JP6683927B2 - Sparrow ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

  Related to sparrow ball game machines.

  A sparrow ball game machine that has been practically used in the past has a game board provided with a plurality of entrances corresponding to a plurality of types of mahjong tiles, and a predetermined number of games per game in this game board. A game ball launching device for launching a game ball, a display device for displaying a game effect image, and the like, a control device for controlling the progress of the game, and the like are provided. Then, when the player inserts a predetermined number of medals necessary for the execution of one game into the medal insertion slot, the software installed in the control device of the sparrow ball game machine composed of the microcomputer executes one game. The game is started and the progress of the game is controlled according to the player's discarding operation and self-propelled operation.

  Most of the above-mentioned sparrow ball game machines use mahjong as a motif, but without using mahjong rules or mahjong tiles (for example, card games or goroku), complete the agari with a predetermined design. In this case, a gaming machine in which a number of gaming media corresponding to the winning combination is paid out as a winning prize is also referred to as a “sparrow ball gaming machine” in the present specification.

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

  However, at the present time, it cannot be said that sparrow ball game machines are still sufficiently widespread, and the interestingness of sparrow ball game machines, such as the complexity of the game play and the complexity of the game progress, is the cause. However, there is a problem that there is room for further improvement in order to make them aware.

The sparrow ball game machine according to this aspect,
A plurality of ball inlets arranged in the game area (for example, pattern ball inlets 13a, 13b ...)
Equipped with
During a period from when a predetermined game start condition is satisfied to when a predetermined game end condition is satisfied, a game ball launching unit (for example, a self-portrait) that allows a game ball to be shot toward a game area with a predetermined number as an upper limit. Control means 1902),
Entry detection means (for example, self-raising tile control means 1902) that detects which of the plurality of entry openings (eg, pattern entry openings 13a, 13b ...) A game ball entered.
When the entry of the game ball is detected by the entry detection means (for example, the self-control tile control means 1902), one piece of tile information can be generated and temporarily stored, or the predetermined game start condition is satisfied. In this case, a hand tile information control means (eg, tile information temporary storage means 2103) capable of generating and temporarily storing a predetermined number of hand tile information,
It has a plurality of types of winning information which is a combination of predetermined hand tile information, and is temporarily stored by the hand tile information control means (for example, tile information temporary storage means 2103) when the predetermined game ending condition is satisfied. If the hand tile information and the winning information of at least any one type are matched, it is determined that the prize is won, and a predetermined number of game media can be given to the player for the matched winning information. A privilege granting means (for example, payout number calculating means 1904),
When it is determined that the prize is obtained because the hand tile information temporarily stored by the hand tile information control unit (for example, the tile information temporary storage unit 2103) matches the predetermined prize information, a predetermined period after the determination. And a special game control means (for example, special game control means 1906) capable of executing a special game that is advantageous to the player until the passage of time.
When the special game is not executed, the predetermined number becomes the first number,
When a special game is being executed, the predetermined number is the second number, which is a number larger than the first number,
Of the prize information, the specific prize information is a combination of a specific number of pieces of tile information, and the specific number is greater than the sum of the first number and the constant number and the second number. The sparrow ball game machine is characterized in that the number is equal to or less than the sum of the predetermined number.

  According to the sparrow ball game machine of this aspect, it is possible to improve the game so that the player can 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 the symbol ball inlets and the symbols of the tiles installed in the lower part of the game board 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 flow chart on the main control board side in 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 game execution control processing on the main control board side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the direct hitting 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 tile distribution 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 the self-propulsion control process 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 winning combinations on the main control board side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of special game flag control processing 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 amount 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 ending process 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 the hand tile 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 game progress in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 20 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 first modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the tile distribution determination processing 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 a 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 ending process 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 in the sparrow ball game machine according to the first modification from the present embodiment.

  The present embodiment will be described below. The following embodiments relate to a sparrow ball game machine that does not have a mahjong motif, but are not limited to this. It is also within the scope of the present invention when applied to a sparrow ball game machine. It should be noted that this is merely one form, and the following aspects regarding the order of each step regarding various processing such as the location and function of each means, the timing of turning flags on and off, the name of the means responsible for the processing of each step, It is not limited to. Further, the above-described embodiments should not be limitedly understood to be applied to a specific one, and any combination may be used. For example, it should be understood that a modification to one embodiment is a modification to another embodiment, and even if one modification and another modification are described independently. It should be understood that a combination of the modification and the other modification 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" (the combination of these tiles is a predetermined winning combination, Agari combination). It is a sparrow ball game machine. Specifically, by remembering the tiles that self-restrained in a grid of 4 × 4 cells, the stored self-resisting tiles have a visually predetermined shape (for example, in a vertical / horizontal straight line). It is configured to have a playability that imitates a so-called bingo game, in which a role of Agari is formed when it becomes. That is, unlike a general sparrow ball game machine, the game can be executed by using a different type of tile from the mahjong tiles, but the present invention is not limited to this. This is a technology that can also be applied to gaming machines. There is no problem even if the number of tiles is increased or decreased, and for example, a total of 25 tiles of "1 to 25" are used to memorize the self-resisting tiles in a grid of 5 x 5 squares. May be.

  Next, regarding the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment, the configuration of the front surface portion of the housing 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 part of the sparrow ball game machine is basically a game board 2, an operation panel 3, a game ball launching lever 4 provided below the operation panel 3, a medal tray 5, a speaker (see FIG. It is composed of a voice output port 7 for outputting a voice and a sound effect from (not shown), a lamp device 8, a guide rail 9, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 1, with respect to the structure of the game board 2, a second effect display device 10 and a second effect display device 10 each including a liquid crystal display device in the center of the game board 2 surrounded by the guide rails 9. A special entrance 11 is provided on the left side, and a special entrance actuation gate 12 through which a game ball can pass is arranged directly above the special entrance 11. Therefore, during the execution of the special game (the special game executed by aggressing in the special game role), the game ball that has passed through the special entrance port operation gate 12 enters the special entrance port 11 (almost When the game ball enters the special entrance 11, the player can select the desired symbol from all the symbols, which is the sparrow in the present embodiment. The ball game machine 1 has a game property of advancing the game by inserting the game ball into the symbol ball inlet 13 even during the special game, so that the special ball inlet operating gate 12 and the special ball are operated. The entrance 11 is provided near the right end of the game board 2 (viewed by the player), and even if the game ball is continuously fired toward the special entrance operating gate 12 and the special entrance 11, Entrance entrance gate 12 and special entrance It has become difficult to ball entrance the game ball to the 1. In addition, the 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 launch intensity, the game ball enters the special ball entrance operation gate 12 and the special ball entrance 11. It may be configured to facilitate the sphere. Further, in the lower part of the game board 2, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a plurality of (16 in this example) symbol inlets 13 (13a, 13b ...) Are arranged in the lateral direction. ing. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types (4 types) of special game combination are provided. In addition, a state in which the special game is not being executed may be referred to as a normal game state. The normal game state, the state in which the special game A is being executed, the state in which the special game B is being executed, and the special game C are being executed. The state in which the game is being played, the state in which the special game D is being executed, etc. may be referred to as a game state or a game state.

