JP6361120B2 - Sparrow ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  It relates to sparrow ball machines.

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

  Most of the above-mentioned sparrow ball gaming machines have a mahjong motif, but without using the mahjong rules or mahjong tiles (for example, card game Yasuroku), the symbols are acquired up to a predetermined number of times. As a result of the player performing the operation, when the symbol completes a predetermined Agari combination, a game machine in which the number of game media corresponding to the Agari combination is paid out as a prize is also referred to as “sparrow ball game machine” in this specification. ".

JP-A-2005-348959 JP2007-244743 JP2009-240509A JP2011-110147A

  However, at the present time, sparrow ball game machines are not yet widespread, and players can enjoy the fun of sparrow ball game machines, such as the complexity of game play and the complexity of game progress. There is a problem that there is room for further improvement in order to make it recognized.

The sparrow ball game machine according to this aspect is
A plurality of entrances (for example, design entrances 13a, 13b...) Arranged in the game area;
Game ball launching means (e.g. self-sufficient) that allows a game ball to be launched toward a game area with a predetermined number as the upper limit during a period from when a predetermined game start condition is satisfied to when a predetermined game end condition is satisfied Control means 1902);
Entry detection means (e.g., entry detection sensors 13a-1, 13b-) that detects which of the plurality of entrances (e.g., design entrances 13a, 13b...) Has entered a game ball. 1 ...)
Each time a game ball is detected by the ball detection means (for example, the ball detection sensors 13a-1, 13b-1,...), The game ball enters any of the plurality of ball entrances. A pitching result temporary storage unit (for example, a kite information temporary storage unit 2103) that accumulates and temporarily stores the ball type information that is information determined based on
There are a plurality of types of winning information that is a combination of predetermined winning type information, and when the predetermined game end condition is satisfied, at least one of the accumulated and temporarily stored winning type information A bonus granting means (for example, a payout number calculating means 1904) that determines that the prize is matched when the type of prize information matches, and can give a predetermined amount of game media to the player for the matched prize information. )
As the winning information, there is a combination of pitch type information not including specific pitch type information, the specific pitch type information is more than the pitch type information other than the specific pitch type information, The sparrow ball game machine is characterized in that it is easily stored temporarily in the deletion reference area in the entry result temporary storage means (for example, the basket information temporary storage means 2103).

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

FIG. 1 is a front view of a sparrow game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view of the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment (enlarged view of the distribution area X according to the present embodiment). FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the arrangement of the symbol entrance and its cage installed at the lower part of the game board in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the operation panel in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a screen display example displayed on the effect display device in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram of a main display device in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is an image view of the dot display portion of the symbol display device in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a symbol display image diagram of 4 dots in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram of the sparrow ball gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the medal management process on the main control device side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the dora determination process on the main controller side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a special game combination determination process on the main controller side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the game execution control process on the main controller side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of self-control processing on the main control device side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the hand sorting process on the main control device side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the agari combination determination process on the main control device side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the throwing away control process on the main controller side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the payout number calculation process on the main control device side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the game end process on the main controller side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 21 is a main flowchart on the sub-control device side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the manual display control process on the sub-control device side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the Dora display control process on the sub-control device side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment.

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

  First, the sparrow ball gaming machine according to the present embodiment described below uses a total of 16 kinds of kites including the numbers “1-9”, the letters “A, B, C, P” and the katakana “Aiu”. This is a sparrow ball game machine in which a game is played (the combination of these kites aims to be a predetermined winning combination Agari). That is, unlike a general sparrow ball game machine, it is configured to be able to play a game using a different type of spear than a mahjong spear. However, the present invention is not limited to this. This technology can also be applied to

  Next, the structure of the front part of a housing | casing is demonstrated about the sparrow ball game machine 1 which concerns on this embodiment. 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, a plurality of (25 in this example) symbol entrances 13 d, 13 e,... Are arranged in the lower part of the game board surface 2. Yes. 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 of the above-described symbol entrances 13d, 13e,... Incidentally, in the present embodiment, 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 approximately 50%.

  Each symbol entrance (design entrance balls 13a to 13c and symbol entrances 13d, 13e,...) Displays the symbol of the 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. As shown in FIG. 3, the symbol entrances 13 d, 13 e... Arranged at the lower part of the game board surface 2 are symbols “C”, “1-6”, “B”, “A”. , “7”, “9”, “Aiu”, “P”, “8”, “A”, “B”, “6-1”, and “C” are respectively assigned in this order ( However, this order is an example).

  In the present embodiment, it is configured to be able to enter any one of “A”, “B”, and “C” regardless of where on the game board surface portion 2 the game ball is hit. By configuring in this way, it is possible to avoid a situation in which “no ABC”, which is an Agari combination in this embodiment, is always established (the details of the Agari combination will be described later). Further, in the present embodiment, when a game ball is guided near the center of the symbol entrances 13d, 13e,..., “7” that constitutes a big role (BB role) that becomes a game state advantageous to the player. ”,“ 8 ”,“ 9 ”,“ A ”,“ I ”,“ U ”that constitute a chance game combination (CB combination) that is in a gaming state advantageous to the player, and the above-mentioned Agari combination“ “A”, “B”, and “C”, which inhibit the establishment of “No ABC”, will be described in detail later, but “P”, which is an opportunity that can increase the benefits granted when the Agari role wins, It is configured so that there is a possibility of entering all of the balls {that is, the game board surface portion 2 (for example, game) so that the player is guided to the vicinity of the center of the symbol entrances 13d, 13e. Just hitting the game ball into the center of the board 2) and proceeding with the game Than it is configured to be able to enjoy a game of the present embodiment}.

  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 a decoration device with a lamp corresponding to the lamp device 8 (see FIG. 1), 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 and its vicinity are provided with a second effect display device 16 composed of a liquid crystal display or the like, a medal slot 17, and various operation buttons (button switches). ing. These various operation buttons include a BET (game start) button 18, a left button 19a for selecting a throw-in or selecting a player, a selection determination button 19b, a right button 19c, a game end button 24, a medal payout button. 25, etc.

