type gaming machine (hereinafter, referred to as a gaming machine) 21a to 21n (hereinafter, 2).
1), a portable data display device 22 and a game information display terminal device 23 are arranged.

The management device 11 is arranged in a management room of the hall and includes a management computer (mainly constituted by a workstation). As management for the card-type gaming system, the gaming machine 21 and each terminal device (card issuing machine) (15, money adder 16 etc.) and collects and manages game information and necessary management information. Further, the management device 11 is connected to the card company 2 by a telephone line, and performs processing for transmitting information relating to card settlement to the card company 2. The card company 2 issues a nationwide common IC card 30 (refer to FIG. 3 described below for a detailed configuration) as a game card, and performs payment for the game card in the game store 1.

The main repeater 12 and the sub repeaters 13, 1
4 configures a LAN by optical communication (for example, infrared communication), and relays information communication between the management device 11 and the gaming machine 21 and each terminal device (such as the card issuing machine 15).
In this case, optical communication using an optical fiber is performed between the main relay device 12 and the management device 11, and communication between the main relay device 12 and the sub-relay devices 13 and 14 is performed using a token ring LAN using infrared light. . Also, the sub-relay device 13,
Communication between the terminal device 14 and the terminal device (the gaming machine 21, the card issuing machine 15, etc.) is performed by a polling communication protocol using infrared rays. The management device 11 and the gaming machine 21
The information communication between each terminal device and each terminal device is not limited to the example as in the present embodiment. For example, ATM (Asynchronous Trans
fer Mode: Asynchronous transfer mode) An exchange may be used, or wired communication or another communication method may be used.

The card issuing machine 15 issues an IC card 30 purchased from the card company 2 to a player as a game card (for example, when a player who does not have the IC card 30 purchases the card). Issue game cards for 1000 yen. The issued card can be used continuously for a predetermined period (for example, one year). The card issuing machine 15 communicates with the management device 11 via the sub-relay device 13.
The transfer of the sales information and the like of the IC card 30 is performed between the IC card 30. The money adder 16 inserts the IC card 30 purchased by the player, inserts coins and bills, and sets the desired money to I.
The IC card 30 is added to the C card 30. First, a mutual authentication process of the IC card 30 is performed.
Amount (value) is added to 0. As the additional amount,
For example, any of 3000 yen, 5000 yen, and 10000 yen can be selected.

The gaming machine 21 performs mutual authentication of the IC card 30 and, based on the result, converts the amount (value information) recorded on the IC card 30 into the number of balls (game value information) that can be used for the game. The game is converted to enable the enclosed ball type game, and the game is enabled by the number of balls (game value) already recorded as a result of the game, and the result of the game is recorded on the IC card 30. When the IC card 30 is inserted, the prize POS 17 performs mutual authentication of the inserted IC card 30 and performs a prize exchange process according to the information of the IC card 30 based on the result. Settlement is possible based on the recorded number of balls (game value). The reason that the settlement is possible is that if there is a case where the number-of-balls data recorded on the IC card 30 does not match the data recorded on the management device 11, a prize exchange may be performed by a talk between the player and a staff in the hall. This is because the prize exchange is not always permitted in all cases.

When the IC card 30 is inserted into the portable data display device 22, the player's own game information (for example, the number of jackpots, the number of start winnings,
(Reading ball information, model name information, etc.) can be read and stored, and can be carried anywhere by the player. After leaving the game store, the player can analyze and examine his or her own game content later The data can be displayed by operating a predetermined switch so that the data can be displayed. The game information display terminal device 23 is a device for transferring game information of another device in the game store 1 to the IC card 30 or for referencing or printing information of the other device on the spot. When the user inserts the IC card 30 and operates the operation unit in the same device to request writing of desired game data (for example, a machine number, a model name, the number of big hits, the number of winning a prize, etc.), the data is stored in the IC. The data is transferred to the card 30. As a result, the player can also obtain game information of another device using the IC card 30.

(II) Specific Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, a specific configuration of the gaming machine 21 will be described. FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 21. In FIG. 2, the gaming machine 21 (approximately abbreviated as P machine) has an appearance in which the front side looks substantially circular, and has a cylindrical outer frame 101 and an outer frame 101.
, A glass frame 104 supporting a glass 103, a game board (omitted by reference numerals), a front operation panel 106, and a front decoration 107.
And The outer frame 101 and the inner frame 102 are formed of resin (for example, plastic). The inner frame 102 is normally locked by the locking device 111, and the inner frame 102 can be moved forward by inserting a predetermined key and unlocking the locking device 111. The glass frame 104 is supported so as to be openable and closable with the upper portion as a fulcrum relative to the inner frame 102, and is opened and closed by a predetermined glass frame opening / closing motor or manually.

The glass frame 104 is made of resin and has a structure in which the periphery of a transparent glass 103 (clear member) corresponding to the front of the game area is reinforced as a reinforcing member. Is opened and closed. The glass frame 104 may be made of metal (for example, stainless steel). Further, the glass 103 is not limited to glass, and a transparent resin may be used. Liquid crystal is laminated on the glass 103, and the laminated liquid crystal is turned on / off by a liquid crystal shutter. If the liquid crystal is not turned on, the game board cannot be visually recognized through the glass 103.

On both sides of the glass frame 104, decorative lamps 112 and 113 are arranged.
12, 113 light (or blink) according to the game state
I do. Also, the inner frame 102 on the back side of the glass frame 104 has
Linear firing solenoid 11 for firing a ball into the game area
4 are arranged. On the other hand, around the upper part of the inner frame 102, for example, there are arranged speakers 115 and 116 for accessories that can output sound effects and voice synthesized sounds in stereo, and lamps 117 to 120 for decoration are arranged. It lights up (or blinks) according to the game state.

