JPH1052537A - Control method for game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To proceed a play without initializing it by judging necessity to initialize main data, controlling the operation of a game machine when a reset signal is inputted and the initialization is not required and initializing the main data only when it is required. SOLUTION: When a signal is inputted from a power supply circuit 17 with the ON of a power source, a control circuit 14 judges the necessity of initialization from data written in a RAM 19. Since nothing is written when the power source is turned on, an initial setting routine is performed and the initial setting of main data is executed. Next, the presence/absence of abnormality in the main data is judged and when there is no abnormality, various kinds of backup data are prepared by executing prescribed processing and respectively written. Then, the input of the reset signal from a reset circuit 16 is waited. Thus, as long as the main data are completely initialized and there is no abnormality in the main data when the reset signal is inputted, the game machine can be operated without being initialized.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pachinko machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in this kind of pachinko machine,
In response to the pachinko ball winning the GO chucker in the game board, a plurality of display units provided in the game board are driven to variably display symbols, and when the variable display is stopped, each display unit is displayed. A bonus in the game, such as opening a tulip or an attacker, is provided according to the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed.

[0003] In a conventional pachinko machine, the display unit writes symbols such as numbers and pictures on reels. Then, the reel is stopped after the rotation display, and it is determined whether or not a winning has been achieved based on the combination of the symbols displayed and stopped.

[0004]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional pachinko machine, since it is necessary to incorporate the reel into the board of the pachinko machine, it is necessary to increase the space for the reel. In particular, when increasing the number of types of symbols such as numbers and pictures written on the reels, and further when trying to enlarge the symbols themselves, more space is required, and the size of each pachinko machine is reduced. Due to the restrictions, there was a limit that the number of types of symbols could be increased or increased.

[0005] In view of this, an electronic display was developed in which symbols such as numbers and patterns were made variable on the board. However, this conventional electronic display simply switches symbols. Was lacking in interest.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a rotating display function as in the case of using a reel even when a symbol is displayed electrically. It is an object of the present invention to provide a pachinko machine capable of improving the interest of a game and saving space on the display panel.

[0007]

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention drives a plurality of display units provided in a game board in response to a pachinko ball winning a GO chucker in the game board. Variably display symbols, and when the variable display is stopped, a pachinko machine that provides a bonus in a game according to a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on each display unit. A plurality of display segments arranged in a predetermined pattern, a display data memory storing data for symbols to be displayed on the plurality of display portions, and a response to a pachinko ball winning the GO chucker. And selectively driving the plurality of display segments based on the display data stored in the display data memory to rotate and display a symbol for each display unit. It is summarized in that the said symbol is provided a display driving means for stopping display later.

[0008]

Therefore, according to the present invention, the plurality of display sections are each constituted by arranging a plurality of display segments in a predetermined pattern. When the pachinko ball wins the GO chucker, these display segments are selectively driven based on the display data stored in the display data memory, and are rotated and displayed for each display unit. After that, the rotated symbols are stopped and displayed, and it is determined whether or not a winning is achieved based on a combination of the stopped symbols.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of a pachinko machine embodying the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1, and four seven-segment type numerical indicators (hereinafter referred to as LEs) as display units are provided at the center of the game board 2.
D) 3a to 3d are provided, and GO chuckers 4a, 4b, and 4c are provided on both sides and a lower side thereof. The central pocket 5 is provided below the lower GO chucker 4c, and an opening / closing door 5a provided in the central pocket 5 opens and closes, so that pachinko balls can be won when the door is open and pachinko balls when closed. The winning of the ball becomes impossible. Four winning lamps (hereinafter, referred to as V lamps) 6 are disposed on both sides of the upper LED 3a and on both sides of the central pocket 5, respectively. The push button switch 7 is provided on the right side of the front frame 10 in which the operation handle 8 for ball launching of the pachinko machine 1 and the ball tray 9 are provided, and is used to control the timing of stopping the display operation of the LEDs 3a to 3d. Can be

Next, a control device for controlling the driving of the LEDs 3a to 3d, the opening / closing door 5a of the central pocket 5, the winning lamp 6, and the like will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 shows an electric block circuit diagram of a control device built in the pachinko machine. A central pocket winning detection microswitch (hereinafter, pocket winning switch) 11 is a winning ball passage (not shown) communicating with the central pocket 5. In the central pocket 5
The pachinko ball that wins is detected. A chucker winning detection microswitch (hereinafter referred to as a chucker winning switch) 12 is provided in a winning ball passage (not shown) communicating with each of the GO chuckers 4a to 4c.
Pachinko balls that have won a to 4c are detected.

The switch detection circuit 13 receives the detection signals SG1 and SG2 of the winning switches 11 and 12 and the ON signal SG3 of the push button switch 7, and receives the signals SG1 and SG2.
SG3 is a circuit for removing noise and shaping the waveform and outputting the result to the control circuit 14 at the next stage. The clock circuit 15 is 2 MH
A clock signal SG4 having a pulse waveform of z is output to the control circuit 14 at the next stage. The reset circuit 16 is a clock circuit 15
, And a reset signal SG5 every 4.2 ms based on the pulse signal.
4 is output. The power supply circuit 17 is 5 V from a 9 V AC power supply.
And a 24V DC power supply from a 24V AC power supply, and supplies it to each circuit as an operating power supply.

The control circuit 14 is a central processing unit (CPU), and detects detection signals SG1 and SG2 from the detection circuit 13.
And an ON signal SG3, and a clock circuit SG4 and a reset signal SG5 from the clock circuit 15 and the reset circuit 16, respectively, and perform an arithmetic processing operation in response to these signals SG1 to SG5. Read-only memory (hereinafter referred to as
A control program 18 is stored in the ROM 18. A readable and rewritable memory (hereinafter referred to as a RAM) 19 is composed of 4 bits for each address, and has a program storage area (addresses 000 to 70) for storing an operation program.
3 and a data storage area (addresses 800 to BF1) for storing various data as shown in FIG. This data storage area is the main data storage area (8
The first backup data storage area (addresses 980 to 991) which stores the same contents as the main data as backup data when the main data is corrupted due to some cause and the wrong contents are written. Address) and a second backup data storage area (addresses BEO to BF1).

A display drive circuit 20 as a display drive means drives and controls each of the LEDs 3a to 3d based on a display control signal SG6 from the control circuit 14. The speaker drive circuit 21 controls the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1 based on the sound control signal SG7 from the control circuit 14.
The speaker 22 provided on the back surface of the speaker sounds.

A solenoid drive circuit 23 controls the operation of a solenoid 24 provided on the back of the game board 2 for opening and closing the opening and closing door 5a of the central pocket 5 based on an excitation control signal SG8 from the control circuit 14. I have. The lamp drive circuit 25 controls the lighting of the V lamp 6 provided on the game board 2 based on the lighting control signal SG9 from the control circuit 14 as well.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine constructed as described above will be described with reference to the flowcharts of the arithmetic processing operations in the control circuit 14 shown in FIGS. 4 to 10. When the power is turned on, the control circuit 14 starts operating according to the flowchart shown in FIG. The control circuit 14 is a RAM 19
In the present embodiment, the start data (RCHK1) having the content of "05AH" is stored at addresses 800 and 801 of the memory device.
In the case of this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the end data (RCHK2) having the content of "0A5H" is written at the address 1D (start end data check). In this case, when the power is turned on, since nothing has been written in each of the above-mentioned addresses, the control circuit 14 next proceeds to BE0, BE0.
In the case of the present embodiment, it is determined whether backup 2 start data (BKUPD2) having the content of "05AH" is written at address BE1 (backup 2 start data check). Then, since the data has not been written in the same manner as described above, the control circuit 14 next determines whether or not the backup start data (BKUPD) having the content of "05AH" in the present embodiment has been written at addresses 980 and 981 ( Check the backup start data). Since the data has not been written in the same manner as described above, the control circuit 14 initializes the main data (initial setting routine).
Move on to

In the initialization routine, the control circuit 14
Is 80 in the main data storage area of the RAM 19 first.
Clears various data from addresses 8 to 80F. Next, the control circuit 14 sets the left LED data (LED0) for displaying a numerical value on the LED 3a at the address 80C and the data at the address 80D from the value of the 7-bit refresh counter set at random at the same time as the power is turned on. L
Middle LED data (LE
D1) Right LED data (LED2) for displaying a numerical value on the LED 3c at the address 80E, and upper LED data (L) for displaying a numerical value on the LED 3d at the address 80F.
ED3) is determined. That is, the control circuit 14 uses the contents of bits 5 and 6 of the 7-bit refresh counter to output the left LED data, the contents of bits 4 and 5 to the middle LED data, and the bits 2 and 3 And the upper LED data is created using the contents of bits 0 and 1, respectively, and stored at each predetermined address.

