JPH028755B2 - - Google Patents

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[Detailed description of the invention]

FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to graphical display game devices. More specifically, by arranging a plurality of moving symbol segments and driving the display in sequence, the moving symbol is displayed in an apparent moving manner, and the moving symbol that is displayed moving is received by a repulsive symbol and transferred to the subsequent path. You can play like this. This invention relates to a new graphic display game device. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In summary, the present invention provides a display device in which a plurality of moving symbol segments are arranged to represent each of a first path extending in a first direction and a second path extending in a second direction from an end in the first direction. By sequentially displaying and driving each moving symbol segment, the moving symbol can be displayed in an apparent moving manner. At the end of each path in the direction of movement, a repulsion symbol segment is formed for moving the sequentially displayed moving symbols from the preceding path to the following path. The display timing of this repulsion symbol segment is selected by the player's operation. Then, when the repulsive symbol segment corresponding to the route is displayed at the timing when the segment at the end of the route that is apparently moving and displayed is displayed, the moving symbol is guided to the subsequent route, and the player , causing the repelling symbol to change its display state so that the moving symbol is guided to a subsequent path. Further, when the player fails to receive a movement symbol with a repulsion symbol, the number of failures is counted and displayed on the failure number display means, and when the number of failures reaches a predetermined number, the game is ended. According to this invention, it is possible to enjoy the game by repelling moving symbols that appear to move on a plurality of routes using repulsive symbols that are displayed in response to operations by the player, while moving to subsequent routes. , a novel graphic display game device is obtained which is completely different from conventionally known electronic game devices imitating sports. Furthermore, since the number of mistakes allowed in one game is determined, the player can always enjoy the game with a sense of urgency, increasing the fun of the game. Since this number of failures is displayed on the failure count display means, the player can easily know how many more failures are allowed, which also has the effect of being useful in formulating strategies for the game. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the display position of the repulsive symbol is changed by the player's operation so that the moving symbol is sequentially moved from the preceding path to the succeeding path. Points are then awarded when the moving symbol is successfully guided to the end of the final path. This allows players to enjoy the game while competing for points. In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the number of moving symbols displayed on a plurality of routes and/or their moving speed are controlled to vary based on the magnitude of the score.
Thereby, the difficulty level of the game can be changed as the score increases, and the fun of the game can be improved. In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to select two types of games in which the moving speed of moving symbols and the number of moving symbols that are displayed at the same time are different, and the number of moving symbols and the moving speed thereof are made to differ depending on the selection. . As a result, as the player's skill improves, he or she can enjoy a more difficult game. In yet another preferred embodiment of the invention,
A microcomputer or microprocessor consisting of an LSI is used to display the apparent movement of a moving symbol or to display the movement of a repulsive symbol based on the operation of an operating switch. This allows the game device to be made smaller and cheaper. Therefore, the main object of the present invention is to provide a graphic display game device that allows the user to enjoy new games. Another object of the present invention is to provide a graphic display game device that has a relatively simple configuration and can be manufactured at low cost. Still another object of the present invention is to provide a graphic display game device that allows such a novel game device to be made more compact. The above objects and other objects and features of the invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description with reference to the drawings. Description of a Preferred Embodiment FIG. 1 is an external view showing an example of a graphic display game device according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, a graphic display game device 10 includes a housing 11 for housing each circuit component. As designed, the overall size of the graphic display game device 10 is, for example, about 95 mm on the long side, about 63 mm on the short side, and about 12 mm in thickness. However, it goes without saying that such shapes and dimensions can be selected arbitrarily. An opening is provided at approximately the center of the upper surface of the housing 11. The display device 20 is housed in the housing 11 so that its display surface is exposed through this opening. As this display device 20, preferably a liquid crystal display device is used. Note that as other examples of the display device 20, it is of course possible to use conventionally known display devices such as electroluminescence and electrochromic display devices. and,
The display device 20 includes a plurality of segments for displaying graphics for the game, and a numerical information display for digitally displaying the score of the game or the current time, as will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 2A below. A section is formed. In the vicinity of the display device 20 of the housing 11, various operation switches used for playing games, setting the time, etc. are provided. For example, operation switches 121 and 1
Reference numeral 22 denotes a start switch that gives commands to start different game modes. Therefore,
This graphic display game device 10 is set to the game mode when the start switch 121 or 122 is operated. In the following description, the start switch 121 is used to issue an instruction to start game A, which has a low difficulty level, and the start switch 122 is used to issue an instruction to start game B, which has a high difficulty level. Operation switches 131 and 132 provided on the left and right sides of the display device 20 are
This is a control switch for the game. Specifically, the operation switch 131 is used to command the repulsion symbol shown in FIG. 2A, which will be described later, to move to the left.
The operation switch 132 is used to command the repulsion symbol to move to the right. The operation switch 14 is a reset switch used for time adjustment. The operation switch 15 is a time information call switch for displaying the current time on the numerical information display section of the display device 20. By the way, the aforementioned operation switches 131, 132
will be explained in detail later, but it should be pointed out in advance that it is effectively used not only as a repulsion symbol movement command in the game mode but also in the clock mode as needed. FIG. 2A is an illustrative diagram showing an example of a display pattern displayed on the display device 20 of this embodiment. An example of a game that can be displayed on the graphic display game device 10 of this embodiment is that when a person jumps or jumps from a building on fire, a rescuer holding a rescue mat follows the moving route while following the jumping person. This is a game (hereinafter referred to as a rescue game) in which the driver is guided to a safe position. It should be noted in advance that various types of games can be considered as needed. The display device 20 of this embodiment includes a numerical information display section 21 that is shared for displaying game scores and displaying current time information. The remaining display area of the display device 20 is a graphic display area 22 for the game.
It consists of Therefore, the figure display area 2 when the game type is a rescue game is shown below.
The specific configuration of No. 2 will be explained. Game display area 2
A figure 23 in the shape of a building is drawn on one side in the horizontal direction of 2 (the left side in the figure). Further, on the other side of the graphic display area 22 in the lateral direction (the right side in the figure), an ambulance-shaped segment 24 is formed. Between the building figure 23 and the segment 24, there is a segment path (hereinafter abbreviated as path) S.
1 to S4 are formed. Each of these routes S1 to S4 can be displayed as if a person (i.e., a moving symbol) represented by the shape of one segment is apparently moving by sequentially displaying and driving a plurality of moving symbol segments. It is formed by arranging a plurality of moving symbol segments. The path S1 is a moving symbol segment S1 representing a starting point.
It is formed by arranging human-shaped moving symbol segments S12 to S15 downward from 1 at certain intervals. A repulsion symbol segment S61 is formed below the moving symbol segment S15 representing the end of the path S1 to receive the moving symbol falling or jumping down and to repel it upward again. This repulsion symbol segment S61 is
For example, the shape may be chosen to represent a rescue worker holding a rescue mat. In the following explanation, the figure of a rescuer holding a rescue mat will be referred to as a repulsion symbol. Below this repulsion symbol segment S61, a failure symbol segment S16 is formed to indicate failure in receiving the moving symbol moving on the path S1 with the repulsion symbol. The end of the route S1 becomes the start of the second route S2. This path S2 is formed by arranging a plurality of moving symbol segments S21 to S24 in an upward direction and arranging a plurality of moving symbol segments S25 to S28 in a downward direction from an upper end. As a result, the path S2 is formed into a triangular shape, a parabolic shape, or an arc shape. At the end of the path S2 and at the lateral position of the repulsion symbol segment S61, a repulsion symbol segment S62 is formed. A failure symbol segment S29 is formed below the repulsion symbol segment S62. Similarly, the starting end of path S3 is provided in relation to the end of path S2. This path S3 is formed by arranging a plurality of moving symbol segments S31 to S36 in a triangular, parabolic, or arc shape. At the end of the path S3 and at the lateral position of the repulsion symbol segment S62, a repulsion symbol segment S63 is formed. Repulsion symbol segment S6
3, a failure symbol segment S37 is formed. In connection with the end of said path S3, a final path S4 is formed which consists of a plurality of moving symbol segments S41 to S43. The terminal movement symbol segment S43 of this path S4 is formed into the upper position of the segment 24 in the shape of an ambulance. A segment S44 representing a flashing light is formed at the top of this segment 24. In addition, in the illustration, the route S1 has a plurality of moving symbol segments arranged only in the falling direction, and the route S2-S
4 shows a case in which a plurality of movement symbol segments are arranged in a triangular, parabolic, or arc shape, but the number of triangular, parabolic, or arcuate paths may be at least one.
In addition, if necessary, the number of moving symbol segments of the triangular or parabolic paths S2 to S4 may be set as follows:
The number may be increased for the preceding route, and may be decreased for the subsequent route. In this way, the height of the jump appears to gradually decrease as the moving symbol moves to the subsequent path. Further, if necessary, smoke symbol segments S71 to S73 in the shape of smoke are formed in the upper part of the building figure 23 in the shape of a building. Also, angel mark segments 251-253 in the shape of an angel are formed to continuously indicate failure to receive a moving symbol with a repulsion symbol. The number of display-driven angel mark segments 251 to 253 represents the number of failures, and if the game fails a certain number of times (for example, three times), one game is ended. For example, a liquid crystal display device is used as the display device 20 in which each segment figure as described above is formed. Specifically, one electrode (segment electrode) of the liquid crystal display device is formed in the shape of each segment shown. The other electrode (common electrode) is common across the entire surface of the liquid crystal display device. Next, an outline of a game using the display device 20 shown in FIG. 2A will be explained. Moving symbol segments S12 to S15 are sequentially driven to be displayed starting from moving symbol segment S11 representing the starting point of route S1. At this time, the moving symbol appears to the player as if it were moving. Then, the player operates the operation switch 131 so that the repulsive symbol segment S61 corresponding to the path S1 is driven to be displayed before the moving symbol segment S15 is driven to be displayed or during the period in which the moving symbol segment S15 is driven to be displayed. When the repulsion symbol segment S61 is driven to display almost simultaneously with the display drive of the moving symbol segment S15, the path S
Two moving symbol segments S21 to S28 are sequentially driven for display. Thereafter, in the same manner, the operation switch 131 or 132 is operated so that the repulsion symbol segment S62 or S63 at the corresponding position is displayed at the timing when the moving symbol segment S28 or S36 at the end of each path is driven to be displayed. In this way, when the moving symbol is successfully received at the repulsive symbol at the terminal position of each path and the terminal moving symbol segment S43 is driven to be displayed, points are awarded. On the contrary, when the corresponding repulsion symbol fails to be displayed at the timing when the movement symbol segment at the end of each path is displayed, the failure symbol segments S16, S29,
One of S37 is driven to display. Then, one angel mark representing the number of failures is displayed.
