JP2018015447A - Mahjong ball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a mahjong ball game machine causing players to recognize amusement thereof.SOLUTION: Special game combinations are classified as "a special game D combination → a special game C combination → a special game B combination → a special game A combination" in the order of a higher profit to a player. If a special game combination is established during a performance of a special game, only when a special game combination with a higher profit than a special game combination related to the special game being performed is established, a special game flag corresponding to the established special game combination is to be turned on, and if other special game combinations are established, special game flags corresponding to the other special game combinations are not to be turned on.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

  It relates to sparrow ball machines.

  A sparrow ball game machine that has been put into practical use has a game board in which a plurality of entrances are arranged corresponding to a plurality of types of mahjong tiles, and a predetermined number of games per game in the game board. A game ball launching device for launching a game ball, a display device for displaying a game effect image, a control device for controlling the progress of the game, and the like are provided. When the player inserts a predetermined number of medals necessary for the execution of one game into the medal slot, the software installed in the control device of the sparrow ball game machine constituted by the microcomputer plays one game. The game is started and the progress of the game is controlled in accordance with the player's abandonment operation and self-repression operation.

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

JP 2009-178472 A JP2009-240509A

  However, at present, sparrow ball machines are not yet widespread. There is a problem that there is room for further improvement in order to make it recognized.

The sparrow ball game machine according to this aspect is
A plurality of entrances arranged in the game area (for example, design entrances 13a, 13b...)
With
Game ball launching means (e.g. self-sufficient) that allows a game ball to be launched toward a game area with a predetermined number as the upper limit during a period from when a predetermined game start condition is satisfied to when a predetermined game end condition is satisfied Control means 1902);
An entrance detection means (for example, a self-control unit 1902) for detecting which of the plurality of entrances (for example, the design entrances 13a, 13b,...)
When the entry of a game ball is detected by the entry detection means (for example, the self-control means 1902), one piece of hand information can be generated and temporarily stored, or the predetermined game start condition is satisfied A hand information control means (for example, hand information temporary storage means 2103) capable of generating and temporarily storing a plurality of hand information in a case;
When there are a plurality of types of winning information, which are combinations of predetermined hand information, and the predetermined game end condition is satisfied, the hand information is temporarily stored by the hand information control means (for example, the hand information temporary storage means 2103). It is determined that there is a match when at least one of the types of winning information matches the winning hand information, and a predetermined number of game media can be given to the player for the matching winning information Privilege granting means (for example, payout number calculating means 1904);
When it is determined that a prize is determined because the hand information temporarily stored by the manual information control means (for example, the temporary information storage means 2103) coincides with the predetermined prize information, a predetermined period after the determination is made. Special game control means (for example, special game control means 1906) capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player until it has passed,
The predetermined prize information includes at least first prize information and second prize information that is prize information different from the first prize information,
If it is determined that the hand information stored temporarily by the hand information control means (for example, the hand information temporary storage means 2103) coincides with the first winning information and it is determined that the winning is achieved, the first special game is executed. Configured to obtain
If it is determined that the hand information stored temporarily by the hand information control means (for example, the hand information temporary storage means 2103) coincides with the second winning information, it is determined that the winning is different from the first special game. The second special game that is a special game is configured to be executed,
The sparrow ball game machine is configured such that the second special game can be executed during the execution of the first special game.

  According to the sparrow ball game machine according to the present aspect, there is an effect that an improvement for allowing the player to recognize the interest of the sparrow ball game machine is possible.

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

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. The following embodiment relates to a sparrow ball game machine that does not use mahjong as a motif. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is also within the scope of the present invention when applied to a sparrow ball game machine. It should be noted that this is only one form, and the following modes are related to the location and function of each means, the order of each step regarding various processes, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for each step, etc. It is not limited to. Further, the above-described embodiments should not be construed as being limited to being applied to specific items, and may be in any combination. For example, it should be understood that a modification example of an embodiment is a modification example of another embodiment, and even if one modification example and another modification example are described independently, there is the modification example. It should be understood that a combination of the modified example and another modified example is also described.

  First, the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment described below plays a game using a total of 16 types of kites of the numbers “1 to 16” (the combination of these kites is a predetermined winning combination) This is a sparrow ball game machine. Specifically, the self-contained eyelid is memorized in a 4 × 4 square grid, and the memorized self-contained image is visually defined in a predetermined shape (for example, on a vertical / horizontal straight line). In this case, it is configured to have a game property that imitates a so-called bingo game that forms an agari combination. That is, unlike a general sparrow ball game machine, the game can be executed using a different type of spider than a mahjong spear, but the game is not limited to this. This technology can also be applied to game machines. In addition, there is no problem even if the types of cocoons are increased or decreased, and for example, a self-contained memory is stored in 5 × 5 square grids using a total of 25 types of “1-25” cocoons. May be.

  Next, the structure of the front part of a housing | casing is demonstrated about the sparrow ball game machine which concerns on this embodiment. FIG. 1 is a front view showing a configuration of a front portion of a sparrow ball game machine. As shown in FIG. 1, the front part of the sparrow ball game machine basically includes a game board 2, an operation panel 3, a game ball launch lever 4 provided below the operation panel 3, a medal tray 5, a speaker (see FIG. 1). (Not shown), and a sound output port 7 for outputting sound and sound effects, a lamp device 8, a guide rail 9, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 1, with respect to the configuration of the game board 2, a second effect display apparatus 10 and a second effect display apparatus 10 configured by a liquid crystal display device are provided at the center of the game board 2 surrounded by the guide rails 9. A special entrance 11 is provided on the left side of the, and a special entrance operation gate 12 through which a game ball can pass is disposed immediately above the special entrance 11. Therefore, during the execution of a special game (a special game executed by aggregating with a special game player), a game ball that has passed through the special entrance operation gate 12 enters the special entrance 11 (almost enters When the game ball enters the special entrance 11, the player can select a symbol he / she wants to hit from, but the sparrow in this embodiment Since the ball game machine 1 has a game nature in which a game progresses by allowing a game ball to enter the design entrance 13 even during a special game, the special entrance entrance gate 12 and the special entrance described above. The entrance 11 is provided near the right end of the game board 2 (as viewed by the player). Even if the game ball is continuously fired toward the special entrance operation gate 12 and the special entrance 11, Entrance gate operation gate 12 and special entrance gate It has become difficult to ball entrance the game ball to the 1. It should be noted that the playability at the time of execution of the special game is not limited to this, and if the game ball continues to be fired at a predetermined launch intensity, the game ball can enter the special entrance entrance gate 12 and the special entrance 11. You may comprise so that a ball | bowl may become easy. Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a plurality of (16 in this example) symbol entrances 13 (13 a, 13 b...) Are arranged in the lower part of the game board 2 in the horizontal direction. ing. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types (four types) of special game players are provided. In addition, a state in which the special game is not being executed may be referred to as a normal game state. The normal game state, the state in which the special game A is being executed, the state in which the special game B is being executed, and the special game C being executed. The state in which the special game D is being executed, etc. may be referred to as a game state or a game state.

  Each symbol entrance (design entrance 13a, 13b...) Is displayed with a symbol of a bowl, and as shown in FIG. 2, the symbol entrance located at the lower part of the game board 2 13a, 13b... Are “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”, “8”, “9” from the left. ”,“ 10 ”,“ 11 ”,“ 12 ”,“ 13 ”,“ 14 ”,“ 15 ”,“ 16 ”are allocated in this order. In addition, the order of the symbol entrance 13 (13a, 13b ...) is only an example, and there is no problem even if it is changed, and the number of entrances is just an example, and there is no problem even if the number is increased or decreased.

