JP5467561B2 - Sparrow ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention is limited to a predetermined number of times, for example, when a player completes a predetermined rising combination as a result of a player performing an operation of discarding a single basket from a manual and an operation of self-declaring a single basket. The present invention relates to a sparrow ball game machine in which the number of game media corresponding to the rising combination is paid out.

  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. Start and control the progress of the game according to the player's abandonment, self-restraint operation, and the like.

  In such a sparrow ball game machine, the game progress is controlled as follows, for example. First, the 14 symbols (layouts) that are necessary for starting the game are determined by lottery using random number generating means. The 14 symbol codes of the arranged baskets are stored in the card data storage area of the storage device, and the symbols are displayed on the display device as a player's card.

  Next, if the 14 rooster symbols that have been laid out have not been completed and the role has not been completed, the player discards one rooster that is determined to be unnecessary from these 14 roosters, and the like Perform "Discarding operation" using. Then, the software of the control device updates the manual data in the manual data storage area of the storage device, performs a process of displaying 13 symbols on the display device, and further, Control is performed to supply the game ball to the game ball launcher.

  Subsequently, the player performs an operation (hereinafter referred to as “self-control operation”) of a spider that launches one game ball into the game board from the game ball launching device. Then, the symbol of the kite corresponding to the entrance into which the launched game ball has entered is added to the hand as a self-defeating kite. At this time, the software of the control device performs a process of storing its own symbol code in the manual data storage area of the storage device, and updates the 14 symbols as the player's current manual to the display device. And display it.

  Subsequently, the winning determination means provided in the control device determines whether or not the combination of 14 hand-hand symbols that have been made by this self-operation has completed a preset combination of rising (completion) combination. The process which determines is performed. If the hand is raised and the combination of winning combinations has not been completed, the player again selects one unnecessary bag from the hand and performs the discarding operation. This discarding operation is performed by pressing a discarding switch button corresponding to the design of the handle displayed on the display device.

  In this way, the player performs a self-control operation to fire a predetermined number of game balls within a predetermined number (for example, 11), and the combination of the rising combination in which 14 hands are set in advance. Is completed, the control device performs a process of paying out a predetermined number of medals preset for each rising combination (hereinafter referred to as the number of acquired medals associated with winning) as a prize. It should be noted that even when the automatic allocation of the 14 baskets is completed at the start of the above-described one game, the winning determination means determines whether or not the 14 combinations have already completed the combination of the winning combinations. To do.

  On the other hand, if the player cannot complete the rising combination even if the player has fired a prescribed number of game balls, the control device performs processing for ending (game) the game.

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

  As this special game combination (bonus game combination), generally, a big game combination (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “BIC combination”, “BB” or “BB combination”) and a chance game combination (hereinafter referred to as “chance combination”), Two types of “CB” or “CB role” may be provided. A big game combination is a game that is advantageous to the player for a predetermined number of games from the next time if the game is played in a specific rising combination (for example, Daisangen) set in advance as a big game combination for each game. This refers to a game that can acquire (unit game) (see Patent Document 1). The bonus game on the existing model is executed from the game in which the specific winning combination described above is established (the game is also counted as the number of unit games).

  In the game that has acquired the right of the big game role, the passing hole on the game board (attacker operating hole) becomes effective, and when the game ball launched by the player passes through the attacker operating port, the special ball inlet (attacker) Opens. Then, when a game ball enters the attacker, the game allows the player to select a desired basket as his / her own by operating a selection button or the like. Then, when the player completes the winning combination for the game that has acquired the right of the big game, a plurality of subsequent games can play the game with the right of the big game combination being established.

  The chance game combination is an up combination that allows a game equivalent to a big combination only when the game is raised with a specific up combination set by lottery as a chance game combination for each game.

  Therefore, when a player gains the right of a special gamer, he can select an arbitrary spear and will be able to go up with a higher hand. In addition, when a player enters the game, the score will be doubled. It becomes possible to acquire. The normal game refers to a game that has not acquired the right of the big game role or the chance game role.

Most of the above-mentioned sparrow balls have mahjong motifs, but without using the mahjong rules or mahjong tiles (for example, card game yagaku), an operation for acquiring a symbol up to a predetermined number of times is performed. As a result of the player's performance, when a symbol completes a predetermined rising combination, a gaming machine in which the number of game media corresponding to the rising combination is paid out as an award is also referred to as “sparrow ball” in this specification. And
JP-A-7-241365

  By the way, in the conventional mahjong type sparrow ball game machine, for players with little knowledge of mahjong rules and rising roles, with the liquid crystal display etc. provided in the sparrow ball game machine, as the game progresses There is a function for navigating the throwing tiles and the tiles that should be selected. The player can proceed with the game smoothly without knowledge of the rules of mahjong and the rising role by performing the samurai operation according to the displayed navigation. Here, in the sparrow ball game machine, in addition to setting a plurality of types of big roles for each game, a predetermined number of special games when the game is raised with the set big roles is changed (that is, special games) The predetermined number of times is determined by lottery for each game). In such a sparrow ball game machine, there may be a case where a big role in which a predetermined number of special games fluctuates in one game is mixed (for example, big role 1 (large three-way role), big role 2 (character In the case where two types of one-color combination are set, there are cases where the predetermined number of times for the three ternary combination is 3 and the predetermined number of times for the one-color combination is five, and the predetermined number of times for the three ternary combination is 5 And the predetermined number of character-colored combinations may be 3). In some cases, the player is not notified of the predetermined number of special games until the player moves up to the big game and shifts to the special game. In such a case, it is considered that the game progresses while it is not clear which big role the player should aim for within one game, which is not interesting for the game and leads to a disadvantage to the player. It is done. Therefore, the present invention provides a game machine of a type that changes a predetermined number of special games when a game is played with a set big game in addition to setting a plurality of big games for each game. By suggesting to the player the specific number of special games set for each role, it is easier to convey to the player the status of the big role and the skill to be aimed at, and to quickly understand the game characteristics, and to enhance the fun of the game The object is to provide means that can be increased.

The present invention (1)
A game start instruction means (BET button 18) for instructing the start of the game, which can be operated by the player;
A trashing determination means (throwing trash buttons 19a to 19c), which can be operated by the player, to determine a single trash to be discarded from the manual;
Detecting a game ball that has entered the entrance provided corresponding to a plurality of entrances (design entrances 13a, 13b,...) Corresponding to a plurality of types of baskets arranged in the game area. A plurality of entrance detection means (entrance detection sensors 13a-1, 13b-1,...),
Game ball launching means (game ball launch lever 4) capable of launching game balls (for example, one ball at a time) toward the game area;
A main control unit (main control device 1000) that manages game progress control (game control means 1900) for controlling a game, and an image display means (first effect display) capable of displaying an image Device 10, second effect display device 16),
Image display control governing image display control (effect display control) on image display means (first effect display device 10 and second effect display device 16) based on game-related information from the main control unit (main control device 1000). Sub-control unit (sub-control device 3000) that manages the means (display control unit 3000) and manages the production control
{For example, the main control unit (main control device 1000) and the sub control unit (sub control device 3000) each have a separate CPU, and the sub control unit (main control device 1000) side has a sub control unit ( A sparrow ball game machine configured to transmit game-related information unidirectionally to the sub-control device 3000) side,
The game control means (game control means 1900)
Temporary data temporary storage means (hand information temporary storage means 2103a) for temporarily storing manual data related to the manual;
When a game ball launched into the game area by the game ball launching means (game ball launch lever 4) enters any of the entrances (design entrance 13a, 13b...), The entrance A self-control unit (self-control unit 1902) that adds the bag corresponding to the item as manual data of the manual data temporary storage unit (manual information temporary storage unit 2103a);
Based on the determination by the discard determination means (discard disposal buttons 19a to 19c), the discard control means (discard disposal control means 1901) for deleting the data related to the determined discard from the manual data temporary storage means;
When the rising hand set in advance in the hand data is completed, the game medium set for each rising hand is paid out on the condition that the operation of the game end instruction means or the predetermined number of game balls is finished. , Game medium payout control means (payout control means 2200),
In a special game, a special game consisting of multiple unit games will be given bonuses that are advantageous to the player as compared to the normal game if the special data that is different from the normal game is completed. In a sparrow ball game machine having special game giving control means (special game control means 1906) to be transferred,
The image display control means (display control means 3000) displays information related to the number of unit games assigned to each special rising combination set in the normal game until the predetermined condition is satisfied in the normal game. It is not executed by the image display means (the first effect display device 10 and the second effect display device 16), and
The image display control means (display control means 3000)
When receiving game-related information indicating that a new self-sufficiency has been acquired during a normal game, there is a possibility that the acquired self-sufficiency is a self-sufficiency related to a special rising role and can be raised by the special rising role. A winning combination possibility judging means (special game round number suggesting effect display control means 3820) for judging whether or not there is,
When it is determined by the winning possibility determination means (special game round number suggestion effect display control means 3820) that there is a possibility that the winning combination can be raised, it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, and Unit game number suggestion effect display control means for controlling to determine the content of the effect display that informs or suggests information related to the number of unit games based on the number of unit games in the special game that is shifted when triggered by a special rising role. (Special game round number suggestion effect display control means 3820). Here, the main control unit (main control device 1000) is based on the game start instruction by the bag display means (hand display symbol display unit 36a) capable of displaying the handbook and the game start instruction means (BET button 18). A special rising combination determination means (special game combination determination means 1600) that determines a special rising combination that is more advantageous to the player than the rising combination, and a game ball launching means (game ball launch lever 4) when a predetermined condition is satisfied. A game ball supply control means (self game ball supply means 1902a) for supplying one ball, and a hand related to the hand data in the hand data temporary storage means (hand information temporary storage means 2103a) are provided. It is preferable to further manage the wrinkle display control means (display control means 2000) that controls to be displayed on the wrinkle display means (hand flaw symbol display unit 36a). Further, it is preferable that the game balls launched by the game launching means are supplied by the self-playing game ball supply control means (self-playing game ball supply means 1902a).

  According to the present invention (2), the remaining number of unit game count suggestion effect display control means (special game round number suggestion effect display control means 3820) is reduced until a newly acquired special game character related to self-restraint is established. In this case, the sparrow ball game machine according to the invention (1) determines an effect display content for notifying or suggesting information related to the number of unit games related to the special game player.

  Here, definitions of terms in the claims and the specification will be explained. “Sparrow ball game machine” means that if a player completes a predetermined rising combination as a result of the player performing an operation of self-determination for a predetermined number of times, the number corresponding to the rising combination will be A game machine from which game media is paid out. Here, the gaming machine includes a sparrow ball game machine of a type that executes an operation of throwing away an excess of the game from the manual game when the upper limit of the number of games is a specific number and the specific number is exceeded. It is. Further, the self-restriction may be automatic, manual, or partially automatic and partially manual. In addition, any symbol may be used for the samurai, and examples thereof include numbers, characters such as romaji and kanji, and designs such as pictures. The “predetermined condition” related to the self-playing game ball supply control means is other than when all the games have not been finished after the game start instruction is given by the game start instruction means (when the game is executed manually) A case where a piece of basket data is deleted from the manual data temporary storage means by the discard control means after the distribution can be mentioned. “Self-restraint related to special rising combination” means that the symbol is one of the combinations of symbols that are special rising combinations. A “unit game in a special game” means that a game advantageous to the player can be obtained for a predetermined number of games after the rising in the special rising combination (in this example, the big game combination) or after the game. A game. Specifically, (1) a game in which a winning combination is likely to be established as compared with the normal game (for example, a situation where there is a variable entrance that does not open even when entering a predetermined entrance during normal game Below, when entering a predetermined entrance during unit games, the variable entrance opens, and when a game ball enters the variable entrance at the time of opening, the player is free to play the desired trap. In addition, it is possible to select a predetermined number of times (one or more times during the unit game), and (2) when the winning combination is established as compared to the normal game. The number of medals is large (for example, if a certain winning combination is established, the number of medals is X times (X> 1) as in normal game), (3) a combination of (1) and (2) described above, Can be mentioned. The “information related to the number of unit games” is not particularly limited as long as it is information related to the number of unit games. For example, when the unit game number itself is being executed, Continuation information on whether or not is executed, how much special game (for example, whether it is a short special game where the number of unit games is a predetermined number or less, or a long special game where the number of unit games is more than the predetermined number) Information on whether or not). “Production” is synonymous with production generally referred to in the industry, and examples thereof include a winning display for enhancing the fun of the game.

  According to the present invention (1), in a sparrow ball game machine of a type in which the number of unit games of a special game that is executed in the case of a special rising role is variably configured, the player can change the game contents during a normal game. In the image display means that is normally visually recognized when checking, if the number of unit games of the special rising combination is not displayed, and if you refrain from a bag corresponding to the special rising combination, it is set at the time of the normal game Since it is configured to be able to issue an effect that informs or suggests the number of unit games assigned to each special uplifting role (round number suggesting effect), the player is informed of the special uplifting role and the state of the skill to be aimed at It is easy to convey to the game, and it is possible to quickly understand the game nature and to increase the fun of the game.

  According to the present invention (2), in addition to the above-mentioned effect, since it is configured to display the effect when the number of special rising combinations is approached, it is said how close the special rising combination is achieved. There is an effect that information can be provided to the player.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a front view of the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode of the present invention (enlarged view of the distribution area X according to the first best mode). FIG. 3 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 best mode of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the operation panel in the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a screen display example displayed on the second effect display device in the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram of a main display device in the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram of the sparrow game machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the medal management process on the main controller side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the game start determination process on the main controller side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the dora determination process on the main controller side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of special game combination determination processing on the main controller side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the game start / launch ball setting process on the main controller side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the self-control process on the main control device side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the rising determination process on the main controller side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the throwing away control process on the main controller side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the payout number calculation processing on the main control device side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the game end process on the main controller side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a main flowchart on the sub-control device side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the manual display control process on the sub-control device side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the navigation display control processing on the sub-control device side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the special game continuation suggestion display control process on the sub-control device side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of special game round number suggestion effect display control processing on the sub-control device side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the special game-targeted navigation effect display control process on the sub-control device side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the Dora display control process on the sub-control device side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 26 is an action diagram (special game round number suggestion effect and special game aim navigation effect) of the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 27 is an action diagram of the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode of the present invention (a special game continuation suggestion effect that occurs most frequently in each situation). FIG. 28 is a flowchart and a reference table example of special game-targeted navigation effect display control processing on the sub-control device side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode (modified example) of the present invention.

