JPH0417874A - Indication controller for game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To reduce a memory capacity and shorten a data transmitting time by providing a means for recording microcomputer processed programs and pattern data for a pattern indicator in a ROM, a means for reading the pattern data directly from the ROM, a means for preparing the pattern indicator synchronizing signals, a color data writing means, a color data reading means and a means for merging the color data and the pattern data signal read directly from the ROM. CONSTITUTION:Data needed to address reading determined pattern data from a ROM 18 are outputted from a computer 11 to be recorded in a RAM 19. The data recorded in the RAM 19 are mixed with pattern indication synchronizing signals prepared by a process signal preparing circuit 13 in a read circuit 28 to prepare addresses read from the ROM 18 and read the predetermined pattern data from the ROM 18 directly to a signal process circuit 24. Also, color data in every color area of the pattern are recorded in a register file 22 according to the pattern determined and outputted by the signal process of the computer 11 corresponding to a game situation.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a display control device for a game machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine, which does not have a display function, and particularly relates to a display control device for a game machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine. The present invention relates to a display control device for game machines such as pachinko, pro-soto machines, etc., which can change rich color images at high speed.

[Prior Art] A pachinko game machine, which is an example of a game machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine, which is equipped with a display function has a function as shown in FIG. FIG. 1 shows representative functions of pachinko game machines found on the market.

In Fig. 1, 1 is a panel surface on which a ball that is launched by the spring force of the ball-hitting machine [3] rolls when the ball-hitting handle 2 is operated, 7 is a normal winning opening, and 4 is a first-class starting opening. be. When a batted ball enters the first type starting hole 4, the 3 lines lined up horizontally
The symbol display device 6, in which the symbols in the rows scroll vertically and change, starts to fluctuate, and when three predetermined identical symbols stop in a row, it becomes a jackpot and the jackpot 5 opens.
When a predetermined time has elapsed or a predetermined number of balls have entered the big winning hole 5, the opening of the big winning hole 5 is stopped.

Further, reference numeral 8 represents a plurality of display lamps provided on the panel surface 1, which light up or blink when a predetermined condition is met during the game.

Further, reference numeral 9 denotes a sound generating device, which generates a predetermined sound when a predetermined condition is met during the game.

The above-mentioned symbol display device 6 generally has an L type that can display colors.
The normal image displayed is divided into an upper 1/3 and a lower 2/3, with a fixed image on the top and a fixed image on the top.
The lower part is divided horizontally into three sections as described above, and under predetermined conditions, images of seven or eight different patterns are scrolled and stopped in the three divided sections and displayed.

Furthermore, the upper and lower parts of the image, as well as the pattern and the ground other than the pattern, are displayed in different colors.

An example of a display control device for performing the above operation is shown in the third example.
As shown in the figure.

In FIG. 3, 31 is a microcomputer in the main body of the display control device, and 32 is a bus line for signal transmission, including address and data lines. 33
1 is a clock and timing circuit for synchronizing the operation of a microcomputer and other circuits (Circuit created by No. 3). 34 is a storage device, including ROM and RAM. 36 is a circuit shown in FIG. Sensors 35 for detecting a batted ball entering the first type starting opening 4 or the big winning opening 5 shown in FIG. The electronic circuit for connection is carefully described.

In addition, 38 is a list of operating functions including a symbol display device, which opens the display lamp 8, symbol display device 6, sound generator 9, and big prize opening 5 shown in FIG. The operating functions of solenoids, etc. are shown together. 3
7 respectively connects these operating functions 38 to the bus line 3.
Electronic circuits for receiving signals from 2, processing the signals, and driving the signals are collectively described.

In the above-described circuit configuration, the microcomputer 31 uses the synchronization signal from the clock and timing signal generation circuit 33 to read the program recorded in the storage device 34,
A signal processing operation is performed based on the input signal from the sensor 36, and control such as opening of the display lamp 8, the symbol display device 6, the sound generator 9, and the opening of the opening hole 5 is executed.

Among the above operations, variations in the symbols and colors displayed on the symbol display device are executed by image display data recorded in the storage device 34 and signal processing by the microcomputer 31.

Display control devices for game machines other than the above-mentioned pachinko game machines, such as professional nodo machines, which have a display function, can also be used.
Although the detailed specifications regarding sensors and the like are different, the display function is configured and executed by functions similar to those described above.

[Problem to be Solved by the Invention 1] For example, in a display control device for a game machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine, complicated figures and beautiful colors can be displayed at high speed on the display device for the game machine. Is it desirable to be able to display changes? In the conventional display control device mentioned above, the execution of a control machine including such a complex pattern display by a microcomputer is limited by the processing time and the specifications of the applicable model. Due to the restrictions, it was necessary to limit the content of the pattern display to simple display content.