The front operation panel 106 is formed in a rectangular shape. Speakers 121 and 122 for notification that can output a sound effect and a synthesized voice in stereo are arranged on the upper right and left sides, respectively. An operation display touch panel 123 is provided. A game operation display touch panel 124 is provided at the lower center of the front operation panel 106.
And a card insertion slot 125 for inserting / ejecting the IC card 30 is formed. The game operation display touch panel 123 is provided with a plurality of switches (for example, a panel switch for player intervention) by which a player can intervene in the game.
Reference numeral 4 denotes a plurality of switches (panel switches) required for the player to operate the game.
The front decorative portion 107 is formed integrally with the cylindrical outer frame 101, and has sufficient strength to support the inner frame 102 which is freely movable back and forth with respect to the outer frame 101.

Here, the game area of the game board may be any game machine that discharges game balls to play a game and consequently gives a privilege to a player, and may have any configuration. obtain. For example, a display device (special symbol display device) which belongs to the so-called "first type" and which can variably display a plurality of symbols is provided, and the variable display result on this display device is displayed in a predetermined special symbol. A gaming machine that can generate a special gaming state (big hit state) that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the gaming machine is used may be used. In addition, a game is performed by changing the symbol content of the display device, and is a game machine belonging to the “third type” or another type of game machine not provided with the display device (for example, provided with a blade member), so-called It can be widely applied to gaming machines belonging to the “second type” or other models (for example, other types). Further, the present invention can be applied to various types of gaming machines that do not include a display device. In this embodiment, a type belonging to the “first type” is used.

(III) Configuration of IC Card Internal Block Configuration of IC Card Next, the IC card 30 will be described in detail. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the IC card 30. In FIG. 3, the IC card 30 is used as a game card,
External terminal 201, reception circuit 202, power supply circuit 203, transmission circuit 204, clock circuit 205, clock switching circuit 206, power switching circuit 207, solar cell 208, booster circuit 209, driver circuit 210, LCD 211, CPU
212, ROM 213, RAM 214, EEPROM2
15, 216, a clock circuit 217, a battery 218, an alarm circuit 219, and a key switch 220.

Here, an IC used as a game card
When the card 30 is defined, an IC card usually includes an 8-bit (or 4-bit) CPU, a data memory, and a program memory storing a predetermined program, and a contact type is used. This is a high security memory medium that can perform advanced judgment, calculation, data protection, etc. by utilizing The data memory used is non-volatile, and for example, a rewritable EEPROM is mainly used. The IC is usually embedded in a thin plastic card (which may be a vinyl chloride card) so that sufficient protection can be achieved while ensuring portability. Also, unlike magnetic cards, safety and security protection are sufficiently provided. In addition, instead of an IC card,
Similarly, an optical card with sufficient safety and security protection may be used. In such a case, a necessary part such as a card reader / writer is used corresponding to an optical card.

When the IC card 30 is inserted into a card reader / writer of each terminal device (for example, a card issuing machine, a money adding machine, a prize POS, a game machine, etc.) of an amusement store, the external terminal 201 is connected to the I / O of the card reader / writer. Power, information by contacting the / O terminal (for example, information such as commands, data, signals, etc.)
And is used to send information from the IC card 30 to the card reader / writer. The receiving circuit 202 performs a process of extracting necessary data by demodulating a signal from the card reader / writer received via the external terminal 201, outputting the extracted data to the CPU 212, and converting the received data from the card reader / writer into a signal. The clock signal is extracted based on the clock signal and output to the clock switching circuit 206.

The clock circuit 205 is used to carry the CP
A clock signal required for the processing of U212 is generated and output to the clock switching circuit 206. Clock switching circuit 206
Switches the output of the receiving circuit 202 or the clock circuit 205. When the IC card 30 is inserted into and coupled to the card reader / writer, the clock signal from the receiving circuit 202 is supplied to the CPU 212 and inserted into the card reader / writer. If not, the clock signal of the clock circuit 205 is supplied to the CPU 212.

The transmission circuit 204 transmits information (for example, data, signals, etc.) from the IC card 30 to the card reader / writer based on the output signal of the CPU 212. In addition,
In the present embodiment, the external contact type is used as the IC card 30. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a non-contact type electromagnetic coupling type may be used. The electromagnetic coupling type transmits power and information from a card reader / writer to the IC card 30 by radio (electromagnetic wave),
From 0, information is transmitted to the card reader / writer by radio (electromagnetic wave).

The power supply circuit 203 receives power supplied from the card reader / writer to the IC card 30 via the external terminal 201 and supplies the power to the power switching circuit 207. Solar cell 208
Is for generating DC power in response to external light (for example, sunlight) and supplying the DC power to the power switching circuit 207, and is arranged on the surface of the IC card 30. The power switching circuit 207 switches the power supply to the IC card 30 to the power supply circuit 203 or the solar cell 208. When the IC card 30 is inserted into and coupled to the card reader / writer, the DC power from the power supply circuit 203 is supplied. The power is supplied to the CPU 212, and when not inserted into the card reader / writer, the solar cell 208
Is supplied to the CPU 212 and the booster circuit 209.

The boosting circuit 209 boosts the voltage required to drive the LCD 211, and
The DC voltage supplied from 7 is boosted to a predetermined voltage and supplied to the driver circuit 210. The driver circuit 210 uses the DC voltage boosted by the booster circuit 209 to drive the LCD 21
1 is driven, and at this time, information is displayed on the LCD 211 based on the output signal of the CPU 212. The LCD 211 (display means) is driven by the driver circuit 210,
The corresponding information is displayed based on the output signal of U212. The LCD 211 is arranged as a small and elongated liquid crystal display, and can display necessary information (for example, ball lending amount, number of balls held, ball storage amount, interruption time, etc.) using a plurality of numbers and symbols in one line. Monochrome type is used. As the LCD 211, a color liquid crystal display may be used. The key switch 220 is operated by a player.
It is possible to sequentially switch information such as the amount of money, the amount of possessed balls, the amount of accumulated balls, and the like, which are displayed in 211.

