JPH1170268A - Game parlor management system with communication function - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable communications without interrupting a game by linking a game parlor management system with communications means which are typically telephones. SOLUTION: In a management system for a membership game parlor, a communications head set is connected to a calling lamp 2 provided at each game machine unit 30, and a dial means for calling other communications head sets is provided at the calling lamp 2. Each calling lamp 2 is connected to a communications exchanger 32 via an internal communications network 36. When a telephone 38 in the game parlor receives a call for a player 29 from an external communications network 39, a database 35 is consulted to specify the game machine unit 30 on which the player is playing a game and to transmit a call signal to the calling lamp 2 of the game machine unit 30. After response at the calling lamp 2, a command for connection is transmitted to the communications exchanger 32, and the calling lamp is connected to the telephone 38.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a management system for a game arcade equipped with a game machine represented by a pachinko machine, a pachislot machine, and the like, and more specifically, to a communication system with other people without leaving the game machine. The present invention relates to a management system for a configured game arcade.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Heretofore, there has been no communication terminal linked to a management system for a game arcade. In other words, when trying to make a telephone call to a specific player (hereinafter referred to as a "called person") coming to the amusement arcade from outside, first make a call to the amusement arcade, and the corresponding employee is called. There was no other way but to tell the name of the caller and get them called by public announcement. According to this method, the called party who is playing must interrupt the game and go to the provided telephone to talk to the called party. The same is true when a player tries to make a phone call outside.

[0003]

However, interrupting the game during the game is not preferable in view of the psychology of the player (called person). In particular, if there is a call during a jackpot or the like with a high probability of winning, and the call must be answered, the callee misses a chance and is spoiled in the pleasure of the game. For this reason, even if there is a call, there is a case where the answering machine cannot be answered but uses the absence. On the other hand, if it is a caller, there may be a trivial task or an urgent task. If the called party uses the absence in an emergency, the calling party and the called party may be irretrievable due to lack of contact. Further, the player may not only play the game silently, but also sometimes want to talk to an external person (a person inside the game hall). I want to talk but I do not want to interrupt the game. Such a request is also conceivable. However, conventional management systems in amusement arcades have not been able to satisfy such demands. A problem to be solved by the present invention is to enable communication (communication) without interrupting a game by linking a game hall management system and communication means represented by a telephone.

[0004] In order to solve this problem, a method is conceivable in which a telephone is provided in each gaming machine unit so that a telephone call can be made while sitting in front of the gaming machine unit. However, in this method, since it is necessary to obtain a telephone number for each gaming machine unit, it is not possible in terms of costly facilities. Further, it is good for a player to call the outside, but when an outsider calls a player (called person) who wants to talk to him, he does not know where the gaming machine unit is. . For this reason, this method is not practical. Therefore, the inventor provided a communication terminal in each gaming machine unit, and linked a management system for specifying a player and a gaming machine unit in which the player plays with a communication system including the communication terminal, whereby a telephone call to the outside could be made. , As well as outsiders will be able to talk to the called party during the game. The present invention has been made from such a viewpoint. The details are explained in the section again.

[0005]

That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game arcade management system comprising: a plurality of gaming machine units for a player to select and play; In order to read the player identification information from the player identification medium, each of these gaming machine units, that is, the player identification information reading means provided for each gaming machine unit, and the player identification information reading of the selected gaming machine unit Player identification means for identifying the player by comparing the player identification information read by the means with the player identification information stored in advance in the player identification storage means, and the identified player For temporarily storing gaming machine in association with the gaming machine unit selected earlier. The most important feature of this management system for a game arcade is that a communication terminal is provided in each gaming machine unit so that a player can receive an external communication while playing a game (without leaving the gaming machine unit). It is to have done.

That is, in this game arcade management system, communication exchange means for communicating with an external communication network via a communication parent terminal, control means for controlling this communication exchange means, and operation means for operating this control means Is provided, a communication terminal is provided in each of the gaming machine units, and each communication terminal is connected to the exchange means via an internal communication network, and the communication main terminal is connected to a specific player from the external communication network. When the call is received, the operating means is operated to inquire the control means into the player specifying storage means to specify the gaming machine unit in which the specific player plays, and the specified gaming machine It is characterized in that a call signal is sent to the communication terminal of the unit, a connection command is sent to the communication switching means after waiting for a response from the communication terminal, and the communication terminal and the communication parent terminal are connected. It is an.