In this embodiment, in this initial setting, each data is subjected to arithmetic processing so that all of the LEDs 3a to 3d do not display "7". The content of the refresh counter is incremented by "1" each time the control circuit 14 issues one instruction for performing various arithmetic processing operations.

After the initialization routine is completed, the arithmetic and control circuit 14 determines whether or not the main data is abnormal (main data abnormality check). That is, the control circuit 14 determines the LED data and the contents of the fever flag (FVRF) at address 80A (“0F during fever”).
H ", otherwise, the contents of" 0 ") are abnormal. If abnormal, the program operation is stopped, and input of the reset signal SG5 from the reset circuit 16 is waited. Of the checksum calculation and store routine.

When the control proceeds to the checksum calculation and store routine, the control circuit 14 first adds each data value of the main storage area (addresses 802 to 80F), and stores the added value (checksum) at addresses 810 and 811 of the RAM 19. Is stored as checksum data (CHKSM).

Next, the control circuit 14 executes a start and end data set routine, that is, the start data having the contents of "05AH" at the addresses 800 and 801 and the start data 81 and 81.
After writing the end data having the contents of "0A5H" to addresses C and 81D, respectively, a backup data creation routine is executed. In the backup data creation routine, the control circuit 14 sets the start data at addresses 800 and 801 as backup start data (BKUPD) at addresses 980 and 981, and stores the start data at addresses 982 to 98F in the first backup data storage area at addresses 982 to 98F.
The main data at addresses 02 to 80F is written as backup data (BCKUP), and the checksum data at addresses 81C and 81D is written at addresses 982 and 983 as backup checksum data (BCKUP).

Next, the control circuit 14 executes a backup 2 data creation routine, and stores the 80 in BE0 and BE1.
The start data at the address 0,801 is set as the backup 2 start data (BKUPD2), and the start data at the addresses BE2 to BEF of the second backup data storage area is set to the address 802.
After the main data at addresses 80F to 80F are written as backup 2 data (BKUPD2) and the checksum data at addresses BF0 and BF1 at addresses 81C and 81D are written as backup 2 checksum data (BCKSM2), the reset circuit 16 The next operation is stopped until the reset signal SG5 is input.

Eventually, the reset circuit 1 that starts operating together with the clock circuit 15 that operates at the same time as the power is turned on.
6, when the first reset signal SG5 is output, the control circuit 14 resets again and performs the start / end check again. In this case, since the start data and the end data have already been stored, respectively, Judge whether the sum data is correct (check sum check).

In this checksum check, each data value of the addresses 802 to 80F of the RAM 19 is added, and it is checked whether or not the value matches the checksum data of the addresses 810 and 811. If they match, the routine proceeds to the start and end data clear routine described later,
Conversely, if the contents of the main data in the RAM 19 are corrupted and do not match for any reason (eg, noise), the backup 2 start data check is performed. And
In this case, since the backup 2 start data having the content of “05AH” has already been stored in the addresses BE0 and BE1 as described above, the control circuit 14 next determines whether or not the above backup 2 data is correct (backup 2). Checksum check).

The control circuit 14 adds the data values of the addresses BE2 to BEF and determines whether or not the added value matches the backup 2 checksum data at the addresses BF0 and BF1. If they match, it is determined that the contents of the backup 2 data are not broken, the main data is rewritten to the contents of the backup 2 data, and then the process proceeds to the start and end data set routines described above. Conversely, if the contents of the backup 2 data have been destroyed for some reason and do not match the backup 2 data, the control circuit 14 performs the above-described backup start data check.

In this case, since the backup start data has already been stored as described above, the control circuit 14 checks whether the backup data is correct (backup checksum check). The control circuit 14 operates at addresses 982 to 9 in the same manner as described above.
Each data at address 8F is added, and the added value is 990, 9
It is determined whether the contents of the backup checksum data at address 91 match.

If they do not match, it is determined that the backup data is also corrupted, and the routine proceeds to the above-described initialization routine. If they match, the backup data is determined to be normal, and the main data is replaced with the backup data. After rewriting the contents, the process proceeds to the start and end set routines described above.

Since the arithmetic processing operation of the control circuit 14 is always executed when the main data in the RAM 19 is broken for some reason, even if the main data is broken for some reason, the correct backup data is immediately obtained. Since this is compensated, unnecessary trouble does not occur during the game.

When the control circuit 14 receives the reset signal SG5 from the reset circuit 16, even if the processing operation is being performed, the control circuit 14 is reset and the processing operation is performed again from the beginning. Reset signal S
All the processes are completed while G5 is output and the next reset signal SG5 is output.

When the reset signal SG5 is output from the reset circuit 16 when the main data is normal,
After performing the start / end data check and the checksum check, the control circuit 14 shifts to a start / end data clear routine, and clears start data at addresses 800 and 801 and end data at 81C and 81D.

Next, the control circuit 14 performs a timer value calculation process, and stores first timer data (TIM) at addresses 804 and 805.
ER1) is set to "-1" every 4.2 msec, and 8
Second timer data at address 02,803 (TIMER2)
1072.2 (= 4.2 msec × 256) m
“−1” is added every second. According to the first and second timer data, 275 (= 1072.2 msec ×
256) The time up to msec can be set, the opening time of the opening / closing door 5a of the central pocket 5 other than the fever (6 seconds), the opening time of the opening / closing door 5a of the central pocket 5 in the fever (30 seconds), GO continuously When the opening / closing door 5a is closed when a prize is won in the chucker 6, the LEDs 3a to 3
Time (2 seconds) for the number d to turn and GO Chucker 4
This is used when setting a start time (12 seconds) for automatically stopping the numbers when the pushbutton switch is not pressed, when the numbers of the LEDs 3a to 3d start to rotate when there is a prize in a to 4c. .

Next, the control circuit 14 sets "1" to the contents of the fourth timer data (TIMER4) at the address 81A every 4.2 msec, and the fifth timer data (the upper bits of the fourth timer data at the address 819). “1” is added to the contents of TIMER5 every 67 (= 4.2 msec × 16) msec. The fourth timer data is stored in the control circuit 1
4 and the contents of the refresh counter in each LE.
The numbers D3a to 3d start to rotate, and are used to set the time required to stop the rotation of each LED 3a to 3d from the time when 12 seconds have passed without the pushbutton switch 7 being pressed or the time when the button switch 7 was pressed. I do.

Next, the control circuit 14 shifts to the SW input processing operation. First, after clearing the contents of the SW flag (SWF) at the address 813, the switch detection circuit 13 switches the switches 7, 11, and 10 every 8.4 msec. 12 detection signals SG
The presence or absence of 1 to SG3 is detected. Then, when there is a detection signal SG2 from the chucker winning switch 12,
When the bit 4 is "1", the detection signal SG3 from the push button switch 7 is "1", and when the detection signal SG1 from the pocket winning switch 11 is "1", the bit 2 is "1". Is written, and it is determined whether the detection signals SG1 to SG6 are true detection signals other than noise or the like, and the contents are stored in the SW valid flag (SWU) at address 812.

Next, the control circuit 14 shifts to the LED display processing operation, in which the respective LEs stored in the addresses 80C to 80F are stored.
A number based on the D data is displayed on the LEDs 3a to 3d. Then, based on the fourth timer data at the address 81A, the respective displays of the LEDs 3a to 3d are controlled so as not to be displayed in synchronization with each other.

Next, the control circuit 14 shifts to a solenoid, sound and lamp output processing operation, and reads out output data (OUTD) for driving the solenoid 24 at addresses 806 and 807, the speaker 22, the lamp 6, and the like, respectively. , Speaker 22 and lamp 6 based on
Is driven or not driven.