  The first best mode of the present invention will be described below. The best mode below relates to a sparrow ball game machine that does not have an automatic catering function. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The invention is also within the scope of the present invention when applied to a sparrow ball game machine or the like. It should be noted that this is the best mode, and the following modes are related to the location and function of each means, the order of each step for 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 best modes and modified examples should not be understood as being limited to being applied to specific items, and any combination may be used. For example, it should be understood that a modification of one best mode is a modification of another best mode, and even if one modification and another modification are described independently, It should be understood that a combination of the modified example and another modified example is also described.

  First, the configuration of the sparrow ball game machine 1 according to the best mode will be described. The sparrow ball game machine 1 is configured to play a game using a total of 16 kinds of spears including the numbers “1-9”, the letters “A to C”, the katakana “Aiu” and the Greek letter “α”. It is a gaming machine.

  Next, the structure of the front part of a housing | casing is demonstrated about the sparrow ball game machine 1 which concerns on this best form. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the configuration of the front portion of the sparrow ball game machine 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the front part of the sparrow ball game machine 1 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 ( The sound output port 7 outputs a sound and a sound effect from a not-shown), a lamp device 8, a guide rail 9, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 1, with respect to the configuration of the game board 2, a first effect display apparatus 10 and a first effect display apparatus 10 constituted 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. In addition, a sorting area X is formed on the right side of the first effect display device 10, and the symbol entrances 13 a to 13 c are arranged in the sorting area X. Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, 25 symbol entrances 13 d, 13 e,... Are arranged in the lower portion 2 a of the game board surface portion 2 in the lateral direction. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, in the sorting area X, a guiding member (a nail row in this example) Xa for guiding the game ball to the sorting area X and a game ball to enter the sorting area X The entrance Xb for the game, the design entrances 13a to 13c arranged in the distribution area X, and a distribution member that randomly moves the game balls that have entered the distribution area X (in this example, A distribution nail) Xc. Here, the symbol entrances 13a to 13c arranged in the distribution area X are close to each other, and between the symbol entrances 13a and 13b and between the symbol entrances 13b and 13c, a game ball A passage (Xd) through which can pass is provided. Then, the game balls that have passed through these passages enter any one of the 25 symbol entrances 13d, 13e,... It becomes. Incidentally, in this best mode, the game balls that have entered the distribution area X are designed to enter any of the symbol entrances 13a to 13c at a rate of about 50%.

  Each symbol entrance has a symbol of a bag. First, as shown in FIG. 2, the symbol entrances 13 a, 13 b, and 13 c arranged in the distribution area X on the right side of the first effect display device 10 are symbols “A”, “B”, and “C”. Are allocated. And as shown in FIG. 3, the symbol entrance 13d, 13e ... arrange | positioned in the lower part 2a of the game board surface part 2 is symbols "α", "1-9", "α", "Aiu" ”,“ Α ”,“ 9-1 ”, and“ α ”, respectively.

  Further, 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 the lamp device 8 (see FIG. 1) and the decoration device with a lamp, LEDs emitting 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.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the operation panel 3 is provided with a second effect display device 16 composed of a liquid crystal display device, a medal slot 17, and various operation buttons (button switches). The various operation buttons include a BET (game start) button 18, buttons disposed in the horizontal direction corresponding to the symbols of the three hands, and throw-away buttons 19a and 19b for performing a throw-away operation. 19c, right shift button 22a, left shift button 22b, selection determination button 23, game end button 24, medal payout button 25, and the like. The discarding buttons 19a, 19b, and 19c serve as a discarding operation means for performing an operation of selecting and discarding an unnecessary basket from the manual, and “A” and “B” indicating the names of the respective buttons on the upper part. And “C” are displayed.

  When the player operates the above-mentioned various buttons (presses and turns on the switch contact), for example, when the player presses the discard button 19a, a discard 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 10 and the second effect display device 16 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 main control board 1000 side directly related to the winning ball payout determination, but managed on the sub control board 3000 side where game information from the main control board 1000 is transmitted unidirectionally. Is done. 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 10 is mainly used when a player performs an operation of throwing away an unnecessary bag from a hand and when a player operates a hand bag by itself. It is used as a means for assisting the player in advance to display the symbol of the bag to be played. This makes it possible for beginners with little mahjong knowledge to enjoy the game comfortably.

  The second effect display device 16 mainly includes the current number of medals stored by the player in the sparrow ball game machine 1, the remaining number of game balls during the game, and the player's hand. It is used as a means for displaying a symbol, a symbol of a kite thrown away by a player, and the like.

  FIG. 5 shows a display example when various images and information are displayed on the second effect display device 16. As shown in FIG. 5, in the upper horizontal direction of the display surface of the second effect display device 16, a medal stored number display unit 26, a game ball number display unit 27 that displays the remaining number of game balls, and a doll pattern are displayed. A dora display unit 28, an effect image display unit 30, and a trash can display unit 33 for displaying a design of the trash can are provided.

  In the upper part of the effect display section 30, a big game rising combination display section 31 that displays a rising combination that can obtain the right of a big game combination (BB combination) among special game combinations that can be acquired in the game, and a chance A chance game rising combination display section 32 for displaying a rising combination that can obtain the right of a game combination (CB combination) is provided. An effect image or the like is displayed on the effect display unit 30 when a rising combination is completed. In the throwing away display section 33, the symbols that the player has thrown away from the hand so far are displayed in the order in which the discarding has been made.

  Further, in the lower horizontal direction of the second effect display device 16, a hand display unit 34 for displaying symbols of three hands is provided. It should be noted that at the bottom of each symbol displayed on the hand display unit 34, button names (A, B, C) is displayed. As will be described later, the wrinkle pattern displayed on the hand wrinkle display unit 34 is displayed in color in an array that makes it easier to understand the role that the user wants to aim. And each display part of the 2nd production | presentation display apparatus 16 is updated and displayed by a program process, such as a design of a frog, a production image, a numerical value, etc. according to progress of a game.

  The first effect display device 10 is, for example, a means for displaying information related to a game result executed on the day of the game, before the player operates the game ball launch lever 4 to fire a game ball, that is, performs a self-control operation. A means to display the symbol of the kite that should be self-declared before performing, and the symbol of the kite that should be discarded before performing the discarding kit, in order to assist the player, and when the rising role is completed Used as means for displaying effect images.

  FIG. 6 is a screen example of the main display device 36. The main display device 36 has a hand symbol display part 36a for displaying the symbol of a hand symbol possessed at the present time. Here, the hand symbol design display unit 36a includes three display units (first manual display unit 36a-1, second manual display unit 36a-2, and third display unit) corresponding to the maximum number of manual procedures (three). It has a hand-held display part 36a-3). Further, the main display device 36 has a special game combination display unit 36c for displaying a special combination combination ID corresponding to the combination of the big game combination and chance game combination selected this time. In addition, what kind of special game combination ID is selected and what is displayed on the display unit will be described later. However, a dot or 7-segment display (dot in this example) that does not have its own meaning. Therefore, even if a normal player looks at the contents displayed here, it is impossible to understand what kind of big game combination and chance game combination has been selected this time. Further, the main display device 36 has a discarded symbol display unit 36b for displaying a discarded item, and a dra display unit 36d (first and second display units 36d-1 and 36d-) for displaying a document. 2), a special gamer maximum unit game number display unit 36e-1 for displaying the maximum unit game number of special game players, and a special gamer remaining number display unit 36e for displaying the remaining number of special game players. -2, a remaining firing ball number display part 36f for displaying the remaining number of fired balls, a BET number display part 36g for displaying the BET number, a credit number display part 36h for displaying the credit number, have. Here, although the display content regarding the special gamer maximum unit game number display unit 36e-1 and the special gamer remaining number display unit 36e-2 will be described in detail later, a dot or 7 segment display (in itself) For example, it is a symbol that is not directly displayed by a number, but corresponds to a number in a one-to-one or one-to-many manner, and in this example, 7 seg) is adopted. The contents of the special game currently being executed (i.e., how many times the maximum unit game number of this special game is, how many unit games are executed, It is not possible to understand whether or not the game ends with a certain unit game. On the other hand, on the first effect display device 10 and the second effect display device 16 managed on the sub-control device 3000 side, the special game is not displayed during the special game except for the suggestion or notification of information related to the unit game described later. The number of unit games or the remaining number of times is not displayed (or after the information related to the number of unit games is suggested or notified, the number of unit games or the remaining number of special games may be displayed).

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

  Here, the main control device 1000 receives communication signals from various sensors and transmits various information / signals to various peripheral devices (for example, the display control unit 3000), and the progress of the game. A medal management means 1200 for managing the number of stored medals and payout processing, a game start determining means 1300 for determining whether or not a game start condition is satisfied, and a random number generated by a random number generating means. Dora determination means 1500 for determining a game, special game actor determination / content determination means 1600 for determining a special game player using a random number generated by the random number generator, and game control means 1900 for controlling all of the games. , Display control means 2000 for displaying the game state information (牌 information, medal information) on the main display device 36, and the current game state and the like temporarily A game state temporary storage means 2100 for memorizing, a payout control means 2200 for controlling the medal payout device 4000 so as to pay out a predetermined number of medals, and a game for storing information related to the game (image data, sound data, etc.) Related information storage means 2300. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the communication control means 1100 receives operation signals from the BET button 18, the discard buttons 19 a, 19 b and 19 c, the right shift button 22 a, the left shift button 22 b, the selection determination button 23, the game end button 24, the medal payout button 25 and the like. , The special entrance entrance detection sensor 11a of the special entrance entrance 11, the entrance entrance detection sensors 13a-1, 13b-1,... Of the design entrance entrances 13a, 13b,. 12 has an input signal receiving means 1101 for receiving an input signal from the game ball passage detecting sensor 12a, and an information transmitting means 1102 for transmitting information / signals to various peripheral devices (for example, the display control means 3000). Yes.

  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 dora determination unit 1500 has a dora determination table 1501 that is referred to when determining a dora. Here, an example of the table for determining the dora is shown in Table 1. As described above, in the best mode, the dora is selected from the numbers “1” to “9” among the symbols.

The special game player determination / content determination means 1600 is referred to when determining the number of unit games constituting a special game player (big role, chance role) and a special game (big role that is a part of the special game player). A special game combination determination / content determination table 1601 is provided. Here, Table 2 is an example of a special game combination determination / content determination table 1601. As can be seen from the table, in the best mode, when the random number value is 0 to 477, the symbol corresponding to the symbol entrance located outside the sorting area X (“Aiu”, A predetermined number (1 to 3 in this example) is selected from “777”, “333”, “555”, “111”, “999”, “ααα”) (for example, when the random number value is 10) "Ai", "777", and "333" are selected as the big role). On the other hand, when the random number value is 478 to 512, 3 of the symbols (“AAA”, “BBB”, “CCC”) corresponding to the symbol entrance located in the distribution area X as a big role. Are selected. As described above, when the former (random number is 0 to 477) is selected, the symbol entrances related to the three big roles are not arranged at positions close to each other. A big role cannot be acquired unless aiming at one big role and firing. On the other hand, when the latter (random number is 478-512) is selected, all the symbol entrances related to the three big roles are arranged in the distribution area, so even the distribution area is aimed. If it hits, it will be relatively easy to acquire a big role because it will enter any of the symbol entrances related to the three big roles. By the way, based on the random number acquired at the time of starting the game, the table is referred to determine a special game combination such as a big combination or a chance combination. In the best mode, each determined special game combination (especially a big combination) is determined. The number of unit games for the corresponding special game is also determined with reference to the table. Specifically, when 10 is acquired as the random value as described above, the big combination “Aiu” = 14R, “777” = 14R, and “333” = 3R are simultaneously determined. As can be seen from Table 2, this best mode is characterized by different points for each acquired random number even if they are the same big combination (unit game number variation type big combination pattern). For example, when random numbers 0 to 10 are acquired, when random numbers 11 to 20 are acquired and when random numbers 21 to 30 are acquired, “Ai” is selected as the big role, but random numbers 0 to 10 are acquired. In this case, the number of rounds of the big combination = 14, the number of rounds of the big combination when the random numbers 11 to 20 are acquired = 5, and the number of rounds of the big combination when the random numbers 21 to 30 are acquired = 3. Therefore, at the start of the normal game, although the special game combination is displayed on the special game combination display unit 36c managed on the main control device 1000 side, as described above, it is assigned to the selected group (ID in Table 2). Corresponding items are only difficult to be recognized by the player (dots in this example)}, and it is not possible to recognize which big role is aligned in the normal game and the number of unit games in the special game is large . Since it is such a design, in what effect role in the effect display device (in this example, the first effect display device 10 and the second effect display device 16) managed on the sub-control board 3000 side, how much is increased The effect related to the notification / indication regarding whether or not the number of unit games can be executed makes sense. After the transition to the special game, the determined maximum unit game number is displayed on the special game player maximum unit game number display section 36e-1 on the main display device 36, and the special game is in progress while the special game is in progress. The number of remaining unit games is displayed on the remaining number of games display portion 36e {this is also displayed in a difficult manner (in this example, 7 segments) for the player}. In the best mode, as shown in Table 2, the big combination, the chance combination and the number of unit games of each big combination are determined collectively using random numbers acquired at the time of starting the normal game. . However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the big combination determination and the unit game number determination may be performed in separate tables (for example, a special game combination determination random number and a big combination unit game number determination random number are acquired), and The big combination determination and the chance combination determination may be performed in separate tables (for example, a big combination determination random number and a chance combination determination random number are acquired). Further, in this best mode, a plurality of types of special game roles are determined collectively using one random number. For example, a random number for determining the number of big roles and random numbers for determining big roles corresponding to the number of big roles are determined. May be determined and determined one by one (the same applies when determining the number of unit games for each special game combination). In the table, “ANY” means that any symbol may be used.

