JP5901057B2 - Sparrow ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention is limited to a predetermined number of times, for example, when a player completes a predetermined rising combination as a result of a player performing an operation of discarding a single basket from a manual and an operation of self-declaring a single basket. The present invention relates to a sparrow ball game machine in which the number of game media corresponding to the rising combination is paid out. In particular, the present invention relates to a sparrow ball gaming machine to which a privilege advantageous to a player is further given when a predetermined specific rising combination is completed.

  A sparrow ball game machine that has been put into practical use has a game board in which a plurality of entrances are arranged corresponding to a plurality of types of mahjong tiles, and a predetermined number of games per game in the game board. A game ball launching device for launching a game ball, a display device for displaying a game effect image, a control device for controlling the progress of the game, and the like are provided. When the player inserts a predetermined number of medals necessary for the execution of one game into the medal slot, the software installed in the control device of the sparrow ball game machine constituted by the microcomputer plays one game. Start and control the progress of the game according to the player's abandonment, self-restraint operation, and the like.

  In such a sparrow ball game machine, the game progress is controlled as follows, for example. First, the 14 symbols (layouts) that are necessary for starting the game are determined by lottery using random number generating means. The 14 symbol codes of the arranged baskets are stored in the card data storage area of the storage device, and the symbols are displayed on the display device as a player's card.

  Next, if the 14 rooster symbols that have been laid out have not been completed and the role has not been completed, the player discards one rooster that is determined to be unnecessary from these 14 roosters, and the like Perform "Discarding operation" using. Then, the software of the control device updates the manual data in the manual data storage area of the storage device, performs a process of displaying 13 symbols on the display device, and further, Control is performed to supply the game ball to the game ball launcher.

  Subsequently, the player performs an operation (hereinafter referred to as “self-control operation”) of a spider that launches one game ball into the game board from the game ball launching device. Then, the symbol of the kite corresponding to the entrance into which the launched game ball has entered is added to the hand as a self-defeating kite. At this time, the software of the control device performs a process of storing its own symbol code in the manual data storage area of the storage device, and updates the 14 symbols as the player's current manual to the display device. And display it.

  Subsequently, the winning determination means provided in the control device determines whether or not the combination of 14 hand-hand symbols that have been made by this self-operation has completed a preset combination of rising (completion) combination. The process which determines is performed. If the hand is raised and the combination of winning combinations has not been completed, the player again selects one unnecessary bag from the hand and performs the discarding operation. This discarding operation is performed by pressing a discarding switch button corresponding to the design of the handle displayed on the display device.

In this way, the player performs a self-control operation to fire a predetermined number of game balls within a predetermined number (for example, 11), and the combination of the rising combination in which 14 hands are set in advance. Is completed, the control device performs a process of paying out a predetermined number of medals preset for each rising combination (hereinafter referred to as the number of acquired medals associated with winning) as a prize. It should be noted that even when the automatic allocation of the 14 baskets is completed at the start of the above-described one game, the winning determination means determines whether or not the 14 combinations have already completed the combination of the winning combinations. To do.
On the other hand, when the player cannot complete the winning combination even if a predetermined number of game balls are fired, the control device performs processing for ending this game (flow station).

  Further, in a sparrow ball game machine that has been put into practical use, the rising combination completed by the player is the same as the specific rising combination determined by lottery using random number generation means at the start of one game. In this case, for the next predetermined number of games, it is possible to play a game that has acquired a special gamer's right that is advantageous to the player as compared to a normal game (normal game).

  As this special game combination (bonus game combination), generally, a big game combination (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “BIC combination”, “BB” or “BB combination”) and a chance game combination (hereinafter referred to as “chance combination”), Two types of “CB” or “CB role” may be provided. A big game combination is a game that is advantageous to the player for a predetermined number of games from the next time if the game is played in a specific rising combination (for example, Daisangen) set in advance as a big game combination for each game. (Refer to Patent Literature 1).

  In the game that has acquired the right of the big game role, the passing hole on the game board (attacker operating hole) becomes effective, and when the game ball launched by the player passes through the attacker operating port, the special ball inlet (attacker) Opens. Then, when a game ball enters the attacker, the game allows the player to select a desired basket as his / her own by operating a selection button or the like. Then, when the player completes the winning combination for the game that has acquired the right of the big game, a plurality of subsequent games can play the game with the right of the big game combination being established.

  The chance game combination is an up combination that allows a game equivalent to a big combination only when the game is raised with a specific up combination set by lottery as a chance game combination for each game.

  Therefore, when a player obtains the right of a special game player, he can select an arbitrary kite, so that he can get higher in a higher role, and has the function of doubling the score increasing device when entering an attacker. Because there are many, it becomes possible to win more medals. The normal game refers to a game that has not acquired the right of the big game role or the chance game role.

Most of the above-mentioned sparrow balls have a mahjong motif, but as a result of the player performing the operation of self-recognizing the spear up to a predetermined number of times, the hand spear has completed a predetermined rising role. In this case, a gaming machine in which the number of gaming media corresponding to the winning combination is paid out as an award is referred to as “sparrow ball” in this specification.
JP-A-7-241365

By the way, in the general sparrow ball gaming machine as described above, a desired combination is selected from a plurality of lottery big game combinations and the like, and the entrance is sequentially set so as to establish the selected combination. It is necessary to launch a game ball aiming. However, the player's preference and situation is not uniform, for example, a player who is not accustomed to sequentially changing the target entrance, or anytime you get a privilege and finish the game There are players who want to. Therefore, in order to incorporate such players as users of sparrow ball game machines, it is possible to add some new game characteristics without detracting from the basic game characteristics of sparrow ball game machines. is necessary.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a sparrow ball game machine to which a new game property is added while maintaining the basic game property of a sparrow ball.

The present invention
A game start instruction means (for example, the BET button 18) that is operated by the player to instruct the start of the game;
A plurality of entrances (for example, design entrances 13a to 13y, 14a to 14f, etc.) corresponding to a plurality of types of baskets arranged in the game area;
Game ball launching means (for example, launching device 4 etc.) capable of launching game balls one by one toward the game area,
Game control means (for example, main controller 1000) for controlling the game,
The game control means includes

  When a game ball launched into the game area by the game ball launching means enters any of the entrances, the hand data temporary storage means (for example, a handcuff, for example) Self-control means (for example, self-control means 1902) to be added as manual data to the information temporary storage means 2103a),

  When the rising data comprising a combination of a plurality of predetermined values is completed, the game medium payout control means (for example, payout control means) for paying out the number of game media calculated based on the rising money 2200)

Special game control means (for example, special game control means 1906, etc.) for executing a special game consisting of a plurality of unit games when the game data has completed a special game role set in advance among the winning combinations; Have
The entrance according to the symbol constituting the special game player is arranged in the game area in association with the launch strength of the game ball,
The special game role is more set Rutotomoni is provided with a plurality of special game to be executed based on the finished the special game role,
A sparrow ball game machine characterized in that all the special game players can be established in the same game .

  Here, definitions of terms in the claims and the specification will be explained. “Sparrow ball game machine” means that if a player completes a predetermined rising combination as a result of the player performing an operation of self-determination for a predetermined number of times, the number corresponding to the rising combination will be A game machine from which game media is paid out. Here, the gaming machine includes a sparrow ball game machine of a type that executes an operation of throwing away an excess of the game from the manual game when the upper limit of the number of games is a specific number and the specific number is exceeded. It is. Further, the self-restriction may be automatic, manual, or partially automatic and partially manual. In addition, any symbol may be used for the samurai, and examples thereof include numbers, characters such as romaji and kanji, and designs such as pictures.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it becomes possible to provide the sparrow ball game machine which added the new game property, maintaining the basic game property of a sparrow ball.

It is a front view of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. It is a front view which shows the board surface structure of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the rising role of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the operation panel of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. It is a functional block diagram of a sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode of the present invention. It is a functional block diagram which shows the communication control means of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. It is a functional block diagram which shows the medal management means of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. It is a functional block diagram which shows the game progress control means of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. It is a functional block diagram which shows the game state temporary storage means of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. It is a functional block diagram which shows the sub display control apparatus of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. It is a main flowchart by the main controller side of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. It is a flowchart of the medal management process of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. It is a flowchart of the game start determination process of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. It is a flowchart of the game start and launch ball set processing of the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode of the present invention. It is a flowchart of the self-restraint control process of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. It is a flowchart of the rising determination process of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. It is a flowchart of the throwing away control processing of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. It is a flowchart of the payout number calculation process of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. It is a flowchart of the game end process of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. It is a main flowchart by the sub display control apparatus side of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. It is a flowchart of the hand display control process of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention.