Next, the drive circuit 14 includes the GO chuckers 4a to 4a.
It is determined whether or not the pachinko ball has won the game 4c (GO input check). In the GO input check, the control circuit 14 reads the contents of the SW flag at the address 813,
When the value is "1", "1" is added to the contents of the winning number data at address 809, and when the value is "0", the command check is immediately performed. In this case, since there is no winning, the process immediately proceeds to the command check.

Command check is LED rotation check,
It consists of LEDSTOP check, LED judgment check, one-shot check, fever check and delay check. Command data at address 808 (JMPA
Each check is performed based on the contents of D). And
When the content of the command data is "0", the solenoid, sound and lamp output are turned off immediately.
Rotation processing, LEDSTOP processing when "2", "3"
In the case of, LED judgment processing is performed, in the case of "4", one-shot processing, in the case of "5", fever judgment processing, and in the case of "6", delay processing is executed.

The data content becomes "1" if the GO chuckers 4a to 4c have a prize, and each time the above processes are sequentially performed, "1" is added to designate the next processing operation. When the delay processing of "6" is completed, the content is set to "0" again and the next prize is awaited.

When there is no winning and the content of the command data is "0", the control circuit 14 shifts to the operation of turning off the solenoid, the sound and the lamp output, and does not drive the solenoid 24, the speaker 22 and the lamp 6 until there is a winning. After that, a winning ball check is performed next. This check is performed based on the winning number data at address 809 performed in the GO input addition processing operation. In this state, since it is “0”, after executing the main data abnormality check, the checksum calculation, the store routine, and the like, Stop and wait for the next reset signal SG5.

Thereafter, this processing operation is repeated until there is a winning in the GO chuckers 4a to 4c. Next, a case where a pachinko ball has won one of the GO chuckers 4a to 4c will be described.

If there is a winning during the processing operation, the control circuit 14 detects the detection signal SG2 from the chucker winning switch 12 in the SW input processing operation, and sets the content of bit 3 of the SW flag to "1". Next, the content of the winning number data is set to “1”. Then, the content of the command data is set to "1".

The control circuit 1 based on the command data
4 executes the LED rotation processing operation shown in FIG. First,
The control circuit 14 outputs a drive signal to the speaker drive circuit 21 to sound the speaker 22 and to output a lamp drive circuit 25
And the lamp 6 is turned on and off. At this time, the contents of the LED rotation flag (LEDMF) at address 814 are all set to "1", and the numerical display of the LEDs 3a to 3d is rotated.

Next, the control circuit 14 reads the contents of the LED rotation flag and performs an LED rotation check. In this case, since the contents of the flags are all "1" and the rotation is being displayed, the third timer data at the address 81B is set. The display is changed (rotated) every 4.2 msec. Next, the control circuit 14 determines whether or not there is a stop SWON check, that is, whether or not the pushbutton switch 7 is turned on, based on the content of bit 3 of the SW flag.

If the switch 7 is not turned on, it is checked whether or not 12 seconds have elapsed since the winning based on the first and second timer data (STO).
(PTIME check) is performed, and when 12 seconds have not yet elapsed, the above-described data abnormality check, checksum calculation, store routine, and the like are executed, and then the operation is stopped and the system waits for the next reset signal SG5.

On the other hand, when the push button switch 7 is pressed,
When the content of bit 3 of the W flag becomes "1" or when the above-mentioned 12 seconds have elapsed, the stop time of the rotation display of each of the LEDs 3a to 3d is determined.

This stop time is 4.2 ms at address 81A.
The fourth timer data (TIME
R4) and the contents of the 7-bit refresh counter to which "1" is added for each instruction are formed by exclusive OR.

That is, in the case of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the contents of bits 7 and 6 at address 81A and the contents of bits 6 and 5 of the refresh counter are exclusive-ORed, and the value is calculated. The contents of bits 5 and 4 of address 81A and the contents of bits 5 and 4 of the refresh counter are exclusive-ORed into bits 6 and 5 of an 8-bit register provided in control circuit 14, and the bits of the register are calculated. Store in 5 and 4, respectively. Similarly, an exclusive OR operation is performed on the contents of bits 3 and 2 at address 81A and the contents of bits 3 and 2 of the refresh counter, and the value is stored in bits 3 and 2 of the register.
An exclusive OR operation is performed on the contents of bits 1 and 0 at address 81A and the contents of bits 1 and 0 of the refresh counter, and the value is stored in bits 1 and 0 of the register.

Then, the contents of the bits 7 and 6 of the register are added with "4", and 8 as left LED stop data (LSTP0) for stopping the rotation display of the left LED 3a.
It is stored at address 15, and the contents of bits 5 and 4 of the register are added by "4" and stored at address 816 as middle LED stop data (LSTP1) for stopping the rotation display of middle LED 3b. 3,2
Is added to "4" and the right LED stop data (LSTP2) for stopping the rotation display of the right LED 3c.
Is stored at address 817, and the contents of bits 1 and 0 of the register are added by "4" to stop the rotation display of the upper LED 3d.
It is stored at address 818 as STP3).

That is, for example, each of the LEs being rotated and displayed.
When the display of D3a to 3d is 3, 7, 7, and 5, when the push button switch 7 is pressed, or when the 12 seconds have elapsed, the value of the fourth timer data at that time is "0B8
Assuming that the value of the refresh counter is "H" and the value of the refresh counter is "55H", an exclusive OR is calculated and stored in each register as shown in FIG. At this time, the contents of each two bits of the register are "0231". Next, by adding “4” to the contents of each of these two bits, the left LED stop data is “4”, the middle LED stop data is “6”, the right LED stop data is “7”, and the upper LED stop data. The data becomes "5", and the stop time is determined.

When the exclusive OR is performed between the fourth timer data and the refresh counter, if the contents of both the two bits are both "0", the corresponding LED stop data is immediately replaced without performing the exclusive OR. 8 ". Therefore, each LED stop data has a random value (random number) of “4” to “8”.

Each of stop data (LSTP0, LSTP1, LSTP2, LSTP) is stored at addresses 815 to 818.
After setting 3), the command data is incremented to "2" in order to start the next LEDSTOP processing, and then the main data abnormality check, checksum calculation, store routine and the like described above are executed, and the operation is stopped. Wait for the reset signal SG5.

In the state where the command data is "2",
When the reset signal SG5 is output, the control circuit 14 executes the LEDSTOP processing shown in FIG. 6 by the command check.

The LEDSTOP processing is performed in the above described 814 to 818.
Each stop data at the address is subtracted from the left LED stop data at the address 814 to the upper LED stop data at the address 818 by "1" every 50 msec. In this case, when the left LED stop data at address 814 is subtracted and the content becomes "0", the next 8 stops.
The LED stop data at address 15 is subtracted,
Finally, the upper LED stop data at address 818 is subtracted. Then, when each stop data sequentially becomes “0”, each of the LEDs 3 a to 3 of the rotation flag (LEDMF) is set.
The contents of the flags corresponding to "d" are set to "0", and the rotation of the corresponding LEDs 3a to 3d is stopped based on the "0".

That is, for example, as described above, the left LED
Stop data is “4”, middle LED stop data is “6”, right LED stop data is “7”, and upper LE
When the D stop data is “5”, first, the left LED stop data is subtracted every 50 msec. And 2
When 00 (= 4 × 50) msec elapses, the left LED stop data becomes “0” and the left LE of the rotation flag
The flag corresponding to D3a becomes “0”, and the control circuit 14
Stops the rotation of the left LED 3a based on the content of the flag "0".

Next, the control circuit 14 starts the operation of decrementing the middle LED stop data by "1" every 50 msec from the stop time of the left LED 3a. And 300 (= 6 ×
50) When the middle LED stop data becomes “0” after elapse of msec and the flag corresponding to the LED 3b among the rotation flags becomes “0”, the control circuit 14 sets the middle LED 3b based on the content of the flag “0”. Stop the rotation of.

After that, the same processing is performed, and the right LED 3c is set to 350 (= 7 × 50) ms after the rotation of the middle LED 3b is stopped.
After ec, the rotation stops and the upper LED 3d is
When 250 (= 5 × 50) msec elapses after the rotation of D3c is stopped, the rotation is stopped.