[0007] According to this configuration, the outsider accesses the communication parent terminal in the amusement arcade, and informs an employee or the like of the name of the called person according to the access. Employees who received this,
For example, the operating means such as the keyboard of the management computer is operated to access the control means to the player specifying storage device, and the location of the called person, that is, in which gaming machine unit the called person is playing. Let me specify. This identification is performed by comparing the player identification information read from the player identification medium with the same information stored in the player identification storage device, and determining whether the information matches. After the identification, the call signal is sent to the communication terminal. The called person who receives the call signal operates the communication terminal to respond. Waiting for this response, the communication means connects the communication parent terminal and the communication child terminal. This allows the called party to communicate (call) with an external party.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a management system for a game arcade, comprising: a plurality of gaming machine units for a player to arbitrarily select and play; and player identification information from a player identification medium possessed by the player. In order to read, each of these gaming machine units, that is, the player identifying information reading means provided for each gaming machine unit, and the player identifying information read by the player identifying information reading means of the selected gaming machine unit When,
A player identification unit for identifying the player by comparing with the player identification information stored in advance in the player identification storage unit; and a gaming machine unit that has selected the identified player first. And a storage device for specifying a gaming machine for temporarily storing the information in association with the game machine. The most characteristic feature of this management system for a game hall is that a call received from the outside is automatically connected to a communication terminal of a player (called person).

That is, the game arcade management system is provided with communication exchange means for communicating with the external communication network via the communication parent terminal, control means for controlling the communication exchange means, and a player identification code received from the external communication network. Identifying means for identifying is provided, a communication terminal is provided for each of the gaming machine units, each communication terminal is connected to the exchange means via an internal communication network, and the communication parent terminal is identified from the external communication network. When the player is called, the control means is inquired of the player specifying storage means based on the player specifying code to specify the gaming machine unit in which the specific player plays, A call signal is sent to the communication terminal of the specified gaming machine unit, a connection command is sent to the communication exchange means after waiting for a response from the communication terminal, and the communication terminal and the communication parent terminal are connected. Thing there is a feature of the management system of this game field that form.

[0010] According to this configuration, an outsider accesses the communication parent terminal in the game arcade and sends a player identification code when the access is completed. Upon receipt of this, the identification means sends the identification result to the control means, and accesses the player identification storage device to identify the location of the called party, that is, which gaming machine unit the called party is playing. Let it. The identification is performed by comparing the player identification information read from the player identification medium with the same information stored in the player identification storage unit, and determining whether or not the information matches. After the identification, the call signal is sent to the communication terminal. The control means waits for a response from the communication terminal and connects the communication parent terminal and the communication terminal. This allows the called party to communicate with outside parties (call)
become able to.

A game arcade management system according to a third aspect of the present invention has basically the same configuration as that of the second aspect, and exhibits the same functions and effects within the scope thereof. . The biggest feature is that it has not only a call but also a calling function. That is, each communication terminal, a dial means for calling an external communication terminal or another communication terminal via the exchange means, a counting means for counting communication charges, and a value held by a valuable medium held by the player. There is a feature of the management system of the game hall in that the reading means for reading the information and the subtracting means for subtracting the value based on the counting result of the counting means are linked to each other.

According to this configuration, the external communication terminal can be called via the external communication network by the dial means having the calling function, so that not only calling but also calling can be performed. The communication fee of the player who is the sender is counted by the counting means, and the result of the counting is subtracted from the value of the player by the subtracting means. Here, the "dial means" may be any means as long as it can specify an external communication terminal, such as a means for generating a dial pulse signal or a push pulse signal. . "Valuable value" may be any value as long as the communication fee can be settled. For example, a coin when a coin receiving device is attached to a communication terminal, a pachinko ball insertion device is attached. The pachinko ball in the event of a payout, a valuable value input to a prepaid prepaid card used by the player to deposit a ball, lend a ball, or the like previously deposited in the game arcade, and the like. The settlement may be direct or indirect. The prepaid card may be a magnetic card, an IC card (IC card), or any other card. If you accept the use of a prepaid card,
It is preferable to prevent a user from altering or illegally using a prepaid card by causing a player to use a device to which D (identification code) or the like is input and managing the ID information using an optical transmission device, an ISDN line, or the like. Furthermore, a method of allowing a player to use an ID card and subtracting the valuable value recorded in a database or the like based on the ID card also helps prevent fraud.

