JP2002292014A - Game machine, machine presentation expressing method, recording medium, and server - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine allowing a player to have continuous interest for the game without having a monotonous or boring feeling, etc., and capable of enhancing the fun to a great extent. SOLUTION: The game machine includes a display part to display a screen image composed of presentation image and an discrimination information image consisting of a plurality of sets of varying patterns selected among a bunch of patterns, wherein when the varying patterns stop, they in a plurality of sets are displayed in the aligned condition, and a plurality of patterns are displayed per set so that a matrix of patterns consisting of rows and columns is formed, and at least one of the rows and columns may become a bonus hit effective line for judging a bonus hit, and also each row and each column constituting the matrix and each line crossing aslant the matrix in such a way as including the patterns may become a re-variation effective line for judging a re-variation of the bonus hit effective line.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

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

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In order to keep a player playing a pachinko game from getting tired and to grasp the state of the game, a pachinko game machine is provided with a display device having, for example, a CRT or a liquid crystal monitor. In this display device, usually, in order to incite the player's interest in the game, in the identification information image area in which an identification information image including a plurality of identification information including numerical values and the like is displayed, the variation symbol is displayed in a variable manner. During this time, an effect expression for displaying a background image such as a moving image having a certain narrative in the effect image area where the effect image is displayed is performed.

[0003] When a symbol having the same content is stopped by such a combination of symbols displayed in the identification information image area, a big win is obtained in which a payout advantageous to the player is obtained. This is a valuable area for transmitting identification information as to whether or not to win a jackpot to a player, and is usually determined by a combination of a plurality of variable symbols.

By the way, when such a variation symbol is displayed with a stoppage after displaying a loss, the player feels discouraged because the player has lost the opportunity to win the jackpot. Therefore, in order to alleviate the disappointment in such a case and stimulate the desire to try again, it is also possible to make such an opportunity for the challenge again in a surprising manner and to simultaneously enjoy joy as well as surprises, thus creating a complex In order to obtain pleasure, a gaming machine has been developed that performs "re-fluctuation" in which the once-floating symbol is fluctuated again. The "re-fluctuation" does not necessarily occur when the ball is missed, but as a so-called "chance eye", it occurs when a specific image is displayed in the effect image area, or stops at a specific pattern line And what would happen if they did.

[0005] Whether or not re-fluctuations occur is a very important concern for a player as to whether or not he or she can once again feel disappointed and try again. It is often the case to watch what this is, but the method of displaying a specific image in the effect image area and notifying the player of the chance is not powerful and also has a poor sense of surprise. There was no performance output to stir the taste of the person. Also, if the chance eyes are only when the stopped and displayed symbols are in a specific line,
Since the specific arrangement is displayed in the same place as the arrangement of the symbols informing that the jackpot has been hit in the identification information image area, the change is felt to be scarce for the player, and is particularly surprising. There was no sensation, and the sensation was lacking in that much, and even if re-variation occurred, there was a possibility that the impression obtained would be faint.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a player who has been informed that he / she has been lost while maintaining his / her motivation. Along with continuing the game, the opportunity to obtain a rich sense of surprise is given to give the impression of a renewed change, which makes the game more enjoyable and makes the player feel monotonous, tired, etc. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine, an effect expression method of the gaming machine, a storage medium, and a server that can maintain interest in a game without memorizing the game and dramatically improve interest.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, a plurality of sets of variable symbols are stopped and displayed in an aligned state, and a plurality of symbols are displayed for each set. Thereby, a matrix of a pattern consisting of a plurality of rows and columns is formed, and at least one of each row and each column constituting the matrix can be a jackpot effective line for determining a jackpot, and the matrix is Each row, each column, and each line obliquely crossing the matrix so as to include the plurality of symbols can be a re-change effective line for determining re-change of the jackpot effective line. .

[0008] More specifically, the present invention provides the following. (1) It is selected from an effect image and a symbol group, which is an aggregate of a plurality of symbols, and each of the symbols is variably displayed;
A display unit for displaying a screen image composed of a plurality of sets of variation symbols that can be individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing and an identification information image is a gaming machine provided on a game board; When the symbols are stopped and displayed, a plurality of sets of variable symbols are stopped and displayed in an aligned state, and a plurality of symbols are displayed for each set, thereby forming a matrix of symbols consisting of a plurality of rows and columns. Is formed, at least one of each row and each column constituting the matrix can be a jackpot effective line for determining a jackpot, and each row, each column, and a plurality of the symbols constituting the matrix are Each line crossing the above matrix diagonally to include
It can be a re-change effective line for judging the re-change of the jackpot effective line.

According to the invention of (1), when the variable symbol is stopped and displayed to form a matrix of symbols, the player determines whether or not a big hit will be made by identifying each row constituting the matrix with information on whether or not a big hit will occur. Judgment is made based on a combination symbol of at least one line in each column, and if this is lost, it is determined whether or not there is a re-variation. Thereafter, each row, each column, and Since it will be notified by any of the combination symbols of each line diagonally crossing the matrix to include a plurality of symbols, the re-validation effective line,
In other words, there are many chances, and it is visually perceived that there are various chances, so that the game can be continued with a strong sense of expectation. And, when the change is made,
The degree of excitement and the degree of excitement of the player is gradually increased, and finally the jackpot is achieved, so that the player's sense of fulfillment and achievement is dramatically increased.

[0010] The present invention further provides the following. (2) a display unit provided on the game board and displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining these images as appropriate according to a game situation developed on the game board;
A control unit for transmitting electronic data to the display unit, wherein the screen image is selected from a staging image and a symbol group that is an aggregate of a plurality of symbols, and each is displayed in a variable manner. A plurality of sets of variable symbols that can be individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and a plurality of sets of variable symbols when the variable symbols are stopped and displayed. Is stopped and displayed in an aligned state, and a plurality of symbols are displayed for each set, thereby forming a matrix of symbols consisting of a plurality of rows and columns, and among the rows and columns constituting the matrix, Can be a jackpot effective line for judging a jackpot, and each row, each column constituting the matrix, and each line obliquely crossing the matrix so as to include the plurality of symbols, Characterized in that that can be re-variation effective line for determining the re-variation of the effective line or.

According to the invention of (2), when the variable symbol is stopped and displayed to form a matrix of symbols, the player can determine whether or not a big hit will be made by identifying each row and each row constituting the matrix. Judgment is made based on a combination symbol of at least one line in each column, and if this is lost, it is determined whether or not there is a re-variation. Thereafter, each row, each column, and Since it will be announced by one of the combination symbols of each line diagonally crossing the above matrix so as to include a plurality of the above symbols, there will be many chance eyes, so that there are various chance eyes visually. Since the player perceives the game, the player can continue the game with a strong sense of expectation. And when the re-change occurs, the degree of excitement and excitement of the player is gradually increased, and ultimately a big hit,
The player's sense of fulfillment, achievement, and the like are dramatically increased.

