JP2002292044A - Game machine, presentation expressing method with machine, storage medium, and server - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine allowing the player to continuously have an interest in the play without having a monotonous feeling, boring, etc., and capable of enhancing the fun to a great extent. SOLUTION: The game machine at least includes a normal probability condition in which the probability of generating a big hit remains normal and a high probability condition in which the probability of big hit is higher, and after the high probability condition is established, a transition is made into a special playing condition in which a varying pattern is not stop displayed individually at any specified timing, and in this special playing condition, the time from the start of the varying display of the varying pattern till establishment of the stop display is shorter than the time from the start of the varying display of the varying pattern in the normal playing condition till the stop display to be given individually at a specified timing.

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] Such an identification information image area displays whether or not a so-called reach state is displayed by a combination of symbols that are variably displayed, and displays an end result of a game indicated by an identification information image such as a big hit or a miss. Or something to do. The reach state is, for example, when there are three variable symbols, two variable symbols display the same symbol and stop, and when one remaining symbol displays the same symbol and stops, a big hit occurs. This is a function that informs the player of an advantageous fate that will occur in the future, and is a fundamental function to declare the excitement of the player.

[0004] In recent years, as the technical innovation in pachinko gaming devices has rapidly progressed, and as the number of pachinko players has rapidly increased and the mania of pachinko players has increased, the fate of the players after reaching reach is displayed. In displaying in
Rather than simply displaying only a single reach state, more complex modes such as so-called double reach and triple reach, which are displayed in a manner in which reach is continued multiple times, and super reach with a high probability of jackpot It is devised to satisfy the satisfaction of the enthusiastic player by making it appear.

Also, Japanese Patent Publication No. 7-110299, Japanese Patent No. 2556295, Japanese Patent No. 2598380, Japanese Patent No.
As disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 613180, Japanese Patent No. 2993577, etc., in order to satisfy the feeling of satisfaction of the enthusiastic player, when a big hit is made, if a big hit is made with a specific symbol, then the big hit is made. In the present specification, there is also a pachinko gaming device in which a high probability state such as an increase in the probability is increased is referred to as a “high probability state” in a state where the probability of a big hit is higher than in the normal state. It shall be.

[0006] By the way, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, even if such a high probability state is entered during the game, after the display of the jackpot or the loss is determined, all the symbols are changed and displayed. Has been started, and thereafter, the display has returned to the initial state of being individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing. In such a display method, depending on the mania player accustomed to the game, during the time from the state of all the symbols changing to the stop of the changing symbol, there is a risk of feeling bored or cutting off the center of gathering, and pachinko Pachinko halls that operate gaming machines also had the disadvantage of losing customer turnover.

[0007] In addition, for the mania player as described above, the reach state itself can be felt only as a meaning of a display for announcing a future in which a big hit will be made, so that the addition of various novel tastes makes the player tired of the game. Despite some ingenuity, pachinko games have developed today, and it is hardly an effective means to guide mania players to excitement. In the present situation, the significance in the playability, such as performing repeatedly, is becoming thinner.

On the other hand, if the reach state as described above occurs, but does not become a big hit state at all, for example, even if the ball is thrown into the starting port 1000 times, a hit state does not occur at all, that is, a so-called 1000 times hammering state. In some cases, the player may be fed up with the progress of the same repeated game and lose motivation to continue the game, and may have skepticism or discomfort with the game,
There is a possibility that the player may not be interested in playing the game again with the pachinko gaming device.

[0009]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object thereof is to provide a high-probability state if a certain condition is satisfied. By adopting a display method different from the conventional display method such as repeating three times, the tiredness felt by a player who is accustomed to the game can be wiped out, the display method can feel fresh, and The pachinko hall management side can improve customer turnover by eliminating the time loss caused by various displays, and the player can eliminate the boring and tiredness that he or she feels while looking at the fluctuating designs, It is possible to maintain the interest in the game without making the player feel monotonous or tired, to enhance the player's sense of fulfillment and sense of accomplishment, and to dramatically improve the interest in the game. Kill gaming machine, an effect of expression of the gaming machine, it is to provide a storage medium and a server.

[0010]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a special game state in which the above-mentioned fluctuating symbols are not individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing after a high probability state. In the special game state, the time from the start of the variable display of the variable symbol to the determination of the stop display is individually stopped at a predetermined timing after the start of the variable display of the variable symbol in the normal game state. It is characterized by being shorter than the time until it is displayed.

More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

(1) An identification information image area for displaying an identification information image composed of a plurality of variable symbols which are provided on a game board, each of which is variably displayed, and which can be stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and an effect image are displayed. A display unit on which a screen image composed of effect image areas to be displayed is displayed, and when the fluctuating symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination, a gaming machine in which a big win and a state advantageous to the player occurs. So,
In the gaming machine, at least, a normal probability state in which the probability of the jackpot occurs at a normal probability, and a high probability state in which the probability of the jackpot occurs at a higher probability than the normal probability state can be set. In addition, after the high probability state is entered, a transition is made to a special game state in which the variable symbols are not individually stopped and displayed at predetermined timing, and in the special game state, the variable symbols are displayed after the variable display is started. The time until the stop display is determined is shorter than the time from the start of the variable display of the variable symbol in the normal gaming state to the individual stop display at a predetermined timing.

The above-mentioned "variable symbols are not individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing" means that after a plurality of variable symbols are variably displayed, two or more symbols are simultaneously stopped and displayed, or from the beginning. This means that one or more symbols are stopped and displayed, and the remaining symbols are variably displayed and then stopped and displayed. For example, in the case of three variable symbols,
(A) After three symbols are variably displayed, all symbols are stopped and displayed simultaneously. (B) After three symbols are variably displayed, two symbols are simultaneously stopped and displayed, and then the last symbol is displayed. Is stopped and displayed, (C) the reach state is set from the beginning, (D) one variable symbol is stopped and displayed from the beginning, and the remaining two variable symbols are stopped and displayed after being changed and displayed. I do.

According to the invention of (1), since the variable symbol is displayed in the above-described manner until the end of the high probability state, the time from the start to the stop of the variable symbol is extremely reduced, and the pachinko hall operation is performed. On the side of the game, shortening the game time shortens the customer turnover time and enables an advantageous operation. In addition, for mania players, since only the time when their own fate is advantageous in the game time remains and the other time is deleted, the opportunity to feel tired and bored is reduced, and while feeling fast, While enjoying the sense that the jackpot is imminent, the player can be immersed in the game, and inevitably can be absorbed in the game. In addition, for example, even if the above-mentioned 1000 times fallen into a humble state, a high probability state follows, and the game progresses quickly, so that skepticism and discomfort for the game completely disappear, and It is possible to play the game comfortably while enjoying a new sense of interest and feeling that the jackpot is approaching, and to maintain the excitement for the game.

[0015] In addition, the above-mentioned completely different production method allows the player to be surprised and to feel the freshness,
Since the player can enjoy the game itself while enjoying this new production method, the excitement of the player can be greatly improved.

The present invention further provides the following. (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), the special game state is a state in which only the reach state or all symbols simultaneously stopped game state is performed.

According to the invention of (2), after the high probability state is reached, only the above-mentioned reach state (C) or the all symbol simultaneous stop game state (A) is set as the special game state. As a result, game time is greatly reduced, pachinko hall operators can reduce their turnover time and operate more advantageously, and players have less opportunity to feel tired and bored. The player can feel a quick feeling and can be absorbed in the game, and can acquire the game ball in a short time. In addition, in a production method completely different from the conventional one described above, the player can be surprised, feel fresh and enjoy the game itself while enjoying this new production method, so that the excitement of the player can be enjoyed. It can be dramatically improved.

