| 摘要 |
Each electronic games machine comprises means (18) for receiving payment from a player, a visual display unit having a screen (10) visible by the player, a manual input device, such as keys and/or a joystick (12, 14), a data processor for processing signals received from the input device and from the payment receiving means and for sending signals to provide a display on the screen of the visual display unit, and a communications link for permitting the data processor to transmit data to, and receive data and/or programs from, a remote computer. It is preferred that the machine be fitted with a device for both reading data from and writing data onto magnetic player identification cards. The invention provides games machines that permit competitive games of skill to be played between players in different locations and games machines that can record football pool entries. <IMAGE> |