  Each symbol entrance (symbol entrance 13a, 13b ...) has a pattern of tiles displayed, and as shown in FIG. 2, the symbol entrance arranged in the lower part of the game board 2. 13a, 13b, ... Are "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6", "7", "8", "9" from the left as seen from the player. , “10”, “11”, “12”, “13”, “14”, “15”, “16” are assigned in this order. The order of the symbol entrances 13 (13a, 13b ...) is merely an example, and there is no problem even if it is changed, and the number of entrances is merely 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. LEDs that emit various color colors are used as the light emitters used in the lamp-equipped decoration device corresponding to the lamp device 8 (see FIG. 1). Further, in the upper part of the game board 2, a main display device 36 configured by dot display or the like is provided. Further, in the vicinity of the center of the game board 2 in the vertical direction, eight distribution components 40 are provided, and the distribution component 40 facilitates the game balls to flow down in a predetermined direction. The game ball is configured to easily enter the ball opening. Incidentally, the distribution accessory 40 is configured so that the direction changes depending on the game state (details will be described later), and the pattern entry opening that is easy to enter changes depending on the direction 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 including a liquid crystal display, a medal slot 17, and various operation buttons (button switches). ing. These various operation buttons can be used to pay out medals stored in credits by operating a BET (start of game) button 18, a decision button 19a for selecting an autograph, a cross key 19b, and the like. It is composed of a medal payout button 25 and the like. It should be noted that "self-moving" means newly temporarily storing as hand tile information, for example, in a state where "4" symbol and "6" symbol are temporarily stored as two pieces of hand tile information, and thereafter. When the game ball enters the symbol entry slot (13g in this example) corresponding to the "7" symbol, the "7" symbol is self-proclaimed (self-proclaimed), and the temporary memory is stored. The information is three pieces of "4" symbol, "6" symbol and "7" symbol. In addition, the sparrow ball game machine according to the present example has four tiles as hand tiles at the start of the game, and thereafter, one game ball is shot at a time to play the game hands. However, unlike the conventional mahjong, when one player plays one hand tile, it does not have the game playability of discarding one hand tile as a tile. In addition, it is not limited to this, like a conventional mahjong, if a game ball is fired after the tiles have been dealt and the player's hands are self-proclaimed, one of the tiles is discarded as a tile. It may be configured, and in such a configuration, the operation of discarding as a discard tile may be performed by operating the enter button 19a or the cross key 19b described above.

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

  The first effect display device 16 and the second effect display device 10 are used to display necessary information and effect images to the player according to the progress of the game. Here, these effect display devices are not managed on the side of the main control board 1000 (so-called main board, which will be described in detail later) that is directly related to the prize ball payout determination, and the game information from the main control board 1000 is unidirectional. It is managed on the side of the sub-control board 3000 (so-called sub-board, which will be described in detail later) that is transmitted automatically. 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 provided with a CPU, and a display control of effect is executed on the effect display device side based on a command from the sub-main board. May be.

  The first effect display device 16 mainly configures the current number of medals stored in the sparrow ball game machine by the player, the remaining number of game balls during the execution of one game (one game), and the player's hand tile. It is for displaying the pattern of the tiles to be played, the number of remaining rounds in the BB, etc., and is for outputting the information necessary for the player to easily understand the information that is indispensable for proceeding the game.

  The second effect display device 10 is mainly used as a means for displaying effects, etc. during the 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 such as a sub-control board 3000 related to effect display, a medal payout device 4000 for paying out medals based on a payout instruction from the main control board 1000, and information transmission. ing. The game related information from the main control board 1000 is unidirectionally transmitted to the sub control board 3000 side. 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 (either unidirectionally or bidirectionally).

  Here, the main control board 1000, 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 unit 1200 that manages the number of stored medals along with the progress and a payout process, a game start determination unit 1300 that determines whether or not a game start condition is satisfied, and a game control unit that controls all kinds of games. 1900, a game state temporary storage means 2100 for temporarily storing the current game state and the like, a payout control means 2200 for controlling the medal payout device 4000 so as to pay out a predetermined number of medals, and information on a game (image data, A game-related information storage unit 2300 for storing (voice data, etc.), and a BB pattern and an execution timing of an effect related to the current game. And a data transmission control unit 2500 for transmitting the information relating to the state of the game, such as ring to the sub-control board 3000. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the communication control means 1100 has operation signals from the BET button 18, the determination button 19a, the cross key 19b, the medal payout button 25, etc., the special entrance entrance detection sensor 11a of the special entrance 11, the symbol entrance. 13a, 13b ..., Input signal receiving means 1101 for receiving input signals from the ball detection sensors of the special ball entrance operation gate 12 and the ball input detection sensor 1101, and various peripheral devices (for example, a sub-control board). Information transmitting means 1102 for transmitting information / signals to the (3000) side.

  Next, the medal management unit 1200 has a medal information temporary storage unit 1201 that temporarily stores the credit number and the accumulated number of medals.

  Next, the game control means 1900, the self-raising tile control means 1902 which controls the control regarding the self-raising tile processing, the hand judging means 1903 for judging whether or not the hand tile data has completed the Agari combination, and the combination of the agari. When it is determined that the game has been completed, a payout number calculation unit 1904 for calculating the number of medals to be obtained for the Agari, a game end control unit 1905 for controlling the game ending process, and a special game control unit 1906 for controlling the BB. , And a tile control unit 1907 that controls the determination of the tiles that are the four tiles to be distributed to the player at the start of the game.

  Here, the self-raising control means 1902 has a self-playing game ball supply control means 1902a which controls so that one game ball is supplied to the launching device when the condition capable of executing self-playing is satisfied.

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

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

  The distribution control means 1907 has a distribution determination table 1907t to be referred to when determining the distribution.

  Next, the game state temporary storage means 2100 is a flag temporary storage means 2101 for temporarily storing ON / OFF information of various flags, and a game ball number temporary storage means 2102 for temporarily storing the number of remaining game balls in the game. The tile information temporary storage means 2103 for temporarily storing the tile information in the game, the agari information temporary storage means 2110 for temporarily storing the agari information (agari role, the number of acquired medals) in the game, and the special game in the game. And a special game-related information temporary storage means 2111 for temporarily storing 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 for temporarily storing the hand tile information in the game. Further, the agari information temporary storage means 2110 includes an agari combination temporary storage means 2110a for temporarily storing the agari combination in the game, and an acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110b for temporarily storing the acquired medal number calculated by the payout number calculation means 1904. ,have.

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

  Display control means 3100 is a tile display control means 3110 for displaying the tiles which are the four tiles to be handed to the player at the start of the game, and the game ball is inserted into any one of the symbol ball inlets 13. When playing a ball or when a game ball enters the special entrance 11, a self-rating display control means 3120 for controlling the display relating to self-raising for increasing the number of hand tiles corresponding to the entered entrance by one. It has advance notice effect display control means 3140 for executing display control of effects related to the interest of the game, and display related information temporary storage means 3160 for storing information related to various displays such as effects.

  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. 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. First, FIG. 5 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main control board 1000. After the power of the game machine is turned on, the process of FIG. That is, after turning on the power of the gaming machine and performing initial settings (not shown), in step 1002, the main control board 1000 confirms the input port of the RAM clear button and resets the power supply unit (RAM clear button). ) Has been operated, that is, whether or not an operation of intentionally clearing the contents of the RAM has been performed by the manager of the game arcade or the like. If Yes in step 1002, in step 1008, the main control board 1000 clears all 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 transmitting unit 1102 transmits the ram clear information (command) indicating that the RAM of the main control board 1000 is cleared to the sub control board 3000 side (may be transmitted at the timing. The command may be set at the timing and transmitted in the control command transmitting process described later), and the process proceeds to step 1016. On the other hand, in the case of No at step 1002, at step 1004, the main control board 1000 checks the contents of the RAM area in the main control board 1000 (for example, the checksum recorded at the time of power interruption and the data stored in the RAM area). Comparison with the amount of information that is present). Next, in step 1006, the main control board 1000 determines whether or not the contents of the RAM are not normal based on the check result (whether or not the information at the time of power failure is accurately backed up in the RAM). If Yes in step 1006, that is, if the data backed up in the RAM is abnormal, the process proceeds to step 1008 (RAM clearing process described above). On the other hand, if No in step 1006, that is, if the data backed up in the RAM is normal, in step 1012, the main control board 1000 stores various data stored in the RAM of the main control board 1000 (backup) at the time of power failure. The information command is acquired, and in step 1014, the various information commands thus acquired are transmitted to the sub-control board 3000 side (may be transmitted at the timing, or the command may be set at the timing and the control command transmission described later). It may be configured to transmit in the process), and the process proceeds to step 1016. Next, at step 1016, the main control board 1000 causes an execution scheduled interrupt (for example, a hardware interrupt at about every 1.5 ms) related to the main processing on the main control board 1000 side shown in FIG. However, in the present example, the interrupt cycle is set to T) (as a result, when the execution scheduled interrupt timing is reached, the same figure (b) is executed), and the process proceeds to step 1100. .

