JP6856864B2 - Sparrow ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

Regarding the sparrow ball game machine.

The mahjong ball game machines that have been put into practical use have been a game board in which a plurality of entrances are arranged corresponding to a pattern of a plurality of types of mahjong tiles, and a predetermined number of game boards in this game board. It is equipped with a game ball launching device for launching a game ball, a display device for displaying a game production image, a control device for controlling the progress of the game, and the like. Then, when the player inserts a predetermined number of medals necessary for playing one game into the medal slot, the software installed in the control device of the sparrow ball game machine composed of the microcomputer plays one game. The game is started and the progress of the game is controlled according to the player's discarding operation, self-reliance operation, and the like.

Most of the above-mentioned mahjong ball game machines have a mahjong motif, but without using mahjong rules or mahjong tiles (for example, card games and sugoroku), the design completes the prescribed agari role. In this case, a game machine in which a number of game media corresponding to the agari role is paid out as a prize is also referred to as a "mahjong game machine" in this specification.

JP-A-2009-178472 JP-A-2009-240509

However, even at this point in time, it cannot be said that the sparrow ball game machine is sufficiently widespread, and the players are interested in the sparrow ball game machine, such as the complexity of the game and the complexity of the game progress, which are the causes. There is a problem that there is room for further improvement in order to make people aware of it.

The sparrow ball game machine according to this aspect is
A plurality of entrances (for example, design entrances 13a, 13b ...) Arranged in the game area are provided.
A game ball launching means (for example, a self-made tile) that enables a game ball to be launched toward a game area up to a predetermined number during the period from the satisfaction of a predetermined game start condition to the satisfaction of a predetermined game end condition. Control means 1902) and
A ball entry detecting means (for example, a self-made tile control means 1902) for detecting which of the plurality of entry ports (for example, symbol entry openings 13a, 13b ...) The game ball has entered, and
When the ball entry detection means (for example, the self-playing tile control means 1902) detects the entry of a game ball, one hand tile information can be generated and temporarily stored, or the predetermined game start condition is satisfied. In some cases, a hand tile information control means (for example, a tile information temporary storage means 2103) capable of generating and temporarily storing a plurality of hand tile information, and
It has a plurality of types of winning information that is a combination of predetermined hand tile information, and when the predetermined game end condition is satisfied, it is temporarily stored by the hand tile information control means (for example, the tile information temporary storage means 2103). If the hand tile information is matched with at least one type of winning information, it is determined that the winning is won, and a predetermined amount of gaming media can be given to the player for the matching winning information. Benefit granting means (for example, payout number calculation means 1904) and
If the hand tile information temporarily stored by the hand tile information control means (for example, the tile information temporary storage means 2103) is determined to be a prize because it matches the predetermined prize information, a predetermined period after the determination is made. It is provided with a special game control means (for example, special game control means 1906) capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player until the lapse of time.
The predetermined winning information includes at least the first winning information, the second winning information that is more advantageous than the first winning information, and the third winning information that is more disadvantageous than the first winning information .
When the hand tile information temporarily stored by the hand tile information control means (for example, the tile information temporary storage means 2103) matches the first prize information and is determined to be a prize, the first special game is executed. It is configured to get and
When the hand tile information temporarily stored by the hand tile information control means (for example, the tile information temporary storage means 2103) matches the second prize information and is determined to be a prize , the second special game is executed. It is configured to get and
When the hand tile information temporarily stored by the hand tile information control means (for example, the tile information temporary storage means 2103) matches the third prize information and is determined to be a prize, the third special game is executed. It is configured to get and
If the tile hand information during execution of the first special game is determined to win by that matched the second prize information, while the second special game can be executed, tile hand during execution of the first special game It is configured so that the third special game is not executed by using the information as an opportunity.
The sparrow ball game machine is characterized in that the predetermined number of the first special game and the second special game is larger than that of the normal game in which neither the first special game nor the second special game is executed.

According to the sparrow ball game machine according to this aspect, it is possible to improve the player to recognize the interest of the sparrow ball game machine.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of arrangement of a symbol entry port installed at the lower part of the game board and a symbol of the tile in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration example of an operation panel in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a main flowchart on the main control board side of the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the medal management process on the main control board side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the remaining ball number setting process on the main control board side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the game execution control process on the main control board side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a direct hit lottery execution process on the main control board side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the arrangement determination process on the main control board side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of self-regulation control processing on the main control board side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the Agari combination determination process on the main control board side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is an example of a list of Agari roles on the main control board side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the special game flag control process on the main control board side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the payout number calculation process on the main control board side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the game end processing on the main control board side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 17 is a main flowchart on the sub-control board side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of a hand-held display control process on the sub-control board side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 19 is an image diagram relating to the progress of the game in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the remaining number of balls set processing on the main control board side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the first modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the arrangement determination process on the main control board side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the first modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the special game flag control process on the main control board side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the first modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the game end processing on the main control board side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the first modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 24 is a special game D image diagram of the sparrow ball game machine according to the first modification from the present embodiment.

Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. The following embodiment relates to a mahjong ball game machine that does not have a mahjong motif, but is not limited to this, and for example, a mahjong ball game machine that does not have an automatic distribution function, a mahjong or sugoroku motif. It is also within the scope of the present invention when it is applied to a mahjong game machine or the like. It should be noted that it is only one form, and the following aspects are related to the order of each step regarding various processes such as the location and function where each means exists, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for the process of each step, and the like. It is not limited to. Moreover, the above-described embodiment should not be limitedly understood to be applied to a specific one, and may be any combination. For example, it should be understood that a modification of one embodiment is a modification of another embodiment, and even if one modification and another modification are described independently. It should be understood that a combination of the modified example and the other modified example is also described.

First, the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment described below plays a game using a total of 16 types of tiles of the numbers "1 to 16" (a combination of these tiles is a predetermined winning combination, which is the role of Agari. It is a sparrow ball game machine that aims to become. Specifically, the tiles that are self-made in the grid-shaped squares of 4 x 4 squares are memorized, and the memorized self-made tiles have a visually predetermined shape (for example, on a straight line vertically and horizontally). It is configured to have a playability that imitates a so-called bingo game, which forms an agari role when it becomes. That is, unlike a general mahjong tile, the game can be executed using a different type of tile than the mahjong tile, but the game is not limited to this, and a general mahjong tile is used. This technology is also applicable to game machines. In addition, there is no problem even if the number of types of tiles is increased or decreased. You may.

Next, the configuration of the front surface portion of the housing of the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the configuration of the front portion of the sparrow ball game machine. As shown in FIG. 1, the front portion of the sparrow ball game machine is basically a game board 2, an operation panel 3, a game ball launch lever 4 provided below the operation panel 3, a medal tray 5, and a speaker (FIG. 1). It is composed of a voice output port 7, a lamp device 8, a guide rail 9, and the like that output voice and sound effects from (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 1, regarding the configuration of the game board 2, the second effect display device 10 and the second effect display device 10 composed of a liquid crystal display device are located in the center of the game board 2 surrounded by the guide rails 9. A special entry port 11 is provided on the left side of the above, and a special entry port operation gate 12 through which a game ball can pass is provided directly above the special entry port 11. Therefore, during the execution of the special game (special game executed by aggression in the special game role), the game ball that has passed through the special entry port operating gate 12 enters the special entry port 11 (almost enters). When a game ball enters the special entry port 11, the player can select a symbol that he / she wants to take from all the symbols. Since the ball game machine 1 has the game property of advancing the game by letting the game ball enter the symbol entry port 13 even during the special game, the above-mentioned special entry port operating gate 12 and the special The entry port 11 is provided near the right end of the game board 2 (as viewed from the player), and even if the game ball is continuously launched toward the special entry port operation gate 12 and the special entry port 11, it is special. It is difficult to allow a game ball to enter the ball entry port operating gate 12 and the special ball entry port 11. The game playability at the time of executing the special game is not limited to this, and if the game ball is continuously fired at a predetermined firing intensity, the game ball enters the special entry port operating gate 12 and the special entry port 11. It may be configured to facilitate the sphere. Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a plurality of (16 in this example) symbol entry openings 13 (13a, 13b ...) Are arranged in the lower portion of the game board 2. ing. In this embodiment, a plurality of types (4 types) of special game combinations are provided. Further, a state in which the special game is not being executed may be referred to as a normal game state, and a normal game state, a state in which the special game A is executed, a state in which the special game B is executed, and a state in which the special game C is executed are executed. The state in which the game is played, the state in which the special game D is executed, and the like may be referred to as a game state or a game state.

The symbol of the tile is displayed on each symbol entry slot (design entry slot 13a, 13b ...), And as shown in FIG. 2, the symbol entry slot arranged in the lower part of the game board 2 is displayed. 13a, 13b ... Are "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6", "7", "8", "9" from the left when viewed from the player. , "10", "11", "12", "13", "14", "15", "16" are assigned in this order, respectively. The order of the symbol entry ports 13 (13a, 13b ...) Is only an example, and there is no problem even if it is changed, and the number of entry openings is also an example, and there is no problem even if it is increased or decreased.

The game board 2 is further provided with a decorative device with a lamp, a windmill, and the like. As the light emitting body used in the decorative device with a lamp corresponding to the lamp device 8 (see FIG. 1), an LED that emits various color colors is used. Further, a main display device 36 composed of a dot display or the like is provided on the upper portion of the game board 2. In addition, eight distribution accessory 40s are provided near the center of the game board 2 in the vertical direction, and the distribution accessory 40 makes it easier for the game ball to flow down in a predetermined direction, so that a predetermined symbol is inserted. It is configured so that a game ball can easily enter the ball mouth. The distribution accessory 40 is configured to change its direction depending on the game state (details will be described later), and the symbol entry port that is easy to enter changes depending on the orientation of the distribution accessory 40. There is.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the operation panel 3 and its vicinity are provided with a first effect display device 16 composed of a liquid crystal display and the like, a medal insertion slot 17, and various operation buttons (button switches). ing. These various operation buttons include a BET (game start) button 18, a decision button 19a for selecting a tile, a cross key 19b, and a medal stored in a credit can be paid out by operating the button. It is composed of a medal payout button 25, and the like. In addition, self-reliance is to temporarily store new hand-made information. For example, in a state where "4" symbol and "6" symbol are temporarily stored as two pieces of hand-made information, after that. When the game ball enters the symbol entry port (13 g in this example) corresponding to the "7" symbol and the "7" symbol is self-removed (self-removed), the handicraft is temporarily stored. There are three pieces of information, a "4" symbol, a "6" symbol, and a "7" symbol. In the mahjong game machine according to this example, four tiles are distributed as hand tiles at the start of the game, and then the game balls are fired one by one and the hand tiles are self-made. However, unlike conventional mahjong, when one hand tile is self-made, it does not have the playability of discarding one of the hand tiles as a tile. In addition, it is not limited to this, and like the conventional mahjong, after the tiles are distributed, if you shoot a game ball and take care of the tiles, you should discard one of the tiles as a discard tile. It may be configured, and in such a configuration, the operation of discarding as a discard tile may be executed by operating the determination button 19a or the cross key 19b described above.