  The best mode of the present invention will be described below. The best mode described below relates to a sparrow ball game machine that does not have an automatic catering function. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a sparrow ball game machine that has an automatic catering function, and mahjong yasgoroku The present invention is also within the scope of the present invention when applied to a sparrow ball game machine or the like. It should be noted that this is the best mode, and the following modes are related to the location and function of each means, the order of each step for various processes, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for each step, etc. It is not limited to.

  First, the structure of the front part of the housing (also referred to as a gaming machine frame) 1a in the sparrow ball gaming machine 1 according to the best mode will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the configuration of the front portion of the sparrow ball game machine 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the front part of the sparrow ball game machine 1 basically includes a game board 2, an operation panel 3, a game ball launch lever 4 a of a launcher 4 provided below the operation panel 3, and a medal tray. 5. It is comprised from the audio | voice output port 7, the lamp device 8, the guide rail 9, etc. which output an audio | voice and a sound effect from a speaker (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 2, with respect to the configuration of the game board 2, the distance between the outer rail 2c and the inner rail 2d that form the guide rail 9 to define the game area 2a is arranged near the tip of the inner rail 2d. The return ball prevention member 2e for preventing the short game ball from returning between the outer rail 2c and the inner rail 2d is mounted. Further, a large number of game nails 2f,... Are planted in the game area 2a. The placement of these game nails 2f,... Is due to the degree of proximity of the game ball to the game components such as various entrances and gates (to be described later) (so-called "delay") and the difficulty of entering the game. It will be.

  The game area 2a surrounded by the guide rail 9 is divided into first to fifth game areas 6a to 2e arranged in the horizontal direction. The five game areas 6a to 6e can be divided into a cell board that constitutes the surface of the game area 2a by vertically lining up the dividing lines 6f to 2i in the horizontal direction at substantially equal intervals. Recognizable. Furthermore, in this best mode, ostrich, elephant, gorilla, giraffe, and lion characters are drawn on the cell board so that the first to fifth areas can be easily identified. Are different configurations. The “spot” is determined on the game area 2a as a measure of the firing strength, and means a different area depending on where the player intends to enter the game ball. To do. In other words, the “spot” is a plurality of areas including a board part such as a failure nail where the game ball first collides (or contacts) and its peripheral part, and the player adjusts the firing strength. You can choose.

  The first game area 6a is located at the left end of the entire game area 2a and faces the inner rail 2d and the return ball preventing member 2e. Further, the first game area 6 a is provided with a windmill 15 with a lamp and a symbol entrance 14 a on which “tree” is drawn. The windmill 15 with a lamp is provided adjacent to the return ball preventing member 2e in the upper stage portion of the first game area 6a, and is located on a division line 6f with respect to the second game area 6b. In addition, the “tree” symbol entrance 14a is arranged in the middle of the first game area 6a.

  The second game area 6b is adjacent to the right side of the first game area 6a, and an “owl” symbol entrance 14b is arranged at the upper right part of the first game area 6a. ”Symbol entrance 14c is arranged. The third game area 6c is adjacent to the right side of the second game area 6b, and a mongoose symbol entrance 14d is arranged on the right side of the upper stage, and a dot matrix type in the middle stage. A first effect display device 10 is arranged. Furthermore, a symbol entrance 14e for “gorilla” is arranged in the approximate center of the lower upper part of the third game area 6c.

  The fourth game area 6d is adjacent to the right side of the third game area 6c, and a “tree” symbol entrance 14f is arranged at the center of the middle stage. In addition, a special entrance 11 and a special entrance operation gate 12 are arranged vertically in the middle of the boundary between the fourth game area 6d and the fifth game area 6e.

  Among these, the special entrance 11 is used to open the rectangular opening by causing the open / close door 11a to lie down with the lower side as a rotation axis by a driving source such as a solenoid (not shown). When the open / close door 11a is opened and the game ball falls into the opening, the game ball further enters the opening in the specific area and is detected by the special entrance entrance ball detection sensor 11b.

Here, what is referred to as the special entrance 11 is a special entrance device that is integrally provided with a configuration such as an opening / closing door 11a, a drive source, an opening, a game ball guide, an entrance detection sensor, and the like. . The same applies to the above-described symbol entrances 14a to 14f. The various symbol entrances 14a to 14f are integrated with an opening, a game ball guide unit, an entrance sensor, and the like. It means a ball opening device.
The special entrance entrance operation gate 12 is located on the same straight line as the central axis of the left and right sides of the special entrance 11 and includes a game ball passage detection sensor 12a.

  In addition, for example, a decoration device with a lamp, a windmill, and the like can be provided. As a light emitter used in the lamp-equipped decoration device or the windmill 15 with the lamp, LEDs that emit various color colors are used.

  In the lower portion 2b of the game area 2a, a plurality of consecutive ball opening devices 13 provided with 25 symbol entry holes 13a to 13y in the lateral direction are arranged, and the first to fifth game areas 6a. .About.6b correspond to approximately five symbol entrances. Further, among the symbol entrances 13a to 13y, the third symbol entrance 13c from the left is drawn with the symbol "ostrich", and the fifth symbol entrance 13c is "ostrich egg". The design of is drawn. In addition, an elephant symbol is drawn at the 8th symbol entrance 13h, and an owl symbol is depicted at the 12th, 14th, and 21st symbol entrances 13l, 13n, and 13u. It is drawn. In addition, a “banana” symbol is drawn at the 13th symbol entrance 13m, and a “Kirin” symbol is drawn at the 17th symbol entrance 13q. Furthermore, a “bone meat” symbol is drawn at the 24th symbol entrance 13x, and a “lion” symbol is drawn at the 25th symbol entrance 13y.

  The design entrance 13c for “ostrich” is located in the first game area 6a, and the design entry 13e for “ostrich egg” is located between the first game area 2a and the second game area 6b. Located at the border. In addition, the “Elephant” design entrance 13h is located in the second game area 6b, and the “Owl” design entrance 13l and 13n and the “Banana” design entrance 13m are third. Is located in the game area 6c. Furthermore, the “Kirin” symbol entrance 13p is located in the fourth game area 6d, and the “owl” symbol entry 13u is the boundary between the fourth game region 6d and the fifth game region 6e. Located in the department. The remaining “bone with meat” symbol entrance 13x and the “lion” symbol entrance 13y are located in the fifth game area 6e.

  In addition, among the 25 consecutive symbol entrances 13a to 13s, the first, second, fourth, sixth, seventh, ninth to eleventh, fifteenth, sixteenth, eighteenth to twentieth, twenty-second, The 23rd symbol entrance has a “tree” symbol in the same manner as the symbol entrances 14a, 14c, and 14f arranged in the first, second, and fourth game areas 6a, 6b, and 6d. It is drawn.

  Next, based on FIG. 3, the types and contents of the roles in the sparrow ball game machine 1 of the best mode will be described. The number of types of roles is roughly divided into a BB (Big Bonus) role surrounded by a left frame E, a chance role surrounded by a central frame F, and a normal role surrounded by a right frame G in the drawing. Among these, five types of BB roles are set, and the breakdown is ostrich role, elephant role, gorilla role, giraffe role, and lion role. Each of these BB combinations is established when there are three entrances in one game at the symbol entrances 13c, 13h, 14e, 13q, and 13y on which the corresponding symbols are drawn.

  The number of medals to be paid out when each big combination is established is the same for up to 30 medals per round (also called round (R) or unit game), but there are differences in the number of rounds. In the big bonus (ostrich big, lion big) established as the lion role, it is possible to repeat the big game up to 14R. In addition, the number of games that can be repeated is 10R in big games (elephant big and giraffe big) established as an elephant role and a giraffe role, and can be repeated in a big game (gorilla big) established as a gorilla role. The number of games is 5R.