A game arcade management system according to a fourth aspect of the present invention has basically the same configuration as that of the second or third aspect of the invention, and has the same functions and effects within the scope thereof. To play. The major feature is that the communication terminal has a connection terminal for connecting another communication device.

According to this configuration, since other communication devices, for example, a portable computer can be connected to perform Internet communication, e-mail communication, and the like, the player can receive more enhanced services. Note that the “connection terminal” in the present specification corresponds to any one that can be adopted by those skilled in the art, such as one that makes an electrical connection, one that makes an optical connection such as infrared communication, and the like.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a management system for a game arcade, comprising a plurality of gaming machine units for a player to arbitrarily select and play, and a player identification information from a player identification medium possessed by the player. In order to read, each of these gaming machine units, that is, the player identifying information reading means provided for each gaming machine unit, and the player identifying information read by the player identifying information reading means of the selected gaming machine unit When,
A player identification unit for identifying the player by comparing with the player identification information stored in advance in the player identification storage unit; and a gaming machine unit that has selected the identified player first. A storage device for specifying a gaming machine for temporarily storing in association with the gaming machine.
Has basically the same configuration as that described above, and has the same effect within the range. The major feature is that the players in the game arcade can communicate with each other without leaving the gaming machine unit.

That is, each gaming machine unit is provided with a communication terminal and each communication terminal is provided with a dial means for calling another communication terminal, and each communication terminal is communicated via an internal communication network. Control means for connecting to the exchange means and controlling the communication exchange means, and when this communication parent terminal receives a call from a communication terminal to a specific player, The control means is referred to the player specifying storage means based on the code to specify the gaming machine unit in which the specific player plays, and sends a call signal to the communication terminal of the specified gaming machine unit. The game system management system is characterized in that a connection command is sent to the communication exchange means after waiting for a response from the communication terminal and the communication terminal is connected to the communication parent terminal.

According to this configuration, a certain player inputs a call number from the dial means to call another player. The control means receiving this makes the control means access the player specifying storage device to specify the location of the called person, that is, which gaming machine unit is playing the called person. This identification is performed by comparing the player identification information read from the player identification medium with the same information stored in the player identification storage device, and determining whether the information matches. After the identification, the call terminal is sent to the communication terminal. The called person who receives the call signal operates the communication terminal to respond.
Waiting for this response, the communication means connects the communication parent terminal and the communication child terminal. This allows the players to communicate with each other (call).

A game arcade management system according to a sixth aspect of the present invention has basically the same configuration as that of the fifth aspect of the invention, and has the same operation and effect within the scope thereof. It is. The major feature is that the communication terminal has a connection terminal for connecting another communication device.

According to this configuration, similar to the fourth aspect, since other communication devices, for example, a form computer can be connected to perform Internet communication, e-mail communication, and the like, it is more convenient for the player. Service can be provided. As the “connection terminal” in the present specification, for example, any one that can be adopted by those skilled in the art, such as one that performs an electrical connection, one that performs an optical connection such as infrared communication, or the like, is applicable. This is also the same as claim 4.

[0020]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, an embodiment of the present invention (hereinafter, referred to as "the present embodiment") will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a front view showing a call lamp.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the second to fourth embodiments, and FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the second embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the third embodiment, and FIGS. 6 and 7 are flowcharts showing the fourth embodiment.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 50 enclosed by a dashed line indicates a management system for a game arcade (hereinafter referred to as a "management system").
Show the whole. The management system 50 includes a telephone 31, which is a communication parent terminal, a communication exchange 32, and a management computer 33.
And the gaming machine unit 30, and these are directly and indirectly connected to a local LAN (Local Area Network).
(ork) 36. Reference numeral 34 denotes a keyboard of the management computer 33, and reference numeral 35 denotes a database (player specifying storage means) for storing, in addition to the member's address and name, game history and the like in association with player identification information. Show. The database 35 may also store the number of pachinko balls (the number of stored balls) that each player has deposited in the game hall in association with the player identification information.

Each gaming machine unit 30 in the present embodiment
Comprises a gaming machine 1 and a calling unit 2 installed on the upper part of the gaming machine 1. Depending on the type of gaming machine, the calling unit 2 may be incorporated into the gaming machine 1 to integrate them. Since each gaming machine unit 30 has the same configuration, only one gaming machine unit 30 will be described here. The gaming machine 1 is connected to the management computer 33 via the in-house LAN 36 via the call lamp 2 and causes the gaming machine 1 to manage the gaming status such as the number of payouts and the number of jackpots. The management computer 33 has functions other than the management of the game status. This will be described later.

