JP2002253801A - Game machine, screen image display method of game machine, storage medium, and server - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine, a screen image display method of the game machine, a storage medium, and a server using a discrimination information image as a part of production of the whole screen image and letting a player sufficiently enjoying without getting bored by creating an image related to a content obtained by a result of an image production and attaching the image to the discrimination information image. SOLUTION: A separated image derived from a part of a screen image is attached and displayed on the discrimination information image during displaying an ordinary screen when a play reaches a ready-to-win state in a display inside.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a plurality of identification information images are variably displayed, a method of displaying a screen image of the gaming machine, a storage medium, and a server.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional pachinko gaming machine, there is a gaming machine having a display section which displays a screen image including a plurality of identification information images, each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing. .

For example, as a plurality of identification information images, a three-digit number or symbol is rotated or scrolled on the spot to display a fluctuating state, and a display for displaying a state where each number or symbol is stopped. When the numbers and symbols are stopped in a predetermined specific combination (for example, when stopped at a so-called cross-hatch such as “7”, “7”, “7”), There is a type called "big hit" in which a predetermined large winning opening is opened to make it easier to win a game ball, thereby creating a state of increasing the payout amount of the game ball.

[0004] In the above-mentioned gaming machine, when the identification information image (three digits or pattern) is changed, the player is bored by enlarging / reducing or deforming the image. Some are devised so as not to come.

Further, in the display section of such a gaming machine, a screen image including a background image and a character image, which is displayed as a moving image behind the identification information image, is provided in addition to the identification information image. It has gained popularity as an increase.

[0006] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-135333 discloses a technique for making the display mode in the display unit of the above-mentioned conventional pachinko gaming machine more intriguing to a player with the following content.

That is, a specific mark having the meaning of all identification information images (referred to as "almighty")
Is represented by a specific shape such as, for example, a star, so that such almighty can be added during the change of the identification information image.

[0008] In other words, even in a combination that would not normally be a random eye, by adding almighty,
For the player, the chances of blindness will increase apparently, the expectation of the jackpot will be raised, and the appearance of the display in the display unit will change with the appearance of almighty, making the game interesting It can be increased.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-317090 discloses a technique in which, for example, the number of unstarted times or the number of times of a certain change is displayed at a position near an identification information image.

[0010] Here, the "number of unstarted times" is a condition for variably displaying the identification information image, for example, the number of times that the fluctuation display and stop have not been performed even though a ball game ball has won a specific winning opening. If, for example, a ball game ball enters a specific winning opening while the identification information image is fluctuating, the winning fact is memorized, and the fluctuation of the identification information image
After the stop, even if the ball does not enter the special winning opening, the memory is called to change and stop the identification information image.

[0011] Here, "probable change" means that a predetermined number of specific identification information images among a plurality of types of identification information images are set as specific images, and the identification information images are stopped at the same cross-section as described above. If the eye is a specific image, after the jackpot,
This indicates a state in which the occurrence probability (occurrence rate of a state of stopping at a double stitch) until the next big hit occurs varies with a high probability.

Therefore, when the jackpot is hit during the probability change, if the identification information image indicating the jackpot is the specific image, the player enters the probability change state again, and the number of times of shifting to the probability change state is determined by the player. Is of high interest, so displaying this number as a "probable change count"
Being a service to the player, and performing such display at a position near the identification information image allows the game information to be centralized, so that the player can further concentrate on the game and the movement of the line of sight is small. Because of this, it is possible to reduce fatigue, especially for those who play for a long time.

Further, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H11-262561, the identification information images are divided into a predetermined number of groups in advance, and character images corresponding to each group are set in advance. A technique has been disclosed in which, by adding the information to a stopped identification information image, even if it stops at a place other than the big hit, it can be changed to a big hit symbol thereafter.

Therefore, it is suggested to the player that the addition of the character image to the identification information image can be changed to the big hit symbol. When an image is added, it is possible to know that a new jackpot has been created, and an effect that the expectation is further increased is produced.

As described above, the display mode in the display unit of the pachinko gaming machine is based on various technologies,
Ingenuity has been devised.

[0016]

However, conventional pachinko gaming machines still have the following problems.

That is, as described above, in recent pachinko gaming machines, the display of a moving image of a character on the display unit is an important factor as it affects the popularity of the gaming machine. A certain production is pleased.

However, whether the specific mark is added during the change of the identification information image or the character image is added to the identification information image, in any case, the identification information image is the background image. It only fluctuates independently of.

In addition, the specific mark is irrelevant to the effect of the character image and the story of the background image, and even if the character image is added to the identification information image, the adding operation itself is not performed on the image. It is hard to say that the production was harmonious, and it took place almost at an abrupt time.

Therefore, the player sees the identification information image, which fluctuates as needed, the effect of the background image, and the additional image to be added in an independent form, so that concentration on the game is hindered. was there.

If the movement of each of the identification information image and the character image in the background image varies, the effect tends to be insufficient to enhance the player's expectation.
Even directing expressions that would enhance the pleasure of the player were inevitable.

[0022] For this reason, it goes without saying that even if the game is a big hit, it is easy to cause the player to feel bored and enjoy the pachinko game. There has also been a problem that the original purpose of the pachinko gaming machine cannot be achieved.

As described above, as a mode of the display unit in the gaming machine, the background image including the identification information image and the character image is harmonized such that the identification information image is incorporated into the effect of the background image. Things that move or change,
That is, it is desirable for the player to display all visually related images, but there has been no gaming machine provided with a display unit that is displayed in such a manner. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine, an image screen display method for a gaming machine, a storage medium, a server, and an entertainment providing method that can solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0024]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a display unit for displaying a screen image including a plurality of identification information images each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing. In the gaming machine having, in the display unit, while the normal screen until the game reaches the reach, the separation image derived from a part of the screen image is attached and displayed on the identification information image, did.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a display unit for 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; Having a control unit for transmitting data, the screen image, in a gaming machine including a plurality of identification information images each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing, in the display unit, Attach a separated image derived from a part of the screen image to the identification information image
It was decided to display.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, a moving image display in which the separated image moves and adheres to the identification information image is performed.

In the present invention, the identification information image is stopped when the separated image is attached.

In the present invention, the screen image includes a character image, and a separated image is derived from the character image.

According to the present invention, the character image displays a fighting scene as a moving image.

In the present invention, the separated image indicates a situation where the probability of occurrence of a special game state advantageous to a player such as a reach or a jackpot has been improved.

Further, in the present invention according to claim 8, the separated image indicates a situation in which the probability of occurrence of a special game state advantageous to a player such as a reach or a jackpot has been greatly reduced.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a display unit provided in a gaming machine, wherein a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image combining these is displayed as appropriate according to a gaming situation of the gaming machine. And a control unit for transmitting electronic data to the display unit, wherein the screen image is an image including a plurality of identification information images each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing. A screen image display method for a gaming machine to be displayed as the screen image, wherein a separated image derived from a part of the screen image is used as the identification information image while the normal screen until the game reaches the reach is displayed. The method includes a step of displaying in such a manner as to adhere.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a display unit provided in a gaming machine, and a screen image comprising a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining these images is displayed according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. And a control unit for transmitting electronic data to the display unit, wherein the screen image includes a plurality of identification information images each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing. A screen image display method of a gaming machine for displaying a screen image as the screen image, the method further comprising: displaying, in the display unit, a separated image derived from a part of the screen image in such a manner as to be attached to the identification information image. did.

In the present invention, a moving image is displayed so that the separated image moves and adheres to the identification information image.

In the twelfth aspect of the present invention, the identification information image is displayed so as to be stopped when the separated image is attached.

According to the present invention, the screen image includes a character image and is displayed such that a separated image is derived from the character image.

According to the present invention, a fighting scene is displayed as a moving image using the character image.

Further, in the present invention according to claim 15, the separated image indicates a situation in which the probability of occurrence of a special game state advantageous to a player such as a reach or a jackpot has been improved.

Further, in the present invention according to claim 16, the separated image indicates a situation in which the probability of occurrence of a special game state advantageous to a player such as a reach or a jackpot has been greatly reduced.

According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a computer-readable storage medium storing a display program for displaying a moving image, a still image, or a screen image obtained by combining the moving image and the static image according to the situation of a game. The display program is a program for displaying, as the screen image, an image including a plurality of identification information images each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing,
In addition, while the normal screen until the game reaches the reach is displayed, a separated image derived from a part of the screen image is displayed so as to be attached to the identification information image.

The present invention according to claim 18 is a computer-readable storage medium storing a display program for displaying a moving image, a still image, or a screen image combining these, as appropriate, according to the situation of a game. The display program is a program for displaying, as the screen image, an image including a plurality of identification information images each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing,
In addition, a separated image derived from a part of the screen image is displayed so as to be attached to the identification information image.

According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a server for displaying, on each terminal, a game machine image indicating a game machine, wherein the server displays a game machine image in accordance with a game performed on the terminal machine.
A screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or a combination thereof is displayed, and an image including a plurality of identification information images, each of which is variably displayed and individually stopped at a predetermined timing, is displayed on the screen image. While performing the control to display the terminal as a, and while the normal screen until the game reaches the reach, a separated image derived from a part of the screen image is attached to the identification information image Control is performed on the terminal as described above.

According to a twentieth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a server for displaying a game machine image indicating a game machine on each terminal, wherein the server displays a game machine image in accordance with a situation of a game performed in the terminal.
A screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or a combination thereof is displayed, and an image including a plurality of identification information images, each of which is variably displayed and individually stopped at a predetermined timing, is displayed on the screen image. Is performed on the terminal, and the terminal is controlled to display a separated image derived from a part of the screen image so as to be attached to the identification information image.

[Definition of terms] "Identification information" refers to information that can be visually identified such as characters, symbols, pictures or patterns (patterns).

When the "variable display" identification information sequentially changes, for example, when the symbol "7" as one identification information is changed to the symbol "8" as another identification information, or when the symbol "9" is changed.
In addition to the case of changing from the symbol to another symbol "☆" and displaying the symbol, in the case where the identification information is moved and displayed while one identification information is displayed in the display area where the identification information can be displayed, for example, This concept includes a case where one symbol “7” moves while being displayed in the display area. further,
When the display mode of the identification information changes, for example, one symbol “7” is deformed and displayed horizontally or vertically, or the symbol is displayed enlarged or reduced. This is a concept that includes cases.

"Normal screen" refers to a concept excluding 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.

[0047]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below.

According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine having a display section which displays a screen image including a plurality of identification information images each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing. A separate image derived from a part of the screen image is attached and displayed on the identification information image while the normal screen until the game reaches the reach is displayed.

The gaming machine includes a display unit for displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining these images, and a control unit for transmitting electronic data to the display unit. It is provided with.

According to the above configuration, a harmonious and fine-grained effect can be performed with respect to the entire screen image including the identification information image, and the identification information image itself changes due to the attachment of the separated image. In addition, the identification information image itself can be displayed as a part of the effect image, and even if the player does not reach, the player can enjoy the game without feeling monotonous or tired.

Further, when the separated image adheres to the identification information image, a moving image display in which the separated image moves and adheres to the identification upper image can be performed. Thereby, the interest of the player is attracted by the movement of the separated image, and further effects can be provided depending on the manner of movement.