A predetermined number of mistakes are allowed in one game, and one game ends when the player makes a predetermined number of mistakes. Further, in this embodiment, the hour and minute of the current time are displayed on the numerical information display section 21, and each route S1 to S
Each of the four moving symbol segments is sequentially driven for display in units of seconds and is also used to display seconds. Note that although the illustration shows a case where a plurality of second paths S2 to S4 are formed in combination of upward and downward directions, the first path S1 and one second path S2
It may be only. Further, the shape of the second route S2 may be one in which moving symbol segments are arranged only in the upward direction. In this case, only the repulsive symbol segment S61 corresponding to the first path S1 is formed. The determination as to whether or not there is a failure is based on the coincidence between the display drive timing of the repulsive symbol segment S61 displayed in response to the operation of the operation switch and the display drive timing of the moving symbol segment S15 at the end of the first path S1. This will be done based on the information. By the way, the shapes of the routes S1 to S4 are not limited to those shown in FIG. 2A, and various other modifications are possible. FIG. 2B is an illustrative diagram showing another example of the display pattern displayed on the display device 20. 2nd B
In the illustrated embodiment, when the movement symbol falls from the starting point of the first path and is hit by a rebound symbol, it is moved to a relatively large arcuate second path. Each route is arranged so that the arc gradually becomes smaller as the vehicle moves to the subsequent route, and enters an ambulance-shaped segment at the final route. Therefore, the second path in this embodiment is one in which the subsequent path is formed inside the area surrounded by the preceding path. FIG. 2C is an illustrative diagram showing another example of the display pattern displayed on the display device 20. In FIG. 2C, the first path S1 is formed in a parabolic or arc shape. And repulsion symbol segment S61,
While being repulsed in sequence at S62, S63, and S64,
It is guided to the final destination segment 24 via routes S2, S3, S4, and S5. Here, each route shown in FIG. 2C overlaps with the preceding route, and is displayed as if it is moving in sequence while proceeding laterally or returning to the original direction. FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram of a graphic display game device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The graphic display game device 10 of this embodiment basically includes a display device 2.
0, operation switches 131, 132, repulsive symbol display driving means 31, moving symbol display driving means, display state determining means, game interrupting means, and failure notification means. The repulsion symbol display driving means 31 is a ternary counter 3
11, a decoder 312, and a repulsive symbol movement command circuit 32 shown in FIG. 6, which will be described later. The moving symbol display driving means includes a moving speed/number control circuit 50 shown in FIG. 5, which will be described later, and a moving symbol display control circuit 60, shown in FIG. 6, which will be described later. The moving symbol display control circuit 60 not only drives the display of moving symbols but also includes a display state determination function and a failure notification function. The movement speed/number control circuit 50 also includes a game interrupt function. Next, the specific configuration of FIG. 3 will be explained. The key input control circuit 40 includes various switches 121 provided in the housing 11 shown in FIG.
122, 131, 132, 14 and 15 are connected. This key input control circuit 40, when the start switch 121 or 122 is pressed,
Signal for issuing a reset command (hereinafter signal
RESET). Further, when the operation switch 131 or 132 is pressed, the key input control circuit 40 derives a symbol for commanding the repulsion symbol shown in FIG. This repulsion symbol movement command circuit 32 is operated by the operation switch 1 in the game mode.
When 31 or 132 is pressed, the ternary counter 311 is commanded to subtract or add. In addition, in the clock mode for displaying the current time, the repulsion symbol movement command circuit 32 performs 3-3 based on the signal representing the display state of the predetermined movement symbol segment of each route given from the movement symbol display control circuit 60. A subtraction command or an addition command is given to the decimal counter 311. The ternary counter 311 receives the signal
It is initialized by RESET and performs a subtraction or addition operation in response to a subtraction or addition command. Then, the count value of the ternary counter 311 is given to the decoder 312. The decoder 312 selectively displays one of the repulsion symbol segments S61, S62, and S63 based on the count value of the ternary counter 311. Clock generator 33 includes a crystal oscillator 331. The clock generator 33 is a crystal oscillator 3.
31 frequencies are divided appropriately to generate four types of clock pulses (hereinafter referred to as clocks) clA to clD.
For example, clock clA is selected to be 500 msec and is used as a clock to sequentially drive the smoke symbol segments S71-S73 shown in FIG. 2A. Clock clB is used to display segment S44 blinking. The clock clC is a clock representing a relatively small unit of time, and is used to sequentially drive the display of each moving symbol segment of each path. Clock clD is selected to have a period of 1/10 second, for example, and is applied to time information generation circuit 400, which will be described later. A smoke symbol display driving circuit 34 is provided to display and drive the smoke symbol segments S71 to S73. This smoke symbol display drive circuit 34 includes a ternary counter 341 and a decoder 342. The ternary counter 341 is reset by the signal RESET, and increments its count each time the clock clA is input. The count value of the ternary counter 341 is given to the decoder 342. The decoder 342 includes three output terminals corresponding to the count value of the ternary counter 341, and each output terminal corresponds to a smoke symbol segment S71,
It is connected to each segment of S72 and S73. The decoder 342 includes a plurality of output terminals corresponding to the count value of the ternary counter 341, and
Generate a symbol that selects a smoke symbol segment from an output terminal other than a count value of 1. This causes smoke symbol segments S71, S72, and S73 to be clocked.
The display is driven sequentially at a period of clA. The movement speed/number control circuit 50 receives a signal TIME indicating the game mode, that is, the clock mode.
is not given, the score information generation circuit 7 described later
1, a signal is generated and applied to the moving symbol display control circuit 60 to command the display of the moving symbol segment S11 representing the starting point of the path S1 shown in FIG. 2A. Furthermore, in order to change the movement speed according to the score, the movement speed/number control circuit 50 generates a clock CLE with a changed period and supplies it to the movement symbol display control circuit 60. The details of this moving speed/number control circuit 50 will be described in the fifth section below.
This will be explained with a diagram. The moving symbol display control circuit 60 controls the route S
It has an output terminal corresponding to each moving symbol segment included in S1 to S4, and each output terminal is connected to the corresponding moving symbol segment. and,
The moving symbol display control circuit 60 starts display driving in response to a display start command signal for the starting moving symbol segment S11 given from the moving speed/number control circuit 50, and displays each moving symbol based on the period of the clock signal clE. The speed at which the segments are sequentially selected and displayed, that is, the speed at which the moving symbol is displayed in apparent movement is controlled. Furthermore, when the moving symbol segment at the end of each route S1 to S3 is driven to be displayed, the moving symbol display control circuit 60 controls the display of the moving symbol segment corresponding to the route displaying the moving symbol segment at the end based on the output of the decoder 312. The display state of the repulsion symbol segment is determined, and the matching state is detected. That is, the moving symbol display control circuit 6
0 outputs a signal NG indicating a mismatch when the paths S1 to S3 displaying the terminal moving symbol segment and the repulsive symbol segment currently displayed do not match. Further, when the moving symbol display control circuit 60 determines that the moving symbol segment S43 at the end of the final route S4 is displayed,
Outputs an OK signal indicating that points will be awarded.
This signal NG and signal OK and signal RESET
is applied to the moving speed/number control circuit 50 via the OR gate 361. Further, the symbol NG is given to the angel mark display drive circuit 35. The angel mark display drive circuit 35 includes a quaternary counter 351 and a decoder 352. The quaternary counter 351 is reset by the signal RESET or the signal TIME applied through the OR gate 362, counts up every time the signal NG is applied, and when it counts the number 3, it starts counting again from 0. The count value of this quaternary counter 351 is given to a decoder 352. The decoder 352 includes output terminals corresponding to the count values 1 to 3 of the quaternary counter 351, and connects each output terminal to each angel mark segment 2.
It is connected to 51-253. Also, decoder 3
A signal OVER representing game over is derived from the output terminal corresponding to the count value 3 of 52. Note that as a means for notifying the failure, a sound generating means may be provided in place of the visual display or in addition to the visual display, in order to notify the failure audibly. Furthermore, this embodiment is provided with a score information generation circuit 71 and a numerical information display control circuit 72, which will be described in detail in FIG. 7 below. This score information generation circuit 71 is reset by the signal RESET, and the signal
In response to the OK input, the points in one game are cumulatively counted. Further, the score information generation circuit 71
It includes a maximum score holding circuit that holds the maximum score obtained in the preceding game. The score or the highest score in one game of the score information generation circuit 71 is given to the numerical information display control circuit 72. The numerical information display control circuit 72 causes the numerical information display section 21 to display the highest score while the start switch 121 or 122 is pressed, and causes the numerical information display section 21 to display the score during the game period. Further, in a preferred embodiment, a time information generation circuit 400, which will be explained in detail in FIG. 4 below, is provided. The time information generating circuit 400 measures the current time by inputting the clock signal clD, and provides the current time information to the numerical information display control circuit 72.
This numerical information display control circuit 72 is activated when the clock mode is selected, that is, when the high-level signal is
When TIME is given, the current time information is displayed on the numerical information display section 21. The detailed structure and operation of each circuit as described above will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 4 to 7. FIG. 4 is a specific circuit diagram of the key input control circuit 40 and the time information generation circuit 400. first,
Details of the key input control circuit 40 will be explained. An output signal generated by pressing start switches 121 and 122 is provided as an input to OR gate 41.
Further, the output signal of the start switch 122 is applied as a set input to the flip-flop 48. A signal OVER is applied to the reset input terminal of this flip-flop 48. The set output of the flip-flop 48 is used for address selection of the data ROM 51 shown in FIG. 5, which will be described later.
The output of the OR gate 41 is given to a differentiating circuit 42 via an OR gate 47, and the differentiating circuit 42 differentiates the rising edge to produce a signal representing an initial reset command.
Derived as RESET. Also, OR gate 4
The output of 1 is the signal indicating the start of the game.
It is derived as START and is also given as a reset input to flip-flop 43. Further, the output signal of the time information call switch 15 is
It is given as one input of OR gate 44. The output of the timer 45 is applied to the other input of the OR gate 44. This timer 45
In response to OVER, a signal is generated to switch to clock mode after a certain period of time from the end of the game. Therefore, the clock mode switching signal output from OR gate 44 is given as a set input to flip-flop 43. flipflop 43
The set output Q of is derived as the signal TIME for selecting the clock mode. Further, the set output of the flip-flop 43 is derived as a signal RESET via an OR gate 47 and a differentiating circuit 42. Note that when the set output of the flip-flop 43 is at a low level, the signal TIME is at a low level, so that the game mode is selected. Also,
The output signal of time information call switch 15 is applied as a reset input to flip-flop 46.
The output signal of reset switch 14 is applied to the set input of flip-flop 46. When the flip-flop 46 derives a high level from the set output terminal, it instructs the time information generating circuit 400 to switch to the time correction mode. The time information generation circuit 400 includes a second counter 4
10, a minute counter 420, an hour counter 430, and games 441-446. Second counter 41
0 is decimal counter 411 and sexagesimal counter 4
Contains 12. A clock signal clD is input to the decimal counter 411 every 1/10 seconds. The count-up output of the decimal counter 411 becomes a one-second pulse (1 sec), which is applied to the sexagesimal counter 412 and as one input to the AND gate 441. The count-up output of the sexagesimal counter 412 is given as one minute pulse (1 min) as one input to the AND gate 442. this
The set output of the flip-flop 46 is inverted and input to the other input of the AND gate 422. Therefore, AND gate 442 outputs a 1 minute pulse when time correction mode is not selected.
It is given to OR gate 443. The minute counter 420
It includes a decimal counter 421 and a hexadecimal counter 422. The decimal counter 421 has an OR gate 44
The output of No. 3 is given as a step command signal. this
The count values of the decimal counter 421 and the hexadecimal counter 422 are given to the numerical information display control circuit 72 as minute information. The count-up output of hexadecimal counter 422 is provided as a one-hour pulse to hour counter 430 via OR gate 444.