Therefore, even if the push button switch 7 is pressed or the 12 seconds have elapsed, each LED stop data is set based on the fourth timer data and the fresh counter, the contents of which change each time. Even if the push button switch 7 is always pressed at the same timing or 12 seconds have elapsed, the time for stopping the rotation of each of the LEDs 3a to 3d differs each time. As a result, simplification of the game can be prevented beforehand, and no disadvantageous button operation is performed for the game arcade manager.

When the rotation of all the LEDs 3a to 3d is stopped, the control circuit 15 changes the command data to "3" to start the next LED determination processing based on the fact that the contents of the rotation flags are all "0". "
The main data abnormality check and the like described above are executed again to stop and wait for the next reset signal SG5.

Next, in the command check, the control circuit 14 executes the LED determination processing operation shown in FIG. First, it is checked whether all four LEDs 3a to 3d are displaying "7". When all “7” are displayed, the fever flag (FVR) at address 80A is displayed.
F) is set to “1” and the second timer data is set to 30 seconds, and then the speaker 22 and the solenoid 2 are set.
4 is driven for 30 seconds. Accordingly, during this time, the central pocket 5 is kept open and the speaker 22 continues to sound.

On the other hand, if all of the LEDs 3a to 3d are not "7", then it is checked whether or not the LEDs 3a to 3d are arranged with numbers other than "7". The control circuit 14 sets the second timer data to 6
After setting to seconds, the speaker 22 and the solenoid 24 are driven for 6 seconds. Therefore, in this case, the central pocket 5 is kept open for 6 seconds and the speaker 2
Ring 2.

In other cases, after the second timer data is set to 0.6 seconds, the speaker 22 and the solenoid 24 are driven for 0.6 seconds. Therefore, in this case, the central pocket 5 is kept open for 0.6 seconds and the speaker 22 sounds.

Under these conditions, the speaker 22,
After driving the solenoid 24, in order to start the next one-shot process, the command data is incremented to "4", the above-described main data abnormality check and the like are executed again, stopped and awaited for the next reset signal. .

Next, in the command check, the control circuit 14 executes the one-shot processing operation shown in FIG. First, the control circuit 14 performs a fever check based on the contents of the fever flag. And the fever flag "0"
In the case of (2), it is checked whether or not 6 seconds or 0.6 seconds set in the second timer data have been reached (timer completion check). If the time has not elapsed, the above-mentioned main data abnormality check and the like are executed. Stop and wait for the next reset signal SG5.

When the elapsed time has elapsed, in order to start the next fever continuation determination processing, the command data is incremented to "5", the above-described main data abnormality check and the like are executed, the operation is stopped, and the next reset signal SG5 is awaited. .

On the other hand, when it is determined that the fever is being performed based on the content of the fever flag "1", the control circuit 14 resets the display of each of the LEDs 3a to 3d to "7" and causes the lamp 6 to blink, and then the center is turned off. It is checked whether a pachinko ball has been won in the pocket 5. This check is determined when bit 2 of the SW flag becomes “1” based on the detection signal SG1. When the detection signal SG1 is not output, the timer completion check is executed.

When the detection signal SG1 is output, it is checked whether the lamp 6 is lit. If the lamp 6 is lit, the timer completion check is performed. It is checked whether the operation is the tenth one. If the operation is ten or more, the lamp 6 is turned on, and then the operation proceeds to a timer completion check. Then, in this timer completion check, it is checked whether or not the opening stop time has been reached, and when it is determined that the opening stop time has been reached, a processing operation is executed to start the fever continuation processing.

Next, in the command check, the control circuit 14 executes the fever continuation determination processing operation shown in FIG. First, it is checked whether or not the lamp 6 is lit. If the lamp is not lit, the fever flag is reset. If the lamp is lit, the fever flag is set, and then the driving of the lamp 6, the speaker 22, and the solenoid 24 are stopped. Let it. Next, the control circuit 14 sets the second timer data to 2 seconds, and then starts the next delay processing,
The command data is incremented to "6", the main data abnormality check and the like are executed, the operation is stopped, and the process waits for the next reset signal SG5.

Next, in the command check, the control circuit 14 executes the delay processing operation shown in FIG. First, the lamp 6, the speaker 22 and the solenoid 24 are stopped, and it is checked whether or not the timer data has timed out. If the time has not expired, an abnormality check or the like is immediately executed to stop and the next reset signal SG
Wait for 5. When the time is up, it is checked whether or not the fever is being performed based on the contents of the fever flag.

When the fever is not being performed, the command data is set to "0". When the fever is being performed, the second timer data is set to 30 seconds, and the speaker 22 and the lamp 6 are driven again. In order to start the one-shot processing, the content of the command data is set to “4”. Therefore, if there is a prize in the central pocket 5 during the fever, the central pocket 5 is kept open for 30 seconds.

When the command data becomes "0" and the command check is performed, the GO input storage check is performed again. That is, if there is a prize in the GO chuckers 4a to 4c during the processing operation and the prize number data is added by that number, first, the content of the prize number data is decremented by "1" and the LE is decremented.
Set the D rotation flag.

Next, the control circuit 14 sets the second timer data to 1
After setting to 2 seconds, the command data is set to "1" to restart the LED rotation process. Therefore, thereafter, the calculation processing operation is executed again until the content of the winning number data becomes "0" as described above.

As described above, in this embodiment, each of the LEDs 3a to 3a
When d is rotating, even if the push button switch 7 is pressed in order to stop the rotation, the fourth timer data whose content changes each time is updated based on the content of the refresh counter and the rotation stop time of each of the LEDs 3a to 3d. Is determined, the player always presses the pushbutton switch 7 at the same timing.
Each time LED is pressed, each LED 3a to 3d stops differently. Therefore, simplification of the game can be prevented, and disadvantageous button operations for the game arcade manager are not performed.

In this embodiment, since the LEDs 3a to 3d are rotated and displayed, a rotation display similar to that using a general reel is displayed on an electric display comprising a plurality of display segments. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, since each of the LEDs 3a to 3d is constituted by arranging a plurality of segments, it is possible to save a large amount of space for assembling as compared with the case where a reel is incorporated, and to enlarge the display section. At least, it is possible to easily change the symbol pattern, the number of symbols, and the type of symbol without changing the display unit itself.

In the present embodiment, the refresh counter and the fourth timer data are used to generate random LED stop data, and exclusive OR of both data is used. It is sufficient that the LEDs 3a to 3d do not stop. For example, each LED stop data is made only by the contents of the fourth timer data, each LED stop data is made only by the contents of the refresh counter, and other random contents are shown. The LED stop data may be generated based on the contents of a counter or a register.

Further, in the above embodiment, L
Numbers are displayed on the EDs 3a to 3d.
The present invention may be implemented by replacing various display modes such as symbols.
In the above embodiment, four LEDs 3a to 3
Although d is used, the number may be one or more than four.

[0076]

As described in detail above, a plurality of display sections are formed by arranging a plurality of display segments in a predetermined pattern, and store data for symbols displayed on the plurality of display sections. Display data memory
The plurality of display segments are selectively driven based on the display data stored in the display data memory in response to the pachinko ball winning the GO chucker, and the symbols are rotated and displayed for each display unit. According to the present invention, the display drive means for stopping and displaying the symbol after the display is provided, the symbol is rotated and displayed on each display unit, so that a plurality of rotation displays similar to those using a general reel are provided. The display can also be performed on the electric display constituted by the display segments, which has the effect of increasing the interest of the game.

Further, since each display section is constituted by arranging a plurality of segments, it is possible to save a large space for assembling as compared with the case where a reel is incorporated, and to keep the display section large. In both cases, there is an excellent effect that the pattern of the symbol, the number of symbols, and the type of the symbol (in addition to the numerical display, pictures, characters, and symbols) can be easily and appropriately changed without changing the display unit itself.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an electric block circuit diagram.

FIG. 3 is a map diagram showing storage contents of a RAM.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the control circuit.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the control circuit.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the control circuit.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the control circuit.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the control circuit.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the control circuit.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the control circuit.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a case where LED stop data is generated based on a refresh counter and fourth timer data.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a case where LED stop data is generated based on a refresh counter and fourth timer data.

