JP2002292018A - 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 installed on a play board for displaying the screen images consisting of a discrimination information image region to display the discrimination information images consisting of a plurality of varying patterns each making varying display and capable of stopping individually at the specified timing and a presentation image region to display rendering images, wherein sounds generated on a story shown in the discrimination image region are emitted from a speaker, and the screen image is furnished with a character image region to display characters simulating the sounds.

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] The effect expression in such an effect image area is such that a character that makes the player feel close to the player appears, or a plurality of such characters fight or love and lose or win or lose. As a story development appearing as a result, a method is used in which the story development is linked with a reach state displayed by a fluctuating symbol in the identification information image area, a result display of a jackpot or a loss, and the like.

[0004] Generally, in such a story, the sound generated in the story becomes more important as the story becomes higher, and such a sound is generated from a speaker provided in a game machine. By doing so, the story is made more realistic.
Such sounds are not particularly limited, and for example, dialogue generated from the mouth of the appearing character, collision sound generated according to the movement of the character, steering noise of the car around or in the background, squeal of animals, etc. Sound is included.

However, a pachinko game machine is usually installed in a limited space such as a pachinko hall for playing a game, and in such a hall, the excitement of the player is increased. Since it is common to generate various sounds for the purpose, it is difficult for a player to reliably recognize the sound as a sound generated in the story only with the sound generated from the speaker of the gaming machine. Often.

[0006] In such a case, the player cannot impress the player with impressive sounds, and cannot recognize the storytelling of the story developed in the effect image area. Can not get the excitement of the game and can not achieve the purpose.

[0007]

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 surely transmit a sound generated in a story developed in an effect image area to a player. Thereby, even in a noisy playground, it is possible for the player to be absorbed in the story, thereby maintaining the interest in the game without causing the player to feel monotonous or tired, etc. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine, an effect expression method of a gaming machine, a storage medium, and a server capable of enhancing a player's sense of fulfillment and achievement when a jackpot is achieved, and achieving a dramatic improvement in interest.

[0008]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides a method for generating a sound generated in a story developed in the effect image area from a speaker, and further comprising: A character image area for displaying the character imitating the sound.

[0009] More specifically, the present invention provides the following. (1) An identification information image area in which an identification information image including a plurality of variable symbols, which are provided on a game board, each of which is variably displayed, and which can be individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, is displayed. A game machine having a display unit on which a screen image composed of an effect image area to be displayed is displayed, wherein sound generated in a story developed in the effect image area is generated from a speaker, and the sound is generated in the screen image. A character image area for displaying a character imitating the character is provided.

[0010] According to the invention of (1), when the player enjoys the story developed in the effect image area, all sounds generated in the story are listened to by the speaker provided in the gaming machine. And, even if this is disturbed by noise in the hall, such a sound is provided to the player by providing a character image area in the screen image and displaying it as character information there. Therefore, the player can be immersed in the story without passing through the ears of the player.

[0011] Further, since any sound generated in the story can be transmitted to the player reliably and speedily,
The degree of freedom in storytelling is increased, which is extremely advantageous in producing a story in which a player is constantly devised to be intrigued.

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;
And a control unit for transmitting electronic data to the display unit, and, the screen image, each is variably displayed,
A gaming machine including an identification information image area displaying an identification information image composed of a plurality of variable symbols that can be individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and an effect image area displaying an effect image, wherein the effect image area A sound generated in the developed story is generated from a speaker, and a character image area for displaying characters imitating the sound is provided on the screen image.

According to the invention of (2), when the player enjoys the story developed in the effect image area, all the sounds generated in the story are heard by the speaker provided in the gaming machine. And, even if this is disturbed by noise in the hall, such a sound is provided to the player by providing a character image area in the screen image and displaying it as character information there. Therefore, it is possible to immerse the player in the story without passing through the player's ears.

[0014] Further, since any sound generated in the story can be transmitted to the player reliably and speedily,
The degree of freedom in storytelling is increased, which is extremely advantageous in producing a story in which a player is constantly devised to be intrigued.

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 combining these, as appropriate, according to a game situation developed on the game board; And a control unit that performs transmission of electronic data to a gaming machine having a control expression unit, and, on the display unit, each of the display units is variably displayed, and a plurality of variably designed symbols can be individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing. An effect expression method of a gaming machine for displaying an image including an identification information image area for displaying an identification information image and an effect image area for displaying an effect image as the screen image, wherein the method is developed in the effect image area. Generating a sound generated in the story from a speaker, and providing a character image area for displaying characters imitating the sound on the screen image. And

According to the invention of (3), when the player enjoys the story developed in the effect image area, all the sounds generated in the story are heard by the speaker provided in the gaming machine by the player's ear. And, even if this is disturbed by noise in the hall, such a sound is provided to the player by providing a character image area in the screen image and displaying it as character information there. Therefore, it is possible to provide an effect expression method for a gaming machine that allows a player to immerse himself in a story without passing through the player's ears.