Next, referring to FIG.
Will be described. The call lamp 2 includes a number key 3 for inputting a number and the like, a display device 4 at a central portion, and a card insertion hole 5. A headset (communication terminal) 6 for communication is attached to the call lamp 2. The card insertion hole 5 is for inserting a membership card (player specific medium) 25, in which the player
When the device 5 is inserted, a built-in device (not shown) draws in the member card 25, reads the member number and the like (player identification information) stored therein, and reads the member number and the like.
The information is sent to the management computer 33 via N36.

When the headset 6 is placed on the head with the earphones 6a, 6a in contact with both ears of the player, the microphone 6b is positioned at the mouth. Also, the first
The response to the call in the embodiment is performed by pressing a predetermined button of the number key 3. The display device 4 is a liquid crystal screen, and displays a game status, a call, and the like as appropriate.

Returning to FIG. 1, the operation of the first embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. "Please insert a membership card." Is always displayed on the display device 4 of the call lamp 2 of each gaming machine 1 (S1). The member card 25 is inserted into the card insertion hole 5 of the gaming unit 30 (the gaming machine 1) selected by the player 15 by himself / herself.
Is inserted (S2), the member card 25 is automatically drawn in and the player identification information stored therein is read (S3). S2 is repeated until the member card 25 is inserted. This player identification information is sent to the LAN
To the management computer 33 (player specifying means) via the server 35 and collate with the player specifying information called from the database 35 (S4). If the two do not match, a message "this card cannot be used" is displayed on the display device 4 (S5), and the process proceeds to S21 where the member card 25 is returned. On the other hand, when both match, the management computer 33 associates the gaming machine 1 on which the player is playing with the player identification information.
Is temporarily stored in the gaming machine specifying storage means 38 (S6). Thereafter, the player is made to select whether or not to start the game, and when the player has selected to start the game, a game subroutine is executed (S8). After the execution of the game subroutine, the process proceeds to S9.

Here, a case where a call is received to the called person 29 will be described. That is, a person (caller) 27 outside the game hall calls a telephone (communication parent terminal) 31 of the game hall from a telephone (communication terminal) 28 via a general telephone line (external communication network) 39. Upon receipt of this, the playground employee 40 hears from the caller 27 the name, address, etc. of the player (called person) 29 who will be coming to the playground, and holds such a call while holding the telephone. It specifies whether the caller 29 is coming to the game hall, and if so, on which gaming machine 1 he is playing. This specification is performed by inputting the next item required for the search, for example, the name (name) or the member number from the keyboard 34 of the management computer 33 from the keyboard 34 (S9).

The management computer 33 receiving this input
Accesses the gaming machine specifying storage means 38 and searches whether the called person (player) 29 is playing a game (S1).
0), and when the player is playing a game, the game machine 1 is specified (S11). The communication terminal 1 of the gaming machine 1 specified in this manner.
Send a call signal to 01, "Mr. XX, call me."
Is displayed on the display device 4 (S12, S1
3) Wait for the response (S11). Instead of or simultaneously with the display on the display device 4, a ringing tone may be emitted to notify the called person 29 of the presence of a call through hearing. The called party 29 responds by pressing a predetermined key of the number keys 3. If the call signal has been sent for a certain period of time but there is no response to it, "No response" is displayed on the screen of the management computer 33 (S12), and the process proceeds to S20 where the member card 25 is returned.

On the other hand, if there is a response to the call signal (S11), the management computer 33, which also has a function as a control means, sends a command to the communication exchange 32, and replies this telephone to the responding communication terminal. 6 (S17).
This allows the caller 27 and the callee 15 to talk. The employee 40 returns the receiver of the communication parent terminal 101 at this point. The management computer 33 constantly monitors whether or not the call is continuing (S18), and when confirming the end of the call, sends a command to the communication exchange 32 to cut off the communication line (S19) and release the call state. . At the same time, the card 25 is returned (S20).