  Next, the game control unit 1900 completes the combination of the discard control unit 1901 that controls the discard processing, the self control unit 1902 that controls the control, and the manual data increase. A combination determining means 1903 for determining a payout amount, a payout number calculating means 1904 for calculating the number of acquired medals related to the rising, and a game end control means for controlling a game end process when it is determined that the rising combination has been completed. 1905 and special game control means 1906 for controlling the special game.

  Here, the self-control control unit 1902 has a self-play game ball supply control unit 1902a that controls to supply one game ball to the launcher when the self-control condition is satisfied.

The payout number calculating means 1904 has a winning combination medal number table 1904a which is referred to when calculating the number of acquired medals by the rising combination. Table 3 is an example of a winning medal number table 1904a for each winning combination.

  Next, the display control unit 2000 refers to the special game player display content determination reference table 2002 that is referred to when determining the content of identification information display that uniquely corresponds to the combination of special game players determined immediately after the start of the game. And a special game maximum unit game number display content determination reference table 2003 that is referred to when determining the content of identification information display uniquely corresponding to the number of unit games of the special game immediately after the transition to the special game, and a special table Displayed on the main display device 36, and a reference table 2004 for determining the remaining unit game number display contents for special games, which are referred to when determining the contents of identification information display uniquely corresponding to the number of remaining unit games at the time of game execution. The reordering necessity determination / execution means 2001 is provided for determining whether or not to perform rearrangement (reason) of the manual arrangement to be performed. Hereinafter, these tables 2002 to 2004 will be described in detail.

First, Table 4 is an example of the reference table 2002 for determining the special game combination display contents. As described above, in this best mode, the special game combination (big combination, chance combination) is determined immediately after the start of the normal game, but these determined special game combinations are collectively (ie, set) ID information. Is displayed on the special game combination display unit 36c managed on the main controller 1000 side. For example, FIG. 6 is an example in which pattern 1 (corresponding to “ID1” in Table 2) is displayed.

Next, Table 5 is an example of the reference table 2003 for determining the display contents of the maximum unit game number display during special games. Thus, in this best mode, immediately after the transition to the special game, the identification information corresponding to the maximum number of unit games in the special game combination is the special game combination maximum unit game number display section 36e- managed by the main controller 1000 side. 1 is displayed. For example, FIG. 6 is an example in which the pattern θ (corresponding to “14 times”) is displayed.

Next, Table 6 is an example of the reference table 2004 for determining the number of remaining unit games at the time of special games. Thus, in this best mode, the identification information corresponding to the remaining maximum unit game number in the special game is displayed on the special game combination remaining number display unit 36e-2 managed on the main control device 1000 side. For example, FIG. 6 is an example in which pattern 1 (“0 remaining”, that is, the end of the unit game) is displayed.

  Next, the rearrangement necessity determination / execution unit 2001 is used for first rearrangement necessity determination / execution, which is referred to when determining the necessity of rearrangement and when determining what sort of rearrangement is to be performed. It has a table 2001a (for two handrails) and a second rearrangement necessity determination / execution table 2001b (for three handrails). In this best mode, two types of tables for two manuals and for three manuals are illustrated. However, different tables are provided as the sort necessity determination / execution tables for different numbers of manuals. It only has to be. Moreover, it is not necessary that the tables are different for all different procedures, and the same table may be used for some different procedures.

Here, Table 7 is an example of a first rearrangement necessity determination / execution table 2001a. Here, as will be described later in the processing of this table, (1) after the second self-restraint has been implemented since the game started, and (2) all self-restraint since the game started. It is referred to when one is thrown away after being done. The reason for referring to this table at these timings is as follows. In both cases (1) and (2), there are two situations where the number is one less than the maximum number (3) of the handle. Here, when there are two hands, there may be a so-called reach state in which a rising combination including a special game combination and the like is aligned if one more appropriate symbols are arranged. However, the symbols in the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode are numbers (1 to 9) and letters (A to C, a to u, α), and it is not always clear what combination is up and the symbol is a symbol. Not. Therefore, in the case where there are two hands and the reach state is reached, the player is in the reach state by aiming at which symbol the player is in the reach state by using the same arrangement of the rising symbols corresponding to the reach. It becomes easy to determine whether it is good. For example, as shown in Table 5, when the first game is “U” and the second game is “A” after the start of the game, the first manual display unit 36a- on the main display unit 36 is kept as it is. “U” is displayed in 1 and “A” is displayed in the second hand display unit 36a-2. However, with this display as it is, it is difficult to understand that it is the reach state of “Aiu” playing the big role. Therefore, rearrangement (reason) is executed, "A" is displayed on the first manual display section 36a-1 on the main display section 36, the second manual display section 36a-2 is blanked, and the third manual display is displayed. “U” is displayed on the part 36a-3 (see FIG. 6). By performing the rearrangement in this way, the player can go up with the big role “Ai” if “I” is acquired, for example, referring to a rising role correspondence table (not shown) attached to the gaming machine. It will be easy to grasp. In the table, the bold and shaded portions are combinations that require rearrangement and the symbol arrangement after rearrangement.

Next, Table 8 is an example of a rearrangement necessity determination / execution table 2001b. Here, this table is referred to after the third self-sufficiency is performed, as will be described later in the processing. The reason for referring to this table at this timing is as follows. First of all, for the first reason, it was not in the reach state in the state of self-restraint after the start of the game, but in the state of self-restraint of all three hand, it will be in a state that contains two reach symbols There is. For example, it is “2” and “5” when there are two self-restraints and is not in the reach state, but after the other self-restraint, the hands become “2”, “5” and “5”. In this case, if “2” is discarded, “5” and “5” are obtained, and “5” is in a reach state of three big roles. Therefore, if “5”, “5”, and “2” are displayed after rearranging at this timing, it is easy to understand the reach state. Next, the second reason will be described. Even if two players have refrained after starting the game, they are still in the reach state (raising combination A). There may be a situation in which two reach symbols that can be ascending combination B> rising combination A) are included. For example, when there are two self-restraints, they are “3” and “1” and are in the reach state of the normal small role “123”, so rearrangement (reason) is executed and the first manual display on the main display unit 36 is displayed. "1" is displayed on the part 36a-1, the second hand display part 36a-2 is blank, and "3" is displayed on the third hand display part 36a-3. In such a situation, when “3” is self-declared for the third piece, if “1” is discarded, “3” and “3” are obtained, and “3” becomes a reach state of three big roles. Therefore, if “3”, “3”, and “1” are displayed after sorting at this timing, it is easy to understand that the reach state is a more advantageous rising combination. In this way, when it becomes possible to reach reach for the first time in a situation where all three procedures are complete, and when it becomes possible to reach a more advantageous reach, it will be rearranged so that the player can immediately recognize this (Reason) is executed.

  Next, the game state temporary storage means 2100 includes a flag temporary storage means 2101 for temporarily storing on / off information of various flags, a game ball number temporary storage means 2102 for temporarily storing the number of remaining game balls in the game, and the game牌 information temporary storage means 2103 for temporarily storing the heel information in the game, dora temporary storage means 2104 for temporarily storing the dora in the game, special game player temporary storage means 2106 for temporarily storing the special game hero in the game, Ascending information temporary storage means 2110 for temporarily storing rising information (raising role, number of acquired medals) in a game, and special game related for temporarily storing information related to special games in the game (for example, remaining number of special game games) Information temporary storage means 2111. Here, the trap information temporary storage means 2103 includes a handle information temporary storage means 2103a for temporarily storing the handle information in the game, and a discard pad information temporary storage means 2103b for temporarily storing the discard information in the game. doing. The rising information temporary storage unit 2110 includes a rising combination temporary storage unit 2110a that temporarily stores a rising 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 display control means (sub-control device) 3000 is related to display information receiving means 3100 for receiving various information / signals from the main control device 1000 side and display on the display control means (sub-control device) 3000 side. Display-related information temporary storage means 3600 for temporarily storing information to be displayed, display-related information storage means 3700 for storing information (image data, moving image data, audio data, etc.) relating to effects, and main controller 1000 side In accordance with the progress of the game, there is a game navigation effect display control means 3800 that controls display control of the navigation effect related to the game method and the like. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  The display information receiving means 3100 has a main side information temporary storage means 3101 for temporarily storing various information and signals from the main controller 1000 side. Note that various information and signals temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage unit 3101 are appropriately referred to as necessary by various units described later in each process described below.

  The game related information temporary storage means 3600 includes flag temporary storage means 3601 for temporarily storing on / off information of various flags, and spear information temporary storage means 3602 for temporarily storing spear information in the game.

  Next, the game navigation effect display control means 3800 is a special game continuation suggestion effect display control means 3810 for executing an effect suggesting the number of remaining unit games (rounds) of the special game or the number of rounds in the special game. A special game round number suggestion effect display control means 3820 for executing an effect suggesting the maximum possible number of rounds of the special game game at the time of the game, and a navigation effect aimed at the big role based on the hand information and the number of remaining game balls Navigation effect display control means 3830 for special games. Here, the special game continuation suggestion effect display control means 3810 further includes a round continuation suggestion effect selection table 3811 referred to in order to determine an effect suggesting the number of remaining rounds of the special game game. The special game round number suggestion effect display control means 3820 further includes a round number suggestion effect selection table 3821 referred to in order to determine an effect suggesting the maximum executable round number of the special game game.

Next, Table 9 and Table 10 are examples of the round continuation suggestion effect selection table 3811. Here, as will be described later in the processing, this table has a first condition during the special game (in this example, the number of tricks increases and reaches the number necessary to constitute a role (in this example, 3 ) And the second condition (in this example, if any winning combination is confirmed) and the third condition (in this example, a specific entrance) (If the player enters any of 13a to 13c), (1) the maximum number of executable unit games scheduled to be executed in the current special game, (2) the current number of rounds, and ( 3) Based on the current number of remaining game balls, the round continuation suggestion effect in the round is determined {note that the predetermined condition may be a part (one or any plural number)}. The reason for executing the round continuation suggestion effect at this timing is as follows. First, until the execution of the round continuation suggestion effect is executed, the content of expected special benefit of the special game (for example, the maximum number of unit games that can be executed in the special game, the continuation of the round is possible through the display means on the sub-control device 3000 side. Information on how long the unit game continues, etc.) is not output to the player. Therefore, since it is normal to acquire such information through the effect display controlled on the sub-control device 3000 side, the player does not grasp the expected profit of the special game at the beginning of the special game. As will be described later, when the number of game balls in one game, which is n _U in the normal game state (four in this example), starts the game in the special game state (that is, a special role is established). This game is configured to increase to n _T pieces (15 pieces in this example). On the other hand, in a special game, the player can obtain a bag desired by the player through entering the special entrance 11. Therefore, it is usually not necessary to use all _nT pieces (15 balls in this example), and the winning combination is established at an early stage, and the remaining balls after the winning combination are basically wasted in many cases. Under these circumstances, the content of the special game (possibility of continuation of the round, maximum feasible unit game, etc.) is not intended to give material benefits such as increasing the number of prize balls. For the purpose of providing information such as this, the game aims to enhance the fun of the game by giving the player the motivation to fire the remaining balls. Here, returning to the description of Table 9 and Table 10, Table 9 is a table that is referred to when the number of remaining balls is large (for example, the number of remaining balls = X to Y, for example, X = 11 / Y = 2). Yes, Table 10 is a table that is referred to when the number of remaining balls is small (for example, the number of remaining balls = A to B, for example, A = B = 1). First, as a point common to both tables, the table is configured such that an effect with a higher continuation expectation level is selected as the maximum number of unit games scheduled in the special game related to the big role is larger. For example, in Table 9 (the number of remaining balls = multiple use), when looking at “Direction 1” that is most likely to end in the unit game, the maximum number of unit games scheduled in the special game related to the big role is The more it is, the harder it is to be selected. On the other hand, when viewing the “effect 6” that is most likely to continue for a very long number of unit games, the more the maximum number of unit games scheduled, the easier it is to select. Moreover, in this best mode, when the same random number is acquired according to the number of remaining spheres (or the degree of the remaining sphere) (in this example, this random number is acquired when the first condition to the third condition are satisfied). Even so, it is configured to make the production contents different. More preferably, the content of the effect when the number of remaining balls is small is compared with the content of the effect when the number of remaining balls is large, and the special game content related to the big role (for example, the possibility of continuation of the round, scheduled) The maximum number of unit games) is suggested or notified more accurately. In Table 10 of this example, as a very extreme example, based on the current number of rounds and the maximum number of unit games, only one effect is determined regarding the possibility of continuation and how long it will continue. That is, Table 10 of this example substantially reports the special game content related to the big role rather than suggesting the special game content related to the big role. For example, in the 2R of the special game where the maximum unit game number of the special game related to the big role is 2R, the special game can be ended if the first condition to the third condition are satisfied at the stage when the remaining one ball is reached Only “Production 1” having a high probability is selected, and on the other hand, for other special games whose maximum unit game number is not 2R, “Production 1” is not selected under the same conditions. The end is confirmed. In addition, in this best mode, even when the big combination whose maximum unit game number is selected, it is configured to select any production with different frequency (for multi-time), A predetermined performance (for example, production 6 in this example) is selected only when a big game whose maximum number of games is a predetermined number of times {for example, a big game with the largest number of unit games (14R in this example)} is selected. You may comprise as follows.