Further, the identification information image may be stopped when the separated image is attached.

That is, for example, a moving image is displayed by giving a story to the background image, and a separated image derived from the story is attached to the identification image and the identification information image is stopped to complete one story. , And so on.

It is preferable that the screen image includes a character image, and a separated image can be derived from the character image.

By adopting such an aspect, the above-mentioned story can be further enhanced, and even if the image is a separated image, the image can be an image related to the content obtained as a result of the image production, so that the player's interest can be further increased. And the fun of the game.

By the way, the character image can be set so that a fighting scene is displayed as a moving image.

In other words, the fun of a fighting game, which is popular among various games, is added, and by displaying moving pictures of a speedy and powerful fighting scene with the expectation of winning or losing, the player can enter the game. Concentration can be improved. In this case, it is conceivable that the separated image is blood bleeding from the character image during the fighting scene.

The separated image can indicate a situation where the probability of occurrence of a special game state advantageous to the player such as a reach or a jackpot has been improved. In this case, a character image appearing in a fighting scene The sense of expectation for the derived separated image, that is, the pattern that stops when the blood squirted from the character image scatters and adheres to the identification image, is special.

On the contrary, the separated image may indicate a situation in which the probability of occurrence of a special game state advantageous to the player such as a reach or a jackpot has significantly decreased, but in this case, However, even if the stopped arrangement of the identification information image simply indicates "out of alignment", the appearance of the separated image results in a varied screen display, and the user can sufficiently enjoy the game.

As described above, the mode in which the blood tide scatters and adheres to the identification image may be such that the blood tide scatters and adheres to a part of the identification image, or that the blood adheres to the entire identification image as if it were smudged. It can be appropriately selected from those which adhere to only characters and designs in the identification image, and the like, and can also be displayed as a display mode so that they flow down after being attached.

Examples of the fighting scenes using the character images include fighting with guns in western drama and the like, sword fighting in historical drama and the like, and martial arts such as boxing, wrestling, judo, and karate. It is not something to be done. Also, as the separated image, the “blood” described above is used.
The present invention is not limited to this, and any device may be used as long as it can express a mode of moving on the screen derived from the screen image.

The gaming machine described above includes a gaming machine in which a display unit for performing various displays and a control unit for performing various controls are integrally housed in a casing, for example, a pachinko gaming machine. Alternatively, it may be a business or home game machine provided with the display unit and the control unit.

Further, software for performing various controls may be installed in a general-purpose computer, a portable terminal device, or the like. In this case, a game can be played through a storage medium storing a display program capable of executing the above-described screen display. Alternatively, the user can download the display program via the Internet or the like and play the game.

That is, the gaming device may be divided into a server and a terminal device (client).

[0065]

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

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an outline of a gaming machine according to the present invention. In the first embodiment 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.

However, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, but can be applied to a portable game machine, a general-purpose computer on which game software is installed, or a portable terminal.

Further, in this specification, the pachinko gaming device 10 is a concept including a later-described pachi-con machine.

[First Embodiment] As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a rectangular frame-shaped main body frame 12 and a main body frame 12.
A game board 14 having a rectangular plate shape, a window frame 16 of a main body frame 12 provided on the front of the game board 14, and an upper plate provided on the front side of the main body frame 12 below the window frame 16. 20 and the lower plate 22, a firing handle 26 provided on the right side of the lower plate 22 is arranged,
A plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) are driven into the front of the game board 14.

It is to 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 planted on the game board 14 of this resin material so as to protrude forward of the game board 14. The present invention can be applied to the above-described pachi-con machine having the provided configuration.

Further, the firing handle 26 is provided rotatably with respect to the main body frame 12, so that the player can
By operating, the game ball can be fired on the game board 14 to advance the pachinko game. On the back side of the firing handle 26, a firing motor 28 is provided.
When the player 26 is rotated clockwise by the player, power is supplied to the firing motor 28 so that 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. Falling downwards under the game board 14 while changing.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view of the game board 14. As shown in FIG. Note that the same reference numerals are given to components corresponding to the components shown in FIG. 1 described above. FIG. 2 also shows one in which the obstacle nails described above are omitted.

As shown in FIG. 2, a display device 32 serving as a display unit, which will be described later, is provided substantially at the center of the front surface of the game board 14. In the display device 32 described above, a portion for displaying an effect image described later may be formed of a liquid crystal display panel or a CRT.

In the above-described example, the display device 32
Shows a case where the display device 32 is provided at substantially the center of the front face of the game board 14 of the pachinko gaming device 10 which is a gaming machine, but at a position where the player can see the display device 32 May be provided.

Further, above the display device 32, a small display device 52 is provided in close proximity. This small display device 52 is constituted by, for example, a 7-segment display.
The normal symbol, which is the 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 are provided. This ball passage detector 55
a, 55b, when detecting that a game ball has passed in or near the detectors 55a, 55b, the variable display of ordinary symbols is started on the small display device 52 described above, and a predetermined time has elapsed. After that, the normal symbol change display is stopped. The ordinary symbols are information including numbers and symbols, for example, numbers “0” to “9” and symbols such as “☆”.

The normal symbol is a predetermined symbol, for example, "7"
When it is stopped and displayed, the start port described later
An electric current is supplied to a solenoid 57 (see FIG. 4) for driving movable pieces 58a and 58b provided on both left and right sides of the movable piece 58a, so that a game ball can easily enter the starting port 44.
By driving 58b, the starting port 44 is opened.
When a predetermined time has elapsed after the opening of the starting port 44, the movable pieces 58a and 58b are driven to close the starting port 44 so that a game ball becomes difficult to enter.

Here, the starting port 44 includes a plurality of start-up ports which are displayed on the display device 32 when a variable display game to be described later is started.
For example, it is provided with a ball detection sensor 42 that triggers a symbol, which is three pieces of identification information, to shift to a variable display state, and is provided below the display device 32.

On the right and left sides of the small display device 52, four holding lamps 34a to 34d, which will be described later, are provided.
Is provided.

Further, a jackpot winning device M is provided below the game board 14.

As shown in FIG. 3, the jackpot prize winning device M has the components of the device interposed between the front cover 200 and the rear substrate 201. In the special winning opening 38, a shutter 40 is provided so as to be vertically openable and closable by a solenoid 48 via a shaft 202.

A guide 202 projects from the rear surface of the shutter 40 which faces upward when the shutter is opened, and a ball passage hole constituting the specific region 203 and a normal region 204 are provided behind the shutter 40.
Is formed, and a swing plate 206 that is tilted left and right by a solenoid 205 is disposed therebetween, that is, at the rear center of the shutter 40.

The shutter 40 is driven by a solenoid 48 so as to be opened when a large hit state is caused by a variable display game to be described later. When the shutter 40 is opened, a game ball is played for a predetermined time. Alternatively, the player wins the special winning opening 38 until the predetermined number of winning balls is reached, and outputs a required number of winning balls, and then the shutter 40 is closed.

However, when one of the balls enters the specific area 203 along the guide 202 when the shutter 40 is opened, the shutter 40 promises to open the next shutter 40 even after a predetermined time has elapsed or after a predetermined number of balls have been entered. Then, a specific game state advantageous to the player that can be repeated up to a predetermined limit number of times (for example, 16 times) is realized.

When the shutter 40 is opened, the swing plate 206 is tilted to the left so that at least one game ball can easily enter a specific area on the left side. When the ball is hit, the sensor detects the ball being hit, and the swing plate 206 is tilted rightward by the solenoid 205, so that the subsequent game ball hits the normal area on the right.

On the left and right sides of the above-described display device 32, general winning openings 54a and 54b are provided, and on the lower left and right sides of the display device 32, general winning openings 54c and 54d are provided. Further, special winning ports 56a and 56b are provided at the left and right ends of the game board 14, and special winning ports 56c and 56d are provided on both left and right sides of the large winning port 38.

The special winning opening 38, the starting opening 44, and the general winning opening
When a game ball wins at 54a-54d and the special winning opening 56a-56d, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the lower plate 22 according to the type of winning opening. In addition, the above-mentioned large winning opening 38, starting opening 44, general winning opening 54a
The arrangement layout of the special winning ports 56a to 56d is not limited to the present embodiment, and may be changed as appropriate.

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

FIG. 4 shows a control circuit of a pachinko game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The above-described firing handle 26 is connected to an interface circuit group 62 of the control circuit 60, and the interface circuit group 62 is connected to an 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. The input / output bus 64 is connected to a central processing circuit (hereinafter, referred to as “CPU”) 66
A data signal or an address signal is inputted and outputted.

The interface circuit group 62 described above
The ball detection sensor 42 is also connected to the, and when the 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 55 is also connected.When the ball passage detector 55 detects that a game ball has passed the detector 55 or its vicinity, it supplies a detection signal to the interface circuit group 62. I have.

The input / output bus 64 has a ROM
(Read only memory) 68 and RAM (random access memory) 70 are also connected.

The ROM 68 stores a control program for controlling the entire game flow of the pachinko gaming device 10. Further, when the variable display game is executed on the display device 32, the ROM 68 stores image data of symbols that are fluctuated or stopped, character image data of characters such as moving objects displayed as an effect screen, and a display device. Stores background image data, moving image video image data, sound data used in a game, initial data for executing a control program, a program for controlling a blinking operation pattern of the decorative lamp 36, and the like, which constitute the 32 backgrounds.

Incidentally, the above-mentioned symbol image data is used when the symbols are variably displayed on the display device 32 or when the symbols are stopped and displayed, and are used in various display modes such as an enlarged image, a reduced image, It includes image data corresponding to a deformed image or the like.

The above-described character image data, background image data, and moving image video image data are used to display a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining them as a screen image on the display device 32 in order to produce a game. Things.

Further, the above-described character image data includes image data corresponding to each of the motions for displaying the motion of the character, and the sound data is for producing a game, and a speaker to be described later. It is used to emit sounds such as sound effects from 46.

On the other hand, 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 variation number, and an accumulated jackpot number.

The CPU 66, which is a control unit, performs arithmetic processing by calling and executing a predetermined program, and based on the result of this arithmetic processing, character image data, background image data, moving image image data, design image data, Transmission and other controls are performed with the sound data as electronic data.

Further, the CPU 66 reads out the image data of the symbol which is the above-mentioned identification information, controls the symbol to be displayed on the display device 32 in a fluctuating manner, and checks the mutual combination state of the symbols which are the plural pieces of identification information. The display device 32 is controlled so as to be stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing.

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

The display device 32, which is a display unit, includes a variable symbol display unit and an effect screen display unit. Under the control of the CPU 66, both of the screens displayed on these two display units are combined and displayed. The display device 32 is not limited to such a configuration, and may have a configuration including three or more display units.
By combining these display units, a symbol image or a rendered image may be displayed on the display device 32.

As described above, by displaying the screens displayed on the plurality of display units on the display device 32, the variation scene of the symbol displayed on one display unit and the effect screen displayed on the effect screen are displayed. By combining them, a variety of display forms are made possible.

The solenoid 48 is connected to the shutter
It is for opening and closing drive of 40. Also hold lamp
34 indicates the number of times that the variable display game can be performed,
The number of times a game ball enters the starting port 44 is a predetermined number (for example, 4
Times) is stored in memory. The decoration lamp 36 blinks or lights up to indicate to the player when the game has a big hit or a reach.

