JP2002292047A - Game machine, presentation expressing method with machine, storage medium, and server - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine allowing a player to continue his 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 has a display part installed on a play board and for displaying screen images containing presentation images and a discrimination information image consisting of a plurality of varying patterns each displayed varying and put in stop display at a specified timing individually, in which after generation of a 'ready-to-win' condition, presentation images in a plurality of units are one after another displayed continuously as developing images, wherein after the 'ready-to-win' is established, one unit of presentation images are displayed, followed by displaying of a pre-notifying image to pre- notify whether a new developing image will appear or not.

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

[0004] On the other hand, the identification information image area displays whether or not the player is in a so-called reach state or displays a game termination result indicated by the identification information image such as a big hit or a miss depending on a combination of symbols displayed in a fluctuating manner. Or something. The reach state is, for example, a state in which the changing symbol is 3
In this case, when two variable symbols display the same symbol and stop, it is forewarned that if the remaining one symbol displays the same symbol and stops, a big hit will occur.

[0005] As a result, after reaching the game, the player pays attention to the screen with the expectation that it will be a big hit. While the floating symbols are displayed in a floating manner, the player is trying to draw the player's attention by developing an impactful story, etc., compared to the story developed on the normal screen before reaching .

[0006] Furthermore, after reaching the reach, the so-called development reach effect, in which the effect images composed of a plurality of stories related to each other are sequentially and continuously displayed as a development image, has recently been actively performed. It has become.

[0007] However, in the conventional case, after the effect is displayed and one unit of the effect image after the reach is displayed, the above-described effect of the advanced reach is started, or the effect of the advanced reach is started. However, it is difficult to understand whether the effect ends with only one unit of effect image or whether another unit of effect image is displayed, just by looking at the screen. There was a problem that you could not enjoy it.

[0008] In a gaming machine in which a fluctuating symbol is temporarily stopped when one effect image ends, it is necessary to pay close attention to the fluctuating symbol for a considerable time to determine whether the development reach is started. After reaching the reach, the player feels discomfort and fatigue every time the above operation is repeated, and in some cases, loses the will to continue the game.

[0009]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to display an effect image of such an advanced reach when the above-described advanced reach is produced. Forewarning that the player will be excited about the upcoming fate for himself that will occur, declare his excitement, and make him feel monotonous, tired, etc. A gaming machine that can maintain the interest in the game, and when the game is a big hit, enhance the player's sense of fulfillment and sense of accomplishment and dramatically improve the interest in the game , A storage medium and a server.

[0010]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a method for displaying a unit of effect image after reaching, and then displaying a new developed image. It is characterized by displaying a preview image for notifying whether or not it will be performed.

More specifically, the present invention provides the following. (1) A display in which a screen image provided on a game board and including an effect image and an identification information image composed of a plurality of variable symbols, each of which is variably displayed and individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, is displayed. A gaming machine having a unit and configured to be able to successively and continuously display the effect images of a plurality of units as a developed image after reaching a reach. After the effect image of the unit is displayed, a preview image for notifying whether or not a new developed image is displayed is subsequently displayed.

According to the invention of (1), after reaching, a preview image for displaying whether or not a new developed image is displayed is displayed. Therefore, when a new developed image is displayed, , The players will be excited and excited by their increasingly favorable fate that will arise,
Attracted to stories developed with new development images,
The interest and expectation for the game can be maintained without feeling monotonous or tired of the game. And
When the game is a big hit, the player's sense of fulfillment and sense of achievement can be enhanced, and the interest can be dramatically improved. On the other hand, no new developed image is displayed,
Even when the loss is confirmed, since the advance notice is given in advance, the feeling of disappointment is alleviated, and the feeling can be smoothly switched to the direction of expecting the next big hit.

The present invention further provides the following. (2) A moving image, a still image, or a screen image combining these images as appropriate according to a game situation provided on the game board and developed on the game board, wherein the effect image and each of the screen images are variably displayed, and A display unit that displays a screen image including an identification information image composed of a plurality of variable symbols that can be individually stopped and displayed at the timing of, and a control unit that transmits electronic data to the display unit. After that, the effect image of a plurality of units, a gaming machine configured to be able to sequentially and continuously displayed as a development image, after reaching, one unit of effect image is displayed After that, a preview image for notifying whether or not a new developed image is to be displayed is displayed.