Next, Table 11 is an example of the round number suggestion effect selection table 3821. Here, as will be described later in the processing, this table is referred to based on the maximum number of rounds that can be executed when a special gamer who is a big player is refrained during a normal game. The The reason for referring to this table at this timing is as follows. First, at the time of a normal game, information regarding the expected grant profit (for example, the maximum number of executable rounds) related to the special game combination of the big combination through the display means on the sub-control device 3000 side is not output to the player. Therefore, since it is normal to acquire such information through the effect display controlled on the sub-control device 3000 side, the player usually knows which special game is what expected profit and what kind of expected profit is at the beginning of the normal game. No. In such a configuration, in the best mode, when subscribing to the symbol related to the special game role of the big role during the normal game, the sub-control device 3000 displays a message indicating the maximum number of rounds executable for the special game role. By displaying on the second effect display device 16 to be managed, it is possible to navigate the special game combination related to the big combination to be aimed at by the player. For example, when the maximum number of rounds that can be executed for the special game role “777” relating to the big role is determined to be 14 rounds by lottery, the random number value obtained when the “7” symbol is refrained is 250 A message (for example, production F: “100% profit”) indicating that the maximum number of rounds that can be executed is large is displayed. Thus, the player can aim for the big role “777” in the subsequent self-restraint. In addition, although the frequency of each production | presentation in the table shown in Table 11 is an illustration to the last, in this best form, it is comprised so that the production | presentation which can be selected most easily differs according to the frequency | count of a unit game. In addition, when a symbol related to a special game role of a big role with the largest number of unit games is refrained, an effect that is not selected when a symbol related to a special game character of another big role is refrained (this example Then, the effect F) can be selected. In addition, although the table of Table 11 is configured to always select some effects, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined that the effects are not executed as a result of the lottery.

  Next, a processing flow of the sparrow ball game machine 1 according to the best mode 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 1 according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 8 is a main flowchart showing the flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000. First, in step 1100, the medal management means 1200 executes medal management processing described later. Next, in step 1200, the game start determination means 1300 executes a game start determination process described later. Next, in step 1400, the dora determination unit 1500 executes a dora determination process described later. Next, in step 1500, the special game combination determination / content determination means 1600 executes a special game combination determination process described later. Next, in step 1600, the game control means 1900 executes a game start / launch ball setting process which will be described later. Next, in step 1700, the game control unit 1900 (particularly the self-control unit 1902) executes self-control processing described later. Next, at step 1900, the game control means 1900 (especially the throwing away control means 1901) executes a throwing away control process described later. Next, in step 2300, the payout number calculating means 1904 executes a payout number calculating process to be described later. Next, in step 2400, the game control means 1900 (particularly the game end control means 1905) executes a game end process described later, and returns to step 1100. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the medal management process according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the medal management unit 1200 refers to the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 and the flag temporary storage unit 2101, and the BET counter value is “3” and the CRE counter value is “50”, or the current game It is determined whether or not the game is in progress (for example, a “gaming flag” to be described later is on). If Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the medal management unit 1200 drives a medal blocker (not shown) so that a medal cannot be inserted, and the process proceeds to step 1108. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1102, in step 1106, the medal management unit 1200 drives the medal blocker so that a medal can be inserted, and the process proceeds to step 1108. Next, in step 1108, the medal management unit 1200 determines whether or not the input signal receiving unit 1101 has received a medal insertion signal. If Yes in step 1108, in step 1110, the medal management unit 1200 refers to the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 and determines whether or not the BET counter value is “3”. If YES in step 1110, the medal management unit 1200 adds “1” to the BET counter value in the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 in step 1112, and the process proceeds to step 1116. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1110, in step 1114, the medal management unit 1200 adds “1” to the CRE counter value in the medal information temporary storage unit 1201, and proceeds to step 1116. Next, in step 1116, the medal management unit 1200 (display control unit 2000) refers to the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 and displays the current medal information (BET number, credit number) on the main display device 36. In step 1118, the medal management unit 1200 (information transmission unit 1102) transmits the current medal information to the display control unit (sub-control device) 3000, and proceeds to the next process (game start determination process 1200). To do.

  On the other hand, if No in step 1108, in step 1120, the medal management unit 1200 determines whether or not the input signal receiving unit 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 1120, in step 1122, the medal management unit 1200 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 2101 and determines whether or not the game is currently in progress (for example, a “game flag” described later is on). . In the case of Yes in step 1122, in step 1124, 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 1124, the medal management unit 1200 subtracts “1” from the CRE counter value in the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 in step 1126. Next, in step 1128, the medal management means 1200 (payout control means 2200) drives the medal payout device 4000 and discharges “1” medals to the medal tray 5. Next, in step 1130, the medal management means 1200 (display control means 2000) refers to the medal information temporary storage means 1201 and displays the current medal information (BET number, credit number) on the main display device 36. In step 1132, the medal management unit 1200 (information transmission unit 1102) transmits the current medal information to the display control unit (sub-control device) 3000, and the process proceeds to step 1124.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1124, in step 1134, 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”. In the case of Yes in step 1134, in step 1136, the medal management unit 1200 subtracts “1” from the BET counter value in the medal information temporary storage unit 1201, and proceeds to step 1128.

  In addition, in the case of No in step 1120, step 1122, and step 1134, the process proceeds to the next process (game start determination process 1200).

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the game start determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the game start determination unit 1300 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 2101 and determines whether or not the game is currently in progress (for example, a “game flag” described later is on). If YES in step 1202, in step 1204, the game start determination unit 1300 determines whether or not the input signal receiving unit 1101 has received a BET button operation signal, that is, whether or not the player has pressed the BET button 18. judge. In the case of Yes in Step 1204, in Step 1206, the game start determination unit 1300 refers to the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 and determines whether or not the BET counter value is “3”. If Yes in step 1206, the game start determination unit 1300 sets “0” to the BET counter in the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 in step 1208. Next, in step 1210, the game start determination unit 1300 (display control unit 2000) refers to the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 and displays the current medal information (BET number, credit number) on the main display device 36. . Next, in step 1212 and step 1214, the game start determination means 1300 (information transmission means 1102) transmits the current medal information and game start signal to the display control means (sub-control device) 3000 side. In step 1216, the game start determination unit 1300 turns on the “game start determination flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101 and proceeds to the next process (dora determination process 1400).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1206, in step 1218, the game start determination unit 1300 refers to the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 and determines whether the CRE counter value is not “0”. In the case of Yes in step 1218, in step 1220 and step 1222, the game start determination unit 1300 subtracts “1” from the CRE counter value in the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 and adds “1” to the BET counter value. Next, in step 1224, the game start determination unit 1300 (display control unit 2000) refers to the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 and displays the current medal information (BET number, credit number) on the main display device 36. . In step 1226, the game start determination unit 1300 (information transmission unit 1102) transmits the current medal information to the display control unit (sub control device) 3000 side, and the process proceeds to step 1206.

  Note that the process proceeds to the next process (dora determination process 1400) also in the case of No in step 1202, step 1204, and step 1218.

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the dora determination process according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, in step 1402, the dora determination means 1500 refers to the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the “game start determination flag” is on. In the case of Yes in step 1402, in step 1404, the dora determination unit 1500 turns off the “game start determination flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101. Next, in step 1406, the dora determining unit 1500 acquires a random number for determining the first dora. Next, in step 1408, the dora determination unit 1500 refers to the dora determination table 1501 based on the random number, and determines the trap associated with the random number as the first dora, and stores the determination information in the dora temporary storage unit 2104. Set to. Next, in step 1410, the dora determining means 1500 acquires a random number for determining the second dora. Next, in step 1412, the dora determination unit 1500 refers to the dora determination table 1501 based on the random number, and determines a trap related to the random number as the second dora, and stores the determination information in the dora temporary storage unit 2104. Set to. Here, the “first dora” and the “second dora” are one of the triggers of the scoring device that increases the number of acquired medals, and the first dora or the second dora is included in the hand. The number of acquired medals increases as the value increases (see the payout number calculation process 2300 described later). In addition, the first and second doras are displayed by the second and third balls, respectively. In step 1414, the dora determination unit 1500 turns on the “Dora determination flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101. Next, in step 1416, the information transmission unit 1102 transmits the determined dra information (first dra information and second dra information) to the display control unit 3000 side, and proceeds to the next process (special game combination determination process 1500). Transition. In addition, also when it is No at step 1402, it transfers to the following process (special game combination determination process 1500).

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the special game combination determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the special game combination determination / content determination means 1600 refers to the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the “Dora determination flag” is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the special game combination determination / content determination unit 1600 turns off the “Dora determination flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101. Next, in step 1506, the special game combination determination / content determination means 1600 refers to the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the “special game flag” is off. In the case of Yes in step 1506, in step 1508, the special game combination determination / content determination means 1600 obtains a special game combination determination random number. Next, in step 1510, the special game combination determination / content determination means 1600 determines a special game combination (big combination, chance combination) by referring to the special game combination determination / content determination reference table 1601 based on the random number. In addition to determining the maximum number of rounds that can be executed for the special game actor related to the big game, the up game code relating to the special game (the up game code relating to the big game, the up game code relating to the chance game) and For the big combination, the number of rounds assigned to each big combination is set in the special game combination temporary storage means 2106. Next, in step 1511, the display control unit 2000 displays a dot matrix pattern corresponding to the ID (see Table 4) corresponding to the determined group of special game combinations (group) on the special game combination display unit 36c. In step 1512, the special game combination determination / content determination unit 1600 turns on the “special game combination determination flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101. Next, in step 1514, the information transmission means 1102 transmits ID information corresponding to the determined special game combination (big combination, chance combination) to the display control device 3000 side, and performs the next processing (game start / launch ball set). The process proceeds to processing 1400). Here, the sub-control device 3000 that has received this ID information temporarily stores the information for later processing (and the sub-control device 3000 also stores a table similar to Table 2 of the main control unit). The special control is determined by the main controller 1000 side, and information on the maximum number of unit games of each special game is also temporarily stored for the big game. However, regarding the unit game number related information of the special game combination related to the big combination determined on the main control device 1000 side using the ID information, on the first effect display device 10 and the second effect display device 16 Then do not display anything. In addition, it is configured to transmit information regarding the maximum number of unit games of the special game related to the determined special game player and the big game to the sub-control board 3000 side instead of the ID information of the group of special game players (group). Also good. In the case of No in step 1502, the process proceeds to the next process (game start / launch ball setting process 1400), and in the case of No in step 1506, the process proceeds to step 1512.

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

First, in step 1602, the game start determination unit 1300 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 2101 and determines whether or not the “special game combination determination flag” is on. In the case of Yes in step 1602, in step 1604, the game start determination unit 1300 turns off the “special game combination determination flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101. Next, in step 1606, the special game control unit 1906 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 2101 and determines whether or not the “special game flag” is on. In the case of Yes in step 1606, in step 1608, the special game control unit 1906 turns on the “special entrance entrance operation gate valid flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101. In step 1610, the game start determination unit 1300 uses the information n _T (the number of balls in the special game after the second round: “15” in this example) as the remaining ball number n information in the game ball number temporary storage unit 2102. ) Is set. This is the end of the game start process. In the case of No in step 1606, in step 1611, the game start determination means 1300 uses n _U (number of balls during normal game: “in this example,“ 4 ") is set, and the game start process is terminated. Here, “15” is set uniformly as n _T and “4” is set uniformly as n _U , but this is not a limitation (preferably n _T > n _U ). For example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a random number is acquired and the lottery is won or lost), the n value is appropriately set (for example, a specific number is assigned with reference to a table, or when a winner is won, it is uniformly It may be configured to set a large number, or a uniform small number when they are off. In this case, it is preferable to set a larger number (3 + 1 balls in this example) than the number of games (three balls in this example) required for winning a combination, especially during normal games. Then, if the number of games can be set more than one ball (for example, 3 + 2 balls, 3 + 3 balls in this example), a special game rank-up effect on the sub side as described later becomes possible (see the modification example).

  Next, after the game start process is completed, a shot ball setting process is executed from step 1612 to step 1620. Specifically, first, in step 1612, the game ball supply control means 1902a for self-control controls the game ball feeding device (not shown), and puts the game ball at the launch position (not shown) of the game ball launch device. Set the ball. In step 1614, the self-control control unit 1902 subtracts “1” from the remaining ball number n information in the game ball number temporary storage unit 2102. Thereafter, in step 1616, the self-control unit 1902 turns on the “not-entered ball flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101, and shifts to the next process (self-control process 1700). The above is the fired ball set process (first fired ball set process for self-restraint) immediately after the start of the game. The second and subsequent balls are executed by the following process. First, in the case of No in step 1602, in step 1618, the self-control unit 1902 determines whether or not the “self-control flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101 is on. In the case of Yes in step 1618, in step 1620, the self-control unit 1902 turns off the “self-permission flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101, and proceeds to step 1612. In the case of No in step 1618, the shot ball setting process is terminated.

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the self-control process according to the subroutine of step 1700 in FIG. First, in step 1702, the self-control unit 1902 determines whether or not the “non-entered ball flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101 is on, that is, one game ball supplied to the game ball launcher is detected. It is determined whether or not the ball has not entered any ball entrance. Here, in the case of Yes in step 1702, the self-control process is executed, and in the case of No in this step, the process proceeds to the next process (discarding control process in step 1900). Here, in the self-control process, steps 1702 to 1708 are the operation entrance opening control process, steps 1710 to 1728 are the entrance process (particularly, steps 1710 to 1714 are the entrance process of the normal entrance) Step 1716 to Step 1728 are special entrance entrance processing), Step 1730 to Step 1738 are next ball supply permission determination processing, Step 1740 to Step 1746 are display control processing, and Step 1800 upward determination processing. The Hereinafter, it will be described in order.

  First, steps 1702 to 1708 will be described from the operation entrance opening control process. First, in step 1704, 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, whether the game ball has passed the special entrance operation gate 12 or not. Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 1704, in step 1706, the self-control unit 1902 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 2101 and determines whether or not the “special entrance opening operation gate valid flag” is on. In the case of Yes in Step 1706, in Step 1708, the self-control unit 1902 drives the special entrance opening / closing device 11b to open the special entrance 11.