The CPU 212 performs processing necessary for writing / reading data to / from the IC card 30 and processing relating to game interruption. The ROM 213 stores a processing program executed by the CPU 212 and data necessary for the processing. The RAM 214 is used as a work area,
Each of the PROMs 215 and 216 is a non-volatile memory capable of holding data even when power supply is cut off. Among them, the EEPROM 215 includes, for example, money data, possessed ball number data, accumulated ball money data, identification information of each terminal device (for example,
Necessary information such as card issuing machine identification information, large-money amount addition machine identification information, and the like are stored. In addition, the EEPROM 216 stores information on the game interruption (for example, interruption start time, interruption allowable time, interruption stand number, and the like).

The clock circuit 217 (time measuring means) comprises, for example, a clock IC, and automatically measures time. And
It outputs a time measurement result based on a command from the CPU 212, and outputs the elapsed time of interruption, the current time, and the like to the CPU 212. Based on a signal from the clock IC, the CPU 212 performs display control of the current time and display control such as the elapsed time of the interruption.
Further, since the clock IC also has an alarm function, if a predetermined time (for example, an interruption end time, a time three minutes before the interruption end) is set, a signal is output when the time is reached. Can be used. Instead of using a clock IC like the clock circuit 217, for example, a configuration may be adopted in which a reference time for a clock is input to the CPU 212 and time measurement processing is performed. The battery 218 is a power supply for backing up the clock circuit 217. The alarm circuit 219 is composed of a buzzer or the like, and outputs a predetermined alarm. For example, based on an output of the CPU 212, a predetermined notification sound is output at three minutes before the interruption end time.

Here, the CPU 212, ROM 213, R
The AM 214, the booster circuit 209, the clock circuit 205, the clock switching circuit 206, the driver circuit 210, the power switching circuit 207, the solar battery 208, the clock circuit 217, and the battery 218 constitute control means. Also, the alarm circuit 2
Reference numeral 19 denotes a notifying unit that performs a predetermined notification based on the output of the notifying control unit. CPU 212, ROM 213, R
Notification control for controlling the AM 214, the boosting circuit 209, the clock circuit 205, the clock switching circuit 206, the driver circuit 210, the power switching circuit 207, and the solar battery 208 to perform notification when the time measurement result of the time measurement means reaches a predetermined value. Configure means.

B. FIG. 4 is a plan view of the front side of the IC card 30. In FIG. 4, an elongated LCD 2 is provided on the front side of the IC card 30.
11 and a solar cell 208 are provided side by side, and a rectangular key switch 220 is further provided. A control unit 231 is disposed inside the IC card 30, and an exit (an output unit for an alarm sound) of an alarm circuit 219 including a buzzer or the like is formed on the front side. Further, an external terminal 201 is arranged on the back side of the IC card 30. Control unit 23
Reference numeral 1 denotes a CPU 212, a ROM 213, a RAM 214, a booster circuit 209, a clock circuit 205, and a clock switching circuit 2.
06, driver circuit 210, power switching circuit 207 and one large IC including EEPROMs 215 and 216
And is arranged in the vicinity of the terminal of the LCD 211. The external terminal 201 is arranged near the center of the IC card 30 and has eight pins. The external terminal 20
The number of pins in one is not limited to eight. For example, the number of pins changes depending on the amount of information and the communication mode.

Next, the operation will be described. The overall management of the card-type gaming system is performed by the management device 11, and the management device 11 manages the gaming machine 21 and each terminal device (for example,
It also manages the card issuing machine 15, the money adding machine 16 and the like.
In addition, for the credit card company, the daily data (ball lending amount,
The necessary data such as the additional amount) is tabulated and transmitted when requested.

A. Next, a control program of the gaming machine 21 will be described.
5 to 7 are flowcharts showing a control program of the gaming machine 21. When the control program starts, first, an initialization process is performed in step S10. As a result, initialization of a control unit (for example, a communication control unit that performs communication with the management device 1, a main body control unit that performs frame-side control and firing control) in the gaming machine 21, clearing of a flag, and the like are performed. Next, a line test process is performed in step S12. This is for performing a line test with the management apparatus 11. Next, an initial setting process is performed in step S14. Thereby, a set value (for example, 20 minutes, 30 minutes, or the like) of an allowable time of the interruption time when the player interrupts the game and leaves the game is received from the management device 11, and the other management device 11 Receiving the necessary initial information from

Next, in step S16, it is determined whether or not there is a store opening command from the management device 11. If there is no store opening command, the process waits in step S16.
Proceeding to step S18, it is determined whether or not a card (IC card 30, hereinafter the same) is inserted into the card insertion slot 125. If the card has not been inserted, it is determined in step S20 whether or not the game is being interrupted (game interruption for the player to take a rest, and so on).
If the game is not interrupted, it is determined that no one is playing the game, and a normal process is performed in step S22. Thereby, for example, a normal process of displaying a call-in screen such as “welcome” on the display device (special symbol display device) of the gaming machine 21 is performed. After normal processing, the process returns to step S18 to repeat the processing loop. On the other hand, if the game is interrupted in step S20, a series of processes related to the interrupt are performed in the processes after step S50 (details will be described later).