The present invention further provides the following. (3) a display unit provided on the game board and displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining these, as appropriate according to a game situation developed on the game board;
And a control unit that transmits electronic data to the display unit, and the screen image is variably displayed,
An identification information image region displaying an identification information image composed of a plurality of variable symbols that can be stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and an effect image region displaying an effect image, wherein the variable symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination. In this case, the gaming machine is a jackpot, and a state advantageous to the player occurs,
In the gaming machine, at least, a normal probability state in which the probability of the jackpot occurs at a normal probability, and a high probability state in which the probability of the jackpot occurs at a higher probability than the normal probability state can be set. In addition, after the high probability state is reached, the transition to a special game state in which the variable symbols continue a reach state in which the variable symbols are not individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and in the special game state, the variable symbols are displayed. The time from the start of the display until the stop display is determined is shorter than the time from the start of the fluctuation display of the fluctuation symbol in the normal gaming state to the stop display individually at a predetermined timing. .

The continuation of the reach state means that the process of entering the reach state from the beginning of the above (C), stopping and displaying the variable symbol, and then entering the reach state is repeated. According to the invention of (3), since the reach state is continued until the end of the high-probability state, the time from the start to the stop of the change of the changing symbol is extremely reduced, and the pachinko hall management side has a short game time. The shortening shortens the turnover time of the customer and enables an advantageous operation. In addition, for mania players, since only the time when their own fate is advantageous in the game time remains and the other time is deleted, the opportunity to feel tired and bored is reduced, and while feeling fast, While enjoying the sense that the jackpot is imminent, the player can be immersed in the game, and inevitably can be absorbed in the game. In addition, for example, even if the above-mentioned 1000 times fallen into a humble state, a high probability state follows, and the game progresses quickly, so that skepticism and discomfort for the game completely disappear, and It is possible to play the game comfortably while enjoying a new sense of interest and feeling that the jackpot is approaching, and to maintain the excitement for the game.

In addition, the above-mentioned production method which is completely different from the conventional one, in which the reach state is repeated until the end of the high probability state,
The player is surprised, feels fresh, and can enjoy the game itself while enjoying the new production method, so that the excitement of the player can be greatly improved. In the following description, as described above, the special game state in which the reach state is continued is also referred to as a reach continuation game state.

The present invention further provides the following. (4) a display unit provided on the game board and displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image 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 includes a plurality of variable symbols, each of which is variably displayed and can be stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing. An identification information image area displaying an identification information image consisting of, and an image including an effect image area displaying an effect image is displayed as the screen image, and when the variable symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination, An effect representation method for a gaming machine in which a state that is advantageous to a player occurs as a jackpot, wherein the gaming machine has at least a normal probability state in which the probability of the jackpot occurs at a normal probability; And the high probability state in which the probability of the occurrence becomes higher than the normal probability state can be set. The pattern shifts to a special game state in which the pattern is not individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing. In the special game state, the time from when the variable display of the variable symbol is started to when the stop display is determined is changed in the normal game state. Is shorter than the time from the start of the variable display to the stop display individually at a predetermined timing.

According to the invention of (4), since the variable symbol is displayed in the above-described manner until the end of the high probability state, the time from the start to the stop of the variable symbol is extremely shortened, and the pachinko hall operation is performed. On the side of the game, shortening the game time shortens the customer turnover time and enables an advantageous operation. In addition, for mania players, since only the time when their own fate is advantageous in the game time remains and the other time is deleted, the opportunity to feel tired and bored is reduced, and while feeling fast, It is possible to immerse yourself in the game while enjoying the sense that the jackpot state is approaching, and to provide an effect expression method for a gaming machine that can inevitably immerse yourself in the game.

Also, for example, even if the above-mentioned 1000 times of fall-in state occurs, a high-probability state is established thereafter, and the game progresses quickly, so that skepticism and discomfort for the game disappear completely. , While having a new interest in the game and enjoying the sense that the jackpot is approaching, it is possible to play the game comfortably, to maintain the excitement for the game, and furthermore, A game machine that can enhance the excitement of the player dramatically because the player can feel the freshness and enjoy the game itself while enjoying the new production method while being surprised by the completely different production method Can be provided.

The present invention further provides the following. (5) A computer-readable recording medium storing a control program for displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining these images as appropriate in accordance with a gaming state of the 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. When the variable symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination, it is a program that becomes a big hit and a state advantageous to the player occurs, and at least the probability of the big hit is a normal probability. The normal probability state that occurs in the high probability state that the probability of the jackpot occurs at a higher probability than the normal probability state can be set, and after the high probability state, the fluctuation symbol Is shifted to a special game state in which stop display is not individually performed at a predetermined timing. In the special game state, whether the variable display of the variable symbol is started. A computer-readable computer configured so that the time until the stop display is determined is shorter than the time from when the variable display of the variable symbol in the normal gaming state is started to when the variable symbol is individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing. recoding media.

According to the invention of (5), since the fluctuating symbol is displayed in the above-described manner until the end of the high probability state, the time from the start to the fluctuating of the fluctuating symbol is extremely reduced, and the pachinko hall operation is performed. On the side of the game, shortening the game time shortens the customer turnover time and enables an advantageous operation. In addition, for mania players, since only the time when their own fate is advantageous in the game time remains and the other time is deleted, the opportunity to feel tired and bored is reduced, and while feeling fast, It is possible to provide a recording medium that allows the user to immerse themselves in the game while enjoying the sense that the jackpot state is approaching, and inevitably can be absorbed in the game.

Also, for example, even if the above-mentioned 1000 times of fall-in state occurs, a high-probability state is established thereafter, and the game progresses quickly, so that skepticism and discomfort for the game completely disappear. , While having a new interest in the game and enjoying the sense that the jackpot is approaching, it is possible to play the game comfortably, to maintain the excitement for the game, and furthermore, Players can be surprised by the completely different production method, feel fresh, enjoy the new production method, and enjoy the game itself, so the recording medium that dramatically improves the excitement of the player Can be provided.

The present invention further provides the following. (6) A server for displaying a gaming machine image indicating a gaming machine on each terminal, and a screen composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image combining these as appropriate according to the situation of a game performed in the terminal. A screen including an identification information image area for displaying an identification information image, which is an image, and each of which is variably displayed and can be stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and an effect image area for displaying an effect image When an image is displayed and the variation symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination, the terminal performs control to generate a jackpot and a state advantageous to the player, and at least the probability of the jackpot The normal probability state that occurs at a normal probability and the high probability state that the probability of the jackpot occurs at a higher probability than the normal probability state can be set, After entering the probability state, the transition to the special game state in which the variable symbols are not individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and in the special game state, from when the variable display of the variable symbols is started until the stop display is determined. A server for performing control such that the time is shorter than the time from when the variable display of the variable symbol in the normal gaming state is started to when the variable symbol is individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing.

According to the invention of (6), since the variable symbol is displayed in the above-described manner until the end of the high probability state, the time from the start to the stop of the variable symbol is extremely reduced, and the pachinko hall operation is performed. On the side of the game, shortening the game time shortens the customer turnover time and enables an advantageous operation. In addition, for mania players, since only the time when their own fate is advantageous in the game time remains and the other time is deleted, the opportunity to feel tired and bored is reduced, and while feeling fast, It is possible to provide a server that allows the user to immerse themselves in the game while enjoying the sense that the jackpot state is approaching, and inevitably can be absorbed in the game.