The present invention further provides the following. (3) a display unit provided on the game board and displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining these images as appropriate according to a game situation developed on the game board; It is an effect expression method of a gaming machine having a control unit that transmits electronic data to, and, in the display unit, an effect image and a symbol group that is an aggregate of a plurality of symbols, And an effect expression method for a gaming machine in which a screen image composed of a plurality of sets of variable symbols that can be individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing is displayed in a variable manner, and wherein the screen image is displayed. When a variable symbol is stopped and displayed, a plurality of sets of variable symbols are stopped and displayed in an aligned state, and a plurality of symbols are displayed for each set, so that a symbol consisting of a plurality of rows and columns is displayed. A matrix is formed At least one of each row and each column constituting the matrix can be a jackpot effective line for judging a jackpot, and each row constituting the matrix, each column, and including a plurality of the symbols Each line obliquely crossing the matrix can be a re-validation effective line for determining re-variation of the jackpot effective line.

According to the invention of (3), when the variable symbol is stopped and displayed to form a matrix of symbols, the player can determine whether or not a big hit will be made by identifying each row constituting the matrix with the identification information of whether or not a big hit will occur. Judgment is made based on a combination symbol of at least one line in each column, and if this is lost, it is determined whether or not there is a re-variation. Thereafter, each row, each column, and Since it will be announced by one of the combination symbols of each line diagonally crossing the above matrix so as to include a plurality of the above symbols, there will be many chance eyes, so that there are various chance eyes visually. Since it is perceived, it is possible to provide an effect expression method of a gaming machine that can continue the game with a strong sense of expectation. In addition, when the re-change is performed, the excitement and excitement of the player are gradually increased, and finally become a big hit, thereby dramatically increasing the sense of fulfillment and achievement of the player. An effect expression method for a gaming machine can be provided.

The present invention further provides the following. (4) A computer-readable recording medium storing a control program for displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining the moving image and the static image according to the gaming state of the gaming machine, The program is
Effect image, and an identification information image consisting of a plurality of sets of fluctuating symbols that are selected from a symbol group that is an aggregate of a plurality of symbols, and each is fluctuated and displayed, and can be individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing. Is a program for displaying an image composed of as a screen image, and when the variable symbol is stopped and displayed, a plurality of sets of variable symbols are stopped and displayed in an aligned state, and a plurality of By displaying the symbols, a matrix of symbols consisting of a plurality of rows and columns is formed, and at least one of each row and each column constituting the matrix can be a jackpot effective line for determining a jackpot. At the same time, each row, each column constituting the matrix, and each line obliquely crossing the matrix so as to include the plurality of symbols, determine the re-variation of the jackpot effective line. Characterized in that it is configured to obtain be because of re-change the effective line.

According to the invention of (4), when the variable symbol is stopped and displayed to form a matrix of symbols, the player determines whether or not a big hit will be made by identifying each row and each row constituting the matrix. Judgment is made based on a combination symbol of at least one line in each column, and if this is lost, it is determined whether or not there is a re-variation. Thereafter, each row, each column, and Since it will be announced by one of the combination symbols of each line diagonally crossing the above matrix so as to include a plurality of the above symbols, there will be many chance eyes, so that there are various chance eyes visually. Since the player perceives the game, it is possible to provide a recording medium that allows the player to continue the game with a strong sense of expectation. In addition, when the re-change is performed, the excitement and excitement of the player are gradually increased, and finally become a big hit, thereby dramatically increasing the sense of fulfillment and achievement of the player. A recording medium can be provided.

The present invention further provides the following. (5) A server for displaying a gaming machine image indicating a gaming machine on each terminal, and a screen composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image combining these, as appropriate, according to the situation of a game performed in the terminal. Images, and directing images,
An identification information image composed of a plurality of sets of variable symbols that are selected from a symbol group that is an aggregate of a plurality of symbols, each of which is variably displayed, and can be individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing. When performing control to display a screen image on the terminal and stopping and displaying the variable symbols, a plurality of sets of variable symbols are stopped and displayed in an aligned state, and a plurality of symbols are displayed for each set. Thereby, a matrix of a pattern consisting of a plurality of rows and columns is formed, and at least one of each row and each column constituting the matrix is a jackpot effective line for determining a jackpot, and the matrix Each row, each column, and each line obliquely crossing the matrix so as to include a plurality of the symbols described above are re-variable for determining re-variation of the jackpot effective line. And performing control of the line with respect to the terminal.

According to the invention of (5), when the variable symbol is stopped and displayed to form a matrix of symbols, the player can determine whether or not a big hit will be made by identifying each row of the matrix and Judgment is made based on a combination symbol of at least one line in each column, and if this is lost, it is determined whether or not there is a re-variation. Thereafter, each row, each column, and Since it will be announced by one of the combination symbols of each line diagonally crossing the above matrix so as to include a plurality of the above symbols, there will be many chance eyes, so that there are various chance eyes visually. Since it is perceived, it is possible to provide a server that can continue the game with a strong sense of expectation. In addition, when the re-change is performed, the excitement and excitement of the player are gradually increased, and finally become a big hit, thereby dramatically increasing the sense of fulfillment and achievement of the player. A server can be provided.

[Definition of terms and the like] In this specification, the term "identification information" refers to visually identifiable information such as characters, symbols, pictures or patterns (patterns). “Variable display” refers to a case where the identification information sequentially changes, for example, a case where a pattern “7” which is one identification information changes to a pattern “8” which is another identification information, or a case where the pattern “9” changes from another pattern “9”. In addition to the case of changing to the symbol "☆", 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, one symbol ""7" moves while being displayed in the display area. Furthermore, when the display mode of the identification information changes, for example, when one symbol “7” is deformed and displayed horizontally or vertically,
This concept includes a case where a symbol is displayed in an enlarged or reduced manner. Further, the case where the position (region) where the variable symbol is displayed changes also is referred to as variable display.

The "variable symbol" is a symbol that is "variably displayed" as defined above, and is finally displayed (stop-displayed) in a state where it is stopped at a certain position, as will be described later. Is selected from a symbol group, which is a set of 12 numbers consisting of, for example, “1”, “2”,.
In a certain area (identification information image area) of the display device 32,
Variably displayed in the order of “1”, “2”,.
Stopped and displayed. As described above, there are a plurality of sets of the variable symbols which are variably displayed and stopped and are sequentially stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing.

Normally, as the time at which the variable symbols are stopped and displayed approaches, the moving speed gradually decreases and eventually stops, but in the present invention, at this time, a plurality of sets of the variable symbols are stopped and displayed in an aligned state. In addition, by displaying a plurality of symbols for each set, a matrix of symbols consisting of a plurality of rows and columns is formed.

For example, three sets of fluctuating symbols are stopped and displayed horizontally on the screen, and three fluctuating symbols are displayed vertically three for each set. Therefore, the display section has three columns and three rows. The variable symbol will be displayed.

Then, at least one of each row and each column constituting this matrix can be a jackpot effective line for judging a jackpot. That is, for example, when the jackpot effective line is set to the center row, it is determined whether or not the symbol in the center row is aligned to determine whether the jackpot is a jackpot.

Further, according to the present invention, when the variable symbol is displayed as a loss and stopped and displayed, the player can feel less discouraged and have a chance to try again. In order to be able to continue, once performed a `` re-fluctuation '' to fluctuate the fluctuating symbol once again, at this time, each row constituting the matrix, each column, and including the plurality of symbols Each line obliquely crossing the matrix can be a re-change effective line for determining the re-change of the jackpot effective line, that is, a so-called “chance eye”.