If the card is being inserted in step S18, the flow advances to step S24 to determine whether or not the security is OK. This is to confirm security data stored in the IC card 30. If the security is not OK, the card is ejected in step S26, and the process returns to step S18 to repeat the processing. If the security is OK, the process proceeds to step S28 to determine whether the game is interrupted (same as step S20), and if the security is interrupted, it is determined whether the game card is interrupted in step S30. I do. This is to determine whether or not the game card of the player whose game has been interrupted to take a rest or the like. If it is not the game card of the player (for example, when another person inserts the IC card 30), the process branches to step S32 to eject the card. As a result, even if a player other than the interrupted player inserts the card, the player cannot play the game, and the interrupted state of the interrupted player is secured. Further, at this time, a notification such as "cannot be played due to interruption" (for example, displayed on the game operation display touch panel 124 disposed on the gaming machine 21) is performed.

On the other hand, if the game card has been interrupted in step S30, the flow advances to step S34 to perform an interrupt release process. Thereby, the player who has interrupted the game can start the game again. At this time, the interruption release is performed by the gaming machine 21.
Is transmitted to the management device 11 and the management device 11 recognizes the cancellation of the interruption. Further, the notification of the interrupted state by the display or the like of the gaming machine 21 is released. After the interruption release processing, the process proceeds to step S36. If the game is not interrupted in step S28, the process jumps to step S36. Step S36
Then, card processing is performed. This is a normal card process such as reading card data and lending a ball within the range of the amount data. Next, a game process is performed in step S38. This is to change a special map with a start winning prize or to play a pachinko game such as a big hit game or a reach game.

Next, in step S40, it is determined whether or not the interruption SW is on. This is to determine whether or not the player who continues the game has pressed the suspend SW for rest, eating, and the like. In addition, the interruption SW is a gaming machine 2
It is arranged as one of the panel switches in the game operation display touch panel 124 on the front side of one. If the interruption SW has not been turned on, the process returns to step S18. Thereby, the game is continued as it is. When the interruption SW is turned on, the process proceeds to step S42 to transmit the interruption allowable time. This is to transmit the interruption allowable time (the allowable time determined in the initial setting, for example, 30 minutes) from the gaming machine 21 to the IC card 30. Next, in step S44, the unit number for which the suspend SW is turned on is transmitted to the IC card 30. This is equivalent to outputting a command signal for starting the interruption from the gaming machine 21 to the IC card 30 (a start instruction signal for a game interruption state). The command signal of the gaming machine 21 is a start signal for a game interruption state in which the IC card 30 is discharged from the gaming machine 21 and the game is temporarily interrupted, as described later. As a result, the IC card 30 receives the command signal from the gaming machine 21 and starts counting the interruption time, and the result of the counting is displayed on the LCD 211.
The machine number is also displayed on the LCD 211.

Next, an interruption notification start process is performed in step S46. As a result, the display of the necessity that the game is being interrupted and the elapsed time of the game interruption are started on the interruption notification display in the game operation display touch panel 124 on the front side of the gaming machine 21. Therefore, when a clerk or another player hits in front of the suspended table, the player can confirm from the display of the suspension notification display that the game is suspended and how long the suspended time remains. Next, in step S48, the card is ejected. This allows the player who has interrupted the game to take a rest with the card in hand. After step S48, the process returns to step S18. Then, the result of the determination at step S20 is “interrupted”, and
And the interrupted process described in detail later is performed. Note that the permissible time and the machine number of the game interruption are determined by the game machine 21 and the IC card 30 when the interruption is started as in the present embodiment.
The method is not limited to the example in which the information is transmitted to the IC card 30 and may be transmitted from the gaming machine 21 to the IC card 30 in advance when the IC card 30 is inserted into the gaming machine 21.

The process during the interruption of the game will be described. In this case, the determination result in the step S20 becomes YES, the process proceeds to a step S50, and a time counting process is performed in the step S50. Thereby, the elapsed time from the start of the game interruption is measured. Next, interruption notification processing is performed in step S52. As a result, a process of continuing the display of the interruption of the game and the display of the elapsed time of the interruption of the game on the interruption notification display in the game operation display touch panel 124 and a process of blinking the interruption notification lamp are performed. Next, in step S54, it is determined whether or not it is 3 minutes before the end of the interruption. If not 3 minutes before the end of the interruption, the process jumps to step S60. Then, it is determined in step S60 whether or not the interruption time has ended, and if not, the process returns to step S18 to repeat the processing. As a result, the interruption notification state continues.

If it is three minutes before the end of the interruption in step S54, the flow advances to step S56 to perform a display process three minutes before. As a result, the interruption notification display in the game operation display touch panel 124 indicates that it is three minutes before the end of the game interruption. Next, in step S58, a process of transmitting the information three minutes before the end of the interruption to the management device 11 is performed. As a result, the state three minutes before the end of the interruption is transmitted to the management apparatus 11, and the management apparatus 11 broadcasts in-store such as "XX customers, three minutes before the end of the game interruption. Please return to the table." Is done. In addition, the broadcast is performed not only in a pachinko parlor but also in an attached facility (for example, a restaurant or the like) in a large-scale complex store or the like. Next, in step S60, it is determined whether or not the interruption time has ended. If the player notices the in-store broadcast and returns to the platform before the end of the interruption time, the process returns to step S18 and the processing is repeated. Therefore, the player can play the game again by inserting the card.

On the other hand, if the player does not return to the platform before the end of the interruption time and the interruption time ends, the determination result in step S60 becomes YES, and the flow advances to step S62 to perform interruption release processing. Thereby, a player other than the person who interrupted the game can start the game. Then, step S
At 64, a process of transmitting the interruption release information to the management device 11 is performed. As a result, the management device 11 recognizes the cancellation of the interruption, and the management device 11 performs in-store broadcasting such as “I will arrange the XX units”. Also in this case, the broadcast is performed not only in the pachinko parlor but also in an attached facility (for example, a restaurant or the like) in a large-scale complex store or the like. Step S
After 64, the process returns to step S18 to repeat the processing.

