JP6638545B2 - Sparrow ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  Related to sparrow ball game machines.

  2. Description of the Related Art A sparrow ball game machine that has been put into practical use conventionally has a game board provided with a plurality of entrances corresponding to a plurality of types of mahjong tiles, and a predetermined number of games per game in the game board. The game device includes a game ball launching device for launching a game ball, a display device for displaying a game effect image and the like, a control device for controlling the progress of the game, and the like. Then, when the player inserts a predetermined number of medals required 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 executes one game. The game is started and the progress of the game is controlled in accordance with the player's discard operation, self-imaging operation, and the like.

  Most of the above-mentioned mahjong game machines have a mahjong motif, but without using the mahjong rules and mahjong tiles (for example, card games or yagoroku), the symbols are used to complete the predetermined role of agari. In this case, a gaming machine in which a number of game media corresponding to the role of Agari are paid out as a prize will also be referred to as a "sparrow ball gaming machine" in this specification.

JP 2007-195812 A JP 2010-104590A

  However, even at the present time, it cannot be said that the sparrow ball gaming machines are still sufficiently widespread, and the interest in the sparrow ball gaming machines, such as the complexity of the game and the complexity of the game progress, has caused the There is a problem that there is room for further improvement in order to make them aware.

The sparrow ball gaming machine according to the present embodiment,
A plurality of entrances (for example, design entrances 13a, 13b ...) arranged in the game area;
An operable operating member (eg, Agari button 24);
Game ball launching means (for example, self-made tiles) capable of launching game balls toward a game area with a predetermined number as an upper limit during a period from satisfying a predetermined game start condition to satisfying a predetermined game end condition. Control means 1902);
Ball entry detecting means (for example, a self-imaging tile control means 1902) for detecting which of the plurality of entrances the game ball has entered;
If a ball is detected by a ball detection unit (for example, a self-tile control unit 1902), one hand tile information can be generated and temporarily stored, or the predetermined game start condition is satisfied. Hand tile information control means (for example, tile information temporary storage means 2103) which can generate and temporarily store a plurality of hand tile information in the case;
Hand tile information deleting means (for example, discard tile control means 1901) for deleting any one of the predetermined number of hand tile information when the predetermined number of hand tile information is temporarily stored;
It has a plurality of types of winning information, which is a combination of predetermined tile information, and is temporarily stored by tile information control means (for example, tile information temporary storage means 2103) when the predetermined game end condition is satisfied. When the hand tile information and at least one of the types of winning information match, it is determined that the winning is achieved, and a predetermined number of game media can be provided to the player for the matching winning information. An award providing means (for example, a payout number calculating means 1904);
If it is determined that a winning is achieved by matching the hand tile information temporarily stored by the hand tile information control means (for example, the tile information temporary storage means 2103) with predetermined winning information, a predetermined period of time after the determination is made. Special game control means (for example, special game control means 1906) capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player until the time has elapsed;
With
By firing the predetermined number of game balls, or by performing a predetermined operation on an operation member (for example, the Agari button 24), the predetermined game end condition is satisfied,
During execution of the special game, if the hand tile information temporarily stored by the hand tile information control means (for example, the tile information temporary storage means 2103) matches the specific winning information, the predetermined number of game balls Is not fired, and even when a predetermined operation is not performed on an operation member (for example, the Agari button 24), the predetermined game end condition is satisfied, and it is determined that a winning is achieved. It is a sparrow ball game machine characterized by having.

  According to the sparrow ball gaming machine according to the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the game so that the player can recognize the interest of the sparrow ball gaming machine.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a view showing an example of the arrangement of a symbol entrance provided at the lower part of the game board and symbols of the tiles in the sparrow ball gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an operation panel in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the sparrow ball gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a main flowchart on the main control board side in the sparrow ball gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the medal management processing on the main control board side in the sparrow ball gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the remaining ball number setting process on the main control board side in the sparrow ball gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a BB combination determination process on the main control board side in the sparrow ball gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a tile arrangement determination process on the main control board side in the sparrow ball gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a game execution start control process on the main control board side in the sparrow ball gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of non-BB game execution control processing on the main control board side in the sparrow ball gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of BB game execution control processing on the main control board side in the sparrow ball gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a combination determination control process on the main control board side in the sparrow ball gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the discard tile control processing on the main control board side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of a self-control process on the main control board side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the agari combination determination process on the main control board side in the sparrow ball gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the payout number calculation process on the main control board side in the sparrow ball gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of a game end process on the main control board side in the sparrow ball gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 19 is a main flowchart on the sub-control board side in the sparrow ball gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of a tile display control process on the sub-control board side in the sparrow ball gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of a game effect display control process on the sub-control board side in the sparrow ball gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 22 is an illustration of a battle effect execution image in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 23 is an image diagram of execution of a zoro-eye effect in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 24 is a conceptual image of a mission effect execution in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of a navigation effect display control process at the time of a discard operation on the sub-control board side in the sparrow ball gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 26 is a list of navigation effects at the time of a throw-away operation in the sparrow ball gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 27 is a view showing a navigation effect execution image at the time of a throw-away operation in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 28 is a flowchart of a self-simulation navigation effect display control process on the sub-control board side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 29 is a list of navigation effects during self-simulation in the sparrow ball gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 30 is an illustration of a self-simulated navigation effect execution image in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 31 is a flowchart of non-BB game execution control processing on the main control board side in the sparrow ball gaming machine according to the first modification of the embodiment.

  Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described. The following embodiments relate to a sparrow ball game machine that does not use a mahjong motif, but are not limited thereto. The case where the present invention is applied to a ball game machine or the like is also within the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that this is only one form, and the following forms are related to the order of each step in various processes, the timing of turning on / off the flag, the name of the means responsible for the processing of each step, etc. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In addition, it should not be understood that the above-described embodiment is applied to a specific device in a limited manner, and any combination may be used. For example, it should be understood that a modification example of one embodiment is a modification example of another embodiment, and even if a certain modification example and another modification example are described independently, there is a certain modification. It should be understood that combinations of the modifications and the other modifications are also described.

  First, the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment described below plays a game using a total of five types of tiles of numbers “4 to 7” and “skull” (the combination of these tiles is a predetermined winning combination). Aiming to play the role of Agari), this is a sparrow ball game machine. That is, unlike a general sparrow ball game machine, the game can be executed using tiles of a different type from the mahjong tiles, but is not limited to this. This technology is applicable to gaming machines. In addition, there is no problem even if the number of tiles is increased or decreased. For example, the game may be configured to use a total of eight types of tiles “1 to 7” and “skull”.

  Next, the configuration of the front part of the housing of the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the configuration of the front part of the sparrow ball game machine. As shown in FIG. 1, the front of the sparrow ball game machine basically includes a game board 2, an operation panel 3, a game ball firing lever 4 provided below the operation panel 3, a medal tray 5, and a speaker (see FIG. 1). (Not shown), a sound output port 7 for outputting sounds and sound effects, a lamp device 8, a guide rail 9, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 1, regarding the configuration of the game board 2, in the center of the game board 2 surrounded by the guide rail 9, a second effect display device 10 including a liquid crystal display device, a second effect display device 10. A special entrance 11 is provided on the left side of the box, and a special entrance opening gate 12 through which a game ball can pass is disposed right above the special entrance 11. Therefore, during execution of the special game (BB), the game ball that has passed through the special entrance opening operation gate 12 enters the special entrance 11 (substantially enters). It is configured so that the player can continue to shoot the game ball “7”, which is the most advantageous hand tile, only by continuously firing game balls toward the special entrance opening operation gate 12. In addition, since it is the above-mentioned structure, when a game ball is fired toward the special entrance opening operation gate 12 (when it is fired with the intention of passing through the special entrance opening operation gate 12), a special entrance is performed. It is preferred that the port actuation gate 12 is configured to be easily passed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a plurality of (17 in this example) symbol entrances 13 (13a, 13b,...) Are arranged in the lower part of the game board surface portion 2 in the lateral direction. Have been.

  At each of the symbol entrances (the symbol entrances 13a, 13b,...), A symbol of a tile is displayed. As shown in FIG. The mouths 13a, 13b ... are "4", "5", "6", "skull", "4", "5", "skull", "7", "7" from the left as viewed from the player. "Skull", "7", "Skull", "5", "4", "Skull", "6", "5", and "4" are allocated in this order. Note that the order of the symbol entrances 13 (13a, 13b,...) Is merely an example, and there is no problem even if the number is changed.

  In addition, in this embodiment, even if it hits a game ball aiming anywhere in the game board surface part 2, it is comprised so that it can enter a "skull" design. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a game ball is fired at a specific firing intensity, which is extremely advantageous for a player. In addition, the left side (the area where the ball easily enters the symbol entrance 13a to 13f) and the right side (the area where the ball easily enters the symbol entrance 13n to 13t) of the game board surface portion correspond to the "skull". While only one ball entrance is provided, three entrances corresponding to the "skull" are provided at the center of the game board surface (the area where the ball easily enters the symbol entrance 13g to 13m). Is provided. Here, although the details will be described later, the sparrow ball gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured so that there is no combination including the "skull" symbol as the role of Agari, that is, the "skull" symbol is the most desirable for the player. It has a disadvantageous design. In addition, when the combination of “7 / 7,7” is obtained as the role of Agari, it is always configured to be the role of BB, and there are a plurality of combinations of Agari roles including the symbol “7”. , "7" are the most advantageous symbols for the player. From this, when a game ball is fired toward the left or right side of the game board, there is a possibility that the ball will enter the symbol entrance corresponding to the "skull" (possible disadvantageous entry for the player) Is relatively low, and the possibility of entering the symbol entrance corresponding to “7” (the possibility of becoming an advantageous ball for the player) is relatively low (or almost not entering). On the other hand, when a game ball is fired toward the center of the game board surface, the possibility of entering the symbol entrance corresponding to the “skull” (the possibility of a disadvantageous ball entry for the player) is relatively high. And the likelihood of entering the symbol entrance corresponding to “7” (the possibility of becoming an advantageous ball for the player) is relatively high, and the game is adapted to the taste of the player. It is configured so that the game can be advanced by hitting the ball.

  The game board 2 is further provided with a decoration device with a lamp, a windmill, and the like. As the luminous body used in the decorative device with lamp corresponding to the lamp device 8 (see FIG. 1), LEDs that emit various colors are used. Further, a main display device 36 configured by dot display or the like is provided above the game board 2.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, a first effect display device 16 including a liquid crystal display, a medal slot 17, and various operation buttons (button switches) are provided on the operation panel 3 and in the vicinity thereof. ing. These various operation buttons include a BET (start game) button 18, a left button 19 a, a middle button 19 b, a right button 19 c for performing a discarded tile operation, a selection of a self-made tile, and the like, and a role of Agari. It comprises an operable agari button 24, a medal payout button 25 capable of paying out medals stored in credits by operating the button, and the like. Note that “self-imitation” means to temporarily store new hand tile information. For example, in a state where “4” symbol and “6” symbol are temporarily stored as two pieces of hand tile information, When the game ball self-simulates (7) by entering a game ball into the symbol entrance (13h or 13k) corresponding to the "7" symbol, the hand tile information temporarily stored is , "4" symbol, "6" symbol and "7" symbol.

  When the player operates the various buttons described above (presses the switch contacts to turn on), for example, when the middle button 19b is pressed, a discarded tile signal is generated, and this signal is transmitted to a control board composed of a microcomputer. Is entered. Then, software (hereinafter, referred to as a program) mounted on the ROM of the control board analyzes the input signal and executes a process corresponding to the analyzed input signal, whereby the game proceeds.

  The first effect display device 16 and the second effect display device 10 are used for displaying necessary information and an effect image to the player according to the progress of the game. Here, these effect display devices are not managed on the main control board 1000 (so-called main board, which will be described in detail later), which is directly related to the prize ball payout determination, and the game information from the main control board 1000 is transmitted in one direction. The sub-control board 3000 (so-called sub-board, which will be described in detail later), which is transmitted in a controlled manner, is managed. Note that the main control board 1000 and the sub-control board 3000 are control boards separately provided with a CPU. Further, the sub-control board 3000 is used as a sub-main board, the effect display device is also a sub-sub substrate provided with a CPU, and the effect display device is configured to execute the effect display control based on a command from the sub-main substrate. You may.

  The first effect display device 16 mainly includes the current number of medals stored in the sparrow ball game machine by the player, the remaining number of game balls during the execution of the game, and the design of the tiles constituting the player's hand tiles , Which displays a part of a navigation effect to be described later, the number of remaining rounds in the BB, and the like, and outputs information that is indispensable for transmitting information essential to progress of the game to the player. Things.

  The second effect display device 10 is mainly used as a means for displaying an effect during a game or the like, and enhances amusement of a game such as a part of a navigation effect described later or an effect during a game described later. To output information for the purpose.

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

  Here, the main control board 1000 includes a communication control unit 1100 for receiving signals input from various sensors and transmitting various information and signals to various peripheral devices (for example, the sub-control board 3000), and a game controller. A medal management unit 1200 that manages the number of stored medals as the game progresses and performs payout processing, a game start determination unit 1300 that determines whether game start conditions are satisfied, and a random number generated by a random number generation unit. Then, a BB pattern determining means 1600 for determining a BB pattern which is a combination of BB roles related to the current game, a game control means 1900 for performing all controls relating to the game, and a game for temporarily storing the current game state and the like. State temporary storage means 2100 and payout control means 220 for controlling the medal payout device 4000 so as to pay out a predetermined number of medals. And a game-related information storage unit 2300 for storing game-related information (image data, audio data, and the like), and a sub-control board for storing information related to a game state such as a current BB pattern and effect execution timing of the game. And an information transmission control unit 2500 for transmitting data to the 3000. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the communication control means 1100 operates signals from the BET button 18, the left button 19a, the middle button 19b, the right button 19c, the agari button 24, the medal payout button 25, and the like, the special entrance opening of the special entrance 11 , A detection sensor 11a, an input detection sensor for the symbol entrance 13a, 13b,..., An input signal receiving means 1101 for receiving an input signal from the game ball passage detection sensor of the special entrance opening operation gate 12, and various other components. An information transmitting unit 1102 for transmitting information and signals to the peripheral device (for example, the sub-control board 3000).

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

  The BB pattern determination means 1600 has a BB pattern determination / content determination table 1601 that is referred to when determining a BB pattern relating to the current game.

  Next, the game control means 1900 includes a discarded tile control means 1901 for controlling the discarded tile processing, a self-imposed tile control means 1902 for controlling the self-imposed tile processing, and whether or not the hand tile data completes the combination of Agari. Combination determination means 1903, a payout number calculation means 1904 for calculating the number of obtained medals relating to the agari when it is determined that the combination of agari is completed, and a game termination control means for controlling the game termination processing 1905, special game control means 1906 for controlling the BB, and tile distribution control means 1907 for controlling the three hand tiles to be distributed to the player at the start of the game. ing.