Also, for example, even if the above-mentioned 1000 times of fall-in state occurs, a high-probability state is established thereafter, and the game progresses quickly, so that skepticism and discomfort for the game completely disappear. , While having a new interest in the game and enjoying the sense that the jackpot is approaching, it is possible to play the game comfortably, to maintain the excitement for the game, and furthermore, With a completely different production method, the player can be surprised, feel the freshness, enjoy the game itself while enjoying this new production method, so a server that dramatically improves the excitement of the player Can be provided.

[Definition of Terms] In this specification, the term "identification information" refers to visually identifiable information such as characters, symbols, pictures or patterns (patterns). “Variable display” refers to a case where the identification information sequentially changes, for example, a case where a pattern “7” which is one identification information changes to a pattern “8” which is another identification information, or a case where the pattern “9” changes from another pattern “9”. In addition to the case of changing to the symbol "☆", the case where the identification information is moved and displayed while one identification information is displayed in the display area where the identification information can be displayed, for example, one symbol ""7" moves while being displayed in the display area.

The "high-probability state" means any state in which a player has a higher probability of a big hit than the normal state, and the game proceeds more advantageously for the player.
In the present invention, after the identification information image is in the high probability state, a display method in which “variable symbols are not individually stopped and displayed at predetermined timing” is adopted, and the above-mentioned (A) three symbols are changed. After the display, all the symbols are stopped and displayed at the same time. (B) After the three symbols are variably displayed, the two symbols are simultaneously stopped and displayed, and then the last symbol is stopped and displayed. ) Reaching state from the beginning. (D) One variable symbol is stopped and displayed from the beginning, and the remaining two variable symbols are variably displayed and then stopped and displayed. Since such a display method has not been adopted so far, the present invention has various effects as described above, the game progresses quickly, and a sufficient satisfaction of the mania player can be obtained. Becomes possible.

[0032]

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

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

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

Further, the firing handle 26 is provided rotatably with respect to the main body frame 12, and the player can 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 an upper portion of the game board 14, and thereafter, its traveling direction is changed by the collision with the plurality of obstacle nails described above. It falls toward the lower part of the game board 14 while changing.

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

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

4 are provided on both 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

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

A starting port having a ball detection sensor 42 for triggering a transition 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 described later is started. 44 are provided.
The above-mentioned winning opening 38, starting opening 44, general winning opening 54a-
When a game ball wins at 54d and the special winning openings 56a to 56d, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the lower plate 22 in accordance with the type of the winning opening.

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

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

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

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

The above-described firing handle 26 is connected to the control circuit 6.
0 is connected to the interface circuit group 62, and the interface circuit group 62 is connected to the input / output bus 64. 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 is stored in the normal game state.
A specific condition for shifting to the special game state is stored.
The specific conditions will be described later in detail.

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

The RAM 70 stores flags and variable values used in the above-mentioned programs. For example, it stores new input data, accumulated reach data indicating a calculation result by the CPU 66 and a history of the game, an accumulated number of fluctuations, and an accumulated number of jackpots. Further, the RAM 70 also stores game information relating to the specific condition. The game information relating to the specific condition will be described later in detail.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

When it is determined in step S15 that the game ball has passed the ball passage detector, a process of normally displaying the symbol on the display device 52 is performed 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, and FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing step S21 of the variable display game process routine shown in FIG.
7 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for performing a special variable display game process called and executed at 0.
Note that the special variable display game processing routine is such that when the special game state is set, the display unit displays the variable symbols so as not to be individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing. The period until the stop display is determined is set to be shorter than the period of the fluctuation display and the stop display of the fluctuation symbol in the normal game state.

FIGS. 7A to 7C are explanatory diagrams showing an example of an image displayed on the display device when the variable display game is being played. 8 (a) to 8 (c),
9 (a) to 9 (c) show the special game state.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on the display device.

By calling this subroutine, 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 numbers 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 from "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 as the 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 reach 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 of setting a game state in advance, such as a big hit state or a loss state, and further, based on the set game state, symbols belonging to a plurality of groups that are variably displayed. Are stopped and displayed, and a symbol combination is determined in advance when the symbol is determined. Therefore, C
As will be described later, the PU 66 performs a process of changing and displaying the symbols so that the symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination of the symbols determined by the internal lottery process. The high probability state is defined as
The probability of being determined to be in the jackpot state is a state set higher than the normal probability state.

Next, game information relating to a specific condition is stored (step S201). The specific condition is a condition relating to a game, and when the condition is satisfied, a special variable display game processing routine shown in step S210 described later is executed, and the game shifts to a special game state. The above specific conditions are determined in advance by the ROM
Is stored.

As the above specific conditions, for example, even if the ball is hit 1,000 times into the starting port, the number of consecutive out-of-states, such as no hit at all, or even if the game is played for 5 hours, In addition to conditions such as the time of continuous loss state such as not getting a big hit,
When a so-called probable change state occurs, that is, when a stop display is determined due to a big hit, for example, a case where a stop display is performed on a specific symbol such as an odd symbol or the like can be given.

In the present invention, when the above-mentioned specific condition is satisfied, the above-mentioned special game state occurs, and the variable symbols are displayed in such a manner that they are not individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing.

The game information relating to the specific condition refers to information relating to a game in progress and information relating to a history of the game. For example, a lottery when a game ball enters a starting port and a lottery is performed. As a result, it is information such as the number of times and the time of the consecutively occurring losing states in the ongoing game. The game information regarding such specific conditions is constantly updated while the game is in progress while the variable display game processing routine is continuously executed. For example, when the variable display game processing routine is continuously executed and the disconnection state occurs continuously 500 times,
In other words, the RAM 70 stores the number of consecutive out-of-miss states of 50 as game information relating to a specific condition.
If you remember that it is 0 times, then enter the starting port,
If it is determined as a result of the internal lottery processing in step S200 that the state is a disconnection state, in step S201, the RAM 70 updates the consecutively generated disconnection states to 501 times and stores it.

Next, it is determined whether or not the game information stored in step S201 satisfies a specific condition (step S202). When it is determined that the above specific condition is satisfied, a special variable display game processing routine is executed in step S210 to be described later, and a transition is made to a special game state. The special variable display game processing routine will be described later in detail.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S202 that the specific condition is not satisfied, the game proceeds in the normal probability state, and the screen configuration information of the selected background image is generated in the RAM 70 (step S203). . 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.
Called and executed by OM68.

Next, based on the result obtained by the CPU 66, the 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. 7, a background image showing a kitchen of a Ton-chan restaurant managed by a character Ton-chan can be cited.

The background image is not limited to the above-described image, and may be, for example, a background image of a bathroom where the character Ton-chan takes a bath, and is not particularly limited. It can be 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).
4). That is, based on the execution result of the control program, the identification information decoration character image selected by the CPU 66 and the screen configuration information of the character image are stored in the RA.
Generated in M70.

At this time, for example, 1/60 second, 1/3
By controlling the identification information decorative character image and the head position of the character image to be shifted by a predetermined moving amount at a fixed interval (frame span) every 0 seconds or the like, the character image is displayed with movement. Can be done. 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. 7, as a background image, an image showing a kitchen of a Ton-chan hotel restaurant managed by the character Ton-chan. Is displayed as a background image, there are three pigs, Ton-chan who cooks food in the center, Ton-chan restaurant chef who cooks food on the left, and Ton-chan's siblings who cooks food on the right. Can be Images showing these three pigs are displayed on the left, center, and right sides of the display device 32 so as to correspond to the three symbols belonging to the three sets described above.