  That is, in this best mode, the symbol entrances 13c, 13h, 14e, 13q, and 13y that can establish the BB combination are allocated to the first to fifth game areas 6a to 6e, respectively. The positions of the symbol entrances 13c, 13h, 14e, 13q, and 13y in the game areas 6a to 6e are also different for the game areas 6a to 6e. Furthermore, sparrow ball games with different specifications (specs) are associated with each of the game areas 6a to 6e.

  Next, four types of chance game roles are set, and the breakdown is “Mongoose, which is established when the player enters the symbol entrance 14d on which“ Mongoose ”is drawn three times in one game. “Mongoose, Mongoose,” Mongoose, “Mongoose,” Mongoose, “Mongoose,” “Any”, "Meat, meat, meat" role that is established when entering the game entrance 13x with "bone with meat" drawn 3 times in one game, twice at the design entrance with "bone with meat" This is a “meat, meat, ANY” role that is established when there is a single entry at any of the other entrances. When each chance combination is established, the number of medals to be paid out is 30 for the “mongoose, mongoose, mongoose” and “meat, meat, meat”, 20 for the “mongoose, mongoose, ANY”, “Meat, meat, ANY” role is 21 sheets.

  Nine kinds of normal roles are set, and the breakdown includes the “banana, banana, banana” role that is established when the ball enters the game entrance 13m of “banana” three times in one game. “Banana”, “Banana” symbol entry, “Banana, Banana, ANY” role, which is established when there is a “banana” symbol entry twice, and any other symbol entry entrance. Includes a “Banana, ANY, ANY” role that is established when there is a single entry at the mouth and twice at any other symbol entrance. The number of medals to be paid out for each role is 20 There are 10 sheets and 2 sheets.

  Similarly, the symbol entrance 13e on which the “ostrich egg” is drawn has the same role as “egg, egg, egg”, “egg, egg, ANY”, “egg, ANY, ANY”. Is set, and the number of medals to be paid out for each combination is 10, 3, and 1. Furthermore, for the roles of “Mongoose, ANY, ANY”, “Meat, ANY, ANY”, and “Tree, Owl, Tree”, there are 10 medals, 3 medals, and 3 medals, respectively.

  Next, a main display device 36 is arranged in an area below the game area 2a. As shown in FIG. 5, the main display device 36 includes a hand symbol design display unit 36a for displaying a symbol of a hand symbol possessed at the present time, a discard symbol design display unit 36b for displaying a discard symbol, a special symbol A special gamer remaining number display unit 36e for displaying the remaining number of rounds of the game player, a remaining shot ball number display unit 36f for displaying the remaining shot ball number, a BET number display unit 36g for displaying the BET number And a credit number display part 36h for displaying the number of credits. Here, in the present best mode, the main display device 36 is provided in the plural continuous ball opening device 13, but it is mounted on the game board 2 (for example, an area inside or outside the game area 2 a) or the operation panel 3. Or a gaming machine frame 1a provided with a medal tray 5 or the like.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the operation panel 3 described above is provided with a second effect display device 16 composed of a liquid crystal display device, a medal slot 17, and various operation buttons (button switches). . The various operation buttons include a BET (game start) button 18, buttons disposed in the horizontal direction corresponding to the symbols of the three hands, and throw-away buttons 19 a to 19 c for performing a throw-away operation. The button includes a right shift button 22a, a left shift button 22b, a selection determination button 23, a game end button 24, a medal payout button 25, and the like. The discard button 19a to 19c serves as a discard operation means for performing an operation of selecting and discarding an unnecessary basket from a manual handle, and "A" to "C" indicating the names of the respective buttons are displayed on the upper part. Has been.

When the player operates the above-mentioned various buttons (presses and turns on the switch contact), for example, when the player presses the discard button 19a, a discard signal is generated, and this signal is a control board constituted by a microcomputer. Is input. Then, software (hereinafter referred to as a program) installed in the ROM of the control board analyzes the input signal, and executes a process corresponding to the analyzed input signal to advance the game.
The first effect display device 10 and the second effect display device 16 are used to display information necessary for the player and an effect image as the game progresses.

  The first effect display device 10 is mainly used when a player performs an operation of throwing away an unnecessary bag from a hand and when a player operates a hand bag by itself. It is used as a means for assisting the player in advance to display the symbol of the bag to be played. This makes it possible for beginners with little mahjong knowledge to enjoy the game comfortably. In the best mode, the first effect display device 10 also displays information related to the status of the hand trap acquired by entering the various entrances and the notification when the winning combination is established. In addition, it is good also as a structure which employ | adopts the structure where a game ball | bowl flows down in front of the 1st effect display apparatus 10, and can bring a game ball | bowl to the vicinity of the central symbol entrances 13l-13n. In addition, a stage as often provided in pachinko gaming machines, for example, is provided at the lower front portion of the first effect display device 10, and the game ball that has reached the stage rolls in the horizontal direction to bring the game ball to the center. It is good also as a structure to obtain.

  The second effect display device 16 mainly includes the current number of medals stored by the player in the sparrow ball game machine 1, the remaining number of game balls during the game, and the player's hand. It is used as a means for displaying a symbol, a symbol of a kite thrown away by a player, and the like.

  Next, various functions of the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the block diagrams of FIGS. First, the main control device 1000 includes a sub display control device (display control means) 3000 for effect display, a medal payout device 4000 that pays out medals based on a payout instruction from the main control device 1000, and various peripheral devices. It is connected so that information can be transmitted.

  Here, the main control device 1000 includes a communication control means 1100 for receiving signals input from various sensors and transmitting various information / signals to various peripheral devices (for example, the sub display control device 3000), Medal management means 1200 for managing the number of stored medals and paying out with progress, game start determining means 1300 for determining whether or not the game start condition is satisfied, and game progress control for controlling the progress of the game Means 1900; display control means 2000 for displaying game state information (eg, information on the game, medal information) on the main display device 36; game state temporary storage means 2100 for temporarily storing the current game state and the like; and a predetermined number of medals The payout control means 2200 for controlling the medal payout device 4000 so as to pay out the game, and information related to the game (image data, audio data, etc.) are stored. And a game-related information storage unit 2300 of the order. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

First, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the communication control means 1100 includes a BET button 18, discard buttons 19a to 19c, a right shift button 22a, a left shift button 22b, a selection determination button 23, a game end button 24, a medal. An operation signal from the payout button 25 or the like, a special entrance entrance detection sensor 11b for the special entrance 11, an entrance detection sensor 13a-1 to 13y-1 for the design entrance 13a to 13y, and a special entrance operation An input signal receiving unit 1101 for receiving an input signal from the game ball passage detection sensor 12a of the gate 12 and an information transmitting unit 1102 for transmitting information and signals to various peripheral devices (for example, the sub display control device 3000) side are provided. doing.
Next, as shown in FIG. 7, the medal management means 1200 has medal information temporary storage means 1201 for temporarily storing the number of credits and the number of stored medals.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8, the game progress control means 1900 has a throw-in control means 1901 that controls the discard process, a self-control means 1902 that controls the self-process, and the manual data increases. A combination determining unit 1903 for determining whether or not a combination of the above has been completed, a payout number calculating unit 1904 for calculating the number of acquired medals related to the rising when it is determined that the rising combination has been completed, and a game ending process A game end control means 1905 for controlling the game and a special game control means 1906 for controlling the special game.

  Here, the self-control control unit 1902 has a self-play game ball supply control unit 1902a that controls to supply one game ball to the launcher when the self-control condition is satisfied. The game ball supply control means 1902a for self-suppression supplies one game ball to the standby position when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Here, as the “predetermined condition”, in addition to the case where all the arrangements are not finished after the game start instruction is given by the BET button 18 (when the arrangement is executed manually), as described later, A case where one piece of cocoon data is deleted from the manual data temporary storage unit by the discarding 牌 control unit after the lapse of time.

  The payout number calculating means 1904 has a winning combination medal number table 1904a which is referred to when calculating the number of acquired medals by the rising combination. Further, the special game control means 1906 has a special game content reference table 1906a that is referred to when setting the content of the special game by the rising combination.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9, the game state temporary storage unit 2100 temporarily stores flag temporary storage unit 2101 for temporarily storing ON / OFF information of various flags, and temporarily stores the number of remaining game balls in the game. Storage means 2102; trap information temporary storage means 2103 for temporarily storing trap information in the game; special game player temporary storage means 2106 for temporarily storing special game players in the game; A temporary information storage means 2110 for temporarily storing the number of acquired medals), and special game related information temporary storage means 2111 for temporarily storing information related to the special game in the game (for example, the remaining number of rounds). Yes.