[Explanation of symbols]

Reference numeral 2 denotes a game board, 3a to 3d a numerical display (LED) as a display unit, 4a to 4c a GO chucker, and 20 a display drive circuit as display drive means.

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Patent application title: Game machine control method

[Claims]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine control method.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Recent gaming machines are controlled by an electronic control unit, but the control unit is susceptible to noise and the control unit malfunctions due to external noise. In particular,
Since the pachinko gaming machine has a structure in which a large amount of pachinko balls flow down on the front side and the back side, static electricity is apt to be generated, and noise that causes the control device to malfunction frequently occurs.

Therefore, conventionally, it has been attempted to prevent noise from entering the control device by, for example, housing the control device of the game machine in a metal case having an electric shielding effect.

However, since there is a limit in strengthening the shield and it is impossible to completely prevent the intrusion of noise, a malfunction of the control device cannot be completely eliminated by the shield. There is a problem that the structure is complicated and the cost is high.

Therefore, it is conceivable to periodically reset the CPU to initialize the system including the control device so that the control device does not malfunction even if the data is corrupted.

[0006]

However, in the gaming machine, if the initialization is performed during the game operation, the game is interrupted at that point, and the game is played again from the initial state.

Moreover, in order to prevent malfunction of the control device, it is desirable that the initialization be performed at intervals as short as possible. However, if it is too short, it is not initialized during the game operation, but rather is initialized before the game operation starts. Is performed, and the function as a gaming machine cannot be performed.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to determine whether or not to perform initialization when a reset signal is input, so as to hinder a game. The object is to enable the game to proceed without executing the coming initialization.

[0009]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above problems, the present invention is a control method of a gaming machine controlled based on an operation program and resetting a CPU by a reset signal. A first program including a step of performing, and a second program including at least a step of initializing main data that controls game control, and further including determination data for determining whether initialization of the main data is necessary. When the reset signal is input, the first program is executed when it is determined that the initialization of the main data is not necessary according to the determination data, while the second program is executed when the initialization of the main data is determined to be necessary. I made it run.

[0010]

Therefore, according to the present invention, after the power is turned on, the CP
U is reset based on the reset signal. At the reset immediately after the power is turned on, since necessary data is not written in the main data, it is determined that the main data needs to be initialized based on the determination data, and the second program is executed. Is initialized. At the subsequent reset, since the initialization of the main data has been completed, it is determined that the initialization of the main data is unnecessary by the determination data unless there is an abnormality in the main data. Therefore, only the initialization of the CPU is performed. Then, the first program for controlling the operation of the gaming machine is repeated.

[0011]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of a pachinko machine embodying the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1, and four seven-segment type numerical indicators (hereinafter referred to as LEs) as display units are provided at the center of the game board 2.
D) 3a to 3d are provided, and GO chuckers 4a, 4b, and 4c are provided on both sides and a lower side thereof. The central pocket 5 is provided below the lower GO chucker 4c, and an opening / closing door 5a provided in the central pocket 5 opens and closes, so that pachinko balls can be won when the door is open and pachinko balls when closed. The winning of the ball becomes impossible. Four winning lamps (hereinafter, referred to as V lamps) 6 are disposed on both sides of the upper LED 3a and on both sides of the central pocket 5, respectively. The push button switch 7 is provided on the right side of the front frame 10 in which the operation handle 8 for ball launching of the pachinko machine 1 and the ball tray 9 are provided, and is used to control the timing of stopping the display operation of the LEDs 3a to 3d. Can be

Next, a control device for driving and controlling the LEDs 3a to 3d, the opening / closing door 5a of the central pocket 5, the winning lamp 6, and the like will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 shows an electric block circuit diagram of a control device built in the pachinko machine. A central pocket winning detection microswitch (hereinafter, pocket winning switch) 11 is a winning ball passage (not shown) communicating with the central pocket 5. In the central pocket 5
The pachinko ball that wins is detected. A chucker winning detection microswitch (hereinafter referred to as a chucker winning switch) 12 is provided in a winning ball passage (not shown) communicating with each of the GO chuckers 4a to 4c.
Pachinko balls that have won a to 4c are detected.

The switch detection circuit 13 receives the detection signals SG1 and SG2 of the winning switches 11 and 12 and the ON signal SG3 of the push button switch 7, and receives the signals SG1 and SG2.
SG3 is a circuit for removing noise and shaping the waveform and outputting the result to the control circuit 14 at the next stage. The clock circuit 15 is 2 MH
A clock signal SG4 having a pulse waveform of z is output to the control circuit 14 at the next stage. The reset circuit 16 is a clock circuit 15
, And a reset signal SG5 every 4.2 ms based on the pulse signal.
4 is output. The power supply circuit 17 is 5 V from a 9 V AC power supply.
And a 24V DC power supply from a 24V AC power supply, and supplies it to each circuit as an operating power supply.

The control circuit 14 is a central processing unit (CPU), and detects detection signals SG1 and SG2 from the detection circuit 13.
And an ON signal SG3, and a clock signal SG4 and a reset signal SG5 from the clock circuit 15 and the reset circuit 16, respectively, and perform an arithmetic processing operation in response to these signals SG1 to SG5. Read-only memory (hereinafter referred to as
A control program 18 is stored in the ROM 18. A readable and rewritable memory (hereinafter referred to as a RAM) 19 is composed of 4 bits for each address, and has a program storage area (addresses 000 to 70) for storing an operation program.
3 and a data storage area (addresses 800 to BF1) for storing various data as shown in FIG. This data storage area is the main data storage area (8
The first backup data storage area (addresses 980 to 991) which stores the same contents as the main data as backup data when the main data is corrupted due to some cause and the wrong contents are written. Address) and a second backup data storage area (addresses BEO to BF1).

A display drive circuit 20 as a display drive means drives and controls each of the LEDs 3a to 3d based on a display control signal SG6 from the control circuit 14. The speaker drive circuit 21 controls the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1 based on the sound control signal SG7 from the control circuit 14.
The speaker 22 provided on the back surface of the speaker sounds.

A solenoid drive circuit 23 controls the operation of a solenoid 24 provided on the back of the game board 2 for opening and closing the opening and closing door 5a of the central pocket 5 based on an excitation control signal SG8 from the control circuit 14. I have. The lamp drive circuit 25 controls the lighting of the V lamp 6 provided on the game board 2 based on the lighting control signal SG9 from the control circuit 14 as well.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowcharts of the arithmetic processing operations in the control circuit 14 shown in FIGS. When the power is turned on, the control circuit 14 starts operating according to the flowchart shown in FIG. The control circuit 14 is a RAM 19
In the present embodiment, the start data (RCHK1) having the content of "05AH" is stored at addresses 800 and 801 of the memory device.
In the case of this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the end data (RCHK2) having the content of "0A5H" is written at the address 1D (start end data check). In this case, when the power is turned on, since nothing has been written in each of the above-mentioned addresses, the control circuit 14 next proceeds to BE0, BE0.
In the case of the present embodiment, it is determined whether backup 2 start data (BKUPD2) having the content of "05AH" is written at address BE1 (backup 2 start data check). Then, since the data has not been written in the same manner as described above, the control circuit 14 next determines whether or not the backup start data (BKUPD) having the content of "05AH" in the present embodiment has been written at addresses 980 and 981 ( Check the backup start data). Since the data has not been written in the same manner as described above, the control circuit 14 initializes the main data (initial setting routine).
Move on to

In the initialization routine, the control circuit 14
Is 80 in the main data storage area of the RAM 19 first.
Clears various data from addresses 8 to 80F. Next, the control circuit 14 sets the left LED data (LED0) for displaying a numerical value on the LED 3a at the address 80C and the data at the address 80D from the value of the 7-bit refresh counter set at random at the same time as the power is turned on. L
Middle LED data (LE
D1) Right LED data (LED2) for displaying a numerical value on the LED 3c at the address 80E, and upper LED data (L) for displaying a numerical value on the LED 3d at the address 80F.
ED3) is determined. That is, the control circuit 14 uses the contents of bits 5 and 6 of the 7-bit refresh counter to output the left LED data, the contents of bits 4 and 5 to the middle LED data, and the bits 2 and 3 And the upper LED data is created using the contents of bits 0 and 1, respectively, and stored at each predetermined address.

