JP2021094352A - Mah-jongg game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a mah-jongg game machine that maintains basic game properties of mah-jongg and has new added game properties.SOLUTION: A mah-jongg game machine includes pattern ball entry ports 13a to 13y disposed in a game area, a shooting device capable of shooting game balls toward the game area one by one, a main control device for controlling a game, and the like. When game balls enter one of the pattern ball entry ports 13a to 13y, a pattern corresponding to the pattern ball entry port becomes a pattern acquired by a player. When a pattern combination acquired by the player satisfies a predetermined condition, a bonus is won. The bonus has plural kinds of bonuses having different numbers of rounds. The plural kinds of bonuses are predetermined in a bonus table. The same bonus table is referenced in a bonus state, and a normal state in which a game not in any bonus state progresses.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

The present invention relates to a sparrow ball game machine in which a game proceeds according to which of a large number of entrances the game balls are provided side by side.

Conventionally, as a sparrow ball game machine (Jan ball game machine), a machine capable of playing a game based on the rules of mahjong is known (paragraphs 0018 to 0020 of Patent Document 1 and the like). Then, in this type of sparrow ball game machine, the CPU control of the computer controls the self-reliance of the game ball fired by the player, the discard tile by the player's button operation, the setting of the rising role, and the establishment of the role. Can be judged.

In such a sparrow ball game machine, the game progress is controlled as follows, for example. First, the patterns (arrangements) of 14 tiles, which are the hand tiles required at the start of the game, are determined by lottery using a random number generation means. The symbol codes of the 14 tiles are stored in the hand tile data storage area of the storage device, and the symbols are displayed on the display device as the hand tiles of the player.

Next, if the patterns of the 14 tiles arranged are raised and the role is not completed, the player discards one tile that is judged to be unnecessary from the 14 hand tiles, such as a discard tile switch, etc. Perform "operation of discard tiles" using. Then, the software of the control device updates the handicraft data in the handicraft data storage area of the storage device, and also performs a process of displaying the 13 handicraft symbols on the display device, and further, one piece. Controls the supply of the game ball to the game ball launcher.

Subsequently, the player operates a Tsumo that launches one game ball from the game ball launching device into the game board (hereinafter, referred to as a self-removal operation). Then, the design of the tile corresponding to the entrance of the launched game ball is added to the hand tile as a self-made tile (self-made tile). At this time, the software of the control device performs a process of storing the symbol code of the self-made tile in the hand tile data storage area of the storage device, and updates 14 symbols which are the player's current hand tiles to the display device. And display it.

Next, the winning determination means provided in the control device is whether or not the combination of the 14 hand tile symbols completed by this self-reliance operation completes the preset combination of the rising (winning) combination. Is performed. Then, when the hand tiles are raised and the combination of the winning combination is not completed, the player again selects one unnecessary tile from the hand tiles and operates the discard tile. The operation of the discard tile is performed by pressing the discard tile switch button corresponding to the pattern of the hand tile displayed on the display device.

In this way, the player performs a self-reliance operation to shoot within a preset predetermined number (for example, 11) of game balls, and the 14 hand medals are combined with a preset rising combination. When the above is completed, the control device performs a process of paying out a predetermined number of medals (hereinafter referred to as the number of medals acquired by winning a prize) preset for each winning combination as a prize. Even when the automatic distribution of 14 tiles is completed at the start of the above-mentioned one game, the winning determination means determines whether or not the 14 tiles have already been raised and the combination of winning combinations has been completed. To do.
On the other hand, if the player cannot complete the ascending combination even after firing a predetermined number of game balls, the control device performs a process of ending this game (stream station).

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

The special game role (bonus game role) is generally a big game role (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "big role", "BB" or "BB role") and a chance game role (hereinafter referred to as "chance role"). There are two types (sometimes called "CB" or "CB role"). The big game role is a game that is advantageous to the player for a predetermined number of games from the next time onward when the game is raised by a specific rising role (for example, Daisangen) set in advance by lottery as a big game role for each game. It is a game that can be acquired.

In a game that has acquired the right to play the role of a big game, the passage port (attacker operation port) on the game board is activated, and when the game ball launched by the player passes through this attacker operation port, the special entry port (attacker) Opens. Then, when a game ball enters the attacker, the player can select a desired tile as a self-made tile by operating a tile selection button or the like. Then, when the player completes the ascending role for the game for which the right of the big game has been acquired, the plurality of games from the next time onward can play the game in the state where the right of the big game role is established.

The chance game role is a rising role that enables a game equivalent to the big role only in the game when the player goes up with a specific rising role set by lottery as a chance game role for each game.

Therefore, when a player gets the right to a special game role, he / she will be able to go up in a higher role because he / she can select any tile, and in addition, he / she will have the function of doubling the score increasing device when he / she enters the attacker. Often there are, so it is possible to win more medals. The normal game refers to a game in which the right of the above-mentioned big game role or chance game role has not been acquired.

Most of the mahjong ball game machines have a mahjong motif, but without using mahjong rules or mahjong tiles (for example, card games and mahjong tiles), the design plays a predetermined agari (up) role. When completed, a gaming machine in which a number of gaming media corresponding to the agari role is paid out as a prize is also referred to as a "mahjong gaming machine" in this specification.
JP 2006-314550

By the way, the above-mentioned sparrow ball game machine originally reproduces a game under the rules of mahjong as much as possible in a ball-type game machine (ball game machine) that shoots a game ball into a game area. It has been devised so that it can be done. For this reason, in developing the game characteristics of a mahjong ball game machine, it is easy to be restricted by the rules of mahjong, and it is not easy to diversify the game characteristics. In addition, if mahjong is used as a directing motif in accordance with the game characteristics, it is possible that players who do not understand the rules of mahjong will be shunned.

Furthermore, in the "Rules for Approval of Pachinko Machines and Certification of Types, etc." pertaining to the "Act on Regulation of Customs Business, etc. and Optimization of Business," "Appendix 7" that stipulates technical standards for mahjong game machines. In ", there are functions that presuppose the rules of mahjong, such as the" automatic symbol setting device "related to pachinko, the" opening condition device "and" score increasing device "related to dora (also called sweepstakes). Even if a mahjong game machine that does not have these functions is developed, the risk of not being able to obtain approval will increase.

The present invention has been made in view of these problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a sparrow ball gaming machine in which a new game property is added while maintaining the basic game property of the sparrow ball. ..

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has a plurality of ball entrances (such as a symbol entry port) arranged in the game area and corresponding to a plurality of types of symbols.
A game ball launching means (launching device, etc.) that can launch game balls one by one toward the game area,
It is equipped with a game control means (control means including a main control device, etc.) for controlling the game.
When the game ball enters one of the entrances, the symbol corresponding to the entrance is acquired by the player.
If the combination of symbols acquired by the player satisfies a predetermined condition, a bonus (such as a bonus according to the third embodiment 3-1-2) is awarded.
The bonus includes a plurality of types of bonuses in which the number of rounds, which is the number of games related to the bonus state, is different.
If you win any of the above bonuses, you will be able to move to the bonus state corresponding to the winning bonus.
During the bonus state, you may hit another bonus and shift to the bonus state corresponding to the other bonus.
The other bonus is a different type of bonus from the bonus at the time of winning the other bonus.
A sparrow characterized in that during the bonus state of the other bonus, the bonus state can be circulated by hitting a bonus other than the other bonus (such as being able to shift to the first loop state or the second loop state). It is a ball game machine.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a sparrow ball game machine to which a new game property is added while maintaining the basic game property of the sparrow ball.

It is a front view of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. It is a front view which shows the board surface structure of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. (A) is a chart showing a list of symbols of the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode of the present invention, and (b) is a chart showing a list of combinations. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of an operation panel of a sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode of the present invention, and (b) is an explanatory diagram showing an effect display example displayed on the first effect display device. It is a functional block diagram of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. (A) is a functional block diagram showing a communication control means of a pachinko / pachislot machine according to the best mode of the present invention, and (b) is a functional block diagram showing a medal management means. It is a functional block diagram which shows the game progress control means of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. It is a functional block diagram which shows the game state temporary storage means of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. It is a functional block diagram which shows the sub display control device of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. It is a main flowchart on the main control device side of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. It is a flowchart of the medal management process of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. It is a flowchart of the game start determination process of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. It is a flowchart of the game start and launch ball set processing of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. It is a flowchart of the self-reliance control process of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. It is a flowchart of the rise determination process of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. It is a flowchart of the discard tile control process of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. It is a flowchart of the payout number calculation process of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. It is a flowchart of the game end processing of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. It is a main flowchart on the sub display control device side of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. It is a flowchart of the hand-made display control processing of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of hand-painted display after automatic symbol setting in the normal state, (b) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of hand-painted display after self-removal in the normal state, and (c) is BB. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the handicraft display after self-repair in the state. The flowchart which shows the game flow of the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on the best form of this invention. (A) is a chart showing a bonus combination of a sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode of the present invention, (b) is a chart showing a bonus table, and (c) is a chart showing the number of combinations for each bonus table. It is a chart which shows the method of determining the pattern of the time value which concerns on the effect at the time of entering a ball. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an effect example 1 at the start of a game, (b) is an explanatory diagram showing an effect example 2 at the start of a game, and (c) is an explanatory diagram showing an effect example 3 at the start of a game. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an effect example 1 at the time of ball entry, (b) is an explanatory diagram showing an effect example 2 at the time of ball entry, and (c) is an explanatory diagram showing an effect example 3 at the time of ball entry. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an effect example 4 at the time of entering a ball, (b) is an explanatory diagram showing an effect example 4 at the start of a game, and (c) is an explanatory diagram showing an effect example 5 at the start of a game. (A) to (c) show an example of a series of effects from the game start effect to the ball entry effect, (a) is an explanatory diagram showing the game start effect example 6, and (b) is (a). ) Is an explanatory diagram showing an example 1 at the time of entering a ball, and (c) is an explanatory diagram showing an example 2 at the time of entering a ball following (a). It is a chart which shows the outline of the game property which concerns on 2nd Embodiment 1-4. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a game flow example according to the second embodiment 1, and (b) is an explanatory diagram showing a game flow example according to the second embodiment 2. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a game flow example according to the second embodiment 3, and (b) is an explanatory diagram showing a game flow example according to the second embodiment 4. It is a chart which shows the spec example which concerns on 2nd Embodiment 4-1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game flow example which concerns on 2nd Embodiment 4-1. It is a chart which shows the outline of the game property which concerns on 3rd Embodiment 1-3. (A) is a chart showing an example of a bonus table according to the third embodiment 1-1, and (b) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of adding a bonus according to the third embodiment 1-1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game flow example which concerns on 3rd Embodiment 1-1-1. (A) is a chart showing a spec example according to the third embodiment 1-1-1, and (b) is a chart showing a bonus example according to the third embodiment 1-1-2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of adding a bonus which concerns on 3rd Embodiment 2-1. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a game flow according to the third embodiment 3-1 and (b) is a chart showing an example of table distribution according to the third embodiment 3-1-1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game flow example which concerns on 3rd Embodiment 3-1-2.

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Hereinafter, the sparrow ball gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a sparrow ball gaming machine of the present embodiment (first embodiment). First, the basic matters of the sparrow ball game machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 will be described. The sparrow ball game machine 1 is of a type having an automatic distribution function.

Further, in the sparrow ball game machine 1, one game is played using one game ball at a normal time when the big bonus (BB) game is not in progress. Then, in one game, after 14 (14) automatic distributions, one distribution is performed by entering one game ball, and based on a total of 15 symbols, various roles are played. Judgment regarding establishment is made. The details of such game characteristics and the configuration related to game control will be described later.

The sparrow ball game machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 has a game board 2, an operation panel 3, a game ball launch lever 4a of a launcher 4 provided below the operation panel 3, a medal tray 5, and a speaker on the front surface of the housing. It has a voice output port 7, a lamp device 8, a guide rail 9, and the like for outputting voice and sound effects from (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 2, regarding the configuration of the game board 2, the outer rail 2c, the inner rail 2d, and the inner rail 2d, which form the guide rail 9 to partition the game area 2a, are arranged near the tips of the flight distances. A return ball prevention member 2e that prevents the short game ball from returning between the outer rail 2c and the inner rail 2d is attached. Further, a large number of game nails 2f, ... Are planted in the game area 2a. The arrangement of these game nails 2f, ... Is a factor in the degree of proximity of the game ball (so-called "closeness") to the game parts such as various entrances and gates, which will be described later, and the difficulty of entry. It will be.

In the game area 2a surrounded by the guide rail 9, in the area on the left side when viewed from the front of the sparrow ball game machine 1, a windmill 15 with a lamp, a special entry port operating gate 12, and a special entry port 11 are located from above. They are arranged in order. A first effect display device 10 is provided in the central portion of the game area 2a, and a triple entry ball opening 14 is provided in the area on the right side of the first effect display device 10 when viewed from the front. ..

Of these, the special entry port 11 is designed to lie down the opening / closing door 11a with the lower side as a rotation axis by a drive source such as a solenoid (not shown) to open a rectangular opening. When the opening / closing door 11a is opened and the game ball falls into the opening, the game ball further enters the opening in the specific area and is detected by the special ball entry port entry detection sensor 11b.

Here, the term "special entry port 11" means a special entry port device that integrally includes an opening / closing door 11a, a drive source, an opening, a game ball guide, a ball entry detection sensor, and the like. .. This also applies to the above-mentioned triple-entry ball opening 14, and the triple-entry ball opening 14 has three symbol entry ports 14a to 14c, and a guide portion and a ball entry of a game ball (not shown). It means an entrance device having a configuration such as a mouth sensor.
The special entry port operating gate 12 is located on the same straight line as the central axis on the left and right of the special entry port 11, and includes a game ball passage detection sensor 12a.

In addition to these, the game area 2a can be provided with, for example, a decorative device with a lamp, a windmill, or the like. As a light emitter used for a decorative device with a lamp or a wind turbine with a lamp (including the wind turbine with a lamp 15 described above), LEDs that emit various colors are used.

In the lower portion 2b of the game area 2a, a plurality of continuous ball opening devices 13 provided with 25 symbol entry ports 13a to 13y in the lateral direction are arranged. 16 kinds of alphabetic symbols are assigned to these 25 symbol entrances 13a to 13y, and in the present embodiment, "T, A, B, C, T, D" are assigned from the left in the figure. , E, T, F, G, H, I, T, J, K, L, M, T, S, T, W, T, S, T, W "is arranged. In the present embodiment, the alphabet is used as the symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this, and various symbols can be adopted as long as they can be information that can be distinguished from each other.

When a game ball enters any of the symbol entry ports 13a to 13y, it means that the player has acquired the symbol corresponding to the symbol entry port 13a to 13y in which the game ball has entered (entered). .. The details of these symbols and the roles formed by the combination of the symbols will be described later.

Further, in the above-mentioned triple entry ball opening 14, the three symbol entry openings 14a to 14c are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction. Further, three types of symbols "S, W, T" are assigned to these symbol entrances 14a to 14c from the left in the drawing. Then, when the game ball enters any of the symbol entry ports 14a to 14c, the player has acquired the symbol corresponding to the symbol entry openings 14a to 14c in which the game ball has entered (entry). It becomes.

In the present embodiment, so-called left-handed striking is recommended in the normal state, and the launch position (recommended launch position) of the game ball in the normal state is basically the area on the left side of the game area 2a. Further, in the area on the left side of the game area 2a, there are fewer S symbols, T symbols, and W symbols than in the right area. Further, the game ball that reaches the upper part of the above-mentioned triple-entry ball opening 14 and has a definite entry into the triple-entry ball opening 14 has a T symbol at a ratio of about 1/4 in design. It is possible to enter the ball into the assigned symbol entry port 14c. The game characteristics and game control using these symbols will be described later. Further, the ratio of balls entering the symbol entry ports 14a to 14c in the triple entry ball opening 14 is 1/4, W of the S symbol entry opening 14a, considering the distribution to the left and right by the upper game nail 2f. The ball entry port 14b of the symbol is 2/4, and the ball entry port 14c of the T symbol is 1/4 as described above.

Subsequently, the main display device 36 is arranged in the area below the game area 2a. As the main display device 36, a device that displays various information generated in game control by dot display or 7-segment display (7-segment display) using LEDs can be exemplified. Further, as the information to be displayed on the main display device 36, for example, the design of the handicraft currently owned, the number of remaining rounds of the special game, the number of remaining shot balls, the number of BETs, the number of credits, and the like can be exemplified.

In the present embodiment, the main display device 36 can perform 7-segment display, but the main display device 36, for example, may display only by a combination of dot display. Further, in the present embodiment, the main display device 36 is provided in the plurality of continuous ball opening devices 13, but is not limited to this, and may be mounted on the game board 2 (for example, an area inside or outside the game area 2a). It is also possible to mount it on a gaming machine frame 1a provided with an operation panel 3, a medal tray 5, and the like.

Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 4A, the operation panel 3 described above includes, for example, a second effect display device 16 composed of a liquid crystal display device, a medal insertion slot 17, and various operation buttons. (Button switch) is provided. These various operation buttons include a game start (BET) button 18, three symbol selection (A to C) buttons 19a to 19c that serve as buttons for discarding tiles, a right selection button 22a, a left selection button 22b, and an enter button. It is composed of 23, a game end button 24, a payout button (medal payout button) 25, an agari button 26, and the like. The uses and functions of these operation buttons will be described later.

The above-mentioned second effect display device 16 is arranged on the operation panel 3 which is located at the player's hand, and is separated downward from the above-mentioned first effect display device 10. Then, regarding the positional relationship between the first effect display device 10 and the second effect display device 16, when the player visually recognizes the second effect display device 16, it is necessary to direct the line of sight downward, and the first effect display device When visually recognizing 10, it is necessary to direct the line of sight to the front.

Then, when the player is visually recognizing the second effect display device 16, the first effect display device 10 is not within the same field of view, and conversely, the player is the first effect display device 10. The second effect display device 16 does not fit in the same field of view when the user is visually recognizing.

When the player operates (presses to turn on the switch contact) the various buttons described above, a signal related to the switch is generated (or changed), and this signal is a control board including a CPU. Here, it is input to the control board of the main control device 1000 described later). Then, the CPU executes the software (hereinafter referred to as a program) mounted on the ROM of the control board, analyzes the input signal, and executes the process corresponding to the analyzed input signal to play the game. proceed.
The first effect display device 10 and the second effect display device 16 are controlled under the control of display control means (sub-control device and also referred to as sub-control display device) 3000 based on the information (command) of the main control device 1000. , It is used to display necessary information and a production image to the player according to the progress of the game.

The first effect display device 10 is mainly used for displaying the effect presented to the player. FIG. 4B shows an example of the effect displayed on the first effect display device 10. In this production example, a reel production (pseudo video reel production by a moving image) is executed by an image imitating the effect display of a symbol by rotating and stopping the reel in the slot machine. More specifically, there are 3 various symbols commonly used in slot machines, such as "Red 7", "White 7", "Bell", "Watermelon", "Replay", and "Blank". After the fluctuation is displayed from top to bottom in the vertical direction in each of the three fluctuation regions, the stop display is performed at a predetermined timing.

Here, in FIG. 4B, an image simulating the stopped state of the three reels is shown, and symbols such as "red 7", "white 7", "bell", "watermelon", and "blank" are shown. Is displayed as stopped. Further, in the figure, "red 7" is distinguished from "white 7" by adding a dark shading.

In the effect illustrated in FIG. 4B, a predetermined effective line (winning line) is determined as in the case of a general slot machine. As this effective line, for example, as virtually indicated by the alternate long and short dash line, 5 of the horizontal upper line L1, the horizontal middle line L2, the horizontal lower line L3, the right rising diagonal line L4, and the left rising diagonal line L5. There is a line. It is also possible to adopt a known so-called Z line, V line, or other line as an effective line.

The effects displayed on the first effect display device 10 include an effect in a normal state and an effect in a big bonus (BB) state. Then, these effects can be generically referred to as, for example, "game progress notification effect".

Further, the effects performed by the first effect display device 10 in the normal state include, for example, a game start effect executed at the start of one game, a ball entry effect executed when a ball enters, and the like. included. Various production patterns are provided for the production at the start of the game and the production at the time of entering the ball, which will be described later.

Further, the first effect display device 10 is set as a discard tile when the player performs an operation of discarding an unnecessary tile from the hand tile and when one tile is self-made in the hand tile in the BB state. It is used as a means to assist the player in advance to display the tiles to be tiled and the tiles to be self-made. This makes it possible for beginners with little knowledge of mahjong to enjoy the game comfortably. Further, in the present best mode, information on the status of the handicrafts acquired by entering the ball into various entrances, notification when a winning combination is established, and the like is also displayed on the first effect display device 10. In addition, a structure may be adopted in which the game ball flows down in front of the first effect display device 10 so that the game ball can be brought close to the central symbol entry port 13l to 13n. Further, in the lower part of the front surface of the first effect display device 10, for example, a stage that is often provided in pachinko game machines is provided, and the game ball that has reached the stage is rolled laterally to bring the game ball to the center. It may be a configuration to obtain.

The second effect display device 16 mainly comprises the current number of medals stored in the sparrow ball game machine 1 by the player, the remaining number of game balls during the game, and the tiles constituting the player's hand tile. It is used as a means for displaying a design, a design of a tile discarded by a player as a discarded tile, and the like.

21 (a) to 21 (c) show an example of the arrangement display in the second effect display device 16, and FIG. 21 (a) shows 14 arrangements. Details will be described later, but in the present embodiment, 14 symbols are automatically arranged as shown in FIG. 21 (a) at the start of the game, and the player adds one symbol (self-made). By performing the operation of, 15 symbols are arranged as shown in FIG. 21 (b).

Here, in FIGS. 21 (a) to 21 (c), "1" to "14" from the left under each hand tile so that the number of hand tiles can be easily grasped in the explanation and the drawing. Alternatively, the numbers (hand tile numbers) of "15") are assigned in ascending order. This hand number is not actually displayed on the second effect display device 16 on the pachinko / pachislot machine 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the handicraft number may be actually displayed on the second effect display device 16 so that the player can easily confirm the number of handicrafts.

Further, if the design is displayed on the main display device 36 described above, it is not always necessary to display the hand tile or the hand tile number on the sub side (here, the second effect display device 16). Then, by not displaying the arrangement on the sub side, it is possible to perform a wider variety of effect display (effect display of suggestion of role determination, etc.) on a screen of a limited size (on the display area). Further, the processing capacity and the storage capacity of the sub-control means 3000 described above can be assigned to the effect control other than the hand-painted display, so that the effect can be further diversified.

Next, various functions of the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the block diagrams of FIGS. 5 to 9. First, the main control device 1000 includes various peripheral devices such as a sub display control device (display control means) 3000 related to the effect display, a medal payout device 4000 that pays out medals based on a payout instruction from the main control device 1000, and the like. It is connected so that information can be transmitted.

Here, the main control device 1000 includes a communication control means 1100 for receiving signals input from various sensors and transmitting various information / signals to various peripheral devices (for example, a sub-display control device 3000), and a game. The medal management means 1200 that manages the number of stored medals and the payout processing according to the progress, the game start determination means 1300 that determines whether or not the game start condition is satisfied, and the game progress control that controls the progress control of the game. Means 1900, display control means 2000 that displays game state information (牌 information, medal information) on the main display device 36, game state temporary storage means 2100 that temporarily stores the current game state, etc., and a predetermined number of medals. It has a payout control means 2200 for controlling the medal payout device 4000 so as to pay out the game, and a game-related information storage means 2300 for storing information related to the game (image data, audio data, etc.). Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

First, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6A, the communication control means 1100 includes a game start (BET) button 18, a symbol selection (A to C) buttons 19a to 19c, a right selection button 22a, and a left selection button 22b. , Enter button 23, game end button 24, payout button 25, operation signal from Agari button 26, etc., special entry port entry detection sensor 11b of special entry port 11, ball entry detection of symbol entry ports 13a to 13y. Sensors 13a-1 to 13y-1, input signal receiving means 1101 for receiving input signals from the game ball passage detection sensor 12a of the special entry port operating gate 12, and various peripheral devices (for example, sub-display control device 3000) side. It has an information transmission means 1102 that transmits information / signals to.
Next, as shown in FIG. 6B, the medal management means 1200 has a medal information temporary storage means 1201 that temporarily stores the number of credits and the number of stored medals.

Next, as shown in FIG. 7, the game progress control means 1900 has a discard tile control means 1901 that controls the discard tile processing as a means that functions in the BB state. Here, in the present embodiment, a game in a BB state in which a plurality of games are played under conditions favorable to the player is referred to as a "special game". Further, in the sparrow ball game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game is played between the BB state and the game state in which the BB game has not occurred (hereinafter, referred to as the "normal state" including the time when the chance combination is established). One of the characteristic matters is that the way of proceeding is different. However, here, the overall configuration will be described first, and the method of proceeding with the game in the normal state and the difference between the game in the normal state and the game in the BB state will be described later.

The game progress control means 1900, as a means that functions in both the normal state and the BB state, determines whether or not the combination of the self-tile control means 1902 that controls the control related to the tile processing and the hand tile data is completed. The combination determining means 1903 for determining, the payout number calculating means 1904 for calculating the number of acquired medals related to the rising when it is determined that the combination of the rising is completed, and the game ending control means 1905 for controlling the game ending processing. And the special game control means 1906 that controls the control related to the special game.

Here, the self-propelled tile control means 1902 has a self-propelled game ball supply control means 1902a that controls so that one game ball is supplied to the launching device when the self-reliance condition is satisfied. The self-propelled game ball supply control means 1902a supplies one game ball to the standby position when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Here, as the above-mentioned "predetermined condition" which is a self-reliance condition, a case where each game is started in a normal state can be mentioned. Further, as the above-mentioned "predetermined condition" in the BB state, the case where all the tiles have not been completed after the game start instruction is given by the game start button 18 which is the BET button (when the tiles are manually executed). ), As will be described later, a case where one tile data is deleted from the hand tile data temporary storage means by the discard tile control means after the tiles are distributed can be mentioned.

Further, the payout number calculation means 1904 has a winning medal number table 1904a for each winning combination, which is referred to when calculating the number of medals won by the winning combination. Further, the special game control means 1906 has a special game content reference table 1906a that is referred to when setting the content of the special game by the ascending combination.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8, the game state temporary storage means 2100 temporarily stores the flag temporary storage means 2101 that temporarily stores the on / off information of various flags, and the game ball number temporary that temporarily stores the number of remaining game balls in the game. The storage means 2102, the tile information temporary storage means 2103 that temporarily stores the tile information in the game, the special game combination temporary storage means 2106 that temporarily stores the special game combination in the game, and the ascending information (rising combination,) in the game. It has an ascending information temporary storage means 2110 that temporarily stores the number of acquired medals) and a special game-related information temporary storage means 2111 that temporarily stores information related to the special game in the game (for example, the remaining number of rounds). There is.