B. Control Program for IC Card Next, a control program for the IC card 30 will be described. 8 to 11 are flowcharts showing a control program of the IC card 30. This program is executed not only when the IC card 30 is inserted into the card reader / writer of the terminal device but also when the user carries the card. When the program starts, first, in a step S100, it is determined whether or not the mode is an offline mode. This is to determine whether the card is in an off-line state when the card is carried, that is, whether the mode is not the state in which the card is inserted into the terminal device (the gaming machine 21, the prize POS 17 or the like) and the supply of power or information is not performed. Things.

(A) In offline mode (for example,
This corresponds to the case where the card is not inserted into the terminal device, and the determination result in step S100 becomes YES,
Proceeding to step S102, a process corresponding to the player's card operation is executed. The power of the card is supplied from a built-in solar cell 208. At this time, since the clock signal is not inserted into the card reader / writer, the clock signal of the clock circuit 205 is supplied to the CPU 212 via the clock switching circuit 206.
Supplied to On the other hand, when inserted into the card reader / writer, the clock signal from the receiving circuit 202
Will be supplied.

In step S102, it is determined whether or not the card has not been issued yet. Here, the card delivered to the game store from the card company 2 and issued before the card includes an encrypted security code, an encrypted card number, an encrypted temporary card issuing machine number, an encryption key, and an IC card. 30
The program which moves is recorded. Then, when the player performs a card issuing operation with the card issuing machine 15, the card issuing machine 15 uses the temporary card issuing machine number to perform mutual authentication with the card stored in the stocker (the card before issuance). After that, the identification number of each terminal device (at this time, the true card issuing machine number is overwritten on the temporary card issuing machine number) as the initial values, the initial value of the game (for example, the number of balls = 0, etc.) And issue the card. Step S
The determination at 102 is based on whether the card contains a temporary issuing machine number or a true issuing machine number. If the temporary issuing machine number is included, "before issuance"; if the true issuing machine number is included, "issued". Becomes

If the card has not been issued in step S102, the flow advances to step S104 to display the display (ie, the LCD).
211, and so on). As a result, the ball lending amount held by the card is displayed, but the ball lending amount is “0” if the amount is not added before issuance. Next, the process returns to step S100 to repeat the processing. On the other hand, if the card has been issued in step S102,
In step S106, information corresponding to the switch operation is displayed on the display (LCD 211). Each time the key switch 220 is pressed, the display content changes and the information is sequentially displayed on the LCD 211. For example, the ball lending amount, the stored ball amount, the number of balls held, the expiration date of the card (the expiration date of the card is The current date and time), today's balance (that is, the balance of the game corresponding to today's game result), hall name (that is, the last game played and the name of the amusement store), unit number (that is, last game) Information that the player wants to know at a minimum, such as the number of the gaming machine, is displayed. This allows
The player can see information related to the game while carrying the card. The information displayed on LCD 211 is not limited to the above example, and may be other information.

Next, it is determined in step S108 whether or not the game is interrupted, and if the game is not interrupted (for example,
At the time of normal carrying), the process returns to step S100 and repeats the process. If the game is interrupted, the process proceeds to step S110 to perform a time counting process and an interrupt notification (display indicating that the interrupt is being performed, elapsed elapsed time of the interrupt, and a stand number of the interrupt). As a result, the elapsed time from the start of the interruption of the game is measured, and the elapsed time and the number of the suspended unit are indicated by LC.
D211 is displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 12A, in a case where the time is input from a clock IC (clock circuit 217) and displayed, the following information is displayed on the LCD 211.

"Suspended" Current PM 6:36 This indicates that the game is suspended and indicates the current time. Start time PM6: 20 This indicates the start time of the game interruption. End time PM6: 50 This indicates the end time since the permissible time of the game interruption is 30 minutes. This indicates that the gaming machine 21 in which the game was interrupted is numbered “156”.

In order to measure the elapsed time of the game interruption, for example, there are a method of adding the elapsed time and a method of subtracting the remaining time. Either may be adopted. For example, FIG. 12B is a display example in which the interruption allowable time is set first, and thereafter, the interruption allowable time is decremented (counted down) every second. In this case, the following information is displayed on the LCD 211.
Will be displayed. “Suspended” It is clear that the game is suspended. Elapsed time 19:20 Indicates the elapsed time of the game interruption, and is an example in which 19 minutes and 20 seconds have elapsed. Unit number 156 This indicates the unit number of the gaming machine 21 that has also interrupted the game.

As shown in FIGS. 12 (a) and 12 (b), since the machine number is displayed, by watching the LCD 211 of the IC card 30 carried by the player, the game machine 21 on his own The location is easy to find and convenient. Especially,
In a recent large game store (2000 installations and the like), there is a possibility that the interruption time may be exceeded because the hall is large and the location of the game machine 21 cannot be known, but as in this embodiment. Displaying the unit number can prevent such an interruption time over.

Next, in step S112, it is determined whether or not 3 minutes before the end of the interruption (may be 5 minutes or 10 minutes before), and if not 3 minutes before the end of the interruption, step S114.
Jump to step S116. Step S1
In step S16, it is determined whether or not it is the interruption end time, and if not, the process returns to step S100 to repeat the processing. When the routine is repeated three minutes before the end of the interruption, the determination result in step S112 is YES, the process proceeds to step S114, the display process and the buzzer process are performed three minutes before, and the process proceeds to step S116. In the display process three minutes before, the fact that it is three minutes before the end of the interruption is displayed on the LCD 211,
In the buzzer process, an alarm 219 is sounded to give notification three minutes before the end of the interruption. As a result, the player ends the interruption 3
Minutes ago can be easily recognized. These processes are notified when the result of the time measurement by the time measurement means reaches a predetermined value (for example, three minutes before the end of the interruption) (for example, L
(Displaying on the CD 211 and sounding the alarm 219).