Next, based on the execution result of the control program, the screen configuration information of the variable symbol, which is the identification information, is obtained.
It is generated in the RAM 70 by the CPU 66 (step S205).

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

Next, in steps S203 to S205, 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 S206).

The processes of steps S203 to S206 are repeatedly executed until it is determined in step S209 to be described later that all the symbols belonging to a plurality of sets have been stopped and displayed. By repeatedly executing the processing in this manner, the symbols can be displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll in a predetermined manner, and the character image can be displayed so as to perform a predetermined operation.

For example, in the example shown in FIG.
As shown in (a) to (c), a mode in which each of the three pigs shakes the frying pan up and down is displayed, and the symbol belonging to each of the three sets is a frying pan in which each of the three pigs shakes up and down. At the top of each of them, the display is changed so as to scroll up and down in accordance with the movement of the frying pan.

Next, among a plurality of, for example, three sets, 1
It is determined whether it is time to stop and display the symbols belonging to one set (step S207). If it is determined that it is time to stop and display the symbol, the screen configuration information is generated so that one symbol is stopped and displayed, and the symbol is stopped and displayed (step S208).

That is, in the normal game state, step S
While repeating steps S203 to S209, it is determined in step S207 that it is time to stop and display one variable symbol, and in step S208, one symbol is stopped and displayed, so that a plurality of variable symbols are individually stopped and displayed. To go.

For example, in FIG. 7 (a), the three variable symbols are displayed so as to scroll up and down at the top of the frying pan. However, in step S207, it is the timing to stop and display the leftmost variable symbol. If it is determined, in step S208, as shown in FIG. 7B, a symbol indicating "12" at the left end is stopped and displayed on the counter. By repeating such a process, all the changing symbols are stopped and displayed on the counter as shown in FIG. 7C. In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, the position at which the variable symbol is variably displayed and the position at which the variable symbol is stopped are different from each other in order to strongly impress the player that the variable symbol has been stopped and displayed. Is one of the production methods.

In step S207, when it is determined that it is not time to stop and display the symbols, or when the process of step S208 is executed, it is determined whether or not all of the symbols belonging to a plurality of sets have been stopped and displayed. (Step S209).

If it is determined that all of the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets have not been stopped and displayed, the process proceeds to step S20.
Return to 3. On the other hand, when it is determined that all the symbols have been stopped and displayed, this subroutine is immediately terminated.

Next, in step S202, the RAM
A case will be described in which it is determined that the game information stored in 70 satisfies a specific condition. Step S
In 202, when it is determined that the stored game information satisfies a specific condition, a special variable display game processing routine shown in FIG. 6 is executed, and the game shifts to a special game state. FIG. 6 shows a subroutine in which two out of the three fluctuating symbols arranged in the horizontal direction are stopped and displayed from the beginning, and the remaining one is fluctuated and displayed.

Further, with the transition to the special gaming state, in step S200 described above, the probability of the jackpot state in the internal lottery process becomes a high probability state set higher than the normal probability state. Therefore, when the ball enters the starting port after shifting to the special game state, in step S200,
The internal lottery process is performed in the high probability state.
Note that the special game state also includes a probable change state caused by a big hit as described above.

In the special variable display game processing routine shown in FIG. 6, first, as in step S203 shown in FIG.
The screen configuration information of the selected background image is generated in the RAM 70 (Step S211). The background image to be selected may be the same image as the normal probability state or a different image.

Next, as in step S204 shown in FIG. 5, the screen configuration information of the selected character image is stored in the RAM7.
0 (step S212). Note that the selected character image may be the same image as the normal probability state or a different image.

Next, the left and right symbols are stopped and displayed, and
Screen configuration information is generated in such a manner that the central symbol is displayed in a variable manner (step S213). Note that the selected image of the variable symbol may be the same image as the normal probability state, or may be a different image.

The processing of steps S211 to S213 described above is repeatedly executed until it is determined in step S215 to be described later that it is time to stop and display the central symbol. 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.

Next, it is determined whether or not it is time to stop and display the central symbol (step S215). If it is determined that it is not time to stop and display the central symbol, the process returns to step S211. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is time to stop and display the central symbol,
A symbol is selected in a mode in which the central symbol is stopped and displayed, screen configuration information is generated, and the symbol is displayed (step S21).
6), this subroutine ends, and then the variable display game processing routine shown in FIG. 5 ends.

The above-mentioned special game state is not continued only during the execution of the variable display game once,
It is continued for a predetermined period. Therefore, if one game ball enters the starting port and shifts to the special game state in step S210, and the internal lottery process in step S200 is in the high probability state, the next ball entered is in step S200.
In, the internal lottery process is performed in the high probability state, and the process proceeds to the special variable display game process routine in step S210.

The period during which the special game state is performed is not particularly limited, but may be changed each time the special game state is performed so that the player can always feel unexpected and fresh. Is desirable. Further, the period in which the special game state is performed may be set by the number of times the special variable display game is performed, or may be set by the time in which the special game state is continued. Similarly, it may be set so that it is determined whether or not the special game state is canceled with the symbol when the game has progressed and the big hit has occurred.

Next, the special variable display game processing routine shown in FIG. 6 is executed, and by shifting to the special game state, the screen images developed on the display unit are shown in FIGS. 8 (a) to 8 (c). This will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 (a) to 8 (c), a game state in which two of the three fluctuating symbols are stopped and displayed so as to show the same symbol, and the remaining one symbol is fluctuated and displayed, ie, ( It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the screen image in the reach state of C). 9 (a) to 9 (c) show screen images in a gaming state in which all symbols are stopped and displayed at the same time after three symbols are variably displayed, that is, a screen image in the (A) all symbols simultaneous stopped gaming state. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of.

First, FIG. 8 will be described. In FIG.
The story of Ton-chan's trip to a tropical country in summer is unfolded. That is, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), Ton-chan walks slowly on the sunny beach,
As shown in FIG. 8 (b), the rider enters the shallow water while running, and then, as shown in FIG. 8 (c), swims in the sea with a float and enjoys the graceful tropical sea.

First, when the special variable display game processing routine is executed, as shown in FIG. 8A, at the lower left and lower right of the display section, the same variable symbol "7" is displayed.
, And the remaining one variable symbol is displayed at the upper center of the display unit so as to indicate “5”.

Thereafter, by repeating steps S211 to S214, the symbol displayed on the upper side of the display section is variably displayed as shown in FIG. 8B.

If it is determined in step S215 that it is time to stop and display the symbol in the center, the symbol "7" is stopped and displayed in the lower center of the display unit. As a result, all three symbols stopped and displayed are “7”.
Is displayed, and a large hit is displayed, and a large hit character is displayed on the display unit in order to produce a big hit (see FIG. 8C). At this time, the symbol stopped and displayed may be a lost symbol. FIG.
As shown in (a) and FIG. 9 (a), immediately after the special variable display game is started, the fluctuating symbol may be stopped and displayed for a very short time. Does not consider that the special variable display game has started, and that the variable display has started and that the special variable display game has started.

Next, FIG. 9 will be described. Note that FIG.
Are the same as those in FIG. 8 and have already been described, and thus description thereof is omitted here.