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the second embodiment, the same members as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same names and reference numerals as those in the first embodiment, and the description of the common parts is omitted. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that, in the first embodiment, an employee 40 or the like who handles incoming calls is required between the communication parent terminal 31 and the communication child terminal 6. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, the incoming call is automatically connected to the called person 29. For this reason, in the second embodiment, the management computer 33 as the control means also has the function of the identification means for identifying the player identification code sent from the outside. Here, the "player identification code" refers to a code for identifying a called party to be sent by operating the telephone (communication terminal) by the caller, and in the second embodiment, the called party The member number of the person corresponds to this code. When the telephone is connected to the amusement arcade, the caller dials the member number and sends a pulse signal, and the management computer (identifying means) 33 which receives the pulse signal via the communication exchange 32 identifies the member number. I do.

Next, the operation of the second embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. S21 to S28 in the second embodiment perform the same operations as S1 to S8 in the first embodiment. That is, "Please insert a membership card." Is always displayed on the display device 4 of the call lamp 2 of each gaming machine 1 (S21). When the player 15 inserts the member card 25 into the card insertion hole 5 of the gaming machine 1 selected by himself (S22), the member card 25 is automatically drawn in and the player identification information stored therein is read. (S23). S22 is repeated until the member card 25 is inserted. The player identification information is sent to the management computer 33 (player identification means) via the in-site LAN 36, and is compared with the player identification information called from the database 35 (S24). If the two do not match, a message "This card cannot be used" is displayed on the display device 4 (S2).
5) Then, proceed to S73 and return the member card 25.

On the other hand, if both match, the gaming machine 1 in which the player is playing is temporarily stored in the gaming machine specifying storage means 38 in the management computer 33 in association with the player identification information. It is stored (S26). Thereafter, the player is made to select whether or not to start the game, and when the player selects to start the game, a game subroutine is executed (S28). After the execution of the game subroutine, the process proceeds to S29. In S29, it is checked whether there is a call from outside, and if there is a call, a player identification code for identifying a player is waited in response to the call (S30). This operation is performed by the management computer and the communication exchange 32. If no call is received, or if a call is received but the player identification code is not received, the process returns to step S29 to wait for the next call. When the player identification code is received, the player identification storage means 38 is accessed based on the player identification code to search where the called person is (S31). As a result of the search, when the player cannot be found (S32), the management computer 33
Is displayed on the display (S33).
Proceed to S42 to return the member card 25.

If a player is found, a call signal is sent to the call lamp 2 and the display device 4 displays "Mr. OO's phone call" (S34, S35). When there is a response from the called party who saw this display, the management computer 33 sends an instruction to the communication exchange 32 to connect the external communication network 39 to the communication terminal 6 via the local LAN 36 (S37, S39). . As a result, the called party 29 can communicate with the external calling party 27. In S40, the continuation of the call is constantly monitored, and when the call is completed, the line is cut off (S41) and the member card 25 is returned (S41).
42). On the other hand, if there is no response from the player, "No response."
5 is returned (S38, S42).

Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The third embodiment is different from the first (second) embodiment in that the third embodiment also has a calling function (a function of making an external call) that other embodiments do not have. is there. The difference between the third embodiment and the second embodiment in terms of hardware is that it manages the functions of the counting means for adjusting the communication charge and the subtracting means for subtracting the value of the player based on the counting result. The difference is that the number key 3 of the call lamp 2 has a function of a dial means. The value in the third embodiment is obtained by multiplying the number of pachinko balls (storage balls) deposited by the player in the game hall by a certain conversion rate. The following is a description using simple numbers to facilitate understanding of this. That is, assuming that the number of stored balls is 100 and the conversion rate is 2 yen per pachinko ball, this player has a value of 200 (100 × 2) yen. Note that the counting means in the third embodiment derives the distance between the two from the city area number of the game arcade and the city number of the other party, and multiplies this by a coefficient based on the call time to calculate the communication fee. I have.

The operation of the third embodiment will be described below with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the third embodiment, a player who is in a game arcade is referred to as an internal caller 29, and a person who is outside is referred to as an external callee 27, which will be described separately from those in other embodiments.
S51 to S58 are the same as S1 to S1 in the first (second) embodiment.
8 (FIG. 4). That is, "Please insert a membership card." Is always displayed on the display device 4 of the calling lamp 2 of the gaming machine 1 (S51). The member card 2 is inserted into the card insertion hole 5 of the gaming machine 1 selected by the player 15 by himself / herself.
When the member 5 is inserted (S52), the member card 25 is automatically drawn in and the player identification information stored therein is read (S53). S52 is repeated until the member card 25 is inserted. This player identification information is in the hall L
The information is sent to the management computer 33 (player identification means) via the AN 36 and is compared with the player identification information called from the database 35 (S54).