  The game board 2 is further provided with a decoration device with a lamp, a windmill, and the like. As a light emitter used in a decoration device with a lamp corresponding to the lamp device 8 (see FIG. 1), LEDs that emit various color colors are used. Further, a main display device 36 configured by dot display or the like is provided in the upper part of the game board 2. In addition, there are eight sorting objects 40 provided in the vicinity of the center of the game board 2 in the vertical direction. The sorting balls 40 make it easier for the game balls to flow down in a predetermined direction. It is configured so that a game ball can easily enter the ball opening. In addition, the sorting role 40 is configured so that the direction changes depending on the game state (details will be described later), and the symbol entrance that is easy to enter is configured to change depending on the direction of the sorting role 40. Yes.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the operation panel 3 and its vicinity are provided with a first effect display device 16 composed of a liquid crystal display, a medal slot 17, and various operation buttons (button switches). ing. These various operation buttons can be used to pay out medals stored in credits by operating a BET (game start) button 18, a decision button 19 a for selecting self-determination, a cross key 19 b, and the like. It is composed of a medal payout button 25 and the like. Note that “self-restraint” means to temporarily store new information as manual information, for example, in a state where “4” symbol and “6” symbol are temporarily stored as two manual information. When a game ball enters the symbol entry gate (13 g in this example) corresponding to the symbol “7” and self-suppresses (speaks) the symbol “7”, the temporarily stored procedure The information includes three pieces of “4” symbol, “6” symbol, and “7” symbol. In addition, the sparrow ball game machine according to the present example has a game property in which four balls are dealt as handbags at the start of the game, and then the ball balls are fired one by one and the handballs are held by themselves. In addition, unlike the conventional mahjong, when one hand tile is self-destructed, it does not have a game characteristic that throws out one hand tile as a throw-in bowl. In addition, it is not limited to this, like a traditional mahjong, after a game is distributed, if a game ball is fired and a handball is self-restrained, a single card is thrown away from the handbag as a throwing bowl. It may be configured, and in such a configuration, it may be configured to be able to execute an operation of throwing away as a throwing-away by operating the determination button 19a or the cross key 19b described above.

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

  The first effect display device 16 and the second effect display device 10 are used to display information necessary for the player and an effect image as the game progresses. Here, these effect display devices are not managed on the side of the main control board 1000 (which is a so-called main board, which will be described later in detail) directly related to the winning ball payout determination, and game information from the main control board 1000 is unidirectional. The sub-control board 3000 (which is a so-called sub-board, which will be described in detail later) is managed on the side. The main control board 1000 and the sub control board 3000 are control boards each having a CPU. Further, the sub-control board 3000 is a sub-main board, and the effect display device is also a sub-sub substrate provided with a CPU. Based on a command from the sub-main substrate, the effect display device side executes display control of the effect. May be.

  The first effect display device 16 mainly constitutes the current number of medals stored by the player in the sparrow ball game machine, the remaining number of game balls during the execution of one game (one game), and the player's manual. It displays the symbol of the game to be played, the number of remaining rounds in the BB, and the like, and outputs information necessary for easily transmitting information essential to the game to the player.

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

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

  Here, the main control board 1000 includes communication control means 1100 for receiving signals input from various sensors and transmitting various information / signals to various peripheral devices (for example, the sub-control board 3000), Medal management means 1200 for managing the number of stored medals and payout processing with progress, game start determining means 1300 for determining whether or not a game start condition is satisfied, and game control means for controlling all the games. 1900, a game state temporary storage means 2100 for temporarily storing the current game state and the like, a payout control means 2200 for controlling the medal payout device 4000 so as to pay out a predetermined number of medals, and information relating to the game (image data, Game-related information storage means 2300 for storing voice data, etc., and BB pattern and effect execution type related to the current game And a data transmission control unit 2500 for transmitting the information relating to the state of the game, such as ring to the sub-control board 3000. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

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

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

  Next, the game control means 1900 includes a self-control control means 1902 for controlling the self-control processing, a hand determining means 1903 for determining whether or not the hand data has completed a combination of agaries, and a combination of the agaries. When it is determined that the game has been completed, a payout number calculating means 1904 for calculating the number of acquired medals related to the agari, a game end control means 1905 for controlling the game end processing, and a special game control means 1906 for controlling the BB And a distribution control means 1907 for controlling the determination when determining the distribution, which is four cards distributed to the player at the start of the game.

  Here, the self-controlling unit 1902 has a self-playing game ball supply control unit 1902a that controls so that one game ball is supplied to the launching device when the conditions for enabling self-control are satisfied.

  Also, the payout number calculating means 1904 has a winning medal number table 1904a for each agari role that is referred to when calculating the number of medals earned by the agari role.

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

  The layout control means 1907 has a layout determination table 1907t that is referred to when determining the layout.

  Next, the game state temporary storage unit 2100 includes a flag temporary storage unit 2101 for temporarily storing on / off information of various flags, a game ball number temporary storage unit 2102 for temporarily storing the number of remaining game balls in the game, Temporary information temporary storage means 2103 for temporarily storing spear information in the game, agari information temporary storage means 2110 for temporarily storing agari information (agari role, number of acquired medals) in the game, and a special game in the game Special game related information temporary storage means 2111 for temporarily storing information (for example, the number of remaining games of the special game). Here, the heel information temporary storage means 2103 has a heel information temporary storage means 2103a for temporarily storing hand information in the game. The agari information temporary storage unit 2110 includes an agari combination temporary storage unit 2110a that temporarily stores an agari combination in the game, and an acquired medal number temporary storage unit 2110b that temporarily stores the acquired medal number calculated by the payout number calculating unit 1904. ,have.

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

  The display control means 3100 has a game ball inserted in any one of the symbol display entrance 313 and the game display control means 3110 for displaying the game which is four cards distributed to the player at the start of the game. Self-display display control means 3120 for controlling the display related to self-increase when the game ball enters the special entrance 11 when the ball is entered or when the game ball enters the special entrance 11; It has a notice effect display control means 3140 for executing display control of effects related to the fun of the game, and a display related information temporary storage means 3160 for storing information related to various displays such as effects.

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

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

  Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. The main control board 1000 executes the process shown in FIG. 5B based on the interrupt request generated when the scheduled interrupt timing is reached. That is, triggered by the arrival of the scheduled interrupt period T (for example, a hardware interrupt every approximately 1.5 ms), in step 2002, the main control board 1000 performs external signal output processing (external terminal board, hall computer, etc.). Information output). Next, in step 2004, the main control board 1000 updates the random number. Next, in step 2006, the main control board 1000 executes a control command transmission process (transmits the command set in each process described above to the sub-control board side). Next, in step 2008, the main control board 1000 executes the on-error control process and returns to the process executed immediately before the execution of this interrupt process.

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

  Next, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the medal management process according to the subroutine of step 3100 in FIG. First, in step 3102, the medal management means 1200 refers to the medal information temporary storage means 1201 and the flag temporary storage means 2101, and the bet counter (the number of medals necessary for playing one game in the sparrow ball game machine is bet). The counter value of the counter for measuring whether or not it is being played is “3”, and the counter value of the CRE counter (counter for measuring the number of medals stored electronically in the gaming machine) is “50”. It is determined whether or not. Note that it may be configured to be Yes in step 3102 when the game is currently being played. In the case of Yes in step 3102, in step 3104, the medal management means 1200 is configured to be able to switch between a medal blocker (not shown, but can be switched between a state where medals can be inserted and a state where it cannot be inserted). Is driven to the medal insertion impossible state, and the process proceeds to Step 3108. On the other hand, if No in step 3102, in step 3106, the medal management unit 1200 drives the medal blocker to a state where a medal can be inserted, and proceeds to step 3108. Next, in step 3108, the medal management unit 1200 determines whether or not the input signal receiving unit 1101 has received a medal insertion signal. In the case of Yes in step 3108, in step 3110, the medal management unit 1200 refers to the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 and determines whether or not the bet counter value is “3”. In the case of Yes in step 3110, the medal management unit 1200 adds “1” to the bet counter value in the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 in step 3112, and proceeds to step 3116. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3110, the medal management unit 1200 adds “1” to the CRE counter value in the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 in step 3114, and proceeds to step 3116. Next, in step 3116, the medal management unit 1200 refers to the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 and displays the current medal information (the number of bets and the number of credits) on the main display device 36. In step 1118, the medal management unit 1200 sets a command related to the current medal information (a command to the sub-control board 3000 side and transmitted by the control command transmission process in step 2006), and step 3138. Migrate to Thus, in this embodiment, when a medal is inserted into a gaming machine, if the bet counter value is not the maximum number (3 in this example), 1 is added to the bet counter value, and the bet counter When the value is the maximum number, 1 is added to the CRE counter value.