  Here, the trap information temporary storage means 2103 includes a handle information temporary storage means 2103a for temporarily storing the handle information in the game, and a discard pad information temporary storage means 2103b for temporarily storing the discard information in the game. doing. The rising information temporary storage unit 2110 includes a rising combination temporary storage unit 2110a that temporarily stores a rising combination in the game, and an acquired medal number temporary storage unit 2110b that temporarily stores the acquired medal number calculated by the payout number calculating unit 1904. have.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10, the display control means (sub-control device) 3000 includes a display information receiving means 3100 for receiving various information / signals from the main control device 1000 side, and a display control means (sub-control device). Display-related information temporary storage means 3600 for temporarily storing information related to display on the 3000 side, and display-related information storage means 3700 for storing information related to effects (image data, moving image data, audio data, etc.) doing. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  The display information receiving means 3100 has a main side information temporary storage means 3101 for temporarily storing various information and signals from the main controller 1000 side. Note that various information and signals temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage unit 3101 are appropriately referred to as necessary by various units described later in each process described below.

  The display-related information temporary storage unit 3600 includes flag temporary storage unit 3601 that temporarily stores on / off information of various flags, and bag information temporary storage unit 3602 that temporarily stores bag information in the game.

  Next, the flow of processing of the sparrow ball game machine 1 according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIGS. 11 to 19 show the flow of processing on the main control board side of the sparrow ball game machine 1 according to the best mode.

  First, FIG. 11 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000. First, in step 1100, the medal management means 1200 executes medal management processing described later. Next, in step 1200, the game start determination means 1300 executes a game start determination process described later. Next, in step 1600, the game progress control means 1900 executes a game start / launch ball setting process which will be described later. Next, at step 1700, the game progress control means 1900 (particularly the self-control means 1902) executes a self-control process described later. Next, at step 1900, the game progress control means 1900 (especially the throwing away control means 1901) executes a throwing away control process described later. Next, in step 2300, the payout number calculating means 1904 executes a payout number calculating process to be described later. Next, in step 2400, the game progress control means 1900 (particularly the game end control means 1905) executes a game end process described later, and returns to step 1100. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of medal management processing according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the medal management unit 1200 refers to the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 and the flag temporary storage unit 2101, and the BET counter value is “3” and the CRE counter value is “50”, or the current game It is determined whether or not the game is in progress (for example, a “gaming flag” to be described later is on). If Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the medal management unit 1200 drives a medal blocker (not shown) so that a medal cannot be inserted, and the process proceeds to step 1108. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1102, in step 1106, the medal management unit 1200 drives the medal blocker so that a medal can be inserted, and the process proceeds to step 1108. Next, in step 1108, the medal management unit 1200 determines whether or not the input signal receiving unit 1101 has received a medal insertion signal. If Yes in step 1108, in step 1110, the medal management unit 1200 refers to the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 and determines whether or not the BET counter value is “3”. If YES in step 1110, the medal management unit 1200 adds “1” to the BET counter value in the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 in step 1112, and the process proceeds to step 1116. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1110, in step 1114, the medal management unit 1200 adds “1” to the CRE counter value in the medal information temporary storage unit 1201, and proceeds to step 1116. Next, in step 1116, the medal management unit 1200 (display control unit 2000) refers to the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 and displays the current medal information (BET number, credit number) on the main display device 36. In step 1118, the medal management unit 1200 (information transmission unit 1102) transmits the current medal information to the display control unit (sub-control device) 3000, and proceeds to the next process (game start determination process 1200). To do.

  On the other hand, if No in step 1108, in step 1120, the medal management unit 1200 determines whether or not the input signal receiving unit 1101 has received the payout button operation signal, that is, whether or not the player has pressed the medal payout button 25. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 1120, in step 1122, the medal management unit 1200 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 2101 and determines whether or not the game is currently in progress (for example, a “game flag” described later is on). . In the case of Yes in step 1122, in step 1124, the medal management unit 1200 refers to the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 and determines whether or not the CRE counter value is greater than “0”. If Yes in step 1124, the medal management unit 1200 subtracts “1” from the CRE counter value in the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 in step 1126. Next, in step 1128, the medal management means 1200 (payout control means 2200) drives the medal payout device 4000 and discharges “1” medals to the medal tray 5. Next, in step 1130, the medal management means 1200 (display control means 2000) refers to the medal information temporary storage means 1201 and displays the current medal information (BET number, credit number) on the main display device 36. In step 1132, the medal management unit 1200 (information transmission unit 1102) transmits the current medal information to the display control unit (sub-control device) 3000, and the process proceeds to step 1124.

On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1124, in step 1134, the medal management unit 1200 refers to the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 and determines whether or not the BET counter value is greater than “0”. In the case of Yes in step 1134, in step 1136, the medal management unit 1200 subtracts “1” from the BET counter value in the medal information temporary storage unit 1201, and proceeds to step 1128.
In addition, in the case of No in step 1120, step 1122, and step 1134, the process proceeds to the next process (game start determination process 1200).

  Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the game start determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the game start determination unit 1300 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 2101 and determines whether or not the game is currently in progress (for example, a “game flag” described later is on). If YES in step 1202, in step 1204, the game start determination unit 1300 determines whether or not the input signal receiving unit 1101 has received a BET button operation signal, that is, whether or not the player has pressed the BET button 18. judge. In the case of Yes in Step 1204, in Step 1206, the game start determination unit 1300 refers to the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 and determines whether or not the BET counter value is “3”. If Yes in step 1206, the game start determination unit 1300 sets “0” to the BET counter in the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 in step 1208. Next, in step 1210, the game start determination unit 1300 (display control unit 2000) refers to the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 and displays the current medal information (BET number, credit number) on the main display device 36. . Next, in step 1212 and step 1214, the game start determination means 1300 (information transmission means 1102) transmits the current medal information and game start signal to the display control means (sub-control device) 3000 side. In step 1216, the game start determination unit 1300 turns on the “game start determination flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101, and proceeds to the next process (game start / launch ball set process 1600).

On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1206, in step 1218, the game start determination unit 1300 refers to the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 and determines whether the CRE counter value is not “0”. In the case of Yes in step 1218, in step 1220 and step 1222, the game start determination unit 1300 subtracts “1” from the CRE counter value in the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 and adds “1” to the BET counter value. Next, in step 1224, the game start determination unit 1300 (display control unit 2000) refers to the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 and displays the current medal information (BET number, credit number) on the main display device 36. . In step 1226, the game start determination unit 1300 (information transmission unit 1102) transmits the current medal information to the display control unit (sub control device) 3000 side, and the process proceeds to step 1206.
It should be noted that the process proceeds to the next process (game start / launch ball set process 1600) also in the case of No in step 1202, step 1204, and step 1218.

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the game start / launch ball setting process according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. Here, steps 1602 to 1610 are game start processing (game start initial setting processing), and steps 1612 to 1620 are shot ball setting processing.

  First, in step 1602, the game start determination unit 1300 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 2101 and determines whether or not the “game start determination flag” is on. In the case of Yes in step 1602, in step 1604, the game start determination unit 1300 turns off the “game start determination flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101. Next, in step 1606, the special game control unit 1906 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 2101 and determines whether or not the “special game flag” is on. In the case of Yes in step 1606, in step 1608, the special game control unit 1906 turns on the “special entrance entrance operation gate valid flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101. In step 1610, the game start determination unit 1300 sets “4” as the remaining ball number n information in the game ball number temporary storage unit 2102. This is the end of the game start process.

  Next, after the game start process is completed, a shot ball setting process is executed from step 1612 to step 1620. Specifically, first, in step 1612, the game ball supply control means 1902a for self-control controls the game ball feeding device (not shown), and puts the game ball at the launch position (not shown) of the game ball launch device. Set the ball. In step 1614, the self-control control unit 1902 subtracts “1” from the remaining ball number n information in the game ball number temporary storage unit 2102. Thereafter, in step 1616, the self-control unit 1902 turns on the “not-entered ball flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101, and shifts to the next process (self-control process 1700). The above is the fired ball set process (first fired ball set process for self-restraint) immediately after the start of the game.