When the player operates the various buttons described above (presses to turn on the switch contact), for example, when the cross key 19b is pressed, a self-selection signal is generated, and this signal is a control board composed of a microcomputer. Is entered in. Then, the software (hereinafter referred to as a program) mounted on the ROM of the control board analyzes the input signal and executes the process corresponding to the analyzed input signal to advance the game.

The first effect display device 16 and the second effect display device 10 are used to display necessary information and an effect image to the player according to the progress of the game. Here, these effect display devices are not managed on the main control board 1000 (so-called main board, which will be described in detail later), which is directly related to the prize ball payout decision, and the game information from the main control board 1000 is unidirectional. It is managed on the side of the sub-control board 3000 (which is a so-called sub-board, the details of which will be described later). The main control board 1000 and the sub control board 3000 are control boards provided with a CPU separately. Further, the sub-control board 3000 is used as a sub-main board, the effect display device is also a sub-sub board equipped with a CPU, and the effect display device is configured to execute the effect display control based on a command from the sub-main board. You may.

The first effect display device 16 mainly constitutes the current number of medals stored in the sparrow ball game machine by the player, the remaining number of game balls during one game (one game), and the player's hand tile. It displays the design of the tiles to be played, the number of remaining rounds in the BB, and the like, and outputs information for transmitting information indispensable for advancing the game to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

The second effect display device 10 is mainly used as a means for displaying an effect during a game, and outputs information for enhancing the interest of the game.

Next, various functions of the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control board 1000 is connected to various peripheral devices so as to be able to transmit information, including the sub control board 3000 related to the effect display and the medal payout device 4000 that pays out medals based on the payout instruction from the main control board 1000. ing. The game-related information from the main control board 1000 is unidirectionally transmitted to the sub control board 3000 side. Further, the effect command from the sub-control board 3000 is transmitted to the first effect display device 16 and the second effect display device 10 side (either unidirectionally or bidirectionally).

Here, the main control board 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 control board 3000), and a game. A medal management means 1200 that manages the number of stored medals and processes the payout as the game progresses, a game start determination means 1300 that determines whether or not the game start condition is satisfied, and a game control means that controls all controls related to the game. 1900, a game state temporary storage means 2100 that temporarily stores the current game state, etc., a payout control means 2200 that controls a medal payout device 4000 so as to pay out a predetermined number of medals, and information related to the game (image data, image data, Game-related information storage means 2300 for storing (voice data, etc.) and information transmission control for transmitting information related to the game state such as the BB pattern related to the current game and the execution timing of the effect to the sub-control board 3000. It has means 2500 and. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

First, the communication control means 1100 includes an operation signal from a BET button 18, a decision button 19a, a cross key 19b, a medal payout button 25, etc., a special entry port of the special entry port 11, an entry detection sensor 11a, and a symbol entry port. 13a, 13b ..., Input signal receiving means 1101 for receiving input signals from the ball entry detection sensor, the game ball passage detection sensor of the special entry port operating gate 12, and various peripheral devices (for example, a sub-control board). It has an information transmission means 1102 that transmits information / signals to the 3000) side.

Next, the medal management means 1200 has a medal information temporary storage means 1201 that temporarily stores the number of credits and the number of stored medals.

Next, the game control means 1900 uses the combination of the tile control means 1902 that controls the control related to the tile processing, the combination determining means 1903 that determines whether or not the hand tile data has completed the combination of the tiles, and the combination of the tiles. When it is determined that the tiles have been completed, the payout number calculation means 1904 for calculating the number of acquired medals related to the agari, the game end control means 1905 for controlling the game end process, and the special game control means 1906 for controlling the BB. The tiles have four hand tiles to be distributed to the player at the start of the game, the tile control means 1907, which controls the tiles when the tiles are determined.

Here, the self-propelled tile control means 1902 has a self-propelled game ball supply control means 1902a that controls so that one game ball is supplied to the launching device when the condition for executing self-removal is satisfied.

Further, the payout number calculation means 1904 has a winning medal number table 1904a for each agari combination, which is referred to when calculating the number of medals acquired by the agari combination.

Further, the special game control means 1906 includes a special game game count counter A1906A for counting the remaining number of games of the special game A and a special game number counter A1906A as a special game game count counter for counting the remaining number of games (remaining rounds) of the special game. The special game game count counter B1906B that counts the remaining number of games of B, the special game game count counter C1906C that counts the remaining games of special game C, and the special game game count counter D1906D that counts the remaining games of special game D. And have.

Further, the arrangement control means 1907 has an arrangement determination table 1907t to be referred to when determining the arrangement.

Next, the game state temporary storage means 2100 includes a flag temporary storage means 2101 that temporarily stores on / off information of various flags, a game ball number temporary storage means 2102 that temporarily stores the number of remaining game balls in the game, and the game ball number temporary storage means 2102. The tile information temporary storage means 2103 that temporarily stores the tile information in the game, the Agari information temporary storage means 2110 that temporarily stores the Agari information (Agari role, the number of acquired medals) in the game, and the special game in the game. It has a special game-related information temporary storage means 2111 that temporarily stores information (for example, the number of remaining games of the special game). Here, the tile information temporary storage means 2103 has a hand tile information temporary storage means 2103a that temporarily stores the hand tile information in the game. Further, the Agari information temporary storage means 2110 includes the Agari role temporary storage means 2110a for temporarily storing the Agari role in the game, and the acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110b for temporarily storing the number of acquired medals calculated by the payout number calculation means 1904. ,have.

Next, the sub-control board 3000 has a display control means 3100 that executes control for displaying various effects, and an information transmission / reception control means 3200 that receives various information / signals from the main control board 1000 side. ing. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

In the display control means 3100, the game ball is inserted into either the tile display control means 3110 for displaying the tiles, which are four hand tiles distributed to the player at the start of the game, or the symbol entry slot 13. A self-made tile display control means 3120 that controls a display related to self-reliance that increases the number of hand tiles corresponding to the ball-entered entrance when a game ball enters the special entrance 11 It has a notice effect display control means 3140 for executing display control of an effect related to the interest of the game, and a display-related information temporary storage means 3160 for storing information related to various displays such as the effect.

Next, the flow of processing of the sparrow ball game machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 5 to 18. First, the flow of processing on the main control board side of the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 5 to 16. First, FIG. 5 is a main flowchart showing a general flow of processing performed by the main control board 1000. After the power of the game machine is turned on, the process of FIG. 3A is executed. That is, after the power of the gaming machine is turned on, after the initial setting is performed (not shown), in step 1002, the main control board 1000 confirms the input port of the RAM clear button, and the reset button (RAM clear button) of the power supply unit. ) Has been operated, that is, whether or not an operation for intentionally clearing the contents of the RAM has been performed by the administrator of the amusement park or the like. In the case of Yes in step 1002, in step 1008, the main control board 1000 clears all the RAM contents (for example, information in the game state temporary storage means 2100) on the main control board 1000 side. Next, in step 1010, the information transmission means 1102 transmits ram clear information (command) indicating that the RAM of the main control board 1000 has been cleared to the sub control board 3000 side (may be transmitted at the same timing). , The command may be set at the timing and transmitted by the control command transmission process described later), and the process proceeds to step 1016. On the other hand, if No in step 1002, in step 1004, the main control board 1000 checks the contents of the RAM area in the main control board 1000 (for example, it is saved in the checksum and the RAM area recorded at the time of power failure. Compare with the amount of information available). Next, in step 1006, the main control board 1000 determines whether or not the contents of the RAM are normal (whether or not the information at the time of power failure is accurately backed up in the RAM) based on the check result. If Yes, that is, the data backed up in the RAM in step 1006 is abnormal, the process proceeds to the process of step 1008 (the RAM clear process described above). On the other hand, if No in step 1006, that is, the data backed up in the RAM is normal, in step 1012, the main control board 1000 is stored (backed up) in the RAM of the main control board 1000 in various ways at the time of power failure. The information command is acquired, and in step 1014, the acquired various information commands are transmitted to the sub-control board 3000 side (may be transmitted at the relevant timing, or the command is set at the relevant timing and the control command transmission described later is performed. It may be configured to be transmitted in the process), and the process proceeds to the process of step 1016. Next, in step 1016, the main control board 1000 is triggered by an execution scheduled interrupt (for example, a hardware interrupt every about 1.5 ms) related to the main process on the main control board 1000 side shown in FIG. However, in this example, the interrupt cycle is T), {as a result, when the execution scheduled interrupt timing is reached, the figure (b) is executed}, and the process proceeds to step 1100. ..

Next, in step 3100, the main control board 1000 executes a medal management process described later. Next, in step 3200, the main control board 1000 executes the remaining ball number setting process described later. Next, in step 3300, the main control board 1000 executes the game execution control process. Next, in step 3900, the main control board 1000 executes the game end process described later, and returns to step 3100. Hereinafter, the processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. The main control board 1000 executes the process of FIG. 3B based on the interrupt request generated when the scheduled interrupt timing is reached. That is, when the scheduled interrupt cycle T is reached (for example, a hardware interrupt every about 1.5 ms), in step 2002, the main control board 1000 transmits an external signal output process (to an external terminal board, a hall computer, etc.). Information output) is executed. Next, in step 2004, the main control board 1000 executes random number update. Next, in step 2006, the main control board 1000 executes a control command transmission process (transmits the command set in each of the above processes to the sub control board side). Next, in step 2008, the main control board 1000 executes the error control process and returns to the process executed immediately before the execution of the interrupt process.