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

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

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

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

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart of remaining ball number setting processing according to the subroutine of step 3200 in FIG. First, in step 3202, the game start determination unit 1300 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 2101 and determines whether any special game flag (a flag that is turned on during execution of the special game) is on. . Here, in the present embodiment, four types of special game roles are provided as special game roles: special game role A, special game role B, special game role C and special game role D, and a special game flag is also provided. Similarly, a special game A flag, a special game B flag, a special game C flag, and a special game D flag are provided. In addition, when the special game combination is established and becomes agari, the special game flag is turned on. However, when the special game combination A is established, the special game A flag is turned on and the special game combination B is established. The special game B flag is turned on, the special game C flag is turned on when the special game C combination is established, and the special game D flag is turned on when the special game D combination is established. ing. The special game A role, special game B role, special game C role and special game D role are collectively referred to as a special game role. The special game A flag, the special game B flag, the special game C flag, and the special game The D flag is collectively referred to as a special game flag.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart, in the case of Yes in step 3202, in step 3204, the game start determination unit 1300 determines that the special entry gate operation gate valid flag (in the flag area of the flag temporary storage unit 2101 is turned on) When the game ball passes through the special entrance entrance operation gate 12, the special entrance 11 is opened. Here, although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, the special game is configured so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the special entrance operation gate 12 even when the special game is executed. Even at the time of execution, the game ball enters the design entrances 13a, 13b,. Next, in step 3206, the game start determination unit 1300 refers to the flag area of the flag temporary storage unit 2101 and determines whether or not the special game D flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 3206, in step 3208, the game start determination means 1300 sets a predetermined number A (15 balls in this example) to the remaining number counter 1902b as information on the remaining number n, and the next processing The process proceeds to (Step 3300). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3206, in step 3210, the game start determination unit 1300 refers to the flag area of the flag temporary storage unit 2101 and determines whether or not the special game C flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 3210, in step 3212 the game start determination means 1300 sets a predetermined number of balls B (four balls in this example) to the remaining number counter 1902b as information on the remaining number of balls n, and the next processing The process proceeds to (Step 3300). Further, in the case of No in step 3210, in other words, when the special game A flag or the special game B flag is on, in step 3214, the game start determination means 1300 determines the predetermined number of balls C (this In the example, 3 balls) are set in the remaining ball number counter 1902b, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 3300). If NO in step 3202, in step 3216, the game start determination means 1300 sets a predetermined number D (two balls in this example) in the remaining number counter 1902b as information on the remaining number n, and next The process proceeds to (the process of step 3300).

  As described above, in this embodiment, the number of game balls that can be fired in one game is different between when the special game is not being executed and when the special game is being executed. In addition, even during the execution of a special game, the number of game balls that can be fired in one game can be different depending on the type of special game being executed (the type of special game flag that is turned on). Yes. In addition, although details will be described later, the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment has a plurality of Agari roles that differ from each other in the number of tricks necessary for establishing an Agari role, Depending on the number of game balls set in 3208, step 3212, step 3214 or step 3216, there will be an Agari combination that cannot be established at the start of the game.

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the game execution control process according to the subroutine of step 3300 in FIG. First, in step 3400, the game control means 1900 executes a direct hit lottery execution process, which will be described later. Next, in Step 3302, the game control unit 1900 determines whether or not the direct hit lottery executed in the process of Step 3400 has not been won. Note that winning in this process means winning when the special game A, special game B, special game C, or special game D is determined as the execution result of the direct hit lottery (described later in FIG. 9). (See the direct hit lottery table). In the case of Yes in step 3302, in step 3500, the game control unit 1900 executes a layout determination process described later. Next, in step 3304, the game control unit 1900 displays the table layout (handbook) determined in step 3500 on the main display device 36. Next, in step 3306, the game control means 1900 sets a command related to the current manual information (a command to the sub-control board 3000 side and transmitted in the control command transmission process in step 2006). Control goes to step 3600. The procedure information set in step 3306 is mainly procedure information relating to the arrangement. Next, in step 3600, the game control unit 1900 executes a self-control process described later. Next, in step 3308, the game control means 1900 subtracts (decrements) 1 from the counter value of the remaining ball counter 1902b. Next, in step 3310, the game control means 1900 sends a command related to the current counter value of the remaining ball counter 1902b (a command to the sub-control board 3000 side, which is transmitted in the control command transmission process in step 2006). ) Is set. Next, in step 3312, the game control means 1900 refers to the remaining ball number counter 1902 b and determines whether or not the counter value has become zero. If Yes in step 3312, the process proceeds to step 3316. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3312, in step 3314, the game control means 1900 satisfies the automatic end condition (condition that the game being executed in a state where the remaining number of balls is not 0 will be automatically ended). It is determined whether or not. In this embodiment, referring to the counter value of the remaining ball counter 1902b, when it is determined that the most profitable Agari combination is established among the Agari combinations that can be established in the game being executed ( For example, the special game A role has already been established in the current procedure, the remaining number of fired balls is one, and the special game B role, special game is played by self-restraint corresponding to one of the remaining shot balls When neither the C combination nor the special game D combination is likely to be established), or when it is determined that there is no possibility that the Agari combination is established in the game being executed (for example, the special game A combination is established) Therefore, it is configured to satisfy the automatic end condition in the case where the number of hand necessary for this is two or more and the number of remaining fired balls is one). It is also possible to provide an agari button that becomes an agile and ends the game when operated in a situation where an agari combination is established. If the answer is Yes in Step 3314, the process proceeds to Step 3316. If the answer is No in Step 3314, the process proceeds to Step 3600, and the next game ball is fired. In the present embodiment, the automatic end condition is satisfied when it is determined that there is no possibility that the Agari combination will be established in the game being executed. As an effect display when launching a game ball (for example, as an effect display in the second effect display device 10), if a game ball is inserted into a predetermined symbol entrance, the automatic end condition is satisfied. You may comprise so that it may alert | report. Specifically, in the case where the number of remaining fired balls is 2, the game ball fired as the next self-restraint operation corresponds to the symbol entrance 13a corresponding to the “1” symbol or the symbol corresponding to the “6” symbol. In the case where the automatic end condition is satisfied when entering the entrance 13f, the symbol “1” and the symbol “6” are displayed on the second effect display device 10 (or the symbol corresponding to the symbol “1”). A cracked image may be displayed on the entrance 13a or the design entrance 13f corresponding to the symbol “6”.

  Next, in step 3316, the game control means 1900 determines whether or not the Agari combination has been established. If Yes in step 3316, the process proceeds to step 3700. Note that if the result of step 3302 is No, the process proceeds to step 3700. Next, in step 3700, the game control means 1900 executes an agari combination determination process, which will be described later. Next, in step 3800, the game control means 1900 executes a payout number calculation process, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (the process of step 3900). Also in the case of No in step 3316, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 3900).

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the direct hit lottery execution process according to the subroutine of step 3400 in FIG. First, in step 3402, the game control means 1900 refers to the direct hit lottery table, determines the result of the direct hit lottery by lottery based on the special game flag that is turned on, and proceeds to the next processing (step 3302 processing). To do. Here, in the present embodiment, after four cards are dealt, the gameability of whether or not an Agari combination can be established before the number of game balls set in the remaining ball counter 1902b is fired. However, a direct hit lottery is executed before the ration is distributed, and if the direct hit lottery is won (if it is not a non-winner), the state where the relevant Agari role is established from the beginning (handbook) The game is started in a state in which an agari role is formed), and the game is configured as soon as the game is started. Also, in the direct hit lottery, the table to be referred to is different depending on the special game flag that is turned on, and when the direct hit lottery is executed during the execution of the special game, the special game being executed Only the special game player who is more profitable than the special game player related to is able to win (see the direct hitting lottery table at the bottom of the figure).

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the layout determination process according to the subroutine of step 3500 in FIG. First, in step 3502, the game control means 1900 refers to the layout determination table, determines a combination of 4 layouts (all layouts) by lottery, and proceeds to the next process (process in step 3304). Transition. Here, as shown in the layout determination table at the bottom of the figure, in this embodiment, when determining the rules to be distributed as a table, a total of four tables distributed as a table are drawn one by one. The combination of a total of four cards distributed as a table is determined by lottery, i.e., all four tables are determined by one lottery. Has been. In the present embodiment, there are 16 types of symbols “1” to “16” that can be selected as a manual or a table. In the present embodiment, regardless of the gaming state, the lottery is always determined by executing the lottery under the same conditions. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may comprise so that the lottery aspect (the profit rate of a layout) of a layout may differ. In such a configuration, for example, in a special game with relatively high profits, the game also has a relatively high profit (for example, a predetermined pattern that is easy to make a game of Agari. May be selected only from the above).