First, when the special variable display game processing routine is executed, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), for example, in the upper part of the display section, the same symbol "4" is displayed with three variable symbols.
(See FIG. 9A). FIG.
At least two of the three symbols shown in (a) may be the same symbol or different symbols. Thereafter, the above three changing symbols are displayed in a variable manner (see FIG. 9B).

When it is determined that it is time to stop and display the variable symbol, the variable symbol is stopped and displayed below the display section. As a result, the state of FIG. 9C is in a jackpot state, and a large jackpot character is displayed on the display unit in order to produce a jackpot (FIG. 9).
(C)). At this time, the symbol stopped and displayed may be a lost symbol.

In the special game state, the variable symbols are displayed individually at predetermined timings in such a manner as not to be stopped and displayed. As described above, for example, when there are three variable symbols,
(A) After three symbols are variably displayed, all symbols are stopped and displayed simultaneously. (B) After three symbols are variably displayed, two symbols are simultaneously stopped and displayed, and then the last symbol is displayed. Is stopped and displayed, (C) the reach state is set from the beginning, (D) one variable symbol is stopped and displayed from the beginning, and the remaining two variable symbols are variable displayed and then stopped and displayed. Is done.

In the special game state described above, (C)
It is desirable that the reach continuation game state or the all symbol simultaneous stop game state (A) be performed. In the case of the reach continuation game state, the player can normally enjoy the frequent reach state in the high-probability state, and can feel that the big hit state is approaching. This is because the excitement for the game can be maintained, and if all the symbols are stopped simultaneously, the game progresses very quickly in the high probability state, so that many game balls are acquired in a shorter time. It is possible to do. Further, the above-mentioned special game state does not always have to proceed in the same manner, and can be set so as to change each time the special game state is entered.

As described above, in the gaming machine and the effect expression method of the gaming machine of the present invention, the changing symbol is displayed in the above-described manner until the end of the high-probability state. The time for the pachinko hall is significantly reduced, and for the pachinko hall operator, the shortening of the game time shortens the customer rotation time, thereby enabling an advantageous operation. In addition, for mania players, only the time when their fate is advantageous in the game time remains and the other time is deleted,
Opportunities to feel tired and bored are reduced, while feeling quick, you can immerse yourself in the game while enjoying the sense that the jackpot is approaching, and inevitably you will be absorbed in the game become able to. In addition, for example, even if the above-mentioned 1000 times fallen into a state of being caught, after that, a high probability state follows, and the game progresses quickly, so that skepticism and discomfort for the game completely disappear, and It is possible to play the game comfortably while maintaining a new sense of interest and feeling that the jackpot is approaching, and to maintain the excitement for the game.

[0120] In addition, the above-mentioned production method completely different from the conventional one makes it possible for the player to be surprised and to feel fresh.
Since the player can enjoy the game itself while enjoying this new production method, the excitement of the player can be greatly improved.

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. Variable display game processing routine,
A program for executing the special variable display game processing routine shown in FIG. 6 is stored in advance, and these programs are transmitted to the terminal at a predetermined timing.

On the other hand, the terminal temporarily stores these transmitted programs, reads out the stored programs as appropriate, and executes them to advance the pachinko game. In addition, a program for controlling a pachinko game, a program for detecting a game ball shown in FIG.
A program for executing the variable display game processing routine shown in FIG. 6 and the special variable display game processing routine shown in FIG. 6 is executed on the server side, and an instruction generated in accordance with the execution result is transmitted to the terminal as a control signal or control information. It may be transmitted to the device. 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. 10 is a front view showing an example of a terminal having the above configuration.

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

The control unit 130 also has a communication interface circuit 120 (not shown). 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 device as shown in FIG. 10 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 13
In 2, the image of the symbol which is the identification information as described above is displayed.

As will be described later, when the subroutine shown in FIG. 5 or the subroutine shown in FIG. 17, FIG. 19 or FIG.
In the display unit 132, after the high-probability state is reached, a transition is made to a special game state in which the variable symbols are not individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing. In the special game state, the variable display of the variable symbols is started. The time from the start of the variable display in the normal gaming state until the stop display is determined is shorter than the time from the start of the variable display of the variable symbols in the normal gaming state to the stop display individually at a predetermined timing.

FIG. 11 is a front view showing another example of the terminal. The components corresponding to the components shown in FIG. 10 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

The example of FIG. 11 shows a portable terminal 140, in which the input device 10 provided in the terminal 140 is provided.
2. For example, an input operation of the player is input from a switch. In addition, the control unit 130 (not shown) is connected to the terminal 140.
And a CPU 10 as described later.
8, a ROM 110, a RAM 112, and the like. The control unit 130 executes a program for controlling a pachinko game or a variable display game.

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

Further, the subroutine shown in FIG.
7, when the subroutine as shown in FIG. 19 or FIG. 24 is executed in the control unit 130, after the high-probability state is set in the display unit 132, the changing symbols are individually set at a predetermined timing. It shifts to the special game state where the stop display is not performed, and in the special game state, the time from when the variable display of the variable symbol is started to when the stop display is determined is equal to or after the variable symbol display in the normal game state is started. This is shorter than the time required to individually stop and display at a predetermined timing.

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

On the other hand, the terminal 140 shown in FIG. 11 is integrated with the display device 116, and the control signal or control information such as the display control signal transmitted from the server is transmitted to the control unit of the terminal 140. 130, and the control unit 130
Generates a display signal based on the supplied control signal or control information, and supplies the generated display signal to the display device 116. The embodiment described below can be applied whether the control unit of the terminal and the display device are separate or integrated.

FIG. 12 shows the terminal 100 or 14 described above.
It is a block diagram showing a configuration of 0 (hereinafter, referred to as a pachinko gaming terminal device). FIG. 13 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. 12, components corresponding to the components shown in FIG. 3 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

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

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

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

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13, the server 80 has a hard disk drive 88, a CPU 82,
It comprises an OM 84, a RAM 86, and a communication interface circuit 90. The hard disk drive 88 includes a program for communicating with the pachinko gaming terminal, a program for receiving information issued from the pachinko gaming terminal, a program for controlling the pachinko gaming, and a variable display game. The program to be controlled is stored. Communication interface circuit 90
Is a public telephone line network or a local area network (L
AN) for communication with the above-mentioned pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140 via a communication line.

In the case of the above-described configuration, a game machine image simulating the pachinko gaming device shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 is displayed on the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100, and the game board surface is displayed. An image showing devices such as a holding lamp, a decoration lamp, a display unit 132 for performing a variable display game, a display unit 152 for displaying ordinary symbols, and an image showing a game ball are displayed on the display device 116.
The display unit 132 for executing the variable display game displays a symbol image as identification information when the variable display game is executed.

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

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

FIGS. 14 and 15 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. 14 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, the pachinko game is started by the player operating the input device 102, and the game program is executed (step S32). This game program is a game program that controls pachinko games,
And a program for executing the variable display game shown in FIG. 3 described above. The necessary image data is a game machine image imitating a pachinko game machine, a background image, and an image of a fluctuating design. And an image such as a character image on the display device 116.

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

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

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

Next, it is determined whether a game ball has entered the starting port (step S35). This start is, for example, an image portion corresponding to the start port 44 shown in FIG. 2 described above.

If it is determined in step S35 that a game ball has entered the starting port, a variable display game processing routine similar to the above-described subroutine shown in FIG. 5 is called and executed (step S36). 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 in step S202 in FIG. 5 that a specific condition is satisfied, the special variable display game processing routine shown in FIG. 6 is processed in step S210 in FIG. , On the display unit 132, after the high probability state is reached,
In the special game state, the variable symbols are not individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and in the special game state, the time from when the variable display of the variable symbols is started until the stop display is determined is the same as in the normal game state. This is shorter than the time from the start of the variable display of the variable symbols to the individual stop display at a predetermined timing.