[0017] Further, since any sound generated in the story can be transmitted to the player reliably and speedily,
The degree of freedom in storytelling is increased, and it is possible to provide a game machine effect expression method that is extremely advantageous from the viewpoint of story production in which a player is constantly devised to be intrigued.

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 these images as appropriate in accordance with a gaming state of a gaming machine, The program is
An image including an identification information image area for displaying an identification information image composed of a plurality of variable symbols, each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and an effect image area for displaying an effect image, is displayed on the screen image. And a sound generated in a story developed in the effect image area is generated from a speaker, and the screen image is provided with a character image area for displaying characters imitating the sound. It is characterized by comprising.

According to the invention of (4), when the player enjoys the story developed in the effect image area, all sounds generated in the story are transmitted to the ears of the player by the speakers provided in the gaming machine. And, even if this is disturbed by noise in the hall, such a sound is provided to the player by providing a character image area in the screen image and displaying it as character information there. Therefore, it is possible to provide a recording medium that allows a player to immerse himself in a story without going through the ears of the player.

Further, since any sound generated in the story can be transmitted to the player reliably and speedily,
The degree of freedom in storytelling is increased, and a recording medium that is extremely advantageous from the viewpoint of story production in which a player is constantly devised to be intrigued 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 according to the situation of a game performed in the terminal. An image to be displayed, and each is variably displayed, an identification information image area displaying an identification information image composed of a plurality of variable symbols that can be individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and an effect image area displaying an effect image While controlling the terminal to display an image including, the sound generated in the story developed in the effect image area is generated from the speaker, and characters imitating the sound are displayed on the screen image. The control for providing the character image area is performed on the terminal.

According to the invention of (5), when the player enjoys the story developed in the effect image area, all the sounds generated in the story are heard by the speaker provided in the gaming machine. Even if this is disturbed by ambient noise, etc., such a sound can be transmitted to the player by providing a character image area in the screen image and displaying it as character information there. Therefore, it is possible to provide a server that allows a player to immerse himself in a story without passing through the player's ears.

In addition, since any sound generated in the story can be transmitted to the player reliably and speedily,
It is possible to provide a server that is extremely advantageous from the standpoint of story production, in which the degree of freedom in storytelling is increased, and the player is constantly devised to be intrigued.

[Definition of Terms and the Like] In the present invention, the display section has an identification information image area, an effect image area, and a character image area. In this specification, "identification information"
The term 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. Further, when the display mode of the identification information changes,
For example, the concept includes a case where one symbol "7" is deformed and displayed horizontally or vertically, a case where the symbol is displayed enlarged or reduced, and the like. Further, the case where the position (region) where the variable symbol is displayed changes also is referred to as variable display.

The "identification information image area" is an area where the identification information is displayed, and indicates whether the reach state or the reach state ends with a big hit or ends with a miss. On the other hand, the “effect image area” is an area in which a specific character appears and expresses the effect in order to develop a story so as to be related to various results displayed in the identification information image area. .

In the present invention, a character image area is further present on the display unit. The character image area is an area for displaying characters imitating a sound generated in a story developed in the effect image area, and is displayed in a separable state as an area different from the effect image area and the identification information image area. It may be displayed in such a way as to blend into the effect image area or the identification information image area. However, it is preferable to display the character information in a separable state in order to reliably transmit the character information to the player.

The term "character imitating a sound" means a character obtained by converting a sound by various means. For example, when a sound is a speech generated from a mouth of a character, a character directly expressing the speech is used. Preferably, when the sound is a vehicle steering sound, katakana that emulates the sound (for example,
If the sound is the sound of an animal, katakana that mimics the sound (for example, a dog "wanwan", a cat "nyanyan", etc.) ).

Such characters are described in, for example, a regular comic book or animated book as a "postcard" in a balloon-like box or as a modified or exaggerated character in a frame. It is. In the present invention, such characters are preferably displayed in a character image area by an ordinary method.

[0029]

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

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

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

At a substantial center of the front of the game board 14, a display device 32 which is a display unit as described later is provided. 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 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.

