JPH10113457A - Alarm generation device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an alarm generation device in which a player can specify and input a setting condition to end a game in advance, and when the setting condition is met during the game, a display and an alarm securely inform the player that the setting condition is met. SOLUTION: This device is composed of a liquid crystal information display device 2, an alarm output device 3, a time generation device 4, an operation input device to input an alarm generation condition, and a control device 6 connected to a game machine 17 and a ball lending machine 18. The control device 6 receives a ball hitting signal, ball releasing signal, start signal, and bonus signal from the game machine 17 and receives a ball supplying signal according to an amount of memory from the ball lending machine 18, and when a calculation results based on each signal and a time generated from the time generation device 4 meet an alarm generation condition input from an operation input device, the liquid crystal information display device 2 displays the information and the alarm output device 3 outputs an alarm.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an alarm generating device which comprises, for example, a liquid crystal information display device for displaying game information and the like, and an alarm output device, and outputs an alarm when an input condition is satisfied.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, while playing a game with a pachinko gaming machine, the player is enthusiastic about the game, so he or she may invest over the planned investment amount,
There is a tendency to continue playing regardless of the time.

[0003] It is to be noted that Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 8-164265 discloses a game information display device which displays information relating to the game such as the number of hit balls, the number of payout balls, the number of starts, the number of special prizes, and the amount of money used during the game. A liquid crystal information display device for displaying various information including, and a card terminal for reading the identification code stored in the identification card are integrally provided in the mounting unit,
There has been proposed a pachinko machine in which an attachment unit is provided at a lower portion of the front of a front frame of a gaming machine.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to enable a player to predetermine and input a set condition for terminating a game, and to set a game condition when the previously set condition is reached during a game. It is an object of the present invention to provide an alarm generating device which surely informs a user of the expiration of a set condition by display and alarm.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, an alarm generator according to the present invention has a liquid crystal information display for displaying various information, an alarm output for outputting an alarm, and a time generator. A time generating means for, an operation input device for inputting an alarm generating condition, and a control device connected to the gaming machine and the ball lending machine,
Information input processing means for inputting a driving ball signal, a payout ball signal, a starting signal, and a special prize signal from the gaming machine to the control device, while inputting a ball lending signal corresponding to the inserted amount from the ball lending machine, Determining whether or not the calculation result obtained by performing each calculation based on the respective signals input by the information input means and the time generated by the time generation means satisfy an alarm generation condition input from the operation input device; Processing means; and notification processing means for displaying a determination result via the liquid crystal information display device and outputting an alarm via the alarm output device when the determination means determines that the alarm occurrence condition is satisfied. It is characterized by the following.

[0006]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a main block diagram of an alarm generation device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The alarm generating device 1 includes a liquid crystal information display device 2 for displaying various information, an alarm output device 3 for outputting an alarm, a time generating device including a clock device 4 for generating time, and an alarm generating condition. And an operation input device 5, a control device 6, and a bus 7 used for input and output of data and control signals.

[0007] The control device 6 includes a CP as a processing execution means.
U8, a ROM 9 storing control processing programs to be executed by the CPU 8, and a RAM 10 capable of writing and reading data by the CPU 8 at any time.

The liquid crystal information display device 2 includes a liquid crystal display panel 1
1 and a liquid crystal display controller 12 for performing substantial liquid crystal display control on the liquid crystal display panel 11. Although not shown, the liquid crystal display controller 1
2 includes a video display processor, a character ROM, a palette RAM, a video RAM, and the like.

The liquid crystal display controller 12 is connected to the CPU 8 of the control device 6 via the bus 7,
The display command and the data output from are inputtable. When receiving the display command and data output from the CPU 8, the liquid crystal display controller 12 displays a predetermined display screen and data on the liquid crystal display panel 11 according to the display command.

The alarm output device 3 includes a speaker 13 and a sound driver 14 for outputting sound from the speaker 13. The sound driver 14 controls the CP of the control device 6 via the bus 7.
The sound driver 14 is driven by a control output from the CPU 8 to output an alarm from the speaker 13. In addition, the clock device 4
The data of today's date (year / month / day) is given to PU8.

The operation input device 5 for inputting an alarm occurrence condition includes a touch panel 15 and a touch panel controller 16.

The touch panel 15 is connected to the liquid crystal display panel 11.
This is for performing an input operation to an operation input key composed of a specific display area set and displayed above, and is integrated with the liquid crystal display panel 11. The touch panel controller 16 is connected to the CPU of the control device 6 via the bus 7.
The operation signal corresponding to the setting display position of the operation input key set and displayed on the liquid crystal display panel 11 is input to the CPU 8 via the touch panel controller 16.

Further, a pachinko gaming machine 17 and a ball lending machine 18 are connected to the CPU 8 of the control device 6 via the bus 7, respectively.

From the pachinko gaming machine 17, a hitting ball signal corresponding to each number of pachinko balls hit (for example, once each time the number of hit pachinko balls becomes 1 or 10) is paid out. A payout signal corresponding to each of the number of pachinko balls (for example, once each time the number of paid out pachinko balls becomes one or ten), a start signal and a special prize signal are output and input to the CPU 8. The ball lending machine 18 outputs a ball lending signal corresponding to the inserted amount, that is, a ball lending signal corresponding to the inserted amount of 100 yen, and inputs the signal to the CPU 8.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine 17 provided with the alarm generating device 1. The liquid crystal display panel 11 and the touch panel 15 of the alarm generating device 1 are provided integrally with a mounting unit 19, and the mounting unit 19 is provided at a lower front part of a front frame 20 of the pachinko machine. The specific mounting structure of the mounting unit 19 and the card reader 21
The table counter 22 and the like are the same as those disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-164265, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted. FIG. 2 shows an example in which the liquid crystal display panel 11 and the touch panel 15 of the alarm generating device 1 are arranged via a mounting unit 19 at the lower front part of the front frame 20 of the pachinko machine. What is necessary is just to install in the suitable arrangement | positioning position in visibility and the operability of the touch panel 15, for example, it may be juxtaposed on the front side of the pachinko machine main body.

Hereinafter, the operation of the alarm generating apparatus 1 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to the CPU stored in the ROM 9 shown in FIGS.
8 will be described with reference to the flowchart of the processing executed.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an outline of a main routine of a process executed by the CPU 8. Immediately after the power is turned on, the CPU 8 performs an initialization process (step S0).
0), clearing of each storage area necessary for the following processing, clearing of each counter, clearing of flags, setting of an operation key area on the touch panel, and the like.

In the initialization process, the display mode flag DFL, the alarm flag, and the set flag are cleared to 0 and initialized. The values set in the flags and their contents are as follows. Display mode flag DFL DFL = 0: Main menu screen display = 1: Game time setting screen display = 2: Starting times setting screen display = 3: Special prize times setting screen display = 4: Insertion amount setting screen display = 5: Number of acquired balls Setting screen display Alarm flag Bit 0 = 1: Game time condition expired Bit 1 = 1: Start time condition expired Bit 2 = 1: Special prize count condition expired Bit 3 = 1: Money spent condition expired Bit 4 = 1: Expiration of the number of acquired balls Set flag Bit 0 = 1: The condition of the game time is set Bit 1 = 1: The condition of the number of start times is set Bit 2 = 1: The condition of the number of special prizes is set Bit 3 = 1: The condition of the inserted amount is set. Bit 4 = 1: The condition of the number of acquired balls is set.

After completing the initialization process, the CPU 8 branches to a process corresponding to the value of the display mode flag DFL. CP
U8 first determines whether or not the value of the display mode flag DFL is 0 (step S01). Immediately after the end of the initialization processing, the value of the display mode flag DFL is 0, so that the CPU 8 shifts to the main menu screen display & input processing (step S02).

In the main menu screen display & input process, the main menu screen shown in FIG. 19 is displayed, and the input to the operation input key composed of a specific display area set and displayed on the liquid crystal display panel 11 is performed. The presence or absence is determined. Only when the alarm setting key is operated, a value other than 0 is set to the display mode flag DFL.

After the processing in step S02, the CPU 8 shifts to the signal input counting processing in step S03. In this process, the CPU 8 inputs a driving ball signal, a payout ball signal, a start signal, and a special prize signal from the pachinko gaming machine 17, and inputs a ball lending signal corresponding to the inserted amount from the ball lending machine 18,
In response to the detection of the ON state of each signal, the value of each counter is incremented and stored.

After the processing in step S03, the CPU 8 shifts to an alarm determination processing in step S04. In the alarm determination process, the CPU 8 sequentially determines the on-set state of each of the bit 0 to bit 4 of the set flag and determines whether the condition for outputting an alarm has been satisfied for the on-set (bit value is 1). It is determined whether or not the condition has expired. If the condition has expired, a bit corresponding to the condition expiration of the alarm flag is set on, and a bit corresponding to the condition expiration of the set flag is cleared.