  Here, the self-game tile control means 1902 has a self-game game ball supply control means 1902a for controlling so that one game ball is supplied to the launching device when the condition for executing the self-game is satisfied.

  Also, the payout number calculation means 1904 has an Agari role winning medal number table 1904a which is referred to when calculating the number of medals acquired 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 BB (the number of remaining rounds) when the game is punctured and not ended.

  In addition, the tile arrangement control means 1907 has a tile arrangement determination table 1907t which is referred to when determining a tile arrangement.

  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, A tile information temporary storage unit 2103 for temporarily storing tile information in the game, a BB pattern temporary storage unit 2106 for temporarily storing a BB combination in the game, and temporary storage of agari information (agari combination and the number of acquired medals) in the game. And a special game related information temporary storage means 2111 for temporarily storing information related to the special game in the game (for example, the number of remaining games of BB). Here, the tile information temporary storage means 2103 has hand tile information temporary storage means 2103a for temporarily storing hand tile information in the game, and discard tile information temporary storage means 2103b for temporarily storing discard tile information in the game. are doing. The Agari information temporary storage means 2110 includes an Agari role temporary storage means 2110a for temporarily storing the Agari role in the game, an acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110b for temporarily storing the acquired medal number calculated by the payout number calculation means 1904. ,have.

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

  The display control means 3100 includes a tile arrangement display control means 3110 for displaying tiles, which are three hand tiles to be distributed to the player at the start of the game, and a game ball entering one of the symbol entrance 13. Self-tile display control means 3120 for controlling a display related to a self-game that increases the number of hand tiles corresponding to the entrance by the ball when the ball is hit or when the game ball enters the special entrance 11; Discard tile display control means 3130 for controlling a display when discarding one card from a hand tile, a display relating to a discard preparation state to be described later, etc. Notice effect display control means 3140 for executing display control of effects related to sex, and navi effect display control means for executing display control of navi effects which are effects for supporting the interest of the game and the progress of the game. 3150 and directing It has its display related information temporary storage means 3160 for storing information relating to the various display.

  Next, the flow of processing of the sparrow ball gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, the flow of processing on the main control board side of the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 5 is a main flowchart showing a flow of a general process performed by the main control board 1000. After the power of the gaming machine is turned on, the processing of FIG. That is, after turning on the power of the gaming machine and performing initialization (not shown), in step 1002, the main control board 1000 checks the input port of the RAM clear button, and resets the reset button (RAM clear button) of the power supply unit. ) Is operated, that is, whether or not an operation of intentionally clearing the contents of the RAM is performed by the administrator of the game arcade or the like. In the case of Yes in step 1002, in step 1008, the main control board 1000 clears all RAM contents (for example, information in the game state temporary storage means 2100) on the main control board 1000 side. Next, in step 1010, the information transmitting unit 1102 transmits ram clear information (command) indicating that the RAM of the main control board 1000 has been cleared to the sub control board 3000 side (may be transmitted at this timing. At this timing, a command may be set and transmitted in a control command transmission process described later), and the process proceeds to step 1016. On the other hand, if No in step 1002, in step 1004, the main control board 1000 checks the contents of the RAM area in the main control board 1000 (for example, the checksum recorded at the time of power failure and the RAM stored in the RAM area). Comparison with the amount of information available). Next, in step 1006, the main control board 1000 determines whether or not the contents of the RAM are abnormal (whether or not the information at the time of power failure is not backed up in the RAM accurately) based on the check result. If Yes in step 1006, that is, if the data backed up in the RAM is abnormal, the process proceeds to step 1008 (the above-described RAM clearing process). On the other hand, if No in step 1006, that is, if the data backed up in the RAM is normal, in step 1012, the main control board 1000 An information command is acquired, and in step 1014, the acquired various information commands are transmitted to the sub-control board 3000 side (they may be transmitted at the timing, or a command may be set at the timing and a control command transmission described later will be performed. It may be configured to transmit by processing), and the process proceeds to step 1016. Next, in step 1016, the main control board 1000 is triggered by a periodic interruption (for example, a hardware interrupt about every 1.5 ms) related to the main processing on the main control board 1000 side shown in FIG. However, in this example, the interrupt cycle is assumed to be T). As a result, when the execution-timed interrupt timing is reached, FIG. 14B is executed. .

  Next, in step 3100, the main control board 1000 executes a medal management process described later. Next, in step 3200, main control board 1000 executes a remaining ball number setting process described later. Next, in step 3250, main control board 1000 executes a BB combination determination process described later. Next, in step 3300, the main control board 1000 executes a tile arrangement determination process described later. Next, in step 3400, the main control board 1000 executes a game execution control process. Next, in step 3900, the main control board 1000 executes a game end process described later, and returns to step 3100. Hereinafter, the processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  Next, the timer interrupt processing will be described. The main control board 1000 executes the processing of FIG. 6B based on an interrupt request generated when the scheduled interrupt timing is reached. That is, when the scheduled interruption period T arrives (for example, a hardware interruption every 1.5 ms), in step 2002, the main control board M outputs an external signal (to an external terminal board, a hall computer, etc.). Information output). Next, in step 2004, the main control board 1000 updates the random number. Next, in step 2006, the main control board 1000 executes a control command transmission process (transmits the command set in each of the above-described processes to the sub control board side). Next, in step 2008, the main control board 1000 executes the error-time control processing, and returns to the processing executed immediately before the execution of this interrupt processing.

  Next, the NMI interrupt processing will be described. The main control board 1000 is configured so that a power interruption signal from the reset IC is input to the NMI terminal of the CPU, and the processing of FIG. That is, when the power of the gaming machine is turned off (in this example, at the time of the NMI interruption), in step 2052, the main control board M sets the power-off 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 a power-off wait loop processing.

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

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3108, in step 3120, the medal management 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. Is determined. In the case of Yes in step 3120, in step 3124, the medal management unit 1200 refers to the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 and determines whether the CRE counter value is larger than “0”. If Yes in step 3124, the medal management unit 1200 subtracts “1” from the CRE counter value in the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 in step 3126, and proceeds to step 3132. Next, in step 3132, the medal management unit 1200 drives the medal payout device 4000 and discharges “1” medals to the medal tray 5. Next, in step 3134, the medal management unit 1200 refers to the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 and displays the current medal information (the number of bets and the number of credits) on the main display device 36. Then, in step 3136, the medal management unit 1200 sets a command related to the current medal information (a command to the sub-control board 3000 side, which is transmitted in the control command transmission process in step 2006), and in step 3124 Move to

  On the other hand, if No in step 3124, in step 3128, the medal management unit 1200 refers to the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 and determines whether the bet counter value is greater than “0”. If Yes in step 3128, the medal management unit 1200 subtracts “1” from the bet counter value in the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 in step 3130, and proceeds to step 3132. If the answer is No in Step 3120 or 3128, the process proceeds to Step 3138.

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

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

Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the remaining ball number setting process according to the subroutine of step 3200 in FIG. First, in step 3202, the game start determination unit 1300 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 2101 and determines whether or not a special game flag (a flag that is turned on during execution of a special game) is on. In the case of Yes in step 3202, in step 3204, the game start determination means 1300 sets the special entrance opening operation gate valid flag in the flag temporary storage section 2101 (when the special entrance opening operation gate 12 is turned on, the game entrance Is turned on, the flag that the special entrance 11 will be opened when passes. Then, in step 3206, the game start determination means 1300 determines that the number of remaining balls n in the number-of-game-balls temporary storage means 2102 is n _T (the number of balls in the special game after the second round: “15” in this example). )) Is set, and the routine goes to the next processing (processing in step 3250). In the case of No in step 3202, in step 3208, the game start determining means 1300 determines that the number of remaining balls n in the number-of-game-balls temporary storage means 2102 is n _U (the number of balls in a normal game: in this example, "2") is set, and the routine goes to the next process (the process of Step 3250). Here, n _T "2" is configured so as to set the uniform is by no means limited to this as "15" and n _U as (preferably n _T> n _U). For example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a random number is acquired and a lottery is won or deviated), the n value is appropriately assigned (for example, a specific number is allocated by referring to a table, A larger number may be set, and a smaller number may be set in case of deviation. In this case, it is preferable to set a larger number of games (one ball in this example) than the number of games required for winning a combination (in this example, even zero balls are possible), especially during a normal game. In addition, although details will be described later, the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment is the second and subsequent rounds during the BB (during the special game) (the game played by the role of the BB is the first round). In, the number of game balls that can be fired in one game is 15, and hand tiles are not distributed as tiles. (Not during BB, or the first round in BB is set as a normal game) The number of game balls that can be fired in one game is two, and three hand tiles are distributed as tiles. It is configured to be dealt.

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the BB combination determination process according to the subroutine of step 3250 in FIG. First, in step 3252, the BB pattern determination unit 1600 obtains a BB combination determination random number. Next, in step 3254, the BB pattern determination unit 1600 refers to the BB pattern determination / content determination table 1601 and the BB combination determination random number acquired in step 3252, and determines the BB pattern (in this game, a In this case, the combination of the Agari combination that becomes the BB combination) is determined. Next, in step 3256, the BB pattern determined in step 3254 is temporarily stored in the BB pattern temporary storage unit 2106, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 3300). Here, the lower part of the figure is an example of the BB pattern determination / content determination table 1601 according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, it is configured to determine by lottery from 20 BB patterns of A to U, and "7 / 7.7" is determined regardless of which BB pattern is determined. It is configured to play the role of BB. Also, depending on the lottery result, “4.4.4”, “5.5.5”, “6.6.6”, and “4.5.6” can be configured as the BB role. That is, it is configured such that a plurality of Agari roles can be BB roles in one game. In the present embodiment, two types of rounds, 5R and 10R, are provided as execution rounds of the special game, and a 5R special game is provided with a hidden 5R, and a 10R special game is provided. A hidden 10R is provided. Here, the hidden 5R means that, for example, when “4.4.4” is determined to be the BB role of the hidden 5R, “4.4.4” is the BB role during the execution of the game. This is a BB role that is configured to notify that the BB role has been aggravated for the first time in the event that the game is aggravated in “4.4.4” without notifying. The hidden 10R is the same as the hidden 5R. In addition, when it is determined that the 5R that is not the hidden 5R (the normal 5R BB role) or the 10R that is not the hidden 10R (the normal 10R BB role) is the BB role of the game to be executed, the player is notified from the start of the game. It is configured to notify that it is a BB combination.

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the tile arrangement determination processing according to the subroutine of step 3300 in FIG. First, in step 3302, the tile distribution control unit 1907 refers to the flag area of the flag temporary storage unit 2101 and determines whether or not the special game flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 3202, in step 3204, the tile arrangement control means 1907 determines the first tile arrangement by lottery with reference to the tile arrangement determination table 1907t. Next, in step 3306, the tile arrangement control means 1907 determines the second tile arrangement by lottery with reference to the tile arrangement determination table 1907t. Next, in step 3308, the tile arrangement control means 1907 determines the third tile arrangement by lottery with reference to the tile arrangement determination table 1907t. Here, the upper right part of the figure is an example of the tile arrangement determination table 1907t. As shown in the figure, out of the total number 1000, “4” symbol is 150, “5” symbol is 150, “6” symbol is 150, “7” symbol is 150, and “skull” symbol is 400. Sorted (determined by lottery for each of the first, second, and third). Note that the distribution of the numbers in each symbol is not limited to that of the present example. , "7" symbols are assigned to 200 symbols, and "skull" symbols are assigned to 200 symbols, that is, all symbols are selected with equal probability. In this example, even if the "4" symbol is determined as the first tile, the probability of determining the "4" symbol is not changed (the allocation of the number is not changed). That is, when the second tile is determined, the third tile is determined based on the number distribution of the tile determination table, regardless of the first tile determined. When the tiles are determined, the tiles are determined based on the allocation of numbers in the tile determination table, regardless of which of the first and second tiles is determined. .

  Next, in step 3310, the tile arrangement control means 1907 executes the arrangement processing of the tile arrangement, and the arrangement information of the tile arrangement (information on which pattern is arranged at the left position, the middle position, and the right position) is displayed. (Included) is temporarily stored, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 3400). It should be noted that also in the case of No in step 3302, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 3400). As described above, when the special game flag is off, that is, when the special game is not being executed, three hand tiles are dealt to the player as tiles at the start of the game. When the flag is ON, that is, during the execution of the second and subsequent rounds of the special game, the tiles are not dealt to the player at the start of the game (one by one).

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a game execution start control process according to the subroutine of step 3400 in FIG. First, in step 3402, the game control means 1900 refers to the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the special game flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 3402, in step 3500, the game control means 1900 executes a non-BB game execution control process described later, and proceeds to the next process (the process in step 3900). On the other hand, in the case of No at Step 3402, at Step 3800, the game control means 1900 executes a BB game execution control process described later, and shifts to the next process (the process of Step 3900).

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the non-BB medium game execution control processing according to the subroutine of step 3500 in FIG. First, in step 3502, the game control means 1900 displays tiles based on the arrangement information stored in step 3310. Next, in step 3504, a command related to the current hand tile information (a command to the sub-control board 3000 side, which is transmitted in the control command transmission process in step 2006) is set. Note that the hand tile information set in step 3504 is mainly hand tile information regarding tile distribution. Next, in step 3550, the game control means 1900 executes a combination determination control process described later. Next, in step 3506, the game control means 1900 refers to the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101 and sets an automatic end flag (a flag for ending the game being executed when turned on. It is determined whether or not the flag which is turned on at 3580) is off. In the case of Yes in step 3506, in step 3508, the game control means 1900 sets an effect execution command (a command to the sub-control board 3000 side, which is transmitted in the control command transmission processing in step 2006). The effect execution command includes information on the effect determined in the combination determination control process of step 3550 and information on the BB pattern determined in step 3254. On the other hand, in the case of No at step 3506, at step 3510, the game control means 1900 turns off the automatic end flag and shifts to the next processing (processing at step 3900).

  Next, in step 3600, the game control means 1900 executes a discarded tile control process described later. Next, in step 3514, the game control unit 1900 refers to the Agari combination temporary storage unit 2110a, and determines whether or not the Agari combination is established with the current hand tile. In the case of Yes at Step 3514, at Step 3516, the game control means 1900 determines whether or not the Agari button 24 has been operated. If Yes in step 3516, the process moves to step 3518. In addition, in the case of No in Step 3514, in other words, even in the case where the Agari combination has not been established, the flow shifts to Step 3518.

