摘要 |
PURPOSE: A time control method for a home game machine is provided to control operational time of the home game machine so that the game machine is automatically turned on/off when a designated time is passed. CONSTITUTION: The operational time of the home game machine is controlled by a time controller(4) disposed between a game machine(1) and a game controller(3). As for the time controller(4), a relay or an IC part is used to electrically turn on or off the game controller(3). Thus, when a designated time is passed, the game controller(3) is automatically turned off. The time control method is convenient not only for home game machines but also for business use game machines whose operational time used to be controlled only by gamers' abilities. |