  Next, the ball entry process in steps 1710 to 1728 will be described. First, the entrance process at the normal entrance in steps 1710 to 1714 will be described. First, in step 1710, the self-control unit 1902 determines whether or not the input signal receiving unit 1101 has received the symbol entrance signal. That is, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the symbol entrances 13a, 13b. In the case of Yes in Step 1710, in Step 1712, the self-control unit 1902 turns off the “not-entered flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101. Next, in step 1714, the self-control control unit 1902 adds the heel related to the symbol entry signal to the manual pallet information temporary storage unit 2103a.

  Next, the special entrance entrance entry process in steps 1716 to 1728, which is executed in the case of No in step 1710, will be described. First, in step 1716, the self-control unit 1902 determines whether or not the input signal receiving unit 1101 has received a special entrance entrance signal, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the special entrance 11. Determine. Here, in the case of No in step 1716, the process returns to step 1710 and loops until it becomes Yes in step 1710 or step 1716. On the other hand, in the case of Yes in Step 1716, in Step 1718, the self-control unit 1902 turns off the “not-entered flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101. In step 1720, the self-control unit 1902 refers to the temporary flag storage unit 2101 and determines whether or not the “special entrance entrance flag” is off. In the case of Yes in step 1720, in step 1722, the self-control unit 1902 turns on the “special entrance entrance flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101. Next, in Step 1724, the self-control unit 1902 (display control unit 2000) lights a double score increase lamp (not shown) in the main display device 36. Next, in step 1726, the self-control unit 1902 (information transmission unit 1102) transmits a special entrance entrance signal to the display control unit (sub-control device) 3000 side. Next, in step 1728, the self-control unit 1902 determines whether or not the input signal receiving unit 1101 has received a self-determination operation signal. If Yes in step 1728, the process proceeds to step 1714. In the case of No in step 1728, the process is looped until Yes.

  Next, the next sphere supply permission determination process in steps 1730 to 1738 will be described. First, in step 1730, the self-control control unit 1902 refers to the game ball number temporary storage unit 2102 to determine whether n is not 0, that is, the planned number of balls (for example, in this example, normal It is determined whether or not the situation is that all four balls) have been closed. In the case of Yes in Step 1730, in Step 1732, the self-control control unit 1902 refers to the game ball number temporary storage unit 2102 again, and still has the number of bases (three in this example) necessary to establish a winning combination. It is determined whether or not it has been acquired (that is, whether or not all of the three balls in the game have been terminated in this example, for example, whether or not n is 1 during normal gaming). In the case of Yes in step 1732, the self-control control unit 1902 turns on the “self-control permission flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101 in step 1734. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1732, in step 1736, the self-control unit 1902 turns on the “discarding permission flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1730, that is, in a situation where all the planned number of balls (for example, 4 balls in the case of normal game in this example) has been closed, self-control in step 1738. The means 1902 turns on the “game end flag” in the flag temporary storage means 2101, and proceeds to step 1744. The reason why the process does not shift to step 1740 in step 1738 (that is, the reason for skipping step 1740 to step 1742) is that the process of step 1738 is a process that is executed after all the planned number of balls are closed. This is because there is no longer any need to rearrange and teach the player what to do. However, this is processing related to the display on the main side, and as will be described later, the rearrangement is executed only when the raising combination is established on the sub-board side, and what kind of raising combination is established. It is configured to notify the player.

  Next, the display control process in steps 1740 to 1746 will be described. First, in step 1740, the sort necessity determination / execution means 2001 takes the first sort necessity judgment / execution table 2001a (hand) based on the hand information temporarily stored in the hand information temporary storage means 2103a. Whether or not rearrangement is necessary is determined with reference to the second rearrangement necessity determination / execution table 2001b (when there are three manuals). In the case of Yes in step 1740, in step 1742, the rearrangement necessity determination / execution unit 2001 determines whether the first rearrangement necessity determination / execution table 2001a (when two manuals are required) or the second rearrangement necessity determination / By referring to the execution table 2001b (when there are three manuals), the rearrangement is executed, and the order information of the manual data temporarily stored in the manual information temporary storage unit 2103a is updated. Next, in step 1744, the display control unit 2000 displays the hand on the main display device 36 based on the hand data temporarily stored in the hand information temporary storage unit 2103a and the arrangement order information thereof. In step 1746, the information transmission unit 1102 transmits manual information (and arrangement order information) information to the display control unit (sub-control device) 3000 side. Then, in step 1800, a rising determination process described later is executed, and the process proceeds to the next process (the discarding control process in step 1900).

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the rising determination process according to the subroutine of step 1800 in FIG. First, in step 1806, the hand determining unit 1903 refers to the hand information temporary storage unit 2103a to determine whether or not the hand is rising. In the case of Yes in step 1806, in step 1808, the combination determining unit 1903 turns on the “up flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101 and sets the code relating to the up combination in the up combination temporary storage unit 2110a. . Next, in step 1810, the combination determining means 1903 refers to the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the “special game flag” is off. In the case of Yes in step 1810, in step 1812, the combination determining means 1903 refers to the rising combination temporary storage unit 2110a and the special game combination temporary storage unit 2106, and specifically, whether or not the rising combination is a big combination. Determines whether the rising combination code related to the rising matches the rising combination code related to the big combination in the game. In the case of Yes in Step 1812, in Step 1814, the hand determining unit 1903 turns on the “special entrance opening gate valid flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101. Next, in step 1816, the combination determining means 1903 refers to the special game content determination / content determination table 1901, sets the number of rounds corresponding to the current big combination to the special game game number counter value, and in step 1818 Transition.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1812, in step 1820, the combination determining means 1903 refers to the rising combination temporary storage unit 2110a and the special game combination temporary storage unit 2106, and whether or not the rising combination is a chance combination is specified. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the rising combination code related to the rising matches the rising combination code related to the chance combination in the game. In the case of Yes in Step 1820, in Step 1822, the hand determining unit 1903 turns on the “special entrance opening operation gate valid flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101. Next, in step 1824, the combination determining means 1903 sets “1” to the special game game number counter value in the special game related information temporary storage means 2111, and the process proceeds to step 1818.

  In step 1818, the combination determining unit 1903 turns on the “special game flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101, and proceeds to the next process (the discard control process in step 1900). In addition, also when it is No in step 1806, step 1810, and step 1820, it transfers to the following process (discarding control process of step 1900).

  Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the throwing away control process according to the subroutine of step 1900 in FIG. First, in step 1902, the throwing away control unit 1901 refers to the temporary flag storage unit 2101 and determines whether or not the “discarding allowance flag” is on. If YES in step 1902, in step 1904, the throwing pad control unit 1901 determines whether the input signal receiving unit 1101 has received the dumping operation signal, that is, the player selects any of the discarding buttons 19 a, 19 b, and 19 c. It is determined whether or not it is pressed. In the case of Yes in step 1904, the discarding control unit 1901 turns off the “discarding permission flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101 in step 1906. Next, in step 1908, the throwing away control unit 1901 refers to the temporary flag storage unit 2101 and determines whether or not the “up flag” is on. Here, first, in the case of No in step 1908, that is, when throwing up and throwing away the bag, in step 1910, the dumping rod control unit 1901 turns off the “up flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101, Control goes to step 1912. On the other hand, in the case of Yes in Step 1908, in Step 1912, the discarding spear control means 1901 deletes the spear associated with the discarding operation signal from the hand temporary stored in the manual information storage unit 2103a. The deleted bag is discarded and added to the bag information temporary storage unit 2103b. In step 1914, the display control unit 2000 refers to the bag information temporary storage unit 2103 and displays the discarded bag information on the main display device 36. Next, in step 1916, the sorting necessity determination / execution unit 2001 sets the first sorting necessity determination / execution table 2001a based on the signature information temporarily stored in the signature information temporary storage unit 2103a. It is determined whether or not rearrangement is necessary with reference. In the case of Yes in step 1916, in step 1918, the rearrangement necessity determination / execution means 2001 refers to the first rearrangement necessity determination / execution table 2001a, executes the rearrangement, and temporarily stores the manual information. The arrangement order information of the manual data temporarily stored in the means 2103a is updated. Next, in step 1920, the display control unit 2000 displays the hand on the main display device 36 based on the hand data temporarily stored in the hand information temporary storage unit 2103a and the arrangement order information thereof. Next, in step 1922, the information transmission unit 1102 transmits the discarded information to the display control unit (sub control device) 3000 side. In step 1924, the discarding control unit 1901 turns on the “self-rejection permission flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101 and proceeds to the next process (payout number calculation process in step 2300).

  On the other hand, if No in step 1904, that is, if there is no discarding operation, in step 1926, the discarding control unit 1901 determines whether or not the input signal receiving unit 1101 has received the end button operation signal. . In the case of Yes in step 1926, in step 1928 and step 1930, the throwing away control unit 1901 turns off the “discarding allowance flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 2101 and turns on the “game end flag”. The process proceeds to the process (payout number calculation process in step 2300). If the answer is No in Step 1916, the process proceeds to Step 1920. If NO in step 1902 and step 1926, the process proceeds to the next process (payout number calculation process in step 2300).

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the payout number calculation process according to the subroutine of step 2300 in FIG. First, in step 2302, the payout number calculation unit 1904 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 2101 and determines whether or not the “up flag” is on. In the case of Yes in step 2302, in step 2306, the payout number calculation means 1904 refers to the winning combination-specific prize medal number table 1904a based on the rising combination code temporarily stored in the rising combination temporary storage unit 2110a. The number of acquired medals by the winning combination (Ma) is calculated, and the calculation result is set in a temporary work storage area (not shown) of the acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110b. Next, in step 2308, the payout number calculation means 1904 refers to the manual information storage unit 2103a and the dra temporary storage unit 2104 to calculate the increased medal number (Mb) by the first dra and the second dra, The calculation result is set in the temporary work storage area of the acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110b. Next, in step 2310, the payout number calculating means 1904 refers to the temporary flag storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the “special entrance entrance flag” is on. In the case of Yes in step 2310, in step 2312, the payout number calculation means 1904 calculates the increased medal number (Mc) by the special game, and the calculation result is stored in the temporary work storage area of the acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110b. set. Next, in step 2314, the payout number calculation means 1904 refers to the calculation result with reference to the temporary work storage area of the acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110b, and calculates the total medal number (S) of the acquired medals related to the increase. (S = Ma + Mb + Mc) and the calculation result is set in the temporary storage area for work of the acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110b. Next, in step 2318, the payout number calculation means 1904 refers to the acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110b and determines whether or not the total medal number (S) is within “30”. If Yes in step 2318, the process proceeds to step 2322. If No in step 2318, the payout number calculating unit 1904 sets “30” in the acquired medal number temporary storage unit 2110 b in step 2320, and the process proceeds to step 2322. To do. Next, in step 2322, the display control unit 2000 refers to the rising information temporary storage unit 2110 and displays the rising related information (such as the number of acquired medals) on the main display device 36. Next, in step 2324, the information transmitting means 1102 transmits the ascending related information (raising combination, number of acquired medals, etc.) to the sub side, and proceeds to the next process (game end process).

  If No in step 2302, the process proceeds to the next process (game end process), and if No in step 2310, the process proceeds to step 2314.

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

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

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

  Next, in step 2430, the display control unit 2000 refers to the game state temporary storage unit 2100, and displays information after the game (for example, the number of acquired medals when the game is up) on the main display device 36. Display above. Next, at step 2432, the game end control means 1905 (information transmission means 1102) is displayed on the display control means (sub-control device) 3000 side after the game ends (for example, if the game is up). Role, number of acquired medals, etc.).

  Next, at step 2444, the game end control means 1905 executes post-game end processing (for example, initialization of each flag and temporary storage means, etc.). Next, at step 2446, the game end control means 1905 determines whether or not the post-game end processing has ended. In the case of No in step 2446, the processing of step 2446 is performed until the processing after the game ends, and in the case of Yes in step 2446, the processing proceeds to step 2448. Next, at step 2448, the game end control means 1905 determines whether or not the standby time end timing after the game has been reached. Although not described in detail in this best mode, the number of games per unit time (for example, 1 minute) exceeds or exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 7 games) in order to regulate the number of games that can be executed per unit time. In such a case, a waiting time is set so as not to shift to the next game. In the case of No in step 2448, the processing of step 2448 is performed until the “waiting time end timing after the end of game” is reached. .