  Next, in step 3518, the game control means 1900 refers to the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101 and sets a discard operation execution completed flag (turns on when a discard operation is executed in the discard tile control processing in step 3600). Is turned on. In the case of Yes in Step 3518, in Step 3520, the game control unit 1900 turns off the discard operation execution flag in the flag area of the flag temporary storage unit 2101. Next, in step 3521, the game control unit 1900 sets the discard operation execution flag (the flag that is turned on in step 3604) in the flag area of the flag temporary storage unit 2101 to indicate that the discard operation can be executed. Turn off). Next, in step 3522, the game control means 1900 causes the discard operation end command (a command related to the execution of the discard operation to the sub-control board 3000 side, which is transmitted in the control command transmission process in step 2006). Is set. Next, in step 3524, the game control means 1900 issues a disposal preparation end command (a command relating to the completion of the disposal preparation state to the sub-control board 3000 side, which is transmitted in the control command transmission processing in step 2006). Is set. Next, in step 3526, the game control means 1900 issues a self-improvement navigation start command (a command relating to the fact that it is possible to launch a game ball for self-imitation of a hand tile to the sub-control board 3000 side, and step 2006). Is transmitted in the control command transmission process of (1). Next, in step 3650, the game control means 1900 executes a self-control control process, which will be described later. Next, in step 3528, the game control means 1900 issues a self-improvement navigation end command (a command relating to the completion of self-imitation of a hand tile by firing a game ball for self-imitation of a hand tile to the sub-control board 3000 side). , Transmitted in the control command transmission process of step 2006). Next, in step 3530, the game control means 1900 decrements the counter value n of the remaining ball counter 1902b by one (decrement). Next, in step 3532, the game control means 1900 sends a command relating to the current remaining ball number counter value (a command relating to the current remaining ball number to the sub-control board 3000 side, and in the control command transmission process in step 2006). To be sent). Next, in step 3534, the game control means 1900 refers to the remaining ball number counter 1902b and determines whether or not the counter value n of the counter has become 0. In the case of Yes at step 3534, the flow shifts to step 3536. If the answer is No in Step 3518 or 3534, the process proceeds to Step 3600.

  Next, in step 3536, the game control unit 1900 refers to the Agari combination temporary storage unit 2110a, and determines whether or not the Agari combination is established with the current hand tile. In the case of Yes at Step 3536, at Step 3538, the game control means 1900 determines whether or not the Agari button 24 has been operated. If Yes in step 3538, the process moves to step 3700. If the answer is No in Step 3538, the process of Step 3538 is repeatedly executed until the Agari button 24 is operated.

  Next, in step 3700, the game control means 1900 executes an agari combination determination process described later. Next, in step 3750, the game control unit 1900 executes a payout number calculation process, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (the process of step 3900).

  If No in step 3516, in step 3540, a discard operation execution flag (a flag that is turned on in step 3604) in the flag area of the flag temporary storage unit 2101 is set to a state in which the discard operation can be executed. Turn off). Next, in step 3542, the game control means 1900 causes the discard operation end command (a command related to the execution of the discard operation to the sub-control board 3000 side, which is transmitted in the control command transmission process in step 2006). Is set. Next, at step 3544, the game control means 1900 causes the discard preparation end command (a command relating to the completion of the discard preparation state to the sub-control board 3000 side, and is transmitted in the control command transmission process of step 2006). Is set, and the routine goes to Step 3700. If No in step 3536, the process moves to the next process (the process in step 3900).

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the BB game execution control process according to the subroutine of step 3800 in FIG. First, at step 3650, the game control means 1900 executes a self-control control process described later, and proceeds to step 3600. Next, in step 3600, the game control means 1900 executes a discarded tile control process described later. Next, in step 3802, the game control unit 1900 refers to the Agari combination temporary storage unit 2110a, and determines whether or not the Agari combination has been established with the current hand tile. In the case of Yes in step 3802, in step 3804, the game control means 1900 refers to the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101 and refers to the discard operation execution completed flag (the discard operation has been performed in the discard tile control processing in step 3600). Is turned on in this case). In the case of Yes at Step 3804, at Step 3806, the game control means 1900 decrements the counter value n of the remaining ball counter 1902b by 1 (decrement). Next, in step 3808, the game control means 1900 sends a command relating to the current remaining ball number counter value (a command relating to the current remaining ball number to the sub-control board 3000 side. To be sent). Next, in step 3810, the game control means 1900 refers to the remaining ball number counter 1902b and determines whether or not the counter value n of the counter has become 0. If Yes in step 3810, the process moves to the next process (the process in step 3900). If the answer is No in Step 3804 or Step 3810, the process shifts to Step 3600.

  Also, in the case of No in step 3802, in other words, in the case where the agari combination has been established, in step 3750, the game control means 1900 executes a payout number calculation process described later and executes the next process (step 3900). Processing). Although the details will be described later, the number-of-payouts calculation process is a process executed when the agari combination is established and the agari is achieved. That is, during the execution of the special game (BB), all the agari are performed. Since the number of winning medals for the role becomes the maximum number of winning medals (30), when the agari role is established, the agari is automatically formed without operating the agari button 24.

  Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a combination determination process according to the subroutine of step 3550 in FIG. First, in step 3556, the game control means 1900 reads the BB pattern temporarily stored in step 3256 with reference to the BB pattern temporary storage means 2106. Next, at step 3558, the game control means 1900 refers to the BB pattern read at step 3556 to check the current state of the tiles (hand tiles). Next, in step 3560, the game control means 1900 determines whether or not the current tile distribution (hand tile) is likely to be agari based on the state of the tile distribution (hand tile) confirmed in step 3558. (For example, if the three hand tiles dealt by the tiles are "skull, skull, skull", then no hand tile will be able to self-improve. It is determined that there is no possibility). In the case of Yes at Step 3560, at Step 3562, the game control means 1900 determines whether or not the current tile arrangement (hand tile) satisfies the battle effect execution condition. Here, the upper part of the figure is an example of the state of the tile arrangement. As shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, when it is determined whether or not the effect execution condition is satisfied, based on the BB pattern related to the game and the current tile (hand tile). The battle effect execution condition is satisfied no matter which BB pattern is determined for the game, and the “7” symbol is set to 2 for the current tile distribution (hand tile). It is configured to be satisfied only when there is one. That is, if one of the hand tiles is discarded (the discard operation is performed on one card), and if one of the two subsequent self-simulations can self-simulate the “7” symbol, “7.7. In the case where a garbage can be obtained in the BB role of "7", a battle effect can be executed. With such a configuration, it is ensured that the expectation that the BB combination will be established becomes high when a battle effect occurs.

  In the case of Yes in step 3562, the effect of the game is determined to be a battle effect in step 3564, and the flow shifts to the next process (process of step 3506). On the other hand, in the case of No at step 3562, at step 3566, the game control means 1900 determines whether or not the current tile arrangement (hand tile) satisfies the zolo-eye effect execution condition. Here, the upper part of the figure is an example of the state of the tile arrangement. As shown in the figure, for the BB pattern related to the game, the zolo-eye effect execution conditions are “4.4.4”, “5.5.5”, and “6.6.6.6” as the BB combination. The condition is satisfied by including any of them (a plurality of them may be included), and the current tile arrangement (hand tile) has two of the Zoro-eye symbols included as the BB combination. In the case, specifically, when "4.4.4.4" is included as the BB role, the condition is satisfied because the current tile (hand tile) has two "4" symbols. In the case where “5.5.5” is included as the BB role, the condition is satisfied because the current tile distribution (hand tile) has two “5” symbols, and “6.・ If “6.6” is included, the current tile arrangement (hand tile) has two “6” symbols, and the condition is satisfied and the Zoro-eye effect is executed. The Rukoto. With this configuration, it is ensured that the degree of expectation that the BB combination will be established in the case where the double-eye effect occurs also increases, as in the case of the above-described battle effect. In addition, the battle production is a production aiming for the role of BB of “7.7.7”, while the Zoro eyes production is a production aiming for the role of BB other than “7.7.7”. The role of BB to aim for is different from the Zoro eyes production.

  In the case of Yes in step 3566, in step 3568, the effect of the game is determined to be the doubling effect, and the flow shifts to the next process (process of step 3506). On the other hand, if No in step 3566, in step 3570, it is determined whether the current tile distribution (hand tile) has a possibility of establishing the BB combination. As a specific example in which the BB role may be established, it is only necessary that the BB role can be established by two self-imitations. For example, the BB role is “4.5.6” and “7.7.7.7”. If the tiles are "4, skull, skull", discard one "skull" and copy "5" to make the hand tile "4.5, skull". Then, by discarding one "skull" and mimicking "6", the hand tile becomes "4, 5, 6" and the BB combination is established. In such a case, BB is set in step 3570. It is determined that there is a possibility that the role will be established. Also, if the BB role is only “7,7,7” and the tiles are “4, skull, skull”, then even if you copy two “7” yourself, In such a case, it is determined in step 3570 that there is no possibility that the BB combination will be established.

  In the case of Yes at step 3570, at step 3572, the game control means 1900 executes a mission effect execution lottery of winning with a predetermined probability (1/4 in this example). In addition, in this example, the configuration is such that the mission effect is executed when the lottery of whether or not to execute the mission effect is won.However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be configured to be executed only in the case. Further, the mission effect may be configured to be executed without a lottery when there is a possibility that the BB combination is achieved. Next, in step 3574, the game control means 1900 determines whether or not the lottery in step 3572 has been won. In the case of Yes at step 3574, at step 3576, the game control means 1900 determines the effect of the game to be a mission effect, and shifts to the next process (process of step 3506).

  If the answer is No in Step 3570 or Step 3574, in Step 3578, the game control means 1900 determines the effect of the game to be a normal effect, and shifts to the next process (the process of Step 3506). Although details will be described later, the sparrow ball gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured so that the navigating effect is executed even during the execution of the normal effect, and is configured as a gaming machine that does not bore the player. Have been.

  If No in Step 3560, in Step 3580, the game control means 1900 turns on the automatic end flag in the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101, and shifts to the next processing (processing in Step 3506). As described above, in the present embodiment, when three tiles are dealt, if there is no possibility that the role of Agari will be established regardless of the subsequent self-imitation, the game is automatically ended. This makes it possible to smooth the tempo of the game.

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the discarded tile control processing according to the subroutine of step 3600 in FIG. 11 or FIG. First, in step 3602, the discarded tile control unit 1901 refers to the flag area of the flag temporary storage unit 2101 and determines whether or not the discarded tile operation execution flag is off. If Yes in step 3602, in step 3604, the discarded tile control unit 1901 turns on a discarded tile operation execution flag in the flag area of the flag temporary storage unit 2101. Next, in step 3606, the discard tile control unit 1901 issues a discard tile operation start command (a command relating to the fact that discard operation to the sub-control board 3000 has become executable. To be sent). Next, in step 3608, the discarded tile control means 1901 determines whether or not the hand tile has a "skull" symbol. In the case of Yes in step 3608, in step 3610, the "skull" symbol in the hand tile is set in a discarding preparation state (temporary storage of the discarding preparation state). As described above, in the present embodiment, there is no Agari role that includes the “skull” symbol, that is, the “skull” symbol is the lowest profitable symbol for the player. If the "skull" symbol exists, it is definitive that the symbol to be subjected to the discard operation by the player is the "skull" symbol, so the "skull" symbol is automatically prepared for discarding ( Disposal preparation display). If there are a plurality of "skull" symbols on the hand tile, the leftmost "skull" symbol of the "skull" symbols is ready for discarding (a symbol that can be in a discarding ready status). Is one).

  Next, in step 3612, the discarded tile control unit 1901 sends the discarded tile preparation start command (a command related to the new discarded preparation state to the sub-control board 3000 side. To be transmitted), and the flow shifts to step 3614. It should be noted that also in the case of No in Step 3602 or Step 3608, the processing shifts to Step 3614.

  Next, in step 3614, the discard tile control unit 1901 determines whether or not any of the hand tiles has been operated, in other words, the left button 19a, the middle button 19b, or the right button 19c in a state where the discard operation can be performed. It is determined whether or not an operation has been performed. In the case of Yes in step 3614, in step 3616, the discarded tile control unit 1901 determines whether the hand tile determined to have been operated in step 3614 is in a discard preparation state. If Yes in step 3616, in step 3618, the discarded tile control unit 1901 performs a discard operation on the hand tile determined to have been operated in step 3614. It should be noted that the hand tile that has performed the discard operation is deleted from the hand tile information, and the discard operation is performed when there are three hand tiles, so that the hand tile becomes a two-hand state (after that, the self-imitation is executed. By doing so, the number of hand tiles becomes three again). Next, in step 3620, the discard tile control means 1901 turns on a discard operation execution flag (a flag which is turned on when the discard operation is executed) in the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101, and proceeds to step 3626. Transition.

  If No in step 3616, in step 3622, the discarded tile control unit 1901 deletes information indicating that the discarded tile is ready to be discarded from the hand tiles in the discarded ready state (cancels the discarded ready state), and step 3614. Discard the hand tiles operated in step 2 to prepare it for preparation. As described above, in the present embodiment, only one of the three possible hand tiles is ready to be discarded (at the same time, a plurality of cards are not put into the discard preparation state). When any of the hand tiles is in the preparation state for discarding, the hand tile in the preparation state for discarding before is no longer in the preparation state for discarding. Next, in step 3624, the discarded tile control unit 1901 executes the discarded tile preparation start command (a command related to the new discarded preparation state to the sub-control board 3000 side, and the control command transmission process in step 2006). (Transmitted) is set, and the flow shifts to step 3626. It should be noted that also in the case of No in step 3614, the process shifts to step 3624.

  Next, in step 3624, the discarded tile control means 1901 determines that the discarded tile control means 1901 is a command related to the current hand tile information (a command to the sub-control board 3000 side. Is transmitted), and the flow shifts to the next process (the process of step 3514 or step 3802). The command to be transmitted to the sub-control board 3000 in the process of step 3626 includes information on the hand tiles on which the discard operation has been performed, information on the hand tiles in the discard preparation state, and the like. include.

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the self-control control process according to the subroutine of step 3650 in FIG. 11 or FIG. First, in step 3652, the self-game game ball supply control means 1902a sets one game ball at the launch position of the game ball launch device. Next, in step 3656, the self-tile control means 1902 determines whether or not the input signal receiving means 1101 has received the special entrance opening gate passing signal, that is, the game ball has passed the special entrance opening gate 12. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 3656, in step 3658, the self-tile control means 1902 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 3658, in step 3660, the self-tile control means 1902 opens the special entrance 11 for a predetermined period (in this example, a period until the running game ends). Note that the opening period of the special entrance 11 is not limited to this, and may be configured to close after a predetermined time has elapsed. In the case of such a configuration, it is sufficient that the game ball that has passed through the special entrance opening operation gate 12 has a period sufficient to allow the ball to enter the special entrance 11 as it is, for example, it is opened for one second. (In that case, the special ball entrance 11 is opened when the game ball enters the special ball entrance operation gate 12 again in the same game).

  Next, the ball entry processing of steps 3662 to 3668 will be described in detail. First, the processing from step 3662 to step 3664 is the ball entry processing at the time of the normal ball entry ball entry. First, in step 3662, the self-imaging tile control means 1902 determines that the game ball is the symbol entry port 13a, 13b. It is determined whether or not the ball has entered any of the following. In the case of Yes in Step 3662, in Step 3664, the self-imaging tile control unit 1902 determines whether the symbol is “4” when the ball is entered in the symbol entrance 13 a based on the entered symbol entrance. The pattern is temporarily stored as the self-tile information (the self-tile information is newly added to the hand tile), and the process proceeds to step 3670.