Here, if they do not match,
A message "This card cannot be used." Is displayed on the display device 4 (S55), and the process proceeds to S73 where the member card 25 is returned. On the other hand, when both match, the management computer 33 associates the gaming machine 1 on which the player is playing with the player identification information.
Is temporarily stored in the gaming machine specifying storage means 38 (S56). Thereafter, the player is made to select whether or not to start the game, and when the player selects to start the game, a game subroutine is executed (S58). After the execution of the game subroutine, the process proceeds to S59. In S59, the internal caller 29 confirms whether or not there is a will to make a telephone call to the outside, and if so (the predetermined button of the numeric key 3 is pressed), the calling subroutine (S60) is executed. The transmission subroutine will be described later. If there is no intention to make a call, the flow advances to S61 to check for the presence or absence of an external call.

Here, if there is an external call, it responds to the call and waits for a player identification code for identifying the player (internal caller) 29 (S62). This function is performed by the management computer 33 and the communication exchange 32. Here, when the call is not received, or when the call is received but the player identification code is not received, the process returns to S61, respectively.
Wait for the next call. When the player identification code is received, the player identification storage means 38 is accessed based on the player identification code to retrieve where the called person is (S63). As a result of the search, when the player is not found (S64), the fact is displayed on the display of the management computer 33 (S69), and thereafter, the process proceeds to S73 and the member card 25 is returned.

When a player is found, a calling signal is sent to the calling lamp 2 and a message "Mr. XX is on the phone" is displayed on the display device 4 (S66, S67). When there is a response from the player 29 who saw this display, the management computer 33 sends an instruction to the communication exchange 32 to connect the external communication network 39 to the communication terminal 6 via the local LAN 36 (S68, S70). . As a result, the player 29 can communicate with the external caller (external callee) 27.
In S71, the continuation of the call is constantly monitored, and when the call is completed, the line is cut off (S72), and the member card 25 is returned (S73). On the other hand, if there is no response from the player, the display shows "No response."
The member card 25 is returned (S69, S73).

FIG. 7 shows the transmission subroutine of S60.
This will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the calling subroutine (S60) is executed, first, the management computer 33 is accessed to check whether the internal caller 29 has a sufficient charge (value) for communication (S81). In other words, if the user does not have sufficient value, that is, if he does not have the above-mentioned coin storage, the display unit 4 of the calling lamp 2 displays "Insufficient charge." To S59. If the charge is sufficient, the display device 4 displays "Please dial." And connects the line (S84, S84).
85). If there is no response from the other party (there is no connection), the display device 4 displays "No response (busy)" (S87). If the player wants to redial, the process returns to S84, and the request is returned. If not, proceed to S91. On the other hand, if there is a response from the other party, the continuation of the call is monitored (S89), and as long as the call is continued, S89 and S90 are repeated while checking the balance of the valuable value. S8
When the call is ended in step 9, the display device 4 displays "Disconnect the line" (S91), and then disconnects the line (S92). After the line is disconnected, S
Go to 73 and return the card.

Finally, a fourth embodiment will be described. The fourth embodiment is different from the second and third embodiments described above.
The embodiment has a so-called extension function. That is, the second and third embodiments are intended for communication with the outside, but the fourth embodiment is
In addition to this function, players in the same game hall can talk with each other. Specifically, FIGS. 6 and 7
According to the flow of the flowchart shown in FIG. 7, the lines are connected not internally but internally. This connection
The communication is performed by the communication exchange means 32, and the control is performed by the management computer 33.

Although the above description has been made in the same amusement arcade, it may be possible to use the same membership card 25 in a so-called affiliated store. In addition, if a certain game arcade is connected to another game arcade via an external communication network, a player (caller) playing a game at a certain game arcade
However, it is also possible to make a call with another player who plays at another game arcade. Further, an interface (not shown) as a connection terminal for connecting a personal computer or the like is provided in each communication terminal 6, so that the personal computer or the like can be used to perform so-called Internet communication or e-mail communication. You may.

