JP2002239159A - Game machine, rendering expression method for it, storage medium, and server - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of keeping a player interested in a game without any monotony or boredom by improving continuity of a story developed in a display device as a whole and lifting contentment and a sense of achievement of the player in the case of a large prize for greatly enhancing amusement. SOLUTION: This game machine is provided with a display part for displaying a screen image. The display part is constructed of an identification information image area arranged in a game board for displaying a plurality of identification information images, each of which is variably displayed and can be stopped at a predetermined timing respectively, and a rendering image area for displaying a rendering image. As the screen image before a next-to-win condition, an ordinary background image for developing a first story is displayed in the rendering image area. After the next- to-win condition, the identification information image area is shifted continuously in the predetermined direction, and a special background image area displaying a special background image for developing a second story different from the first story while having relation with the first story is expanded to be interlocked with the shift of the identification information area.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, an effect expression method for the gaming machine, a storage medium, and a server.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In order to keep a player playing a pachinko game from getting tired and to grasp the state of the game, a pachinko game machine is provided with a display device having, for example, a CRT or a liquid crystal monitor. In this display device, usually, in order to incite the player's interest in the game, while a variable symbol having a plurality of pieces of identification information composed of numerical values and the like is variably displayed in the identification information image area, a moving image having a certain narrative, etc. The effect expression which displays the background image of in the effect image area is performed.

[0003] In recent years, various stories, characters, and the like developed in this display device have appeared, such as, for example, the appearance of a protagonist and related persons, and the appearance of professional wrestling and sumo wrestlers. are doing.

In such a display device, usually, before reaching, when reaching, after reaching, while the reach state is continued, after the reach state ends,
As time goes on, various ideas have been devised. In particular, after reaching the reach, the player pays attention to the screen with the expectation that it will be a big hit, so many things have been elaborated,
It is trying to develop a high-impact narrative and draw the player's attention compared to the narrative developed on the normal screen before reaching.

[0005] After the end of the reach state, the player is in a state of knowing the result of the reach state, such as a jackpot or a miss, so that the player can display the result on the display screen based on the result. It is necessary to prevent the player from losing interest and to naturally switch the player's feelings to concentrate on the next screen. In addition, it is necessary to naturally arouse a feeling of continuing the game so that the player does not feel a desire to stop the game based on the result.

[0006] However, in the effect after the conventional reach state is completed, the identification information image area and the effect image area are switched as soon as the reach state is completed and the symbols in the identification information image area are stopped and displayed. Returning to and often started the next story. In such a manner of termination, the player's interest in the screen is cut off once the reach state ends, and it becomes difficult to move to the next screen in the normal state. Had the problem of wanting to stop playing.

[0007] In addition, many generations of players who have experienced various games have good eyes and many are interested in story development. I was dissatisfied.

[0008] On the other hand, various approaches have been taken so far before reaching and after reaching.
It may be said that there is almost no example in which an effect is performed with care until after the end of the reach state.

[0009]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and has as its object to smoothly switch from a screen in which the reach state has been completed to a next screen after the end of the reach state. To allow the player to unconsciously be drawn to the next screen, so that the player can enjoy the continuity and story-like expression that is unfolded on the screen. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine, an effect expression method of the gaming machine, a storage medium, and a server that can comfortably continue the game.

[0010]

Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve the above object, a screen image according to the present invention is, before reaching the reach, a normal background in which the first story is developed in the above-mentioned effect image area. After the image is displayed, on the other hand, after reaching, the identification information image area continuously moves in a specific direction, and has a relevance to the first story, and the first story In a situation where a special background image area displaying a special background image in which a second story different from the one developed is expanded so as to interlock with the movement of the identification information image area, further, after the reach state ends, The normal background area for displaying the normal background image in which the identification information image area continuously moves in a direction opposite to the direction in which the reach has been reached and the first story is developed is the identification information image. Opposite area And wherein the enlarged is possible to work with the movement of the.

More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

(1) An identification information image area for displaying a plurality of identification information images provided on a game board, each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing, and an effect image area for displaying an effect image A game machine having a display unit that displays a screen image consisting of, the screen image, before reaching, in the effect image area,
A normal background image in which the first story is developed is displayed. On the other hand, after reaching, the identification information image area continuously moves in a specific direction, and the relevance with the first story is determined. Having, and a special background image area displaying a special background image in which a second story different from the first story is developed is expanded so as to interlock with the movement of the identification information image area, After the end of the reach state, the identification information image area continuously moves in the direction opposite to the direction in which the reach was made after the reach, and the normal background displaying the normal background image in which the first story is developed The image area is enlarged so as to be linked with the movement of the identification information image area in the opposite direction.

According to the invention of (1), before reaching, a normal background image in which the first story is developed is displayed in the effect image area. On the other hand, after reaching,
Displaying a special background image in which the identification information image area moves continuously in a specific direction, is related to the first story, and a second story different from the first story is developed. In a situation where the special background image area is enlarged so as to be linked with the movement of the identification information image area, further, after the reach state is completed, the identification information image area is opposite to the direction in which the identification information image area has moved after the reach state The normal background image area, which continuously moves in the direction of, and displays the normal background image in which the first story is unfolded, is enlarged so as to interlock with the movement of the identification information image area in the opposite direction. Before reaching the reach state state before the reach state, the reach of the reach can be indirectly notified while ensuring the visibility of the identification information image, and the movement of the identification information image is different from that before the reach. Special profile Forewarning that the special background image area that displays the image will be expanded and a second story different from the first story before reach will be unfolded, and intriguing about the second story unfolded on the screen Can be done,
Further, after the end of the reach state, as the special background image area that has been enlarged once decreases, the identification information image area continuously moves in the opposite direction, and
In conjunction with this, the normal background image area will expand, so the first story will advance again in the normal background screen area that has once disappeared from the image screen, and the production after the reach state ends It can be performed.

Further, in the normal background image area,
By making the protagonist and other characters appearing in common with the protagonists and characters that appeared in the second story above, the first story in the normal background image area that disappeared earlier, and then the special background that expanded afterwards Since the second story in the image area and the first story resumed in the normal background image area once disappeared and reappeared are both perceived by the player as a series of related continuous stories, Naturally, the player can unknowingly accept the progress of the story after the end of the reach state, and the player naturally and satisfies the continuity and continuity of the staging expression. You will get

[0015] Further, the progress of the story after the end of the reach state is such that the player himself / herself receives a game result such as a jackpot or a jackpot brought to the player by the end of the reach state. And will naturally give the player a willingness to continue the game, and if the end of the reach state has been missed, for example, by showing the protagonist being discouraged In addition, the player can find the sympathizer of his or her disappointment there, thereby obtaining the effect of relieving the discouragement.

The present invention further provides the following. (2) a display unit provided on the game board and displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining these images as appropriate according to a game situation developed on the game board; A control unit for transmitting electronic data to the
And, the screen image, each of which is variably displayed, from an identification information image area that displays a plurality of identification information images that can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing, and an effect image area that displays an effect image In the gaming machine, further, the screen image, before reaching, a normal background image in which the first story is developed in the effect image area, on the other hand, after reaching, While the identification information image area continuously moves in a specific direction,
A special background image area having a relationship with the first story and displaying a special background image in which a second story different from the first story is developed, and a movement of the identification information image area. After reaching the reach state, the identification information image area continuously moves in a direction opposite to the direction in which the reach state is reached, and the first story is developed. The normal background image area for displaying the normal background image is enlarged so as to interlock with the movement of the identification information image area in the opposite direction.

According to the invention of (2), before reaching, a normal background image in which the first story is developed in the effect image area is displayed, and the visibility of the identification information image is displayed in the identification information image area. After the reach is reached and the reach state ends, the reach of the reach can be indirectly notified while the visibility of the identification information image is similarly secured, and the identification information By moving the image, the special background image area that displays a special background image different from that before reach is expanded, and it is foreseen that a second story different from the first story before reach will be developed, and it will be developed on the screen After the reach state is over, the special background image area that has been enlarged once becomes smaller and the identification information image area becomes more intriguing. The normal background image area moves continuously in the opposite direction, and the normal background image area expands in conjunction with this. The story can be advanced, and the production after the end of the reach state can be performed.

In the normal background image area, the hero and other characters appearing in the normal background image area are made to be the same as the hero and the character appearing in the second story. , The second story in the enlarged special background image area, and the first story in the normal background image area that has disappeared and reappeared are all a series of related sequences. The player can understand the progress of the story after the end of the reach state unconsciously and naturally, because the player understands the story as a completed story. Thus, the user can naturally and satisfactorily obtain the effect expression having continuity.

Further, the progress of the story after the end of the reach state is such that the player himself / herself can accept the game result of whether a jackpot or a loss has been brought to the player by the end of the reach state. And will naturally give the player a willingness to continue the game, and if the end of the reach state has been missed, for example, by showing the protagonist being discouraged In addition, the player can find the sympathizer of his or her disappointment there, thereby obtaining the effect of relieving the discouragement.

The present invention further provides the following. (3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), a character composed of a moving object appearing in the first story before reaching is reached, and then the first story is developed after reaching the reach. The information is displayed in the special background image area indicating the second story again after being preliminarily displayed on the image.

As described above, according to the invention of (3), since the same character is set to appear in the first story and the second story, the first story is converted to the second story. It is possible to ensure the continuity and continuity of the entire story that progresses and further returns from the second story to the first story, and the player can enter such a story quite naturally, The user can enjoy a story with continuity and storylines that is developed on the screen of the display device without feeling unnatural, unnatural feelings, etc., and without decreasing interest and motivation for the game.

The present invention further provides the following. (4) A display unit provided on the game board and displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining these images as appropriate according to a game situation developed on the game board; And a control unit for transmitting electronic data to the gaming machine, and a plurality of identification information images each of which can be variably displayed on the display unit and individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing. Is an identification information image area in which is displayed, and an effect image area in which an effect image is displayed, which is an effect expression method of a gaming machine for displaying an image including the effect image as the screen image, wherein the effect image is displayed before reaching. Displaying a normal background image where the first story unfolds in the area, and after reaching,
A special background image in which the identification information image area is continuously moved in a specific direction and has a relevance to the first story, and a second story different from the first story is developed. Expanding a special background image area to display so as to interlock with the movement of the identification information image area;
After the reach state ends, the identification information image area is
The normal background image area which continuously moves in the direction opposite to the direction in which the reach has been reached after reaching the reach and displays the normal background image in which the first story is developed is moved in the opposite direction of the identification information image area. Steps to expand to link with
It is characterized by including.

According to the invention of (4), before reaching, a normal background image in which the first story is developed in the effect image area is displayed, and the visibility of the identification information image is displayed in the identification information image area. After the reach is reached and the reach state ends, the reach of the reach can be indirectly notified while the visibility of the identification information image is similarly secured, and the identification information By moving the image, the special background image area that displays a special background image different from that before reach is expanded, and it is foreseen that a second story different from the first story before reach will be developed, and it will be developed on the screen After the reach state is over, the special background image area that has been enlarged once becomes smaller and the identification information image area becomes more intriguing. The normal background image area moves continuously in the opposite direction, and the normal background image area expands in conjunction with this. Can be provided, and an effect can be performed after the reach state ends.

In the normal background image area, the main character and other characters appearing in the normal background image area are made to be the same as the main character and the character appearing in the second story. , The second story in the enlarged special background image area, and the first story in the normal background image area that has disappeared and reappeared are all a series of related sequences. The player can understand the progress of the story after the end of the reach state unconsciously and naturally, because the player understands the story as a completed story. In addition, it is possible to provide an effect expression method that naturally and satisfies the effect expression with continuity.

Further, the progress of the story after the end of the reach state is a time margin for accepting to the player himself or herself a game result such as a big hit or a loss brought to the player by the end of the reach state. And will naturally give the player a willingness to continue the game, and if the end of the reach state has been missed, for example, by showing the protagonist being discouraged In addition, it is possible to provide a staging expression method in which a player can find an sympathetic person of his or her disappointment and thereby obtain an effect of alleviating the disappointment.

The present invention further provides the following. (5) A computer-readable recording medium storing a control program for displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining these images as appropriate in accordance with a gaming situation of a gaming machine, The program includes an identification information image area in which a plurality of identification information images are displayed, each of which is variably displayed, and which can be individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and an effect image area in which an effect image is displayed. The program is to be displayed as a screen image, and before reaching, a normal background image in which the first story is developed is displayed in the effect image area. On the other hand, after reaching, the identification is performed. While continuously moving the information image area in a specific direction, a second story that is relevant to the first story and different from the first story is The special background image area for displaying the special background image to be expanded is enlarged so as to interlock with the movement of the identification information image area, and further, after the reach state ends, the identification information image area is set to reach. continuously moves in the opposite direction to the moving direction after the normal background image region in which the first story to display a normal background image to be deployed, in conjunction with movement in the opposite direction of the identification information image region It is characterized in that it is configured to expand as described above.