  Next, a description will be given of the ball entry processing of the special entrance in steps 3666 to 3668, which is executed in the case of No in step 3662. First, in step 3666, the self-tile control means 1902 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the special entrance 11. Here, in the case of No at step 3666, the process returns to step 3656, and until the answer is Yes at step 3662 or step 3666, that is, the game ball is in the symbol entrance 13a, 13b. Loop until you enter. On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 3666, in step 3668, the self-imitation tile control means 1902 stores the predetermined symbol (in this example, the symbol “7” which is the most profitable symbol for the player) in self-imitation tile information (hand tile). The information is temporarily stored (information relating to the newly-created hand tiles), and the process proceeds to step 3670.

  Next, in step 3670, the self-tile control means 1902 executes rearrangement of the hand-tiles based on the hand-tile information (hand-tile information excluding new self-tile information) and self-tiles, and temporarily stores them. Next, in step 3672, the self-tile control unit 1902 transmits a command related to the sorted tile information (a command to the sub-control board 3000 side, which is transmitted in the control command transmission process in step 2006). The processing proceeds to the next processing (the processing of step 3528 or step 3600). The command to be transmitted to the sub-control board 3000 in the process of step 3672 is executed by self-executing, and rearrangement is executed based on the newly temporarily stored self-imaging tile information and hand tile information. Information related to later hand tile information (self-image tile information is also included in hand tile information) is included.

  Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the agari combination determination process according to the subroutine of step 3700 in FIG. First, in step 3702, the combination determining means 1903 refers to the BB pattern determined to be the current Agari role and determines whether or not the current Agari role is the BB combination. If Yes in step 3702, in step 3704, the combination determination unit 1903 turns on the special game flag in the flag temporary storage unit 2101. Next, in step 3706, the winning combination determination means 1903 refers to the BB pattern determined to be the current agari combination, and sets a value (number of BB rounds) corresponding to the current agari combination to a special game game number counter. (A decrement counter that measures the number of times the BB round is executed). Next, in step 3708, the winning combination determination means 1903 turns on the special entrance opening operation gate valid flag in the flag temporary storage means 2101, and proceeds to the next processing (processing in step 3750). It should be noted that also in the case of No in step 3702, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 3750).

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the payout number calculation process according to the subroutine of step 3750 in FIG. 11 or FIG. First, in step 3752, the payout number calculation means 1904 refers to the award winning medal number table by agari role table 1904a based on the agari role code temporarily stored in the agari role temporary storage means 2110a, and obtains the number of medal acquired by the agari role. Is calculated, and the calculation result is set in a work temporary storage area (not shown) of the acquired medal number temporary storage unit 2110b.

  Here, the table at the bottom of the figure is an example of an award-winning medal number table for each agari role, and shows the number of acquired medals corresponding to the agari role. In the present embodiment, “4.4.4”, “5.5.5”, “6.6.6”, “7.7.77”, “4.5. There are five types of agari roles of "6", and a medal shown by the agari is given to the player (each of three hand tiles is shown, for example, "4.4. In the case of "4", a case is shown in which the hand tile has three "4" symbols and the pattern is agari). If the role of Agari is the role of BB in the current game, the second round of BB will be started in the next game, and in the game after the second round of BB, all Agari will be played. The medal payout number in the role is configured to be the maximum payout number of 30. In addition, there are three types of agari roles “18”, “19”, and “20” as the agari roles that cannot be the BB role, and a medal shown by the agari role is given to the player (3 For example, when the number of hand tiles is one and the number of symbols "4" is two and the number of symbols "7" is two, "4 + 7 + 7 = 18" and "18" The role will be established). When the hand tile becomes “Agari” in “6.6.6”, the “Agari” role of “666” is prioritized, and the “Agari” role of “18” is not established. When it is established, it is configured such that the Agari role with the larger number of payouts is given priority. It is to be noted that the present invention is not limited to this. When a plurality of agari roles are simultaneously established, a medal of the number of payouts obtained by adding the number of payouts corresponding to the plurality of agari roles can be given to the player. Is also good.

  Next, in step 3754, the payout number calculation means 1904 refers to the acquired medal number set in step 3752 temporarily stored in the work temporary storage area of the acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110b, and determines the acquired medal number. It is determined whether the number is “30” or less. In the case of Yes in step 3754, the flow proceeds to step 3758. In the case of No in step 374, in step 3756, the payout number calculation means 1904 sets "30" in the acquired medal number temporary storage means 2110b ("30"). And the process proceeds to step 3758. Next, in step 3758, the number-of-payouts calculating means 1904 turns on the agari flag (a flag which is turned on when the agari combination is established and becomes agari) in the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101. I do. Next, in step 3760, the information transmitting unit 1102 is a command (command to the sub-control board 3000 side) related to the Agari-related information (eg, Agari combination, the number of acquired medals, etc.) Is set), and the process moves to the next process (the process of step 3900).

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the game end processing according to the subroutine of step 3900 in FIG. First, in step 3902, the game end control means 1905 refers to the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101 and determines whether or not the agari flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 3902, in step 3904, the game end control means 1905 turns off the agari flag in the flag area of the flag temporary storage means 2101. Next, in step 3906, the game end control unit 1905 refers to the acquired medal number temporary storage unit 2110b and adds the value of the acquired medal number calculated in step 3750 to the CRE counter value of the medal information temporary storage unit 1201. I do. Next, in step 3908, the game end control unit 1905 refers to the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 and determines whether the CRE counter value after the addition is greater than “50”. In the case of Yes in step 3908, in step 3910, the game end control unit 1905 refers to the medal information temporary storage unit 1201 to calculate the number of medals exceeding “50” from the CRE counter value, and the payout control unit 2200 The calculated number of medals is discharged to the medal tray 5. Next, in step 3912, the game end control means 1905 sets “50” in the CRE counter of the medal information temporary storage means 1201. It should be noted that also in the case of No in step 3908, the processing shifts to step 3914.

  Next, in step 3914, the game end control unit 1905 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 2101 and determines whether or not the special game flag is on. If Yes in step 3914, in step 3916, the game end control unit 1905 subtracts “1” from the counter value of the special game game number counter 1906 a of the special game related information temporary storage unit 2111. Next, in step 3918, 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 3918, that is, if the round in which the special game (BB) can be executed has ended, in step 3922, the game end control unit 1905 sets the special game flag in the flag area of the flag temporary storage unit 2101 to the special game flag. Turn off, and proceed to step 3924.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 3902, in Step 3920, the game end control means 1905 refers to the flag temporary storage means 2101 to determine whether or not the special game flag is on, and in the case of Yes in Step 3920, The process shifts to step 3922 (if the game cannot be aged during the special game, the special game is punctured). On the other hand, if No in step 3920, the process moves to step 3924. It should be noted that also in the case of No in Step 3914 or Step 3918, the processing shifts to Step 3924.

  Next, in step 3924, the game end control unit 1905 turns off the special entrance entrance flag in the flag area of the flag temporary storage unit 2101. Next, in step 3926, the game end control unit 1905 turns off the special entrance opening gate valid flag in the flag area of the flag temporary storage unit 2101. Next, in step 3928, the game end control means 1905 refers to the game state temporary storage means 2100, and displays information after the game has ended (for example, the number of obtained medals when the game is a karting) on the main display device. 36, and proceeds to step 3932.

  Next, in step 3932, the game end control means 1905 executes post-game end processing (for example, initialization of each flag and temporary storage means) (not shown, but in the processing on the sub-control board 3000 side). Also, the initialization of the effect being executed is executed). Next, in step 3934, the game end control means 1905 determines whether or not the post-game end processing has ended. In the case of No in Step 3934, the processing of Step 3932 is performed until the processing after the game ends, and in the case of Yes in Step 3934, the flow shifts to Step 3936. Next, in step 3936, the game end control means 1905 determines whether or not the end time of the standby time has been reached after the end of the game. In the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment, the number of games per unit time (for example, one minute) exceeds a predetermined number (for example, seven games) in order to regulate the number of games that can be executed per unit time. Alternatively, a standby time is provided so that the game does not shift to the next game when the game time becomes longer. In the case of No in Step 3936, the process of Step 3936 is performed until the “wait time after game end” timing is reached, and in the case of Yes in Step 3936, the process proceeds to the next process (Process of Step 3100). .

  Next, a control process executed on the sub-control board 3000 side will be described with reference to FIGS. First, FIG. 19 is a main flowchart of the sub-control board 3000 side in the sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment. Here, the process in FIG. 7A is a process on the sub-control board 3000 side that is executed after a reset such as when power is applied to the gaming machine. That is, when power is supplied to the gaming machine, in step 5002, the sub control board 3000 executes an initial process based on information received from the main control board 1000 side (for example, when ram clear information is received → sub control). Initialize the RAM on the board 3000 side and receive various information commands → reset the performance-related information at the time of power interruption in the RAM on the sub-control board 3000). Thereafter, the processing shifts to a loop processing for repeatedly executing (b), which is a repetitive processing routine of the sub-control board 3000. Here, when (b) is executed, as shown in the process of FIG. 11B, first, in step 5100, the sub-control board 3000 executes a later-described hand tile display control process. Next, in step 5200, the sub-control board 3000 executes a game effect display control process described later. Next, in step 5300, the sub-control board 3000 executes a discard operation-time navigation effect display control process described later. Next, in step 5400, the sub-control board 3000 executes a self-simulation navigation effect display control process, which will be described later. Next, in step 5500, the first effect is performed at a predetermined timing based on other information (eg, a game start signal, medal information, the number of remaining balls, a special entrance entrance signal, a game end signal, etc.). A predetermined display control process is executed on the display device 16 or the second effect display device 10, and the repetition process routine ends.

  As described above, the sub-control board 3000 adopts a mode in which the sub-side main routine (S5100 to S5500) is looped after the reset. 3C is an interrupt process of the sub control board 3000, and the signal from the STB signal line in the main control board 1000 is transmitted to one terminal of the CPU of the sub control board 3000 (NMI in this example). 3C is a processing flow (c) in the case where it is connected to a terminal. That is, when an NMI interrupt occurs in the CPU of the sub-control board 3000 (when the STB signal line is turned on), in step 5004, the sub-control board 3000 sets the command input port (data signal) from the main control board 1000 side. Line input port). In step 5006, the sub-control board 3000 temporarily stores the command transmitted from the main control board 1000 in the RAM of the sub-control board 3000 based on the confirmation result, and is executed immediately before this interrupt processing. The process returns.

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the hand tile display control process according to the subroutine of step 5100 in FIG. First, in step 5102, the tile arrangement display control means 3110 determines whether or not a command related to hand tile information has been received from the main control board 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 5102, in step 5104, the display control means 3100 displays the hand tile on the first effect display device 16 based on the received hand tile information (the hand tile after the discard operation based on the hand tile information). Then, the hand tile after self-simulation, the hand tile in a discard preparation state, and the like are appropriately displayed), and the flow proceeds to step 5106. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 5102, the process shifts to step 5106. Next, in step 5106, the display control means 3100 determines whether or not a command related to agari has been received from the main control board 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 5106, in step 5108, the display control means 3100 uses the second effect display device 10 to perform an agari effect (an effect to be executed in the event of agari) based on a command related to agari. A different effect is performed between the case where it is agari and the case where it is aggar other than the BB role), and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 5200). It should be noted that also in the case of No in step 5106, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 5200). Here, if the hand tile information received in step 5102 includes information indicating that any of the hand tiles is in the preparation state for discarding, the hand tile is displayed in the discard preparation display. However, a display example in such a case is as shown in a discard preparation display image on the right side of FIG. Specifically, the disposal preparation display image shows a state in which the right-sided “4” symbol is operated to be disposed of when the right-sided “4” symbol is operated. Thus, when the hand tiles are ready to be discarded, the display of the hand tiles is configured to move upward in the display area of the first effect display device 16.

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of a game effect display control process according to the subroutine of step 5200 in FIG. First, in step 5202, the notice effect display control means 3140 determines whether or not an effect execution command has been received from the main control board 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 5202, in step 5204, the preview effect display control unit 3140 refers to the command received in step 5202, and determines whether the effect content determined as the in-game effect of the game being executed is a battle effect. Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 5204, the notice effect display control unit 3140 executes the battle effect on the second effect display device 10 in step 5206, and proceeds to step 5218. In the case of No in step 5204, in step 5208, the notice effect display control unit 3140 refers to the command received in step 5202, and determines that the effect content determined as the in-game effect of the game being executed is a zoro-eye effect. Is determined. In the case of Yes in step 5208, in step 5210, the notice effect display control unit 3140 executes a slot-eye effect on the second effect display device 10, and proceeds to step 5218.

  If No in step 5208, it is determined in step 5212 whether or not the effect content determined as the in-game effect of the game being executed is a mission effect. In the case of Yes in step 5212, the notice effect display control means 3140 executes the mission effect on the second effect display device 10 in step 5214, and proceeds to step 5218. On the other hand, if No in step 5212, that is, if the effect content determined as the in-game effect of the game being executed is a normal effect, in step 5216, the notice effect display control means 3140 sets the normal effect to the second effect. This is executed by the effect display device 10 and the process proceeds to step 5218. Note that the normal effect is executed by the second effect display device 10, but unlike other in-game effects (battle effect, zoro-eye effect, mission effect), it is an effect mode such as only a background effect. Since an effect to be executed in front of the display area is not included, when a later-described policy navigation effect is executed, the policy navigation effect is displayed with priority (in front).

  Next, in step 5218, the notice effect display control means 3140 confirms the BB pattern determined in the game being executed. Next, in step 5220, the notice effect display control means 3140 displays the normal BB combination on the second effect display device 10 (the hidden BB combination is not displayed, that is, not notified to the player), and the next processing ( Then, the process proceeds to step 5300). It should be noted that also in the case of No in step 5202, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 5300).

  Next, FIG. 22 is an illustration of a battle effect execution according to the present embodiment. First, in this image diagram, the display on the first effect display device 16 and the display on the second effect display device 10 are illustrated in chronological order. In the present embodiment, the battle effect is configured to be executed when the “7” symbol is in a reach state (a state in which two identical symbols are aligned) when the tiles are dealt. . As for the BB pattern, since “7 / 7.7” serves as the BB in all the BB patterns, the BB pattern can be executed regardless of which BB pattern is selected. First, at the upper left of the figure, a state in which tiles are being distributed is displayed on the first effect display device 16, and a character appears on the second effect display device 10. Next, the completion of the display of the three hand tiles as the tiles on the first effect display device 16 enables the discard operation, and the skull symbol indicates "unnecessary tile," Is displayed (discard preparation display). Also, since the three tiles dealt include two symbols “7”, which is a symbol serving as a BB, (ie, in the reach state), a battle effect is executed. . In addition, on the second effect display device 10, "Battle start!" Is displayed as a character line.