Here, the tile information temporary storage means 2103 includes a hand tile information temporary storage means 2103a for temporarily storing the hand tile information in the game, and a discard information temporary storage means 2103b for temporarily storing the discard information in the game. doing. Further, the ascending information temporary storage means 2110 includes an ascending combination temporary storage means 2110a for temporarily storing the ascending 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 calculating means 1904. have.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9, the display control means (sub control device) 3000 includes a display information receiving means 3100 that receives various information / signals from the main control device 1000 side, and a display control means (sub control device). It has a display-related information temporary storage means 3600 for temporarily storing information related to display on the 3000 side, and a display-related information storage means 3700 for storing information related to production (image data, moving image data, audio data, etc.). doing. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

The display information receiving means 3100 has a main side information temporary storage means 3101 that temporarily stores various information / signals from the main control device 1000 side. The various information / signals temporarily stored in the main information temporary storage means 3101 are appropriately referred to by various means described later in each process described below.

The display-related information temporary storage means 3600 includes a flag temporary storage means 3601 that temporarily stores on / off information of various flags, and a tile information temporary storage means 3602 that temporarily stores the tile information in the game.
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Next, the processing flow of the sparrow ball game machine 1 according to the best mode will be described with reference to the control flowcharts (control flow showing the flow of control processing by various CPUs) of FIGS. 10 to 20. First, FIGS. 10 to 18 show a flow of processing on the main control board side of the sparrow ball game machine 1 according to the best mode.

First, FIG. 10 is a main flowchart showing a general flow of processing performed by the main control device 1000. First, in step 1100, the medal management means 1200 executes the medal management process described later. Next, in step 1200, the game start determination means 1300 executes the game start determination process described later. Next, in step 1600, the game progress control means 1900 executes the game start / launch ball set process described later. Next, in step 1700, the game progress control means 1900 (particularly, the tile control means 1902) executes the tile control process described later.

Next, in step 1900, the game progress control means 1900 executes a control process related to the game progress according to the game state in the normal state and the BB state.

Next, in step 2300, the payout number calculation means 1904 executes the payout number calculation process described later. Next, in step 2400, the game progress control means 1900 (particularly, the game end control means 1905) executes the game end process described later, and returns to step 1100. Hereinafter, the processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

First, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the medal management process according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the medal management means 1200 refers to the medal information temporary storage means 1201 and the flag temporary storage means 2101, and the BET counter value is "3" and the CRE counter value is "50", or the current game. It is determined whether or not the value is medium (for example, the “in-game flag” described later is on). In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the medal management means 1200 drives the medal blocker (not shown) so that the medal cannot be inserted, and proceeds to step 1108. On the other hand, if No in step 1102, in step 1106, the medal management means 1200 drives the medal blocker so that the medal blocker can be inserted, and the process proceeds to step 1108. Next, in step 1108, the medal management means 1200 determines whether or not the input signal receiving means 1101 has received the medal insertion signal. In the case of Yes in step 1108, in step 1110, the medal management means 1200 refers to the medal information temporary storage means 1201 and determines whether or not the BET counter value is “3”. In the case of Yes in step 1110, in step 1112, the medal management means 1200 adds "1" to the BET counter value of the medal information temporary storage means 1201, and proceeds to step 1116. On the other hand, if No in step 1110, the medal management means 1200 adds "1" to the CRE counter value of the medal information temporary storage means 1201 in step 1114, and proceeds to step 1116. Next, in step 1116, the medal management means 1200 (display control means 2000) refers to the medal information temporary storage means 1201 and displays the current medal information (number of BETs, number of credits) on the main display device 36. Then, in step 1118, the medal management means 1200 (information transmission means 1102) transmits the current medal information to the display control means (sub control device) 3000 side, and shifts to the next process (game start determination process 1200). To do.

On the other hand, if No in step 1108, in step 1120, the medal management 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 payout button 25. To judge. In the case of Yes in step 1120, in step 1122, the medal management means 1200 refers to the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not it is currently in the game (for example, the “in-game flag” described later is on). .. In the case of Yes in step 1122, in step 1124, the medal management means 1200 refers to the medal information temporary storage means 1201 and determines whether or not the CRE counter value is larger than “0”. In the case of Yes in step 1124, in step 1126, the medal management means 1200 subtracts “1” from the CRE counter value of the medal information temporary storage means 1201. Next, in step 1128, the medal management means 1200 (payout control means 2200) drives the medal payout device 4000 and ejects "1" medals to the medal tray 5. Next, in step 1130, the medal management means 1200 (display control means 2000) refers to the medal information temporary storage means 1201 and displays the current medal information (number of BETs, number of credits) on the main display device 36. Then, in step 1132, the medal management means 1200 (information transmission means 1102) transmits the current medal information to the display control means (sub control device) 3000 side, and the process proceeds to step 1124.

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

Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the game start determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the game start determination means 1300 refers to the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the game is currently being played (for example, the “during game flag” described later is on). In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the game start determining means 1300 determines whether or not the input signal receiving means 1101 has received the BET button operation signal, that is, whether or not the player has pressed the game start button 18. To judge. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the game start determination means 1300 refers to the medal information temporary storage means 1201 and determines whether or not the BET counter value is “3”. In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1208, the game start determination means 1300 sets “0” in the BET counter of the medal information temporary storage means 1201. Next, in step 1210, the game start determination means 1300 (display control means 2000) refers to the medal information temporary storage means 1201 and performs automatic symbol setting (described later) of a predetermined number (14 in this case) to present the present. The medal information (number of BETs, number of credits) is displayed on the main display device 36. Next, in step 1212 and step 1214, the game start determination means 1300 (information transmission means 1102) transmits the current medal information and the game start signal to the display control means (sub control device) 3000 side. Then, in step 1216, the game start determination means 1300 turns on the "game start determination flag" in the flag temporary storage means 2101, and shifts to the next process (game start / launch ball set process 1600).

On the other hand, if No in step 1206, in step 1218, the game start determination means 1300 refers to the medal information temporary storage means 1201 and determines whether or not the CRE counter value is “0”. In the case of Yes in step 1218, in step 1220 and step 1222, 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 1224, the game start determination means 1300 (display control means 2000) refers to the medal information temporary storage means 1201 and displays the current medal information (BET number, credit number) on the main display device 36. .. Then, in step 1226, the game start determination means 1300 (information transmission means 1102) transmits the current medal information to the display control means (sub control device) 3000 side, and the process proceeds to step 1206.
In addition, even if No in step 1202, step 1204 and step 1218, the process proceeds to the next process (game start / launch ball set process 1600).

Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the game start / launch ball set process according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. Here, steps 1602 to 1610 are game start processes (game start initial setting processes), and steps 1612 to 1620 are launch ball set processes.

First, in step 1602, the game start determination means 1300 refers to the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the "game start determination flag" is on. In the case of Yes in step 1602, in step 1604, the game start determination means 1300 turns off the "game start determination flag" in the flag temporary storage means 2101. Next, in step 1606, the special game control means 1906 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 1606, in step 1608, the special game control means 1906 turns on the "special entry port operation gate valid flag" in the flag temporary storage means 2101. Then, in step 1610, the game start determination means 1300 sets the information on the number of remaining balls n in the game ball number temporary storage means 2102. As the remaining number of balls n information, "1" is set in the normal state, and "15" is set in the BB state. This completes the game start process.

Next, after the game start process is completed, the launch ball set process is executed from step 1612 to step 1620. Specifically, first, in step 1612, the self-propelled game ball supply control means 1902a controls the game ball feeding device (not shown) to place the game ball at the launch position (not shown) of the game ball launching device. Set the ball. Then, in step 1614, the tile control means 1902 subtracts "1" from the information on the number of remaining balls n in the game ball number temporary storage means 2102. After that, in step 1616, the self-made tile control means 1902 turns on the "non-entry ball flag" in the flag temporary storage means 2101, and shifts to the next process (self-made tile control process 1700). The above is the launch ball set process immediately after the start of the game (the first launch ball set process for self-reliance).

As described above, in the BB game, "15" is set as the remaining number of balls n information in step 1610, but the second to fifteenth balls in the BB game are executed by the following processing. First, if No in step 1602, in step 1618, the self-removal control means 1902 determines whether or not the "self-removal permission flag" in the flag temporary storage means 2101 is on. In the case of Yes in step 1618, in step 1620, the self-removal control means 1902 turns off the "self-removal permission flag" in the flag temporary storage means 2101, and proceeds to step 1612.

Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the tile control process according to the subroutine of step 1700 in FIG. First, in step 1702, the self-propelled tile control means 1902 determines whether or not the "non-entry ball flag" in the flag temporary storage means 2101 is on, that is, one game ball supplied to the game ball launcher is released. It is determined whether or not the ball has not yet entered any of the entrances. Here, in the case of Yes in step 1702, the self-removal tile control process is executed, and in the case of No in the step, the process proceeds to the next process (discard tile control process in step 1900).

The self-reliance control process (step 1700) includes a special entry port opening control process (step 1702 to step 1708) and a ball entry process (steps 17010 to step 1728 (particularly, steps 1710 to 1714 are normal entry ports). Ball processing, steps 1716 to 1728 are special entry port entry processes)), next ball supply permission determination process (steps 1730 to 1738), display control process (steps 1740 to 1746), ascending determination process (steps). It is composed of 1800). Hereinafter, they will be described in order.

First, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, the number of balls held in the normal state is one, and in the normal gaming state, the determination result in step 1703 is Yes, and the next ball supply permission determination process including step 1730, which will be described later. Move to.

Further, in the BB state, the special entrance opening control process including steps 1704 to 1708 is executed. In this special entry port opening control process, first, in step 1704, the tile control means 1902 determines whether or not the input signal receiving means 1101 has received the special entry port operation gate passage signal, that is, the game ball is special. It is determined whether or not the ball has passed through the entry gate operating gate 12. In the case of Yes in step 1704, in step 1706, the tile control means 1902 refers to the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the "special entry port operation gate valid flag" is on. In the case of Yes in step 1706, in step 1708, the tile control means 1902 drives a special entry opening / closing device (not shown) to open the special entry opening 11.

Next, the ball entry process of steps 1710 to 1729 will be described. First, the ball entry process of the normal ball entry port in steps 1710 to 1714 will be described. First, in step 1710, the tile control means 1902 determines whether or not the input signal receiving means 1101 has received the symbol entry signal. That is, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the symbol entry openings 13a to 13y and 14a to 14c. In the case of Yes in step 1710, in step 1712, the tile control means 1902 turns off the "non-entry flag" in the flag temporary storage means 2101. Next, in step 1714, the self-playing tile control means 1902 adds a tile related to the symbol entry signal to the hand tile information temporary storage means 2103a.

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

Next, the next ball supply permission determination process of steps 1730 to 1738 will be described. First, in step 1730, the tile control means 1902 refers to the game ball number temporary storage means 2102, and whether or not n is 0, that is, it is not a situation in which all the planned number of balls are cut off. Judge whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 1730, in step 1732, the tile control means 1902 refers to the game ball number temporary storage means 2102 again, and determines whether or not n is 1. In the case of Yes in step 1732, in step 1734, the tile control means 1902 turns on the "self-removal permission flag" in the flag temporary storage means 2101. Then, in step 1800, the ascending determination process is executed, and after a predetermined process (here, the display control process of steps 1740 to 1746), the process proceeds to the next process (discard tile control process of step 1900). The rise determination process (step 1800) will be described later.

On the other hand, if No in step 1732, in step 1736, the tile control means 1902 turns on the "discard tile permission flag" in the flag temporary storage means 2101. If No in step 1730, in step 1738, the tile control means 1902 turns on the "game end flag" in the flag temporary storage means 2101, and proceeds to step 1744.

Next, the display control processing of steps 1740 to 1746 will be described. First, in step 1740, it is determined whether or not it is necessary to rearrange the hand tiles to be displayed on the main display device 36, and in the case of Yes, the hand tile information rearrangement process is performed in step 1742. The order information of the handicraft data that is executed and temporarily stored in the handicraft information temporary storage means 2103a is updated. In the sorting process of the hand tile information, a sorting execution table according to the number of hand tiles is used. Next, in step 1744, the display control means 2000 displays the hand tile on the main display device 36 based on the hand tile data temporarily stored in the hand tile information temporary storage means 2103a. Then, in step 1746, the information transmission means 1102 transmits the hand tile information (and the arrangement order information) to the display control means (sub control device) 3000 side, and shifts to the next process (discard tile control process in step 1900). To do.

Here, in the present embodiment, the display control process (steps 1740 to 1746) is performed after the rise determination process (step 1800), but the rise determination process (step 1800) is being performed, for example, during the display control process. It may also be done (between steps 1742 and 1744, etc.).

Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the ascending determination process according to the subroutine of step 1800 in FIG. First, in step 1806, the combination determining means 1903 refers to the hand tile information temporary storage means 2103a, and determines whether or not the hand tile is raised (whether or not the winning combination is established). In the case of Yes in step 1806, in step 1808, the combination determining means 1903 turns on the "rising flag" in the flag temporary storage means 2101 and sets the code related to the raising combination in the raising combination temporary storage means 2110a. .. Next, in step 1810, the combination determining means 1903 refers to the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the "special game flag" is off. In the case of Yes in step 1810, in step 1812, the combination determining means 1903 refers to the ascending combination temporary storage means 2110a and the special game combination temporary storage means 2106, and specifically determines whether or not the ascending combination is a BB combination. Determines whether or not the rising combination code related to the rising and the rising combination code related to the BB combination in the game match. In the case of Yes in step 1812, in step 1814, the combination determining means 1903 turns on the “special entry port operation gate valid flag” in the flag temporary storage means 2101. Next, in step 1816, the combination determining means 1903 refers to the special game content reference table 1906a, sets the number of rounds corresponding to the big combination this time to the special game game number counter value, and proceeds to step 1818.

On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1812, in step 1820, the combination determining means 1903 refers to the ascending combination temporary storage means 2110a and the special game combination temporary storage means 2106, and whether or not the ascending combination is a chance combination, specifically. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the rising combination code related to the rising and the rising winning combination code related to the chance combination in the game match. In the case of Yes in step 1820, in step 1822, the combination determination means 1903 turns on the "special entry port operation gate valid flag" in the flag temporary storage means 2101. Next, in step 1824, the combination determining means 1903 sets "1" to the special game game number counter value of the special game-related information temporary storage means 2111, and proceeds to step 1818. If No in step 1820, the process proceeds to step 1818 as it is.

Then, in step 1818, the combination determination means 1903 turns on the “special game flag” in the flag temporary storage means 2101, respectively, and proceeds to the next process (discard tile control process in step 1900). In addition, even if No in step 1806 and step 1810, the process proceeds to the next process (discard tile control process in step 1900).

Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the discard tile control process according to the subroutine of step 1900 in FIG. First, in step 1902, the discard tile control means 1901 refers to the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the "discard tile permission flag" is on. This "discard tile permission flag" is set in step 1736 of the next ball supply permission determination process in the above-mentioned self-reliance control process (FIG. 14), and the number of remaining balls during the BB game is not "1". It is the one that is turned on.

In the case of Yes in step 1902, in step 1904, the discard tile control means 1901 is whether or not the input signal receiving means 1101 has received the discard tile operation signal, that is, a button used by the player for discard tiles. It is determined whether or not any of the symbol selection (A to C) buttons 19a to 19c is pressed. In the case of Yes in step 1904, in step 1906, the discard tile control means 1901 turns off the "discard tile permission flag" in the flag temporary storage means 2101. Next, in step 1908, the discard tile control means 1901 refers to the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the "rising flag" is on. Here, first, in the case of No in step 1908, that is, when the tiles are discarded by breaking the rise, in step 1910, the discard tile control means 1901 turns off the "rise flag" in the flag temporary storage means 2101. The process proceeds to step 1912. On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 1908, in step 1912, the discard tile control means 1901 deletes the tile related to the discard tile operation signal from the tiles temporarily stored in the hand tile information temporary storage means 2103a, and also deletes the tile. The deleted tile is discarded and added to the tile information temporary storage means 2103b. Then, in step 1914, the display control means 2000 refers to the tile information temporary storage means 2103 and displays the discarded tile information on the main display device 36. Next, in step 1918, the sorting execution means executes sorting based on the hand tile information, and updates the sort order information of the hand tile data temporarily stored in the hand tile information temporary storage means 2103a. Next, in step 1920, the display control means 2000 displays the hand tile on the main display device 36 based on the hand tile data temporarily stored in the hand tile information temporary storage means 2103a and the arrangement order information thereof. Next, in step 1922, the information transmitting means 1102 transmits the discarded tile information to the display control means (sub-control device) 3000 side. Then, in step 1924, the discard tile control means 1901 turns on the "self-removal permission flag" in the flag temporary storage means 2101, and proceeds to the next process (the payout number calculation process in step 2300).

On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1904, that is, when there is no discard tile operation even though there is a discard tile, in step 1926, the discard tile control means 1901, the input signal receiving means 1101 outputs the end button operation signal. Determine if it has been received. In the case of Yes in step 1926, in step 1928 and step 1930, the discard tile control means 1901 turns off the "discard tile permission flag" in the flag temporary storage means 2101 and turns on the "game end flag", and next The process proceeds to the process (the process of calculating the number of payouts in step 2300). If No in step 1902 and step 1926, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of calculating the number of payouts in step 2300).

Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the payout number calculation process according to the subroutine of step 2300 in FIG. First, in step 2302, the payout number calculation means 1904 refers to the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the "rising flag" is on. In the case of Yes in step 2302, in step 2306, the payout number calculation means 1904 refers to the winning medal number table 1904a for each winning combination based on the rising combination code temporarily stored in the rising combination temporary storage means 2110a, and the rising combination is said. The number of medals acquired by the combination (Ma) is calculated, and the calculation result is set in the temporary storage area for work (not shown) of the temporary storage means 2110b for the number of acquired medals. Next, in step 2310, the payout number calculation means 1904 refers to the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the "special entry port entry flag" is on. In the case of Yes in step 2310, in step 2312, the payout number calculation means 1904 calculates the increased number of medals (Mc) due to the special game, and stores the calculation result in the work temporary storage area of the acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110b. set. Next, in step 2314, the payout number calculation means 1904 refers to the work temporary storage area of the acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110b for the calculation result, and calculates the total number of medals (S) of the acquired medals related to the increase. (S = Ma + Mc), and the calculation result is set in the working temporary storage area of the acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110b. Next, in step 2318, the payout number calculation means 1904 refers to the acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110b, and determines whether or not the total number of medals (S) is "30" or less. In the case of Yes in step 2318, the process proceeds to step 2322, and in the case of No in step 2318, in step 2320, the payout number calculation means 1904 sets "30" in the temporary storage means 2110b for the number of acquired medals, and proceeds to step 2322. To do. Next, in step 2322, the display control means 2000 refers to the rising information temporary storage means 2110 and displays the rising related information (number of acquired medals, etc.) on the main display device 36. Next, in step 2324, the information transmitting means 1102 transmits the ascending related information (increasing combination, number of acquired medals, etc.) to the sub side, and shifts to the next processing (game end processing).
If No in step 2302, the process proceeds to the next process (game end process), and if No in step 2310, the process proceeds to step 2314.

Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the game end process according to the subroutine of step 2400 in FIG. First, in step 2406, the game end control means 1905 refers to the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the "game end flag" is on. In the case of Yes in step 2406, in step 2407, the game end control means 1905 turns off the "game end flag" in the flag temporary storage means 2101. Next, in step 2408, the game end control means 1905 refers to the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the “rising flag” is on. In the case of Yes in step 2408, in step 2409, the game end control means 1905 turns off the "rising flag" in the flag temporary storage means 2101. Then, in step 2410, the game end control means 1905 refers to the acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110b, and adds the value of the total number of medals (S) calculated above to the CRE counter value of the medal information temporary storage means 1201. Next, in step 2412, the game end control means 1905 refers to the medal information temporary storage means 1201 and determines whether or not the CRE counter value is greater than “50”. In the case of Yes in step 2412, in step 2414, the game end control means 1905 refers to the medal information temporary storage means 1201, calculates the number of medals exceeding “50” from the CRE counter value, and the payout control means 2200 determines the number of medals. The medal payout device 4000 is driven, and the calculated number of medals is discharged to the medal tray 5. Next, in step 2415, the game end control means 1905 sets “50” in the CRE counter of the medal information temporary storage means 1201.

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

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

Next, in step 2430, the display control means 2000 refers to the game state temporary storage means 2100, and displays information after the end of the game (for example, the number of acquired medals when the game is up) in the main display device 36. Display above. Next, in step 2432, the game end control means 1905 (information transmission means 1102) is sent to the display control means (sub-control device) 3000 side with the information after the game is completed (for example, when the game is up, it is up). Send the role, the number of medals won, etc.).

Next, in step 2444, the game end control means 1905 executes post-game processing (for example, initialization of each flag and temporary storage means). Next, in step 2446, the game end control means 1905 determines whether or not the post-game processing has been completed. If No in step 2446, the process of step 2446 is performed until the process after the end of the game is completed, and if Yes in step 2446, the process proceeds to step 2448. Next, in step 2448, the game end control means 1905 determines whether or not the end timing of the waiting time after the end of the game has been reached. Although not described in detail in this best mode, the number of games per unit time (for example, 1 minute) exceeds or exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 7 games) in order to regulate the number of games that can be executed per unit time. If becomes, a waiting time is provided so as not to move to the next game. If No in step 2448, the process of step 2448 is performed until the "end timing of waiting time after the end of the game" is reached, and if Yes in step 2448, the process proceeds to the next process (medal management process 1100). ..

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

Next, the flow of processing on the sub-display control device 3000 side of the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 19 and 20. Here, FIG. 19 is a main flowchart showing a general flow of processing performed by the sub-control board side. First, in step 3002, the sub-display control device 3000 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 3101, and determines whether or not the display information receiving means 3100 has received the display information / signal from the main control device 1000 side. If Yes in step 3002, different processes are executed based on the received information and the like. First, when the information received in step 3002 is information related to hand tiles such as self-made tiles and discarded tiles, the hand tile display control process of step 3100, which will be described later, is executed. If the information received in step 3002 is other information (for example, game start signal, game end signal, special game combination information, medal information, etc.), the sub-display control device 3000 may use the information or the like. A predetermined display control process is executed on the first effect display device 10 and the second effect display device 16 at predetermined timings based on the above, and the process returns to step 3002.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the hand-held display control process according to the subroutine of step 3100 in FIG. First, in step 3102, the sub-display control device 3000 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 3101 and determines whether or not the handicraft information has been received. Here, the handicraft information transmitted from the main control device 1000 side is the information transmitted in step 1746 of FIG. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the number of hand-made tiles is 15, and the number of balls used in one game is 1 in the normal state and 15 in the BB state. Further, the maximum number of discards (steps) is 0 in the normal state and 14 in the BB state. Then, when the sub display control device 3000 determines that the hand-held information from the main control device 1000 side has been received and step 3102 is Yes, in step 3104, the sub display control device 3000 is transferred from the main control device 1000. The hand tile is displayed on the second effect display device 16 according to the hand tile information and the arrangement information of the above. As described above, in the present best mode, the arrangement of the hand tiles on the display control means (sub control device) side is basically a display consistent with the display mode on the main display device 36 on the main control device 1000 side. Is executed. However, in this best mode, the process of rearranging the rising symbol array at the time of rising is not executed on the main control device 1000 side. Therefore, in this case, the display control means (sub control device) side rearranges the rising symbol array. , It is decided to display to the player in an easy-to-understand manner what kind of rising symbols are prepared. Specifically, in step 3106, the sub-display control device 3000 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 3101 and determines whether or not the rising information has been received. In the case of Yes in step 3106, in step 3108, the sub display control device 3000 compares the handicraft transmitted from the main control device 1000 side with the rising symbol reference table (not shown), and then the first effect display device. A handicraft is displayed on the 10 and the second effect display device 16. Then, in step 3110, the sub-display control device 3000 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 3101 and determines whether or not the discard tile information has been received. In the case of Yes in step 3110, the sub display control device 3000 displays the discarded tiles transmitted from the main control device 1000 side on the second effect display device 16 which is the discard tile display unit, and the next process (step 3002). Move to. If No in step 3102, the process proceeds to step 3106, if No in step 3106, the process proceeds to step 3110, and if No in 3110, the process proceeds to the next process (step 3002).
<Game flow>

Next, the game progress in the normal state and the BB state of the sparrow ball game machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described based on the game flow (flow chart showing the game progress).

FIG. 22 shows a basic game flow of the sparrow ball game machine 1 according to the present embodiment. First, in the game standby state (S101) shown at the top of the figure, there are credits for medals of a specified number (3 in this case) or more, and when the above-mentioned game start button 18 is operated, the number of stored medals is 3. The number of sheets is reduced. Then, the BET is completed, and the start process (S102) for starting one game is executed. Here, if the processes of S101 and S102 in this game flow are more specifically applied to the various processes described above, the processes of steps 1102 to 1118 in the medal management process (FIG. 11) and the game start determination process It is performed by each process of (FIG. 12).

Here, in the game standby state (S101) described above, the payout button 25 is valid in addition to the game start button 18. Then, when the payout button 25 is pressed during the game standby state (S101), medals are paid out from the hopper, which is a medal payout device (described later), until the number of stored medals becomes 0 (zero). Such a process is performed by the process of steps 1120 to 1136 in the above-mentioned medal management process (FIG. 11).

In the above-mentioned start process (S102), an automatic symbol setting device provided as a control function is activated. After the operation of the automatic symbol setting device, a lottery of symbols is performed and 14 symbols are determined. In the symbol lottery here, one symbol is randomly determined from a predetermined number of symbols (16 types in this case) using random numbers. Such a process is performed in step 1210 in the above-mentioned game start determination process (FIG. 12).

Specifically, in one lottery related to automatic symbol setting, one symbol is determined from 16 types of symbols with an equal probability (1/16). Then, for the arrangement of 14 sheets, the determination of such a symbol is repeated 14 times. When the lottery of the symbols for automatic symbol setting is completed, the tiles are processed, and then the 14 automatically set symbols are displayed on the symbol display device (here, the second symbol) as shown in FIG. 21 (a). It is displayed on the effect display device 16).

FIG. 21A shows an example of a combination of symbols acquired by automatic symbol setting. Further, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, the T symbol (more specifically, the number of T symbols) is an element that determines the type of combination. Then, when the T symbol is acquired, the display after the tile is performed so that the acquired T symbol is gathered on the left side of the hand tile display. With such a display, the player can easily confirm the number of acquired T symbols.