Further, a starting port having a ball detection sensor 42 which triggers a shift to a variable display state of a plurality of, for example, three pieces of identification information displayed on the display device 32 when a variable display game to be 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, rolling guide members 60a and 60b for guiding the path of the game ball in a predetermined direction are provided on both left and right sides of the display device 32, respectively. Decorative lamps 36a are provided on the upper left and upper right sides of the game board 14 outside.
And 36b are provided.

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

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

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of 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 input / output bus 64 includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 68 and a RAM (Random Access Memory).
An access memory 70 is also connected. ROM68
Stores a control program for controlling the entire game flow of the pachinko gaming device. 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. Further, the ROM 68 stores character image data for displaying characters imitating a sound on the display device 32 when generating a sound based on the sound data.

The above-described 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.

The sound data is also used to produce a game, and is used to emit sound such as sound effects and music (BGM) from a speaker 46 described later. Note that the sound data includes data composed of speech sound that is generated from the mouth of the character. The character image data includes image data corresponding to various display modes, for example, an enlarged image, a reduced image, a deformed image, and the like.

The RAM 70 stores flags and variable values used in the above-described 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.
Character image data of a moving object, background image data, moving image video image data,
Variable design image data, and character image data, and
Transmission and other control are performed using the sound data as electronic data.

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 hold lamp 34, and the decoration lamp 36 are connected to the interface circuit group 72, and the interface circuit group 72 is described above according to the result of the arithmetic processing in the CPU 66. A driving signal and driving power are supplied to control each of the devices.

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

As described above, by superimposing a plurality of images, for example, a design image and an effect image, and synthesizing them, a scene in which the design fluctuates can be produced with the effect image as a background, and various display modes can be provided. 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 device 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) to (d) 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, as one set of symbols consisting of twelve numerals consisting of “1”, “2”,..., “12”, these twelve symbols are displayed in a fixed area (identification information image Area), and the symbols themselves are displayed so as to change while the symbols are displayed so as to move. For example, 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 to be displayed is not limited to only one symbol belonging to the set, and a plurality of symbols, for example, two to three symbols may be displayed at the same time. For example, when the symbol “5” is variably displayed on the display device 32, a portion or the whole of the symbol “4” is variably displayed below the symbol “5”, and the symbol “6” is displayed above the symbol “5”. May be variably displayed. The above-described symbol set is a concept corresponding to the symbol set displayed on one reel used in the slot machine.

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.

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

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

For example, when symbols belonging to three sets are displayed on the display device 32, symbols belonging to one set are stopped and displayed at "7", and symbols belonging to other sets are also stopped and displayed at "7". When the symbols belonging to the remaining sets are also stopped and displayed at “7”, the combination of the symbols matches the predetermined combination “7” − “7” − “7”, and the variable display game has won the jackpot. As a result, the game shifts to a state where the pachinko game is advantageous to the player. When you transition to a state that is a big hit and a player advantage,
An electric current is supplied to the above-mentioned solenoid 48 to open the shutter 40 of the winning opening 38 provided on the front surface of the game board 14, thereby facilitating a game ball to enter the winning opening 38.

When the variable display game is being executed, an effect screen including a background image and a character image is also displayed on the display device 32. Note that the fixed screen described above refers to a screen displayed on the display device 32 when only the pachinko game is progressing on the pachinko game device 10 in which the variable display game executed on the display device 32 is not executed. Say.

The normal screen 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. The effect screen displayed on the display device 32 during this period.

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, as shown in FIG. 6, a background image of a road near a construction site where a character guardman is performing traffic control is exemplified.

It should be noted that the background image is not limited to the above-described image, and may be, for example, a background image of a main street where many cars come and go, or may be other images. These images are appropriately selected by the CPU based on the progress of the variable game and the result of the internal lottery process.

Next, 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 second, 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, as shown in FIG. 6, a road on which traffic control is performed near the construction site is displayed as a background image. In this case, there may be mentioned a guardman who is performing the traffic control, a man in the form of a yakuza who opposes the guardman, and an image or the like indicating the guardman 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 the image serving as each of the symbols constituting the above-mentioned variable symbols is, for example, 1/60 second or 1/60 by the CPU 66 based on the above-mentioned control program.
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 of the readout of the screen configuration information, and the like, the fluctuation speed of the fluctuation symbol can be controlled. It is also possible to make the fluctuation of the fluctuating design smooth, and to fuse the background image with the fluctuating design.

Note that a plurality of image data having different shapes are stored in the ROM 68 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).