[j! Means for Solving the Problem] In order to solve the above problem, a display control device for a game machine based on the present invention includes a sensor and a sensor signal conversion means, an operating function including a symbol display device, and a symbol display device. Operating function signal conversion 161I control means, microcomputer, clock signal generation means, ROM and RA
In the display control device for a pachinko game machine, the display control device includes a storage means including a ROM, and a signal transmission bus line.
A microcomputer processing program and symbol data for the symbol display device are recorded therein, means for directly reading the symbol data from the ROM, symbol display device synchronization signal generation means, and at least one area or more of the symbol display device display screen. a color signal recording register file that divides into a pattern and a pattern ground and specifies a pattern color and a background color in each area; a means for writing color data into the color signal recording register file; and a color signal recording register file. The color data recorded in the register file is provided with means for specifying and reading out the area, and means for synthesizing the color data read from the color signal recording register file and the pattern data signal directly read from the ROM. did.

1 Effect] According to the above means, when a display pattern is determined to change, predetermined color data corresponding to each area of the pattern is recorded, and the color data is automatically retrieved corresponding to the area of the pattern and the pattern data is changed. Therefore, color data is not required in the command pattern data for each pixel even if the pattern has a complicated color distribution.

Therefore, even if the pattern has a complicated color distribution, the storage capacity of the storage device required to record the pattern data of the pattern can be reduced.
Also, data transmission time can be shortened.

[Example] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

Figure 2 shows the 1st U! FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of a circuit mainly showing functions necessary for image processing based on the present invention for a pachinko game machine, which is an example of a game machine equipped with the display function shown in FIG.

In FIG. 2, 11 is a microcomputer in the main body of the control device, 12 is a clock and timing signal generation circuit for synchronizing the operations of the microcomputer 11 and other circuits, and 13 is a clock and timing signal generation circuit. and timing signal generation circuit 12. Processing signals for symbol display such as horizontal and vertical synchronization signals including the symbol scroll signal generation function of the symbol display device 6 described in FIG. This is a processing signal generation circuit that generates and outputs various signals necessary for this device in conjunction with display processing. Further, 14 and 15 are address buses and data buses for transmitting various signals between the microcomputer 11 and each element circuit.

18 is a processing program for operating the microcomputer 11, predetermined symbol display data (hereinafter referred to as symbol data), audio data for audio display supplied to the sound generator 9 shown in FIG. R to record fixed data
OM, 28 is a reading circuit for reading predetermined data from the ROM 18, one is a RAM for temporarily recording predetermined data while the display control device is in operation, and two are RAMs.
This is a read/write circuit for writing and reading predetermined data into 19.

Address data for reading predetermined symbol data from 418 to R〇 is created by adding predetermined signals such as horizontal and vertical synchronization signals output from the processing signal creation circuit 13 to the output data from the RAM 19. There is.

Reference numeral 6 denotes the pattern display device shown in FIG.
The normal image that is displayed is composed of D and is displayed using similar controls as the color screen.
-'3 and lower 2/'3, the L part is a fixed image, the lower part is divided into three horizontally as mentioned above, and 7 to 8 types are displayed in each of the three divided sections under predetermined conditions. Images of different designs are displayed scrolling and then stopping. In addition, the upper and lower parts of the image, the pattern and the ground other than the pattern are different colors, that is, the screen on the pattern display device, for example,
displayed in different colors.

22 is color data that specifies the colors of each of the symbols and the symbol background, which is recorded in the ROM 18 and is included in the symbol data that is read out when the symbol changes, which is necessary for displaying the symbol on the display screen of the symbol display device mentioned above. A register fill that is recorded while a predetermined pattern area and color continue to be recorded, and is capable of recording color data of three primary colors corresponding to a color area including a predetermined pattern and pattern ground in the pattern display device. .

Further, the color data recorded in the register file 22 is read out by determining which area it is based on a signal specifying the color area included in the pattern data read out from the ROM 18.

24 combines the color data outputted from the register file 22 with the pattern data read from the ROM 18, and generates a pattern signal from the above-mentioned processed signal generation circuit 13 for sequentially operating each pixel on the screen of the pattern display device. It is a signal processing circuit that outputs a serial signal in synchronization with predetermined signals such as horizontal and vertical synchronization signals to be output, and 26 is a drive circuit that operates the symbol display device 6 by the symbol signal output from the signal processing circuit 24. It is.

Next, the operation in the above configuration will be explained.