Further, as will be described later, the symbol W is a symbol related to the selection of the effect pattern. Further, as described above, the symbol S is a symbol assigned to the symbol entry port 14a at the left end of the triple entry ball opening 14 arranged in the right area in the game area 2a (FIG. 2). .. Then, in the present embodiment, the W symbol and the S symbol are also displayed after the tiles (FIG. 21 (a)) so as to be lined up on the right side of the T symbol.

Here, it is also conceivable to highlight the T symbol to make the T symbol more conspicuous. As the highlighting, for example, it is conceivable to display the T pattern in a relatively conspicuous color such as red, gold, rainbow, etc., and display the other patterns in a relatively inconspicuous color such as black, blue, etc. Be done. As a relatively conspicuous mode, a display of an animal pattern (such as a giraffe pattern) or a display with a predetermined character can be exemplified. It is also conceivable to display the W symbol and the T symbol in an intermediate mode such as coloring in green or yellow.

The above-mentioned tile processing is performed in the main control device 1000 by the above-mentioned display control processing (steps 1740 to 1746 in FIG. 14) and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, it is possible that the main control device 1000 does not perform the rearrangement but the sub display control device 3000 side. Further, for example, in the normal state, the main control device 1000 does not perform sorting, but the sub display control device 3000 side, and in the BB state, the main control device 1000 performs sorting, and the sub display control is performed. It is also possible to transmit information related to the result of sorting to the device 3000.

In the present embodiment, the rearrangement after the automatic symbol setting in the normal state is performed instantaneously on the control process. Then, on the display effect that the player can see, for example, after displaying the hand tiles in the order of acquisition, the arrangement of the hand tiles is changed to display the rearranged state. It is designed not to be broken.

In the sparrow ball game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning combination is not determined at this stage, and the ball feeding process (S103) is performed. This ball feed process (S103) is performed by the process of step 1612 in the game start / launch ball set process 1600 described above. In the ball feeding process (S103), the game ball is supplied to the launching device 4 described above, and the ball feeding state (S104) is set in the Tsumo (self-made) waiting state.

This Tsumo waiting state (S104) is performed by the processes of step 1612 and step 1614 in the game start / launch ball set process 1600 described above. Then, in the Tsumo waiting state (S104), when the player performs a bulleting operation with a finger on the game ball launch lever 4a, the game ball supplied to the launching device 4 can be launched into the game area 2a.

Here, in FIG. 22, between the above-mentioned start process (S102) and ball feed process (S103), between the ball feed process (S103) and the Tsumo (self-made) waiting state (S104), or described later. The arrows shown between the Tsumo symbol acquisition process (S105) and the combination determination process (S106) are relatively thicker white than the arrows between the game standby state (S101) and the start process (S102), for example. It is shown in the form of omission. This means that the process automatically proceeds without requiring specific conditions such as button operation or ball entry.

When the game ball is launched in the Tsumo waiting state (S104), the game ball that has flowed down the game area 2a is usually among the normal ball entrances (design ball entrances 13a to 13y) shown in the lower part of the figure. Enter one of the balls. Here, the right side in the figure shows the state in the case of a BB game, but in the present embodiment, the progress of the game is significantly different between the normal state other than the BB state and the BB state. Therefore, the progress of the game in the normal state will be described first, and the progress of the game in the BB state will be described later.

Further, although omitted in the game flow of FIG. 22 and the self-regulation control process (FIG. 14) described above, although the game ball was launched, the launched game ball did not reach the game area 2a and was a foul ball. In such a case, the game ball may be returned to the launch position of the launch device 4 again, the game ball may be collected, and the subsequent game ball may be supplied to the launch position of the launch device 4 again. Conceivable.

When there is a ball entering any of the symbol entry ports 13a to 13y, the Tsumo symbol acquisition process (S105) is performed. The Tsumo symbol acquisition process (S105) in this game flow is performed by the process of the normal ball entry process (steps 1710 to 1714) in the self-movement control process (step 1700) described above.

The Tsumo symbol acquisition process (S105) is a process for acquiring one symbol with one ball that can be used in one game in a normal time. This one symbol is used in combination with the 14 symbols acquired by the above-mentioned automatic symbol setting. Then, by acquiring one symbol in the Tsumo symbol acquisition process (S105), all 15 symbols necessary for the combination determination and the bonus determination in the subsequent combination determination process (S106) are aligned.

In the combination determination process (S106), a determination as to whether or not a combination or bonus is established is performed. This combination determination process (S106) is performed by the above-mentioned rise determination process (a series of processes shown in FIG. 15). In the sparrow ball game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a chance (CHANGE) combination and a big (BIG) bonus combination are provided, and the presence or absence of these establishments is determined by the combination determination process (S106) (FIG. 15). Step 1812 to step 1824). The conditions (establishment conditions) for establishing these chance (CB) combinations and big bonuses (BB) will be described later.

When the above-mentioned CB combination is established, the opening condition device provided as a control function is activated (becomes an operating state). This opening condition device is a device whose operation is a necessary condition for opening the special entry port 11, and operates when a predetermined combination of symbols related to winning is displayed. It has become. Then, when the opening condition device is activated, the special entry port operating gate valid flag is turned on (corresponding to step 1822 in FIG. 15). Therefore, when the game ball passes through the special entry port operating gate 12 and the game ball is detected, the special entry port 11 is opened.

However, in the normal state other than the BB state, since one game has one ball, it is not possible to launch a subsequent game ball during the game (the game) at that time. Then, the game ends without being able to fire the second ball, and with the end of the game, the operation of the opening condition device also ends. Therefore, in the normal state, although the opening condition device operates, the special entry port 11 cannot be substantially opened.

However, in the BB state, the restriction that one game is played per game is lifted, and as described above, it is possible to advance the game using a plurality of (15 here) game balls in one game. Control is performed so that Therefore, during the BB game, the game ball can be fired as the second and subsequent shots in the state where the opening condition device is operated as in the case of the CB role. Then, when the launched game ball is detected by the above-mentioned special entry port operating gate 12, the special entry port 11 is opened.

Further, as a control function, a condition continuous device for continuously operating the open condition device a plurality of times is provided, but this condition continuous device is supposed to operate only when BB occurs. .. Therefore, when a BB occurs, a round (R) game is performed a plurality of times (here, three times including the game when the BB is established), and a special entry port 11 is opened for each round. It can be opened.

As described above, in the sparrow ball game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the combination determination process (S106) is arranged after the Tsumo symbol acquisition process (S105), and this point is a big difference from the conventional sparrow ball game machine. It is one.

That is, if the control flow from the game start determination process (step 1200) of FIG. 12 to the self-locking control process (step 1700) of FIG. 14 is applied, step 1210 (automatic symbol setting) of the game start determination process (step 1200) is performed. After that, in step 1702 of the tile control process (step 1700), it is determined whether or not the tile has not yet entered. Immediately after the automatic symbol setting, the non-ball entry flag is turned on because there is no ball entry yet. If the non-entry flag is on (step 1702: Yes), the tile control process (step 1700) is completed without performing the ascending determination process (step 1800).

Further, in the normal state (step 1703: Yes), if the non-entering ball flag is not turned on (step 1702: No), it means that there was an entering ball, and the number of remaining balls is zero (n = 0) in step 1730. The determination is made (step 1730: No), the game end flag is turned on (step 1738), and the process proceeds to step 1744 of the display control process without performing the ascending determination process (step 1800). Therefore, as described above, it becomes possible to construct a game flow in which the combination determination process (S106) is arranged after the Tsumo symbol acquisition process (S105).

Further, in the sparrow ball game machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the normal state, one game ends with one ball, and the player's step (discard tile) generally performed in the conventional sparrow ball game machine. ) And up (also referred to as "Agari" and "Wait") are not performed under normal conditions. In this point as well, in the control flow (FIG. 14), in the normal state (step 1703: Yes), the number of remaining balls is determined to be zero (n = 0) in step 1730 (step 1730: No), and the game end flag. Is turned on (step 1738).

In the present embodiment, the information (command) is transmitted from the main control device 1000 to the display control means (sub control device) 3000 as described above, but the game flow of FIG. 22 is the main control device. The processing is comprehensively indicated by 1000 and the display control means (sub control device) 3000. Therefore, in the game flow of FIG. 22, for example, in the combination determination process (S106), the process for determining the combination and displaying the symbol is completed on the side of the main control device 1000, but the display control means (sub control device). On the side of 3000, there may be a situation in which the processing for determining the combination (including confirmation of the presence / absence of the combination based on the command and the type of combination) and the effect display is not completed.

Following the above-mentioned combination determination process (S106 in FIG. 22), it is determined whether or not there is a remaining number of game balls (S107). The determination of the number of remaining game balls (S107) in this game flow is listed as being included in the discard tile control process (step 1900, FIG. 16) in the control flow of FIGS. 10 to 20. Then, when there is no remaining number of game balls (S107: NO), an end process (S111) for terminating the game (the game) at that time is performed. As described above, since one game is normally played with one game ball, if the combination determination process (S106) is effectively performed, there is no remaining game ball and there is no remaining game ball number. The determination of (S107: NO) is performed, and the termination process S111 is performed.

In this end processing (S111), when a winning combination is established, processing for paying out according to the established winning combination (setting of payout data, etc.) is performed, and a signal relating to the end of the game is output. Processing is performed. Then, as shown in the figure, the game standby state (S101) is set. Further, this end process (S111) is performed by the game end process (step 2400) shown in FIG. 18 described above.

On the other hand, the situation in which there is a remaining number of game balls in S107 (S107: YES) is a situation in which a plurality of game balls can be launched in one game, and this corresponds to the occurrence of BB. It is the situation after the 2nd round when it is done. That is, as described above, when BB occurs, the game property of one ball per game is no longer applied, and the game is played using a plurality of game balls per game.

Further, the game in which the BB is generated is played as a game in the normal state until it is determined that the BB is established. The game in which BB is generated is a game in which only one ball can be used, and is treated as the first round (R) of the BB game. Therefore, the subsequent game in the BB state is treated as the second and subsequent R games of the BB game, and it is possible to play a game using a plurality of balls per game until the final R is completed.

In such a game after the 2nd round, unlike the game of the 1st round, the player is in a controlled state in which the player can perform a step (discard tile). Further, even if there is a remaining number of game balls in S107 (S107: YES), the game can be ended by the player's selection. In this embodiment. Such a state is referred to as a step waiting / end waiting state (S108).

In this step waiting / end waiting state (S108), the above-mentioned symbol selection (A to C) buttons 19a to 19c, the game end button 24, and the agari button 26 can be used. Then, when there is a step, the process returns to the ball feeding process (S103), and the game ball can be launched in the game (the game) at that time. If the winning combination is established, the player presses the Agari button 26, and if the winning combination is not won, the game end button 24 is pressed to end the game (S111).

Here, the symbol selection (A to C) buttons 19a to 19c can be used for the above-mentioned step. However, at the time of stepping, as shown at the right end in FIG. 21 (c), one symbol is selected as an unnecessary symbol for establishing a winning combination among the rearranged symbols and is in the selected state (cursor instruction). State). Then, when one button (here, the symbol selection B button 19b) is pressed, the step is executed for the symbol instructed by the cursor image 31.

Further, in the present embodiment, by rearranging the symbols, the symbols that should be candidates for the stairs are arranged so as to gather in the area on the right side when viewed from the player (FIG. 21 (c)). Then, by rearranging the symbols in this way, the arrangement of the symbols that can be candidates for the stage and the symbols that may establish the role is different, and the difference in the type of the symbol and the role of the symbol is given to the player. It is easy to see.

Here, with respect to the symbol selection (A to C) buttons 19a to 19c, the cursor can be sequentially moved to the left each time the symbol selection A button 19a is pressed. Further, when the symbol selection B button 19b is pressed, the symbol instructed by the cursor can be stepped on, and each time the symbol selection C button 19c is pressed, the cursor can be sequentially moved to the right. Further, as shown in FIG. 21 (c), when the symbol selection C button 19c is pressed while the cursor image 31 is instructing the symbol arranged at the right end (the symbol of the hand number 15), the cursor is displayed. The image 31 is moved to a position instructing the leftmost (head) symbol (the symbol of the hand number 1). Similarly, although the illustration of the symbol selection A button 19a is omitted, the symbol selection A button 19a is pressed while the cursor image 31 is instructing the symbol (the symbol of the hand number 1) arranged at the left end. When this is done, the cursor image 31 is moved to a position instructing the symbol at the right end (end) (the symbol with the hand number 15).

In the present embodiment, as described above, the symbol that should be a candidate for the step is displayed at the right end, and the symbol at the right end is in the cursor instruction state. In the situation where the rightmost symbol (the symbol of the hand tile number 15 in FIG. 21C) is designated by the cursor, for example, the player mistakenly presses the symbol selection C button 19c to move the cursor to the right. When the operation is performed, the cursor moves to the T symbol (the symbol of the hand tile number 1 in FIG. 21 (c)) arranged at the left end by the tile, so that the T symbol required for the role of BB is unintentionally steered. There is a concern that it will be done.

As a countermeasure for such a concern, for example, it is conceivable that the initial arrangement of the cursor image 31 is set to the second position from the right end (the position of the symbol of the hand number 14 in FIG. 21C). By doing so, it is possible to prevent a symbol advantageous to the player from being steered due to an erroneous operation by the player.

Further, not limited to this, even if the initial arrangement of the cursor image 31 is fixed to the rightmost symbol (the symbol of the hand number 15) and the symbol selection C button 19c is pressed, the cursor image 31 does not move. It is also possible to do it. Even with such a countermeasure, it is possible to prevent a symbol that is advantageous to the player from being steered due to an erroneous operation by the player. Further, since it is not necessary to operate the symbol selection C button 19c at the time of stepping, the burden on the operation of the player is not increased.

Further, when the player ends the second and subsequent games in the BB state, the game shifts to the above-mentioned end process (S111) by operating the enabled game end button 24 or the aggression button 26. Here, even in the second and subsequent rounds (from the 2nd round to the final round), at the start of each game, the player operates the game start button 18 to advance the game.

In addition, in this embodiment, even if the game start button 18 is operated at the time of winning, it is not possible to proceed to Agari (end the game). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game start button 18 may be operated at the time of winning to advance to Agari.

Further, regarding the above-mentioned Tsumo waiting state (S104), as shown on the right side in the figure, a plurality of game balls can be launched at the 2nd round in the BB. Then, when the game ball is detected by the special entry port operating gate 12, the special entry port 11 is opened, and the ball can be entered into the special entry port 11. When there is a ball in the special entry port 11, the state of waiting for the selection of the symbol (waiting for selection of the symbol, S112) is set.

In this symbol selection waiting state (S112), the above-mentioned right selection button 22a, left selection button 22b, and decision button 23 are effective. Then, when the player operates these buttons to select a symbol, the Tsumo symbol acquisition process (S105) is performed with the selected symbol as the Tsumo symbol. Subsequent processing shown in FIG. 22 is substantially the same as described above, but in the combination determination process (S106), if the combination is in the BB state, a flag indicating that the BB state is in the state is set and the combination determination is performed. It is possible to avoid it.

As described above, the sparrow ball game machine 1 is provided with a main display device 36 (FIG. 2), and the main display device 36, for example, displays the number of remaining fired balls and the like. ing. Further, in the present embodiment, the number of balls held in the normal state is 1, the number of balls held in the BB state is 15, and the number of balls held differs between the normal state and the BB state. Therefore, when displaying the number of remaining shot balls on the main display device 36, it is conceivable to perform a process corresponding to this.

As a process corresponding to the point that the number of balls held changes according to the game state, for example, in the BB state, the maximum number of balls held at the start of the game (here, the display corresponding to the numerical value "15") is displayed. Each time the number of remaining balls is reduced by using, the number of balls held is sequentially subtracted, and the value corresponding to the numerical value of the subtraction result is displayed. That is, in the BB state, at the start of one game after the second round, the maximum number of balls held is displayed as "15", and each time one ball is launched, the displayed number of balls held is "14". , "13", "12", ..., "2", "1", "0".

On the other hand, in the normal state, the number of balls held at the start of the game is displayed as "15", which is the same value as the maximum number in the BB state, but when one ball is fired, "14" to "1". "0" is displayed without displaying the numerical value of. It can be said that such a display of the number of remaining balls does not perform a gradual display but intermittently displays "0".

By performing such a display, in the normal state, the display of the number of balls is performed in the same manner as in the BB state until the middle stage, and is skipped from the predetermined stage without performing the processing performed in the BB state. At a subsequent stage, the same processing as in the BB state can be performed from a predetermined stage. Then, it is possible to facilitate program creation by performing processing with the same contents (or common control module) as much as possible in the normal state and the BB state.
<Design and role>

Next, the symbols and roles in the sparrow ball game machine 1 will be described. FIG. 3A shows a list of symbols and roles. As described above, the number of types of symbols is 16, and in the diagram, each symbol has a No. Item numbers (symbol numbers) from 1 to 16 are attached. In the present embodiment, the types of symbols are simplified by alphabets, and the types of symbols are T, W, S, and A to M.

In the present embodiment, there is no limit to the possibility of acquiring symbols, and the number (number of sheets) of the same symbol (same symbol) that can be acquired is unlimited. Therefore, for example, in one game, a plurality of game balls may enter the same entrance, or even if the entrances have different arrangements, the game balls may enter the entrances to which the same symbol is assigned. Even if it does, the same symbol can be acquired multiple times, so that the player does not have to re-launch.

The acquired symbol (acquired symbol) is displayed on the second effect display device 16 described above. FIG. 21A shows a display example of acquired symbols in a situation where 14 symbols have been acquired by the above-mentioned automatic symbol setting. Further, FIG. 21B shows a display example of the acquired symbol in a situation where one symbol is added by entering the ball and the fifteenth symbol is acquired. The display of the acquired symbols such as these is in a state of being arranged (tiled) in a horizontal direction (horizontal direction) at the upper part of the screen (the part in the back when viewed from the player) in the second effect display device 16. It is done in.

The acquired symbols are displayed in ascending order from left to right in the order of the hand tile numbers. The magnitude of the Tehai number matches the magnitude of the symbol number (item numbers 1 to 16 shown in FIG. 3A). However, since the number of symbol types is larger than the number of symbols acquired in one game (15 in this case) and the same symbol may be acquired more than once as described above, the acquired symbols are not necessarily continuous. It is not always lined up by symbol number. Then, when displaying the acquired symbols in the order of the hand tile numbers, the moving images for the tiles (action display) are not particularly intervened, and the symbols are immediately aligned with the acquisition.

Note that, in FIGS. 21 (a) and 21 (b), hand tile numbers (1 to 15) are shown in order to facilitate understanding of the arrangement of the symbols, and these hand tile numbers are actually displayed in lines. I won't understand. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the hand number may actually be displayed.

As described above, it is possible to steer the symbol during the BB, but in the present embodiment, as shown in 21 (c), the cursor image 31 is added to the 15th symbol located at the right end. It is done. The cursor image 31 is designed to be automatically added to the fifteenth symbol by presuming that the symbol to be the target of the step is the symbol having the largest display of the hand number.

FIG. 3B shows a list of combinations. The number of types of roles is 15, and in the figure, each symbol has a No. Item numbers (role numbers) 1 to 15 are attached. Further, in the present embodiment, the types of combinations can be distinguished by the number of symbols T acquired. For example, the role of the role number 1 has 15 symbols T, and its name (role name) is "T × 15". Further, the role of the role number 2 has 14 symbols T, and the role name is "T × 14". Similarly, the roles of the role numbers 3 to 15 have 13 to 1 symbols T, and the role names are "Tx13" to "Tx1", respectively.

In addition, the payout for each role is 25 for "Tx15" to "Tx5" (the number of medals that can be obtained) and 15 for "Tx4". Further, the payouts of "Tx3" to "Tx1" are 6, 3, 3 and 1 respectively. The total number of dividends is 300. In terms of score conversion, "Tx15" to "Tx5" are 25 points, "Tx4" is 15 points, "Tx3" is 6 points, "Tx2" is 3 points, and "T". "X1" is one point.

As shown in the figure, the roles that may be selected as BB are "Tx15" to "Tx4", and the roles that may be selected as CB are "Tx15". "~" Tx3 ". That is, "Tx15" to "Tx4" are roles that may be selected for both BB and CB roles, and "Tx3" may be selected only for CB roles. It has become a role. Further, "Tx2" and "Tx1" are roles in which only a part of them may be selected as the CB role in the present embodiment.

Further, as shown in the figure, the number of combinations (number of patterns) of "Tx15" to "Tx1" is "1", "15", "120", "680", "3060", respectively. "11628", "38760", "116280", "319770", "817190", "1961256", "4457400", "9657700", "20004300", "40116600", and the total number of these (total prize) The number of combinations) is "77558760". The probability that "Tx15" to "Tx1" will be selected can be calculated by performing an operation with the total number as the denominator and the number of combinations (the number of patterns) as the numerator.
<Bonus role>

Next, the bonus role will be described. The bonus combination is determined by the combination of symbols. That is, in the present embodiment, for a game in which the open condition device and the condition continuous device are not operating, the combination of the symbols that the open condition device operates and the symbol that the condition continuous device operates are activated. The combination of is defined. These combinations are included in the combination of winning symbols, but are defined to be different from the winning symbol combinations.

FIG. 23A shows a definition of a combination of symbols that may be a combination of symbols in which the open condition device or the condition continuation device operates. In FIG. 23A, five types of definitions for the combination of symbols are shown, and item numbers (No. 1 to 5) are attached to each definition. The definition name relating to the combination of these symbols is No. 1 in the figure. As shown in order from 1, "Tx5 or more BNS", "Tx4BNS", "Tx3BNS", "Tx2 and Wx3 or more BNS", "Tx1 and Wx3 or more BNS" It has become. Here, the term "BNS" means a general term for bonuses including the above-mentioned "BB" and "CB".

Of these, "T × 5 or more BNS" is a combination of symbols using 5 or more Ts (symbols T). And, "T × 5 or more BNS" is a definition including all of the above-mentioned winning combinations "T × 5" to "T × 15", and the number of combinations thereof is "3268760".

Further, "Tx4BNS" is a combination of symbols using four Ts (symbols T). The "Tx4BNS" is defined in the same manner as the above-mentioned winning combination "Tx4", and the number of combinations thereof is "4457400". Further, "T × 3BNS" is a combination of symbols using three Ts (symbols T). The "Tx3BNS" is defined in the same manner as the above-mentioned winning combination "Tx3", and the number of combinations thereof is "9657700".

Further, "T × 2 and W × 3 or more BNS" is a combination of symbols using two T (symbol T) and three or more W (W symbols). Then, "T × 2 and W × 3 or more BNS" is defined as a combination included in the above-mentioned winning combination "T × 2", and the number of the combinations is "1961256". Further, "T × 1 and W × 3 or more BNS" is a combination of symbols using one T (symbol T) and three or more W (W symbols). And, "T × 1 and W × 3 or more BNS" is defined as a combination included in the above-mentioned winning combination "T × 1", and the number of the combinations is "4457400".

Of these five definitions, those that may be a combination of symbols that operate the conditional continuation device are No. 1 "T × 5 or more BNS" and No. It is 2 "T x 4 BNS". In addition, any of the five definitions applies to the possibility of a combination of symbols in which the open condition device operates.

Regarding the number of combinations, the number of combinations of symbols that may be selected for BB is "7726160 (= 3268760 + 4457400)", which is the total number of combinations of "T x 5 or more BNS" and "T x 4 BNS". It has become. In addition, the number of combinations of symbols that may be selected for the CB combination is "23802516 (= 3268760 + 4457400 + 9657700 + 961256 + 4457400)", which is the total number of combinations according to the above five definitions. The number of combinations of symbols to be won is "77558760", which is the total number of combinations (total number of patterns) of the above-mentioned "T × 15" to "T × 1".

From these facts, (the number of combinations of symbols to be won) / (the number of combinations of symbols that may be selected as the CB combination) ≈ 3.26 (not shown). Further, (the number of combinations of symbols that may be selected for the CB role) / (the number of combinations of symbols that may be selected for the BB) ≈3.08 (not shown). It should be noted that the types of combinations and the number of combinations described here are merely examples, and are not limited thereto.

Subsequently, as described above, the combination of the symbols in which the opening condition device operates and the combination of the symbols in which the condition continuation device operates as described above are determined by lottery in each game. Here, in the game started with the condition continuation device activated (the above-mentioned game after the second R at the time of BB), the above combination does not exist, and the lottery is not performed. ..

The combination of symbols in which the open condition device operates and the combination of symbols in which the condition continuation device operates are determined by a bonus table lottery. In the present embodiment, the number of tables of the bonus table is two, that is, table 1 and table 2 as shown in FIGS. 23 (b) and 23 (c).

First, in FIG. 23 (b), the "combination of symbols that will activate the open condition device and the condition continuation device" means a combination of symbols that will be BB, and "the open condition device will operate. "Combination of symbols that serve as CB" means a combination of symbols that serve as a CB. The BB defined in the table 1 is "T × 5 or more BNS", and the CB combination is "T × 4 BNS" and "T × 3 BNS". The selection rate of Table 1 is approximately 70%.

On the other hand, there are two types of BBs defined in the table 2, "Tx5 or more BNS" and "Tx4BNS", and the CB roles are "Tx3BNS", "Tx2 and Wx3". There are three types: "BNS" and "Tx1 and Wx3 or more BNS". The selection rate of Table 2 is approximately 30%.

As shown in FIG. 23 (c), the number of combinations (of symbols) for each of these tables is open, as the number of combinations of symbols for which the conditional continuation device operates is "3268760" for table 1. The number of combinations of symbols on which the condition device is activated is "17383860". Then, the value of the ratio of the two (the number of combinations of symbols that the open condition device operates) / (the number of combinations of symbols that the condition continuous device operates) is "about 5.381". ing.

Further, regarding the table 2, the number of combinations of symbols for which the condition continuous device is operated is "7726160", and the number of combinations of symbols for which the open condition device is activated is "23802516". The ratio of the two described above is "about 3.081".

Here, in the sparrow ball gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the condition continuation device does not operate after the opening condition device operates. Further, after the conditional continuation device is activated, another conditional continuation device is not activated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the condition continuation device may be activated after the opening condition device is activated, or another condition continuation device may be activated after the condition continuation device is activated.
<Score increase device>

Next, the score increasing device provided in the sparrow ball game machine 1 will be described. The sparrow ball game machine 1 is provided with a fast-passing score increasing device as a score increasing device which is a control function. This fast-passing score increasing device is a game in which the number of game balls used is 0 in a game in which the number of continuous games (number of rounds) of the conditional continuous device is 2 (the second R game excluding the game in which the game becomes BB). It is a score increasing device that satisfies the condition of operation when the ball passes through the special entrance opening opening gate (here, the special entrance opening operating gate 12).