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 has ended, the game result indicating the number of game balls fired, the number of game balls refunded, and the like, and game end information indicating that the game has ended are transmitted to the server 80. (Step S40), this subroutine ends.

FIG. 15 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 that 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. 14 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 constantly transmitted from the server 80 before the game is started in the pachinko game terminal device 100 or 140. Therefore, when the program or the image data is updated in the server 80, the player can always enjoy the latest game.

Further, in the case of such a configuration, in the display section 132 displayed on the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 as a terminal, after the high probability state is reached, In the special game state, the variable symbols are not individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and in the special game state, the time from when the variable display of the variable symbols is started until the stop display is determined is the same as in the normal game state. A program configured so as to be shorter than the time from when the variable display of the variable symbol is started to when it is individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing is stored in a computer-readable storage medium such as the hard disk drive 88 of the server 80. It is stored.

By adopting such a configuration, the variable symbol is displayed in the above-described manner until the end of the high-probability state, so that the time from the start to the stop of the variable symbol is extremely reduced, and the pachinko hall operation On the side of the game, shortening the game time shortens the customer turnover time and enables an advantageous operation. In addition, for mania players, since only the time when their own fate is advantageous in the game time remains and the other time is deleted, the opportunity to feel tired and bored is reduced, and while feeling fast, While enjoying the sense that the jackpot is imminent, the player can be immersed in the game, and inevitably can be absorbed in the game. Further, for example, the above-described 10
Even if you have fallen into the state 00 times,
It becomes a high probability state and the game progresses quickly,
The skepticism and discomfort of the game completely disappear, and the player becomes more interested in the game and enjoys the sense that the jackpot is approaching, can play the game comfortably, and maintains the excitement for the game be able to.

In addition, the above-mentioned production method completely different from that of the related art allows the player to be surprised and feel the freshness,
Since the player can enjoy the game itself while enjoying this new production method, the excitement of the player can be greatly improved.

Next, a program for controlling the pachinko game and a program for executing the variable display game are stored in the ROM 1 of the pachinko game terminal device 100 or 140.
10 is stored in advance, and only the various image data required as the pachinko game progresses is transmitted from the server 80 as appropriate, the pachinko game terminal device 100 or 140 and the server 80 execute the image data. The subroutine shown in FIG. 16, FIG. 17, and FIG.

FIG. 16 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. The flowchart illustrated in FIG. 16 is the same as the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 14 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 on 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.

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

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.

In this step S35, when it is determined 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 and further the special variable display game processing routine is executed, the display unit 132 shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. In the special game state, the variable symbols are not individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing. In the special game state, the time from when the variable display of the variable symbols is started until the stop display is determined is the normal game state. Is shorter than the time from when the variable display of the variable symbol is started to when it is individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing.

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 has ended, the game result indicating the number of game balls fired, the number of game balls refunded, and the like, and game end information indicating that the game has ended are transmitted to the server 80. (Step S40), this subroutine ends.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for processing the variable display game called and executed in step S36 described above. Note that FIG.
In the flowchart shown in FIG. 5, steps that perform the same processing as the steps in the flowchart shown in FIG. 5 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

First, 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 fluctuating 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). This internal lottery process is a process of setting a game state in advance, such as a big hit state or a loss state, and further, based on the set game state, a symbol belonging to a plurality of sets that are variably displayed is displayed. This is a process of presetting a combination of symbols when all symbols are stopped and displayed and the symbol is determined.
As described later, a symbol change process and a stop display process are performed such that symbols are stopped and displayed on the display unit 132 in a combination of symbols determined by the internal lottery process, as described later.

Next, game information relating to a specific condition is stored (step S201), and thereafter, it is determined whether or not the game information stored in step S201 satisfies the specific condition (step S202). If it is determined that the above specific condition is satisfied, step S210
In, the special variable display game processing routine shown in FIG. 6 is executed, and the game shifts to a special game state. Since the special variable display game processing routine has already been described, the description thereof is omitted here.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S202 that the specific condition is not satisfied, the game proceeds in the normal probability state. Next, the control program is executed by the CPU 108, and based on the result, the background image is selected, the screen configuration information of the background image is generated (step S203), the character image is selected, and the character image is selected. Is generated (step S204), and the screen configuration information of the variable symbol, which is the identification information, is generated (step S205).

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 S206).

By executing the above-described steps S203 to S206, the above-described image shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the display section 132 displayed on the display device 116.

Next, among a plurality of, for example, three sets, one
It is determined whether it is time to stop and display the symbols belonging to one set (step S207). If it is determined that it is time to stop and display the symbol, the screen configuration information is generated so that one symbol is stopped and displayed, and the symbol is stopped and displayed (step S208).

In the above step S207, when it is determined that it is not the timing to stop and display the symbols, or when the process of step S208 is executed, it is determined whether or not all the symbols belonging to a plurality of sets have been stopped and displayed. (Step S209). If it is determined that all the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets have not been stopped and displayed, the process returns to step S203.

On the other hand, when it is determined that it is time to stop and display all the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets, information indicating that the variable display game has ended and result information of the variable display game are transmitted to the server 80 ( Step S6
4), end this subroutine.

FIG. 18 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 the server 80 has been activated in advance, and the subroutine shown in FIG. 18 is called from a previously executed main routine and executed.

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

On the other hand, when it is determined that information indicating that the variable display game has been started has been received, a variable design image, a background image, and a character image, which are identification information images required for the variable display game, are displayed. Is transmitted to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 (step S72). This step S72 corresponds to the process of step S62 shown in FIG. 17 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. 17 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, after the high probability state is set on the display section 132 displayed on the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, the fluctuating symbol is set. Shifts to a special game state in which the stop display is not individually stopped at a predetermined timing.In the special game state, the time from the start of the variable display of the variable symbol to the determination of the stop display is changed in the normal game state. The image of the fluctuating design image that is the identification information image, the background image, and the character image are controlled so as to be shorter than the time from when the fluctuating display is started to when the fluctuating display is individually stopped at a predetermined timing. The server 80 transmits a program or the like to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, and the server 80 transmits a pachinko gaming terminal as a terminal. It is to control the location 100 or 140.

With such a configuration, the variable symbol is displayed in the above-described manner until the end of the high probability state, so that the time from the start to the stop of the variable symbol is extremely reduced, and the pachinko hall management On the side of the game, shortening the game time shortens the customer turnover time and enables an advantageous operation. In addition, for mania players, since only the time when their own fate is advantageous in the game time remains and the other time is deleted, the opportunity to feel tired and bored is reduced, and while feeling fast, While enjoying the sense that the jackpot is imminent, the player can be immersed in the game, and inevitably can be absorbed in the game. Further, for example, the above-described 10
Even if you have fallen into the state 00 times,
It becomes a high probability state and the game progresses quickly,
The skepticism and discomfort of the game completely disappear, and the player becomes more interested in the game and enjoys the sense that the jackpot is approaching, can play the game comfortably, and maintains the excitement for the game be able to.

In addition, the above-mentioned completely different production method allows the player to be surprised and feel the freshness,
Since the player can enjoy the game itself while enjoying this new production method, the excitement of the player can be greatly improved.

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 transmitted to 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,
Or 140 and the subroutine executed in the server 80 are shown in FIGS.