In this embodiment, in this initial setting, each data is subjected to a calculation process in advance so that all the LEDs 3a to 3d do not display "7". The content of the refresh counter is incremented by "1" each time the control circuit 14 issues one instruction for performing various arithmetic processing operations.

When the initialization routine ends, the arithmetic and control circuit 14 determines whether or not the main data is abnormal (main data abnormality check). That is, the control circuit 14 determines the LED data and the contents of the fever flag (FVRF) at address 80A (“0F during fever”).
H ", otherwise, the contents of" 0 ") are abnormal. If abnormal, the program operation is stopped, and input of the reset signal SG5 from the reset circuit 16 is waited. Of the checksum calculation and store routine.

When the control proceeds to the checksum calculation and store routine, the control circuit 14 first adds the data values of the main storage areas (addresses 802 to 80F), and stores the added value (checksum) in the RAM 19 at addresses 810 and 811. Is stored as checksum data (CHKSM).

Next, the control circuit 14 executes a start and end data set routine, that is, the start data having the contents of "05AH" at the addresses 800 and 801 and the start data 81 and the data 81.
After writing the end data having the contents of "0A5H" to addresses C and 81D, respectively, a backup data creation routine is executed. In the backup data creation routine, the control circuit 14 sets the start data at addresses 800 and 801 as backup start data (BKUPD) at addresses 980 and 981, and stores the start data at addresses 982 to 98F in the first backup data storage area at addresses 982 to 98F.
The main data at addresses 02 to 80F is written as backup data (BCKUP), and the checksum data at addresses 810 and 811 is written at addresses 990 and 991 as backup checksum data (BCKUP).

Next, the control circuit 14 executes a backup 2 data creation routine, and stores the 80 at addresses BE0 and BE1.
The start data at the address 0,801 is set as the backup 2 start data (BKUPD2), and the start data at the addresses BE2 to BEF of the second backup data storage area is set to the address 802.
After the main data at addresses 80F to 80F is written as backup 2 data (BKUPD2) and the checksum data at addresses 810 and 811 at addresses BF0 and BF1 are written as backup 2 checksum data (BCKSM2), the reset circuit 16 The next operation is stopped until the reset signal SG5 is input.

Eventually, the reset circuit 1 that starts operating together with the clock circuit 15 that operates at the same time as the power is turned on.
6, when the first reset signal SG5 is output, the control circuit 14 resets again and performs the start / end check again. In this case, since the start data and the end data have already been stored, respectively, Judge whether the sum data is correct (check sum check).

In this checksum check, each data value of the addresses 802 to 80F of the RAM 19 is added, and it is checked whether or not the value matches the checksum data of the addresses 810 and 811. If they match, the routine proceeds to the start and end data clear routine described later,
Conversely, if the contents of the main data in the RAM 19 are corrupted and do not match for any reason (eg, noise), the backup 2 start data check is performed. And
In this case, since the backup 2 start data having the content of “05AH” has already been stored in the addresses BE0 and BE1 as described above, the control circuit 14 next determines whether or not the above backup 2 data is correct (backup 2). Checksum check).

The control circuit 14 adds the data values of the addresses BE2 to BEF and determines whether or not the added value matches the backup 2 checksum data at the addresses BF0 and BF1. If they match, it is determined that the contents of the backup 2 data are not broken, the main data is rewritten to the contents of the backup 2 data, and then the process proceeds to the start and end data set routines described above. Conversely, if the contents of the backup 2 data have been destroyed for some reason and do not match the backup 2 data, the control circuit 14 performs the above-described backup start data check.

In this case, since the backup start data has already been stored as described above, the control circuit 14 checks whether the backup data is correct (backup checksum check). The control circuit 14 operates at addresses 982 to 9 in the same manner as described above.
Each data at address 8F is added, and the added value is 990, 9
It is determined whether the contents of the backup checksum data at address 91 match.

If they do not match, it is determined that the backup data is also corrupted, and the routine proceeds to the above-described initialization routine. If they match, the backup data is determined to be normal, and the main data is replaced with the backup data. After rewriting the contents, the process proceeds to the start and end set routines described above.

The above-described arithmetic processing operation of the control circuit 14 is always executed when the main data of the RAM 19 is damaged for some reason. Therefore, even if the main data is damaged for some reason, the correct backup data is immediately obtained. Since this is compensated, unnecessary trouble does not occur during the game.

When the reset signal SG5 from the reset circuit 16 is input, the control circuit 14 is reset and the processing operation is performed again from the beginning even if the processing operation is being performed. Reset signal S
All the processes are completed while G5 is output and the next reset signal SG5 is output.

When the reset signal SG5 is output from the reset circuit 16 when the main data is normal,
After performing the start / end data check and the checksum check, the control circuit 14 shifts to a start / end data clear routine, and clears start data at addresses 800 and 801 and end data at 81C and 81D.

By clearing the start data and the end data in this manner, when an abnormality occurs in the main data thereafter, the start data and the end data can be written before the next reset of the control circuit 14. Absent. For this reason, in the start-end data check performed at the time of the next reset of the control circuit 14, the determination becomes NO and the data can be automatically restored.

Next, the control circuit 14 performs a timer value calculation process, and stores first timer data (TIM) at addresses 804 and 805.
ER1) is set to "-1" every 4.2 msec, and 8
Second timer data at address 02,803 (TIMER2)
1075.2 (= 4.2 msec × 256) m
“−1” is added every second. According to the first and second timer data, 275 (= 1075.2 msec ×
256) The time until sec can be set, the opening time of the opening / closing door 5a of the central pocket 5 other than the fever (6 seconds), the opening time of the opening / closing door 5a of the central pocket 5 in the fever (30 seconds), GO continuously The LEDs 3a to 3d after the opening and closing door 5a is closed when there is a prize in the chucker 6
(2 seconds) and GO Chucker 4a
This is used for setting a start time (12 seconds) for automatically stopping the numbers when the pushbutton switch is not pressed, and the numbers of the LEDs 3a to 3d start to rotate when there is a prize.

Next, the control circuit 14 sets "1" to the contents of the fourth timer data (TIMER4) at address 81A every 4.2 msec, and the fifth timer data (OTE) constituting the upper bits of the fourth timer data at address 819. “1” is added to the contents of TIMER5 every 67 (= 4.2 msec × 16) msec. The fourth timer data is stored in the control circuit 1
4 and the contents of the refresh counter in each LE.
The numbers D3a to 3d start to rotate, and are used to set the time required to stop the rotation of each LED 3a to 3d from the time when 12 seconds have passed without the pushbutton switch 7 being pressed or the time when the button switch 7 was pressed. I do.

Next, the control circuit 14 shifts to the SW input processing operation. First, after clearing the contents of the SW flag (SWF) at the address 813, the switch detection circuit 13 switches the switches 7, 11, and 10 every 8.4 msec. 12 detection signals SG
The presence or absence of 1 to SG3 is detected. Then, when there is a detection signal SG2 from the chucker winning switch 12,
When the bit 4 is "1", the detection signal SG3 from the push button switch 7 is "1", and when the detection signal SG1 from the pocket winning switch 11 is "1", the bit 2 is "1". Is written, and it is determined whether the detection signals SG1 to SG6 are true detection signals other than noise or the like, and the contents are stored in the SW valid flag (SWU) at address 812.

Next, the control circuit 14 shifts to the LED display processing operation, in which the respective LEs stored in the addresses 80C to 80F are stored.
A number based on the D data is displayed on the LEDs 3a to 3d. Then, based on the fourth timer data at the address 81A, the respective displays of the LEDs 3a to 3d are controlled so as not to be displayed in synchronization with each other.

Next, the control circuit 14 shifts to a solenoid, sound and lamp output processing operation, reads out output data (OUTD) for driving the solenoid 24, the speaker 22 and the lamp 6 at addresses 806 and 807, respectively, and reads the data. , Speaker 22 and lamp 6 based on
Is driven or not driven.