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the self-control process according to the subroutine of step 3600 in FIG. First, in step 3602, the game ball supply control unit 1902a for self-defense sets one game ball at the launch position of the game ball launcher. Next, in step 3604, the self-control unit 1902 determines whether or not the input signal receiving unit 1101 has received the special entrance gate operation gate signal, that is, the game ball has passed the special entrance operation gate 12. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 3604, in step 3606, the self-control unit 1902 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 2101 and determines whether or not the special entrance opening gate valid flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 3606, in step 3608, the self-control unit 1902 opens the special entrance 11 for a predetermined period (in this example, the period until the game being executed is completed). In addition, the opening period of the special entrance 11 is not limited to this, You may comprise so that it may close with progress of predetermined time. In such a configuration, it is sufficient that the game ball that has passed through the special entrance entrance gate 12 has a sufficient period to enter the special entrance 11 as it is, for example, it is opened for 1 second. What is necessary is just to comprise (in that case, the special entrance 11 will be opened when a game ball enters the special entrance operation gate 12 again in the same game).

  Next, the ball entry process in step 3610 will be described in detail. The process of step 3610 is a normal entry process at the time of entry to the entrance. First, in step 3610, the self-control controller 1902 determines that the game ball is one of the design entrances 13a, 13b,. It is determined whether or not the ball has been entered. If Yes in step 3610, the process proceeds to step 3618.

  Next, the special entrance entrance entry processing in steps 3612 to 3616, which is executed in the case of No in step 3610, will be described. First, in step 3612, the self-control unit 1902 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the special entrance 11. Here, in the case of No in step 3612, the process returns to step 3604, and a game ball is placed in the design entrance 13 a, 13 b... Or the special entrance 11 until it becomes Yes in step 3610 or step 3612. Loop until entering the ball. On the other hand, in the case of Yes in Step 3612, in Step 3614, the self-control unit 1902 is a special entrance entrance ball command (a command to the sub-control board 3000 side, which is transmitted in the control command transmission process of Step 2006. And go to step 3616. Next, in step 3616, the self-control unit 1902 performs a self-decision operation (an operation for selecting the symbol to be self-operated by operating the cross key 19b and operating the determination button 19a to determine the selected symbol). It is determined whether or not there was. If Yes in step 3616, the process proceeds to step 3618. If No in step 3616, the process of step 3616 is repeatedly executed until there is a self-decision operation.

  Next, in Step 3618, the self-control unit 1902 determines that the design based on the entered symbol entrance (for example, “1” symbol when entering the symbol entrance 13a), or step Information related to the self-determination determined by the self-determination operation 3616 is temporarily stored as manual information (the self-information is newly added to the manual), and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 3308). To do. Although not shown, in this embodiment, when the same symbol is self-recognized twice (when the game ball is entered twice in the same symbol entrance), the second time The self-handling becomes invalid, or the hand-work is overwritten by the second self-handling, and as a result, only one copy of the same hand-held can be held. In addition, the processing when the same symbol is self-represented twice or more in one game is not limited to this, and it corresponds to the case where the same symbol is self-represented twice, that is, the procedure already held. When a game ball enters the designated game entrance, the player does not hold a new hand by the ball, but subtraction of a game ball that can be launched by a game ball is also possible. You may comprise so that it may become invalid (what is called replay).

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the Agari combination determination process according to the subroutine of Step 3700 in FIG. First, in Step 3702, the combination determining means 1903 determines whether or not the Agari combination established in the current game is a special game combination. Here, in the present embodiment, there are four types of special game roles: special game role A, special game role B, special game role C, and special game role D. In this process, It becomes Yes when it is that special gamer. In this embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 13, all the Agari roles are configured to be special game roles, but when any special game role is established during the special game as will be described later. Is configured not to start a special game having a lower profit (not higher profit) than the special game being executed. In the case of Yes in step 3702, in step 3750, the combination determining means 1903 executes a special game flag control process described later. Next, in step 3706, the combination determining means 1903, the special game game number counter (special game game number counter A 1906A, special game game number counter B 1906B, special game) corresponding to the special game flag turned on in the current game. A predetermined value (an initial value corresponding to the turned on special game flag) is set in either the game number counter C1906C or the special game game number counter D1906D. That is, the number of special games can be different depending on the type of the special game flag that is turned on. Next, in step 3708, the hand determining means 1903 turns on the special entrance opening gate valid flag in the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101 and shifts to the next process (process of step 3800). In the case of No in step 3702, the process proceeds to the next process (the process in step 3800).

Here, the lower part of the figure shows an example of the correspondence relationship between the special game actor, the special game flag, and the special game game number counter. As shown in the figure,
When the special game A role is played as an Agari role, the special game A flag is turned on, and the special game game number counter A1906A is set to 5 times.
When the special game B role is played as an agari role, the special game B flag is turned on and 10 times is set in the special game game number counter B 1906B.
When the special game C role is played as an Agari role, the special game C flag is turned on and 10 times is set in the special game game number counter C1906C.
When the special game D role is played as an agari role, the special game D flag is turned on and the special game game number counter D1906D is set to 15 times.
It is configured as follows.

  Next, FIG. 13 is a list of Agari roles. In the figure, an agari combination in this embodiment is illustrated. In this embodiment, there are four types of Agari roles: special game A role, special game B role, special game C role, and special game D role, and the special game A role can be one vertical line (one line) or horizontal. Since it is formed by arranging its own row in one row (one line), the number of necessary steps is four. In addition, the special game B combination is formed by self-stamping in one diagonal row (one line), so the number of necessary manuals is four. Also, the special game C combination is formed by self-studying in two rows (one horizontal row + one vertical row, one vertical row + one diagonal row, one horizontal row + one diagonal row) other than diagonally. There are 7 necessary steps. Further, since the special game D combination is formed by two rows (two lines) diagonally arranged, the necessary number of hands is eight. As described above, in the present embodiment, the number of tricks necessary for forming the agari combination is different, and the game state (normal game state, special game A being executed, special game B being executed) The number of game balls that can be fired per game may differ due to the difference in the number of game states (such as during execution of special game C and during execution of special game D). Depending on the state, there are Agari roles that cannot be formed. For example, in the normal gaming state, there are 4 cards and 2 game balls that can be fired, so the total number of games per game is 6 at maximum. In the gaming state, the special game C combination and the special game D combination cannot be formed. Since it is configured in this way, the rank is gradually increased to a more advantageous state than the current game state (normal game state → special game A → special game B → special game C → special game D) As a result, the game is aimed to finally establish the special game D, which is the most profitable special game. Further, in this example, all Agari combinations are special game actors, that is, all Agari combinations are configured to be the opportunity to start execution of special games. It may be configured to have an agari combination (for example, formed when three pieces are arranged in a vertical row, and the number of payout medals is one, etc.).

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

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

  If No in step 3761, in step 3768, the combination determining unit 1903 refers to the flag area of the flag temporary storage unit 2101 and determines whether or not the special game A flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 3768, in step 3770, the combination determining means 1903 determines whether or not the Agari combination in the current game is a special game B combination, a special game C combination or a special game D combination. In the case of Yes in step 3770, in step 3772, the special game flag corresponding to the Agari combination in the current game is turned on. Next, in Step 3774, the combination determining means 1903 sets a predetermined value (the number of games corresponding to the special game combination shown in FIG. 12) in the special game number counter corresponding to the Agari combination in the current game. The process proceeds to (the process of step 3706). It should be noted that if the result of step 3756, step 3762, step 3768, or step 3770 is No, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 3706). Here, the special game actors in this example are “special game D role → special game C role → special game B role → special game A role” in order from the highest profit to the player. When a special game player is established, a special game flag corresponding to the established special game player is obtained only when a special game player with higher profit than the special game player associated with the special game being executed is established. Even if other special game actors are established, the special game flag corresponding to the other special game actors will not be turned on, that is, only the special games that are more profitable than the special game being executed will be started. Configured to be able to. The high profit in the special game means that the number of games that can be executed (the number of times set in the special game game number counter), the number of medals to be paid out when the Agari role is established, and the number of game balls that can be launched in one game , Based on the decision. Factors that determine high profits are not limited to this, and it is also configured to take into account factors such as the winning rate of the direct hitting lottery (assignment of special gamers when winning), the lottery aspect of the game May be.