FIG. 19 shows a subroutine executed in pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 in the above-described configuration. Incidentally, pachinko terminal apparatus 100 or 140 is activated in advance, is executed subroutine shown in FIG. 16 described above is read from the ROM110 at a predetermined timing from the main routine, a subroutine shown in FIG. 19, 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. 19, the same reference numerals are given to the steps performing the same processing as the processing of the subroutine shown in FIG.

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

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

Next, an internal lottery process is executed by the CPU 108 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 (step S200). This internal lottery process is a process of setting a game state in advance, such as a big hit state or a loss state, and further, based on the set game state, a symbol belonging to a plurality of sets that are variably displayed is displayed. This is a process of presetting a combination of symbols when all symbols are stopped and displayed and the symbol is determined.
As described later, a symbol change process and a stop display process are performed such that symbols are stopped and displayed on the display unit 132 in a combination of symbols determined by the internal lottery process, as described later.

Next, game information relating to a specific condition is stored (step S201), and thereafter, it is determined whether or not the game information stored in step S201 satisfies the specific condition (step S202). If it is determined that the above specific condition is satisfied, step S210
In, the special variable display game processing routine shown in FIG. 6 is executed, and the game shifts to a special game state. Since the special variable display game processing routine has already been described, the description thereof is omitted here.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S202 that the specific condition is not satisfied, the game proceeds in the normal probability state. Next, the control program is executed by the CPU 108, and based on the result, the background image is selected, the screen configuration information of the background image is generated (step S203), the character image is selected, and the character image is selected. Is generated (step S204), and the screen configuration information of the variable symbol, which is the identification information, is generated (step S205).

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 S206).

By executing the above-described steps S203 to S206, the above-described image shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the display unit 132 displayed on the display device 116.

Next, one of a plurality of, for example, three
It is determined whether it is time to stop and display the symbols belonging to one set (step S207). If it is determined that it is time to stop and display the symbol, the screen configuration information is generated so that one symbol is stopped and displayed, and the symbol is stopped and displayed (step S208).

If it is determined in step S207 that it is not the timing to stop and display the symbols, or if the process of step S208 is executed, it is determined whether all the symbols belonging to a plurality of sets have been stopped and displayed. (Step S209). If it is determined that all the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets have not been stopped and displayed, the process returns to step S203.

On the other hand, if it is determined that it is time to stop and display all the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets, information indicating that the variable display game has ended and result information of the variable display game are transmitted to the server 80 ( Step S6
4), end this subroutine.

FIG. 20 is a subroutine executed by the server 80 corresponding to the variable display game processing routine executed by the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 shown in FIG. It is assumed that server 80 has been activated in advance, and the subroutine shown in FIG. 20 is called from a previously executed main routine and executed. In the subroutine shown in FIG. 20, steps that perform the same processing as the processing of the subroutine shown in FIG. 18 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

First, 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. 19 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 is 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. 19 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. 19 described above. Step S75
In step S7, if it is determined that the information indicating that the variable display game has ended has not been received, the process proceeds to step S7.
Return to 5. On the other hand, when it is determined that the information indicating that the variable display game has ended has been received, the present subroutine ends.

In the case of the above-described configuration, the display section 132 displayed on the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, which is a terminal device, sets the above-mentioned high probability state to the above-mentioned state. The transition to the special game state in which the variable symbols are not individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing. A program that is shorter than the time from when the symbol variation display is started to when the symbol is individually stopped at a predetermined timing is stored in a computer-readable storage medium such as the hard disk drive 88 of the server 80. .

With such a configuration, the variable symbol is displayed in the above-described manner until the end of the high-probability state, so that the time from the start to the stop of the variable symbol is extremely reduced, and the pachinko hall management On the part of the customer, the shortening of the game time shortens the customer rotation time, thereby enabling advantageous operation. In addition, for mania players, since only the time when their own fate is advantageous in the game time remains and the other time is deleted, the opportunity to feel tired and bored is reduced, and while feeling fast, While enjoying the sense that the jackpot is imminent, the player can be immersed in the game, and inevitably can be absorbed in the game. For example, for example,
Even if you have fallen into the state 00 times,
It becomes a high probability state and the game progresses quickly,
The skepticism and discomfort of the game completely disappear, and the player becomes more interested in the game and enjoys the sense that the jackpot is approaching. be able to.

[0219] In addition, the above-mentioned production method completely different from that of the related art allows the player to be surprised and feel the freshness,
Since the player can enjoy the game itself while enjoying this new production method, the excitement of the player can be greatly improved.

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

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

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

In such a configuration, the subroutine executed in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 and the server 80 is shown in FIG. 21, FIG. 22, FIG.
3 and FIG.

FIG. 21 shows a pachinko gaming terminal device 100.
Or a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in 140. In the following description, a main routine (not shown) is executed when the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 is activated, and communication with the server 80 is performed in this main routine. It is assumed that this subroutine is called and executed after confirming that the state is possible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The instruction information received in step S104 described above corresponds to steps S124 and S
126, S128, S130 and S132 are information such as screen configuration information generated by the pachinko gaming terminal device 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. 22 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in server 80 in correspondence with the subroutine of FIG. 21 described above. It is assumed that server 80 has been activated in advance, and the subroutine shown in FIG. 22 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 (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. 23 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the pachinko game process called in step S114 described above.

First, it is determined whether an image of a game ball is moved and displayed (step S121). When it is determined that the image of the game ball is moved and displayed, the position of the 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.

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

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

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

Next, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed the ball passage detector, 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 opening is opened is displayed, and the selected image information indicating the selected image is displayed. Is generated (step S130).
When this selected image information is issued to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 displays an image that can be visually recognized as if the movable piece is open. It is done. Note that the movable piece is, for example, as shown in FIG.
Are image portions corresponding to the movable pieces 58a and 58b shown in FIG.

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

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

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for processing the variable display game called and executed in step S126 described above. First, an internal lottery process is performed (step S140), and based on the result, game information relating to a specific condition is stored (step S141). Thereafter, the game information stored in step S201 satisfies the specific condition. It is determined whether or not there is (step S142). When it is determined that the above specific condition is satisfied, in step S210,
A special variable display game processing routine shown in FIG. 6 is executed, and the game shifts to a special game state. Since the special variable display game processing routine has already been described,
Here, the description is omitted.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S142 that the specific condition is not satisfied, the game proceeds in the normal probability state. Next, the pachinko gaming terminal device 10
A background image to be displayed on the display unit 132 of the display device 116 of 0 or 140, an image of a changing symbol, and a character image are selected (steps S143, S144, and S14).
5). Next, it is determined whether or not it is time to stop and display the symbol which is one piece of identification information (step S14).
6). When it is determined that it is the timing to stop and display, the image having the same content as the fluctuating symbol is selected to be displayed in advance in a manner having relevance to the effect image (step S147).

Next, steps S143 and S14 described above are performed.
4. Screen configuration information of the image selected in S145 and S147 is generated (step S148). The server 80 uses the screen configuration information generated in step S148 described above as command information in step S115 in FIG. 22 described above, and outputs the information to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 1 as a terminal.
Send to 40.

On the other hand, the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 receives the command information transmitted from the server 80 in step S104 in FIG. 21 described above, and then, in step S106, displays the screen configuration information indicated by the received command information. The image data is stored in the ROM 110 or R
Read from the AM 112 and display unit 13 of the display device 116
2, the read image is displayed.