Next, the drive circuit 14 includes the GO chuckers 4a to 4c.
It is determined whether or not the pachinko ball has won the game 4c (GO input check). In the GO input check, the control circuit 14 reads the contents of the SW flag at the address 813,
When the value is "1", "1" is added to the contents of the winning number data at address 809, and when the value is "0", the command check is immediately performed. In this case, since there is no winning, the process immediately proceeds to the command check.

Command check is LED rotation check,
It consists of LEDSTOP check, LED judgment check, one-shot check, fever check and delay check. Command data at address 808 (JMPA
Each check is performed based on the contents of D). And
When the content of the command data is "0", the solenoid, sound and lamp output are turned off immediately.
Rotation processing, LEDSTOP processing when "2", "3"
In the case of, LED judgment processing is performed, in the case of "4", one-shot processing, in the case of "5", fever judgment processing, and in the case of "6", delay processing is executed.

This data content becomes "1" if the GO chuckers 4a to 4c win a prize, and each time the above processes are sequentially performed, "1" is added to designate the next processing operation. When the delay processing of "6" is completed, the content is set to "0" again and the next prize is awaited.

If there is no winning and the content of the command data is "0", the control circuit 14 shifts to the operation of turning off the solenoid, sound and lamp output, and does not drive the solenoid 24, the speaker 22 and the lamp 6 until there is a winning. After that, a winning ball check is performed next. This check is performed based on the winning number data at address 809 performed in the GO input addition processing operation. In this state, since it is “0”, after executing the main data abnormality check, the checksum calculation, the store routine, and the like, Stop and wait for the next reset signal SG5.

Thereafter, this processing operation is repeated until there is a prize in the GO chuckers 4a to 4c. Next, a case where a pachinko ball has won one of the GO chuckers 4a to 4c will be described.

If there is a winning during the processing operation, the control circuit 14 detects the detection signal SG2 from the chucker winning switch 12 in the SW input processing operation and sets the content of bit 3 of the SW flag to "1". Next, the content of the winning number data is set to “1”. Then, the content of the command data is set to "1".

The control circuit 1 based on the command data
4 executes the LED rotation processing operation shown in FIG. First,
The control circuit 14 outputs a drive signal to the speaker drive circuit 21 to sound the speaker 22 and to output a lamp drive circuit 25
And the lamp 6 is turned on and off. At this time, the contents of the LED rotation flag (LEDMF) at address 814 are all set to "1", and the numerical display of the LEDs 3a to 3d is rotated.

Next, the control circuit 14 reads the contents of the LED rotation flag and checks the LED rotation. In this case, since the contents of the flags are all "1" and the rotation is being displayed, the third timer data at address 81B is set. The display is changed (rotated) every 4.2 msec. Next, the control circuit 14 determines whether or not there is a stop SWON check, that is, whether or not the pushbutton switch 7 is turned on, based on the content of bit 3 of the SW flag.

If the switch 7 is not turned on, it is checked whether or not 12 seconds have elapsed since the winning, based on the first and second timer data (STO).
(PTIME check) is performed, and when 12 seconds have not yet elapsed, the above-described data abnormality check, checksum calculation, store routine, and the like are executed, and then the operation is stopped and the system waits for the next reset signal SG5.

On the other hand, when the push button switch 7 is pressed,
When the content of bit 3 of the W flag becomes "1" or when the above-mentioned 12 seconds have elapsed, the stop time of the rotation display of each of the LEDs 3a to 3d is determined.

This stop time is 4.2 ms at address 81A.
The fourth timer data (TIME
R4) and the contents of the 7-bit refresh counter to which "1" is added for each instruction are formed by exclusive OR.

That is, in the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the contents of bits 7 and 6 at address 81A and the contents of bits 6 and 5 of the refresh counter are exclusive-ORed, and the value is calculated. The contents of bits 5 and 4 of the address 81A and the contents of bits 5 and 4 of the refresh counter are exclusive-ORed into bits 7 and 6 of the 8-bit register provided in the control circuit 14, and the bits of the register are calculated. Store in 5 and 4, respectively. Similarly, an exclusive OR operation is performed on the contents of bits 3 and 2 at address 81A and the contents of bits 3 and 2 of the refresh counter, and the value is stored in bits 3 and 2 of the register.
An exclusive OR operation is performed on the contents of bits 1 and 0 at address 81A and the contents of bits 1 and 0 of the refresh counter, and the value is stored in bits 1 and 0 of the register.

Then, the contents of the bits 7 and 6 of the register are added by "4", and 8 as left LED stop data (LSTP0) for stopping the rotation display of the left LED 3a.
It is stored at address 15, and the contents of bits 5 and 4 of the register are added by "4" and stored at address 816 as middle LED stop data (LSTP1) for stopping the rotation display of middle LED 3b. 3,2
Is added to "4" and the right LED stop data (LSTP2) for stopping the rotation display of the right LED 3c.
Is stored at address 817, and the contents of bits 1 and 0 of the register are added by "4" to stop the rotation display of the upper LED 3d.
It is stored at address 818 as STP3).

That is, for example, each of the LEs being rotated and displayed.
When the display of D3a to 3d is 3, 7, 7, and 5, when the push button switch 7 is pressed, or when the 12 seconds have elapsed, the value of the fourth timer data at that time is "0B8
Assuming that the value of the refresh counter is "H" and the value of the refresh counter is "55H", an exclusive OR is calculated and stored in each register as shown in FIG. At this time, the contents of each two bits of the register are "0231". Next, by adding “4” to the contents of each of these two bits, the left LED stop data is “4”, the middle LED stop data is “6”, the right LED stop data is “7”, and the upper LED stop data. The data becomes "5", and the stop time is determined.

When exclusive OR is performed between the fourth timer data and the refresh counter, when the contents of both bits are both "0", the corresponding LED stop data is immediately replaced without taking the exclusive OR. 8 ". Therefore, each LED stop data has a random value (random number) of “4” to “8”.

Each stop data (LSTP0, LSTP1, LSTP2, LSTP) is stored at addresses 815 to 818.
After setting 3), the command data is incremented to "2" in order to start the next LEDSTOP processing, and then the main data abnormality check, checksum calculation, store routine and the like described above are executed, and the operation is stopped. Wait for the reset signal SG5.

In the state where the command data is "2",
When the reset signal SG5 is output, the control circuit 14 executes the LEDSTOP processing shown in FIG. 6 by the command check.

The LEDSTOP process is performed in the above described 814 to 818.
Each stop data at the address is subtracted from the left LED stop data at the address 814 to the upper LED stop data at the address 818 by "1" every 50 msec. In this case, when the left LED stop data at address 814 is subtracted and the content becomes "0", the next 8 stops.
The LED stop data at address 15 is subtracted,
Finally, the upper LED stop data at address 818 is subtracted. Then, when each stop data sequentially becomes “0”, each of the LEDs 3 a to 3 of the rotation flag (LEDMF) is set.
The contents of the flags corresponding to "d" are set to "0", and the rotation of the corresponding LEDs 3a to 3d is stopped based on the "0".

That is, for example, as described above, the left LED
Stop data is “4”, middle LED stop data is “6”, right LED stop data is “7”, and upper LE
When the D stop data is “5”, first, the left LED stop data is subtracted every 50 msec. And 2
After the lapse of 00 (= 4 × 50) msec, the left LED stop data becomes “0” and the left flag of the rotation flag becomes LE.
The flag corresponding to D3a becomes “0”, and the control circuit 14
Stops the rotation of the left LED 3a based on the content of the flag "0".

Next, the control circuit 14 starts the operation of decrementing the middle LED stop data by "1" every 50 msec from the stop time of the left LED 3a. And 300 (= 6 ×
50) When the middle LED stop data becomes “0” after elapse of msec and the flag corresponding to the LED 3b among the rotation flags becomes “0”, the control circuit 14 sets the middle LED 3b based on the content of the flag “0”. Stop the rotation of.

After that, the same processing is performed, and the right LED 3c is stopped for 350 (= 7 × 50) ms after the rotation of the middle LED 3b is stopped.
After ec, the rotation stops and the upper LED 3d is
When 250 (= 5 × 50) msec elapses after the rotation of D3c is stopped, the rotation is stopped.