According to the invention of (2), after reaching, a preview image for displaying whether or not a new developed image is displayed is displayed. Therefore, when a new developed image is displayed, , The players will be excited and excited by their increasingly favorable fate that will arise,
Attracted to stories developed with new development images,
The interest and expectation for the game can be maintained without feeling monotonous or tired of the game. And
When the game is a big hit, the player's sense of fulfillment and sense of achievement can be enhanced, and the interest can be dramatically improved. On the other hand, no new developed image is displayed,
Even when the loss is confirmed, since the advance notice is given in advance, the feeling of disappointment is alleviated, and the feeling can be smoothly switched to the direction of expecting the next big hit.

The present invention further provides the following. (3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2), the effect images of a plurality of units that are continuously displayed as the development images are composed of mutually related stories.

According to the invention of (3), since the effect images of a plurality of units which are continuously displayed as the developed images are composed of mutually related stories, the continuity and continuity of the stories can be ensured. The player can completely naturally enter the story displayed as the developed image, without feeling unnatural or uncomfortable in the rendered expression, without decreasing the interest and expectation for the game. You can enjoy a story with continuity and storylines developed on the screen of the device.

The present invention further provides the following. (4) A screen image provided on a game board and 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 display unit that displays a screen image including an identification information image including a plurality of variable symbols that can be individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and a control unit that transmits electronic data to the display unit. , After reaching, is a rendering effect method of a gaming machine configured to be able to successively and continuously display the effect images of a plurality of units as a developed image, After the effect image of the unit is displayed, a step of displaying a preview image for notifying whether or not a new developed image is displayed is included.

According to the invention of (4), after reaching, a preview image for notifying whether or not a new developed image is displayed is displayed. Therefore, when a new developed image is displayed, , The players will be excited and excited by their increasingly favorable fate that will arise,
Attracted to stories developed with new development images,
The interest and expectation for the game can be maintained without feeling monotonous or tired of the game. And
When the game is a big hit, the player's sense of fulfillment and sense of accomplishment can be enhanced and the interest can be dramatically improved, while a new developed image is not displayed and the loss is determined. Also, in advance,
It is possible to provide an effect expression method in which disappointment is relieved and the feeling can be smoothly switched to the direction of expecting the next big hit.

The present invention further provides the following. (5) A screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining the moving image and the static image as appropriate according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. A computer-readable storage medium storing a control program for displaying a screen image including an identification information image composed of a plurality of variable symbols to be obtained, wherein the control program has a plurality of effects after reaching a reach. The program is configured so that images can be sequentially and continuously displayed as a developed image, and after reaching, after one unit of effect image is displayed, subsequently, a new It is configured to display a preview image for notifying whether or not the advanced image is displayed.

According to the invention of (5), after the li-zhi has been reached, the preview image for notifying whether or not a new developed image is to be displayed is displayed. , The players will be excited and excited by their increasingly favorable fate that will arise,
Attracted to stories developed with new development images,
The interest and expectation for the game can be maintained without feeling monotonous or tired of the game. And
When the game is a big hit, the player's sense of fulfillment and sense of accomplishment can be enhanced and the interest can be dramatically improved, while a new developed image is not displayed and the loss is determined. Also, in advance,
It is possible to provide a storage medium capable of reducing disappointment and smoothly switching feelings in a direction in which a next big hit is expected.

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. The image, the effect image and each is variably displayed, while displaying a screen image including an identification information image composed of a plurality of variable symbols that can be individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and, after reaching the reach,
A plurality of effect images are sequentially and continuously controlled to be displayed as a developed image to the terminal, and further, after reaching, after one effect image is displayed, subsequently, a new image is displayed. The terminal is controlled to display a preview image for notifying whether or not the advanced image is displayed.

According to the invention of (6), after the reach, the preview image for notifying whether or not a new developed image is displayed is displayed. , The players will be excited and excited by their increasingly favorable fate that will arise,
Attracted to stories developed with new development images,
The interest and expectation for the game can be maintained without feeling monotonous or tired of the game. And
When the game is a big hit, the player's sense of fulfillment and sense of accomplishment can be enhanced and the interest can be dramatically improved, while a new developed image is not displayed and the loss is determined. Also, in advance,
It is possible to provide a server that can reduce disappointment and smoothly switch feelings in a direction to expect the next big hit.