In the present embodiment, the control unit is constituted by the CPU 66, and the display unit is constituted by the display device 32.
A gaming machine is configured from the pachinko gaming device 10.

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

FIG. 5 shows a subroutine for detecting a game ball, which is executed in the control circuit 60 described above. This subroutine is executed in a pachinko gaming device that has been executed in advance.
It is called and executed at a predetermined timing from a control program for controlling ten pachinko games.

As shown in FIG. 5, first, it is detected whether or not a game ball has entered a winning opening (step S11). In the example shown in FIG. 2, this winning opening is a general winning opening 50 and
54a to 54d and special winning ports 56a to 56d. When 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 S12).

Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the starting port 44 (step S13). This step S
In 13, when it is determined that a game ball has entered the starting port 44, a variable display game which will be described later and is a gist of the present embodiment is executed (step S 14).

Further, it is determined whether or not a game ball has passed through or near the ball passage detectors 55a and 55b (step S15). In this step S15, when it is determined that the game ball has passed through or near the ball passage detectors 55a and 55b, as described above, the small display device 52
In step S16, a process of changing and displaying a normal symbol is executed. Note that, as described above, when the variable symbol is stopped and the predetermined symbol becomes a predetermined symbol, the movable pieces 58a and 58b are driven to open the starting port 44 so that the starting port is opened. It is to make it easier for 44 to enter the game ball.

FIG. 6 shows a subroutine for performing the variable display game process called and executed in step S14 described above.

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. After displaying a plurality of symbols as a plurality of pieces of identification information on the display device 32, each of the symbols is displayed so as to fluctuate. At a predetermined timing, these symbols are displayed so as to stop sequentially, and when the combination of symbols when all the symbols are stopped becomes a predetermined combination, a state in which the pachinko game is advantageous to the player, that is, Big winning opening in jackpot winning device M
This is a game in which a transition is made to a specific game state in which the 38 shutters 40 are repeatedly opened a plurality of times, and the variable display and the stop display are executed as one process.
Here, the identification information refers to visually identifiable information such as characters, symbols, pictures or patterns (patterns).

The variable display game will be specifically described. For example, a symbol consisting of 12 numbers “1”, “2”,... For example, while three sets are sequentially displayed in one line in the display device 32, while the symbols are displayed so as to move,
The symbol itself is displayed so as to change.

For example, on the display device 32, the symbol "1" of the first set (the left set in the case of a horizontal row as described later).
Is displayed so as to scroll from the top to the bottom of the display device 32, and then the pattern "2" of the second set (also the middle set) is displayed so as to scroll from the top to the bottom, and then the third set is displayed.
The symbol "3" (similarly to the right group) is displayed so as to be scrolled from top to bottom.

After the symbol "1" to the symbol "12" are displayed in this manner, the symbol "1" is scrolled again, and the same display is repeated.
By displaying the symbol on the display device 32 in this manner, from "1" to "2", from "2" to "3", the symbol is scrolled, and the symbol "12" is displayed so that the symbol sequentially changes. Is displayed, 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 referred to as 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 set are displayed on the display device 32.
Is displayed, the symbol to be displayed is not limited to only one symbol belonging to the set, but may be plural, for example, 2 symbols.
Up 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.

Further, when the variable display game is executed on the display device 32, symbols belonging to each of a plurality of sets are displayed.

For example, when the symbols belonging to three sets are 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 symbols belonging to the other set are displayed. The symbols that are displayed in the center of the device 32 and belong to the remaining sets are displayed on the right side of the display device 32. By displaying the design that is the identification information in this way, a plurality of identification information is displayed on the display device 32 that is the display unit. For example, when the variable display is performed so that only one of the symbols belonging to one set is always displayed, three symbols are displayed on the display device 32, that is, one symbol is displayed on the left side, One symbol is displayed at the center, and one symbol is displayed at 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.

By displaying the symbols as described above, a plurality of symbols, ie, a plurality of pieces of identification information, are displayed on the display device 32 which is a display unit. Further, as described above, a plurality of symbols belonging to one set may be displayed. For example, two symbols belonging to one group may be displayed so as to be simultaneously displayed in a variable manner. If a set is to be displayed, a total of six symbols are variably displayed on the display device 32.

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 to have been won as the variable display game has been won. The state shifts to a state in which the player is advantageous, that is, a specific game state in which the shutter 40 of the special winning opening 38 in the jackpot winning device M is repeatedly opened a plurality of times.

For example, a display device that displays symbols belonging to three sets
If it is displayed at 32, symbols belonging to one set are stopped and displayed at "7", symbols belonging to other sets are also stopped and displayed at "7", and symbols belonging to the remaining sets are also stopped at "7". When it is displayed, it is a so-called double-eye, and the combination of symbols matches the predetermined specific combination of identification information "7"-"7"-"7", and it is assumed that the variable display game has won a jackpot. The state shifts to a state where the pachinko game is advantageous to the player, that is, a specific game state in which the shutter 40 of the special winning opening 38 in the jackpot winning device M is repeatedly opened a plurality of times as described above.

That is, when the game has shifted to the specific game state in which the shutter 40 of the special winning opening 38 of the jackpot winning device M is repeatedly opened a plurality of times, current is supplied to the above-described solenoid 48 to be provided on the front of the game board 14. Great winning opening
By opening the shutter 40 of 38, the game ball can easily enter the special winning opening 38.

By the way, as described above, for example, when the symbols belonging to three sets are displayed on the display device 32, the symbols belonging to one set are stopped and displayed at "7".
The symbols belonging to other sets are also stopped and displayed at “7”, and there is a chance to win a jackpot depending on the state of waiting for the symbols belonging to the remaining sets to be stopped, that is, the stop display of the symbols belonging to the last set. This state is called “reach” in this embodiment.

Further, in the present embodiment, even when the specific gaming state of the big hit of the above-mentioned double eye occurs, when the identification information is a specific combination, for example, "3", "3", and "3" ”Or the combination of the identification information of“ 7 ”,“ 7 ”, and“ 7 ”in the case of the combination of the identification information, the transition to the specific game state with a high probability is made to be a probable change state. .

[0129] Here, the "probable change state" refers to a control state in which the probability of a big hit becomes higher than that in a normal game state. For example, the display device 32 or a small display device in the upper center of the display device 32 This refers to a state in which the fluctuation time from the change such as 52 to the stop is shortened, the time of the open state of the start port 44 is extended, and the probability that the identification information of the display device 32 becomes a double-row becomes high.

When the above-described variable display game is being executed, an effect screen including a background image and a character image is also displayed on the display device 32 (see FIGS. 8 to 11).

In the above description, the fixed screen is
This refers to a screen displayed on the display device 32 when the variable display game executed on the display device 32 is not being executed and only the pachinko game is progressing on the pachinko game device 10.

[0132] The normal screen means that the variable display game is started on the display device 32, the symbol displayed on the display device 32 is variably displayed, and then the variable display game reaches a reach or a big hit. Display device
It refers to the production screen displayed on 32.

The gist of the present invention is that the display device 32
In the above, the separation image derived from a part of the screen image is attached and displayed on the identification information image while the normal screen until the variable display game reaches the reach is displayed.

That is, as shown in FIG. 6, when the above-described variable display game is started, first, an internal lottery process is executed by a calculation process of the CPU 66 (step S2).
1). This 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 combination of symbols when a symbol is determined is determined in advance,
As will be described later, the CPU 66 performs a process of changing and displaying the symbols so that the symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination of the symbols determined by the internal lottery process. In the present embodiment, each of the plurality of symbols serving as the identification information images is displayed in an area of approximately 1/3 of the lower portion of the display device 32 (see FIG. 8).

Next, a background image is displayed (step S2).
2).

In this embodiment, the theme of the drama is set in the pachinko gaming device 10, and an image according to the theme, such as a wilderness or a town in the west, is displayed on the display device 32 as a background image.

Next, the symbol as the identification information is variably displayed (step S23).

For example, one of three sets is displayed on the display device 32.
The symbol "0" belonging to one group is displayed on the left, the symbol "2" belonging to another group is displayed at the center, and the symbol "5" belonging to the remaining one group is displayed on the right. In addition,
These three symbols “0”, “2”, and “5” are a plurality of pieces of identification information (see FIG. 8).

Next, a character image is displayed (step S24).

In this embodiment, as described above, the theme is the western play, and the character is a gunman. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8, a sheriff and three rogues are displayed as character images. The character images indicating the three rogues correspond to the three symbols belonging to the three sets described above, and are displayed in the display device 32 in such a manner as to be arranged side by side on the left, center, and right sides.

Steps S23 and S2 described above
The process of No. 4 is repeatedly executed until it is determined in step S27 to be described later that all the symbols belonging to a plurality of sets have been stopped and displayed. By repeatedly executing the processing in this manner, the symbols can be displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll in a predetermined manner, and the characters can also be displayed so as to perform predetermined actions.

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8 to FIG. 11, when the symbol variation display is performed, the sheriff and three rogues appear and each is displayed in a manner facing the front. (Fig. 8) Then, a mode where the sheriff and the rogues face each other, that is, a duel scene is displayed (Fig. 9),
The symbols, which are a plurality of identification information images, are variably displayed so as to scroll up and down.

Next, it is determined whether or not it is time to stop and display a symbol belonging to one of a plurality of, for example, three sets (step S25). If it is determined that it is time to stop and display the symbol, the symbol is stopped and displayed (step S26).

In this embodiment, the symbol stop display timing is such that when a duel between a rogue and a sheriff corresponding to each of the three sets starts, and each time the game ends in a match (for example, one of the confrontation is shot and falls down, etc.) The stop display of the symbol is performed. In other words, the game is settled between the change of each symbol and the stop.

Further, in this embodiment, when a gunman is shot, "blood" as a separate image from the character image is used.
Is derived and ejected, and when this moves in the display device 32 and adheres to a symbol belonging to the set to be stopped and displayed, the stop timing of the symbol is set.

As described above, in the display device 32, while the normal screen until the variable display game reaches the reach is displayed, the blood (separated image) derived from the character image which is a part of the screen image is displayed. By attaching and displaying on the pattern (identification information image), it is possible to perform a harmonious and detailed effect related to the entire screen image including the pattern, and the pattern itself changes due to the adhesion of blood. Will appear, and the design itself will be able to be displayed as part of the effect image, so that even if it does not reach, the player can play the game without feeling monotonous or tired. You can enjoy.

Further, when blood adheres to the symbol, the moving image is displayed on the screen so that the moving image of the blood adheres to the symbol. Various effects are possible depending on the way of movement.

In this embodiment, when the separated image represented by the blood adheres to the symbol, the symbol that is variably displayed is stopped. ) The effect that one story, in which blood derived from the scene adheres to the design and stops, can be completed can be obtained.

If it is determined in step S25 that it is not the timing to stop and display the symbols, or if the process of step S26 is executed, it is determined whether all the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets have been stopped and displayed ( Step S27). When it is determined that all the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets are not stopped and displayed, the process returns to step S23. On the other hand, when it is determined that all the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets have been stopped and displayed, the present subroutine is ended.