Next, it is determined whether or not it is time to output a sound (hereinafter simply referred to as a voice) generated in the story developed in the effect image area (step S205). If it is determined that it is not time to output the sound, the process proceeds to a step of determining whether or not it is time to stop one variable symbol (step S209). This step will be described later in detail.

The sound is not particularly limited, and all sounds generated in the story developed in the effect image area correspond to the sound. Further, in a gaming machine, music (BGM) is played from the speaker 46 during the period in which the variable display game is progressing, so that an effect that excites the story developed in the effect image area is performed. Such BGM is also included in the sound.

The characters imitating the above-mentioned sounds (hereinafter also referred to as phonograms) are not particularly limited, and correspond to characters representing all voices generated in the story. In this specification,
“Phonetic characters” are different from their original meanings, and as described above, mean characters that are obtained by converting sounds by various means. For example, if the sound is a dialogue generated from the mouth of the character, a character directly representing the dialogue is preferable, and if the sound is a car steering sound or an animal squeal, katakana that mimics the sound is used. There may be. Further, when the sound is BGM, by displaying the lyrics of the BGM as phonograms, it is possible to perform an effect that enables the player to play a game while mouthing the BGM. .

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S205 that it is time to output audio, a control program for selecting audio data is called and executed from the ROM 68, and the audio data is called from the ROM 68 (step S206). ). When the voice data is called, a control program for selecting a phonogram image is also called from the ROM 68 and executed to generate screen configuration information of the phonogram (step S207).

Then, based on the generated screen configuration information of the phonetic characters, character image data (hereinafter also referred to as phonetic character image data) is called, and the phonetic characters are displayed in the character image area and called. The sound is output from the speaker 46 according to the sound data (step S208).

The processes of steps S201 to S204 are repeatedly executed until it is determined in step S211 described later that all the symbols belonging to a plurality of sets have been stopped and displayed. By repeatedly executing the processing in this manner, the symbols can be displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll in a predetermined manner, and the character image can be displayed so as to perform a predetermined operation.

In step S205, when it is determined that it is not the timing to stop and display the symbol, or when the process of step S208 is executed, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to stop and display one variable symbol (step S205). Step S209). If it is determined that it is time to stop and display one variable symbol,
Screen configuration information is generated in such a manner that the variable symbol is stopped and displayed, and the variable symbol is stopped and displayed (step S21).
0).

When it is determined in step S209 that it is not time to stop and display one variable symbol, or when the process of step S210 is executed, all symbols belonging to a plurality of sets are stopped and displayed. It is determined whether or not it has been performed (step S211).

If it is determined that all the symbols belonging to a 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 subroutine is immediately terminated.

Next, these phonograms and voices will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 6 (a) to 6 (d). In FIGS. 6A to 6D, the numeral “11” displayed at the upper left and upper right of the screen and the motorcycle displayed near the numeral are the stopped symbols that have been stopped. In FIGS. 6A and 6B, the numeral “11” displayed in the center of the screen and the motorcycle displayed in the vicinity of the numeral are variable symbols that are variably displayed. 6 (c)-(d),
The number "12" displayed in the center of the screen, and
The passenger car displayed in the vicinity of the numeral is also a fluctuating design that is fluctuated.

Accordingly, FIG. 6 shows a state in which, of the three variable symbols displayed on one screen, two variable symbols are stopped and displayed. That is, FIG.
This is an image showing a state in which two of the variable symbols are stopped and displayed with “11”, that is, a so-called reach state.

The story shown in FIG. 6 is a road near the construction site,
It is a story woven by a guard man who is performing traffic control and a man with a Yakuza style who opposes the guard man. Since the road near the construction site is currently closed due to construction work, the guard man displayed on the right side of the screen guards no one. There, the Yakuza-like man appeared from the left side of the screen and tried to forcibly go through the road, so the guardman was blocking his way.
In FIG. 6, an image showing a road near the construction site is a background image, and a guardman and a man in a yakuza style are character images.

First, the yakuza-style man calls the motorcycle and shouts, "Dock!"
(See (a)), the motorcycle is kicked off, and an attempt is made to pass through the road. At this time, the phonetic character “Doketsu!” Is displayed at the lower left of the screen.

Next, the kicked-off motorcycle moves rightward and collides with a guardman, and the guardman is blown off (see FIG. 6B). At this time, the phonetic character “Docket!” Is displayed so as to move to the right.
Displaying phonetic characters while moving in this way is
This is one of the effective productions that emphasizes the appearance of a man in a yakuza style attacking a guardman.