After the process in step S04, the CPU 8 shifts to an alarm notification process in step S05. In the alarm notification process, the CPU 8 sequentially discriminates the on-set states of bits 0 to 4 of the alarm flag, and when an on-set (bit value is 1) is detected, an alarm output and an alarm confirmation are made. Display the application screen.

After the processing in step S05, the CPU 8 returns to step S01 again and sets the display mode flag DFL.
Branch to the process according to the value of. In the main menu screen display & input process, a value other than 0 is set to the display mode flag DFL only when the alarm setting key is operated and input. In this case, the CPU 8
The process proceeds to an alarm setting input process (step S06).

In the alarm setting input processing, first, FIG.
The alarm setting screen shown in FIG. 0 is displayed, and the game time key, the start count key, and the setting key displayed on the liquid crystal display panel 11 are displayed.
The alarm notification item can be selected by the number-of-prizes key, the inserted amount key, and the acquired ball number key, and the condition of the alarm notification relating to the selected item can be input by selecting each key. Further, the operation input of the end key ends the alarm setting input processing, and the value of the display mode flag DFL is cleared.

Hereinafter, the main menu screen display & input processing, the alarm setting input processing, the signal input processing, the alarm determination processing, and the alarm notification processing will be sequentially described.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a main menu screen display & input process executed by the CPU 8. The main menu screen display & input process is a process performed when the value of the display mode flag DFL is determined to be 0 in step S01 of the main routine.

The CPU 8 outputs a command for displaying a main menu screen to the liquid crystal display controller 12 via the bus 7 (step A01). The liquid crystal display controller 12
When a display command for the main menu screen is received, a main menu screen shown in FIG. 19 is displayed on the liquid crystal display panel 11.

On the main menu screen, five item keys as operation input keys, that is, an alarm setting key, a drink key, a towel key, a rest key, and a stand reservation key are set and displayed.

After the process of step A01, the CPU 8 performs a touch panel input process (step A02).
A signal is input from the touch panel controller 16 via the. When an operation input to an operation input key set on the touch panel 15 is performed, the touch panel controller 16
An input signal corresponding to the key operated and input to the CPU 8 is input from the CPU. For example, when the alarm setting key is operated, the input signal of the alarm setting key is turned on, and the input signals of the other keys are all turned off, so that C
Input to PU8.

After the processing in step A02, the CPU 8 determines whether or not there is an input to the alarm setting key (step A03). If there is no input to the alarm setting key,
The CPU 8 shifts to a process of setting flags relating to the input to the drink key, the towel key, the break key, and the table reservation key (step A05). When the process of step A05 ends, the main menu screen display & input process subroutine is performed. And returns to the main routine.

If no operation input is detected for any of the alarm setting key, the drink key, the towel key, the break key, and the table reservation key, the flag is not substantially set in step A05 and the main menu screen is displayed. After the & input processing subroutine is completed, the process returns to the main routine.

If there is an input to the alarm setting key in step A03, the CPU 8 sets the display mode flag D
FL is set to 1 (step A04), the subroutine of the main menu screen display & input process is completed, and the process returns to the main routine.

That is, in the subroutine of the main menu screen display & input processing, when the operation input to the alarm setting key is performed, the value of the display mode flag DFL becomes 1
Switch to. Note that both the set flag and the alarm flag are set to 0 by the initialization process.

After returning to the main routine, the CPU 8 proceeds to a signal input counting process. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a signal input counting process executed by the CPU.

The CPU 8 inputs each signal from the pachinko gaming machine 17 via the bus 7, determines whether or not the hit ball signal is on (step B01). For example, if the driving signal is on while the process goes to step B03, the value of the hit ball counter INC is increased by one (step B02), and the process goes to step B03.

The CPU 8 that has proceeded to step B03 determines whether or not the payout ball signal is on (step B0).
3) If the payout ball signal is not on, the process proceeds to step B05. If the payout ball signal is on, the value of the payout ball counter OUTC is increased by one (step B04), and the process proceeds to step B05.

The CPU 8 that has proceeded to step B05 determines whether or not the special prize signal is on (step B0).
5) If the special prize signal is not on, the process proceeds to step B07. If the special prize signal is on, the value of the special prize counter TOC is increased by one (step B06), and the process proceeds to step B07.

The CPU 8 that has proceeded to step B07 determines whether or not the start signal is on (step B0).
7) If the start signal is not on, the process proceeds to step B09. If the start signal is on, the value of the start counter SDC is increased by one (step B08), and the process proceeds to step B09.

The CPU 8, which has proceeded to step B09, inputs a ball lending signal from the ball lending machine 18 via the bus 7 and determines whether or not the ball lending signal is ON (step B09). If it is not on, the subroutine of the signal input counting process is terminated and the process returns to the main routine. On the other hand, if the ball lending signal is on, the value of the ball lending counter K @ C is increased by one (step B10). After the input count processing subroutine is completed, the process returns to the main routine. It is assumed that the ball lending signal is turned on once for the amount of money 100 yen put into the ball lending machine 18.

After returning to the main routine, the CPU 8 proceeds to an alarm determination process. 6 to 8 show C
It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the alarm determination process which PU performs. In the state where the set flag is cleared to 0 by the initialization process, all of the bits 0 to 4 of the set flag are set to 0.
8, all the determination processing of the bits of each set flag is determined to be false, and step C01, step C05, step C0
9, the process proceeds to steps C13 and C17, and the subroutine of the alarm determination process is terminated without returning to the main routine without performing any substantial process.

After returning to the main routine, the CPU 8 proceeds to an alarm notification process. 9 and FIG.
It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the alarm notification process which CPU performs. In the state where the alarm flag is cleared to 0 by the initialization process, all of the bits 0 to 4 of the alarm flag are 0,
The CPU 8 determines that the value of the alarm flag in step D01 is 0
Is true, the subroutine of the alarm notification process is terminated, and the process returns to the main routine without performing any substantial process.

In the main menu screen of FIG. 19, if there is no operation input to the alarm setting key, the value of the display mode flag DFL remains 0, and therefore, in the main routine of FIG. The processing loop formed by S05 is repeatedly executed.

When the operation input to the alarm setting key is performed on the main menu screen of FIG. 19, the value of the display mode flag DFL is switched to 1, the judgment result of step S01 becomes false, and the CPU 8 sets the alarm of step S06 to the alarm. Move to setting input process.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an outline of a subroutine of an alarm setting input process executed by the CPU 8. First, the CPU 8 determines whether or not the value of the display mode flag DFL is 1 (step E01). If the operation input to the alarm setting key is performed on the main menu screen in FIG. 19, the CPU 8 shifts to the alarm setting screen display & input processing as a result of the value of the display mode flag DFL being switched to 1. (Step E
02).

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of an alarm setting screen display & input process executed by the CPU 8.

When starting the alarm setting screen display & input process, the CPU 8 outputs a display command of the alarm setting screen to the liquid crystal display controller 12 via the bus 7 (step F01). When receiving the instruction to display the alarm setting screen, the liquid crystal display controller 12 displays the alarm setting screen shown in FIG.

On the alarm setting screen, today's date (year / month / day) is shown at the top, and six item keys as operation input keys are shown at the center, ie, a game time key, a start count key, a prize count key, an insertion amount key, The number of acquired balls key and the end key are set and displayed, and "Select the item to set the alarm"
Is displayed.

After the process of step F01, the CPU 8 performs a touch panel input process (step F02).
A signal is input from the touch panel controller 16 via the.

After completion of the touch panel input processing, the CPU 8 sequentially determines the presence or absence of an input to each of the operation input keys set on the alarm setting screen in steps F03 to F08. If there is no operation input, the CPU 8 determines that all the determination processes in steps F03 to F08 are false, returns to step F02 again, performs the touch panel input process, and
A signal is input from the touch panel controller 16 via the. Thereafter, the CPU 8 enters a standby state in which the processing loop formed by steps F02 to F08 is repeated until any of the operation input keys set on the alarm setting screen is operated.

Hereinafter, the case where the game time key, the number-of-starts key, the number-of-prizes key, the inserted amount key, the number-of-acquired-balls key, and the end key are input will be sequentially described.

1. Game Time Key When an operation is input to the game time key, an input signal corresponding to the game time key input to the CPU 8 is input from the touch panel controller 16. After the process in step F02, the CPU 8 determines in step F03 whether or not there is an input to the game time key.
3 is determined to be true, the value 2 is set to the display mode flag DFL (step F09), the subroutine of the alarm setting screen display & input processing is completed, and the process returns to the subroutine of the alarm setting input processing of FIG. Transition.

In step E03, the CPU 8 determines whether or not the value of the display mode flag DFL is 2, and
As a result of the value 2 being set in the display mode flag DFL, it is determined to be true, and the time setting screen display &
Move on to input processing.

2. Start count key When an operation input is made to the start count key displayed on the alarm setting screen of FIG.
An input signal corresponding to the number-of-starts key operated and input to the CPU 8 from 6 is input.