Next, NMI interrupt processing will be described. The main control board 1000 is configured so that a power cut signal from the reset IC is input to the NMI terminal of the CPU, and the process of FIG. 3C is executed when the power is turned off in the gaming machine. That is, when the power of the game machine is turned off (in this example, when the NMI is interrupted), in step 2052, the main control board 1000 sets the power cut information (for example, checksum) based on the information in the RAM area. Next, in step 2054, the main control board 1000 prohibits writing to the RAM area, prohibits timer interrupt processing, and shifts to power cutoff waiting loop processing.

Next, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the medal management process according to the subroutine of step 3100 in FIG. First, in step 3102, the medal management means 1200 refers to the medal information temporary storage means 1201 and the flag temporary storage means 2101, and the bet counter (the number of medals required to play one game in the sparrow ball game machine is bet). The counter value of the counter (counter for measuring whether or not the medals are stored) is "3" and the counter value of the CRE counter (counter for measuring the number of medals electronically stored in the game machine) is "50". Judge whether or not. If the game is currently being played, it may be configured to be Yes in step 3102. In the case of Yes in step 3102, in step 3104, the medal management means 1200 is a medal blocker (not shown, but is configured to be switchable between a state in which the medal can be inserted and a state in which the medal cannot be inserted). Is driven into a state in which medals cannot be inserted, and the process proceeds to step 3108. On the other hand, if No in step 3102, in step 3106, the medal management means 1200 drives the medal blocker into a medal-insertable state, and proceeds to step 3108. Next, in step 3108, the medal management means 1200 determines whether or not the input signal receiving means 1101 has received the medal insertion signal. In the case of Yes in step 3108, in step 3110, the medal management means 1200 refers to the medal information temporary storage means 1201 and determines whether or not the bet counter value is “3”. In the case of Yes in step 3110, in step 3112, the medal management means 1200 adds "1" to the bet counter value of the medal information temporary storage means 1201, and proceeds to step 3116. On the other hand, if No in step 3110, the medal management means 1200 adds "1" to the CRE counter value of the medal information temporary storage means 1201 in step 3114, and proceeds to step 3116. Next, in step 3116, the medal management means 1200 refers to the medal information temporary storage means 1201 and displays the current medal information (number of bets, number of credits) on the main display device 36. Then, in step 1118, the medal management means 1200 sets a command related to the current medal information (a command to the sub-control board 3000 side and is transmitted in the control command transmission process of step 2006), and step 3138. Move to. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the medal is inserted into the game machine and the bet counter value is not the maximum number (3 in this example), 1 is added to the bet counter value and the bet counter is countered. When the value is the maximum number, 1 is added to the CRE counter value.

On the other hand, if No in step 3108, in step 3120, the medal management means 1200 determines whether or not the input signal receiving means 1101 receives the payout button operation signal, that is, whether or not the player presses the medal payout button 25. Is determined. In the case of Yes in step 3120, in step 3124, the medal management means 1200 refers to the medal information temporary storage means 1201 and determines whether or not the CRE counter value is larger than “0”. In the case of Yes in step 3124, in step 3126, the medal management means 1200 subtracts “1” from the CRE counter value of the medal information temporary storage means 1201 and proceeds to step 3132. Next, in step 3132, the medal management means 1200 drives the medal payout device 4000 and ejects "1" medals to the medal tray 5. Next, in step 3134, the medal management means 1200 refers to the medal information temporary storage means 1201 and displays the current medal information (number of bets, number of credits) on the main display device 36. Then, in step 3136, the medal management means 1200 sets a command related to the current medal information (a command to the sub-control board 3000 side and is transmitted in the control command transmission process of step 2006), and step 3124. Move to.

On the other hand, if No in step 3124, in step 3128, the medal management means 1200 refers to the medal information temporary storage means 1201 and determines whether or not the bet counter value is larger than “0”. In the case of Yes in step 3128, in step 3130, the medal management means 1200 subtracts “1” from the bet counter value of the medal information temporary storage means 1201 and proceeds to step 3132. If No in step 3120 or 3128, the process proceeds to step 3138.

Next, in step 3138, the game start determination means 1300 determines whether or not the input signal receiving means 1101 has received the bet (BET) button operation signal, that is, whether or not the player has operated the BET button 18. To do. In the case of Yes in step 3138, in step 3140, the game start determination means 1300 refers to the medal information temporary storage means 1201, and the bet counter value is "3" (in this example, the maximum value of the bet counter is 3). Is). In the case of Yes in step 3140, in step 3142, the game start determination means 1300 clears the bet counter to zero. Next, in step 3144, the game start determination means 1300 refers to the medal information temporary storage means 1201 and displays the current medal information (number of bets, number of credits) on the main display device 36. Next, in steps 3146 and 3148, the game start determination means 1300 receives a command related to the current medal information (a command to the sub-control board 3000 side, which is transmitted in the control command transmission process of step 2006). A game start command (a command to the sub-control board 3000 side, which is transmitted in the control command transmission process in step 2006) is set. Next, in step 3149, the game start determination means 1300 clears the information (hand-made information, etc.) related to the previous game on the main display device 36. Next, in step 3152, the medal management means 1200 drives the medal blocker so that the medal cannot be inserted, and shifts to the next process (the remaining ball number set process in step 3200).

On the other hand, if No in step 3138, in step 3152, the game start determination means 1300 refers to the medal information temporary storage means 1201 and determines whether or not the CRE counter value is “0”. If Yes in step 3152, it is determined that there are no medals that can be inserted (bet), and the process proceeds to step 3102. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3152, in step 3154 and step 3156, the game start determination means 1300 subtracts "1" from the CRE counter value of the medal information temporary storage means 1201 and adds "1" to the bet counter value. .. Next, in step 3158, the game start determination means 1300 refers to the medal information temporary storage means 1201 and displays the current medal information (number of bets, number of credits) on the main display device 36. Then, in step 3160, the game start determination means 1300 sets a command related to the current medal information (a command to the sub-control board 3000 side and is transmitted in the control command transmission process of step 2006), and the step Move to 3140.

Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the remaining number of balls set processing according to the subroutine of step 3200 in FIG. First, in step 3202, the game start determination means 1300 refers to the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not any of the special game flags (flags that are turned on during the execution of the special game) is on. .. Here, in the present embodiment, four types of special game roles, a special game A role, a special game B role, a special game C role, and a special game D role, are provided as special game roles, and a special game flag is also provided. Similarly, a special game A flag, a special game B flag, a special game C flag, and a special game D flag are provided. In addition, when the special game combination is established and becomes Agari, the special game flag is turned on, but when the special game A role is established, the special game A flag is turned on and the special game B role is established. In that case, the special game B flag is turned on, the special game C flag is turned on when the special game C combination is established, and the special game D flag is turned on when the special game D combination is established. ing. The special game A role, the special game B role, the special game C role, and the special game D role are collectively referred to as the special game role, and the special game A flag, the special game B flag, the special game C flag, and the special game The D flag is generically called a special game flag.

Returning to the explanation of the flowchart, in the case of Yes in step 3202, in step 3204, the game start determination means 1300 has a special entry port operation gate valid flag (by turning on) in the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101. , A flag that opens the special entry port 11 when the game ball passes through the special entry opening operation gate 12) is turned on. Here, the details will be described later, but in the present embodiment, since the game ball is configured so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the special entry port operating gate 12 even when the special game is executed, the special game Even at the time of execution, the game ball is inserted into the symbol entry ports 13a, 13b, and so on, and the hand tiles are self-made one by one. Next, in step 3206, the game start determination means 1300 refers to the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the special game D flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 3206, in step 3208, the game start determination means 1300 sets a predetermined number of balls A (15 balls in this example) as information on the number of remaining balls n in the remaining number of balls counter 1902b, and next processing (Processing in step 3300). On the other hand, if No in step 3206, in step 3210, the game start determination means 1300 refers to the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the special game C flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 3210, in step 3212, the game start determination means 1300 sets a predetermined number of balls B (4 balls in this example) as information on the number of remaining balls n in the remaining number of balls counter 1902b, and performs the following processing. (Processing in step 3300). Further, in the case of No in step 3210, in other words, when the special game A flag or the special game B flag is on, in step 3214, the game start determination means 1300 has a predetermined number of balls C (this) as information on the number of remaining balls n. In the example, 3 balls) is set in the remaining number of balls counter 1902b, and the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 3300). If No in step 3202, in step 3216, the game start determination means 1300 sets a predetermined number of balls D (2 balls in this example) as information on the number of remaining balls n in the remaining number of balls counter 1902b, and then sets the following. (Processing in step 3300).

As described above, in the present embodiment, the number of game balls that can be fired in one game is different between the case where the special game is not being executed and the case where the special game is being executed. In addition, even during the execution of the special game, the number of game balls that can be fired in one game can be different depending on the type of the special game being executed (the type of the special game flag that is turned on). There is. Further, although the details will be described later, since the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment has a plurality of agari roles in which the number of hand tiles required for establishing the agari role is different, the step Depending on the number of game balls set in 3208, step 3212, step 3214 or step 3216, there may be an agari combination that cannot be established at the start of the game.

Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the game execution control process according to the subroutine of step 3300 in FIG. First, in step 3400, the game control means 1900 executes the direct hit lottery execution process described later. Next, in step 3302, the game control means 1900 determines whether or not the direct hit lottery executed in the process of step 3400 has been won. The winning in this process means that the special game A, the special game B, the special game C, or the special game D is determined as the execution result of the direct hit lottery (described later in FIG. 9). See the direct hit lottery table). In the case of Yes in step 3302, in step 3500, the game control means 1900 executes the arrangement determination process described later. Next, in step 3304, the game control means 1900 displays the arrangement (hand tile) determined in step 3500 on the main display device 36. Next, in step 3306, the game control means 1900 sets a command related to the current Tehai information (a command to the sub-control board 3000 side, which is transmitted in the control command transmission process in step 2006). The process proceeds to step 3600. The handicraft information set in step 3306 is mainly the handicraft information related to the arrangement. Next, in step 3600, the game control means 1900 executes the self-regulation control process described later. Next, in step 3308, the game control means 1900 subtracts 1 from the counter value of the remaining ball number counter 1902b. Next, in step 3310, the game control means 1900 is a command related to the counter value of the current remaining ball count counter 1902b (a command to the sub-control board 3000 side, and is transmitted in the control command transmission process of step 2006). ) Is set. Next, in step 3312, the game control means 1900 refers to the remaining ball number counter 1902b, and determines whether or not the counter value has become 0. If Yes in step 3312, the process proceeds to step 3316. On the other hand, if No in step 3312, in step 3314, the game control means 1900 satisfies the automatic end condition (the condition that the game being executed is automatically ended when the number of remaining balls is not 0). Judge whether or not. In the present embodiment, when it is determined that the most profitable Agari combination among the possible Agari combinations in the running game is established by referring to the counter value of the remaining ball number counter 1902b ( For example, the special game A role has already been established in the current handicraft, the number of remaining fired balls is one, and the special game B role and the special game are played by the self-reliance corresponding to one of the remaining fired balls. When neither the C role nor the special game D role is likely to be established), or when it is determined that there is no possibility that the Agari role is established in the running game (for example, the special game A combination is established). It is configured to satisfy the automatic termination condition (when the number of hand-made tiles required for this is two or more and the number of remaining shot balls is one). In addition, it may be configured to provide an agari button that becomes an aggression and ends the game by operating in a situation where the agari role is established. If Yes in step 3314, the process proceeds to step 3316, and if No in step 3314, the process proceeds to step 3600 to launch the next game ball. In the present embodiment, the automatic termination condition is satisfied when it is determined that there is no possibility that the Agari combination will be established in the game being executed. However, in such a configuration, it is a self-help operation. As an effect display when launching a game ball (for example, as an effect display in the second effect display device 10), when a game ball is inserted into a predetermined symbol entry port, the automatic end condition is satisfied. It may be configured to be notified. Specifically, in the case where the number of remaining balls to be launched is 2, the game ball launched as the next self-removal operation is the symbol corresponding to the symbol "1" symbol entry 13a or the symbol corresponding to the "6" symbol. When the automatic end condition is satisfied when the ball enters the ball entry port 13f, the "1" symbol and the "6" symbol (or the symbol corresponding to the "1" symbol) are displayed on the second effect display device 10. A cracked image may be displayed (at the ball entry port 13a or the symbol entry port 13f corresponding to the "6" symbol).

Next, in step 3316, the game control means 1900 determines whether or not the Agari combination has been established. If Yes in step 3316, the process proceeds to step 3700. In addition, even if No in step 3302, the process proceeds to step 3700. Next, in step 3700, the game control means 1900 executes the agari combination determination process described later. Next, in step 3800, the game control means 1900 executes the payout number calculation process described later, and shifts to the next process (process of step 3900). Further, even if No in step 3316, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 3900).

Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the direct hit lottery execution process according to the subroutine of step 3400 in FIG. First, in step 3402, the game control means 1900 refers to the direct hit lottery table, determines the result of the direct hit lottery by lottery based on the special game flag that is turned on, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 3302). To do. Here, in the present embodiment, after four pieces of Tehai are distributed, the game property is whether or not the agari role can be established by the time the number of game balls set in the remaining ball number counter 1902b is fired. However, the direct hit lottery is executed before the distribution is distributed, and if the direct hit lottery is won (if it is not a non-winning), the corresponding Agari role is established from the beginning (tehai). The game is started in a state where the role of Agari is formed), and the game is configured to become Agari as soon as the game is started. Further, in the direct hit lottery, the table to be referred to differs depending on the special game flag that is turned on. If the direct hit lottery is executed during the execution of the special game, the special game being executed is executed. It is configured so that only special gamers who are more profitable than the special gamers related to the above can be elected (see the direct hit lottery table at the bottom of the figure).

Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the arrangement determination process according to the subroutine of step 3500 in FIG. First, in step 3502, the game control means 1900 refers to the distribution determination table, determines the combination of four distributions (all distributions) by lottery, and moves to the next process (process of step 3304). Transition. Here, as shown in the arrangement determination table at the bottom of the figure, in the present embodiment, when deciding the hand tiles to be distributed as the arrangement, a total of four hand tiles to be distributed as the arrangement are drawn one by one. It is not configured to be decided by, but the combination of a total of 4 hand tiles to be distributed is decided by lottery, that is, all 4 pieces are decided by one lottery. Has been done. In this embodiment, there are 16 types of symbols that can be selected as hand tiles or tiles, "1" to "16". Further, in the present embodiment, regardless of the game state, the lottery is always executed under the same conditions to determine the distribution, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it depends on the game state. It may be configured so that the lottery mode of the distribution (profit margin of the distribution) can be different. In such a configuration, for example, during a special game with a relatively high profit, the arrangement also has a relatively high profit (for example, a predetermined symbol that tends to be an arrangement in which the agari role is easily established). It may be configured to be selected only from among).

Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the self-regulation control process according to the subroutine of step 3600 in FIG. First, in step 3602, the self-propelled game ball supply control means 1902a sets one game ball at the launch position of the game ball launcher. Next, in step 3604, the self-propelled tile control means 1902 determines whether or not the input signal receiving means 1101 has received the special entry port operating gate passage signal, that is, the game ball has passed through the special entry port operating gate 12. Judge whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 3604, in step 3606, the tile control means 1902 refers to the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the special entry port operation gate valid flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 3606, in step 3608, the tile control means 1902 opens the special entrance 11 for a predetermined period (in this example, the period until the game being executed ends). The opening period of the special entry port 11 is not limited to this, and may be configured to close after a lapse of a predetermined time. In such a configuration, the game ball that has passed through the special entry port operating gate 12 may be opened for a period sufficient to allow the ball to enter the special entry port 11 as it is, for example, for 1 second. It may be configured (in that case, the special entry port 11 is opened when the game ball enters the special entry opening operation gate 12 again in the same game).

Next, the ball entry process in step 3610 will be described in detail. The process of step 3610 is the process of entering the ball at the time of entering the ball at the normal entry port. It is determined whether or not the ball has entered the ball. If Yes in step 3610, the process proceeds to step 3618.

Next, the ball entry process of the special entry port in steps 3612 to 3616, which is executed in the case of No in step 3610, will be described. First, in step 3612, the tile control means 1902 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the special entry port 11. Here, if No in step 3612, the game returns to step 3604 and the game ball is inserted in the symbol entry openings 13a, 13b ... Or the special entry opening 11 until it becomes Yes in step 3610 or step 3612. Loop until the ball enters. On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 3612, in step 3614, the tile control means 1902 is transmitted in the special entry port entry command (command to the sub control board 3000 side, and is transmitted in the control command transmission process in step 2006). ) Is set, and the process proceeds to step 3616. Next, in step 3616, the self-removing tile control means 1902 operates the self-removal tile determination operation (the operation of operating the cross key 19b to select the symbol to be self-reliant, and operating the enter button 19a to determine the selected symbol). Determine if there was any. If Yes in step 3616, the process proceeds to step 3618, and if No in step 3616, the process of step 3616 is repeatedly executed until there is a tile determination operation.

Next, in step 3618, the tile control means 1902 uses a symbol based on the symbol entry port (for example, “1” symbol when the ball enters the symbol entry port 13a) or step. The information related to the tiles determined by the 3616 tile determination operation is temporarily stored as the tile information (the tile information is newly added to the tiles), and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 3308). To do. Although not shown, in the present embodiment, when the same symbol is self-made twice (when the game ball is inserted into the same symbol entrance twice), the second time. The tehai is invalidated, or the tehai is overwritten by the second tehai, and as a result, the same tehai can only be held once. Note that the processing when the same symbol is self-subtracted twice or more in one game is not limited to this, and corresponds to the case where the same symbol is self-subtracted twice, that is, the handicraft already owned. If a game ball enters the entrance of the symbol, the ball will not be newly self-made by the entry, but the game ball that can be launched in the running game can be subtracted by launching the game ball. It may be configured to be invalid (so-called replay).

Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the Agari combination determination process according to the subroutine of step 3700 in FIG. First, in step 3702, the combination determining means 1903 determines whether or not the Agari role established in this game is a special game combination. Here, in the present embodiment, there are four types of special game roles, a special game A role, a special game B role, a special game C role, and a special game D role. Yes if it was the special game role. In the present embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 13, all the Agari roles are configured to be special game combinations, but as will be described later, when any of the special game combinations is established during the special game. Is configured so that a special game with a lower profit (not a higher profit) than the special game being executed is not started. In the case of Yes in step 3702, in step 3750, the combination determining means 1903 executes the special game flag control process described later. Next, in step 3706, the combination determining means 1903 uses a special game game counter (special game game counter A1906A, special game game counter B1906B, special game) corresponding to the special game flag turned on in this game. A predetermined value (initial value corresponding to the turned-on special game flag) is set in either the game number counter C1906C or the special game game number counter D1906D. That is, the number of games of the special game can be different depending on the type of the special game flag turned on. Next, in step 3708, the combination determination means 1903 turns on the special entry port operation gate valid flag in the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 3800). Even if No in step 3702, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 3800).

Here, the lower part of the figure is an example of the correspondence between the special game combination, the special game flag, and the special game game count counter. As shown in the figure
When the special game A role is aggravated as the agari role, the special game A flag is turned on and the special game game counter A1906A is set to 5 times.
When the special game B role is aggravated as the agari role, the special game B flag is turned on and the special game game counter B1906B is set to 10 times.
When the special game C role is aggravated as the agari role, the special game C flag is turned on and the special game game counter C1906C is set to 10 times.
When the special game D role is aggravated as the agari role, the special game D flag is turned on and the special game game counter D1906D is set to 15 times.
It is configured as follows.