  In addition, the configuration in the case where a special game combination is established during execution of a special game is not limited to the one in this example. For example, when a special game combination is duplicated, that is, during the execution of a special game, When a special game combination is established, a low-profit special game out of two overlapping special games may be forcibly terminated (not started). Further, a game state may be provided for each combination of special game flags that are turned on. For example, “special game flag off”, “special game A flag on”, “special game A flag on, special game B flag on”, “special game A flag on, special game C flag on”, etc. There may be a configuration in which there are as many gaming states as the number of combinations of gaming flags. For each gaming state, a special gaming flag that can be turned on newly when a special gaming player is established during execution of a special game is determined. (A special game that can be newly executed may be different for each special game being executed). Further, it may be configured such that the selection tendency of the layout (number distribution in the lottery, the type of hand that can be distributed by the layout, etc.) and the like for each gaming state may be different.

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

  Here, the table on the upper right of the figure is an example of a table of winning medals for each Agari combination, and the number of acquired medals corresponding to the Agari combination is shown. In this embodiment, there are four types of Agari roles: Special Game A Role, Special Game B Role, Special Game C Role, Special Game D Role, and when Agari Role is established and becomes Agari The number of game medals to be paid out is 6 for special game A, 9 for special game B, 12 for special game C, and 15 for special game D. In this example, all Agari roles are configured to trigger the execution of special games. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the case of agitation, an agari combination that only pays out game medals may be provided.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart, next, in step 3804, the combination determining means 1903 determines whether the Agari combination in the current game is the special game D combination (the special game combination having the highest profit among the special game combinations). Determine. In the case of Yes in step 3804, in step 3806, the winning combination determining means 1903 rewrites the number of acquired medals by the agari winning combination calculated in step 3802 by 5 times, and proceeds to step 3808. In the case of No in step 3804, the process proceeds to step 3808 without executing the rewriting process in step 3806. As described above, in this embodiment, the number of game medals earned for Agari is increased only when the special game D flag, which is a special game flag related to the most profitable special game among the special game flags, is ON. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, with respect to the number of game medals calculated in step 3802, when the special game flag is all off, it is 1 time, when the special game A flag is on, it is 2 times. The game B flag may be doubled when the special game C flag is on, triple when the special game C flag is on, and five times when the special game D flag is on (multiple special games In the case of flag on, refer to the special game flag magnification corresponding to the most profitable special game player).

  Returning to the description of the flowchart, next, in step 3808, the payout number calculating means 1904 stores the acquired medal number set in step 3752 temporarily stored in the temporary work storage area of the acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110b. It is determined whether or not the number of acquired medals is within “30”. If YES in step 3808, the process proceeds to step 3812. If NO in step 3808, the payout number calculating means 1904 sets “30” in the acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110b (“30”). To step 3812. Next, in step 3812, the payout number calculating means 1904 temporarily stores the acquired medal number by the agari combination calculated by the processing in steps 3802 and 3806 in the temporary work storage area of the acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110b. Next, in step 3814, the information transmission means 1102 is a command (command to the sub-control board 3000 side) related to the agari-related information (agari combination, number of acquired medals, etc.) and transmitted in the control command transmission process of step 2006. Is set), and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 3900).

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

  Next, in step 3914, the game end control means 1905 refers to the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether any special game flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 3914, in step 3916, the game end control means 1905 subtracts “1” from the counter value of the special game game number counter corresponding to the special game flag that is turned on. Next, in step 3918, the game end control means 1905 refers to the special game game number counter, and any one of the special game game number counters (special game game number counter A 1906A, special game game number counter B 1906B, special game number of games). It is determined whether or not the counter value of any one of the counter C1906C and the special game game number counter D1906D has become 0 by the process of step 3916. In the case of Yes in step 3918, in step 3920, the game end control means 1905 turns off the special game flag corresponding to the special game game number counter newly set to 0 by the processing in step 3916 (assuming that the special game has ended). Therefore, the process proceeds to step 3926. Note that if the result is No in step 3902, step 3914, or step 3918, the process proceeds to step 3926.

  Next, in step 3926, the game end control means 1905 turns off the special entrance opening gate valid flag in the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101, and proceeds to step 3928. Next, in step 3928, the game end control means 1905 refers to the game state temporary storage means 2100, and the main display device displays information after the game ends (for example, the number of medals obtained if the game is Agari). 36, and the process proceeds to Step 3932.

  Next, in step 3932, the game end control means 1905 executes post-game end processing (for example, initialization of each flag and temporary storage means) (not shown, but in the processing on the sub-control board 3000 side). In addition, the initialization of the performance being executed is executed). Next, in step 3934, the game end control means 1905 determines whether or not the post-game end processing has ended. In the case of No in step 3934, the processing of step 3932 is performed until the processing after the game ends, and in the case of Yes in step 3934, the processing proceeds to step 3936. Next, at step 3936, the game end control means 1905 determines whether or not the waiting time end timing after the game is reached. In the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment, the number of games per unit time (for example, 1 minute) exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 7 games) in order to regulate the number of games that can be executed per unit time. Or when it becomes super, the waiting time which does not transfer to the next game is provided. In the case of No in step 3936, the processing of step 3936 is performed until the “waiting time end timing after the end of game” is reached, and in the case of Yes in step 3936, the processing proceeds to the next processing (processing of step 3100). . Also. The upper right part of the figure shows the correspondence relationship between the special game flag and the special game game number counter. As described above, the special game A flag corresponds to the special game game number counter A 1906A, and the special game B flag includes Corresponds to the special game game number counter B1906B, the special game C flag corresponds to the special game game number counter C1906C, and the special game D flag corresponds to the special game game number counter D1906D.

  Next, control processing executed on the sub control board 3000 side will be described with reference to FIGS. First, FIG. 17 is a main flowchart on the sub-control board 3000 side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. Here, the process of FIG. 5A is a process on the side of the sub-control board 3000 that is executed after a reset such as when the power to the gaming machine is turned on. That is, at the time of turning on the power to the gaming machine, in step 5002, the sub-control board 3000 executes an initial process based on the information received from the main control board 1000 (for example, when the ram clear information is received → the sub-control When the RAM on the board 3000 side is initialized and various information commands are received, the production-related information at the time of power interruption is reset in the RAM on the sub-control board 3000 side). Thereafter, the process proceeds to a loop process for repeatedly executing (b), which is a repetitive process routine for the sub-control board 3000. Here, when (b) is executed, as shown in the process of FIG. 5B, first, in step 5100, the sub-control board 3000 executes a manual display control process, which will be described later. Next, in step 5500, the first effect is performed at a predetermined timing based on other information (for example, game start signal, medal information, remaining number of balls, special entrance entrance signal, game end signal, etc.). A predetermined display control process is executed on the display device 16 and the second effect display device 10, and the repetition processing routine is terminated.

  As described above, the sub-control board 3000 adopts a form in which the sub-side main routine (S5100 to S5500) is loop-processed after reset. Also, the process of FIG. 6C is an interrupt process of the sub control board 3000, and the signal from the STB signal line in the main control board 1000 is a terminal of the CPU of the sub control board 3000 (in this example, NMI). It is a processing flow (c) in the case of being connected to a terminal. That is, when an NMI interrupt occurs in the CPU of the sub control board 3000 (when the STB signal line is turned on), in step 5004, the sub control board 3000 sends a command input port (data signal) from the main control board 1000 side. Check the input port of the line. In step 5006, the sub control board 3000 temporarily stores the command transmitted from the main control board 1000 side in the RAM on the sub control board 3000 side based on the confirmation result, and is executed immediately before the interrupt process. Return to the previous process.