At this time, as the counter 430, a decimal counter is used if a day is divided into morning and afternoon and 12 hours are to be displayed. In addition, if a day is to be displayed in 24 hours, the hour counter 430 can be set to 24 hours.
A forward counter is used. At this time, the counter 430
The count value is given to the numerical information display control circuit 72 as time information. Incidentally, when correcting the current time information measured by the minute counter 420 and the hour counter 430, the following procedure is performed. That is, when modifying the minute information, the operation switch 131 is pressed after the reset switch 14 is pressed.
By pressing reset switch 14, flip-flop 46 is set. The set output of flip-flop 46 is applied as one input to AND gate 445. While the operating switch 131 is pressed, the AND gate 441 derives a 1 second pulse and provides it as the other input to the AND gate 445. Therefore, AND gate 445
When the time correction mode is selected, a 1 second pulse is derived and applied to the decimal counter 421 via the OR gate 443. In this way, the minute information is corrected. On the other hand, when modifying the time information, the operation switch 132 is pressed. The press output of operation switch 132 is given as one input of AND gate 446. This AND gate 446 has 1
The second pulse is provided as one input, and the set output of flip-flop 46 is provided as the remaining input. Therefore, when the time adjustment mode is selected and the operation switch 132 is pressed, the AND gate 446 derives a 1-second pulse and outputs the 1-second pulse to the OR gate 44 as a time information increment command signal.
4 to the hour counter 430 via 4. In this way, the time information is corrected. FIG. 5 is a specific circuit diagram of the moving speed/number control circuit 50. The data ROM 51 is given score information during the game from the score information generation circuit 71 as address data. This data ROM 51 stores in advance data as shown in the table, for example, for each score information, that is, address data. That is, the data ROM 51
One address consists of 8 bits, and the lower 4 bits D0 to D3 set and store moving speed information for sequentially displaying and driving each moving symbol segment included in each route S1 to S4, and the upper 4 bits D4 ~
At D7, data representing the number of moving symbols to be displayed on the screen of the display device 20 (ie, number information) is set and stored.

[Table] For example, as shown in the table, when the start switch 121 is pressed, that is, when the address data A13 and A12 are "00", game A is selected. In game A, the moving speed information D0 to D3 and the number information are set to be different for each 100 addresses. In this case, the moving speed information is
As the score (=address data A0 to A11) increases, the setting value becomes smaller in order to speed up the processing. Moreover, the number information becomes a larger setting value as the score becomes larger. On the other hand, when the start switch 121 is pressed and the flip-flop 48 shown in FIG. 4 is set, the address data A13 and A12 are set to "01".
Therefore, game B is selected. In game B, the moving speed information is constant regardless of the score, and the number information increases for every 100 addresses. In addition,
In game B as well, the moving speed may be set to increase according to the score. In clock mode, address data A1
3. A12 becomes "10". In this case, since the moving symbol is moved based on a 1-second pulse, the moving speed information becomes zero. Also, in clock mode,
Since one moving symbol is moved at 1 second intervals, the number information is 1. The moving speed information read from the data ROM 51 is input to the comparator 521 as one input (reference input).
given to. The count value of a counter (4-bit counter) 53 is given as the other input to this comparator 521. This counter 53 increments its count value every time the clock signal clC is input.
A match output from comparator 521 resets the count value. When the moving speed information inputted from the data ROM 51 and the count value of the counter 53 match, the comparator 521 derives a matching pulse and supplies it to the AND gate 561, and resets the counter 53. Therefore, when the moving speed information is relatively large, it takes time for the count value of the counter 53 to reach the moving speed information. Therefore, comparator 521 derives coincidence pulses at relatively long time intervals. On the other hand, when the moving speed information is relatively small, the count value of the counter 53 quickly reaches the moving speed information. Therefore, comparator 521 derives coincidence pulses at relatively short time intervals. The signal NG is applied to the AND gate 531 as the other input. Therefore, the AND gate 561 receives the signal
When NG is not applied and a coincidence pulse is applied, the coincidence pulse is applied as one input to AND gates 562 and 563. In other words,
When the AND gate 561 receives the signal NG,
It prohibits the derivation of coincidence pulses and acts as a means of interrupting the game. The other input of AND gate 562 has
The signal TIME is inverted and input. Therefore, AND gate 562 derives a coincidence pulse and provides it as one input to OR gate 564 when signal TIME is not applied, that is, in game mode. OR gate 564 provides a coincidence pulse to the moving symbol display control circuit 60 as a clock signal clE for sequentially commanding the display of each moving symbol segment of each path S1-S4. Also, AND
Gate 563 provides a coincidence pulse to frequency divider circuit 58 via OR gate 565 when signal TIME is not applied. This frequency dividing circuit 58 opens at least one moving symbol segment after the moving segment S11 representing the starting point is displayed, and divides the frequency by half in order to display the moving symbol in an apparent moving manner.
Divide the frequency into The output of this frequency dividing circuit 58 is given to a one pulse generating circuit 552. The one-pulse generation circuit 552 generates one pulse of a certain time width according to the frequency-divided pulse.
pulses are generated and applied to AND gate 568. On the other hand, the data ROM 51 supplies the number information to the comparator 522 as a reference input. This comparator 5
22 is given the count value of the addition/subtraction counter 54 as the other input. The addition/subtraction counter 54 is, for example, a 4-bit addition/subtraction counter, and counts the number of moving symbols currently displayed on the screen of the display device 20. And addition/subtraction counter 54
is initially reset in response to the input of the signal RESET, performs an addition operation in response to a pulse input from the AND gate 568, and performs a subtraction operation in response to a pulse input from the one-pulse generation circuit 551. This one pulse generation circuit 551 is supplied with the signal NG and the signal OK via an OR gate 569.
is input. Therefore, the addition/subtraction counter 54
In the display state of the movement symbol segment at the end of each path S1 to S3, the player operates the operation switch 1 so that the corresponding repulsion symbol segment is displayed.
When 31 and 132 are not operated, or when a score is given, a subtraction operation is performed. Then, when the number information inputted from the data ROM 51 is larger than the count value of the addition/subtraction counter 54, the comparator 522 derives a high level signal and outputs a high level signal to the AND gate 56.
Give to 8. On the other hand, the number information is added/subtracted counter 5
When the count is not greater than 4, ie when both inputs are equal, comparator 522 derives a low level signal. The output of the random circuit 57 is applied to this AND gate 568 as a remaining input. The random circuit 57 includes, for example, a memory with multiple addresses and an address counter that performs a counting operation each time a clock signal clC is applied and is reset at the maximum address of the memory. This memory uses only one bit at each address to irregularly store logic "1" and logic "0" at appropriate addresses. Then, 1-bit data at the address specified by the address counter is read out and applied to AND gate 568. As a result, the AND gate 568 selects the starting point only when there is an output from the random circuit 57 under conditions where the currently displayed number is smaller than the maximum displayable number and there is an output from the one-pulse generation circuit 552. A signal for instructing to start displaying the moving symbol segment S11 representing
OUT is derived and applied to the set input terminal of a flip-flop 611 shown in FIG. 6, which will be described later. In this way, the moving speed/number control circuit 50
changes the speed of the moving symbol segment displayed on each path according to the output period of the clock clE,
and controls the timing to start displaying the moving symbol segment of the starting point. FIG. 6 is a specific circuit diagram of the moving symbol display control circuit 60 and the repulsive symbol moving command circuit 32. First, the moving symbol display control circuit 60 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 2A, 3, and 6. The moving symbol display control circuit 60 controls each route S
1, S2, S3 and S4, shift registers R1, R2, R3 and R4 are included. Each shift register R1-R4 has a corresponding path S1-S
The number of bit cells corresponds to the number of moving symbol segments included in 4. In the following description, the bit cells included in each of the shift registers R1 to R4 will be explained by adding a number indicating the number of bits to the end of the reference numeral of the shift register.
For example, shift register R1 includes 6-bit bit cells R11 to R16, and the first bit cell R1
The output ends of the 11th to 5th bit cells R15 are the path S1
are connected to each of the moving symbol segments S11 to S15. The set output of flip-flop 611 is applied to this shift register R1 as a data input. Flip-flops 611, 612 and 613 are reset in their initial state by signal RESET. A signal OUT derived from AND gate 568 shown in FIG. 5 is applied to the set input of flip-flop 611. and,
Shift register R1 is a flip-flop 611
Logic "1" is read into the first bit cell R11 at the timing when the clock signal clE is applied after the clock signal clE is set, a high level is derived from the first bit cell R11, and the moving symbol segment S11 is driven for display. The high level of the first bit cell R11 resets the flip-flop 611 via the OR gate 621. Therefore, the flip-flop 611 enters the reset state after a logic "1" is read into the first bit cell R11 of the shift register R1. This shift register R1 sequentially shifts the bit cells loaded with logic "1" to the higher bits (shifted to the right in the figure) every time the clock signal clE is input, and corresponds to the bit cells loaded with logic "1". The moving symbol segments S12 to S15 are sequentially driven to be displayed. Then, when a logic "1" is loaded into the fifth bit cell R15 of the shift register R1, that is, when the moving symbol segment S15 is displayed, it is determined whether the repulsive symbol segment S61 corresponding to the path S1 is displayed. Do this. That is, if the repulsion symbol segment S61 is displayed, a high level signal is given to the other input of the AND gate 631 from the "0" output terminal of the decoder 312, so the AND gate 63
1 derives the high level and flips the flip-flop 61
2 and 613 are set. The set output of flip-flop 612 is provided as the data input of shift register R2 corresponding to subsequent path S2. Subsequently, at the timing when the clock signal clE is applied, the sixth bit cell R of the shift register R1
16 derives a high level signal. At this time, since flip-flop 613 has been set first, AND gate 632 does not derive a high level signal. At the same time, the first bit cell R21 of the shift register R2 derives a high level signal. The output of this first bit cell R21 causes flip-flop 612 to be reset via OR gate 622. Thereafter, when the clock clE is applied, a logic "1" is loaded into the second bit cell R22. The output of this second bit cell R22 is OR
Flip-flop 613 is reset via gate 623. On the other hand, if the repulsion symbol segment S61 is not displayed at the timing when the moving symbol segment S15 is being driven to be displayed, the AND gate 6
31 does not derive a high level. Therefore, flip-flops 612 and 613 remain reset. Thereafter, when the sixth bit cell R16 derives a high level signal at a given timing of the clock clE, the AND gate 632 detects a mismatch state, derives a high level signal, and supplies it to the one pulse generation circuit 641. In response, the one-pulse generating circuit 641 generates one pulse and supplies it to the monostable multivibrator 65. The monostable multivibrator 65 derives a high level for a certain period of time, displays the failure symbol segment S16, and supplies it to the OR gate 624.
Therefore, OR gate 624 derives a signal NG indicating a failure. Further, the high level output of the monostable multivibrator 65 is inverted by the inverter 66 and is applied to the one pulse generation circuit 642. The one-pulse generation circuit 642 generates one pulse at the falling edge of the output pulse of the monostable multivibrator 65.
generates one pulse to reset flip-flop 613 via OR gate 623. In this way, display control of route S1 is performed. Note that the display control of routes S2 and S3 is performed in the same way except that the number of moving symbol segments is greater than that of route S1, and the circuit configuration thereof is substantially the same, so the details thereof will be omitted. By the way, when the repulsion symbol segment S63 is displayed at the timing when the moving symbol segment at the end of the path S3 is displayed, logic "1" is read into the first bit cell R41 of the shift register R4 at the timing of the next clock signal clE. . This shift register R4 sequentially shifts logic "1" to the upper bit every time the clock signal clE is applied. Then, logic "1" is set in the third bit cell R43.