The above-mentioned "game ball passing through the special entrance opening gate when the number of game balls used is 0" is, in other words, "at the timing when the second R game is started, before the special entrance opening gate". It means "a game ball flowing down the game area 2a" or "a game ball that is the first launch ball and passes through a special entrance opening gate".

In the present embodiment, the score obtained by the fast-passing score increasing device is 5 points. Further, the timing for satisfying the operation condition of the fast-passing score increasing device is the passage of the gate, and the fast-passing score increasing device actually operates at the time of winning. Then, when the gate that satisfies the operation condition is passed, the "fast-passing score increasing device operable status indicator" is turned on, and if a prize is won while this is lit, the fast-passing score increasing device is activated. There is.

The fast-passing score increasing device operable state indicator lamp is provided in the main indicator device 36 described above. Here, the illustration of the operationable state indicator lamp of the fast-passing score increasing device is omitted. In addition, the operationable state indicator light of the fast-passing score increasing device is turned off at the end of the game.

By providing the function of the fast-passing score increasing device in this way, technical intervention such as the fact that the game can be advanced more advantageously when the ball is entered in which round (the first ball in this case) in which round. It is possible to realize a highly game-like game. Then, the taste of the score increasing device can be improved.

In this embodiment, the function of the score increasing device is used in the 2nd round excluding the game in the case of the BB game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other rounds (for example, the final) are used. It may be a round, etc.). Further, the function of the score increasing device may be used in a plurality of rounds (for example, two rounds in total) in the BB state. By doing so, for example, a mahjong ball game machine having functions corresponding to so-called front dora and back dora in mahjong can be obtained. Further, the function of the score increasing device may be used in three or more rounds.
<Direction at the start of the game>

Next, various effects performed in the first effect display device 10 described above will be described. In the first effect display device 10, under the control of the sub display control device 3000, an effect (FIG. 4 (b)) imitating the symbol display of the slot machine is performed as described above. Further, as an effect display performed by the first effect display device 10, a game start effect is performed at the start of one game. Then, when the game ball is launched and the launched game ball enters one of the symbol entry ports, the ball entry effect described later is performed, and then the symbol stop display (confirmed here). Stop display) is performed, and the result of the winning combination lottery is notified.

The above-mentioned game start effect is executed in an effect pattern having a relevance and continuity to the subsequent ball entry effect in relation to the result of the arrangement by the automatic symbol setting. Then, as an effect at the start of the game among these, for example, an effect display in which all three reels of the slot machine are in a rotating state (variable state) (shown as "Example 1 at the start of the game" in FIG. 25A). Things) can be done.

Further, as the effects included in the game start effect, after the three reels are in a fluctuating state, "Game start effect example 2" in FIG. 25 (b) and "Game start effect example 3" in FIG. 25 (c) It is possible to perform an effect display in which two reels are stopped (including a temporary stop) and the remaining one reel (the reel that is stopped last) is in a fluctuating state. The specific display contents of these "game start effect example 2" and "game start effect example 3" will be described later.

Further, from the beginning of the production, the “game start production example” shown in FIG. 25 (b) does not go through the production display in which all the reels are in a fluctuating state as in the “game start production example 1” of FIG. 2 ”and“ Example 3 at the start of the game ”in FIG. 25 (c), a mode in which some reels (here, two reels) are stopped and the remaining one reel is in a fluctuating state. It is also possible to display the effect.

In the game start effect, the game start effect time is set as a predetermined effect time managed by the control of the sub display control device 3000. The effect at the start of the game in the normal state varies depending on the combination of the arranged symbols. On the other hand, in the game (game) started in the state where the condition continuous device is operated (BB state), the effect time at the start of the game is set to a uniform value. The uniform game start production time in the BB state can be, for example, about 1 second, but is not limited to this.

Regarding the above-mentioned effect time at the start of the game in the normal state, for example, the following three patterns can be exemplified. The names (pattern names) related to the production time at the start of the game of these three patterns are "normal start", "first display chance introduction 1", and "first display chance introduction 2". Further, each time value is, for example, 2 seconds, 7 seconds, and 10 seconds in order, and determination (selection) of these patterns is performed according to the arranged hand tiles. .. Further, the start timing of the time related to each pattern (timing that triggers the start of timekeeping) is the timing at which the game start button 18 is operated.

The above-mentioned "normal start" is a standard effect pattern (variable pattern) for the normal game start effect. As an example of the effect display related to this "normal start", for example, an effect in which all reels continue to fluctuate as described above (FIG. 25 (a)) can be mentioned.

Further, as an example of the effect display related to the "normal start", as illustrated in the above-mentioned "Example 2 of the effect at the start of the game" shown in FIG. 25 (b), the two reels are stopped (including a temporary stop). In the effect display in which the remaining one reel (the reel that stops last) is fluctuating, "Red 7" in the two reels that are stopped (here, the left and right reels of the left, middle, and right), It can be exemplified that symbols such as "white 7", "bell", "watermelon", and "cherry" do not form a reach combination on any of the effective lines L1 to L5.

Here, symbols such as "red 7", "white 7", "bell", "watermelon", and "cherry" are given to the player when they stop on the effective line in comparison with a general slot machine. It can be said that the design is expected to win some kind of prize (establishment of a role). Further, the above-mentioned "reach" is an effect mode similar to the reach display in a slot machine (or a pachinko gaming machine or the like).

In contrast to such a "normal start", the above-mentioned "first display chance introduction 1" is performed prior to the display of the result of the combination lottery, and may be in some advantageous state for the player. It is a production that suggests when the production display is introduced and fuels the expectations of the players. Further, the "first display chance introduction 2" has a longer fluctuation time than the "first display chance introduction 1", and is an effect for inspiring the player's expectations like the "first display chance introduction 1".

Examples of the effect display related to these "first display chance introduction 1" and "first display chance introduction 2" are, for example, "red 7", "white 7", and "bell" on any of the effective lines L1 to L5. The above-mentioned reach display is performed by a symbol such as "(for example, the one shown as" Production example 3 at the start of the game "in FIG. 25 (c)), or the cut-in display of a predetermined character (character, etc.) or comment is performed. (Omitted) and the like, and a combination thereof (Omitted) and the like can be mentioned.

In addition, since "first display chance introduction 2" is a production pattern (variable pattern) in which the expectation of winning a role is relatively higher than that of "first display chance introduction 1", only "first display chance introduction 2" is used. , "Red 7" (or "White 7") reach display (not shown), cut-in display (not shown), and a combination of these (not shown). Be done.

Further, although the illustration is omitted with respect to the determination of the effect time at the start of the game related to these effect patterns, if the hand tiles arranged at the start of the game are 3 T symbols and 0 W symbols, If the above-mentioned 7-second "first display chance introduction 1" is determined as the time value pattern (effect pattern or fluctuation pattern), and if there are 4 T symbols and 0 W symbols, the above-mentioned time value pattern is described. The 10-second "first display chance introduction 2" has been decided. Then, if the handicraft is other than these, the above-mentioned 2-second "normal start" is determined as the time value pattern.

The determination of the production time at the start of the game is not limited to such a method. For example, a plurality of bonus tables are provided, each of which is assigned a bonus table number, and the game is determined according to the selected bonus table number. It is also possible to determine the production time at the start. Further, the effect pattern of the effect at the start of the game is not limited to the above-mentioned "normal start", "first display chance introduction 1", and "first display chance introduction 2".

Further, as the game start effect, it is also possible to perform the reach display by the two reels that are previously stopped and displayed, as in the "game start effect example 3" illustrated in FIG. 25 (c). .. In this "game start effect example 3", the reach display of "red 7" is performed on the horizontal middle line L2, and the reach display of "white 7" is performed on the diagonal line L5 rising to the left. Such an effect display is, for example, the above-mentioned "first display chance introduction 2" (or "first display chance introduction 1") when 5 or more or 4 T symbols are prepared by automatic symbol setting. It is conceivable to execute it as an effect pattern. Here, the production modes such as "normal start", "first display chance introduction 1", and "first display chance introduction 2" are various as long as they are performed within a predetermined time according to the purpose of use. Can be adopted.
<Direction at the time of entry>

Next, the above-mentioned effect at the time of entering the ball and the effect time at the time of entering the ball will be described. The effect at the time of entering the ball is an effect related to the stop display of the remaining reels as an effect at a stage following the above-mentioned effect at the start of the game. For example, as shown in FIGS. 26 (a) and 26 (b), as a ball-entry effect executed after the game start effect (variable state of all symbols) of the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 25 (a). Reach is displayed by the symbols of the two stopped reels. Then, after a lapse of a predetermined time, an effect display of a mode in which all reels are stopped, as shown in FIG. 26 (c) (or FIG. 27 (a)), is performed depending on the presence or absence of winning and the content.

In the example of FIG. 26A, the reach display (single reach display) by "red 7" is performed only on the horizontal middle line L2. Then, after the reach display of "Red Seven" is performed in this way, the stop display of all reels is produced (not shown) based on the combination of the symbols after self-removal (tsumo) by entering the ball. Can be considered.

In the example of FIG. 26 (b), the reach display of "Red 7" is performed on the horizontal middle line L2, and the left rising diagonal line L5 is the same as the game start effect shown in FIG. 25 (c). The reach display of "white 7" is performed. Then, if there is a ball entering the symbol entry port corresponding to the T symbol, as shown in FIG. 26 (c), "Red 7" stops at the middle stage of the middle reel, and "Red 7" is stopped at the middle stage line L2 in the horizontal direction. A combination of three symbols of "Red 7" is displayed.

On the other hand, if there is no ball entering the symbol entry port corresponding to the T symbol and there is a ball entering the symbol entry port corresponding to another symbol (non-T symbol), FIG. 27 (a) ), The “white 7” stops at the middle stage of the middle reel, and the symbol combination in which three “white 7” are aligned is displayed on the diagonal line L5 rising to the left.

Here, in the present embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. 25 (c) and 26 (b), the same effect may be performed between the game start effect and the ball entry effect. ing. In addition, a non-reach state (no chance state) effect display may be performed between the game start effect and the ball entry effect.

Further, there is a case where the final stage of the game start effect is a non-reach state mode, and the mode of the start early stage of the ball entry effect connected to this is a non-reach state mode with the same display content as the game start effect. It has become possible. In addition, it is possible that the same display content may be reached from the end of the game start effect to the beginning of the ball entry effect.

In addition, as an effect at the time of entering the ball, an effect display in which all three reels are stopped is performed from the beginning of the effect, or a predetermined cut-in display is performed in a situation where the remaining one reel is in a fluctuating state. It is also possible. Further, an effect display (FIG. 25 (a)) in which all three reels are in a fluctuating state is displayed at the start of the game, and subsequently, even in the early stage of the effect at the time of entering the ball, all three reels are in a fluctuating state. It is also conceivable to perform the production display in.

Further, a plurality of effect patterns (variable patterns) having different effect times (ball entry effect times) are provided for the effect at the time of ball entry. Regarding the production time at the time of entering the ball, first, when entering the ball in the game in the normal state, the period immediately after the design of the 15th hand tile is displayed (FIG. 21 (b)) and immediately before the combination is judged. A wait (waiting period) is generated inside. In the present embodiment, this period is a period managed by the display control means (sub-control device) 3000 described above. Further, this period is included in (or matches with) the period between the Tsumo symbol acquisition process (S105) and the combination determination process (S106) shown in the game flow of FIG. 22.

In addition, unlike the above-described embodiment, if the winning combination is determined without providing the wait period, unless measures such as intervening the delay processing are taken, the winning or bonus-related information display processing is performed as it is after the winning combination determination. Will proceed to. Therefore, by providing a weight before the combination determination process (S106) as in the present embodiment and performing the ball entry effect during this period, it is possible to easily secure the time for the ball entry effect.

By providing a wait period in this way and performing the effect at the time of entering the ball, even if the game is speeded up by playing the game with the number of balls held per game, the process from the entry of one ball to the end processing is performed. The time until (S111 in FIG. 22) can be easily adjusted. Then, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous by diversifying the effect at the time of entering the ball and the effect time at the time of entering the ball.

The display control means (sub control device) 3000 is not limited to such a method, and for example, it is possible to set a wait period as the minimum symbol display time immediately after the combination determination. In this case, the wait period can be set depending on factors such as the presence or absence of a winning combination and the type of winning combination. Further, it is possible to set the ball entry time according to the wait period after the combination determination and perform the ball entry effect.

Further, in addition to the weight before the combination determination process (S106), the weight for securing the minimum symbol display time may be performed after (immediately after) the combination determination process (S106). Further, it is conceivable that this weight (the weight before the combination determination process (S106)) is not performed in the game started with the condition continuation device activated. Further, the combination determination performed by the display control means (sub control device) 3000 can be performed based on the information regarding the presence / absence of the combination and the type of combination transmitted from the main control device 1000.

For example, the following three patterns can be exemplified for the effect time at the time of entering the ball in the normal time. The pattern names related to the production time at the start of the game of these three patterns are "normal stop", "BB tilt stop", and "first display chance stop", and the respective time values are, for example, 3 seconds and 7 in order. It is seconds and 1 second.

And, among these, "normal stop" is a production (without a production in which no special production is performed) that is not intended to arouse the expectation of the player to establish the role. In addition, this "normal stop" is now selected not only when the symbol by the automatic symbol setting is out of place that does not win any role, but also when it wins any role. There is. It is conceivable to execute the above-mentioned display of the non-reach state for this "normal stop" pattern.

In addition, "BB" in "BB tilt stop" means a big bonus, and this "BB tilt stop" means "first display chance introduction 1" and "first display chance introduction 2" in the above-mentioned game start production. BB is established when it is not selected (when there is no prior display) and when the symbol (ball entry symbol) by the automatic symbol setting becomes a handicraft of various modes as described later. The content is such that it fuels expectations. Such an effect can be referred to as, for example, "BIG or Aori".

Further, "first display chance stop" is when "first display chance introduction 1" or "first display chance introduction 2" is selected in the above-mentioned start effect (when there is first display chance) and is automatic. When the symbol (ball entry symbol) by the symbol setting becomes a handicraft as described later, the content is such that the expectation that it is in some role is fueled.

The determination (selection) of the pattern related to the production time at the time of entering the ball is determined by the hand tile (14 automatically set symbols) immediately before the Tsumo (immediately before entering the ball) and the 15th sheet acquired by entering the ball. It is performed according to the symbol (ball entry symbol) of.

FIG. 24 shows a pattern (time value pattern) related to the effect time at the time of ball entry by combining the hand tile immediately before ball entry and the ball entry symbol. For example, as shown in item No. 1 (No. 1), the hand tile immediately before entering the ball has 3 T symbols, 0 W symbols, and the entering ball symbol is a T symbol (entry). When the number of T symbols is four due to the sphere), the above-mentioned 1-second "pre-display chance stop" is determined as the time value pattern (effect pattern or fluctuation pattern). Further, when the hand tile immediately before entering the ball has 3 T symbols and 0 W symbols as shown in item No. 2 (No. 2), and the entering symbol is other than the T symbol. However, as a pattern of time values, "stop display chance" is also determined.

In addition, the handicraft just before entering the ball is No. As shown in 3, when there are 3 T symbols, 1 or more W symbols, and the incoming ball symbol is a T symbol (when the number of T symbols becomes 4 due to the incoming ball), the time As the value pattern, the above-mentioned 7-second "BB tilt stop" is determined. Furthermore, the handicraft just before entering the ball is No. As shown in 4, when there are 3 T symbols, 1 or more W symbols, and the incoming ball symbol is other than the T symbol, the above-mentioned 3-second "normal stop" is used as the time value pattern. Is determined.

In addition, the handicraft just before entering the ball is No. As shown in 5, when there are 4 T symbols, 0 W symbols, and the incoming ball symbol is a T symbol (when the number of T symbols becomes 5 due to the incoming ball), the time value. As the pattern of, the above-mentioned 1-second "first display chance stop" is determined. Furthermore, the handicraft just before entering the ball is No. As shown in 6, even when there are 4 T symbols and 0 W symbols and the incoming ball symbol is other than the T symbol, "preceding display chance stop" is also determined as the time value pattern. To.

In addition, the handicraft just before entering the ball is No. As shown in 7, when there are 4 T symbols, 1 or more W symbols, and the incoming ball symbol is a T symbol (when the number of T symbols becomes 5 due to the incoming ball), the time As the value pattern, the above-mentioned 3-second "normal stop" is determined. Furthermore, the handicraft just before entering the ball is No. As shown in 8, when there are four T symbols, one or more W symbols, and the incoming ball symbol is other than the T symbol, the above-mentioned 7-second "BB tilt stop" is used as the time value pattern. Is decided. And No. As shown in 9, in all other cases (including the case where the number of Tehai immediately before entering the ball is 5), the above-mentioned 3-second "normal stop" is determined.

In addition, as the effect at the time of entering the ball in the normal state, the symbol acquired by the automatic symbol setting, the symbol assigned to the symbol entrance, the symbol acquired by entering the ball, the type of winning combination, etc. It is possible to perform various effects depending on the mutual relationship with the type of winning role.

For example, Fig. 3 (b) shows an example of the role name and each payout, but the number of symbols acquired by automatic symbol setting is relatively small, such as "Tx3" to "Tx1". If there is a possibility that only the winning combination corresponding to the payout will be won, when displaying the reach, for example, the reach display by "Red 7" or "White Seven" is not performed, and a predetermined limited pattern ("Bell") is displayed. ”, Etc.) to display the reach only.

Further, for example, in a situation where the hand tile by the automatic symbol setting is "T × 4", the reach (double reach, triple reach, etc.) at a plurality of effective lines is established in the production. Further, one effective line establishes a reach at "Red Seven", and the other line establishes a reach at "White 7" or "Bell". Then, in this situation, if there is a ball entering the symbol entrance of the T symbol and it becomes "T x 5", "Red Seven" is on the effective line where the reach of "Red 7" is established. However, if the T symbol does not enter the ball entrance, the effect of aligning "white 7" and "bell" is performed as the effect related to "Tx4". , Etc. are also conceivable.

In this way, by performing the production at the time of entering the ball according to the value of the role that can be established (in this case, the dividend), the player has an imagination and expectation of "what pattern to stop at". It is possible to perform a payout and a game. Here, various production modes such as "normal stop", "BB tilt stop", and "pre-display chance stop" can be adopted as long as they are performed within a predetermined time according to the intended use. Is.
<Various control modes related to the effect at the start of the game and the effect at the time of entering the ball>

Next, various possible control modes related to the game start effect and the ball entry effect will be described more specifically. First, FIGS. 26 (a) to 26 (c) and FIGS. 27 (a) show examples 1 to 4 of the effect at the time of entering the ball, but the example of the effect at the time of entering the ball is described below as a series of configurations connected from the effect at the start of the game. It is conceivable to make something like.

For example, at the start of the game, when 5 or more T symbols are set by the automatic symbol setting, or when 4 T symbols are set (4 T symbols are in the BB state and the above-mentioned table 2 is used. In the case), the ball is BB regardless of whether the ball is inserted into the symbol entry slot corresponding to the T symbol or the symbol entry slot corresponding to a symbol other than the T symbol. Therefore, as the effect at the start of the game, as illustrated in FIG. 25 (c), the effect display of the reach state by "red 7" and "white 7" is displayed on the two effective lines (here, L2 and L5). Do. Then, as a subsequent effect at the time of entering the ball, if the ball is entered into the symbol entry port corresponding to the T symbol, as illustrated in FIG. 26 (c) (example 3 at the time of entering the ball), the middle stage of the reel inside. If you stop and align "Red 7" and enter the ball into the ball slot corresponding to the symbol other than the T symbol, as illustrated in Fig. 27 (a) (effect example 4 at the time of ball entry), diagonally. Align "White 7".

Further, as a series of other production configurations, the following can be exemplified. For example, when there are 4 T symbols by automatic symbol setting but it does not hit the BB (when the condition continuation device does not work with 4 T symbols), or when there are 3 T symbols and it hits the BB by the automatic symbol setting. (When the condition continuation device operates with T4 sheets). Then, as the game start effect, as shown in FIG. 28 (a), the reach state of "Red 7" is displayed in the middle stage (horizontal middle stage line L2) (game start effect example 6), and diagonally (game start effect example 6). Here, the reach state of the "watermelon" is displayed on the diagonal line L4) rising to the right. Then, as an effect at the time of entering the ball, if the ball is entered into the symbol entry opening corresponding to the T symbol, "red 7" is aligned in the figure as shown in FIG. 28 (b) (entrance following (a) above). Example 1) When the ball is inserted into a ball entrance other than the T symbol, the "watermelons" are diagonally aligned as shown in FIG. 28 (c). ).

As a premise, the series of effects as illustrated in FIGS. 28 (a) to 28 (c) can be said to be game-like in which the T symbols are aligned in the middle row and the symbols other than T are aligned diagonally. Due to such game characteristics, when the game start effect of a plurality of reach as illustrated in FIG. 28 (a) is displayed (game start effect example 6), the symbol corresponding to the T symbol is given to the player. It can be suggested before entering the ball that it becomes BB when entering the ball entrance, and it becomes non-BB when entering the symbol entry port corresponding to other symbols, and it is possible to fuel the expectation for entering the ball in advance. It will be possible. And, because the above-mentioned premise is formed, the situation that constitutes the double reach of "red 7" and "white 7" as illustrated in FIG. 26 (b) is T. Regardless of whether the ball is a symbol or a non-T symbol, the ball becomes BB (BB is confirmed), which is a so-called intense heat situation. Further, as shown in the effect display of FIG. 26 (b) (effect display at the time of ball entry 2) and the effect display of FIG. 28 (b) (effect display at the time of ball entry 1 following the above (a)), the expectations of BB are expected. By making suggestions only in a certain game (here, suggestion by displaying the combination of reach), before entering the ball, whether to enter the symbol entry slot corresponding to the T symbol or the non-T symbol is selected. The feeling of expectation will be further increased.

Further, as a series of other effects, for example, even if the BB is confirmed after the automatic symbol setting, the effect at the start of the game is set as a non-reach state (no chance state). It is conceivable to display the effect and align "Red 7" and the like in the effect at the time of entering the ball. In this case, it is possible to perform the effect of the reach state from the non-reach state, for example, in the effect at the time of entering the ball, and then arrange "Red 7" and the like. Alternatively, it is also possible to arrange "Red 7" and the like from the non-reach state without going through the production of the reach state. In addition, from the non-reach state, various notifications are made to align "Red 7" and the like, and the effect display in which "Red 7" and the like are aligned will be a notification that the player will be in one of the advantageous gaming states. It is also possible to make it have a meaning of suggestion.

In addition, from the situation where many relatively advantageous symbols are prepared by the automatic symbol setting (such as the situation where it becomes "T × 4"), the symbol corresponding to a predetermined symbol (here, any of T, W, S) When a game ball enters the entrance, a production pattern with a relatively short effect time at the time of entry is selected, but when the game ball does not enter the symbol entrance corresponding to the above-mentioned predetermined symbol. It is also conceivable to select a production pattern with a relatively long production time at the time of entering the ball.

Further, in the present embodiment, for example, No. 1 and No. As shown in 6, when the ball is entered into the symbol entry port corresponding to the T symbol by entering the ball in the situation where the automatic symbol setting is "T x 3" (No. 1), the automatic symbol setting is set to "T". In the situation of "× 4", the same time value pattern (first display chance stop) is established when the ball is not entered into the symbol entry slot corresponding to the T symbol (No. 6). There is. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in the same situation (such as the situation of No. 1 and No. 6), the pattern of the selected time value may be different.

Further, in a predetermined case (special case), it is possible to perform a predetermined special effect. As a predetermined case (special case), for example, a case where the symbols A to M are aligned by the automatic symbol setting in the normal state can be considered. In addition, a case where the symbols A to M are aligned due to self-reliance in the normal state can be exemplified. As the predetermined special effect here, a predetermined moving image display, a predetermined character appearance, a predetermined cut-in display, a predetermined music output, and the like can be exemplified.

Further, for example, when the automatic symbol setting in the normal state is performed, the first effect display device 10 can perform additional notification regarding the acquisition result. In this additional notification, the information regarding the hand-held display (FIG. 21 (a)) displayed on the second effect display device 16 is additionally added by the first effect display device 10 instead of the second effect display device 16. It is for notifying. Then, as the additional notification, for example, as shown in FIG. 27 (b), a character display (which may be accompanied by a predetermined moving image) such as "There are 5 T symbols!" Is exemplified. Can be done. Further, although the illustration is omitted, other indications such as "There are four T symbols!", "There are four or more T symbols!", "The combination is established!", Etc. can be exemplified.

Further, the present invention is not limited to those that specifically indicate numerical values such as "there are four T symbols!" And "there are four or more T symbols!", For example, in FIG. 27 (c). As shown, it is also conceivable to inform the situation of the handicraft to some extent by an additional notification with relatively low specificity such as "CHANGE!".

Further, in the present embodiment, as a notification mode of the hand tile at the time of automatic symbol setting, as described above (FIG. 21 (c)), a symbol (here, a T symbol) that establishes a combination, a W symbol, and S A mode is adopted in which the symbols are moved to the left side and rearranged to make them easier to see. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, it is possible to arrange the hand tiles irregularly so that the existence and number of T symbols are not immediately recognized by the player. In this case, the arrangement of the hand tiles is as follows: Arranging the symbols in the order in which they were acquired (arranging them in the order of acquisition) without making a tile when setting the automatic symbols, or rearranging the contents to randomize the arrangement after acquisition. It is conceivable to do.

Here, if a hand tile display (fake display) different from the automatically set symbol is displayed, it is possible to more reliably make it difficult to recognize the number of T symbols that are advantageous to the player. However, it is considered desirable to give priority to ensuring the reliability of the notification, and to arrange the acquisition order as described above or rearrange for randomization without performing the fake display. It is also conceivable that the handicraft acquired by the automatic symbol setting in the normal state is not displayed.

Further, in the sparrow ball game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the hand tile is displayed on the second effect display device 16 instead of the first effect display device 10 arranged in the game area 2a (FIG. 21 (a). )-(C)). The second effect display device 16 is arranged on the operation panel 3 located at the player's hand (FIG. 1). Therefore, by performing various effects on the first effect display device 10, it is possible to encourage the player to pay attention to the game area 2a.