After the processing of step F02 in FIG. 12, the CPU 8 determines that step F03 is false, and then proceeds to step F0.
In step 4, it is determined whether or not there is an input to the number-of-starts key. Step F04 is determined to be true, the value 3 is set to the display mode flag DFL (step F10), and the alarm setting screen display & input processing is performed. Figure 1 after subroutine
The processing returns to the subroutine of the alarm setting input processing of 1 and the value 3 is set to the display mode flag DFL.
The CPU 8 determines that the value of the display mode flag DFL is 3 and determines whether the value of the display mode flag DFL is 3 and determines whether the value of the display mode flag DFL is 3 and proceeds to step E06 to display and input the start number setting screen. Transition.

3. Special prize number key When an operation input is made to the special prize number key displayed on the alarm setting screen of FIG.
From 6, an input signal corresponding to the number of special prize keys operated and input to the CPU 8 is input.

After the processing of step F02 in FIG. 12, the CPU 8 determines that each of steps F03 and F04 is false, and in a succeeding step F05, determines whether or not there is an input to the special prize number key. Is determined to be true, the value 4 is set to the display mode flag DFL (step F11), the subroutine of the alarm setting screen display & input processing is completed, and the process returns to the subroutine of the alarm setting input processing of FIG. Is set to 4 as a result, steps E03 and E05 are each determined to be false, and the process proceeds to step E07, where the CPU 8 determines whether or not the value of the display mode flag DFL is 4 and determines that it is true. Then, the process proceeds to a special prize number setting screen display & input process in step E08.

4. Money input key When an operation input is made to the money input key displayed on the alarm setting screen of FIG.
An input signal corresponding to the input money key operated and input to the CPU 8 is input from 6.

After the processing of step F02 in FIG. 12, the CPU 8 executes step F03, step F04, and step F0.
5 is determined to be false, and in subsequent step F06, it is determined whether or not there is an input to the input amount key. Step F06 is determined to be true, and the value 5 is set to the display mode flag DFL (step F12). ), The subroutine of the alarm setting screen display & input processing is completed, and the process returns to the subroutine of the alarm setting input processing of FIG. 11. As a result of setting the value 5 to the display mode flag DFL, step E
03, step E05, and step E07 are each determined to be false, and the process proceeds to step E09. The CPU 8 determines whether or not the value of the display mode flag DFL is 5, and determines that the display mode flag DFL is true. Move to screen display & input processing.

5. Acquired ball number key When an operation input is made to the acquired ball number key displayed on the alarm setting screen of FIG.
From 6, an input signal corresponding to the acquired ball number key operated and input to the CPU 8 is input.

After the processing of step F02 in FIG. 12, the CPU 8 executes step F03, step F04, and step F0.
5. It is determined that each of the steps F06 is false, and in the following step F07, it is determined whether or not there is an input to the acquired ball number key. Step F07 is determined to be true, and the value 6 is set to the display mode flag DFL. (Step F13)
After the alarm setting screen display & input processing subroutine is completed, the process returns to the alarm setting input processing subroutine of FIG. 11, and as a result of setting the value 6 to the display mode flag DFL, step E03, step E05, and step E0 are performed.
7. Step E09 is determined to be false, and step E09 is determined to be false.
Then, the CPU 8 determines whether the value of the display mode flag DFL is 6, determines that the value is true, and determines in step E1
The process proceeds to the acquisition number setting screen display & input process of No. 2.

6. End key When there is an operation input to the end key displayed on the alarm setting screen of FIG. 20, an input signal corresponding to the end key operated and input from the touch panel controller 16 to the CPU 8 is input.

After the processing of step F02 in FIG. 12, the CPU 8 executes step F03, step F04, and step F0.
5, Step F06 and Step F07 are each determined to be false, and in subsequent Step F08 it is determined whether or not there is an input to the end key. Step F08 is determined to be true and the value 0 is set to the display mode flag DFL. It is set and returned to the initial value (step F14), the subroutine of the alarm setting screen display & input processing is completed, and the process returns to the subroutine of the alarm setting input processing of FIG.
As a result of initial value 0 being set in L, step E0
3, Step E05, Step E07, Step E0
9. Step E011 is determined to be false, the subroutine of the alarm setting input process is terminated, and the process returns to the main routine of FIG. 3. Step S01 is determined to be true, and the main menu screen display & input process of step S02 is shifted. . Therefore, the screen of the liquid crystal display panel 11 returns to the main menu screen.

Next, the time setting screen display & input process in step E04 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a time setting screen display & input process executed by the CPU 8.

When the CPU 8 starts the time setting screen display & input processing, the CPU 8 controls the liquid crystal display controller 1 via the bus 7.
2 to output a time setting screen display command (step G0).
1). The liquid crystal display controller 12 displays the time setting screen shown in FIG. 21 on the liquid crystal display panel 11 when receiving the display command of the time setting screen.

On the time setting screen, today's date (year / month / day) is set at the top, numeric keypads as numeric input keys, set keys and cancel keys as operation input keys are set and displayed at the right center, and "numeric keypad" is displayed. A message is displayed indicating that the time is to be input, "Press the set key to confirm", and "Press the cancel key to cancel the input number".

Next, the CPU 8 transfers the time data stored in the time storage area set in the RAM 10 to the liquid crystal display controller 12 (step G02). Upon receiving the time data (hours and minutes), the liquid crystal display controller 12 displays the time corresponding to the time data at a predetermined position on the time setting screen shown in FIG. If the time storage area has been cleared to 0 by the initialization processing, 00:00 is displayed.

After the process of step G02, the CPU 8 performs a touch panel input process (step G03),
A signal is input from the touch panel controller 16 via the. That is, input of numerical data of hours and minutes into the time storage area by the ten keys and the ON / OFF state of a signal corresponding to the set key and the cancel key are input.

For example, if the current time is 13:15
If it is minutes, the time at which you want to end or interrupt the game is 14
If it is 1:30, "1""4""3"
Enter as "0". The input time is displayed at a predetermined position on the time setting screen. After the displayed time is confirmed, if the time is correct, the set time is set by operating the set key. After confirming the displayed time, if the time is not correct, the operation is canceled by operating the cancel key.

After completion of the touch panel input processing, the CPU 8 sequentially determines the presence or absence of an input to each of the operation input keys set on the time setting screen in steps G04 to G05. If there is no operation input, the CPU 8 determines that all the determination processes in step G04 to step G05 are false, and returns to step G
Returning to step 02, the time data stored in the time storage area is transferred to the liquid crystal display controller 12, a touch panel input process is performed, and a signal is input from the touch panel controller 16 via the bus 7. Note that the time input by the ten keys is displayed at a predetermined position on the time setting screen by the processing of step G02.

Thereafter, the CPU 8 is in a standby state in which the processing loop formed by steps G02 to G05 is repeated until there is an operation input to one of the set key and the cancel key set on the time setting screen. .

Hereinafter, the case where the set key and the end key are operated and input will be sequentially described.

Set key When there is an operation input to the set key, an input signal corresponding to the set key input to the CPU 8 is input from the touch panel controller 16 to the CPU 8. The CPU 8 determines in step G
After the process of step 03, it is determined in step G04 whether or not there is an input to the set key. Step G04 is determined to be true, and whether or not the time data input in the time storage area is later than the current time. If the input time is not correct, the process returns to step G02, and the time is input using the numeric keypad.

If the input time is correct, the CPU 8
Determines that the time data input to the time storage area is to be stored in the time storage area (step G07), switches bit 0 of the set flag to 1, and stores that the game time condition has been set (step G07). In step G08, the value 1 is set in the display mode flag DFL (step G0).
9), the subroutine of the time setting screen display & input process is completed, and the process returns to the subroutine of the alarm setting input process of FIG. 11 and proceeds to step E05.

As a result of setting the value of the display mode flag DFL to 1, the CPU 8 determines that steps E05, E07, E09, and E11 are false respectively, and ends the subroutine of the alarm setting input processing. In step S01, the process returns to the subroutine of the alarm setting input process in step S06, and the process returns to the subroutine of step S06. In step E06, the process proceeds to step E02. By executing F01, an alarm setting screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display panel 11, and a standby state is established in which the processing loop formed by steps F02 to F08 is repeated.

Cancel key When there is an operation input to the cancel key on the time setting screen of FIG. 21, an input signal corresponding to the cancel key operated and input to the CPU 8 is inputted from the touch panel controller 16.

After the processing of step G03, the CPU 8 determines that the step G04 is false, and in a succeeding step G05, determines whether or not there is an input to the cancel key, determines that the step G05 is true, and stores the time. The area is cleared to 0, the time data input to the time storage area is canceled (step G10), and the subroutine of the time setting screen display & input processing is completed, and the flow returns to the alarm setting input processing subroutine of FIG.