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

  Next, the timer interrupt process will be described. The main control board 1000 executes the process of FIG. 7B based on the interrupt request generated when the scheduled interrupt timing is reached. That is, triggered by the arrival of the scheduled interrupt period T (for example, a hardware interrupt at about every 1.5 ms), in step 2002, the main control board 1000 outputs the external signal (to an external terminal board, a hall computer, etc.). Information output). Next, in step 2004, the main control board 1000 updates the random number. Next, in step 2006, the main control board 1000 executes a control command transmission process (sends the command set in each process described above to the sub control board side). Next, in step 2008, the main control board 1000 executes the error control processing, and returns to the processing that was being executed immediately before the execution of this interrupt processing.

  Next, the NMI interrupt processing will be described. The main control board 1000 is configured so that the power failure signal from the reset IC is input to the NMI terminal of the CPU, and the processing of FIG. That is, when the power of the gaming machine is cut off (in this example, at the time of NMI interrupt), in step 2052, the main control board 1000 sets power cut-off 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-off waiting loop processing.

  Next, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the medal management process relating to the subroutine of step 3100 in FIG. First, in step 3102, the medal management unit 1200 refers to the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 and the flag temporary storage unit 2101, and a bet counter (the number of medals required to play one game on the sparrow ball game machine is bet. The counter value of the counter for measuring whether the medals have been played is "3" and the counter value of the CRE counter (counter for counting the number of medals electronically stored in the gaming machine) is "50". Or not. It should be noted that, if the game is currently being played, the answer may be Yes in step 3102. In the case of Yes in step 3102, in step 3104, the medal management means 1200 is configured so that the medal blocker (not shown, it is possible to switch between insertion and non-insertion of medals). Is driven to a state in which medals cannot be inserted, and the process proceeds to step 3108. On the other hand, in the case of No at step 3102, at step 3106, the medal management means 1200 drives the medal blocker to the medal insertion possible 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 a medal insertion signal. If Yes in step 3108, in step 3110, the medal management unit 1200 refers to the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 and determines whether or not the bet counter value is “3”. If Yes in step 3110, the medal management means 1200 adds “1” to the bet counter value of the medal information temporary storage means 1201 in step 3112, and proceeds to step 3116. On the other hand, in the case of 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 unit 1200 refers to the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 and displays the current medal information (the number of bets and the number of credits) on the main display device 36. Then, in step 1118, the medal management means 1200 sets a command relating to the current medal information (a command to the sub-control board 3000 side, which is transmitted in the control command transmission processing of step 2006), and step 3138. Move to. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the bet counter value is not the maximum number (3 in this example) when the medal is inserted into the gaming machine, 1 is added to the bet counter value and the bet counter is added. When the value is the maximum number, it is configured to add 1 to the CRE counter value.

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

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

  Next, in step 3138, the game start determination means 1300 determines whether or not the input signal reception means 1101 has received a bet (BET) button operation signal, that is, whether or not the player has operated the BET button 18. To do. If Yes in step 3138, the game start determination means 1300 refers to the medal information temporary storage means 1201 in step 3140, and the bet counter value is “3” (in this example, the maximum value of the bet counter is 3). Yes)) is determined. 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 (the number of bets and the number of credits) on the main display device 36. Next, in step 3146 and step 3148, the game start determination means 1300 has 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) and A game start command (a command to the sub-control board 3000 side, which is transmitted in the control command transmission process of step 2006) is set. Next, in step 3149, the game start determination means 1300 clears the information (hand tile information, etc.) related to the previous game on the main display device 36. Next, in step 3152, the medal management unit 1200 drives the medal blocker so that medals cannot be inserted, and proceeds to the next process (remaining number of balls setting process of step 3200).

  On the other hand, in the case of 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 not “0”. If Yes in step 3152, it is determined that there is no medal 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 (the number of bets and the number of credits) on the main display device 36. Then, in step 3160, the game start determination means 1300 sets a command relating 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), and the step The process proceeds to 3140.

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the remaining sphere number setting process 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 execution of the special game) are on. . Here, in the present embodiment, as the special game combination, four types of special game combinations of a special game A combination, a special game B combination, a special game C combination, and a special game D combination are provided, and a special game flag is also set. Similarly, a special game A flag, a special game B flag, a special game C flag and a special game D flag are provided. The special game flag is turned on when the special game combination is established and becomes agari, but the special game A flag is turned on when the special game A combination is established and the special game B combination is established. In this 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 flow chart, in the case of Yes in step 3202, in step 3204, the game start determination means 1300 causes the special entrance operation gate valid flag (in the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101 (by turning on, , The special entrance opening 11 is opened when the game ball passes through the special entrance opening operation gate 12). Here, as will be described later in detail, in the present embodiment, the game ball is configured so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the special entrance opening operation gate 12 even during execution of the special game. Even at the time of execution, the game ball is inserted into the pattern ball inlets 13a, 13b, ... And the game is played by plucking the hands 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) in the remaining number of balls counter 1902b as information of the number of remaining balls n, and the next process The process moves to (processing of step 3300). On the other hand, in the case of 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) in the remaining number of balls counter 1902b as information of the number of remaining balls n, and the next process The process moves to (processing of 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 turned on, in step 3214, the game start determination means 1300, the information of the remaining ball number n, a predetermined number of balls C (main In the example, 3 balls are set in the remaining ball counter 1902b, and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 3300). Further, in the case of No in step 3202, in step 3216, the game start determination means 1300 sets a predetermined number of balls D (two balls in this example) in the remaining number of balls counter 1902b as information of the number of remaining balls n. The process (process of step 3300) is performed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the number of playable balls in one game is different when the special game is not being executed and when the special game is being executed. Further, even during the execution of the special game, the number of game balls that can be fired in one game may differ depending on the type of the special game being executed (the type of the special game flag that is turned on). There is. Further, as will be described later in detail, the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment has a plurality of agari winning combinations in which the number of tiles necessary for establishing the agari winning combination is different. Depending on the number of game balls set in 3208, step 3212, step 3214, or step 3216, there may be an Agari hand 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 a direct hit lottery execution process, which will be 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 not been won. In addition, the winning in the present 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 hitting lottery as the winning (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 a tile distribution determination process, which will be described later. Next, in step 3304, the game control means 1900 displays the tiles (hand tiles) determined in step 3500 on the main display device 36. Next, in step 3306, the game control means 1900 sets a command relating to the current hand tile information (a command to the sub-control board 3000 side, which is transmitted in the control command transmission process of step 2006), The process moves to step 3600. The hand tile information set in step 3306 is mainly the hand tile information regarding the hand tiles. Next, in step 3600, the game control means 1900 executes a self-propelled control process, which will be 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 sends a command relating to the current counter value of the remaining ball counter 1902b (a command to the sub-control board 3000 side, which 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 moves to step 3316. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3312, in step 3314, the game control means 1900 has satisfied the automatic end condition (the condition that the game being executed is automatically ended in the state where the number of remaining balls is not 0). Or not. In the present embodiment, the counter value of the remaining ball number counter 1902b is referred to, and it is determined that the most profitable Agari hand among the possible Agari hands in the game being executed is established ( For example, the special game A role has already been established with the present hand tile, the number of remaining shot balls is one, and the special game B role and the special game are played by self-play corresponding to one ball of the remaining number of fired balls. When neither the C combination nor the special game D combination is likely to be established), or when it is determined that the Agari combination is unlikely to be established in the game being executed (for example, the special game A combination is established). It is configured to satisfy the automatic end condition when the number of tiles required for this purpose is two or more and the remaining number of shot balls is one. In addition, it may be configured to provide an agari button that causes the game to end by operating in a situation where the agari combination is established. If Yes in step 3314, the process moves to step 3316, and if No in step 3314, the process moves to step 3600 to shoot the next game ball. In the present embodiment, the automatic end condition is satisfied when it is determined that the Agari hand is not likely to be established in the game being executed. However, in such a case, the automatic end operation is performed. As an effect display when a game ball is fired (for example, as an effect display in the second effect display device 10), when the game ball is inserted into a predetermined symbol entrance, the automatic end condition is satisfied. You may comprise so that it can notify. Specifically, when the remaining number of shot balls is two, the game ball shot as the next self-propelled operation is a symbol corresponding to the "1" symbol, the symbol entrance 13a or the symbol corresponding to the "6" symbol. When satisfying the automatic end condition when entering the ball entrance 13f, the "1" symbol and the "6" symbol on the second effect display device 10 (or the symbol corresponding to the "1" symbol) A cracked image may be displayed on the entrance 13a or the pattern entrance 13f corresponding to the "6" design.