For example, FIG. 12C shows an example of displaying the remaining time. In this example, when displaying three minutes before the end of the interruption,
The following information is displayed on LCD 211. “Suspended” It is clear that the game is suspended. Remaining time: 2:20 Indicates the remaining time of the game interruption, and indicates that 2 minutes 20 seconds is the remaining time. Unit number 156 This indicates the unit number of the gaming machine 21 that has also interrupted the game. "The interruption time is over. Please return to the platform." This is a message that informs you that it is 3 minutes before the suspension time is over.

Then, when the interruption end time comes, the determination result of step S116 becomes YES and step S118
Then, the interruption end display process and the buzzer process are performed, and the process returns to step S100 to repeat the process. In the interruption end display processing, the end of interruption is displayed on the LCD 211, and in the buzzer processing, an alarm 219 is sounded to notify the end of interruption.
Thereby, the player can easily recognize that the interruption has ended. When the interruption end time is exceeded, the elapsed time is displayed as it is (for example, when the remaining time is subtracted, the elapsed time is negatively displayed), and the message display returning to the platform is continued as it is. Alternatively, the sound of the interruption end notification may be changed to distinguish it from the state before the interruption end.

Here, in the buzzer processing three minutes before the interruption and the buzzer processing of the end of the interruption, the buzzer is sounded by the alarm 219, but the buzzer sound may be continuous or intermittent. The tone of the buzzer may be changed between three minutes before the interruption and the end of the interruption. Further, in addition to or in place of the message display, the notification may be made by using a synthesized voice. In that case, a voice synthesis circuit and a small speaker may be provided in the IC card 30.

(B) In the case of online mode (when a card reader / writer is inserted) This is a case where a card is inserted in the terminal device, the determination result in step S100 is NO, and the process branches to step S120. In the subsequent steps, processing for transferring information to and from the terminal device is executed. At this time, the power supply circuit 203 receives the power supplied from the card reader / writer to the IC card 30 via the external terminal 201 and supplies it to the power switching circuit 207, and the power switching circuit 207 supplies operation power to each part of the IC card 30. Is done. Step S12
At 0, a communication initialization process is performed. Thus, when communication is performed between the terminal device (for example, the gaming machine 21) and the card reader / writer, initialization of each unit, clearing of a flag, and the like are performed.

Next, in step S122, it is determined whether or not there is an error. If there is an error, the flow returns to step S120 to repeat the processing. If there is no error, step S12
4 to determine whether there is a request for security information. If there is no request for security information, the process waits at this step. If there is a request for security information, the process proceeds to step S126 to perform security information transmission processing. .
As a result, the security information (security data) of the card is transmitted to the terminal device and checked. Next, in step S128, it is determined whether or not the terminal device number has been received. This is to determine whether or not the identification number of the terminal device has been received, and to confirm on the card side whether or not the terminal device is a legitimate terminal device. If the identification number of the terminal device has not been received, the process stands by at this step.
The terminal device number is analyzed with 0, and it is determined whether or not an error has occurred as a result of determining whether or not the terminal device is a legitimate one in step S132. If the analysis result is an error (for example, the terminal device is not valid), error information is transmitted to the terminal device in step S134, and the process returns to step S120 to repeat the process.

If there is no error, the process proceeds to step S136 and the subsequent steps to perform necessary processing on the terminal device. First, in step S136, it is determined whether or not the terminal device is the card issuing machine 15. If YES, the process proceeds to step S136.
At 138, issuing machine processing is performed. Thus, a process of issuing a card is performed. For example, there is a case where the IC card 30 is stocked in the card issuing machine 15 and is newly issued. After step S138, the process returns to step S136 to repeat the processing. If the terminal device is not the card issuing machine 15 in step S136, step S1
Proceeding to 40, it is determined whether or not the terminal device is the money amount adding machine 16, and if YES, the money amount adding machine process is performed in step S142. As a result, the amount desired by the player is added to the card within the upper limit (for example, 20,000 yen). After step S142, the process returns to step S136 to repeat the processing.

If it is determined in step S140 that the terminal device is not the money amount adding machine 16, the flow advances to step S144 to determine whether or not the terminal device is the gaming machine 21. If YES, the flow advances to step S146 to execute the gaming machine processing. (Details will be described later in a subroutine). Thus, after the game machine 21 is inserted into the gaming machine 21, necessary processing such as a pachinko game is performed. After step S146, the process returns to step S136 to repeat the processing. If the terminal device is not the gaming machine 21 in step S144, the process proceeds to step S148, and the terminal device
It is determined whether the OS is OS17, and if YES, the process proceeds to step S150 to perform the prize POS process. Thereby, the prize exchange at the prize POS 17 is performed. After step S150, the process returns to step S136 to repeat the processing.

In step S148, the terminal device receives the premium POS
If not, the flow advances to step S152 to determine whether or not the terminal device is the game information display terminal device 18.
If S, the process proceeds to step S154 to perform a game information display terminal device process. Thereby, the game information display terminal device 1
Processing such as input of desired information is performed on the card inserted into the card 8. After step S140, the process returns to step S136 to repeat the processing.

(C) Subroutine of gaming machine processing FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of gaming machine processing in the control program of the IC card 30. When this subroutine is started, first, in step S200
Perform initial setting processing. Thus, the clock IC (clock circuit 217) and the gaming machine are synchronized. Therefore, the subsequent processing is performed in a state where the time on the card side matches the time on the gaming machine side when the card is inserted. In addition, the setting of the interruption allowable time is set in advance by the information transmitted from the management device 11 to the gaming machine 21.
In 200, the interruption allowable time is transmitted from the gaming machine 21 and set by the initial setting on the card side. That is, the card receives and sets the allowable interruption time from the gaming machine 21.
It should be noted that the IC card 30 may set the allowable interruption time in step S200. Further, in the present embodiment, the machine number is set at the timing of the start of the game interruption, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the machine number (the number of the machine returning after the interruption) may be set in the initial setting process. Good.