In this way, by giving a large number of chances and visually perceiving various chances, it is possible to evoke the player's impression of re-change. In this case, if the symbol of the jackpot effective line becomes a big hit when it is stopped again after the fluctuation, it will be a big hit, giving the player a great deal of joy and interest in the game without making the player feel monotonous and tired Can be sustained and the interest can be dramatically improved

[0025]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view schematically showing a gaming machine of the present invention. In the embodiments described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine is shown as a preferred embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention.

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

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

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

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

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

At a substantially center of the front of the game board 14, there is provided a display device 32 which is a display section as described later. In the center of the upper part of the display device 32, a display device 52 is provided. The display device 52 is configured by, for example, a 7-segment display, and a normal symbol as display information is:
The display is variably displayed so that the change and the stop are repeated. On the left and right sides of the display device 32, ball passage detectors 55a and 55
b is provided. This ball passage detector 55a or 55
In b, when it is detected that the game ball has passed in the vicinity, the fluctuation display of the ordinary symbol is started on the display device 52 described above, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the fluctuation display of the ordinary symbol is stopped. The ordinary symbol is information including numbers and symbols, for example, numbers from “0” to “9” and symbols such as “☆”. This ordinary design is a predetermined design,
For example, when it is stopped and displayed as "7",
Solenoids 57 for driving movable pieces 58a and 58b provided on both left and right sides of a starting port 44 described later.
(Not shown) to drive the movable pieces 58a and 58b so that the game balls can easily enter the starting port 44,
The starting port 44 is set in an open state. When a predetermined time has elapsed after the opening of the starting port 44, the movable piece is driven to close the starting port 44 so that a game ball becomes difficult to enter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The above-mentioned input / output bus 64 includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 68 and a RAM (Random
An access memory 70 is also connected. ROM68
Stores a control program for controlling the entire game flow of the pachinko gaming device. Furthermore, when the variable display game is executed on the display device 32, the ROM 68 stores image data of a variable symbol displayed and stopped, character image data of a moving object displayed as an effect screen, and a display device 32. Background image data and moving image video image data constituting the background, and sound data used for the game,
It stores initial data for executing the control program, a program for controlling a blinking operation pattern of the decoration lamp 36, and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for performing the variable display game process called and executed in step S14 described above. FIG.
(A) and (b) show that when the variable display game is being played,
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on the display device.

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

For example, a group of symbols consisting of 12 numbers consisting of “1”, “2”,.
The symbols selected from the twelve symbols are sequentially displayed as identification information images in a certain area of the display device 32, and the symbols themselves are displayed so as to change while the symbols are displayed as moving. For example, on the display device 32, the symbol “1” is displayed in the identification image area so as to scroll from the top to the bottom of the display device 32, and then the symbol “2” is displayed so as to scroll from the top to the bottom. Then, the symbol "3" is displayed so as to scroll from top to bottom in the same manner. After the symbol "1" to the symbol "12" are displayed in such a manner, the symbol "1" is scrolled again, and the same display is sequentially repeated.

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

The symbols belonging to one set are displayed on the display device 3.
At the time of display in 2, the symbol selected and displayed is not limited to only one symbol belonging to the set,
A plurality of, for example, two to three symbols may be displayed simultaneously. 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 the plurality of sets are displayed. For example, when each of the symbols belonging to the three sets is to be displayed in the horizontal direction, the symbols belonging to one set are displayed on the left side of the display device 32, and the symbols belonging to the other set are displayed on the display device 32. The symbols which are displayed at the center and belong to the remaining sets are displayed on the right side of the display device 32.

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

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

After the symbols belonging to a plurality of sets are variably displayed in this way, the moving speeds of all the variably displayed symbols gradually decrease, and are stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing. Then, when the variable symbols are stopped and displayed, when the combination of these symbols is stopped and displayed in accordance with the predetermined combination, the pachinko game is advantageous to the player as the variable display game is won as a big hit. To a state.

For example, when the symbols belonging to three sets are displayed on the display device 32 and one variable symbol is stopped and displayed for one set, 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 the symbols belonging to the remaining sets are also “7”.
When the stop display is made, the symbol combination matches the predetermined combination "7"-"7"-"7", and the pachinko game becomes advantageous to the player assuming that the variable display game has won the jackpot. It transitions to the state. When the state shifts to a state in which a big hit is made to be advantageous to the player, the electric current is supplied to the above-described solenoid 48 to cause the shutter 4 of the winning opening 38 provided on the front surface of the game board 14 to enter.
By opening 0, the game ball can easily enter the winning opening 38.

In the present invention, after a plurality of sets of variable symbols are variably displayed, they are stopped and displayed in an aligned state.
By displaying a plurality of symbols for each set, a matrix of symbols consisting of a plurality of rows and columns is formed. Then, at least one of each row and each column constituting the matrix may be a jackpot effective line for determining a jackpot, and each row and each column constituting the matrix may include a plurality of the symbols. Each line obliquely crossing the matrix can be a re-validation effective line for determining the re-variation of the jackpot effective line. This will be described later in detail.

When the variable display game is being executed, an effect screen including a background image, a character image, and the like is also displayed on the display device 32. The fixed screen described above is
The variable display game executed on the display device 32 is not executed, and means a screen displayed on the display device 32 when only the pachinko game is progressing on the pachinko game device 10.

Further, the normal screen refers to the time when the variable display game reaches a hit or a big hit after the variable display game is started on the display device 32 and the symbols displayed on the display device 32 are variably displayed. In the meantime,
It refers to an effect screen displayed on the display device 32.

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

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

Next, based on the result obtained by the CPU 66, screen configuration information of the selected background image is generated in the RAM 70 by the CPU 66 as needed. As the background image, for example, a background image of a kitchen where a ton-chan, a pig serving as a character, or a master of the ton-chan cooks, or a background image of a bathroom when the ton-chan takes a bath is given.

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

Next, screen configuration information of the selected character image is generated in the RAM 70 (step S20).
2). That is, the screen configuration information of the character image selected by the CPU 66 is generated in the RAM 70 based on the execution result of the control program.

At this time, for example, 1/60 seconds, 1/3
By controlling the head position of the character image to be shifted by a predetermined movement amount at a constant interval (frame span) every 0 seconds or the like, the character image can be displayed with movement. Note that the character image does not always need to be displayed on the display device.

In the present invention, the character image is not particularly limited. For example, when an image indicating a bathroom where the character Ton-chan acts is displayed as the background image, Ton-chan itself. An image showing this Ton-chan is displayed on the display device 32.

Next, based on the execution result of the control program, the screen configuration information of the variable symbol, which is the identification information, is obtained.
It is generated in the RAM 70 by the CPU 66 (step S203).

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

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

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

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

The processes in steps S201 to S204 described above are repeatedly executed until it is determined in step S207 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, as shown in FIG. 6A, it is possible to variably display the design so as to scroll in a predetermined manner, and although not shown, the character image is also displayed in a predetermined manner. It can be displayed to act.