  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 moves to step 3700. Even if No in step 3302, the process proceeds to step 3700. Next, in step 3700, the game control means 1900 executes an agari combination determination process, which will be described later. Next, in step 3800, the game control means 1900 executes a payout amount calculation process, which will be described later, and shifts to the next process (process in step 3900). Also, in the case of No in step 3316, the process shifts to the next process (process of step 3900).

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the direct hitting lottery execution processing 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 on, and shifts to the next process (process of step 3302). To do. Here, in the present embodiment, after the four tiles have been dealt, it becomes a game property as to whether or not the Agari combination can be established before the number of game balls set in the remaining ball number counter 1902b is shot. However, if the direct hit lottery is executed before the tiles are dealt, and if the direct hit lottery is won (if it is not unwinned), the state in which the relevant Agari part is established from the beginning (hand tile) The game is started in a state in which the player has formed the Agari part), and as soon as the game is started, the game becomes Agari. Further, in the direct hitting lottery, the table to be referred to differs depending on the special game flag that is turned on, and when the direct hitting lottery is executed during execution of the special game, the special game in execution It is configured such that only a special game role having a higher profit than the special game role according to (1) can be won (see the lower-stage direct hit lottery table in the same figure).

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the tile distribution determining process according to the subroutine of step 3500 in FIG. First, in step 3502, the game control means 1900 refers to the tile determination table, determines a combination of four tiles (all tiles) by lottery, and proceeds to the next process (process in step 3304). Transition. Here, as shown in the tile determination table in the lower part of the figure, when deciding the hands to be dealt as the tiles in the present embodiment, a total of four hands to be dealt as the tiles are randomly selected one by one. It is not configured to be decided by, but the combination of a total of 4 hand tiles to be dealt as the tiles is decided by lottery, that is, the constitution is such that all the tiles for 4 cards are decided by one lottery. Has been done. In the present embodiment, the symbols that can be selected as the hand tiles or the tiles are 16 types of "1" to "16". Further, in the present embodiment, regardless of the game state, it is configured to determine the tiles by always performing the lottery under the same conditions, but it is not limited to this, depending on the game state. It may be configured such that the lottery mode (profit ratio of the tiles) of the tiles may differ. In such a configuration, for example, during the special game of relatively high profit, the tiles will also be relatively high profit (for example, a predetermined pattern that easily makes the agar combination easily, a predetermined symbol Selected only from among the above).

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the self-sustaining 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 launch device. Next, in step 3604, the self-raising tile control means 1902 determines whether or not the input signal receiving means 1101 has received the special entrance operation gate passage signal, that is, the game ball has passed the special entrance operation gate 12. Or not. If Yes in step 3604, in step 3606, the self-portrait control means 1902 refers to the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the special entrance operation gate valid flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 3606, in step 3608, the self-portrait control means 1902 opens the special entrance 11 for a predetermined period (in this example, until the game being executed ends). The opening period of the special entrance 11 is not limited to this, and it may be closed after a predetermined time elapses. In such a case, the game ball that has passed through the special entrance operation gate 12 may have a sufficient period for allowing the game ball to enter the special entrance 11 as it is, for example, open for 1 second. It may be configured (in that case, when the game ball enters the special entrance operation gate 12 again in the same game, the special entrance 11 is opened).

  Next, the ball entry process in step 3610 will be described in detail. The process of step 3610 is a normal ball entrance process at the time of entering the ball entrance. First, in step 3610, the self-raising tile control means 1902 indicates that the game ball is one of the symbol entrances 13a, 13b ... It is determined whether or not the player has entered. If Yes in step 3610, the process moves to step 3618.

  Next, a description will be given of the entrance process of the special entrance in steps 3612 to 3616, which is executed in the case of No in step 3610. First, in step 3612, the self-raising tile control means 1902 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the special entrance 11. Here, in the case of No in step 3612, the process returns to step 3604 and until Yes in step 3610 or step 3612, that is, the game ball is in the symbol entrance 13a, 13b ... Or the special entrance 11. Loop until you enter the ball. On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 3612, in step 3614 the self-portrait control means 1902 is a special entrance entrance command (a command to the sub-control board 3000 side, which is transmitted in the control command transmission processing of step 2006). Is set), and the process proceeds to step 3616. Next, in step 3616, the self-raising tile control means 1902 operates the self-raising tile determination operation (an operation of operating the cross key 19b to select a symbol to be self-regulated, and operating the decision button 19a to determine the symbol currently selected). It is determined whether or not there is. If Yes in step 3616, the process moves to step 3618, and if No in step 3616, the process of step 3616 is repeatedly executed until the self-approval tile determining operation is performed.

  Next, in step 3618, the self-resisting tile control means 1902 causes the symbol based on the entered symbol entrance (for example, "1" symbol when entering the symbol entrance 13a), or step Information relating to the self-moving tile determined by the self-moving tile determining operation of 3616 is temporarily stored as hand tile information (the self-moving tile information is newly added to the hand tile), and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 3308). To do. Although not shown, in the present embodiment, if the same symbol is self-propelled twice (when the game ball is thrown into the same symbol entry opening twice), the second time Is invalidated, or the hand tiles are overwritten by the second self-portrait, and as a result, the same hand tile can be held only once. Incidentally, the process when the same symbol is plucked more than once in one game is not limited to this, and when the same symbol is plucked twice, that is, it corresponds to the hand already held. When a game ball enters the symbol entrance, the player does not play a new hand with the game ball, but also the subtraction of the playable game ball of the game being executed by launching the game ball. It may be configured to be invalid (so-called replay).

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the Agari winning combination determination process according to the subroutine of step 3700 in FIG. First, in step 3702, the combination determination means 1903 determines whether or not the Agari combination established in the current game is a special game combination. Here, in the present embodiment, as the special game combination, there are four types of special game A combination, special game B combination, special game C combination, and special game D combination. If it is the special game part, it becomes Yes. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, all the Agari parts are configured to be special game parts. However, as will be described later, when one of the special game parts is established during the special game. Is configured so that a special game having a lower profit (not a higher profit) than the special game being executed is not started. If Yes in step 3702, in step 3750, the combination determination means 1903 executes special game flag control processing, which will be described later. Next, in step 3706, the combination determination means 1903 causes the special game game number counter (special game game number counter A1906A, special game game number counter B1906B, special game) corresponding to the special game flag turned on in the current game. Either a game number counter C1906C or a special game number counter D1906D) is set to a predetermined value (an initial value corresponding to the turned-on special game flag). That is, the number of games of the special game can be different depending on the type of the special game flag that is turned on. Next, in step 3708, the combination determination means 1903 turns on the special entrance entrance operation gate valid flag in the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101, and shifts to the next processing (processing 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 relationship between the special game combination, the special game flag, and the special game game number counter. As shown in the figure,
When the special game A role is agari, the special game A flag is turned on and the special game number counter A1906A is set to 5 times.
When the special game B combination is agari, the special game B flag is turned on and the special game number counter B1906B is set to 10 times.
When the special game C role is agari, the special game C flag is turned on and the special game number counter C1906C is set to 10 times.
When the special game D combination is agari, the special game D flag is turned on and the special game number counter D1906D is set to 15 times.
Is configured.

  Next, FIG. 13 is a list of Agari winning combinations. In the same figure, the Agari combination in this embodiment is illustrated. There are four types of Agari combination in the present embodiment: special game A combination, special game B combination, special game C combination, and special game D combination, and the special game A combination is one vertical column (one line) or horizontal. Since the tiles are formed by arranging the tiles in one row (one line), the required number of tiles is four. Further, the special game B combination is formed by arranging the self-raising tiles in a diagonally one row (one line), so that the required hand tiles are four. In addition, the special game C combination is formed by arranging the self-raising tiles in two rows (one horizontal row + one vertical row, one vertical row + one diagonal row, one horizontal row + one diagonal row) other than diagonal , The number of required tiles is 7. Further, since the special game D combination is formed by arranging the self-raising tiles in two diagonal rows (two lines), the required hand tiles are eight. As described above, in the present embodiment, the number of hands required to form the agar combination is different, and the game state (normal game state, during special game A, during special game B) , A special game C is being executed, a special game D is being executed, and the like having a plurality of game states), and thus the number of game balls that can be fired per game may be different. Depending on the state, there is an Agari character that cannot be formed. For example, in the normal game state, since there are 4 tiles and the number of game balls that can be fired is 2, the total number of tiles per game is 6 at maximum. In the gaming state, the special game C combination and the special game D combination cannot be formed. Since it is configured in this way, gradually increase the rank to a more advantageous state 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 a special game D combination which is the most profitable special game combination. Further, in this example, all the Agari characters are special game characters, that is, all Agari characters can be used as the triggers for starting the execution of the special game, but the present invention is not limited to this It may be configured to have a non-agari combination (for example, when three coins are arranged in a vertical line, the number of payout medals is one, etc.).