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

"A plurality of effect images" means, for example, a single effect image as one unit effect image, such as a story developed by a specific character as a hero, and a plurality of these effect images exist. Means This production image does not necessarily have to be an image in which the story is developed,
It may be an image in which a specific set of scenery, pattern, etc. changes, but an effect image having a certain narrative is an image in which a predetermined story is developed because it has a stronger appeal to the player. Is preferred. The “developed image” refers to an image in which, when the effect image is an image in which a predetermined story is developed, a story having continuity is developed following the previously developed story. Such an evolved image is not limited to one unit as long as it has continuity following the story unfolded before, and may be two units, or three or more units. Is also good. "The story unfolds"
Means that the story progresses with content that includes various variations.

The "advance notice image" means an image indicating whether or not a developed image is to be displayed following the preceding effect image, or an image displaying the contents of the displayed developed image. This preview image may consist of only characters, figures, and symbols,
It may be composed of characters, figures, symbols and background images. Specifically, for example, whether or not a developed image is displayed, such as "continue" or "complete", may be displayed using only characters, and this character is displayed together with the effect image. You may. In addition, the preview image may display the content of the developed image such as “Battle Without Sequel-Nagiko Battle”. The arrangement mode of the characters constituting the preview image is not particularly limited, and may be displayed in one stage or several stages.

[0027]

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

The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part 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 surface of the game board 14, there is provided a display device 32 which is a display unit as described later. In the center of the upper part of the display device 32, a display device 52 is provided. The display device 52 is formed of, for example, a segment display, and a normal symbol, which is display information, is variably displayed so as to repeatedly change and stop. On the left and right sides of the display device 32, ball passage detectors 55a and 55b
Is provided. This ball passage detector 55a or 55b
When it is detected that a game ball has passed in the vicinity, the display of the ordinary symbols is started to be displayed on the display device 52 described above, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the display of the ordinary symbols is stopped. The ordinary symbol is information including numbers and symbols, for example, numbers from “0” to “9” and symbols such as “☆”. When the normal symbol is displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, "7" and stopped and displayed, solenoids 57 for driving movable pieces 58a and 58b provided on both left and right sides of the starting port 44 described later. A current is supplied to the starting port 44 (not shown), and the movable pieces 58a and 58b are driven so that the game ball can easily enter the starting port 44 so that the starting port 44 is opened. The starting port 44
After a predetermined time has passed since
The movable piece is driven to close the starting port 44 so that the game ball does not easily enter.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of 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. In addition, when the variable display game is executed on the display device 32, the ROM 68 stores image data of a variable design that is displayed in a variable or stopped state, character image data serving as a rendering image, background image data, and moving image image data. And the preview image data serving as the preview image as described above. In the following description, character image data, background image data, and moving image video image data, which are one unit of an effect image displayed after reaching, will be referred to as one unit of effect image data. Accordingly, the ROM 68 stores a plurality of units of effect image data.

The ROM 68 stores sound data used in the game, initial data for executing a control program, a program for controlling a blinking pattern of the decorative lamp 36, and the like.

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

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

The CPU 66, which is a control unit, performs arithmetic processing by calling and executing a predetermined program.
Character image data of a moving object, background image data, moving image video image data,
The transmission of other information such as the preview image data, the fluctuation design image data, and the sound data as electronic data is performed.

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

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

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

As described above, by superimposing and combining a plurality of images, for example, a design image and a 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 used to open and close the shutter 40 as described above.
Indicates the number of times the combination of symbols displayed on the display device 32 has become effective. The decorative lamp 36 is used to indicate to the player when the game has reached a jackpot or a reach. It blinks or lights up.

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

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

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

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

Next, it is determined whether a game ball has entered the starting port (step S13). This start is, for example, the start port 44 in the example shown in FIG. 2 described above. If it is determined in step S13 that a game ball has entered the starting port, a variable display game described later is executed (step S14).

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

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

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for performing a variable display game process called and executed in step S14. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a variable symbol after reaching the variable display game in the variable display game. 5 is a flowchart showing a process until all stop. FIGS. 7A to 7C and FIGS.
(C) is a figure showing an example of an effect image and a notice image displayed after reaching.

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

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

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

The symbols belonging to one 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, as shown in FIG. 7, 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. The belonging symbols are displayed in the center of the display device 32, and the symbols belonging to the remaining sets are displayed on the right side of the display device 32.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The symbols belonging to one group, for example, the symbols on the left are stopped and displayed at "11", and the symbols belonging to another group, for example, the symbols on the right are also stopped and displayed at "11". At that time, the two sets are a combination of “11”-“11”, and when the other set of symbols is stopped and displayed at “11”, it becomes a big hit, so it becomes a reach,
As described above, a screen different from the normal screen is displayed.