Next, the gartman stands up, calls the passenger car, throws the passenger car and screams "Dokan!" To counterattack (see FIG. 6 (c)). At this time,
The phonetic character "Dokan!" Is displayed at the lower right of the screen. Note that these motorcycles and passenger cars are a part of the variable symbols, and numbers are given to these motorcycles and passenger cars so that the player can easily understand the order in which the variable symbols are displayed.

Next, the thrown passenger car collides with the yakuza-like man, and blows off the yakuza-like man (see FIG. 6 (d)). At this time, as in the case of FIG. 6B described above, while the passenger car moves to the left, the phonetic character “Docket!” Is displayed to move to the left. In FIG. 6, the area where the phonetic characters “Doketsu!” And “Dokan!” Are displayed is the character image area.

As shown in FIG. 6, the position of the character image area does not necessarily have to be on the lower side of the screen, may be on the upper side of the screen, may be on the right or left side of the screen, and is particularly limited. Not something. Further, the character image area is shown in FIG.
As shown in the figure, it may be displayed in a separable state as an area different from the effect image area or the identification information image area, or may be displayed so as to fit into the effect image area or the identification information image area. For the purpose of reliably transmitting information to the player, it is preferable to display the information in a separable state.

In FIG. 6, the reach state has been described as an example. However, the timing for displaying phonograms is not particularly limited. Good.

When several kinds of voices are simultaneously generated from the speaker, the phonetic characters corresponding to the voices can be simultaneously displayed on the display unit.

FIG. 6 shows the display mode of phonetic characters.
In the example, phonetic characters are displayed so as to move in the horizontal direction, but the display mode is not particularly limited.
For example, the display may be performed so as to be gradually enlarged, reduced, deformed, or the like, or may be displayed so as to blink. Furthermore, it is also possible to display so that the loudness (volume) of the voice is associated with the loudness of the phonetic characters.

Further, in FIG. 6, sounds and phonograms “Docket!” And “Dokan!” Are used to display a variable display of a motorcycle and a passenger car, and a character image of a guardman and a man with a yakuza style. Although displayed in association with actions, etc., in this way, by associating sounds and phonograms with the variable display of the variable design, the action of the character image, etc., it is possible to attract the player to the effect on the screen image. It is possible to be more immersed in the game. Although the motorcycle and the passenger car are displayed on the screen shown in FIG. 6, sounds generated from the motorcycle and the passenger car may be generated from a speaker, or may be displayed as phonetic characters on the screen.

As described above, according to the gaming machine and the effect expression method of the gaming machine of the present invention, when the player enjoys the story developed in the effect image area, all sounds generated in the story are reproduced. The sound is transmitted through the player's ear by the speaker provided in the gaming machine, and even if this is disturbed by noise in the hall, such a sound is provided in the character image area in the screen image, and the character is set there. Since it can be transmitted to the player by displaying it as information, it becomes possible to immerse the player in the story without passing through the player's ears.

[0107] Further, since any sound generated in the story can be transmitted to the player reliably and speedily,
The degree of freedom in storytelling is increased, which is extremely advantageous in producing a story in which a player is constantly devised to be intrigued.

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

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

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

FIG. 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). The control unit 130 communicates with a server described later via the communication interface circuit 120, and 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.
A sound generated in the story developed in the effect image area is generated from the speaker 118 (not shown), and a screen image on the display unit 132 is provided with a character image area for displaying characters imitating the sound.

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.

FIG. 8 shows a portable terminal 140, in which the input device 10 provided on the terminal 140 is used.
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, a game machine image imitating a pachinko game machine is displayed. Pachinko games are played on the image. On this gaming machine image, the display unit 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.

Further, the subroutine shown in FIG.
4. When the subroutine as shown in FIG. 16 or FIG. 21 is executed in the control unit 130, the sound generated in the story developed in the effect image area is generated from the speaker 118, and the screen image on the display unit 132 is displayed. In addition, a character image area for displaying characters imitating the sound is provided.

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 integrated with the display device 116, and the control signal or control information such as the display control signal transmitted from the server is transmitted to the control unit of the terminal 140. 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 1
18 are connected to 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.

Further, a communication interface circuit 120 is also connected to the input / output bus 106. The communication interface circuit 120 is for communicating with a server 80 described 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 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 progressing a pachinko game in the pachinko game terminal device are downloaded from the server 80 (step S31).

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

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.

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

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

When 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, when it is determined that it is the timing to stop and display one symbol when performing step S25 in FIG. 5, by performing step S26 in FIG. 5, the process proceeds to the story developed in the effect image area. The generated sound is generated from the speaker 118, and a character image area for displaying characters imitating the sound is provided in the screen image on the display unit 132.