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

  If No in step 3754, in step 3761 the combination determination 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 determination means 1903 determines whether or not the Agari combination in the current game is the special game C combination or the special game D combination. If Yes in step 3762, in step 3764 the special game flag corresponding to the Agari combination in the current game is turned on. Next, in step 3766, the combination determination means 1903 sets a predetermined value (the number of games corresponding to the special game combination shown in FIG. 12) to the special game game number counter corresponding to the Agari combination in the current game, and then Processing (processing of step 3706).

  If No in step 3761, in step 3768, the combination determination 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. If Yes in step 3768, in step 3770, the combination determination means 1903 determines whether or not the Agari combination in this game is the special game B combination, the special game C combination, or the special game D combination. If Yes in step 3770, in step 3772 the special game flag corresponding to the Agari combination in the current game is turned on. Next, in step 3774, the combination determination means 1903 sets a predetermined value (the number of games corresponding to the special game combination shown in FIG. 12) to the special game game number counter corresponding to the Agari combination in this game, and then Processing (processing of step 3706). Even if No in step 3756, step 3762, step 3768, or step 3770, the process moves to the next process (process in step 3706). Here, the special game role in this example is “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 When the special game combination is established during the special game combination, the special game flag corresponding to the special game combination is established only when the special game combination having a higher profit than the special game combination related to the special game being executed is established. Even if the other special game combination is established, the special game flag corresponding to the other special game combination will not be turned on, that is, only the special game with a higher profit than the special game being executed will start execution. Is configured so that it can be done. The high profit in the special game means the number of games that can be executed (the number set in the special game game counter), the number of medals to be paid out when the Agari combination is realized, and the number of playable balls in one game. , Based on. The factors that determine high profits are not limited to this, and it is configured to take into consideration factors such as the winning percentage of the direct hit lottery (allocation of the special player when winning), the lottery mode of the distribution, etc. May be.

  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 is duplicated, that is, when the special game combination is newly added. When a special game combination is established, a low profit special game of two overlapping special games may be forcibly ended (not started). In addition, a game state may be provided for each combination of special game flags that are turned on. For example, "all special game flags 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. There may be 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 execution of a special game is determined. It may be configured such that the special game that can be newly executed may be different for each special game that is being executed. In addition, it may be configured such that the selection tendency of the tiles (number allocation in the lottery, types of hands tiles that can be distributed in the tiles, etc.) may be different for each game state.

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the payout amount calculation process related to the subroutine of step 3800 in FIG. First, in step 3802, the payout amount calculation means 1904 refers to the agarage combination winning prize medal number table 1904a based on the Agari combination code temporarily stored in the agari combination temporary storage means 2110a, and obtains the number of medals acquired by the agar combination. Is calculated, and the calculation result is set in a temporary work storage area (not shown) of the acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110b.

  Here, the table on the upper right of the figure is an example of the table of the number of winning medals by Agari combination, and the number of acquired medals corresponding to the Agari combination is shown. In the present embodiment, there are four types of Agari combination, that is, a special game A combination, a special game B combination, a special game C combination, and a special game D combination, and when the Agari combination is established and becomes Agari. The number of game medals to be paid out is 6 for the special game A role, 9 for the special game B role, 12 for the special game C role, and 15 for the special game D role. In this example, all Agari characters are configured to trigger the execution of the special game, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, it is possible to provide an agari combination in which only game medals are paid out when an again occurs.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart, next, in step 3804, the combination determination means 1903 determines whether or not the Agari combination in this game is the special game D combination (the most profitable special game combination of the special game combinations). To judge. In the case of Yes in step 3804, in step 3806, the combination determination means 1903 rewrites the number of medals obtained by the Agari combination calculated in step 3802 by 5 times, and proceeds to step 3808. In addition, in the case of No in step 3804, the rewriting process of step 3806 is not executed and the process proceeds to step 3808. As described above, in this embodiment, the number of acquired game medals for the Agari combination is increased only when the special game D flag, which is the special game flag related to the highest profit special game among the special game flags, is on. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, with respect to the number of game medals calculated in step 3802, 1 times if the special game flags are all off, 2 times if the special game A flag is on, and special. When the game B flag is on, it is twice, when the special game C flag is on, it is three times, and when the special game D flag is on, it is five times (a plurality of special games). If the flag is on, refer to the special game flag multiplying factor corresponding to the highest profit special game combination).

  Returning to the explanation of the flowchart, next, at step 3808, the payout number calculation means 1904 sets the number of acquired medals set at step 3752, which is temporarily stored in the temporary work memory area of the acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110b. It is determined by referring to whether or not the number of acquired medals is within "30". If Yes in step 3808, the process proceeds to step 3812, and if 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”). Is rewritten into) and the process proceeds to step 3812. Next, in step 3812, the payout amount calculation means 1904 temporarily stores the number of medals acquired by the Agari combination calculated by the processing of step 3802 and step 3806 in the temporary work storage area of the acquired medals number temporary storage means 2110b. Next, in step 3814, the information transmitting means 1102 transmits a command (command to the sub-control board 3000 side) related to Agari-related information (agari combination, number of medals to be acquired, etc.), and is transmitted in the control command transmission process of step 2006. Yes) is set and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 3900).

  Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the game ending 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 medal number 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 CRE counter value after addition 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, The calculated number of medals is discharged to the medal tray 5. Next, at 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 moves 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 are 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 number counter corresponding to the special game flag which is turned on. Next, in step 3918, the game end control means 1905 refers to the special game game number counter and refers to any of the special game game number counters (special game game number counter A1906A, special game game number counter B1906B, special game game number). It is determined whether or not the counter value of the counter C1906C or the special game game number counter D1906D) is newly set to 0 by the processing 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 number counter newly set to 0 by the processing of step 3916 (when the special game ends. Since it has been determined), the process moves to step 3926. Even if No in step 3902, step 3914, or step 3918, the process moves to step 3926.

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

  Next, in step 3932, the game end control means 1905 executes post-game end processing (for example, initialization of each flag and temporary storage means) (although not shown, in the processing on the sub-control board 3000 side). Also, the initialization of the production being executed will be executed). Next, in step 3934, the game end control means 1905 determines whether or not the post-game end processing has ended. In the case of No in step 3934, the processing of the step 3932 is performed until the processing after the game is finished, and in the case of Yes in step 3934, the processing shifts to step 3936. Next, in step 3936, the game end control means 1905 determines whether or not the standby time end timing after the game is 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. Alternatively, when the number of times exceeds, a waiting time is provided so that the game is not shifted to the next game. In the case of No in step 3936, the processing of the step 3936 is performed until the "waiting time end timing after the game ends" is reached, and in the case of Yes in step 3936, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing of step 3100). . Also. The upper right part of the figure shows the correspondence relationship between the special game flag and the special game game number counter. As described above, the special game A flag corresponds to the special game game number counter A1906A, and the special game B flag corresponds to the special game B flag. Corresponds to the special game game number counter B1906B, the special game C flag corresponds to the special game game number counter C1906C, and the special game D flag corresponds to the special game game number counter D1906D.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 17 to 18, a control process executed on the side of the sub control board 3000 will be described. First, FIG. 17 is a main flowchart of the sub-control board 3000 side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. Here, the process of FIG. 7A is a process on the side of the sub control board 3000 that is executed after resetting when the power of the game machine is turned on. That is, when the power of the gaming machine is turned on, in step 5002, the sub control board 3000 executes an initial process based on the information received from the main control board 1000 side (for example, when ram clear information is received → sub control. When the RAM on the substrate 3000 side is initialized and various information commands are received → the production related information at the time of power interruption is reset to the RAM on the sub control substrate 3000 side). After that, the process shifts to the loop process of repeatedly executing (b), which is the iterative process routine of the sub control board 3000. Here, when (b) is executed, first, in step 5100, the sub control board 3000 executes a hand tile display control process, which will be described later, as shown in the process of FIG. Next, in step 5500, the first effect is produced at predetermined timings based on other information and the like (eg, game start signal, medal information, remaining ball count, special ball entrance 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 repeating process routine is ended.