Next, in step S202, it is determined whether or not there is a request for card information from the gaming machine 21. If there is no request for card information, the process waits at this step. If there is a request for card information, the process proceeds to step S204. Then, the information of the card number, the ball lending amount, the ball storage amount, and the number of balls held is transmitted from the card to the gaming machine 21. Next, in step S206, it is determined whether or not there is a read request for other information. If there is a read request, the corresponding information is transmitted to the gaming machine 21 in step S208.
And jumps to step S214. If there is no read request, the process proceeds to step S210, and it is determined whether or not there is a request to write information from the gaming machine 21. If there is a write request, the corresponding information on the card side is updated (overwrite processing) in step S212, and the process proceeds to step S214. On the other hand, if there is no write request, the process jumps from step S212 and proceeds to step S214.

In the step S214, it is determined whether or not the game is to be interrupted. Whether or not to start the interruption is determined by the gaming machine 21
The determination is made based on whether or not the above-described command signal (interruption start command signal) output to the C card 30 has been received. If the interruption has not been started, it is determined in step S218 whether or not the interruption has been completed. If not, the process returns to step S206 and repeats the process. Thereby, in the case of a normal game, the processing of steps S206 to S218 is repeated. On the other hand, when the player presses the suspend SW of the gaming machine 21 to interrupt the game to take a rest, a meal, or the like in step S214, the IC card 3
When a command signal is output for 0 and the IC card 30 receives the command signal, it is determined that the interruption has started. If the interruption is to be started, an interruption start process is performed in step S216. Thereby, the IC card 30 stores the interruption information (for example, stores the card number),
The game is maintained in such a state that the game can be started again after the interruption ends.

In addition, within the range of an allowable time set in advance as the interruption time, a process for measuring whether or not the interruption is performed is performed, and the interruption is notified (for example, the LCD 211 of the IC card 30 is displayed on the LCD 211). Display during game interruption or display of elapsed time of game interruption). Next, it is determined in step S218 whether or not the interruption has been completed. The interruption end is, for example, when a player inserts a card and performs an operation to end the interruption, or when the interruption end time elapses without inserting a card.

If the interruption has not been completed, the flow returns to step S206 to repeat the processing. Thereby, the interruption time elapses. Then, when the player inserts the card and desires to return from the interruption, the process proceeds to step S220, and an interruption end process is performed. Thereby, the initialization of the interruption information (for example,
The elapsed time of the interruption, the clearing of the machine number, etc.) are performed, and the interruption notification ends. At the end of the interruption notification, for example, the display of the elapsed time of the game interruption on the LCD 211 of the IC card 30 is ended. Therefore, the player can continue playing on the same platform again. After step S220, the process returns to step S206 and repeats the process.

As described above, in this embodiment, the IC card 10
0 is inserted into the gaming machine 21, when the game is started and the game is being played, and when the player wants to interrupt the game due to rest or the like and wants to leave the platform, the user can operate the suspend SW so that the allowable suspension time and the platform number become IC. The interruption time is started by the IC card 30 and the interruption time is displayed on the LCD 211 while the IC card 30 starts counting the interruption time.
From the IC card 30 is ejected. Therefore, for example, a resting player can easily recognize how much restable time is left by looking at the LCD 211 of the IC card 30 carried. Therefore, unlike the conventional case, it is not necessary to forget how long the rest can be performed, and the player does not exceed the rest time and the gaming machine 21 is not rearranged. Therefore, it is possible to avoid trouble with the game store 1 over the interruption time. In addition, the game store 1 can also provide the player with accurate service of the interruption time,
It is possible to prevent a decrease in sales due to the suspension time of the vehicle being exceeded. Particularly in recent years, in large complex stores, etc., amusement stores, resting places, restaurants, supermarkets, etc. are often deployed together in the same place under the same management, and more rest is taken. Therefore, the above effect is effective.

The command signal of the gaming machine 21 is a signal for ejecting the IC card 30 from the gaming machine 21 and a start signal of a game interruption state in which the game is temporarily interrupted. By performing a predetermined interruption operation (in this embodiment, pressing the interruption SW on the gaming machine 21) in the gaming machine 21, the gaming machine 21
, A start command signal for a game interruption state is output, and the interruption state (rest state) is started. Therefore, troublesome work such as borrowing a rest tag when resting as in the related art is not required, and the rest procedure can be simplified.
Also, for example, even for a short rest in a toilet or the like (usually a rest tag is not necessary), if there is no rest tag in a game store conventionally, the gaming machine may be arranged, and trouble with the player may occur. However, in this embodiment, it is only necessary to press the interruption SW of the gaming machine 21, so that even a short rest can be easily performed. Can be handled. That is, it is possible to prevent a trouble with the player and a decrease in service to the player due to a short rest.

Notification control means (for example, CPU 212, ROM) for controlling the IC card 30 to make a notification when the game interruption time reaches a predetermined value (for example, three minutes before).
213, RAM 214, booster circuit 209, clock circuit 205, clock switching circuit 206, driver circuit 21
0, a power switching circuit 207, a solar cell 208), and a notification unit (for example, a notification unit that performs notification based on the output of the notification control unit).
Since the alarm 219) is provided, when the rest ending time approaches or when the rest ending time comes, a notification about the game interruption time is automatically performed. Therefore, the player does not have to worry about the end of the rest time, and it is possible to reliably prevent the rest time from being over.