  When the player operates the above-described various buttons (presses and turns on the switch contact), for example, when the selection decision button 19b is pressed, a throwing-out 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 side of the main control board (which is a so-called main board, which will be described in detail later) directly related to the winning ball payout determination, and game information from the main control board is transmitted in one direction. Managed on the side of a sub-control board (a so-called sub-board, which will be described in detail later). The main control board and the sub control board are control boards each having a CPU. In addition, the sub-control board is a sub-main board, and the effect display device is also a sub-sub substrate provided with a CPU. Based on the command from the sub-main substrate, the effect display device side executes display control of the effect. Also good.

  The first effect display device 10 is mainly used as means for displaying an effect or the like during a game. For example, the first effect display device 10 is in a gaming state (for example, whether a big game is in a gaming state advantageous for a player). No., etc.) and explanation of the game method, etc., information for transmitting the game contents of the complex sparrow ball game machine to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

  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. This is to display the symbols, the symbols of the traps thrown away by the player as throwing away traps, etc., and to output information that is indispensable to convey information essential to the game to the player. is there.

  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 unit 30, a big game Agari combination display unit 31 that displays the Agari 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 Agari combination display section 32 is provided for displaying an Agari combination that can obtain the right of a game combination (CB combination) (hereinafter, the BB combination may be referred to as a special game combination). An effect image or the like is displayed on the effect display unit 30 when the Agari combination is completed. In the thrown away display portion 33, the symbols that the player has thrown away from the hand so far are displayed in the order in which the player has thrown away the thrown away.

  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. 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, according to progress of a game.

  Next, FIG. 6 is a screen example of the main display device 36. The main display device 36 includes a symbol display device 36a that can display a symbol or the like of a hand possessed at the present time (details will be described later) in dot display. Further, the main display device 36 includes a credit number display unit 36b for displaying the number of credits, an acquired medal display unit 36c for displaying the number of medals acquired by the player, and a remaining number for displaying the number of remaining shot balls. The number of shot balls display part 36d, the special game remaining number display part 36e for displaying the remaining number of times (remaining number of games) of the special game combination (so-called big game combination), and special entry in one game during the special game The remaining special entrance entrance entrance number display part 36f for displaying the remaining entrance entrance number up to the upper limit entrance entrance number (for example, 5) for which entrance into the entrance 11 becomes effective, and the special entrance entrance 11 When a game ball enters the ball (it will increase the profit given to the player as will be described in detail later), a 10-fold score increase lamp 36g, and when the corresponding display unit error occurs as shown in the figure It has an error indicator 36h that would light up. Here, the display content related to the special gamer remaining number display portion 36e will be described in detail later. In this example, the display is made in hexadecimal notation in the range of 0 to E, but this is not limitative. No dot or 7-segment display that does not have its own meaning (for example, a symbol that is not directly displayed by a number and has a one-to-one or one-to-many correspondence with a number, in this example, 7-segment) Even if a normal player sees the contents displayed here, the contents of the special game currently being executed (that is, how many times the maximum unit game number of this special game is, It may be configured such that it is not possible to understand whether or not the unit game is executed once, whether or not the unit game is ended at present.

  Next, FIG. 7 is an image diagram of a dot display section in the symbol display device, and shows a display example of the symbol display device 36 a provided at the center of the main display device 36. Hereinafter, the display contents of each area will be described. First, A1 to A3 in the figure are areas for displaying a hand gesture, and a left symbol is displayed on A1, a middle symbol is displayed on A2, and a right symbol is displayed on A3 with four dots. A 4-dot symbol display method will be described later. Next, B1 to B12 in the figure are areas for displaying discarded cocoons, and are displayed in 4 dots in the order in which the cocoons are discarded from B1. Next, C1 in the figure is an area for displaying the first draft symbol, and the first draft symbol is displayed with 4 dots. Next, C2 in the figure is an area for displaying the second dra design, and the second dra design is displayed with 4 dots.

  Also, D1 to D3 in the figure are areas for displaying the selected discarded litter candidate symbols, which are displayed in red for 2 dots. D1 corresponds to the left symbol (= the symbol displayed on A1), D2 corresponds to the middle symbol (= the symbol displayed on A2), and D3 corresponds to the right symbol (= the symbol displayed on A3). Yes. Next, E in the figure is an area for displaying the game state in the game being executed, and lights up in red when the game is started in the normal state, and turns off when the game is started during the operation of the condition device. Next, F in the figure is an area for displaying an error state of the symbol display device 36a. When the symbol display device 36a (or the gaming machine itself) is in an error state, it is lit red. Next, in the figure, G is an area for displaying a selected symbol during operation of an accessory. When a game ball enters the special entrance and selects self-restraint, the self-candidate candidate symbol currently selected is 4 dots. Is displayed.

  This example is merely an example, and the display format, arrangement, display color, etc. are not limited to this. For example, each symbol can be displayed on a 7-segment display, and the player understands intuitively. It is good also as a possible symbol display device.

  Next, FIG. 8 is a symbol display image diagram by 4 dots. This image diagram shows a display example when a symbol is displayed with 4 dots on the symbol display device 36a provided at the center of the main display device 36. As shown in the example of hand symbol design on the left side of the figure, 16 types of hand symbol symbols are configured to be displayed using red lighting and green lighting. Further, as shown in the example of the Dora symbol display on the right side of the drawing, since there are only nine types of Dora symbols, it is configured so that it can be displayed only in red.

  As described above, in this example, the dot display mode of the main display device 36 is configured with two types of display colors of red lighting and green lighting, but there is no problem even if the number is three or more. Moreover, as long as it is comprised by the some lighting aspect, you may comprise by the lighting aspect from which two types of blinking speeds differ, for example.

  Next, various functions of the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control 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 includes a BET button 18, a left button 19 a, a selection determination button 19 b, a right button 19 c, an operation signal from the game end button 24, a medal payout button 25, etc. ..., Input from the game ball passage detection sensor 12a of the special entrance operation gate 12. The entrance detection sensor 11a, the design entrance 13a, 13b,. Input signal receiving means 1101 for receiving signals and the like, and information transmitting means 1102 for transmitting information / signals to various peripheral devices (for example, display control means 3000) side are provided.