According to the invention of (5), before reaching, a normal background image in which the first story is developed is displayed in the effect image area, and the visibility of the identification information image is displayed in the identification information image area. After the reach is reached and the reach state ends, the reach of the reach can be indirectly notified while the visibility of the identification information image is similarly secured, and the identification information By moving the image, the special background image area that displays a special background image different from that before reach is expanded, and it is foreseen that a second story different from the first story before reach will be developed, and it will be developed on the screen After the reach state is over, the special background image area that has been enlarged once becomes smaller and the identification information image area becomes more intriguing. The normal background image area moves continuously in the opposite direction, and the normal background image area expands in conjunction with this. And the recording medium capable of performing an effect after the reach state ends.

In the normal background image area, the main character and other characters appearing in the normal background image area are set to be the same as the main character and the character appearing in the second story. , The second story in the enlarged special background image area, and the first story in the normal background image area that has disappeared and reappeared are all a series of related sequences. The player can understand the progress of the story after the end of the reach state unconsciously and naturally, because the player understands the story as a completed story. In addition, it is possible to provide a recording medium that naturally and satisfies the effect expression with continuity.

Further, the progress of the story after the end of the reach state is such that the player himself / herself receives the game result of whether a jackpot or a loss has been brought to the player by the end of the reach state. And will naturally give the player a willingness to continue the game, and if the end of the reach state has been missed, for example, by showing the protagonist being discouraged In addition, the player can provide a recording medium that can obtain an effect of relieving the disappointment by finding a sympathetic person of the disappointment there.

The present invention further provides the following. (6) A server for displaying a gaming machine image indicating a gaming machine on each terminal, and a screen composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image combining these as appropriate according to the situation of a game performed in the terminal. An image is displayed, and each of the identification information image areas in which a plurality of identification information images that can be individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing and an effect image area in which an effect image is displayed are displayed. While controlling the terminal to display images containing
Before reaching, in the effect image area, a normal background image in which the first story is developed is displayed.On the other hand, after reaching, the identification information image area is continuously displayed in a specific direction. A special background image area that moves and has a relevance to the first story and displays a special background image in which a second story different from the first story is developed is identified by the identification information image. The area is enlarged so as to interlock with the movement of the area, and further, after the reach state is completed, the identification information image area is continuously moved in a direction opposite to the direction in which the area has reached the reach state. The terminal is controlled so that a normal background image area for displaying a normal background image in which the story is developed is enlarged so as to interlock with the movement of the identification information image area in the opposite direction.

According to the invention of (6), before reaching, a normal background image in which the first story is developed in the effect image area is displayed, and the visibility of the identification information image is displayed in the identification information image area. After the reach is reached and the reach state ends, the reach of the reach can be indirectly notified while the visibility of the identification information image is similarly secured, and the identification information By moving the image, the special background image area that displays a special background image different from that before reach is expanded, and it is foreseen that a second story different from the first story before reach will be developed, and it will be developed on the screen After the reach state is over, the special background image area that has been enlarged once becomes smaller and the identification information image area becomes more intriguing. The normal background image area moves continuously in the opposite direction, and the normal background image area expands in conjunction with this. Can be provided, which can perform an effect after the reach state is completed.

In the normal background image area, the main character and other characters appearing in the normal background image area are set to be the same as the main character and the character appeared in the second story, so that the normal background image area which has disappeared earlier is obtained. , The second story in the enlarged special background image area, and the first story in the normal background image area that has disappeared and reappeared are all a series of related sequences. The player can understand the progress of the story after the end of the reach state unconsciously and naturally, because the player understands the story as a completed story. Thus, it is possible to provide a server that naturally and satisfies the effect expression with continuity.

[0033] In addition, the story progression in after such a reach state has ended, was brought to the player by a later reach state end, time margin to accept the result of the game that the big hit or Hazureka to the player himself And will naturally give the player a willingness to continue the game, and if the end of the reach state has been missed, for example, by showing the protagonist being discouraged In addition, it is possible for the player to provide a server that can obtain an effect of relieving the disappointment by finding a sympathetic person of his own disappointment there.

[Definition of Terms and the Like] In this specification, the term "identification information" refers to visually identifiable information such as characters, symbols, pictures or patterns (patterns).

"Variable display" refers to a case where the identification information sequentially changes, for example, a case where a pattern "7" which is one identification information changes to a pattern "8" which is another identification information, or a pattern "9". ”To another symbol“ ☆ ”, or when the identification information is moved and displayed while one identification information is displayed in a display area where the identification information can be displayed, for example, 1 This is a concept including a case where one symbol “7” moves while being displayed in the display area. Furthermore, when the display mode of the identification information changes, for example, when one symbol “7” is deformed and displayed horizontally or vertically, or when the symbol is enlarged and displayed,
This is a concept including a case where the image is reduced and displayed. Further, the case where the position (region) where the variable design and / or the decorative body is displayed changes also is referred to as variable display.

The "normal screen" means all screens except for a reach screen as a notice screen for notifying a jackpot of a game and a jackpot effect screen at the time of a jackpot. In addition, the concept also includes an effect screen in which the identification information that has been variably displayed is temporarily stopped, and then the identification information is variably displayed again and displayed until reaching a reach or a jackpot. Further, the concept includes a screen displayed when a game result of the variable display game played on the display unit is lost. The term "reach" refers to the start of the reach state, and the term "reach state" refers to the state of reach, and the state of the period from the time of reach until all of the floating symbols stop. Say. The “first story” usually refers to a story developed in a background image, and the “second story” refers to a story developed in a special background image area. The development of the “first story” or “second story” means that the “first story” or “second story” progresses with content including various variations.

"Enlarged" means that the ratio of the area occupied in the display section increases. When the special background image area is enlarged, for example, a special background image area is generated so as to fill a gap that appears as the identification information image area moves in conjunction with a specific direction, and this gradually becomes There is a case where it becomes larger. In this case, the special background image region preferably has a background image having continuity with the background image of the identification image region.For example, when the background image of the identification image region is an image of a restaurant counter, Examples of the background image in the special background image area include an image of the counter, a table and a chair existing in front of the counter, and the like.

Normally, when the background image area is enlarged,
In conjunction with the enlargement of the special background image area, the once lost or once reduced normal background image area reappears or gradually increases, for example, occupies a portion larger than the identification information image area. And the like. By doing so, the special background image area and the normal background image area are set to mediate across the identification information image area, and one expands as one decreases, and one decreases as one expands. Since the player has a relationship and the first story and the second story unfolding in each area are recognized by the player as a continuous story, the player naturally ends the reach state. and thus to accept the progress of the story to be expanded later.

[0039]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0040] Figure 1 is a front view schematically showing a gaming machine of the present invention. In the embodiments described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine is shown as a preferred embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention.

The pachinko gaming device 10 includes a main body frame 12.
And a game board 14 incorporated in the main body frame 12 and a game board 1
4 and a window frame 16 of a main body frame 12 provided on a front surface of the window frame 1.
6, an upper plate 20 and a lower plate 22 provided on the front surface of the main body frame 12 and a firing handle 26 provided on the right side of the lower plate 22 are arranged.

A plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) are driven into the front of the game board 14. It should be noted that the game board 14 is formed of a resin material without using a configuration for driving nails, and a metal rod is formed on the game board 14 of this resin material.
It may be configured to be implanted so as to protrude in the front direction,
The present invention can also be applied to the above-described pachinko gaming device 10 (pachicon machine). In this specification, the pachinko gaming device 10 is a concept that includes a pachinko machine.

Further, the firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main frame 12, and the player can proceed with the pachinko game by operating the firing handle 26. On the back side of the firing handle 26, a firing motor 28 is provided. When the firing handle 26 is rotated clockwise by the player, power is supplied to the firing motor 28, and the game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are sequentially fired on the game board 14.

The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper portion of the game board 14, and thereafter, its traveling direction is changed by the collision with the plurality of obstacle nails described above. It falls toward the lower part of the game board 14 while changing.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view schematically showing the game board 14. Note that the same reference numerals are given to components corresponding to the components shown in FIG. 1 described above. FIG.
Shows the omission of the obstacle nail described above.

At a substantial center of the front of the game board 14, there is provided a display device 32 which is a display unit as described later. In the center of the upper part of the display device 32, a display device 52 is provided. The display device 52 is formed of, for example, a segment display, and a normal symbol, which is display information, is variably displayed so as to repeatedly change and stop. On the left and right sides of the display device 32, ball passage detectors 55a and 55b
Is provided. This ball passage detector 55a or 55b
When it is detected that a game ball has passed in the vicinity, the display of the ordinary symbols is started to be displayed on the display device 52 described above, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the display of the ordinary symbols is stopped. The ordinary symbol is information including numbers and symbols, for example, numbers from “0” to “9” and symbols such as “☆”. When the normal symbol is displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, "7" and stopped and displayed, solenoids 57 for driving movable pieces 58a and 58b provided on both left and right sides of the starting port 44 described later. A current is supplied to the starting port 44 (not shown), and the movable pieces 58a and 58b are driven so that the game ball can easily enter the starting port 44 so that the starting port 44 is opened. The starting port 44
After a predetermined time has passed since
The movable piece is driven to close the starting port 44 so that the game ball does not easily enter.

On the left and right sides of the display device 52, four
There are provided three holding lamps 34a to 34d. Further, a general winning opening 50 is provided at an upper portion of the display device 52. Further, at the lower part of the game board 14, a winning hole 38 for a game ball is provided. In the vicinity of the winning opening 38, a shutter 40 is provided so as to be freely opened and closed. Shutter 40
Is a solenoid 48 (not shown) so that it is opened when a variable display game to be described later is in a big hit state.
Driven by

General winning ports 54a and 54b are provided on both left and right sides of the display device 32 described above. further,
General winning ports 54c and 54d are provided on both left and right sides of the lower part of the display device 32. Special prize holes 56a and 56b are provided at the left and right ends of the game board 14, and special prize holes 56c and 56
d is provided.

Also, a starting port having a ball detection sensor 42 which triggers a transition of a plurality of, for example, three symbols, which are identification information, displayed on the display device 32 when a variable display game to be described later is started to a variable display state. 44 are provided.
The above-mentioned winning opening 38, starting opening 44, general winning opening 54a-
When a game ball wins at 54d and the special winning openings 56a to 56d, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the lower plate 22 in accordance with the type of the winning opening.

Further, on both left and right sides of the display device 32, rolling guide members 60a and 60b for guiding the path of the game ball in a predetermined direction are provided. Decorative lamps 36a are provided on the upper left and upper right sides of the game board 14 outside.
And 36b are provided.

The portion for displaying an effect image to be described later on the display device 32 may be formed of a liquid crystal display panel or a CRT. In the example described above, the display device 3
2 is a gaming board 14 of the pachinko gaming device 10 which is a gaming machine.
In the above, the case where the display device 32 is provided substantially at the center of the front surface is shown, but the display device 32 may be provided at any position of the gaming machine as long as the display device 32 can be seen by the player.

Further, in recent years, some pachislot gaming machines have a liquid crystal screen in addition to the symbol display means for displaying symbols. Such a pachislot gaming machine has the same structure as the pachinko gaming machine in the liquid crystal screen. The game effect screen is displayed to improve the interest.
Therefore, the present invention is applied to a pachislo gaming device having such a liquid crystal screen.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The above-described firing handle 26 is connected to the control circuit 6.
0 is connected to the interface circuit group 62, and the interface circuit group 62 is connected to the input / output bus 64. An angle signal indicating the rotation angle of the firing handle 26 is converted into a predetermined signal by the interface circuit group 62 and then supplied to the input / output bus 64. I / O bus 64
Are configured so that a data signal or an address signal is input / output to / from a central processing circuit (hereinafter, referred to as a CPU) 66. The ball detection sensor 42 is also connected to the interface circuit group 62 described above. When a game ball passes through the starting port 44, the ball detection sensor 42 supplies a detection signal to the interface circuit group 62. Further, the interface circuit group 62 includes the ball passage detector 5
5 is also connected, and the ball passage detector 55 supplies a detection signal to the interface circuit group 62 when detecting that the game ball has passed near it.