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

FIG. 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 programs transmitted to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 include 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.

In such a configuration, the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, which is a terminal, is used.
The sound generated in the story developed in the effect image area is generated from the speaker 118 and the display unit 13
2 is stored in a computer-readable storage medium, such as the hard disk drive 88 of the server 80, in which a character image area for displaying the character simulating the sound is provided in the screen image. .

With this configuration, when the player enjoys the story developed in the effect image area, all sounds generated in the story are transmitted to the player's ear by the speaker provided in the gaming machine. Even if this is disturbed by ambient noise, etc., such a sound can be transmitted to the player by providing a character image area in the screen image and displaying it as character information there. Because it is possible, the player can be immersed in the story without passing through the player's ears.

Also, since any sound that occurs in the story can be transmitted to the player reliably and speedily,
The degree of freedom in storytelling is increased, which is extremely advantageous in producing a story in which a player is constantly devised to be intrigued.

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, the sound generated in the story developed in the effect image area is generated from the speaker 118 and the screen image on the display unit 132 shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 is displayed. Thus, a character image area for displaying characters imitating the sound is provided.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, it is determined whether or not it is time to output a sound (step S205). If it is determined that it is not time to output the sound, the process proceeds to a step of determining whether or not it is time to stop one variable symbol (step S209).

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S205 that it is time to output audio, audio data to be output is selected (step S20).
6). When voice data is selected, a control program for selecting a phonogram image is also called and executed from the ROM 68, and screen configuration information of the phonogram is generated (step S207).

An image is displayed in the character image area based on the generated phonetic character screen configuration information.
By calling the selected audio data, audio is output from the speaker 118 (step S208).

In step S205, when it is determined that it is not the timing to stop and display the symbol, or when the process of step S208 is executed, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to stop and display one variable symbol (step S205). Step S209). If it is determined that it is time to stop and display one variable symbol,
Screen configuration information is generated in such a manner that the variable symbol is stopped and displayed, and the variable symbol is stopped and displayed (step S21).
0).

When it is determined in step S209 that it is not the timing to stop and display one variable symbol, or when the process of step S210 is executed, all symbols belonging to a plurality of sets are stopped and displayed. It is determined whether or not it has been performed (step S211).

If it is determined that all the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets have not been stopped and displayed, the process proceeds to step S20.
Return to 1. On the other hand, when it is determined that the timing at which all the symbols are stopped and displayed, the information indicating that the variable display game has ended and the result information of the variable display game are stored in the server 80.
(Step S64), and 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 the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 has received information indicating that a variable display game has been started (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 the information indicating that the variable display game has been started is received, the image of the variable design, the background image, and the character image, which are the 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.

In the case of the above-described configuration, the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, which is a terminal, causes the speaker 118 to generate the sound generated in the story developed in the effect image area, and the screen on the display unit 132. In order to provide a character image area for displaying the character imitating the sound in the image, an image of a variable pattern as an identification information image, a background image, image data to be a character image, sound data, a phonetic character image The server 80 stores the data and the control program in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 1
The server 80 controls the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, which is a terminal.

With such a configuration, when the player enjoys the story developed in the effect image area, all the sounds generated in the story are heard by the speaker provided on the gaming machine. Even if this is disturbed by ambient noise, etc., such a sound can be transmitted to the player by providing a character image area in the screen image and displaying it as character information there. Because it is possible, the player can be immersed in the story without passing through the player's ears.

[0187] Further, since any sound generated in the story can be transmitted to the player reliably and speedily,
The degree of freedom in storytelling is increased, which is extremely advantageous in producing a story in which a player is constantly devised to be intrigued.

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

Further, only the game program for controlling the pachinko game and the program for executing the variable display game are transmitted from the server, and the data of the image of the variable design, the background image, and the character image are stored in the pachinko game terminal device 100. 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 or a program for executing a variable display game is received from the server 80, and the received control program is executed (step S81).

Next, an internal lottery process is performed 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, a background image is selected, screen configuration information of the background image is generated (step S201), and a character image is selected. Then, the screen configuration information of the character image is generated (step S202), and the screen configuration information of the variable symbol, which is the identification information, is generated (step S203).

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

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

Next, it is determined whether or not it is time to output a sound (step S205). If it is determined that it is not time to output the sound, the process proceeds to a step of determining whether or not it is time to stop one variable symbol (step S209).

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S205 that it is time to output audio, audio data to be output is selected (step S20).
6). When voice data is selected, a control program for selecting a phonogram image is also called and executed from the ROM 68, and screen configuration information of the phonogram is generated (step S207).