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

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

Next, based on the result obtained by the CPU 66, screen configuration information of the selected background image is generated in the RAM 70 by the CPU 66 as needed. As the background image, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, a background image of a road near a construction site where a character guard is performing traffic control is exemplified.

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

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

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

In the present invention, the character image is not particularly limited. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, a road on which traffic control is performed near a construction site is displayed as a background image. In this case, there may be mentioned a guardman who is performing the traffic control, a man in the form of a yakuza who opposes the guardman, and an image or the like indicating the guardman is displayed on the display device 32.

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

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

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

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

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

In the processing of steps S201 to S204 described above, after the left and right fluctuation symbols are stopped and displayed in steps S206 and S208 to be described later, it is determined whether or not the left and right fluctuation symbols are the same. (Step S
210), and is repeatedly executed until it is determined that reach is reached (identical). By repeatedly executing such a process, the symbols can be displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll in a predetermined manner, and a character image composed of a moving object can be displayed so as to perform a predetermined operation. As a result, for example, it is possible to develop a story in which a guardman performs traffic control on a boulevard where many cars come and go.

Next, it is determined whether it is time to stop and display a symbol belonging to one of the three sets (step S205). If it is determined that it is not time to stop and display, the process returns to step S201. On the other hand, for example, when it is determined that it is the timing to stop and display the left variable symbol, the left variable symbol is stopped and displayed (step S206).

Next, it is determined whether or not it is time to stop and display the symbols belonging to one of the remaining two sets (step S207). If it is determined that it is not time to perform the stop display, the process proceeds to step S20.
Return to 1. On the other hand, for example, when it is determined that it is the timing to stop and display the right changing symbol, the right changing symbol is stopped and displayed (step S208).

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the stopped left and right moving symbols are the same (step S210). And when it is determined that the left and right fluctuating symbols are the same,
A subroutine of reach screen display processing shown in FIG. 6 is executed (step S29). The subroutine of the reach screen display processing will be described later in detail.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S210 that the left and right symbols are not the same, it is next determined whether or not it is time to stop and display the central symbol (step S211). If it is determined that it is not the timing to stop and display the central symbol, the process proceeds to step S20.
Return to 1. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is time to stop and display the central symbol, the central variable symbol is stopped and displayed (step S212), and the present subroutine ends.

In FIG. 5, three changing symbols are left,
The case where stop display is performed in the right and center order has been described, but the order in which the variable symbols are stop displayed in the variable display game is not particularly limited.

Next, a subroutine of the reach screen display processing will be described with reference to FIG. When the subroutine of the reach screen display process is executed in step S29 of the variable display game process routine described above, first, FIG.
The screen configuration information of the selected background image is generated in the RAM 70 in the same manner as in step S201 shown in FIG.
291). Note that the selected background image may be the same image as the background image on the normal screen, or may be a different image.

Next, the screen configuration information of the selected character image is stored in the RAM 7 in the same manner as in step S202 shown in FIG.
0 is generated (step S292). Note that the selected character image may be the same image as the character image on the normal screen, or may be 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 S293). Note that the selected image of the variable symbol may be the same image as the variable symbol on the normal screen, or may be a different image.

Next, in steps S291 to S293, each image data corresponding to the screen configuration information is read from the ROM 68 by the CPU 66 based on the screen configuration information generated in the RAM 70. 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 S294).

The processes of steps S291 to S294 are repeatedly executed until it is determined in step S295 to be described later that it is the timing 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.

Further, steps S291 to S29 described above are performed.
In 3, the background image and the character image are selected from one unit of effect image data. As a result, step S
By repeating steps 291 to S294, it is possible to display one unit of effect image.

Next, it is determined whether or not it is time to stop and display the central symbol (step S295). If it is determined that it is not time to stop and display the central symbol, the process returns to step S291. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is time to stop and display the central symbol,
A symbol is selected in such a manner that the central symbol is stopped and displayed, screen configuration information is generated, and the symbol is displayed (step S29).
6). Here, one unit of the effect image has been displayed.

Next, it is determined whether or not to display a new developed image (step S297). If it is determined that a new developed image is to be displayed, screen configuration information of a preview image indicating the continuation of the reach state is generated, the preview image is displayed (step S299), and the process returns to step S291.