Since the number of the suspended gaming machine is displayed on the IC card 30 in addition to the suspended elapsed time, especially in a large store (2,000 installations, etc.), where is your gaming machine? However, in this embodiment, there is no such case, and the user can smoothly return to his / her gaming machine before the end of the suspension time. In the case of a conventional gaming machine that discharges a real ball to an upper plate, it was possible to secure a stand by leaving a small amount of gaming balls on the upper plate, but in the case of a sealed ball type gaming machine as in this embodiment, Can not. However, as in the present embodiment, the game is interrupted by pressing the interruption SW in the gaming machine 21 and the acceptance of other cards is prohibited during the interruption, so that a stand can be secured in the enclosed ball-type gaming machine. In addition, the interruption state is notified by the interrupted gaming machine, and the interruption can be performed easily and reliably, and rest can be easily taken. Also, there is no fear that another player will play the game, and rest can be taken with peace of mind.

The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications as described below are possible. (A) It can be applied to pachislot machines. (B) The present invention is applicable not only to pachinko gaming machines but also to, for example, video game machines. That is, as long as a game is played using a card as a game information medium, the present invention can be applied to other types of game machines. (C) A game information medium having a vibration generating function (for example, a vibrating member) may be provided inside the game information medium to notify the user immediately before or after the end of the game interruption. (D) A pager receiving circuit is provided inside the game information medium, and the management apparatus of the game store notifies the pager of the game information medium of, for example, a notification before the interruption time (a notification three minutes before the end of the interruption time). Etc.) may be performed. (E) A magnetic card may be used as the game information medium. In this case, the start time and the allowable interruption time of the game interruption may be printed (for example, displayed with iron sand) on the magnetic card. (F) In addition to being transmitted from the gaming machine, the start signal of the game suspension state is transmitted from a dedicated device such as another existing terminal device (for example, an information display device in a hall) or a suspension device to suspend the game. May be started. For example, the interruption device is a device that exclusively manages game interruption. In this case, an interruption SW is provided in an existing terminal device or a dedicated interruption device.

[0070]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there are provided timing means for starting timing based on a specific command signal (for example, a command signal for interrupting a game), and display means for displaying the timing result of the timing means. Is provided on at least a game information medium (for example, an IC card), so that a player who has interrupted a game and is resting can carry the remaining restable time even if the player is away from the game machine while carrying the rest. By looking at the display on the display means on the game information medium, the player can easily recognize the information. Therefore, unlike the conventional case, it is not possible to forget how long the rest can be performed, and the player does not exceed the resting time to sort out the gaming machines. Further, when the user forgets, the user does not need to return to the game machine and confirm the interruption time. Therefore, it is possible to avoid troubles with the game store over the interruption time. In addition, the amusement store can provide the player with accurate service of the interruption time,
It is possible to prevent a decrease in sales due to the suspension time of the vehicle being exceeded. Particularly in recent years, in large complex stores, etc., amusement stores, resting places, restaurants, supermarkets, etc. are often deployed together in the same place under the same management, and more rest is taken. Therefore, the above effect is effective.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the specific command signal is a command signal for a gaming machine, and the command signal for the gaming machine ejects the game information medium from the gaming machine and temporarily suspends the game. Because of the start signal of the game interruption state, for example, a player who wants to take a rest performs a predetermined interruption operation (for example, presses an interruption SW in the game machine) on the game machine, and the game information medium ( For example, I
A start instruction signal for the game interruption state is output to the C card), and the interruption state (rest state) is started. Therefore, troublesome work such as borrowing a rest tag when resting as in the related art is not required, and the rest procedure can be simplified. Also, for example, even for a short rest in a toilet or the like (usually a rest tag is not necessary), if there is no rest tag in a game store conventionally, the gaming machine may be arranged, and trouble with the player may occur. However, in the present invention, it is only necessary to perform a predetermined interruption operation in the gaming machine, so that even a short rest can be easily performed. Can be handled. That is, it is possible to prevent a trouble with the player and a decrease in service to the player due to a short rest.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, when the time measured by the time measuring means has reached a predetermined value, the notifying means informs the user that the time for ending the rest is approaching or the time for ending the rest. Then, a notification about the game interruption time is automatically performed. Therefore, the player does not have to worry about the end of the rest time, and it is possible to reliably prevent the rest time from being over.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of an embodiment of a game arcade using a game information medium of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an IC card.

FIG. 4 is a plan view of the IC card.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a control program of the gaming machine.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a control program of the gaming machine.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a control program of the gaming machine.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a control program for an IC card.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a control program for an IC card.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a control program for an IC card.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a control program for an IC card.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of information displayed on the LCD of the IC card.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 game store 11 management device 21, 21 a to 21 n game machine (enclosed ball game machine) 30 IC card (game information medium) 201 external terminal 202 reception circuit 203 power supply circuit 204 transmission circuit 205 clock circuit 206 clock switching circuit 207 power switching Circuit 208 Solar cell 209 Boost circuit 210 Driver circuit 211 LCD 212 CPU 213 ROM 214 RAM 215, 216 EEPROM 217 Clock circuit (time measuring means) 218 Battery 219 Alarm circuit (notifying means) 220 Key switch

Claims (3)

[Claims] Claims: 1. A game machine, comprising:
A game information medium capable of recording at least value information used in a game, a timer means for counting the passage of time, a display means for displaying a result of the timer by the timer means, and control of at least the timer means and the display means. A game information medium comprising: a control means for performing the above-mentioned processing, and wherein the time measurement by the time measurement means is started based on a specific command signal. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific command signal is a command signal for a gaming machine, and the command signal for the gaming machine is a game interruption state start signal for temporarily interrupting the game while discharging the game information medium from the game machine. The game information medium according to claim 1, wherein: 3. A notification control means for controlling to perform notification when a time measurement result of the time measurement means reaches a predetermined value; and a notification means for performing predetermined notification based on an output of the notification control means. 3. The game information medium according to claim 1, wherein the game information medium is provided.