At the timing when is loaded, a signal OK indicating that points should be given is derived. Next, details of the repulsion symbol movement command signal 32 will be explained. In game mode, that is, when signal TIME is low level, AND gates 320 and 3
22 is activated and AND gates 324 and 3
25 have been disabled. In this state,
When the player presses the operation switch 131 to command the display position of the repulsion symbol to move to the left, the AND gate 320 derives a high level and the OR gate 32
1 to the ternary counter 311 as a subtraction command signal. On the contrary, if the player wishes to move the repulsion symbol to the right, the player presses the operation switch 132. Accordingly, AND gate 322
derives a high level and supplies it to the ternary counter 311 via the OR gate 323 as an addition command symbol. As a result, the operating switch 131 or 1
Depending on the number of times 32 is pressed, the repulsion symbol is moved to the left or right to change its display position. Next, the case of clock mode will be explained. In the clock mode, since the clock signal clE is input every second, the moving symbol segments of each path S1 to S4 are sequentially driven to be displayed one by one in units of seconds. In this case, it is necessary to automatically move the display position of the repulsion symbol in synchronization with the timing displayed in the movement symbol segment of each route to successfully move the movement symbol to the next route. Therefore, the repulsion symbol movement command circuit 32 is configured as follows. In other words, in clock mode, the signal
Since TIME becomes high level, AND gate 3
20 and 322 are disabled and AND gates 324, 325, 327, and 329 are enabled. It is assumed that adjustment has been made so that the leftmost repulsion symbol segment S61 is driven to be displayed by the signal RESET. Then, when logic "1" is read into the first bit cell R11 of shift register R1, shift register R1 shifts the bit cell loaded with logic "1" to the upper bit every time the clock signal clE is applied, that is, every second. .
Then, at the timing when the logic "1" is loaded into the second bit cell R12, the second bit cell R12
The high level is derived from. This high level
It is derived as a subtraction command signal via OR gate 326, AND gate 327, AND gate 324, and OR gate 321, and is applied to ternary counter 311. As a result, the repulsive symbol segment S61 corresponding to the route S1 is driven to be displayed. Then, when the logic "1" is loaded into the fifth bit cell R15 by shifting every time the clock clE is applied, the AND gate 6 is loaded in the same manner as described above.
31 derives high level, flip-flop 6
12 and 613 are set. As a result, the shift register R corresponding to the next stage path S2
2, the first bit cell R21 is read as logic "1". The shift register R2 shifts the logic "1" to the upper bit every time the clock signal clE is applied, and drives each moving symbol segment of the path S2 to be displayed sequentially at one second intervals. Then, when the output of the fifth bit cell R25 becomes high level, the moving symbol segment S25 is displayed. At this time, this high level is the OR gate 328,
AND gate 329, AND gate 325 and
3 as an addition command signal via OR gate 323
It is given to the advance counter 311. Therefore, the repulsive symbol segment 62 corresponding to the path S2 is driven to be displayed. Thereafter, similarly, the output of the fourth bit cell R34 of the shift register R3 is applied to the OR gate 328, and the output of the third bit cell R4 of the shift register R4 is applied to the OR gate 328.
3 is given to the OR gate 362, so that
Repulsion symbol segments corresponding to the route that are sequentially moved and displayed in seconds are automatically driven to be displayed. FIG. 7 is a detailed circuit diagram of the score information generation circuit 71 and numerical information display control circuit 72. The score information generation circuit 71 includes a score counter 711;
A highest score holding circuit 712, a comparator 713,
AND gate 714. score counter 71
1 cumulatively counts the points in one game by resetting the count in response to the input of the signal RESET and incrementing the count each time the signal OK is input. . The score information counted by the score counter 711 is applied to a highest score holding circuit 712, a comparator 713, a multiplexer 712 included in a numerical information display control circuit 72 to be described later, and the data ROM 51 shown in FIG. 5 described above. The highest score holding circuit 712 is reset by the press signal of the reset switch 14,
The score information counted by the score counter 711 is read in response to a read command signal from the AND gate 714. The highest score held by this highest score holding circuit 712 is given to a comparator 713 and a multiplexer 721. Comparator 713 compares the score given from score counter 711 and the highest score given from highest score holding circuit 712, and when the score exceeds the highest score, derives a high level signal and supplies it to AND gate 714. this
A signal OVER indicating that one game has ended is applied to the AND gate 714 as the other input. Therefore, AND gate 714 derives a read command signal and supplies it to highest score holding circuit 712 when the score in one game is greater than the highest score obtained in the preceding game and one game is completed. The numerical information display control circuit 72 includes multiplexers 721 and 722 and a segment decoder 723. This multiplexer 721 is
During the period when the start switch 121 or 122 is pressed, that is, during the period when the signal START is applied, the highest score held in the highest score holding circuit 712 is derived and sent to the multiplexer 722.
and the score counter 7 when there is no signal START.
11 is provided to a multiplexer 722. This multiplexer 722 is
When the signal TIME is at a low level, that is, in the game mode, the output of the multiplexer 721 is given to the segment decoder 723. Further, when the signal TIME is at a high level, that is, when the clock mode is set, the multiplexer 722 controls the minute counter 4.
20 and the current time information given from the hour counter 430 is given to the segment decoder 723.
The segment decoder 723 selectively drives the display of each digit segment of the numerical information display section 21 based on the input numerical information, and displays numerical information based on score information, highest score information, or current time information. let Next, the specific operation of this embodiment will be explained with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7. First, the operation of the game mode will be explained. In this case, when the player wants to play game A, he presses the start switch 121. At the start of pressing the start switch 121, a signal RESET is derived. This signal RESET is applied to the ternary counters 311 and 34.
1. Quaternary counter 351, addition/subtraction counter 54,
The flip-flops 611 to 613, shift registers R1 to R4, and score counter 711 are initialized. Further, while the start switch 121 is pressed, a signal START is derived. Therefore, the highest score is displayed on the numerical information display section 21. Furthermore, since the flip-flop 43 is reset by pressing the start switch 121, the set output (clock mode signal TIME) of the flip-flop 43 becomes low level, so that the game mode is selected. Thereafter, the data ROM 51 reads a relatively large moving speed setting value and reads a relatively small number information based on the score information (minimum score in the initial state). As a result, the comparator 521 derives coincidence pulses at a relatively long period. Therefore, OR gate 564 derives a clock signal clE synchronized with the output period of the coincidence pulse. Also,
AND gate 568 is a command signal to start displaying a moving symbol segment S11 randomly representing a starting point.
OUT is derived and applied to flip-flop 611. Accordingly, the shift register R1 reads the set output (high level) of the flip-flop 611 at the timing when the clock signal clE is applied, and loads it into the first bit cell R11. The shift register R1 sequentially shifts the bit cells loaded with logic "1" to the upper bits each time the clock signal clE is input. At this time, the player operates the operation switch 131 to instruct the display of the repulsive symbol segment R61 before or during the display driving period of the moving symbol segment S15. When the repulsion symbol segment S61 is displayed during the period in which the moving symbol segment S15 is displayed, a match is detected and the next route S2
A logic "1" is read into the first bit cell R21 of the shift register R2 corresponding to the shift register R2. Similarly, shift register R2 shifts the bit cell loaded with logic "1" to the upper bit every time clock signal clE is applied. Then, before or during the period when the moving symbol segment S28 is driven to be displayed,
The player presses the operating switch 132 once. In response to this, the ternary counter 311 performs an adding operation,
Count the number 2. In response, the repulsion signal segment S62 is driven to be displayed. As a result, the moving symbol to be displayed moves to each moving symbol segment on the path S3 and is sequentially driven to be displayed. Furthermore, when the player presses the operation switch 132 to display the repulsive symbol segment S63 at the timing when the moving symbol segment S36 at the end of the route S3 is driven to be displayed, the moving symbol moves to the moving symbol segment S41 on the route S4. be done.
Then, shift register R4 shifts the bit cell loaded with logic "1" to the upper bit every clock clE. Moving symbol segment S4
The signal OK is derived at the timing when 3 is driven to be displayed. In response to this signal OK, the score counter 711 adds one point to the score. Also, the signal
OK is given to timer 37. The timer 37 leads to a high level for a certain period of time and the AND gate 36
Give to 3. AND gate 363 causes segment 44 to blink every time there is a high level input from timer 37 and clB is applied. Thereafter, in the same way, each time the AND gate 568 derives a high level, the display is driven sequentially from the moving symbol segment S11 representing the starting point to each moving symbol segment. Then, as the score gradually increases, the moving speed information read from the data ROM 51 gradually becomes smaller and the number information gradually becomes larger. Therefore, the number of pulses output from AND gate 568 gradually increases, increasing the moving speed. At the same time, the number of moving symbols displayed on the screen of the display device 20 is increased. Then, each time the OK signal is derived and a score is given, the count value of the addition/subtraction counter 57 increases by 1.
is subtracted by When the count value of the addition/subtraction counter 54 becomes equal to the maximum number of moving symbols that can be displayed on the display device 20, the comparison circuit 522 sets its output to a low level. Therefore, the number of moving symbols displayed on the display device 20 is limited to the maximum value according to the score. In addition, as the score increases, the clock clE
The period of the shift registers R1 to R4 corresponding to each path S1 to S4 becomes faster. On the other hand, when the player fails to display the repulsion symbol corresponding to the display in which the terminal moving symbol segment is displayed, whether or not the player operates the operation switches 131 and 132, A failure symbol segment (S16 or S29 or S37) corresponding to the route is driven to be displayed. In this case, OR gate 624 derives signal NG. This signal NG is given to a quaternary counter 351. Quaternary counter 351 is a signal
Count the given number of NGs. Decoder 35
2 causes the number of angel mark segments 251 to 253 corresponding to the number of failures to be displayed. Further, during the output period of the signal NG, the AND gate 561 is disabled, so that the derivation of the clock signal clE is stopped. In this way, the game can be continued until the number of failures reaches three. While playing the game as described above, the score counter 711 adds up the counted value each time there is an OK signal. Score information counted by score counter 711 is provided to segment decoder 723 via multiplexers 721 and 722. Therefore, the score during the game is displayed on the numerical information display section 21. Then, when the number of failures reaches three, the decoder 352 derives the signal OVER. this signal
OVER is given to timer 45. timer 45
After a predetermined period of time from when the signal OVER is applied, the circuit derives a high level signal and causes the flip-flop 43 to be set via the OR gate 44. The set output of flip-flop 43 is derived as a signal TIME for selecting the clock mode. By the way, if the user wants to play game B, the start switch 122 is pressed. In response, flip-flop 48 is set. In the case of this game B, the movement speed information and number information outputted from the data ROM 51 are different from game A, and the operation is the same, so a description of the operation will be omitted. Next, the operation in watch mode will be explained. The signal TIME causes the quaternary counter 351 to be reset and also causes the multiplexer 722 to select the current time information. The signal RESET also resets the ternary counter 331 and shift registers R1-R4. As a result, the current time information measured by the minute counter 420 and the hour counter 430 is provided to the numerical information display area 21 via the segment decoder 723 and displayed. Also,
The signal TIME disables AND gates 562 and 563 included in the movement speed/number control circuit 50, and also disables AND gates 566 and 567.
Activate. By this, AND gate 5
66 derives a pulse every second and OR gate 5
Give to 64. OR gate 564 derives the 1 second pulse as shift clock signal clE. Also,
A signal TIME is given to the data ROM 51. In response, the data ROM 51 provides a numerical value of 1 to the comparator 522 so that the number of moving symbols displayed on the screen of the display device 20 is 1. As a result, only one of the moving symbol segments of each route S1 to S4 is sequentially driven to be displayed at one second intervals. As a result, the moving symbol is displayed as if it were moving. At this time, the repulsion symbol movement command circuit 32 selects repulsion symbol segments so as to automatically move and display the repulsion symbols corresponding to each route that is apparently being moved and displayed. In this way, the hour and minute information of the current time information is displayed on the numerical information display section 21, and the moving symbol segments of each route are sequentially driven to be displayed every second. Therefore, in the clock mode, the graphic segments used in the game are automatically controlled to display as if playing the game. At this time, since the period of the apparent moving display is done in units of seconds, there is an advantage that players who do not know the game can be informed of the game method while displaying seconds. Incidentally, if it is necessary to correct the current time information, the reset switch 14 is pressed. In response, flip-flop 46 is set.
The set output of flip-flop 46 disables AND gate 442 and enables AND gate 445. Additionally, the set output of flip-flop 46 is provided as one input to AND gate 446. When modifying the minute information, the operation switch 131 is pressed until the desired minute information is obtained. As a result, AND gate 441 derives a 1 second pulse, and OR gate 4
45 and 443 to the decimal counter 421. As a result, while the operation switch 131 is pressed, the count value of the minute counter 420 is incremented, and the minute information is corrected. On the other hand, when modifying the time information, the operation switch 132 is pressed. During this depression of operating switch 132, AND gate 446 derives clock clD and provides it to hour counter 430 via OR gate 444. As a result, the hour counter 430 performs an increment operation while the operation switch 132 is being pressed, thereby correcting the hour information. In this way, there is an advantage that the current time can be corrected using the operation switches 131 and 132 used in the game. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing another embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment, a microprocessor or microcomputer is used to perform control corresponding to the above-mentioned FIGS. 3 to 7. In the configuration, each switch 12 shown in FIG.
Operation signals from 1, 122, 131, 132, 14, and 15 are given to an arithmetic processing unit (CPU) 81. This CPU 81 includes each segment included in the display device 20 and the numerical information display section 21.
A RAM 82 for storing data for displaying data and a ROM 83 for presetting and storing programs shown in FIGS. 9 to 17, which will be described later, are connected. The RAM 82 includes various storage areas such as register and counter areas and flag areas. Registers R1 to R4 included in RAM82
are the shift registers R1 to R shown in FIG.
Corresponds to 4. Further, the register R5 is a register for loading the moving speed, and is a register for loading the moving speed, and is a register for loading the moving speed, and is a register for loading the moving speed.
21 and counter 53. Register R
6 is a register for storing the display position of the repulsion symbol, and corresponds to the ternary counter 311 in FIG.
Register R7 is a register for displaying smoke symbols and corresponds to the ternary counter 341 in FIG. The counter area included in the RAM 82 includes counters CNT1 to CNT5, CNTh, and CNTm. This counter CNT1 is a counter that loads the highest score, and corresponds to the highest score holding circuit 712 in FIG. Counter CNT2 corresponds to score counter 711 in FIG. counter
The CNT 3 counts the number of moving symbols displayed on the display device 20, and corresponds to the addition/subtraction counter 54 in FIG. Counter CNT4 is
It counts the number of failures and corresponds to the quaternary counter 351 in FIG. The counter CNT5 is a counter that functions as a timer to save time when the repulsion symbol fails to receive the moving symbol, and corresponds to the monostable multivibrator 65 in FIG. Counter CNTh is an hour counter and corresponds to 430 in FIG. counter
CNTm is a minute counter and corresponds to 420 in FIG. Furada F1 is game A or game B
For example, when game A is selected, a logic "1" is stored, and when game B is selected, a logic "0" is stored. The flag F2 is used to remember that the segment S11 representing the starting point should be lit. The flag F3 is used to store a state in which each moving symbol segment included in each of the routes S1 to S4 in FIG. 2 can be sequentially displayed or commanded to stop. Flag F4 is for storing that one game has ended. The ROM 83 further has a storage area for storing moving speed/number information similar to the data ROM 51 shown in FIG. 5 described above, and a storage area for storing random data similar to the memory included in the random circuit 57. A clock generator 84 is connected to the CPU 81. The clock generator 84 generates a 1 second pulse φs,
A clock pulse φ smaller than a 1 second pulse and a 1 minute pulse φm are generated. The CPU 81 includes a 1-bit storage area C used as an arithmetic function and a carry bit. The display information of CPU81 is
It is applied to the display device 20 via the decoder driver 85. This display device 20 is the same as that shown in FIG. 2A. By the way, registers R1 to R7 are connected to paths S1 to S
Corresponds to 4. A respective bit cell in each register R1-R4 corresponds to each moving symbol segment included in each path. Therefore, in the following explanation, when representing a bit cell corresponding to each moving symbol segment of the routes S1 to S4, R will be added instead of S at the beginning of the reference numeral. FIG. 9 shows a flow diagram of the main routine of the embodiment of FIG. FIG. 10 shows a flowchart of a game routine for explaining the operation of the game mode, which is a feature of the present invention. FIG. 11 shows a flow diagram of the key input subroutine. This key input subroutine is the third key input subroutine described above.
It performs the same operation as the repulsion symbol display driving means 31 shown in the figure. FIG. 12A and FIG. 12B show each route S1 to S.
FIG. 4 shows a flow diagram of a moving chorus routine for displaying moving symbol segments of No. 4 in an apparently moving manner. The subroutines shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B perform the same operations as in FIG. 6 described above. FIG. 13 shows the moving speed/number for setting the moving speed for apparently moving the moving symbol segments of each route by sequentially displaying them and the number of moving symbols displayed on the screen of the display device 20. A flow diagram of a configuration subroutine is shown. The subroutine shown in FIG. 13 performs the same operation as that shown in FIG. 5 described above. Next, with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9, the operation of the main routine in the embodiment shown in FIG. 8 will be described. The CPU 81 performs the following operations based on the program set in the ROM 83.
That is, initial settings are performed in step 1 (indicated by s in the figure). In this initial setting, logic "0" is written to all bit cells of each register R1-R4, and each register R1-R4 is
is cleared. Furthermore, logic "1" is written into the first bit cell R61 of the register R6. As a result, in the initial state, the repulsive symbol segment S61 is driven to be displayed. Furthermore, logic "1" is written into the first and second bit cells R71 and R72 of register R7. Therefore, in the initial state, smoke symbol segments S71 and S72
is driven to display, and S73 is turned off. continue,
In step 2, it is determined whether the reset switch 14 has been pressed. Reset switch 1
If 4 is not pressed, proceed to step 3.
Note that in step 2, the reset switch 14
If it is determined that is pressed, the process proceeds to the time adjustment subroutine shown in FIG. 15, which will be described later.
The explanation will be given later. In step 3, it is determined whether the start switch 121 is pressed, that is, whether game A is selected.
When it is determined that the start switch 121 has been pressed, in step 4, the maximum movement speed of game A, which is preset and stored in the ROM 83, is loaded into the register R5. Subsequently, in step 5, a logic "1" indicating that game A has been selected is stored in the flag F1. After that, proceed to step 6. On the other hand, if it is determined that the switch that has just been pressed is not the start switch 121, then in step 7 it is determined whether or not the start switch 122 has been pressed, that is, whether or not game B has been selected. When it is determined that the start switch 122 has been pressed, the ROM 8 is
The maximum value of the movement speed of game B, which is preset to 3, is loaded into register R5. Subsequently, in step 9, a logic "0" indicating that game B has been selected is written into the flag F1. In this way, in the game mode, the start switch 121 or 122 is pressed based on whether the start switch 121 or 122 is pressed.
The maximum value of the moving speed of the moving symbol corresponding to the game specified by 21 or 122 is set in register R5, and the type of game is set in flag F1. Thereafter, in step 6, the highest score counted by the highest score counter CNT1 is read out and displayed on the numerical information display section 21 via the decoder driver 85. Next, step 10
At this point, it is determined whether or not the start switch 121 is pressed. If the start switch 121 is pressed, the display of the highest score is repeated. On the other hand, if the start switch 121 is not pressed, the start switch 121 is pressed in step 11.
22 is pressed. If the start switch 121 is pressed, the highest score is displayed. In this way, while the start switch 121 or 122 is pressed, the counter
The highest score of the preceding game counted by the CNT 1 is displayed on the numerical information display section 21. When both start switches 121 and 122 are released from being pressed, the game routine proceeds to the game routine shown in FIG. An outline of the game routine will be explained with reference to FIG. In the game routine, flag F4 is reset in step 12. That is,
The flag F4 indicates that the game is in progress. Subsequently, in step 13, a key input subroutine is performed. The operation of this key input subroutine will be explained in detail in FIG. 11, which will be described later. Subsequently, in step 14, a moving display subroutine for sequentially displaying moving symbol segments included in each route S1 to S4 is performed. The operation of this moving display subroutine will be explained in detail in FIGS. 12A and 12B, which will be described later. Next, in step 15, a moving speed/number setting subroutine is performed to set the moving speed at which the moving symbols of the route are sequentially displayed and the number of moving symbols to be displayed at one time on the screen of the display device 20. will be carried out. The operation of this moving speed/number setting subroutine will be explained in detail in FIG. 13, which will be described later. After that, in step 16, the 1 second clock φs
is input. If the one-second clock φs is input, the contents of register R7 are cyclically shifted in step 17. That is, in step 17, the smoke symbol segment S
Only two smoke symbol segments out of 71, S72, and S73 are driven to display at all times, and one smoke symbol segment that is not driven to display is displayed in S71, S72, and S73.
73, S71, . . . by sequentially changing every one second clock φs, the smoke is displayed as if it were moving. After that or in step 16, it is determined whether the 1-second clock φs has been input, and then the process advances to step 18.
In step 18, the contents of registers R1-R4 and R6 are read out at once and provided to display device 20 via decoder driver 85. Therefore, each moving symbol segment of each path S1-S4 is driven for display based on the contents of registers R1-R4. At the same time, repulsion symbol segments S61 to S63 are driven to be displayed based on the contents of register R6. Subsequently, the score counted by the counter CNT2 is read out and displayed on the numerical information display section 21. Thereafter, the highest score of the previous game counted by the counter CNT1 and the score of the current game counted by the counter CNT2 are compared. If the current score is greater than the highest score, the score counted by the counter CNT is transferred to the counter CNT1 in step 21, and the highest score is updated. However, initially, the highest score is greater than the score, so the process proceeds from step 20 to step 22. In step 22, the counter
It is determined whether the count value of CNT4 has reached the allowable number of failures in one game (for example, three times). Based on this, it is determined whether the game is over or not. If the game is not over, proceed to step 13 above.
The process returns to step 13 and repeats the operations from step 13 to step 22. Next, the operation of the key input subroutine will be explained with reference to FIG. In step 23,
It is determined whether the operation switch 131 is pressed. At this time, the player operates the operation switch 131.
If the button is pressed, it is determined in step 24 whether or not logic "1" is loaded into the first bit cell R61 of the register R6. If the first bit cell R61 is not loaded with a logic ``1'', then in step 25 the contents of register R6 are shifted to the lower bits (i.e. the repulsion symbol is shifted to the second bit).
(shifted to the left in figure A), then step 2
Proceed to step 6. Note that if the operation switch 131 is not pressed in step 23, the process advances to step 26. Furthermore, if it is determined in step 24 that logic "1" is loaded into the first bit cell R61, the repulsion symbol segment S61 has already been driven for display, so the contents of the register R6 are shifted to the lower bits. Proceed to step 26 without any trouble. In step 26, it is determined whether the operating switch 132 is pressed. If it is determined that the operation switch 132 is not pressed, the operation of the key input subroutine is ended and the process returns to step 14 described above. On the other hand, if it is determined in step 26 that the operation switch 132 is pressed, it is determined in the next step 27 whether or not logic "1" is loaded into the third bit cell R63. If it is determined that the logic "1" is not loaded into the third bit cell R63, that is, if it is determined that the repulsion symbol segment S61 or S62 is being driven for display, the contents of the register R6 are stored in step 28. Shift one bit to the upper bit (i.e. shift the repulsion symbol to the right in Figure 2A)
After that, the operation of the key input subroutine ends. On the other hand, in step 27, when it is determined that the content of the third bit cell R63 is logic "1", since the repulsion symbol segment S63 is already lit, the content of the register R6 is not shifted to the upper bit. Finish the key input subroutine. In this way, each time the operation switch 131 is pressed, the display position of the repulsion symbol is moved to the left. The display driving state of symbol segment S61 is maintained. Furthermore, when the operation switch 132 is pressed, the display position of the repulsion symbol is moved to the right, and if the rightmost repulsion symbol segment S63 is already driven to be displayed, the repulsion symbol segment S63 is displayed regardless of the operation of the operation switch 132. Maintain the driving state. Next, the operation of the moving display subroutine will be described with reference to FIGS. 10, 12A, and 12B. In this movement display subroutine, each route S
The moving symbol segments included in S1 to S4 are sequentially displayed and the matching state with the repulsive symbol is determined at the timing when the moving symbol segment at the end of each route is displayed, and the moving symbol at the end of the final route S4 is displayed. When the segment S43 is driven to be displayed, an operation is performed to assign a score. Therefore, in order to facilitate understanding, an outline of the moving display subroutine will be explained first. Display control related to the route S1 is performed in steps 35 to 41, 52 to 54, and 6.
3 to 65. Display control of route S2 is as follows:
Steps S42-S45, 55-57, 66-6
It will be held at 8. Display control of route S3 is performed in steps S46-S49, 58-60, and 69-71. Display control and scoring control for route S4 are performed in steps 50, 51, 61, and 62. More specific operations will be explained below. In steps 30 to 32, operations are performed when displaying a repulsion symbol corresponding to a route fails at the timing when a moving symbol segment at the end of any route is driven to be displayed. However, in the initial state, the count value of the counter CNT5 is 0, that is, no failure has occurred, so the process proceeds to step 33. In step 33, it is determined whether flag F3 is set. This flag F3 is set in advance in the moving speed/number setting subroutine shown in FIG. 13, which will be described later, if the moving symbol can be moved by sequentially displaying and driving the moving symbol segments of each route. Therefore, in step 33, it is determined that the flag F3 is set. In step 34, it is determined whether flag F2 is set.
This flag F2 is set in advance in FIG. 13, which will be described later, at the timing when the moving symbol segment S11 representing the starting point of the route S1 should be displayed. Therefore, when it is determined in step 32 that flag F2 is set,
Proceed to step 35. In step 35, 1 is added to the count value of the counter CNT3, and the number of moving symbols that can be displayed at one time on each route is increased by the number (1) that will be displayed from now on. Next, in step 36, the carry bit C of the CPU 81 is
A logic "1" is written to Then step 3
Proceed to step 8. If it is not the timing to display the moving symbol segment S11 at the starting point, the flag F2 has been reset, so in step 37 logic "0" is written in the carry bit C, and then the process proceeds to step 38. In step 38, it is determined whether the fifth bit cell R15 of register R1 is loaded with a logic "1". That is, here the route S1
It is determined whether the moving symbol segment S15 at the end of is being driven for display. If the moving symbol segment S15 is not displayed, step 3
9, the sixth bit cell R16 of register R1
It is determined whether a logic "1" is loaded into the logic "1". That is, it is determined whether or not the failed symbol segment S16 is being driven to be displayed by failing to receive the moving symbols that are sequentially moved and displayed on the path S1 with the repulsive symbols. At this time, failure symbol segment S16
If it is determined that the display is not being driven, the process advances to step 40. In step 40, carry bit C is set to the least significant bit (first bit) of register R1.
bit) and shift its contents to the upper bit. This loads the carry bit C with a logic ``1'' and registers R1.
If all bit cells are loaded with logic ``0'', the first bit cell R11 is loaded with logic ``1''.
will be written. That is, if the process proceeds to step 18 described above after the moving display subroutine ends, the moving symbol segment S11 at the starting point will be driven to be displayed. Next, step 41
A logic ``0'' is written to the carry bit C at . Subsequently, in step 42, it is determined whether the eighth bit cell R28 of the register R2 is loaded with logic "1". That is, it is determined whether the moving segment S28 at the end of the route S2 is segment driven. At this time, if the moving symbol segment S28 is not driven to display,
Proceed to the next step 43. In step 43, it is determined whether a logic "1" is loaded into the ninth bit cell R29 of register R2. That is, it is determined whether the moving symbol segment S29 is being driven to be displayed, in other words, whether the moving symbols sequentially moving and displayed on the path S2 have fallen without being caught by the repulsive symbol S62. At this time,
If it is determined that the segment S29 is not lit, the process advances to step 44. Step 44
, the carry bit C is electrically connected to the least significant bit of the register R2, and its contents are shifted to the upper bits one by one. At this time, since logic "1" is not loaded into carry bit C, the contents of register R2 are shifted one bit at a time to the upper bits. Subsequently, in step 45, a logic "1" is written to carry bit C. Subsequently, in step 46, register R3
It is determined whether logic "1" is loaded into the sixth bit cell R36. That is, route S3
It is determined whether the moving symbol segment S36 at the end of is being driven for display. If it is determined that the moving symbol segment S36 is not being driven for display, the process advances to step 47. In step 47, it is determined whether the seventh bit cell R37 is loaded with logic "1". That is, it is determined whether the moving symbol segment S37 is being driven for display. Upon determining that the moving symbol segment S37 is not driven for display, step 48 is performed.
Proceed to. In step 48, carry bit C
is connected to the least significant bit of register R3, and its contents are shifted to the upper bits. Subsequently, in step 49, a logic "0" is written to carry bit C. Subsequently, in step 50, it is determined whether the third bit cell of register R4 is loaded with logic "1". That is, it is determined whether the moving symbol segment S43 at the end of the route S4 is being driven for display. Moving symbol segment S
When determining that 43 is not being driven for display,
Proceed to step 51. In step 51, carry bit C is connected to the least significant bit of register R4 and its contents are shifted to the upper bits. Thereafter, in the same manner, steps 30, 33, 34,
Each time steps 37, 38-51, 15-22, and 13 are repeated, the contents of each register R1-R4 are shifted one bit at a time to the upper bit. At this time, if only register R1 is loaded with logic "1", then
Each time one bit is shifted to the upper bit,
The subsequent moving symbols S15 are driven to be displayed sequentially from the moving symbol segments S11 to S15 representing the starting point. If it is determined in step 38 that the moving symbol segment S15 has been driven for display, the process advances to step 52. In step 52, it is determined whether the first bit cell R61 of register R6 is loaded with logic "1". That is, it is determined whether or not the repulsion symbol segment S61 is driven to be displayed. At this time, if the player operates the operation switch 131 to drive the display of the repulsion symbol segment S61, the process proceeds to step 53.
Logic "0" is written into the fifth bit cell R15. Subsequently, in step 54, a logic "1" is written to carry bit C. Thereafter, steps 42 to 44 are performed in the same manner as described above. In step 44, the logic ``1'' loaded in carry bit C is shifted into the first bit cell 21 of register R2.
In this way, when the moving symbol that is displayed apparently moving on the route S1 is displayed at the terminal position, that is, at the position of the moving symbol segment S15, if the repulsive symbol segment S61 is being driven to be displayed, then the moving symbol on the route S2 will be moved. The symbol segment S21 is driven to display. Therefore, the moving symbol that is displayed as moving is moved from the route S1 to the route S2. Thereafter, steps 45 to 45 are performed in the same manner as described above.
51,15-22,13,29,33,34,3
By repeating steps 7, 38 to 44, route S2
The moving symbols displayed above appear to move one by one. When the moving symbol segment S28 is driven to be displayed, it is determined in step 55 whether or not the repulsive symbol segment S62 is being driven to be displayed. That is, when the moving symbol is displayed in apparent movement on the path S2 and reaches the terminal position, it is determined whether the repulsive symbol segment S62 is being driven to be displayed. If the repulsion symbol segment S62 is being driven for display, a logic "0" is written to the eighth bit cell R28 in step 56. Subsequently, in step 57, a logic "1" is written to carry bit C. After that, step 46,
Proceed to 47 and 48. In step 48, the logic ``1'' loaded in carry bit C is shifted into the first bit cell R31 of register R3. In this way, when the moving symbol is displayed apparently moving on the path S2 and reaches the end position, if the repulsive symbol segment S62 is successfully driven to receive the moving symbol, the moving symbol is displayed on the path S2. from there to route S3. Thereafter, in the same manner, steps 49-51, 15-
22, 13, 30, 33, 34, 37, 38-4
By repeating the operation 8, the moving symbol is displayed apparently moving on the route S3. Then, at the timing when the moving symbol segment 36 is driven to display, the third bit cell R63 of the register R6
It is determined whether a logic "1" is loaded into the logic "1". That is, it is determined whether the repulsion symbol segment S63 is being driven to be displayed. At this time, if the repulsive symbol segment S63 is being driven to be displayed while the moving symbol segment S36 is being driven to be displayed, a logic "0" is written in the sixth bit cell R36 in step 59. Subsequently, in step 60, a logic "1" is written in the carry bit C, and then the process proceeds to steps 50 and 51.
In step 51, the logic ``1'' loaded in carry bit C is shifted into the first bit of register R4. Thereafter, in the same manner, steps 15 to 22, 13,
Repeat operations 30, 33, 34, 37, 35-51. When it is determined that the moving symbol segment S43 has been driven for display, the process advances to step 61. At step 61, the count value of the counter CNT2 is incremented by 1, and the score is incremented by 1 point. Subsequently, in step 62, the count value of counter CNT3 is subtracted by one. That is, since one moving symbol has been guided to the end of the final route S4, it is counted that there is now an extra one in the number of moving symbols that can be displayed on the display device 20. Next, an explanation will be given of the operation when it fails to receive a moving symbol that is displayed movingly with a repulsive symbol. If it is determined in step 52 that the corresponding repulsive symbol segment S61 is not driven to be displayed although the moving symbol segment S15 is being driven for display, the process proceeds to step 40. and,
In step 40, the contents of register R1 are shifted to the upper bits. After that, step 41~
51,15-22,13,30,33,34,3
Operations 7 to 39 are performed in sequence. Step 39
If it is determined that the moving symbol segment S16 is being driven for display, the process advances to step 63. At step 63, a value of 15 is set in the counter CNT5. Subsequently, in step 64, the count value of the counter CNT4 is incremented by 1 to count the number of failures. Next, step 6
At step 5, the count value of counter CNT3 is subtracted by 1. After that, steps 41 to 51, 15
Repeat steps 22 and 13 in order to reach step 3.
Go to 0. In step 39, the counter CNT
It is determined that the count value of 5 is not 0. continue,
In step 31, the count value of counter CNT5 is subtracted by 1. Subsequently, in step 32, the key input subroutine shown in FIG. 11 described above is performed. After that, in the same way, counter CNT
The operations of steps 30 to 32 are repeated until the count value of 5 becomes 0. In this way, the operations of steps 30 to 32 are repeated until the count value of the counter CNT5 becomes 0. When the moving symbol fails to be received as a repulsion symbol, the time period correlated to the count value set in the counter CNT5 is repeated. This is to stop the apparent movement of the moving symbol. In addition, in other routes S2 or S3,
Even though the terminal moving symbol segment is being driven for display, the corresponding repulsive symbol segment S6
If 2 or 63 is not driven for display, operations similar to steps 63 to 65 described above are performed in steps 66 to 68 or steps 69 to 71. Next, the operation of the moving speed/number setting subroutine will be explained with reference to FIG. First, the number of moving symbols to be displayed on the display device 20 is set. That is, in step 72, the ROM 83 stores the number information based on the score counted by the counter CNT2 and the type of game (i.e., game A or game B) determined by the logical state of the flag F1. Determine the address of Subsequently, in step 73,
The number information read from ROM83 is the counter
Determine whether it is larger than the count value of CNT3.
If the number information read from ROM83 is larger than the count value of counter CNT3,
It is determined that the maximum allowable number is larger than the number displayed on the display device 20, and the process proceeds to step 74. In step 74, the ROM 83
Read data from the random data storage area.
Subsequently, in step 75, it is determined whether the random data just read out is logic "1".
If it is a logical ``1'', flag F2 is set in step 76. That is, in the above-mentioned FIG. 12A, the moving symbol segment S1 at the starting point
1 is stored to indicate that it is ready to start displaying. On the other hand, if it is determined in step 73 that the number information read from the ROM 83 is not larger than (that is, equal to) the count value of the counter CNT3, the movement symbol displayed on the display device 20 is the maximum allowable number. Therefore, in the next step 77, the flag F2 is reset. Also, if the data read from the random storage area of the ROM 83 in step 75 is not logical "1", the flag F2 is reset in step 77. Next, a moving speed is set for sequentially displaying and driving each moving symbol segment of each route S1 to S4. That is, in step 78, the read address of the ROM 83 is determined based on the score counted by the counter CNT2 and the type of game determined by the logical state of the flag F1. Subsequently, in step 79, it is determined whether the moving speed information just read out from the ROM 83 matches the current moving speed loaded in the register R5. If they do not match, in step 80 register R5
The value 1 is added to the contents of . By this,
If you reduce the value of the movement speed information in ROM83,
The speed at which each moving symbol segment of each path S1-S4 is sequentially displayed is increased. Subsequently, in step 81, the flag F3 is reset, and the operation of the moving speed number setting subroutine is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in step 79 that the moving speed information read from ROM 83 matches the current moving speed loaded in register R5, flag F3 is set in step 82. Subsequently, in step 83, register R5 is cleared. Thereafter, the operation of the moving speed/number setting subroutine is ended. In this way, the operations shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B described above are performed based on the set number of objects to be displayed on the display device 20 and the moving speed. Next, the operation when the graphic display game device of the present invention is also used as a clock will be explained. FIG. 14 is a flow diagram of the time update interrupt routine. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the time adjustment subroutine when it becomes necessary to correct the current time. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for automatically moving the moving symbol by displaying and driving each moving symbol segment of each route S1 to S4 in seconds. FIG. 17 is a flowchart for automatically moving and displaying the repulsion symbol. First, the operation of the time update interrupt routine will be explained with reference to FIGS. 8, 9, and 14. This time update interrupt routine is executed by interrupt processing in response to input of the one-minute clock φm during any operation. That is, when the one-minute clock φm is input, the process advances to step 85. At step 85, a value 1 is added to the minute counter CNTm to increment the minute information. Subsequently, in step 86, it is determined whether the count value of the minute counter CNTm is 60 or not, that is, whether it is 60 minutes. If it is not 60 minutes, the time update interrupt process ends. Meanwhile, in step 86, the minute counter
Judging that the count value of CNTm is 60,
Proceed to step 87. At step 87, the value 1 is added to the count value of the hour counter CNTh,
The time information is advanced by one hour. Subsequently, in step 88, minute counter CNTm is cleared. Then, in step 89, the hour counter
It is determined whether the count value of CNTh is 12 or not, that is, whether it is 12 o'clock or not. If it is not 12 o'clock, the time update interrupt routine ends. Note that in step 89
When it is determined that it is 12 o'clock, the next step is 90.
The hour counter CNTh is cleared at , and then the operation returns to the one before the interrupt. Next, with reference to FIGS. 8, 9, and 15, the operation when it is necessary to correct the current time will be described. That is, when setting the time, the reset switch 14 is pressed. Accordingly, in step 2 of the main routine of FIG. 9, it is determined that the reset switch 14 has been pressed, and the process proceeds to step 91, a time setting subroutine. In the time setting subroutine, first in step 92 it is determined whether or not the operation switch 131 is pressed. Operation switch 13
If 1 is pressed, the count value of minute counter CNTm is incremented by 1 in step 93.
Thereafter, or if it is determined in step 92 that the operating switch 131 is not pressed, the process advances to the next step 94. In step 94, it is determined whether the operating switch 132 is pressed. If the switch 132 is pressed, the count value of the hour counter CNTh is incremented by one in step 95. Thereafter, or if it is determined in step 94 that the operating switch 132 is not pressed, the process advances to step 3 shown in FIG. Then, the operation of the main routine is repeated, and the operation of the time adjustment subroutine is repeated until the operation switches 131 and 132 are released from being pressed. Next, the operation in the clock mode will be explained with reference to FIG. In the watch mode, it is determined in step 3 that the start switch 121 is not pressed, and after it is determined in step 7 that the start switch 122 is not pressed, the process proceeds to step 96. In step 96, the hour counter CNTh and the minute counter CNTm
The count value of is read out and given to the decoder driver 85. The decoder driver 85 is an hour counter
Based on the count values of CNTh and minute counter CNTm, the hour and minute of the current time are displayed on the numerical information display section 2.
Display it on 1. Subsequently, in step 97, it is determined whether the one-minute clock φm has been input. If the 1-minute counter φm is not input, the steps 3, 7, 84, 96, 97 described above are executed.
Repeat the action. Then, when the one-minute clock φm is input, the process advances to step 98. Step 98
, the graphics used in the game, that is, the movement symbol segments of the routes S1 to S4, are sequentially displayed at one-second intervals to display the time in seconds.
This subroutine will be explained in detail later in FIG. 16. Subsequently, in step 99, a subroutine for controlling the display of repulsion symbols is performed. That is, when the moving symbol segments of each route are sequentially driven to be displayed in step 98 and the moving symbol is displayed apparently moving in seconds, the repulsive symbol is displayed so that the moving position corresponds to the repulsive symbol. Move and display. This subroutine will be explained in detail later in FIG. 17. Next, step 10
At 0, the contents of register R7 are shifted to prepare for shifting the display position of the smoke symbol. Thereafter, in step 101, the contents of registers R1 to R4, R6 and R7 are read out at once and displayed on the display device 20. Thereafter, in the same manner, the operations of steps 3, 7, 96 to 101 described above are repeated every time there is a one-minute clock φm. Next, referring to FIG. 16, the operation of updating data in each register for apparently automatically moving and displaying moving symbols in the clock mode will be described. Initially, when switched to time mode,
None of the respective moving symbol segments of each path S1-S4 are activated for display. Therefore, in step 102, it is determined that the contents of register R4 are 0. That is, it is determined that all bit cells of register R4 are loaded with logic "0". Next, step 10
3, it is determined that the contents of register R3 are 0. Subsequently, in step 104, it is determined that the contents of register R2 are 0. Subsequently, after determining in step 105 that the contents of register R1 are 0, the process advances to step 106. At step 106, a logic "1" is written to carry bit C. Subsequently, in step 107, the least significant bit (R11) of register R1 and carry bit C are electrically connected and shifted to the upper bit. That is,
The contents of carry bit C are written to the least significant bit of register R1. This allows register R
A logic "1" is loaded into the first bit cell R11. Subsequently, in step 108, register R1
It is determined whether logic "1" is loaded into the fifth bit cell R15. That is, in step 108, it is determined whether the moving symbol segment S15 is being driven for display. If the moving symbol segment S15 is not being driven for display, the process returns to step 99 of the main routine and repeats the operation of the main routine in the clock mode. Then, when the process returns to step 98, the process proceeds to steps 102 to 102 described above.
The operation in step 105 is performed, and it is determined in step 105 that the contents of register R1 are not 0. Subsequently, in step 109, the carry bit C
A logic "0" is written to Next, step 1
07, carry bit C and register R1
With the bits connected, the contents are shifted to the upper bits. However, since the carry bit C is loaded with logic "0" at this time, the contents of the register R1 are essentially shifted to the upper bits. In this way, only one display-driven moving symbol segment of path S1 will be moved. Next, step 10
After determining in step 8 that the moving symbol segment S15 is not being driven for display, the process returns to step 99 of the main routine. When the moving symbol segment S15 is driven to be displayed while repeating the above-described operations, this is determined in step 108 and the process proceeds to step 110. In step 110, the contents of register R1 are cleared. Subsequently, in step 111, the carry bit C
A logic "1" is written to Next, step 1
At 12, carry bit C is in register R2.
is connected to the least significant bit of the bit, and its contents are shifted to the upper bits. As a result, the moving symbols that were displayed as being moved sequentially along the route S1 are moved to the route S2. Subsequently, in step 113, the register R
It is determined whether the logic "1" is loaded into the eighth bit R28 of the second bit R28. At this time, if the moving symbol segment S28 is not being driven for display, the process returns to the main routine again. And step 99
~101,3,7,96~98,102~104
is repeated. At step 104, it is determined that the contents of register R2 are not 0, and the process advances to step 114. Subsequently, in step 114, a logic "0" is written to the carry bit C, and then the process proceeds to step 112. In step 112, the contents of register R2 are shifted to the upper bits. This makes preparations for displaying the moving symbol so that it is moved by the display drive of the moving symbol segment on the path S2. While repeating such operations, when the moving symbol segment S28 is driven to be displayed, this is determined in step 113, and the process proceeds to the next step 115. Thereafter, in the same manner, route S1 is set for each route S3 and S4.
Then, the same operation as in S2 is repeated. Since the operation in this case can be easily understood by referring to the above-mentioned explanation of the case of apparently moving the routes S1 and S2, only the flowchart thereof will be shown and the explanation will be omitted. Next, referring to FIGS. 9 and 17, in a state where the moving symbol segments of each route S1 to S4 are sequentially displayed and driven as described above, the moving symbol segment at the end of each route is An explanation will be given of the operation when, when the display is driven, a corresponding repulsion symbol is displayed and the moving symbol is moved to an apparently subsequent path. In step 99 described above, a subroutine for moving and displaying the repulsion symbol is performed. That is, in step 125, it is determined whether a logic "1" is loaded into the second bit cell R12 of the register R2. That is, here it is determined whether the moving symbol segment S12 is being driven for display. Now, assuming that the moving symbol segment S11 is being driven for display, it is determined that the moving symbol segment S12 is not being driven for display. Step 126
At this point, it is determined that the logic "1" is not loaded into the fifth bit cell R25 of the register R2. In step 127, it is determined that the fourth bit cell R34 of register R3 is not loaded with logic "1". At step 128, it is determined that the third bit of register R4 is not loaded with logic "1" and the process returns to step 100 of the main routine. In this way, in the watch mode, by repeating steps 3, 7, 96 to 99, it is determined which route the movement symbol is displayed on. And step 125
In step 129, if it is determined that the moving symbol segment S12 is being driven for display, the process proceeds to step 129. In step 129, the second bit cell R62 and the third bit cell R6 of the register R6 are
3, write logic “0” to the first bit cell R61.
Write logic "1" to. In this way, the path S
When each moving symbol segment of 1 is sequentially displayed, the display is controlled so that the repulsive symbol is displayed at a position corresponding to the path S1 (that is, S61 is displayed). Thereafter, in the same manner, when each moving symbol segment of each path S2 or S3 is driven to be displayed, the corresponding repelling symbol segment S62 or S
63, the contents of register R6 are changed in step 130 or 131. Therefore, in time display mode,
Only one movement symbol is displayed on the screen, and it is 1.
Moved sequentially in seconds. If the moving symbol segment S43 at the end of the final path S4 is driven for display, it is determined in step 128 that logic "1" is loaded into the third bit cell R43 of the register R4. Subsequently, in step 132, a logic "0" is written to the first and third bit cells R61 and R63 of the register R6, and a logic "1" is written to the second bit cell R62.
is written. In this way, when the moving symbols are sequentially moved and displayed from segments S11 to S43, the center repulsive symbol segment S62 is displayed. Such operations are repeated. As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to improve the fun of the game and to obtain a novel graphic display game device. In addition, the housing that houses the display means in an exposed manner has been chosen to have a compact shape, and a manual operation switch with a repulsion symbol is provided on the top surface near the exposed portion of the display means, making the device convenient to carry. In this way, it can be made smaller and the manual operation switch can be easily operated. Furthermore, in this invention, the game is ended when the number of failures in one game reaches a predetermined number, so the player always plays the game with a sense of urgency, which makes the game more interesting. increases. Furthermore, since the number of failures is displayed, the player can easily know how many more failures are allowed, making it easier to formulate strategies for the game.

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FIG. 1 is an external view showing an example of a graphic display game device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2A is an illustrative diagram showing an example of the display pattern of the display device of this embodiment. FIGS. 2B and 2C are illustrative views showing other examples of display patterns of the display device. FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a specific circuit diagram of the key input control circuit 40 and the time information generation circuit 400. FIG. 5 is a detailed circuit diagram of the moving speed/number control circuit 50. FIG. 6 is a detailed circuit diagram of the moving symbol display control circuit 60. FIG. 7 is a detailed circuit diagram of the score information generation circuit 71 and the numerical information display control circuit 72. FIG. 8 is a block diagram of another embodiment of the invention. FIG. 9 is a flow diagram of the main routine of the embodiment of FIG. 8. FIG. 10 is a flow diagram of the game routine of the embodiment of FIG. 8. FIG. 11 is a flow diagram of the key input subroutine. Figures 12A and 12B are flow diagrams of the moving display subroutine. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the moving speed/number setting subroutine.
FIG. 14 is a flow diagram of the time update interrupt routine. FIG. 15 is a flow diagram of the time adjustment subroutine. FIG. 16 shows a subroutine for automatically moving symbols. FIG. 17 shows a subroutine for automatically moving and displaying repulsion symbols. In the figure, 10 is a graphic display game device, 12
1,122 is the start switch, 131,132
is the operation switch, 14 is the reset switch, 15
is a time call switch, 20 is a display device, 21 is a numerical information display section, 22 is a graphic display area, S1 to S4
is the path, S61 to S63 are the repulsion symbol segments,
S71 to S73 are smoke symbol segments, 31 is a repulsion symbol display drive circuit, 32 is a repulsion symbol movement command circuit, 33 is a clock generator, 34 is a smoke symbol display drive circuit, 35 is an angel mark display drive circuit, and 40 is a key input Control circuit, 50 is a movement speed/number control circuit, 60 is a movement symbol display control circuit, 71 is a score information generation circuit, 72 is a numerical information display control circuit, 81
82 is a RAM, 83 is a ROM, 84 is a clock generator, and 85 is a decoder driver.

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[Scope of Claims] 1. A portable graphic display game device for one person to play, comprising a liquid crystal display means, the liquid crystal display means having a first path extending from a starting point in a first direction; at least one second path extending in a second direction from a first direction end of the path, the first path and the second path having a plurality of moving symbol segments along each path. arranged in an array, the liquid crystal display means including at least repulsive symbol segments disposed corresponding to the end of the first path in the first direction and the beginning of the second path, and further comprising: a flat display of a portable size; a housing having a frame-like shape by forming an opening in the approximate center of the upper surface thereof, and storing the liquid crystal display means in a state where the liquid crystal display means is exposed through the opening; moving symbol display driving means for sequentially and selectively driving display of one or more moving symbol segments along at least one of the path and the second path; and both sides of the opening on the upper surface of the housing. a manual operation switch integrally provided near the lower side of at least one side of the repulsion symbol display drive means for displaying and driving the repulsion symbol segment in response to operation of the manual operation switch; Display state determining means for determining whether or not the repulsive symbol segment is being driven to display when the moving symbol segment at the end of the first direction in the first path is driven to be displayed; and the display state determining means; score signal generating means for generating a score signal in response to determining that the moving symbol segment at the end of the first direction and the repulsion symbol segment are driven to be displayed substantially simultaneously; and counting the score signal. a score counting means provided in the liquid crystal display means for displaying score information according to the counted value of the score counting means; a game interrupting means for identifying a failure and interrupting the game when it is determined that the moving symbol segment and the repulsion symbol segment are not driven to be displayed at substantially the same time; and a number of times the game interrupting means identifies a failure. failure number counting means for counting the number of failures; failure number display means provided on the liquid crystal display means and displaying the number of failures according to the output of the failure number counting means; A graphic display game device, comprising: game ending means for ending the game when the game is counted. 2. The second path included in the liquid crystal display means is
The graphic display game device according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of moving symbol segments are arranged so as to extend from a second direction end in a first direction different from a first direction end of the first path. 3. A plurality of the second routes are provided, and one of the plurality of second routes follows the first route,
the remaining second path follows the preceding second path, and a plurality of the repulsion symbol segments are provided;
each rebound symbol segment is located at a first direction end of the first path and the second path, respectively;
A graphic display game device according to claim 2. 4. The manually operated switch includes selection means for selecting one of the plurality of repulsion symbol segments in response to the manual operation, and the repulsion symbol display driving means selects one of the repulsion symbol segments selected by the selection means. 4. A graphic display game device according to claim 3, which drives the display of repulsive symbol segments. 5. Two manual operation switches are provided, and the selection means selects a repulsion symbol segment adjacent to one side of the repulsion symbol segment that has been displayed so far in response to the operation of the one manual operation switch. 5. The graphic display game device according to claim 4, wherein the repulsion symbol segment is selected and the repulsion symbol segment adjacent to the other side is selected in accordance with the operation of the other manually operated switch. 6. The liquid crystal display means includes a failure display segment for informing that the game interruption means has identified a failure, and the moving symbol display driving means displays the failure display segment in accordance with the output of the display state determination means. The graphic display game device according to claim 1, further comprising a failure display drive means. 7. A plurality of the failure display segments are provided, the plurality of failure display segments are provided in the vicinity of the plurality of repulsion symbol segments, and the failure display driving means is configured to detect the first failure display segment that has failed in substantially simultaneous display driving. 7. The graphic display game device according to claim 6, wherein the failure display segment corresponding to a direction end is displayed. 8. The game interrupting means includes a fixed time interrupting means for interrupting the game for a fixed time when a failure is identified, and the moving symbol display driving means starts display driving from a predetermined moving symbol segment after the fixed time ends. A graphic display game device according to claim 1. 9. The moving symbol display driving means simultaneously displays at least two moving symbol segments of the first route and/or the second route, and the predetermined moving symbol segment is the first moving symbol segment identified as a failure. 9. The graphic display game device according to claim 8, wherein the graphic display game device is a moving symbol segment other than the moving symbol segment at the end of the direction and which was driven to be displayed immediately before. 10 The moving symbol display driving means drives the display so that at least one interval between the moving symbol segments to be displayed among the plurality of moving symbol segments included in the first route and/or the second route is opened. The graphic display game device according to claim 1, further comprising display interval control means for controlling the display interval. 11. The graphic display game device is configured to be able to play in a plurality of different game modes, and the manual operation switch includes a game mode selection switch that selects one of the plurality of different game modes. The graphic display game device described in Section 1. 12. The graphic display game device is configured to be playable in a plurality of different game modes, the manual operation switch includes a game mode selection switch that selects one of the plurality of different game modes, and the moving symbol display driving means Claim 1, further comprising moving symbol display speed control means for controlling the speed of said sequential display drive of said moving symbol segments in accordance with the game mode selected by said game mode selection switch. The graphical display game device described above. 13. The game mode selection switch is configured to be able to select a first game mode or a second game mode, and the moving symbol display speed control means is configured to select the moving symbol display speed in the sequential order when the first game mode is selected. 13. The graphic display game device according to claim 12, wherein the target display driving speed is relatively slow and relatively fast when the second game mode is selected. 14 The moving symbol display driving means controls the number of moving symbol segments that are simultaneously driven to be displayed on at least one of the first route and the second route according to the game mode selected by the game mode selection switch. 14. The graphic display game device according to claim 12, further comprising moving symbol segment number control means for controlling the number of moving symbol segments. 15. The moving symbol display driving means includes a moving symbol display speed control means for controlling the speed of the sequential display driving of the moving symbol segments based on score information counted by the score counting means.
A graphic display game device according to claim 1. 16 The moving symbol display speed control means includes a speed setting storage means that is addressed by the score information and sets and stores a moving symbol display speed for each address, and a reference time signal that is set to the speed of the output of the speed setting storage means. display drive command signal generation means for generating a signal for sequentially display drive commanding moving symbol segments each time a correlated number is given;
A graphic display game device according to claim 15. 17 The moving symbol display driving means controls the number of moving symbol segments that are simultaneously driven to be displayed on at least one of the first route and/or the second route based on the score. A graphical display game device according to claim 1, comprising: means.