In the above-described example, the separation image (blood) derived from a part of the screen image (character image) is attached and displayed on the identification information image (symbol) because the variable display game reaches the reach. The separated image may be displayed as an image indicating a situation in which the probability of occurrence of a special game state advantageous to a player such as a reach or a jackpot has been improved. .

That is, in the stage before the above-described step S27, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the left group and the center group are stopped at the symbol "7", and the right group is variably displayed. In a so-called reach state, among the rogues, the character image corresponding to the right set and the character image indicating the sheriff battle duel, and as shown in FIG. 10, the rogue is shot and the separated image is displayed. When a certain blood flows, an image in which blood derived from the character image appears indicates "a situation in which the probability of occurrence of a special game state advantageous to a player such as a reach or a jackpot has been improved".

Therefore, from the player's side, it can be known in advance that the appearance of this blood will cause the current reach to become a “big hit” with a considerably high probability.
Expectations for the jackpot will be greatly expanded and attracted to the game.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11, when the blood, which is the separated image, is stopped in a state where it adheres to the symbol “7” of the right group, “7” − “7” − “7” as expected are wonderfully obtained. And the joy of the player culminates.

Contrary to the case described above, the appearance of the blood as the separated image indicates that the occurrence probability of a special game state advantageous to a player such as a reach or a jackpot has significantly decreased. It can also be.

In this case, even if the arrangement of the symbols in the plurality of sets in the stopped state simply indicates "missing",
With the appearance of the separated image derived from the character image, the screen display is varied and the game can be enjoyed sufficiently.

In the present embodiment, the separated image derived from a part of the screen image and attached to the identification image is “blood”, but is not limited to this. Anything that can be displayed in a manner derived from a screen image including a character image or the like may be used.

By the way, as described above, when all the symbols are stopped by the combination of the slots (step S27 in FIG. 6), the big hit processing routine shown in FIG. 7 is executed.

FIG. 7 relates to a routine after the symbol is stopped in step S27 in FIG. 6 and the specific game state of the big hit is reached, and the processing is performed in the following order. It should be noted that there is almost no difference between the "big hit as a normal specific game state" and the "big hit as a specific game state in the probable change state".

First, when the jackpot is in a specific game state,
It is determined whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the display of the display device 32 was stopped (step S28-1). In addition, one shutter 40
The winning number (m ') indicating the total number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 38 at the time of opening is set to the initial value "0".

Next, the maximum number of times of opening the special winning opening 38 is set to n (for example, 16) (step S28-).
2).

Next, the shutter 40 of the jackpot winning device M falls down to the front side to open the special winning opening 38, thereby enabling a game ball to win (step S28-3).

Since the shutter 40 of the jackpot winning device M normally maintains an upright state (the state shown at the center in FIG. 3), a game ball enters the special winning opening 38. There is no. However, the shutter 40 falls down to the front side (the state shown in the lower right part of FIG. 3), and the large winning opening 38 is opened, so that the large winning opening 38 which could not be pitched until then is opened. For the first time, game balls can be entered.

As described above, when the shutter 40 falls down to the near side, the back surface of the shutter 40 guides the game ball and the game ball easily enters the special winning opening 38. However, the game ball flowing down the game board 14 is provided. Since various changes are given in the downflow direction by the nail, not all of the game balls fired toward the top of the game board 14 necessarily enter the large winning opening 38. This is the same as other winning openings.

Next, a game ball enters the special winning opening 38 (winning).
It is determined whether or not the process has been performed (step S28-4).

Then, in step S28-4, the special winning opening 38
When it is determined that a game ball has entered the game, "1" is added to the winning number (m ') indicating the total number of game balls having entered the special winning opening 38 when the shutter 40 is opened once. (Step S28-5), and thereafter, the winning number (m ') is displayed on the display device 32.
Is displayed (step S28-6). When a game ball wins in the special winning opening 38, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the upper plate per one. On the other hand, step S
If it is determined in 28-4 that no game ball has entered the special winning opening 38, the process proceeds to the next step S28-7.

Next, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number (m) (for example, 10) of game balls have won the special winning opening 38 (step S28-7). If a predetermined number (m) or more has been won of the special winning opening 38, the process proceeds to step S28-9, which is a step of closing the special winning opening 38. On the other hand, when only the predetermined number (m) or less is won in the special winning opening 38, the process proceeds to the next step S28-8.

Next, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 38 has reached a predetermined time (step S28-8). If it is determined that the opening time has not reached the predetermined time, the process returns to step S28-4. On the other hand, when it is determined that the opening time has reached the predetermined time, the next step S28
Go to -9.

Next, the previous step (step S28-
When it is determined in step 7) that the number of winning game balls has reached the predetermined maximum number, and when it is determined in the previous step (step S28-8) that the opening time has reached the predetermined time. Returns the shutter 40 that has fallen to the front side to the original state, thereby closing the special winning opening 38, and making it impossible to win a game ball in the special winning opening 38 (step S28-9).

The above-described routine describes the flow of one-time opening of the shutter 40. When this flow is comprehensively described, the opened shutter 40 reaches a predetermined opening time, or The closing is performed according to the condition that has been achieved earlier among the conditions of whether the number of winning balls has reached a predetermined number. Therefore, even if the predetermined time has not elapsed from the opening of the shutter 40, the shutter 40 closes if a predetermined number of game balls have been won in the special winning opening 38, and the number of game balls that have won the special winning opening 38 has reached the predetermined number. Even if it is not, the shutter 40 is controlled so as to close when a predetermined time has elapsed since the shutter 40 was opened.

Next, the previous step (step S28-
"One time" is subtracted from the maximum number of times (n times) of opening the special winning opening 38 set in 2) (step S28-10). That is, in this processing, the operation from the opening of the winning opening to the closing of the winning opening described above is counted as one opening of the special winning opening 38, and the actual opening from the preset maximum possible opening number is actually counted. This means subtracting the number of times of opening (n =
(N-1)).

Next, during the operation of “winning opening of winning prize opening to closing of winning prize opening” described above, is there a game ball passing through the specific area 203 among the gaming balls winning in the special winning opening 38? It is determined whether or not it is (step S28-11).

If there is a game ball that has passed the specific area 203, the next step (step S28-1)
Proceed to 2). On the other hand, when it is determined that no game ball has passed the specific area 203 (when it is determined that the game ball has passed only the normal area), the specific game state of the jackpot is ended, and the process returns to the normal game.

On the other hand, in step S28-12, the specific area
When it is determined that there is a game ball that has passed through 203, the result (n) obtained by subtracting the actual number of times of release from the maximum number of times that the ball can be released in the previous step (step S28-10) is “0”. Is determined (step S2).
8-12).

If it is determined in step S28-12 that the result of the subtraction is not "0", the flow returns to the previously described step (step S28-3). On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the subtraction is “0”,
When the number of times of release reaches the maximum possible number of times of release, the specific game state of the jackpot is ended, and the game returns to the normal game.

The above description is about the maximum number of times that the shutter 40 is opened in one big hit. However, if this flow is comprehensively described, one big hit and a maximum of n times will be described. Shutter 40 can be opened, but 1
In order for the shutter 40 to be opened again after the opening of the round is completed, any one of the game balls that entered the special winning opening 38 before the shutter 40 closed closes the specific area of the special winning opening 38. You need to pass 203.

Therefore, the shutter 40 can be opened at most n times per one jackpot, but the game ball does not pass through the specific area 203 in the special winning opening 38 while the shutter 40 is opened. As long as the shutter 40 is not opened next time. That is, whether or not the shutter 40 is opened the maximum number of times depends on whether or not a game ball enters the specific area 203 of the special winning opening 38.

[Second Embodiment] In the first embodiment described above, the program for controlling the pachinko game, the program for detecting the game ball shown in FIG. 5, and the variable display game shown in FIG. Although the program to be executed and the program to execute the process in the jackpot state shown in FIG. 7 are stored in the ROM 68 and the RAM 70 of the pachinko gaming device 10, as shown in FIG. A pachinko game can be played by an operator operating a terminal C communicably connected to a server S via a telecommunication network N such as a network (LAN). In such a case, the server S and the terminal C may have the programs described above and data used in these programs.

When the server S and the terminal C are configured as described above, the server S can control the pachinko game, the program for detecting the game ball shown in FIG. The program for executing the variable display game shown in FIG. 6 and the program for executing the process in the big hit state shown in FIG. 7 are stored in advance, and these programs are transmitted to the terminal at a predetermined timing.

On the other hand, the terminal C stores the transmitted program once, reads out the stored program as appropriate, and executes the stored program to advance the pachinko game.

In addition, a program for controlling a pachinko game, a program for detecting a game ball shown in FIG. 5, a program for executing a variable display game shown in FIG. 6, and a big hit state shown in FIG. May be executed on the server S side, and an instruction generated according to the execution result may be transmitted to the terminal C as a control signal or control information. In this case, the terminal device C selects or generates an image for performing a pachinko game in accordance with the transmitted control signal or control information, and displays the image on the display unit.

FIGS. 13 and 14 show an example of the terminal C having the above configuration (see FIG. 12).

In the example shown in FIG.
Is a general-purpose personal computer, and an input operation of the player is input from an input device 102 connected to the terminal device 100, for example, a keyboard. Further, the control unit 130 of the terminal 100 includes a CPU 108, a ROM 110,
The control unit 130 executes a program for controlling a pachinko game, a program for controlling a variable display game, and a program for executing a process in a jackpot state. The control unit 130 also has a communication interface circuit 120 (see FIG. 15), and the control unit 130 communicates with a server described later via the communication interface circuit 120 and is transmitted from the server. The pachinko game is controlled based on the control signal or control information, the program, and the data, and the variable display game is controlled. Further, as shown in FIG. 13, a game device image imitating a pachinko game device is displayed on the display device 116 connected to the terminal device 100, and a pachinko game is performed on the game device image. On this gaming machine image, the display unit 132 on which the above-described variable display game is executed is displayed as an image. On the display unit 132, the image of the symbol, which is the identification information as described above, is displayed.

Further, the subroutine shown in FIG.
0, the subroutine shown in FIG. 22 or FIG.
When the variable display game is executed at 130 and the display unit 132 displays the normal screen until the game reaches the reach, or when the reach state is reached, the screen image The separated image derived from the part is displayed and attached to the identification information image.

FIG. 14 shows another example of the terminal. Components corresponding to the components shown in FIG. 13 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

The example of FIG. 14 shows a portable terminal 140, and an input operation of a player is inputted from an input device 102 provided on the terminal 140, for example, a switch. Also,
The control unit 130 provided inside the terminal device 140 includes a CPU 108, a ROM 110, a RAM 112, and the like, as will be described later. The control unit 130 executes a program for controlling a pachinko game or a variable display game. The control unit 13
0 also has a communication interface circuit 120 and 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 device 140 is composed of a liquid crystal display panel, and as shown in FIG. 14, a game machine image imitating a pachinko game device is displayed, and a pachinko game is displayed on the game machine image. It is done.
On this gaming machine image, the display unit 132 on which the above-described variable display game is executed is displayed as an image. On the display unit 132, an image of a symbol, which is identification information as described above, is displayed.

In addition, the subroutine shown in FIG.
0, the subroutine shown in FIG. 22 or FIG.
When executed in 130, on the display unit 132, while the normal screen until the game reaches the reach, or when the reach state, when the separated image derived from a part of the screen image Is displayed and attached to the identification information image.