  Next, a woman who is a battle opponent appears on the second effect display device 16, and a message that the sum of the numbers of the opponent's possession tiles is "20" is displayed. A line indicating that the player can win (become agari in the role of BB) (a line saying "Can I exceed my hand tiles ?!") is displayed. Next, after the "skull" symbol is discarded, a game ball for executing the self-simulation can be fired, and the second effect display device 16 displays a dialogue message stating that the battle opponent's woman provokes the player ("OK"). , The game! "Is displayed. Next, the game ball is fired (self-executing is executed), and the three hand tiles become “7.7.7” by self-simulating the “7” symbol, so that the battle is displayed on the second effect display device 16. Is displayed, saying that the other woman has been defeated ("Yada, already!"). Next, the fact that the Agari role as the BB role has been established is displayed on the first effect display device 16 (display "BB confirmed!"), And the player by the character is displayed on the second effect display device 10. Are displayed to indicate that the game has won the battle (the words "WIN !!"), and BB is being played from the next game.

  As described above, by configuring so that the battle effect can be executed when the BB combination is a tile with a high possibility of being formed (in this example, a tile with two “7” symbols), the battle effect is achieved. When the game is executed, the degree of expectation of the formation of the BB combination in the game can be secured, and the player can continue to have a sense of expectation in executing the battle effect.

  In this example, when the hand tiles distributed as tiles have two “7” symbols, the battle effect is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Even if there is only one symbol “7” in the hand tile at the point in time, the battle effect may be configured to be executable, or other symbols that may serve as the BB combination (determined by the processing of step 3250) The battle effect corresponding to (BB role) may be executable. Further, at the start of the game, it may be configured to be able to execute an effect that inspires the player whether or not a battle effect is executed. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which a silhouette appears in the dark, and then a woman appears to develop into a battle effect, and when a man appears, it does not develop into a battle effect. Further, the opponents of the battle effect may be configured to be different depending on the degree of expectation of the hand tiles for the establishment of the BB role. For example, if the hand tile has one symbol “7”, the battle effect of the battle effect If the opponent is a normal character and the hand tile has two “7” symbols, the opponent will be a chance character. If the hand tile has three “7” symbols, the opponent will be a premier character (already a BB role). Is performed. An effect that congratulates that is established is executed).

  Further, in the present embodiment, as the BB role, “4.4.4”, “5.5.5”, “6.6.6”, “4.5.6”, “7.7.7” Is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this. The total number of three hand tiles such as “18”, “19”, and “20”, which are the Agari roles described above, is a predetermined number. May be configured to be able to serve as a BB role. In the case of such a configuration, for example, an indication that the total number of the opponent's possession tiles is “18” is displayed as the effect mode of the battle effect, and the total number of the own hand tiles is the opponent's own number. The configuration may be such that the BB combination is always established when the sum of the numbers of the possessed tiles becomes larger than “18”. Specifically, when the display that the sum of the numbers of the opponent's possession tiles is “18” is displayed, the user's own tiles are “5 / 7.7”, “6.7.7”. , "6.6.7", "7.7.7" may be configured to be a BB role, that is, if one's hand tile is "5.7.7", "6.7.7" When a BB pattern that can be a BB pattern is determined in “7”, “6.6.7”, and “7.7.7”, the sum of the numbers of the opponent's possession tiles is “18” May be configured to be able to execute a battle effect in which is displayed. In addition, in a case where the total number of three hand tiles is configured to be a BB role with a predetermined number, the total number of the three hand tiles may be a BB role with a predetermined number, and By executing the discard operation of one card and self-simulating one hand tile, if the total number of the three hand tiles is a predetermined number and a BB combination may be established, the execution condition of the battle effect is satisfied. In this case, the BB combination may be realized by executing the operation of discarding one tile from the tiles and self-simulating one hand tile. In some cases, the execution condition of the Zoro eyes effect is satisfied, and the discard operation of one tile from the tiles is performed, and the self-imitation of one hand tile does not fulfill the role of BB. Is executed twice and the self-imitation of one hand tile is repeated twice so that the role of BB is established. It may be configured to satisfy the condition for executing the mission effect if there is a potential. Specifically, when the total number of the three hand tiles is “19” or “20” and the BB combination is realized, and when the tile distribution is “5.6.7”, 1 is set. After discarding "5" as the first discarding operation, when "6" or "7" is self-simulated as the first self-simulating operation, a battle effect is executed in order to establish a BB combination, and "6.6. In the case where “6” is the BB role and the tiles are “6.6.5”, “5” is discarded as the first discarding operation, and then “5.” In the case where "6.7" is self-simulated, a Zoro-eye effect is executed in order to achieve the BB combination, and "7.7.7." Is the BB combination, and the tiles are "Skull.5.7". In the case of, "skull" is discarded as the first discarding operation, then "7" is self-migrated as the first self-simulating operation, and "5" as the second discarding operation. After discarding, may be configured to perform the mission director for BB combination is satisfied when the "7" was Tsu own 摸 as the second self-摸操 work. With such a configuration, which of the battle effect, the zoro-eye effect, and the mission effect is to be executed, in accordance with the combination of the determined BB pattern (BB role in the current game) and the tile arrangement of the current game. Can be determined.

  Next, FIG. 23 is an image diagram of the execution of a zoro-eye effect according to the present embodiment. First, in this image diagram, the display on the first effect display device 16 and the display on the second effect display device 10 are illustrated in chronological order. In the present embodiment, as a condition for performing the zoro-eye effect, a BB pattern including a BB combination in which three symbols other than the “7” symbol are arranged is selected, and a symbol constituting the BB combination is: The condition is that there are two cards at the time the tiles are dealt (for example, "5.5.5" is the role of BB and two "5" symbols are present on the hand tiles). ing. First, at the upper left of the figure, a state in which tiles are displayed on the first effect display device 16 is displayed. On the second effect display device, a display (display of “!?”) Indicating that the character is likely to execute an effect having a high degree of expectation of the BB combination is executed.

  Next, in the upper part of the figure, the symbol "5, 5, 4" is displayed on the first effect display device 16 because three hand tiles have been distributed as tiles, and "5" is displayed. There are two symbols (ie, reach state). In the present embodiment, the zoro eyes of the symbols other than the “7” symbol (three identical symbols are aligned) are the BB role, and two symbols other than the “7” symbol related to the BB role are two hand tiles. When there is, it is configured to be able to execute a double-eye effect, and FIG. 3 illustrates a game in which the five-eye symbol has a BB combination. On the second effect display device 10, “7.7.7”, “6.6.6”, and “5.5.5”, which are the BB combination in the current game, are displayed, and the zoro-eye effect is executed. Be started.

  Next, in the upper right of the figure, the player operates the "4" symbol, which is a hand tile at the right position, so that the "4" symbol is ready to be discarded, and the "navigating operation" , (5) winning "is displayed. Next, in the lower left of the figure, when the "4" symbol is operated again and the discard operation is executed, the game ball is ready to be fired in order to execute the self-simulation (the hand tile has two "5" symbols). State). In the right part of the display area of the first effect display device 16, a display relating to an instruction to fire a game ball toward the symbol entrance corresponding to the symbol "5" in the game board 2 ("Aim at 5") is displayed. Display) and a display suggesting a range in the game board 2 where the player easily enters the symbol entrance corresponding to the "5" symbol is displayed as a self-simulation instruction navigation. Next, the game ball is fired and the game ball enters the symbol entrance (for example, the symbol entrance 13b) corresponding to the "5" symbol, so that the BB combination is established on the second effect display device 10. Is displayed.

  Next, at the lower right of the figure, the first effect display device 16 displays that the BB combination has been established, and the second effect display device 10 has the effect that the BB combination has been established as a character line. (Display of “WIN !!”) is displayed. With this configuration, when a BB combination other than “7 / 7.7” exists, it is possible to notify a situation where a BB combination other than “7 / 7.7” is likely to be established. At the same time, by configuring the hand tiles distributed as tiles to execute the zoro-eye effect only when the BB combination is likely to be established, the same effect as in the above-described battle effect is obtained when the zoro-eye effect is executed. The degree of expectation of the BB combination can be ensured, and the player can continue to have a sense of expectation for the execution of the double-eye effect.

  Further, in the present example, the configuration is such that the zoro-eye effect can be executed only when the game starts and the tiles are dealt. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The configuration may be such that the doubling effect is executed when the number of sheets becomes two. In addition, in such a configuration, the BB pattern in which the hidden BB combination exists is selected, and even in a situation where the hidden BB combination is not notified to the player, the reach state of the hidden BB combination after the self-simulation is executed. In such a case (for example, when the hidden BB combination is “5,5,5” and the number of “5” symbols becomes two after the self-simulation is performed), the double-eye effect may be executed. Similarly, the above-described battle effect may be configured to be able to be executed at a timing after execution of the self-simulation.

  Next, FIG. 24 is a conceptual diagram of a mission effect execution according to the present embodiment. In the upper part of the figure, the images displayed on the first effect display device 16 and the second effect display device 10 are illustrated in chronological order, and in the lower part of the figure, the statuses (statuses related to operations and the like) are shown. Shows an example of a character line to be displayed. Mission production is a production that is executed when a lottery is won with a predetermined probability if there is a possibility that the BB combination may be established depending on the hand tiles that you copy after the tiles are distributed. There is an effect that supports the progress of the game for establishing the BB combination. It should be noted that the mission effect is configured to be able to be executed when the above-mentioned battle effect and the zoro-eye effect are not executed. When executed, the degree of expectation that the BB combination will be established is lower.

  First, the upper left of the figure shows a state in which the display of three hand tiles as tiles has been completed and a discard operation has become possible, and “7.5. Is displayed. At this point, by performing two discarding operations and two self-imitations, “7.77.7” may be established, so that the mission effect is executed by winning the lottery. Become. In addition, the instruction navigation at the time of the discard operation is displayed for the symbol “4” which is the symbol of the smallest number among the hand tiles. Since the mission effect in the figure is an effect aiming at the establishment of the BB role of “7 / 7,7”, the second effect display device 10 displays a line (““ 4 Is thrown out of the character). Next, when the discard operation of the symbol “4” is executed according to the line, a line indicating that the discard operation has been executed as instructed (a line saying “OK! Next!”) Is displayed on the second effect display device. Displayed at 10.

  Next, after the "4" symbol is discarded, it becomes possible to fire a game ball for executing the self-simulation, and the first effect display device 16 displays "7" of the game board 2 which is an instruction navigation at the time of self-simulation operation. The display relating to the instruction to fire the game ball toward the symbol entrance corresponding to the symbol ("Aim for 7!") And the range on the game board 2 where the symbol entrance is easy to enter are shown. A suggestion is displayed. Also, the second effect display device 10 displays a line instructing to copy the “7” symbol by itself (a line saying “Aim for“ 7 ”!”). Next, the self-simulation of the “7” symbol was successfully completed (a game ball entered the symbol entrance corresponding to the “7” symbol). After that, the “5” symbol was discarded, and the “7” symbol was self-mimicked. , The hand tile becomes “7 / 7,7” and the first effect display device 16 displays that the BB combination has been established (display “BB fixed!”), And the second effect display device. At 10, a line indicating that the mission effect was successful (line saying “mission completed!”) Is displayed. Further, the mission effect is configured to end when there is no possibility that the BB combination will be established. For example, the first discard operation using the tiles ("7.5.4") shown in FIG. At the time of execution, if the symbol “7” is discarded against the instruction of the mission effect, “Bakamo! What are you doing ?!” is displayed, and the mission effect ends. (The line corresponding to the mission effect is not displayed thereafter in the game).

  Next, an example of a mission effect dialogue in the lower part of FIG. In the figure, patterns 1 to 11 are shown, and from the top, the statuses are “at the start of the abandoning operation”, “after the execution of the abandoning operation”, “at the time of launch preparation”, and “the mission end and the role of the BB. Examples of dialogue displayed at the time of “establishment” are listed. Here, "at the start of the discard operation" means the time at which the discard operation can be executed, and "after the execution of the discard operation" means the time at which the discard operation is executed, and "at the time of launch preparation". Means the point at which the self-simulation operation (operation to fire the game ball) becomes possible, and "when the mission effect is completed and the BB role is established" means the time at which the BB role aimed at in the mission effect is established. Means.

  Next, a specific example in each status will be described. First, as a line displayed at the "start of discarding operation", a line indicating that the unnecessary tiles "6" or "5" are discarded in order to establish the BB combination of the symbol "7" ( "Discard“ 6 ”!” And “5 is unnecessary!”). In addition, there is a line that can be executed when aiming to establish a BB combination other than the slotted eyes (for example, “4, 5, 6”) (this time, give up the slotted eyes! Abandon “5”!). . Further, the instruction navigation at the time of discarding operation is displayed in a symbol "7", and a line (inevitable ... "7" discarded!) Instructing to achieve the BB combination by a symbol other than the symbol "7" is included. ing.

  Next, as the dialogue displayed after "executing the discarding operation", there are two game balls that can be fired and the dialogue displayed when the discarding operation of the same symbol as the instruction navigation at the time of the discarding operation is executed ( "Okay! Next!" And "I'm going to get excited!"). Similarly, there are two game balls that can be fired, which is different from the instruction navigation when thrown away. There is a line ("Bakamon! What are you doing ?!") displayed when the discard operation is executed. In addition, when the remaining ball that can be fired is one ball and a discard operation of a symbol different from the instruction navigation at the time of the discard operation is performed, the dialogue displayed when the possibility of establishment of the BB combination disappears is , ("There is not enough training!").

  Next, as the dialogue displayed at the time of “preparation for launch”, the instruction navigation at the time of abandoning operation is the dialogue displayed at the time of the “7” symbol (“Aim at“ 7 ”!”) And the instruction navigation at the time of the abandoning operation. However, there is a line displayed when the symbol is “4” (“Aim at“ 4 ”by left-handing!”). Next, as the dialogue displayed when "mission end and BB combination is completed", there is a line displayed when the mission production ends and the BB combination is completed ("mission completed!"). I have. On the other hand, when the mission effect is completed without the BB combination being established, the lines are not displayed. In addition, these lines are configured so that the displayed lines are selected by lottery from lines that can be executed by satisfying the conditions set for each line. It should be noted that which line is executed may be determined by a lottery evenly from among the lines that can be executed, or the probability that a specific line is executed (a lottery that executes a specific line) May be set as a relatively high probability.

  In this example, the mission effect is configured to be executed when the execution conditions of the battle effect and the zoro effect are not satisfied. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the battle effect and the zoro effect As a mode of execution, a configuration in which the game is executed when a lottery is won, so that a battle effect or a zoro-eye effect can be executed (for example, two “7” symbols and two “6” symbols) , Etc.), a mission effect may be executed.

