GAME MACHINE, OPERATING UNIT FOR GAME MACHINE, GAME SYSTEM, AND TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION METHOD FOR GAME MACHINE

摘要

A two-way communication method for game machines, wherein: the function of an operating unit (CT10) for a game machine required by a game machine body (27) is retrieved by transmitting information representing the function of the unit (CT10) prestored therein to the game machine body (27) according to a command from the game machine body (27); the retrieved function can be set in the unit (CT10); response means (21, 51) of the operating unit (CT10) required for the game machine body (27) and the power fed thereto are determined by transmitting function information representing the power consumption of the response means (21, 51) and prestored therein to the game machine body (27) according to a command from the game machine body (27); and the determined information can be set in the response means (21, 51).