Then, based on the generated screen configuration information of phonetic characters, an image is displayed in the character image area, and
By calling the selected audio data, audio is output from the speaker 118 (step S208).

If it is determined in step S205 that it is not the timing to stop and display the symbol, or if the process of step S208 is executed, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to stop and display one variable symbol (step S205). Step S209). If it is determined that it is time to stop and display one variable symbol,
Screen configuration information is generated in such a manner that the variable symbol is stopped and displayed, and the variable symbol is stopped and displayed (step S21).
0).

If it is determined in step S209 that it is not time to stop and display one variable symbol, or if the process of step S210 is executed, then all symbols belonging to a plurality of sets are stopped and displayed. It is determined whether or not it has been performed (step S211).

If it is determined that all the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets have not been stopped and displayed, the process proceeds to step S20.
Return to 1. On the other hand, when it is determined that the timing at which all the symbols are stopped and displayed, the information indicating that the variable display game has ended and the result information of the variable display game are stored in the server 80
(Step S64), and this subroutine ends.

FIG. 17 shows a subroutine executed in the server 80 in correspondence with 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 a 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 case of the above configuration, the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, which is a terminal,
A program configured to generate a sound generated in the story developed in the effect image area from the speaker 118 and to provide a character image area for displaying characters imitating the sound on a screen image on the display unit 132,
It is stored in a computer-readable storage medium such as the hard disk drive 88 of the server 80.

[0208] With this configuration, when the player enjoys the story developed in the effect image area, all sounds generated in the story are transmitted to the player's ear by the speaker provided in the gaming machine. Even if this is disturbed by ambient noise, etc., such a sound can be transmitted to the player by providing a character image area in the screen image and displaying it as character information there. Because it is possible, the player can be immersed in the story without passing through the player's ears.

[0209] Also, since any sound generated in the story can be transmitted to the player reliably and speedily,
The degree of freedom in storytelling is increased, which is extremely advantageous in producing a story in which a player is constantly devised to be intrigued.

When the variable display game is started, a 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
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. shows the case where ROM110 of the terminal device 100 or 140 stores below.

In such a configuration, the pachinko game progress is performed by the server 80, and the pachinko game terminal device 100 or 140 transmits a control signal or a control signal transmitted in accordance with the progress of the pachinko game performed in 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 has been issued from the server 80, the command information is received, and it is determined whether or not the command information is end command information (step S10).
5).

[0219] When the instruction information is judged not to be the end instruction information, select an image corresponding to the received command information, and displays the selected image on the display device 116 (step S1
06). After this process, the process returns to step S102 described above. In step S104, the server 8
When it is determined that the instruction information has not been issued from 0, the process returns to step S102 described above.

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

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 gaming 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, if it is determined in step S113 that the operation information is not game ball launch operation information, or if the process of step S114 is executed, step S1 is executed.
The command information generated by the pachinko gaming process executed in 14 is transmitted to the pachinko gaming terminal 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 is in 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.

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

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

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

In this step S127, when it is determined that the game ball has passed in the vicinity of the ball passage detector, the display device 152 displayed on the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 displays the image of the ordinary symbol to be fluctuated. 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 to display the decorative lamp 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 section 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 it is time to output a sound (step S144). If it is determined that it is not time to output the sound, the process proceeds to a step of determining whether it is time to stop one variable symbol (step S14).
7).

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S144 that it is time to output audio, audio data to be output is selected (step S14).
5), a corresponding phonetic character image is selected, and selected image information is generated (step S146).

In the above-mentioned step S205, when it is determined that it is not the timing to stop and display the symbol, or when the process of step S208 is executed, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to stop and display the symbol which is one identification information. A determination is made (step S147). When it is determined that it is the timing to stop and display the symbol, the symbol is selected in a mode in which the variable symbol is stopped and displayed (step S148).

Next, it is determined whether or not the selected voice data exists (step S149). If the selected audio data does not exist, the above-described step S141,
The selected image information of the image selected in S142, S143, and S148 is generated (step S150). On the other hand, if the selected voice data exists, the above-described step S
The selected image information of the image selected in 141, S142, S143, S146, and S148 is generated, and the instruction information of audio output by audio data is generated (step S151). Further, in step S150 or S151, the server 80 transmits the generated information to the above-described FIG.
In step S115 of No. 9, the information is transmitted to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, which is a terminal, as command information.