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the manual display control process according to the subroutine of step 5100 in FIG. First, in step 5102, the layout display control means 3110 determines whether or not a command related to manual information from the main control board 1000 side has been received. In the case of Yes in Step 5102, in Step 5104, the display control means 3100 displays the hand on the first effect display device 16 based on the received hand information (the distribution is distributed based on the hand information). The subsequent instructions, the instructions after self-determination, and the like are displayed as appropriate), and the process proceeds to step 5106. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 5102, the process proceeds to step 5106. Next, in step 5106, the display control means 3100 determines whether or not a command related to agitation from the main control board 1000 side has been received. In the case of Yes in step 5106, in step 5108, the display control means 3100 executes the agility effect (the effect to be executed when it becomes agull) on the second effect display device 10 based on the command related to the agility, and then The process proceeds to (the process of step 5500). Even in the case of No in step 5106, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 5500).

  Next, FIG. 19 is a game progress image diagram according to the present embodiment. An example of the game progress of the sparrow ball gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be shown according to the same drawing. In the figure, the case where the direct hit lottery is not won is illustrated. First, as shown in the upper left of the figure, as a normal game (a special game is not being executed), as a four-game arrangement, a "4" symbol, a "7" symbol, a "11" symbol, a "16" symbol , Is dealt. In a normal game, the number of game balls that can be launched is two. Next, the launched game ball enters the symbol entrance 13, so that the “5” symbol and the “2” symbol are self-defeated (two balls are launched), and the special game A role (vertical or horizontal) 1 line alignment) is established and becomes agility. After that, the special game A starts to be executed, and “4” symbol, “5” symbol, “11” symbol, and “12” symbol are distributed as four arrangements. During the execution of the special game A, the number of game balls that can be launched is three. Next, the launched game ball enters the symbol entrance 13, so that the “8” symbol and the “9” symbol are self-defeated (two balls are launched), and the special game B role (one diagonal line) Alignment) is established and becomes Agari.

  Thereafter, the execution of the special game B is started, and “1” symbol, “5” symbol, “11” symbol, and “12” symbol are distributed as four arrangements. During the execution of the special game B, the number of game balls that can be launched is three. Next, the launched game ball enters the symbol entrance 13 to self-defeat the “8” symbol, the “9” symbol, and the “14” symbol (three balls are launched), and the special game C (A set of two lines other than diagonally) is formed and becomes agile. Thereafter, the execution of the special game C is started, and “1” symbol, “5” symbol, “8” symbol, and “12” symbol are distributed as four arrangements. During the execution of the special game C, the number of game balls that can be launched is four. Next, when the game balls that have been launched enter the symbol entry slot 13, the “4” symbol, the “9” symbol, the “13” symbol, and the “16” symbol are self-repressed (four balls are being launched. ), A special game D combination (a set of two diagonal lines) is established, and it becomes agile. Thereafter, the special game D is executed, and during the execution of the special game D, the payout number of all Agari combinations is 30.

  With the configuration as described above, the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment has a plurality of special game players, and is more profitable than the special game being executed during the execution of the special game. By configuring the special game so that it can be newly started, the special game to be executed is upgraded to a highly profitable special game, and finally the special game D which is the most profitable special game It is possible to achieve a highly entertaining game such as establishment (execution of the special game D). In addition, by configuring the tendency that the number of game balls that can be fired relatively increases as the high profit special game is executed, the shortage of game balls that can be fired causes the normal game (special game Special games can not be established in the case of not running, and will be won in the order of "normal game-> special game A-> special game B-> special game C-> special game D" It can make the player more clearly aware of gameplay.

  Further, in the present embodiment, during the execution of the special game D, the number of game balls that can be fired is 15 balls, and it is configured to be able to establish an Agari combination for any game, However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured such that an Agari combination can be easily established during execution of the special game D by configuring in another mode. For example, during the execution of the special game D, it may be configured such that a plurality of (for example, four) game balls can be simultaneously fired by performing an operation of firing a game ball once. In such a configuration, when two or more of the four game balls launched by the single launch operation enter the same symbol entrance, the symbol entrance Only one corresponding symbol (handbook) is picked up, and the game ball corresponding to the second and subsequent balls entering the symbol entrance is replayed as described above (the number of game balls that can be fired is not subtracted). ) May be configured.

(Modification 1 from this embodiment)
In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of special game players, and during the execution of the special game, a special game with higher profit than the special game being executed can be started. The configuration of the sparrow ball game machine having a special gameability is not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment. Therefore, a configuration having a plurality of special game actors and a configuration different from the present embodiment is referred to as a modified example 1 from the present embodiment, and only changes from the present embodiment are described in detail below.

  First, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the remaining number-of-balls setting process according to the subroutine of Step 3200 in FIG. 5 according to Modification 1 from the present embodiment. Changes from this embodiment are step 3217 (modified 1), step 3218 (modified 1), step 3220 (modified 1), step 3222 (modified 1) and step 3224 (modified 1), that is, step 3206. When the game start determination means 1300 determines that the special game D flag is on, the game start determination means 1300 determines whether or not the current game is the final game in the special game D in step 3217 (Variation 1). Determine. In the case of Yes in Step 3217 (Variant 1), 15 balls are set in the remaining ball counter 1902b in the process of Step 3208. On the other hand, if the answer is No in Step 3217 (Variation 1), four balls are set in the remaining ball counter 1902b in the process of Step 3212. As described above, in the first modification from the present embodiment, when the special game D, which is the most profitable special game, is executed, the number of game balls that can be launched is basically the same as that of the present embodiment. However, the number of game balls that can be fired only in the final game is set to four. By configuring in this way, in the final game where the special game D is to be ended, the game has a possibility that any special game may be started again from the next game (so-called pullback). And playability with chances).

  In addition, after the game start determining means 1300 sets 15 balls to the remaining number counter 1902b in step 3208, the game start determining means 1300 sets the direction of the distribution accessory 40 to the arrangement A in step 3218 (variable 1). Drive to the next process (process of step 3300). In addition, after the game start determining means 1300 sets four balls in the remaining number counter 1902b in step 3212, the game start determining means 1300 sets the direction of the distribution combination 40 to the arrangement B in step 3220 (variable 1). Drive to the next process (process of step 3300). After the game start determining means 1300 sets 3 balls in the remaining ball number counter 1902b in step 3214, the game start determining means 1300 drives the direction of the sorting hand 40 to the arrangement C in step 3222 (variant 1). The process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 3300). After the game start determining means 1300 sets two balls in the remaining ball number counter 1902b in step 3216, the game start determining means 1300 drives the direction of the sorting hand 40 to the arrangement D in step 3224 (variant 1). The process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 3300). Here, the lower part of the figure is an image of the arrangement of the distribution combination. As shown in the figure, in the first modification from the present embodiment, there are four types of orientation (arrangement) of the distribution combination 40. It has a direction, and is configured to determine the direction of the sorting role 40 in the game to be executed based on the special game flag that is turned on. In the figure, only the symbol entrance 13a to the vicinity of the symbol entrance 13e (only "1" to "5") are shown and game nails are not shown, but in reality, they are provided on the game board 2. All of the assigned sorting objects 40 are driven. Specifically, when all the special game flags are off, the placement D is set, and when the special game A flag or the special game B flag is turned on, the placement C is set, and the special game C flag is turned on, or the special game flag is turned on. When the game D flag is on and the final game is in the special game D, the arrangement is B, and when the special game D flag is on and the special game D is not the final game, the arrangement is A. The procedures necessary to establish the special game D, which is the most profitable special game, are “1”, “4”, “5”, “8”, “9”, “12”, “13”, “16”, and the ease of entering the symbol entrance corresponding to the hand necessary to establish the special game D role (which means that the hand is self-declared) From the highest, it is “placement A → placement B → placement C → placement D”. In other words, the direction of the distribution role 40 is “arrangement A → arrangement B → arrangement C → arrangement D” because it is highly profitable for the player. In this example, at the time of execution of the special game D, only the final game is configured so that the direction of the sorting role 40 is set to the arrangement B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at the time of execution of the special game D The orientation of the sorting tool 40 may be always set to the arrangement A.