  Next, FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the navigation effect display control process at the time of the throwing-out operation according to the subroutine of step 5300 in FIG. First, in step 5302, the discard tile display control unit 3130 determines whether or not a discard operation start command (a command transmitted when the discard operation becomes executable) is received from the main control board 1000 side. . In the case of Yes in step 5302, in step 5304, the discarded tile display control means 3130 determines whether the in-game effect of the game is a normal effect. In the case of Yes in step 5304, in step 5306, the discarded tile display control means 3130 determines a discard operation policy based on the current hand tile information and the information on the number of remaining balls, and determines the decided discard operation policy. The navigation is executed on the second effect display device 10, and the process proceeds to step 5308. It should be noted that also in the case of No in step 5304, the process shifts to step 5308. As described above, the present embodiment is configured to execute the discard-operation-time policy navigation only when the in-game effect being executed is the normal effect. In the case where other in-game effects (battle effect, zoro-eye effect, mission effect) are performed, the second effect display device 10 wants to show the other in-game effects to the player. The time policy navigation effect is configured not to be executed. In addition, the self-running policy navigator described later is also configured to be executed only when the in-game staging is the normal staging, and the discarding operation policy navigator and the self-running policy navigator are collectively referred to as the policy navigator. There is.

  Here, the upper part of FIG. 26 is a list of policy navigation at the time of discard operation. As shown in the figure, there are seven patterns as a discard operation policy navigation, and after determining an executable pattern based on the current hand tile information and the information on the remaining ball count, the executable pattern is determined from the executable pattern. It is configured to determine a navigation effect to be executed by lottery. As shown in the drawing, the discard operation policy navigation is intended to support the player's game, and how the player should proceed with the game by visually recognizing the discard operation policy navigation. Will give you a rough idea of It should be noted that the same purpose is also applied to the self-monitoring policy navigation described later. It should be noted that a numeral is entered in “XX” in the “contents” column in the figure. Hereinafter, a specific example will be described in detail. It should be noted that the effect mode shown in the figure is merely an example, and there is no problem even if the type of effect is increased or decreased or the effect content is changed.

<Specific example 1>
If the hand tile at the point where the tiles are dealt and the discard operation can be executed (which is almost the same as when the number of hand tiles becomes three) is "skull / skull / 4", the role of Agari Is not established, the pattern 1 “Let's aim for XX in total!” Of the pattern 2 and “Let's aim for XX!” And the pattern 3 “Chance with XX!” And the pattern 4 Either "Let's aim for the Zoro eye of ○!" Or Pattern 5 "Let's align ○○○!" Will be executed, and the abandoning operation policy navigation executed from among the five patterns will be drawn by lottery. Is determined by In addition, the number included in “○○” is the Agari role that has the highest profit for the player among the Agari roles that may be agar from the current hand tile (Agari role with the largest total number in the case of pattern 1) In the case of pattern 2 or pattern 5, it is configured to include a number necessary to aggravate the agari role which is the largest number in the case of pattern 2). In this example, "skull skull 4" If the total number of hand tiles that can be considered by executing two discarding operations and self-imitation from “” becomes the largest, the total number is “7 / 7.4”, and the total number is “7 + 7 + 4 = 18”. Therefore, in the case of the pattern 1, "Let's aim for 18 in total!" Further, in this example, among the agari roles that are considered to be performed by performing two discarding operations and self-imitation from “skull, skull, and 4”, the agari role with the highest profit for the player is “4.・ 4 ・ 4 ”, the pattern 2 is“ Let's aim for 444! ”, The pattern 3 is“ Chance at 444! ”, And the pattern 4 is“ 4. In the case of the pattern 5, it is "Let's align 444!". Incidentally, in the case of the pattern 3, a configuration may be adopted in which the probability of the Agari role which is more suggestive than the patterns 2, 4 and 5 is the hidden BB role is increased (by changing the lottery probability). In addition, the present invention is not limited to such an execution mode, and it may be configured such that only the navigation that gives the highest profit to the player is executed. The most profitable role of Agari for the player who can be considered when the hand tile is "skull / skull / 4" is almost the same as when the number of tiles becomes 3) is "4/4/4" Therefore, any one of the patterns 2 to 5 may be executed.

<Specific example 2>
If the hand tile at the time when the discard operation can be executed (which is almost the same as the time when the number of hand tiles becomes three) is “6.6.6”, the role of Agari has already been achieved. Therefore, either "Let's press the Agari button!" In Pattern 6 or "Get XX now!" In Pattern 6 is executed, and the discard operation policy executed from the two patterns is executed. Navigation is determined by lottery. Since the number of payouts of the Agari role corresponding to “6.6.6” is 18, in the case of the pattern 6, “18 will be obtained if aggravating now!”.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart in FIG. 25, in step 5308, the discarded tile display control unit 3130 determines a discard operation instruction navigation based on the current hand tile information and the information on the number of remaining balls, and determines the determined discard. The operation instruction navigation is executed on the first effect display device 16, and the process proceeds to step 5310. It should be noted that also in the case of No in step 5302, the process shifts to step 5310. Here, the discarding operation instruction navigation, which will be described in detail later, is a production mode in which light is emitted so as to surround a hand tile to be currently discarded, and the aim is to improve operability, By visually recognizing the instruction navigation at the time of the discard operation, the player can instantly grasp the tiles on which the discard operation is to be performed, and the game can proceed at a good tempo. It should be noted that the instruction navigation at the time of the discard operation and the instruction navigation at the time of self-imitation described later may be collectively referred to as an instruction navigation.

  Next, in step 5310, the discard tile display control means 3130 determines whether or not a discard preparation start command has been received from the main control board 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 5310, in step 5312, the discarded tile display control means 3130 determines the discard operation fact navigation based on the current hand tile information and the information on the remaining ball count, and determines the decided discard operation fact. The navigation is executed on the first effect display device 16, and the process proceeds to step 5314. It should be noted that also in the case of No in step 5310, the process shifts to step 5314.

  Here, the lower part of FIG. 26 is a list of fact navigations at the time of the discard operation. As shown in the figure, there are seven patterns as the fact navigation at the time of the discard operation, and after determining the executable pattern based on the current hand tile information and the information on the remaining number of balls, from the executable pattern, It is configured to determine a navigation effect to be executed by lottery. As shown in the figure, the discard operation fact navigation is intended to allow the player to grasp the game situation, and the player visually recognizes the discard operation fact navigation to execute the discard operation. It is possible to grasp what kind of game situation will occur when the discard operation is executed. It should be noted that the same purpose is also applied to a self-simulation fact navigation described later. It should be noted that a numeral is entered in “XX” in the “contents” column in the figure. It should be noted that the method of determining the effect contents of the discard operation policy navigation, the discard operation fact navigation, and the discard operation instruction navigation may be changed. For example, in the discard operation policy navigation, the current hand tile information and the remaining ball After determining an executable pattern (production contents) based on the information related to the number (there are a plurality of executable patterns), it is determined that a discard operation policy navigation to be executed by lottery from the executable patterns. On the other hand, in the discarding operation fact navigation and the discarding operation instruction navigation, the executable pattern is determined to be only one pattern based on the current hand tile information and the information on the remaining ball number, and the executable discard operation is performed. The operation fact navigation or the discard operation instruction navigation may be configured to be executed. With such a configuration, the discard operation fact navigation is an effect aimed at allowing the player to accurately grasp the game situation, and the discard operation instruction navigation is to play the hand tile that should be discarded at the moment. Since the effect is to inform the player, the content of the effect is determined uniquely, while the discard operation policy navigator is a fuzzy effect aimed at supporting the game of the player. Can be determined by lottery. Further, in the case of such a configuration, the number of types of the discard operation fact navigation that can be executed and the number of types of the discard operation instruction navigation that can be executed are smaller than the number of types of the discard operation policy navigation that can be executed. It may be configured as follows. In addition, the navigation at the time of the self-simulation operation described later may be configured in the same manner, and the effect contents of the self-simulation policy navigation are determined by lottery from a plurality of selection candidates, and the self-simulation fact navigation and the self-simulation instruction navigation can be executed. It may be configured to execute one effect content. Further, the number of types of the self-monitoring fact navigation that can be executed and the number of types of the self-timing instruction navigation that can be executed may be configured to be smaller than the number of types of the self-timing policy navigation that can be executed. Hereinafter, a specific example will be described in detail. It should be noted that the effect mode shown in the figure is merely an example, and there is no problem even if the type of effect is increased or decreased or the effect content is changed. It should be noted that the fact navigation at the time of discarding operation and the fact navigation at the time of self-imitation described later may be collectively referred to as a fact navigation.

<Specific example 1>
The hand tiles at the time when the tiles are dealt and the discard operation can be executed (which is almost the same as the time when the number of hand tiles becomes three) are “6.4.5” and “7.7”. In the situation where “7” is the BB role, if the “4” symbol is operated to be in the discard preparation state, even if the “4” symbol is abandoned, there is a possibility that the Agari role can be established, In addition, since the BB combination is not established by one subsequent self-imitation, either one of the pattern 2 “discard and win with ○ or more” and the pattern 5 “discard and 又 は or ○ reach” That is, the fact navigation at the time of the discarding operation executed from the two patterns is determined by lottery. More specifically, in the case of the pattern 2, it is "a prize when discarded by 7 or more", and in the case of the pattern 5, it is "a reach by discarded 5 or 6". Note that the reach indicates a state in which the pattern becomes a slot when the pattern of the last sheet is copied.

<Specific example 2>
The hand tile at the time when the tiles are dealt and the discard operation can be executed (which is almost the same as the time when the number of hand tiles becomes three) is “skull / skull · 5”, and “7.7” In the situation where “7” is the BB combination, if the “5” symbol is operated to be in the discard preparation state, the discard operation of the “5” symbol eliminates the possibility of the Agari combination being established. One of "-" of pattern 1 and "No more aggression when discarded" of pattern 6 and "No more BB when abandoned" of pattern 7 is executed. In operation, the fact navigation is determined by lottery.

<Specific example 3>
The hand tile at the time when the tiles are dealt and the discard operation can be executed (which is almost the same as the time when the number of hand tiles becomes three) is “7.7.5” and “7.7.5”.・ In the situation where “7” is the role of BB, if “5” symbol is operated to put it in the discard preparation state, if “5” symbol is discarded and “7” symbol is copied, BB Since the combination is established, the pattern 3 "discard BB with more than ○" is executed. Note that the pattern 3 may be configured to be “discarded and set to BB with ○”. Specifically, in the case of the pattern 3, the result is "BB by discarding 7".

  Returning to the description of the flowchart of FIG. 25, in step 5314, the discarded tile display control unit 3130 determines whether or not a discard operation end command has been received from the main control board 1000 side. If Yes in step 5314, in step 5316, the discarded tile display control unit 3130 ends the discard operation fact navigation being executed, and proceeds to step 5318. It should be noted that also in the case of No in step 5314, the process shifts to step 5318. Next, in step 5318, the discard tile display control means 3130 determines whether or not a discard preparation end command has been received from the main control board 1000 side. If Yes in step 5318, in step 5320, the discarded tile display control unit 3130 ends the discard operation fact navigation that is being performed, and proceeds to the next process (the process in step 5400). It should be noted that also in the case of No in step 5318, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 5400). Here, the command reception timing will be described in detail with reference to the lower part of FIG. First, when the discard operation becomes executable, the sub-control board 3000 receives a discard operation start command. By receiving the command, the discarding operation policy navigation and the discarding operation instruction navigation are started (or updated). Then, the player operates one of the hand tiles to prepare for discarding (when the hand tile includes a skull, the player enters the discarding preparation state without the player's operation). The board 3000 receives the discard preparation start command. By receiving the command, the fact navigation is executed at the time of the discard operation. Thereafter, when the discard operation is completed (when the discard preparation state ends), the sub-control board 3000 receives the discard operation end command and the discard preparation end command. Upon receiving the command, the discard operation fact navigation and the discard operation instruction navigation are ended. Note that the discard operation policy navigation is ended by executing a self-simulation policy navigation described later, executing the next discard operation policy navigation, or ending the game being executed (overwritten). ).

  Next, FIG. 27 is an illustration of a navigation effect execution image at the time of a discard operation in the present embodiment. First, as described above, the navigation effect at the time of the abandoning operation has three navigation effects of the policy navigation at the time of the abandoning operation, the fact navigation at the time of the abandoning operation, and the instruction navigation at the time of the abandoning operation. At that point, the discard operation policy navigation and the discard operation instruction navigation are started to be displayed, and when any of the hand tiles is newly prepared for discarding, the discard operation fact navigation is displayed. Become. First, (1) in the figure is an example of the abandoning operation policy navigation, and the abandoning operation policy navigation is a navigation effect displayed on the second effect display device 10 for the purpose of supporting the game of the player. Will be performed. In the figure, the hand tile at the time when the discarding operation can be executed is “6.7 / 4”, and the remaining two game balls can be fired. There is a possibility that the Agari role (BB role) of “7.7” will be established. Therefore, as the policy navigation at the time of the discarding operation, a line with the content “Let's aim for 777” is displayed. By visually recognizing the discard operation policy navigation, the player can grasp the role of Agari to be aimed in the current game. In addition, (2) in the figure is an example of the instruction navigation at the time of the discarding operation, and the instruction navigation at the time of the discarding operation is a navigation effect displayed on the first effect display device 16, which improves the operability of the player. The intended effect is executed. In the figure, as described above, there is a possibility that the agari role (BB role) of “7.7.7” which is the highest profit for the player will be established, and the agari role of “7.7.7” will remain. Considering the case where a hand is not established, a player who has a larger total number of hand tiles is more advantageous to the player, and thus the symbol “4” is the most unnecessary hand tile. Therefore, the instruction navigation at the time of abandonment is displayed for the symbol "4" as the instruction navigation at the time of the abandonment operation. In addition, (3) in the drawing is an example of the fact navigation at the time of the discard operation, and the fact navigation at the time of the discard operation is a navigation effect displayed on the first effect display device 16, and allows the player to grasp the game situation. An effect for the purpose is executed. Specifically, at the time when a certain hand tile is ready to be discarded, it is configured to display what happens to the subsequent game situation when the certain hand tile is discarded. In the same figure, there is a possibility that the Agari combination with the sum of the numbers of the hand tiles being “18” or more is established. For this reason, it is configured to display the content of “Discard and win 5 or more” as the fact navigation at the time of discard operation. By visually recognizing the navigator at the time of the discarding operation, the player can grasp what the subsequent game situation will be by performing the discarding operation on the hand tiles in the discard preparation state. The discard operation policy navigation is ended by executing the next self-defense operation policy navigation, executing the next discard operation policy navigation, or ending the game being executed (overwritten). ). Also, the discard operation fact navigation and the discard operation instruction navigation are configured to end when the discard operation is executed.

  Next, FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the self-simulation navigation effect display control process according to the subroutine of step 5400 in FIG. First, in step 5402, the self-improvement tile display control means 3120 determines whether or not a self-improvement navigation start command has been received from the main control board 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 5402, in step 5403, the self-tile display control means 3120 determines whether or not the in-game effect of the game is a normal effect. In the case of Yes in step 5403, in step 5404, the self-meal tile display control means 3120 determines the self-meal time strategy navigation based on the current hand tile information and the information on the number of remaining balls, and executes the determined self-meal time strategy navigation. The process is executed by the second effect display device 10, and the process proceeds to step 5406. It should be noted that also in the case of No in step 5403, the process shifts to step 5406. As described above, the present embodiment is configured to execute the self-simulation policy navigation only during the execution of the in-game effect that is being executed during the normal effect. In the case where other in-game effects (battle effect, zoro-eye effect, mission effect) are executed, the second effect display device 10 wants to show the other in-game effects to the player. The policy navigation effect is configured not to be executed.