Next, among a plurality of, for example, three sets, one
It is determined whether it is time to stop and display the symbols belonging to one set (step S205). When it is determined that it is the timing to stop and display the symbol, for example, the moving speed of the fluctuating symbol is gradually reduced, and then the stop symbol is displayed (Step S206).

In step S205, when it is determined that it is not time to stop and display the symbols, or when the process of step S206 is executed, it is determined whether or not all of the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets have been stopped and displayed. (Step S207).

If it is determined that all the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets have not been stopped and displayed, the processing is returned to step S20.
Return to 1. On the other hand, when it is determined that all the symbols are stopped and displayed, the moving speed of the last variable symbol is gradually reduced, and all the variable symbols are stopped and displayed.

At this time, as described above, in the present invention,
A plurality of sets of variable symbols are stopped and displayed in an aligned state, and a plurality of symbols are displayed for each set, thereby forming a matrix of symbols consisting of a plurality of rows and columns. Then, at least one of each row and each column constituting the matrix may be a jackpot effective line for determining a jackpot, and each row and each column constituting the matrix may include a plurality of the symbols. Each line obliquely crossing the matrix can be a re-change effective line for judging a re-change of the jackpot effective line, that is, a so-called “chance eye”.

In this regard, using FIG. 6B, for example, three symbols belonging to three sets are displayed side by side (horizontally) on the display device 32, and a jackpot effective line for judging a jackpot is displayed. Will be described as the middle row.

In this case, the variable symbol is, for example, an effective upper symbol, an effective symbol, and an effective lower symbol from the upper row, and each set of symbols is composed of three symbols of a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol. As shown in FIG. 6B
As shown in the figure, the effective symbol is "5" for the left symbol, "4" for the middle symbol, and "3" for the right symbol, and the effective upper symbol is "4" for the left symbol and "3" for the middle symbol. , The right symbol is “2”,
The effective lower-stage design is “6” for the left design, “5” for the middle design, and “4” for the right design.

In the mode as shown in FIG. 6B, after all the variable symbols are stopped and displayed (step 207), it is determined whether or not the three symbols are the same on the payout effective line (step S208). . If it is determined that the three symbols are the same, the image after the jackpot is selected, and step 2
The screen configuration information is generated in the same manner as in the case of 01 to 203, the big hit image is displayed, and the variable display game processing routine ends (step 210).

In FIG. 6B, the effective symbol which is the symbol in the middle row is “5” for the left symbol, “4” for the middle symbol, and “3” for the right symbol, and the three symbols are the same. No, because it is a lost symbol, then, in the revalidation effective line,
It is determined whether the three symbols are the same (step 20).
9).

In the case of FIG. 6, chances to be judged when the changing symbol re-changes are, for example, the left symbol “5” of the effective symbol, the middle symbol “4” of the effective symbol, and the effective symbol of the effective symbol. In addition to the three combination symbols of the right symbol "3" (the row consisting of the middle symbol), the left symbol "4" of the effective upper symbol, the middle symbol "4" of the effective upper symbol, and the right symbol of the effective upper symbol Three combinations of symbol "4" (rows composed of upper symbols), left symbol "6" of the effective lower symbol, middle symbol "4" of the effective lower symbol, and right symbol "2" of the effective lower symbol 3 combination pattern "4"
(The row composed of the lower symbol), the left symbol “4” of the effective upper symbol, the middle symbol “3” of the effective symbol, the right symbol “2” of the effective lower symbol, and the effective lower symbol. The left symbol “6” of the symbol, the middle symbol “5” of the effective symbol,
Judgment is made based on three combinations of the symbol "2" on the right of the effective upper stage symbol. In this case, the effective return line is
There are five as described above. As shown in FIG. 6, when the symbol scrolls in the vertical direction, the jackpot effective line and the re-variable effective line include a row of the symbol as described above, but include a column of the symbol. Never. In addition, although the above row example includes three columns and three rows, the number of the matrix is not limited, and may be four columns and three rows or four columns and four rows.

In this case, since the left symbol "4" of the effective upper symbol, the middle symbol "4" of the effective upper symbol, and the right symbol "4" of the effective upper symbol are the same, the three symbols are the same. A chance line is present on the fluctuation effective line, and the stop display of the symbol is released (step 21).
1). After that, the process returns to step 201, and the same process as the first process is performed, so that the three sets of variable symbols are changed again. When it is determined that the three symbols are not the same in the re-change effective line, the routine of the variable display game process ends (step 211).

In the example described above, in step S211 three variable symbols are re-varied in the above example, but the number of variable symbols to be re-varied is one or more. If so, there is no particular limitation. For example, when the stop display of the symbols belonging to one set of variable symbols is released in step S211, then, in the repeated steps S201 to S204, the one set of variable symbols is variably displayed,
The other two sets are maintained in the state of being stopped and displayed.

Also, one variable display game, that is,
In executing the above-described variable display game processing routine once, the number of times of re-variation of the variable symbol is not particularly limited, but it is desirable to perform re-variation to such an extent that the game itself does not become redundant. . Specifically, in one variable display game, it is desirable to perform the re-variation of the variable symbol about once to several times.

Further, the number of sets of the variable symbols for performing the above-mentioned re-variation and the number of times for performing the re-variation need not always be the same. In order to always perform an effect that gives the player an impact and a surprising feeling, the number of sets of changing symbols that change again and the number of times to change again can be changed every time the variable display game is performed. desirable.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), it is not always necessary to change the design so that the design is scrolled up and down in the identification information image area. You may decide to do so.
In this case, unlike the example shown in FIG. 6 (b), the jackpot effective line and the re-change effective line include a column composed of symbols and do not include a row composed of symbols. In addition, although each line constituting the matrix, each column, and each line obliquely crossing the matrix so as to include the plurality of symbols can be a re-validation effective line, it is not necessary to set all lines as re-variation effective lines. Absent. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 6B, the number of the re-validation effective lines is five, but the number of the re-validation effective lines may be four or three. Further, when the re-fluctuation effective line crossing the matrix diagonally crosses so as to include a plurality of symbols, the plurality of symbols crossed by the line become a combination of symbols for determining re-fluctuation. Therefore, it is desirable that the re-change effective line crosses so as to include the same number of symbols as the number of sets of the variable symbols.

As described above, the gaming machine of the present invention, and
According to the effect representation method of a gaming machine, when a fluctuating symbol is stopped and displayed to form a matrix of symbols, the player identifies identification information as to whether or not a jackpot will be obtained, with each row and each column constituting the above matrix. Is determined by a combination symbol of at least one of the lines, and if this is out of place, a determination is made as to whether or not there is a re-variation. Thereafter, each row, each column, and a plurality of Since it will be announced by any of the combination symbols of each line diagonally crossing the matrix so as to include the above symbols, there will be many chance eyes, and it will be visually perceived that there are various chance eyes. As a result, the game can be continued with a high sense of expectation. Then, when the fluctuation is performed, the excitement and the degree of excitement of the player are gradually increased, and finally the jackpot is achieved, so that the sense of fulfillment and achievement of the player is dramatically increased. .

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

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

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

FIG. 7 is a front view showing an example of a terminal having the above-described configuration.