As described above, the terminal 10 shown in FIG.
0, 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 control unit 1 of the terminal 100.
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.

On the other hand, the terminal 140 as shown in FIG.
Is configured integrally with the display device 116, a control signal or control information such as a display control signal transmitted from the server is supplied to the control unit 130 of the terminal 140, and the control unit 130 A display signal is generated based on the signal or the control information, and the generated display signal is supplied to the display device 116.

The embodiment described below can be applied whether the control section of the terminal and the display device are separate or integrated.

FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the above-mentioned terminals 100 and 140 (hereinafter, referred to as pachinko game terminals).

FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing the structure of a server 80 connected to the pachinko gaming terminal via a communication line and supplying various control signals or control information and data to the pachinko gaming terminal. Show. In the pachinko gaming terminal device shown in FIG. 15, the same reference numerals are given to components corresponding to the components shown in FIG.

Input device 10 for inputting player's operation
2. For example, a keyboard and a switch are connected to an interface circuit 104 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100, and the interface circuit 104 is connected to an input / output bus 106.

An input / output bus 106 is connected to a central processing circuit (hereinafter, referred to as a central processing circuit).
A data signal or an address signal is input / output to / from the CPU 108. A ROM (Read Only Memory) 110 and RA
An M (random access memory) 112 is also connected. The ROM 110 and the RAM 112 store programs to be described later and data of images to be displayed on the display device 116.

Further, an interface circuit group 114 is also connected to the input / output bus 106. A display device 116 and a speaker 118 are connected to the interface circuit group 114. The interface circuit group 114 is configured to display the display device 116 and the speaker 1
A display signal and an audio signal are supplied to each of the 18 units.

Further, 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 later via an electric communication network. is there.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG.
Hard disk drive 88, CPU 82, ROM 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 device, a program for receiving information issued from the pachinko gaming terminal device, a program for controlling the pachinko gaming device, a variable A program for controlling the display game is stored.
The communication interface circuit 90 is for communicating with the above-mentioned pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140 via a telecommunication network.

In the case of the above configuration, FIG.
And a game machine image imitating a pachinko gaming device as shown in FIG. 14 is displayed on the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100, and a game board surface, a holding lamp, a decoration lamp, and a display unit for performing a variable display game are provided. An image indicating a device such as the display unit 152 for displaying 132 or a normal symbol and an image indicating a game ball are displayed on the display device 116. In the display unit 132 for executing the variable display game, when the variable display game is executed, a symbol image serving as identification information is displayed.

The subroutine executed by each of the pachinko gaming terminal device and the server will now be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. In the following description, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140 and the server 80 have been activated in advance and are operating normally. In addition, the CPU 10
It is assumed that variables used in 8 and the CPU 82 have been initialized to predetermined values. In addition, devices such as a winning opening, a starting opening, a ball passage detector, and the like, and game balls are each provided on a display device 11.
6 is displayed as an image.

FIGS. 17 and 18 show various programs stored in a storage medium such as a hard disk drive 88 of the server 80 at a predetermined timing such as when the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140 are activated. When supplied to the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140, and when executing the program supplied in the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140, the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140,
4 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed by each of the server and the server 80.

FIG. 17 shows pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 14.
This subroutine is executed at 0 and is called and executed at a predetermined timing from the main routine. It is assumed that this main routine includes in advance programs necessary for communicating with the server 80, such as a program for determining whether communication with the server 80 is possible.

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

Next, the pachinko game is started by the player operating the input device 102, and the game program is executed (step S32). This game program includes a game program for controlling a pachinko game and a program for executing the variable display game shown in FIG. 4 described above. The necessary image data is a game program imitating a pachinko game device. This is for displaying an image such as a machine image, a background image, an image of a design, or a character image on the display device 116. In addition, pachinko gaming terminals
When the game program is executed at 100,140,
It detects that the player has operated the input device 102. When detecting that the player has operated the input device 102, as described above, the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100, 140 displays a gaming machine image imitating a pachinko gaming device, and on this gaming machine image The display unit 132 for displaying the variable display game is also displayed. 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 surface 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 prize ports are the general prize ports 50 and 54a to 54d shown in FIG.
These are image portions corresponding to 56a to 56d. When 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).
Note that the process of step S34 is to display the number of game balls in the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140 at some position on the display device 116, and to set the number of game balls to R
It may be stored in the AM 112.

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

Then, in step S35, the starting port
When it is determined that a game ball has entered 44, FIG.
A variable display game processing routine similar to the subroutine shown in (1) is called and executed (step S36). And
When the variable display game processing routine is executed, a background image, a design image, and a character image are displayed on the display unit 132 shown in FIGS. That is, a mode in which a separated image derived from a part of the screen image is attached to and displayed on the identification information image while the normal screen until the game reaches the reach or when the game reaches the reach state. Is displayed. If the timing at which the separated image is attached to the symbol is, for example, the timing at which one symbol is stopped and displayed when step S25 in FIG. 6 is processed, it is determined that the timing is the stop timing, and step S26 in FIG. 6 is processed. By doing so, the symbol is stopped and displayed on the display unit 132.

If all the symbols are stopped by the combination of the slots in step S27 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 6, the big hit processing routine shown in FIG. 7 is executed.

Further, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed the ball passage detector (step S37). The ball passage detectors are, for example, the ball passage detectors 55a and 55 shown in FIG.
This is an image portion corresponding to b. In this step S37, when it is determined that the game ball has passed the ball passage detector, a process for displaying the symbols in the small display device 52 is executed (step S38). Note that, 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. Then, processing is performed so that game balls 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 has ended, the game result indicating the number of game balls fired or the number of game balls refunded, and the like, and game end information indicating that the game has ended are transmitted to the server 80 (step S40). ), End this subroutine.

FIG. 18 shows a subroutine executed in the server 80 in correspondence with the terminal-side processing routine executed in the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140 shown in FIG.

First, the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140
Is activated to determine whether communication is possible (step S51).

Then, the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140
If it is determined that has not been activated, step S5
Return the processing to 1.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140 are activated, various programs and various image data are transmitted to the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140.
(Step S52). The processing in step S52 corresponds to the processing in step S31 in FIG. 17 described above.

As described above, the programs transmitted to the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140 in step S52 include a game program for controlling a pachinko game, a program for executing the above-described variable display game shown in FIG. A program for executing the process in the jackpot state shown in FIG. 7 includes various image data such as a game machine image imitating a pachinko gaming device, a background image, a design image, a character image, and the like. Is displayed on the display device 116.

Next, it is determined whether or not the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140 have transmitted a game result or information indicating that the game has been completed (step S53). This step S
Reference numeral 53 corresponds to step S40 in FIG. 17 described above.

If it is determined in step S53 that the game result and the game end information have not been transmitted from the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140, the process returns to step S53. In addition, pachinko gaming terminal devices 100, 14
At 0, while the processing of steps S32 to S39 shown in FIG. 17 is being performed, the server 80 repeatedly executes the processing of step S53 described above.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S53 that the game result and the game end information have been transmitted from the pachinko game terminal devices 100 and 140, the game result and the game end information are received (step S54), and this subroutine is ended. I do.

In the case of the above configuration, the program for executing the pachinko game and various image data are always transmitted from the server 80 before the game is started in the pachinko game terminal devices 100 and 140. , Server 80
When the program and the image data are updated in, the player can always enjoy the latest game.

In the case of such a configuration, the variable display game as a game reaches the reach on the display section 132 displayed on the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 as the terminal. A program for displaying a separated image derived from a part of the screen image so as to be attached to the identification information image while the normal screen is displayed or when a reach is reached is performed on the hard disk of the server 80. It is stored in a computer-readable storage medium such as the drive 88.

With this configuration, it is possible to perform a harmonious and detailed effect related to the entire screen image including the design which is the identification information image, and the design itself can be changed by attaching the separated image. And also
The design itself can be displayed as a part of the effect image, and it is possible to provide a storage medium capable of displaying a screen image having an effect that the player does not feel monotonous or tired. In addition, it is possible to provide a server for controlling a terminal that can entertain a player without getting bored even when playing a game for a long time.

Next, a program for controlling the pachinko game and a program for executing the variable display game are stored in the ROM 110 of the pachinko game terminal devices 100 and 140 in advance, and are required as the pachinko game progresses. In the case where only various kinds of image data are appropriately transmitted from the server 80, the pachinko gaming terminal device is used.
100, 140, and subroutines executed in the server 80 are shown in FIGS.

FIG. 19 shows pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 14
This subroutine is executed at a predetermined timing from the main routine in the following description.
It is assumed that the program is read from the OM 110 and executed.
This main routine is executed by a server 80 such as a program for determining whether communication with the server 80 is possible.
It is assumed that a program necessary for communication with the server is included in advance. The flowchart shown in FIG. 19 is the same as the flowchart shown in FIG. 17 except for step S31, and the steps that perform the same processing are denoted by the same reference numerals.

First, a pachinko game is started by a player's operation, and a game program is executed (step S32). This game program includes a game program for controlling a pachinko game and a program for executing a variable display game described later, and necessary image data is a game machine image imitating a pachinko game device. And for displaying a background image, a design image, a character image, and the like on the display device 116. Further, when the game program is executed in the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140, it is detected that the player has operated the input device 102. When detecting that the player has operated the input device 102, as described above, the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100, 140 displays a gaming machine image imitating a pachinko gaming device, and on this gaming machine image The display unit 132 for displaying the variable display game is also displayed. 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 surface 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 prize ports are the general prize ports 50 and 54a to 54d shown in FIG.
These are image portions corresponding to 56a to 56d. When 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).
Note that the process of step S34 is to display the number of game balls in the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140 at some position on the display device 116, and to set the number of game balls to R
It may be stored in the AM 112.

Next, it is determined whether a game ball has entered the starting port (step S35). The starting port is, for example, an image portion corresponding to the starting port 44 shown in FIG. 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 S36). In this case, when the variable display game processing routine is executed, the display unit 13 shown in FIGS.
In 2, the background image, the image of the design, and the character image are displayed, and when it is determined that it is time to stop and display one design, the design is stopped and displayed on the display unit 132.

That is, as described above, also in this case,
While the normal screen until the game reaches the reach, or when the reach state is reached, the separated image derived from a part of the screen image is attached and displayed on the identification information image. You do it.

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, an image portion corresponding to the ball passage detectors 55a and 55b shown in FIG. This step S37
In step S38, when it is determined that the game ball has passed through the ball passage detector, the display device 52 executes a process of normally displaying a variable symbol (step S38). Note that, as described above, when the variable symbol is stopped and the predetermined symbol becomes a predetermined symbol, 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. Then, the game ball is easily inserted into 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, 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). ), End this subroutine.

FIG. 20 shows a subroutine for processing the variable display game called and executed in step S36 described above. Note that, in the flowchart shown in FIG. 20, steps that perform the same processing as the steps in the flowchart shown in FIG. 6 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

First, information indicating that this subroutine has been called and the execution of the variable display game has been started is stored in the server 80.
(Step S61).

Next, an internal lottery process is executed by the CPU 108 of the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140 (step S21). 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, and the CPU 108 performs the internal lottery process as described later. The symbol is displayed on the display unit 13 with the determined symbol combination
The process of changing the display of symbols and the display of stop are performed so as to be stopped and displayed in 2.

