JP6734533B2 - 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 in accordance with the player's discarding operation and self-propelled operation.

Most of the above-mentioned sparrow ball game machines have a mahjong motif, but without using mahjong rules or mahjong tiles (for example, card games or Gokoku), complete the Agari part with the specified 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.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2009-022524 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2008-228836

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

The sparrow ball game machine according to this aspect,
A plurality of ball entrances (for example, pattern ball entrances 13a, 13b...) Allotted to the game area,
A main game unit (for example, a main control board 1000) that controls the progress of the game,
An effect display unit capable of displaying effects (for example, the first effect display device 16 and the second effect display device 10),
An effect display unit (for example, the first effect display device 16 and the second effect display device 10) is provided with a sub game unit (for example, a sub control board 3000) that controls effect display.
The main game unit (for example, the main control board 1000),
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 can launch a game ball 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 the game sphere entered,
When the entry of the game ball is detected by the entry detection means (for example, the self-portrait control means 1902), one piece of hand tile information can be generated and temporarily stored, or the predetermined game start condition is satisfied. In the case, a hand tile information control means (eg, tile information temporary storage means 2103) capable of generating and temporarily storing a plurality of hand tile information,
When a predetermined number of pieces of hand tile information are temporarily stored, a piece of hand tile information deletion means (for example, discard tile control means 1901) that deletes one of the pieces of hand tile information of the predetermined number of pieces of hand tile information,
It has a plurality of types of winning information, which is a combination of predetermined tile information, and is temporarily stored by the 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 giving means (for example, payout number calculation means 1904),
Game information transmission means (for example, information transmission control means) for transmitting game information necessary for effect display executed on the sub-game section (for example, sub-control board 3000) side to the sub-game section (for example, sub-control board 3000) side. 2500) and
Sub game unit (for example, sub control board 3000),
A game information receiving unit (for example, an information transmission/reception control unit 3200) that receives game information transmitted from the main game unit (for example, the main control board 1000) side,
Based on the game information received by the game information receiving unit (for example, the information transmission/reception control unit 3200), the effect display contents displayed on the effect display unit (for example, the first effect display device 16 and the second effect display device 10) are displayed. And an effect display content control unit (for example, display control unit 3100) for controlling,
It is configured to be able to execute a navigation effect as an effect that supports the progress of the game,
As the types of the navigation effects , at least a first navigation effect that performs a navigation related to a game policy , a second navigation effect that performs a navigation related to a game situation, and a third navigation effect that performs a navigation related to a player operation related to hand tile information. Have,
The sparrow ball game machine is characterized in that a plurality of types of the navigation effects can be simultaneously executed in a plurality of areas on the effect display unit during a predetermined period.

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 the BB combination determination process on the main control board side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 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. 10 is a flowchart of the game execution start control processing on the main control board side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the non-BB game execution 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 BB mid game execution control process on the main control board side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the combination determination control process on the main control board side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the discard tile control process on the main control board side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the self-propulsion control 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 Agari winning combination determination process on the main control board side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 17 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. 18 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. 19 is a main flowchart on the sub control board side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the hand tile display control processing on the sub control board side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the game effect display control process on the sub control board side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 22 is a battle effect execution image diagram in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 23 is a double-eye effect execution image diagram in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 24 is a mission effect execution image diagram in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of a navigation effect display control process during a discard operation on the sub-control board side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 26 is a list of navigation effects at the time of discard operation in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 27 is a navigation effect execution image diagram at the time of discard operation in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the self-propulsion navigation effect display control processing on the sub control board side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 29 is a list of the self-moving navigation effects in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 30 is an image diagram of execution of a navigator effect in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 31 is a flowchart of the non-BB game execution control process on the main control board side 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 the invention is not limited to this. For example, a sparrow ball game machine that has an automatic tile distribution function, and a sparrow that has a mahjong or sugoroku motif. It is also within the scope of the present invention when applied to a ball game machine or the like. It should be noted that this is only one form, and the following modes regarding the order of each step regarding various processes 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, etc. 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 that one modification and another modification may be 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 five types of tiles of the numbers "4 to 7" and "skull" (the combination of these tiles is a predetermined winning prize). Aiming to be the role of Agari) is a sparrow ball game machine. That is, unlike a general sparrow ball game machine, the game can be executed by using a different type of tile from a mahjong tile, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a general sparrow ball is not limited to this. This is also applicable to game machines. There is no problem even if the number of tiles is increased or decreased, and for example, the game may be configured to be performed using a total of eight tiles of "1 to 7" and "skull".

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 part of a 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 launch lever 4 provided below the operation panel 3, a medal tray 5, a speaker (Fig. It is composed of a voice output port 7 for outputting a voice or a sound effect from a 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 formed of 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 (BB), the game ball that has passed through the special entrance operation gate 12 enters the special entrance 11 (almost enters), and thus the execution of the special game. Inside, it is configured such that the player can continue to pluck the "7" symbol, which is the most advantageous hand tile, only by continuing to shoot the game ball toward the special entrance operation gate 12. In addition, because of the above-mentioned configuration, when the game ball is shot toward the special entrance operation gate 12 (when it is launched with the intention of passing through the special entrance operation gate 12), the special entrance It is preferable that the mouth actuation gate 12 be configured to easily pass through. Further, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, a plurality of (17 in this example) symbol inlets 13 (13a, 13b...) Are arranged in the lower part of the game board surface portion 2. Has been done.

Each symbol entrance (symbol entrance 13a, 13b...) has a symbol of a tile displayed, and as shown in FIG. 2, the symbol entrance arranged in the lower part of the game board surface portion 2. The mouths 13a, 13b,... Are "4", "5", "6", "skull", "4", "5", "skull", "7", "from the left when viewed from the player. "Skull", "7", "Skull", "5", "4", "Skull", "6", "5", "4" are respectively 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.

Incidentally, in the present embodiment, it is configured so that the player can enter the "skull" symbol regardless of where on the game board surface portion 2 he hits the game ball. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the player is extremely advantageous by firing the game ball with a specific launch strength. In addition, on the left side of the game board surface area (the area where it is easy to enter the pattern entrances 13a to 13f) and on the right side (the area where it is easy to enter into the pattern entrances 13n to 13t), the entry corresponding to "skull" While only one ball entrance is provided for each, in the central part of the game board surface portion (the area where it is easy to enter the pattern entrance 13g to 13m), there are three entrances corresponding to the "skull". It is provided. Here, as will be described later in detail, the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment is configured so that there is no combination including the “skull” symbol as the Agari part, that is, the “skull” symbol is most important to the player. It is a disadvantageous design. Further, when the combination of "7,7,7" is used as the Agari combination, it is configured so as to be always the BB combination, and there are a plurality of combinations of Agari combinations including the "7" symbol. , The "7" symbol is the most advantageous symbol for the player. From this, when the game ball is shot toward the left or right side of the game board, there is a possibility of entering the symbol entrance corresponding to "Skull" (possibly a disadvantage for the player) Is relatively low, and the possibility of entering the symbol entrance corresponding to "7" (the possibility of becoming an advantageous entrance for the player) is also relatively low (or almost not entering) On the other hand, if you shoot a game ball toward the center of the game board surface, the possibility of entering the symbol entrance corresponding to "Skull" (the possibility of being a disadvantage to the player) It is relatively high, and the possibility of entering the symbol entrance corresponding to "7" (the possibility of becoming an advantage for the player) is relatively high, and the game can be adapted to the player's taste. It is configured so that the game can be advanced by hitting the balls separately.

The gaming board 2 is further provided with a decoration 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.

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 insertion slot 17, and various operation buttons (button switches). ing. These various operation buttons are the BET (start of game) button 18, the left button 19a for operating the discard tile and selecting the self-moving tile, the middle button 19b, the right button 19c, when the Agari combination is established. It is composed of an operable agari button 24, a medal payout button 25 capable of paying out medals stored in credits by operating, and the like. It should be noted that "self-propulsion" means newly temporarily storing as hand tile information, for example, in a state in which "4" symbol and "6" symbol are temporarily stored as two hand tile information, and then If the gaming ball enters the symbol entry ball opening (13h or 13k) corresponding to the "7" symbol, and the "7" symbol is self-promoting (self-promoting), the temporarily stored hand information is , "4" symbol, "6" symbol and "7" symbol are three.

When the player operates (presses and turns on the switch contact) the various buttons described above, for example, when the middle button 19b is pressed, a discard tile signal is generated, and this signal is sent to the control board composed of the microcomputer. Is entered. 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, whereby the game proceeds.

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 later in detail) 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, the details of which will be described later) that are transmitted. 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 is mainly 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 the game, and the symbols of the tiles that make up the player's hands. , Which displays a part of the navigation effect described later, the number of remaining rounds in the BB, and the like, and outputs information that is indispensable for the player to easily understand the information that is indispensable for proceeding the game. It is a thing.

The second effect display device 10 is mainly used as a means for displaying effects during a game, etc., and enhances amusement of the game such as a part of navigation effects described later or an in-game effect described later. The information for this is output.

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, 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) side, and a game. A medal management unit 1200 that manages the number of stored medals and a payout process according to the progress, a game start determination unit 1300 that determines whether or not a game start condition is satisfied, and a random number generated by a random number generation unit is used. Then, a BB combination BB pattern determination means 1600 for determining a BB pattern which is a combination of BB combinations related to the current game, a game control means 1900 for controlling all game-related operations, and a game for temporarily storing the current game state and the like. A state temporary storage means 2100, a payout control means 2200 for controlling the medal payout device 4000 so as to pay out a predetermined number of medals, and a game-related information storage for storing information about a game (image data, voice data, etc.) It has a means 2300 and an information transmission control means 2500 for transmitting to the sub-control board 3000 information relating to the game state such as the BB pattern relating to the current game and the execution timing of the effect. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

First, the communication control means 1100 uses the BET button 18, the left button 19a, the middle button 19b, the right button 19c, the operation signal from the agari button 24, the medal payout button 25, etc., the special entrance opening of the special entrance 11 The input signal receiving means 1101 for receiving the input signals from the detection sensor 11a, the ball entrance detection sensors of the symbol ball entrances 13a, 13b,..., The game ball passage detection sensor of the special ball entrance operation gate 12, and the like. It has an information transmitting means 1102 for transmitting information/signals to the peripheral device (for example, the sub-control board 3000) side.

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

The BB pattern determination means 1600 has a BB pattern determination/content determination table 1601 that is referred to when determining a BB pattern relating to the current game.

Next, the game control means 1900 determines whether or not the combination of the discard tile control means 1901 that controls the control regarding the discard tile processing, the self-raising tile control means 1902 that controls the control regarding the self-raising tile processing, and the hand tile data has been completed. Winning combination determining means 1903 for determining, a payout amount calculating means 1904 for calculating the number of earned medals for the Agari when it is determined that the combination of the agari has been completed, and a game end control means for controlling the game end processing. 1905, a special game control means 1906 that controls the BB, and a tile control means 1907 that controls the tiles that are the three tiles to be distributed to the player at the start of the game. ing.

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 amount calculation means 1904 has a table 1904a for the number of prize medals by Agari combination, which is referred to when calculating the number of medals acquired by the Agari combination.

In addition, the special game control means 1906 has a special game game number counter 1906a that counts the number of remaining games of the BB (the number of remaining rounds) when the game is punctured and not ended.

Further, 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. A tile information temporary storage means 2103 for temporarily storing tile information in the game, a BB pattern temporary storage means 2106 for temporarily storing a BB combination in the game, and a temporary storage of agari information (agari combination, number of acquired medals) in the game. It has an agari information temporary storage means 2110 and a special game related information temporary storage means 2111 which temporarily stores information related to a special game in the game (for example, the number of remaining games of BB). 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, and a discard tile information temporary storage means 2103b for temporarily storing the discard tile information in the game. doing. In addition, the agari information temporary storage means 2110 includes an agari combination temporary storage means 2110a for temporarily storing an 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.