Thereafter, steps S291 to S29 are performed again.
4 is repeated, at this time, step S
In steps 291 to S293, the background image, the character image, and the variable design image are selected from one unit of effect image data different from those before. As a result, it is possible to display an effect image as a developed image, which is different from the effect images up to now.

The preview image indicating the continuation of the reach state is not particularly limited as long as it can inform the player that the developed image is displayed.
For example, the characters may be displayed only with characters such as "continue" and "continue", or the characters may be displayed together with the previous effect image. Further, the preview image may display the content of the developed image. further,
The preview image may be displayed with enlargement, reduction, deformation, movement, and the like.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S297 that a new developed image is not to be displayed, screen configuration information of a preview image indicating the end of the reach state is generated, and the preview image is displayed (step S298).

The preview image indicating the end of the reach state is not particularly limited as long as it can inform the player that the developed image is not displayed. For example, the characters may be displayed using only characters such as "end" and "complete", or the characters may be displayed together with the effect image. Furthermore, the above notice image is
It may be displayed with enlargement, reduction, deformation, movement, and the like.

After the processing of step S298 is completed, the present subroutine is terminated, and the variable display game processing routine shown in FIG. 5 is terminated.

In FIG. 6, the case where the notice image is displayed after the center symbol is stopped, that is, after all the variable symbols are stopped and displayed, but in the present invention, all the symbols are not necessarily displayed. It is not necessary to display the preview image after the variable symbol is stopped and displayed, and it is also possible to display the preview image in a state where the variable symbol is variablely displayed, and then display the effect image as an advanced image. . In that case,
The reach screen display processing routine does not execute steps S295 and S296. Therefore, step S
291 to S294 are repeated, and after the display of one unit of effect image is completed, the process proceeds to step S297, which is a subroutine.

Next, by executing the reach screen display processing routine shown in FIG. 6, screen images developed on the display unit are shown in FIGS. 7 (a) to 7 (c) and 8 (a). This will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7 (a)
8 (a) to 8 (c), the number “11” displayed at the upper left and upper right of the screen and the motorcycle displayed near the number are stopped and displayed. It is a fluctuating design. Also, in FIG. 7B, the numeral “1” displayed at the center of the screen and the passenger car displayed near the numeral are the fluctuation symbols that are variably displayed.

Accordingly, FIGS. 7 and 8 show a state in which two variable symbols are stopped and displayed among the three variable symbols displayed on one screen. That is, FIGS. 7 and 8 are images showing a so-called reach state in which two of the three variable symbols are stopped and displayed with “11”.

The stories shown in FIGS. 7 (a) to 7 (c) and FIG. 8 (a) oppose Ginya, a guardman who is performing traffic control on the road near the construction site, and Ginya. It is a story weaving with a man with a yakuza style. The road near the above construction site is
Currently, traffic is closed due to construction, so Ginya displayed on the right side of the screen is organizing traffic so that no one can pass. There, the Yakuza-like man appeared from the left side of the screen and tried to forcibly go through the above road, so Ginya was blocking his way. The image showing the road near the construction site is the background image, and Ginya and the man in the Yakuza style
It is a character image.

First, in the reach state, as shown in FIG. 7 (a), as a picture for introducing the effect image to be displayed, the characters "Battle Without Rareness-Ginya Struggle-" are drawn. The image is displayed. It should be noted that an image introducing such an effect image may or may not be displayed.

Next, the guardman Ginya and the Yakuza-style man confront each other and call each other a vehicle such as a car or a motorcycle, as shown in FIG. The story of confronting by hitting is developed.

When the reach state ends, as shown in FIG. 7 (c), Ginya is blown off by the car called by the man in the Yakuza style, and a notice image indicating the end of the reach state is displayed at the center of the screen. The word "complete" is displayed, and the story is completed. At this time, the variable symbol “1” is stopped and displayed in the upper center of the screen, and the out-of-position state is determined. Therefore, the developed image is not displayed.

On the other hand, when the reach state continues, FIG.
As shown in (a), Ginya is blown away by the car called by the yakuza-style man and disappears from the right edge of the screen, and the above story is completed for the time being. At this time, a preview image showing the continuation of the reach state Is displayed in the center of the screen. Therefore, the effect image, which is a developed image, is continuously displayed. In FIG. 8A, the variable symbol “1” is displayed at the center of the upper part of the screen.
Is stopped and displayed, but in the present invention, after the display of the effect image of one unit is completed and before the effect image which is a developed image is displayed, all the variable symbols are necessarily stopped and displayed. No need.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), as an image for introducing the effect image, which is an advanced image, an image in which the characters "Fight without sequel-Nanako fierce battle-" is displayed. You.