  Here, the upper part of FIG. 29 is a list of policy navigations during self-imaging. As shown in the figure, there are seven patterns as the self-simulation policy navigation. After determining an executable pattern based on the current hand tile information and the information on the number of remaining balls, a lottery is drawn from the executable patterns. Is configured to determine the navigation effect to be executed. In addition, since the production mode and the like are the same as those of the above-described discard operation policy navigation, detailed description is omitted.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart of FIG. 28, in step 5406, the self-imitation tile display control means 3120 determines a self-imitation fact navigation based on the current hand tile information and the information on the number of remaining balls, and determines the determined self-imitation time. The fact navigation is executed on the first effect display device 16.

  Here, the lower part of FIG. 29 is a list of fact navigations during self-imitation. As shown in the figure, there are three patterns as a self-actual fact navigation, and after determining an executable pattern based on the current hand tile information and the information on the number of remaining balls, a lottery is drawn from the executable patterns. Is configured to determine the navigation effect to be executed. As shown in the figure, the self-simulation fact navigator aims to make the player grasp the game situation, and the player can self-simulate which hand tile (design) by visually recognizing the self-simulation fact navigator. Can be grasped. It should be noted that the effect mode shown in the figure is merely an example, and there is no problem even if the type of effect is increased or decreased or the effect content is changed.

<Specific example 1>
The hand tile at the time when the game balls for executing the self-simulation can be fired (which is almost the same as the time when the number of hand tiles becomes three) is “6.4” and “7.7”.・ In a situation where “7” is a BB role, self-simulation of the “6” symbol will reach the “6” symbol, and the self-simulation of five or more symbols will leave the possibility of forming the Agari role. Therefore, either the “safe with ○” of pattern 1 or the “chance with ○” of pattern 2 is executed, and the self-simulation fact navigation executed from the two patterns is determined by lottery. . Specifically, in the case of the pattern 1, it becomes "safe in 567", and in the case of the pattern 5, it becomes "chance in 6".

<Specific example 2>
The hand tile at the time when the game ball for executing the self-simulation can be fired (which is almost the same as the time when the number of hand tiles becomes three) is “7.7”, and “7.7” In a situation where “7” is the BB role, if the “7” symbol is copied, the BB role will be executed, so “BB with で” of pattern 3 will be executed. "7 at BB".

  Returning to the description of the flowchart in FIG. 28, in step 5408, the self-meal tile display control means 3120 determines the self-mechanical instruction navigation based on the current hand tile information and the information on the number of remaining balls, and determines the determined self-meal time. The instruction navigation is executed by the first effect display device 16, and the process proceeds to step 5410. It should be noted that also in the case of No in Step 5402, the processing shifts to Step 5410. Here, the self-simulation instruction navigation, which will be described in detail later, is an effect mode that indicates a range (area) in the game board 2 that is easy to enter a symbol entrance to be aimed at as a self-improving hand tile. . The self-improvement instruction navigation is intended to improve operability, and by visually recognizing the self-improvement instruction navigation, the player can instantly grasp the range to be aimed when launching a game ball, and improve the game tempo You can proceed.

  Next, in step 5410, the self-imaging tile display control means 3120 determines whether or not a self-imaging navigation end command has been received from the main control board 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 5410, in step 5412, the self-mealing tile display control means 3120 ends the self-improving fact fact navigation being executed. Next, in step 5414, the self-imaging tile display control means 3120 ends the self-imaging instruction navigation being executed, and shifts to the next process (the process of step 5500). It should be noted that also in the case of No in step 5410, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 5500). Here, the command reception timing will be described in detail with reference to the lower part of FIG. First, when it becomes possible to launch a game ball as a self-simulation operation, the sub-control board 3000 receives a self-simulation navigation start command. By receiving the command, the self-simulation policy navigation, the self-simulation fact navigation, and the self-simulation instruction navigation are started (or updated). After that, when the self-simulation operation is completed (when a game ball newly enters the symbol entrance), the sub-control board 3000 receives a self-simulation navigation end command. By receiving the command, the self-simulation fact navigation and the self-simulation instruction navigation are completed. Note that the self-measurement policy navigation is ended (overwritten) when the above-described discard operation policy navigation is executed, the next self-measurement policy navigation is executed, or the game being executed ends. It is configured as follows.

  Next, FIG. 30 is an image diagram of the execution of the navigation effect at the time of self-simulation in the present embodiment. First, as described above, the navigation effect during self-simulation has three navigation effects, a self-simulation policy navigation, a self-simulation fact navigator, and a self-simulation instruction navigation, and the launch of a game ball for executing the self-simulation. At the time when the navigation becomes possible, the three navigations are displayed simultaneously (the display start timings of the three navigations do not have to be simultaneous). First, (1) in the figure is an example of the self-simulation strategy navigation, and the self-simulation strategy navigation is a navigation effect displayed on the second effect display device 10 and is intended to support a player's game. An effect will be executed. In the same figure, since the hand tile at the time when the launch of the game ball for executing the self-simulation becomes possible is “6.7” and the remaining two game balls can be launched, the highest price for the player can be obtained. There is a possibility that the Agari role (BB role) of “7 / 7,7” that will be profitable will be established. For this reason, a line with the content "Let's aim for 777" is displayed as the self-monitoring policy navigation. By visually recognizing the self-improvement policy navigation, the player can grasp the role of Agari to be aimed in this game. Also, (2) in the figure is an example of a self-simulation fact navigator. The self-simulation fact navigator is a navigation effect displayed on the first effect display device 16 and is used to make the player grasp the game situation. The intended effect is executed. In the figure, as described above, there is a possibility that an agari role (BB role) of “7.7.7”, which is the highest profit for the player, will be established. For this reason, as the fact navigation at the time of self-imitation, the display of the content of “chance at 7” is displayed in an area where the hand-meal that is self-impersonated next time will be displayed. By visually recognizing the fact navigator at the time of the self-imitation, the player can recognize the hand tile to be self-improved by firing the game ball this time, and can also grasp which Agari role can be aimed at in the current game. Also, (3) in the figure is an example of a self-move instruction navigation, and the self-migration instruction navigation is a navigation effect displayed on the first effect display device 16 with the aim of improving the operability of the player. Will be performed. In the figure, as described above, there is a possibility that an agari role (BB role) of “7.7.7”, which is the highest profit for the player, will be established. For this reason, the content of "Aim for 7!" Is displayed as the self-migration instruction navigation, and the central portion of the game board 2 where the game ball can easily enter the symbol entrance corresponding to the "7" symbol is displayed. A display that prompts the user to fire the game ball is displayed. By visually recognizing the instruction navigation at the time of self-simulation, the player recognizes the hand tile to be self-improved by firing the game ball at this time, and which position of the game board 2 should be aimed at by firing the game ball at this time. Can be grasped. Note that the self-measurement policy navi is ended when the next self-measurement policy navigator is executed, the next abandoning operation policy navigator is executed, or the running game ends (overwritten). It is configured as follows. The self-simulation fact navigation and the self-simulation instruction navigation are configured to end when a game ball enters one of the entrances, that is, when the self-simulation is executed.

  With the configuration described above, according to the sparrow ball gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the number of payouts by the role of Agari during BB is set to the maximum payout number of 30 and the maximum number of payouts by the role of Agari during BB. By configuring so that the agari role which is the number of payouts is established when the agari button is realized without operating the agari button, unlike the normal gaming state, the agari role of the number of payouts which is the highest profit for the player is achieved. The game can be automatically set to be agari (end of the game) without using the agari button only during BB which is likely to be established, and the game can be automatically ended appropriately without considering complicated conditions. Can be. Further, by configuring the game to automatically end the game by Agari during the BB, the player can proceed with the game at a higher tempo, and a user-friendly gaming machine can be provided.

  Also, according to the sparrow ball gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in one game, a policy navigation effect for the purpose of supporting the game of the player (policy navigation effect at the time of discard tiles, policy navigation effect at the time of self-simulation), Fact-navigation effects (fact-navigation effects when discarded tiles, fact-navigating effects when self-imaging) for the purpose of allowing the player to grasp the game situation, and instruction navigating effects (discard tiles for the purpose of improving operability for the player) (Instruction navigating at the time of instruction, navigating instruction navigating at the time of self-simulation), the player can proceed with the game more smoothly when proceeding with the game. By performing various effects, the amusement of the game is enhanced.

  Further, according to the sparrow ball gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the BB pattern is determined by lottery for each game, and three tiles determined by lottery are distributed at the start of the game. And a game that is advantageous to the player and a game that is disadvantageous to the player. In addition, when the game is executed, whether or not to execute a battle effect, a zoro-eye effect, or a mission effect as an in-game effect by a combination of the BB pattern of the game and the three tiles arranged in the game. By determining to determine the degree of expectation of a battle effect, a zoro-eye effect, or a mission effect, which is a special in-game effect different from the normal effect (the degree of expectation that the Agari role in the game in which the effect occurs is realized) Or the expectation that the BB combination in the game in which the effect has occurred) can be secured in a high state, and even though the player feels that the effect with the high expectation has occurred, It is possible to prevent a situation where the amusement of the role of Agari cannot be established due to bad situation, which greatly impairs the interest of the game, and the player can make a battle production, a zolo production, or a mix production. ® hoping the generation of emissions performance will be traveling through the game, enjoyment of the game becomes more enhanced it.

  Also, in the sparrow ball game machine in this example, when the Agari role is established when the second self-imitation is completed, that is, when the remaining number of playable game balls becomes zero. Although it is configured to operate by using the agari button, the present invention is not limited to this, and the agari may be automatically configured without operating the agari button. If the number of remaining game balls that can be fired is 0 and the self-simulation cannot be executed already and the role of Agari is established, it is the highest profit for the player to play with the current hand tile. Since the game is determined, if the number of remaining game balls that can be fired is 0, the game is automatically made to be agari, so that the player does not need to operate the agari button, and the tempo at which the game proceeds And the stress during the game can be reduced. Note that, even during the period in which the first abandonment operation can be performed or the period in which the second abandonment operation can be performed, if the most profitable agari combination for the player is established, the agari is automatically formed. You may.

(Modification 1 from the present embodiment)
Here, in the present embodiment, the number of game balls that can be fired is 0 and the Agari role is not established, the case where the Agari role which is the maximum payout number during BB is established, When there is no possibility that the role of Agari will be established even if the self-imitation is executed for a number of game balls, the game being executed is automatically terminated (the game is terminated without the player operating buttons such as the Agari button). Although the configuration is made as described above, the condition for automatically ending the game may be increased in order to make the progress of the game smoother. Therefore, such a configuration is referred to as a first modification from the present embodiment, and only the points different from the present embodiment will be described below in detail.

  First, FIG. 31 is a flowchart of the non-BB game execution control process according to the subroutine of step 3500 in FIG. 10 in a first modification example of the present embodiment. The changes from the present embodiment are step 3515 (variation 1) and step 3537 (variation 1). That is, in step 3514, if the current hand tile has an agari combination, the process proceeds to step 3515 (variation 1). In 1), the game control means 1900 determines whether or not the agari role established by the current hand tile is not the agari role to be the BB role. If Yes in Step 3515 (Variation 1), in Step 3516, the game control means 1900 determines whether or not the Agari button 24 has been operated. On the other hand, if No in Step 3515 (Variation 1) In this case, the processing after the crushing is performed in the processing after step 3540.

  Also, in step 3536, if the Agari role has been realized with the current hand tile, in step 3537 (variation 1), the game control means 1900 determines that the Agari role realized with the current hand tile is the BB role. It is determined whether or not the role is Agari. If Yes in Step 3515 (Variation 1), in Step 3538, the game control means 1900 determines whether or not the Agari button 24 has been operated, while if No in Step 3515 (Variation 1) In this case, the processing after the crushing in the processing after step 3700 is executed.

  With the above-described configuration, according to the sparrow ball gaming machine according to the first modification of the present embodiment, when the BB combination is established in the normal gaming state (a state in which the BB is not being performed), the agari button is set. By configuring so that the operation is performed without operating the 24, the operation of the Agari button 24 can be stopped in a situation where it is determined that the operation of the Agari button 24 is the most advantageous operation for the player. It can be configured to automatically become agari without, and it is possible to make the tempo of the progress of the game smoother, and to configure the automatic end of the game to be executed only at the appropriate timing in the progress of the game it can.

  In the sparrow ball gaming machine in this example, three navigation effects, a policy navigation at the time of discarding operation, a factual navigation at the time of discarding operation, and a navigation instruction at the time of discarding operation, can be executed as the navigation effect at the time of discarding operation, and the discarding operation The rendering mode of the time policy navigator and the abandoning operation fact navigator is configured to be determined by lottery. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be configured to execute only the production mode that gives the highest profit, and only the discard operation policy navigation may be executed by lottery. With such a configuration, it is possible to separate and configure the navigation effect such as a discard operation policy navigator that suggests a game policy, a discard operation fact navigator pursuing profit and a discard operation instruction navigator. , You can add more sharpness to the navigation. In the same manner, the three navigation effects of the self-simulation strategy navigation, the self-simulation fact fact navigation, and the self-simulation instruction navigation, which are the navigation effects during the self-simulation, are also configured such that only the self-simulation strategy navigation determines the production mode by lottery. You may.

  Next, the operation of the sparrow ball gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described in chronological order.

《Start the game》
First, a game (game) is started when a predetermined number (three) of medals are inserted or a bet button is pressed to bet three medals.

《Tiles》
Next, in the present embodiment, three tiles are automatically distributed at the start of the game. If the Agari combination is established in this state, the Agari button 24 is operated to change to Agari. In addition, if there is no possibility of agari at the time three tiles are dealt (if there is no possibility of agari even if the self-imitation is repeated twice after performing the discard operation), it is automatically At the end of the game.

《First time discard tile》
In this embodiment, after the three tiles have been arranged in this manner, one-ball self-simulation can be executed twice after discarding one tile. When the player operates any of the left button 19a, the middle button 19b, and the right button 19c under such a gaming property, the tile corresponding to the button enters a discarding ready state, and the tile corresponding to the discarding ready hand tile corresponds. When one of the left button 19a, middle button 19b, and right button 19c is operated, the tile corresponding to the button disappears from the hand tile. If a “skull” symbol is present on the hand tile, the skull symbol is ready to be discarded without the player operating any of the left button 19a, middle button 19b, and right button 19c. I have.

《First self-imitation》
Thereafter, one game ball is supplied to the launching device. Then, the player operates the game ball firing lever 4 to release the ball into the game area. The released game ball enters one of the symbol entrances. When the ball enters any one of the entrances, a hand-simulated hand tile is displayed on the main display device 36 on the main control board 1000 and on the first effect display device 16 on the sub-control board 3000. If the Agari combination is established in this state, the Agari button 24 is operated to change to Agari.