Further, as described above, the positional relationship between the first effect display device 10 and the second effect display device 16 is the same as that of the first effect display device 10 when the player is visually recognizing the second effect display device 16. Since the second effect display device 16 does not fit in the same field of view when the first effect display device 10 is visually recognized because it does not fit in the field of view, various effects are produced by the first effect display device 10. By performing the above, the line of sight of the player can be deviated from the second effect display device 16 as much as possible.

Then, it becomes possible to make it difficult for the player's consciousness to turn to the contents of the handicraft, and it is possible to exert the same function as hiding (or erasing) the display of the handicraft. Further, this also makes it possible to provide a new game property to the conventional sparrow ball game machine.

In addition, since the first effect display device 10 performs various effects, the second effect display device 16 does not display the handicraft, and the main display device 36 uses a combination of LED lighting and blinking patterns. , It is also conceivable to display only the handicraft in a manner that is difficult for the player to grasp.

In addition, since a relatively long time such as 7 seconds of "BB tilt stop" may be determined as the production time at the time of entering the ball, it is possible to perform a highly tasteful production using the time. It is possible. For example, it is possible to perform an effect in which the game characteristics generally adopted in a slot machine and the player's firing operation are related to each other by using the effect time at the time of entering the ball.

And, as a game property generally adopted in a slot machine, for example, there is a stop operation mode (so-called "bita push") in which a prize cannot be won unless the stop button operation is performed at an accurate timing so as not to shift. Can be done. Then, in relation to this "bita push" and the player's launch operation, in the situation of "Tx4" or "Tx3", the characters such as "bita push challenge" are displayed on the first effect display device 10. It is possible to think of a production in which the display is performed and an accurate launch aimed at adding a T symbol for acquiring 25 game medals is promoted. By performing such an effect at the time of entering the ball, it is possible to improve the technical intervention in the sparrow ball game machine 1.

Further, in a situation where the combination of "T × 4" is established by the automatic symbol setting, when the player strikes right and launches the game ball aiming at the triple entry ball opening 14, as described above. In addition, the ball can enter the symbol entry port 14c to which the T symbol is assigned at a rate of approximately 1/4. Therefore, for example, the first effect display device 10 displays a display recommending right-handed hitting to the player (right-handed firing position recommended display), and the role of "T × 5" is played at a rate of 1/4. It is also possible to provide a game property such as being established. In this case, the right-handed recommendation can be made only by voice, or by both voice and display.
<Action and effect of the invention according to the first embodiment>
<< Actions and effects of the invention relating to basic game characteristics >>

According to the sparrow ball game machine 1 described above, 15 symbols are used, which is the sum of a predetermined number of symbols (14 in this case) that are automatically arranged (automatic symbol setting) and one symbol by one self-manipulation (tsumo). Judgment is being made. That is, in the conventional pachinko / pachislot machine, the number of hand-made tiles is set to "14", and the combination is usually determined with 14 symbols. Furthermore, in the "Rules for Approval of Pachinko Machines and Certification of Types, etc." pertaining to the "Act on Regulation of Customs Business, etc. ", As a standard regarding the performance of the automatic symbol setting device, it is stipulated that the number of symbols shall be" 14 "and that the symbol setting shall be performed at random (Appendix 7 (1) D (). B), (b)).

On the other hand, in the sparrow ball game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the automatic symbol setting (automatic arrangement) with 14 symbols is performed as before, and the number of symbols is changed (here, one symbol is added) before the winning combination is determined. I am trying to proceed. Therefore, it is possible to realize a new game with a larger number of symbols than the number of automatically arranged symbols in the normal state while satisfying the requirements such as the automatic symbol setting and the opening condition device stipulated in the rules. ..

Further, according to the sparrow ball game machine 1 of the present embodiment, automatic symbol setting (automatic distribution) is performed with the start of one game, and in a predetermined game state such as a normal state, one ball is used. The game ends automatically.

That is, in the conventional sparrow ball game machine, it is usual that the game is aimed at establishing a rising role while repeating discarding (steering) and tsumo within the range of a plurality of holding balls. Then, the time spent by the player for operating the Tsumo and Tsumo is not uniform, and the time required for one game may be irregularly prolonged due to the operation of the player's Ste and Tsumo.

Further, in the conventional sparrow ball game machine, there are a plurality of balls (for example, four), and when a rising combination is established in a game started in a normal state and the opening condition device is activated, the player remains in the game. Using the ball held by the player, he performed a game that progressed with decision-making and obtained the desired pattern. Further, when the score increasing device is activated, the remaining balls of the game are used to power up (increasing the score) the once established winning combination (playing role).

Further, the conventional pachinko / pachislot machine cannot be hit (BB) without the operation of the opening condition device. For example, in "(1) to (a)" in the above-mentioned "Appendix 7", as a standard relating to the conditional continuous device, "the number of combinations of symbols that the conditional continuous device will operate is the open condition device. It does not exceed one-third of the number of combinations of symbols that will be activated. "

That is, the operating conditions of the conditional continuous device are defined by using the operating conditions of the open condition device, and in order to properly operate the conditional continuous device after satisfying this relationship, the open condition is set in the normal state. The device also needs to be operated appropriately so that it is within the range of three times. Further, in the conventional sparrow ball game machine, when the opening condition device is activated, the player's operation (tsumo) is required to end the game.

On the other hand, in the sparrow ball gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in a predetermined gaming state such as a normal state, the player has only one ball in one game, and one game fires one ball. By entering the ball (by one Tsumo), it ends automatically and immediately. Therefore, the time required for one game can be minimized, the game can be advanced quickly with a sense of speed, and the subsequent transition to the game can be performed quickly.

Further, according to the sparrow ball game machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the game ends with one ball in the normal state, even if a combination of symbols for operating the opening condition device is established during the game. , The ball is gone. Therefore, the opening condition device can be put into a non-operating state by finishing the game without allowing the game ball to pass through the special entry port operating gate 12. Further, while being equipped with the function of the opening condition device, it is possible to make it virtually impossible to use (cannot open) the accessory (here, the special entry port 11) in the normal state. And, by these things, it is possible to realize a new game property while clearing the above-mentioned regulation.

In the normal state, it is also possible to open the accessory (here, the special entry port 11) with the operation of the opening condition device by some method such as having a plurality of holding balls. However, by opening the accessory, the score (converted to the number of medals paid out) in the normal state tends to increase. Further, the operation of the open condition device must be terminated in the game and cannot be carried over to the next game.

Then, as described above, in order to maintain the gambling of the pachinko / pachislot machine appropriately while opening the accessory in the normal state, the overall balance is taken into consideration, and the jackpot game (here, in the BB state) is output. It is necessary to hold down the ball. Therefore, in order to realize a game in which more points can be obtained during the big hit game, it is desirable not to open the accessory in the normal state as in the sparrow ball game machine 1 of the present embodiment.

In addition, in the conventional sparrow ball game machine, if the winning combination is established by the automatic distribution, it is possible to end the game before performing the step. However, in the sparrow ball game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game cannot be ended unless 15 symbols are aligned using the holding ball, which is also different from the conventional sparrow ball game machine. Realizes gameplay.

The sparrow ball game machine 1 of the present embodiment can also be described as follows. For example, in the sparrow ball gaming machine 1, it can be said that the combination determination is not performed immediately after the automatic symbol setting (automatic distribution), but the combination determination is performed after the symbol acquisition by the operation of the Tsumo. Then, in the control of the pachinko / pachislot machine 1, the combination determination process is arranged after the automatic symbol setting and after the symbol acquisition by the Tsumo, so that the symbol is further added to the automatically arranged symbol. It can be said that the combination is made possible by adding. Further, it can be said that the pachinko / pachislot machine 1 has one ball in the normal state, but changes in the ball in the BB state and is no longer one.

Further, since the sparrow ball game machine 1 of the present embodiment repeats the game start (BET) and one launch operation for each game in the normal state, the bet setting (BET) is set for each game. , It can be said that the game is similar to that of a slot machine that repeats the start lever operation. As a result, the function of the opening condition device in the sparrow ball game machine 1 can be made a function similar to the single bonus (SB) in a general slot machine.

The sparrow ball game machine 1 of the present embodiment functions to make the game characteristics of the sparrow ball game machine similar to the slot machine in the normal state, and to realize the game characteristics of the sparrow ball game machine in the BB state. It can be said that the control means (various control means) is provided.

Further, according to the sparrow ball game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning combination is determined with 15 symbols, which is larger than the standard number of "14" related to the automatic symbol setting (automatic distribution), and the number of balls held is minimized ( Since it is performed in combination with (1 ball), the opening of the special entry port 11 can be suppressed more reliably.

That is, if the combination is determined with 14 symbols, the combination is determined while the ball is left. Then, when the opening condition device is activated, a situation may occur in which the game cannot be ended unless the holding ball is used. Then, in this case, the end of the game before the game ball of the special entry port operating gate 12 passes is not certain, and the function of suppressing the opening of the special entry port 11 becomes incomplete.

However, as in the sparrow ball game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the special entry port 11 is performed by determining the winning combination with a number of symbols that is one more than the number automatically distributed while holding one ball. The function of suppressing the opening of the machine can be completed.

The combination is not limited to this embodiment, and for example, the combination is determined by 14 symbols in the situation of automatic arrangement (automatic symbol setting), and the combination is determined even in the situation where 15 symbols are aligned by using the holding ball. , Etc. are also possible. As described above, the type of game property in which the determination with 14 symbols and the determination with 15 symbols are used in combination in one game can be said to be, for example, a hybrid game property.

Then, when the combination determination is hybridized in this way, if the combination of symbols that activates the opening condition device is established at the distribution timing (the situation where 14 symbols are automatically distributed), the holding ball is held. There is a possibility that one of the balls will pass through the special entry port operating gate 12 and enter the opened special entry port 11 as it is. However, at the timing after launching one ball of the possession ball (the situation where the 15th symbol is acquired), the possession ball disappears, so that the game ball is a special entrance operation gate as in the above-mentioned sparrow ball game machine 1. It is possible to prevent the ball from passing through 12 or entering the special ball entrance 11.

It is also conceivable to use the board structure (board configuration) to prevent the ball from entering the accessory (special entry port 11). For example, in order to prevent the accessory (special entry port 11) from being opened in the normal state, the symbol entry ports 13a to 13y are arranged at the launch position (recommended launch position) of the game ball in the normal state. In the game, it is conceivable that the arrangement is such that it is difficult to establish a combination of symbols that activates the opening condition device. In order to do so, as described above (FIG. 2), the recommended firing position in the normal state is set to the left side of the game area 2a (left-handed recommended), and the area on the left side of the game area 2a is set to the area on the right side. In comparison, it can be exemplified that the T symbol and the W symbol (FIG. 23 (a)) related to the operation of the open condition device are arranged in a smaller number.

Further, as a mode different from the above-mentioned board structure, for example, among the 25 symbol entry openings 13a to 13y in the game area 2a, the symbol entry openings (13a to 13l) arranged in the area on the left side when viewed from the front. If you enter any of the symbols (such as 13n to 13y), it is easy to establish a symbol combination that activates the opening condition device, but you entered one of the symbol entrances (13n to 13y, etc.) located in the area on the right side. Then, in order to make it difficult to establish the symbol combination in which the opening condition device operates, the relationship between the symbol combination of the agari role (rising combination) and the symbol entry openings 13a to 13y is determined.

On the other hand, regarding the symbol combination in which the conditional continuous device operates, it is difficult to establish the symbol combination for operating the conditional continuous device at the symbol entry port (13a to 13l, etc.) arranged on the left side of the game area 2a. However, at the symbol entry port (13n to 13y, etc.) arranged on the right side, it is easy to establish a symbol combination for operating the conditional continuation device. In this way, by arranging the symbol entry ports 13a to 13y, the game area for operating the opening condition device and the condition continuation device can be separated, so that the entry into the special entry port 11 can be suppressed. is there.

That is, the game property adopting the board structure of such an aspect is basically that the symbol combination of the condition continuous operation device is difficult to be established in the symbol in which the opening condition device arranged on the left side of the board is easy to operate. It can be said that the player has no choice but to aim at the right side of the board.

In addition, a special entry port 11 and a gate for opening the special entry port 11 (here, the special entry port operation gate 12) are arranged on the left side of the game area 2a, and the recommended launch position in the normal state (the recommended launch position (here). By making the (recommended launch area) right-handed, it is possible to suppress the actual operation of the open condition device.

However, when opening is suppressed due to the relationship between the arrangement of the special entry port operating gate 12 (and the special entry port 11) and the recommended launch position, the launch does not follow the recommended launch position (left-handed here). When is performed, it becomes difficult to avoid entering the special ball entrance 11. Therefore, when the opening of the special entry port 11 is suppressed by the board surface structure (board surface configuration), it is more applicable to separate the game area for operating the opening condition device and the condition continuous device as described above. Considered easy.
<< Action and effect of the invention relating to the effect display >>

Further, according to the sparrow ball game machine 1 of the present embodiment, for example, in a normal state, a game start effect related to the start of each game is performed, and in this game start effect, a plurality of patterns having different times are performed. Is provided. Therefore, it is possible to perform various game start effects according to the game situation such as the situation of the hand tile by the automatic symbol setting. Further, since the game start effect can be diversified, it becomes easy to perform the game start effect having contents that smoothly lead to the ball entry effect that is executed thereafter.

Further, according to the sparrow ball game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the effect at the time of entering the ball is performed at the time of entering the ball for the symbol entry openings 13a to 13y. Further, the time of the effect at the time of entering the ball (effect time) can be changed according to the combination of the handicraft immediately before entering the ball and the pattern of entering the ball. For this reason, it is possible to change the production time according to the arrangement of the tiles and the hand tiles, and it is possible to execute the fanning production according to the situation of the game.

That is, in the conventional pachinko / pachislot machine, even in the normal state, the game of the pachinko / pachislot machine after the design is acquired plays a relatively large part of the taste. For this reason, the acquired symbol by entering the ball is displayed immediately, and a relatively large amount of time is spent in the subsequent stage of the player operation. On the other hand, in the sparrow ball game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the time from entering the ball to displaying the acquired symbol is extended, and this time is used to perform the effect at the time of entering the ball. Therefore, even if the game is quickly ended with one ball held as described above, the taste of the game can be supplemented by the effect at the time of entering the ball from the entry of the ball to the display of the symbol.

Further, in the sparrow ball game machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the normal state, the game is played with the number of balls possessed by one ball per game in order to speed up the game, but no ingenuity must be taken. For example, it is conceivable that the game becomes monotonous because the game shifts to the end process (S111 in FIG. 22) for immediately paying out or the like when one ball enters, over a certain period of time.

However, as described above, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous and improve the taste by adding the concept of the effect at the time of entering the ball and the effect time at the time of entering the ball. Furthermore, by providing multiple types of production time at the time of ball entry and making the production time at the time of ball entry different according to the situation at the time of the game such as a handicraft when setting an automatic symbol, a more diverse and tasteful production can be performed. It becomes possible.

Further, the game characteristics of the sparrow ball game machine 1 in the normal state are such that the presence or absence of the winning combination is determined when the ball is entered, and the player can easily grasp the presence or absence of the winning combination (so-called first baldness). It can also be thought of as. However, since the first effect display device 10 provided at a position where it does not fit in the same field of view as the second effect display device 16, it is possible to perform various effects at the time of entering the ball in terms of display contents and effect time. , The hand-held display of the second effect display device 16 is difficult to visually recognize, and it is difficult for the so-called tip to be distorted.

Further, according to the sparrow ball game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game progress notification effect is performed by the automatically arranged symbols and the display image different from the symbols added by the holding ball. Therefore, unlike the conventional sparrow ball game machine, there are no restrictions such as the design of the mahjong tile (sparrow tile). And even for players who do not know the rules of mahjong, it is possible to perform an easy-to-understand production with a high degree of freedom. Furthermore, regardless of the display of the hand tile or the rising role, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation of the role establishment in the game by the production without using the sparrow tile.

Further, as in the present embodiment, by using the symbol display by the reel of the slot machine as a motif and performing the game progress notification effect by displaying on a plurality of effective lines L1 to L5, the winning combination display can be displayed on any of the effective lines. It is possible to produce an effect of what kind of winning combination is to be displayed and an effect of what kind of winning combination is displayed.

Furthermore, by the reach display on the effective line, even if a direct effect display such as "BIG?" Is not performed, the type of the pseudo reel symbol such as "red 7" or "white 7" can be used to play the role of BB. It is possible to perform a game progress notification effect that suggests the presence or absence of a win and the type of BB role. From these things, it becomes possible to perform a game progress notification effect rich in taste and variety.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described so far, and can be variously modified without departing from the gist. For example, a game medal is inserted as a game medium, and when a winning combination is established, a game medal is paid out as a game medium. For example, a game ball is inserted and the game medium is paid according to the result of the game. It is also possible to use it as a sparrow ball game machine. Further, other embodiments can be considered as described later, but these embodiments will be described later.

It is also conceivable that the first effect display device 10 may perform the above-mentioned fake display (display of a hand tile different from the symbol set automatically) related to the hand tile symbol. Further, the triple-entry ball opening 14 may be arranged in the center of the game area 2a instead of on the right side. In this case, a transparent resin is used as the material of the triple-entry ball opening 14, so that the image of the first effect display device 10 can be visually recognized through the transparent portion (or the whole) of the triple-entry ball opening 14. Can be considered.
<Second Embodiment (Embodiment for ensuring the use of the ball entrance related to the opening condition device)>

Next, various embodiments different from the above-described first embodiment will be described. Of the devices and control processes according to the first embodiment described above, items that do not particularly hinder application to other embodiments are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

First, as the sparrow ball game machine according to the second embodiment, it is possible to consider a machine in which the ball entry port (here, the special ball entry port 11) related to the operation of the opening condition device can be used more reliably. The reason for considering such a sparrow ball game machine is as follows.

That is, in the sparrow ball gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment described above, the player has only one ball in one game in the normal state, and one game is caused by firing and entering one ball. It is designed to finish automatically and immediately (with a single pin). Then, in the sparrow ball game machine 1 of the first embodiment described above, the time required for one game can be minimized, the game can be advanced quickly with a sense of speed, and the subsequent transition to the game is quick. It is possible to do it.

However, in the sparrow ball game machine 1 of the first embodiment, even if the combination of symbols that activates the opening condition device is established during one game in the normal state, the holding ball has already disappeared, and at that time. During the game (the game), the game ball cannot be passed through the special entry port operating gate 12 to open the special entry port 11.

Therefore, even if the combination of symbols that activates the opening condition device is established, there is no possibility that the special entrance 11 will be opened in the game. Then, paying attention to the game (the game) in which the opening condition device has started to operate, the sparrow ball game machine of the first embodiment is the same as the one in which the special entrance 11 does not exist. It cannot be said that it cannot be interpreted by the three parties. Depending on the situation, the significance of the existence of the special entrance 11 may be ambiguous, which is not preferable for objectively clarifying the performance and characteristics of the pachinko / pachislot machine. ..

Based on this idea, the inventors have made it possible to play quickly with as few balls as possible, at least in the normal state, and at the same time, the game characteristics are such that the performance and characteristics of the sparrow ball game machine are not unclear. investigated. Then, as shown in FIG. 29, a plurality of games (4 types in this case) have been created.

In the following, the sparrow ball game machines having each game characteristic shown in FIG. 29 are collectively referred to as the sparrow ball game machine of the second embodiment, and the sparrow ball game machine corresponding to each game characteristic is referred to as the second embodiment 1. , The second embodiment 2, the second embodiment 3, and the second embodiment 4 will be referred to as a sparrow ball game machine. Further, unless there is a particular problem, the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is applied, and detailed description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

First, the game characteristics created by the inventors can be divided into two groups according to the mode of launching the game ball. One group of them fires a game ball every game (including the second embodiments 1 and 2), and the other group may not fire a game ball depending on the situation. Some (including the second embodiments 3 and 4).

Further, FIG. 29 shows the features of the second embodiments 1 to 4 separately for each item of "system type", "combination determination timing", and "number of shot balls in one game". Of these items, the "system type" means the number of balls held in one game in the normal state and the presence or absence of discarding (steering). Here, the number of balls held is the number of balls held in one game in the normal state. For example, when a player wins a role, the number of balls held can be appropriately increased to build an appropriate game property.

In addition, the "role determination timing" is the timing at which the combination determination is performed when the number of distributed (arranged) symbols is 14 or 15. Or, it means a matter such as whether it is possible in either case. Further, "the number of balls launched in one game" means the number of game balls that can be launched in one game in a normal state.
<< Second Embodiment 1 >>

Hereinafter, each of the second embodiments 1 to 4 will be described. First, with respect to the second embodiment, as shown in the uppermost part of FIG. 29, the "system type" is "1 ball / no step". That is, in the second embodiment 1, the number of balls held in one game in the normal state is one, and discarding (steering) is not performed.

Further, in the second embodiment, the "combination determination timing" can be either the case where the number of arranged symbols is 14 or the case where the number of symbols is 15. Further, the "number of balls launched in one game" is such that the number of game balls that can be launched in one game in the normal state is always one (always in the normal state).

FIG. 30A schematically shows the game characteristics according to the second embodiment 1 from left to right. In the second embodiment 1, 14 symbols are automatically arranged with the start of the game (BET) (S201) in the normal state. Then, the combination determination (S202) is performed using the 14 automatically arranged symbols, and then the game ball is launched (S203). Then, there is a ball entering one of the entrances (S204), the acquired symbols are added, and the number of symbols of the handicraft becomes 15, and the combination judgment (S205) is performed using these 15 symbols. Will be done. After that, an effect or the like is performed according to the result of the combination determination (S205), and the game ends (S206).

According to the second embodiment 1 as described above, when the establishment of the chance combination (including the single bonus (SB)) is determined in the first combination determination (S202) and the opening condition device starts operating, the player is still a player. It is possible to form a situation in which the ball is not used. Then, in such a situation, it is possible to launch a game ball (S203) or enter a ball (S204).

For this reason, after the chance combination (hereinafter referred to as "SB" which is a single bonus) is established, the game ball is passed through the special entrance opening operation gate 12 to open the special entrance opening 11. Can be realized. Therefore, it is possible to secure the possibility of using the ball entry port (here, the special ball entry port 11) related to the operation of the opening condition device during the game after the combination determination (here, after S202). Then, it is possible to prevent the significance of the existence of the ball entrance related to the operation of the opening condition device from becoming ambiguous, and it is possible to objectively clarify the performance of the sparrow ball game machine.

As described above, the possibility of using the ball entry port (here, the special ball entry port 11) related to the operation of the opening condition device is ensured, but the ball entry port related to the operation of the opening condition device (here, special entry port 11) is secured. It is also possible that there is no particular advantage due to the entry (winning) into the entry opening 11). Examples of what is referred to here as "there is no particular advantage" include, for example, not allowing the player to acquire an advantageous symbol (making it difficult to obtain a score).

Then, when the superiority of the ball entry is not given in this way, the ball entry port (here, special) related to the operation of the opening condition device at the time of the first combination determination (S202) or the launch of the game ball (S203). It can be said that it is not necessary to perform a special effect such as inciting the ball to enter the ball entrance 11). As a result, at least, the content of the production can be simplified, and the burden on the developer can be allocated to the development of other productions.
<< Second Embodiment 2 >>

Subsequently, the second embodiment 2 will be described. Regarding the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29 above, the "system type" is "one ball / steer". That is, in the second embodiment, the number of balls held in one game in the normal state is one, and it is possible to dispose of the ball.

Further, in the second embodiment, the "combination determination timing" is limited to the case where the number of arranged symbols is 14. Further, the "number of balls launched in one game" is such that the number of game balls that can be launched in one game in the normal state is always one (always in the normal state).

FIG. 30B schematically shows the game characteristics according to the second embodiment 2 from left to right. In the second embodiment 2, 14 symbols are automatically arranged with the start of the game (BET) (S211) in the normal state. Then, the combination determination (S212) is performed using the 14 automatically arranged symbols, and the player further performs the step (S217), which is the operation of discarding tiles. The number of symbols (tiles) here has decreased by one to 13 tiles.

Furthermore, a game ball is launched (S213), and there is a ball entering one of the entrances (S214), and the number of symbols of the handicraft is 14 including one acquired symbol. The combination determination (S215) is performed using 14 symbols. After that, an effect or the like is performed according to the result of the combination determination (S215), and the game ends (S216).

According to the second embodiment 2 as described above, the establishment of the chance combination (including the single bonus (SB)) is determined in the first combination determination (S212), and the opening condition is determined, as in the second embodiment 1 described above. When the device is activated, it is possible to form a situation in which the player's ball is not yet used. Further, in such a situation, it is possible to launch a game ball (S213) or enter a ball (S214). Then, due to the game characteristics different from those of the second embodiment described above, it is possible to achieve the same effects of the invention as the above-mentioned second embodiment 1.

Further, as the effect according to the second embodiment, for example, at the stage of the start of the game (S211) or the first combination determination (S212), a symbol for the effect (a symbol as illustrated in FIG. 4B or the like). It is conceivable that the fluctuation of the symbol is started at the stage (the timing of the start of the period in which the steering is possible) at the stage (S217) without starting the fluctuation of the symbol. Then, it is conceivable that the symbol is stopped (fixed stop or temporary stop) when the ball entering (S214) is completed after the step (S217) and the launch (S213).

Further, in the second embodiment, in one game, the game start (BET, S211) and the step (S217) are performed twice by the launch (S213). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, when the button operation of the game start (BET, S211) is performed, the game is started and the control state is set so that the step can be performed. Can also be executed. By doing so, the number of button operations can be reduced, and the operations can be simplified.

Here, in a gaming state in which the step (S217) can be performed, it is conceivable to perform a predetermined effect linked to the step (S217). For example, it is possible to perform a game-like effect using a decorative pattern (also referred to as a production pattern), which is a three-digit pattern for production in a pachinko gaming machine, at the time of a step (S217).

More specifically, when the player operates the station (S217), the first effect display device 10 (the second effect display device 16 may be used) has a decorative pattern like a pachinko game machine. The fluctuation is started, and when there is a ball entering (S214), the decorative symbol is stopped. By performing the effect according to the Ste (S217) in this way, it is possible to prevent the game during the operation of the Ste (S217) from becoming monotonous or redundant, for example, and the taste of the pachinko / pachislot machine 10 Can be improved.
<< Second Embodiment 3 >>

Subsequently, the second embodiment 3 will be described. Regarding the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29 above, the "system type" is "one ball / steer". That is, in the second embodiment 3, the number of balls held in one game in the normal state is one, and it is possible to dispose of the ball.

Further, in the second embodiment 3, the "combination determination timing" is limited to the case where the number of arranged symbols is 14. Further, the "number of balls launched in one game" may be one ball or one game ball that can be launched in one game in the normal state.