In the example shown in FIG.
Is a general-purpose personal computer, and the terminal 100
The input operation of the player is input from an input device 102 connected to the input device 102, for example, a keyboard. Also, the terminal 10
0 control unit 130 includes a CPU 108, R
The control unit 13 includes an OM 110, a RAM 112, and the like.
At 0, a program for controlling a pachinko game and a program for controlling a variable display game are executed.

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

Further, on the display device 116 connected to the terminal device 100, a game machine image simulating a pachinko game machine as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed, and a pachinko game is performed on this game machine image. is there. On this gaming machine image, the display unit 132 on which the above-described variable display game is executed is displayed as an image. This display unit 132
In, the image of the symbol as the identification information as described above is displayed.

As will be described later, when the subroutine shown in FIG. 5 or the subroutine shown in FIG. 14, FIG. 16 or FIG.
When the variable symbols are stopped and displayed on the display unit 132, a plurality of sets of variable symbols are stopped and displayed in an aligned state, and a plurality of symbols are displayed for each set,
A matrix of symbols consisting of a plurality of rows and columns is formed, and at least one of each row and each column constituting the matrix is
Each row, each column constituting the matrix, and each line obliquely crossing the matrix so as to include a plurality of the above symbols are re-variation of the jackpot effective line. Is a re-fluctuation effective line for judging.

FIG. 8 is a front view showing another example of the terminal. Note that components corresponding to the components shown in FIG. 7 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

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

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

Further, the display device 116 provided on the upper surface of the terminal 140 is composed of a liquid crystal display panel, and as shown in FIG. 8, displays a game machine image imitating a pachinko game machine. Pachinko games are played on the 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. In this display unit 132,
The image of the symbol, which is the identification information described above, is displayed.

Also, the subroutine shown in FIG.
4. When the subroutine as shown in FIG. 16 or FIG. 21 is executed in the control unit 130, when the variable symbols are stopped and displayed on the display unit 132, a plurality of sets of the variable symbols are aligned. The display is stopped and a plurality of symbols are displayed for each set, so that a matrix of symbols consisting of a plurality of rows and columns is formed, and at least one of each row and each column constituting the matrix is formed. Each of the rows and columns constituting the matrix, and each line obliquely crossing the matrix so as to include a plurality of the above symbols, becomes a jackpot effective line for judging the jackpot. This is a re-change effective line for judging the change.

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 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 shown in FIG. 8 is integrally formed with the display device 116, and a control signal or control information such as a display control signal transmitted from the server is transmitted to the control unit of the terminal 140. The controller 130 generates a display signal based on the supplied control signal or control information, and supplies the generated display signal to the display device 116. The embodiment described below can be applied whether the control unit of the terminal and the display device are separate or integrated.

FIG. 9 shows the terminal 100 or 140 described above.
It is a block diagram showing a configuration of a pachinko gaming terminal device. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a server 80 connected to the pachinko gaming terminal device via a communication line and supplying various control signals or control information and data to the pachinko gaming terminal device. In the pachinko gaming terminal device shown in FIG. 9,
Components corresponding to the components shown in FIG. 3 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

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

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

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

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10, the server 80 includes a hard disk drive 88, a CPU 82,
It comprises an OM 84, a RAM 86, and a communication interface circuit 90. The hard disk drive 88 includes a program for communicating with the pachinko gaming terminal, a program for receiving information issued from the pachinko gaming terminal, a program for controlling the pachinko gaming, and a variable display game. The program to be controlled is stored. Communication interface circuit 90
Is a public telephone line network or a local area network (L
AN) for communication with the above-mentioned pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140 via a communication line.

In the case of the above-described configuration, the image of the gaming machine simulating the pachinko gaming device shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 is displayed on the display device 1 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100.
16, an image showing devices such as a game board surface, a holding lamp, a decoration lamp, a display unit 132 for performing a variable display game and a display unit 152 for displaying a normal symbol, and an image showing a game ball are displayed. Displayed on device 116. In the display unit 132 for executing the variable display game,
When the variable display game is executed, a symbol image 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.
It is shown in FIG.

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

FIGS. 11 and 12 show various programs stored in a storage medium such as the hard disk drive 88 of the server 80 at a predetermined timing such as when the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 is started. 80 is supplied to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, and when the program supplied in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 is to be executed, the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, and the server 80
5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in each of FIG.

FIG. 11 shows a pachinko gaming terminal device 100.
Or 140 is a subroutine executed at a predetermined timing from the main routine. It is assumed that the main routine includes a program required for communicating with the server 80, such as a program for determining whether communication with the server 80 is possible or not, in advance.

First, a program for executing a pachinko game and image data necessary for the progress of 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 is a game program that controls pachinko games,
And a program for executing the variable display game shown in FIG. 3 described above. The necessary image data is a game machine image imitating a pachinko game machine, a background image, and an image of a fluctuating design. And an image such as a character image on the display device 116.

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

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

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). This step S3
4 is performed in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140.
In the case of displaying the number of game balls at any position on the display device 116, the number of game balls
2 may be stored.

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

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

For example, if it is determined at step S25 in FIG. 5 that it is the timing to stop and display one symbol, the processing at step S26 in FIG. When displayed, a plurality of sets of variable symbols are stopped and displayed in an aligned state, and a plurality of symbols are displayed for each set, thereby forming a matrix of symbols consisting of a plurality of rows and columns. At least one of each row and each column constituting the matrix is a jackpot effective line for determining a jackpot, and each row, each column, and the plurality of symbols constituting the matrix are included. Each line obliquely crossing the matrix becomes a re-validation effective line for judging a re-variation of the jackpot effective line.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the server 80 corresponding to the terminal-side processing routine executed in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 shown in FIG.

First, it is determined whether or not the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 has been activated and is in a communicable state (step S51). If it is determined that the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 has not been activated, the process returns to step S51.

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

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

Next, it is determined whether or not the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 has transmitted a game result or information indicating that the game has been completed (step S53). This step S53 corresponds to step S40 in FIG. 11 described above. In step S53, the game result and the game end information are displayed in the pachinko game terminal device 100 or 1
If it is determined that the data has not been transmitted from the server 40, the process returns to step S53. In the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, step S shown in FIG.
While the processes of S32 to S39 are being executed, the server 80
In this case, the processing of step S53 described above is repeatedly executed.

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

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

Further, in the case of such a configuration, when the variable symbol is stopped and displayed on the display unit 132 displayed on the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 as a terminal. A plurality of sets of fluctuating symbols are stopped and displayed in an aligned state, and a plurality of symbols are displayed for each set, thereby forming a matrix of a symbol including a plurality of rows and columns, and forming each of the rows and rows constituting the matrix. At least one of the columns is a jackpot effective line for judging the jackpot, and each row, each column, and each of the rows obliquely crossing the matrix so as to include a plurality of the symbols. A program for setting the line as a re-change effective line for determining the re-change of the jackpot effective line is executed by a computer-readable program such as a hard disk drive 88 of the server 80. It is what is stored in the storage medium takes.