Next, data of a design image, a background image, and a character image, which are identification information images required in the variable display game, are received from the server 80 (step S62). Next, the display unit 132 displayed on the display device 116 is displayed.
Then, a background image is displayed (step S22), a design as identification information is variably displayed (step S23), and a character image is displayed (step S24). By performing steps S22 to S24 described above, the display device 116
8 to 1 described above in the display unit 132 displayed in FIG.
The image shown in FIG. 1 is displayed. By executing step S23, as described with reference to FIG. 6, symbols belonging to each of a plurality of, for example, three sets are displayed on the display unit 132.

Next, it is determined whether or not it is time to stop and display a symbol belonging to a plurality of sets, for example, one of three sets (step S25). If it is determined that it is time to stop and display the symbol, the symbol is stopped and displayed (step S26).

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 8 to FIG. 11, when performing the symbol change display, a sheriff and three rogues appear and are displayed in a manner facing each other (FIG. 8).
Thereafter, a mode in which the sheriff and the rogues face each other, that is, a duel scene is displayed (FIG. 9), and the symbols, which are a plurality of identification information images, are variably displayed so as to scroll up and down. Then, when a gunman is shot, a blood image as a separated image is derived from the character image and jetted out (FIG. 10), and this moves in the display device 32 to form a set to be stopped and displayed. The timing when the symbol is attached to the symbol to which the symbol belongs is set as the stop timing of the symbol (FIG. 11).

If it is determined in the above step S25 that it is not the timing to stop and display the symbol, or if the process of step S26 is executed, information indicating the progress of the variable display game is transmitted to the server 80 (step S63). .

Next, it is determined whether or not all of the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets have been stopped and displayed (step S27).

If it is determined that all the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets have not been stopped and displayed, the process returns to step S62. On the other hand, when it is determined that all of the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets have been stopped and displayed, the information indicating that the variable display game has ended and the result information of the variable display game are transmitted to the server 80 (step S64). To end.

Here, in the stage before the above-described step S27, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the left group and the center group are stopped at the symbol "7", and the right group is variably displayed. In a so-called reach state, among the rogues, a character image corresponding to the right group and a character image indicating a sheriff battle duel, and as shown in FIG.
When a rogue is shot and blood, which is a separated image, blows out, the appearance of blood derived from this character image indicates "a situation in which the probability of occurrence of a special game state advantageous to a player such as a reach or a jackpot has increased". Become.

[0239] Therefore, from the player's side, it can be known in advance that the appearance of this blood will cause the current reach to become a "big hit" with a considerably high probability.
Expectations for the jackpot are greatly expanded and attracted to the game.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11, when the blood which is the separated image is stopped in a state where the blood adheres to the symbol “7” of the right group, “7” − “7” − “7” as expected. And the joy of the player culminates.

When the symbols belonging to a plurality of sets are stopped by the combination of the doubles, the big hit processing routine shown in FIG. 7 is executed.

FIG. 21 shows a subroutine executed in the server 80 in correspondence with the terminal-side processing routine executed in the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 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.

First, the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140
In step S71, it is determined whether information indicating that the variable display game has been started has been received. 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 the information indicating that the variable display game has been started has been received, the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100, 14
In step S72, data of a design image, a background image, and a character image, which are required identification information images, are transmitted to the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140 (step S72).
This step S72 corresponds to the processing of step S62 shown in FIG. 20 described above.

Next, it is determined whether or not information indicating the progress of the variable display game has been received from the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140 (step S73). This step S73
Is a process corresponding to step S63 in FIG. 20 described above. If it is determined that the information indicating the progress of the variable display game has not been received, the process proceeds to step S7.
Return to 3. On the other hand, when it is determined that the information indicating the progress of the variable display game has been received, it is determined whether a new image needs to be transmitted based on the received progress of the variable display game (step S74). If it is determined that a new image needs to be transmitted, the process returns to step S72 described above. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no need to transmit a new image, it is determined whether or not information indicating that the variable display game has ended has been received (step S7).
5). The processing in step S75 is processing corresponding to the processing in step S64 in FIG. 20 described above. If it is determined in step S75 that information indicating that the variable display game has ended has not been received, the process returns to step S73. 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 device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, which is a terminal device, is used.
On the display unit 132 displayed during the normal screen until the game reaches the reach, or when the reach state, when the separated image derived from a part of the screen image is the identification information image The server 80 transmits the image data including the design and the character to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, so that the image data including the pattern and the character is displayed in the form of attaching and displaying the pachinko gaming terminal device. It controls 100 or 140.

[0246] In this way, a surprising and impact is given to the player who operates the terminal by playing the game, and a harmonious and detailed effect related to the entire screen image can be performed. Since the change will appear due to the attachment of the separated image, even if the design itself can not be displayed as a part of the effect image, even if it does not reach, the player can feel a monotonous feeling You can enjoy the game without feeling bored, and when you reach, the expectation of the jackpot will increase greatly. In this manner, various effects can be obtained depending on the manner of attracting the player's interest and moving.

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 design image, the background image and the character image are transmitted to the pachinko game terminal device 10.
FIG. 22 and FIG. 23 show subroutines executed in the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140 and the server 80 when the required image data is stored in advance in the ROM 110 at 0,140 and the required image data is appropriately read from the ROM 110.

FIG. 22 shows a subroutine executed in the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140 in the above configuration. In addition, pachinko gaming terminal device
The subroutines 100 and 140 are activated in advance, and the subroutine shown in FIG. 19 is read out from the ROM 110 at a predetermined timing from the main routine and executed, and the subroutine shown in FIG. It shall be read and executed.
Also, in the subroutine shown in FIG. 22, steps that perform the same processing as the processing of the subroutine shown in FIG. 20 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

First, the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140
Sends information indicating that the variable display game has started to the server.
80 (step S61). Next, a 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 program is executed (step S8).
1).

Next, the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140
An internal lottery process is executed by the arithmetic process of the CPU 108 (step S21). 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, and the CPU 108 performs the internal lottery process as described later. The symbol is displayed on the display unit 13 with the determined symbol combination
The process of changing the display of symbols and the display of stop are performed so as to be stopped and displayed in 2.

Next, the display unit 132 displayed on the display device 116
Then, a background image is displayed (step S22), a design as identification information is variably displayed (step S23), and a character image is displayed (step S24). By executing the above-described steps S22 to S24, the image as shown in FIG. 3 described above is displayed on the display unit 132 displayed on the display device 116. In step S23, as described with reference to FIG.
The symbols belonging to each of the three sets are displayed on the display unit 132.

Next, it is determined whether or not it is time to stop and display a symbol belonging to a plurality of sets, for example, one of the three sets (step S25). If it is determined that it is time to stop and display the symbol, the symbol is stopped and displayed (step S26).

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 8 to FIG. 11, when performing the symbol change display, the sheriff and three rogues appear and are displayed in a manner facing each other (FIG. 8).
Thereafter, a mode in which the sheriff and the rogues face each other, that is, a duel scene is displayed (FIG. 9), and the symbols, which are a plurality of identification information images, are variably displayed so as to scroll up and down. Then, when a gunman is shot, a blood image as a separated image is derived from the character image and jetted out (FIG. 10), and this moves in the display device 32 to form a set to be stopped and displayed. The timing when the symbol is attached to the symbol to which the symbol belongs is set as the stop timing of the symbol (FIG. 11).

When it is determined in step S26 that it is not the timing to stop and display the symbol, or when the process of step S26 is executed, information indicating the progress of the variable display game is transmitted to the server 80 (step S63). .

Next, it is determined whether or not all the symbols belonging to a plurality of sets have been stopped and displayed (step S27). When it is determined that all the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets are not stopped and displayed, the process returns to step S62. On the other hand, when it is determined that all of the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets have been stopped and displayed, the information indicating that the variable display game has ended and the result information of the variable display game are transmitted to the server 80 (step S64). To end.

Here, in the stage before the above-described step S27, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the left group and the center group stop at the symbol "7", and the right group is variably displayed. In a so-called reach state, among the rogues, a character image corresponding to the right group and a character image indicating a sheriff battle duel, and as shown in FIG.
When a rogue is shot and blood, which is a separated image, blows out, the appearance of blood derived from this character image indicates "a situation in which the probability of occurrence of a special game state advantageous to a player such as a reach or a jackpot has increased". Become.

[0257] Therefore, from the player's side, it can be known in advance that the appearance of this blood will cause the current reach to become a "big hit" with a considerably high probability.
Expectations for the jackpot are greatly expanded and attracted to the game.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11, when the blood, which is the separated image, is stopped in a state where the blood adheres to the symbol “7” of the right group, “7”-“7”-“7” as expected are brilliantly expected. And the joy of the player culminates.

When the symbols belonging to a plurality of sets are stopped by the combination of the doubles, the big hit processing routine shown in FIG. 7 is executed.

FIG. 23 shows a subroutine executed in the server 80 corresponding to the variable display game processing routine executed in the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140 shown in FIG.

The server 80 has been started in advance and
The subroutine shown in (1) is called and executed from a main routine that has been executed in advance. Note that, in the subroutine shown in FIG. 23, steps that perform the same processing as the processing of the subroutine shown in FIG. 21 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

First, the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140
In step S71, it is determined whether information indicating that the variable display game has been started has been received. The processing in step S71 is processing corresponding to step S61 shown in FIG. 22 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 started has been received, a game program for controlling a pachinko game,
A program such as a program for executing the variable display game is transmitted to the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140 (step S91). This step S91 is the same as that in FIG.
This corresponds to the process of step S81 shown in FIG.

Next, it is determined whether or not information indicating the progress of the variable display game has been received from the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140 (step S73). This step S73
Is a process corresponding to step S63 in FIG. 22 described above. If it is determined that the information indicating the progress of the variable display game has not been received, the process proceeds to step S7.
Return to 3. On the other hand, when it is determined that the information indicating the progress of the variable display game has been received, it is determined whether or not the information indicating that the variable display game has been completed has been received (step S75). The process in step S75 is a process corresponding to the process in step S64 in FIG. 22 described above. If it is determined in step S75 that information indicating that the variable display game has ended has not been received, the process returns to step S73. 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 configuration, the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 which is a terminal device is used.
In the display unit 132 displayed on the display screen, while the normal screen until the variable display game that is a game reaches the reach, or when the reach state is reached, a separated image derived from a part of the screen image Is attached to the identification information image.
The program to be displayed in such a manner as to be displayed is stored in a computer-readable storage medium such as the hard disk drive 88 of the server 80.

[0265] By doing so, surprisingness and impact are given to the player, and a harmonious and detailed effect that is relevant to the entire screen image can be performed. In addition, the design itself changes due to the attachment of the separated image. Is displayed, so that the design itself can be displayed as a part of the effect image, even if the player does not reach, the player can enjoy the game without feeling monotonous or tired A terminal that can provide a storage medium that greatly expands expectations for jackpots at the time of reach, attracts the interest of the player, and can perform various effects depending on the way of movement It is possible to provide a server for controlling the machine.

Also, when the variable display game is started, the program for executing the variable display game is always downloaded, so that the player can enjoy the latest variable display game, and at the same time, can enjoy the image of the symbol and the background. Since there is no need to download the image and character image data, the effect image can be promptly displayed on the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140.