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

  Next, the flow of processing on the sub-control device 3000 side of the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. Here, FIG. 19 is a main flowchart showing the flow of general processing performed on the sub-control board side. First, in step 3002, the display control unit 3000 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 3101 and determines whether or not the display information receiving unit 3100 has received display information / signals from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 3002, different processing is executed based on the received information and the like. First, when the information received in step 3002 is information relating to a hand such as self-trapping or throwing away, a hand display control process in step 3100 described later is executed. If the information received in step 3002 is information related to the Dora, a Dora display control process in Step 3200 described later is executed. Furthermore, when the information received in step 3002 is other information (for example, game start signal, game end signal, special game combination information, medal information, etc.), the display control means 3000 displays the information, etc. A predetermined display control process is executed on the first effect display device 10 and the second effect display device 16 at predetermined timings, respectively, and the process returns to step 3002. Hereinafter, the manual display control process and the drag display control process which are subroutines will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the manual display control process according to the subroutine of step 3100 in FIG. First, in step 3102, the display control unit 3000 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 3101 and determines whether or not the hand information has been received. Here, the manual information transmitted from the main controller 1000 side is information transmitted in step 1746 of FIG. Specifically, when there is one handrail, information for identifying the handrail, and when there are two handrails, information for identifying the handrail and arrangement information of the handrail (for example, hand (1) and “3”, arrangement information indicating that “1” is arranged first and “3” is arranged third), and there are three hand tiles. Information for identifying the bag and the arrangement information of the handle are transmitted. In the case of Yes in step 3102, in step 3104, the display control unit 3000 displays a handbook on the second effect display device 16 according to the handbook information and the arrangement information from the main control device 1000. Next, at step 3105, the game navigation effect display control means 3800 executes a navigation display control process described later. As described above, in the best mode, with regard to the arrangement of the manual on the sub-control device side, basically, display consistent with the display mode on the main display device 36 on the main control device 1000 side is executed. However, in this best mode, the main controller 1000 does not execute the process of rearranging the symbols when they are raised, and in this case, the sub-controller is rearranged and rearranged in the symbols array, and what kind of rise Whether the symbols are complete is displayed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. Specifically, in step 3106, the display control unit 3000 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 3101 and determines whether or not the rising information has been received. In the case of Yes in step 3106, in step 3108, the display control unit 3000 compares the handpieces (three) transmitted from the main controller 1000 side with the rising symbol reference table (not shown), After the individual hands are raised and rearranged in the symbol arrangement, the hands are displayed on the first effect display device 10 and the second effect display device 16. For example, when the manual information from the main control device 1000 side is “Uiu”, it is displayed after converting the arrangement with “Uui”, which is a normal small role. In step 3110, the display control unit 3000 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 3101 and determines whether or not the discarded information has been received. In the case of Yes in step 3110, the display control unit 3000 displays the throwing waste transmitted from the main controller 1000 side on the throwing waste display unit 33, and proceeds to the next processing (step 3002). In the case of No in Step 3102, the process proceeds to Step 3106, in the case of No in Step 3106, the process proceeds to Step 3110, and in the case of No in 3110, the process proceeds to the next process (Step 3002).

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the navigation display control process according to the subroutine of step 3105 in FIG. First, in step 3105-02, the game navigation effect display control means 3800 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 3101 and determines whether or not the special game related to the big combination is in progress. In the case of Yes in step 3105-02, in step 3105-10, the game navigation effect display control means 3800 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 3101 to acquire the remaining number of game balls and the value of the number of remaining game balls. Different processing is executed depending on the situation. First, in step 3105-10, “the number of remaining game balls = the first predetermined range at the time of the big role special game {in this example, the remaining balls before self-restraint (that is, in a situation where there are game balls that have not yet been fired) 14-12} ", in step 3105-12, the game navigation effect display control means 3800 prompts the player to win a winning combination (for example," shoot out the game balls and align the predetermined roles ", etc.) ) Is displayed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step 3106). Here, the first predetermined period at the time of the big role special game is a period (three in this example) until the hand is established until the combination is established, and after this period, the main game control device 1000 side This corresponds to the combination determination being executed. In step 3105-10, “the number of remaining game balls = the second predetermined range at the time of the big role special game {in this example, the remaining balls before self-restraint (that is, in a situation where there are game balls that have not yet been fired) In the case of “11-1}”, in step 3105-14, the game navigation effect display control means 3800 executes a special game continuation suggestion effect display control process described later, and proceeds to the next process (step 3106). It should be noted that if the number of remaining game balls = the first predetermined range during the big role special game and “the remaining number of game balls = the second predetermined range during the big role special game” are other than step 3105-10, the following processing ( The process proceeds to step 3106). Here, except for “the number of remaining game balls = first predetermined range at the time of BIC special game” and “the number of remaining game balls = second predetermined range at the time of BIC special game”, in this example, “games that have not yet been fired” This means a state in which there is one ball, but if this ball is hit, all balls are exhausted (the number of remaining game balls = 0). The reason why the special game continuation suggestion effect is not executed in such a case is that no special role can be won and the special game continuation condition may not have been satisfied. If the maximum number of unit games scheduled for the game has not been reached, a message indicating that the special game state has been terminated (punctured) in step 3300 instead of the special game continuation suggestion effect (for example, “BIC , Etc.) will be executed}.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3105-02, that is, in the case of a normal game, in step 3105-20, the game navigation effect display control means 3800 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 3101 and the remaining games. While acquiring the number of balls, different processing is executed according to the value of the remaining number of game balls. First, in step 3105-20, “the number of remaining game balls = the first predetermined range during normal game {in this example, the number of remaining balls after self-restraint (that is, immediately after launching a game ball and self-restraint) is 3 or 2} ", in step 3105-22, the game navigation effect display control means 3800 executes a special game round number suggestion effect display control process to be described later, and proceeds to the next process (step 3106). Then, in step 3105-20, “the number of remaining game balls = second predetermined range during normal game {in this example, the number of remaining balls after self-restraint (that is, immediately after launching a game ball and self-restraint) is 1 or 0} ", in step 3105-24, the game navigation effect display control means 3800 executes a special game-targeted navigation effect display control process, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (step 3106). If it is determined in step 3105-20 other than “the number of remaining game balls = the first predetermined range during normal gaming” and “the number of remaining game balls = the second predetermined range during normal gaming”, the process proceeds to the next process (step 3106). To do. Although not specifically shown, in the best mode, the processing of step 3105 itself is not executed for the special game related to the chance combination.

  Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the special game continuation suggestion effect display control process according to the subroutine of step 3105-14 in FIG. First, in step 3105-14-02, the special game continuation suggestion display control means 3810 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 3101 to determine whether or not any combination has won, that is, the special game game is It is determined whether a condition that does not end halfway is satisfied. In the case of Yes in step 3105-14-02, in step 3105-14-04, the special game continuation suggestion display control means 3810 determines that the previous game ball launched immediately before the game ball scheduled to be fired this time is a predetermined entrance. It is determined whether or not the ball has been entered (13a to 13c in this example). In the case of Yes in step 3105-14-04, in step 3105-14-06, the special game continuation suggestion display control means 3810 acquires a random number for determining the special game continuation suggestion effect, and temporarily stores display related information. Temporarily stored in the means 3600. Next, in Step 3105-14-08, the special game continuation suggestion display control means 3810 refers to the display related information temporary storage means 3600, and the remaining number of balls n is the number of balls (11 to 2 in this example). It is determined whether or not there is. In the case of Yes in step 3105-14-08, in step 3105-14-10, the special game continuation suggestion effect display control means 3810 sets a round continuation suggestion effect selection table 3811 (for multiple times). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3105-14-08, in step 3105-14-12, the special game continuation suggestion effect display control means 3810 sets the round continuation suggestion effect selection table 3811 (for low time). . In step 3105-14-14, the special game continuation suggestion display control means 3810 refers to the set table, the random number obtained in step 3105-14-06 from the display related information temporary storage means 3600, Based on the maximum number of unit games determined for the special game related to the big role and the current number of rounds, the continuation suggestion effect content is determined. In step 3105-14-16, the special game continuation suggestion effect display control means 3810 executes the continuation suggestion effect determined in step 3105-14-14 on the second effect display device 16, and the next process (FIG. 20 Step 3106). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3105-14-02, in step 3105-14-18, the game navigation effect display control means 3800 displays navigation for prompting winning of an arbitrary combination, and the next processing (step 3106). ).

  Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart of special game round number suggestion effect display control processing according to the subroutine of step 3105-22 in FIG. Note that the processing of the portion surrounded by the dotted line in the figure relates to a modified example, and will be described later. First, in step 3105-22-02, the special game round number suggestion effect display control means 3820 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 3101 and determines whether or not the current game is a symbol related to the special game role of the big role. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 3105-22-02, in step 3105-22-04, the special game round number suggestion effect display control means 3820 acquires and displays a random number used when determining the R number suggestion effect contents. The related information temporary storage unit 3600 temporarily stores the information. Then, in step 3105-22-06, the special game round number suggestion effect display control means 3820 refers to the special game round number suggestion effect selection table 3821, and from the display related information temporary storage means 3600, step 3105-22-22. Based on the random number acquired in 04 and the maximum number of unit games corresponding to the special game combination related to the BIC combination that has been refrained this time, the R number suggesting effect content is determined. In step 3105-22-10, the special game round number suggestion effect display control means 3820 displays the R number suggestion effect content determined in step 3105-22-06 on the second effect display device 16, and in step 3106. Transition. Note that the process moves to step 3106 also in the case of No in step 3105-22-02.

  Next, FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the special game-targeted navigation effect display control process according to the subroutine of steps 3105-24 in FIG. In addition, what is referred to as “navigation” below is roughly divided into two types. The first is “targeted navigation” that prompts the player to aim at the special gamer related to the big role from the small role, and the second “navigation” that prompts the player to end the game (“ Navigation, such as “navigation special navigation” and “normal navigation bonus navigation”, “navigation success navigation” and “special game actor failure navigation”. Therefore, this processing will be described. First, in step 3105-24-02, the special game-targeted navigation effect display control means 3830 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 3101 to acquire the remaining number of game balls and the remaining games. Different processing is executed according to the value of the number of balls. First, when “the number of remaining game balls = 1” in step 3105-24-02, in step 3105-24-10, the special game-targeted navigation effect display control means 3830 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 3101, It is determined whether or not the special game combination related to the big combination has won. In the case of Yes in step 3105-24-10, in step 3105-24-12, the game navigation effect display control means 3800 is a navigation that prompts the player to go up with a special game combination (specifically, a special game combination related to the big combination) Notification that the game has been raised and navigation that prompts the game to end) are displayed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step 3106).

  Next, in the case of No in step 3105-24-10, in step 3105-24-14, the special game-targeted navigation effect display control means 3830 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 3101, and the normal small role wins. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 3105-24-14, in step 3105-24-16, whether the special game aim navigation effect display control means 3830 has the remaining number of game balls 1 and there is a possibility of winning a special game combination related to the big combination In other words, it is determined whether or not a combination of a special game combination symbol related to the big combination is obtained by exchanging one symbol with another symbol only once in the current symbol combination. In the case of Yes in step 3105-24-16, in step 3105-24-18, the special game-targeted navigation effect display control means 3830 displays a navigation prompting the exchange of one symbol for a combination of the big role symbols. . Next, at step 3105-24-20, the special game-targeted navigation effect display control means 3830 displays the winning combination (provisional winning combination) by the combination of the current symbols and the number of medals earned by the rising combination. Temporary storage in the temporary storage means 3602. Next, in step 3105-24-22, the special game aim navigation effect display control means 3830 turns on the special game player aim navigation flag in the flag temporary storage means 3601, and proceeds to the next process (step 3106). In the case of No in step 3105-24-16, in step 3105-24-24, the special game-targeted navigation effect display control means 3830 performs navigation for promoting the winning in the winning combination by the current symbol combination. Display, and the process proceeds to the next process (step 3106). In addition, in the case of No in step 3105-24-14, the process proceeds to the next process (step 3106).

  On the other hand, when “the number of remaining game balls = 0” in step 3105-24-02, in step 3105-24-30, the special game-targeted navigation effect display control means 3830 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 3101, It is determined whether or not the special game combination related to the big combination has won. In the case of Yes in step 3105-24-30, in step 3105-24-32, the special game aim navigation effect display control means 3830 refers to the flag temporary storage means 3601, and whether or not the special game player aim navigation flag is on. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 3105-24-32, in step 3105-24-34, the navigation effect display control means 3800 has successfully promoted to the special game combination symbol related to the big combination and has navigated to the effect that the special game combination has won. (Specifically, a notification that the special game combination related to the big combination has been raised as a result of the successful navigation for the special game and navigation that prompts the game to end) is displayed. Next, in step 3105-24-36, the special game aim navigation effect display control means 3830 turns off the special game player aim navigation flag in the flag temporary storage means 3601, and proceeds to the next process (step 3106). In the case of No in step 3105-24-32, in step 3105-24-34, the navigation effect display control means 3800 displays navigation indicating that the special game combination related to the big combination has won a prize (specifically, A notification that the game has been lifted by the big combination and navigation that prompts the player to finish the game are displayed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step 3106).

  Next, in the case of No in step 3105-24-30, in step 3105-24-40, the special game-targeted navigation effect display control means 3830 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 3101 and the normal small role is won It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 3105-24-40, in step 3105-24-42, the special game aim navigation effect display control means 3830 refers to the flag temporary storage means 3601, and whether or not the special game player aim navigation flag is on. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 3105-24-42, in step 3105-24-44, the special game-targeted navigation effect display control means 3830 acquires the current winning combination acquired with reference to the main-side information temporary storage means 3101. The number of medals and the number of acquired medals related to the temporary winning combination acquired with reference to the saddle information temporary storage unit 3602 are compared, and it is determined whether or not the number of acquired medals related to the current winning combination is larger. In the case of Yes in step 3105-24-44, in step 3105-24-46, the navigation effect display control means 3800 displays navigation indicating that the number of acquired medals has increased (specifically, as a result of the special gamer-targeted navigation). A notification that the role has been raised in a higher profit state and a navigation that prompts the player to finish the game are displayed. Next, in step 3105-24-48, the special game aim navigation effect display control means 3830 turns off the special game player aim navigation flag in the flag temporary storage means 3601, and proceeds to the next process (step 3106). In the case of No in step 3105-24-44, in step 3105-24-50, the navigation effect display control means 3800 is the navigation indicating that the promotion to the special game combination symbol related to the big combination has failed (specifically Specifically, a notification that the result of the special gamer-targeted navigation has failed and navigation that prompts the game to end) are displayed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step 3106). If the answer in step 3105-24-No is No, in step 3105-24-52, the navigation effect display control means 3800 displays navigation indicating that the normal small role has been won (specifically, in the normal small role). A notification that the game has been raised and navigation that prompts the user to finish the game are displayed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step 3106). If the result in Step 3105-24-40 is No, in Step 3105-24-54, the navigation effect display control means 3800 displays navigation indicating that the game in the normal game has ended (specifically, the game (Navigation prompting to end) is displayed, and the process proceeds to the next process (step 3106).