[0041]

By using the management system for a game arcade according to the present invention, a telephone call (communication) can be performed without interrupting the game.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing a call lamp.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing second to fourth embodiments.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an operation of the second embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a third embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a fourth embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a fourth embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 gaming machine 2 call lamp 3 number key 4 display device 5 card insertion hole 6 headset (communication terminal) 25 membership card (player specific medium) 27 caller 28 telephone (external communication terminal) 29 called party 30 management system Reference Signs List 31 telephone (communication parent terminal) 32 communication exchange 33 management computer 34 keyboard 35 database (player storage means) 36 in-site LAN (internal communication network) 38 gaming machine specification storage means 39 external communication network 40 employee

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of gaming machine units for a player to arbitrarily select and play, and provided in each of the gaming machine units for reading player identifying information from a player identifying medium possessed by the player. The player identification information reading means, and the player identification information read by the player identification information reading means of the selected gaming machine unit are compared with the player identification information stored in advance in the player identification storage means. And a game machine specifying means for specifying the player, and a game machine specifying storage means for temporarily storing the specified player in association with the selected game machine unit. In the venue management system, the gaming facility management system is provided with a communication switching unit for communicating with an external communication network via a communication parent terminal, a control unit for controlling the communication switching unit, and operating the control unit. Operating means for providing, a communication terminal in each of the gaming machine units, connecting each communication terminal to the exchange means via an internal communication network, wherein the communication main terminal has a specific function from an external communication network. When a call is received for a player, operating the operation means causes the control means to refer to the player identification storage means to identify a gaming machine unit in which the specific player plays, A call signal is sent to the communication terminal of the specified gaming machine unit, a connection command is sent to the communication switching means after waiting for a response from the communication terminal, and the communication terminal and the communication parent terminal are connected. A game arcade management system characterized by the following. 2. A plurality of gaming machine units for a player to arbitrarily select and play a game, and provided in each of the gaming machine units for reading player identifying information from a player identifying medium possessed by the player. The player identification information reading means, and the player identification information read by the player identification information reading means of the selected gaming machine unit are compared with the player identification information stored in advance in the player identification storage means. And a game machine specifying means for specifying the player, and a game machine specifying storage means for temporarily storing the specified player in association with the selected game machine unit. In the playground management system, the game playground management system includes a communication exchange unit that communicates with an external communication network via a communication parent terminal, a control unit for controlling the communication exchange unit, and the external communication network. Identification means for identifying a player identification code to be provided, a communication terminal provided in each of the gaming machine units, and each communication terminal connected to the communication exchange means via an internal communication network; When the terminal receives a call from the external communication network to a specific player, the specific player inquires the control means based on the player specifying code to the player specifying storage means to play the specific player. The game machine unit is specified, a call signal is sent to the communication terminal of the specified game device unit, and a connection command is sent to the communication exchange means after waiting for a response from the communication terminal, and the communication terminal and the communication master terminal are transmitted. A game arcade management system characterized by being configured to be connected. 3. Each of said communication terminals, dial means for calling an external communication terminal or another communication terminal via said exchange means, counting means for counting communication charges, and valuable media possessed by the player 3. The apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the reading means for reading the value held by the means and the subtracting means for subtracting the value based on the counting result of the counting means are linked to each other. Playground management system. 4. The management system according to claim 2, wherein each communication terminal has a connection terminal for connecting another communication device. 5. A plurality of gaming machine units for a player to arbitrarily select and play, and provided in each of the gaming machine units for reading player identifying information from a player identifying medium possessed by the player. The player identification information reading means, and the player identification information read by the player identification information reading means of the selected gaming machine unit are compared with the player identification information stored in advance in the player identification storage means. And a game machine specifying means for specifying the player, and a game machine specifying storage means for temporarily storing the specified player in association with the selected game machine unit. In the venue management system, each of the gaming machine units is provided with a communication terminal, and each communication terminal is provided with dial means for calling another communication terminal. Connected to the communication exchange means via a communication network, provided with control means for controlling the communication exchange means, when the communication parent terminal receives a call from a communication terminal to a specific player; On the basis of the player identification code, the control means is referred to the player identification storage means to specify the gaming machine unit in which the specific player plays, and the communication terminal of the identified gaming machine unit A game arcade management system wherein a call signal is sent, a connection command is sent to the communication exchange means after waiting for a response from the communication terminal, and the communication terminal is connected to the communication parent terminal. 6. The management system for a game arcade according to claim 5, wherein each communication terminal has a connection terminal for connecting another communication device.