Therefore, even if the push button switch 7 is pressed or the 12 seconds have elapsed, each LED stop data is set based on the fourth timer data and the fresh counter, the contents of which change each time. Even if the push button switch 7 is always pressed at the same timing or 12 seconds have elapsed, the time for stopping the rotation of each of the LEDs 3a to 3d differs each time. As a result, simplification of the game can be prevented beforehand, and no disadvantageous button operation is performed for the game arcade manager.

When the rotation of all the LEDs 3a to 3d is stopped, the control circuit 15 changes the command data to "3" in order to start the next LED determination processing based on the fact that the contents of the rotation flags are all "0". "
The main data abnormality check and the like described above are executed again to stop and wait for the next reset signal SG5.

Next, in the command check, the control circuit 14 executes the LED determination processing operation shown in FIG. First, it is checked whether all four LEDs 3a to 3d are displaying "7". When all “7” are displayed, the fever flag (FVR) at address 80A is displayed.
F) is set to “1” and the second timer data is set to 30 seconds, and then the speaker 22 and the solenoid 2 are set.
4 is driven for 30 seconds. Accordingly, during this time, the central pocket 5 is kept open and the speaker 22 continues to sound.

On the other hand, if all of the LEDs 3a to 3d are not "7", then it is checked whether or not the LEDs 3a to 3d are arranged with numbers other than "7". The control circuit 14 sets the second timer data to 6
After setting to seconds, the speaker 22 and the solenoid 24 are driven for 6 seconds. Therefore, in this case, the central pocket 5 is kept open for 6 seconds and the speaker 2
Ring 2.

In other cases, after the second timer data is set to 0.6 seconds, the speaker 22 and the solenoid 24 are driven for 0.6 seconds. Therefore, in this case, the central pocket 5 is kept open for 0.6 seconds and the speaker 22 sounds.

Under these conditions, the speaker 22,
After driving the solenoid 24, in order to start the next one-shot process, the command data is incremented to "4", the above-described main data abnormality check and the like are executed again, stopped and awaited for the next reset signal. .

Next, in the command check, the control circuit 14 executes the one-shot processing operation shown in FIG. First, the control circuit 14 performs a fever check based on the contents of the fever flag. And the fever flag "0"
In the case of (2), it is checked whether or not 6 seconds or 0.6 seconds set in the second timer data have been reached (timer completion check). If the time has not elapsed, the above-mentioned main data abnormality check and the like are executed. Stop and wait for the next reset signal SG5.

When the elapsed time has elapsed, in order to start the next fever continuation judging process, the command data is incremented to "5", the main data abnormality check and the like are executed, the operation is stopped, and the next reset signal SG5 is awaited. .

On the other hand, when it is determined that the fever is being performed based on the content of the fever flag "1", the control circuit 14 resets the display of each of the LEDs 3a to 3d to "7" and causes the lamp 6 to blink, and then the center is turned off. It is checked whether a pachinko ball has been won in the pocket 5. This check is determined when bit 2 of the SW flag becomes “1” based on the detection signal SG1. When the detection signal SG1 is not output, the timer completion check is executed.

When the detection signal SG1 is output, it is checked whether the lamp 6 is lit. If the lamp 6 is lit, the timer completion check is performed. It is checked whether the operation is the tenth one. If the operation is ten or more, the lamp 6 is turned on, and then the operation proceeds to a timer completion check. Then, in this timer completion check, it is checked whether or not the opening stop time has been reached, and when it is determined that the opening stop time has been reached, a processing operation is executed to start the fever continuation processing.

Next, in the command check, the control circuit 14 executes the fever continuation determination processing operation shown in FIG. First, it is checked whether or not the lamp 6 is lit. If the lamp is not lit, the fever flag is reset. If the lamp is lit, the fever flag is set, and then the driving of the lamp 6, the speaker 22, and the solenoid 24 are stopped. Let it. Next, the control circuit 14 sets the second timer data to 2 seconds, and then starts the next delay processing,
The command data is incremented to "6", the main data abnormality check and the like are executed, the operation is stopped, and the process waits for the next reset signal SG5.

Next, in the command check, the control circuit 14 executes the delay processing operation shown in FIG. First, the lamp 6, the speaker 22 and the solenoid 24 are stopped, and it is checked whether or not the timer data has timed out. If the time has not expired, an abnormality check or the like is immediately executed to stop and the next reset signal SG
Wait for 5. When the time is up, it is checked whether or not the fever is being performed based on the contents of the fever flag.

When the fever is not being performed, the command data is set to "0". When the fever is being performed, the second timer data is set to 30 seconds, and the speaker 22 and the lamp 6 are driven again. In order to start the one-shot processing, the content of the command data is set to “4”. Therefore, if there is a prize in the central pocket 5 during the fever, the central pocket 5 is kept open for 30 seconds.

When the command data becomes "0" and the command check is performed, the GO input storage check is performed again. That is, if there is a prize in the GO chuckers 4a to 4c during the processing operation and the prize number data is added by that number, first, the content of the prize number data is decremented by "1" and the LE is decremented.
Set the D rotation flag.

Next, the control circuit 14 sets the second timer data to 1
After setting to 2 seconds, the command data is set to "1" to restart the LED rotation process. Therefore, thereafter, the calculation processing operation is executed again until the content of the winning number data becomes "0" as described above.

As described above, in this embodiment, each of the LEDs 3a to 3
When d is rotating, even if the push button switch 7 is pressed in order to stop the rotation, the fourth timer data whose content changes each time is updated based on the content of the refresh counter and the rotation stop time of each of the LEDs 3a to 3d. Is determined, the player always presses the pushbutton switch 7 at the same timing.
Each time LED is pressed, each LED 3a to 3d stops differently. Therefore, simplification of the game can be prevented, and disadvantageous button operations for the game arcade manager are not performed.

In this embodiment, since the LEDs 3a to 3d are rotated and displayed, a rotation display similar to that using a general reel is displayed on an electric display comprising a plurality of display segments. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, since each of the LEDs 3a to 3d is constituted by arranging a plurality of segments, it is possible to save a large space for assembling as compared with the case where a reel is incorporated, and to enlarge the display section. At least, it is possible to easily change the symbol pattern, the number of symbols, and the type of symbol without changing the display unit itself.

In the present embodiment, the refresh counter and the fourth timer data are used to generate random LED stop data, and exclusive OR of both data is used. It is sufficient that the LEDs 3a to 3d do not stop. For example, each LED stop data is made only by the contents of the fourth timer data, each LED stop data is made only by the contents of the refresh counter, and other random contents are shown. The LED stop data may be generated based on the contents of a counter or a register.

Further, in the above embodiment, L
Numbers are displayed on the EDs 3a to 3d.
The present invention may be implemented by replacing various display modes such as symbols.
In the above embodiment, four LEDs 3a to 3
Although d is used, the number may be one or more than four.

[0079]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention,
By resetting the CPU based on the reset signal, runaway of the program can be avoided, and the operation control program of the gaming machine is not initialized except for the reset immediately after turning on the power unless the main data is destroyed. Since the operation program is executed, the operation program is not interrupted in the middle, which is very useful in operation control of the gaming machine.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an electric block circuit diagram.

FIG. 3 is a map diagram showing storage contents of a RAM.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the control circuit.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the control circuit.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the control circuit.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the control circuit.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the control circuit.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the control circuit.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the control circuit.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a case where LED stop data is generated based on a refresh counter and fourth timer data.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a case where LED stop data is generated based on a refresh counter and fourth timer data.

[Description of Signs] 1 ... Pachinko machine as a gaming machine, 14 ... Control circuit (CP
U), 16: reset circuit.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. In response to a pachinko ball winning a GO chucker in a game board, a plurality of display units provided in the game board are driven to display symbols variably, and when the variable display is stopped. In a pachinko machine that provides a bonus in the game in accordance with a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on each display unit, the plurality of display units are configured by arranging a plurality of display segments in a predetermined pattern. A display data memory storing data for symbols displayed on the plurality of display units; and a display data stored in the display data memory in response to the pachinko ball winning the GO chucker. Display driving means for selectively driving the plurality of display segments to rotate and display the symbols for each display unit, and then stop-displaying the symbols. A pachinko machine characterized by being provided.