The display control means 3100 is a tile display control means 3110 for displaying the tiles which are the three tiles to be handed to the player at the start of the game, and the game ball is inserted into 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 a display relating to self-play which increases the number of hands corresponding to the entered entrance by one. A discard tile display control means 3130 for controlling a display when discarding one piece from a hand tile, a display related to a discard preparation state described later, and a game of entertainment such as a battle effect, a double eye effect, a mission effect, etc. described later. Notice effect display control means 3140 for executing display control of effect related to sex, and navigation effect display control means for executing display control of navigation effect which is effect for supporting the interest of the game and the progress of the game. 3150 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. 5 to 30. 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 gaming 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). ) Is operated, that is, it is determined whether or not an operation of intentionally clearing the contents of the RAM is 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 ram clear information (command) indicating that the RAM of the main control board 1000 has been cleared to the sub control board 3000 side (may be transmitted at the 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, if No in step 1002, in step 1004, the main control board 1000 checks the contents of the RAM area in the main control board 1000 (for example, the checksum recorded at the time of power interruption and the RAM area is saved. 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 acquired various information commands 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 control command transmission described later). It may be configured to transmit in the process), and the process proceeds to step 1016. Next, in 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 main processing on the main control board 1000 side shown in FIG. However, in this example, the interrupt period is set to T) (as a result, when the execution scheduled interrupt timing is reached, the process shown in FIG. 9B 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 which will be described later. Next, in step 3250, the main control board 1000 executes a BB combination determination process described later. Next, in step 3300, the main control board 1000 executes a tile distribution determination process described later. Next, in step 3400, 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 cycle T (for example, a hardware interrupt at about every 1.5 ms), in step 2002, the main control board M outputs an external signal (to an external terminal board, a hall computer, etc.). Output information). 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 control processing at the time of error and returns to the processing 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 interruption 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 M sets information (for example, checksum) at the time of power failure based on the information in the RAM area. Next, in step 2054, the main control board M 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 the 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. If Yes in step 3102, in step 3104, the medal management means 1200 causes the medal blocker (not shown, but it is configured to be able 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 unit 1200 determines whether or not the input signal receiving unit 1101 has received the 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 thrown 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. Determine whether. 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 to 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 unit 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, in step 3130, the medal management unit 1200 subtracts “1” from the bet counter value of the medal information temporary storage unit 1201, and the process 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, in step 3140, the game start determination means 1300 refers to the medal information temporary storage means 1201 and the bet counter value is “3” (in this example, the maximum value of the bet counter is 3). Yes)) is determined. If 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 steps 3146 and 3148, the game start determination means 1300 issues 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, BB pattern, 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 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 Moving 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 the special game flag (a flag that is turned on during execution of the special game) is on. If Yes in step 3202, in step 3204, the game start determination means 1300 causes the special entrance operation gate valid flag in the flag temporary storage means 2101 (when turned on, the special entrance operation gate 12 is set to the game ball). The flag that the special entrance 11 is opened when is passed is turned on. Then, in step 3206, the game start determination means 1300 sets n _T (the number of balls in the special game after the second round: “15” in this example as information of the number of remaining balls n in the game ball number temporary storage means 2102). )) is set and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 3250). In the case of No in step 3202, in step 3208, the game start determination means 1300 sets n _U (the number of balls in the normal game: in this example as the information of the number of remaining balls n in the game ball number temporary storage means 2102). "2") is set, and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 3250). Here, “15” is set as n _T and “2” is set as n _U , but the present invention is not limited thereto (preferably n _T >n _U ). For example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a random number is obtained and a lottery is won or missed), an n value is appropriately set (for example, a specific number is assigned with reference to a table, or uniformly when a lot is won). It may be configured to set a large number, or a small number if the number is off. In this case, it is preferable to set the number of games (one ball in this example) that is larger than the number of games required for winning the winning combination (in this example, even 0 balls are possible), especially in a normal game. In addition, as will be described later in detail, the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment is in the second round and thereafter during the BB (during special game) (the game agarred by the BB role is the first round). In, the number of game balls that can be fired in one game is 15, and hand tiles are not distributed as tiles, one game ball is fired at a time, and the hands are self-proclaimed. In (not in BB, or the first round in BB is a normal game), the number of game balls that can be fired in one game is two, and three hand tiles are used as the tiles. It is configured to be distributed.

Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the BB combination determining process according to the subroutine of step 3250 in FIG. First, in step 3252, the BB pattern determining means 1600 acquires a BB combination determining random number. Next, in step 3254, the BB pattern determination means 1600 refers to the BB pattern determination/content determination table 1601 and the BB combination determination random number acquired in step 3252 to determine the BB pattern (in this game, it becomes agari). In this case, the combination of the Agari combination that becomes the BB combination) is determined. Next, in step 3256, the BB pattern determined in step 3254 is temporarily stored in the BB pattern temporary storage means 2106, and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 3300). Here, the lower part of the figure is an example of the BB pattern determination/content determination table 1601 according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, it is configured to be determined by lottery from the 20 BB patterns A to U, and “7/7/7” is determined regardless of which BB pattern is determined. It is configured to play a BB role. Also, depending on the lottery result, "4/4/4", "5/5/5", "6/6/6", and "4/5/6" can be configured as BB roles. That is, a plurality of Agari winning combinations can be BB winning combinations in one game. Further, in this embodiment, two types of rounds, 5R and 10R, are provided as execution rounds of the special game, and further, hidden 5Rs are provided in the special game of 5R, and special rounds of 10R are provided. A hidden 10R is provided. Here, the hidden 5R means, for example, that "4.4.4" is the BB role during the execution of the game when "4.4.4" is determined as the BB role of the hidden 5R. This is a BB role configured to notify that the BB role has been aggressed only when the player has aggravated "4.4.4" without notifying. The hidden 10R is similar to the hidden 5R. Further, when it is determined that the 5R that is not the hidden 5R (the BB role of the normal 5R) or the 10R that is not the hidden 10R (the BB role of the normal 10R) is the BB role of the game to be executed, the player is notified from the start of the game. It is configured to notify that it is a BB role.

Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the tile distribution determining process according to the subroutine of step 3300 in FIG. First, in step 3302, the tile distribution control means 1907 refers to the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the special game flag is off. If Yes in step 3202, in step 3204, the tile distribution control unit 1907 refers to the tile determination table 1907t to determine the first tile by lottery. Next, in step 3306, the tile distribution control means 1907 refers to the tile distribution determination table 1907t and determines the second tile by lottery. Next, in step 3308, the tile distribution control means 1907 refers to the tile determination table 1907t and determines the third tile by lottery. Here, the upper right part of the figure is an example of the tile distribution determination table 1907t. As shown in the figure, out of the total number of 1000, "4" symbol is 150, "5" symbol is 150, "6" symbol is 150, "7" symbol is 150, and "skull" symbol is 400. Allotted (first, second, and third items are determined by lottery). The distribution of the numbers in each symbol is not limited to that of this example, and for example, out of the total number of symbols 1000, "4" symbols are 200, "5" symbols are 200, and "6" symbols are 200 , “7” symbols are assigned to 200 and “skull” symbols are assigned to 200, that is, all the symbols may be selected with equal probability. In addition, in this example, even when the "4" symbol is determined as the first tile, the probability that the "4" symbol is subsequently determined is not changed (the allocation of the number is not changed), That is, when deciding the second tile, regardless of which the first tile is decided, it is decided based on the number allocation of the tile decision table and the third tile is decided. When deciding the tiles, regardless of which one of the first and second tiles has been decided, it is decided based on the number allocation of the tile decision table. ..

Next, in step 3310, the tile distribution control means 1907 executes the tile rearrangement process, and the arrangement information of the tiles (information regarding which symbol is arranged at the left position, the middle position, and the right position) is displayed. (Included) is temporarily stored, and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 3400). Even if No in step 3302, the process moves to the next process (process in step 3400). Thus, when the special game flag is off, that is, when the special game is not being executed, three hand tiles are arranged as the tiles at the start of the game, while the special game is distributed to the player. When the flag is on, that is, during execution of the second round of the special game and thereafter, the tiles are not distributed to the player at the start of the game (they play one by one).

Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the game execution start control processing according to the subroutine of step 3400 in FIG. First, in step 3402, the game control means 1900 refers to the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the special game flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 3402, in step 3500, the game control means 1900 executes a non-BB game execution control process, which will be described later, and shifts to the next process (process of step 3900). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3402, in step 3800, the game control means 1900 executes the BB in-game execution control process, which will be described later, and shifts to the next process (the process of step 3900).

Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the non-BB game execution control process according to the subroutine of step 3500 in FIG. First, in step 3502, the game control means 1900 displays the tiles based on the arrangement information stored in step 3310. Next, in step 3504, a command related 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) is set. The hand tile information set in step 3504 is mainly hand tile information relating to the handing. Next, at step 3550, the game control means 1900 executes a combination determination control process, which will be described later. Next, in step 3506, the game control means 1900 refers to the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101 and refers to an automatic end flag (a flag that will end the game being executed when turned on, It is determined whether or not the flag that turns on at 3580) is off. If Yes in step 3506, in step 3508 the game control means 1900 sets an effect execution command (a command to the sub-control board 3000 side, which is transmitted in the control command transmission process of step 2006). The effect execution command includes information on the effect determined in the winning combination determination control process of step 3550 and information on the BB pattern determined in step 3254. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3506, in step 3510, the game control means 1900 turns off the automatic end flag and shifts to the next processing (processing of step 3900).

Next, in step 3600, the game control means 1900 executes a discard tile control process described later. Next, in step 3514, the game control means 1900 refers to the agari combination temporary storage means 2110a, and determines whether or not the agar combination is realized with the current hand tile. If Yes in step 3514, in step 3516, the game control means 1900 determines whether or not the agari button 24 has been operated. If Yes in step 3516, the process moves to step 3518. Further, in the case of No in step 3514, in other words, even when the Agari combination is not established, the process proceeds to step 3518.

Next, in step 3518, the game control means 1900 refers to the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101, and discards the operation completion flag (turns on when the discard operation is executed in the discard tile control processing of step 3600). Flag) is ON. If Yes in step 3518, in step 3520, the game control means 1900 turns off the discard operation completion flag in the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101. Next, in step 3521, the game control means 1900 has a discard operation in-execution flag (a flag that is turned on in step 3604, which is in the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101 and is in a state where the discard operation can be executed). Turn off the flag that turns on. Next, in step 3522, the game control means 1900 causes the discard operation end command (a command relating to the fact that the discard operation to the sub-control board 3000 side has been executed, which is transmitted in the control command transmission processing of step 2006). Set. Next, in step 3524, the game control means 1900 causes the discard preparation end command (a command relating to the end of the discard preparation state on the sub-control board 3000 side, which is transmitted in the control command transmission processing of step 2006). Set. Next, at step 3526, the game control means 1900 is a self-assisted navigation start command (a command relating to the fact that it is possible to shoot a game ball for self-promoting the hand tile to the sub-control board 3000 side, step 2006 (Transmitted in the control command transmission process of)) is set. Next, in step 3650, the game control means 1900 executes a self-propelled control process, which will be described later. Next, at step 3528, the game control means 1900 is a self-moving navigator end command (a command relating to the completion of the self-raising of hands by firing a game ball for self-raising the hands to the sub-control board 3000 side). , Which is transmitted in the control command transmission process of step 2006). Next, at step 3530, the game control means 1900 decrements the counter value n of the remaining ball number counter 1902b by 1. Next, at step 3532, the game control means 1900 is a command relating to the current remaining ball number counter value (a command relating to the current remaining ball number to the sub-control board 3000 side, and in the control command transmission processing at step 2006). Sent). Next, in step 3534, the game control means 1900 refers to the remaining ball number counter 1902b and determines whether or not the counter value n of the counter has become 0. If Yes in step 3534, the process moves to step 3536. In addition, in the case of No in step 3518 or step 3534, the process proceeds to step 3600.

Next, in step 3536, the game control means 1900 refers to the agari combination temporary storage means 2110a and determines whether or not the agar combination is realized with the current hand tile. If Yes in step 3536, in step 3538 the game control means 1900 determines whether or not the agari button 24 has been operated. If Yes in step 3538, the process moves to step 3700. In addition, in the case of No in step 3538, the process of step 3538 is repeatedly executed until the agari button 24 is operated.

Next, in step 3700, the game control means 1900 executes an agari combination determination process, which will be described later. Next, at step 3750, the game control means 1900 executes a payout amount calculation process, which will be described later, and shifts to the next process (process of step 3900).

If No in step 3516, in step 3540, a discard operation in-execution flag (a flag that is turned on in step 3604, which is in the flag area of the flag temporary storage unit 2101 and is in a state in which the discard operation can be executed). Turn off the flag that turns on. Next, in step 3542, the game control means 1900 causes the discard operation end command (a command relating to the fact that the discard operation to the sub-control board 3000 side has been executed, which is transmitted in the control command transmission processing of step 2006). Set. Next, in step 3544, the game control means 1900 causes the discard preparation end command (a command relating to the end of the discard preparation state on 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 3700. If No in step 3536, the process moves to the next process (process in step 3900).

Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the BB middle game execution control process according to the subroutine of step 3800 in FIG. First, in step 3650, the game control means 1900 executes a self-propelled control process, which will be described later, and proceeds to step 3600. Next, in step 3600, the game control means 1900 executes a discard tile control process described later. Next, in step 3802, the game control means 1900 refers to the Agari winning combination temporary storage means 2110a and determines whether or not the Agari winning combination is not established with the current hand tile. If Yes in step 3802, in step 3804, the game control means 1900 refers to the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101 and discards operation completion flag (discard operation was executed in the discard tile control processing of step 3600). In this case, a flag that turns on) is turned on. If Yes in step 3804, in step 3806, the game control means 1900 decrements the counter value n of the remaining ball number counter 1902b by 1. Next, in step 3808, the game control means 1900 issues a command relating to the current remaining ball number counter value (a command relating to the current remaining number of balls to the sub-control board 3000 side, and in the control command transmission processing of step 2006). Sent). Next, in step 3810, the game control means 1900 refers to the remaining ball number counter 1902b, and determines whether or not the counter value n of the counter is 0. If Yes in step 3810, the process moves to the next process (process in step 3900). If No in step 3804 or step 3810, the process moves to step 3600.

In addition, in the case of No in step 3802, in other words, when the Agari combination is established, in step 3750, the game control means 1900 executes a payout amount calculation process, which will be described later, and executes the next process (step 3900). Process). Incidentally, as will be described later in detail, the payout amount calculation process is a process executed when the Agari combination is established and becomes Agari, that is, during the execution of the special game (BB), all Agari are executed. Since the number of medals acquired for the winning combination is the maximum number of medals (30), when the Agari winning combination is established, the winning medals are automatically set without operating the Agari button 24.

Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the winning combination determination process according to the subroutine of step 3550 in FIG. First, at step 3556, the game control means 1900 refers to the BB pattern temporary storage means 2106 and reads the BB pattern temporarily stored at step 3256. Next, in step 3558, the game control means 1900 refers to the BB pattern read in step 3556 to check the current state of the tiles (hand tiles). Next, in step 3560, the game control means 1900 determines whether or not the current tile (hand tile) is likely to be agari based on the state of the tile (hand tile) confirmed in step 3558. (For example, if the three tiles dealt in the tiles are "Skull/Skull/Skull", then the Agari part will not be established, no matter what type of tile you pledge. It is determined that there is no possibility). In the case of Yes in step 3560, in step 3562 the game control means 1900 determines whether or not the current tiles (hand tiles) satisfy the battle effect execution condition. Here, the upper part of the figure is an example of the state of the tiles. As shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, when it is determined whether or not the performance execution condition is satisfied, based on the BB pattern related to the game and the current tiles (hand tiles). It is configured to be determined, and the battle effect execution condition satisfies the condition regardless of which BB pattern related to the game is determined, and the current distribution (hands) is 2 "7" symbols. It is configured so that it is satisfied only when it has one. In other words, if you discard one of the tiles (perform the discard operation to one) and then self-proclaim the "7" symbol even once in the two subsequent self-portraits, "7.7. It is configured such that a battle effect can be executed when it is possible to become Agari in the 7” BB combination. With such a configuration, it is ensured that the degree of expectation that the BB combination will be established when the battle effect is generated is high.

In the case of Yes in step 3562, the effect of the game is determined to be the battle effect in step 3564, and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 3506). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3562, in step 3566, the game control means 1900 determines whether or not the current tiles (hand tiles) satisfy the doublet effect execution condition. Here, the upper part of the figure is an example of the state of the tiles. As shown in the same figure, for the BB pattern related to the game, the double-eye effect execution condition is "4.4.4", "5.5.5", and "6.6.6" as the BB role. Satisfy the condition by including any (may include more than one), and for the current tiles (hand tiles), have two of the doublet patterns included as the BB role. In this case, specifically, if "4, 4, 4," is included as a BB role, the condition is satisfied because the current tile (hand tile) has two "4" symbols. , If the BB combination includes “5/5/5”, the condition is satisfied because the current tile (hand tile) has two “5” symbols, and the BB combination is “6”. -If "6.6" is included, the current tiles (hand tiles) have two "6" symbols, so the condition is satisfied and the double eye effect is executed. With such a configuration, similarly to the above-described battle effect, it is ensured that the double-eye effect also has a high expectation that the BB combination will be realized when the double-eye effect occurs. In addition, the battle production is a production aiming for a BB role of "7/7/7", whereas the double-eye production is a production aiming for a BB role other than "7/7/7". The BB role that should be aimed is different from the double-eye production.

In the case of Yes in step 3566, in step 3568, the effect of the game is determined as a double-eye effect, and the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 3506). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3566, it is determined in step 3570 whether or not there is a possibility that the current BB (hand tile) will form a BB combination. As a specific example in which the BB combination may be established, it is sufficient if the BB combination can be established by two times of self-progress. For example, the BB combination is “4/5/6” and “7/7/7”. If the tiles are "4. Skulls/ Skulls" when there is one, first discard 1 "Skull", and pluck "5" to change the hand tiles to "4. 5 Skulls". Then, discarding one "Skull" and pissing "6" will change the hand tile to "4,5,6", and the BB role will be established. In such a case, BB is made in step 3570. It is determined that the winning combination is possible. Also, if the BB role is only "7/7/7" and the tiles are "4. Skull/Skull", even if you pluck 2 "7" afterwards, you will still get the tiles. Since “7/7/7” cannot be set, in such a case, it is determined in step 3570 that there is no possibility of establishing a BB combination.

In the case of Yes in step 3570, in step 3572, the game control means 1900 executes a mission effect execution lottery to win with a predetermined probability (in this example, ¼). In this example, the mission effect is executed when the lottery on whether or not to execute the mission effect is won, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the battle effect and the double-eye effect are also won in the lottery. It may be configured to execute only in some cases. Further, the mission effect may be executed without the lottery when the BB combination may be achieved. Next, at step 3574, the game control means 1900 determines whether or not the lottery at step 3572 is won. In the case of Yes in step 3574, in step 3576, the game control means 1900 determines the effect of the game as the mission effect, and proceeds to the next process (process of step 3506).

In addition, in the case of No at step 3570 or step 3574, at step 3578, the game control means 1900 determines the effect of the game as a normal effect, and shifts to the next process (the process of step 3506). Incidentally, as will be described later in detail, the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment is configured so that the navigation effect is executed even during the execution of the normal effect, and is configured as a game machine that does not make the player tired. Has been done.

If No in step 3560, the game control means 1900 turns on the automatic end flag in the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101 in step 3580, and proceeds to the next process (process in step 3506). As described above, in the present embodiment, the game is automatically terminated when there is no possibility that the Agari combination will be achieved regardless of the self-promotion after that when the three tiles are dealt. It is possible to make the game tempo smooth.

Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the discarding tile control process according to the subroutine of step 3600 in FIG. 11 or 12. First, in step 3602, the discard tile control unit 1901 refers to the flag area of the flag temporary storage unit 2101 and determines whether or not the discard tile operation in-execution flag is off. If Yes in step 3602, in step 3604 the discard tile control means 1901 turns on the discard tile operation in-execution flag in the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101. Next, in step 3606, the discard tile control means 1901 sends a discard tile operation start command (a command regarding the fact that the discard operation to the sub-control board 3000 side can be executed, and in the control command transmission process in step 2006). Sent). Next, in step 3608, the discard tile control means 1901 determines whether or not there is a "skull" symbol on the hand tile. In the case of Yes in step 3608, in step 3610, the “skull” symbol in the hand tile is set to the discarding ready state (temporary storage of the discarding ready state). As described above, in the present embodiment, there is no Agari part that includes the "skull" symbol, that is, the "skull" symbol is the lowest profitable symbol for the player, so When the "skull" symbol exists, the symbol for which the player should perform the discard operation is definitely the "skull" symbol, so the "skull" symbol is automatically ready for discarding ( Disposal preparation display) is configured. In addition, when there are multiple "skull" symbols on the hand tile, the leftmost "skull" symbol of the "skull" symbols is ready to be discarded (a symbol that may be ready to be discarded) Because there is only one).

Next, in step 3612, the discarding tile control means 1901 sends a discarding tile preparation start command (a command to the sub-control board 3000 side indicating that a new discarding preparation state has been entered, and in the control command transmission process of step 2006. (Transmitted) is set, and the process moves to step 3614. Even if No in step 3602 or step 3608, the process moves to step 3614.

Next, at step 3614, the discard tile control means 1901 determines whether or not any of the tiles has been operated, in other words, the left button 19a, the middle button 19b, or the right button 19c in a state where the discard operation can be performed. It is determined whether or not there is an operation. If Yes in step 3614, in step 3616 the discard tile control unit 1901 determines whether or not the hand tile determined to have been operated in step 3614 is in a discarding preparation state. If Yes in step 3616, in step 3618 the discard tile control unit 1901 executes the discard operation on the hand tile determined to have been operated in step 3614. In addition, the hand tile that has performed the discarding operation will be erased from the hand tile information, and the discarding operation will be performed in a state where the number of the hand tiles is 3 and the number of the hand tiles will be 2 (after that, the self-play is executed). By doing so, the number of hands will be 3 again.) Next, in step 3620, the discard tile control unit 1901 turns on the discard operation execution flag (the flag that is turned on when the discard operation is executed) in the flag area of the flag temporary storage unit 2101, and in step 3626. Transition.

If No in step 3616, in step 3622 the discard tile control unit 1901 deletes the information indicating that the hand is in the discard ready state from the discard ready state (releases the discard ready state), and returns to step 3614. Discard the hand tiles you operated in step 3 and prepare for preparation. As described above, in this embodiment, only one of the three tiles that can exist can be in the ready state for discarding (a plurality of cards cannot be in the ready state for discarding at the same time). When one of the hands is ready to be discarded, the hand that was previously ready to be discarded is no longer ready to be discarded. Next, in step 3624, the discard tile control means 1901 sends a discard tile preparation start command (a command regarding the fact that the sub control board 3000 side is in a new discard preparation state, and in the control command transmission process of step 2006). (Transmitted) is set, and the process moves to step 3626. Even if No in step 3614, the process moves to step 3624.

Next, in step 3624, the discard tile control unit 1901 uses the discard tile control unit 1901 to execute a command relating to the current hand tile information (a command to the sub-control board 3000 side, and in the control command transmission process of step 2006). (Transmitted) is set and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 3514 or step 3802). The command to be transmitted to the sub-control board 3000 side in the process of step 3626 includes information about the hand tile on which the discard operation has been performed, information about the hand tile that is ready to be discarded, and the like. include.

Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the self-sustaining control process according to the subroutine of step 3650 in FIG. 11 or 12. First, in step 3652, 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 3656, the self-raising 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. In the case of Yes in step 3656, in step 3658, the self-portrait control means 1902 refers to the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the special game flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 3658, in step 3660, 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 port operation gate 12 may be for a sufficient period to enter the special entrance port 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 processing in steps 3662 to 3668 will be described in detail. First, the processing of step 3662 to step 3664 is the normal ball entrance processing at the time of entering the ball entrance, and first, at step 3662, the self-raising tile control means 1902 indicates that the game ball is the symbol entrance 13a, 13b.・・It is determined whether or not the player entered either of the above. In the case of Yes in step 3662, in step 3664, the self-portrait control means 1902 causes the symbol based on the entered symbol entrance (for example, "4" when entering the symbol entrance 13a). The pattern) is temporarily stored as self-assessment information (the self-estimation information is newly added to the hand), and the process proceeds to step 3670.

Next, a description will be given of the entrance process of the special entrance in steps 3666 to 3668, which is executed in the case of No in step 3662. First, in step 3666, the self-raising tile control means 1902 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the special entrance 11. Here, in the case of No in step 3666, the process returns to step 3656 and until Yes in step 3662 or step 3666, 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 3666, in step 3668, the self-moving tile control means 1902 sets a predetermined symbol (in this example, the “7” symbol which is the most profitable symbol for the player) self-moving tile information (hand tile). Among the information, the information is temporarily stored as the information regarding the newly-raised hand tile (the information regarding the hand-raised tile is newly added to the hand tile), and the process proceeds to step 3670.

Next, in step 3670, the self-raising tile control means 1902 executes the rearrangement of the hand tiles based on the hand tile information (hand tile information excluding the new self-margin tile information) and the self tile information, and temporarily stores them. Next, in step 3672, the self-moving tile control means 1902 sends a command relating to the rearranged hand tile information (a command to the sub-control board 3000 side, which is transmitted in the control command transmitting process of step 2006). After setting, the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 3528 or step 3600). Note that the command to be transmitted to the sub-control board 3000 side in the process of step 3672 was subjected to self-portrait, and was rearranged based on the newly temporarily stored self-portrait information and hand tile information. It includes information related to the subsequent hand tile information (self-registered tile information is also included in the hand tile information).

Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the Agari combination determining process according to the subroutine of step 3700 in FIG. First, in step 3702, the combination determination means 1903 refers to the BB pattern determined to be the Agari combination of this time, and determines whether or not the Agari combination of this time is the BB combination. If Yes in step 3702, in step 3704, the combination determination means 1903 turns on the special game flag in the flag temporary storage means 2101. Next, in step 3706, the winning combination determination unit 1903 refers to the BB pattern determined to be the current Agari winning combination and sets the value (the number of BB rounds) corresponding to the current Agari winning combination to the special game game number counter. (Decrement counter, which is a counter that measures the number of times the BB round is executed). Next, in step 3708, the combination determination means 1903 turns on the special entrance operation gate valid flag in the flag temporary storage means 2101 and shifts to the next processing (processing of step 3750). Even if No in step 3702, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 3750).

Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the payout amount calculation process related to the subroutine of step 3750 in FIG. 11 or 12. First, at step 3752, the payout amount calculation means 1904 refers to the agar combination hand prize token 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 obtained by the agar combination. Is calculated, and the calculation result is set in a temporary work area (not shown) of the acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110b.

Here, the table at the bottom of the figure is an example of the table of the number of prize medals by Agari combination, and the number of medals acquired corresponding to the Agari combination is shown. In the present embodiment, "4.4.4", "5.5.5", "6.6.6", "7.7.7", "4. 6", there are five types of Agari, and the medals shown are awarded to the player by becoming Agari (one for each of the three hand tiles is shown, for example, "4.4・In the case of "4", it shows the case where the "4" pattern on the hand tile is agari with three pieces). If the Agari part is the BB part in this game, the second round of BB will be started in the next game, and all the agari parts will be started in the second and subsequent games of BB. The maximum payout number of medals in the winning combination is 30. In addition, there are three types of Agari winning combinations, "18", "19", and "20", that cannot be played as BB, and the illustrated medals are awarded to the player by becoming Agari (3 coins). It shows the sum of the numbers of the hand tiles. For example, if the hand tile has one "4" symbol and two "7" symbols, it becomes "4+7+7=18", and the agari of "18" The role will be established). In addition, when the hand tile becomes Agari at "6,6,6", the Agari combination of "666" is given priority, and the Agari combination of "18" is not established, that is, a plurality of Agari combinations are simultaneously made. If it has been established, it is configured that the Agari hand with a large payout number is prioritized. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and when a plurality of Agari winning combinations are simultaneously established, the player may be provided with a payout number of medals that is the sum of the payout numbers corresponding to a plurality of Agari winning combinations. Good.

Next, at step 3754, the payout number calculation means 1904 refers to the number of acquired medals set at step 3752, which is temporarily stored in the temporary work storage area of the acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110b, and determines the number of acquired medals. It is determined whether or not it is within "30" sheets. If Yes in step 3754, the process proceeds to step 3758, and if No in step 374, in step 3756 the payout amount calculation means 1904 sets “30” in the acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110b (“30”). Rewriting), and the process moves to step 3758. Next, in step 3758, the payout amount calculation means 1904 turns on the agari flag (a flag which is turned on when the agar combination is established and becomes agar) in the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101. To do. Next, in step 3760, the information transmitting unit 1102 transmits a command (command to the sub-control board 3000 side) relating to Agari-related information (agari combination, number of medals acquired, etc.), and transmits 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. 18 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”. If 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, in step 3912, the game end control means 1905 sets “50” in 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 the special game flag is on. If Yes in step 3914, in step 3916 the game end control means 1905 subtracts “1” from the counter value of the special game number counter 1906a of the special game related information temporary storage means 2111. Next, in step 3918, the game end control means 1905 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 2111 and determines whether or not the special game game number counter value is 0. In the case of Yes in step 3918, that is, when the round in which the special game (BB) can be executed ends, in step 3922, the game end control means 1905 sets the special game flag in the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101. Turn it off, and proceed to step 3924.

On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3902, the game end control means 1905 refers to the flag temporary storage means 2101 in step 3920 to determine whether or not the special game flag is on, and in the case of Yes in step 3920 The process moves to step 3922 (the special game is punctured if the player does not play during the special game). On the other hand, if No in step 3920, the process moves to step 3924. Even if No in step 3914 or step 3918, the process proceeds to step 3924.

Next, in step 3924, the game end control means 1905 turns off the special entrance entrance flag in the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101. Next, at 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. Next, in 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) in the main display device. 36, and the process moves 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) (not shown, but in the processing on the sub-control board 3000 side). Also, the initialization of the production being executed will be executed). Next, at step 3934, the game end control means 1905 determines whether or not the post-game end processing is ended. In the case of No in step 3934, the processing of the step 3932 is performed until the processing after the game is over, 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. Or, when the number of times exceeds, a waiting time is provided so as not to shift 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 game end" is reached, and in the case of Yes in step 3936, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing of step 3100). ..

Next, the control processing executed on the sub-control board 3000 side will be described with reference to FIGS. First, FIG. 19 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. 11A 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 5200, the sub-control board 3000 executes in-game effect display control processing, which will be described later. Next, in step 5300, the sub control board 3000 executes the after-navigation operation navigation effect display control processing, which will be described later. Next, in step 5400, the sub-control board 3000 executes a self-propelled navigation effect display control process, which will be described later. Next, in step 5500, the first effect is given at predetermined timings based on other information (for example, a game start signal, medal information, the number of remaining balls, a special ball entrance signal, a 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 being 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 transmitted to one 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 a terminal). That is, when an NMI interrupt occurs in the CPU of the sub control board 3000 (when the STB signal line is turned on), 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. 20 is a flowchart of the hand tile display control process 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. If Yes in step 5102, in step 5104, the display control unit 3100 displays the hand tile on the first effect display device 16 based on the received hand tile information (based on the hand tile information, the hand tile after the discard operation). , The hand tile after self-raising, the hand tile in the ready state for discarding, etc. are displayed), 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 causes the second effect display device 10 to perform an agari effect on the basis of the command relating to the agari (an effect to be executed when the agari occurs, and to be a BB role). Different effects are executed depending on whether the player has become agari and the player has become aggressor other than the BB role), and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 5200). Even if No in step 5106, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 5200). Here, when the hand tile information received in step 5102 includes information indicating that one of the hand tiles is in the discarding ready state, the hand tile is displayed in the discarding ready display. However, as a display example in such a case, the discard preparation display image on the right side of FIG. Specifically, the discard preparation display image illustrates a state in which the "4" symbol at the right position is operated, so that the "4" symbol at the right position becomes a discard preparation display. In this way, when the hand tile is ready to be discarded, the display of the hand tile is moved upward in the display area of the first effect display device 16.

Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of in-game effect display control processing relating to the subroutine of step 5200 in FIG. First, in step 5202, the notice effect display control means 3140 determines whether or not an effect execution command from the main control board 1000 side has been received. If Yes in step 5202, in step 5204, the notice effect display control means 3140 refers to the command received in step 5202, and whether the effect content determined as the in-game effect of the game being executed is a battle effect. Determine whether or not. If Yes in step 5204, in step 5206 the notice effect display control means 3140 executes the battle effect on the second effect display device 10, and proceeds to step 5218. Note that in the case of No in step 5204, in step 5208, the notice effect display control means 3140 refers to the command received in step 5202, and the effect content determined as the in-game effect of the game being executed is a dazzling effect. Or not. In the case of Yes in step 5208, in step 5210, the notice effect display control means 3140 executes the double eye effect on the second effect display device 10, and proceeds to step 5218.

In addition, in the case of No in step 5208, it is determined in step 5212 whether the effect content determined as the in-game effect of the game being executed is a mission effect. In the case of Yes in step 5212, the notice effect display control means 3140 executes the mission effect on the second effect display device 10 in step 5214, and proceeds to step 5218. On the other hand, if No in step 5212, that is, if the effect content determined as the in-game effect of the game being executed is the normal effect, in step 5216 the notice effect display control means 3140 sets the second effect to the normal effect. The effect display device 10 executes the process, and then proceeds to step 5218. The normal effect is executed on the second effect display device 10, but unlike other in-game effects (battle effect, double-eye effect, mission effect), it is an effect mode such as background effect only. Since the effect executed on the front of the display area is not included, the policy navigation effect is preferentially displayed (on the front) when the policy navigation effect described later is executed.

Next, in step 5218, the notice effect display control means 3140 confirms the BB pattern determined in the game being executed. Next, in step 5220, the notice effect display control means 3140 displays the normal BB role on the second effect display device 10 (the hidden BB role is not displayed, that is, the player is not notified), and the next process ( The process proceeds to step 5300). Even if No in step 5202, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 5300).

Next, FIG. 22 is a battle effect execution image diagram according to the present embodiment. First, in this image diagram, the display on the first effect display device 16 and the display on the second effect display device 10 are illustrated in time series. In the present embodiment, the battle effect is configured to be executed when the “7” symbol is in a reach state (a state where two identical symbols are aligned) at the time when the tiles are dealt. .. As for the BB patterns, “7,7,7” is the BB role in all the BB patterns, so that it can be executed regardless of which BB pattern is selected. First, in the upper left of the figure, the state that the tiles are distributed is displayed on the first effect display device 16, and the character appears on the second effect display device 10. Next, the first effect display device 16 completes the display of the three hand tiles as the tiles, so that the discarding operation becomes possible, and the skull pattern is an indication that the tiles are unnecessary tiles. A display indicating that the status is “state” (disposal preparation display) is being executed. Further, since the three distributed tiles include two "7" symbols which are symbols to be a BB combination (that is, the reach state), the battle effect is executed. .. The second effect display device 10 displays "Battle start!!" as a line of the character.

Next, on the second effect display device 16, a woman who is the opponent of the battle appears, and a message that the total number of the tiles of the opponent's hands is "20" is displayed. A line saying that you can win (become agari in the role of BB) (a line saying "I wonder if I can beat my hand!!") is displayed. Next, after discarding the "skull" pattern, it becomes possible to shoot a game ball for executing self-propulsion, and the second effect display device 16 prompts the woman of the battle opponent to provoke the player ( , Game!”) is displayed. Next, the game ball is fired (exercise is executed), the "7" symbol is self-proclaimed, and the three hands become "7,7,7", so that the second effect display device 16 is battled. A message saying that the opponent's woman was defeated (the line saying "Yada, ummm!!") is displayed. Next, on the first effect display device 16, the fact that the Agari part to be the BB part has been established is displayed ("BB confirmed!!") is displayed, and on the second effect display device 10, the player by the character is displayed. The message that you have won the battle is displayed (line with "WIN!!"), and you will be in BB from the next game.

In this way, the battle effect can be achieved by configuring the battle effect so that it can be executed in the case where the BB combination is highly likely to be established (in this example, the tile having two “7” symbols). It is possible to guarantee the degree of expectation of the BB combination being established in the game when it is executed, and the player can continue to have an expectation for the execution of the battle effect.

In this example, the battle effect is displayed when there are two "7" symbols on the hand that has been dealt as the tile, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the tile is dealt. Even if there is only one "7" symbol in the hand tile at the point of time, it may be configured to be able to execute the battle effect, or a symbol that can be another BB role (determined by the process of step 3250). The battle effect corresponding to the (BB role) may be executable. Further, at the start of the game, it may be possible to execute an effect that fuels the player as to whether or not the battle effect is executed. For example, it may be configured such that when a silhouette appears in the darkness and then a woman appears, the battle effect is developed, and when a man appears, the battle effect is not developed. In addition, the opponent may be configured to be different in the battle effect depending on the degree of expectation of the BB combination of the hand tile. For example, if the hand tile has only one "7" symbol, the battle effect battle is performed. If the opponent is a normal character and the hand has 2 "7" symbols, the opponent is the chance character, and if the hand has 3 "7" symbols, the opponent is the premier character (already BB role. May be configured to be performed to celebrate the fact that is established).

In addition, in the present embodiment, as the BB role, “4/4/4”, “5/5/5”, “6/6/6”, “4/5/6”, “7/7/7”. 5 BB hands are provided, but the number is not limited to this, and the total number of the three tiles such as the above-mentioned Agari hands “18”, “19”, and “20” is a predetermined number. It may be configured so that it can play the role of BB. When configured in this way, as the effect mode of the battle effect, for example, a message indicating that the total number of the hand tiles of the opponent is “18” is displayed, and the total number of the own hand tiles of the opponent is displayed. It may be configured such that the BB combination is always established when the number becomes larger than the total number "18" of the hand tiles. Specifically, if the display indicates that the total number of the hand tiles of the opponent is “18”, the hand tiles of the opponent are “5,7,7”, “6,7,7”. , "6,6,7", "7,7,7" may be configured to be a BB role, that is, one's own hand is "5,7,7", "6,7," When the BB pattern that becomes the BB role is determined by “7”, “6/6/7”, and “7/7/7”, the sum of the numbers of the opponent's hand tiles is “18”. You may be comprised so that the battle production in which is displayed can be performed. When the total number of the three tiles can be a BB role in a predetermined number, the total number of the three tiles can be a BB role in a predetermined number, and By executing the discard one operation and practicing one hand tile, if there is a possibility that a BB combination in which the total number of the three hand tiles is a predetermined number is established, the execution condition of the battle production is satisfied. This is the case where the doublet becomes the BB part, and the BB part of the doublet may be established by performing the discarding operation of one piece from the tiles and pleading one piece. In some cases, the condition for executing the double-eye effect is satisfied, and the BB role is not established by executing the discard one operation from the tiles and practicing the one tile, but discarding one from the tiles. It may be configured to satisfy the execution condition of the mission effect when there is a possibility that the BB combination will be established by repeating 2 times by executing the above procedure and practicing one hand tile. Specifically, if the total number of three tiles is "19" or "20" and the BB combination is realized, and the tiles are "5, 6, 7,", 1 After discarding "5" as the first discarding operation, if the player self-propelled "6" or "7" as the first self-propelling operation, the battle production is executed to establish the BB role, and "6. When "6" is a BB role and the tiles are "6.6.5", "5" is discarded as the first discarding operation and " When "7" is self-proclaimed, a double-eye effect is executed to establish the BB role, and "7/7/7" is the BB role, and the tiles are "Skull/5/7". If it is, after discarding "Skull" as the first discarding operation, "7" as the first self-propelling operation and "5" as the second discarding operation, and then the second It may be configured to execute the mission effect in order to establish the BB combination when "7" is self-propelled as the self-propelled operation. With such a configuration, which of the battle effect, the double-eye effect, and the mission effect is executed depending on the combination of the determined BB pattern (the BB role in the current game) and the tiles of the current game. Can be configured to determine

Next, FIG. 23 is a double-eye effect production execution image diagram according to the present embodiment. First, in this image diagram, the display on the first effect display device 16 and the display on the second effect display device 10 are illustrated in time series. In the present embodiment, as a condition for executing the doublet effect, a BB pattern including a BB combination having three symbols other than the “7” symbol is selected, and the symbols forming the BB combination are selected. The condition is that there are two cards when the tiles are dealt (for example, "5.5.5" is the BB role, and there are two "5" symbols on the tiles). ing. First, in the upper left of the figure, a state in which the tiles are displayed on the first effect display device 16 is displayed. On the second effect display device, a display (display of “!?”) indicating that the effect in which the character has a high expectation of establishing a BB combination is executed may be executed.

Next, in the upper part of the figure, the first effect display device 16 displays the symbol "5.5.4" due to the distribution of the three hand tiles as the tiles, "5". There are two patterns (that is, reach state). In the present embodiment, the doubled eyes of the symbols other than the “7” symbol (the same symbols are all aligned) are the BB combination, and the symbols other than the “7” related to the BB combination are 2 on the hand tile. When it exists, it is configured so that the doublet effect can be executed, and in the figure, the game in which the doublet of the "5" symbol is the BB role is illustrated. On the second effect display device 10, "7/7/7", "6/6/6", and "5/5/5", which are the BB roles in the current game, are displayed, and the double eye effect is executed. Be started.

Next, in the upper right of the figure, the player operates the "4" symbol, which is the hand tile on the right position, so that the "4" symbol becomes ready for discarding, and at the time of the discarding operation, as a fact navigation, "Step , (5) winning” is displayed. Next, in the lower left of the figure, when the "4" symbol is operated again and the discarding operation is executed, the game ball can be fired in order to execute self-propulsion (the hand tile has two "5" symbols). It is in a state). In the right part of the display area of the first effect display device 16, a display relating to an instruction to shoot a game ball toward the symbol entrance corresponding to the "5" symbol on the game board 2 (with "aim at 5") Display) and a display suggesting a range on the game board 2 where it is easy to enter the symbol entrance corresponding to the “5” symbol are displayed as a self-propelled instruction navigation. Next, since the game ball enters the symbol entrance (for example, the symbol entrance 13b) corresponding to the "5" symbol by firing the game ball, the BB combination is established on the second effect display device 10. The message that you have done is displayed.

Next, in the lower right part of the figure, the first effect display device 16 displays that the BB combination has been established, and the second effect display device 10 indicates that the BB combination has been established as a character line. Is displayed (display of "WIN!!") is displayed. With this configuration, when there is a BB combination other than "7/7/7", it is possible to notify the situation that the BB combination other than "7/7/7" is likely to be established. At the same time, by configuring the hand tiles dealt as the tiles to execute the double-eye effect only when the BB combination is easily established, the same as the above-described battle effect, when the double-eye effect is executed. It is possible to secure the degree of expectation of the establishment of the BB role, and the player can continue to have a sense of expectation in the execution of the double-eye effect.

In addition, in this example, it is configured to be able to execute the double-eye effect only when the game is started and the tiles are dealt, but the present invention is not limited to this. The double-eye effect may be executed when the number of sheets becomes two. Further, in the case of such a configuration, a BB pattern in which a hidden BB combination is present is selected, and even in a situation in which the player is not informed of the hidden BB combination, the reach state of the hidden BB combination is determined after execution of self-help. When it becomes (for example, the hidden BB combination is “5/5/5” and the number of “5” symbols becomes two after executing self-movement), it may be configured to execute the double-eye effect. Further, similarly, the above-described battle effect may be configured to be executed at a timing after the execution of self-portrait.

Next, FIG. 24 is a mission effect execution image diagram according to the present embodiment. The images displayed on the first effect display device 16 and the second effect display device 10 are illustrated in chronological order in the upper part of the figure, and in the lower part of the figure, for each status (status related to operation etc.). In, an example of the character dialogue displayed is listed. The mission effect is an effect that is executed when the BB role is established depending on the hand that is self-promoting at the time when the tiles are dealt, and when a lottery to win with a certain probability is won. Yes, it is an effect that supports the progress of the game for establishing the BB combination. It should be noted that the mission effect is configured to be executed when the above-mentioned battle effect and the double-eye effect are not executed, and the mission effect is higher than that when the above-mentioned battle effect and the double-eye effect are executed. When it is executed, the degree of expectation that the BB combination will be established is lower.

First, in the upper left part of the figure, the display of three hand tiles as tiles has been completed and the discarding operation is possible, and the first effect display device 16 displays “7, 5 and 4” as tiles. It is displayed. At this point, it is possible that "7,7,7" will be established by performing the discarding operation twice and the self-portrait twice, so that the mission effect is executed by winning the lottery. Become. In addition, the instruction navigation at the time of discarding operation is displayed for the symbol "4" which is the smallest number symbol in the hand tiles. Since the mission effect in the figure is an effect aiming at the establishment of the BB role of "7/7/7", the second effect display device 10 prompts the user to discard the "4" symbol (""4 "Don't throw away!!" is displayed as the character's line. Next, according to the line, when the discarding operation of the symbol “4” is executed, the line indicating that the discarding operation is performed as instructed (the line “Yoshi! Next!”) is the second effect display device. It is displayed at 10.

Next, after discarding the "4" symbol, when it becomes possible to shoot a game ball for executing self-propulsion, the first effect display device 16 displays "7" on the game board 2, which is a self-propelled operation instruction navigation. ] Display related to the instruction to shoot the game ball toward the symbol entrance corresponding to the symbol (display "7 aim!"), and the range in the game board 2 where it is easy to enter the symbol entrance Suggestive display is displayed. In addition, the second effect display device 10 displays a line instructing that the "7" symbol is to be self-propelled (a line saying "Aim for "7"!!"). Next, succeed in self-raising of the "7" symbol (the game ball enters the symbol entrance corresponding to the "7" symbol), then discard the "5" symbol and pride the "7" symbol. , The hand tile becomes “7,7,7”, and the fact that the BB combination has been established is displayed on the first effect display device 16 (displayed as “BB confirmed!!”) and the second effect display device. At 10, a line indicating that the mission production was successful (a line saying "mission completed!") is displayed. In addition, the mission effect is configured to end when there is no possibility of establishing a BB combination. For example, in the tiles (“7, 5 and 4”) shown in FIG. At the time of execution, when the "7" symbol is discarded against the instruction of the mission effect, "Bamomon! What are you doing!" is displayed and the mission effect ends. (The dialogue corresponding to the mission effect is no longer displayed in the game).

Next, an example of the mission effect dialogue in the lower part of the figure will be described. In the same figure, patterns 1 to 11 are shown, and each status is from the top, "at the time of discarding operation start", "after performing the discarding operation", "at the time of launch preparation", and "end of mission production and BB role". The example of the dialogue displayed in "when established" is listed. Here, “at the time of discarding operation start” means the time when the discarding operation can be executed, “after execution of the discarding operation” means the time when the discarding operation is executed, and “at the time of preparation for launch” Means the time when the self-propelled operation (operation of shooting a game ball) becomes possible, and “the end of the mission performance and the establishment of the BB role” means the time when the BB role intended for the mission performance is established. I mean.

Next, a specific example in each status will be described. First, as a line displayed at the time of "discarding operation start", a line indicating that it is instructed to discard the "6" symbol or the "5" symbol which is an unnecessary tile because the BB combination of the "7" symbol is established ( "Don't throw "6"!" and "5" is unnecessary!"). In addition, a line that can be executed when aiming to establish a BB role other than a doublet (for example, "4, 5, 6") (give up the doublet this time! "5" is thrown away!) is mentioned. .. Further, the instruction navigation at the time of discarding operation is displayed in the "7" symbol, and a dialogue (inevitable... "7" discarding!) is issued by a symbol other than the "7" symbol to instruct the player to establish a BB combination. ing.

Next, as a line displayed in "after executing the discard operation", there are two remaining game balls that can be fired, and a line displayed when the discard operation with the same symbol as the instruction navigation at the time of discard operation is executed ( "Yoshi! Next!", "I'm going to get excited!") are also listed, and similarly, there are two game balls that can be fired, and for patterns that are different from the instruction navigation at the time of discard operation. The line ("Bakamon! What are you doing!") that is displayed when the discard operation is executed is listed. Also, as the remaining game ball that can be fired is one ball, and when a discard operation of a symbol different from the instruction navigation at the time of discard operation is executed, as a line displayed when there is no possibility of establishing a BB combination , (“I'm still lacking in training!”).

Next, as the dialogue displayed at the “preparation for launch”, the instruction navigation at the time of discard operation is displayed when the design is “7” (“Aim at “7”!”) and the instruction navigation at discard operation. However, the lines ("I'm aiming for "4" by left-handing!") displayed when the pattern is "4" are listed. Next, as a line displayed when “the mission effect is finished and the BB role is established”, a line displayed when the mission effect is completed and the BB role is established (“mission completed!”). There is. On the other hand, when the mission effect is completed without the BB combination being established, the dialogue is not displayed. In addition, these dialogues are configured such that the dialogues to be displayed are selected by lottery from the dialogues that can be executed by satisfying the conditions set for each dialogue. In addition, it may be configured such that which line of speech is executed is determined evenly from among the lines that can be executed, or the probability that a specific line of speech will be executed (the lottery that executes a specific line of speech. The probability of winning is relatively high.

In addition, in this example, the configuration is such that the mission effect can be executed when the execution conditions of the battle effect and the double-eye effect are not satisfied, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the battle effect and the double-eye effect. As an execution mode with, by arranging to execute when a lottery is won, it is possible to execute battle effects or double-eye effects (for example, 2 "7" symbols, 2 "6" symbols) , Etc.), the mission effect may be executed.

Next, FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the navigation operation display control process at the time of discarding operation according to the subroutine of step 5300 in FIG. First, in step 5302, the discard tile display control unit 3130 determines whether or not a discard operation start command (a command transmitted when the discard operation becomes executable) is received from the main control board 1000 side. .. If Yes in step 5302, in step 5304 the discarded tile display control unit 3130 determines whether the in-game effect of the game is a normal effect. If Yes in step 5304, in step 5306 the discard tile display control means 3130 determines the discard operation time policy navigation based on the current hand tile information and the information relating to the remaining number of balls, and the determined discard operation time policy. The navigation is executed on the second effect display device 10, and the process proceeds to step 5308. Even if No in step 5304, the process proceeds to step 5308. As described above, in the present embodiment, the discard operation time policy navigation is executed only when the in-game production being executed is the normal production. When other in-game effects (battle effects, double-eye effects, mission effects) are to be executed, it is desired to show the other in-game effects to the player on the second effect display device 10. The time policy navi production is configured not to be executed. Incidentally, the self-help policy navi production described later is also configured to be executed only when the in-game production is the normal production, and the discard operation time policy navigation and the self-assistance time policy navigation are collectively referred to as the policy navigation. There is.

Here, the upper part of FIG. 26 is a list of policy navigation at the time of discarding operation. As shown in the figure, it has seven patterns as the navigation policy at the time of discard operation, and after determining the executable pattern based on the current hand tile information and the information relating to the remaining number of balls, It is configured to determine a navigation effect to be executed by lottery. As shown in the figure, the discard operation policy navigation is intended to support the player's game, and how the player should proceed with the game by visually recognizing the discard operation policy navigation. It will be easier to get a rough idea of. It should be noted that the same purpose is also applied to the self-help policy navigation described later. It should be noted that a number will be entered in "XX" in the "Content" column in the figure. A detailed example will be given below. It should be noted that the effect mode shown in the figure is merely an example, and there is no problem even if the type of effect is increased or decreased or the effect content is changed.

<Specific example 1>
If the hand tiles at the time when the tiles are dealt and the discarding operation can be executed (which is almost synonymous with the time when the number of the hand tiles becomes three) is "skull, skull, 4", the role of Agari Therefore, in Pattern 1, “Let's aim for ○○ in total!” in Pattern 1, “Let’s aim in ○○○!” in Pattern 2, and “In Chance with ○○○!” in Pattern 3 and in Pattern 4. One of "Let's aim for the double eye of ○!" and "Let's align ○○○ of pattern 5" will be executed, and the discard operation policy navigation executed from the five patterns will be drawn. Determined by In addition, the number in “○○” is the most profitable Agari part for the player among the Agari part that may be aggravated from the current hand tile (in the case of pattern 1, the total number is the largest) In the case of pattern 2 or pattern 5, it is configured so that the numbers necessary for again the agari, which is the highest numbered doublet pattern), are entered, and in this example, "skull, skull, 4 If the total number of hand tiles that can be considered by executing the discarding operation and self-practice twice from "is the largest, it is "7.7.4", and the total number is "7+7+4=18". Therefore, in the case of pattern 1, it is “Let's aim at 18 in total!”. In addition, in this example, among the Agari-combination roles of Zoro, which is considered to be performed by performing two throwing operations and "self-movement" from "Skull/Skull-4", the Agari combination with the highest profit to the player is "4.・Because it is "4.4", in the case of pattern 2, "Let's aim at 444!", in the case of pattern 3, "A chance at 444!"Let'saim!" and in the case of pattern 5, "Let's align 444!". Incidentally, in the case of the pattern 3, the suggested Agari combination may be configured to have a higher possibility of being the hidden BB combination (changing the lottery probability) than the pattern 2, the pattern 4, and the pattern 5. Further, the present invention is not limited to such an execution mode, and it may be configured such that only the navigation with the highest profit for the player is executed, and when the tiles are dealt and the discarding operation can be executed (hand operation). The most profitable Agari role for the player is "4.4.4" when the tiles are "Skull, Skull, 4", which is almost synonymous with the time when the number of tiles becomes three. Therefore, any one of pattern 2 to pattern 5 may be configured to be executed.

<Specific example 2>
If the hand tile at the time when the discard operation can be executed (which is almost synonymous with the time when the number of the hand tiles becomes three) is "6,6,6", the role of Agari has already been established. Therefore, one of pattern 6 "Let's press the Agari button!" and pattern 6 "Get XX sheets now!" will be executed, and the discard operation policy will be executed from the two patterns. Navigation is determined by lottery. Since the payout number of the Agari combination corresponding to “6,6,6” is 18, the pattern 6 is “get 18 when I again now!”.

Returning to the explanation of the flowchart in FIG. 25, in step 5308, the discard tile display control means 3130 determines the discard operation instruction navigation based on the current hand tile information and the information on the remaining number of balls, and the determined discard. The operation instruction navigation is executed on the first effect display device 16, and the process proceeds to step 5310. Even if No in step 5302, the process proceeds to step 5310. Here, the throwing operation instruction navigation will be described later in detail, but it is an effect mode that emits light so as to surround the hand tile that should be thrown away at present, and aims to improve operability, By visually recognizing the instruction navigation at the time of the discarding operation, the player can instantly grasp the hand tile to execute the discarding operation, and the game can proceed at a good tempo. The instruction navigation at the time of discarding operation and the instruction navigation at the time of self-help described later may be collectively referred to as an instruction navigation.

Next, in step 5310, the discard tile display control means 3130 determines whether or not a discard preparation start command from the main control board 1000 side has been received. If Yes in step 5310, in step 5312 the discard tile display control means 3130 determines the discard operation fact navigation based on the current hand tile information and the information on the remaining number of balls, and determines the determined discard operation fact. The navigation is executed on the first effect display device 16, and the process proceeds to step 5314. Even if No in step 5310, the process moves to step 5314.

Here, the lower part of FIG. 26 is a list of fact navigation at the time of discarding operation. As shown in the figure, it has seven patterns as a fact navigation at the time of discarding operation. After determining the executable pattern based on the current hand tile information and the information relating to the remaining number of balls, It is configured to determine a navigation effect to be executed by lottery. As shown in the figure, the factual navigation at the time of discarding operation is intended to make the player grasp the game situation, and the player visually recognizes the factual navigation at the time of discarding operation to obtain the discard operation. It is possible to understand what kind of game situation the player will have when the discard operation is executed. It should be noted that the same purpose is also applied to the self-help self-paced fact navigation described later. It should be noted that a number will be entered in "XX" in the "Content" column in the figure. In addition, you may change the production content determination method of the discard operation policy navigation, the discard operation fact navigation, and the discard operation instruction navigation. For example, in the discard operation policy navigation, the current hand tile information and the remaining ball After determining an executable pattern (contents of the effect) based on the information related to the number (there are a plurality of executable patterns), the discard operation time policy navigation to be executed by lottery is determined from the executable pattern. On the other hand, in the discard operation fact navigation and the discard operation instruction navigation, only one pattern is determined based on the current hand tile information and information relating to the number of remaining balls, and the executable pattern is discarded. It may be configured to execute the fact navigation during operation or the instruction navigation during discard operation. With such a configuration, the factual navigation at the time of discarding operation is a production aimed at letting the player accurately grasp the game situation, and the instruction navigation at the time of discarding operation is the hand tile that should be currently discarded. Since the effect is to inform the player, the effect content is uniquely determined, while the discard operation policy navigation is a fuzzy effect intended to support the player's game, so the effect content can be selected from multiple selection candidates. Can be configured to be determined by lottery. Further, in the case of such a configuration, the number of types of fact navigation at the time of discard operation that can be executed and the number of types of instruction navigation at the time of discard operation that can be executed are smaller than the number of types of policy navigation at the time of discard operation that can be executed. It may be configured as follows. In addition, the navigation during self-moving operation described later may be configured in the same manner, and the effect contents of the self-moving policy navigation are determined by lottery from multiple selection candidates, and the self-moving factual navigation and self-moving instruction navigation can be executed. It may be configured to execute a single effect content. Further, the number of types of self-propelled time fact navigation that can be executed and the number of types of self-propelled time instruction navigation that can be executed may be smaller than the number of types of self-propelled time navigation that can be executed. A detailed example will be given below. It should be noted that the effect mode shown in the figure is merely an example, and there is no problem even if the type of effect is increased or decreased or the effect content is changed. In addition, the fact navigation at the time of discarding operation and the fact navigation at the time of self-explanation described later may be collectively referred to as the fact navigation.

<Specific example 1>
The hand tiles at the time when the tiles are dealt and the discarding operation can be executed (which is almost the same as the time when the number of the hand tiles becomes three) are “6,4,5”, and “7.7・Under the situation where "7" is a BB combination, if the "4" symbol is manipulated to prepare for discarding, the possibility of establishing the Agari combination remains even if the "4" symbol is discarded. In addition, since the BB role will not be established by one self-promotion after that, either of pattern 2 "Discard and win with ○ or higher" and pattern 5 "Discard and reach with ○ or ○" It will be executed and the fact navigation at the time of the discard operation executed from the two patterns is determined by lottery. Specifically, in the case of pattern 2, the result is "throw away and wins at 7 or more", and in the case of pattern 5, it is "discard and reach at 5 or 6. In addition, the reach is shown as a state in which the pattern becomes a doublet when the pattern is automatically plucked.

<Specific example 2>
The tiles at the time when the tiles are dealt and the discarding operation can be executed (which is almost synonymous with the time when the number of the tiles becomes three) are “skull, skull, 5”, and “7.7・Under the situation where "7" is a BB combination, if the "5" symbol is operated to prepare for discarding, the pattern of the "Agari" combination is lost when the "5" symbol is discarded. Either "-" of 1 or "6 will be unagainst when thrown away" of pattern 6 or "No BB will be again when thrown away" of pattern 7 will be executed. When operating the navigation system is determined by lottery.

<Specific example 3>
The tiles at the time when the tiles are dealt and the discarding operation can be executed (which is almost synonymous with the time when the number of the tiles becomes three) are “7, 7.5”, and “7.7・Under the situation that "7" is a BB role, if the "5" symbol is operated to prepare for discarding, when the "5" symbol is discarded, the "7" symbol is pissed off. Since the winning combination is realized, the pattern 3 “discard and throw BB above” is executed. In addition, the pattern 3 may be configured so as to be “discarded and marked with BB”. Specifically, in the case of pattern 3, the result is "BB when 7 is discarded".

Returning to the description of the flowchart in FIG. 25, in step 5314, the discard tile display control means 3130 determines whether or not a discard operation end command from the main control board 1000 side has been received. If Yes in step 5314, in step 5316 the discard tile display control unit 3130 ends the current fact navigation during discard operation and proceeds to step 5318. Even if No in step 5314, the process proceeds to step 5318. Next, in step 5318, the discard tile display control means 3130 determines whether or not a discard preparation end command from the main control board 1000 side has been received. If Yes in step 5318, in step 5320, the discard tile display control unit 3130 ends the current discard operation fact navigation that is being performed, and proceeds to the next process (the process of step 5400). Even if No in step 5318, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 5400). Here, the command reception timing will be described in detail with reference to the lower part of FIG. First, when the discard operation can be executed, the sub control board 3000 receives a discard operation start command. By receiving the command, execution of the discard operation policy navigation and the discard operation instruction navigation is started (or updated). After that, the player operates one of the tiles to put it in the ready state for discarding (when the tile contains a skull, it becomes ready for discarding without the player's operation). The substrate 3000 receives the discard preparation start command. By receiving the command, the actual navigation is executed at the time of discarding operation. After that, when the discarding operation is completed (when the discarding preparation state ends), the sub control board 3000 receives the discarding operation end command and the discarding preparation end command. By receiving the command, the fact navigation during discard operation and the instruction navigation during discard operation are ended. It should be noted that the discard operation policy navi ends when the self-help policy navi to be described later is executed, the next discard operation policy navi is executed, or the game being executed is terminated (overwritten). ) Is configured as follows.

Next, FIG. 27 is a navigation effect execution image diagram at the time of discarding operation in the present embodiment. First, as described above, the navigation effect at the time of the discard operation has three navigation effects, that is, the discard operation policy navigation, the discard operation fact navigation, and the discard operation instruction navigation, and the discard operation can be executed. At that time, the discard operation policy navigation and the discard operation instruction navigation are started to be displayed, and the discard operation fact navigation is started to be displayed when any one of the hands is newly prepared to be discarded. Become. First, (1) in the same figure is an example of a policy navigation at the time of discard operation, and the policy navigation at the time of discard operation is a navigation effect displayed on the second effect display device 10, and is intended to support the player's game. The effect will be executed. In the figure, the hand tile at the time when the discarding operation can be executed is "6.7.4", and the remaining two game balls can be shot, which is the highest profit for the player.・There is a possibility that the role of "7/7" Agari (the role of BB) will be established. For this reason, a dialogue saying "Let's aim at 777" is displayed as the policy navigation at the time of discarding operation. By visually recognizing the discard operation policy navigation, the player can grasp the Agari role to be aimed at in the current game. Further, (2) in the figure is an example of the instruction navigation at the time of discard operation, and the instruction navigation at the time of discard operation is the navigation effect displayed on the first effect display device 16 to improve the operability of the player. The intended effect will be executed. In the figure, as described above, there is still a possibility that the "7/7/7" Agari (BB) role, which is the highest profit for the player, will be established, and the "7/7/7" Agari Considering the case where the winning combination is not achieved, the larger the total number of hand tiles is, the more advantageous it is for the player. Therefore, the "4" symbol is the most unnecessary hand tile. Therefore, as the discarding operation instruction navigation, the discarding operation instruction navigation is displayed for the "4" symbol. Further, (3) in the figure is an example of the fact navigation at the time of discard operation, and the fact navigation at the time of discard operation is the navigation effect displayed on the first effect display device 16, and makes the player grasp the game situation. The production for that purpose will be executed. Specifically, when a certain hand tile is ready to be discarded, it is configured to display what happens to the game situation thereafter when the hand tile is discarded. In this figure, there is still a possibility that an Agari hand with a total number of hand tiles of "18" or more will be established. Therefore, it is configured to display the content of "Discard and win with 5 or more" as the fact navigation during the discard operation. By visually observing the fact navigation at the time of the discarding operation, the player can grasp what happens to the game situation after that by performing the discarding operation on the hand which is in the discarding preparation state. It should be noted that the discard operation policy navi ends when the next self-help policy navi is executed, the next discard operation policy navi is executed, or the running game ends (is overwritten). ) Is configured as follows. Further, the discard operation factual navigation and the discard operation instruction navigation are configured to end when the discard operation is executed.

Next, FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the self-propelled navigation effect display control processing according to the subroutine of step 5400 in FIG. First, in step 5402, the self-portrait display control means 3120 determines whether or not a self-propelled navigation start command has been received from the main control board 1000 side. If Yes in step 5402, in step 5403 the self-resisting tile display control unit 3120 determines whether or not the in-game effect of the game is a normal effect. In the case of Yes in step 5403, in step 5404, the self-moving tile display control means 3120 determines the self-portrait policy navi based on the current hand tile information and the information on the remaining number of balls, and sets the determined self-portrait policy navi. This is executed on the second effect display device 10, and the process proceeds to step 5406. Even if No in step 5403, the process proceeds to step 5406. As described above, in the present embodiment, the in-game production being executed is configured to execute the self-propulsion policy navigation only while the normal production is being executed. When other in-game productions (battle productions, double-eye productions, mission productions) are executed, it is desired to show the other in-game productions to the player on the second production display device 10. The policy navigation effect is configured not to be executed.

Here, the upper part of FIG. 29 is a list of self-reliance policy navigation. As shown in the figure, it has seven patterns as a self-help policy navigator. After determining an executable pattern based on the current hand tile information and information on the remaining number of balls, a lottery is selected from the executable patterns. It is configured to determine the navigation effect to be executed in. Incidentally, since the presentation mode and the like are the same as those in the above-described discard operation time policy navigation, detailed description will be omitted.

Returning to the explanation of the flowchart in FIG. 28, in step 5406, the self-moving tile display control means 3120 determines the self-moving fact navigation based on the current hand tile information and the information relating to the remaining number of balls, and at the time of the determined self-movement. The fact navigation is executed on the first effect display device 16.

Here, the lower part of FIG. 29 is a list of fact navigators at the time of self-help. As shown in the same figure, it has three patterns as a self-propelled fact navigation, and after determining an executable pattern based on the current hand tile information and information relating to the number of remaining balls, a lottery is selected from the executable patterns. It is configured to determine the navigation effect to be executed in. As shown in the figure, the self-assisted factual navigation is intended to let the player grasp the game situation, and the player can self-proclaim which hand (pattern) by visually checking the self-assisted factual navigation. It will be possible to grasp. It should be noted that the effect mode shown in the figure is merely an example, and there is no problem even if the type of effect is increased or decreased or the effect content is changed.

<Specific example 1>
The hand tile at the time when it becomes possible to shoot a game ball for executing self-propulsion (which is almost synonymous with the time when the number of hand tiles becomes three) is "6.4", and "7.7"・Under the situation where "7" is a BB role, if you pride yourself on the "6" symbol, you will reach the "6" symbol, and if you pride yourself on five or more symbols, there is a possibility that the Agari role will be established. Therefore, one of the pattern 1 "○ is safe" and the pattern 2 "○ is chance" is executed, and the self-proclaimed fact navigation executed from the two patterns is determined by lottery. .. Specifically, in the case of pattern 1, it becomes "567 and safe", and in the case of pattern 5, it becomes "6 and chance".

<Specific example 2>
The hand tile at the time when it is possible to shoot a game ball for executing self-propulsion (which is almost synonymous with the time when the number of hand tiles becomes three) is "7.7", and "7.7"・Under the situation where "7" is a BB combination, if the player self-proclaims the "7" symbol, it becomes an agari of the BB combination, so that the pattern 3 "○ with BB" is executed, and specifically, It becomes "BB with 7".

Returning to the description of the flowchart in FIG. 28, in step 5408, the self-moving tile display control means 3120 determines the self-moving instruction navigation based on the current hand tile information and the information regarding the remaining number of balls, and when the determined self-moving time is reached. The instruction navigation is executed on the first effect display device 16, and the process proceeds to step 5410. Even if No in step 5402, the process proceeds to step 5410. Here, the self-propulsion instructing navigation will be described later in detail, but it is a production mode showing a range (area) in the game board 2 where it is easy to enter the symbol entrance which should be aimed at as a currently self-promoting hand tile. .. The self-help instruction navi is aimed at improving operability, and the player can instantly grasp the range to be aimed at when launching the game ball by visually checking the self-exciting instruction navi, and the tempo of the game is good. You will be able to proceed.

Next, in step 5410, the self-portrait display control means 3120 determines whether or not the self-propelled navigation end command has been received from the main control board 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 5410, in step 5412, the self-portrait display control means 3120 terminates the self-propelled fact navigation being executed. Next, in step 5414, the self-portrait display control means 3120 terminates the self-propelled time instruction navigation being executed, and shifts to the next process (process of step 5500). Even if No in step 5410, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 5500). Here, the command reception timing will be described in detail with reference to the lower part of FIG. First, when the game ball can be launched as a self-propelled operation, the sub-control board 3000 receives a self-propelled navigation start command. By receiving the command, execution of the self-propelled time policy navigation, the self-propelled time fact navigation, and the self-propelled time instruction navigation are started (or updated). After that, when the self-propelled operation is completed (when the game ball is newly inserted in the symbol entrance), the sub-control board 3000 receives the self-expired navigation end command. By receiving the command, the self-propelled factual navigation and the self-propelled instruction navigation are ended. It should be noted that the self-help policy navi is ended (overwritten) when the above-mentioned discard operation time policy navi is executed, the next self-assistance time navi is executed, or the running game ends. It is configured as follows.

Next, FIG. 30 is an image diagram of execution of self-propelled navigation effect in the present embodiment. First, as described above, the navigation effect during self-moving has three navigation effects, that is, self-moving policy navigation, self-moving factual navigation, and self-instruction instruction navigation. The three navigations will be displayed at the same time when the above is possible (the display start timings of the three navigations do not have to be the same). First, (1) in the same figure is an example of self-propelled time policy navigation, which is the navigation effect displayed on the second effect display device 10 for the purpose of supporting the player's game. The production will be executed. In the figure, the hand tile at the time when the game ball can be fired to execute self-propulsion is "6.7", and the remaining two game balls can be fired, which is the highest for the player. There is a possibility that a profitable "7/7/7" Agari (BB) role will be established. Therefore, a dialogue saying "Let's aim at 777" is displayed as the self-help policy navigator. By visually recognizing the self-help policy navi, the player can grasp the Agari role to be aimed at in the current game. Further, (2) in the figure is an example of the self-propelled factual navigation, and the self-propelled factual navigation is a navigation effect displayed on the first effect display device 16, which allows the player to grasp the game situation. The intended effect will be executed. In the figure, as described above, there is a possibility that the "7,7,7" Agari combination (BB combination), which is the highest profit for the player, will be established. Therefore, as a self-proclaiming factual navigation, a display of the content of "7 chance" is displayed in the area where the next self-promoting hand tile will be displayed. By visually recognizing the fact navigation at the time of self-promotion, the player can recognize the hand tile to be self-proclaimed by the firing of the game ball this time, and also know which Agari role can be aimed in this game. Further, (3) in the figure is an example of self-propelled instruction navigation, the self-propelled instruction navigation is a navigation effect displayed on the first effect display device 16, and is intended to improve the operability of the player. The effect will be executed. In the figure, as described above, there is a possibility that the "7,7,7" Agari combination (BB combination), which is the highest profit for the player, will be established. Therefore, as self-help instruction navi, while displaying the content of "Aim for 7!", the central portion of the game board 2 which is the range where the game ball easily enters the symbol entrance corresponding to the "7" symbol A display prompting the player to aim and shoot a game ball will be displayed. By visually recognizing the self-propelled instruction navigation, the player recognizes the hand tile to be self-proclaimed when the game ball is launched this time, and which position on the game board 2 should be aimed at when the game ball is launched Can be grasped. The self-help policy navi ends when the next self-help policy navi is executed, the next discard operation time policy navi is executed, or the game being executed is ended (overwritten). It is configured as follows. The self-propelled factual navigation and the self-propelled instruction navigation are configured to end when a game ball enters one of the entrances, that is, when self-propelled is executed.

With the above configuration, according to the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment, all the payout numbers by the Agari combination in the BB are the maximum payout number of 30, and the maximum by the Agari combination in the BB. By configuring to automatically become agari without operating the agari button when the agari part that is the number of payouts is established, unlike the normal game state, the most profitable agari part for the player is It is possible to configure the game so that the game automatically ends only in a BB where it is easily established (the game ends) without using the agari button, and the game automatically ends properly without considering complicated conditions. You can Further, by being configured to execute the automatic end of the game by Agari during the BB, the player can perform the progress of the game at a better tempo and can be a user-friendly gaming machine.

Further, according to the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment, in one game, a policy navigation effect intended to support the player's game (a discarding time policy navigation effect, a self-help policy navigation effect), Fact navi production (fact navi production when discarding tiles, fact navi production when practicing) and instruction navigation production (discard tiles) aimed at improving the operability for the player. By configuring to perform three different types of navigation effects (time instruction navigation effect, self-help instruction nav effect), the player can proceed with the game more smoothly while advancing the game. The entertainment of the game is enhanced by executing various effects.

According to the sparrow ball game machine of the present embodiment, the BB pattern is determined by lottery for each game, and the three tiles determined by lottery are distributed at the start of the game. Thus, a game that is advantageous to the player and a game that is disadvantageous to the player are generated. Further, when the game is executed, whether or not to execute the battle effect, the double-eye effect, or the mission effect as the in-game effect by combining the BB pattern of the game and the three tiles of the game. By configuring so as to determine, the expected degree of the special production during the game, which is different from the normal production, that is, the battle production, the double-eye production, or the mission production (the degree of expectation that the Agari part in the game in which the production has occurred is established. , Or the degree of expectation that the BB combination in the game in which the effect has been generated is established in a high state, and the player can feel that the effect with the high degree of expectation has occurred, but the distribution of the It is possible to prevent the occurrence of situations that significantly impair the interest of the game, such as frequent occurrence of situations where the Agari part cannot be established due to bad circumstances, and at the same time, the player expects the occurrence of battle production, double-eye production, or mission production. While playing the game, the interest of the game will be enhanced.

Further, in the sparrow ball game machine in this example, when the agari combination is established at the time when the second self-portrait ends, that is, when the remaining number of playable game balls becomes 0. The configuration is such that the agari button is operated to become the agari, but the invention is not limited to this, and the agari button may be automatically configured to be operated without operating the agari button. When the number of remaining game balls that can be fired is 0 and the role of Agari has already been established in a situation where self-progression cannot be executed, it is the player's highest profit to agge with the present hand tile. Since it is deterministic, by configuring so that it automatically becomes agari when the number of remaining game balls that can be fired is 0 ball, the player does not have to bother operating the agari button, and the tempo to progress the game It becomes faster and can reduce the stress during the game. It should be noted that, even during the period in which the first discard operation can be executed and the period in which the second discard operation can be executed, when the player's most profitable Agari combination is realized, the player automatically becomes Agari. May be.

(Modification 1 from the present embodiment)
Here, in the present embodiment, the number of game balls that can be fired is 0 and the Agari hand has not been established, and the case where the Agari hand that is the maximum payout number in the BB has been established and can be fired. If there is no possibility that the agari role will be established even if you execute self-playing for the number of game balls, and if the game being executed is automatically ended (the game ends without the player operating buttons such as the agari button) However, in order to make the progress of the game smoother, the condition for the game to end automatically may be increased. Therefore, such a configuration will be referred to as Modification Example 1 from the present embodiment, and only the modifications from the present embodiment will be described in detail below.

First, FIG. 31 is a flowchart of the non-BB mid game execution control process according to the subroutine of step 3500 of FIG. 10 in the first modification from the present embodiment. The changes from the present embodiment are Step 3515 (Mod 1) and Step 3537 (Mod 1). That is, in Step 3514, if the Agari combination is established with the current hand tile, Step 3515 (Mod 1). In 1), the game control means 1900 determines whether or not the Agari combination that has been established with the current hand tile is not the Agari combination to be the BB combination. In the case of Yes in step 3515 (variation 1), in step 3516, the game control means 1900 determines whether or not the agari button 24 is operated, while on the other hand, in case of No in step 3515 (variation 1) In this case, the process after step 3540 becomes agari is executed.

If it is determined in step 3536 that the Agari hand has been established with the current hand tile, the game control means 1900 determines that the Agari hand that has been established with the current hand tile is the BB role in step 3537 (1st variation). It is determined whether or not the character is not Agari. In the case of Yes in step 3515 (variation 1), in step 3538, the game control means 1900 determines whether or not the agari button 24 has been operated, while on the other hand, in the case of No in step 3515 (variation 1) In this case, the processing after the processing becomes aggravated in the processing after step 3700 is executed.

With the above configuration, according to the sparrow ball game machine of the first modification from the present embodiment, when the BB combination is established in the normal game state (not in BB), the agari button is formed. In such a situation that it is certain that operating the agari button 24 is the most advantageous operation for the player by configuring the agari button 24 without operating the agari button 24, the agari button 24 is operated. It can be configured to automatically become agile without making it possible to further smooth the tempo of the progress of the game, and to automatically terminate the game only at an appropriate timing in the progress of the game. it can.

In the sparrow ball game machine in this example, as the navigation effect at the time of the discard operation, it is possible to execute three navigation effects of the discard operation policy navigation, the discard operation fact navigation and the discard operation instruction navigation, and the discard operation. The production mode of the time policy navigator and the discard operation fact navigator is configured to be determined by lottery, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the production mode of the discard operation fact navigator and the discard operation instruction navigator is the player. May be configured to execute only the presentation mode in which the highest profit is obtained, and only the policy navigation at the time of discard operation may be configured to be executed by lottery. With such a configuration, it is possible to separate and configure navigation effects such as a discard operation policy navigation that suggests a game policy and a discard operation fact navigation and a discard operation instruction navigation that pursue profits. , You can add more clarity to the navigation production. In addition, similarly, for the three navigation effects, which are the navigation effects at the time of self-help, that is, the self-help time-of-use policy navigation, the self-help time-of-day navigation, and the self-help time-of-day instruction navigation, the production mode is determined by lottery only for the self-help time navigation. May be.

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.

《Distribution》
Next, in this embodiment, three tiles are automatically dealt at the start of the game. When the Agari combination is established in this state, the Agari button 24 is operated to change to Agari. In addition, if there is no possibility of agari when three tiles are dealt (there is no possibility of agari even if performing self-help after performing the discard operation twice), The game ends.

《First discard tile》
After the three tiles have been distributed in this way, in the present embodiment, it is possible to perform one ball self-propelled twice after discarding one. Under such playability, when the player operates any of the left button 19a, the middle button 19b, and the right button 19c, the tile corresponding to the button is in the discarding ready state, and corresponds to the hand tile in the discarding ready state. When any of the left button 19a, the middle button 19b, and the right button 19c is operated, the tile corresponding to the button disappears from the hand tile. In addition, when the "skull" symbol is present on the hand tile, the skull symbol is in a ready-to-discard state even if the player does not operate any of the left button 19a, the middle button 19b, and the right button 19c. There is.

《First pride》
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 one of the symbol ball entry ports. When the player enters any one of the 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. When the Agari combination is established in this state, the Agari button 24 is operated to change to Agari.

《Second discard tile》
After completion of the first self-propelled operation, in the present embodiment, one-ball self-propelled operation can be performed after discarding one sheet. When the player operates any one of the left button 19a, the middle button 19b, and the right button 19c, the tile corresponding to the button is ready to be discarded, and the left button 19a and the middle button 19b corresponding to the hand tile that is ready to be discarded. When any of the right buttons 19c is operated, the tile corresponding to the button disappears from the hand tile.

《Second pride》
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 one of the symbol ball entry ports. When the player enters the ball into any of the ball entrances, the self-appealing tiles are 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 side. When the Agari combination is established in this state, the Agari button 24 is operated to change to Agari.

"Game over"
In the present embodiment, the game ends when the Agari button is pressed while the Agari combination is established. In addition, when the number of game balls that can be fired is 0 and the Agari combination is not established, the game is automatically ended. The game from the start to the end of the game is one game. 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 playable game balls 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.

《Special game》
Here, when a predetermined Agari combination (BB combination) has been completed (in the present embodiment, the Agari button 24 is pressed when the BB combination is established. In Modification 1 from the present embodiment, when the BB combination is automatically formed. After that, it enters the special game state (BB). The number of game balls that can be shot in one game is increased from 15 in the normal game state (a state in which the game is not in the BB is referred to as a normal game state) from the next game of the game in which the BB combination is prepared to 15 balls. .. Also, in the normal game state, three hand tiles will be dealt as the tiles at the start of the game, but in the BB, the tiles will not be dealt at the time of the game start, and one game ball will be fired at a time to start the hand tiles. It will be self-proclaimed. In addition, when the special game state (BB) is entered (for example, the game is changed to the special game state from the next game when "7/7/7" is agari), the game is performed in the special entrance operation gate 12. When the ball flows in, the special ball entrance 11 is opened. Then, when the game ball enters the special entrance 11 in the open state, the "7" symbol, which is the most advantageous symbol for the player, is surely played. Also, in the special game state, the payout number for all Agari roles is the maximum payout number of 30, and almost 30 medals are paid out in each game, so a large number of medals are obtained by entering the special game state. can do. Further, in the special game state, when the maximum payout number of Agari winning combinations is established, the Agari button 24 is automatically operated without operating the Agari button 24.

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

Mobile communication terminals such as high-performance phones (so-called smartphones), other types of mobile phones (so-called feature phones), tablet terminals, etc. that can carry the game machine application in which the sparrow ball game machine according to this example is implemented. 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 launcher, agari button, BET button, left button, middle button, right button, etc. can all be operated in a pseudo manner by operating the touch panel. You may comprise. Further, the medals are also stored electronically, and similarly to the above-mentioned credit, the possessed medals and the credits may be stored electronically. Further, 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, but the first effect display device 16 and the second effect display device 10 perform the same. The effect similar to 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 embodiment is added to these concepts as well as the combination and separation (conceptualization) of these listed concepts. May be.

The sparrow ball game machine according to the present aspect (1),
A plurality of ball entrances (for example, pattern ball entrances 13a, 13b...) Allotted to the game area,
A main game unit (for example, a main control board 1000) that controls the progress of the game,
An effect display unit capable of displaying effects (for example, the first effect display device 16 and the second effect display device 10),
An effect display unit (for example, the first effect display device 16 and the second effect display device 10) is provided with a sub game unit (for example, a sub control board 3000) that controls effect display.
The main game unit (for example, the main control board 1000),
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 can launch a game ball 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 the game sphere entered,
When the entry of the game ball is detected by the entry detection means (for example, the self-portrait control means 1902), one piece of hand tile information can be generated and temporarily stored, or the predetermined game start condition is satisfied. In the case, a hand tile information control means (eg, tile information temporary storage means 2103) capable of generating and temporarily storing a plurality of hand tile information,
When a predetermined number of pieces of hand tile information are temporarily stored, a piece of hand tile information deletion means (for example, discard tile control means 1901) that deletes one of the pieces of hand tile information of the predetermined number of pieces of hand tile information,
It has a plurality of types of winning information, which is a combination of predetermined tile information, and is temporarily stored by the 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 giving means (for example, payout number calculation means 1904),
Game information transmission means (for example, information transmission control means) for transmitting game information necessary for effect display executed on the sub-game section (for example, sub-control board 3000) side to the sub-game section (for example, sub-control board 3000) side. 2500) and
Sub game unit (for example, sub control board 3000),
A game information receiving unit (for example, an information transmission/reception control unit 3200) that receives game information transmitted from the main game unit (for example, the main control board 1000) side,
Based on the game information received by the game information receiving unit (for example, the information transmission/reception control unit 3200), the effect display contents displayed on the effect display unit (for example, the first effect display device 16 and the second effect display device 10) are displayed. And an effect display content control unit (for example, display control unit 3100) for controlling,
It is configured to be able to execute a navigation effect as an effect that supports the progress of the game,
As the navigation effect, a first navigation effect and a second navigation effect in which the effect display area and the effect mode on the effect display unit (for example, the first effect display device 16 and the second effect display device 10) are different from each other. And has at least
The sparrow ball game machine is characterized in that the first navigation effect and the second navigation effect can be simultaneously executed in a predetermined period.

The sparrow ball game machine according to the aspect (2),
A plurality of ball entrances (for example, pattern ball entrances 13a, 13b...) Allotted to the game area,
A main game unit (for example, a main control board 1000) that controls the progress of the game,
An effect display unit capable of displaying effects (for example, the first effect display device 16 and the second effect display device 10),
An effect display unit (for example, the first effect display device 16 and the second effect display device 10) is provided with a sub game unit (for example, a sub control board 3000) that controls effect display.
The main game unit (for example, the main control board 1000),
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 can launch a game ball 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 the game sphere entered,
When the entry of the game ball is detected by the entry detection means (for example, the self-portrait control means 1902), one piece of hand tile information can be generated and temporarily stored, or the predetermined game start condition is satisfied. In the case, a hand tile information control means (eg, tile information temporary storage means 2103) capable of generating and temporarily storing a plurality of hand tile information,
When a predetermined number of pieces of hand tile information are temporarily stored, a piece of hand tile information deletion means (for example, discard tile control means 1901) that deletes one of the pieces of hand tile information of the predetermined number of pieces of hand tile information,
It has a plurality of types of winning information, which is a combination of predetermined tile information, and is temporarily stored by the 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 giving means (for example, payout number calculation means 1904),
When it is determined that the prize is awarded 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 special prize information of the prize information, the determination is made. A special game control means (for example, special game control means 1906) capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player until a predetermined period has elapsed since
Game information transmission means (for example, information transmission control means) for transmitting game information necessary for effect display executed on the sub-game section (for example, sub-control board 3000) side to the sub-game section (for example, sub-control board 3000) side. 2500) and
The period from the satisfaction of the predetermined game start condition to the satisfaction of the predetermined game end condition is one game, and the special prize information in a certain game is different from the special prize information in the next game of the certain game. Is configured to
Sub game unit (for example, sub control board 3000),
A game information receiving unit (for example, an information transmission/reception control unit 3200) that receives game information transmitted from the main game unit (for example, the main control board 1000) side,
Based on the game information received by the game information receiving unit (for example, the information transmission/reception control unit 3200), the effect display contents displayed on the effect display unit (for example, the first effect display device 16 and the second effect display device 10) are displayed. And an effect display content control unit (for example, display control unit 3100) for controlling,
There is an in-game effect that is an effect that can be executed during the period of one game, and an in-game effect executed in a certain game and an in-game effect executed in the next game of the certain game. Is configured to be different from
The in-game effect executed in a certain game is a plurality of pieces of hand tile information generated and temporarily stored when the predetermined game start condition in the certain game is satisfied, and a special prize in the certain game. It is a sparrow ball game machine characterized by being configured to be determined based on information.

The sparrow ball game machine according to the aspect (3),
A plurality of ball entrances (for example, pattern ball entrances 13a, 13b...) Allotted to the game area,
An operable operation member (eg, Agari button 24),
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) which 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 the game sphere entered,
When the entry of the game ball is detected by the entry detection means (for example, the self-portrait control means 1902), one piece of hand tile information can be generated and temporarily stored, or the predetermined game start condition is satisfied. In the case, a hand tile information control means (eg, tile information temporary storage means 2103) capable of generating and temporarily storing a plurality of hand tile information,
When a predetermined number of pieces of hand tile information are temporarily stored, a piece of hand tile information deletion means (for example, discard tile control means 1901) that deletes one of the pieces of hand tile information of the predetermined number of pieces of hand tile information,
It has a plurality of types of winning information, which is a combination of predetermined tile information, and is temporarily stored by the 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 giving means (for example, payout number calculation means 1904),
If it is determined that the prize information is obtained 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 predetermined prize information, a predetermined period from the determination. Special game control means (for example, special game control means 1906) capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player until the passage of time,
Equipped with
By firing a predetermined number of game balls or by performing a predetermined operation on an operation member (for example, the agari button 24), the predetermined game end condition can be satisfied.
During execution of the special game, when the hand tile information temporarily stored by the hand tile information control unit (for example, the tile information temporary storage unit 2103) and the specific winning information match, the predetermined number of game balls. Even if the player has not fired and has not performed a predetermined operation on the operation member (for example, the agari button 24), the predetermined game end condition is satisfied, and the game can be determined to be a prize. It is a sparrow ball game machine characterized by being.

1000 main control board, 1100 communication control means 1101 input signal receiving means, 1102 information transmitting means 1200 medal management means, 1201 medal information temporary storage means 1300 game start determination means, 1600 BB pattern determination means 1601 BB pattern determination/content determination table 1900 game control means, 1901 discard tile control means 1902 self-raising tile control means, 1902a game ball supply control means 1902b remaining sphere number counter, 1903 winning combination determining means 1904 payout number calculating means, 1904a agari winning prize medal number table 1905 games End control means, 1906 Special game control means 1906a Special game game number counter, 1907 Tilt control means 1907t Tilt decision table 2100 Game state temporary storage means, 2101 Flag temporary storage means 2102 Game ball number temporary storage means, 2103 Tilt information Temporary storage means 2103a Hand tile information temporary storage means, 2103b Discarded tile information temporary storage means 2106 BB pattern 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-responding display control means 3130 Discarded tile display control means, 3140 Notice Effect display control means 3150 Navigation effect display control means, 3160 Display related information temporary storage means 3200 Information transmission/reception control means 10 First effect display device 16 Second effect display device 4000 Medal payout device 36 Main display device 19a Left button 19b Middle button 19c Right button 24 Agari button 11 Special entrance opening 12 Special entrance operating gates 13a, 13b... Design entrance 18 BET button 25 Medal payout button

Claims (1)

With multiple entrances arranged in the game area,
A main game unit that controls the progress of the game,
A production display unit that can display productions,
It is provided with a sub-game section that controls the effect display on the effect display section,
The main game department is
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 a plurality of pieces of hand tile information are generated when the predetermined game start condition is satisfied. And a temporary tile information control means that can be temporarily stored,
When a predetermined number of pieces of hand tile information are temporarily stored, a piece of hand tile information deleting means for deleting one of pieces of hand tile information of the predetermined number of pieces of hand tile information,
There is a plurality of types of winning information which is a combination of predetermined hand tile information, and when the predetermined game ending condition is satisfied, at least one of hand tile information temporarily stored by the hand tile information control means. When the winning information of the type of the match, it is determined that the winning, a privilege giving means that can give the player a predetermined number of game media to the matching winning information,
And a game information transmitting means for transmitting to the sub-game unit the game information necessary for effect display executed on the sub-game unit side,
The sub-game department
Game information receiving means for receiving the game information transmitted from the main game section side,
Based on the game information received by the game information receiving means, the effect display content control means for controlling the effect display content displayed on the effect display unit,
It is configured to be able to execute a navigation effect as an effect that supports the progress of the game,
As the types of the navigation effects , at least a first navigation effect that performs a navigation related to a game policy , a second navigation effect that performs a navigation related to a game situation, and a third navigation effect that performs a navigation related to a player operation related to hand tile information. Have,
A sparrow ball game machine, characterized in that a plurality of types of navigation effects can be simultaneously executed in a plurality of areas on an effect display unit in a predetermined period.

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