In the subroutine of the alarm setting input process, as a result of the value of the display mode flag DFL being set to 2, the CPU 8 determines that each of steps E05, E07, E09 and E11 is false, and After the subroutine of the setting input process is completed, the process returns to the main routine of FIG.

In the main routine, the CPU 8
If the value of the display mode flag DFL is based on 2, step S0
1 is determined to be false, and the process returns to the subroutine of the alarm setting input process in step S06.

The CPU 8 determines that the step E01 in FIG. 11 is false, and then determines the step E03 as true, shifts to the time setting screen display & input processing in the step E04 again, and
Step G01 is executed, the time setting screen is displayed, and the time 00:00 is displayed at a predetermined position where the numeric keypad is input, and the processing loop formed by steps G02 to G05 is repeated, and the player enters the standby state again. To input and set the time.

As described above, when the set key is operated on the time setting screen, the time when the ten key is input is stored and the liquid crystal display panel 11 is operated.
Screen returns to the alarm setting screen of FIG.

Next, a description will be given of the process for displaying and inputting the number-of-startings setting screen in step E06. FIG.
It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the number-of-startings setting screen display & input process which is performed.

When the CPU 8 starts the number-of-starting-times setting screen display & input process, the CPU 8 outputs a command to display the number-of-starting-times setting screen to the liquid crystal display controller 12 via the bus 7 (step H01). When the liquid crystal display controller 12 receives the display command of the number-of-startings setting screen, it displays the number-of-startings setting screen shown in FIG.

On the start number setting screen, today's date (year / month / day) is set at the top, ten-key group as numeric input keys, set key and cancel key as operation input keys are set and displayed at the right center, and " A message is displayed indicating that the number of starts is input using the numeric keypad, the setting is confirmed by pressing the set key, and the entered number is canceled by pressing the cancel key.

Next, the CPU 8 transfers the number-of-starts data stored in the number-of-starts storage area set in the RAM 10 to the liquid crystal display controller 12 (step H0).
2). When receiving the start number data, the liquid crystal display controller 12 displays the start number corresponding to the start number data at a predetermined position on the start number setting screen shown in FIG. In addition,
If the number-of-starts storage area is cleared to 0 by the initialization process, 000 times are displayed.

After the process in step H02, the CPU 8 performs a touch panel input process (step H03).
A signal is input from the touch panel controller 16 via the. That is, the numerical data of the number of times of starting by the ten keys is input to the number-of-starting-times storage area, and the ON / OFF state of the signal corresponding to the set key and the cancel key is input.

For example, if the number of starts to end or interrupt the game is 200, the player inputs “2”, “0”, “0” using the numeric keypad. The inputted number of starts is displayed at a predetermined position on the number-of-starts setting screen. After confirming the displayed number of starts, if the number of starts is correct, the set key is operated to operate the set key. After confirming the displayed number of times of starting, if the number of times of starting is not correct, the cancellation is performed by operating the cancel key.

After completion of the touch panel input processing, the CPU 8 sequentially determines the presence or absence of an input to the set key and the cancel key set on the start number setting screen in steps H04 to H05. If all keys have no operation input, the CPU 8 proceeds to step H0.
It is determined that all the determination processes from 4 to step H05 are false, and the process returns to step H02 to transfer the number-of-starts data stored in the number-of-starts storage area to the liquid crystal display controller 12, perform a touch panel input process, and execute the bus 7 A signal is input from the touch panel controller 16 via the.
In addition, the number of times of starting entered by the ten keys is displayed at a predetermined position on the number-of-starting-times setting screen by the process of step H02.

Thereafter, the CPU 8 executes steps H02 to H0 until there is an operation input to one of the set key and the cancel key set on the number-of-starts setting screen.
5 is a standby state in which the processing loop formed by step 5 is repeated.

Hereinafter, the case where the set key and the end key are operated and input will be sequentially described.

Set Key When there is an operation input to the set key, an input signal corresponding to the set key operated and input to the CPU 8 is input from the touch panel controller 16 to the CPU 8. The CPU 8 determines in step H
After the process of 03, it is determined in step H04 whether or not there is an input to the set key. Step H04 is determined to be true, and the start number storage area of the start number data input in the start number storage area is transferred to the start number storage area. Is determined (step H06), the bit 1 of the set flag is switched to 1, and the fact that the condition of the number of starts has been set is stored (step H07), and the start number counter SDC is cleared to 0 and initialized (step H06). H08), the value 1 is set to the display mode flag DFL (step H09), and the subroutine of the number-of-starting-times setting screen display & input process is completed, and the process returns to the subroutine of the alarm setting input process of FIG.
Move to 7.

The processing performed by the CPU 8 is the same as the case where the set key of the time setting screen is operated as a result of the display mode flag DFL being set to 1, and a description thereof will be omitted. The screen of the liquid crystal display panel 11 returns to the alarm setting screen of FIG. 20, and is in a standby state in which the processing loop formed by steps F02 to F08 is repeated.

Cancel key When there is an operation input to the cancel key on the number-of-starts setting screen shown in FIG. 22, an input signal corresponding to the cancel key operated and input from the touch panel controller 16 to the CPU 8 is input.
After the process of Step H03, the CPU 8 executes Step H04
Is determined to be false, and in a succeeding step H05, it is determined whether or not there is an input to the cancel key. The step H05 is determined to be true, the start number storage area is cleared to 0, and the start number storage area is input to the start number storage area. The starting number data is canceled (step H10), and the subroutine of the starting number setting screen display & input processing is completed, and the process returns to the alarm setting input processing subroutine of FIG.

As a result of the display mode flag DFL still being set to 3, the CPU 8 proceeds to step E07,
Steps E09 and E11 are each determined to be false, and the subroutine of the alarm setting input processing is completed.
Then, the process returns to the main routine of step S01, the step S01 is determined to be false, the process again proceeds to the subroutine of the alarm setting input process of the step S06, and the steps E01 and E03 in FIG. Then, the process again shifts to the start number setting screen display & input process of step E06, executes step H01 of FIG. 15, displays the start number setting screen, and displays 000 times of start number at a predetermined position where the ten keys are input. The process enters a standby state in which the processing loop formed by steps H02 to H05 is repeated, and the number of times of starting is again input and set by the player.

Next, the process of displaying and inputting the number-of-special-prizes setting screen in step E08 in FIG. 11 will be described. FIG.
It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a special prize number setting screen display & input process which CPU8 performs.

When the CPU 8 starts the special prize number setting screen display & input process, the CPU 8 outputs a display command of the special prize number setting screen to the liquid crystal display controller 12 via the bus 7 (step J01). When the liquid crystal display controller 12 receives the display command of the special prize number setting screen, the liquid crystal display controller 12 displays the special prize number setting screen shown in FIG.

On the special award number setting screen, today's date (year, month, day) is set at the top, a numeric keypad as a numeric input key, a set key as an operation input key, and a cancel key are set and displayed at the right center. A message is displayed indicating that the number of special prizes is input using the numeric keypad, "the set key is pressed to confirm", and the "cancel key is pressed to cancel the input number".

Next, the CPU 8 transfers the special prize count data stored in the special prize count storage area set in the RAM 10 to the liquid crystal display controller 12 (step J0).
2). Upon receiving the special prize count data, the liquid crystal display controller 12 displays the special prize count corresponding to the special prize count data at a predetermined position on the special prize count setting screen shown in FIG. In addition,
If the special prize count storage area has been cleared to 0 by the initialization process, 00 is displayed.

After the process of step J02, the CPU 8 performs a touch panel input process (step J03), and
A signal is input from the touch panel controller 16 via the. That is, the numerical data of the number of special prizes by the ten keys is input to the special prize number storage area, and the ON / OFF state of the signal corresponding to the set key and the cancel key is input.

For example, if the number of special prizes at which the player wants to end or interrupt the game is 20, the player inputs “2” or “0” using the numeric keypad. The inputted number of special prizes is displayed at a predetermined position on the special number of prizes setting screen. After the displayed number of special prizes is confirmed, if the number of special prizes is correct, the set key is operated to operate. Further, after confirming the displayed number of special prizes, if the number of special prizes is not correct, the number is canceled by operating a cancel key.

After the touch panel input processing is completed, the CPU 8 sequentially determines the presence or absence of an input to the set key and the cancel key set on the special prize number setting screen in steps J04 to J05. If all keys have no operation input, the CPU 8 proceeds to step J0.
It is determined that all of the determination processes in Steps 4 to J05 are false, and the process returns to Step J02 to transfer the special prize count data stored in the special prize count storage area to the liquid crystal display controller 12, perform a touch panel input process, and perform a bus 7 A signal is input from the touch panel controller 16 via the.
The number of special prizes entered using the numeric keypad is displayed at a predetermined position on the special prize number setting screen by the processing of step J02.

Thereafter, the CPU 8 executes steps J02 to J0 until an operation is input to any of the set key and the cancel key set on the special prize number setting screen.
5 is a standby state in which the processing loop formed by step 5 is repeated.

Hereinafter, the case where the set key and the end key are operated and input will be sequentially described.