With such a configuration, when a variable symbol is stopped and displayed to form a matrix of symbols, the player can determine whether or not a big hit will be made by identifying each row and the rows constituting the matrix. Judgment is made based on a combination symbol of at least one line in each column, and if this is lost, it is determined whether or not there is a re-variation. Thereafter, each row, each column, and Since it will be announced by one of the combination symbols of each line diagonally crossing the above matrix so as to include a plurality of the above symbols, there will be many chance eyes, so that there are various chance eyes visually. Since the player perceives the game, the player can continue the game with a strong sense of expectation.
Then, when the fluctuation is performed, the excitement and the degree of excitement of the player are gradually increased, and finally the jackpot is achieved, so that the sense of fulfillment and achievement of the player is dramatically increased. .

Next, a program for controlling the pachinko game and a program for executing the variable display game are stored in the ROM 1 of the pachinko game terminal device 100 or 140.
10 is stored in advance, and only the various image data required as the pachinko game progresses is appropriately transmitted from the server 80. The subroutine shown in FIG. 13, FIG. 14, and FIG.

FIG. 13 shows a pachinko gaming terminal device 100.
Or a subroutine executed in 140, and in the following description, it is assumed that the subroutine is read from the ROM 110 at a predetermined timing from the main routine and executed. It is assumed that the main routine includes a program required for communicating with the server 80, such as a program for determining whether communication with the server 80 is possible or not, in advance. Also, the flowchart shown in FIG. 13 is the same as the flowchart shown in FIG. 11 except for step S31, and the steps that perform the same processing are denoted by the same reference numerals.

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

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

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

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

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). This step S3
4 is performed in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140.
In the case of displaying the number of game balls at some position on the display device 116, the number of game balls
May be stored.

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

If it is determined in step S35 that a game ball has entered the starting port, a variable display game processing routine described later is called and executed (step S3).
6). In this case, when the variable display game processing routine is executed, when the variable symbol is stopped and displayed on the display unit 132 shown in FIGS. 7 and 8,
A plurality of sets of fluctuating symbols are stopped and displayed in an aligned state, and a plurality of symbols are displayed for each group, thereby forming a matrix of symbols consisting of a plurality of rows and columns, and forming each row constituting the matrix. And at least one of the columns is a jackpot effective line for determining a jackpot, and each row, each column, and each diagonally crossing the matrix so as to include a plurality of the symbols constituting the matrix. The line becomes the re-change effective line for determining the re-change of the jackpot effective line.

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

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

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

On the other hand, when it is determined that the game 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 the end of the game are transmitted to the server 80. (Step S40), this subroutine ends.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for processing the variable display game called and executed in step S36 described above. FIG.
In the flowchart shown in FIG. 5, steps that perform the same processing as the steps in the flowchart shown in FIG. 5 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

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

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

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

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

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

By executing the above-described steps S201 to S204, the above-described image shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the display section 132 displayed on the display device 116.

Next, among a plurality of, for example, three sets, 1
It is determined whether it is time to stop and display the symbols belonging to one set (step S205). When it is determined that it is the timing to stop and display the symbol, the variable symbol is stopped and displayed (step S2).
06).

In step S205 described above, when it is determined that it is not the timing to stop and display the symbols, or when the process of step S206 is executed, it is determined whether or not all the symbols belonging to a plurality of sets have been stopped and displayed. (Step S207) When it is determined that all the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets are not stopped and displayed, the process returns to Step S201.

On the other hand, when it is determined that all the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets are stopped and displayed, it is determined whether or not the three symbols are the same in the big hit pay line (step S208). When it is determined that the three symbols are the same, the image after the jackpot is selected, and steps 201 to 2 are performed.
In the same manner as in the case of No. 03, the screen configuration information is generated, the big hit image is displayed, and the routine of the variable display game process ends (step 210).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the three symbols are not the same in the jackpot effective line, subsequently, it is determined whether or not the three symbols are the same in the re-change effective line.
It is determined whether or not a chance exists in the re-change effective line (step S209). When it is determined that the three symbols are the same in the re-change effective line, the stop display of the symbols is released (step S211), and thereafter,
The processing is returned to step 201, and the same processing as the first is performed, so that the three sets of variable symbols are changed again.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the three symbols are not the same on the re-change effective line, information indicating that the variable display game has ended and information on the result of the variable display game are transmitted to the server 80 (step S64). Then, this subroutine ends.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the server 80 in correspondence with the terminal-side processing routine executed in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 as shown in FIG. It is assumed that server 80 has been activated in advance, and the subroutine shown in FIG. 15 is called from a previously executed main routine and executed.

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

On the other hand, when it is determined that information indicating that the variable display game has been started has been received, an image of a variable pattern, a background image, and a character image, which are identification information images required in the variable display game, are displayed. Is transmitted to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 (step S72). This step S72 corresponds to the processing of step S62 shown in FIG. 14 described above.

Next, it is determined whether or not information indicating that the variable display game has been completed has been received (step S75).
The process in step S75 is a process corresponding to the process in step S64 in FIG. 14 described above. Step S75
In step S7, if it is determined that the information indicating that the variable display game has ended has not been received, the process proceeds to step S7.
Return to 5. On the other hand, when it is determined that the information indicating that the variable display game has ended has been received, the present subroutine ends.

With the above-described configuration, when the variable symbol is stopped and displayed on the display unit 132 displayed on the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 as a terminal, a plurality of sets are displayed. The variable symbols are stopped and displayed in an aligned state, and a plurality of symbols are displayed for each set, thereby forming a matrix of symbols consisting of a plurality of rows and columns, and forming each row and each row constituting the matrix. At least one of the columns serves as a jackpot effective line for determining a jackpot, and each row constituting the matrix,
Variations that are identification information images such that each line and each line obliquely crossing the matrix so as to include the plurality of symbols are re-validation effective lines for determining re-variation of the jackpot effective line. The server 80 transmits the image data of the design, the background image, the character image, the control program, and the like to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, and the server 80 transmits the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 as a terminal. Or 140 is controlled.

With such a configuration, when the variable symbol is stopped and displayed to form a matrix of symbols, the player can determine whether or not a big hit will be made by identifying each row and the rows constituting the matrix. Judgment is made based on a combination symbol of at least one line in each column, and if this is lost, it is determined whether or not there is a re-variation. Thereafter, each row, each column, and Since it will be announced by one of the combination symbols of each line diagonally crossing the above matrix so as to include a plurality of the above symbols, there will be many chance eyes, so that there are various chance eyes visually. Since the player perceives the game, the player can continue the game with a strong sense of expectation.
Then, when the fluctuation is performed, the excitement and the degree of excitement of the player are gradually increased, and finally the jackpot is achieved, so that the sense of fulfillment and achievement of the player is dramatically increased. .

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

Further, only the game program for controlling the pachinko game and the program for executing the variable display game are transmitted from the server, and the data of the image of the variable design, the background image, and the character image are transmitted to the terminal device 100 for the pachinko game. Or, if the required image data is stored in advance in the ROM 110 of the 140 and the required image data is read from the ROM 110 as appropriate, the pachinko gaming terminal device 100
Or 140 and a subroutine executed in the server 80 are shown in FIGS.