Next, FIG. 13 is a list of Agari roles. In the figure, the role of Agari in this embodiment is illustrated. There are four types of Agari roles in the present embodiment: special game A role, special game B role, special game C role, and special game D role, and the special game A role is one vertical row (1 line) or horizontal. Since it is formed by arranging self-made tiles in one row (one line), four hand tiles are required. In addition, since the special game B role is formed by arranging self-made tiles in one diagonal row (one line), four hand tiles are required. In addition, the special game C role is formed by arranging the tiles in two rows (1 horizontal row + 1 vertical row, 1 vertical row + 1 diagonal row, 1 horizontal row + 1 diagonal row) other than diagonally. , The required number of tiles is 7. In addition, since the special game D role is formed by arranging self-made tiles in two diagonal rows (two lines), the required number of hand tiles is eight. As described above, in the present embodiment, the number of hand tiles required to be formed by the Agari role is different, and the state of the game (normal game state, execution of special game A, execution of special game B) is in progress. , During the execution of the special game C, during the execution of the special game D, etc.), the number of game balls that can be fired per game may differ due to the difference in the game. It is configured so that there is an agari role that cannot be formed depending on the state of. For example, in the normal game state, the number of Tehai is 4 and the number of game balls that can be fired is 2, so the total number of Tehai per game is 6 at the maximum. In the game state, the special game C combination and the special game D combination cannot be formed. Since it is configured in this way, it is necessary to gradually raise the rank to a state that is more advantageous than the current game state (normal game state → special game A → special game B → special game C → special game D). As a result, the game is aimed at finally establishing the special game D, which is the most profitable special game. Further, in this example, all Agari roles are configured to be special game roles, that is, all Agari roles can be triggered to start execution of the special game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the trigger to start execution of the special game is not limited to this. It may be configured to have an agari role (for example, formed when three medals are lined up in a vertical row, and the number of medals to be paid out is one, etc.).

Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the special game flag control process according to the subroutine of step 3750 in FIG. First, in step 3752, the combination determining means 1903 refers to the inside of the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the special game D flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 3752, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 3706) without newly turning on the special game flag. On the other hand, if No in step 3752, in step 3754, the combination determining means 1903 refers to the inside of the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the special game C flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 3754, in step 3756, the combination determining means 1903 determines whether or not the Agari role in this game is the special game D combination. In the case of Yes in step 3756, in step 3758, the combination determining means 1903 turns on the special game flag corresponding to the Agari role in the current game in the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101. Next, in step 3760, the combination determining means 1903 sets a predetermined value (the number of games corresponding to the special game combination shown in FIG. 12) in the special game game number counter corresponding to the Agari combination in the current game, and then sets the next. (Processing in step 3706).

If No in step 3754, in step 3761, the combination determining means 1903 refers to the inside of the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the special game B flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 3761, in step 3762, the combination determining means 1903 determines whether or not the Agari combination in this game is a special game C combination or a special game D combination. In the case of Yes in step 3762, in step 3764, the special game flag corresponding to the role of Agari in this game is turned on. Next, in step 3766, the combination determining means 1903 sets a predetermined value (the number of games corresponding to the special game combination shown in FIG. 12) in the special game game number counter corresponding to the Agari combination in the current game, and then sets the next. (Processing in step 3706).

If No in step 3761, in step 3768, the combination determining means 1903 refers to the inside of the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the special game A flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 3768, in step 3770, the combination determining means 1903 determines whether or not the Agari combination in this game is a special game B combination, a special game C combination, or a special game D combination. In the case of Yes in step 3770, in step 3772, the special game flag corresponding to the role of Agari in this game is turned on. Next, in step 3774, the combination determining means 1903 sets a predetermined value (the number of games corresponding to the special game combination shown in FIG. 12) in the special game game number counter corresponding to the Agari combination in the current game, and then sets the next. (Processing in step 3706). Even if No in step 3756, step 3762, step 3768 or step 3770, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 3706). Here, the special game roles in this example are "special game D role-> special game C role-> special game B role-> special game A role" in order from the one with the highest profit for the player, and the execution of the special game If a special game combination is established during the period, the special game flag corresponding to the established special game combination is established only when a special game combination that is more profitable than the special game combination related to the special game being executed is established. Is turned on and other special game combinations are established, but the special game flag corresponding to the other special game combination is not turned on, that is, only the special game that is more profitable than the special game being executed starts execution. It is configured to be possible. The high profit in the special game is the number of games that can be executed (the number of times that is set in the special game game counter), the number of medals that are paid out when the Agari role is established, and the number of game balls that can be fired in one game. , Is determined based on. The factors that determine high profits are not limited to this, and factors such as the winning rate of the direct hit lottery (distribution of special game roles when winning), the lottery mode of distribution, etc. are also considered. You may.

Further, the configuration when the special game combination is established during the execution of the special game is not limited to that of this example, and for example, when the special game combination overlaps, that is, newly during the execution of the special game. When the special game combination is established, the low-profit special game of the two overlapping special games may be forcibly terminated (not started). Further, the game state may be provided for each combination of the special game flags that are turned on. For example, "all special game flag off", "special game A flag on", "special game A flag on, special game B flag on", "special game A flag on, special game C flag on", etc. It may be configured so that there are as many game states as there are combinations of game flags, and for each game state, a special game flag that can be newly turned on when a special game combination is established during the execution of the special game is determined. (The special game that can be newly executed may be different for each special game being executed). In addition, the selection tendency of the distribution (number distribution in the lottery, types of hand tiles that can be distributed in the distribution, etc.) may be different for each game state.

Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the payout number calculation process according to the subroutine of step 3800 in FIG. First, in step 3802, the payout number calculation means 1904 refers to the winning medal number table 1904a for each agari role based on the agari role code temporarily stored in the agari role temporary storage means 2110a, and refers to the number of medals acquired by the agari role. Is calculated, and the calculation result is set in the working temporary storage area (not shown) of the acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110b.

Here, the table on the upper right of the figure is an example of a table of the number of winning medals by the role of Agari, and the number of medals won corresponding to the role of Agari is shown. In the present embodiment, four types of Agari roles are provided: a special game A role, a special game B role, a special game C role, and a special game D role, and when the Agari role is established and becomes Agari. The number of game medals to be paid out is 6 for the special game A, 9 for the special game B, 12 for the special game C, and 15 for the special game D. In this example, all the Agari roles are configured to trigger the execution of the special game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the Agari role in which the special game is not executed even if the aggression is performed, that is, the Agari role. , It may be configured to provide an aggression role in which a game medal is only paid out in the case of aggression.

Returning to the explanation of the flowchart, next, in step 3804, the combination determining means 1903 determines whether or not the Agari role in this game is the special game D role (the most profitable special game role among the special game roles). To judge. In the case of Yes in step 3804, in step 3806, the combination determining means 1903 rewrites the number of medals acquired by the Agari combination calculated in step 3802 by 5 times, and proceeds to step 3808. If No in step 3804, the process proceeds to step 3808 without executing the rewriting process of step 3806. As described above, in the present embodiment, the number of acquired game medals for the Agari role is increased only when the special game D flag, which is the special game flag related to the most profitable special game among the special game flags, is turned on. However, it is not limited to this, for example, the number of game medals calculated in step 3802 is 1 times when all the special game flags are off, and 2 times when the special game A flag is on. It may be configured to be doubled when the game B flag is on, tripled when the special game C flag is on, and five times when the special game D flag is on (plurality of special games). In the case of flag-on, refer to the magnification of the special game flag corresponding to the most profitable special game role).

Returning to the explanation of the flowchart, next, in step 3808, the payout number calculation means 1904 temporarily stores the number of acquired medals set in step 3752 in the work temporary storage area of the acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110b. With reference, it is determined whether or not the number of acquired medals is "30" or less. In the case of Yes in step 3808, the process proceeds to step 3812, and in the case of No in step 3808, in step 3810, the payout number calculation means 1904 sets "30" in the acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110b ("30"). Rewrite to), and the process proceeds to step 3812. Next, in step 3812, the payout number calculation means 1904 temporarily stores the number of medals acquired by the Agari combination calculated by the processes of step 3802 and step 3806 in the work temporary storage area of the acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110b. Next, in step 3814, the information transmission means 1102 is a command (command to the sub-control board 3000 side) related to the Agari-related information (Agari role, number of medals won, etc.), and is transmitted by the control command transmission process in step 2006. Is set), and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 3900).

Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the game end process according to the subroutine of step 3900 in FIG. First, in step 3902, the game end control means 1905 refers to the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the agari flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 3902, in step 3904, the game end control means 1905 turns off the agari flag in the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101. Next, in step 3906, the game end control means 1905 refers to the acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110b, and adds the value of the acquired medals calculated in step 3750 to the CRE counter value of the medal information temporary storage means 1201. To do. Next, in step 3908, the game end control means 1905 refers to the medal information temporary storage means 1201 and determines whether or not the added CRE counter value is larger than "50". In the case of Yes in step 3908, in step 3910, 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 sets the payout control means 2200. The calculated number of medals is discharged to the medal tray 5. Next, in step 3912, the game end control means 1905 sets “50” to the CRE counter of the medal information temporary storage means 1201. Even if No in step 3908, the process proceeds to step 3914.

Next, in step 3914, the game end control means 1905 refers to the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not any of the special game flags is on. In the case of Yes in step 3914, in step 3916, the game end control means 1905 subtracts "1" from the counter value of the special game game count counter corresponding to the special game flag that is turned on. Next, in step 3918, the game end control means 1905 refers to the special game game count counter, and any of the special game game counters (special game game counter A1906A, special game game counter B1906B, special game game counter). It is determined whether or not the counter value of the counter C1906C or the special game number counter D1906D) is newly set to 0 by the process of step 3916. In the case of Yes in step 3918, in step 3920, the game end control means 1905 turns off the special game flag corresponding to the special game game count counter newly set to 0 by the process of step 3916 (when the special game is completed). Since it is determined), the process proceeds to step 3926. In addition, even if No in step 3902, step 3914 or step 3918, the process proceeds to step 3926.

Next, in step 3926, the game end control means 1905 turns off the special entry port operation gate valid flag in the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101, and proceeds to step 3928. Next, in step 3928, the game end control means 1905 refers to the game state temporary storage means 2100, and displays information after the end of the game (for example, the number of medals won when the game is aggression) as the main display device. It is displayed on 36, and the process proceeds to step 3932.