  The second ball to the fourth ball are executed by the following processing. First, in the case of No in step 1602, in step 1618, the self-control unit 1902 determines whether or not the “self-control flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101 is on. In the case of Yes in step 1618, in step 1620, the self-control unit 1902 turns off the “self-permission flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101, and proceeds to step 1612.

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the self-control process according to the subroutine of step 1700 in FIG. First, in step 1702, the self-control unit 1902 determines whether or not the “non-entered ball flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101 is on, that is, one game ball supplied to the game ball launcher is detected. It is determined whether or not the ball has not entered any ball entrance. Here, in the case of Yes in step 1702, the self-control process is executed, and in the case of No in this step, the process proceeds to the next process (discarding control process in step 1900).

  The self-restraint control process (step 1700) includes a special entrance opening control process (steps 1702 to 1708), an entrance process (steps 1710 to 1728 (particularly, steps 1710 to 1714 are entered into the normal entrance). Sphere processing, Step 1716 to Step 1728 are special entrance entrance processing)), Next sphere supply permission determination processing (Step 1730 to Step 1738), Display control processing (Step 1740 to Step 1746), Upward determination processing (Step 1800). Hereinafter, it will be described in order.

  First, steps 1702 to 1708 will be described from the special entrance opening control process. First, in step 1704, the self-control unit 1902 determines whether or not the input signal receiving unit 1101 has received the special entrance gate operation gate signal, that is, whether the game ball has passed the special entrance operation gate 12 or not. Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 1704, in step 1706, the self-control unit 1902 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 2101 and determines whether or not the “special entrance opening operation gate valid flag” is on. In the case of Yes in Step 1706, in Step 1708, the self-control unit 1902 drives a special entrance opening / closing device (not shown) to open the special entrance 11.

  Next, the ball entry process in steps 1710 to 1729 will be described. First, the entry process of the normal entrance at steps 1710 to 1714 will be described. First, at step 1710, the self-control unit 1902 determines whether or not the input signal receiving unit 1101 has received the symbol entry signal. That is, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the symbol entrances 13a to 13y and 14a to f. In the case of Yes in Step 1710, in Step 1712, the self-control unit 1902 turns off the “not-entered flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101. Next, in step 1714, the self-control unit 1902 adds the wrinkles related to the symbol entry signal to the hand information temporary storage unit 2103a.

  Next, the special entrance entrance entry processing in steps 1716 to 1729, which is executed in the case of No in step 1710, will be described. First, in step 1716, the self-control unit 1902 determines whether or not the input signal receiving unit 1101 has received a special entrance entrance signal, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the special entrance 11. Determine. Here, in the case of No in step 1716, the process returns to step 1710 and loops until it becomes Yes in step 1710 or step 1716. On the other hand, in the case of Yes in Step 1716, in Step 1718, the self-control unit 1902 turns off the “not-entered flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101. In step 1720, the self-control unit 1902 refers to the temporary flag storage unit 2101 and determines whether or not the “special entrance entrance flag” is off. In the case of Yes in step 1720, in step 1722, the self-control unit 1902 turns on the “special entrance entrance flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101. Next, in Step 1724, the self-control unit 1902 (display control unit 2000) lights a double score increase lamp (not shown) in the main display device 36. Next, in step 1726, the self-control unit 1902 (information transmission unit 1102) transmits a special entrance entrance signal to the display control unit (sub-control device) 3000 side. Next, in step 1728, the self-control unit 1902 determines whether or not the input signal receiving unit 1101 has received a self-determination operation signal. If Yes in step 1728, the self-determination determined by the self-determination operation is added to the hand in step 1729. In the case of No in step 1728, the process is looped until Yes.

  Next, the next sphere supply permission determination process in steps 1730 to 1738 will be described. First, in step 1730, the self-control control unit 1902 refers to the game ball number temporary storage unit 2102 to determine whether n is not 0, that is, the situation where all the number of possessed balls has been terminated. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in Step 1730, in Step 1732, the self-control unit 1902 refers to the game ball number temporary storage unit 2102 again, and whether or not n is 1, that is, the third ball of the game is still discontinued. It is determined whether the situation is not correct. In the case of Yes in step 1732, the self-control control unit 1902 turns on the “self-control permission flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101 in step 1734. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1732, that is, when all three balls of the game have been cut off, in step 1736, the self-control unit 1902 sets the “discarded throwing permission flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101. turn on. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1730, that is, in a situation where all the four balls that have been scheduled have been terminated, in step 1738, the self-control unit 1902 displays the “game end flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101. Is turned on, and the process proceeds to Step 1744.

  Next, the display control process in steps 1740 to 1746 will be described. First, in step 1740, it is determined whether or not the reordering of the manuals to be displayed on the main display device 36 is necessary. If yes, the reordering process of the manual information is performed in step 1742. This is executed and the arrangement order information of the hand data temporarily stored in the hand information temporary storage means 2103a is updated. In the reordering process for the hand information, a rearrangement necessity determination / execution table corresponding to the number of handbooks is used. Next, in step 1744, the display control unit 2000 displays the hand on the main display device 36 based on the hand data temporarily stored in the hand information temporary storage unit 2103a. In step 1746, the information transmission unit 1102 transmits manual information (and arrangement order information) information to the display control unit (sub-control device) 3000 side. Then, in step 1800, a rising determination process described later is executed, and the process proceeds to the next process (the discarding control process in step 1900).

  Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the rising determination process according to the subroutine of step 1800 in FIG. First, in step 1806, the hand determining unit 1903 refers to the hand information temporary storage unit 2103a to determine whether or not the hand is rising. In the case of Yes in step 1806, in step 1808, the combination determining unit 1903 turns on the “up flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101 and sets the code relating to the up combination in the up combination temporary storage unit 2110a. . Next, in step 1810, the combination determining means 1903 refers to the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the “special game flag” is off. In the case of Yes in step 1810, in step 1812, the combination determining means 1903 refers to the rising combination temporary storage unit 2110a and the special game combination temporary storage unit 2106, and specifically, whether or not the rising combination is the BB combination. Determines whether the rising combination code related to the rising matches the rising combination code related to the BB combination in the game. In the case of Yes in Step 1812, in Step 1814, the hand determining unit 1903 turns on the “special entrance opening operation gate valid flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101. Next, in step 1816, the combination determining means 1903 refers to the special game content reference table 1906a, sets the number of rounds corresponding to the current big combination to the special game game number counter value, and proceeds to step 1818.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1812, in step 1820, the combination determining means 1903 refers to the rising combination temporary storage unit 2110a and the special game combination temporary storage unit 2106, and whether or not the rising combination is a chance combination is specified. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the rising combination code related to the rising matches the rising combination code related to the chance combination in the game. In the case of Yes in Step 1820, in Step 1822, the hand determining unit 1903 turns on the “special entrance opening operation gate valid flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101. Next, in step 1824, the combination determining means 1903 sets “1” to the special game game number counter value in the special game related information temporary storage means 2111, and the process proceeds to step 1818. On the other hand, if No in Step 1820, the process proceeds to Step 1818 as it is.

  In step 1818, the combination determining unit 1903 turns on the “special game flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101, and proceeds to the next process (the discard control process in step 1900). In addition, also in the case of No in step 1806 and step 1810, the process proceeds to the next process (the discard control process in step 1900).