On the other hand, the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 receives the command information transmitted from the server 80 in step S104 of FIG. 18 described above, and in step S106, adds the selected image information indicated by the received command information. The image data is stored in the ROM 110 or R
Read from the AM 112 and display unit 13 of the display device 116
2 displays the read image. Further, when receiving the command information of the voice output, the voice is generated from the speaker 118 and the phonetic characters corresponding to the voice are displayed on the display unit 132.

Next, it is determined whether or not all the symbols have stopped (step S152). If all the symbols have not stopped, this subroutine ends. On the other hand, if all the symbols are stopped and displayed, the variable display game end information is generated (step S153), and then this subroutine is ended.

The subroutine shown in FIG. 21 is not only called when the variable display game start process of step S126 in FIG. 20 is executed, but also between the time when the variable display game is started and the time when it is ended. Is
It is called and executed at a predetermined timing or at a constant cycle.

In the case of the configuration described above, the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, which is a terminal,
The server 80 generates a sound generated in the story developed in the effect image area from the speaker 118 and a pachinko game so that the screen image on the display unit 132 includes a character image area for displaying characters simulating the sound. The terminal device 100 or 140 is controlled.

With this configuration, when the player enjoys the story developed in the effect image area, all the sounds generated in the story are transmitted through the player's ear through the speaker provided in the gaming machine. And even if this is disturbed by ambient noise, etc.
Such a sound is provided by providing a character image area in the screen image,
Since it can be transmitted to the player by displaying it as character information there, it becomes possible to immerse the player in the story without passing through the player's ears.

[0251] Also, since any sound generated in the story can be transmitted to the player reliably and speedily,
The degree of freedom in storytelling is increased, which is extremely advantageous in producing a story in which a player is constantly devised to be intrigued.

In the embodiments 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 and the phonetic character image are displayed has been described, the image of the variable design, the background image, the character image, and the phonetic character image may be displayed on the entire surface of the display device 116. Good.

Further, whether or not the above-described effect expression method according to the present invention has been provided to the player can be determined by confirming that the entertainment 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.

[0254]

According to the present invention, when a player enjoys a story developed in the above-mentioned effect image area, all sounds generated in the story are transmitted through a player's ear through a speaker provided in the gaming machine. In addition to transmitting the sound, even if this is disturbed by noise in the hall, such a sound can be transmitted to the player by providing a character image area in the screen image and displaying it as character information there. Because it is possible, the player can be immersed in the story without passing through the player's ears.

Also, since any sound generated in the story can be transmitted to the player reliably and speedily,
The degree of freedom in storytelling is increased, which is extremely advantageous in producing a story in which a player is constantly devised to be intrigued.

[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)

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Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. An identification information image area which is provided on a game board and displays an identification information image composed of a plurality of variable symbols, each of which is variably displayed, and which can be individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing. A gaming machine having a display unit on which a screen image composed of an effect image area to be displayed is displayed, and a sound generated in a story developed in the effect image area is generated from a speaker, and the screen image includes A gaming machine having a character image area for displaying characters imitating a sound. 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; And a control unit for transmitting electronic data to a display unit, and the screen image, each of which is variably displayed, an identification information image including a plurality of variable symbols that can be individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing. A gaming machine including an identification information image area to be displayed, and an effect image area for displaying an effect image, wherein sound generated in a story developed in the effect image area is generated from a speaker,
A gaming machine, wherein a character image area for displaying characters imitating the sound is provided on the screen image. 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; And a control unit for transmitting electronic data to the display unit, wherein the display unit displays a plurality of fluctuations, each of which is variably displayed and individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing. An effect expression method for a gaming machine that displays an image including an identification information image region for displaying an identification information image composed of symbols and an effect image region for displaying an effect image as the screen image. Generating a sound generated in the story to be played from a speaker, and providing a character image area for displaying characters imitating the sound on the screen image. A production expression method for gaming machines characterized by 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, the static image, or an image according to a game situation of a gaming machine, The control program includes an identification information image area for displaying an identification information image composed of a plurality of variable symbols, each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and an effect image area for displaying an effect image. A character image which is a program for displaying an image as the screen image, and which generates sound generated in a story developed in the effect image area from a speaker, and displays characters imitating the sound on the screen image. A computer-readable recording medium configured to provide an area. 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
Control for displaying an image including an identification information image area for displaying an identification information image composed of a plurality of variable symbols, each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and an effect image area for displaying an effect image To the terminal, while generating from the speaker a sound that occurs in the story developed in the effect image area, and providing a character image area that displays characters imitating the sound on the screen image. A server for performing operations on a terminal.