The symbols drawn on the symbol display device and the colors of the symbols are determined as a result of signal processing by the computer 11 that corresponds to the playing situation of the pachinko machine, and are necessary for address designation to read the determined symbol data from the ROM 18. data is output from the computer 11 and recorded in the RAM 19. The data recorded in the RAM 19 and the synchronization signal for symbol display created by the processing signal creation circuit 13 are read and mixed in the circuit 28 to create a readout address for the ROM 18, and predetermined symbol data is read out. The signal is directly read from the ROM 18 to the signal processing circuit 24.

Further, color data for each color area of the symbol is recorded in the register file 22, corresponding to the symbol determined and output as a result of signal processing by the computer 11 corresponding to the i-game situation of the pachinko game machine.

The signal processing circuit 24 inputs and combines the color data recorded in the register file 22 corresponding to the symbol position on the symbol display device according to the symbol data read from the ROM 18.

That is, the upper pattern and the upper ground, the lower drawing and the lower ground, and the areas of different colors within each pattern are predetermined, and the register file 22 records the boundaries between each pattern and the pattern area. By inputting a predetermined signal indicating the distinction as described above, the register file 22 is synchronized with the timing at which each symbol or symbol region specified by the symbol data read out from the ROM 18 is displayed.
The color designation data recorded in the data is read, combined with the pattern data, and converted into a serial signal synchronized with predetermined signals such as horizontal and vertical synchronization signals output from the processed signal generation circuit 13, and the pattern is displayed. Drive circuit 26 for device 6
, and a predetermined pattern is drawn on the screen of the pattern display device 6 in a predetermined color.

In the explanation of the above-mentioned embodiment, it has been explained that the pattern display device 6 is constituted by a color television LCD having three primary color colored layers arranged in a mosaic arrangement, but other types of LCs may be used.
Even if the symbol display device is constituted by D or other functional elements, the symbol display device signal processing circuit 2
The present invention can be applied by matching the types of signals created by the processing signal creation circuit 4 and the processed signal creation circuit 13.

In the above explanation, four types of colors are displayed, but it is possible to correspond to the complexity of the symbols on one screen and the types of colors predetermined on the symbol display device 6 of the game machine. For example, a register file with a capacity that can record and specify the three primary colors and the density of each color is installed, color data corresponding to the color area position of the design on each screen is recorded, and each recorded position is specified. By setting the coat signal read from the register file, a variety of colors can be expressed.

For example, if a 3-bit coat signal is set, colors for 8 areas can be specified, and if a 4-bit coat signal is set, colors for 16 areas can be specified.

In the above description of the embodiment of the present invention, the pachinko game BIl was described, but it can also be applied to game machines with other display functions, such as slot machines.
The present invention can be implemented by matching the detailed operation specifications to the specifications of the game machine.

[Effects of the Invention] As explained above, according to the present invention, for example, when a change in the display pattern of a display device in a game machine such as a pachinko or slot machine is determined, predetermined color data corresponding to the pattern is displayed. The color data can be recorded and automatically retrieved and added to the pattern data according to the pattern conditions.
Even if the pattern has a complicated color distribution, the command pattern data for each pixel does not require color data.

Therefore, even if there is a pattern with a complicated color distribution, the storage capacity of the storage device required to record the pattern data of the pattern is reduced.
Furthermore, an excellent effect can be obtained in that the data transmission time can be shortened.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is an example diagram of a pachinko game machine, FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of a circuit showing one embodiment based on the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a circuit diagram showing an example of a conventional control device for a pachinko game machine. It is an outline|summary block diagram. 1...- Panel surface, 6... Pattern display device, 11... Microcomputer, 12...
Clocks and timing signal generation circuit, 13...
...Processed signal creation circuit, 18...One ROM -...RAM 22...Register file, 24...Signal processing circuit.

Claims (1)

[Claims] A sensor and a sensor signal conversion means, an operation function including a pattern display device, a signal conversion control device for the operation function including a pattern display device, a microcomputer, a clock signal generation device, a storage device including a ROM and a RAM, and a signal A display control device for a pachinko game machine including a transmission bus line, wherein the ROM records a microcomputer processing program and symbol data for the symbol display device, and means for directly reading the symbol data from the ROM. , a symbol display device synchronization signal generation means, a color signal recording register file that divides the symbol display device display screen into at least one region of symbols and symbol areas, and specifies a symbol color and a background color in each region, respectively; means for writing color data into the color signal recording register file; means for reading out the color data recorded in the color signal recording register file by specifying the area; and color data read from the color signal recording register file. A display control device for a gaming machine, comprising means for synthesizing the data with a symbol data signal read directly from the ROM.