FIG. 31A schematically shows the game characteristics according to the second embodiment 3 from left to right. In the second embodiment 3, in the normal state, 14 symbols are automatically arranged with the start of the game (BET) (S221). Then, when the combination determination (S222) is performed using the 14 automatically arranged symbols and the result of the combination determination (S222) is relatively disadvantageous to the player (any combination can be established). If there is no sex), the game is terminated (forced END, S228).

However, in the combination determination (S222), if it is relatively advantageous to the player (such as when there is a possibility that any combination is established), the step (S227) is performed. The number of symbols here has decreased by one to 13.

Furthermore, a game ball is launched (S223), and there is a ball entering one of the entrances (S224), and the number of symbols of the handicraft including the acquired symbols is 14, and these 14 symbols are used. The combination determination (S225) is performed using the symbol. After that, an effect or the like is performed according to the result of the combination determination (S225), and the game ends (S226).

According to the second embodiment 3 as described above, the game is opened as in the second embodiment 1 and the second embodiment 2 due to the game characteristics different from those of the second embodiment 1 and the second embodiment 2 described above. When the condition device starts operating, it is possible to form a situation in which the player's ball is not yet used. Then, it is possible to obtain the same effects of the invention as those of the second embodiment 1 and the second embodiment 2 described above.

Further, according to the second embodiment 3, the establishment of the chance combination (including the single bonus (SB)) is determined in the first combination determination (S222), and the game ball can be launched according to the determination result. Whether or not it will be decided. Then, when the result of the combination determination (S222) is relatively disadvantageous to the player, the game ends without being in a state where the player can launch the game or the game ball (forced END, S228). ..

On the other hand, when the result of the first combination determination (S222) is relatively advantageous to the player, the game ball can be launched via the step (S227). Then, as in the second embodiment 1 and the second embodiment described above, the game ends after the second combination determination (S225) after the launch (S223) and the ball entry (S224) (S226). ..

Therefore, it is possible to realize a game property in which the game ball is launched (S223) only when the result of the first combination determination (S222) is predetermined (here, when it is relatively advantageous to the player).

For example, if the BET operation is performed once at the stage of starting the game (BET, S221), the production of a predetermined story continues until the result of the combination determination (S222) becomes relatively advantageous to the player. It is possible to adopt a production mode such as output.

In addition, when the player has advanced to a situation where he / she can perform a step (S227) or a launch (S223), it is possible to produce an effect that encourages the player to enter the ball into the ball entrance, which is advantageous for the player. Such an effect of inciting the ball to enter the advantageous ball entry port can be referred to as, for example, a "challenge ball entry effect".

Here, as the "challenge entry effect", it is conceivable to perform an effect that imitates the decorative pattern of the pachinko gaming machine as described in the second embodiment 2. For example, when there is an operation of the step (S227), in the first effect display device 10 (the second effect display device 16 may be used), the effect is such that the decorative pattern is in the tempai state (reach state). Is performed, and the decorative symbol is stopped at the entry (S224).

Then, by providing such a "challenge entry effect", for example, until the "challenge entry effect" appears, the game is repeated over a plurality of games without proceeding to the stage (S227), and each game is repeated. In the game, the fluctuation and the stop of the symbol are repeated, and it is possible to realize the game property that the player can steer or shoot the game ball only after the effect appears.

Further, for example, it is provided with a function (so-called effect skip function) that allows the player to operate a button to skip the effect when a predetermined time (1 second, etc.) has elapsed from the start of the game (BET, S221). If it does not proceed, the player may cancel the production, end the game, and proceed to the next game. By doing so, the efficiency of the game progress can be improved. Then, it is possible to increase the number of games per unit time and increase the operating rate of the sparrow ball game machine.

Further, when the result of the combination determination (S222) is relatively advantageous to the player (such as when there is a possibility that any combination is established), for example, the above-mentioned T symbol (FIG. 3). A case where (a) and (b) are used) is more than a predetermined number (such as one) can be exemplified. Further, when the result of the combination determination (S222) is relatively disadvantageous to the player (for example, when there is no possibility that any combination is established), for example, the above-mentioned T symbol (FIG. 3). A case where (a) and (b) are not used) can be exemplified.

Further, according to the second embodiment 3 as described above, a quick game in a normal state is performed so that the player does not perform each game but only when the player has a chance to have a feeling of expectation of winning the role. It can allow progress.

Here, a type of pachinko / pachislot machine that can end the game without performing a step, such as the second embodiment 3 and the second embodiment 4 described later, can be regarded as follows. For example
Game start operation means (game start button, etc.) operated by the player at the start of one game, and
Game end operation means (game end button, etc.) operated by the player at the end of one game, and
Multiple entrances (such as symbol entrances) that are placed in the game area and correspond to multiple types of symbols,
A game ball launching means (launching device, etc.) that can launch a game ball toward the game area,
Steering operation means (design selection (A to C) buttons, etc.) operated by the player when the symbol is steered,
It is equipped with a game control means (control means including a main control device, etc.) for controlling the game.
A predetermined number of symbols are automatically set based on the operation of the game start operation means.
At least under normal conditions, two balls can be fired per game,
It is possible to step the pattern once per game,
In one game
From the entry of the first ball to the step of the symbol, the winning combination is determined by the number of symbols (14, 15, etc.) obtained by adding 1 to the number of automatically set symbols.
From the entry of the second ball after the step of one symbol to the end of the game, the combination judgment is performed with the same number of symbols as the previous combination judgment.
If there is no possibility of winning a role that is more advantageous to the player between the entry of the first ball and the step of the symbol, it is possible to end the game (forced END, etc.) without performing the step of the symbol. It is a sparrow ball game machine characterized by being. Not limited to this, it is possible to adopt various ways of thinking within the range that does not deviate from the gist.
<< Second Embodiment 4 >>

Subsequently, the second embodiment 4 will be described. The description of the same parts and the same effects as in the second embodiment 3 will be omitted as appropriate. Regarding the second embodiment 4, as shown in FIG. 29, the "system type" is "two balls / steers". That is, in the second embodiment 4, the number of balls held in one game in the normal state is two, and it is possible to dispose of the balls.

Further, in the second embodiment 4, the "combination determination timing" is not in the automatically arranged stage (the stage where the number of symbols is 14), and only when the number of arranged symbols is 15. It has become. Further, the "number of balls launched in one game" may be one ball or two game balls that can be launched in one game in the normal state.

FIG. 31B schematically shows the game characteristics according to the second embodiment 4 from left to right. In the second embodiment 4, 14 symbols are automatically arranged with the start of the game (BET) (S231) in the normal state. However, at this stage, the winning combination is not determined, and the control state is such that the game ball can be launched (S243).

Then, the game ball is launched (S243), there is a ball entering one of the entrances (S244), the acquired symbol is added, and the number of symbols of the handicraft becomes 15, and this 15 sheets. The combination determination (S232) is performed using the symbol of. Then, when the result of the combination determination (S232) is relatively disadvantageous to the player (such as when there is no possibility of establishing any combination), the game is terminated (forced END). , S238).

However, in the combination determination (S232), if the result of the combination determination (S232) is relatively advantageous to the player (such as when there is a possibility that some combination is established), the step (S237) is performed. The number of symbols here has decreased by one to 14.

Furthermore, a game ball is launched (S233), there is a ball entering one of the entrances (S234), and the number of symbols of the handicraft including the acquired symbol is 15, and these 15 symbols are used. The combination determination (S235) is performed using the symbol. After that, an effect or the like is performed according to the result of the combination determination (S235), and the game ends (S236).

According to the second embodiment 4, when the opening condition device starts operating as in the second embodiment 1 to 3 due to the game property different from that of the second embodiment 1 to 3 described above. , It is possible to form a situation in which the player's ball is not yet used. Then, it is possible to obtain the same effects of the invention as those of the above-mentioned second embodiments 1 to 3.

Further, according to the second embodiment 4, one ball is always launched (S243) in each game, and the fifteenth symbol is acquired with the incoming ball (S244). Further, in the first combination determination (S232), the establishment of the chance combination (including the single bonus (SB)) is determined, and whether or not the game ball can be launched is determined according to the determination result. Then, when the result of the combination determination (S232) is relatively disadvantageous to the player, the game ends without being able to launch the game ball (forced END, S238).

On the other hand, when the result of the first combination determination (S232) is relatively advantageous to the player, the game ball can be launched via the step (S237). Then, as in the above-described second embodiments 1 to 3, the game ends after the second combination determination (S235) after the launch (S233) and the ball entry (S234) (S236).

Therefore, only when one ball is always fired before the first combination determination (S232) and the result of the combination determination (S232) is predetermined (here, it is relatively advantageous to the player). It is possible to realize a game property such as launching a second game ball (S233).

Here, as a case where the result of the first combination determination (S232) is relatively advantageous to the player (such as when there is a possibility that any combination is established), for example, the second embodiment. Similar to No. 3, a case where the number of the above-mentioned T symbols (using FIGS. 3A and 3B) is equal to or more than a predetermined number (such as 1) can be exemplified.

In addition, when the result of the first combination determination (S232) is relatively disadvantageous to the player (for example, when there is no possibility of establishing any combination), for example, this is also the second implementation. Similar to the third embodiment, a case where the above-mentioned T symbol (using FIGS. 3A and 3B) is not present can be exemplified.

Further, in the above-mentioned second embodiment 3, the above-mentioned "challenge entry effect" appears according to the result of the combination determination (S222) only at the start of the game (BET, S221). did. However, in the second embodiment 4, not only at the start of the game (BET, S231), but also after the first ball is launched (S243) and the ball is entered (S244), such as "challenge entry effect". , It is possible to realize a game-like effect in which an effect suggesting that a role may be established can appear.

Further, according to the second embodiment 4, after the first ball is launched (S243) and the ball is entered (S244), at the time of chance, the ball is launched (S233) and the ball is entered (S234) via the step (S237). ), It becomes possible to execute the game via the combination determination (S235), and a more new game property can be realized.

Furthermore, by making it possible to launch two balls depending on the situation, if there is no possibility of winning a role, a quick game with one ball will be played, and if there is a possibility of winning a role, two balls will be played. By using it, it is possible to realize a game-like property that gives a wide range of game-likeness and production, although the required time is slightly increased.
<< Second Embodiment 4-1 >>

In addition, as a more specific game property (hereinafter, referred to as "second embodiment 4-1") according to the second embodiment 4, the following can be exemplified. First, as the types of combinations, BB (big bonus), SB (single bonus), and small combinations are provided as shown in the middle to lower rows in the chart of FIG. 32.

Further, the winning probability of BB is about 1/173, the number of rounds is 14R, and the number of game medals won is 420. Here, the "acquired number" is the product of 30 which is the payout number of one game and 14 which is the number of rounds, and the total number of input sheets for each game is not subtracted.

Further, the probability of winning the SB is about 1 / 44.0, the number of rounds is 1R (only for the game at that time), and the number of game medals paid out is 5. Further, the winning probability of a small winning combination is about 1 / 5.8, the number of rounds is 1R (only for the game at that time), and the number of game medals paid out is 5.

Further, the structure of the symbol is, for example, the above-mentioned T symbol (using FIGS. 3 (a) and 3 (b)) and some other symbols (here, the W symbol of FIGS. 3 (a) and 3 (b)). It is assumed that only (incorporation) is a design necessary for the role. Then, BB makes it possible to establish T symbols (using FIGS. 3A and 3B) with 5 or more T symbols. Further, the SB is a combination of three T symbols (using the W symbols of FIGS. 3 (a) and 3 (b)) and one special symbol (also using the W symbols of FIGS. 3 (a) and 3 (b)). To be established by. Further, the small winning combination is established when there are four T symbols or when there are three T symbols (no special symbols).

Furthermore, it is considered that the acquisition rate of the T symbol (the rate of entering the T symbol into the ball entrance) is such that when the player launches the game ball, the T symbol can be acquired at about 48%. Be done. However, the acquisition rate of this T symbol is calculated comprehensively, and the probability that the first BB will occur from the normal state is set to about 1/464, and the occurrence of BB (second BB) in this BB is set. It is conceivable to set the probability of this to about 1/55 or the like so that the combined probability is about 48%.

Subsequently, an example of the flow of the effect that can be adopted in the second embodiment 4-1 will be described together with the game characteristics. FIG. 33 illustrates the flow of the production and the game characteristics of the sparrow ball gaming machine of the second embodiment 4-1. First, as shown at the left end in the figure, the game proceeds in the order of "BET", "launch", and "entering the ball".

If the number of T symbols (here, one) is not included in the automatic distribution accompanying "BET" and the symbol acquired by "entry" is not a T symbol, the game state of chance (described later). ) (It becomes a non-chance game state). However, if a predetermined number (here, one) or more of T symbols are included at the time of "BET" or "entry ball", the game state of chance (described later) is set.

Further, in the case where the game state of the chance is not reached (in the case of non-chance) as shown on the right side of the “entry ball” in FIG. This "shortening variation" can be performed only for a relatively short time (for example, about 1 second) of the symbol variation.

Here, as the symbol variation, for example, in the first effect display device 10 (or the second effect display device 16), a three-digit number symbol is detected based on the detection of "launch", the detection of "entering a ball", and the like. For example, scrolling from the stopped state and stopping (fixed stop) when a predetermined fluctuation time elapses can be exemplified.

The fluctuation time is a predetermined time from a predetermined timing, or a predetermined gaming state (“entering ball”, etc.) from the timing when a predetermined gaming state (“BET”, “launch”, etc.) is detected. The time until is detected, etc. can be exemplified.

Further, regarding the start timing of the above-mentioned "shortening fluctuation", an example can be made when "entering a ball" is detected. Alternatively, when "launch" is detected, "shortening fluctuation" is started within a predetermined time (for example, about 2 seconds) from "launching", "entering a ball" is detected, and the T symbol is not acquired, "shortening fluctuation" is performed. It is also conceivable to perform a stop (fixed stop) in the mode of ".

On the other hand, at the time of chance, as shown by branching downward from the "entry ball", an effect of the content that arouses the expectation of whether or not the second ball can be launched (a fanning variation effect) is executed. Here, it is conceivable that such an effect (a fanning variation effect) is performed at the stage from the automatic distribution accompanying the "BET" to the determination of which entry port the ball was entered by the "entry". ..

Then, the mode at the start stage of the production (here, the fanning fluctuation) is the same as the case of the above-mentioned "shortening fluctuation", and when the T symbol is included in the automatic distribution accompanied by "BET", It is also possible to change from the middle of the fluctuation to the mode of the fanning fluctuation.

It is also possible to start the production in a unique manner of the fanning fluctuation at the stage when the T symbol is acquired by "entering the ball". Further, as the fanning fluctuation effect, for example, it is conceivable to perform a mission effect that shows the advantage / disadvantage of the player depending on whether the predetermined mission is successful or unsuccessful.

Furthermore, when the mission production is performed, the mission failure production (failure production) is executed and the second ball cannot be launched, and the mission success production (success production) is executed and the second ball is executed. Make sure you can fire in some cases. Then, when the second ball can be launched, there is an operation of "steering", and as shown on the right side of the figure, after the second "launching" and "entering the ball", the T symbol is displayed. Make sure that the number of acquisitions does not increase or increases.

Here, in a gaming state in which "steering" can be performed, it is conceivable to perform a predetermined effect linked to "steering". For example, an LED board is built in the symbol selection (A to C) buttons 19a to 19c related to the operation of the "steel", and these symbol selection (A to C) buttons 19a to 19c are illuminated to display the "steel". It is conceivable to notify that it is possible.

It is also possible to use the first effect display device 10 and the second effect display device 16 to perform a predetermined effect related to the operation of the “steel”. Further, in the first effect display device 10 and the second effect display device 16, a game-like effect using a decorative symbol (also referred to as an effect symbol), which is a three-digit pattern for the effect of the pachinko gaming machine, is performed. Etc. are also possible.

By interposing an effect that matches the "steel" in this way, it is possible to prevent the game during the operation of the "steel" from becoming monotonous or redundant, for example. Then, the game can be smoothly connected to the launch of the second ball, and the taste of the sparrow ball game machine 10 can be improved.

According to the second embodiment 4-1 embodied as described above, it is possible to proceed with the sparrow ball game and the production with the contents suitable for the new game characteristics of the second embodiment 4.
<Third embodiment (implementation for enabling the addition of a bonus)>

Next, as a sparrow ball game machine according to another embodiment (third embodiment), a machine that enables continuous villas (generation of a plurality of bonuses with continuity) by adding a bonus will be examined. Here, as a mode of "addition" of the bonus, for example, during a game related to a predetermined bonus (bonus game which is a special game) (including the final round), a period of returning to the normal game is not inserted. It can be mentioned that the bonus is generated (without a gap).

Considering the "addition" of such bonuses is to increase the profits of players by giving them a villa-like character, such as pachinko machines and pachinko machines. This is to improve the taste. However, in various gaming machines including the sparrow ball gaming machine, it is also necessary to prevent the gambling from becoming excessive. Therefore, the inventors select a plurality of elements (also referred to as "operation element" or "change element") in order to properly add the bonus, and determine an effective control mode based on whether or not each element is changed. investigated.

Each column in the chart of FIG. 34 shows the combination of elements selected by the inventors and whether or not each element is changed in order to control the addition of the bonus. The elements selected by the inventors are the "bonus table", the "number of rounds", the "increased score", and the "number of balls held". Further, the symbols "○", "Δ", and "×" shown for each element indicate whether or not each element is changed when the bonus is generated. Then, each symbol of "○", "Δ", and "×" means "changed", "either", and "no change" in order.

In addition, each row in the chart of FIG. 34 shows a plurality of game characteristics. The game characteristics shown in FIG. 34 are the three types of the third embodiments 1 to 3. These game characteristics can be divided into two groups by focusing on the "bonus table" of each of the above-mentioned elements.

One of the groups is the one that cannot refer to a different "bonus table" (the one with "x" in FIG. 34), to which the third embodiments 1 and 2 correspond. In addition, another group can refer to a different "bonus table", which corresponds to the third embodiment 3.

With respect to various embodiments in which bonuses are added, the "bonus table" means at least a table that defines the types of bonuses. As the "bonus table", in addition to the one described in the above-described embodiment (as shown in FIG. 23 (b)), various ones can be adopted, but more specific examples may be used. It will be described later.

Furthermore, with respect to various embodiments in which bonuses are added, different "bonus tables" can be referred to, for example, in a later bonus lottery with respect to the bonus table used in the relatively earlier bonus lottery. It means using a different bonus table.

For example, a predetermined bonus table (also referred to as a first bonus table) is used in the first bonus lottery, and another predetermined bonus table (also referred to as a second bonus table) is used in the second bonus lottery. ) Is used for the sparrow ball game machines that have a change in the "bonus table" ("○").

On the other hand, for example, a predetermined bonus table (also referred to as a first bonus table) is used in the first bonus lottery, and the same bonus table (also referred to as a first bonus table) is used in the next bonus lottery. ) Is classified into the types that cannot refer to different "bonus tables" ("x").

Subsequently, the change in the "number of rounds" is determined, for example, for the number of rounds determined for the bonus determined in the earlier bonus lottery and for the bonus determined in the later bonus lottery. It means that the number of rounds is different.

For example, a sparrow ball game machine that can play a 7R game with the first bonus (also called the first bonus) and a 14R game with the second bonus (also called the second bonus) , "The number of rounds" is changed ("○"). On the other hand, for example, the sparrow ball game machine whose bonus ends at 7R for the first bonus and the second and subsequent bonuses is of the type in which the "number of rounds" does not change ("x"). It is classified into.

Subsequently, the change of "score increase" means a change of the function related to the above-mentioned score increase device (number of operating score increase devices, etc.) in the sparrow ball game machine, and is relatively earlier in the bonus lottery. It means that the function of the score increasing device in the determined bonus and the function of the score increasing device in the bonus determined in the later bonus lottery are different.

Furthermore, as a sparrow ball game machine that may change the "score increase", the one that switches between the operation and non-operation of the score increase device according to the state when the bonus is activated, or when the bonus is activated. For example, the magnification is changed according to the state of.

Subsequently, the change in the "number of balls held" is, for example, the number of balls held in each game in the bonus determined in the earlier bonus lottery and the possession of each game in the bonus determined in the later bonus lottery. It means that the number of balls is different.

More specifically, the first bonus (also called the first bonus) has three balls in each game, while the second bonus (also called the second bonus) has three balls in each game. The sparrow ball game machine having 15 balls is of the type in which the "number of balls" is changed ("○"). On the other hand, for example, the sparrow ball game machine, which has 5 balls in both the first bonus and the second bonus, has no change in the "number of balls" ("x"). It is supposed to be.

Further, regarding the change of the "number of balls held", for example, it is possible to adopt a bonus game of one (one type) bonus that is not constant in a plurality of games (rounds) (for example,). Third embodiment 1-1, third embodiment 1-1-2, third embodiment 1-1-2, etc., which will be described later).

Subsequently, the above-mentioned third embodiments 1 to 3 shown in each line of FIG. 34 will be described in order. Here, the outline of each of the third embodiments 1 to 3 will be described, and more detailed matters will be described later as specific examples of the third embodiments 1 to 3.
<< Third Embodiments 1-3 >>

First, with respect to the third embodiment 1, as shown in FIG. 34, the “bonus table”, the “number of rounds”, and the “increased score” are all “x”, and the “number of balls held” is “〇”. ". That is, in the third embodiment 1, the "bonus table", "number of rounds", and "score increase" are changed between the first bonus (bonus before addition) and the later bonus (bonus added). Instead, the "number of balls held" changes.

Subsequently, with respect to the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34, the “bonus table” is “x” and the “number of rounds” is “〇”. In addition, "increased score" is "▲" and "number of balls" is "○". That is, in the third embodiment, the "bonus table" does not change, and the "number of rounds" and the "number of balls held" change between the first bonus and the second bonus (additional bonus). It has become. Further, the "score increase" can be adopted in both a mode in which the function is changed and a mode in which the function is not changed.

Subsequently, with respect to the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34, the "bonus table" is "○", the "number of rounds" and the "score increase" are "▲", and "▲". The number of balls held is "○". That is, in the third embodiment, the "bonus table" and the "number of balls held" change depending on the first bonus and the second bonus (additional bonus), and the "number of rounds" and "increased score" are , Both the changing mode and the non-changing mode can be adopted.
<Specific example according to the third embodiment>
<< Third Embodiment 1-1 >>

Next, the various third embodiments 1 to 3 described above will be described more specifically. First, in the third embodiment, as described above, the table is not changed in the first bonus lottery and the later bonus lottery (“bonus table” is “x”), and a common bonus table is used. .. Furthermore, there is no change in the number of rounds or the score increasing device (“number of rounds” or “increasing score” is “x”), and the number of balls held changes (“number of balls” is “○”).

Then, as a specific example according to the third embodiment 1 (hereinafter, referred to as “third embodiment 1-1”), the ones shown in FIGS. 35 (a) and 35 (b) can be exemplified. FIG. 35A illustrates a bonus table that can be used in the third embodiment 1-1. In the bonus table of FIG. 35 (a), a plurality of types (here, four types) of bonuses are defined. As four types of bonuses, RB (regular bonus), BB (lower big bonus), SBB (medium big bonus), and HBB (upper big bonus) are provided.

Of these, RB has a bonus of 4R rounds, 81 medals won (player medals won), and 45% activation rate (activation rate). In addition, BB has a bonus of 7R rounds, 162 acquisitions, and a 40% operation rate. Furthermore, SBB has a bonus of 11R rounds, 270 cards acquired, and a 10% operation rate, and HBB has a bonus of 14R rounds, 351 cards acquired, and a 5% operation rate. It has become.

Here, the number of rounds of each bonus is represented by the number including the game (bonus winning game) when the bonus is won. Therefore, when the bonus winning game is excluded, the number of rounds of each bonus is 3R for RB, 6R for BB, 10R for SBB, and 13R for HBB.

Further, for example, in the previous bonus lottery (here, the first bonus lottery), there is a possibility that all four types of bonuses are selected. And if RB is selected in the first bonus lottery, the common bonus table will be used in the next bonus lottery (here, it will be the second bonus lottery), and there is a possibility that 4 will be selected. Although it is a bonus of all types, it is a bonus with a larger number of rounds than RB (here, BB, SBB, or HBB) that can be overwritten (rewritten) after being selected.

Also, if BB is selected in the first bonus lottery, the common bonus table will be used in the second bonus lottery, but the number of rounds that may be overwritten after selection is larger than that of BB. It will be a lot of bonuses (here, either SBB or HBB).

Also, if SBB is selected in the first bonus lottery, the common bonus table will be used in the second bonus lottery, but the number of rounds that may be overwritten after selection is larger than that of SBB. It will be a lot of bonuses (HBB here).

Here, in the following, a bonus having a relatively small number of rounds will be referred to as a lower bonus, and a bonus having a relatively large number of rounds will be referred to as a higher bonus. For example, of the above four types of bonuses, RB (4R) is the lowest bonus and HBB is the highest bonus. Then, BB is higher than RB and lower than SBB, and SBB is higher than BB and lower than HBB.

In any round of these various bonuses, the winning combination is determined and the bonus may be generated. Then, for example, when the second bonus occurs in the 4th round, which is the final round, the first bonus is completed up to the maximum round (here, 4R), and the second bonus (here, BB, SBB, etc.) It will shift to any of HBB).

However, the second bonus may occur in any of the 1st R (the game when the first bonus is won) to the 3rd R of the RB, and the game may shift to the bonus game (special game). In any of these cases, the first bonus is not completed (digested) up to the maximum round (4R in this case), but the second bonus (BB, SBB, or HBB in this case) is transferred. Become.

In the example shown in FIG. 35 (b), the first bonus shown in the uppermost row is RB, and each round of the bonus game is represented by a solid line or a two-dot chain line rectangle (square). Then, in the second R in this RB, the second bonus RB is generated as shown in the next stage. Further, regarding this first bonus (RB), as shown by the alternate long and short dash line, the third to fourth R bonus games are not played.

Further, in the BB which is the second bonus, the SBB which is the third bonus is generated at the 4th R as shown in the next stage. Therefore, for the second bonus, as shown by the alternate long and short dash line, the 5th to 7th R bonus games will not be played.

Here, the transition from the bonus game being executed at that time to the next bonus is made after the round (game) in which the bonus is generated is completed. Further, the second and subsequent bonuses are not limited to the timing described here, and can occur at any timing (round).

Further, in the third embodiment 1-1, it is possible to make the "number of balls held" different for each type of bonus. For example, the number of balls held in each game in the highest bonus (here, HBB) may be 25, and the number of balls held in each game in the next-ranked bonus (here, SBB) in descending order may be 15. It is possible. Further, in descending order, the number of balls held by each game in the bonus of the next rank (here, BB) is set to 8, and the number of balls held by each game in the bonus of the next rank (here, RB) is set to 4 balls. It is possible.