Next, the server stores programs such as a program for controlling a pachinko game, a program for executing a variable display game, and a program for executing a process of a big hit state. Image data required by pachinko gaming terminal device 10
The case where the data is stored in the 0,140 ROM 110 is shown below. In such a configuration, the progress of the pachinko game will be
80, the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100, 140
Select an image according to a control signal or control information transmitted according to the progress of the pachinko game performed in 0,
The selected image is displayed on the display device 116. In such a configuration, subroutines executed in the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140 and the server 80 are shown in FIGS. 24, 25, 26 and 27.

FIG. 24 shows pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 14.
In the following description, a main routine (not shown) is executed when the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140 are activated, and the main routine becomes ready for communication with the server 80 in the following description. After confirming that the subroutine has been executed, this subroutine is called and executed.

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. In the case where these image data are stored in the ROM 110 of the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140 in advance, 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 S10).
3). After executing the processing of 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 has been 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 S105). When it is determined that the instruction information is not the end instruction information, an image corresponding to the received instruction information is selected,
The selected image is displayed on the display device 116 (step S1).
06). After this process, the process returns to step S102 described above. Also, in step S104, the server 80
When it is determined that no command information has been issued from
The process returns to step S102 described above.

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

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 devices 100 and 140 select and read desired image data from the ROM 110 according to the information, and read the read image data. Is displayed on the display device 116 as an image.

FIG. 25 shows a subroutine executed in server 80 in correspondence with the above-described subroutine of FIG. It is assumed that the server 80 has been activated in advance, and the subroutine shown in FIG. 25 is called from a previously executed main routine and executed.

First, image data is transmitted to the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140 as terminals (step S11).
1). This step corresponds to step S101 described above, and as described above, this image data
The image data includes not only those relating to the variable display game but also those relating to pachinko games such as game boards and game balls.

Next, operation information issued from the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140 is received (step S11).
2). This step is processing corresponding to step S103 described above. When the operation information issued from the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140 is received, it is determined whether or not the received operation information is the game ball launch operation information (step S113). When it is determined that the operation information is the game ball launch operation information, a pachinko game process described later is executed (step S114). Step S described above
In 112, when the operation information issued from the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140 is not received, the process of step S114 is immediately executed.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S113 that the operation information is not game ball launch operation information, or if the process of step S114 is executed, step S1 is executed.
The command information generated by the pachinko gaming process executed in 14 is transmitted to the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140 (step S115). The process in step S115 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 command information is not the end command information, the process returns to step S112 described above.

FIG. 26 shows a subroutine of the pachinko game process called in step S114 described above.

First, it is determined whether or not the image of the game ball is moved and displayed (step S121). When it is determined that the image of the game ball is moved and displayed, the position of the destination of the image of the game ball is calculated to display the image of the game ball so that the image of the game ball can be visually recognized as moving, and the position is calculated. It is generated as position information (step S122).

Next, it is determined whether or not the game 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 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 the game balls, the number of the game balls predetermined according to the type of the winning opening is stored in the RAM 86,
This is processing for generating game ball number information indicating the number of game balls to be transmitted to the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 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. When it is determined that the calculated position is near the position of the starting port, a process of 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. 7 is executed.

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 sphere passage detector is an image portion corresponding to, for example, the sphere passage detectors 55a and 55b shown in FIG. In this step S127, when it is determined that the game ball has passed the vicinity of the ball passage detector, the pachinko game terminal device 10
At step S128, an image of an ordinary symbol to be variably displayed on the display device 132 displayed at 0,140 is selected, and selected image information indicating the selected image is generated.

Next, the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140
Then, it is determined whether or not the ordinary symbol displayed on the small display device 152 displayed at the predetermined symbol stops at a predetermined symbol (step S129). When it is determined that the normal symbol has stopped at the predetermined symbol, the image of the movable piece is selected such that the image in which the above-described opening is opened is displayed, and selected image information indicating the selected image is generated. (Step S13
0). This selected image information is pachinko gaming terminal device 100,
When issued to 140, the pachinko gaming terminal device 10
In the display device 116 of 0,140, an image that can be visually recognized as if the movable piece is in the open state is displayed.
The movable piece is, for example, the movable piece 58 shown in FIG.
It is an image part corresponding to a and 58b.

Next, it is determined whether to display the decorative lamp on or off (step S131). When 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 S).
132). This decorative lamp is, for example, an image portion corresponding to the decorative lamps 36a and 36b shown in FIG.
The above-described selection image information is pachinko gaming terminal devices 100, 14
When emitted to 0, 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 on the image portion of the decorative lamps 36a and 36b displayed on the display device 116. .

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. Whether or not the game has ended, whether the player operating the pachinko gaming terminal device 100, 140 has performed an operation to end the game, or the number of game balls fired on the game board surface is a predetermined number or more In this case, it is determined that the game is over.

FIG. 27 shows a subroutine for processing the variable display game called and executed in step S126 described above.

First, the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140
A background image, a design image, and a character image to be displayed on the display unit 132 of the display device 116 are selected (step S14).
1, S142 and S143). Next, it is determined whether or not it is time to stop and display the symbol as one piece of identification information (step S144). If it is determined that it is time to stop and display, the position to be stopped and displayed is calculated, and the image to be stopped and displayed is selected. That is, an image having a form in which the separated image derived from a part of the screen image is attached to the symbol, which is the identification information image to be stopped, is selected (step S145).

Next, steps S141 and S14 described above are performed.
2. Generate selected image information indicating the image selected in S143 and S145 (step S146), and generate position information indicating the position where the selected image should be displayed (step S146).
147). The server 80 transmits the selected image information and the position information generated in steps S146 and S147 described above to the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140, which are terminal terminals, as instruction information in step S115 in FIG. 25 described above. On the other hand, the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140 receive the command information transmitted from the server 80 in step S104 in FIG. 24 described above, and then, in step S106, store the image data indicated by the received command information in the ROM.
The display unit 1 of the display device 116
The read image is displayed at 32. By doing so, when the server 80 determines that it is time to stop and display the symbol that is the identification information, the control to display the symbol on the display unit 132 of the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140 that are the terminals is performed. The server 80 can do that.

Next, it is determined whether or not all symbols have stopped (step S147). When it is determined that all symbols have stopped, variable display game end information is generated (step S148), and this subroutine ends.

The subroutine shown in FIG. 27 is not only called when the variable display game start process of step S126 in FIG. 26 is executed, but also between the time when the variable display game is started and the time when it is ended. Is
It is called and executed at a predetermined timing.

In the case of such a configuration, the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 as a terminal device is used.
In the display unit 132 displayed during the normal screen until the variable display game which is a game reaches the reach, or when the reach, when the separated image derived from a part of the screen image The server 80 controls the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 so that the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 is displayed so as to be attached to the identification information image.

With this configuration, it is possible to perform a harmonious and detailed effect related to the entire screen image including the design which is the identification information image, and the design itself can be changed by attaching the separated image. And also
The server that controls the terminal, which can display the design itself as part of the effect image, and allows the player who operates the terminal to play the game without feeling monotonous or tired. Can be provided.

In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 17 to 27 described above, the display unit 13 displayed on the image of a game machine imitating a pachinko game machine displayed on the display device 116 is displayed.
Although only the pattern image, the background image, and the character image are displayed in the second example, the pattern image, the background image, and the character image may be displayed on the entire surface of the display device 116.

[0293]

According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

(1) The present invention according to claim 1 is a game having a display section for displaying a screen image including a plurality of identification information images, each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing. Machine, in the display unit,
While the normal screen until the game reaches the reach is displayed, the separation image derived from a part of the screen image is attached and displayed on the identification information image. Relevant, harmonious and fine-grained effects can be performed as a whole, and the identification information image itself will change due to the attachment of the separation image, and the identification information image itself is also displayed as part of the effect image. Even if the player does not reach the game, the player can enjoy the game without feeling monotonous or tired.

[0295] (2) The present invention according to claim 2 provides a display unit for displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image combining these, as appropriate, according to a game situation. Having a control unit for transmitting electronic data, the screen image, in a gaming machine including a plurality of identification information images each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing, in the display unit Since the separated image derived from a part of the screen image is to be attached to and displayed on the identification information image, including the identification information image, a harmonious and fine-grained performance related to the entire screen image can be performed, and The identification information image itself will change due to the attachment of the separation image, and the identification information image itself can be displayed as part of the effect image, so that the player feels monotonous and tired. It is possible to enjoy the Rukoto without a game.

(3) According to the present invention, since the moving image is displayed so that the separated image moves and adheres to the identification information image, the movement of the separated image attracts the player's interest, and Further effects can be achieved depending on the manner of movement, and the effects of (1) and (2) can be further enhanced.

(4) According to the present invention, since the identification information image is stopped when the separated image is attached, for example, if the background image has a story, the separated image The timing that the identification information image stops at the same time as one story due to adhesion is completed, the effect of the effect increases, and the above (1)-
The effect of (3) can be enhanced.

(5) According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the screen image includes a character image and a separated image is derived from the character image, the above-mentioned effects (1) to (4) can be obtained. Therefore, the story can be further enhanced, and the separated image can be an image related to the content obtained as a result of the image production, so that the interest of the player can be increased and the enjoyment of the game can be increased.

(6) According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, since the character image is a moving image of a fighting scene, the character images are popular among various games in addition to the effects of the above (1) to (5). It can add a high level of fighting game fun.

(7) According to the present invention described in claim 7, the separated image indicates a situation in which the probability of occurrence of a special game state advantageous to a player such as a reach or a jackpot is improved. For example, from a character image of a fighting scene, it is possible to produce an effect in which blood or the like adheres to the identification image as a separated image.In this case, it is possible to visually recognize that blood is likely to cause a reach or a jackpot due to the adhesion of the blood, ) ~
In addition to the effect of (6), the player can view the screen image with further expectation and can enjoy the game.

(8) According to the present invention described in claim 8, the separated image indicates a situation in which the probability of occurrence of a special game state advantageous to a player such as a reach or a jackpot has been greatly reduced. Therefore, for example, it is possible to produce an effect such that blood or the like adheres to the identification image as a separated image from the character image of the fighting scene, and in this case, it is possible to visually recognize that the possibility of reach or a big hit due to the adhesion of blood was far away,
In addition to the effects of the above (1) to (6), even if the stop result of the identification display image is wrong, the game can be enjoyed on a screen rich in changes.

(9) According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining these images is displayed according to the game situation of the gaming machine. A display unit, and a control unit that transmits electronic data to the display unit, wherein the screen image includes a plurality of identification information images each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing. A screen image display method of a gaming machine for displaying an image including the image as the screen image, wherein the separated image derived from a part of the screen image is identified while the normal screen until the game reaches the reach is displayed. Since the method includes a step of displaying the information image in such a manner as to be attached to the information image, it is possible to perform a related harmonious and detailed effect on the entire screen image including the identification information image. The change will appear when the image is attached, and the identification information image itself can be displayed as a part of the effect image, so that even if it does not reach, the player may feel monotonous and bored. A screen image display method that does not cause a feeling can be provided.