《2nd discard tile》
After the first self-imitation is completed, in the present embodiment, one ball self-imitation can be performed once more after discarding one sheet. When the player operates any of the left button 19a, the middle button 19b, and the right button 19c, the tile corresponding to the button is put into a discarding preparation state, and the left button 19a and the middle button 19b corresponding to the hand tile in the discarding preparation state. When any of the right buttons 19c is operated, the tile corresponding to the button disappears from the hand tile.

《Second self-imitation》
Thereafter, one game ball is supplied to the launching device. Then, the player operates the game ball firing lever 4 to release the ball into the game area. The released game ball enters one of the symbol entrances. When the ball enters any one of the entrances, a hand tile imitating itself is displayed on the main display device 36 on the main control board 1000 side and the first effect display device 16 on the sub control board side. If the Agari combination is established in this state, the Agari button 24 is operated to change to Agari.

"Game over"
In the present embodiment, the game (game) ends when the Agari button is pressed while the Agari combination is established. In addition, when the number of game balls that can be fired becomes zero and the Agari combination is not established, the game is automatically terminated. Note that the period from the start of the game to the end of the game is one game. The condition for ending the game is not limited to the configuration of the present example. For example, the game is configured to have a game end button, the agari role is not established, and the number of playable game balls is not 0. In a situation (the number of playable game balls remains), the game may be ended by operating the game end button.

《Special game》
Here, when the predetermined Agari role (BB role) is completed (in the present embodiment, the Agari button 24 is pressed when the BB role is established. Then, the game enters the special game state (BB). From the next game after the game in which the BB role is arranged, the number of game balls that can be fired in one game is increased from 15 in the normal game state (a state not in BB is referred to as a normal game state) to 15 in the one game. . In the normal gaming state, three hand tiles are dealt as a tile at the start of the game. However, during the BB, no tile is dealt at the start of the game, and the game balls are fired one by one to release the hand tile. You have to copy it. In addition, when the game is shifted to the special game state (BB) (for example, the game is changed to the special game state from the next game in which the game is broken in “7.7.7”), the special entrance operation gate 12 is set to the game. When the ball enters, the special entrance 11 is opened. Then, when a game ball enters the special ball entrance 11 in the open state, it is configured such that the "7" symbol which is the most advantageous symbol for the player can always be copied. Also, in the special game state, the number of payouts of all Agari roles is the maximum payout number of 30 and almost 30 medals are paid out in each game. Therefore, a large number of medals are obtained in the special game state. can do. Further, in the special game state, when the agari combination of the maximum payout number is established, the agari is automatically formed without operating the agari button 24.

  The sparrow ball game machine according to the present embodiment may be configured to be playable as a game machine application, or may be configured as follows.

  A mobile communication terminal such as a high-performance telephone (so-called smart phone), another type of mobile phone (so-called feature phone), a tablet terminal, or the like, which can carry a gaming machine application in which the sparrow ball gaming machine according to the present embodiment is mounted. In such a case, a mobile communication terminal having a touch panel as a display may be used. When the display of the mobile communication terminal is a touch panel, the launch device, agari button, BET button, left button, middle button, right button, etc. can all be operated simulated by operating (touching) the touch panel. You may comprise. The medals are also stored electronically, and the medals and credits may be stored electronically in the same manner as the credits described above. In this example, the first effect display device 16 and the second effect display device 10 are configured to display an effect and the like, but the first effect display device 16 and the second effect display device 10 execute the display. The same effect as the effect to be performed may be appropriately displayed according to the size of the display area of the display of the mobile communication terminal.

(Summary)
The following concepts can be extracted (listed) based on the configuration shown in the above embodiment. However, the concepts listed below are merely examples, and the concepts based on the further configurations shown in the above-described embodiments are added to these concepts, as well as combining and separating the concepts listed (upper concept). You may.

The sparrow ball game machine according to this aspect (1)
A plurality of entrances (for example, design entrances 13a, 13b ...) arranged in the game area;
A main game unit (for example, main control board 1000) for controlling the progress of the game,
An effect display unit (for example, the first effect display device 16 and the second effect display device 10) capable of displaying an effect,
A sub game unit (for example, a sub control board 3000) for controlling the production display on the production display unit (for example, the first production display device 16 and the second production display device 10);
The main game unit (for example, the main control board 1000)
Game ball launching means (for example, self-made tiles) capable of launching game balls toward a game area with a predetermined number as an upper limit during a period from satisfying a predetermined game start condition to satisfying a predetermined game end condition. Control means 1902);
Ball entry detecting means (for example, a self-imaging tile control means 1902) for detecting which of the plurality of entrances the game ball has entered;
If a ball is detected by a ball detection unit (for example, a self-tile control unit 1902), one hand tile information can be generated and temporarily stored, or the predetermined game start condition is satisfied. Hand tile information control means (for example, tile information temporary storage means 2103) which can generate and temporarily store a plurality of hand tile information in the case;
Hand tile information deleting means (for example, discard tile control means 1901) for deleting any one of the predetermined number of hand tile information when the predetermined number of hand tile information is temporarily stored;
It has a plurality of types of winning information, which is a combination of predetermined tile information, and is temporarily stored by tile information control means (for example, tile information temporary storage means 2103) when the predetermined game end condition is satisfied. When the hand tile information and at least one of the types of winning information match, it is determined that the winning is achieved, and a predetermined number of game media can be provided to the player for the matching winning information. An award providing means (for example, a payout number calculating means 1904);
Game information transmission means (for example, information transmission control means) for transmitting game information necessary for effect display performed on the side of the sub game unit (for example, the sub control board 3000) to the side of the sub game unit (for example, the sub control board 3000) 2500), and
The sub game unit (for example, sub control board 3000)
Game information receiving means (for example, information transmission / reception control means 3200) for receiving game information transmitted from the main game section (for example, the main control board 1000);
Based on the game information received by the game information receiving means (for example, the information transmission / reception control means 3200), the effect display contents displayed on the effect display units (for example, the first effect display device 16 and the second effect display device 10) are displayed. Effect display content control means (for example, display control means 3100) for controlling,
It is configured to be able to execute a navigation effect as an effect that supports the progress of the game,
As the navigation effects, a first navigation effect and a second navigation, in which an effect display area and an effect mode are different on an effect display unit (for example, the first effect display device 16 and the second effect display device 10). Has at least a directing,
A sparrow ball game machine characterized in that the first navigation effect and the second navigation effect can be executed simultaneously during a predetermined period.

The sparrow ball game machine according to this mode (2)
A plurality of entrances (for example, design entrances 13a, 13b ...) arranged in the game area;
A main game unit (for example, main control board 1000) for controlling the progress of the game,
An effect display unit (for example, the first effect display device 16 and the second effect display device 10) capable of displaying an effect,
A sub game unit (for example, a sub control board 3000) for controlling the production display on the production display unit (for example, the first production display device 16 and the second production display device 10);
The main game unit (for example, the main control board 1000)
Game ball launching means (for example, self-made tiles) capable of launching game balls toward a game area with a predetermined number as an upper limit during a period from satisfying a predetermined game start condition to satisfying a predetermined game end condition. Control means 1902);
Ball entry detecting means (for example, a self-imaging tile control means 1902) for detecting which of the plurality of entrances the game ball has entered;
If a ball is detected by a ball detection unit (for example, a self-tile control unit 1902), one hand tile information can be generated and temporarily stored, or the predetermined game start condition is satisfied. Hand tile information control means (for example, tile information temporary storage means 2103) which can generate and temporarily store a plurality of hand tile information in the case;
Hand tile information deleting means (for example, discard tile control means 1901) for deleting any one of the predetermined number of hand tile information when the predetermined number of hand tile information is temporarily stored;
It has a plurality of types of winning information, which is a combination of predetermined tile information, and is temporarily stored by tile information control means (for example, tile information temporary storage means 2103) when the predetermined game end condition is satisfied. When the hand tile information and at least one of the types of winning information match, it is determined that the winning is achieved, and a predetermined number of game media can be provided to the player for the matching winning information. An award providing means (for example, a payout number calculating means 1904);
If the hand tile information temporarily stored by the hand tile information control means (for example, the tile information temporary storage means 2103) matches the special prize information among the prize information, it is determined that the prize is a prize. Special game control means (for example, special game control means 1906) capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player until a predetermined period has passed since
Game information transmission means (for example, information transmission control means) for transmitting game information necessary for effect display performed on the side of the sub game unit (for example, the sub control board 3000) to the side of the sub game unit (for example, the sub control board 3000) 2500), and
The period from when the predetermined game start condition is satisfied to when the predetermined game end condition is satisfied is defined as one game, and special winning information in a certain game is different from special winning information in the next game of the certain game. Is configured to
The sub game unit (for example, sub control board 3000)
Game information receiving means (for example, information transmission / reception control means 3200) for receiving game information transmitted from the main game section (for example, the main control board 1000);
Based on the game information received by the game information receiving means (for example, the information transmission / reception control means 3200), the effect display contents displayed on the effect display units (for example, the first effect display device 16 and the second effect display device 10) are displayed. Effect display content control means (for example, display control means 3100) for controlling,
The game has an in-game effect that is an effect that can be executed during the period of one game. The in-game effect is executed in a certain game, and the in-game effect is executed in the next game of the certain game. Is configured to be different from
The in-game effect executed in a certain game includes a plurality of pieces of hand tile information generated and temporarily stored when the predetermined game start condition in the certain game is satisfied, and a special prize in the certain game. And a game ball game machine configured to be determined based on the information.

The sparrow ball game machine according to this aspect (3)
A plurality of entrances (for example, design entrances 13a, 13b ...) arranged in the game area;
An operable operating member (eg, Agari button 24);
Game ball launching means (for example, self-made tiles) capable of launching game balls toward a game area with a predetermined number as an upper limit during a period from satisfying a predetermined game start condition to satisfying a predetermined game end condition. Control means 1902);
Ball entry detecting means (for example, a self-imaging tile control means 1902) for detecting which of the plurality of entrances the game ball has entered;
If a ball is detected by a ball detection unit (for example, a self-tile control unit 1902), one hand tile information can be generated and temporarily stored, or the predetermined game start condition is satisfied. Hand tile information control means (for example, tile information temporary storage means 2103) which can generate and temporarily store a plurality of hand tile information in the case;
Hand tile information deleting means (for example, discard tile control means 1901) for deleting any one of the predetermined number of hand tile information when the predetermined number of hand tile information is temporarily stored;
It has a plurality of types of winning information, which is a combination of predetermined tile information, and is temporarily stored by tile information control means (for example, tile information temporary storage means 2103) when the predetermined game end condition is satisfied. When the hand tile information and at least one of the types of winning information match, it is determined that the winning is achieved, and a predetermined number of game media can be provided to the player for the matching winning information. An award providing means (for example, a payout number calculating means 1904);
If it is determined that a winning is achieved by matching the hand tile information temporarily stored by the hand tile information control means (for example, the tile information temporary storage means 2103) with predetermined winning information, a predetermined period of time after the determination is made. Special game control means (for example, special game control means 1906) capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player until the time has elapsed;
With
By firing the predetermined number of game balls, or by performing a predetermined operation on an operation member (for example, the Agari button 24), the predetermined game end condition is satisfied,
During execution of the special game, if the hand tile information temporarily stored by the hand tile information control means (for example, the tile information temporary storage means 2103) matches the specific winning information, the predetermined number of game balls Is not fired, and even when a predetermined operation is not performed on an operation member (for example, the Agari button 24), the predetermined game end condition is satisfied, and it is determined that a winning is achieved. It is a sparrow ball game machine characterized by having.

1000 main control board, 1100 communication control means 1101, input signal receiving means, 1102 information transmission means 1200 medal management means, 1201 medal information temporary storage means 1300 game start determination means, 1600 BB pattern determination means 1601 BB pattern determination / content determination table 1900 game control means, 1901 discarded tile control means 1902 self game tile control means, 1902a self game ball supply control means 1902b remaining ball number counter, 1903 role determination means 1904 payout number calculation means, 1904a Agari role winning medal number table 1905 game End control means, 1906 special game control means 1906a special game game number counter, 1907 tile arrangement control means 1907t tile arrangement determination table 2100 game state temporary storage means, 2101 flag temporary storage means 210 Game ball number temporary storage means, 2103 tile information temporary storage means 2103a Hand tile information temporary storage means, 2103b Discarded tile information temporary storage means 2106 BB pattern temporary storage means, 2110 Agari information temporary storage means 2110a Agari role temporary storage means, 2110b Acquired medal number temporary storage means 2111 Special game related information temporary storage means 2200 Payout control means 2300 Game related information storage means 2500 Information transmission / reception control means 3000 Sub-control board 3100 Display control means 3110 Pile display control means 3120 Self-made tile display Control means 3130 Discarded tile display control means, 3140 Notice effect display control means 3150 Navigation effect display control means, 3160 Display related information temporary storage means 3200 Information transmission / reception control means 10 First effect display device 16 Second effect display device 4000 Medal payment 36 the main display device 19a left button 19b in button 19c right button 24 Agaricus button 11 Special ball entrance opening 12 Special ball entrance opening actuation gates 13a, 13b · · · symbol ball entrance opening 18 BET button 25 medal payout button

Claims (1)

A plurality of entrances arranged in the game area,
Operable operating members,
During a period from when a predetermined game start condition is satisfied to when a predetermined game end condition is satisfied, a game ball launching unit that can launch game balls toward a game area with a predetermined number as an upper limit,
Ball entry detection means for detecting which of the plurality of entrances a game ball has entered,
One piece of tile information can be generated and temporarily stored when the game ball is detected by the incoming ball detection means, or a plurality of pieces of tile information can be generated when the predetermined game start condition is satisfied. Hand tile information control means capable of temporarily storing
Hand tile information deleting means for deleting any one of the predetermined number of hand tile information when the predetermined number of hand tile information is temporarily stored;
It has a plurality of types of winning information which is a combination of predetermined tile information, and when the predetermined game end condition is satisfied, at least one of the tile information temporarily stored by the tile information control means. When the types of winning information match, it is determined as a winning, and a bonus granting means for giving a predetermined amount of game media to the player for the matching winning information,
If it is determined that the winning is achieved by matching the hand tile information temporarily stored by the hand tile information control means with the predetermined winning information, a special game advantageous to the player until a predetermined period elapses from the determination. Special game control means capable of executing
With
By firing the predetermined number of game balls, or by performing a predetermined operation on the operation member, is configured to be able to satisfy the predetermined game end condition,
During the execution of the special game, if the hand tile information temporarily stored by the hand tile information control means matches the specific winning information, the predetermined number of game balls are not fired and the operation is not performed. A sparrow ball game machine characterized in that even when a predetermined operation is not performed on a member, the predetermined game end condition is satisfied and a winning can be determined.

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