  Next, FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the Dora display control process according to the subroutine of Step 3300 in FIG. First, in step 3202, the display control unit 3000 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 3101 and determines whether or not the second manual information has been received. In the case of Yes in step 3202, in step 3204, the display control unit 3000 puts the first dra in the dra display unit 28 out of the two pieces of dola information previously transmitted from the main controller 1000 and temporarily stored. indicate. Next, in step 3206, the display control unit 3000 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 3101 and determines whether the third piece of hand information has been received. In the case of Yes in step 3206, in step 3208, the display control unit 3000 puts the second dra information on the dra display unit 28 out of the two pieces of dola information previously transmitted from the main controller 1000 and temporarily stored. Display, and the process proceeds to the next process (step 3002). If No in step 3202, the process proceeds to step 3206. If No in step 3206, the process proceeds to the next process (step 3002).

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

《Game start》
First, a game is started when a predetermined number (three) of medals are inserted or the BET button is pressed and three medals are bet. Then, identification information (dot matrix) uniquely corresponding to the combination of the current special game combination (big combination and chance combination) is displayed on the special game combination display section 36c of the main display device 36 on the main controller 1000 side. The Here, FIG. 26 shows a sub-control device that changes with the progress of the game, assuming that three types of “777”, “Ai”, and “333” are selected as the big role in the current normal game. It is a display example on the effect display device managed on the 3000 side. Here, since the maximum number of executable rounds related to each big role is not currently displayed on the sub-control device 3000 side, it is unclear which big role the player should aim for. is there.

《Dishes》
Next, in this best mode, three arrangements are executed manually. More specifically, first, one game ball is supplied to the launching device immediately after the start of the game in order to perform the first arrangement. Then, the player operates the game ball launch lever 4 to release the ball to the game area. This released game ball is one of the three symbol entrances (13a, 13d, 13c) in the distribution area X or the symbol entrance (13d, 13e,... Enter the ball. Then, when entering any of the symbol entrances, the hand display symbol display unit 36a (particularly the first manual display symbol display unit 36a-1) of the main display unit 36 on the main controller 1000 side and the sub control unit side The first effect is displayed on the second effect display device 16. For example, FIG. 26A shows a display example when “7” is held as the first one (this display example is for the main display device, but the sub-side is basically the same). At this time, in the effect display unit 30 of the sub display device 16, a message is displayed based on the maximum number of rounds that can be performed for the big combination related to the symbol that the player has decided. Hereinafter, this point will be described. First, if the player has admitted “7” as the first item, the player can win the big role “777” if two more “7” can be admitted. However, since the remaining number of game balls is 3, in addition to the possibility of winning all three big roles, the big role “Aiu” has a maximum number of rounds that can be executed more than the big role “777”. It is a state that can aim. In this way, “7” is a special game with low profits, which should be a big role. In such a case, a message is displayed on the effect display unit 30 as one guideline for what kind of trap to aim for in the future, but in order to suggest that “777” is a special game with low profit, A message suggesting that it is a special game is frequently selected (see Table 11). In the case of this example, a message of “Large profit 10%”, which is the lowest expectation of the high profit special game, is displayed. In response to this suggestion, the player can be suggested to aim for a big role other than “777”.

  Next, one game ball is supplied again to the launching device in order to perform the second arrangement. As described above, when a ball enters any of the symbol entrances, the second symbol display unit 36a of the main display device 36 on the main control device 1000 side and the effect display device on the sub control device side are displayed on the second display.牌 is displayed. At this time, depending on the combination of the first and second arrangements, the display mode of the arrangement on the hand display symbol display unit 36a and the effect display apparatus on the sub-control device side is different, but the first and second arrangements are different. When the distribution is not in the tempering state of the winning combination, the bag that has been self-displayed this time is displayed as it is on the second hand symbol display portion 36a-2 of the hand symbol symbol display portion 36a. For example, FIG. 26B is an example of the case where “a” is refrained as the second item under the situation of FIG. Thus, the display unit corresponding to the number of times of self-sufficiency in accordance with the order of self-sufficiency (that is, the first hand symbol display part 36a-1 for the first self-sufficiency and the second hand symbol for the first self-sufficiency). It is displayed on the display unit 36a-2). At this time, as in the first self-restraint, a message can be displayed on the effect display unit 30 of the sub display device 16 based on the maximum number of unit games of the big role related to the self-recognized symbol. Hereinafter, this point will be described. First, if you refrain from “I” as the second piece, if you can refrain from two more “7”, you can win the big role “777” and two of “A” and “U” Is able to win the big role “Aiu” whose maximum executable round number is 14 (there is a possibility of winning the big role “333” because the remaining number of game balls is 2). There is no). In this way, the second “I” should constitute a big role with higher profit than the first “7”. In such a case, a message that suggests to the player that it is more advantageous to arrange “Aiu” than to arrange “777” is frequently selected (see Table 11). In the case of this example, a message “High profit 50%” with a high expectation of a relatively high profit special game is displayed. In response to this suggestion, the player can be suggested to aim for the big role of “Aiu” instead of “777”.

  Next, one game ball is supplied again to the launching device in order to perform the third arrangement. Similarly, when entering any of the symbol entrances, the third symbol display part 36a of the main display device 36 on the main control device 1000 side and the effect display device on the sub control device side are connected to the third display.牌 is displayed. At this time, the manner of displaying the layout in the hand symbol design display unit 36a and the effect display device on the sub-control device side differs depending on the combination of the first to third layouts, but detailed description thereof is omitted. FIG. 26 (c) shows an example in which “U” is refrained as the third item under the situation shown in FIG. 26 (B), and “Yu + ANY” (ordinary small role) is won. In this state, the possibility of winning the big role “Aiu” remains. At this time, unlike the first self-restraint, a message is displayed based on the possibility of winning the big role in the current game. Hereinafter, this point will be described. The reason why the message based on the maximum number of rounds that can be executed for the big combination is not displayed is that the number of remaining game balls is 1 at the time of the third allocation in this example. This is because there is no possibility of displaying the message because it is determined that the big role wins if one of the shortages is decided. First, if you confess “U” as the third piece, the possibility of winning the big role “Aiu” remains, but “Iu + ANY” (usually small role) has won, so the player With the number of game balls remaining one, it is possible to select ascending (operating the game end button 24 to end the game and receive payout). In such a case, in this best mode, a message prompting the winning of the big role “Ai” (“7”) rather than a message prompting the “Iu + ANY” (ordinary small role) to rise. ”Is displayed and“ aiu ”is aimed at), and the player can be informed that the game is still continuing and there is still a possibility that the big role“ aiu ”can be aimed.

  By the way, in this example, since the maximum number of game balls in one normal game (for example, 4 in this example) = the number of baskets constituting the special game combination (for example, 3 in this example) +1, three hand tiles are acquired. It is impossible to aim for a special gamer who is not a temper at that time. Therefore, as a technique that makes it possible to aim for a special gamer who is more advantageous even in a situation where the team is not tempered, the special gamer has obtained a predetermined number of manuals under a design composed of a predetermined number of manuals. Even if a predetermined special game player (for example, a special game player having a maximum number of unit games more than a special game player who has been tempered) is not a temper, it is possible to form the predetermined special game player. If the remaining ball can be used, the navigation of the predetermined special game player is possible even in a situation where the temper is not played (for example, the special game player is designed to be composed of three manuals, three If there is only one spear associated with the specified special gamer at the time of obtaining the hand of the game, at least two remaining balls are required. If the number of gamers is 0, the best After three there is a need for remaining ball). This will be described in a modified example.

《Discarded Trap》
Thus, after the arrangement of the three pieces is completed, in the present best mode, after throwing away only one ball, it is possible to make one ball itself. Under such gameability, when the player operates one of the throwing-off buttons 19a to 19c, the bag corresponding to the button disappears from the hand bag. At this time, since there are two hand handles, the display process in the case where there are two hand handles described above is executed. Although not shown, for example, if “7” is discarded in the situation of FIG. 26C, it is displayed in the form of “blank”, “b”, and “c”.

《Self-restraint》
Thereafter, one game ball is supplied again to the launcher. Then, as described above, when fired and entered any of the symbol entrances, the hand symbol design display unit in which the coral corresponding to the symbol entrance is a blank of the hand symbol design display unit 36a Is displayed. However, since this self-sufficiency is the final stage of the game (that is, it is impossible to throw away or self-satisfy any more), the final result of the game is displayed simultaneously based on the self-satisfied spear. For example, in FIGS. 26D, 26E, and 26F, “7” is discarded in the situation of FIG. 26C, and “A” and “9” are set as the fourth, respectively. ”,“ U ”. First, FIG. 26 (d) shows a case where the big role “Ai” has won a prize by defeating “A” as the fourth item. In such a case, in this best mode, instead of a message indicating that the big role has won ("Iu" is up), the upgrade from "Yu + ANY" (usually small role) to the big role "Aiu" occurred. By displaying the message to the effect (“Ai” is a success!), A message suitable for the player's game intention can be displayed. On the other hand, FIG. 26 (e) shows a case where “Yu + ANY” (ordinary small role) has won a prize by defeating “9” as the fourth piece. In such a case, in this best mode, instead of a message indicating that “Yu + ANY” (ordinary small role) has won (“Iu + ANY” is up), “Yu + ANY” (normal small role) will be the big role “ By displaying a message indicating that the upgrade to “Aiu” has failed (“Aiu” is a failure to aim…), a message suitable for the player's gaming intention can be displayed. FIG. 26 (f) shows a case where “Uu” (usually a small role) has won a prize by refraining from “U” as the fourth piece. However, the number of medals obtained in “Yu + ANY” (3 The number of acquired medals in “Uui” (20) is larger than the number of “Uui”. In such a case, in this best mode, instead of a message indicating that the upgrade from “Yu + ANY” (usually a small role) to a big role “Ai” has failed (“Ai” is a target failure…), ”(Usually a small role) can be displayed as a game result by displaying a message to the effect that“ winning ”is displayed.

《Game end》
In this best mode, the game ends when all the games have been completed (specifically, whether the self-restraint after discarding has ended) or the game end button 24 is pressed to forcibly end the game.

《Special game》
Here, when a predetermined winning combination is completed during the game or at the end of the game, the special game state is entered. In particular, when the game state shifts to the special game state based on the big role, the number of game balls in one game, which was four in the normal game state, increases to 15 from the next game after the game having the big role. In addition, when a transition is made to the special game state (including the time when the game has a big role or a chance role), when the game ball flows into the special entrance operation gate 12, the special entrance 11 is opened. . When a game ball enters the special entrance 11 in the open state, the player can refrain from the desired pattern (specifically, the right shift button 22a and the left shift button 22b). After designating the symbol by operating, self-determination is determined by pressing the selection determination button 23). It should be noted that how many times such a special gaming state continues is determined for each rising combination (see Table 2). Here, the maximum number of unit games and the remaining number of rounds in the special game are displayed on the special gamer maximum unit game number display unit 36e-1 and the special gamer remaining number display unit 36e managed on the main controller 1000 side. Although it is displayed, it is displayed as identification information in 7 segments that is not in an aspect (numerals etc.) that can be understood by the player. Further, no information regarding the contents of the special game including these maximum unit games (except for the suggestion effect) is displayed. In such a configuration, in the best mode, in the special game related to the big role, a predetermined condition, that is, (first condition), the number of hands increases and reaches the number necessary to constitute the role (three in this example). After that, when the final ball is not 0, (second condition) when any winning combination is confirmed, and (third condition) any one of 13a to 13c which is a specific entrance In the case of entering the ball, when the three conditions are satisfied, the internally determined maximum unit game number, the remaining number of game balls {in this example, the remaining number of game balls is large (in this example, n = 11 to 2) ) And a small number (n = 1 in this example), but the present invention is not limited to this. A table may be provided for each of a plurality of three or more patterns and the number of remaining game balls} and the current number of rounds. Based on the random number acquired by satisfying the condition, the effect is displayed at the time of the round The round continuation suggestion effect displayed in the position (in this example, not only whether the round will continue from the next time but also an effect suggesting how many rounds will continue. Here, FIG. What kind of case (the maximum number of unit games and the remaining number of balls) is likely to be executed in a certain round (which is displayed with the highest frequency, see Table 9 and Table 10) First, immediately after the start of the game (unit game after the second round) on the main controller 1000 side, the number of pieces of hand information necessary for the winning combination (three pieces in this example) is handed over. The combination determination is not executed until it is temporarily stored in the information temporary storage unit 2103a, and the sub-control device 3000 also follows the number necessary for establishing a combination (three in this example) before suggesting a round. Production Furthermore, the round continuation suggestion effect is not executed even when the remaining balls are 0 (that is, the game is finished), as can be seen from the table, in the best mode, the remaining balls are displayed in many cases. The round continuation effect that is displayed when the remaining ball is low is more consistent with the actual result than the round continuation suggestion effect that is made, for example, a special that is set to 5 times as the maximum number of unit games. When the round continuation suggestion effect is displayed in the third round in the game, the effect of the remaining ball is “Production 3: Small possibility of lasting a little longer”, while the effect of the remaining ball is “Production 4: Continues a little longer” “Large Possibility” is displayed.Here, in the third round in the special game in which the maximum number of unit games is set to 5 times, two more unit games are executed internally. Is displayed within Consistent with partial decisions. In this way, in this best mode, the more the ball effect is executed, the more the special game content is suggested, so that more ball effects can be executed to obtain accurate information. Motivation to be given to players. Further, as can be seen from Table 10, the suggestion effect selected when the remaining ball is low is only one effect based on the current number of rounds and the maximum number of unit games. In other words, the suggestion effect displayed when the remaining balls are low informs the special game content substantially rather than suggesting the special game content. For example, in a special game where the maximum number of unit games is 2R, when the first condition to the third condition are satisfied at the stage when the remaining one ball is reached, only “Direction 1” that is highly likely to end the special game is selected. On the other hand, with respect to other special games whose maximum unit game number is not 2R, since “effect 1” is not selected under the same conditions, the end of the special game is determined at this point. This is also a motivation for a player who wants to acquire accurate information.