The input / output bus 64 includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 68 and a RAM (Random Access Memory).
An access memory 70 is also connected. ROM68
Stores a control program for controlling the entire game flow of the pachinko gaming device. Further, the ROM 68 stores image data of a variable symbol displayed and stopped when the variable display game is executed on the display device 32, identification information character image data composed of a decorative body decorating the variable symbol, and an effect screen. Character image data composed of a moving object displayed as a character, background image data and moving image image data constituting the background of the display device 32, sound data used in a game, initial data for executing a control program, and a decorative lamp. A program for controlling a blinking operation pattern of 36 is stored.

In the present invention, the background image data and the character image data, which are data to be displayed after reaching the reach state or after the end of the reach state, include data that does not appear or are not displayed on the normal screen. These are displayed together with character image data that appeared before reaching.

The above-described symbol image data is displayed on the display device 32.
Are used when the symbols are displayed in a variable manner or when the symbols are stopped and displayed, and include image data corresponding to various display modes, for example, an enlarged image, a reduced image, a deformed image, and the like. In addition, the character image data, the background image data, and the moving image image data including the moving object described above display a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining them as a screen image on the display device 32 so as to produce a game. It is for. Further, the character image data composed of a moving object and the identification information decoration character image composed of a decorative body described above include image data corresponding to each of the motions in order to display the motion of the character. Further, the sound data is also for producing a game, and is used for producing a sound such as a sound effect from a speaker 46 described later.

The RAM 70 stores the values of flags and variables used in the above-mentioned programs. For example, it stores new input data, accumulated reach data indicating a calculation result by the CPU 66 and a history of the game, an accumulated number of fluctuations, and an accumulated number of jackpots.

The CPU 66 serving as a control unit performs arithmetic processing by calling and executing a predetermined program.
Based on the result of the arithmetic processing, the identification information decorative character image composed of a decorative body, the character image data composed of a moving object, the background image data, the moving image image data, the variable design image data, and the sound data are transmitted as electronic data. Is performed.

The CPU 66 reads out the image data of the variable symbol, which is the above-mentioned identification information, and
Is controlled so that the symbols are variably displayed, or the combination of symbols, which are a plurality of pieces of identification information, is stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing on the display device 32.

Further, an interface circuit group 72 is also connected to the input / output bus 64. The display device 32, the speaker 46, the firing motor 28, the solenoid 48, the holding lamp 34, and the decoration lamp 36 are connected to the interface circuit group 72.
2 supplies a drive signal and a drive power to control each of the above-described devices according to the result of the arithmetic processing in the CPU 66.

The screen image of the display device 32 as the display unit is
The image is composed of an identification image on which a changing symbol is displayed and an effect image on which an effect screen is displayed. These two images are superimposed and combined under the control of the CPU 66 to be displayed as one image.

As described above, by superimposing and combining a plurality of images, for example, a design image and a production image, it is possible to produce a scene in which the design fluctuates with the production image as a background, and various display modes. It becomes possible.

The solenoid 48 is used to open and close the shutter 40 as described above,
Indicates the number of times the combination of symbols displayed on the display device 32 has become effective. The decorative lamp 36 is used to indicate to the player when the game has reached a jackpot or a reach. It blinks or lights up.

The above-mentioned CPU 66 constitutes a control unit, the display 0 unit 32 constitutes a display unit, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 constitutes a gaming machine.

In the following, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming apparatus 10 has been started, the variables used in the CPU 66 have been initialized to predetermined values, and the pachinko gaming apparatus 10 is operating normally.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for detecting a game ball executed in the control circuit 60 described above. This subroutine is called at a predetermined timing from a previously executed control program for controlling the pachinko game of the pachinko game device 10 and is executed.

First, it is detected whether or not a game ball has entered the winning opening (step S11). The winning ports are, for example, the general winning ports 50 and 54a to 54d and the special winning ports 56a to 56d in the example shown in FIG. If it is determined in step S11 that a game ball has entered the winning opening, a process of paying out a predetermined number of game balls according to the type of the winning opening is executed (step S11).
12).

Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the starting port (step S13). This start is, for example, the start port 44 in the example shown in FIG. 2 described above. If it is determined in step S13 that a game ball has entered the starting port, a variable display game described later is executed (step S14).

Further, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed the ball passage detector (step S15). This ball passage detector is, for example, the ball passage detectors 55a and 55b in the example shown in FIG.

If it is determined in step S15 that the game ball has passed the ball passage detector, a process for normally displaying a variable symbol on the display device 52 is executed as described above (step S16). As described above, when the variably displayed normal symbol comes to a predetermined symbol when stopped, the movable pieces 58a and 58b are driven to open the starting port 44 so that the starting port 4 is opened.
This is to make it easier for game balls to enter 4.

[0072] Figure 5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for performing variable display game processing called and executed in step S14 described above, FIG. 6, after becoming reach among the variable display games, change symbols FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a process from the end of the reach state in the variable display game to the end of the variable display game.

FIGS. 8A to 8C are explanatory diagrams showing an example of an image displayed on the normal screen.
(A) to (c) are before reach and after reach,
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an image displayed on a screen, and FIG.
0 (a) to (e) are explanatory diagrams showing an example of an image displayed on the screen after the end of the reach state.

When this subroutine is called, the fixed screen displayed on the display device 32 is switched to the normal screen, and the variable display game is started. Here, the variable display game is a game imitating a game played in a slot machine, and displays a plurality of symbols, which are a plurality of identification information, on the display device 32, and displays each of them in a fluctuating manner. These symbols are displayed so as to stop sequentially at the timing of, and when the combination of symbols when all the symbols are stopped becomes a predetermined combination, to shift the pachinko game to a state advantageous to the player This is a game in which the change display and the stop display are executed as one process.

For example, as one set of symbols consisting of twelve numerals consisting of “1”, “2”,..., “12”, these twelve symbols are displayed in a fixed area (identification information image Area), and the symbols themselves are displayed so as to change while the symbols are displayed so as to move. For example, in the display device 32, in the identification image area, the symbol “1” is displayed so as to scroll from the top to the bottom of the display device 32, and the symbol “2” is displayed so as to scroll from the top to the bottom. Further, the symbol "3" is similarly displayed so as to be scrolled from top to bottom. After the symbol "1" to the symbol "12" are displayed in such a manner, the symbol "1" is scrolled again, and the same display is sequentially repeated.

By displaying the symbols on the display device 32 in this manner, the symbols are scrolled from "1" to "2" and "2" to "3" so that the symbols are sequentially changed while being scrolled. 12 ", and then" 1 "is displayed again. The manner in which a symbol is displayed such that the symbol itself changes sequentially while moving the position of one symbol in this manner is called variable display. A mode in which a certain symbol is stopped and displayed is referred to as a stop display.

The symbols belonging to one group are displayed on the display device 3.
At the time of display in 2, the symbol to be displayed is not limited to only one symbol belonging to the set, and a plurality of symbols, for example, two to three symbols may be displayed at the same time. For example, when the symbol “5” is variably displayed on the display device 32, a portion or the whole of the symbol “4” is variably displayed below the symbol “5”, and the symbol “6” is displayed above the symbol “5”. May be variably displayed. The above-described symbol set is a concept corresponding to the symbol set displayed on one reel used in the slot machine.

[0078] Further, when the variable display game is executed in the display device 32 displays the symbols belonging to each of the plurality of pairs. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, when each of the symbols belonging to three sets is to be displayed in the horizontal direction, the symbols belonging to one set are displayed on the left side of the display device 32, and The belonging symbols are displayed in the center of the display device 32, and the symbols belonging to the remaining sets are displayed on the right side of the display device 32.

By displaying the symbol as the identification information in this manner, a plurality of pieces of identification information are displayed on the display device 32 as the display section. For example, when the variable display is performed such that only one of the symbols belonging to one set is always displayed, the display device 32
, Three symbols, that is, one symbol is displayed on the left side, one symbol is displayed in the center, and one symbol is displayed on the right side. Further, the number of sets when the variable display game is executed is not limited to three, and symbols belonging to a plurality of sets other than three may be displayed on the display device 32.

As described above, by displaying the symbols in this manner, a plurality of symbols, that is, a plurality of identification information, are displayed on the display device 32 which is a display unit.
Further, as described above, a plurality of symbols may be displayed for the symbols belonging to one set.
If two symbols belonging to one set are displayed so as to be simultaneously displayed in a variable manner, and if three sets are to be displayed, a total of six symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the display device 32. It becomes.

After variably displaying symbols belonging to a plurality of sets,
When all the symbols that have been displayed in a variable manner are stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and when the combination of these symbols is stopped and displayed in accordance with the predetermined combination, the pachinko game is determined as a variable display game having won a jackpot. The state shifts to a state that is advantageous to the player.

For example, when symbols belonging to three sets are displayed on the display device 32, symbols belonging to one set are stopped and displayed at "7", and symbols belonging to other sets are also stopped and displayed at "7". When the symbols belonging to the remaining sets are also stopped and displayed at “7”, the combination of the symbols becomes a predetermined combination jackpot and matches “7” − “7” − “7”,
It is determined that the variable display game has won a jackpot, and the game shifts to a state in which the pachinko game is advantageous to the player. When the state shifts to a state in which the player wins the game, a current is supplied to the above-described solenoid 48 to open the shutter 40 of the winning opening 38 provided on the front surface of the game board 14, and the game ball is opened. 38.

[0083] Further, when the variable display game is running, also effect screen due to the background image and a character image or the like displayed on the display device 32. Note that the fixed screen described above refers to a screen displayed on the display device 32 when only the pachinko game is progressing on the pachinko game device 10 in which the variable display game executed on the display device 32 is not executed. Say.

The normal screen is a period from when the variable display game is started on the display device 32 and the symbols displayed on the display device 32 are variably displayed until the variable display game reaches a reach or a big hit. Means an effect screen displayed on the display device 32.

When a symbol belonging to one group, for example, a symbol on the left is stopped and displayed at "7", and a symbol belonging to another group, for example, a symbol on the left is also stopped and displayed at "7", When two sets are a combination of “7”-“7”, and another set of symbols is stopped and displayed at “7”,
It ’s a big hit, it ’s a reach, and as mentioned above,
A screen different from the normal screen is displayed, and a story different from that before reach is developed. As stated in the claims,
In the present specification, the story to be deployed before the reach is called the first of the story, a story that is deployed after the reach of the second story.

When the above-mentioned variable display game is started,
First, an internal lottery process is performed by the arithmetic process of the CPU 66 (step S200). The internal lottery process is a process in which all symbols belonging to a plurality of groups that have been variably displayed are stopped and displayed, and a symbol combination when a symbol is determined is determined in advance.
The process of changing and displaying the symbols is performed so that the symbols are stopped and displayed in the combination of symbols determined by the internal lottery process.

Next, screen configuration information of the selected background image is generated in the RAM 70 (step S201). That is, after the internal lottery process is executed, the CPU 66 executes a control program for selecting a background image according to the result of the internal lottery process, the progress of the variable display game, and the like.
It is called from the ROM 68 and executed.

Next, based on the result obtained by the CPU 66, screen configuration information of the selected background image is generated in the RAM 70 by the CPU 66 as needed. As the background image, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, a background image showing a kitchen of a Ton-chan restaurant managed by a character, Ton-chan.

The background image is not limited to the above-described image, and may be, for example, a background image of a bathroom in which the character Ton-chan takes a bath, or an original background image in which Ton-chan performs a duel. Or other images. These images are appropriately selected by the CPU based on the progress of the variable game and the result of the internal lottery process.

Next, the screen configuration information of a character image composed of elements of tons chan like is generated RAM 70 (step S202). That is, based on the execution result of the control program, the screen configuration information of the character image composed of the moving object selected by the CPU 66 is stored in the RAM 70.
Is generated.

At this time, for example, 1/60 second, 1/3
By controlling the head position of a character image composed of a moving object to be shifted by a predetermined moving amount at a constant interval (frame span) every 0 seconds or the like, a character image composed of a moving object is given a motion and displayed. Can be done. Note that the character image composed of a moving object does not always need to be displayed on the display device.

In the present invention, the character image composed of a moving object is not particularly limited. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, as a background image, a character image of a Ton-chan restaurant managed by the character Ton-chan is used. If the image showing the kitchen is displayed as a background image, three pigs, Ton-chan, who cooks in the center, Ton-chan, who cooks food on the left, and Ton-chan, who cooks on the right And siblings. Images showing these three pigs are displayed on the left, center, and right sides of the display device 32 so as to correspond to the three symbols belonging to the three sets described above.