Next, in step 3932, the game end control means 1905 executes post-game processing (for example, initialization of each flag and temporary storage means) (although not shown, in the processing on the sub-control board 3000 side). However, the initialization of the effect being executed will be executed). Next, in step 3934, the game end control means 1905 determines whether or not the post-game processing has been completed. If No in step 3934, the process of step 3932 is performed until the post-game process is completed, and if Yes in step 3934, the process proceeds to step 3936. Next, in step 3936, the game end control means 1905 determines whether or not the end timing of the waiting time after the end of the game has been reached. In the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment, the number of games per unit time (for example, 1 minute) exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 7 games) in order to regulate the number of games that can be executed per unit time. Or, if it becomes super, a waiting time is provided so as not to shift to the next game. If No in step 3936, the process of step 3936 is performed until the "end timing of waiting time after the end of the game" is reached, and if Yes in step 3936, the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 3100). .. Also. The upper right corner of the figure shows the correspondence between the special game flag and the special game game count counter. As described above, the special game A flag corresponds to the special game game count counter A1906A, and the special game B flag is used. Is supported by the special game game count counter B1906B, the special game C flag is supported by the special game game count counter C1906C, and the special game D flag is supported by the special game game count counter D1906D.

Next, the control process executed on the sub-control board 3000 side will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 18. First, FIG. 17 is a main flowchart on the sub-control board 3000 side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. Here, the process of FIG. 3A is a process on the sub-control board 3000 side that is executed after a reset such as when the power is turned on to the game machine. That is, when the power is turned on to the game machine, in step 5002, the sub-control board 3000 executes the initial process based on the information received from the main control board 1000 side (for example, when the ram clear information is received → sub-control). When the RAM on the board 3000 side is initialized and various information commands are received → The effect-related information at the time of power failure is reset to the RAM on the sub-control board 3000 side). After that, the process shifts to the loop processing in which the iterative processing routine (b) of the sub-control board 3000 is repeatedly executed. Here, when (b) is executed, first, in step 5100, the sub-control board 3000 executes the hand-made display control process, which will be described later, as shown in the process of FIG. Next, in step 5500, the first production is performed at predetermined timings based on other information (for example, game start signal, medal information, number of remaining balls, special entry port entry signal, game end signal, etc.). A predetermined display control process is executed on the display device 16 and the second effect display device 10, and this iterative process routine is terminated.

As described above, the sub-control board 3000 adopts a form in which the sub-side main routines (S5100 to S5500) are looped after being reset. Further, the process of FIG. 3C is an interrupt process of the sub-control board 3000, and the signal from the STB signal line on the main control board 1000 described above is one terminal of the CPU of the sub-control board 3000 (NMI in this example). It is a processing flow (c) when it is connected to a terminal). That is, when an NMI interrupt occurs in the CPU of the sub control board 3000 (when the STB signal line is turned on), in step 5004, the sub control board 3000 has a command input port (data signal) from the main control board 1000 side. Check the wire input port). Then, in step 5006, the sub-control board 3000 temporarily stores the command transmitted from the main control board 1000 side in the RAM of the sub-control board 3000 side based on the confirmation result, and is executed immediately before the main interrupt process. Return to the processing.

Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the handicraft display control process according to the subroutine of step 5100 in FIG. First, in step 5102, the arrangement display control means 3110 determines whether or not a command related to the hand arrangement information from the main control board 1000 side has been received. In the case of Yes in step 5102, in step 5104, the display control means 3100 displays the hand tile on the first effect display device 16 based on the received hand tile information (the distribution is distributed based on the hand tile information). The later hand tile, the hand tile after self-removal, etc. are displayed as appropriate), and the process proceeds to step 5106. On the other hand, even if No in step 5102, the process proceeds to step 5106. Next, in step 5106, the display control means 3100 determines whether or not a command related to aggression from the main control board 1000 side has been received. In the case of Yes in step 5106, in step 5108, the display control means 3100 executes the aggression effect (the effect to be executed when the aggression occurs) on the second effect display device 10 based on the command related to the aggression, and then the next (Processing in step 5500). Even if No in step 5106, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 5500).

Next, FIG. 19 is a game progress image diagram according to the present embodiment. According to the figure, an example of the game progress of the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment is shown. In the figure, the case where the direct hit lottery is not won is illustrated. First, as shown in the upper left of the figure, as a normal game (a state in which a special game is not executed), as four pieces, "4" symbol, "7" symbol, "11" symbol, and "16" symbol , Are distributed. In normal games, the number of game balls that can be fired is two. Next, when the launched game ball enters the symbol entry port 13, the "5" symbol and the "2" symbol are self-made (two balls are launched), and the special game A role (vertical or horizontal). 1 line alignment) is established, and it becomes Agari. After that, the special game A starts to be executed, and "4" symbol, "5" symbol, "11" symbol, and "12" symbol are distributed as four pieces. During the execution of the special game A, the number of game balls that can be fired is three. Next, when the launched game ball enters the symbol entry port 13, the "8" symbol and the "9" symbol are self-made (two balls are launched), and the special game B role (one diagonal line). Alignment) is established, and it becomes Agari.

After that, the special game B starts to be executed, and "1" symbol, "5" symbol, "11" symbol, and "12" symbol are distributed as four pieces. While the special game B is being executed, the number of game balls that can be fired is three. Next, when the launched game ball enters the symbol entry port 13, the "8" symbol, the "9" symbol, and the "14" symbol are self-made (three balls are launched), and the special game C (Two lines are aligned except diagonally) The role is established and it becomes aggression. After that, the special game C starts to be executed, and "1" symbol, "5" symbol, "8" symbol, and "12" symbol are distributed as four pieces. While the special game C is being executed, the number of game balls that can be fired is four. Next, when the launched game ball enters the symbol entry port 13, the "4" symbol, the "9" symbol, the "13" symbol, and the "16" symbol are self-made (4 balls are launched). ), The special game D role (two diagonal lines are aligned) is established, and it becomes Agari. After that, the special game D is executed, and during the execution of the special game D, the number of payouts of all the Agari roles is 30.

With the above configuration, the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment has a plurality of special game roles, and is more profitable than the special game being executed during the execution of the special game. By configuring the special game so that it can be newly executed, the special game to be executed is ranked up to a high-profit special game, and finally the special game D role, which is the most profitable special game role, is assigned. It is possible to realize highly entertaining playability such as establishment (execution of special game D). In addition, the number of game balls that can be fired tends to be relatively large as the high-profit special game is executed, and the number of game balls that can be fired is insufficient. If it is not being executed), a special game role that cannot be established can be provided, and the winners will be won in the order of "normal game-> special game A-> special game B-> special game C-> special game D" (rank up). It is possible to make the player more clearly aware of the playability.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of game balls that can be fired is 15 during the execution of the special game D, and it is configured so that any agari role can be established almost every game. However, the game may be configured so that the agari role can be easily established during the execution of the special game D by configuring the game in another mode. For example, during the execution of the special game D, the game balls of a plurality of balls (for example, 4 balls) may be fired at the same time by executing the operation of firing the game balls once. In such a configuration, if two or more of the four game balls launched by the one firing operation enter the same symbol entry slot, the symbol entry slot is used. Only one corresponding symbol (tehai) is self-made, and the game ball corresponding to the second and subsequent balls entering the symbol entrance is replayed as described above (the number of game balls that can be fired is not subtracted). ) May be configured.

(Example 1 of change from this embodiment)
In addition, in this embodiment, a plurality of special game combinations are provided, and a special game having a higher profit than the special game being executed can be started to be executed during the execution of the special game. The configuration of the sparrow ball game machine having a high level of playability is not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment. Therefore, a configuration having a plurality of special game combinations and different from the present embodiment is referred to as change example 1 from the present embodiment, and the changes from the present embodiment will be described in detail below.

First, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the remaining number of balls set processing according to the subroutine of step 3200 of FIG. 5 in the first modification from the present embodiment. The changes from this embodiment are step 3217 (variant 1), step 3218 (variant 1), step 3220 (variant 1), step 3222 (variant 1) and step 3224 (variant 1), that is, step 3206. When the game start determination means 1300 determines that the special game D flag is on, in step 3217 (variation 1), the game start determination means 1300 determines whether or not this game is the final game in the special game D. To judge. In the case of Yes in step 3217 (variation 1), 15 balls are set in the remaining ball number counter 1902b in the process of step 3208. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3217 (variation 1), four balls are set in the remaining ball number counter 1902b in the process of step 3212. As described above, in the first modification from the present embodiment, the number of game balls that can be fired is basically the same as that of the present embodiment, 15 balls when the special game D, which is the most profitable special game, is executed. However, the number of game balls that can be fired only in the final game is configured to be four. With this configuration, in the final game in which the special game D ends, the game property is such that one of the special games may be started again from the next game (so-called pullback). It is a game with a chance).