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the throwing away control process according to the subroutine of step 1900 in FIG. First, in step 1902, the throwing away control unit 1901 refers to the temporary flag storage unit 2101 and determines whether or not the “discarding allowance flag” is on. If YES in step 1902, in step 1904, the throwing away control unit 1901 determines whether the input signal receiving unit 1101 has received the throwing away operation signal, that is, the player determines any of the throwing away buttons 19 a to 19 c. It is determined whether or not it has been pressed. In the case of Yes in step 1904, the discarding control unit 1901 turns off the “discarding permission flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101 in step 1906. Next, in step 1908, the throwing away control unit 1901 refers to the temporary flag storage unit 2101 and determines whether or not the “up flag” is on. Here, first, in the case of No in step 1908, that is, when throwing up and throwing away the bag, in step 1910, the dumping rod control unit 1901 turns off the “up flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101, Control goes to step 1912. On the other hand, in the case of Yes in Step 1908, in Step 1912, the discarding spear control means 1901 deletes the spear associated with the discarding operation signal from the hand temporary stored in the manual information storage unit 2103a. The deleted bag is discarded and added to the bag information temporary storage unit 2103b. In step 1914, the display control unit 2000 refers to the bag information temporary storage unit 2103 and displays the discarded bag information on the main display device 36. Next, in step 1916, the sorting necessity determination / execution means (not shown) determines whether sorting is necessary according to the number of handles based on the procedure information temporarily stored in the procedure information temporary storage unit 2103a. It is determined whether or not rearrangement is necessary with reference to a table for determination / execution (not shown). In the case of Yes in step 1916, in step 1918, the sorting necessity determination / execution means executes the sorting and updates the sorting order information of the hand data temporarily stored in the hand information temporary storage means 2103a. To do. Next, in step 1920, the display control unit 2000 displays the hand on the main display device 36 based on the hand data temporarily stored in the hand information temporary storage unit 2103a and the arrangement order information thereof. Next, in step 1922, the information transmission unit 1102 transmits the discarded information to the display control unit (sub control device) 3000 side. In step 1924, the discarding control unit 1901 turns on the “self-rejection permission flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101 and proceeds to the next process (payout number calculation process in step 2300).

  On the other hand, if No in step 1904, that is, if there is no discarding operation, in step 1926, the discarding control unit 1901 determines whether or not the input signal receiving unit 1101 has received the end button operation signal. . In the case of Yes in step 1926, in step 1928 and step 1930, the throwing away control unit 1901 turns off the “discarding allowance flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101 and turns on the “game end flag”. The process proceeds to the process (payout number calculation process in step 2300). If the answer is No in Step 1916, the process proceeds to Step 1920. If NO in step 1902 and step 1926, the process proceeds to the next process (payout number calculation process in step 2300).

Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the payout number calculation process according to the subroutine of step 2300 in FIG. First, in step 2302, the payout number calculation unit 1904 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 2101 and determines whether or not the “up flag” is on. In the case of Yes in step 2302, in step 2306, the payout number calculation means 1904 refers to the winning combination-specific prize medal number table 1904a based on the rising combination code temporarily stored in the rising combination temporary storage unit 2110a. The number of acquired medals by the winning combination (Ma) is calculated, and the calculation result is set in a temporary work storage area (not shown) of the acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110b. Next, in step 2310, the payout number calculating means 1904 refers to the temporary flag storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the “special entrance entrance flag” is on. In the case of Yes in step 2310, in step 2312, the payout number calculation means 1904 calculates the increased medal number (Mc) by the special game, and the calculation result is stored in the temporary work storage area of the acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110b. set. Next, in step 2314, the payout number calculation unit 1904 refers to the calculation result with reference to the temporary work storage area of the acquired medal number temporary storage unit 2110b, and calculates the total medal number (S) of the acquired medal related to the increase. (S = Ma + Mc) and the calculation result is set in the temporary storage area for work of the acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110b. Next, in step 2318, the payout number calculation means 1904 refers to the acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110b and determines whether or not the total medal number (S) is within “30”. If Yes in step 2318, the process proceeds to step 2322. If No in step 2318, the payout number calculating unit 1904 sets “30” in the acquired medal number temporary storage unit 2110 b in step 2320, and the process proceeds to step 2322. To do. Next, in step 2322, the display control unit 2000 refers to the rising information temporary storage unit 2110 and displays the rising related information (such as the number of acquired medals) on the main display device 36. Next, in step 2324, the information transmitting means 1102 transmits the ascending related information (raising combination, number of acquired medals, etc.) to the sub side, and proceeds to the next process (game end process).
If No in Step 2302, the process proceeds to the next process (game end process), and if No in Step 2310, the process proceeds to Step 2314.

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the game end process according to the subroutine of step 2400 in FIG. First, in step 2406, the game end control means 1905 refers to the flag temporary storage means 2101 to determine whether or not the “game end flag” is on. In the case of Yes in step 2406, in step 2407, the game end control means 1905 turns off the “game end flag” in the flag temporary storage means 2101. Next, in step 2408, the game end control means 1905 refers to the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the “up flag” is on. In the case of Yes in step 2408, in step 2409, the game end control means 1905 turns off the “rising flag” in the flag temporary storage means 2101. In step 2410, the game end control unit 1905 refers to the acquired medal number temporary storage unit 2110 b and adds the calculated total medal number (S) to the CRE counter value of the medal information temporary storage unit 1201. Next, in step 2412, the game end control unit 1905 refers to the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 and determines whether or not the CRE counter value is greater than “50”. If YES in step 2412, in step 2414, the game end control means 1905 refers to the medal information temporary storage means 1201, calculates the number of medals exceeding “50” from the CRE counter value, and the payout control means 2200 The medal payout device 4000 is driven, and the calculated medal number is discharged to the medal tray 5. Next, in step 2415, the game end control unit 1905 sets “50” to the CRE counter of the medal information temporary storage unit 1201.

  Next, at step 2416, the game end control means 1905 refers to the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the “special game flag” is on. If YES in step 2416, the game end control means 1905 subtracts “1” from the special game game number counter value in the special game related information temporary storage means 2111 in step 2418. Next, in step 2420, the game end control means 1905 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 2111 and determines whether or not the special game game number counter value is “0”. If YES in step 2420, the game end control means 1905 turns off the “special game flag” in the flag temporary storage means 2101 in step 2422, and the process proceeds to step 2430.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2408, in step 2428, the game end control means 1905 refers to the flag temporary storage means 2101 to determine whether or not the “special game flag” is on. If this is the case, the process proceeds to step 2422 (if the special game is not completed, the special game is punctured). On the other hand, if step 2428 is No, the process proceeds to step 2430.

  Next, in step 2430, the display control unit 2000 refers to the game state temporary storage unit 2100, and displays information after the game (for example, the number of acquired medals when the game is up) on the main display device 36. Display above. Next, at step 2432, the game end control means 1905 (information transmission means 1102) is displayed on the display control means (sub-control device) 3000 side after the game ends (for example, if the game is up). Role, number of acquired medals, etc.).

  Next, at step 2444, the game end control means 1905 executes post-game end processing (for example, initialization of each flag and temporary storage means, etc.). Next, at step 2446, the game end control means 1905 determines whether or not the post-game end processing has ended. In the case of No in step 2446, the processing of step 2446 is performed until the processing after the game ends, and in the case of Yes in step 2446, the processing proceeds to step 2448. Next, at step 2448, the game end control means 1905 determines whether or not the standby time end timing after the game has been reached. Although not described in detail in this best mode, the number of games per unit time (for example, 1 minute) exceeds or exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 7 games) in order to regulate the number of games that can be executed per unit time. In such a case, a waiting time is set so as not to shift to the next game. In the case of No in step 2448, the processing of step 2448 is performed until the “waiting time end timing after the end of game” is reached, and in the case of Yes in step 2448, the processing proceeds to the next processing (medal management processing 1100). .

  If No in step 2406, the process proceeds to the next process (medal management process 1100). If No in step 2412, the process proceeds to step 2416. If No in steps 2416 and 2420, the process proceeds to step 2430. .