  As described above, the sub-control board 3000 adopts a mode in which the sub-side main routine (S5100 to S5500) is loop-processed after reset. Further, the process of FIG. 7C is an interrupt process of the sub control board 3000, and the signal from the STB signal line in the main control board 1000 described above is a terminal of the CPU of the sub control board 3000 (in this example, NMI It is a processing flow (c) when it is connected to the (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), the sub control board 3000 determines in step 5004 that the command input port (data signal from the main control board 1000 side) Check the line 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 processing. Return to the processing.

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the hand tile display control processing according to the subroutine of step 5100 in FIG. First, in step 5102, the tile display control means 3110 determines whether or not a command relating to tile information has been received from the main control board 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 5102, in step 5104, the display control unit 3100 displays the hand tiles on the first effect display device 16 based on the received hand tile information (the tiles are distributed based on the hand tile information). Later tiles, tiles after self-raising, etc. are displayed as appropriate), and the process proceeds to step 5106. On the other hand, if No in step 5102, the process moves to step 5106. Next, in step 5106, the display control unit 3100 determines whether or not a command relating to agari has been received from the main control board 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 5106, in step 5108, the display control means 3100 executes the agari effect on the second effect display device 10 (an effect to be executed when agari has occurred) based on the command related to the agari, and then, Processing (processing of 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. An example of the game progress of the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment is shown according to the figure. In the figure, the case where the direct hit lottery is not won is illustrated. First, as in the upper left of the figure, as a normal game (a state where no special game is executed), as four tiles, "4" symbol, "7" symbol, "11" symbol, "16" symbol Are distributed. In the normal game, the number of game balls that can be fired is two. Next, the game ball that has been shot enters the symbol ball entry port 13 to self-grow between the "5" symbol and the "2" symbol (two balls have been fired), the special game A role (vertical or horizontal). 1 line complete) is established, and it becomes Agari. After that, the special game A starts to be executed, and as the four tiles, "4" symbol, "5" symbol, "11" symbol, "12" symbol are dealt. During execution of the special game A, the number of game balls that can be shot is three. Next, the shot game ball enters the symbol entry slot 13 to self-grow between the "8" symbol and the "9" symbol (two balls have been launched), special game B role (diagonal 1 line) Together) is established and becomes Agari.

  After that, the special game B starts to be executed, and as the four tiles, "1" symbol, "5" symbol, "11" symbol, "12" symbol are dealt. During execution of the special game B, the number of game balls that can be shot is three. Next, by entering the game ball that has been shot into the pattern entry port 13, the "8" symbol, the "9" symbol, and the "14" symbol are self-proclaimed (three balls are fired), special game C. (2 lines other than diagonal lines are complete) The winning combination is completed and it becomes Agari. After that, the special game C starts to be executed, and as the four tiles, "1" symbol, "5" symbol, "8" symbol, "12" symbol are dealt. During execution of the special game C, the number of game balls that can be fired is four. Next, by entering the game ball that has been shot into the symbol entry opening 13, the "4" symbol, the "9" symbol, the "13" symbol and the "16" symbol are self-proclaimed (4 balls are being fired. ), The special game D combination (two diagonal diagonal lines are completed) is established, and the game ends. After that, the special game D is executed, and during the execution of the special game D, the payout number of all Agari winning combinations is 30.

  With the above configuration, the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment has a plurality of special game roles, and during the execution of the special game, the profit is higher than the special game under execution. By configuring the special game so that it can be newly executed, the special game to be executed will be ranked up as a high profit special game, and finally the special game D role which is the highest profit special game role. It is possible to realize a highly entertaining game property such as establishment (execution of the special game D). In addition, the number of game balls that can be fired tends to be relatively large as the special game with high profit is executed, so that 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 regular game → special game A → special game B → special game C → special game D will be won in order (rank up). It is possible to make the player more clearly aware of playability.

  Further, in the present embodiment, during the execution of the special game D, the number of game balls that can be fired is 15, and it is configured so that it is possible to establish the Agari combination in any one of the games. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and by configuring in another mode, it may be possible to easily establish the Agari combination during the execution of the special game D. For example, during the execution of the special game D, a plurality of game balls (for example, four balls) may be simultaneously fired by executing the operation of firing the game ball once. In such a case, if two or more of the four game balls launched by the one firing operation enter the same symbol entrance, the symbol entrance Playing only one corresponding symbol (hand tile), the game balls corresponding to the second and subsequent balls entering the symbol entrance will be the above-mentioned replay (the number of playable game balls is not subtracted) ) May be configured.

(Modification 1 from the present embodiment)
In the present embodiment, a plurality of special game roles are provided, and during execution of the special game, a special game with a higher profit than the special game in execution can be started to be executed. The configuration of the sparrow ball game machine having various game characteristics is not limited to the configuration of this embodiment. Therefore, a configuration having a plurality of special game combinations, which is different from the present embodiment, will be referred to as a first modification from the present embodiment, and only the changes from the present embodiment will be described in detail below.

  First, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the remaining sphere number setting process according to the subroutine of step 3200 of FIG. 5 in the first modification from the present embodiment. The changes from the present embodiment are Step 3217 (Mod 1), Step 3218 (Mod 1), Step 3220 (Mod 1), Step 3222 (Mod 1) and Step 3224 (Mod 1), that is, Step 3206. When the game start determination means 1300 determines that the special game D flag is on, the game start determination means 1300 determines whether or not the current game is the final game in the special game D in step 3217 (1st variation). To judge. If 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, if No in step 3217 (1st variation), 4 balls are set in the remaining ball counter 1902b in the process of step 3212. Thus, in the modified example 1 from the present embodiment, when the special game D which is the most profitable special game is executed, the number of game balls that can be shot is basically the same as that of the present embodiment, 15 balls. However, the number of game balls that can be fired only in the final game is four. With such a configuration, in the final game in which the special game D is to be finished, the game is such that there is a possibility that one of the special games will be started again from the next game (so-called pullback). Have a chance to play).

  In addition, after the game start determination means 1300 sets 15 balls in the remaining ball number counter 1902b in step 3208, the game start determination means 1300 sets the orientation of the distribution component 40 to the placement A in step 3218 (1st variation). It is driven, and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 3300). In addition, after the game start determination means 1300 sets four balls in the remaining ball number counter 1902b in step 3212, the game start determination means 1300 sets the orientation of the distribution component 40 to the placement B in step 3220 (1st variation). It is driven, and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 3300). After the game start determination means 1300 sets 3 balls in the remaining ball counter 1902b in step 3214, the game start determination means 1300 drives the distribution role object 40 to the arrangement C in step 3222 (1st variation). , And shifts to the next process (process of step 3300). After the game start determination means 1300 sets 2 balls in the remaining ball number counter 1902b in step 3216, the game start determination means 1300 drives the distribution role object 40 to the arrangement D in step 3224 (1st variation). , And shifts to the next process (process of step 3300). Here, the lower part of the figure is an image of the arrangement of the distribution combination object. As shown in the figure, in the first modification from the present embodiment, there are four types of orientations (arrangements) of the distribution combination object 40. It has a direction, and is configured to determine the direction of the distribution combination object 40 in the game to be executed based on the special game flag that is turned on. In the figure, only the symbol entrance 13a to the symbol entrance 13e (only "1" to "5") are shown, and the game nails are not shown, but they are actually provided on the game board 2. All the assigned sorting objects 40 are driven. Specifically, when the special game flags are all off, the arrangement is D, when the special game A flag or the special game B flag is on, the arrangement is C, and the special game C flag is on or special. When the game D flag is on and the final game is in the special game D, the arrangement is B, and when the special game D flag is on and the final game is not in the special game D, the arrangement is A. The tiles necessary to establish the special game D combination which is the most profitable special game combination are "1", "4", "5", "8", "9", "12", “13” and “16”, which correspond to the hand tiles required to establish the special game D combination (which means that the hand tiles are self-proclaimed), The highest order is "arrangement A → arrangement B → arrangement C → arrangement D". In other words, the orientation of the distribution combination object 40 is “arrangement A → arrangement B → arrangement C → arrangement D” in order from the one having the highest profit for the player. In addition, in this example, when the special game D is executed, the distribution game 40 is oriented to the arrangement B only in the final game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and when the special game D is executed, Alternatively, the distribution accessory 40 may be always arranged in the orientation A.

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flow chart of the tile distribution determining process according to the subroutine of step 3500 of FIG. 8 in the first modification from the present embodiment. First, in step 3502 (1st variation), the game control means 1900 refers to the tile determination table and determines a combination of four tiles by lottery based on the special game flag that is on, The process shifts to the next process (process of step 3304). Here, the lower part of the figure is a tile 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 that is turned on is configured so that the number allocation of the tile combination can be different, and the special game is performed. When the C flag is ON, the hands required to establish the special game D combination are "1", "4", "5", "8", "9", "12", " The tiles are selected from only the combinations of the four hand tiles among 13 ”and“ 16 ”. It should be noted that the mode of selecting the tiles in the first modification from the present embodiment is merely an example, and there is no problem even if the allocation of the numbers and the combinations of the tiles that can be selected are changed.

  Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the special game flag control processing according to the subroutine of step 3750 of FIG. 12 in the first modification from the present embodiment. The changes from the present embodiment are Step 3776 (Mod 1) to Step 3780 (Mod 1), that is, if the combination determination means 1903 determines in Step 3752 that the special game D flag is on, Step 3776. In (Variation 1), the combination determination means 1903 determines whether or not the current game is the final game of the special game D. If Yes in step 3776 (1st variation), in step 3778 (1st variation), the combination determination means 1903 sets the special game flag corresponding to the Agari combination in this game in the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101. turn on. Next, in step 3780 (1st variation), the combination determination 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. After setting, 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 first modification from the present embodiment, only when the final game of the special game D is executed, whichever agari combination (special game combination) becomes the agari, the relevant game starts from the next game. The special game corresponding to the special game role which has become agari is started. That is, in the case where the final game of the special game D is being 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 being executed. All special games of special game D are configured so that they can be newly started, and the most profitable special game ends, and the last game of special game D becomes the normal game state from the next game. By establishing the (special game combination), the special game can be pulled back so that the special game is executed again from the next game.

  Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the game ending process according to the subroutine of step 3900 of FIG. 5 in the first modification from the present embodiment. Changes from the present embodiment are step 3938 (variant 1) and step 3940 (variant 1), that is, the game end control means 1905 is all special games in the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101. Turn off the flag. Next, in step 3940 (variation 1), the game end control means 1905 resets all the special game game number counters, and proceeds to step 3926. As described above, in the first modification from the present embodiment, in a certain game during the execution of the special game, if the game is ended without establishing the Agari combination, the special game is ended (so-called punk). Is configured to. In the case of such a configuration, it is possible to provide an Agari combination that is not a special game combination as the Agari combination (the special game is not started even if it becomes Agari). In such a case, the number of game medals to be paid out by the Agari combination which is not the special game combination may be set to one (a relatively small number of payouts), and the establishment may be facilitated (for example, ,, all three tiles form a straight line, which makes it agari, etc.). With such a configuration, even if a special game combination that is more profitable than the special game being executed is not established during execution of the special game, there is a high probability that the Agari combination will be a single payout. By being established, it is possible to avoid the above-mentioned puncture, 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 special game B) is guaranteed. 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 first modification from the present embodiment is shown. First, as shown in the upper left part of the figure, the special game D combination is established during the execution of the special game other than the special game D (for example, the special game C), and becomes agari. After that, during the execution of the special game D, the maximum number of payouts of all Agari is 30, and in the same figure, the special game A combination is established and 30 game medals are paid out (special. Since the special game D having a higher profit 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 is started, and it is notified that the special game can be returned by the establishment of any Agari combination (special game combination). After that, in the final game of the special game D executed, the special game D combination is established again by pissing the "1" symbol, the "4" symbol, the "13" symbol, and the "9" symbol, this time. Since this game is the final game in the special game D, the special game D will be started again from the next game. After that, during the execution of the special game D, the maximum payout number of all Agari combination is 30, and the special game A combination is established, and 30 game medals are paid out. By executing D, a game medal can be obtained. As described above, in the first modification 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 is established from the next game. A special game related to is started, so that a game property having so-called pullback is realized.

  With the above configuration, according to the sparrow ball game machine of the first modification from the present embodiment, when the special game combination is established during execution of the special game, the established special game combination is executed. In the case of a special game character with a higher profit than the middle special game, the special game relating to the high profit special game member can be started from the next game, and is the highest profit special game. In the final game of the special game D, when any special game combination of all special game combinations including a special game with a profit lower than that of the special game D is established, the special game that is established from the next game. By configuring the special game related to the role to be started, it is not possible to know how long the execution of the special game will continue, that is, it will not be known how long the advantageous period for the player lasts. And thus to be able to create a high game machine.

  In addition, the sparrow ball game machine in this example is configured such that the number of playable game balls per game can be different depending on the state of the game, and the larger the number of playable game balls, the higher the profit. Although it is configured to be in a game state, in such a configuration, for all combinations in the case of 7 pieces of tiles, rather than the ratio of Agari for all combinations in the case of 6 pieces of tiles It may be configured such that the ratio of the Agari combination is higher, or that most of the combinations of the tiles composed of the seven tiles are the Agari combination.

  Also, in the case of the sparrow ball game machine in this example, when the game balls including the hand tiles obtained by the game ball entering the special entrance 11 are agari, the special game is executed with the agari as a trigger. It may be configured so that it does not occur (only payout of game medals by Agari).

  Further, in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present example, it is possible to be established even in the normal game state, but it may be configured to provide an agari hand that is easier to establish during the special game than in the normal game state. Well, for example, the role of Agari in which the number of hand tiles required to be realized is six (for example, in the case of the hand tile type of this example, “1”, “14”, “11”, “8”). , “10”, “3”, etc.) are provided, and in the normal game state, the total number of handed tiles and hand-held tiles is 6, so it can be established, but during special game A execution. Since the total of the number of tiles and the number of hands that can be played is seven, it can be configured so that it is easier to establish.

  Next, the operation of the sparrow ball game machine according to the present example will be described in time series.

<Start of game>
First, a game (game) is started when a predetermined number (three) of medals are inserted or the bet button is pressed to bet three medals.

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

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

《Selfishness》
After that, one game ball is supplied to the launch device. Then, the player operates the game ball firing lever 4 to release this ball to the game area. The game ball thus released enters any of the symbol entrances. In addition, when a ball is entered into any of the symbol entrances, a self-proclaimed hand tile 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 combination among the Agari combinations that can be established in the game being executed is established, even if there are any playable balls remaining in the game being executed, It becomes Agari.

"Game over"
In this example, when the most profitable Agari combination is achieved in the game being executed, or when the number of playable game balls is 0, the Agari combination is not established. In this case, the game is automatically ended. The game from the start to the end of the game is one game. Further, the condition for ending the game is not limited to the configuration of this example. For example, the game end button is configured, the Agari combination is not established, and the number of game balls that can be fired is not zero. 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 become Agari and the game may be ended.

《Special game》
Here, when a predetermined Agari combination (special game combination) has been completed, thereafter, a special game is entered. The number of game balls that can be fired in one game, which is two balls in the normal game state, increases from 3 to 15 balls (depending on the special game to be executed) from the game next to the game having the special game combination. Further, in the special game D, the payout number of all the Agari characters is the maximum payout number of 30 and almost 30 medals are paid out in each game. 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.

  A mobile communication terminal such as a high-performance phone (so-called smartphone), another type of mobile phone (so-called feature phone), a tablet terminal, or the like, which can carry a game machine application in which the sparrow ball game machine according to this example is mounted. May be configured to be playable, and in such a configuration, a mobile communication terminal whose display is a touch panel 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, etc. may all be configured to be operated in a pseudo manner by operating (touching) the touch panel. Further, medals are also stored electronically, and like the above-mentioned credits, the possessed medals and credits may be stored electronically. In addition, in the present example, the first effect display device 16 and the second effect display device 10 are configured to display effects and the like. However, the first effect display device 16 and the second effect display device 10 perform the same. The same effect as the effect described above 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 embodiments. However, the concepts listed below are merely examples, and the concept based on the further configuration shown in the above embodiments is added to these concepts, not to mention the combination and separation (conceptualization) of these listed concepts. May be.

The sparrow ball game machine according to the aspect (1) is
A plurality of ball inlets arranged in the game area (for example, pattern ball inlets 13a, 13b ...)
Equipped with
During a period from when a predetermined game start condition is satisfied to when a predetermined game end condition is satisfied, a game ball launching unit (for example, a self-portrait) that allows a game ball to be shot toward a game area with a predetermined number as an upper limit. Control means 1902),
Entry detection means (for example, self-raising tile control means 1902) that detects which of the plurality of entry openings (eg, pattern entry openings 13a, 13b ...) A game ball entered.
When the entry of the game ball is detected by the entry detection means (for example, the self-control tile control means 1902), one piece of tile information can be generated and temporarily stored, or the predetermined game start condition is satisfied. In this case, a hand tile information control means (eg, tile information temporary storage means 2103) capable of generating and temporarily storing a predetermined number of hand tile information,
It has a plurality of types of winning information which is a combination of predetermined hand tile information, and is temporarily stored by the hand tile information control means (for example, tile information temporary storage means 2103) when the predetermined game ending condition is satisfied. If the hand tile information and the winning information of at least any one type are matched, it is determined that the prize is won, and a predetermined number of game media can be given to the player for the matched winning information. A privilege granting means (for example, payout number calculating means 1904),
When it is determined that the prize is obtained because the hand tile information temporarily stored by the hand tile information control unit (for example, the tile information temporary storage unit 2103) matches the predetermined prize information, a predetermined period after the determination. And a special game control means (for example, special game control means 1906) capable of executing a special game that is advantageous to the player until the passage of time.
When the special game is not executed, the predetermined number becomes the first number,
When a special game is being executed, the predetermined number is the second number, which is a number larger than the first number,
Of the prize information, the specific prize information is a combination of a specific number of pieces of tile information, and the specific number is greater than the sum of the first number and the constant number and the second number. The sparrow ball game machine is characterized in that the number is equal to or less than the sum of the predetermined number.

The sparrow ball game machine according to the aspect (2),
A plurality of ball inlets arranged in the game area (for example, pattern ball inlets 13a, 13b ...)
Equipped with
During a period from when a predetermined game start condition is satisfied to when a predetermined game end condition is satisfied, a game ball launching unit (for example, a self-portrait) that allows a game ball to be shot toward a game area with a predetermined number as an upper limit. Control means 1902),
Entry detection means (for example, self-raising tile control means 1902) that detects which of the plurality of entry openings (eg, pattern entry openings 13a, 13b ...) A game ball entered.
When the entry of the game ball is detected by the entry detection means (for example, the self-control tile control means 1902), one piece of tile information can be generated and temporarily stored, or the predetermined game start condition is satisfied. In the case, a hand tile information control unit that can generate and temporarily store a plurality of hand tile information (for example, tile information temporary storage unit 2103),
It has a plurality of types of winning information which is a combination of predetermined hand tile information, and is temporarily stored by the hand tile information control means (for example, tile information temporary storage means 2103) when the predetermined game ending condition is satisfied. If the hand tile information and the winning information of at least any one type are matched, it is determined that the prize is won, and a predetermined number of game media can be given to the player for the matched winning information. A privilege granting means (for example, payout number calculating means 1904),
When it is determined that the prize is obtained because the hand tile information temporarily stored by the hand tile information control unit (for example, the tile information temporary storage unit 2103) matches the predetermined prize information, a predetermined period after the determination. And a special game control means (for example, special game control means 1906) capable of executing a special game that is advantageous to the player until the passage of time.
The predetermined winning information includes at least first winning information and second winning information that is different from the first winning information.
When it is determined that a prize is awarded because 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, the first special game is executed. Is configured to obtain
When it is determined that a prize is won because 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, it is different from the first special game. The second special game, which is a special game, can be executed,
The sparrow ball game machine is 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 the aspect (3),
A plurality of ball inlets arranged in the game area (for example, pattern ball inlets 13a, 13b ...)
Equipped with
During a period from when a predetermined game start condition is satisfied to when a predetermined game end condition is satisfied, a game ball launching unit (for example, a self-portrait) that allows a game ball to be shot toward a game area with a predetermined number as an upper limit. Control means 1902),
Entry detection means (for example, self-raising tile control means 1902) that detects which of the plurality of entry openings (eg, pattern entry openings 13a, 13b ...) A game ball entered.
When the entry of the game ball is detected by the entry detection means (for example, the self-control tile control means 1902), one piece of tile information can be generated and temporarily stored, or the predetermined game start condition is satisfied. In the case, a hand tile information control unit that can generate and temporarily store a plurality of hand tile information (for example, tile information temporary storage unit 2103),
It has a plurality of types of winning information which is a combination of predetermined hand tile information, and is temporarily stored by the hand tile information control means (for example, tile information temporary storage means 2103) when the predetermined game ending condition is satisfied. When the hand tile information and the winning information of at least one type match, it is determined that the winning is achieved, and a predetermined number of game media can be given to the player for the matching winning information. A privilege granting means (for example, payout number calculating means 1904),
When it is determined that the prize is obtained because the hand tile information temporarily stored by the hand tile information control unit (for example, the tile information temporary storage unit 2103) matches the predetermined prize information, a predetermined period after the determination. And a special game control means (for example, special game control means 1906) capable of executing a special game that is advantageous to the player until the passage of time.
Satisfaction of the predetermined game start condition when a special game is executed and the selection tendency of a plurality of pieces of hand tile information generated when the predetermined game start condition is satisfied when the special game is not executed In the sparrow ball game machine, the selection tendency of the plurality of pieces of hand tile information generated in the case of being different is configured so as to be different.

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 judging means, 1900 game control means 1902 self-improvement control means, 1902a self-proclaimed game Ball supply control means 1902b Remaining ball number counter, 1903 Role determination means 1904 Payout number calculation means, 1904a Agari combination prize prize number table 1905 Game end control means, 1906 Special game control means 1906A Special game game number counter A, 1906B Special game Game counter B
1906C special game game number counter C, 1906D special game game number 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 tile information temporary storage means 2103a hand tile information temporary storage means, 2110 agari information temporary Storage means 2110a Agari combination temporary storage means, 2110b Earned medal number 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 Distributor display control means, 3120 Self-assessment display control means 3140 Advance notice 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 me IN display device 19a Enter button 19b Cross key 11 Special entrance 12 Special entrance operating gates 13a, 13b ... Design entrance 18 BET button 25 Medal payout button 40 Distributor

Claims (1)

With multiple entrances arranged in the game area,
During a period from satisfying a predetermined game start condition to satisfying a predetermined game end condition, a game ball launching means capable of launching a game ball toward a game area with a predetermined number as an upper limit,
Entry detection means for detecting which of the plurality of entry ports the game sphere entered,
When the entry of the game ball is detected by the entry detection means, one piece of hand tile information can be generated and temporarily stored, or when a predetermined number of hand tile information is satisfied when the predetermined game start condition is satisfied. A hand tile information control means that can be generated and temporarily stored;
There is a plurality of types of winning information that is a combination of predetermined hand tile information, and when the predetermined game ending condition is satisfied, at least one of the hand tile information temporarily stored by the hand tile information control means. If the prize information of the type of the match, it is determined that the winning, and a privilege giving means that can give the player a predetermined number of game media for the matched winning information,
When it is determined that the 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 advantageous to the player until a predetermined period elapses from the determination. With special game control means capable of executing,
When the special game is not executed, the predetermined number becomes the first number,
When a special game is being executed, the predetermined number is the second number, which is a number larger than the first number,
Of the prize information, the specific prize information is a combination of a specific number of pieces of tile information, and the specific number is greater than the sum of the first number and the constant number and the second number. A sparrow ball game machine, wherein the number is less than or equal to the sum of the predetermined number.

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