Further, in step 3208, after the game start determination means 1300 sets 15 balls in the remaining ball number counter 1902b, in step 3218 (variation 1), the game start determination means 1300 arranges the direction of the distribution accessory 40 in A. It is driven and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 3300). Further, in step 3212, after the game start determination means 1300 sets four balls in the remaining ball number counter 1902b, in step 3220 (variation 1), the game start determination means 1300 arranges the direction of the distribution accessory 40 in the arrangement B. It is driven and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 3300). After the game start determination means 1300 sets three balls in the remaining number of balls counter 1902b in step 3214, in step 3222 (variation 1), the game start determination means 1300 drives the direction of the distribution accessory 40 to the arrangement C. , The process proceeds to the next process (process of step 3300). After the game start determination means 1300 sets two balls in the remaining number of balls counter 1902b in step 3216, in step 3224 (variation 1), the game start determination means 1300 drives the direction of the distribution accessory 40 to the arrangement D. , The process proceeds to the next process (process of step 3300). Here, the lower part of the figure is an arrangement image of the distribution accessory. As shown in the figure, in the first modification from the present embodiment, there are four types of orientations (arrangements) of the distribution accessory 40. It has an orientation and is configured to determine the orientation of the distribution accessory 40 in the game to be executed based on the special game flag that is turned on. In the figure, only the vicinity of the symbol entry port 13a to the symbol entry port 13e (only "1" to "5") is shown, and the game nail is not shown, but it is actually provided on the game board 2. All the distribution agents 40 are driven. Specifically, if all the special game flags are off, the placement D is set, and if the special game A flag or the special game B flag is on, the placement C is set, and the special game C flag is turned on or special. If the game D flag is on and it is the final game in the special game D, the arrangement B is set, and if the special game D flag is on and it is not the final game in the special game D, the arrangement A is set. In addition, the handicrafts required to establish the special game D role, which is the most profitable special game role, are "1", "4", "5", "8", "9", "12", It is "13" and "16", and the ease of entering the ball into the symbol entry port corresponding to the hand tile required to establish the special game D role (which means that the hand tile is self-made) is From the highest to the highest, "Arrangement A-> Arrangement B-> Arrangement C-> Arrangement D". That is, the orientation of the distribution accessory 40 is "arrangement A-> arrangement B-> arrangement C-> arrangement D" from the one that is highly profitable for the player. In this example, when the special game D is executed, the orientation of the distribution accessory 40 is set to the arrangement B only in the final game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the special game D is executed. , The orientation of the distribution accessory 40 may always be the arrangement A.

Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the arrangement determination process according to the subroutine of step 3500 of FIG. 8 in the first modification from the present embodiment. First, in step 3502 (variant 1), the game control means 1900 refers to the distribution determination table, and determines the combination of four distributions by lottery based on the special game flag that is turned on. The process proceeds to the next process (process of step 3304). Here, the lower part of the figure is a distribution determination table according to the first modification from the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, in the first modification from the present embodiment, the special game flag is set so that the number distribution of the arrangement combination can be different depending on the special game flag that is turned on. When the C flag is on, it is a handicraft necessary to establish the special game D combination, "1", "4", "5", "8", "9", "12", " The arrangement is configured so that the arrangement is selected only from the combination of four hand tiles out of "13" and "16". It should be noted that the mode of selecting the arrangement in the first modification from the present embodiment is only an example, and there is no problem even if the distribution of the number of arrangements and the combination of the arrangements that can be selected are changed.

Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the special game flag control process according to the subroutine of step 3750 of FIG. 12 in the first modification from the present embodiment. The changes from this embodiment are from step 3776 (variant 1) to step 3780 (variant 1), that is, when the combination determining means 1903 determines in step 3752 that the special game D flag is on, step 3776. In (variant 1), the combination determining means 1903 determines whether or not this game is the final game of the special game D. In the case of Yes in step 3776 (variant 1), in step 3778 (variant 1), the combination determining means 1903 sets a special game flag corresponding to the agari role in the current game in the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101. turn on. Next, in step 3780 (variant 1), the combination determining means 1903 sets a predetermined value (the number of games corresponding to the special game combination shown in FIG. 13) to the special game game number counter corresponding to the Agari combination in this game. It is set, and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 3706). Even if No in step 3776 (variation 1), the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 3706). As described above, in the change example 1 from the present embodiment, only when the final game of the special game D is executed, even if any of the agari roles (special game role) becomes aggression, the relevant game starts from the next game. It is configured so that a special game corresponding to the special game role that has become aggression is started. That is, when the final game of the special game D is executed, the special game A, the special game B, the special game C, and the special game D are executed even though the special game D, which is the most profitable special game, is executed. It is configured so that all special games of special game D can be newly started, and the role of Agari in the final game of special game D in which the most profitable special game ends and the normal game state starts from the next game. By establishing (special game role), it is possible to pull back the special game so that the special game is executed again from the next game.

Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the game end process according to the subroutine of step 3900 of FIG. 5 in the first modification from the present embodiment. The changes from the present embodiment are step 3938 (variation 1) and step 3940 (variation 1), that is, the game end control means 1905 is in the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101 for all special games. Turn off the flag. Next, in step 3940 (variant 1), the game end control means 1905 resets all the special game game count counters and proceeds to step 3926. As described above, in the first modification from the present embodiment, when the game ends without the agari role being established in a certain game during the execution of the special game, the special game ends (so-called punk). It is configured to do. In the case of such a configuration, an Agari role that is not a special game role (the special game is not started even if it becomes an Agari) may be provided as the Agari role. In such a configuration, the number of game medals paid out by the Agari role other than the special game role may be one (relatively small number of payouts), and may be configured so as to be easily established (for example). , All three tehai medals lined up in a straight line will be aggravated, etc.). With this configuration, even if a special game combination that is more profitable than the special game being executed is not established during the execution of the special game, there is a high probability that one agari role will be paid out. If it is established, the above-mentioned puncture can be avoided, and the execution of the game for the number of games given to the player at the start of the special game (for example, 5 games in the case of the special game B) is guaranteed. It becomes.

Next, FIG. 24 is a special game D image diagram according to the first modification from the present embodiment. According to the figure, an example of the game progress at the time of executing the special game D of the sparrow ball game machine according to the change example 1 from the present embodiment is shown. First, as shown in the upper left of the figure, the special game D combination is established during the execution of a special game other than the special game D (for example, the special game C), and the game becomes aggression. After that, while the special game D is being executed, the maximum number of cards that can be paid out for all Agari roles is 30, and in the figure, the special game A role is established and 30 game medals are paid out (special). Since the special game D, which is more profitable than the game A, is being executed, the special game A is not newly executed). After that, the final game in the special game D starts, and it is notified that the special game can be pulled back by establishing one of the Agari roles (special game role). After that, in the final game of the executed special game D, the special game D role was established again by self-reliant on the "1" symbol, the "4" symbol, the "13" symbol, and the "9" symbol. Since the game of is the final game in the special game D, the special game D will be started again from the next game. After that, while the special game D is being executed, the maximum number of cards that can be paid out for all Agari roles is 30, and the special game A role is established and 30 game medals are paid out. A game medal can be obtained by executing D. As described above, in the change example 1 from the present embodiment, when the special game combination can be established in the final game during the execution of the special game D, the special game combination established from the next game is established. A game with a so-called pullback is realized in which a special game related to the above is started.

With the above configuration, according to the sparrow ball game machine according to the change example 1 from the present embodiment, when the special game combination is established during the execution of the special game, the established special game combination is executed. If it is a special game with a higher profit than the special game in the middle, it is configured so that the special game related to the special game with a higher profit can be started from the next game, and it is the most profitable special game. In the final game of the special game D, if any of the special game combinations including the special game having a lower profit than the special game D is established, the established special game is established from the next game. By configuring the special game related to the role to be started, it is possible to create a highly entertaining game machine in which it is not known how long the continuous execution of the special game will continue, that is, how long the advantageous period for the player will last. You will be able to do it.

The sparrow ball game machine in this example is configured so that the number of game balls that can be fired per game can differ depending on the state of the game, and the larger the number of game balls that can be fired, the higher the profit. It is configured to be in a game state, but when configured in that way, it is for all combinations of 7 Tehai rather than the ratio of the Agari role to all combinations of 6 Tehai. It may be configured so that the ratio of the agari role is higher, or most of the combinations of the hand tiles composed of seven hand tiles may be configured to be the agari role.

In addition, when the sparrow ball game machine in this example becomes an agari including a handicraft acquired by the game ball entering the special entry port 11, the special game is executed with the agari as an opportunity. It may be configured so that it does not happen (only the game medal is paid out by Agari).

Further, in the sparrow ball game machine according to this example, it can be established even in the normal gaming state, but even if it is configured to provide an agari role that is easier to establish in the normal gaming state than in the normal gaming state. Often, for example, the number of Tehai required to be established is 6 (for example, in the case of the type of Tehai in this example, "1", "14", "11", "8". , "10", "3", etc.), and in the normal game state, the total number of tehai and self-made hand tehai is 6, so it is possible to establish it, but special game A is being executed. Since the total number of tehai and hand-made tehai is 7, it can be configured to be easier to establish.

Next, the operation of the sparrow ball game machine according to this example will be described in chronological order.

《Start of game》
First, the game starts when a predetermined number (3 medals) of medals are inserted or the bet button is pressed and 3 medals are bet.

《Direct hit lottery》
Next, a direct hit lottery is executed. If you win the direct hit lottery, you will be agari in the role of Agari selected along with the winning.

《Distribution》
Next, if the direct hit lottery is not won, four distributions are automatically distributed at the start of the game.

《Self-reliance》
After that, one game ball is supplied to the launching device. Then, the player operates the game ball launch lever 4 to release the ball into the game area. The released game ball enters one of the symbol entrances. When the ball enters any of the symbol entrances, the self-made handicraft is displayed on the main display device 36 on the main control board 1000 side and the first effect display device 16 on the sub control board 3000 side. In this state, if the most profitable Agari role among the Agari roles that can be established in the running game is established, the game ball that can be fired in the running game remains automatically. It becomes aggression.

"Game over"
In this example, the most profitable Agari role among the Agari roles that can be established in the running game is established, or the number of game balls that can be fired is 0 and the Agari role is not established. In the case, the game is automatically terminated. One game is from the start of the game to the end of the game. Further, the condition for ending the game is not limited to the configuration of this example. For example, the game is configured to have a game end button, the agari role is not established, and the number of game balls that can be fired is not 0. Even in a situation (the number of game balls that can be fired remains), the game may be ended by operating the game end button. Further, when the Agari combination is established, by operating the Agari button, the established Agari combination may be established and the game may be terminated.

《Special game》
Here, when a predetermined Agari role (special game role) is prepared, the special game is started thereafter. From the next game of the game in which the special game roles are arranged, the number of game balls that can be fired in one game, which was two in the normal game state, increases to 3 to 15 balls (depending on the special game to be executed). Further, in the special game D, the maximum number of medals paid out for all Agari roles is 30, and 30 medals are paid out almost every game. Therefore, a large number of medals are paid out by executing the special game D. Can be earned.

The sparrow ball game machine according to this example may be configured to be playable as a game machine application, or may be configured as follows.