FIG. 16 shows a subroutine executed in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 in the above-described configuration. The pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 has been activated in advance, and the subroutine shown in FIG. 13 is read out from the ROM 110 at a predetermined timing from the main routine and executed, and the subroutine shown in FIG. It is assumed that the program is read from the ROM 110 and executed in step S36 in FIG. Also, in the subroutine shown in FIG. 16, steps that perform the same processing as the processing of the subroutine shown in FIG. 14 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

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

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

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

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

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

By executing the above-described steps S201 to S204, the above-described image as shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the display section 132 displayed on the display device 116.

Next, one of a plurality of, for example, three
It is determined whether it is time to stop and display the symbols belonging to one set (step S205). When it is determined that it is the timing to stop and display the symbol, the variable symbol is stopped and displayed (step S2).
06).

In the above-mentioned step S205, when it is determined that it is not the timing to stop and display the symbols, or when the process of step S206 is executed, it is determined whether or not all the symbols belonging to a plurality of sets have been stopped and displayed. (Step S207) When it is determined that all the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets are not stopped and displayed, the process returns to Step S201.

On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the timing to stop and display all the symbols belonging to a plurality of sets, it is determined whether or not the three symbols are the same in the big hit pay line (step S208). When it is determined that the three symbols are the same, the image after the jackpot is selected, the screen configuration information is generated in the same manner as in steps 201 to 203, the jackpot image is displayed, and the routine of the variable display game process is performed. Is ended (step 210).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the three symbols are not the same on the jackpot pay line, subsequently, it is determined whether or not the three symbols are the same on the re-variable pay line.
It is determined whether or not a chance exists in the re-change effective line (step S209). When it is determined that the three symbols are the same in the re-change effective line, the stop display of the symbols is released (step S211), and thereafter,
The processing is returned to step 201, and the same processing as the first is performed, so that the three sets of variable symbols are changed again.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the three symbols are not the same in the re-change effective line, 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). Then, this subroutine ends.

FIG. 17 shows a subroutine executed in the server 80 corresponding to the variable display game processing routine executed in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 shown in FIG. The server 80 has been activated in advance, and the subroutine shown in FIG. 17 is to be called and executed from a main routine that has been executed in advance. Note that, in the subroutine shown in FIG. 17, steps that perform the same processing as the processing of the subroutine shown in FIG. 15 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

First, it is determined whether or not information indicating that the variable display game has been started has been received in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 (step S71).
The processing in step S71 is processing corresponding to step S61 shown in FIG. 16 described above. When it is determined that the information indicating that the variable display game has started has not been received, this subroutine is immediately terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined that information indicating that the variable display game has been started has been received, a control program such as a game program for controlling the pachinko game or a program for executing the variable display game is used for the pachinko game. Transmit to the terminal device 100 or 140 (step S9
1). This step S91 corresponds to the process of step S81 shown in FIG. 16 described above.

Next, it is determined whether or not information indicating that the variable display game has been completed has been received (step S75).
The processing in step S75 is processing corresponding to the processing in step S64 in FIG. 16 described above. Step S75
In step S7, if it is determined that the information indicating that the variable display game has ended has not been received, the process proceeds to step S7.
Return to 5. On the other hand, when it is determined that the information indicating that the variable display game has ended has been received, the present subroutine ends.

In the above-described configuration, when the variable symbol is stopped and displayed on the display unit 132 displayed on the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 as a terminal, A plurality of sets of fluctuating symbols are stopped and displayed in an aligned state, and a plurality of symbols are displayed for each group, thereby forming a matrix of symbols consisting of a plurality of rows and columns, and forming each row constituting the matrix. And at least one of the columns is a jackpot effective line for determining a jackpot, and each row, each column, and each diagonally crossing the matrix so as to include a plurality of the symbols constituting the matrix. A program in which the line is a re-change effective line for determining the re-change of the jackpot effective line is executed by a computer-readable program such as the hard disk drive 88 of the server 80. It is what is stored in the storage medium takes.

With such a configuration, when the variable symbol is stopped and displayed to form a matrix of symbols, the player can determine whether or not a big hit will be made by identifying each row and each row constituting the matrix. Judgment is made based on a combination symbol of at least one line in each column, and if this is lost, it is determined whether or not there is a re-variation. Thereafter, each row, each column, and Since it will be announced by one of the combination symbols of each line diagonally crossing the above matrix so as to include a plurality of the above symbols, there will be many chance eyes, so that there are various chance eyes visually. Since the player perceives the game, the player can continue the game with a strong sense of expectation.
Then, when the fluctuation is performed, the excitement and the degree of excitement of the player are gradually increased, and finally the jackpot is achieved, so that the sense of fulfillment and achievement of the player is dramatically increased. .

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

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

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

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

FIG. 18 shows a pachinko gaming terminal device 100.
Or a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in 140. In the following description, a main routine (not shown) is executed when the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 is activated, and communication with the server 80 is performed in this main routine. It is assumed that this subroutine is called and executed after confirming that the state is possible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The instruction information received in step S104 described above corresponds to steps S122 and S122 in FIG.
128, S130, S132 and S134 are information such as the selected image information generated by the pachinko gaming terminal apparatus 100 or 140.
Desired image data is selected and read from M110, and the read image data is displayed on display device 116 as an image.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in server 80 in correspondence with the subroutine of FIG. 18 described above. The server 80 has been activated in advance, and the subroutine shown in FIG. 19 is called from a previously executed main routine and executed.

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

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

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

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

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S113 that the operation information is not game ball launch operation information, or when 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 device 100 or 14.
0 (step S115). This step S1
Process 15 is a process corresponding to step S104 described above.

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

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the pachinko game process called in step S114 described above.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for processing the variable display game called and executed in step S126 described above.

First, a background image to be displayed on the display unit 132 of the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, an image of a variable symbol, and a character image are selected (steps S141, 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).
When it is determined that it is time to stop and display the symbol, the variable symbol is stopped and displayed (step S14).
5).

Next, steps S141 and S14 described above are performed.
2, Generates selected image information of the image selected in S143 and S145 (step S146). The server 80 uses the selected image information generated in step S146 described above as instruction information in step S115 in FIG. 19 described above, and outputs the information to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 1 as a terminal.
Send to 40.

On the other hand, the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 receives the command information transmitted from the server 80 in step S104 of FIG. 18 described above, and in step S106, adds the selected image information indicated by the received command information to the selected image information. The image data is stored in the ROM 110 or R
Read from the AM 112 and display unit 13 of the display device 116
2 displays the read image.

Next, it is determined whether or not all the symbols have stopped (step S147). When it is determined that all the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets are not stopped and displayed, the process returns to step S141.

On the other hand, when it is determined that all the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets are stopped and displayed, it is determined whether or not the three symbols are the same in the payout effective line (step S148). When it is determined that the three symbols are the same, the image after the jackpot is selected, and steps 141 to 1 are selected.
The selected image information is generated in the same manner as in the case of FIG.
Is transmitted to the pachinko gaming device 100 or 140, which is a terminal, as instruction information in step S115. As a result, the pachinko gaming device 100 or 14
The big hit image is displayed on the 0 display section 132 (step 150). Thereafter, variable display game end information is generated (step S152), and the present subroutine ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the three symbols are not the same in the jackpot effective line, then it is determined whether or not the three symbols are the same in the re-change effective line, ie,
It is determined whether or not a chance exists in the re-change effective line (step S149). If it is determined that the three symbols are the same in the re-change effective line, the stop display of the symbols is released (step S151), and thereafter,
The process returns to step 141, and the same process as the first process is performed, so that the three sets of variable symbols are changed again.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the three symbols are not the same on the re-change effective line, variable display game end information is generated (step S152), and this subroutine is ended.