(10) The present invention according to claim 10 is provided in a gaming machine, and a moving image,
A display unit for displaying a screen image composed of a still image or an image obtained by combining them, and a control unit for transmitting electronic data to the display unit, wherein each of the screen images is variably displayed and predetermined In the screen image display method of a gaming machine for displaying an image including a plurality of identification information images that can be individually stopped at the timing of the screen image, in the display unit, the separated image derived from a part of the screen image Since the method includes a step of displaying the identification information image in a manner such that the identification information image is attached to the identification information image, a harmonious and fine-grained effect related to the entire screen image, including the identification information image, can be performed. The change appears when the separated image is attached, and the identification information image itself can be displayed as a part of the effect image, so that the player is monotonous. And tired may be no screen image display method be feel a.

(11) According to the present invention, since the moving image is displayed so that the separated image moves and adheres to the identification information image, the movement of the separated image attracts the player's interest, Further, depending on the way of movement, further effects are possible, and the effects of the above (9) and (10) can be further enhanced.

(12) According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, when the separation image is attached, the identification information image is displayed so as to be stopped. For example, the timing at which the identification information image stops at the same time as one story due to the attachment of the separation image is completed can be made, the effect of the effect increases, and the effects of the above (9) to (11) can be enhanced. it can.

(13) According to the present invention, the screen image includes a character image and is displayed such that a separated image is derived from the character image. In addition to the effect described above, the story can be further enhanced, and the separated image can be an image related to the content obtained as a result of the image production, so that the interest of the player can be increased and the enjoyment of the game can be increased.

(14) According to the present invention, since the fighting scene is displayed as a moving image by the character image, the effects of the above (9) to (13) are more popular among various games. You can add the fun of a fighting game.

(15) According to the present invention, since the separated image indicates a situation in which the probability of occurrence of a special game state advantageous to a player such as a reach or a jackpot has been improved, For example, from a character image of a fighting scene, it is possible to produce an effect in which blood or the like adheres to the identification image as a separated image.In this case, it is possible to visually recognize that blood is likely to cause a reach or a jackpot due to the adhesion of the blood, )
In addition to the effects of (14), the player can see the screen image with further expectation, and can enjoy the game.

(16) According to the present invention as set forth in claim 16, the separated image indicates a situation in which the probability of occurrence of a special game state advantageous to a player such as a reach or a jackpot has been greatly reduced. Therefore, for example, it is possible to produce an effect such that blood or the like adheres to the identification image as a separated image from the character image of the fighting scene. In addition to the effects of the above (9) to (14), the game can be enjoyed on a variety of screens even if the stop result of the identification display image is wrong.

(17) The present invention according to claim 17 is a computer-readable storage storing a display program for displaying a moving image, a still image, or a screen image obtained by combining them according to the situation of a game. A medium,
The display program is a program for displaying, as the screen image, an image including a plurality of identification information images, each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing, and displays a normal screen until the game reaches the reach. In the meantime, separate images derived from part of the screen image,
Since the display is made so as to be attached to the identification information image, a harmonious and detailed effect related to the entire screen image including the identification information image is performed, and the separation image is also attached to the identification information image itself. , And the identification information image itself can be displayed as a part of the effect image, so that even if the reach is not reached, the player does not feel monotonous or tired. Can be displayed, and even a long-time game can be enjoyed without getting the player bored.

(18) The present invention according to claim 18 is a computer-readable storage storing a display program for displaying a moving image, a still image, or a screen image obtained by combining them according to the game situation. A medium,
The display program is a program for displaying, as the screen image, images including a plurality of identification information images, each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing, and a separated image derived from a part of the screen image. To
Since the display is made so as to be attached to the identification information image, a harmonious and detailed effect related to the entire screen image including the identification information image is performed, and the separation image is also attached to the identification information image itself. In addition, the identification information image itself can be displayed as a part of the effect image, and the screen image display has an effect that the player does not feel monotonous or tired. It is possible to enjoy the game without getting tired even if the game is performed for a long time.

[0312] (19) The present invention according to claim 19 is a server for displaying a game machine image indicating a game machine on each terminal, wherein the server displays a game machine image in accordance with a situation of a game performed in the terminal machine.
Appropriately, a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image or a combination thereof is displayed, and an image including a plurality of identification information images, each of which is variably displayed and individually stopped at a predetermined timing, is displayed. While performing the control to display as a screen image to the terminal, while the normal screen until the game reaches the reach, a separated image derived from a part of the screen image, in the identification information image, Because the terminal is controlled to be displayed so as to be attached, including the identification information image, a harmonious and fine-grained effect can be performed with respect to the entire screen image, and the identification image itself is also a separated image. By attaching, the change can be expressed, and the identification information image itself can be displayed as a part of the effect image,
Even if you do not reach, even if it is a long-time game without making the player feel monotonous and tired,
A game that can entertain a player without getting bored can be distributed.

(20) The present invention as set forth in claim 20, is a server for displaying a game machine image indicating a game machine on each terminal, wherein:
Appropriately, a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image or a combination thereof is displayed, and an image including a plurality of identification information images, each of which is variably displayed and individually stopped at a predetermined timing, is displayed. A control to display the screen image is performed on the terminal, and a control to display the separated image derived from a part of the screen image so as to be attached to the identification information image is performed to the terminal. Therefore, it is possible to perform a related harmonious and detailed effect on the entire screen image including the identification information image, and the identification information image itself can show a change by attaching the separation image, and the identification information image itself Can be displayed as a part of the effect image, so that the player does not feel monotonous or tired, It is possible to deliver a game that can entertain without bored a person.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

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

FIG. 3 is an exploded explanatory view of a variable winning device in the pachinko gaming device.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of processing for detecting a game ball executed in the pachinko gaming device.

FIG. 6 is a step S14 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 5;
6 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a variable display game process called and executed in FIG.

7 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a process after a jackpot in the subroutine of the variable display game process shown in FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram specifically showing a screen image appearing on a display device in a variable display game.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram specifically showing a mode of a variable display of an identification information image in a variable display game.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram specifically showing an aspect of a variable display of an identification information image in a variable display game.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram specifically showing a mode of stop display of the identification information image in the variable display game.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a server and a terminal which are communicably connected via an electric communication network such as the Internet or a local area network (LAN).

FIG. 13 is a schematic view illustrating an example of a terminal for pachinko gaming.

FIG. 14 is a schematic view showing another example of a terminal for a pachinko game.

FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming terminal device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the server according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the server 80 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for performing processing of a variable display game executed in the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140.

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

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for performing processing of a variable display game executed in the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140.

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

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in server 80 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 26 is a step S114 in the flowchart of FIG. 25;
13 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a pachinko game process called in FIG.

FIG. 27 is a step S126 in the flowchart of FIG. 26;
13 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a pachinko game process called in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 M jackpot winning device 10 pachinko game machine (gaming machine) 32 display device (display unit) 60 control circuit 64 input / output bus 66 CPU (control unit) 68 ROM 70 RAM 80 server 100 pachinko game terminal device (terminal) 132 display Part 140 Pachinko gaming terminal equipment (terminal equipment)

Claims (20)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine having a display unit displaying a plurality of screen images including a plurality of identification information images, each of which is displayed in a variable manner and can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing, wherein a game is performed in the display unit. A gaming machine wherein a separated image derived from a part of a screen image is attached to and displayed on the identification information image while a normal screen up to the reach is displayed. 2. A display unit for displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining these images, and a control unit for transmitting electronic data to the display unit. In a gaming machine including a plurality of identification information images, each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing, a separation derived from a part of the screen image in the display unit. A gaming machine wherein an image is attached to and displayed on the identification information image. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a moving image in which the separated image moves and adheres to the identification information image is displayed. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the identification information image is stopped when the separated image is attached. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the screen image includes a character image, and a separated image is derived from the character image. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the character image displays a fighting scene as a moving image. 7. The separation image according to claim 1, wherein the separation image indicates a situation in which the probability of occurrence of a special game state advantageous to a player such as a reach or a jackpot is improved. The described gaming machine. 8. The separated image shows a situation in which the probability of occurrence of a special game state advantageous to a player such as a reach or a jackpot has been greatly reduced.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 6 to 6. 9. A display unit provided on a gaming machine, and a display unit for displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining them, as appropriate according to the gaming state of the gaming machine; A control unit for transmitting electronic data, wherein the screen image is displayed as an image including a plurality of identification information images each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing. A screen image display method of a machine, wherein a separated image derived from a part of a screen image is displayed in such a manner as to adhere to the identification information image while a normal screen until a game reaches a reach is displayed. A method for displaying a screen image of a gaming machine, comprising the step of: 10. A display unit provided on a gaming machine, and a display unit 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 game situation of the gaming machine. A control unit for transmitting electronic data, wherein the screen image displays, as the screen image, an image including a plurality of identification information images each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing. A method of displaying a screen image of a gaming machine, comprising a step of displaying a separated image derived from a part of the screen image in such a manner as to be attached to the identification information image in the display unit. Image display method. 11. The method according to claim 9, wherein the moving image is displayed so that the separated image moves and adheres to the identification information image. 12. The game machine screen image display method according to claim 9, wherein when the separated image is attached, the identification information image is displayed so as to be stopped. 13. The screen image display of a game machine according to claim 9, wherein the screen image includes a character image and is displayed such that a separated image is derived from the character image. Method. 14. The game machine screen image display method according to claim 9, wherein a fighting scene is displayed as a moving image by a character image. 15. The separated image shows a situation in which the probability of occurrence of a special game state advantageous to a player such as a reach or a jackpot has been improved.
5. The method of displaying a screen image of a gaming machine according to any one of 4. 16. The separation image according to claim 9, wherein the probability of occurrence of a special game state advantageous to a player such as a reach or a jackpot is greatly reduced. Screen image display method of the gaming machine described in the paragraph. 17. A computer-readable storage medium storing a display program for displaying a moving image, a still image, or a screen image obtained by combining these images as appropriate in accordance with a game situation, wherein the display program comprises: A program for displaying, as the screen image, an image including a plurality of identification information images, each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing, and while the normal screen is displayed until the game reaches the reach. , A separate image derived from part of the screen image,
A computer-readable storage medium that is displayed so as to be attached to the identification information image. 18. A computer-readable storage medium storing a display program for displaying a moving image, a still image, or a screen image obtained by combining these images as appropriate in accordance with a game situation, wherein the display program comprises: A program for displaying, as the screen image, an image including a plurality of identification information images, each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing, and a separated image derived from a part of the screen image,
A computer-readable storage medium that is displayed so as to be attached to the identification information image. 19. A server for displaying a gaming machine image indicating a gaming machine on each terminal, wherein a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining these according to the state of a game played on the terminal. Controlling the terminal to display an image including a plurality of identification information images each of which is displayed in a variable manner and individually stopped at a predetermined timing as the screen image. While performing, while the normal screen until the game reaches the reach, a control to display a separated image derived from a part of the screen image so as to be attached to the identification information image is performed on the terminal. A server characterized by performing. 20. A server for displaying a gaming machine image indicating a gaming machine on each terminal, wherein a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining these images, as appropriate, according to the state of a game played on the terminal. Controlling the terminal device to display an image including a plurality of identification information images, each of which is displayed in a variable manner and individually stopped at a predetermined timing, as the screen image. A server for performing, on the terminal, control for displaying a separated image derived from a part of the screen image so as to be attached to the identification information image.