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the layout determination process according to the subroutine of step 3500 in FIG. 8 in the first modification from the present embodiment. First, in Step 3502 (Variation 1), the game control means 1900 refers to the layout determination table, determines a combination of 4 layouts by lottery based on the special game flag that is on, The process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 3304). Here, the lower part of the figure is a layout determination table according to the first modification from the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, in the modified example 1 from the present embodiment, the special game flag that is turned on is configured so that the number distribution of the allocation combination can be different, and the special game When the C flag is on, “1”, “4”, “5”, “8”, “9”, “12”, “12”, which are necessary steps for establishing the special game D combination. The arrangement is selected only from the combination of four manual arrangements among “13” and “16”. Note that the selection mode of the arrangement in the first modification from the present embodiment is merely an example, and there is no problem even if the allocation of the numbers and the combination of arrangements that can be selected are changed.

  Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the special game flag control process according to the subroutine of step 3750 in FIG. 12 in the first modification from the present embodiment. Changes from the present embodiment are Step 3776 (Modified 1) to Step 3780 (Modified 1), that is, if the combination determining means 1903 determines in step 3752 that the special game D flag is on, step 3776 is performed. In (Variation 1), the combination determining means 1903 determines whether or not the current game is the final game of the special game D. In the case of Yes in Step 3776 (Modification 1), in Step 3778 (Modification 1), the combination determination means 1903 displays the special game flag corresponding to the Agari combination in the current game in the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101. turn on. Next, in Step 3780 (Variant 1), the combination determining means 1903 sets a predetermined value (the number of games corresponding to the special game combination shown in FIG. 13) to the special game game number counter corresponding to the Agari combination in the current game. Then, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 3706). It should be noted that also in the case of No in Step 3776 (Modification 1), the processing proceeds to the next processing (processing in Step 3706). As described above, in the first modification from the present embodiment, only when the final game of the special game D is executed, any Agari combination (special game combination) becomes Agari in the next game. A special game corresponding to the special game player who has become Agari is started. That is, when the final game of the special game D is executed, the special game A, the special game B, the special game C, and the special game D which is the most profitable special game are executed. All special games of the special game D are configured to be newly started, and the most profitable special game is finished, and in the final game of the special game D that becomes the normal game state from the next game, the agari role By establishing (special game combination), the special game can be pulled back such that the special game is executed again from the next game.

  Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the game end process according to the subroutine of step 3900 in FIG. 5 in the first modification from the present embodiment. The changes from this embodiment are step 3938 (modified 1) and step 3940 (modified 1), that is, the game end control means 1905 is all special games in the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101. Turn off the flag. Next, in Step 3940 (Variation 1), the game end control means 1905 resets all the special game game number counters, and proceeds to Step 3926. As described above, in the first modification from the present embodiment, in a certain game during execution of a special game, when the game is terminated without an Agari combination being established, the special game is terminated (so-called puncture). It is configured to In the case of such a configuration, an Agari combination that is not a special game combination may be provided as an Agari combination (the execution of the special game is not started even if it becomes Agari). In such a configuration, the number of game medals paid out by the Agari combination that is not the special game combination may be one (relatively small number of payouts) and may be easily established (for example, , And all the forms in which the hand tiles are arranged in a straight line will be agile, etc.). By configuring in this way, even when a special game with higher profit than the special game being executed is not established during the execution of the special game, the Agari combination to be paid out is highly probable. By being established, the above-described puncture can be avoided, and execution of the game for the number of games (for example, 5 games in the case of special game B) given to the player at the start of the special game is ensured. It becomes.

  Next, FIG. 24 is a special game D image diagram according to the first modification from the present embodiment. An example of the progress of the game when the special game D is executed in the sparrow ball gaming machine according to the first modification from the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. First, as shown in the upper left part of the figure, the special game D combination is established and becomes Agari during execution of a special game (for example, special game C) other than the special game D. Thereafter, during the execution of the special game D, the maximum number of payouts for all Agari roles is 30, and in the figure, the special game A role is established and 30 game medals are paid out (special Since the special game D having higher profit than the game A is executed, the special game A is not newly executed). Thereafter, the final game in the special game D is started, and it is informed that the special game can be pulled back when any Agari combination (special game combination) is established. Then, in the final game of the special game D that was executed, the special game D role was established again by holding down the “1” symbol, the “4” symbol, the “13” symbol, and the “9” symbol. Since this game is the final game in the special game D, the special game D is started again from the next game. Thereafter, during the execution of special game D, the maximum number of payouts for all Agari roles is 30, and special game A role is established and 30 game medals are paid out. By executing D, a game medal can be obtained. As described above, in the first modification from the present embodiment, when a special game combination can be established in the final game during execution of the special game D, the special game combination established from the next game is established. The special game according to the above is started, and so-called reversibility is realized.

  With the configuration as described above, according to the sparrow ball gaming machine according to the first modified example from the present embodiment, when a special game player is established during execution of the special game, the established special game player is executed. If the special game player is more profitable than the special game, the special game related to the high-profit special game player can be started from the next game, and it is the most profitable special game. In the final game of the special game D, when any special game player among all the special game players including the special game with lower profit than the special game D is established, the special game established from the next game By configuring the special game related to the role to be started, it is not possible to know how long the continuous execution of the special game will continue, i.e., do not know how long the advantageous period for the player will continue. And thus to be able to create a high game machine.

  Note that the sparrow ball game machine in this example is configured such that the number of game balls that can be fired per game can be different depending on the state of the game, and the higher the number of game balls that can be fired, the higher the profit. Although it is configured to be in a game state, in such a configuration, the ratio of Agari combination for all combinations in the case of 6 cards is more than that for all combinations in the case of 7 cards. You may comprise so that the ratio of an Agari combination may become higher, and you may comprise so that most of the combination of the manual operation comprised by 7 pieces of an artillery may become an Agari combination.

  Also, in the case of the sparrow ball game machine in this example, when a game including a hand obtained by a game ball entering the special entrance 11 is agari, the special game is executed with the agari as an opportunity. It may be configured so that there is no such thing (only game medals are paid out by Agari).

  In addition, the sparrow ball game machine according to the present example can be established even in the normal game state, but it may be configured to provide an agari role that is easier to establish during the execution of the special game than in the normal game state. Well, for example, the Agari role that requires 6 cards to be established (for example, “1”, “14”, “11”, “8” in the case of the type of manual in this example) ”,“ 10 ”,“ 3 ”, etc.), and in the normal gaming state, the total number of cards that can be arranged and self-stucking is six, so it can be established, but special game A is being executed Since the total of the hand and the hand to be able to handle is 7 sheets, it can be configured to be easily established.

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

《Game start》
First, a game (game) is started when a predetermined number (three) of medals are inserted or when a bet button is pressed and three medals are bet.

《Direct hit lottery》
Next, a direct hit lottery is executed. In the case of winning the direct hit lottery, the player becomes Agari with the Agari role selected with the winning.

《Dishes》
Next, if the direct hitting lottery is not won, four platters are automatically distributed at the start of the game.

《Self-restraint》
Thereafter, one game ball is supplied to the launching device. Then, the player operates the game ball launch lever 4 to release the ball to the game area. This released game ball enters one of the symbol entrances. In addition, when entering into any of the symbol entrances, the self-guided hand is displayed on the main display device 36 on the main control board 1000 side and the first effect display device 16 on the sub control board 3000 side. In this state, when the most profitable Agari combination is established among the Agari combinations that can be established in the game being executed, the game balls that are being executed are automatically played even if there are remaining game balls remaining. It becomes agari.

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

《Special game》
Here, when a predetermined Agari combination (special game combination) is prepared, the player enters a special game thereafter. The number of game balls that can be fired in one game, which was two in the normal game state, increases from 3 to 15 (depending on the special game being executed) from the next game after the game with special game players. Further, in the special game D, the payout number of all Agari roles is 30 which is the maximum payout number, and approximately 30 medals are paid out every game. Therefore, a large number of medals can be obtained by executing the special game D. Can be earned.

  Note that the sparrow ball gaming machine according to this example may be configured to be playable as a gaming machine application, or may be configured as follows.

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

(Summary)
The following concepts can be extracted (listed) based on the configuration shown in the above embodiments. However, the concepts listed below are merely examples, and the concepts based on the further configurations shown in the above embodiments are added to these concepts as well as the combination and separation (higher level conceptualization) of these listed concepts. May be.