Next, based on the execution result of the control program, the screen configuration information of the variable symbol, which is the identification information, is obtained.
It is generated in the RAM 70 by the CPU 66 (step S203). For example, in the example shown in FIG. 8A, a symbol “10” belonging to one of the three pairs is displayed on the left side, and a symbol “5” belonging to another group is displayed at the center. The symbol "9" belonging to the remaining one set is displayed on the right side. In the example shown in FIG. 8B, three symbols “10”, “5” and “9”
Is identification information. In FIG. 8A, the number changes at the top of the screen. However, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, when the number is stopped and displayed, Move to the bottom and stop.

The screen configuration information of the image serving as each of the symbols constituting the above-mentioned variable symbols is, for example, 1/60 seconds or 1/60 by the CPU 66 based on the control program described above.
At a fixed interval (frame span) every 30 seconds or the like, the leading position of the screen configuration information is shifted by a predetermined moving amount with respect to an image which is a variable symbol having the same identification information. By controlling the images to be sequentially generated in a predetermined order, it is possible to perform a variable display of a variable symbol.

Further, by adjusting the frame span, the head position for reading the screen configuration information, and the like, the fluctuation speed of the fluctuation symbol can be controlled. It is also possible to make the fluctuation of the fluctuating design smooth, and to fuse the background image with the fluctuating design.

Note that the ROM 68 stores a plurality of image data having different shapes for the same variable symbol,
By reading the information from the CPU 66 as needed and transmitting it to the display device 32, it is also possible to display such that the shape of the fluctuating symbol changes over time during fluctuating display.

Next, in steps 201 to 203, based on the screen configuration information generated in the RAM 70,
Each image data corresponding to the screen configuration information is read from the ROM 68 by the CPU 66. Thereafter, the image data is converted into image data to be displayed on the display device 32 according to the information on the priority order, the position, and the like displayed in the screen configuration information, and then transmitted to the display device 32 and displayed (step S204).

The processing in steps S201 to S204 is performed in steps S205 to S208 described later.
After the left and right symbols are stopped and displayed, it is determined whether the left and right symbols are the same (step S21).
0), repeatedly executed until it is determined that reach is reached (identical). By repeatedly executing such processing, the symbols can be displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll in a predetermined manner, and the character image composed of a moving object can be displayed so as to perform a predetermined operation. is there. When it is determined that the left and right symbols are different, it is determined whether it is time to stop the central symbol (step S211). If not, the process returns to step 201 and repeats the same processing. . On the other hand, if it is the timing to stop, the central symbol is stopped (step S212), and the same process is repeated until it is determined in step S213 that all symbols have stopped, and this routine ends.

As described above, this step S2
In 01 to S204, for example, a first story is developed in which Ton-chan who works at the Ton-chan Hotel, the chef of the Ton-chan Hotel, and Ton-chan's siblings are characters.

More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8A to 8C, a story is developed in which each of three pigs shakes a frying pan up and down to cook a dish. In this screen, the floating symbols belonging to each of the three sets are scrolled up and down as if they were ingredients, in accordance with the movement of the frying pan on each of the three frying pans. It is a nifty presentation that fluctuates and is displayed.

This first story may include not only a scene where cooking is performed by repeating the same operation but also various variations. In other words, when Ton-chan does not cook well and spills ingredients, gets angry from the chef or loses, Ton-chan is beaten by the chef and his siblings, causing nosebleeds. Is also good.

Next, it is determined whether it is time to stop and display a symbol belonging to one of the three sets (step S205). If it is determined that it is not time to stop and display, the first story proceeds. On the other hand, for example, when it is determined that it is the timing to stop and display the left fluctuating symbol, as shown in FIG. 8B, the left fluctuating symbol "10" is fluctuated and then stopped and displayed. (Step S206).

After only the left moving symbol has stopped, the first story further proceeds. Next, it is determined whether it is time to stop and display a symbol belonging to one of the remaining two sets (step S207).
If it is determined that it is not time to stop display,
The first story goes on. Subsequently, for example, when it is determined that it is time to stop and display the right variable symbol, as shown in FIG. 8B, the right variable symbol "9" is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed. There is (step S208).

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the stopped right and left fluctuating symbols are the same (step S210). If it is determined that the left and right fluctuating symbols are different, the first story proceeds further. On the other hand, when the left and right of the variation pattern is determined to be the same, the subroutine reach the screen display processing shown in FIG. 6 (step S28) is executed.

The processes in steps S281 to S284 in the reach screen display process routine shown in FIG. 6 employ a display method substantially the same as the processes in steps S201 to S204 described above, so that detailed description of the process itself will not be given. As a background image, an image different from the image before reaching is displayed, and a decorative body decorating a fluctuating pattern or a character that is a moving object also displays, in principle, a different one from the one before the reach, Indirectly announce that you have reached your reach and give your players the expectation of a big hit.

At this time, as described later, by making the same character appear in the first story and the second story,
The continuity and continuity of the story can be secured. In particular,
It is desirable that the protagonists of both stories be the same. In the case of the above story, for example, in both the first story and the second story, Ton-chan is developed as the main character.

Hereinafter, the screen configuration after reaching the reach will be described in more detail. First, after reaching the reach, the identification information image area indicating the variable symbol moves continuously in a specific direction. For example, as shown in FIG. 9A, in the first story before reach, the identification information image area indicating the fluctuating symbol exists at the bottom of the screen, and the first story at the top of the screen. Is developed, but when the reach is reached, the identification information image area gradually moves upward, and the second story is developed in conjunction with the movement of the identification information image area. The image area expands.

Also, as shown in FIG. 9B, the entire counter is displayed so that the camera that is shooting this scene gradually pulls backward and moves downward (pans downward). The second story begins and unfolds in front of the counter, table and chairs, which are almost entirely displayed. At this time, the scene where the first story is developed may remain at the top, and as shown in FIG. 9C, the identification information image area moves to the top and reaches the top. By moving, it may gradually become smaller and disappear.

In the above screen configuration, since the identification information image area continuously moves in a specific direction, the visibility of the identification information image is ensured, and the reach is indirectly notified and appeal is made. can do.

Further, the movement of the identification information image enlarges the special background image area for displaying the special background image different from that before the reach, whereby the second story different from the first story before the reach is obtained. It will be noticed that it will be unfolded, and can intrigue the second story unfolded on the screen.

When the second story begins, FIG.
As shown in (c), a new character appears in the special background image area. At this time, the main character of the first story, Ton-chan, displays the upper screen where the first story is developed. in sign to appear, followed by the appearance in the special background image region, further narrative continuity, with continuity is ensured, intriguing for stories to expand.
"Predictively" means, for example, that the character of the first story shows a sign that also appears in the second story when the story of the second story starts.

As described above, the second story having the relevance to the first story is started and developed while maintaining the continuity and continuity with the first story. It is possible to naturally enter the second story, and it is developed on the screen of this display device, without feeling unnatural or uncomfortable feeling in the presentation expression, without decreasing interest and expectation for the game, You can enjoy a story with continuity and storylines as a whole.

Thereafter, a second story having continuity and continuity with the first story and different from the first story is developed in the special background image area expanded to a certain range.

While the story of the second story is being developed in the course of steps S281 to S284, step S
At 285, after it is determined whether or not it is time to stop and display the middle variable symbol, if the middle variable symbol is stopped and displayed (step S286), the second story, continuity, and continuity are displayed. A screen such as a missed or a big hit is displayed in a mode having a property. However, the time from reaching the time until the variable symbol is stopped and displayed is set so that a predetermined story is developed and ended.

When the reach screen display processing is completed in this way, in the present invention, a subroutine (step S29) of the screen display processing immediately after the end of the reach screen is executed.

Steps S291 to S29 in the screen display processing routine after the end of the reach state shown in FIG.
The processing of step 294 also employs a display method that is substantially the same as the processing of steps S201 to S204 described above, and thus detailed description of the display processing itself is not given.
As described in detail below, first, an image that becomes a continuous story with the screen immediately before the end of the reach is displayed, and then, a screen that mixes the above-described image and a normal image in which the first story is developed Is displayed. Therefore, by making the hero and other characters appearing in these two stories common, the first story in the normal background image area that has disappeared first, and then the second story in the special background image area that has been enlarged. The first story resumed in the normal background image area that has disappeared and reappeared can be a series of related continuous stories.

Next, the screen configuration after the end of the reach state will be described in more detail. FIGS. 10A to 10E are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of the screen after the end of the reach state.

[0118] When all of the variation pattern is the identification information image is displayed stopped, but reach state is completed, after the end reach state is generally as displayed in FIG. 10 (a),
A story with continuity and continuity with the second story immediately before the end of the reach state is developed. That is, in this case, in the reach state, Ton-chan and his rival pig are performing a duel in the field, and since the reach state is finished and the fluctuating pattern is stopped and displayed with a symbol, Ton-chan loses the duel and falls down . In the story of this second story,
In this way, depending on whether the reach state is stopped and displayed with a lost fluctuation symbol or a jackpot fluctuation symbol,
It is an elaborate production that the end of the story is divided,
In the case of the stop display with the change pattern of the jackpot, Ton-chan wins and his rival loses and falls. By adopting such an effect method, empathy and interest in the story can be further increased. The story is not limited to the above-mentioned story of the second story, and may be another story.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 10B and 10C, the player takes a break from the second story and takes a break.
In such a way that the image leaves the duel scene and the camera points upwards so that it can very naturally and unconsciously transition to the first story and accept the progress of the first story A screen (like panning up) appears, showing a scene of the night sky with moonlight shining between clouds, and this image gradually moves to the bottom of the screen.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), the identification information image area continuously moves in a specific direction so as to interlock with the above movement, and further interlocks with these movements. As the normal background image area displaying the normal background image in which the first story is developed expands, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 0 (d), a kitchen where the first story is developed appears, and Ton-chan, his master and Ton-chan's siblings are displayed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 10C, the boundary between the normal background image area and the special background image area may be displayed in a jagged manner.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 10 (e), the screen processing after the end of the reach state may be ended in a situation where Ton-chan is giving a nosebleed by the parent and siblings.
Note that this image can be used in a case where the image does not reach and is stopped and displayed with a lost symbol.

In the screen processing after the end of the reach state, the screen display processing in the above-described mode is executed until the end screen is displayed as described above, and it is determined that the end screen has been displayed (step S295), the screen processing routine after the end of the reach state ends, and the variable processing display routine ends.

As described above, in the gaming machine of the present invention, before reaching the reach, the normal background image in which the first story is developed in the effect image area is displayed, and the identification information image area is displayed in the identification information image area. The visibility of the identification information image is secured until the reach state state ends after the reach is reached, and the reach of the reach can be indirectly notified while the visibility of the identification information image is similarly secured. By moving the identification information image, the special background image area displaying a special background image different from that before the reach is enlarged, and it is foreseen that a second story different from the first story before the reach will be developed, and the screen is displayed. The situation becomes intriguing for the second story developed above, and after the reach state ends, as the special background image area that once expanded expands and shrinks, identification The information image area moves continuously in the opposite direction to the previous direction, and the normal background image area expands in conjunction with this, so the normal background screen area once disappeared from the image screen , The first story can be advanced again, and an effect can be performed after the end of the reach state.

Also, in this normal background image area, the main character and other characters appearing in the normal background image area are made the same as the main character and characters appearing in the second story, so that the normal background image area which has disappeared earlier is obtained. , The second story in the enlarged special background image area, and the first story in the normal background image area that has disappeared and reappeared are all a series of related sequences. The player can understand the progress of the story after the end of the reach state unconsciously and naturally, because the player understands the story as a completed story. Thus, the user can naturally and satisfactorily obtain the effect expression having continuity.

Further, the progress of the story after the end of the reach state is a time margin for accepting to the player himself or herself a game result such as a big hit or a loss brought to the player by the end of the reach state. And will naturally give the player a willingness to continue the game, and if the end of the reach state has been missed, for example, by showing the protagonist being discouraged In addition, the player can obtain the effect of relieving the disappointment by finding the sympathizer of the disappointment there.

When all of the identification information has not been determined, the expectation of the player who wishes the game to be a big hit can be increased, and the game becomes a big hit, and all the identification information images are stopped and displayed. When this happens, the joy of the player who has won the jackpot can be drastically increased, and the player's sense of fulfillment and sense of achievement can be dramatically improved.

In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko game control program, the program for detecting the game balls shown in FIG. 4, and the program for executing the variable display game shown in FIG. ROM6
8 and the RAM 70 are shown, but in the case where the operator can play a pachinko game by operating a terminal communicably connected to the server, The data used in these programs may be stored in a server or a terminal.

When the server and the terminal are configured as described above, the server controls the pachinko game, the program for detecting the game ball shown in FIG. 4, and the program shown in FIG. The program for executing the variable display game is stored in advance, and these programs are transmitted to the terminal at a predetermined timing.