  Next, the flow of processing on the sub display control device 3000 side of the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. Here, FIG. 20 is a main flowchart showing the flow of general processing performed on the sub-control board side. First, in step 3002, the sub display control device 3000 refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 3101 and determines whether or not the display information receiving unit 3100 has received display information / signals from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 3002, different processing is executed based on the received information and the like. First, when the information received in step 3002 is information relating to a hand such as self-trapping or throwing away, a hand display control process in step 3100 described later is executed. When the information received in step 3002 is other information (for example, game start signal, game end signal, special game combination information, medal information, etc.), the sub display control device 3000 displays the information, etc. The predetermined display control processing is executed on the first effect display device 10 and the second effect display device 16 at predetermined timings based on the above, and the process returns to step 3002.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the manual display control process according to the subroutine of step 3100 in FIG. First, in step 3102, the sub display control device 3000 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 3101 and determines whether or not manual information has been received. Here, the manual information transmitted from the main controller 1000 side is information transmitted in step 1746 of FIG. Specifically, when there is one handrail, information for identifying the handrail, and when there are two handrails, information for identifying the handrail and arrangement information of the handrail (for example, hand (1) and “3”, arrangement information indicating that “1” is arranged first and “3” is arranged third), and there are three hand tiles. Information for identifying the bag and the arrangement information of the handle are transmitted. In the case of Yes in step 3102, in step 3104, the sub display control device 3000 displays a handbook on the second effect display device 16 according to the handbook information and the arrangement information from the main control device 1000. As described above, in the best mode, with regard to the arrangement of the manual on the sub-control device side, basically, display consistent with the display mode on the main display device 36 on the main control device 1000 side is executed. However, in the best mode, the main controller 1000 does not execute the process of rearranging the symbols when they are raised, and in this case, the sub-controller is rearranged and rearranged in the symbols array, and what kind of rise Whether the symbols are complete is displayed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. Specifically, in step 3106, the sub display control device 3000 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 3101 and determines whether or not the upward information has been received. In the case of Yes in step 3106, in step 3108, the sub display control device 3000 compares the handpieces (three) transmitted from the main control device 1000 side with the rising symbol reference table (not shown), and these After raising the three hand tiles and rearranging them in the symbol arrangement, the hand tiles are displayed on the first effect display device 10 and the second effect display device 16. For example, when the manual information from the main control device 1000 side is “Any, banana, Any”, the display is performed after converting the order of “banana, Any, Any” which is a normal small role. In step 3110, the sub display control device 3000 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 3101 and determines whether or not the discard information has been received. In the case of Yes in step 3110, the sub-display control device 3000 displays the throwing waste transmitted from the main control device 1000 side on the throwing waste display unit 33, and proceeds to the next processing (step 3002). In the case of No in Step 3102, the process proceeds to Step 3106, in the case of No in Step 3106, the process proceeds to Step 3110, and in the case of No in 3110, the process proceeds to the next process (Step 3002).
Next, the operation of the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode will be described.
《Distribution from game start》

  First, a game is started when a predetermined number (three) of medals are inserted or the BET button is pressed and three medals are bet. Next, in this best mode, three arrangements are performed by hand using four balls. More specifically, first, one game ball is supplied to the launching device immediately after the start of the game in order to perform the first arrangement. Then, the player operates the game ball launch lever 4a to release the ball to the game area. The released game ball enters one of the symbol entrances 13a to 13y of the multi-entry entrance device 13 or any of the other symbol entrances 14a to 14f in a normal game. When one of the symbol entrances 13a to 13y and 14a to 14f is entered, one is included in the hand effect symbol display unit 36a of the main display device 36 and the second effect display device 16 on the sub display control device 3000 side. The eye arrangement is displayed. In addition, the sub display control device 3000 controls the first effect display device 10 on the basis of manual information that is a command from the main control device 1000.

  Next, one game ball is supplied again to the launching device in order to perform the second arrangement. As described above, when a ball enters any of the symbol entrances, the second symbol display unit 36a of the main display device 36 on the main control device 1000 side and the effect display device on the sub control device side are displayed on the second display.牌 is displayed. Further, as the third and subsequent game balls are fired and the distribution proceeds, the symbols of the kite corresponding to the symbol entrance where the ball entered is sequentially added to the main display device 36.

  At this time, according to the combination of the first and second arrangements, the arrangement of the arrangements on the hand display symbol display unit 36a and the effect display apparatus on the sub display control device 3000 side is different. Hereinafter, this point will be described. First, when the first and second arrangements are not in the tempering state of the rising combination, the cocoon that has been refrained this time is displayed as it is on the hand symbol display portion 36a. Next, when the first and second arrangements are in the tempering state of the rising combination, the rearrangement is performed as necessary in a form corresponding to the rising combination, and the rearranged first and second pieces are arranged. The eye arrangement is displayed on the hand symbol display unit 36a.

Next, one game ball is supplied again to the launching device in order to perform the third arrangement. Similarly, when a ball enters one of the symbol entrances, three symbols are displayed on the hand symbol symbol display unit 36a of the main display device 36 on the main control device 1000 side and the effect display device on the sub display control device 3000 side. The eyelid is displayed. At this time, according to the combination of the first to third arrangements, the arrangement of the arrangements on the hand display symbol display unit 36a and the effect display apparatus on the sub display control device 3000 side is different. Hereinafter, this point will be described. First, when the first to third arrangements are broken, the cocoon that has been refrained this time is displayed as it is on the third hand symbol display part of the hand symbol symbol display part 36a. Next, when two of the first to third arrangements are related to a combination of rising combinations, rearrangement is performed as necessary in a form corresponding to the rising combination. In addition, for example, like a ostrich, a tree, an ostrich, it is a state of a temperament that has the possibility that the BB role of “ostriches, ostriches, ostriches” can be established if the “ostriches” can be self-sufficient thereafter. In some cases, the game is rearranged to “ostriches, ostriches, trees” so that it can clearly inform the player that it is a temperament about “ostriches, ostriches, ostriches”, which is a highly profitable uplift, Informs that it is a temper.
《Discarded Trap》

Thus, after the arrangement of the three pieces is completed, in the present best mode, after throwing away only one ball, it is possible to make one ball itself. Under such gameability, when the player operates one of the throwing-off buttons 19a to 19c, the bag corresponding to the button disappears from the handbook. At this time, since there are two hand handles, the display process in the case where there are two hand handles described above is executed.
《Self-restraint》

Thereafter, one game ball is supplied again to the launcher. Then, as described above, when the ball is launched and enters any of the symbol entrances, the kite corresponding to the symbol entrance is displayed in the blank area of the hand symbol design display unit 36a. . However, since this self-sufficiency is the final stage of the game (that is, it cannot be thrown away or self-storing any more), the main side does not execute processing such as rearrangement as described above.
《Game end》

In this best mode, the game ends when all the games have been completed (specifically, whether the self-restraint after discarding has ended) or the game end button 24 is pressed to forcibly end the game.
《Special game》

  Here, when a predetermined winning combination is completed during the game or at the end of the game, the special game state is entered. Under this state, when the player aims at the right side of the game area 2a and fires a game ball and the game ball flows into the special entrance operation gate 12, the special entrance 11 is opened. When a game ball enters the special entrance 11 in the open state, the player can refrain from the desired pattern (specifically, the right shift button 22a and the left shift button 22b). After designating the symbol by operating, self-determination is determined by pressing the selection determination button 23).

  How many times such a special game state continues is determined according to the specifications of the game areas 6a to 6e in which the BB role is established, and if the game ball can be passed to the special entrance operation gate 12, The determined number of big games (rounds) can be repeated.

In addition, unlike the ordinary sparrow ball game machine, the special game in the best mode can always establish all BB combinations regardless of the lottery. In other words, in a sparrow ball game machine, it is usually a lottery that some BB roles can be established, and a player usually selects and aims at any BB role from among the selected BB roles. . However, in the sparrow ball game machine 1 of the best mode, any BB combination can always be established, and the player is not limited in the selection target. Therefore, as compared with a general sparrow ball game machine, it is possible to facilitate the establishment of a special game combination because there are more selection targets.
《Spec selection》

  In this best mode, first to fifth game areas 6a to 6e in which games with different specifications are possible are set, and a player selects a spec he desires from each spec when firing a game ball. Then, the upper part of the game areas 6a to 6e corresponding to the selected spec is set as a hit point, and a game ball is launched.

  For example, when a BB combination with a higher profit state is established and the profit state is to be enjoyed in a relatively short time (in the case of a bonus-oriented type), the first game area 6a is selected and fired. The force is adjusted to be relatively weak, and a game ball is launched into the first game area 6a. Since the BB role corresponding to the first game area 6a is established when three “ostrich” symbols are arranged in the hand, the special number of 14R which is the maximum number of rounds as shown in FIG. The game can be acquired. In addition, the contents of the spec include not only the number of rounds but also the arrangement of symbol entrances that constitute a rising combination, the arrangement state of game nails 2f,.