Mobile communication terminals such as portable high-performance telephones (so-called smartphones), other types of mobile phones (so-called feature phones), tablet terminals, etc. In this case, a mobile communication terminal having a touch panel as a display may be used. When the display of the mobile communication terminal is a touch panel, the launching device, the BET button, the enter button, the cross key, and the like may all be configured to be pseudo-operable by operating (touching) the touch panel. Further, the medals are also stored electronically, and the medals and the credits may be electronically stored in the same manner as the above-mentioned credits. Further, in this example, the first effect display device 16 and the second effect display device 10 are configured to execute the display such as the effect, but the first effect display device 16 and the second effect display device 10 execute the display. An effect similar to the effect to be performed may be appropriately displayed according to the size of the display area of the display of the mobile communication terminal.

(Summary)
The following concepts can be extracted (listed) based on the configurations shown in the above examples. However, the concepts listed below are just examples, and not only the combination and separation (superimposition) of these listed concepts, but also the concepts based on the further configuration shown in the above examples are added to these concepts. You may.

The sparrow ball game machine according to this aspect (1) is
Multiple entry ports arranged in the game area (for example, symbol entry openings 13a, 13b ...)
With
A game ball launching means (for example, a self-made tile) that enables a game ball to be launched toward a game area up to a predetermined number during the period from the satisfaction of a predetermined game start condition to the satisfaction of a predetermined game end condition. Control means 1902) and
A ball entry detecting means (for example, a self-made tile control means 1902) for detecting which of the plurality of entry ports (for example, symbol entry openings 13a, 13b ...) The game ball has entered, and
When the ball entry detection means (for example, the self-playing tile control means 1902) detects the entry of a game ball, one hand tile information can be generated and temporarily stored, or the predetermined game start condition is satisfied. In some cases, a hand tile information control means (for example, a tile information temporary storage means 2103) capable of generating a certain number of hand tile information and temporarily storing the tile information,
It has a plurality of types of winning information that is a combination of predetermined hand tile information, and when the predetermined game end condition is satisfied, it is temporarily stored by the hand tile information control means (for example, the tile information temporary storage means 2103). If the hand tile information is matched with at least one type of winning information, it is determined that the winning is won, and a predetermined amount of gaming media can be given to the player for the matching winning information. Benefit granting means (for example, payout number calculation means 1904) and
If the hand tile information temporarily stored by the hand tile information control means (for example, the tile information temporary storage means 2103) is determined to be a prize because it matches the predetermined prize information, a predetermined period after the determination is made. It is provided with a special game control means (for example, special game control means 1906) capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player until the lapse of time.
If the special game is not executed, the predetermined number will be the first number.
When the special game is being executed, the predetermined number is the second number, which is larger than the first number.
Among the prize information, the specific prize information is a combination of a specific number of hand-made pieces information, and the specific number is a number larger than the sum of the first number and the fixed number and is the same as the second number. It is a sparrow ball game machine characterized in that it is configured so that the number is less than or equal to the sum of the fixed number.

The sparrow ball game machine according to this aspect (2) is
Multiple entry ports arranged in the game area (for example, symbol entry openings 13a, 13b ...)
With
A game ball launching means (for example, a self-made tile) that enables a game ball to be launched toward a game area up to a predetermined number during the period from the satisfaction of a predetermined game start condition to the satisfaction of a predetermined game end condition. Control means 1902) and
A ball entry detecting means (for example, a self-made tile control means 1902) for detecting which of the plurality of entry ports (for example, symbol entry openings 13a, 13b ...) The game ball has entered, and
When the ball entry detection means (for example, the self-playing tile control means 1902) detects the entry of a game ball, one hand tile information can be generated and temporarily stored, or the predetermined game start condition is satisfied. In some cases, a hand tile information control means (for example, a tile information temporary storage means 2103) capable of generating and temporarily storing a plurality of hand tile information, and
It has a plurality of types of winning information that is a combination of predetermined hand tile information, and when the predetermined game end condition is satisfied, it is temporarily stored by the hand tile information control means (for example, the tile information temporary storage means 2103). If the hand tile information is matched with at least one type of winning information, it is determined that the winning is won, and a predetermined amount of gaming media can be given to the player for the matching winning information. Benefit granting means (for example, payout number calculation means 1904) and
If the hand tile information temporarily stored by the hand tile information control means (for example, the tile information temporary storage means 2103) is determined to be a prize because it matches the predetermined prize information, a predetermined period after the determination is made. It is provided with a special game control means (for example, special game control means 1906) capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player until the lapse of time.
As the predetermined winning information, at least the first winning information and the second winning information, which is different from the first winning information, are included.
When the hand tile information temporarily stored by the hand tile information control means (for example, the tile information temporary storage means 2103) matches the first prize information and is determined to be a prize, the first special game is executed. It is configured to get and
When the hand tile information temporarily stored by the hand tile information control means (for example, the tile information temporary storage means 2103) is determined to be a prize because it matches the second prize information, it is different from the first special game. It is configured so that the second special game, which is a special game, can be executed.
It is a sparrow ball game machine characterized in that the second special game can be executed during the execution of the first special game.

The sparrow ball game machine according to this aspect (3) is
Multiple entry ports arranged in the game area (for example, symbol entry openings 13a, 13b ...)
With
A game ball launching means (for example, a self-made tile) that enables a game ball to be launched toward a game area up to a predetermined number during the period from the satisfaction of a predetermined game start condition to the satisfaction of a predetermined game end condition. Control means 1902) and
A ball entry detecting means (for example, a self-made tile control means 1902) for detecting which of the plurality of entry ports (for example, symbol entry openings 13a, 13b ...) The game ball has entered, and
When the ball entry detection means (for example, the self-playing tile control means 1902) detects the entry of a game ball, one hand tile information can be generated and temporarily stored, or the predetermined game start condition is satisfied. In some cases, a hand tile information control means (for example, a tile information temporary storage means 2103) capable of generating and temporarily storing a plurality of hand tile information, and
It has a plurality of types of winning information that is a combination of predetermined hand tile information, and when the predetermined game end condition is satisfied, it is temporarily stored by the hand tile information control means (for example, the tile information temporary storage means 2103). If the hand tile information is matched with at least one type of winning information, it is determined that the winning is won, and a predetermined amount of gaming media can be given to the player for the matching winning information. Benefit granting means (for example, payout number calculation means 1904) and
If the hand tile information temporarily stored by the hand tile information control means (for example, the tile information temporary storage means 2103) is determined to be a prize because it matches the predetermined prize information, a predetermined period after the determination is made. It is provided with a special game control means (for example, special game control means 1906) capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player until the lapse of time.
The selection tendency of a plurality of Tehai information generated when the predetermined game start condition is satisfied when the special game is not executed, and the predetermined game start condition is satisfied when the special game is executed. It is a sparrow ball game machine characterized in that it is configured so as to be different from the selection tendency of a plurality of handicraft information generated in the case of.

1000 Main control board, 1100 Communication control means 1101 Input signal receiving means 1102 Information transmitting means 1200 Medal management means, 1201 Medal information temporary storage means 1300 Game start determination means 1900 Game control means 1902 Self-propelled control means, 1902a Self-propelled game Ball supply control means 1902b Remaining ball count counter, 1903 combination determination means 1904 payout number calculation means, 1904a Agari winning medal number table 1905 game end control means, 1906 special game control means 1906A special game game count counter A, 1906B special game Game count counter B
1906C Special game game counter C, 1906D Special game game counter D
1907 Distribution control means, 1907t Distribution determination table 2100 Game state temporary storage means 2101 Flag temporary storage means 2102 Game ball number temporary storage means 2103 Tehai information temporary storage means 2103a Tehai information temporary storage means 2110 Agari information temporary Storage means 2110a Agari role Temporary storage means 2110b Number of acquired medals Temporary storage means 2111 Special game-related information temporary storage means 2200 Payout control means 2300 Game-related information storage means 2500 Information transmission / reception control means 3000 Sub-control board, 3100 Display control means 3110 Arrangement display control means, 3120 Self-made display control means 3140 Notice effect display control means, 3160 Display-related information temporary storage means 3200 Information transmission / reception control means 10 First effect display device 16 Second effect display device 4000 Medal payout device 36 Main display Device 19a Enter button 19b Cross key 11 Special entry port 12 Special entry port operation gates 13a, 13b ... Design entry button 18 BET button 25 Medal payout button 40 Sorting accessory

Claims (1)

Equipped with multiple entrances arranged in the game area,
A game ball launching means that enables the game ball to be launched toward the game area up to a predetermined number during the period from the satisfaction of the predetermined game start condition to the satisfaction of the predetermined game end condition.
A ball entry detection means for detecting which of the plurality of entry ports the game ball has entered, and
When the ball entry of a game ball is detected by the ball entry detection means, one hand tile information can be generated and temporarily stored, or when the predetermined game start condition is satisfied, a plurality of hand tile information is generated. Tehai information control means that can be temporarily stored
It has a plurality of types of winning information which is a combination of predetermined handicraft information, and when the predetermined game end condition is satisfied, at least one of the handicraft information temporarily stored by the handicraft information control means. If the winning information of the type of the above matches, it is determined that the winning is won, and a predetermined amount of game media can be given to the player for the matching winning information.
When it is determined that a prize is won because the hand tile information temporarily stored by the hand tile information control means matches the predetermined prize information, a special game that is advantageous to the player until a predetermined period elapses after the determination. Equipped with special game control means that can execute
The predetermined winning information includes at least the first winning information, the second winning information that is more advantageous than the first winning information, and the third winning information that is more disadvantageous than the first winning information .
If it is determined that a prize has been won because the hand tile information temporarily stored by the hand tile information control means matches the first prize information, the first special game can be executed.
If it is determined that a prize has been won because the hand tile information temporarily stored by the hand tile information control means matches the second prize information , the second special game can be executed.
If it is determined that a prize is won because the hand tile information temporarily stored by the hand tile information control means matches the third prize information, the third special game can be executed.
If the tile hand information during execution of the first special game is determined to win by that matched the second prize information, while the second special game can be executed, tile hand during execution of the first special game It is configured so that the third special game is not executed by using the information as an opportunity.
A sparrow ball game machine characterized in that the predetermined number of the first special game and the second special game is larger than that of the normal game in which neither the first special game nor the second special game is executed.

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