In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 11 to 21 described above, only the display portion 132 displayed on the image of the gaming machine simulating the pachinko gaming device displayed on the display device 116 has the variable symbol. Image and background image,
Although the case where the character image is displayed is shown, the image of the variable design, the background image,
A character image may be displayed.

Whether or not the above-described effect expression method according to the present invention has been provided to a player can be determined by confirming that the recreational performance in pachinko games has been enhanced. . For example, economic phenomena, such as the prosperity of stores employing pachinko gaming machines as described above, and phenomena in which information permeates through the media, such as being reputed when published in magazines, etc. It will appear as.

[0235]

According to the present invention, when a fluctuating symbol is stopped and displayed to form a matrix of symbols, the player can determine whether or not a big hit will be made by identifying each row and each row constituting the matrix. Judgment is made based on a combination symbol of at least one line in the column, and if this is out of order, it is determined whether or not there is a re-variation, and then each row, each column, and a plurality Will be announced by one of the combinations of each line crossing the above matrix diagonally so as to include the above-mentioned pattern, so there will be many chance eyes and there will be perception that there are various chance eyes visually. Therefore, the game can be continued with a high sense of expectation. Then, when the fluctuation is performed, the excitement and the degree of excitement of the player are gradually increased, and finally the jackpot is achieved, so that the sense of fulfillment and achievement of the player is dramatically increased. .

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of an image of the effect screen according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a schematic view showing an example of a pachinko game terminal.

FIG. 8 is an outline view showing another example of the pachinko gaming terminal.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming terminal device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the server according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the server 80 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13: Pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140
5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the step S.

FIG. 14: Pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140
3 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for performing a process of a variable display game executed in FIG.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the server 80 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16: Pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140
3 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for performing a process of a variable display game executed in FIG.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a subroutine executed in server 80 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18: Pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140
5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the step S.

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

FIG. 20 is a step S11 in the flowchart of FIG. 18;
It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the pachinko game process called in 4 in FIG.

FIG. 21 is a step S12 in the flowchart of FIG. 19;
It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the pachinko game process called in 6 in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

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

Continued on the front page F term (reference) 2C001 AA00 AA02 BA00 BA06 BB06 BC00 BC10 CB01 CC02 2C088 AA34 AA35 AA37 AA39 AA42 EB44 EB55

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. An effect image and a plurality of sets of fluctuating symbols which are selected from a symbol group which is an aggregate of a plurality of symbols, each of which is fluctuated and displayed and individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing. A display unit on which a screen image composed of an identification information image is displayed is a gaming machine provided on a game board, and when the variable symbol is stopped and displayed, a plurality of sets of variable symbols are displayed. By stopping and displaying in the aligned state and displaying multiple symbols for each set,
A matrix of symbols consisting of a plurality of rows and columns is formed, and at least one of each row and each column constituting the matrix is
Each row, each column constituting the matrix, and each line obliquely crossing the matrix so as to include the plurality of symbols can be a jackpot effective line for judging a jackpot, and the jackpot effective line is re-varied. A gaming machine characterized in that it can be a re-fluctuation effective line for judging the condition. 2. A display unit provided on a game board and displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image combining these, as appropriate, according to a game situation developed on the game board; A control unit for transmitting electronic data to a display unit, wherein the screen image is selected from a staging image and a symbol group that is an aggregate of a plurality of symbols, and each is variably displayed. A gaming machine comprising a plurality of sets of fluctuating symbols that can be individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and a plurality of sets of fluctuating symbols are displayed when the fluctuating symbols are stopped and displayed. While being stopped and displayed in the aligned state, a plurality of symbols are displayed for each set, thereby forming a matrix of symbols consisting of a plurality of rows and columns, and among the rows and columns constituting the matrix, At least one is a jackpot Each row constituting the matrix, each column, and each line obliquely crossing the matrix so as to include the plurality of symbols, the re-variation of the jackpot effective line. A gaming machine characterized in that it can be a re-change effective line for making a judgment. 3. A display unit provided on the game board and displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image combining these, as appropriate, according to a game situation developed on the game board; The effect representation method of a gaming machine having a control unit that performs transmission of electronic data to the display unit, and, in the display unit, an effect image and a symbol group selected from a symbol group that is an aggregate of a plurality of symbols. And an effect expression method for a gaming machine in which a screen image composed of a plurality of sets of fluctuating symbols that can be individually stopped and displayed at predetermined timings is displayed and fluctuated and displayed. ,
When the fluctuating symbol is stopped and displayed, a plurality of sets of fluctuating symbols are stopped and displayed in an aligned state, and a plurality of symbols are displayed for each set, so that a symbol including a plurality of rows and columns is displayed. Is formed, at least one of each row and each column constituting the matrix can be a jackpot effective line for determining a jackpot, each row constituting the matrix, each column, and a plurality of the A staging expression method for a gaming machine, wherein each line crossing the matrix diagonally so as to include a symbol can be a re-change effective line for judging a re-change of the jackpot effective line. 4. A computer-readable recording medium storing a control program for displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining the moving image, the still image, or an image as appropriate according to a gaming state of a gaming machine, The control program is selected from the effect image and a symbol group that is an aggregate of a plurality of symbols, and each is displayed in a variable manner, and from a plurality of sets of variable symbols that can be individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing. And a program for displaying an image composed of the identification information image as a screen image, and
When the fluctuating symbol is stopped and displayed, a plurality of sets of fluctuating symbols are stopped and displayed in an aligned state, and a plurality of symbols are displayed for each set, so that a symbol including a plurality of rows and columns is displayed. Is formed, at least one of each row and each column constituting the matrix can be a jackpot effective line for determining a jackpot, each row constituting the matrix, each column, and a plurality of the A computer-readable recording medium characterized in that each line crossing the matrix diagonally so as to include a symbol can be a re-change effective line for judging a re-change of the jackpot effective line. . 5. A server for displaying, on each terminal, a gaming machine image indicating a gaming machine, wherein a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining these is appropriately selected according to the state of a game played on the terminal. Screen image, and, the effect image, selected from a group of symbols that is a collection of a plurality of symbols, and, each of them is variably displayed, and can be individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing. The terminal is controlled to display a screen image composed of a plurality of sets of identification information images, and when the variable symbols are stopped and displayed, a plurality of sets of the variable symbols are stopped and displayed in an aligned state. Also, by displaying a plurality of symbols for each set, a matrix of symbols consisting of a plurality of rows and columns is formed, and at least one of each row and each column constituting the matrix is enlarged. With the jackpot effective line for judging the hit, each row constituting the matrix, each column, and each line obliquely crossing the matrix so as to include a plurality of the symbols, re-variation of the jackpot effective line A server for controlling the terminal device to set a re-change effective line for judging the condition.