By doing so, the display section 13 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, which is a terminal device, is provided.
In 2, the server 80 shifts to a special game state in which the variable symbols are not individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing after the high probability state is reached, and in the special game state, the variable symbols start displaying the variable symbols. It is possible to perform a control in which the time from when the change is displayed to when the stop display is determined is shorter than the time from when the change display of the change symbol in the normal game state is started to when the change display is individually stopped at a predetermined timing. It is.

Next, it is determined whether or not all the symbols have stopped (step S149). If it is determined that all the symbols are not stopped and displayed, the process returns to step S143. On the other hand, if it is determined that all the symbols have been stopped and displayed, variable display game end information is generated (step S15).
0), end this subroutine.

Note that the subroutine shown in FIG. 24 is not only called when the variable display game start process of step S126 shown in FIG. 23 is executed, but also between the start and the end of the variable display game. In between, it is called and executed at a predetermined timing.

In the above-described embodiment shown in FIGS. 14 to 24, only the display portion 132 displayed on the image of the gaming machine simulating the pachinko gaming device displayed on the display device 116 has the variable symbol. Image and background image,
Although the case where the character image is displayed is shown, the image of the variable design, the background image,
A character image may be displayed.

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.

[0259]

According to the present invention, since the variable symbol is displayed in the above-described manner until the end of the high probability state, the time from the start to the stop of the variable symbol is extremely reduced, and the pachinko hall operation side is reduced. For customers, the shortening of the game time shortens the customer rotation time and enables an advantageous operation.
In addition, for mania players, only the time when their fate is advantageous in the game time is left and the other time is deleted, so the opportunity to feel tired and bored is reduced,
While being able to feel a sense of speed and feeling that the jackpot state is approaching, it is possible to be immersed in the game and inevitably be absorbed in the game. In addition, for example, even if the above-mentioned 1000 times fallen into a state of being caught, after that, a high probability state follows, and the game progresses quickly, so that skepticism and discomfort for the game completely disappear, and It is possible to play the game comfortably while maintaining a new sense of interest and feeling that the jackpot is approaching, and to maintain the excitement for the game.

[0260] In addition, the above-mentioned production method completely different from the conventional one makes it possible for the player to be surprised and feel the freshness,
Since the player can enjoy the game itself while enjoying this new production method, the excitement of the player can be greatly improved.

[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 shows a step S2 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 5;
10 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a special variable display game process called and executed in 10.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of an image of an effect screen according to the present invention.

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

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

FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a pachinko game terminal.

FIG. 11 is an outline view showing another example of the pachinko gaming terminal.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming terminal device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the server according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 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. 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
5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the step S.

17 is a 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. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a subroutine executed in server 80 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19: 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. 20 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in server 80 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 21: Pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140
5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the step S.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in server 80 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 23 is a step S11 in the flowchart of FIG. 21;
It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the pachinko game process called in 4 in FIG.

FIG. 24: Step S12 of the flowchart in FIG.
It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the pachinko game process called in 6 in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

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

Continued on the front page F term (reference) 2C001 AA00 AA02 BA00 BA06 BB00 BB04 BB06 BB08 BC00 BC10 CB01 CB08 CC02 CC08 2C088 AA36 AA37 AA42 CA13 CA31 EB44 EB55

Claims (6)

[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 can be stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and an effect image. A gaming machine having a display unit on which a screen image composed of effect image areas is displayed, and when the fluctuating symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination, a jackpot is formed and a state advantageous to the player occurs. In the gaming machine, at least, a normal probability state in which the probability of the jackpot occurs with a normal probability, and a high probability state in which the probability of the jackpot occurs with a higher probability than the normal probability state are set. It is possible, and after the high probability state is reached, the changing symbol is shifted to a special game state in which the symbols are not individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing. The time from the start of the variable display of the moving symbol to the determination of the stop display is shorter than the time from the start of the variable display of the variable symbol in the normal gaming state to the individual stop display at a predetermined timing. A gaming machine characterized by that: 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special gaming state is performed only in a reaching state or a state in which all symbols are simultaneously stopped. 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; A control unit for transmitting electronic data to a display unit, and the screen image is displayed in a variable manner, and displays an identification information image including a plurality of variable symbols that can be stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing. A gaming machine that includes an identification information image area and an effect image area for displaying an effect image, wherein when the variable symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination, the game becomes a big hit and a state advantageous to the player occurs. The gaming machine has at least a normal probability state in which the jackpot probability occurs at a normal probability, and a high probability state in which the jackpot probability occurs at a higher probability than the normal probability state. Is settable, and after the high-probability state is entered, a transition is made to a special game state in which the variable symbols continue a reach state in which the variable symbols are not individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and in the special game state, The time from the start of the variable display of the variable symbol to the determination of the stop display is shorter than the time from the start of the variable display of the variable symbol in the normal gaming state to the individual stop display at a predetermined timing. A gaming machine characterized by that: 4. A display unit provided on the game board and displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining these images as appropriate according to a game situation developed on the game board; It is an effect expression method of a gaming machine having a control unit that transmits electronic data to a display unit, and, on the display unit, each of the display units is variably displayed, from a plurality of variably designed symbols that can be stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing. An image including an identification information image area for displaying an identification information image and an effect image area for displaying an effect image is displayed as the screen image, and when the variable symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination, a big hit And producing a state advantageous to the player, wherein the gaming machine has at least a probability that the jackpot probability will occur with a normal probability. A normal probability state and a high probability state in which the probability of the jackpot occurs at a higher probability than the normal probability state can be set, and after the high probability state, the fluctuation symbol is a predetermined Transition to a special game state where stop display is not individually performed at the timing, and in the special game state, the time from the start of the variable display of the variable symbol until the stop display is determined is changed in the normal game state. An effect expression method for a gaming machine, wherein the time is shorter than the time from when it is started to when it is individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing. 5. A computer-readable recording medium storing a control program for displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining the moving image, the static image, or an image according to a game situation of a gaming machine, The control program includes an identification information image area for displaying an identification information image including 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 program that causes an image to be displayed as the screen image and, when the variable symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination, generates a jackpot and a state advantageous to the player occurs, and at least the jackpot. A normal probability state in which the probability occurs at a normal probability, and a probability in which the jackpot probability is higher than the normal probability state. The high-probability state to be generated is settable, and after the high-probability state is reached, a transition is made to a special game state in which the variable symbols are not individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and in the special game state, The time from the start of the variable display of the variable symbol to the determination of the stop display is shorter than the time from the start of the variable display of the variable symbol in the normal gaming state to the individual stop display at a predetermined timing. Computer-readable recording medium configured as described above. 6. A server for displaying a gaming machine image indicating a gaming machine on each terminal, wherein the server displays a moving image, a still image, or an image combining these according to the situation of a game performed in the terminal. Screen image, and each is variably displayed, an identification information image area that displays an identification information image composed of a plurality of variable symbols that can be stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and an effect image area that displays an effect image Displaying a screen image including, when the variable symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination, while performing a control to the terminal to generate a jackpot and a state advantageous to the player, at least, with the jackpot A normal probability state in which the probability of occurrence occurs at a normal probability, and a high probability state in which the probability of the jackpot occurs at a higher probability than the normal probability state can be set. After the high probability state,
The transition to the special game state in which the variable symbols are not individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing.In the special game state, the time from when the variable display of the variable symbols is started until the stop display is determined is the time in the normal game state. A server for performing, on a terminal, control that is shorter than the time from when the variable display of a variable symbol is started to when the variable symbol is individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing.