JP2004097476A - Mahjong pachinko game machine and game program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an attractive mahjong Pachinko game machine by enhancing the technical intervention potentialities. <P>SOLUTION: This mahjong Pachinko game machine (1) has tile ball slots (10) provided corresponding to the tiles on the surface of a game board (3), a shooter (42) for shooting the game balls onto the board surface, a liquid crystal display device (4) which displays the tiles corresponding to the tile ball slots (10) won by the game balls shot as the hand tiles, a self-drawn ball slot (15) provided at the position that allows the game balls shot onto the board surface to enter it and a main control circuit (30) which permits the exchange of the game balls according to the number of the game balls entering the self-drawn ball slot (15) within a specified period. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention simulates the operation of a sparrow ball game machine for playing a mahjong game (including a game machine installed in a game arcade and a game machine for playing a similar game on a screen of a TV or the like) and a sparrow ball game machine. A game program that can be executed.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art A conventional sparrow ball game machine (hereinafter referred to as a "game machine") has a predetermined number (for example, 27) of ball entrances provided with tile designs at a lower portion of a game board, and a portion near an upper portion of the entrance. A number of obstacle nails are provided on the board, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are fired at the top of the board for each game, and the game balls enter one of the above-mentioned entrances. The tile corresponding to the entrance is displayed as a hand tile on a predetermined display device (hereinafter referred to as "tile arrangement").
[0003]
Then, after this, the player discards one tile unnecessary for completing a combination (adventure combination) composed of a predetermined symbol combination from the hand tiles (the discarded tile is referred to as a “discard tile”). Then, the game ball is fired again to obtain one new tile as a hand tile (the tile obtained as a new hand tile is referred to as a "tsumo tile"). Hereinafter, obtaining one new tile as a new hand tile after discarding one unnecessary tile is referred to as “tile exchange”. This tile exchange is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) to complete an uplifting role, resulting in an “uprising”, and a game value (for example, a score, a coin, etc.) according to the difficulty of establishing the “uprising role”. ) Is given to the player, and one mahjong game ends.
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent No. 252246
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
A player who wants to enjoy the mahjong game as described above finds it interesting to judge unnecessary tiles for completing the “finish role” and to complete the “finish role” by himself. Then, after the tiles are arranged, regardless of the pattern combination of the hand tiles, it is very interesting to try to complete the highly difficult "Agari role". However, in the conventional gaming machines, the number of tile exchanges is predetermined, so that the player can only enjoy a uniform mahjong game. Also, since the so-called Dora tile cannot be arbitrarily included in the “finish role”, the fun of the mahjong game is lacking.
[0006]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide an interesting sparrow ball game machine with enhanced technical intervention.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The gaming machine of the present invention includes a ball entrance (for example, a tile entrance 10 described later) provided corresponding to a tile on the board of a game board, and ball launching means (for example, a ball launching means for launching a game ball on the board). , A launching device 42 to be described later), display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 4 to be described later) for displaying tiles corresponding to the entrances of the shot game balls as hand tiles, and A special ball entrance provided at a position where a game ball can enter (for example, a Tsumo ball entrance 15 described later) and a game ball entering the special ball entrance within a predetermined period (for example, during a time attack game described later) A control means (for example, a main control circuit 30 described later) for permitting the exchange of hand tiles according to the number is provided.
[0008]
An embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that a player is provided with a discarding tile determining operation means (for example, a discarding button 5 described later) for determining and operating an unnecessary tile from among the hand tiles as a discarding tile.
[0009]
The embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that it is possible to exchange hand tiles by the number of game balls entering the special entrance within a predetermined period.
[0010]
In the embodiment of the present invention, the exchange of the hand tiles is to display, on the display means, the tile corresponding to the entrance into which the game ball is inserted as the hand tiles after the operation of determining the discard tiles.
[0011]
In an embodiment of the present invention, the predetermined period is arbitrarily determined within a maximum allowable time (for example, 3 minutes).
[0012]
An embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that 15 or more game balls are provided for a game.
[0013]
The game program of the present invention is a game program for a sparrow ball game machine having a game board having a ball entrance corresponding to a tile and a launching device for a player to shoot a game ball on the board. Displaying the tile corresponding to the entrance of the game ball fired from the launching device as a hand tile on predetermined display means; and a position where the game ball fired on the board within a predetermined period can enter. And the step of permitting the exchange of hand tiles in accordance with the number of game balls entering the special entrance provided in the computer program.
[0014]
[Action and effect]
According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the exchange of hand tiles is permitted according to the number of gaming balls entering the special entrance within a predetermined period. Therefore, the player can exchange the hand tiles according to the number by inserting the game balls into the special entrance within a predetermined period. For example, if the number of times that a player can exchange hand tiles increases in accordance with the number of game balls that have entered the special entrance within a predetermined period, the player will not be able to exchange mahjong games within the predetermined period even if he / she lacks experience, knowledge, etc. By putting as many game balls as possible into the special entrance, it is possible to make it easier to complete the "finish role". Also, by increasing the number of times that the hand tiles can be exchanged, it is possible to judge tiles that are not necessary for completing the “finish role”, and to further increase the enjoyment of completing the “finish role”. Furthermore, even if the combination of the hand tiles is difficult to complete the “finish role” due to the tile distribution, the possibility of completing the “finish role” can be increased by increasing the number of times the hand tiles can be exchanged. .
[0015]
According to the embodiment of the present invention, there is provided tile discard determination operation means for allowing the player to determine an unnecessary tile from among the hand tiles as a tile. Therefore, the player can determine an unnecessary tile from the hand tiles by his / her own will and complete the desired “finish role”. In addition, since the Dora tiles can be prevented from being discarded, the Dora tiles can be arbitrarily included in the “finish role”.
[0016]
Further, the player can exchange hand tiles by the number of game balls put into the special entrance within a predetermined period. That is, since the number of times that the hand tiles can be exchanged is determined according to the skill of inserting a game ball into the special entrance within a predetermined period, a highly entertaining gaming machine can be provided to the player.
[0017]
In the exchange of hand tiles, the tile corresponding to the entrance where the game ball is inserted can be displayed as a hand tile on the display means after the discard tile determination operation.
[0018]
In addition, since the predetermined period is arbitrarily set within the maximum allowable time, it is possible to prevent the number of games per unit time from being reduced due to an excessive increase in the number of times that the hand tiles can be exchanged, thereby preventing a decrease in the sales of the game store. .
[0019]
In addition, since 15 or more game balls to be provided for the game are prepared, supply of the game balls to the launch device cannot be made in time, and it is possible to prevent the player from being unable to continuously fire the game balls. Thereby, regardless of the player's intention to continuously fire the game balls, it is possible to prevent the shooting balls from being intermittently fired, thereby preventing the player from feeling uncomfortable.
[0020]
The game program of the present invention is, for example, a simulation game program for a playing ball game carried on a recording medium such as a ROM cartridge, a CD-ROM, or a DVD, or distributed under a network environment such as the Internet or satellite communication. A new game property can be provided in the same manner as the game in the game. That is, this is a game program of a sparrow ball game in which a player inserts a game ball into a special entrance within a predetermined period and can exchange hand tiles according to the number.
[0021]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
A gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described.
[0022]
FIG. 1 is a front external view showing the gaming machine 1. The gaming machine 1 is a sparrow ball gaming machine that allows a player to play a mahjong game. In this gaming machine 1, 15 gaming balls (pachinko balls) to be provided for a game are enclosed.
[0023]
The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a coin, a medal, a token, or the like, and a card or the like that stores information of a game value given or given to a player. In the following, a description will be given assuming that a coin is used.
[0024]
A game area (game board) 3 is provided inside the front door 2 of the gaming machine 1. In the game area 3, various ball entry areas are provided. At a substantially center of the game area 3, a liquid crystal display device 4 as a display means for displaying a remaining time of a later-described time attack game and displaying tiles and the like is arranged. Details of each unit arranged in the game area 3 will be described later with reference to FIG.
[0025]
Below the game area 3, fourteen tile discard buttons 5 are provided in a row for determining and operating tiles unnecessary for the completion of the tile-raising role. An up button 6 for occasional operation is provided. A start button 7 that is operated to start a later-described time attack game is provided on the right side of the up button 6, and a remaining time display device 8 is provided on the right side of the start button 7. The display unit 8a of the remaining time display unit 8 is made up of a 7-segment LED, and displays the remaining time of the time to be described later.
[0026]
A coin slot 9 is provided on the right side of the remaining number display device 8. When a coin is inserted into the coin insertion slot 9, the game ball is supplied to the launching device 42 (FIG. 8) provided on the back side of the game area 3. A payout port 22 for paying out coins, a lower plate 23 for storing coins paid out from the payout port 22, and an operation for firing a game ball toward the game area 3 are provided below the remaining time display device 8. A launch handle 24 as a means and a speaker 25 for outputting various sounds such as BGM are provided.
[0027]
Next, the game area 3 will be described with reference to FIG.
[0028]
Below the game area 3, 27 tile entrances 10 are provided. These tile entrances 10 include, from the left side, “1 search”, “east”, “south”, “white”, “10,000”, “20,000”, “30,000”, “40,000”, “ “50,000”, “60,000”, “70,000”, “80,000”, “90,000”, “departure”, “1 cylinder”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5” Symbols of "cylinder", "6 cylinders", "7 cylinders", "8 cylinders", "9 cylinders", "middle", "west", "north", and "9 ropes" are attached. During the mahjong game, when a game ball enters these tile entrances 10, tiles of the same design as those attached to the entrance 10 are displayed on the screen 4a of the liquid crystal display device 4. Numerous obstacle nails 11 are provided near the upper part of the 27 tile entrances 10.
[0029]
Here, the rising role in the present embodiment is a so-called kyuman, Kurenbao, Kiyoro, Kokushi Musou, Daisangen, Koshiki, Daishiki, and one character. As a so-called three translator, a pure Zentai Yao, mixed one color, and two cup mouth, as a so-called two translator, at a stroke, a pair of sum, a seven pair child, a whole belt Yao, a mixed old head, and a small Sangen Peace, Yao Nine, one cup, and flatness are stipulated. The number of coins to be paid out to the player when the winning combination is completed is determined according to the rising role.
[0030]
The display means includes, in addition to the liquid crystal display device 4 as in the present embodiment, a display device in which a large number of LEDs are arranged, light emitting means such as a lamp, and other electric devices such as a CRT, a plasma display, and electroluminescence. It can also be configured using a dynamic indicator. A mechanical device such as a moving object such as a model may be used.
[0031]
On the left side of the game area 3, a rail 12 is provided. A game ball launched from a launching device 42 (FIG. 8) provided on the back side of the game area 3 moves upward along the rail 12 and reaches the game area 3. A left windmill 13 is provided on the left side of the liquid crystal display device 4, and a right windmill 14 is provided on the right side.
[0032]
Above the liquid crystal display device 4, there is provided a tsumo entrance 15 as an example of a special entrance. A tile replacement ball detection switch 15S, which will be described later, that detects the passage of a game ball is provided inside the Tsumo ball entrance 15. On the board of the game area 3, various decorative lamps for performing effects with light according to the game state are provided.
[0033]
In the present embodiment, a "time attack game" is started by inserting a coin into the coin insertion slot 9 and operating the start button 7. The time attack game is a game in which the number of remaining Tsumo (described later) can be increased by the number of game balls put into the Tsumo entrance 15 by the player. The time attack game is determined to end when a predetermined time (for example, three minutes) elapses from the start, and when the time attack game period ends, the mahjong game starts. The “remaining number of tiles” is the number of times tile exchange can be performed (number of tile exchanges possible) in the mahjong game. In the “Mahjong game”, the remaining number of Tsumo is not counted even if a game ball enters the Tsumo entrance 15.
[0034]
3 to 5 show specific examples of the content displayed on the screen 4a of the liquid crystal display device 4 in the time attack game. In the present embodiment, the time from the start to the end of the time attack game is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 4 to notify the player.
[0035]
An example of the content displayed in the time attack game will be described with reference to FIG. In this example, the remaining time is represented by a numerical value.
[0036]
FIG. 3A shows the content displayed when the time attack game starts. "Launch!" Is displayed at the center of the screen 4a shown in FIG. 3A, and "Remaining time 3:00" is displayed below it. This notifies the player that the time attack game has started, and notifies the player that the remaining time of the time attack game is the maximum allowable time of 3 minutes.
[0037]
FIG. 3 (2) shows the state after the time attack game has started, that is, the content displayed during the time attack game. “Remaining time 1:02” is displayed on the screen 4a shown in FIG. This informs the player that the remaining time of the time attack game is 1 minute and 2 seconds.
[0038]
FIG. 3 (3) shows the content displayed when the time attack game has ended. “End!” Is displayed at the center of the screen 4a shown in FIG. 3 (3), and “Remaining time 0:00” is displayed below it. This informs the player that the time attack game has ended.
[0039]
Here, the content shown in FIG. 4 can be displayed instead of the display content shown in FIG.
[0040]
In the example shown in FIG. 4, the remaining time is represented by a remaining time display area 17 of a horizontally long band-shaped notification area 16 displayed below the screen 4a. As the remaining time runs out, the remaining time display area 17 of the notification area 16 decreases from the right side to the left side.
[0041]
FIG. 4A shows the content displayed when the time attack game starts. In the center of the screen 4a shown in FIG. 4A, "Launch!" Is displayed, and below it, a remaining time display area 17 which is not reduced is displayed on the left side. This informs the player that the remaining time is the maximum allowable time of 3 minutes.
[0042]
FIG. 4B shows the state after the time attack game has started, that is, the contents displayed during the time attack game. The screen 4a shown in FIG. 4 (2) displays a state in which the remaining time display area 17 is reduced by about 2/3 to the left. This informs the player that the remaining time is about 1/3 remaining.
[0043]
FIG. 4 (3) shows the content displayed when the time attack game is over. "End!" Is displayed in the center of the screen 4a shown in FIG. 4 (3), and the remaining time display area 17 of the notification area 16 below it is not displayed. This informs the player that the time attack game has ended.
[0044]
Further, instead of the display contents shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the contents shown in FIG. 5 can be displayed.
[0045]
In the example shown in FIG. 5, the remaining time is represented by a remaining time display area 19 of a circular notification area 18 displayed substantially at the center of the screen 4a. As the remaining time runs out, the remaining time display area 19 of the notification area 18 is shown to decrease clockwise.
[0046]
FIG. 5A shows the content displayed when the time attack game starts. “Launch!” Is displayed on the screen 4a shown in FIG. 5A, and a remaining time display area 19 which is not reduced clockwise is displayed below the screen 4a. This informs the player that the remaining time is the maximum allowable time of 3 minutes.
[0047]
FIG. 5 (2) shows a state after the start of the time attack game, that is, contents displayed during the time attack game. The screen 4a shown in FIG. 5 (2) displays a state in which the remaining time display area 19 is reduced by about 2/3 clockwise. This informs the player that the remaining time is about 1/3 remaining.
[0048]
FIG. 5 (3) shows the content displayed when the time attack game is over. “End!” Is displayed on the screen 4 a shown in FIG. 5C, and the remaining time display area 19 of the notification area 18 below the screen is not displayed. This informs the player that the time attack game has ended.
[0049]
The contents displayed on the screen 4a of the liquid crystal display device 4 in the mahjong game started after the end of the time attack game will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0050]
FIG. 6A shows that the tiles are distributed, that is, the player fires the game balls one by one, and the tile corresponding to the tile entrance 10 in which the game ball is entered is a hand tile on the screen 4a. It shows a state of being displayed in order from the lower left side. Specifically, the game ball fired by the player as the first ball enters the tile entrance 10 with the symbol "3 cylinder", and the symbol "3 cylinder" corresponding to the tile entrance 10 Are sequentially displayed as hand tiles from the lower left side of the screen 4a. Subsequently, the game balls fired by the player as the second ball, the third ball, the fourth ball, the fifth ball, and the sixth ball are “10,000”, “white”, and “medium”, respectively. , "6 cylinders", and "departure" are entered, and the tiles are sequentially displayed from the lower left of the screen 4a as hand tiles.
[0051]
FIG. 6B shows a state where the tile arrangement shown in FIG. 6A is completed. Here, the player has finished firing 14 game balls, and tiles corresponding to the tile entrance 10 containing these game balls are all displayed as hand tiles below the screen 4a.
[0052]
FIG. 6 (3) shows a state in which the hand tiles are automatically rearranged from the completion of the tile arrangement shown in FIG. 6 (2) so that the player can easily complete the “finish role”. Here, a so-called Dora display tile is displayed at the upper right of the screen 4a.
[0053]
FIG. 7 (4) shows a situation in which the player is performing tile exchange from the hand tile rearrangement shown in FIG. 6 (3). In this embodiment, the player exchanges tiles by operating a discard button 5 corresponding to a tile that is not necessary for completing the “finish role” from among the hand tiles, discarding the tile, and then removing one game ball. This is performed by firing and letting one of the tile entrances 10 enter the ball. Here, the tile corresponding to the tile entrance 10 containing the game ball is displayed on the screen 4a as a hand tile. This tile exchange can be performed as many times as the remaining number of tiles, so that the greater the number of times, the higher the possibility of establishing the “finish role”. Therefore, even if it is a beginner of the mahjong game, if the number of remaining times is increased in the time attack game, it becomes advantageous according to the increased number.
[0054]
In the mahjong game, even if the remaining number of Tsumo becomes “0” or the remaining number of Tsumo is “1” or more, the “finish role” is completed and the “finish role” is obtained by operating the raising button 6, A corresponding number of coins are paid out and one game ends.
[0055]
In this embodiment, the game is started every time a coin is inserted, and the coin is paid out according to the completion of the “finish role”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Then, for example, a score may be given, and in the second and subsequent games, a game may be performed based on the given score without inserting coins. In this case, if the awarded points are lost, a coin insertion may be requested. When ending the game when the awarded points remain, the player may pay out coins in a number corresponding to the points.
[0056]
FIG. 7 (5) shows a state in which the tiles have reached the reach (listening tiles) after the tile exchange shown in FIG. 7 (4) has been performed. In FIG. 7 (5), the tile discarded at the time of replacing the tile is displayed above the hand tile as a discard tile on the screen 4a, and a new tile is displayed at the right end of the hand tile as a cross tile. 7 (4), the discard button 5 corresponding to "6 cylinders" is operated by the player, and "6 cylinders" are discarded. Then, after this, one game ball is fired, and the fired game ball enters the tile entrance 10 with the symbol of “north” and the “north” of the tile entrance corresponding to the tile entrance 10. A tile with a symbol is newly displayed as a hand tile on the lower right side of the screen 4a.
[0057]
FIG. 7 (6) shows a state where the “finish role” is completed from the reach (listening tile) shown in FIG. 7 (5) and becomes “finish”. In FIG. 7 (6), tile replacement is further performed, the discarded tile at that time is displayed on the right side of the discarded tile, and a new tile is displayed at the right end of the hand tile as a tsumo tile. In detail, among the hand tiles shown in FIG. 7 (5), the discard button 5 corresponding to "north" is operated by the player, and "north" is discarded. Then, after this, one game ball is fired, and the fired game ball enters the tile entrance 10 with the symbol of “two cylinders”, and “two cylinders” corresponding to the tile entrance 10 Is displayed as a new hand tile at the lower right corner of the screen 4a. With this newly obtained tile, "Daisan Yuan", which is the "roaring role", is completed. Further, since “2 cylinders” are displayed as the Dora display tiles, “3 cylinders” of the hand tiles are Dora tiles. Here, when the player operates the rising button 6, "rising" is obtained, and the number of coins corresponding to the "rising role" is paid out.
[0058]
FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an electric circuit unit in the gaming machine 1. The main operation of the gaming machine 1 is controlled by the main control circuit 30. The main control circuit 30 includes a ROM 30b that is a read-only storage unit that stores a control program, a RAM 30c that is a readable and writable storage unit, and an arithmetic processing unit that performs a control operation according to the control program stored in the ROM 30b. And an MPU 30a as one of them, and these are arranged on one circuit board. In order to distinguish the MPU 30a, the ROM 30b, and the RAM 30c on the main control circuit 30 from the MPU and the like on the display control circuit 31, which will be described later, a “main MPU” 30a, a “main ROM” 30b, and a “main RAM” 30c That. The main MPU 30a executes the processing of the control program stored in the main ROM 30b in response to the input of a periodically generated reset signal.
[0059]
Further, the main control circuit 30 controls the supply of the game balls to the firing device 42 according to the game state. The main control circuit 30 controls the player to be able to continuously fire game balls in the time attack game.
[0060]
As shown in FIG. 8, the relay circuit 34 on the board connected to the main control circuit 30 includes a discard switch 5S for detecting the operation of the discard button 5, an up switch 6S for detecting the operation of the up button 6, and a start button. 7, a start switch 7S for detecting the operation of the coin 7, a coin detection switch 9S for detecting a coin inserted into the coin insertion slot 9, and a tile entry ball detection switch 10S for detecting game balls entering each of the 27 tile entrances 10. , A tile replacement ball detection switch 15S that detects a game ball that has passed through the Tsumo ball entrance 15, a firing ball sensor 20a that detects a game ball fired into the game area 3 by the firing device 42, and firing from the firing device 42. A return ball sensor 20b that detects a game ball that has been played but returned without reaching the game area 3 is connected.
[0061]
The signals detected by the above switches and sensors are input to the main MPU 30a of the main control circuit 30 via the relay circuit 34. The main MPU 30a performs various determinations and the like based on the input signal, and transmits an operation command (command) to the display control circuit 31 and the like.
[0062]
The relay circuit 34 includes a speaker 25 that emits sounds related to the game, a lamp control device 41 for controlling lighting of various lamps on the game board 3, a launching device 42 for firing game balls on the board of the game area 3, and a main control. A coin payout device 43 for paying out coins based on an operation command issued from the circuit 30 is also connected. These devices and the like are controlled by the main control circuit 30 via the relay circuit 34.
[0063]
The display control circuit 31 generates image data based on a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 30, and controls a display operation of the liquid crystal display device 4 based on the image data. The display control circuit 31 is configured by arranging various circuits on a circuit board different from the circuit board on which the main control circuit 30 is arranged. These circuits include a sub-MPU 31a for interpreting a control command received from the main control circuit 30 and setting parameters of a VDP 31d described later, a program ROM 31b for storing a control program to be executed by the sub-MPU 31a, and when executing the control program. A work RAM 31c as a temporary storage means, an image ROM 31e for storing dot data for forming an image, and image data to be read and displayed in the image ROM 31e in accordance with parameters set by the sub-MPU 31a. (Video Display Processor) 31d for generating image data, a D / A converter 31g for converting image data generated by the VDP 31d into RGB signals, and a CTC (Counter Time) for interrupting at predetermined time intervals. Circuit) including 31f, and a reset IC31h for generating a reset command to return the sub MPU31a and VDP31d to the initial state when the control program enters the abnormal routine.
[0064]
FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the main control circuit 30 and the display control circuit 31 for realizing various displays on the liquid crystal display device 4.
[0065]
The main control circuit 30 stores remaining time counting means 101 for storing information on the remaining time in the above-mentioned time attack game, a tile distribution counter 102 for storing information on the number of game balls that can be fired in the tiles, and information on the number of remaining times. It has a tile exchange counter 103 to be stored, and a hand judging means 104 for judging the presence or absence of an extra hand from the hand tile at the end of the game.
[0066]
The display control circuit 31 functions as a display control unit 105 that controls the liquid crystal display device 4 to display the remaining time in the time attack game, tiles in the mahjong game, and the like.
[0067]
Next, a procedure of a control process performed by the main control circuit 30 will be described with reference to FIG.
[0068]
In the "main game control process" shown in FIG. 10, the main MPU 30a determines whether or not a coin has been inserted into the coin insertion slot 9 (step [hereinafter abbreviated as "ST"] 1). If this determination is "YES", the process moves to ST2, and if "NO", the process stands by. In ST2, a time attack game process described later with reference to FIG. 11 is performed. Thereafter, a mahjong game process described later with reference to FIG. 12 is performed (ST3), and a hand determination process described later with reference to FIG. 15 is performed (ST4). Thereafter, the process returns to ST1.
[0069]
Next, the time attack game process will be described with reference to FIG.
[0070]
First, the main MPU 30a resets a tile exchange counter (ST11) and displays the number of tile exchanges that can be performed (ST12). That is, according to ST11, “0” is displayed on the display unit 8a of the remaining time display unit 8a. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the start switch 7S is "ON", that is, whether or not the start button 7 has been operated (ST13). If the determination is "YES", the process shifts to ST14, and if "NO", the process stands by.
[0071]
In ST14, the launch time of the game ball is set to 3 minutes, and time counting for 3 minutes is started (ST14). Thereafter, continuous firing of the game ball is permitted (ST15). Next, it is determined whether or not the tile replacement ball detection switch 15S is "ON", that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the Tsumo ball entrance 15 (ST16). If this determination is "YES", the process moves to ST17, and if "NO", the process moves to ST19.
[0072]
In ST17, the value of the tile exchange counter is incremented by "1". Thereafter, the number of tile exchanges is displayed (ST18). In other words, in accordance with ST17, the remaining number of times of the clock with “1” added is displayed on the display unit 8a of the remaining time of the time display device 8. Thereafter, the process proceeds to ST19. In ST19, the remaining time of the available firing time set in ST14 is displayed on the screen 4a of the liquid crystal display device 4. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the possible firing time (3 minutes) has elapsed (ST20). If this determination is "YES", the process moves to ST21, and if "NO", the process moves to ST16. In ST21, the launch of the game ball is stopped. Specifically, the supply of the game balls to the launching device 42 is not performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to ST3.
[0073]
Next, the mahjong game process will be described with reference to FIG.
[0074]
First, the main MPU 30a performs a tile arrangement process described later with reference to FIG. 13 (ST31). Thereafter, the exchange process described later with reference to FIG. 14 is performed (ST32), and the process proceeds to ST4.
[0075]
Next, the tile arrangement process will be described with reference to FIG.
[0076]
First, the main MPU 30a permits 14 game balls to be fired (ST41). Specifically, the value of the tile arrangement counter is set to “14”. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been fired (ST42). If this determination is "YES", the value of the tile arrangement counter is decremented by "1", and the process proceeds to ST43. If "NO", the process stands by. In ST43, it is determined whether or not the tile entry ball detection switch 10S has been turned "ON", that is, whether or not a game ball has entered any of the 27 tile entry ball openings 10. If this determination is "YES", the process moves to ST44, and if "NO", the process stands by.
[0077]
In ST44, the tile corresponding to the tile entrance 10 containing the game ball is displayed as a hand tile. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not 14 game balls have been fired, that is, whether or not the value of the tile arrangement counter is "0" (ST45). If this determination is "YES", the process moves to ST46, and if "NO", the process moves to ST42. In ST46, firing of the game ball is stopped. Specifically, the supply of the game balls to the launching device 42 is not performed. Thereafter, the tiles are displayed on the screen 4a of the liquid crystal display device 4 (ST47), the tiles are rearranged and displayed (ST48), and the process proceeds to ST32.
[0078]
Next, the tile exchange processing will be described with reference to FIG.
[0079]
First, the main MPU 30a determines whether or not the raising switch 6S has been turned “ON”, that is, whether or not the raising button 6 has been operated (ST51). If the determination is "YES", the process proceeds to ST4, and if "NO", it is determined whether or not the value of the tile exchange counter is "0" (ST52). If this determination is "YES", the process moves to ST4, and if "NO", the process moves to ST53.
[0080]
In ST53, it is determined whether or not the discard switch 5S has been turned "ON", that is, whether or not the discard button 5 has been operated. If this determination is "YES", the process moves to ST54, and if "NO", the process returns to ST51. That is, when the value of the tile exchange counter is not “0”, the process waits until one of the up switch 6S and the discard button 5 is operated. In ST54, the tile corresponding to the tile discard button 5 is displayed above the hand tile displayed on the screen 4a of the liquid crystal display device 4 as a tile. Thereafter, the launch of one game ball is permitted (ST55). Specifically, one game ball is supplied to the launching device 42. Thereafter, the value of the tile exchange counter is decremented by "1" (ST56), and the number of tile exchanges that can be performed is displayed (ST57). In other words, in accordance with ST56, the remaining number of times of the clock after subtracting "1" is displayed on the display unit 8a of the remaining time of the time display device 8. Thereafter, the process proceeds to ST58.
[0081]
In ST58, it is determined whether or not the tile entry ball detection switch 10S has been turned ON, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered any of the 27 tile entry ball openings 10. If the determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST59. If the determination is “NO”, the process stands by. In ST59, the tile corresponding to the tile entrance 10 containing the game ball is displayed on the right end of the hand tile as a cross tile. Thereafter, the process proceeds to ST51.
[0082]
Next, the winning combination determination processing will be described with reference to FIG.
[0083]
First, the main MPU 30a determines whether a winning combination has been established (ST61). If this determination is "YES", the process moves to ST62, and if "NO", the process moves to ST1. In ST62, a number of coins according to the established winning combination are paid out to the player. Thereafter, the process proceeds to ST1 in FIG.
[0084]
The embodiments have been described above, but the present invention is not limited thereto.
[0085]
In the embodiment, if one game ball enters the special entrance, one tile exchange can be performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if one game ball enters the special entrance, a plurality of tiles can be exchanged. The tile exchange may be performed twice. In addition, one tile exchange may be performed by inserting a plurality of game balls into the special entrance.
[0086]
In the tile exchange, the player decides one tile to be discarded, fires one game ball, and then obtains one new tile (that is, displays the tile as a hand tile on the display means). The present invention is not limited to this, and tile exchange may be performed at once for the number of times that the tile exchange is possible. For example, when the number of replaceable tiles is five, the player may determine five discarded tiles at a time, fire five game balls, and obtain five new tiles. In addition, one game ball may be fired, a new tile may be obtained, and then unnecessary tiles may be discarded. In this case, when the player obtains a new tile, the pattern of the tile may be hidden from the player (for example, the tile may be displayed upside down).
[0087]
Further, the time attack game period is set to end when a predetermined time has elapsed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the time attack game may end when a player has fired a specific number (for example, 300) of game balls. You may.
[0088]
Further, the player may be notified that the player has reached the reach (listening tile). In this case, the notification may be made by lighting of a lamp, display by a display unit, sound, or the like. Also, when reaching (listening tiles), a tile that completes a winning combination may be notified. In this case, the tile may be displayed on the display means, or a lamp or the like for performing a light effect may be provided in the above-described tile entrance, and the lamp of the tile entrance corresponding to the tile may be turned on. Good. In addition, a bonus game is provided in which, when the game is completed in the reach (listening tiles), the tile serving as an upcoming role satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, winning by random number lottery) to give a player a chance to be given. You may.
[0089]
In addition, the time attack game is started by operating the above-described start switch after coin insertion, but is not limited to this, and is started by satisfying a predetermined start condition (for example, winning by random number lottery). The game may end when a predetermined end condition (for example, a predetermined number of game balls enters the special entrance).
[0090]
In addition, although the above-mentioned entrance is provided with a tile pattern at the entrance, the invention is not limited to this, and a display means such as a liquid crystal display device is installed at the entrance, and the tile design is displayed on the display means. Is also good. In this case, the design of the tiles may be changed according to the game situation. For example, by satisfying a predetermined condition (for example, putting a predetermined number of game balls into a special entrance within the above-mentioned predetermined period), when a reach (listening tile) is reached in tile exchange, A plurality of tiles to be completed may be displayed. Thereby, the probability of completion of the winning combination can be changed, and the interest of the game can be increased.
[0091]
In addition, a character such as a person, a background, or the like may be employed as the predetermined display, and the character such as the person, the background, or the like may be changed each time a game ball enters the special entrance.
[0092]
Further, the time from the start to the end of the time attack game is displayed in time. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a change in the character or the like may indicate a point in the time attack game.
[0093]
FIG. 16 shows the structure of a game program P having the same game specifications as the above-mentioned sparrow ball game machine. The game program P is carried on a recording medium such as a ROM cartridge, a CD-ROM, a DVD, or the like, or distributed under a network environment such as the Internet or satellite communication. A step S1 of displaying a tile corresponding to the entrance of a game ball fired from the launching device as a hand tile on the display means, and a tile provided at a position where a game ball fired on the board within a predetermined period can enter. And step S2 of permitting exchange of hand tiles according to the number of game balls entering the special entrance.
[0094]
By causing the computer TC such as a video game controller or a personal computer to execute the above-described steps S1 and S1, an image of the entire game area 3 including the screen 4a of the liquid crystal display device 4 is displayed on the image monitor M of the computer TC. The player can enjoy a simulated game while operating various buttons such as a discard button 5, an up button 6, a start button 7, and an operation switch J consisting of a specific key on the keyboard in place of the firing handle 24 and a dedicated operation button. ing.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front external view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a front external view in which a game board is enlarged and displayed.
FIG. 3 is a view showing a specific example of contents displayed in a time attack game.
FIG. 4 is a view showing a specific example of contents displayed in the time attack game.
FIG. 5 is a view showing a specific example of contents displayed in the time attack game.
FIG. 6 is a view showing a specific example of contents displayed in a mahjong game.
FIG. 7 is a view showing a specific example of contents displayed in a mahjong game.
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a specific configuration of a control unit of the gaming machine.
FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram showing a configuration of a main control circuit and a display control circuit.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a control process performed by a main control circuit.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a time attack game process.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a mahjong game process.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a tile arrangement process.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing tile exchange processing.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a winning combination determination process.
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a program structure of a simulation game according to the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 2 ... Front door, 3 ... Game area, 4 ... Liquid crystal display device, 4a ... Screen, 5 ... Tile discard button, 5S ... Tile discard switch, 6 ... Strike button, 6S ... Strike switch, 7 ... Start button, 7S: start switch, 8: display of remaining number of sticks, 8a: display unit, 9: coin slot, 9S: coin detection switch, 10: tile entrance, 10S: tile entrance detection switch, 11: obstacle nail, 12 ... rail, 13 ... left windmill, 14 ... right windmill, 15 ... tsumo entrance, 15S ... tile replacement ball detection switch, 16 ... notification area, 17 ... remaining time display area, 18 ... notification area, 19 ... Remaining time display area, 20a: Launch ball sensor, 20b: Return ball sensor, 22: Payout port, 23: Lower plate, 24: Launch handle, 25: Speaker, 30: Main control circuit, 30a: Main MPU, 30b: Main R M, 30c Main RAM, 31 Display control circuit, 31a Sub MPU, 31b Program ROM, 31c Work RAM, 31d VDP, 31e Image ROM, 31f CTC, 31g D / A converter, 31h ... Reset IC, 34 ... Relay circuit, 41 ... Lamp control device, 42 ... Shooting device, 43 ... Coin payout device, J ... Operation switch, M ... Image monitor, P ... Game program, TC ... Computer.

Claims (7)

An entrance provided on the board of the game board corresponding to the tiles,
Ball launching means for launching a game ball on the board,
Display means for displaying, as a hand tile, a tile corresponding to the entrance where the fired game ball has entered;
A special entrance provided at a position where a game ball fired on the board can enter,
Control means for permitting the exchange of the hand tiles in accordance with the number of gaming balls entering the special entrance within a predetermined period. The sparrow ball game machine according to claim 1,
A sparrow ball game machine comprising a tile discard determining operation means for allowing a player to determine and discard unnecessary tiles from the hand tiles as discard tiles. 3. The game ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the hand tiles can be exchanged for the number of game balls entering the special entrance during the predetermined period. 4. The sparrow ball game machine according to claim 3, wherein the exchange of the hand tiles is to display, on the display means, a tile corresponding to an entrance into which a game ball has been inserted as the hand tile after the discarding tile determination operation. Sparrow ball game machine. 5. The sparrow ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined period is arbitrarily set within a maximum allowable time. 6. The sparrow ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein 15 or more game balls are provided for the game. A game program for a sparrow ball game machine comprising: a game board having an entrance corresponding to a tile, and a launching device for a player to shoot a game ball on the board,
Displaying tiles corresponding to the entrances containing the game balls launched from the launching device as hand tiles on predetermined display means;
Permitting the exchange of the hand tiles according to the number of game balls entering a special entrance provided at a position where the game balls fired on the board can enter within a predetermined time period. Game program for.

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