On the other hand, the terminal temporarily stores these transmitted programs, reads out the stored programs as appropriate, and executes the programs to advance the pachinko game. In addition, a program for controlling a pachinko game, a program for detecting a game ball shown in FIG.
May be executed on the server side, and a command generated in accordance with the execution result may be transmitted to the terminal as a control signal or control information. In this case, the terminal selects or generates an image for performing a pachinko game according to the transmitted control signal or control information, and displays the image on the display unit.

FIG. 11 is a front view showing an example of a terminal having the above-described configuration.

In the example shown in FIG. 11, the terminal 10
Reference numeral 0 denotes a general-purpose personal computer.
The input operation of the player is input from the input device 102 connected to the input device 0, for example, a keyboard. Terminal 1
The control unit 130 includes a CPU 108, which will be described later,
The control unit 1 includes a ROM 110, a RAM 112, and the like.
At 30, a program for controlling a pachinko game and a program for controlling a variable display game are executed.

The control unit 130 also has a communication interface circuit 120 (not shown), and the control unit 130 communicates with a server to be described later via the communication interface circuit 120. The pachinko game is controlled based on the transmitted control signal or control information, the program, and the data, and the variable display game is controlled.

Further, on the display device 116 connected to the terminal device 100, a game machine image simulating a pachinko game device as shown in FIG. 11 is displayed, and the pachinko game is performed on the game machine image. is there. On this gaming machine image, the display unit 132 on which the above-described variable display game is executed is displayed as an image. This display unit 13
In 2, the image of the symbol which is the identification information as described above is displayed.

As will be described later, when the subroutine shown in FIGS. 5, 6 and 7 or the subroutine shown in FIG. 18, FIG. 20 or FIG. In the unit 132, before reaching, a normal background image in which the first story is developed is displayed in the effect image area, and after reaching, the identification information image area is directed to a specific direction. Moving continuously, and having a relationship with the first story, and a special background image area displaying a special background image in which a second story different from the first story is developed, in the situation that is expanded to work with the movement of the identification information image region, even after reach state is completed, the identification information image area, continuous in the direction opposite to the moved direction after a reach Moved, the normal background areas first story displaying a normal background image to be deployed, it become a be expanded to work with the movement in the opposite direction of the identification information image area.

FIG. 12 is a front view showing another example of the terminal. The components corresponding to the components shown in FIG. 11 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

The example of FIG. 12 shows a portable terminal 140, in which the input device 10 provided in the terminal 140 is provided.
2. For example, an input operation of the player is input from a switch. In addition, the control unit 130 (not shown) is connected to the terminal 140.
And a CPU 10 as described later.
8, a ROM 110, a RAM 112, and the like. The control unit 130 executes a program for controlling a pachinko game or a variable display game.

[0137] The control unit 130 is a communication interface circuit 120 (not shown) also has a control unit 130
Performs communication with a server described later via the communication interface circuit 120, and controls a pachinko game or a variable display game based on a control signal or control information, a program, or data transmitted from the server.

Further, the display device 116 provided on the upper surface of the terminal 140 is composed of a liquid crystal display panel. As shown in FIG. 12, a game machine image imitating a pachinko game machine is displayed. Pachinko games are played on the image. On this gaming machine image, the display unit 13 on which the above-described variable display game is executed
2 is displayed as an image. On the display unit 132, an image of a symbol, which is identification information as described above, is displayed.

When the subroutine shown in FIG. 5, FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 or the subroutine shown in FIG. 18, FIG. 20 or FIG.
In the display unit 132, before serving as a reach, to the effect image area, the normal background image first story is developed appears, whereas, after a Leach, the identification information image region specific A special background image area that moves continuously in the direction and has a relationship with the first story and displays a special background image in which a second story different from the first story is developed. In a situation where the identification information image area is enlarged so as to be linked with the movement of the identification information image area, further, after the reach state is completed, the identification information image area is continuously arranged in a direction opposite to a direction in which the identification information image area has moved after the reach state Then, the normal background area displaying the normal background image in which the first story is developed is enlarged so as to interlock with the movement of the identification information image area in the opposite direction.

As described above, the terminal 1 shown in FIG.
In 00, the display device 116 is configured separately from the control unit 130, and various control signals or control information such as a display control signal transmitted from the server are transmitted to the terminal device 10.
0, the control unit 130 generates a display signal based on the supplied control signal or control information,
The generated display signal is supplied to the display device 116.

On the other hand, the terminal 140 shown in FIG. 12 is integrated with the display device 116, and the control signal or control information such as the display control signal transmitted from the server is transmitted to the control unit of the terminal 140. 130, and the control unit 130
Generates a display signal based on the supplied control signal or control information, and supplies the generated display signal to the display device 116. The embodiment described below can be applied whether the control unit of the terminal and the display device are separate or integrated.

FIG. 13 shows the terminal 100 or 14 described above.
It is a block diagram showing a configuration of 0 (hereinafter, referred to as a pachinko gaming terminal device). FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a server 80 connected to the pachinko gaming terminal device via a communication line and supplying various control signals or control information and data to the pachinko gaming terminal device.
In the pachinko gaming terminal device shown in FIG. 13, the same reference numerals are given to the components corresponding to the components shown in FIG.

Input device 1 for inputting player's operation
02, for example, a keyboard and a switch are connected to the interface circuit 104 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100, and the interface circuit 104 is connected to the input / output bus 10
6 is connected. Through this input / output bus 106, a data signal or an address signal is input / output to / from a central processing circuit (hereinafter, referred to as CPU) 108. A ROM (Read Only Memory) 110 and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 112 are also connected to the input / output bus 106. ROM 110 and RA
M112 is a program or display device 11 as described later.
6 stores data of an image to be displayed.

Further, an interface circuit group 114 is also connected to the input / output bus 106. The interface circuit group 114 includes a display device 116 and a speaker 11.
8 are connected, and the interface circuit group 114
Supplies a display signal and an audio signal to each of the display device 116 and the speaker 118 according to the result of the arithmetic processing in the CPU 108.

Furthermore, a communication interface circuit 120 is also connected to the input / output bus 106. The communication interface circuit 120 is for communicating with a server 80 described below via a communication line such as a public telephone line network or a local area network (LAN).

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14, the server 80 has a hard disk drive 88, a CPU 82,
It comprises an OM 84, a RAM 86, and a communication interface circuit 90. The hard disk drive 88 includes a program for communicating with the pachinko gaming terminal, a program for receiving information issued from the pachinko gaming terminal, a program for controlling the pachinko gaming, and a variable display game. The program to be controlled is stored. Communication interface circuit 90
Is a public telephone line network or a local area network (L
AN) for communication with the above-mentioned pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140 via a communication line.

In the case of the above-described configuration, a game machine image imitating the pachinko gaming device shown in FIG. 11 or 12 is displayed on the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100, and the game board surface is displayed. An image showing devices such as a holding lamp, a decoration lamp, a display unit 132 for performing a variable display game, a display unit 152 for displaying ordinary symbols, and an image showing a game ball are displayed on the display device 116.
The display unit 132 for executing the variable display game displays a symbol image as identification information when the variable display game is executed.

The subroutine executed by each of the pachinko gaming terminal device and the server will now be described with reference to FIGS.
It is shown in FIG.

In the following, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 and the server 80 are started in advance and are operating normally. Further, the CPU 108 described above
And variables used in the CPU 82 are assumed to be initialized to predetermined values. In the following description, devices such as a winning port, a starting port, a ball passing detector, and a game ball are displayed as images on the display device 116.

FIGS. 15 and 16 show various programs stored in a storage medium such as the hard disk drive 88 of the server 80 at a predetermined timing such as when the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 is started. 80 is supplied to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, and when the program supplied in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 is to be executed, the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, and the server 80
5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in each of FIG.

FIG. 15 shows a pachinko gaming terminal device 100.
Or 140 is a subroutine executed at a predetermined timing from the main routine and executed. It is assumed that the main routine includes a program required for communicating with the server 80, such as a program for determining whether communication with the server 80 is possible or not, in advance.

First, the program for executing the pachinko game and the image data necessary for the progress of the pachinko game in the pachinko game terminal device are downloaded from the server 80 (step S31).

Next, when the player operates the input device 102, the pachinko game is started, and the game program is executed (step S32). This game program is a game program that controls pachinko games,
And a program for executing the variable display game shown in FIG. 3 described above. The necessary image data is a game machine image imitating a pachinko game machine, a background image, and an image of a fluctuating design. And an image such as a character image on the display device 116.

[0154] Also, when the game program is executed in the pachinko gaming terminal apparatus 100 or 140 detects that the player has operated the input device 102. When it is detected that the player has operated the input device 102, as described above, the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 14 is used.
A game device image imitating a pachinko game device is displayed on the 0 display device 116, and a display unit 132 for displaying a variable display game is also displayed on the game device image. Further, when the player operates the input device 102 to fire the game ball, an image of the game ball that can be visually recognized as the game ball moves on the game board is displayed on the game machine image.

Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the winning opening (step S33). The winning openings are image portions corresponding to the above-described general winning openings 50 and 54a to 54d and the special winning openings 56a to 56d shown in FIG.

If it is determined that a game ball has entered the winning opening, a process of paying out a number of game balls according to the type of the winning opening is executed (step S34). This step S3
4 is performed in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140.
In the case of displaying the number of game balls at any position on the display device 116, the number of game balls
2 may be stored.

Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the starting port (step S35). This start is, for example, an image portion corresponding to the start port 44 shown in FIG. 2 described above.

In this step S35, when it is determined that a game ball has entered the starting port, a variable display game processing routine similar to the above-described subroutine shown in FIG. 5 is called and executed (step S36). Note that when the variable display game processing routine is executed, a background image, an image of a variable design, and a character image are displayed on the display unit 132 shown in FIGS. 11 and 12.

For example, when it is determined at step S25 in FIG. 5 that it is the timing to stop and display one symbol, step S26 in FIG. In
After the first story described above is developed and reached, the story of the second story is developed.

Further, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed the ball passage detector (step S37). This ball passage detector is, for example, the ball passage detector 55 shown in FIG.
This is an image portion corresponding to a and 55b. If it is determined in this step S37 that the game ball has passed the ball passage detector, a process of variably displaying a normal symbol on the display device 52 is executed (step S38).

As described above, when the variably displayed ordinary symbol comes to a predetermined symbol when stopped,
The movable pieces 58a and 58b are driven to display an image that can be visually recognized so that the starting port 44 is opened.
The processing is performed to make it easier for the game ball to enter.

Next, it is determined whether or not the game has been completed (step S39). To determine whether the game has ended,
It is determined that the game has ended when it is detected that the player has operated the input device 102 to end the game, or when it is determined that a predetermined number of game balls have been fired on the game board surface. It is. If it is determined that the game is not over, the process returns to step S32 described above.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is over, the game result indicating the number of launched game balls, the number of reclaimed game balls, and the like, and game end information indicating that the game is over are transmitted to the server 80. (Step S40), this subroutine ends.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in server 80 in correspondence with the terminal-side processing routine executed in pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 shown in FIG.

[0165] First, a pachinko gaming terminal apparatus 100 or 140 determines whether a communicable state is started (step S51). If it is determined that the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 has not been activated, the process returns to step S51.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 has been activated, various programs and various image data are transmitted to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 (step S52). The processing in step S52 is the same as the processing in step S52 in FIG.
This corresponds to the process 31.

As described above, in step S52, the program transmitted to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 is a game program for controlling a pachinko game and a program for executing the variable display game shown in FIG. And, and various image data includes a gaming machine image imitating a pachinko gaming device,
This is for displaying a background image, an image of a variable design, a character image, and the like on the display device 116.

[0168] Then, information indicating that the game result and the game is finished from pachinko terminal apparatus 100 or 140 determines whether the transmitted (step S53). This step S53 corresponds to step S40 in FIG. 15 described above. In step S53, the game result and the game end information are displayed in the pachinko game terminal device 100 or 1
If it is determined that the data has not been transmitted from the server 40, the process returns to step S53. In the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, step S shown in FIG.
While the processes of S32 to S39 are being executed, the server 80
In this case, the processing of step S53 described above is repeatedly executed.

On the other hand, in step S53, the game result and the game end information are displayed in the pachinko game terminal device 100 or 1
If it is determined that the game result is transmitted from the game server 40, the game result and the game end information are received (step S54), and the present subroutine is ended.

In the above-described configuration, before the game is started in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, the program for executing the pachinko game and various image data are constantly transmitted from the server 80. Therefore, when the program or the image data is updated in the server 80, the player can always enjoy the latest game.