  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 determining unit 1500 includes a first dora determining table 1501a that is referred to when determining the first dora and a second dora determining table 1501b that is referred to when determining the second dora.

  The special game player determination / content determination means 1600 is referred to when determining the number of unit games constituting the special game player (big role, chance role) and special game (big role that is a part of the special game player). A special game combination determination / content determination table 1601 is provided.

  Next, the game control unit 1900 determines whether or not the discarding control unit 1901 that controls the discarding process, the owning control unit 1902 that controls the control of the discarding process, and whether the manual data completes the combination of the agari. A combination determining unit 1903 for determining the game, a payout number calculating unit 1904 for calculating the number of acquired medals related to the agari when it is determined that the combination of the agari has been completed, and a game end control unit for controlling the game end process 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.

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

  Further, the special game control means 1906 has a special game game number counter 1906a for counting the number of remaining games of the special game when the game is not finished due to puncture.

  Next, the display control unit 2000 includes rearrangement necessity determination / execution unit 2001 for determining whether to rearrange (reason) the manual arrangement displayed on the main display device 36. doing.

  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, Agari information temporary storage means 2110 for temporarily storing agari information (agari 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 agari information temporary storage unit 2110 includes an agari combination temporary storage unit 2110a that temporarily stores an agari combination in the game, and an acquired medal number temporary storage unit 2110b that temporarily stores the acquired medal number calculated by the payout number calculating unit 1904. have.

  Next, the 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, and display-related information storage means 3700 for storing information related to effects (image data, moving image data, audio data, etc.). 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 flow of processing of the sparrow ball game machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, the flow of processing on the main control board side of the sparrow ball game machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 10 is a main flowchart showing the flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000. After powering on the gaming machine, the process of FIG. That is, after the game machine is turned on and initialized (not shown), in step 1002, the main controller 1000 confirms the input port of the RAM clear button, and the reset button (RAM clear button) of the power supply unit. ) Has been operated, that is, whether or not an operation for clearing the contents of the RAM has been intentionally performed by a game hall manager or the like. In the case of Yes in step 1002, in step 1008, main controller 1000 clears all RAM contents (for example, information in gaming state temporary storage means 2100) on the main controller 1000 side. Next, in step 1010, the information transmission means 1102 transmits ram clear information (command) indicating that the RAM of the main control device 1000 has been cleared to the sub-control device 3000 side (may be transmitted at this timing). At this timing, a command may be set and transmitted by a control command transmission process described later), and the process proceeds to step 1016. On the other hand, if No in step 1002, the main controller 1000 checks the contents of the RAM area in the main controller 1000 in step 1004 (for example, the checksum recorded at the time of power interruption and the RAM area stored in the RAM area). Comparison with the amount of information). Next, in step 1006, main controller 1000 determines whether or not the contents of the RAM are not normal based on the check result (whether or not the information at the time of power interruption is accurately backed up in RAM). If YES in step 1006, that is, if the data backed up in the RAM is abnormal, the process proceeds to step 1008 (RAM clear process described above). On the other hand, if the data backed up to the RAM in Step 1010 is normal, that is, if the data backed up in the RAM is normal, the main controller 1000 stores various backup data stored (backed up) in the RAM in the main controller 1000 in Step 1012. The information command is acquired, and in step 1014, the acquired various information commands are transmitted to the sub-control device 3000 side (the command may be transmitted at the timing, or the command is set at the timing and the control command transmission described later is performed. The process may be configured to be transmitted in the process), and the process proceeds to step 1016. Next, in step 1016, the main control device 1000 is triggered by a scheduled execution interrupt (for example, about every 1.5 ms) related to main processing on the main control device 1000 side shown in FIG. However, in this example, the interrupt cycle is set to T) (as a result, when the execution scheduled interrupt timing is reached, (b) is executed), the process proceeds to step 1100. .

  Next, in step 1100, the medal management means 1200 executes medal management processing described later. Next, in step 1200, the dora determination unit 1500 executes a dora determination process described later. Next, at step 1300, the game control means 1900 executes a remaining ball number setting process which will be described later. Next, in step 1400, the game control means 1900 executes a game execution control process. Next, in step 1900, the game control unit 1900 (particularly the game end control unit 1905) executes a game end process described later, and returns to step 1100. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

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

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

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of medal management processing 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 side, and the process proceeds to step 1138.

  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 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, and the process proceeds to step 1132. Next, in step 1132, 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 1134, 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 1136, the medal management unit 1200 (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 1124.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1124, in step 1128, 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 1128, in step 1130, the medal management unit 1200 subtracts “1” from the BET counter value in the medal information temporary storage unit 1201, and proceeds to step 1132.

  In the case of No in step 1120 or step 1128, the process proceeds to step 1138.

  Next, in step 1138, the game start determination unit 1300 determines whether or not the input signal reception unit 1101 has received a BET button operation signal, that is, whether or not the player has pressed the BET button 18. In the case of Yes in step 1138, in step 1140, 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”. In the case of Yes in step 1140, the game start determination unit 1300 sets “0” to the BET counter of the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 in step 1142. Next, in step 1144, 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 1146 and step 1148, 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. Next, in step 1149, the game start determination means 1300 (display control means 2000) displays the display related to the previous game on the main display device (manual display, discarded display, dora display, discarded discarded candidate candidate design being selected). (Display, etc.) is cleared (dots are turned off). Next, in step 1150, the medal management unit 1200 drives the medal blocker so that the medal cannot be inserted, and the process proceeds to the next process (dora determination process in step 1200).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1138, in step 1152, the game start determination unit 1300 refers to the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 and determines whether or not the CRE counter value is not “0”. If Yes in step 1152, the process proceeds to step 1102. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1152, in step 1154 and step 1156, the game start determination unit 1300 subtracts “1” from the CRE counter value of the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 and adds “1” to the BET counter value. . Next, in step 1158, 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 1160, the game start determination unit 1300 (information transmission unit 1102) transmits the current medal information to the display control unit (sub-control device) 3000, and the process proceeds to step 1140.

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the dora determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the dora determining means 1500 acquires a random number for determining the first dora. Next, in step 1204, the dora determination unit 1500 refers to the first dora determination table 1501a based on the random number, and determines the moth related to the random number as the first dora, and temporarily stores the determination information in the dora. Set in the means 2104. Next, in step 1206, the dora determining means 1500 acquires a random number for determining the second dora. Next, in step 1208, the dora determining means 1500 refers to the second dora determination table 1501 b based on the random number, determines the trap related to the random number as the second dora, and temporarily stores the determination information in the dora. Set in the means 2104. Here, the “first dora” and the “second dora” are one of the triggers of the score increasing device for increasing the number of acquired medals, and the first dora or the second dora is displayed on the surface and is effective. The number of acquired medals increases when the first and second doras are included in the state and hand (see the payout number calculation process in step 1800 described later). Also, the first and second doras are displayed when they become agile with “P” in their hand (details will be described later). Next, in step 1210, 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 performs the next process (remaining ball count setting process in step 1300). ). Note that the two tables on the right side of the figure are the first and second dora decision tables, and the two tables differ in the total number of numbers and distribution, both of which are “7” and “8”. , “9” is easy to select, and only the numerical symbol is selected. Further, this example is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to this, and may be configured such that all symbols are selected as a dora, or the number distribution may be distributed in any way.

Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the remaining number of balls setting process according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, 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 1302, in step 1304, the game start determination unit 1300 turns on the special entrance entrance operation gate valid flag in the flag temporary storage unit 2101. In step 1306, 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 and the process proceeds to the next process (game execution control process in step 1400). In the case of No in step 1302, in step 1308, the game start determination means 1300 uses n _U (number of balls in normal game: in this example “ 4 ") is set, and the process proceeds to the next process (game execution control process of step 1400). 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. 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.

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the game execution control process according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, in step 1500, the game control means 1900 executes a self-control process described later. Next, in step 1600, the game control means 1900 executes a hand sorting process described later. Next, at step 1402, the game control means 1900 decrements (decrements) the counter value n of the remaining ball counter 1902b. Next, in step 1404, the game control means 1900 transmits the counter value n of the remaining ball counter 1902b to the sub side. Next, in step 1406, the game control means 1900 refers to the remaining ball number counter 1902b and determines whether or not the remaining ball number counter value n is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1406, in step 1408, the game control means 1900 refers to the hand information temporary storage means 2103a, and whether or not an agari role (see FIG. 19 for an example of an agari role) is established by a hand. Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 1408, in step 1650, the game control means 1900 executes an agari combination determination process described later, and proceeds to step 1411. Next, in step 1411, the combination determining unit 1903 turns on the agary flag in the flag temporary storage unit 2101. Next, in step 1800, the game control means 1900 executes a payout number calculation process, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (game end process in step 1900). Even in the case of No in step 1408, the process proceeds to the next process (game end process in step 1900).

  If NO in step 1406, in step 1410, the game control means 1900 refers to the hand information temporary storage means 2103 a, and determines whether or not the number of hands is the upper limit value (3 in this example). Determine. In the case of Yes in step 1410, in step 1412, the game control means 1900 refers to the hand information temporary storage means 2103a and determines whether or not an agari combination is established by hand. In the case of Yes in step 1412, in step 1650, the game control unit 1900 executes an agari combination determination process described later, and proceeds to step 1414. Next, in Step 1414, it is determined whether or not the Agari button 26 has been pressed. If Yes in step 1414, the process proceeds to step 1411. If step 1412 or step 1414 is No, in step 1700, the game control unit 1900 executes a throwing away control process described later. Next, in step 1416, the game control unit 1900 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 2101 and determines whether or not the throwing-in operation completed flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1416, in step 1418, the game control means 1900 turns off the thrown-in operation completed flag in the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101, and proceeds to step 1500. In the case of No in step 1410, the process proceeds to step 1500.

  In this embodiment, in step 1414, when the agari button is pressed, the process is shifted to the process related to the agari. However, the process is shifted to the process related to the agary also by pressing the game end button. Also good. Further, when the Agari combination is not established, the game may be configured to be shifted to the next game by pressing a game end button. With such a configuration, it is possible to end a game that is forcibly executed when there is no possibility that an Agari combination will be established by the fourth ball after the third ball has been launched.

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the self-control process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the game ball supply control means 1902a for self-control controls a game ball feeder (not shown) to set one game ball at a launch position (not shown) of the game ball launcher. Next, in step 1504, the self-control unit 1902 determines whether or not the input signal receiving unit 1101 has received the special entrance gate operation gate signal, that is, the game ball has passed the special entrance operation gate 12. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 1504, 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 gate valid flag is on. In the case of Yes in Step 1506, in Step 1508, the self-control unit 1902 drives the special entrance opening / closing device 11b to leave the special entrance 11 for a predetermined time (the game that has passed the special entrance operation gate 12). The ball is released for a sufficient period of time to enter the special entrance 11 as it is (for example, for 1 second).

  Next, the ball entry process in steps 1510 to 1524 will be described. First, the process of entering the normal entrance at step 1510 will be described. First, at step 1510, the self-control unit 1902 determines whether or not the input signal receiving unit 1101 has received the symbol entry signal, that is, a game. It is determined whether or not the ball has entered the symbol entrances 13a, 13b. If Yes in step 1510, the process proceeds to step 1526.

  Next, the special entrance entrance entry process in steps 1514 to 1524, which is executed in the case of No in step 1510, will be described. First, in step 1514, 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 1514, the process returns to step 1504 and loops until it becomes Yes in step 1510 or step 1514. On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 1514, in step 1516, the self-control unit 1902 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 2101 and determines whether or not the special entrance entrance flag is off. If YES in step 1516, the self-control unit 1902 turns on the special entrance entrance flag in the flag temporary storage unit 2101 in step 1518. Next, in step 1520, the self-control unit 1902 (display control unit 2000) turns on the 10-fold score increase lamp 36g in the main display device 36. Next, in step 1522, 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 1524, 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 1524, the process proceeds to step 1526. In the case of No in step 1524, the process is looped until it becomes Yes.

  Next, in step 1526, the self-control control unit 1902 enters information relating to the self-determination determined by entering the symbol entrance or the self-determination operation (manual number, etc.) into the manual information temporary storage unit 2103a. Are temporarily stored, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1600).

  Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the manual sorting process according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the sort necessity determination / execution means 2001 reads information (hand number, etc.) relating to self-temporary stored temporarily in the hand information temporary storage means 2103a. Next, in step 1604, the sorting necessity determination / execution unit 2001 executes a process of rearranging all the hands including the self-handling from the left in order from the smallest hand number.

  Here, the table in the center of FIG. As shown in this correspondence table, the 16 types of manuals are numbered so that the numbers increase in the order of “A” to “P”. In the processing of step 1604, when there are a plurality of heels with the same hand number, the heels with the same hand number are displayed adjacent to each other. It does not matter how it is displayed on the left side. In addition, since the hand symbols are rearranged in the order of the left symbol display position, the middle symbol display position, and the right symbol display position, the middle symbol display position and the right symbol display position are determined by the hand symbol when the number of the handle is one. When the number of symbols is two, the right symbol display position is not displayed (blank).

  Next, in step 1606, the sorting necessity determination / execution unit 2001 displays the sorted arrangement information on the main display device. Next, in step 1608, the sorting necessity determination / execution unit 2001 transmits the hand arrangement information to the sub side, and proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1402).

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the agari combination determination process according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. First, in step 1652, the combination determining unit 1903 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 2101 to determine whether or not the special game flag is off. In the case of Yes in Step 1652, in Step 1654, the combination determining means 1903 refers to the Agari combination temporary storage unit 2110a and the special game combination temporary storage unit 2106, and specifically, whether or not the Agari combination is a big combination. Determines whether the Agari combination code relating to the Agari matches the Agari combination code relating to the big combination in the game. In the case of Yes in Step 1654, in Step 1655, the combination determining means 1903 sets a value (15 in this example) corresponding to the Agari combination in the special game game number counter 1906a. Next, in step 1656, the combination determining means 1903 turns on the special game flag in the flag temporary storage means 2101, and proceeds to step 1662.

  In the present embodiment, the upper right of the figure is an example of the configuration of the Agari combination. In this embodiment, the BB combination is set to 15 and the CB combination is set to 1 in the special game game number counter. ing. In the present embodiment, the BB role and the CB role are fixed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be determined by lottery for each game. In such a case, for each BB role Different values may be set in the special gaming game number counter.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1654, in step 1657, the hand determining means 1903 determines whether or not there is a remaining number of shot balls related to the game. In the case of Yes in step 1657, in step 1658, the combination determining means 1903 refers to the agari combination temporary storage unit 2110a and the special game combination temporary storage unit 2106 to determine whether or not the agari combination is a chance combination. Determines whether the Agari combination code related to the Agari matches the Agari combination code related to the chance combination in the game. If Yes in step 1658, the process proceeds to step 1662.

  Next, in step 1662, the hand determining means 1903 turns on the special entrance opening gate valid flag in the flag temporary storage means 2101. The process proceeds to the next process (the process of Step 1411 or Step 1414). In addition, also when it is No in step 1652, step 1657, or step 1658, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1411 or step 1414).

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the throwing away control process related to the subroutine of step 1700 in FIG. First, in step 1702, the throwing away control unit 1901 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 2101 and determines whether or not the initial position selected flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1702, in step 1704, the throwing away control unit 1901 selects the left symbol as the throwing away candidate symbol. With this process, after the third ball for each game is finished, if the selection of thrown away can be made, the left symbol is always selected as the discarded symbol candidate symbol (the initial position becomes the left symbol) ). Next, in step 1706, the discarding control unit 1901 turns on the initial position selected flag in the flag area of the flag temporary storage unit 2101, and the process proceeds to step 1708. In the case of No in step 1702, the process proceeds to step 1708.

  Next, at step 1708, the throwing away control unit 1901 determines whether or not the input signal receiving unit 1101 has received the throwing away operation signal, that is, whether or not the player has pressed the selection determination button 19b. In the case of Yes in step 1708, in step 1710, the throwing away control means 1901 deletes (throws away) the selected throwing away candidate symbol from the hand. Next, in step 1712, the discarding control unit 1901 turns on the discarding operation completed flag in the flag area of the flag temporary storage unit 2101. Next, in step 1714, the discarded litter information and the selected litter candidate symbol information are displayed on the main display device. Next, in step 1716, the throwing-away control means 1901 determines whether or not it is necessary to rearrange the hands. If YES in step 1716, the discarding pad control unit 1901 executes a reordering process of the hand information in step 1718 and proceeds to step 1728. The rearrangement process executed in this process is a process of rearranging the left blank or the middle symbol so that the blank after discarding the tile is left-justified.

  If No in step 1708, the discard control unit 1901 determines in step 1720 whether or not the left button 19a has been operated. In the case of Yes in step 1720, in step 1722, the throwing away control unit 1901 changes the throwing away candidate symbol in accordance with the left button operation pattern, and proceeds to step 1728.

  If No in step 1720, the discard control unit 1901 determines in step 1724 whether or not the right button 19c has been operated. In the case of Yes in step 1724, in step 1726, the throwing away control unit 1901 changes the throwing away candidate symbol in accordance with the right button operation pattern, and proceeds to step 1728. Note that if the answer is No in step 1716 or step 1724, the process also proceeds to step 1728.

  Here, the upper part of the figure shows a left button operation pattern and a left button operation pattern. As shown in this pattern, when the left button is operated, the discarded thrower candidate symbol moves to the left, and when there is no hand tile on the left, the rightmost symbol becomes the discarded thrower candidate symbol. Further, when the right button is operated, the discard candidate candidate symbol moves to the right, and when there is no hand ruler on the right, the leftmost symbol becomes the discard candidate candidate symbol.

  Next, in step 1728, the throwing away control unit 1901 displays the hand information on the main display device 36. Next, in step 1730, the throwing away control unit 1901 transmits the throwing away information, the handing information and the selected throwing away candidate symbol information to the sub side, and proceeds to the next processing (processing in step 1416).

  In the present embodiment, the player has pressed the selection determination button to delete the discarding candidate candidate symbols from the manual (manual discarding mode). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, The symbols ("A", "B", and "C" symbols in this example) that are the least profitable for the player (such as being difficult to make an agari role) are hand-operated (automatically) without the player's operation. You may comprise so that it can delete from a bag (automatic dumping mode). In addition, when comprised in this way, you may comprise so that a player can select manual discarding mode and automatic discarding mode.

Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the payout number calculation process according to the subroutine of step 1800 in FIG. First, in step 1802, the payout number calculation means 1904 refers to the bag information temporary storage means 2103, and whether or not the symbol located at the right symbol display position of the hand tile is a Dora effective symbol (in this example, P symbol). Determine whether. Here, in this embodiment, it is determined only whether or not the Dora effective symbol (P symbol in this example) is present at the right symbol display position, but this is the Dora effective symbol (P symbol in this example). Is the largest number (16 in this example) (if a P symbol is included in the handwork that makes up the Agari role, it is guaranteed to be displayed on the far right. This is because the process can be simplified compared with the case where it is determined whether or not all the handpieces are Dora valid symbols. In the case of Yes in Step 1802, in Step 1804, the payout number calculating unit 1904 turns on the Dora valid flag in the flag area of the flag temporary storage unit 2101. Next, in step 1806, the payout number calculating means 1904 displays on the main display device 36 the dora information relating to the game being played. Next, in step 1808, the payout number calculating means 1904 transmits a dra display permission command to the sub-side, and the process proceeds to step 1810. Note that if the result of Step 1802 is No, the process proceeds to Step 1810. Next, in step 1810, the payout number calculating means 1904 refers to the award winning medal number table 1904a based on the agari role code temporarily stored in the agari role temporary storage unit 2110a, and acquires the number of medals obtained by the agari role. (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.

  Here, the table on the right side of the figure is an example of the award medal number table for each Agari role, and shows the number of acquired medals corresponding to the Agari role. The “no ABC” combination of Agari is an Agari combination that is established when none of “A”, “B”, and “C” is included in the three manuals. “ANY” means that any symbol may be used. Note that the maximum number of acquired medals corresponding to the Agari combination is 30.

  Next, in step 1812, the payout number calculating means 1904 refers to the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the special entrance entrance flag is on. In the case of Yes in Step 1812, in Step 1814, the payout number calculating means 1904 multiplies the acquired medal number (Ma) obtained in Step 1810 by 10 times, and proceeds to Step 1816. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 1812, the process proceeds to step 1816. As in this step, the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment is configured so that the number of acquired medals becomes 10 times when the game ball is entered in the special entrance slot. In addition, it does not necessarily need to be 10 times, and there is no problem as long as the number of acquired medals increases.

  Next, in step 1816, the payout number calculation unit 1904 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 2101 and determines whether or not the draft valid flag is on. In the case of Yes in Step 1816, in Step 1818, the payout number calculating means 1904 refers to the manual information temporary storage means 2103a and the Dora temporary storage means 2104, and calculates the increased medal number (Mb) by the first and second dora. While calculating, the calculation result is set in the temporary storage area for work of the acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110b. In this example, if there is a Dora symbol in the hand, Mb is 10 for each Dora symbol. Next, in step 1820, the payout number calculation unit 1904 turns off the Dora valid flag in the flag area of the flag temporary storage unit 2101, and the process proceeds to step 1822.

  Next, in step 1822, the payout number calculating means 1904 refers to the calculation result with reference to the temporary work storage area of the acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110 b and calculates the total medal number (S) of the acquired medals related to the agari. (S = Ma + Mb) and the calculation result is set in the temporary storage area for work of the acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110b. Of Ma and Mb, those not obtained are calculated as 0 (for example, when there is no Dora symbol). Next, in step 1824, the payout number calculating 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 1824, the process proceeds to step 1828. If No in step 1824, the payout number calculation unit 1904 sets “30” in the acquired medal number temporary storage unit 2110 b in step 1826, and the process proceeds to step 1828. To do. Next, in step 1828, the information transmission unit 1102 transmits the agari-related information (eg, agari combination, number of acquired medals, etc.) to the sub-side, and proceeds to the next processing (processing in step 1900).

  In the present embodiment, the Dora can be effective only when the Agari role is configured and becomes Agari in the state where the Dora effective symbol (P symbol) is included in the hand, However, it may be configured such that the Dora can be effective regardless of the presence or absence of the Dora effective symbol (P symbol in this example) at the time of becoming Agari. In such a case, for example, in the procedure of throwing away a single bag from the handball after self-stopping the third ball, reach if there is a possibility that it will become agile depending on the next self-stop. It can be configured so that it can be declared, and can be configured so that Dora can be effective when it becomes agile in the reach declaration state. In addition, the disclosure condition of the symbol that becomes the Dora is not limited to the point in time when it becomes Agari, and when other disclosure conditions are satisfied (for example, at the start of one game, any of 1 to 3 manuals) It may be configured such that the symbol that becomes the dora is disclosed (displayed) to the player at the time when it becomes.

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the game end process according to the subroutine of step 1900 in FIG. First, in step 1902, the game end control means 1905 refers to the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the “Agari flag” is on. In the case of Yes in step 1902, in step 1904, the game end control unit 1905 turns off the agari flag in the flag area of the flag temporary storage unit 2101. In step 1906, the game end control unit 1905 refers to the acquired medal number temporary storage unit 2110b, and adds the calculated total medal number (S) to the CRE counter value of the medal information temporary storage unit 1201. Next, in step 1908, the game end control means 1905 refers to the medal information temporary storage means 1201 and determines whether or not the CRE counter value is greater than “50”. In the case of Yes in step 1908, in step 2414, the game end control means 1905 refers to the medal information temporary storage means 2101 to calculate the number of medals exceeding “50” from the CRE counter value, and the payout control means 2200 The medal payout device 4000 is driven, and the calculated medal number is discharged to the medal tray 5. Next, in step 1912, the game end control unit 1905 sets “50” to the CRE counter of the medal information temporary storage unit 1201.

  Next, in step 1914, the game end control means 1905 refers to the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the special game flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1914, in step 1916, 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. Next, in step 1918, 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 zero. In the case of Yes in step 1918, in step 1922, the game end control means 1905 turns off the special game flag in the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101 and proceeds to step 1924.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 1902, in Step 1920, the game end control means 1905 refers to the flag temporary storage means 2101, determines whether or not the special game flag is on, and in the case of Yes in Step 1920. The process proceeds to step 1922 (the special game is punctured if the special game is not completed). On the other hand, if the result in step 1920 is No, the process proceeds to step 1924.

  Next, in step 1924, the game end control means 1905 turns off the special entrance entrance flag in the flag area of the temporary flag storage means 2101. Next, at step 1926, the game end control means 1905 turns off the special entrance opening gate valid flag in the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101. Next, in step 1928, the display control unit 2000 refers to the game state temporary storage unit 2100, and displays information after the game is over (for example, the number of medals obtained when the game is agari). Display above. Next, at step 1930, the game end control means 1905 (information transmission means 1102) displays information after the end of the game (for example, if the game is agari to the display control means (sub-control device) 3000). Role, number of acquired medals, etc.).

  Next, in step 1930, the game end control means 1905 executes post-game end processing (for example, initialization of each flag and temporary storage means, etc.). Next, in step 1934, the game end control means 1905 determines whether or not the post-game end processing has ended. In the case of No in step 1934, the process of step 1934 is performed until the process after the end of the game is completed. Next, in step 1936, 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 embodiment, 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 1936, the processing of step 1936 is performed until the “waiting time end timing after game end” is reached, and in the case of Yes in step 1936, the processing proceeds to the next processing (processing of step 1100). .

  Next, the flow of processing on the sub-control device 3000 side of the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. Here, FIG. 21 is a main flowchart showing the flow of general processing performed on the sub-control board side. First, in step 3100, the display control unit 3000 executes a manual display control process described later. Next, in step 3200, the display control unit 3000 executes a drum display control process in step 3200 described later. Next, in step 3300, the display control unit 3000 determines predetermined information based on other information (eg, game start signal, medal information, remaining number of balls, special entrance entrance signal, game end signal, etc.). At the timing, a predetermined display control process is executed on the first effect display device 10 and the second effect display device 16, and the process returns to step 3000 to repeatedly execute the processes of steps 3100-3300.

  Next, FIG. 22 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. Specifically, when there is one handrail, the information for identifying the handrail, and when there are two handrails, the information for identifying the handrail and the arrangement information of the handrail (for example, hand (The arrangement information that “1” is “1” and “3”, “1” is a left symbol, and “3” is a right symbol) The information and the arrangement information of the manual are transmitted. In the case of Yes in step 3102, in step 3104, the display control unit 3000 displays the hand on the second effect display device 16 according to the hand information and arrangement information from the main control device 1000, and proceeds to step 3106. . As described above, in the present embodiment, regarding the arrangement of the manual on the side of the sub-control device, basically, the display consistent with the display mode on the main display device 36 on the main control device 1000 side is executed. Note that if the result of step 3102 is No, the process proceeds to step 3106. Next, in step 3106, the display control unit 3000 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 3101 and determines whether or not the agary information has been received. In the case of Yes in step 3106, in step 3108, the display control unit 3000 displays an agari effect (for example, an effect of notifying the player of the agari role and the number of acquired medals, etc.) on the second effect display device 16. Then, the process proceeds to step 3110. In the case of No in step 3106, the process proceeds to step 3110.

  Next, 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, in step 3112, the display control unit 3000 displays the throwing waste transmitted from the main control device 1000 side on the second effect display device 16, and proceeds to step 3114. Note that if the result of step 3110 is No, the process proceeds to step 3114. Next, in step 3114, the display control unit 3000 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 3101 and determines whether or not the discarded discard candidate symbol information being selected has been received. In the case of Yes in step 3114, in step 3116, the display control unit 3000 displays the discarded candidate pattern selection image and proceeds to the next processing (processing in step 3200). In addition, also when No is determined in Step 3114, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of Step 3200).

  Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the Dora display control process according to the subroutine of Step 3200 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 a driver display permission command has been received. In the case of Yes in step 3202, in step 3204, the display control means 3000 sends the player two pieces of information on the first and second doras that have been transmitted from the main controller 1000 side and stored temporarily. The display is performed so that it can be recognized (the surface of the dra design is displayed), and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 3300). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3203, in step 3206, the display control unit 3000 plays two pieces of information of the first and second doras transmitted from the main controller 1000 side and temporarily stored in advance. Display so that it cannot be recognized by the user (displays the back side of the Dora symbol), and proceeds to the next process (the process of Step 3300).

  Next, the operation of the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment 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.

《Dishes》
Next, in this embodiment, three arrangements are performed by hand. 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.

  Next, one game ball is supplied again to the launching device in order to perform the second arrangement. Similarly to the above, when a ball enters one of the symbol entrances, the two symbols are displayed on the hand symbol 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 sorted and displayed from the left in ascending order.

  Next, one game ball is supplied again to the launching device in order to perform the third arrangement. Similarly, when a ball enters any of the symbol entrances, three hooks are placed on the symbol display device 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. Sorted from left to right in ascending order of numbers.