Further, for example, it is possible to adopt a game property in which the possibility of winning a higher bonus increases as the number of balls held increases. More specifically, although not shown, it is possible to shift to BB at a rate of 1/200 with 4 balls held in each game in RB, and 1/20 with 8 balls held in each game in BB. It is conceivable to adopt a game property such that the player can shift to SBB at a rate of 1 / 4.4 with 15 balls held in each game in SBB.

Further, as a mode of making the "number of balls held" different, for example, in the RB, the number of launched balls increases (added) in the last round (here, the 4th R), and in the BB, the number of balls held increases in the remaining 3Rs. It is possible to do something like (added).

In addition, various modes of processing can be adopted in order not to execute the bonus game related to the relatively lower bonus. For example, it is conceivable that even if a relatively lower bonus is won, the winning is invalidated and the process for shifting to the bonus game is not performed. Further, when the highest bonus (HBB in this case) is won from the normal state, it is conceivable to skip the processing of the bonus lottery in the bonus state and not execute the bonus lottery.

As described above, in the third embodiment 1-1, the same (common) bonus table (FIG. 35 (a)) is used in each bonus lottery. Furthermore, the bonus is added only by using the higher bonus with a larger number of rounds than the previous bonus. Therefore, the bonus can be added only once for each type of bonus. Furthermore, the bonus can be added up to the highest bonus while overwriting the information stored about the previous bonus (information related to the type of bonus and the content of the bonus game).

Therefore, it is possible to add bonuses while preventing unlimited continuous bonuses. Then, it is possible to properly add bonuses while appropriately suppressing gambling.

Here, the type of pachinko / pachislot machine as in the third embodiment 1-1 can be regarded as follows. For example
Multiple entrances (such as symbol entrances) that are placed in the game area and correspond to multiple types of symbols,
A game ball launching means (launching device, etc.) that can launch game balls one by one toward the game area,
It is equipped with a game control means (control means including a main control device, etc.) for controlling the game.
When the game ball enters one of the entrances, the symbol corresponding to the entrance is acquired by the player.
When the combination of symbols acquired by the player satisfies a predetermined condition, a bonus (third embodiment 1-1, third embodiment 1-1-1, and third embodiment 1-1-2, which will be described later, will be applied to each embodiment. Win a bonus, etc.)
There are multiple types of bonuses with different player advantages.
The plurality of types of bonuses are predetermined in the bonus table referred to by the game control means.
The same bonus table is referenced in the bonus state and the normal state in which the game that is not in any bonus state progresses.
If you win any of the above bonuses, you will be able to move to the bonus state corresponding to the winning bonus.
During the bonus state, you may hit another bonus and shift to the bonus state corresponding to the other bonus.
If the other bonus is a bonus that improves the player's advantage (number of rounds, etc.) over the bonus at the time of winning the other bonus (such as a relatively higher bonus), the other bonus It shifts to the bonus state corresponding to
If the other bonus does not improve the player's advantage over the bonus at the time of winning the other bonus, the ball does not shift to the bonus state corresponding to the other bonus. It's a game machine. Not limited to this, it is possible to adopt various ways of thinking within the range that does not deviate from the gist.
<< Utilization of the basic concept of the third embodiment 1-1 >>

Subsequently, the game characteristics and the effects for making the basic concept of the third embodiment 1-1 as described above can be utilized more effectively will be described. Various game characteristics can be considered as the game characteristics that can utilize the basic concept of the third embodiment 1-1, but it is possible to exemplify two types of game characteristics depending on the presence or absence of automatic distribution. .. In the following, the branch numbers of the third embodiment 1-1-1 and the third embodiment 1-1-2 will be described with respect to a plurality of embodiments of the sparrow ball gaming machine utilizing the basic concept of the third embodiment 1-1. Will be explained with.
<<< Third Embodiment 1-1-1 (Non-automatic distribution type) >>>

First, as the third embodiment 1-1-1, a type that does not perform automatic distribution (non-automatic distribution type without automatic distribution) can be mentioned. For example, the number of cards distributed in each game in the normal state is set to a relatively small predetermined number (here, 3 cards).

FIG. 36 shows the game characteristics of the sparrow ball game machine according to the third embodiment 1-1-1 (non-automatic distribution type) by a flowchart. In the third embodiment 1-1-1, a plurality of bonuses (three types here) are defined in the bonus table, and the bonus table is not changed between the first bonus lottery and the later bonus lottery, and is common. Bonus table is used. Also, the bonus is added only by the bonus higher than the previous bonus.

In the bonus table (not shown) according to the third embodiment 1-1-1, three types of bonuses, BB (normal), Vip_BB, and Premium_BB, are defined. Of these bonuses, as shown in FIG. 36, BB (normal) has a bonus of 3R rounds and 75 to 12 bonuses (number of medals won by player = number of payouts-number of inputs). ..

Here, the number of medals won in BB (normal) can fluctuate (75 to 102 in this case) because BB (normal) does not necessarily have the maximum number of medals to be paid out (30 in this case) for each game. This is because it is assumed that the game will not be paid out.

Then, in order to realize such a game property, the number of balls held in one game (1R) in BB (normal) is set to the number of balls held in a normal state, for example, 4 balls or 8 balls. It is conceivable to make it several times (for example, within 4 times) of (for example, 2 pieces). On the other hand, in Vip_BB and Premium_BB, the number of balls held in one game (1R) is, for example, more than four times (more preferably about 10 to 15 times) the number of balls held in a normal state (for example, two). It is conceivable to do.

Here, as described above, in a game in which the number of balls held is suppressed, if the player does not shoot the game ball by aiming well at the entry port (such as the entry port of the T symbol) corresponding to the advantageous symbol. It is difficult to establish a role with a large number of payouts. For this reason, it is conceivable that such an effect in BB (normal) is referred to as, for example, a "biting challenge".

In addition, Vip_BB is a bonus with 9R rounds and 243 acquisitions (when completed to the end of the final round). Further, Premium_BB has a bonus of 13R rounds and 372 number of acquired cards, as shown in the left side portion of FIG. 36.

That is, BB (normal) is the lowest bonus, and Premium_BB is the highest bonus. Then, BB (normal) may be overwritten by Vip_BB or Premium_BB. In addition, Vip_BB may be overwritten by Premium_BB.

Here, the number of rounds of each bonus is represented by a number that does not include the game (bonus winning game) when the bonus is won. Therefore, including the bonus winning game, the number of rounds of each bonus is 4R for BB (normal), 10R for Vip_BB, and 14R for Premium_BB.

Then, at the time of BB operation (at the time of the first bonus operation) shown at the left end of FIG. 36, either BB (normal) or Premium_BB is generated as shown by branching to the right side. There is.

The branch from BB operation (first bonus operation) to BB (normal) or Premium_BB in FIG. 36 indicates that the first BB is either BB (normal) or Premium_BB. ing. Then, it is conceivable that the probability of occurrence of BB (normal) at the time of BB operation is set to, for example, 95.3%, and the probability of occurrence of Premium_BB is set to 4.7%.

Furthermore, when BB (normal) occurs in the first BB, as shown by branching to the right, there are cases where Vip_BB is added and cases where BB (normal) ends without the addition occurring. is there. Then, it is conceivable that the probability that Vip_BB is added is 50%, and the rate at which BB (normal) ends without Vip_BB being added is 50%.

Further, when Vip_BB is added, as shown by branching to the right side, Premium_BB may be further added, or Vip_BB may end without the addition occurring. Then, it is conceivable that the ratio of adding Premium_BB is 35.4% and the ratio of ending the bonus game is 64.6%.

In addition, when each bonus is won, the effect corresponding to each bonus is executed. Then, as described above, since a common bonus table is used in each bonus lottery, there is a possibility that all three types of bonuses will be won in the first bonus lottery. However, at the time of the first bonus, the production of BB (normal) or Premium_BB is executed.

That is, in the first bonus lottery, when the BB (normal) is won, the "BB (normal) production" which is the production of the BB (normal) is executed, and when the premium_BB is won, the production of the Premium_BB is executed. "Premium_BB production" is executed.

However, when Vip_BB is hit, the above-mentioned BB (normal) effect is first executed, and at a predetermined timing in the BB (normal) effect, the effect of the content that may be promoted to Vip_BB (Vip promotion) is produced. (Vip_BB promotion chance production) is executed. Then, the content of the effect is promoted from the BB (normal) effect to the Vip_BB effect (Vip_BB effect), and the bonus game of the remaining number of rounds (here, 6R = 9R-3R) can be executed.

Here, the BB (normal) effect executed when the Vip_BB is hit can be distinguished from the actual BB (normal) effect by calling it, for example, a pseudo BB (normal) effect.

Further, as the execution timing of the promotion effect (Vip_BB promotion chance effect) described above, the timing of the final round in the pseudo BB (normal) effect, the timing before the 2nd round, and the like can be exemplified. Further, as the execution period of the promotion effect (Vip_BB promotion chance effect), a predetermined period within the final round of the pseudo BB (normal) effect, a period spanning a plurality of rounds, and the like can be exemplified.

Then, as shown by branching from the center to the lower right in the figure, when Premium_BB is further added to Vip_BB (when promoted to Premium_BB), the number of game medals won when all rounds (13R) are completed is It is conceivable to increase the number to 351.

Here, while the number of acquired cards when Premium_BB occurs during the first operation of BB is 372, the number of acquired cards in Premium_BB when added is as small as 351 when added. This is because the number of acquired cards is calculated by subtracting the number of cards (21 cards in this case) paid out in the game at the time of winning (game in Vip_BB).

In such a game property, when BB (normal), Vip_BB, and Premium_BB are added in this order, the maximum number of medals won by the player due to the continuous addition is 696. The breakdown is the total of 102 sheets, which is the maximum number of sheets acquired in BB (normal), 243 sheets, which is the maximum number of sheets acquired in Vip_BB, and 351 sheets, which is the maximum number of sheets acquired in Premium_BB.

However, the actual number of acquired cards changes depending on the number of rounds in which the addition occurs in the previous game. In the example of FIG. 36, the actual number of acquired cards varies depending on the number of rounds of Vip_BB promoted to Premium_BB. Then, it is conceivable that the average number of sheets when promotion from Vip_BB to Premium_BB occurs is, for example, about 570 sheets.

As a factor that the maximum number of medals won by the player is not necessarily 696 as described above, the fluctuation of the number of medals won in Vip_BB can be mentioned. That is, if there is an addition of BB in Vip_BB, Vip_BB ends. Therefore, the number of acquired cards in Vip_BB varies depending on the number of rounds of Vip_BB promoted to Premium_BB, and the number of players acquired in a series of BBs by adding BB changes.

To give a specific example, for example, if BB, Vip_BB, and Premium_BB are added in this order, the number of BBs acquired in the 3Rs is 75, and if the player is promoted to Premium_BB in the 1st round of Vip_BB, the number of players is 75. A total of 453 game medals will be won, which is +27 +351. This 453 sheets is the minimum number of sheets to be acquired when promotion to Premium_BB occurs. Here, the "acquired number" is a value obtained by subtracting the input number (3 pieces here) from the payout number (30 pieces here).

In addition, if the number of BB (normal) 3Rs acquired is 102 and the player is promoted to Premium_BB at the 4th R of Vip_BB, the player will acquire 561 medals in total of 102 + 108 + 351. Will be done. Furthermore, if the number of BB (normal) 3Rs acquired is 102 and the player is promoted to Premium_BB at the 9th R of Vip_BB, the player will acquire 696 game medals in total of 102 + 243 + 351. Will be done. This 453 sheets is the maximum number of sheets that can be obtained when promotion to Premium_BB occurs.

Here, the fluctuation of the number of acquired cards in BB (normal) is the type of winning combination (the number of payouts is the winning combination) in the game in which BB (normal) is operated in the normal state (which is the 1st round of BB (normal)). It depends on the success or failure of the symbol acquisition during the above-mentioned "biting challenge".

Further, it is conceivable that a predetermined promotion effect (Premium_BB promotion effect) may be executed even during Vip_BB in FIG. 36. As a flow of the game and the production here, for example, the BB is activated by the role lottery at the start of the game (BET), and further, as the promotion production, the variable display of the three-digit number symbol on the first production display device 10. And, it is possible to exemplify that the result of the variable display (combination of the temporary stop symbol or the fixed stop symbol) can be displayed.

Then, after the operation of the BB in Vip_BB, the number of balls held in one game increases from, for example, the previous number (for example, 8 balls) to a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls). When the number of T symbols reaches a predetermined number (five or more, etc.) during this 25-ball game, the symbols are stopped in a predetermined display mode (such as “777” doublet) on the first effect display device 10. Make it a bonus game of Premium_BB.

Here, it is conceivable that the probability (ratio) of shifting to the Premium_BB promotion effect during Vip_BB is about 1/6, and the probability (ratio) of not shifting to the Premium_BB promotion effect is about 5/6.

Then, if the game does not shift to the Premium_BB promotion effect, the game is played using an entry port (attacker entry port that functions as a score increasing device) such as the special entry port 11, and the ball enters the attacker entry port. This makes it relatively easy for the player to pay out the maximum number of game medals per game (30 in this case).

On the other hand, in the case of shifting to the Premium_BB promotion effect, the attacker entrance is not used, and the game ball is launched aiming at the entrance so that the T symbols are aligned in a predetermined number or more as described above. Then, when a predetermined number or more of T symbols are arranged, the symbol of "777" is displayed on the first effect display device 10, and the process shifts to Premium_BB.

Here, in the case of shifting to the Premium_BB promotion effect, it is conceivable that the probability that the combination of "777" is displayed is set to 30%. In addition, during the Premium_BB promotion production, 25 balls can be used in one game, and the probability that more than a predetermined number of T symbols will be aligned is about 30 to 37%. It is conceivable to decide.

Then, it can be said that the sparrow ball game machine in this way is promoted from Vip_BB to Premium_BB with a probability of 1/20 (= 1/6 × 0.3) per game. Further, for the game between 9Rs in Vip_BB, it can be said that the probability that Premium_BB is added after the Premium_BB promotion effect is 35.4% as described above.

Further, the main specifications (specs) of such a pachinko / pachislot machine can be summarized as shown in FIG. 37 (a), for example. As shown in FIG. 37 (a), the probability of entering the ball entrance of the T symbol by launching one game ball is set to about 8.42%. Then, it is conceivable that the probability of BB operation (BB rate related to the first hit) in the normal state is about 1 / 106.5.

Then, the distribution (occurrence rate, probability of occurrence) of BB (normal) related to the first hit is set to 50.00%. This numerical value corresponds to 50% of the ratio at which BB (normal) ends without adding Vip_BB as described above.

Further, the distribution of Vip_BB related to the first hit is set to 45.30%. This value corresponds to the above-mentioned 95.3% as the probability of occurrence of BB (normal) when BB is operating, minus 50% of the rate at which BB (normal) ends without adding Vip_BB. ing.

In addition, the distribution of Premium_BB related to the first hit is set to 4.70%. This numerical value corresponds to 4.7% as the occurrence probability of Premium_BB at the time of BB operation described above. Then, the promotion rate of Vip_BB is set to 35.4%. This numerical value corresponds to the probability that Premium_BB will be added after the above-mentioned Premium_BB promotion effect.

Further, the average number of acquired sheets when the promotion of Vip_BB (promotion from Vip_BB to Premium_BB) occurs can be 570 as described above. Further, the maximum difference ball due to a series of BB additions can be set to 696 as the maximum number of medals obtained by the continuous addition. Then, it is assumed that the maximum difference ball (MY, which is one of the counting management indexes) when operating in the amusement park for one day can be set to 1531.
<<< Third Embodiment 1-1-2 (automatic distribution type) >>>

Subsequently, as a sparrow ball game machine that employs game characteristics and effects to enable more effective use of the basic concept of the third embodiment 1-1, the third embodiment 1-1-2 (automatic distribution)牌 type) will be described.

As the third embodiment 1-1-2 (automatic distribution type), it is conceivable that 14 cards are automatically distributed at the start of the game, as in the first embodiment described above. Furthermore, in the normal state, after automatic distribution, a predetermined number of balls (here, two balls per game) are used to aim for the establishment of the BB role.

Further, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), two types of bonuses, BB-A and BB-B, are provided in the bonus table. Of these, BB-A shall operate when 5 to 7 T symbols are aligned, and BB-B shall operate when 8 to 15 T symbols are aligned. Further, the number of rounds of BB-A is 13R, and the number of rounds of BB-B is 14R.

As described above, since the number of balls held is 2 in the normal state, it is necessary to have 6 or more T symbols at the time of automatic placement in order to arrange (collect) 8 or more T symbols. And, when the number of arrangements at the start of the game is three, even if all the arrangements are T symbols, it is necessary to align three or more T symbols by firing two balls. Become. Therefore, in the normal state, it is difficult to align eight T symbols and hit the BB-B.

However, for BB-A, the BB operates if a minimum of 5 T symbols are aligned, so if there are 3 T symbols at the time of automatic placement, for example, 2 balls will be inserted into the T symbol entrances. By making it, the condition of BB operation is satisfied. Therefore, it can be said that it is easier to establish BB-A than the above-mentioned BB-B. Here, it is conceivable that the ratio of three or more T symbols aligned at the time of automatic distribution is about 1/230.

Further, after BB-A is established, it is conceivable to increase the number of balls held in each game (round) in BB-A to five. This increase in the number of balls held makes it easier to increase the number of T symbols in BB-A. Then, it is possible to increase the possibility that BB-B is established and BB is added.

However, even if the number of balls held is increased to 5, it may still be difficult to arrange 8 T symbols (for example, the inventors estimate that the probability is about 1/2000). there were). Therefore, it is conceivable to increase the number of balls held to 15 only in the final round of BB-A (13th round). In this way, by increasing the number of balls held to 7.5 times the normal state and 3 times the other rounds (2 to 12R) in BB-A, the possibility of additional bonuses is increased. Can be done.

Then, according to the estimation by the inventors, it was possible to add BB-B with a probability of about 45.7%. When BB-B is added, the total maximum number of rounds is 26R (= 13R + 14R-1R). For example, it is assumed that 30 cards are paid out per game, and one game is input. By setting the number to three and excluding the number of input (3) in the first game (1R), it is possible to realize a game property in which about 705 game medals can be obtained.

In the third embodiment 1-1-2, the number of balls held in the normal round (round before the final round) in BB-A is 5, but in each round, the special number is opened. If a predetermined number (for example, 3 balls) or more of game balls are not inserted into the entry port (attacker entry port that functions as a score increasing device) such as the entry port 11, the round at that time will end. It is conceivable to adopt a game-like property (so-called puncture).

Further, it is conceivable to arrange an entrance (attacker entrance) such as the special entrance 11 on the right side of the game area 2a so that the player can hit right during the bonus game. .. Then, when hitting to the right, it is conceivable that almost all game balls enter the attacker's entrance. Further, in a situation where the game ball is launched aiming at entering the symbol entry port (13a to 13y) corresponding to the T symbol in the multiple entry ball opening device 13, the ball does not enter the attacker entry port. It is also conceivable to determine the positional relationship between the T symbol of the symbol entrance (13a to 13y) and the attacker.
<Specific example according to the third embodiment 2>
<< Third Embodiment 2-1 >>

Next, among the various third embodiments 1 to 3 described above, the third embodiment 2 will be described. In the third embodiment, as described above (middle of FIG. 34), the table is not changed in the first bonus lottery and the later bonus lottery as in the third embodiment (the "bonus table" is "". × "), a common bonus table is used.

Furthermore, the number of rounds and the number of balls held change (“number of rounds” and “number of balls held” are “○”), and it is possible to adopt both a changing mode and a non-changing mode for the score increasing device. ("Increased score" is "▲"). Further, the point that the "number of balls held" is changed is the same as that of the third embodiment 1.

Then, as a specific example according to the third embodiment 2 (hereinafter, referred to as "third embodiment 2-1"), a bonus is generated from the normal state, and the bonus is repeatedly added, but the round in the bonus game. An example of a type in which the number is determined by lottery separately from the determination of the type of bonus can be exemplified.

Then, in the sparrow ball gaming machine of the third embodiment 2-1 the same bonus table is used in the normal state and the bonus state. Furthermore, the number of bonus rounds is drawn according to conditions such as the difference between the normal state and the bonus state and the number of rounds related to the bonus state.

Then, if the bonus is won during the bonus state (when the bonus is added), the number of rounds is larger than the number of rounds drawn for the running bonus (working bonus) at that time. From, the number of rounds of the bonus to be added is determined.

In addition, the bonuses that can be won during the bonus state (bonuses to be selected) are all bonuses except the bonus during execution (bonus during operation) at that time. For example, if the bonus is added more than once (bonus of 3 consecutive villas or more), the bonus that has been won the first time is included in the selection target in the bonus lottery during the bonus state of the second bonus. , You may be elected again during the villa.

That is, the sparrow ball gaming machine of the third embodiment 2-1 is the above-mentioned third embodiment 1 (third embodiment 1-1, third embodiment 1-1-1, third embodiment 1-1-1). It is not a type (stage method) in which the types of bonuses that can be selected can be gradually reduced, such as (including 2), but a type in which bonuses other than the active bonus can be selected many times (non-stage). Method).

FIG. 38A shows an example of the types of bonuses in the third embodiment 2-1 and the flow of adding bonuses. Four types of BBs (BB-A to D) are defined in the bonus table in the third embodiment 2-1. However, the number of rounds is not uniformly set for BB-A to D, and the number of rounds from 2R to 14R is drawn according to the situation.

As shown in the upper part of FIG. 38, in the normal state (normal time), all the bonuses of BB-A to D are valid, and there is a possibility that any bonus will be won. Then, for example, it is assumed that the contents of the first bonus are BB-A and 2R. In FIG. 38, this is indicated by the notation of "hit 2R BB-A" beside the downward arrow and the notation of "BB-A_2R" at the left end of the next row in the chart.

The bonus lottery during the round game (special game) of this first bonus (here, 2R BB-A) is the second bonus lottery. Then, in this second bonus lottery, BB-A is invalidated, and three types of BBs BB-B to D are selected. Further, the round lottery is conducted with 3R to 14R (3R or more) as selection targets, except for the 2R that was won earlier.

Here, as a process for invalidating BB-A, for example, even if the BB-A is hit, it is conceivable that the winning is invalidated and the control process in the game progress control means (using FIG. 7) is advanced. Be done. Then, when a bonus of another type is won, the winning may be invalidated in the same manner.

Subsequently, in the example of FIG. 38, the BB-C is won in the second bonus lottery, and the 3R is won in the round number lottery. Further, as shown in the next stage, in the third bonus lottery, the BB-C won immediately before is invalidated, but the BB-A invalidated in the second bonus lottery is not invalidated. Then, in this third bonus lottery, three types of BBs, BB-A, BB-B, and BB-D, are selected. Further, the round lottery is conducted with 4R to 14R (4R or more) as selection targets, except for the 3R or less that was won earlier.

Subsequently, in the third bonus lottery, the BB-A is won, and in the round number lottery, the 4R is won. Further, as shown in the next stage, in the fourth bonus lottery, the BB-A winning immediately before is invalidated, but the other bonuses BB-B to D are selected. Further, the round lottery is conducted with 5R to 14R (5R or more) as selection targets, except for the 4R or less that was won earlier.

Subsequently, in the fourth bonus lottery, the BB-D is won, and in the round number lottery, the 5R is won. Further, as shown in the next stage, in the fifth bonus lottery, the BB-D winning immediately before is invalidated, but the other bonuses BB-A to C are selected.

Further, the round lottery is conducted with 6R to 14R (6R or more) as selection targets, except for the 5R or less that was won earlier. If a bonus is added after this, the bonus will continue until the result of the round lottery is 14R. In addition, if BB is not established on the way, it will be discontinued and the bonus addition (ream villa) will end.

Here, it is conceivable that the selection ratios of BB-A to BB-D are, for example, equal (25% each). In this case, the only BB that is invalidated is the bonus that was won immediately before (most recently), so unlike each example according to the third embodiment 1, the bonus lottery during the bonus Even so, it is possible to generate various bonuses at a relatively high rate. Then, as compared with each example of the third embodiment 1, it becomes easier to guarantee the continuous villa property.

Further, for example, it is conceivable to perform a process such that the score increasing device operates only in a predetermined number (7R or the like) or more of BBs. By doing so, for example, when hitting BB-A in the normal state, BB-A is used as a bonus without paying out a game medal, and hitting BB-A at BB of 7R or more. In that case, it is possible to use BB-A as a bonus with a payout that makes it easy to obtain a game medal. Then, by doing so, it becomes possible to realize a game property in which it is easy to obtain many game medals (easy to increase the number of balls in a short time) by adding a bonus (ream villa).

Further, regarding the number of balls held in the game, it is conceivable to perform processing such that the number of balls held increases only in BBs having a predetermined number (7R, etc.) or more. By doing so, as described above, for the same BB-A, a bonus with no balls that makes it difficult to obtain game medals in the normal state, and a bonus with balls that makes it easy to obtain game medals at BB of 7R or higher. It is possible to say. By doing so, it becomes possible to relatively easily realize a game property in which it is easy to obtain many game medals (easy to increase the number of balls to be played in a short time) by adding a bonus (ream villa).

In addition, it is possible to perform an effect (promotion effect) that suggests promotion to a bonus with a payout during the game state of the bonus without a payout.

Here, the type of pachinko / pachislot machine as in the third embodiment 2-1 can be regarded as follows. For example
Multiple entrances (such as symbol entrances) that are placed in the game area and correspond to multiple types of symbols,
A game ball launching means (launching device, etc.) that can launch game balls one by one toward the game area,
It is equipped with a game control means (control means including a main control device, etc.) for controlling the game.
When the game ball enters one of the entrances, the symbol corresponding to the entrance is acquired by the player.
If the combination of symbols acquired by the player satisfies a predetermined condition, a bonus (such as a bonus according to the third embodiment 2-1) is awarded.
The bonus includes a plurality of types of bonuses in which the number of rounds, which is the number of games related to the bonus state, is different.
The plurality of types of bonuses are predetermined in the bonus table referred to by the game control means.
The same bonus table is referenced in the bonus state and the normal state in which the game that is not in any bonus state progresses.
If you win any of the above bonuses, you will be able to move to the bonus state corresponding to the winning bonus.
During the bonus state, you may hit another bonus and shift to the bonus state corresponding to the other bonus.
It is a sparrow ball game machine characterized in that the number of rounds can be different even if the same bonus is applied in the normal state and the bonus state. Not limited to this, it is possible to adopt various ways of thinking within the range that does not deviate from the gist.
<Specific example according to the third embodiment>

Next, among the various third embodiments 1 to 3 described above, the third embodiment 3 will be described. The third embodiment 2 is different from the third embodiment 1 and the third embodiment, and as described above (lower part of FIG. 34), the earlier bonus lottery and the later bonus lottery refer to different "bonus tables". ("Bonus table" is "○"), and a bonus table according to the situation is used. Furthermore, regarding the number of rounds and the score increasing device, both a changing mode and a non-changing mode can be adopted (“number of rounds” and “score increase” are “▲”), and the number of balls held also changes. ("Number of balls" is "○").
<< Third Embodiment 3-1 (Type in which the reference destination of the table is changed for each state) >>

Then, as a specific example according to the third embodiment (hereinafter referred to as "third embodiment 3-1"), as shown in FIG. 39 (a), a bonus without a ball is generated from the normal state. However, in a situation where the addition of bonuses is repeated and the state changes, the reference destination of the bonus table is changed for each state (for each difference between the normal state and the bonus, and for each type of bonus), and a different bonus table lottery is performed. Can be exemplified.