In the case of such a configuration, the display image 132 displayed on the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, which is a terminal, has the effect image before reaching the reach. In the area, a normal background image in which the first story is developed is displayed.On the other hand, after reaching, the identification information image area continuously moves in a specific direction, and the first story and the first story are displayed. A special background image area that has a relevance and displays a special background image in which a second story different from the first story is developed is expanded so as to interlock with the movement of the identification information image area. In the situation where the reach state is completed, the identification information image area continuously moves in a direction opposite to the direction in which the reach state is reached after the reach state is reached, so that the first story is unfolded. Normal background area for displaying an image,
The program expanded so as to be linked with the movement of the identification information image area in the opposite direction is stored in a computer-readable storage medium such as the hard disk drive 88 of the server 80.

By adopting such a configuration, before reaching, a normal background image in which the first story is developed in the effect image area is displayed, and the visibility of the identification information image is displayed in the identification information image area. After the reach is reached and the reach state ends, the reach of the reach can be indirectly notified while the visibility of the identification information image is similarly secured, and the identification information the movement of the image, is the special background image region is larger for displaying the special background image different from the previous reach, a second story different from the first story before reach foretold be deployed, expanded on the screen Can be intriguing for the second story to be played.

Further, after the end of the reach state, as the once enlarged special background image area is reduced, the identification information image area continuously moves in the opposite direction to that of the special background image area. Because the normal background image area expands, it is possible to advance the first story again in the normal background screen area that has once disappeared from the image screen, and to perform the production after the reach state ends. it can. As a result, the player develops on the screen of the display device without feeling unnatural or unnatural feeling in the effect expression, without decreasing interest and expectation for the game, and as a whole, continuity and storytability. You can enjoy a story with a heart.

Next, a program for controlling the pachinko game and a program for executing the variable display game are stored in the ROM 1 of the pachinko game terminal device 100 or 140.
10 is stored in advance, and only the various image data required as the pachinko game progresses is transmitted from the server 80 as appropriate, the pachinko game terminal device 100 or 140 and the server 80 execute the image data. FIG. 17, FIG. 18 and FIG.

[0175] FIG. 17, pachinko terminal device 100
Or a subroutine executed in 140, and in the following description, it is assumed that the subroutine is read from the ROM 110 at a predetermined timing from the main routine and executed. It is assumed that the main routine includes a program required for communicating with the server 80, such as a program for determining whether communication with the server 80 is possible or not, in advance. The flowchart shown in FIG. 17 is the same as the flowchart shown in FIG. 15 except for step S31, and the steps that perform the same processing are denoted by the same reference numerals.

First, the pachinko game is started by the operation of the player, and the game program is executed (step S32). The game program includes a game program for controlling a pachinko game, and a program for executing a variable display game described later, and further includes a game machine image imitating a pachinko game device, a background image, and a fluctuation image. The display device 116 displays a pattern image, a character image, and the like.
Is to be displayed.

When the game program is executed in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, it is detected that the player has operated the input device 102. When it is detected that the player has operated the input device 102, as described above, the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 14 is used.
On the display device 116, a game machine image imitating a pachinko game machine is displayed, and a display unit 132 for displaying a variable display game is also displayed on the game machine image.

Further, when the player operates the input device 102 to shoot a game ball, an image of the game ball that can be visually recognized as the game ball moves on the game board is displayed on the image of the game machine.

Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the winning opening (step S33). The winning openings are image portions corresponding to the above-described general winning openings 50 and 54a to 54d and the special winning openings 56a to 56d shown in FIG.

If it is determined that a game ball has entered the winning opening, a process of paying out a number of game balls according to the type of the winning opening is executed (step S34). This step S3
4 is performed in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140.
In the case of displaying the number of game balls at some position on the display device 116, the number of game balls
May be stored.

[0181] Next, it is determined whether or not containing game ball in starting opening (step S35). This starting port is, for example, an image portion corresponding to the starting port 44 shown in FIG. 2 described above.

If it is determined in step S35 that a game ball has entered the starting port, a variable display game processing routine described later is called and executed (step S3).
6). In this case, when the variable display game processing routine is executed, the first story is developed in the effect image area on the display unit 132 shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 before reaching the reach. Normally, the background image is displayed, and after reaching, while the identification information image area continuously moves in a specific direction, has a relevance to the first story, and In a situation where the special background image area displaying the special background image in which the second story different from the story of the above is developed is expanded so as to interlock with the movement of the identification information image area, the reach state is further terminated. Later, the identification information image area is continuously moved in the direction opposite to the direction in which it reached after reaching, a normal background area displaying a normal background image in which the first story is developed, It become a be expanded to work with the movement in the opposite direction of the serial identification information image area.

Further, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed the ball passage detector (step S37). This ball passage detector is, for example, the ball passage detector 55 shown in FIG.
This is an image portion corresponding to a and 55b.

At this step S37, when it is determined that the game ball has passed the ball passage detector, the display device 5
In step 2, a process for changing and displaying the ordinary symbols is executed (step S38). As described above, when the fluctuation-displayed ordinary symbol comes to a predetermined symbol when stopped, the movable pieces 58a and 58b are driven to start the opening 44.
Is displayed so as to be in an open state, so that a game ball can easily enter the starting port 44.

Next, it is determined whether or not the game has been completed (step S39). To determine whether the game has ended,
It is determined that the game has ended when it is detected that the player has operated the input device 102 to end the game, or when it is determined that a predetermined number of game balls have been fired on the game board surface. It is. If it is determined that the game is not over, the process returns to step S32 described above.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is over, a game result indicating the number of launched game balls, the number of reclaimed game balls, and the like, and game end information indicating that the game is over are transmitted to the server 80. (Step S40), this subroutine ends.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for processing the variable display game called and executed in step S36 described above. Note that FIG.
In the flowchart shown in FIG. 5, steps that perform the same processing as the steps in the flowchart shown in FIG. 5 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

First, the server 8 stores information indicating that this subroutine has been called and the execution of the variable display game has started.
0 (step S61).

Next, an image of a variable design, which is an identification information image required in the variable display game, a background image,
Image data serving as a character image, a control program, and the like are received from the server 80 (step S62).

Next, an internal lottery process is executed by the CPU 108 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 (step S200). The internal lottery process is a process in which all symbols belonging to a plurality of groups that are variably displayed are stopped and displayed, and a symbol combination when the symbol is determined is determined in advance. As described later, the CPU 108 performs the internal lottery process. The process of changing and displaying the symbols is performed so that the symbols are stopped and displayed on the display unit 132 in the determined combination of symbols.

Next, the control program is executed by the CPU 108, and based on the result, the background image is selected, the screen configuration information of the background image is generated (step S201), and the character image is selected. Then, the screen configuration information of the character image is generated (step S202), and the screen configuration information of the variable symbol, which is the identification information, is generated (step S203).

Then, based on the generated screen configuration information, necessary image data is read out of the image data received in S62, and is read out as image data to be displayed on the display unit 132. Is displayed (step S204).

By executing the above-described steps S201 to S204, the above-described image shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the display section 132 displayed on the display device 116. By executing step S24, as described above, symbols belonging to a plurality of, for example, three sets are displayed on the display unit 132.

Next, it is determined whether it is time to stop and display the symbols belonging to one of the three sets (step S205). If it is determined that it is not time to stop and display, the first story proceeds. On the other hand, for example, when it is determined that it is the timing to stop and display the left fluctuating symbol, as shown in FIG. 8B, the left fluctuating symbol “12” is fluctuated and then stopped and displayed. (Step S206).

After only the left moving symbol stops, the first story further progresses. Next, it is determined whether it is time to stop and display a symbol belonging to one of the remaining two sets (step S207).
If it is determined that it is not time to stop display,
The first story goes on. Then, for example, when it is determined that the timing for stopping display the right of the variation pattern, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), after the left variation symbol "9" is displayed change, because it is displayed stopped There is (step S208).

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the stopped right and left fluctuating symbols are the same (step S210). If it is determined that the left and right fluctuating symbols are different, the story of the first story proceeds further. On the other hand, when it is determined that the left and right fluctuating symbols are the same, a subroutine of the reach screen display processing (step S28) is executed, and then a subroutine of the screen display processing after the end of the reach state (step S29) is executed. You. The reach screen display processing routine is substantially the same as the reach screen display processing routine shown in FIG. 6, and the screen display processing subroutine after the end of the reach state is described in the reach screen display processing routine shown in FIG. It is almost the same as the routine. Since both have already been described, the description here is omitted.

When it is determined that all of the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets have been stopped and displayed, or that the screen display processing routine after the end of the reach state has been completed, information indicating that the variable display game has been completed, and the result information of the variable display game transmitted to the server 80 (step S64), and terminates the present subroutine.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the server 80 corresponding to the terminal-side processing routine executed in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 as shown in FIG. The server 80 has been activated in advance, and the subroutine shown in FIG. 19 is called from a previously executed main routine and executed.

First, it is determined whether or not information indicating that the variable display game has been started has been received in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 (step S71).
When it is determined that the information indicating that the variable display game has started has not been received, this subroutine is immediately terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined that information indicating that the variable display game has been started has been received, a variable design image, a background image, and a character image, which are identification information images required in the variable display game, are displayed. Is transmitted to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 (step S72). This step S72 corresponds to the process of step S62 shown in FIG. 18 described above.

Next, it is determined whether or not information indicating that the variable display game has ended has been received (step S75).
The processing in step S75 is processing corresponding to the processing in step S64 in FIG. 18 described above. Step S75
In step S7, if it is determined that the information indicating that the variable display game has ended has not been received, the process proceeds to step S7.
Return to 5. On the other hand, when it is determined that the information indicating that the variable display game has ended has been received, the present subroutine ends.

In the case of the above-described configuration, before reaching the display section 132 displayed on the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 as a terminal, the above-described effect image area is displayed. A normal background image in which the first story is developed is displayed. On the other hand, after reaching, the identification information image area continuously moves in a specific direction, and the relevance with the first story is determined. Have
And, in the situation where the special background image area displaying the special background image in which the second story different from the first story is developed is expanded so as to interlock with the movement of the identification information image area, After the end of the reach state, the identification information image area continuously moves in the direction opposite to the direction in which the reach was made after the reach, and the normal background displaying the normal background image in which the first story is developed region, as expanded to work with the movement in the opposite direction of the identification information image region, the image and the variation pattern identification information image, and the background image, the image data and a control program such as a character image Server 80 is the pachinko gaming terminal device 10
Transmitted to 0 or 140, the server 80 is to control the pachinko gaming terminal apparatus 100 or 140 is terminal.

With this configuration, before reaching, a normal background image in which the first story is developed is displayed in the effect image area, and the visibility of the identification information image is displayed in the identification information image area. After the reach is reached and the reach state ends, the reach of the reach can be indirectly notified while the visibility of the identification information image is similarly secured, and the identification information By moving the image, the special background image area that displays a special background image different from that before reach is expanded, and it is foreseen that a second story different from the first story before reach will be developed, and it will be developed on the screen Can be intriguing for the second story to be played.

Further, after the end of the reach state, as the special background image area which has been enlarged once decreases, the identification information image area continuously moves in the opposite direction to that of the special information image area. Because the normal background image area expands, it is possible to advance the first story again in the normal background screen area that has once disappeared from the image screen, and to perform the production after the reach state ends. it can. As a result, the player develops on the screen of the display device without feeling unnatural or unnatural feeling in the effect expression, without decreasing interest and expectation for the game, and as a whole, continuity and storytability. You can enjoy a story with a heart.

When the image of the variable symbol, the background image, the character image, the display method thereof, and the like are updated in the server 80, the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 1 is updated.
40 is always a new image data and control program, etc.
It will be transmitted from the server 80. Therefore, the player can enjoy the latest effect screen on the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140.

Further, only the game program for controlling the pachinko game and the program for executing the variable display game are transmitted from the server, and the data of the fluctuating design image, the background image, and the character image are transmitted to the pachinko game terminal device 100. or 140 are stored in advance in the ROM 110 of the case where the structure appropriately read out image data to be required from the ROM 110, pachinko terminal device 100
Or 140 and the subroutine executed in the server 80 are shown in FIGS.

FIG. 20 shows a subroutine executed in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 in the above-described configuration. Note that the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 has been activated in advance, and the above-described subroutine shown in FIG. 17 is read from the ROM 110 at a predetermined timing from the main routine and executed, and the subroutine shown in FIG. It is assumed that the program is read from the ROM 110 and executed in step S36 in FIG. Also, in the subroutine shown in FIG. 20, steps that perform the same processing as the processing of the subroutine shown in FIG. 18 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

First, the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 transmits information indicating that the variable display game has been started to the server 80 (step S61).

Next, a control program such as a game program for controlling a pachinko game or a program for executing a variable display game is received from the server 80, and the received control program is executed (step S81).