  According to this best mode, when a rising combination is completed with a combination of only a part of a hand and a game ball remains, the possibility of rising itself remains, but a further high profit increasing role is achieved. Because it is configured to be able to navigate recombination (navigating aiming), it is easy to convey to the user the role or procedure that should be aimed at without causing any disadvantage to the player, so that the gameability can be understood quickly. There is an effect that can be done.

  Furthermore, in addition to the above effects, when navigating to recombine to a higher profit-raising role, the display contents of the up-direction (or up-navigation) are changed based on the result of the player's progress in the game according to the navigation. Since it is comprised so that it can do, there exists an effect that game property can be transmitted to a player more clearly.

  In addition, according to the best mode, in addition to the setting of a plurality of types of big roles for each game, a sparrow ball game machine of a type that changes the predetermined number of special games when it is raised with a set big role. In the game, it is configured to be able to issue an effect that suggests to the player the number of special games set for each big role (round number suggestion effect). It is easy to convey to the player, and it is possible to quickly understand the game nature and to increase the interest of the game.

  Further, according to the best mode, in the sparrow ball game machine of the type that changes the predetermined number of special games, the surplus game balls in the special game are used, and an effect suggesting the remaining number of the predetermined games is generated. Since it is comprised so that it can do, there exists an effect that the interest property of a game can be increased.

  Furthermore, the launch after the winning combination is established is basically a time loss, and in special games, it is easier to go up than in normal games and there are more game balls that can be launched than in normal games. During the game, more surplus balls can be generated. According to this best mode, even for such a player, there is also an effect that motivation for playing a game with surplus balls can be given even after the rise is established in anticipation of the effect.

  Furthermore, according to this best mode, the content of the effect display is determined based on the number of remaining game balls. There is an effect that it becomes possible.

  Furthermore, according to this best mode, for example, under the configuration where the rising combination is established as a continuation condition of the special game, the further unit game is executed in a certain unit game even though the rising combination is not established. After informing or suggesting, there is an effect that it is possible to avoid a situation in which the special game is terminated without a rising combination being established in the certain unit game.

  Furthermore, according to this best mode, since it is configured so that the bonus granting-related effects on the sub-control unit side are not executed until the situation in which the main game unit side can execute an upward determination, the main game unit There is an effect that it is possible to controlly clarify that the sub-control unit plays the subordinate role of the main control unit, which is to reflect the game situation of the game.

  Furthermore, according to the best mode, the firing strength (for example, the right strike is different) from the position where the strike can be made, for example, the preferred launch strength in the special game (left strike aiming at the special entrance 11 in this example). Since it is configured to make it a condition for a bonus-related effect that the player has entered the entrance that can enter at the entrance that can enter in), the player is enjoying with surplus balls This has the effect of making it possible to clearly recognize this on the gaming machine side.

  Next, a modification example of the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode will be described. First, in the special game round number suggestion effect display control process, which is the subroutine of FIG. 21, in the sparrow ball game machine according to the best mode, when the symbol related to the special game role of the big role is refrained, based on the self-restraint. Although the content of the effect is determined and the determined effect is always displayed, the present invention is not limited to this. Here, the processing of the upper dotted line encircled portion in FIG. 23 is processing according to the first modification. Specifically, in step 3105-22-08 (1), the special game round number suggestion effect display control means 3820 refers to the display related information temporary storage means 3600, and the R number determined in step 3105-22-06. It is determined whether or not the suggested effect content suggests higher profit content than the content previously notified (for example, last time) in the current normal game. For example, with reference to Table 11, a specific explanation will be given. In the current normal game, “Direction E (High Profit 80%)” is already displayed. 10%) ", the effect is not executed.

  Furthermore, the processing of the lower dotted line encircled portion in FIG. 23 is processing according to the second modification. The best mode and the first modification are configured such that the frequency of effects to be distributed changes for each maximum unit game number of the special gamer who has refrained. In other words, despite the fact that the maximum number of unit games of a special gamer who had previously refrained is greater than the maximum number of unit games of a special gamer who has refrained from this time, a low-profit R number suggesting effect is made in the former, and a high profit in the latter There is a possibility that an R number suggesting effect will be made. In order to prevent this, in step 3105-22-08 (2), the special game round number suggestion effect display control means 3820 determines that "the maximum number of unit games of the big role related to the previous notification" and "this notification related to the notification. Compared with the “maximum number of unit games of the big combination”, the current notification is executed only when the latter is larger. Note that this notification may be executed not only when the latter is larger, but also when both are the same.

As shown in FIG. 23, in this best mode, the process of step 3105-22-06 is executed after the process of step 3105-22-06, and in the present modification 1, the process of step 3105-22-06 is executed. Step 3105-22-08 (1) and Step 3105-22-10 are executed. In the second modification, after Step 3105-22-06, Step 3105-22-08 (2 ) And the process of step 3105-22-10, but after the process of step 3105-22-06, the process of step 3105-22-08 (1), step 3105-22-08 ( The processing of 2) and the processing of steps 3105-22-10 may be executed (that is, this best mode + this modification 1 + this modification 2). Furthermore, when the R number suggestion effect is executed a plurality of times during the same normal game, the first predetermined effect (for example, a high profit is obtained when the maximum number of games of the special game actor related to the self-recognized big role is large. While the suggested effects A _{1 to} A _X ) are selected, the second predetermined effect (for example, the effects B _{1 to} B _X suggesting low profits) is selected when the maximum number of games of the special gamer who has refrained is small. It may be configured to be selected.

  Next, a sparrow ball game machine according to Modification 3 will be described. In this best mode, when a special gamer related to a big role is refrained during a normal game, the content of the production (or the availability of the production) is determined based on the number of unit games and random numbers of the special gamer who has refrained Has been. On the other hand, in the present modification example, from the viewpoint of how close the formation of the big combination is made, the effect corresponding to the big combination is determined according to the degree (stage) of approaching the big combination. Therefore, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 28 (this process is a subroutine of “special game round number suggestion effect display control process” of FIG. 21), first, in step 3105-22-02 (3), the special game round The number suggesting effect display control means 3820 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 3101 and determines whether or not the current self-restraint is a symbol related to the big role special game character. In the case of Yes in step 3105-22-02 (3), in step 3105-22-04 (3), the special game round number suggestion effect display control means 3820 is the step value corresponding to the symbol related to the special game actor who has repressed this time. Is incremented by one. Here, the right table of FIG. 28 is an example of temporary storage of the stage value temporary storage means. As described above, in this modification example, the stage value is temporarily stored for each symbol type and the number of rounds. Next, in step 3105-22-06 (3), the special game round number suggestion effect display control means 3820 determines whether or not it is possible to move up with the special game combination with the remaining number of balls. In the case of Yes in step 3105-22-06 (3), in step 3105-22-08 (3), the special game round number suggestion effect display control means 3820 indicates that the stage value of the big game that it has refrained from this time is another big game. It is determined whether or not it is larger than the step value. In the case of Yes in step 3105-22-08 (3), in step 3105-22-10 (3), the special game round number suggestion effect display control means 3820 refers to the round number suggestion effect selection table, and this time self-restraint. After determining the content of the effect based on the maximum number of unit games of the BIC combination, the effect is displayed on the second effect display device 16, and the process proceeds to Step 3105-22-12 (3). In addition, it transfers to step 3105-22-12 (3) also in step 3105-22-06 (3) or step 3105-22-08 (3).

  The above steps 3105-22-02 (3) to 3105-22-10 (3) are processes in the case where he / she refrains from the trap related to the big role, but the following steps 3105-22-12 (3) to step 3105-22-14 (3) is a process when the traps related to the big role are discarded. First, in step 3105-22-12 (3), the special game round number suggestion effect display control means 3820 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 3101, and whether or not the current round is a symbol related to the big role special game character. Determine whether. Then, in step 3105-22-14 (3), the special game round number suggestion effect display control means 3820 decrements the step value corresponding to the big role discarded this time by one, and proceeds to the next processing (step 3106). . In addition, also when it is No at step 3105-22-12 (3), it transfers to the following process (step 3106). Although not shown in the flowchart, the contents of the stage value temporary storage means are cleared, for example, at the end of the game or the start of the game.

  Based on the above processing, a specific description will be given with reference to the temporary storage content of the stage value temporary storage means in FIG. 28 (the game progress status and specific production content are described under the temporary storage content). First, in this normal game, it is assumed that “333” is selected as one of the big roles with the number of rounds = 2 and “777” is selected as another big role with the number of rounds = 14. In such a situation, it is assumed that “3” is first refrained from being the first one. In this case, since “333” is assigned as a big combination with 2 rounds, 1 is added to the stage value of “333 (R number = 2)” in the stage value temporary storage means, and the number of unit games is suggested. “Production E1” is displayed as the production. Next, it is assumed that “7” is refrained as the second one. In this case, 1 is added to the step value “777 (R number = 14)” of the step value temporary storage means, but the step value is larger than the step value “333 (R = 2)” (that is, the big role Because it is not a translation), nothing is produced. Next, suppose that “3” is self-repressed as the third piece. In this case, 1 is added to the step value “333 (R number = 2)” in the step value temporary storage means, which is one step closer to the formation of the big combination. For this reason, “effect e2” corresponding to the maximum number of unit games = 2 is displayed as the unit game number suggestion effect. In this way, “3” becomes a tempered state when all three hands are acquired, but based on “Direction E1” and “Direction E2”, the player has fewer rounds of “3”. In order to aim for a big role ("7" in this example) related to a larger number of unit games, two pieces have already been acquired and the stage value is 2, and the stage is advanced to "3" Discard it. In this case, 1 is subtracted from the step value “333 (R number = 2)” in the step value temporary storage means. As a result, the stage value of “333 (R number = 2)” that has been most advanced until the formation of the big combination becomes the same as the other big combination (in this example, “777 (R number = 14)”). In this case, it is assumed that “7” is repressed as the fourth piece, and in this case, the step value of “777 (R number = 14)” in the step value temporary storage means is set to 1. Although this is added, this is one step closer to the establishment of the big combination, and therefore, “effect D-2” corresponding to the maximum unit game number = 14 is displayed as the unit game number suggestion effect.

  In the best mode, the number of game balls that can be played is “the number of special gaming actors” +1. Here, for example, a case where “A” + “ANY” + “ANY” (where “ANY” may be any game) is not a special game player, but usually the number of constituents is not included. When the special game player at the time of arrival (three in this example) is a temper, only the special game hero who is tempered can aim, and the other special game heroes cannot aim. On the other hand, the sparrow ball game machine according to the third modified example has the number of game balls that can be played as a “special game player's constituent number” + two or more (for example, five), Even if you are not tempered when you reach the configured number of games, if there is a possibility that you can go up with a specific special game player (for example, a special game player with a maximum number of unit games) With the decrease in the number of games until the establishment of the special game player (that is, progress in stages until the game goes up), it is possible to execute an effect that gradually suggests that the possibility of being able to go up with a predetermined special game player is increasing .

  According to this modified example, it is configured so that the effect is displayed when the number of special rising combinations is approached, so in addition to suggesting the number of rounds, how close the special rising combination is achieved There is an effect that information can be provided to the player.

4 Game ball launch levers 13a, 13b ... Pattern entrance 13a-1, 13b-1 ... Entrance detection sensor 18 BET buttons 19a-19c Throwing button 36a Hand symbol design display 1600 Special game combination determining means 1900 Game control means 1901 Abandoned basket control means 1902 Self-control game means 1902a Self-play game ball supply means 1906 Special game control means 2000 Display control means 2103a Hand information temporary storage means 2200 Discharge control means 3000 Display control means 3602 牌 Information temporary storage Means 3810 Special game continuation suggestion effect display control means 3820 Special game round number suggestion effect display control means 3830 Special game aim navigation effect display control means X Distribution area

Claims (2)

A game start instruction means for instructing a game start, which is operable by the player;
A discarding determination means for determining a single basket to be discarded from the manual, which can be operated by the player;
A plurality of entrance detection means for detecting a game ball entering the entrance, provided corresponding to a plurality of entrances corresponding to a plurality of types of baskets arranged in the game area;
A game ball launching means capable of launching a game ball toward the game area;
Managing a game control means for controlling the game, a main control unit for controlling the progress of the game, and an image display means capable of displaying an image;
A sparrow ball game machine having a sub-control unit that manages production control, managing image display control unit that controls image display in the image display unit based on game-related information from the main control unit,
The game control means
Manual data temporary storage means for temporarily storing manual data related to the manual;
When a game ball launched into the game area by the game ball launching means enters one of the entrances, the hand corresponding to the entrance is regarded as a hand and the hand data of the hand data temporary storage means A self-control means to add,
Based on the determination by the discard determination means, the discard control means for deleting the data related to the determined discard from the manual data temporary storage means, and
A game medium payout control means for paying out the game medium set for each rising combination when the rising data in which the hand data is set in advance is completed;
In a special game, a special game consisting of multiple unit games will be given bonuses that are advantageous to the player as compared to the normal game if the special data that is different from the normal game is completed. In a sparrow ball game machine having a special game giving control means to be transferred,
The image display control means displays, on the image display means, information related to the number of unit games assigned for each special rising combination set in the normal game until the predetermined condition is satisfied in the normal game. Not and
The image display control means
When receiving game-related information indicating that a new self-sufficiency has been acquired during a normal game, there is a possibility that the acquired self-sufficiency is a self-sufficiency related to a special rising role and can be raised by the special rising role. A winning possibility determination means for determining whether or not there is,
When it is determined by the winning possibility determination means that there is a possibility of being able to move up in the special rising combination, it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the special transition that is triggered by the rising in the special rising combination as a trigger A sparrow ball game machine having unit game number suggestion effect display control means for controlling to determine an effect display content for notifying or suggesting information related to the unit game number based on the number of unit games in the game .   The unit game number suggestion effect display control means informs or suggests information related to the number of unit games related to the special game player when the remaining number until the special game player related to the newly acquired self-restraint is reduced. The sparrow ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect display content to be determined is determined.

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