Set Key When an operation is input to the set key, an input signal corresponding to the set key operated and input to the CPU 8 is input from the touch panel controller 16 to the CPU 8. The CPU 8 determines in step J
After the process of 03, it is determined in step J04 whether or not there is an input to the set key. In step J04, it is determined that the input is true. (Step J06), the bit 2 of the set flag is switched to 1 to store that the condition of the number of special prizes has been set (step J07), and the special prize number counter TOC is cleared to 0 and initialized (step J06). J08), the value 1 is set to the display mode flag DFL (step J09), and the subroutine of the special prize number setting screen display & input processing is completed, and the process returns to the subroutine of the alarm setting input processing of FIG.
Move to 9.

The processing performed by the CPU 8 is the same as the case where the set key on the time setting screen is operated as a result of the display mode flag DFL being set to 1, and a description thereof will be omitted. The screen of the liquid crystal display panel 11 returns to the alarm setting screen of FIG. 20, and is in a standby state in which the processing loop formed by steps F02 to F08 is repeated.

Cancel key When there is an operation input to the cancel key on the special prize number setting screen of FIG. 23, an input signal corresponding to the cancel key input to the CPU 8 is input from the touch panel controller 16 to the CPU 8.
After the process of Step J03, the CPU 8 executes Step J04
Is determined to be false, and in subsequent step J05, it is determined whether or not there is an input to the cancel key. Step J05 is determined to be true, and the special prize count storage area is cleared to 0 and input to the special prize count storage area. The special prize count data is canceled (step J10), and the subroutine of the special prize count setting screen display & input process is completed, and the process returns to the alarm setting input subroutine of FIG.

As a result of the value of the display mode flag DFL still being set to 4, the CPU 8 proceeds to step E09,
Step E11 is determined to be false, the subroutine of the alarm setting input process is terminated, and the process returns to the main routine of FIG. 3, step S01 is determined to be false, and step S01 is performed again.
Shift to subroutine of 06 alarm setting input processing,
Step E01, Step E03, Step E in FIG.
05 is determined to be false, the step E07 is determined to be true, the process returns to the step E08 for displaying and inputting the special prize number setting screen, the step J01 in FIG. 16 is executed, the special prize number setting screen is displayed, and the numeric keypad is displayed. A special prize count of 00 is displayed at a predetermined position to be input, and a standby state in which the processing loop formed by steps J02 to J05 is repeated, and the player again inputs and sets the prize count.

Next, the input amount setting screen display & input process in step E10 of FIG. 11 will be described. FIG.
9 is a flowchart illustrating a subroutine of a display and input processing of an input amount setting screen executed by a CPU 8.

When starting the input amount setting screen display & input process, the CPU 8 outputs a display command of the input amount setting screen to the liquid crystal display controller 12 via the bus 7 (step K01). When the liquid crystal display controller 12 receives the display command of the input amount setting screen, the liquid crystal display controller 12 displays the input amount setting screen shown in FIG.

On the input amount setting screen, today's date (year / month / day) is set at the top, a numeric keypad as a numerical input key, a set key as an operation input key, and a cancel key are set and displayed at the right center. A message is displayed indicating that the input amount is to be entered in hundreds of yen using the numeric keypad, "the set key is pressed to confirm", and the "cancel key is pressed to cancel the entered number".

Next, the CPU 8 transfers the input amount data stored in the input amount storage area set in the RAM 10 to the liquid crystal display controller 12 (step K0).
2). Upon receiving the input amount data, the liquid crystal display controller 12 displays the input amount corresponding to the input amount data at a predetermined position on the input amount setting screen shown in FIG. In addition,
If the input amount storage area is cleared to 0 by the initialization processing, 0000 (one hundred yen) is displayed.

After the process in step K02, the CPU 8 performs a touch panel input process (step K03), and
A signal is input from the touch panel controller 16 via the. That is, the input of the numerical data of the inserted amount into the input amount storage area by the ten keys and the ON / OFF state of the signal corresponding to the set key and the cancel key are input.

The player inputs, for example, “0”, “5”, “0” and “0” using the numeric keypad if the amount of money to end or interrupt the game is 50,000 yen. The input amount is displayed at a predetermined position on the input amount setting screen. After confirming the displayed input amount, if the input amount is correct, the set amount is operated by operating the set key. Further, after confirming the displayed input amount, if the input amount is not correct, the input amount is canceled by operating the cancel key.

After completion of the touch panel input processing, the CPU 8 sequentially determines whether or not there is an input to the set key and the cancel key set on the input amount setting screen in steps K04 to K05. If all the keys have not been operated, the CPU 8 proceeds to step K0.
It is determined that all of the determination processes from 4 to K05 are false, and the process returns to step K02 to transfer the input amount data stored in the input amount storage area to the liquid crystal display controller 12, perform a touch panel input process, and execute the bus 7 A signal is input from the touch panel controller 16 via the.
The input amount entered by the ten keys is displayed at a predetermined position on the input amount setting screen by the process of step K02.

Thereafter, the CPU 8 proceeds to steps K02 to K0 until there is an operation input to one of the set key and the cancel key set on the input amount setting screen.
5 is a standby state in which the processing loop formed by step 5 is repeated.

Hereinafter, the case where the set key and the end key are operated and input will be sequentially described.

Set Key When there is an operation input to the set key, an input signal corresponding to the set key input to the CPU 8 is input from the touch panel controller 16 to the CPU 8. The CPU 8 determines in step K
After the process of 03, it is determined in step K04 whether there is an input to the set key, and step K04 is determined to be true, and the input amount storage area of the input amount data input in the input amount storage area is determined. Is determined (step K06), bit 3 of the set flag is switched to 1 to store that the condition of the amount of money has been set (step K07), and the ball lending counter K 回 数 C is cleared to 0 and initialized. (Step K08), the value 1 is set to the display mode flag DFL (Step K09), the subroutine of the input amount setting screen display & input process is completed, and the process returns to the subroutine of the alarm setting input process of FIG.
Move to 1.

The processing performed by the CPU 8 is the same as the case where the set key on the time setting screen is operated as a result of the display mode flag DFL being set to 1, and a description thereof will be omitted. Note that the screen of the liquid crystal display panel 11 returns to the alarm setting screen, and enters a standby state in which the processing loop formed by steps F02 to F08 is repeated.

Cancel key When there is an operation input to the cancel key on the insertion amount setting screen in FIG. 24, an input signal corresponding to the cancel key operated and input to the CPU 8 is input from the touch panel controller 16 to the CPU 8.
After the processing of Step K03, the CPU 8 proceeds to Step K04
Is determined to be false, and in subsequent step K05, it is determined whether or not there is an input to the cancel key. Step K05 is determined to be true, the input amount storage area is cleared to 0, and the input amount is input to the input amount storage area. The input amount data is canceled (step K10), the input amount setting screen display & input processing subroutine ends, and the process returns to the alarm setting input processing subroutine of FIG.

As a result of the value of the display mode flag DFL being set to 5, the CPU 8 determines that the step E11 is false, ends the subroutine of the alarm setting input processing, returns to the main routine of FIG. 3, and returns to the step S01. Is false, the process again proceeds to the subroutine of the alarm setting input process in step S06, and the process proceeds to step E01 in FIG.
After each of the steps E03, E05, and E07 is determined to be false, the step E09 is determined to be true, and the processing shifts again to the input amount setting screen display & input processing of the step E10, and the step K01 in FIG. The setting screen is displayed, the input amount 0000 (one hundred yen) is displayed at a predetermined position where the ten keys are input, and a standby state in which the processing loop formed by steps K02 to K05 is repeated, and the player inputs the input amount again. , Let me set.

Next, the process of displaying and inputting the number of acquired balls setting screen in step E12 in FIG. 11 will be described. FIG.
It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of acquisition ball number setting screen display & input processing which CPU8 performs.

When the CPU 8 starts the acquired ball number setting screen display & input process, the CPU 8 outputs a command to display the acquired ball number setting screen to the liquid crystal display controller 12 via the bus 7 (step L01). When the liquid crystal display controller 12 receives the display command of the acquired ball number setting screen, the liquid crystal display controller 12 displays the acquired ball number setting screen shown in FIG.

On the acquired ball number setting screen, today's date (year, month, day) is set at the top, a numeric keypad group as numerical input keys, a set key as an operation input key, and a cancel key are set and displayed at the right center. A message is displayed indicating that "the number of obtained balls is input using the numeric keypad", "the set key is pressed to confirm", and the "cancel key is pressed to cancel the input number".

Next, the CPU 8 transfers the acquired ball number data stored in the acquired ball number storage area set in the RAM 10 to the liquid crystal display controller 12 (step L0).
2). When receiving the acquired ball count data, the liquid crystal display controller 12 displays the acquired ball count corresponding to the acquired ball count data at a predetermined position on the acquired ball count setting screen shown in FIG. In addition,
If the acquired ball count storage area is cleared to 0 by the initialization processing, 000000 balls are displayed.

After the processing in step L02, the CPU 8 performs touch panel input processing (step L03),
A signal is input from the touch panel controller 16 via the. That is, the numerical data of the number of obtained balls is input to the obtained number-of-balls storage area by the ten keys, and the ON / OFF state of a signal corresponding to the set key and the cancel key is input.

For example, if the number of obtained balls for which the player wants to end or interrupt the game is 50,000, the player inputs “5”, “0”, “0”, “0”, “0” using the numeric keypad. The input number of acquired balls is displayed at a predetermined position on the acquired number of balls setting screen. After the displayed number of acquired balls is confirmed, if the number of acquired balls is correct, the set key is operated to set the number. Further, after confirming the displayed number of acquired balls, if the number of acquired balls is not correct, the number is canceled by operating the cancel key.

After the touch panel input processing is completed, the CPU 8 sequentially determines whether or not there is an input to the set key and the cancel key set on the acquired ball number setting screen in steps L04 to L05. If all the input keys have no operation input, the CPU 8 proceeds to step L0.
It is determined that all of the determination processes of 4 to step L05 are false, and the process returns to step L02 again to transfer the acquired ball count data stored in the acquired ball count storage area to the liquid crystal display controller 12, perform a touch panel input process, A signal is input from the touch panel controller 16 via the bus 7.
The number of obtained balls input by the ten keys is displayed at a predetermined position on the obtained number of balls setting screen by the processing of step L02.

Thereafter, the CPU 8 proceeds to steps L02 to L0 until an operation is input to one of the set key and the cancel key set on the acquired ball number setting screen.
5 is a standby state in which the processing loop formed by step 5 is repeated.

Hereinafter, a case where the set key and the end key are operated and input will be sequentially described.

Set Key When there is an operation input to the set key, an input signal corresponding to the set key operated and input to the CPU 8 is input from the touch panel controller 16 to the CPU 8. The CPU 8 determines in step L
After the process of 03, it is determined whether or not there is an input to the set key in a step L04, the step L04 is determined to be true, and the acquired ball number of the acquired ball number data inputted in the acquired ball number storage area. The storage in the storage area is determined (step L06), bit 4 of the set flag is switched to 1 to store that the condition of the number of obtained balls has been set (step L07), and the hit ball counter INC is set to 0. To initialize the payout ball counter OUTC to 0 (step L08).
It is set and initialized (step L09), the value 1 is set to the display mode flag DFL (step L10), and the subroutine of the display and input processing of the acquired ball number setting screen is completed, and the flow returns to the subroutine of the alarm setting input processing of FIG. And
Move to step E11.

The processing performed by the CPU 8 is the same as the case where the set key of the time setting screen is operated as a result of the display mode flag DFL being set to 1, and a description thereof will be omitted. Note that the screen of the liquid crystal display panel 11 returns to the alarm setting screen, and enters a standby state in which the processing loop formed by steps F02 to F08 is repeated.

Cancel key When there is an operation input to the cancel key on the acquired ball number setting screen of FIG. 25, an input signal corresponding to the cancel key operated and input from the touch panel controller 16 to the CPU 8 is input.
After the processing of Step L03, the CPU 8 proceeds to Step L04.
Is determined to be false, and in subsequent step L05, it is determined whether or not there is an input to the cancel key. Step L05 is determined to be true, the acquired ball count storage area is cleared to 0, and the acquired ball count storage area is returned to. The input acquired ball count data is canceled (step L11), and the subroutine of the acquired ball count setting screen display & input process is completed, and the process returns to the alarm setting input process subroutine of FIG.

As a result of the value of the display mode flag DFL being set to 6, the CPU 8 finishes the subroutine of the alarm setting input processing, returns to the main routine of FIG. 3, determines that the step S01 is false, and repeats the step S01. S0
Then, the process proceeds to a subroutine of the alarm setting input process of FIG. 6, and steps E01, E03, and E0 of FIG.
5. After each of steps E07 and E09 is determined to be false, step E11 is determined to be true and step E1 is performed again.
Move to the acquisition number of balls setting screen display & input process of FIG.
Step L01 is executed to display the acquired ball number setting screen and to obtain the acquired ball number 0000 at a predetermined position where the ten keys are input.
0 is displayed, and a standby state for repeating the processing loop formed by steps L02 to L05 is performed,
Again, the number of obtained balls is input by the player and set.

As described above, by selecting and operating the game time key, the number of start keys, the number of special prize keys, the inserted amount key, and the number of acquired balls key on the alarm setting screen, the setting conditions corresponding to the selected item are set. The screen is switched to an input screen, and in the switched setting condition input screen, the player can preliminarily set and independently input setting conditions for terminating or interrupting the game.

Note that the game time, the number of starts, the number of special prizes, the inserted amount, and the number of acquired balls as the setting conditions may be set to only one, or may be set to a combination of two or more. As described above, when the setting condition is set, the value of the bit of the set flag corresponding to the set condition is switched to 1.

When the setting of the set conditions is completed, the player operates the end key on the alarm setting screen as described above. Thereby, the display mode flag D
As a result of the value of FL being set to 0, the screen of the liquid crystal display panel 11 returns to the main menu screen. Further, in the main routine of FIG. 3, the processing loop formed by steps S01 to S05 is repeatedly executed.

As described above, when the set condition is set, the value of the bit of the set flag corresponding to the set condition has been switched to 1, and accordingly, according to the value of the bit of the set flag, Substantial processing is performed in the alarm determination processing of step S04.

Next, the alarm judgment processing shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 will be described. When starting the alarm determination process, the CPU 8 first determines whether or not bit 0 of the set flag is 1, that is, whether or not the game time condition is set (step C01). Set flag bit 0
Is 1, the CPU 8 next compares the current time given from the clock device 4 with the set time stored in the time storage area to determine whether or not the current time has reached the set time. (Step C02).

If it is determined in step C02 that the current time has reached the set time, the CPU 8
Resets bit 0 of the set flag to 0 to release the condition setting state of the game time (step C03), and switches bit 0 of the alarm flag to 1 to store that the setting condition of the game time has expired (step C03). C04), and the procedure goes to step C05.

If the bit 0 of the set flag is not 1 in the determination processing of step C01, it means that the game time condition is not set, and the CPU 8
The process directly proceeds to step C05 without going through steps C02 to C04.

If it is determined in the determination processing of step C02 that the current time has not reached the set time, the condition of the game time has not yet expired, and the CPU 8 executes steps C03 to C04. The process directly goes to Step C05 without going through.

In step C05, the CPU 8 determines whether or not the bit 1 of the set flag is 1, that is, whether or not the condition of the number of starts is set (step C05). If bit 1 of the set flag is 1, C
Next, the PU 8 compares the current start count of the start count counter SDC with the set start count stored in the start count storage area to determine whether the current start count has reached the set start count (step S1). C06).

If it is determined in step C06 that the current number of starts has reached the set number of starts,
The CPU 8 clears bit 1 of the set flag to 0 to release the condition set state of the number of starts (step C07),
The bit 1 of the alarm flag is switched to 1 to store that the setting condition of the number of starts has expired (step C08),
It moves to step C09.

If the bit 1 of the set flag is not 1 in the determination processing in step C05, it means that the condition of the number of starts has not been set, and the CPU 8
The process directly proceeds to step C09 without going through steps C06 to C08.

If it is determined in step C06 that the current number of starts has not reached the set number of starts, the condition of the number of starts has not yet expired, and the CPU 8 proceeds to steps C07 to C07. C
The process directly proceeds to Step C09 without going through Step 08.

In step C09, the CPU 8 determines whether or not bit 2 of the set flag is 1, that is, whether or not the condition of the number of special prizes has been set (step C09). If bit 2 of the set flag is 1, C
Next, the PU 8 compares the current special prize count of the special prize number counter TOC with the set special prize number stored in the special prize number storage area to determine whether or not the current special prize number has reached the set special prize number (step). C10).

In the process of step C10, if it is determined that the current number of special prizes has reached the set number of special prizes,
The CPU 8 clears the bit 2 of the set flag to 0 to release the condition setting state of the number of special prizes (step C11),
The bit 2 of the alarm flag is switched to 1 to store that the condition for setting the number of special prizes has expired (step C12).
Move to step C13.

If the bit 2 of the set flag is not 1 in the determination processing of step C09, it means that the condition of the number of special prizes has not been set, and the CPU 8
The process directly proceeds to step C13 without going through steps C10 to C12.

In the determination process of step C10, if it is determined that the current number of special prizes has not reached the set number of special prizes, the condition of the number of special prizes has not yet expired, and the CPU 8 proceeds to step C11 to step C10. C
The process directly goes to Step C13 without going through Step 12.

In step C13, the CPU 8 determines whether or not bit 3 of the set flag is 1, that is, whether or not the condition of the amount to be inserted is set (step C13). If bit 3 of the set flag is 1, C
The PU 8 then compares the ball lending amount (in hundreds of yen) corresponding to the current ball lending number of the ball lending counter TOC with the set investment amount (in hundred yen units) stored in the investment amount storage area, It is determined whether or not the current ball lending frequency has reached the set amount (step C14).

In the process of step C14, if it is determined that the current ball lending amount has reached the set amount, the CP
U8 clears the bit 3 of the set flag to 0 to release the condition setting state of the ball lending number (step C15), switches the bit 2 of the alarm flag to 1, and stores that the setting condition of the inserted amount has expired. (Step C16) The process proceeds to Step C17.

If the bit 3 of the set flag is not 1 in the determination processing of step C13, it means that the condition of the inserted amount has not been set, and the CPU 8
The process directly proceeds to step C17 without going through steps C14 to C16.

If it is determined in the determination processing of step C14 that the current ball lending amount has not reached the set insertion amount, the condition of the insertion amount has not yet expired, and the CPU 8 determines in step C15 to step C15. Step C
The process directly proceeds to Step C17 without going through Step 16.

In step C17, the CPU 8 determines whether or not the bit 4 of the set flag is 1, that is, whether or not the condition of the number of acquired balls is set (step C17). If bit 4 of the set flag is 1, C
PU8 subtracts the current number of hit balls counted by the hit ball counter INC from the current number of payout balls counted by the payout ball counter OUTC, and stores the calculation result in the currently acquired ball count storage register SA (step). C18) Next, the current acquired ball number stored in the currently acquired ball number storage register SA is compared with the set acquired ball number stored in the acquired ball number storage area. It is determined whether or not the number has been reached (step C19).

In the process of step C19, when it is determined that the current number of obtained balls has reached the set number of obtained balls,
The CPU 8 clears the bit 4 of the set flag to 0 to release the condition set state of the number of acquired balls (step C20),
The bit 4 of the alarm flag is switched to 1 to store that the condition for setting the number of obtained balls has expired (step C21).
After the subroutine of the alarm determination process is completed, the process returns to the main routine.

If the set flag bit 4 is not 1 in the determination processing of step C17, it means that the condition of the number of acquired balls has not been set, and the CPU 8
Without going through steps C18 to C21, the subroutine of the alarm determination process is finished and the process returns to the main routine.

If it is determined in the determination process of step C19 that the current number of obtained balls has not reached the set number of obtained balls, the condition of the number of obtained balls has not yet expired, and the CPU 8 proceeds to step C19. C20 to Step C
Without passing through the subroutine 21, the subroutine of the alarm judgment processing is completed and the process returns to the main routine.

As described above, among the game time, the number of starts, the number of special prizes, the inserted amount, and the number of acquired balls, the alarm flags corresponding to the ones for which the conditions entered and set have expired are set.

As described above, when the set condition has expired, the value of the bit of the alarm flag corresponding to the expiration of the set condition has been switched to 1, so that the value of the bit of the alarm flag depends on the value of the bit of the alarm flag. And step S
Substantial processing is performed in the alarm notification processing of 05.

Next, the alarm notification processing shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 will be described. When starting the alarm notification process, the CPU 8 first determines whether or not the value of the alarm flag is an initial value 0 (step D01). Step S04
As a result of performing the alarm determination processing of (1), if 1 is not set in any of the bits 0 to 4 of the alarm flag, the determination result of step D01 becomes true, and
U8 returns to the main routine after ending the subroutine of the alarm notification processing without performing any substantial processing.

As a result of performing the alarm determination processing in step S04, if any one of bits 0 to 4 of the alarm flag is set to 1, CPU 8 determines that step D01 is false and proceeds to step D02. I do.

Hereinafter, the processing in the case where 1 is set in each of bits 0 to 4 of the alarm flag will be sequentially described.

When bit 0 of alarm flag is set to 1 In step D02, bit 0 of alarm flag is set.
Is set to 1 or not, and when 1 is set to bit 0 of the alarm flag,
That is, when the condition of the game time has expired, step D02 is determined to be true, and the process proceeds to step D03.

The CPU 8 outputs a command to display an alarm confirmation screen at the end of the game time and a set time to the liquid crystal display controller 12 via the bus 7 (step D03). When the liquid crystal display controller 12 receives the display command and the set time of the alarm confirmation screen at the end of the game time, the liquid crystal display controller 12 displays an alarm confirmation screen at the time of the end of the game time shown on FIG.

On the alarm confirmation screen at the end of the game time,
Today's date (year / month / day) is displayed at the top, and a confirmation key as an operation input key is set and displayed at the right center, and the message "The entered time is ** hour ** minutes" and "Press the confirmation button" Is displayed.

Next, the CPU 8 outputs an alarm from the speaker 13 via the sound driver 14 (step D).
04). As a result, the player is notified of the set time by the screen display and the alarm.

After the process of step D04, the CPU 8 performs a touch panel input process (step D05), and inputs a signal from the touch panel controller 16. That is,
Enter the ON / OFF state according to whether or not the confirmation key on the alarm confirmation screen is operated.

After finishing the touch panel input processing, the CPU 8 determines in step D06 whether or not there is an input to the confirmation key. If there is no operation input to the confirmation key, the CPU 8 returns to step D05 again to execute the touch panel input processing. Then, the presence or absence of an input to the confirmation key is determined. Thereafter, the CPU 8 enters a standby state in which step D05 and step D06 are repeated until an operation input to the confirmation key is detected.

When there is an operation input to the confirmation key, the CPU 8
Clears the bit 0 of the alarm flag to 0 and cancels the alarm notification based on the expiration of the game time condition (step D).
07), after ending the subroutine of the alarm notification processing, returns to the main routine.

When bit 1 of the alarm flag is set to 1 When bit 1 of the alarm flag is set to 1, CPU 8 determines that step D02 is false and proceeds to step D08. In D08, it is determined whether or not bit 1 of the alarm flag is set to 1. In other words, if the condition of the number of times of starting has expired, step D08 is determined to be true, and step D08 is determined to be true.
Move to 09.

The CPU 8 outputs a command for displaying an alarm confirmation screen when the number of starts has expired and the set number of starts to the liquid crystal display controller 12 via the bus 7 (step D0).
9). When the liquid crystal display controller 12 receives the display instruction of the alarm confirmation screen at the time of expiration of the number of starts and the set number of starts, it displays an alarm confirmation screen at the time of expiration of the number of starts (not shown) on the liquid crystal display panel 11.

[0172] The alarm confirmation screen when the number of starts has expired is
A confirmation key as an operation input key is set and displayed for today's date (year, month, day), and "Start number of setting input ****
A message is displayed indicating that "** times" and "press the confirmation button".

Next, the CPU 8 outputs an alarm from the speaker 13 via the sound driver 14 (step D).
10). Thus, the fact that the set number of starts has been reached is notified to the player by the screen display and the alarm.

After the process in step D10, the CPU 8 performs a touch panel input process (step D11), and inputs a signal from the touch panel controller 16. That is,
Enter the ON / OFF state according to whether or not the confirmation key on the alarm confirmation screen is operated.

After completion of the touch panel input processing, the CPU 8 determines in step D12 whether or not there is an input to the confirmation key. If there is no operation input to the confirmation key, the CPU 8 returns to step D11 to execute the touch panel input processing again. Then, the presence or absence of an input to the confirmation key is determined. Thereafter, the CPU 8 enters a standby state in which step D11 and step D12 are repeated until an operation input to the confirmation key is detected.

When there is an operation input to the confirmation key, the CPU 8
Clears bit 1 of the alarm flag to 0 and cancels the alarm notification based on the expiration of the start count condition (step D).
13), return to the main routine after ending the subroutine of the alarm notification processing.

When 1 is set in bit 2 of the alarm flag When 1 is set in bit 2 of the alarm flag, CPU 8 determines that steps D02 and D08 are each false and proceeds to step D14. Transition.

In step D14, it is determined whether or not bit 2 of the alarm flag is set to 1. In other words, if the condition of the number of special prizes has expired, step D14 is determined to be true. Then, control goes to a step D15.

The CPU 8 outputs a command to display an alarm confirmation screen when the number of special prizes has expired and the set number of special prizes to the liquid crystal display controller 12 via the bus 7 (step D1).
5). When the liquid crystal display controller 12 receives the display command of the alarm confirmation screen when the number of special prizes has expired and the set number of prizes, the LCD controller 11 displays an alarm confirmation screen (not shown) when the number of special prizes has expired on the liquid crystal display panel 11.

On the alarm confirmation screen when the number of special prizes has expired,
A confirmation key as an operation input key is set and displayed for today's date (year, month, day), and the number of special prizes ** set and entered is displayed.
A message is displayed indicating that "** times" and "press the confirmation button".

Next, the CPU 8 outputs an alarm from the speaker 13 via the sound driver 14 (step D).
16). Thus, the fact that the set number of special prizes has been reached is notified to the player by the screen display and the alarm.