The sparrow ball game machine according to this aspect (1)
A plurality of entrances arranged in the game area (for example, design entrances 13a, 13b...)
With
Game ball launching means (e.g. self-sufficient) that allows a game ball to be launched toward a game area with a predetermined number as the upper limit during a period from when a predetermined game start condition is satisfied to when a predetermined game end condition is satisfied Control means 1902);
An entrance detection means (for example, a self-control unit 1902) for detecting which of the plurality of entrances (for example, the design entrances 13a, 13b,...)
When the entry of a game ball is detected by the entry detection means (for example, the self-control means 1902), one piece of hand information can be generated and temporarily stored, or the predetermined game start condition is satisfied A hand information control means (for example, hand information temporary storage means 2103) capable of generating and temporarily storing a certain number of hand information in some cases,
When there are a plurality of types of winning information, which are combinations of predetermined hand information, and the predetermined game end condition is satisfied, the hand information is temporarily stored by the hand information control means (for example, the hand information temporary storage means 2103). It is determined that there is a match when at least one of the types of winning information matches the winning hand information, and a predetermined number of game media can be given to the player for the matching winning information Privilege granting means (for example, payout number calculating means 1904);
When it is determined that a prize is determined because the hand information temporarily stored by the manual information control means (for example, the temporary information storage means 2103) coincides with the predetermined prize information, a predetermined period after the determination is made. Special game control means (for example, special game control means 1906) capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player until it has passed,
When the special game is not executed, the predetermined number is the first number,
When a special game is being executed, the predetermined number is a second number that is greater than the first number,
Among the winning information, the specific winning information is a combination of a specific number of hand information, and the specific number is a number greater than the sum of the first number and the predetermined number, and the second number The sparrow ball game machine is configured such that the number is equal to or less than the sum of the predetermined number.

The sparrow ball game machine according to this aspect (2)
A plurality of entrances arranged in the game area (for example, design entrances 13a, 13b...)
With
Game ball launching means (e.g. self-sufficient) that allows a game ball to be launched toward a game area with a predetermined number as the upper limit during a period from when a predetermined game start condition is satisfied to when a predetermined game end condition is satisfied Control means 1902);
An entrance detection means (for example, a self-control unit 1902) for detecting which of the plurality of entrances (for example, the design entrances 13a, 13b,...)
When the entry of a game ball is detected by the entry detection means (for example, the self-control means 1902), one piece of hand information can be generated and temporarily stored, or the predetermined game start condition is satisfied A hand information control means (for example, hand information temporary storage means 2103) capable of generating and temporarily storing a plurality of hand information in a case;
When there are a plurality of types of winning information, which are combinations of predetermined hand information, and the predetermined game end condition is satisfied, the hand information is temporarily stored by the hand information control means (for example, the hand information temporary storage means 2103). It is determined that there is a match when at least one of the types of winning information matches the winning hand information, and a predetermined number of game media can be given to the player for the matching winning information Privilege granting means (for example, payout number calculating means 1904);
When it is determined that a prize is determined because the hand information temporarily stored by the manual information control means (for example, the temporary information storage means 2103) coincides with the predetermined prize information, a predetermined period after the determination is made. Special game control means (for example, special game control means 1906) capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player until it has passed,
The predetermined prize information includes at least first prize information and second prize information that is prize information different from the first prize information,
If it is determined that the hand information stored temporarily by the hand information control means (for example, the hand information temporary storage means 2103) coincides with the first winning information and it is determined that the winning is achieved, the first special game is executed. Configured to obtain
If it is determined that the hand information stored temporarily by the hand information control means (for example, the hand information temporary storage means 2103) coincides with the second winning information, it is determined that the winning is different from the first special game. The second special game that is a special game is configured to be executed,
The sparrow ball game machine is configured such that the second special game can be executed during the execution of the first special game.

The sparrow ball game machine according to this aspect (3)
A plurality of entrances arranged in the game area (for example, design entrances 13a, 13b...)
With
Game ball launching means (e.g. self-sufficient) that allows a game ball to be launched toward a game area with a predetermined number as the upper limit during a period from when a predetermined game start condition is satisfied to when a predetermined game end condition is satisfied Control means 1902);
An entrance detection means (for example, a self-control unit 1902) for detecting which of the plurality of entrances (for example, the design entrances 13a, 13b,...)
When the entry of a game ball is detected by the entry detection means (for example, the self-control means 1902), one piece of hand information can be generated and temporarily stored, or the predetermined game start condition is satisfied A hand information control means (for example, hand information temporary storage means 2103) capable of generating and temporarily storing a plurality of hand information in a case;
When there are a plurality of types of winning information, which are combinations of predetermined hand information, and the predetermined game end condition is satisfied, the hand information is temporarily stored by the hand information control means (for example, the hand information temporary storage means 2103). It is determined that there is a match when at least one of the types of winning information matches the winning hand information, and a predetermined number of game media can be given to the player for the matching winning information Privilege granting means (for example, payout number calculating means 1904);
When it is determined that a prize is determined because the hand information temporarily stored by the manual information control means (for example, the temporary information storage means 2103) coincides with the predetermined prize information, a predetermined period after the determination is made. Special game control means (for example, special game control means 1906) capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player until it has passed,
Selection tendency of a plurality of hand information generated when the predetermined game start condition is satisfied when the special game is not executed, and the predetermined game start condition is satisfied when the special game is executed The sparrow ball game machine is characterized in that the selection tendency of the plurality of hand information generated in this case is different.

1000 main control board, 1100 communication control means 1101 input signal receiving means, 1102 information transmission means 1200 medal management means, 1201 medal information temporary storage means 1300 game start determination means, 1900 game control means 1902 self-control means, 1902a self-play game Ball supply control means 1902b Remaining ball number counter, 1903 hand determination means 1904 payout number calculation means, 1904a Agari winning medals number table 1905 game end control means, 1906 special game control means 1906A special game game number counter A, 1906B special game Game counter B
1906C Special game game counter C, 1906D Special game game counter D
1907 Allocation control means, 1907t Allocation determination table 2100 Game state temporary storage means, 2101 Flag temporary storage means 2102 Game ball number temporary storage means, 2103 牌 Information temporary storage means 2103a Manual information temporary storage means, 2110 Agari information temporary Storage means 2110a Agari role temporary storage means, 2110b Acquired medal number temporary storage means 2111 Special game related information temporary storage means 2200 Payout control means 2300 Game related information storage means 2500 Information transmission / reception control means 3000 Sub control board 3100 Display control means 3110 Serving display control means, 3120 Self-display display control means 3140 Advance notice display control means, 3160 Display related information temporary storage means 3200 Information transmission / reception control means 10 First effect display device 16 Second effect display device 4000 Medal payout device 36 me Inn display device 19a Enter button 19b Cross key 11 Special entrance 12 Special entrance entrance gates 13a, 13b ... Design entrance 18 BET button 25 Medal payout button 40

Claims (1)

With multiple entrances arranged in the game area,
Game ball launching means for allowing a game ball to be launched toward a game area with a predetermined number as an upper limit during a period from when a predetermined game start condition is satisfied to when a predetermined game end condition is satisfied;
Entry detection means for detecting which of the plurality of entrances a game sphere entered,
When the entrance of the game ball is detected by the entrance detection means, one piece of hand information can be generated and temporarily stored, or a plurality of pieces of hand information are generated when the predetermined game start condition is satisfied. Manual information control means that can be temporarily stored,
There are a plurality of types of winning information that are combinations of predetermined hand information, and at least one of hand information stored temporarily by the hand information control means when the predetermined game end condition is satisfied. A bonus granting means that determines that a prize is received when the type of prize information matches, and that can give a predetermined amount of game media to the player for the matched prize information;
If it is determined that the game information temporarily stored by the game information control means matches the predetermined winning information, and it is determined that the winning is made, a special game advantageous to the player until a predetermined period elapses after the determination. Special game control means capable of executing
The predetermined prize information includes at least first prize information and second prize information that is prize information different from the first prize information,
The first special game is configured to be executed when it is determined that the hand information stored temporarily by the hand information control means coincides with the first winning information and is determined to be winning.
When it is determined that the hand information stored temporarily by the hand information control means matches the second winning information and it is determined that the winning is made, the second special game which is a special game different from the first special game is executed. Configured to be able to
A sparrow ball game machine characterized in that the second special game can be executed during the execution of the first special game.

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