  In other words, taking the first game area as an example, the “ostrich” symbol entry hole 13c that establishes the rising role of the BB is approximately in the middle of the width direction of the first game area 6a, and the return ball prevention member 2e. It is located at the site just below. Furthermore, a “tree” symbol entry port 14a is located immediately above the “ostrich” symbol entry port 13c, and these arrangements are such that the game balls released to the game area 2a are connected to the game nail. 2f,... Interfering with the return ball prevention member 2e and moving toward the inner rail 2d side, and if it does not enter below the “tree” symbol entrance 14a, the “ostrich” symbol The positional relationship is not close to the entrance 13c. Therefore, it is relatively difficult to enter the “ostrich” symbol entrance 13c.

  In the case where it is desired to establish a higher BB role but it may take a relatively long time to enjoy the profit state (in the case of the base-oriented type), the fifth game area 6e is set. Select, adjust the firing force relatively strongly, and fire a game ball in the fifth game area 6e. Since the BB role corresponding to the fifth game area 6a is established when three “lion” symbols are arranged in the hand, the special number of 14R which is the maximum number of rounds as shown in FIG. The game can be acquired. In addition, the fifth game area 6e is assigned with the “Bone with Meat” symbol entrance 13x, but “Bone with Meat” is a symbol that can establish a chance role and is in one game. In addition, it is possible to acquire 30 medals by completing 3 hand-claws with “bone meat” and 21 medals by completing 2 hand-claws with “bone meat”.

  In the fifth game area 6e, the "bone meat" and "lion" symbol entrances 13x and 13y are arranged as the second and first symbol entrances from the right end. In the embodiment, a group of game nails 2fa,... For making it easier to bring a game ball to the special entrance gate 12 or the special entrance 11 is provided in the upper part of the fifth game area 6e. It is relatively difficult to bring the game balls to the symbol entrances 13x and 13y of “attached meat” and “lion”. Therefore, according to the fifth game area 6e, if the “lion” has three hands, a high profit state can be enjoyed in the same way as the first game area 6a. Even if there is no entry, if the next “bone meat” has 3 entrances in one game, you can get paid out 30 dolls in that game. It is easy to secure a high base (ratio of the number of used medals to the number of acquired medals).

  Furthermore, even if the profit state does not reach the specifications of the first and fifth game areas 6a and 6e, it is only necessary to enjoy a moderate profit state (in the case of the medium type (standard type)), 2 or 4th game area 6b, 6d is selected. Since these second or fourth game areas 6b and 6d are located closer to the center of the game area 2a than the first and fifth game areas 6a and 6e, they are continuously fired when the game ball is fired. It is not necessary to pay close attention to the force or to continue to apply a strong force to the launch lever 4a, and the adjustment of the launch force is easier than in the case of the first and fifth game areas 6a and 6e. .

  In addition, like the return ball preventing member 2e and the inner rail 2d of the first game area 6a, or the game nail group 2fa of the fifth game area 6e, a symbol entrance 13h that can establish a BB role. , 13q, there are no board parts that obstruct the game. Therefore, if the game nails 2f,... Are not excessively arranged so that the game balls do not easily move toward the symbol entrances 13h, 13q, “ostrich” and “ It is easier to enter than the “Lion” design entrance 13c, 13y. Therefore, according to the second and fourth game areas 6b and 6d, the number of rounds of the special game is 10R, which is smaller than the specifications of the first and fifth game areas 6a and 6e, but the special game is acquired. It is relatively easy.

  Further, although the profit state due to the BB combination may be low, the third game area 6c is selected when it is relatively easy to receive a medal payout (stable type). According to the specifications of the third game area 6c, only the 5R special game right can be obtained even if the BB combination is established, but the “mongoose” of the mongoose that establishes the chance combination is formed above the third game area 6c. The symbol entrance 14d is arranged, and the player can directly aim at the mongoose symbol entrance 14d and launch a game ball. In addition to this, the third game area 6c has symbol entrances 13l to 13n for establishing the normal combination, and even if the BB combination is not established, there are many opportunities to establish the normal combination. It is.

  In the best mode, a symbol entrance for establishing a normal combination is assigned to all the game areas 6a to 6e. The game is provided to the player to select a game area not only from the contents of the BB combination but also from a comprehensive point of view including the base.

  In other words, any of the symbol entrances other than the symbol entrances 13c, 13h, 14e, 13q, and 13y symbolizing each of the game areas 6a to 6e is a symbol that can establish a normal role. The “ostrich egg” design entrance 13e, “owl” design entrance 13l, 13n, 13u, 14b, “mongoose” design entrance 14d, “ The design entrance 14m for “banana” and the design entrance 13x for “bone with meat” are assigned to any of the game areas 6a to 6e. For example, with regard to the first game area 6a associated with the ostrich character, the second game area associated with the elephant character is assigned the symbol entrance 13e of “ostrich egg”. As for 6b, “Owl”, “Banana”, “Owl” and “Owl” symbols 13e, 14b are assigned, and the third game area 6c is associated with a gorilla character. “Mongoose” symbol entrances 13l to 13n, 14d are assigned. Therefore, the setting of the normal combination can be made based on the correlation of the arrangement of the game areas 6a to 6e, the arrangement of the symbol entrance, the number of medals of each normal combination, etc., and the base is different for each game area. Can do.

  That is, in this best mode, one BB combination is set for each hit point, and it is possible to provide a player with a different profit state for each hit point. Furthermore, a different profit can be provided to the player depending on the normal combination corresponding to the BB combination, and the player can select the game content regardless of only the content of the BB combination.

  Further, in this best mode, a stopper 4b is provided in the vicinity of the launch lever 4a, and the player can use this stopper 4b as an aid when adjusting the firing force. That is, when the firing lever 4a is flipped with the thumb of the hand, the rotation angle (stroke) of the firing lever 4a is adjusted as much as possible by adjusting the number and angle of other fingers sandwiched between the firing lever 4a and the stopper 4b. It is possible to keep it constant. That is, the player can continuously generate a certain firing force using the stopper 4b according to the positions of the first to fifth game areas 6a to 6e serving as the hit points.

  According to the sparrow ball game machine 1 as described above, it is possible for a player to select a spec that suits his / her preference and to play a sparrow ball game with different specs in each of the selected game areas 6a to 6e. It is. Therefore, it is possible to provide a sparrow ball game machine to which a new game property is added while maintaining the basic game property of a sparrow ball.

  In the best mode, one BB combination is associated with one hit point. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible to set a plurality of types of BB combinations for one hit point.

  In this best mode, after a game start instruction is issued by the game start instruction means, a predetermined number of arrangements are executed manually. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the predetermined number of arrangements are automatically performed. You may go. In this case, the game control means determines a predetermined number of rations based on a game start instruction from the game start instruction means and sets a ration determination means for setting the data related to the ration in the manual data temporary storage means. Have.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Sparrow ball game machine 2a Game area 4 Launching devices 6a to 6e First to fifth game areas 13a to 13y Pattern entry slot 14a to 14f Pattern entry slot 18 BET button 19a to 19c Discarding button 36a Part 1000 Main control device 1600 Special game combination determination means 1900 Game progress control means 1901 Abandoned spear control means 1902 Self control control means 1902a Self-contained game ball supply means 1906 Special game control means 2000 Display control means 2103a Hand control information temporary storage means 2200 Dispensing control means

Claims (1)

A game start instruction means operated by the player to instruct a game start;
A plurality of entrances corresponding to a plurality of types of baskets arranged in the game area;
Game ball launching means capable of launching one game ball at a time in a predetermined number of games per game toward the game area;
Game control means for controlling the game,
The game control means includes
When the game ball launched into the game area by the game ball launching means enters any of the entrances, the hand data is stored in the hand data temporary storage means with the trap corresponding to the entrance as a self Self-control means to add as,
Game medium payout control means for paying out the number of game media calculated based on the rising combination when the rising combination consisting of a combination of a plurality of predetermined settings is completed in the manual data;
A special game control means for executing a special game consisting of a plurality of unit games when the special data combination is completed among the rising combinations among the rising combinations,
The entrance according to the symbol constituting the special game player is arranged in the game area in association with the launch strength of the game ball,
The special game role is more set Rutotomoni is provided with a plurality of special game to be executed based on the finished the special game role,
A sparrow ball game machine characterized in that all the special game players can be established in the same game .

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