After the process in step D16, the CPU 8 performs a touch panel input process (step D17), and inputs a signal from the touch panel controller 16. That is,
Enter the ON / OFF state according to whether or not the confirmation key on the alarm confirmation screen is operated.

After finishing the touch panel input processing, the CPU 8 determines in step D18 whether or not there is an input to the confirmation key. If there is no operation input to the confirmation key, the CPU 8 returns to step D17 again to execute the touch panel input processing. Then, the presence or absence of an input to the confirmation key is determined. Thereafter, the CPU 8 enters a standby state in which step D17 and step D18 are repeated until an operation input to the confirmation key is detected.

When there is an operation input to the confirmation key, the CPU 8
Clears the alarm flag bit 2 to 0 and cancels the alarm notification based on the expiration of the special prize count condition (step D).
19), the subroutine of the alarm notification process is finished, and the process returns to the main routine.

When bit 3 of the alarm flag is set to 1 When bit 3 of the alarm flag is set to 1, CPU 8 proceeds to step D02, step D08,
Step D14 is determined to be false, and step D20 is performed.
Move to

In step D20, it is determined whether or not bit 3 of the alarm flag is set to 1. In other words, if the condition of the amount to be inserted has expired, step D20 is determined to be true. Then, control goes to a step D21.

The CPU 8 outputs a command to display an alarm confirmation screen at the time of expiration of the input amount and the set input amount to the liquid crystal display controller 12 via the bus 7 (step D2).
1). When the liquid crystal display controller 12 receives the display instruction of the alarm confirmation screen at the time of expiration of the input amount and the set input amount, it displays an alarm confirmation screen (not shown) at the time of expiration of the input amount on the liquid crystal display panel 11.

[0188] The alarm confirmation screen when the input amount has expired
A confirmation key as an operation input key is set and displayed for today's date (year, month, day), and the "input amount ** set and entered" is displayed.
** A message is displayed stating that it has become a circle and "press the confirmation button."

Next, the CPU 8 outputs an alarm from the speaker 13 via the sound driver 14 (step D).
22). As a result, the player is notified of the set amount of money by the screen display and the alarm.

After the process in step D22, the CPU 8 performs a touch panel input process (step D23), and inputs a signal from the touch panel controller 16. That is,
Enter the ON / OFF state according to whether or not the confirmation key on the alarm confirmation screen is operated.

After completion of the touch panel input processing, the CPU 8 determines in step D24 whether or not there is an input to the confirmation key. If there is no operation input to the confirmation key, the CPU 8 returns to step D23 to execute the touch panel input processing again. Then, the presence or absence of an input to the confirmation key is determined. Thereafter, the CPU 8 enters a standby state in which step D23 and step D24 are repeated until an operation input to the confirmation key is detected.

When there is an operation input to the confirmation key, the CPU 8
Clears the bit 3 of the alarm flag to 0 and cancels the alarm notification based on the expiration of the money amount condition (step D).
25), after ending the subroutine of the alarm notification process, return to the main routine.

When bit 4 of the alarm flag is set to 1 When bit 4 of the alarm flag is set to 1, that is, when the condition of the number of acquired balls has expired, the CPU 8 Determines that each of steps D02, D08, D14, and D20 is false, and proceeds to step D26.

The CPU 8 outputs a command to display an alarm confirmation screen when the number of acquired balls has expired and the set number of acquired balls to the liquid crystal display controller 12 via the bus 7 (step D2).
6). The liquid crystal display controller 12 displays an alarm confirmation screen (not shown) when the number of acquired balls has expired on the liquid crystal display panel 11 upon receiving a display instruction of the alarm confirmation screen when the number of acquired balls has expired and the set number of acquired balls. I do.

The alarm confirmation screen when the number of acquired balls has expired is
Today's date (year, month, day), a confirmation key as an operation input key is set and displayed, and the number of acquired balls set and input ** is displayed.
A message indicating that the number of ** has been reached and "press the confirmation button" is displayed.

Next, the CPU 8 outputs an alarm from the speaker 13 via the sound driver 14 (step D).
27). As a result, the player is notified of the set number of acquired balls by the screen display and the alarm.

After the process in step D27, the CPU 8 performs a touch panel input process (step D28), and inputs a signal from the touch panel controller 16. That is,
Enter the ON / OFF state according to whether or not the confirmation key on the alarm confirmation screen is operated.

After completion of the touch panel input processing, the CPU 8 determines in step D29 whether or not there is an input to the confirmation key. If there is no operation input to the confirmation key, the CPU 8 returns to step D28 to execute the touch panel input processing again. Then, the presence or absence of an input to the confirmation key is determined. Thereafter, the CPU 8 enters a standby state in which step D28 and step D29 are repeated until an operation input to the confirmation key is detected.

When an operation is input to the confirmation key, the CPU 8
Clears the alarm flag bit 4 to 0 and cancels the alarm notification based on the expiration of the acquired ball count condition (step D).
30), ending the subroutine of the alarm notification processing and returning to the main routine.

[0200] As described above, the setting conditions for the player to end the game, such as the time to end the game, the number of starts, the number of special prizes, the investment amount, and the number of acquired balls, are determined in advance. When the set condition previously input during the game is reached, the expiration of the set condition can be reliably notified to the player by a screen display and an alarm.

This makes it possible to prevent, for example, playing a game beyond the waiting time or investing an amount larger than the planned investment amount without knowing too much about the pachinko game. Become.

For example, if one or more of the number of times of starting, the number of special prizes, and the number of acquired balls are arbitrarily selected and set as conditions, it is possible to have a target for one game.

[0203]

According to the alarm generating apparatus of the present invention, the setting conditions for the player to end the game include, for example, the time when the game is to be ended, the number of starts, the number of special prizes, the investment amount, and the number of obtained balls. One or more conditions can be arbitrarily determined in advance and entered, and when the set condition entered earlier during the game is reached, the expiration of the set condition is assured to the player by a screen display and an alarm. Can be notified.

Thus, for example, it is possible to prevent forgetting of the waiting time and investment of an extra investment amount, which have occurred too much for the pachinko game.

Further, when a predetermined condition is reached, an opportunity to end the game is given by a screen display and an alarm, so that it is possible to have a goal in one game.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a main block diagram of an alarm generation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a pachinko game machine provided with the above-described alarm generating device.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an outline of a main routine of a process executed by a CPU;

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a main menu screen display & input process executed by a CPU.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a signal input counting process executed by a CPU;

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of an alarm determination process executed by a CPU.

FIG. 7 is a continuation of the flowchart of FIG. 6;

8 is a continuation of the flowchart of FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a subroutine of an alarm notification process executed by a CPU;

10 is a continuation of the flowchart of FIG. 9;

FIG. 11 is a schematic flowchart showing a subroutine of an alarm setting input process executed by a CPU.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of an alarm setting screen display & input process executed by a CPU.

FIG. 13 is a continuation of the flowchart of FIG. 12;

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a time setting screen display & input process executed by the CPU.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a start count setting screen display & input process executed by a CPU;

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a special prize number setting screen display & input process executed by a CPU;

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of an input amount setting screen display & input process executed by a CPU;

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of an acquired ball number setting screen display & input process executed by the CPU.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a main menu screen displayed on the liquid crystal information display device.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an alarm setting screen displayed on the liquid crystal information display device.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a time setting screen displayed on the liquid crystal information display device.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a start frequency setting screen displayed on the liquid crystal information display device.

FIG. 23 is a view showing a prize setting screen displayed on the liquid crystal information display device.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an input amount setting screen displayed on the liquid crystal information display device.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an acquisition amount setting screen displayed on the liquid crystal information display device.

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of an alarm confirmation screen displayed on the liquid crystal information display device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 alarm generating device 2 liquid crystal information display device 3 alarm output device 4 clock device 5 operation input device 6 control device 7 bus 8 CPU 9 ROM 10 RAM 11 liquid crystal display panel 12 liquid crystal controller 13 speaker 14 sound driver 15 touch panel 16 touch panel controller 17 pachinko Gaming machines 18 Ball rental machines 19 Mounting units 20 Front frames 21 Card readers 22 Counters

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A liquid crystal information display device for displaying various information, an alarm output device for outputting an alarm, a time generating means for generating a time, and an operation input device for inputting an alarm generating condition. And a control device connected to a game machine and a ball lending machine, and inputs a driving ball signal, a payout ball signal, a start signal and a special prize signal from the game machine to the control device, Information input processing means for inputting a ball lending signal corresponding to the amount of money input, and a calculation result obtained by performing each calculation based on each of the signals input by the information input means and a time at which the time generation means generates the time. Determination processing means for determining whether or not an alarm generation condition input from an input device is satisfied; and when the determination means determines that the alarm generation condition is satisfied, the determination result is displayed in the liquid crystal information table. A notification processing means for displaying via an indicating device and outputting an alarm via the alarm output device.