《Discarded Trap》
In this embodiment, after three arrangements have been completed in this manner, one ball can be self-destructed after throwing away only one ball. When the player operates any of the selection determination button 19b, the left button 19a, and the right button 19c under such gameability, the bag corresponding to the button disappears from the hand bag. At this time, since there are two handrails, the rearrangement process in the case where there are two handrails is performed.

《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.

《Game end》
In the present embodiment, the game ends when the agari button is pressed while all the games have ended (specifically, whether the self-restraint after discarding has ended) or the agari combination has been completed. The game may be forcibly terminated by pressing the game end button 24. One game is from the start of the game to the end of the game.

《Special game》
Here, when a predetermined Agari combination is prepared 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 of the game with the big role. In addition, when a transition is made to the special game state (including the game in which a big combination or a chance combination is available), 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 a desired pattern (specifically, the right button 19c and the left button 19a are operated). In this way, the design is designated, and then the self-determination is determined by pressing the selection determination button 19b).

  With the configuration as described above, according to the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment, the conventional design based on the sparrow ball game machine in which the agari is formed of 14 cards that are the same as or similar to mahjong. Instead of a display device, display the necessary information when there are three hand tiles, such as displaying the hand tile pattern with multiple types of dot lighting patterns, or displaying the discard candidate pattern currently being selected. By using the symbol display device configured to be able to perform, necessary information display can be appropriately executed. In addition, more information can be displayed in a smaller display area.

  In addition, according to the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment, a combination of symbols that do not include a predetermined symbol constitutes an agari role, and displays and sorts the hands according to a predetermined rule, The initial position of each game is fixed to the left pattern, and the player moves the cursor to the left and right to execute the discarding process, etc. Gameability suitable for a sparrow ball game machine other than a game machine is achieved, and the player can proceed with the game with a minimum of simple operations, and the game speed is also improved. Also, the game can proceed smoothly without understanding the mahjong rules.

  In addition, according to the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment, the condition for executing the score increase by Dora is a Agari role including a predetermined symbol (in this example, “P” symbol), and can be a Dora symbol. There are hand and hand symbols that cannot become Dora symbols, and among the hand symbols that can become Dora symbols, hand symbols that are easy to select and hand symbols that are difficult to select are provided, and the first Dora symbol and the second Dora symbol By making the contents of the dora determination table different, a new gameability is created in which the player will take into account not only the Agari combination as a special game but also the increase in the score due to the dora.

  In addition, according to the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment, a hand ("A", "B", "C" symbol in this example) that is disadvantageous for the player (eg, it is difficult to configure an agari role) The number is set small (in this example, set to 1, 2, and 3), which is advantageous to the player (designs necessary for the Dora to be effective, etc.) ) Is set to a large number (set to 16 in this example). In such a configuration, the rearrangement process is executed so that the hand numbers are arranged from the left in ascending order, and the initial position for each game of the selected discard candidate pattern is fixed to the left pattern, so that the discard candidate Even if the selection of symbols is not executed, it is easy for a player to throw away a spear that is not necessary for the player, and it is possible to prevent the player from throwing away the necessary spear by mistake. Become a friendly gaming machine.

1000 Main control device, 1100 Communication control means 1101 Input signal reception means, 1102 Information transmission means 1200 Medal management means, 1201 Medal information temporary storage means 1300 Game start determination means, 1500 Dora determination means 1501a First dora determination table, 1501b 2-Dora determination table 1600 Special game player determination / content determination means, 1601 Special game player determination / content determination table 1900 Game control means, 1901 Abandoned basket control means 1902 Self-control game means, 1902a Self-play game ball supply control means 1902b Remaining ball number counter, 1903 hand determining means 1904 payout number calculating means, 1904a award winning medal number table 1905 agari game end control means, 1906 special game control means 1906a special game game number counter 2000 display control , 2001 Sorting necessity determination / execution means 2100 Game state temporary storage means, 2101 Flag temporary storage means 2102 Game ball number temporary storage means, 2103 牌 Information temporary storage means 2103a Handbook information temporary storage means, 2103b Discarded 牌 information Temporary storage means 2104 Temporary storage means 2106 Special game role temporary storage means 2110 Agari information temporary storage means 2110a Agari role temporary storage means 2110b Acquired medal number temporary storage means 2111 Special game related information temporary storage means 2200 Payout control means, 2300 Game related information storage means 3000 Display control means, 3100 Display information receiving means 3101 Main side information temporary storage means, 3600 Display related information temporary storage means 3601 Flag temporary storage means, 3602 牌 Information temporary storage means 3700 Display related information storage means 0 1st effect display device 16 2nd effect display device 4000 Medal payout device 36 Main display device, 36a Symbol display device 36b Credit number display part, 36c Acquired medal display part 36d Remaining shot ball number display part, 36e Special game remaining number of games Display portion 36f Remaining special entrance entrance number display portion, 36g 10 times score increase lamp 36h Error indicator light 19a Left button 19b Selection decision button 19c Right button 24 Game end button 11 Special entrance 12 Special entrance operation gate 13a, 13b ... Design entrance 18 BET button 25 Medal payout button X Distribution area

Claims (1)

A plurality of entrances arranged in the game area;
Game ball launching means for allowing a game ball to be launched toward a game area with a predetermined number as an upper limit during a period from when a predetermined game start condition is satisfied to when a predetermined game end condition is satisfied;
Entry detection means for detecting which of the plurality of entrances a game sphere entered,
Each time the entrance of the game ball is detected by the entrance detection means, the entry type information, which is information determined based on which of the plurality of entrances has entered the game ball, is accumulated and temporarily stored. Means for temporarily storing the entry result,
There are a plurality of types of winning information that is a combination of predetermined winning type information, and when the predetermined game end condition is satisfied, at least one of the accumulated and temporarily stored winning type information When the type of winning information matches, it is determined as winning, and a privilege granting means that can give a predetermined amount of game media to the player for the matched winning information,
As the winning information, there is a combination of pitch type information not including specific pitch type information, the specific pitch type information is more than the pitch type information other than the specific pitch type information, A sparrow ball game machine that is easily stored temporarily in the deletion reference area in the temporary entry result storage means.

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