Next, an internal lottery process is executed by the arithmetic process of the CPU 108 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 (step S200). The internal lottery process is a process in which all symbols belonging to a plurality of groups that are variably displayed are stopped and displayed, and a symbol combination when the symbol is determined is determined in advance. As described later, the CPU 108 performs the internal lottery process. The process of changing and displaying the symbols is performed so that the symbols are stopped and displayed on the display unit 132 in the determined combination of symbols.

Next, the control program is executed by the CPU 108, and based on the result, the background image is selected, the screen configuration information of the background image is generated (step S201), and the character image is selected. Then, the screen configuration information of the character image is generated (step S202), and the screen configuration information of the variable symbol, which is the identification information, is generated (step S203).

Then, based on the generated screen configuration information, necessary image data is read out of the image data stored in the ROM 110 and is converted into image data to be displayed on the display unit 132. It is displayed on the display unit (step S204).

By executing the above-described steps S201 to S204, the above-described image as shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the display section 132 displayed on the display device 116.

Next, it is determined whether it is time to stop and display a symbol belonging to one of the three sets (step S205). If it is determined that it is not time to stop and display, the first story proceeds. On the other hand, for example, when it is determined that it is the timing to stop and display the left fluctuating symbol, as shown in FIG. 8B, the left fluctuating symbol "10" is fluctuated and then stopped and displayed. (Step S206).

After only the left moving symbol has stopped, the first story further proceeds. Next, it is determined whether it is time to stop and display a symbol belonging to one of the remaining two sets (step S207).
If it is determined that it is not time to stop display,
The first story goes on. Subsequently, for example, when it is determined that it is time to stop and display the right variable symbol, as shown in FIG. 8B, the right variable symbol "9" is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed. There is (step S208).

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the stopped right and left fluctuating symbols are the same (step S210). If it is determined that the left and right fluctuating symbols are different, the story of the first story proceeds further. On the other hand, when it is determined that the left and right fluctuating symbols are the same, a subroutine of the reach screen display processing (step S28) is executed, and then a subroutine of the screen display processing after the end of the reach state (step S29) is executed. You. The reach screen display processing routine is substantially the same as the reach screen display processing routine shown in FIG. 6, and the screen display processing subroutine after the end of the reach state is described in the reach screen display processing routine shown in FIG. It is almost the same as the routine. Since both have already been described, the description here will be omitted.

If it is determined that all of the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets have been stopped and displayed, or that the screen display processing routine after the end of the reach state has been completed, information indicating that the variable display game has been completed, and The result information of the variable display game is transmitted to the server 80 (step S64), and the present subroutine ends.

FIG. 21 is a subroutine executed by the server 80 in correspondence with the variable display game processing routine executed by the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 shown in FIG. The server 80 has been activated in advance, and the subroutine shown in FIG. 21 is called from a previously executed main routine and executed. Note that, in the subroutine shown in FIG. 21, steps that perform the same processing as the processing of the subroutine shown in FIG. 19 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

First, it is determined whether or not the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 has received information indicating that the variable display game has been started (step S71).
The processing in step S71 is processing corresponding to step S61 shown in FIG. 20 described above. When it is determined that the information indicating that the variable display game has started has not been received, this subroutine is immediately terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined that information indicating that the variable display game has been started has been received, a control program such as a game program for controlling the pachinko game or a program for executing the variable display game is used for the pachinko game. to the terminal device 100 or 140 (step S9
1). This step S91 corresponds to the process of step S81 shown in FIG. 20 described above.

Next, it is determined whether or not information indicating that the variable display game has been completed has been received (step S75).
The processing in step S75 is processing corresponding to the processing in step S64 in FIG. 20 described above. Step S75
In step S7, if it is determined that the information indicating that the variable display game has ended has not been received, the process proceeds to step S7.
Return to 5. On the other hand, when it is determined that the information indicating that the variable display game has ended has been received, the present subroutine ends.

In the case of the above-described configuration, the display image 132 is displayed on the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, which is a terminal, before reaching the effect image area. In the meantime, a normal background image in which the first story is developed is displayed. On the other hand, after reaching, the identification information image area continuously moves in a specific direction, and is associated with the first story. A special background image area having a property and displaying a special background image in which a second story different from the first story is developed,
In a situation where the identification information image area is enlarged so as to be linked with the movement of the identification information image area, further, after the reach state is completed, the identification information image area is continuously arranged in a direction opposite to a direction in which the identification information image area has moved after reaching the reach state. The program in which the normal background area for displaying the normal background image in which the first story is unfolded is enlarged so as to interlock with the movement of the identification information image area in the opposite direction is stored in the hard disk drive of the server 80. 88 is stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

With this configuration, before reaching, a normal background image in which the first story is developed is displayed in the effect image area, and the visibility of the identification information image is displayed in the identification information image area. After the reach is reached and the reach state ends, the reach of the reach can be indirectly notified while the visibility of the identification information image is similarly secured, and the identification information By moving the image, the special background image area that displays a special background image different from that before reach is expanded, and it is foreseen that a second story different from the first story before reach will be developed, and it will be developed on the screen Can be intriguing for the second story to be played.

[0224] Further, after the reach state has ended, once as enlarged special background image region slide into shrinking, moves continuously in a direction opposite to the up identification information image area it works with this Because the normal background image area expands, it is possible to advance the first story again in the normal background screen area that has once disappeared from the image screen, and to perform the production after the reach state ends. it can. As a result, the player develops on the screen of the display device without feeling unnatural or uncomfortable feeling in the effect expression, without decreasing interest and expectation for the game, and as a whole, continuity and story You can enjoy a story with a heart.

When the variable display game is started, the control program for executing the variable display game is always downloaded, so that the player can enjoy the latest variable display game, Since it is not necessary to download the data of the background image and the character image, the pachinko gaming terminal device 10 is required.
The effect image can be promptly displayed on the display device 116 of 0 or 140.

Next, the server stores programs such as a program for controlling a pachinko game and a program for executing a variable display game, and stores image data required for the pachinko game and the variable display game for the pachinko game. The case where the data is stored in the ROM 110 of the terminal device 100 or 140 will be described below.

In such a configuration, the progress of the pachinko game is performed by the server 80, and the pachinko game terminal device 100 or 140 transmits a control signal or a control signal transmitted in accordance with the progress of the pachinko game performed by the server 80. An image is selected according to the control information, and the selected image is displayed on the display device 116.

In such a configuration, subroutines executed in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 and the server 80 are shown in FIGS.
4 and FIG.

FIG. 22 shows a pachinko gaming terminal device 100.
Or a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in 140. In the following description, a main routine (not shown) is executed when the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 is activated, and communication with the server 80 is performed in this main routine. It is assumed that this subroutine is called and executed after confirming that the state is possible.

First, the image data transmitted from the server 80 is received (step S101). Note that the image data in this case is image data not only relating to a variable display game to be described later but also relating to pachinko games such as a game board and a game ball. If the image data is stored in advance in the ROM 110 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, the processing in step S101 may be omitted.

Next, it is determined whether or not the player has operated the input device 102 (step S102). When it is determined that the player has operated the input device 102, operation information corresponding to the operation of the player is transmitted to the server 80 (step S103).

After executing the processing in step S103, or when it is determined that the player has not operated the input device 102, it is determined whether or not command information has been issued from the server 80 (step S104).

When it is determined that the command information is issued from the server 80, the command information is received, and it is determined whether or not the command information is the end command information (step S10).
5).

When it is determined that the command information is not the end command information, an image corresponding to the received command information is selected, and the selected image is displayed on the display device 116 (step S1).
06). After this process, the process returns to step S102 described above. In step S104, the server 8
When it is determined that the instruction information has not been issued from 0, the process returns to step S102 described above.

When it is determined in step S105 that the received command information is the end command information, the present subroutine is terminated.

The command information received in step S104 described above corresponds to steps S112 and S112 in FIG.
127, S129, S131, S133, and S135. The pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 selects and reads desired image data from the ROM 110 in accordance with the information. The read image data is displayed on the display device 116 as an image.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in server 80 in correspondence with the subroutine of FIG. 22 described above. It is assumed that server 80 has been activated in advance, and the subroutine shown in FIG. 23 is called from a previously executed main routine and executed.

[0238] First, transmits the image data to the pachinko gaming terminal apparatus 100 or 140 is a terminal (step S111). This step corresponds to step S10 described above.
As described above, this image data is image data not only relating to the variable display game but also relating to pachinko games such as game boards and game balls.

Next, the operation information issued from the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 is received (step S).
112). This step corresponds to step S103 described above.
This is processing corresponding to.

Pachinko game terminal device 100 or 140
When the operation information issued from is received, it is determined whether or not the received operation information is game ball launch operation information (step S113).

When it is determined that the operation information is game ball launch operation information, a pachinko game process described later is executed (step S114). In step S112 described above, when the operation information issued from the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 is not received, the process of step S114 is immediately executed.

[0242] On the other hand, when the operation information is determined to not be a game ball firing operation information at step S113, or when executing the processing of step S114, the step S1
The command information generated by the pachinko gaming process executed in 14 is transmitted to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 14.
0 (step S115). This step S1
Process 15 is a process corresponding to step S104 described above.

Next, it is determined whether or not the transmitted command information is end command information (step S116). When it is determined that the transmitted instruction information is not the end instruction information,
The process returns to step S112 described above.

[0244] Figure 24, in step S114 described above, is a flow chart showing a subroutine of the pachinko game process to be called.

[0245] First, it is determined whether or not to display by moving the image of the game ball (step S121). When it is determined that the image of the game ball is moved and displayed, the position of the movement destination of the game ball in the image is calculated to display the image of the game ball so that the game ball can be visually recognized as moving, and the position is calculated. Generated as position information (step S12
2).

Next, it is determined whether or not the ball has entered the winning opening, that is, whether or not the image of the game ball calculated in step S121 is near the position of the image indicating the winning opening (step S121). Step S123). The winning openings are image portions corresponding to the above-described general winning openings 50 and 54a to 54d and the special winning openings 56a to 56d shown in FIG.

When it is determined that the calculated position is near the position of the winning opening, a process of paying out game balls is executed (step S124). In the process of paying out game balls, a predetermined number of game balls are stored in the RAM 86 in accordance with the type of winning opening, and information on the number of game balls indicating the number of game balls is stored in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100. Alternatively, it is a process of generating the information to be transmitted to 140.

Next, whether or not a game ball has entered the starting port,
That is, it is determined whether or not the position of the image of the game ball calculated in step S121 is near the position of the image indicating the starting port (step S125). The starting port is, for example, an image portion corresponding to the starting port 44 shown in FIG. 2 described above.

If it is determined that the calculated position is near the position of the starting port, a process for starting a variable display game described later is executed (step S126). In the process of starting the variable display game, an internal lottery process for determining a combination of identification information to be displayed on the display unit 132 when a symbol as identification information is determined is executed.
The variable display game process shown in FIG.

Next, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed the ball passage detector, ie, whether or not the position of the image of the game ball calculated in step S121 is near the position of the image indicating the ball passage detector. (Step S127). The ball passage detector is, for example, an image portion corresponding to the ball passage detectors 55a and 55b shown in FIG.

If it is determined in step S127 that the game ball has passed the vicinity of the ball passage detector, the image of the ordinary symbol to be fluctuated and displayed on the display device 152 displayed on the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 is displayed. Then, the selected image information indicating the selected image is generated (step S128).

Next, it is determined whether or not the displayed ordinary symbol has stopped at a predetermined symbol on the display section 152 displayed on the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 (step S129).

When it is determined that the normal symbol has stopped at the predetermined symbol, the image of the movable piece is selected so that the above-described image in which the starting port is opened is displayed, and the selected image information indicating the selected image is displayed. Is generated (step S130).
When this selected image information is issued to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 displays an image that can be visually recognized as if the movable piece is open. It is done. Note that the movable piece is, for example, as shown in FIG.
Are image portions corresponding to the movable pieces 58a and 58b shown in FIG.

Next, it is determined whether the decorative lamp is to be displayed on or off (step S131). If it is determined that the decorative lamp is to be turned on or off, an image corresponding to each state is selected, and selected image information indicating the selected image is generated (step S13).
2). This decorative lamp is, for example, an image portion corresponding to the decorative lamps 36a and 36b shown in FIG. The above-described selected image information is transmitted to the pachinko gaming terminal device 1
00 or 140, the display device 116
In the image portions of the decorative lamps 36a and 36b displayed in the above, an image that can be visually recognized as being turned on or an image that can be visually recognized as being turned off is displayed.

Next, it is determined whether or not the game has been completed (step S133). When it is determined that the game has ended, game end information is generated (step S134), and the present subroutine ends. In addition, whether or not the game has ended, or when the player operating the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 has performed an operation to end the game, the number of game balls fired on the game board surface is a predetermined number or more If it becomes
It is determined that the game has ended.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for processing the variable display game called and executed in step S126 described above.

[0257] First, to select a background image to be displayed on the display unit 132 of the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal apparatus 100 or 140, and the image variation pattern, and a character image (step S141, S142 and S143) .

Next, it is determined whether or not it is time to stop and display a symbol as one piece of identification information, for example, the left symbol (step S144). An image for which symbols are to be stopped and displayed is selected (step S145). next,
Further, it is determined whether or not it is time to stop and display the right symbol (step S146). If it is determined that it is time to stop and display the symbol, an image for stopping and displaying the variable symbol is selected (step S147).

Next, it is determined whether the stopped right and left fluctuating symbols are the same (step S148).
Further, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to stop and display the central symbol (step S152). On the other hand, if the stopped left and right fluctuation symbols are the same, it is determined whether or not the center fluctuation symbol is stopped and displayed (step S149), and if not stopped, the reach screen display processing routine (step S150). Is executed, and the image to be displayed is selected. If the central variable symbol is stopped and displayed, a reach screen display processing routine (step S151) is executed, and an image to be displayed is selected. The reach screen display processing routine (step S150) is substantially the same as the reach screen display processing routine shown in FIG. 6, and the reach screen display processing routine (step S1).
51) is substantially the same as the screen display processing routine after the end of the reach state shown in FIG. Since both have already been described, the description here is omitted.

Next, steps S141 to S14 described above are performed.
3, S145, S147, and S150, S15
In step S154, screen configuration information of an image to be displayed on the display device including the image selected in any one of steps S153 and S153 is generated. The server 80 converts the screen configuration information generated in step S154 described above into FIG.
In step S115 of step 3, the information is transmitted to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, which is a terminal, as command information.

On the other hand, the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 receives the command information transmitted from the server 80 in step S104 of FIG. 22 described above, and then, in step S106, displays the screen configuration information indicated by the received command information. The image data is stored in the ROM 110 or R
Read from the AM 112 and display unit 13 of the display device 116
2, the read image is displayed.

By doing so, the display unit 13 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, which is a terminal device, is provided.
In 2, the server 80 displays a normal background image in which the first story is developed in the effect image area before reaching, while the server 80 displays the identification information image area after reaching. A special background image that moves continuously in a specific direction, has a relationship with the first story, and displays a special background image in which a second story different from the first story is developed. In a situation where the area is enlarged so as to interlock with the movement of the identification information image area, further, after the reach state has been completed, the direction opposite to the direction in which the identification information image area has moved after reaching the reach state The normal background area displaying the normal background image in which the first story is developed is controlled so that the normal background area is enlarged so as to interlock with the movement of the identification information image area in the opposite direction. It is possible Than it is.

Next, it is determined whether or not all the symbols have stopped (step S155). When it is determined that all the symbols have stopped, variable display game end information is generated (step S156), and this subroutine ends.

The subroutine shown in FIG. 25 is not only called when the start processing of the variable display game in step S126 shown in FIG. 24 is executed, but also from the start to the end of the variable display game. In between, it is called and executed at a predetermined timing.

In the case of the above-described configuration, the display image 132 displayed on the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, which is a terminal, has the effect image area before reaching the reach. In the meantime, a normal background image in which the first story is developed is displayed. On the other hand, after reaching, the identification information image area continuously moves in a specific direction, and is associated with the first story. Having a special background image area that displays a special background image in which a second story different from the first story is developed,
In a situation where the identification information image area is enlarged in conjunction with the movement of the identification information image area, further, after the reach state is completed, the identification information image area continues in the direction opposite to the direction in which the identification information image area has moved after reaching the reach state. Server 80 is operated so that the normal background area displaying the normal background image in which the first story is developed is enlarged so as to interlock with the movement of the identification information image area in the opposite direction. Terminal device 100 or 140 is controlled.

By adopting such a configuration, before reaching, a normal background image in which the first story is developed is displayed in the effect image area, and the visibility of the identification information image is displayed in the identification information image area. After the reach is reached and the reach state ends, the reach of the reach can be indirectly notified while the visibility of the identification information image is similarly secured, and the identification information By moving the image, the special background image area that displays a special background image different from that before reach is expanded, and it is foreseen that a second story different from the first story before reach will be developed, and it will be developed on the screen Can be intriguing for the second story to be played.

Further, after the end of the reach state, as the once enlarged special background image area shrinks, the identification information image area continuously moves in the direction opposite to that before, and interlocks with this. Because the normal background image area expands, it is possible to advance the first story again in the normal background screen area that has once disappeared from the image screen, and to perform the production after the reach state ends. it can. As a result, the player develops on the screen of the display device without feeling unnatural or uncomfortable feeling in the effect expression, without decreasing interest and expectation for the game, and as a whole, continuity and story You can enjoy a story with a heart.

In the above-described embodiment shown in FIGS. 15 to 25, only the display portion 132 displayed on the image of the game machine imitating the pachinko gaming device displayed on the display device 116 has the variable symbol. Image and background image,
Although the case where the character image is displayed is shown, the image of the variable design, the background image,
A character image may be displayed.

[0269] Whether or not such effect expression method according to the present invention as described above is provided to the player, than it can be determined by confirming the growing entertainment in pachinko . For example, economic phenomena, such as the prosperity of stores employing pachinko gaming machines as described above, and phenomena in which information permeates through the media, such as being reputed when published in magazines, etc. It will appear as.

[0270]

According to the present invention, before reaching, a normal background image in which the first story is developed in the effect image area is displayed, and the visibility of the identification information image is improved in the identification information image area. From the time when the reach state is completed after the secure state is reached, the reach of the reach information can be indirectly notified while the visibility of the identification information image is similarly secured, and the identification information image can be notified. The special background image area that displays a special background image different from the one before the reach is enlarged by the movement of, and it is foretold that a second story different from the first story before the reach will be developed, and it will be developed on the screen. Interest in the second story. Furthermore, after the reach state is completed, as the special background image area that has been enlarged is reduced, the identification information image area continuously moves in the opposite direction to the previous direction, and in conjunction with this, the normal background image area is moved. Since the image area expands, the first story can be advanced again in the normal background screen area that has once disappeared from the image screen, and an effect can be performed after the reach state ends. As a result, the player develops on the screen of the display device without feeling unnatural or uncomfortable feeling in the effect expression, without decreasing interest and expectation for the game, and as a whole, continuity and story You can enjoy a story with a heart.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view schematically showing a pachinko gaming device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view schematically showing a game board surface of the pachinko gaming device according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of processing for detecting a game ball executed in the pachinko gaming device.

5 is a step S1 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 4;
9 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a variable display game process called and executed in FIG.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a reach screen display processing routine in a variable display game processing subroutine.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a screen display processing routine after a reach state in a subroutine of the variable display game processing.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an image of an effect screen according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of an image of an effect screen according to the present invention.

Is a diagram showing an example of the effect screen image according to the present invention; FIG.

FIG. 11 is a schematic view showing an example of a pachinko game terminal.

FIG. 12 is a schematic view showing another example of the pachinko gaming terminal.

FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming terminal device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram illustrating a control circuit of the server according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a subroutine executed in the server 80 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

17 is a pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140.
5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the step S.

FIG. 18: Pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140
3 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for performing a process of a variable display game executed in FIG.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a subroutine executed in the server 80 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

20. Pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140
3 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for performing a process of a variable display game executed in FIG.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in server 80 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

22. Pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140
5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the step S.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in server 80 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 24 is a step S11 in the flowchart of FIG. 22;
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a pachinko game process called in FIG.

FIG. 25: Step S12 of the flowchart in FIG.
It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the pachinko game process called in 6 in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 10 Pachinko gaming device (gaming machine) 32 Display device (display unit) 60 Control circuit 66 CPU (Control unit) 64 I / O bus 68 ROM 70 RAM 80 Server 100 Pachinko gaming terminal device (terminal device) 132 Display unit 140 Pachinko game Terminal device (terminal device)

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Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. An identification information image area for displaying a plurality of identification information images provided on a game board, each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing, and an effect image area for displaying an effect image A game machine having a display unit on which a screen image is displayed, wherein the screen image, before reaching, in the effect image area, a normal background image in which the first story is developed is displayed, On the other hand, after reaching the reach, the identification information image area continuously moves in a specific direction, has a relevance to the first story, and is different from the first story. special background image area story of displaying a special background image to be deployed,
The identification information image area is enlarged so as to interlock with the movement of the identification information image area, and further, after the reach state is completed, the identification information image area continuously moves in a direction opposite to a direction in which the reach information is moved after the reach state is reached. A gaming machine wherein a normal background image area for displaying a normal background image in which the first story is developed is enlarged so as to interlock with movement of the identification information image area in the opposite direction. 2. A display unit provided on a game board and displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image combining these, as appropriate, according to a game situation developed on the game board; A control unit for transmitting electronic data to a display unit, and wherein the screen images are displayed in a variably manner, and each of the screen images displays a plurality of identification information images that can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing. A game machine including an image area and an effect image area for displaying an effect image, and further, the screen image, before reaching the reach, in the effect image area, the first story is usually developed A background image is displayed, on the other hand, after reaching, the identification information image area continuously moves in a specific direction, has a relevance to the first story, and A second different from the story The special background image area for displaying the special background image in which the story is developed is enlarged so as to be linked with the movement of the identification information image area. After that, it moves continuously in the direction opposite to the direction it moved,
A gaming machine, wherein a normal background image area for displaying a normal background image in which a first story is developed is enlarged so as to interlock with movement of the identification information image area in the opposite direction. 3. After a character consisting of a moving object appearing in a first story before reaching is displayed as a sign on a normal background image where the first story is developed after reaching the reach, 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is displayed again in a special background image area indicating a second story. 4. A display unit provided on the game board and displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining these images as appropriate according to a game situation developed on the game board; And a control unit for transmitting electronic data to the display unit, wherein the display unit includes a plurality of identifications each of which can be variably displayed and individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing. An effect expression method of a gaming machine for displaying an image including an identification information image area in which an information image is displayed and an effect image area in which an effect image is displayed as the screen image, and before reaching, Displaying a normal background image in which the first story is developed in the effect image area; and, after reaching, continuously moving the identification information image area in a specific direction. A special background image area having a relevance to the first story and displaying a special background image in which a second story different from the first story is developed, by moving the identification information image area. After the step of enlarging to be linked and the reaching state is completed, the identification information image area is continuously moved in a direction opposite to the direction in which the area reached after reaching, and the first story is developed. Expanding a normal background image area for displaying a normal background image so as to interlock with movement of the identification information image area in the opposite direction. 5. A computer-readable recording medium storing a control program for displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining the moving image, the static image, or an image according to a game situation of a gaming machine, The control program is an image including: an identification information image area in which a plurality of identification information images are displayed, each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing; and an effect image area in which an effect image is displayed. Is displayed as the screen image, and before reaching,
The effect image area, to display the normal background image first story is deployed, whereas, after a Leach, with continuously moving the identification information image area in a particular direction, the first A special background image area that has a relationship with the story and displays a special background image in which a second story different from the first story is developed, in conjunction with the movement of the identification information image area. In addition, after the reach state is completed, the identification information image area is continuously moved in a direction opposite to the direction in which the reach information is moved after reaching the reach state.
A computer characterized in that a normal background image area for displaying a normal background image in which the first story is developed is enlarged so as to interlock with movement of the identification information image area in the opposite direction. A readable recording medium. 6. A server for displaying a gaming machine image indicating a gaming machine on each terminal, wherein the server displays a moving image, a still image, or an image combining these according to the situation of a game performed in the terminal. Display a screen image, and
Each is variably displayed, an identification information image area in which a plurality of identification information images that can be individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing are displayed, and an effect image area in which an effect image is displayed,
While controlling the terminal to display an image including, before reaching, in the effect image area, display a normal background image where the first story is developed,
On the other hand, after reaching the reach, the identification information image area is continuously moved in a specific direction, and is related to the first story, and is different from the first story. The special background image area that displays the special background image in which the story of the story is developed is enlarged so as to interlock with the movement of the identification information image area, and further, after the reach state is completed,
The identification information image area is continuously moved in a direction opposite to the direction in which the identification information image is moved after reaching, and a normal background image area displaying a normal background image in which the first story is developed is the identification information image. A server for controlling a terminal to enlarge the area so as to interlock with movement of an area in the opposite direction.