In this type, the bonus table to be used is drawn from among a plurality of types of bonus tables having different types (breakdown) of the determined bonuses for each game state. Then, in this type, it is possible to perform different bonus table lottery at the normal time and the bonus time, and further perform the bonus table lottery for each type of bonus.

Here, FIG. 39A schematically shows the mode of adding the bonus in the third embodiment 3-1 by using a game flowchart (game flow). First, as shown at the left end in FIG. 39 (a), the normal state shifts to the 4R high accuracy stage as shown on the right side, and then the 8R BB (big bonus) BB1 is generated. There is. After that, although not shown, the upper BB is added, and finally the uppermost BB (final BB, 14R) is generated.

In the above-mentioned high-probability stage, during the bonus game, the effect of the content indicating the occurrence of the bonus is not performed, and the effect of the content indicating the entry into the high probability state is performed. In addition, Fig. 39 (a) shows the case where some bonuses are added from the lowest bonus (high accuracy stage) to the last, and the consecutive villa ends with the highest bonus. It is shown as an example.

Therefore, depending on the result of the bonus lottery, the non-lowest (non-lowest) bonus may be the first bonus, the highest bonus may be the first bonus, or relatively. In some cases, you may win the upper bonus without going through (skipping) the lower bonus.

According to the third embodiment 3-1 as described above, it is possible to prevent the options from gradually decreasing as the bonus is added.

That is, in the third embodiment 1 and the third embodiment 2, since the bonus table common to the normal state and the bonus state is used, the generation rate of each bonus cannot be changed. For this reason, the rate of occurrence of the relatively higher bonus is constant from the normal state to the period during which the bonus is added.

Then, from the time of design, it is necessary to determine the rate of occurrence of the relatively higher bonus to be constant, and when the bonus is activated, the bonus state starts from the relative lower bonus, and the higher bonus is added in sequence. It is not easy to determine such a number (here, the meaning of the arrangement related to the arrangement of random values). In addition, since the non-upper bonus is not overwritten, the options will gradually decrease as the bonus is added.

However, as in the third embodiment 3-1 it is possible to optimize the distribution of each bonus for each state by changing the reference destination of the table for each state and performing a different bonus table lottery for each state. Become. Then, it is possible to prevent the options from gradually decreasing as the bonus is added as in the third embodiment 1 and the third embodiment 2. Furthermore, the range of options related to the bonus lottery can be easily expanded, the number of additions can be increased, and the continuous villa can be continued for a long time.

Here, the type of pachinko / pachislot machine as in the third embodiment 3-1 can be regarded as follows. For example
Multiple entrances (such as symbol entrances) that are placed in the game area and correspond to multiple types of symbols,
A game ball launching means (launching device, etc.) that can launch game balls one by one toward the game area,
It is equipped with a game control means (control means including a main control device, etc.) for controlling the game.
When the game ball enters one of the entrances, the symbol corresponding to the entrance is acquired by the player.
If the combination of symbols acquired by the player satisfies a predetermined condition, a bonus (such as a bonus according to the third embodiment 3-1) is awarded.
The bonus includes a plurality of types of bonuses in which the number of rounds, which is the number of games related to the bonus state, is different.
The plurality of types of bonuses are predetermined in the bonus table referred to by the game control means.
A different bonus table is referenced between the bonus state and the normal state in which the game that is not in any bonus state progresses.
If you win any of the above bonuses, you will be able to move to the bonus state corresponding to the winning bonus.
During the bonus state, you may hit another bonus and shift to the bonus state corresponding to the other bonus.
The bonus lottery in the normal state is performed so that all types of bonuses in the bonus table are subject to the lottery, but the bonus lottery in the bonus state is the bonus in the bonus table and the number of rounds more than the bonus. It is a sparrow ball game machine characterized in that a small bonus is not subject to the lottery.
<<< Third Embodiment 3-1-1 (type to narrow down to a higher bonus table) >>>

Next, as another example according to the third embodiment 3-1 the third embodiment 3-1-1 will be described.
Then, as the third embodiment 3-1-1, as in the case of the third embodiment 3-1 (using FIG. 39 (a)), a bonus without a ball is generated from the normal state, and the bonus is added. As shown in FIG. 39 (b), when the above is repeated, the type of the bonus table to be selected is narrowed down to the higher-ranked ones (type narrowed down to the higher-ranked bonus table).

Here, FIG. 39 (a) to be incorporated is the same as that described in the third embodiment 3-1. However, the uppermost BB (final BB) is the FBB shown in FIG. 39 (b). It corresponds to 14R).

Subsequently, the chart of FIG. 39 (b) will be described. In the third embodiment 3-1 a plurality of bonus tables (tables 1 to 9) are used. Further, in FIG. 39B, each of the above-mentioned tables (tables 1 to 9) is associated with a bonus type (“B type”) and the number of game medals acquired (“acquired number”). .. In addition, for each table, table distribution (selection ratio) in a plurality of situations is defined.

Here, the "plurality of situations" include a normal state, a high probability (no ball output), a regular bonus (RB), a predetermined big bonus (BB1), and another predetermined big bonus (BB2). There is. Then, in FIG. 39 (b), the distribution (selection ratio) of each table in each situation is set to "normal table distribution", "high accuracy B table distribution", "RB medium table distribution", and "RB medium table distribution". It is shown as "BB1 medium table distribution" and "BB2 medium table distribution".

In the example of FIG. 39 (b), for Table 1, "Type B" is 4R for high probability (for high probability), and "Number of acquired sheets" is 0. Further, for the table 2, the "B type" is RB (5R), and the "acquired number" is 120. Further, for the table 3, the "B type" is BB1 (8R) and the "acquired number" is 210, and for the table 4, the "B type" is BB2 (9R) and the "acquired number" is 240. It is a sheet.

For table 5, "B type" is BB3 (10R) and "acquired number" is 270, and for table 6, "B type" is SBB1 (11R) and "acquired number" is 300. It is a sheet. Further, for table 7, "B type" is SBB2 (12R) and "acquired number" is 330, and for table 8, "B type" is SBB3 (13R) and "acquired number" is 360. It is a sheet. As for the table 9, the "B type" is FBB (14R) and the "acquired number" is 390.

Subsequently, one of the tables to be selected is selected from each table for each situation. For example, in the normal state (normal), all the tables (tables 1 to 9) are 50%, 25.00%, 12.50%, 6.25%, 3.13%, 1.56%, respectively. , 0.78%, 0.39%, 0.20% can be selected by distribution (selection ratio). Here, the total of the distribution (selection ratio) of all the tables is 99.82%, which is not 100%, but for the sake of simplification of the explanation, the numerical value of the distribution (selection ratio) of each table is used. This is because it is rounded.

As mentioned above, in the normal state, all tables are selected, but when the first bonus occurs, the bonus lottery during the bonus game is a higher bonus than the bonus already generated (first bonus). It is done for.

For example, when the bonus of Table 1 (4R for high accuracy) is selected as the first bonus, the stage shifts to the high accuracy stage as shown in FIG. 39 (a). In this high-probability stage, during the bonus game, the production of the content indicating that the bonus is generated is not performed, but the production of the content indicating that the player has entered the high probability state is performed. Then, the number of balls held in each game (each round) at this time increases from, for example, 2 balls up to that point to 8 balls for a high-accuracy stage.

Then, in the bonus lottery during the bonus game, as shown in the column of "High accuracy B table distribution" in FIG. 39 (b), the distribution of the table 1 that is not the selection target is set to 0%. However, the distribution of table 1 which was 50% in the normal state is distributed (directed) to the upper tables 2 to 9, and the distribution of tables 2 to 9 is 50.2%, 25.10%, and 12 respectively. It is said to be .55%, 6.27%, 3.14%, 1.57%, 0.78% and 0.39%.

Here, although there is an error in the distribution value of each table 2 to 9 due to the influence of rounding, 50% of the unnecessary table 1 is divided according to the distribution ratio of each table 2 to 9 in the normal state. It is almost the same as the distributed value. The distribution value of the tables 2 to 9 is about twice the distribution value of the tables 2 to 9 in the normal state.

Subsequently, it is assumed that the RB (5R) is hit in the high accuracy stage. In this bonus lottery in RB, as shown in the column of "table distribution in RB" in FIG. 39 (b), the distribution of tables 1 and 2 that are not to be selected is set to 0%. However, the distribution of table 2 which was 50.20% at the time of the high accuracy bonus (high accuracy stage) is distributed (assigned) to the upper tables 3 to 9, and the distribution of tables 3 to 9 is 50. It is 39%, 25.20%, 12.60%, 6.30%, 3.15%, 1.57% and 0.79%.

Here, although there is an error in the distribution values of each table 3 to 9 due to the influence of rounding, 50.20% of the unnecessary table 2 is set for each table 3 at the time of high accuracy B (high accuracy stage). It is almost the same as the value distributed according to the distribution ratio of ~ 9. The distribution value of each table 3 to 9 is about twice the distribution value of each table 3 to 9 at the time of high accuracy B (high accuracy stage).

Subsequently, it is assumed that BB1 (8R) is hit in RB. In this bonus lottery in BB1, as shown in the column of "table distribution in BB1" in FIG. 39 (b), the distribution of tables 1 to 3 that are not to be selected is set to 0%. However, the distribution of table 3 which was 50.39% at the time of RB was distributed (assigned) to the upper tables 4 to 9, and the distribution of tables 4 to 9 was 50.79% and 25.40%, respectively. It is said to be 12.70%, 6.35%, 3.17% and 1.59%.

Here, the numerical values of the distribution of each table 4 to 9 have an error due to the influence of rounding, but 50.39% of the table 3 that is no longer needed depends on the distribution ratio of each table 4 to 9 at the time of RB. It is almost the same as the value distributed. The numerical value of the distribution of the tables 4 to 9 is a value obtained by about twice the distribution of the tables 4 to 9 at the time of RB.

Subsequently, it is assumed that BB1 is hit by BB2 (9R). In this bonus lottery in BB2, as shown in the column of "table distribution in BB2" in FIG. 39 (b), the distribution of tables 1 to 4 that are not to be selected is set to 0%. However, the distribution of table 4 which was 50.79% at BB1 was distributed (assigned) to the upper tables 5-9, and the distribution of tables 5-9 was 51.61% and 25.81%, respectively. It is said to be 12.90%, 6.45% and 3.23%.

Here, although there is an error in the distribution value of each table 5 to 9 due to the influence of rounding, 50.79% of the table 4 that is no longer needed depends on the distribution ratio of each table 5 to 9 at BB1. It is almost the same as the value distributed. The numerical value of the distribution of the tables 5 to 9 is a value obtained by about twice the distribution of the tables 5 to 9 at BB1.

According to the third embodiment 3-1-1 (a type that narrows down to a higher bonus table) as described above, the distribution of each bonus can be optimized as in the third embodiment 3-1. It is possible to prevent a relatively high percentage of higher bonuses from occurring from the beginning of BB operation. Further, by setting the method as in the third embodiment 3-1 (type that narrows down to the upper bonus table), it is possible to sequentially eliminate the generation rate of the relatively lower bonus. Therefore, as the lower bonuses are piled up, the higher bonuses can be easily generated. Therefore, it is possible to easily realize a game property in which the player can sequentially accumulate profits (here, the number of medals).

Here, the tables 1 to 9 are nine bonus tables normally composed of the same selection ratio, but in the third embodiment 3-1-1 (type narrowing down to a higher bonus table), Bonuses below the bonus related to itself (each table) cannot be executed, and the table referenced by each bonus is a bonus table that distributes the selection ratio below the bonus related to itself to the higher bonus. It is configured.

Further, in the third embodiment 3-1-1 (a type that narrows down to the upper bonus table), the distribution related to the lower bonus that has already been won is set to 0% in the next bonus lottery. It is not limited, and for example, it is possible to leave a distribution of about 1 to 3%.

Here, the type of pachinko / pachislot machine as in the third embodiment 3-1-1 can be regarded as follows. For example
Multiple entrances (such as symbol entrances) that are placed in the game area and correspond to multiple types of symbols,
A game ball launching means (launching device, etc.) that can launch game balls one by one toward the game area,
It is equipped with a game control means (control means including a main control device, etc.) for controlling the game.
When the game ball enters one of the entrances, the symbol corresponding to the entrance is acquired by the player.
If the combination of symbols acquired by the player satisfies a predetermined condition, a bonus (such as a bonus according to the third embodiment 3-1-1) is awarded.
The bonus includes a plurality of types of bonuses in which the number of rounds, which is the number of games related to the bonus state, is different.
The plurality of types of bonuses are predetermined in the bonus table referred to by the game control means.
A different bonus table is referenced between the bonus state and the normal state in which the game that is not in any bonus state progresses.
If you win any of the above bonuses, you will be able to move to the bonus state corresponding to the winning bonus.
During the bonus state, you may hit another bonus and shift to the bonus state corresponding to the other bonus.
The bonus lottery in the bonus state is a sparrow ball game machine characterized in that it is performed with reference to a bonus table composed of only bonuses having a larger number of rounds than the bonus related to the bonus state. Not limited to these, it is possible to adopt various ways of thinking within the range that does not deviate from the gist.

As a modification of the third embodiment 3-1-1 (a type that narrows down to a higher bonus table), for example, tables 1 to 9 are configured as one bonus table, and each bonus is less than or equal to its own bonus. For example, the process of allocating the selection ratio of the bonus to the higher rank is performed.
<< Third Embodiment 3-1-2 (Type that enables a bonus loop) >>

Next, another type will be described as a specific example according to the third embodiment. Hereinafter, an embodiment relating to this type of pachinko / pachislot machine will be referred to as “third embodiment 3-1-2”. In the third embodiment 3-1-2, as shown in FIG. 40, the first high accuracy B (bonus) and the second high accuracy B (bonus) are passed from the normal state, and then the first high accuracy B (bonus) is shown in the upper row. It is possible to shift to the one-loop state or the second loop state shown in the lower row.

Further, in the third embodiment 3-1-2, the first loop state or the second loop state is directly obtained without passing through the first high accuracy B (bonus) and the second high accuracy B (bonus). It is possible to move to.

Here, the ratio of shifting from the normal state to the first high-accuracy B (bonus) or the second high-accuracy B (bonus) and the ratio of directly shifting to the first loop state or the second loop state are as follows. It is conceivable to do like this. For example, although not shown, the ratio of transition from the normal state to the first high accuracy B (bonus) is about 55 to 65%, and the ratio of transition from the normal state to the second high accuracy B (bonus) is 25. It should be about ~ 65%. Further, it is conceivable to set the ratio of directly shifting from the normal state to the first loop state or the second loop state to 5 to 10%.

Subsequently, the first high accuracy B, the second high accuracy B, the first loop state, and the second loop state will be described. First, among these, the first high accuracy B is a 3R bonus that can be won in the normal state. Then, in the first high accuracy B, the number of game medals acquired is 0. Further, in the first high accuracy B, if the winning combination of the bonus is not established, it becomes a so-called puncture and the bonus is not added.

As the production at this time, for example, it is conceivable to adopt the content that failed in a predetermined mission, the content that lost the battle, and the like. Further, it is conceivable to execute these effects as a continuous effect performed continuously over a plurality of rounds (multiple games).

In the first high accuracy B, it is possible to use a plurality of bonus tables used for the bonus lottery. As the bonus table used in the first high accuracy B, for example, as shown in FIG. 40, the bonus table is low (BT low), the bonus table is medium (BT medium), and the bonus table high (BT high). Can be mentioned.

Of these, BT low has one BB (big bonus) (one type) and two non-BB bonuses (transition bonus) that can be transferred to medium BT or high BT (two types). Is conceivable. Further, during BT, it is conceivable that there are two BBs (two types) and one non-BB bonus (transition bonus) that can be transferred to the BT height is set (one type). Further, it is conceivable that the BT height is set to have three BBs (three types) (relatively the highest expectation).

Furthermore, regarding the above-mentioned transition bonus (non-BB bonus) related to low BT and BT, it is considered that the number of associated rounds depends on the round (winning round) that the transition bonus has won. Be done. More specifically, for example, when the transfer bonus is applied to the 1st R (including the normal state), the transfer bonus is that of the 2R, and when the transfer bonus is applied to the 2R, the transfer bonus is the same. It is possible to exemplify the correspondence such that the transition bonus is that of 1R.

Then, it is conceivable to adopt a game property such that the BB expectation level increases as the transition bonus continues. Further, as an effect in such a transition bonus, for example, a promotion effect (chance up effect) or a continuous effect performed continuously over a plurality of rounds (multiple games) can be performed.

On the other hand, the second high accuracy B is a bonus of 3R to 6R that can be won in the normal state. And even in the second high accuracy B, the number of game medals won is 0. Further, the second high-accuracy B is in a gaming state similar to that of the first high-accuracy B, but the player changes the launch direction of the game ball from the previous direction (for example, the left direction) to another direction (for example, the left direction). By changing to (for example, to the right), it is conceivable that the next bonus addition will be established at a rate of almost 100%.

Various bonuses can be considered that can be added from the first high accuracy B and the second high accuracy B. Then, here, the bonuses that can be added will be described by dividing them into a plurality of (here, two) groups.

First, in the first group, the content is such that it is easy to obtain a favorable result for the player by changing the firing direction of the game ball in the middle of the bonus game (special game). This first group will be referred to as the "standard BB group". Then, as described above, the bonus of this standard BB group can constitute the first loop state shown in the upper part of FIG. 40.

In addition, the second group is advantageous to the player by changing the firing direction at the start of the bonus game (changing from the left direction to the right direction) without requiring a change in the firing direction in the middle. The content should be such that it is easy to obtain good results. This second group will be referred to as the "PBB group". Then, as described above, the bonus of this PBB group can constitute the second loop state shown in the lower part of FIG. 40.

Among these, the standard BB group is composed of a plurality of types (here, three types) of BBs (here, BB-A, BB-B, and BB-C). Here, the names of BB-A, BB-B, and BB-C in the standard BB group are for distinguishing a plurality of types of BB, and BB-A in the above-described third embodiment 2-1. It means BB different from ~ C.

Of these BBs (BB-A to C), BB-A is capable of playing a 10R (7R + 3R) bonus game. Of the 10Rs of this BB-A, 7R is an increase round (for increase) to increase the number of game medals acquired, and the remaining 3R is a continuation round (for increase) to achieve the addition of bonuses. (For continuation).

Further, among each BB (BB-A, BB-B, BB-C), BB-B and BB-C can play a bonus game of 6 to 10R (3 to 7R + 3R). Then, the increase round (for increase) of BB-B and BB-C can play a bonus game of 3 to 6R, and may end in 3 to 6R depending on the situation. ing. Further, the continuation round (continuation) of BB-B and BB-C is a 3R continuation round (continuation) for achieving the addition of the bonus, as in the case of BB-A. ..

In each BB (BB-A, BB-B, BB-C) increase round, an increase bonus table is used. In the bonus table for this increase, the player hits the left side, and among the symbol entry ports 13a to 13y of the multiple entry ball opening device 13 described above, the symbol entry openings in and around the center (for example, 13i to 13i). The relationship between the design and the number of medals won is defined so that many game medals can be obtained by entering the ball (13q, etc.). Therefore, in the increase round, the player can increase the number of game medals acquired by hitting the left side.

On the other hand, in the above-mentioned continuation round, a continuation bonus table different from the above-mentioned increase bonus table is used. In this bonus table for continuation, the player changes the firing mode to right-handed, and among the above-mentioned symbol entry ports 13a to 13y of the multiple entry ball opening device 13, the right symbol entry port (for example, , 13r to 13y, etc.), the relationship between the symbol and the BB is defined so that a new BB is likely to occur. Therefore, in this standard BB group, the BB can be easily added by the player making a right-handed hit in the continuous round.

Here, as described in the first embodiment, when the triple entry ball opening 14 is provided in the right portion of the game area, any of the three consecutive entry ball openings 14 is provided. It is possible to determine the relationship between the symbol and the BB in the bonus table so that the bonus can be easily added by entering the ball.

These increasing tables and continuing tables have properties common to BB-A to C. Then, these increasing tables and continuing tables can be common (same) in BB-A to C. Further, in BB-A to C, the number of game medals acquired is about 200 for BB-A and about 80 to 200 for BB-B and BB-C.

In addition, during each bonus state related to BB-A to C, a bonus lottery is performed so that a bonus other than its own bonus is selected based on the bonus at that time. That is, for example, during the bonus state related to BB-A, there is a possibility of hitting any of BB-B and BB-C other than BB-A.

Further, during the bonus state related to BB-B, there is a possibility of hitting any of BB-A and BB-C other than BB-B. Further, during the bonus state related to BB-C, there is a possibility of hitting any of BB-A and BB-B other than BB-C. Here, what is illustrated in FIG. 40 is a case where BB-A, BB-B, and BB-C are added in this order, and the BB-A is hit again during the bonus state related to BB-C. ..

Subsequently, the PBB group related to the above-mentioned second loop state will be described. The PBB group shown in FIG. 40 is composed of a plurality of types (here, four types) of BBs (here, PBB-A, PBB-B, PBB-C, and PBB-D). Of these BBs (PBB-A to D), PBB-A is capable of playing a 12R (6R + 6R) bonus game. Of the 12Rs of this PBB-A, 6R is an increase round (for increase) to increase the number of game medals acquired, and the remaining 6R is to achieve an increase function and an additional bonus. It is a round for increasing continuation (for increasing continuation) that also has the function of continuing.

Further, among each BB (PBB-A to D), PBBBB to D are only 6R rounds for continuous increase (for continuous increase). In each PBB (PBB-A to D) round for continuous increase, a bonus table for continuous increase is used. In this bonus table for continuous increase, the player hits right, and among the above-mentioned symbol entry ports 13a to 13y of the multiple entry ball opening device 13, the right symbol entry opening (for example, 13r to 13y, etc.) ), The relationship between the design and the BB is defined so that a new BB is likely to occur. Therefore, in this PBB group, the BB can be easily added by the player making a right-handed hit in the round for continuous increase.

Here, in the same manner as described for the standard BB group, when the triple-entry ball opening 14 is provided in the right part of the game area, any of the three-entry ball opening 14 is used for the symbol entry opening. It is possible to determine the relationship between the symbol and the BB in the bonus table so that the bonus can be easily added by entering the ball.

In addition, during each bonus state related to PBB-A to D, a bonus lottery is performed so that a bonus other than its own bonus is selected based on the bonus at that time. That is, for example, during the bonus state related to PBB-A, there is a possibility of hitting any of PBB-B to D other than PBB-A.

Further, during the bonus state related to PBB-B, there is a possibility of hitting any of PBB-A, PBB-C, and PBB-D other than PBB-B. Further, during the bonus state related to PBB-C, there is a possibility of hitting any of PBB-A, PBB-B, and PBB-D other than PBB-C.

Further, during the bonus state related to PBB-D, there is a possibility of hitting any of PBB-A to C other than PBB-D. Here, in FIG. 40, PBB-A, PBB-B, PBB-C, and PBB-D are added in this order, and as shown in the actual battle during the bonus state related to PBB-D, This is the case when it hits PBB-A. In addition, the broken line also indicates the case where the PBB-A is hit during the bonus state related to PBB-D or the bonus state related to PBB-C.

Here, the type of pachinko / pachislot machine as in the third embodiment 3-1-2 can be regarded as follows. For example
Multiple entrances (such as symbol entrances) that are placed in the game area and correspond to multiple types of symbols,
A game ball launching means (launching device, etc.) that can launch game balls one by one toward the game area,
It is equipped with a game control means (control means including a main control device, etc.) for controlling the game.
When the game ball enters one of the entrances, the symbol corresponding to the entrance is acquired by the player.
If the combination of symbols acquired by the player satisfies a predetermined condition, a bonus (such as a bonus according to the third embodiment 3-1-2) is awarded.
The bonus includes a plurality of types of bonuses in which the number of rounds, which is the number of games related to the bonus state, is different.
If you win any of the above bonuses, you will be able to move to the bonus state corresponding to the winning bonus.
During the bonus state, you may hit another bonus and shift to the bonus state corresponding to the other bonus.
The other bonus is a different type of bonus from the bonus at the time of winning the other bonus.
During the bonus state of the other bonus, the bonus state can be circulated by hitting a bonus other than the other bonus (such as being able to shift to the first loop state or the second loop state). It's a ball game machine. Not limited to these, it is possible to adopt various ways of thinking within the range that does not deviate from the gist.

1 Pachinko machine, 2a game area, 4 launcher, 10 1st production display device,
13a to 13y symbol entry port, 14a to 14c symbol entry port, 16 second effect display device,
18 Game start button, 19a-19c symbol selection (AC) button,
36 Main display device, 1000 main control device, 3000 sub control device.

Claims (1)

Multiple entrances that are placed in the game area and correspond to multiple types of symbols,
A game ball launching means that can launch game balls one by one toward the game area,
Equipped with a game control means for controlling the game,
When the game ball enters one of the entrances, the symbol corresponding to the entrance is acquired by the player.
If the combination of symbols acquired by the player meets the prescribed conditions, a bonus will be awarded.
The bonus includes a plurality of types of bonuses in which the number of rounds, which is the number of games related to the bonus state, is different.
If you win any of the above bonuses, you will be able to move to the bonus state corresponding to the winning bonus.
During the bonus state, you may hit another bonus and shift to the bonus state corresponding to the other bonus.
The other bonus is a different type of bonus from the bonus at the time of winning the other bonus.
A sparrow ball game machine characterized in that during the bonus state of the other bonus, the bonus state can be circulated by hitting a bonus other than the other bonus.

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