Thereafter, in FIG. 8 (a), the blown-down Ginya appears from the left end, and an image in which Ginya's colleague Nanako is waiting is displayed (see FIG. 8 (c)). Then, a story unfolds in which Nanako confronts Yakuza-style man, who will appear in the place of Ginya.

Therefore, FIGS. 7A to 7C and FIG.
The effect image in which Ginya and the Yakuza-style man confront each other as shown in (a) is a one-unit effect image, and the images of Nanako and Yakuza-style are shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C. The effect image confronting the man is the effect image of another unit, and FIG.
It is a developed image of the effect image shown in (a) to (c) and FIG.

As described above, the effect image shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C and FIG. 8A and the effect image shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C are the main characters. Although they are different, the main characters in each story, Ginya and Nanako, are colleagues' guards, and share a common story of fighting a Yakuza-style man. Furthermore, the story developed in the two-unit production images described above, such as Nanako fighting the Yakuza-style man instead of Ginya who was defeated by the Yakuza-style man, is closely related to each other. have.

As described above, in the gaming machine of the present invention, it is desirable that the effect images of a plurality of units be composed of stories that are related to each other. Since the continuity and continuity of the story can be ensured, the player can completely enter the story displayed as the developed image, and can play the game without feeling unnatural or unnatural feeling in the rendered expression. This is because it is possible to enjoy a story that is developed on the screen of the display device and has continuity and storylines as a whole without decreasing interest and expectation.

Also, in FIGS. 7 and 8, one effect image is displayed as a developed image, that is, the effect image shown in FIG. However, in the present invention, an effect image of another unit further developed from the effect image shown in FIG. 8C may be displayed. That is, the number of units of the developed image is not limited as long as the player does not feel discomfort with the effect image, and may be two units or three units. Further, it is desirable that the number of units of an image displayed as a developed image changes every time the image reaches a reach. This is because the player can always feel unexpected and fresh.

Further, after the effect image has evolved and the effect image as the last developed image is displayed, the preview image indicating the end of the reach state may not be displayed. Even if you don't indicate that your reach state is over,
This is because the player can easily know the end of the reach state from the fluctuating symbols and the like.

As described above, in the gaming machine of the present invention, after reaching, a preview image for displaying whether or not a new developed image is displayed is displayed, so that a new developed image is displayed. At that time, the player will be excited by the increasingly advantageous fate that will be generated in the future, the excitement and excitement will be amplified, and the player will be attracted to the story developed in the new developed image, The interest and expectation for the game can be maintained without feeling or getting tired. Then, when the game is a big hit, the player's sense of fulfillment and sense of achievement can be enhanced, and the interest can be dramatically improved. On the other hand, even when a new developed image is not displayed and the outlier is determined, the disappointment is alleviated because the advance notice is given in advance, and the feeling can be smoothly switched to the direction of expecting the next big hit.

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

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

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

FIG. 9 is a front view showing an example of a terminal having the above configuration.

[0124] In the example shown in FIG.
Is a general-purpose personal computer, and the terminal 100
The input operation of the player is input from an input device 102 connected to the input device 102, for example, a keyboard. Also, the terminal 10
0 control unit 130 includes a CPU 108, R
The control unit 13 includes an OM 110, a RAM 112, and the like.
At 0, a program for controlling a pachinko game and a program for controlling a variable display game are executed.

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

Further, on the display device 116 connected to the terminal device 100, a game machine image simulating a pachinko game device as shown in FIG. 9 is displayed, and a pachinko game is performed on the game machine image. is there. On this gaming machine image, the display unit 132 on which the above-described variable display game is executed is displayed as an image. This display unit 132
In, the image of the symbol as the identification information as described above is displayed.

As will be described later, when the subroutine shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 or the subroutine shown in FIG. 16, FIG. 18 or FIG. , After reaching reach,
After one unit of the effect image is displayed, a preview image for displaying whether or not a new developed image is to be displayed is subsequently displayed.

FIG. 10 is a front view showing another example of the terminal. The components corresponding to those shown in FIG. 9 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

The example of FIG. 10 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 140 is composed of a liquid crystal display panel, and as shown in FIG. 10, a game machine image imitating a pachinko game machine is displayed. Pachinko games are played on the image. On this gaming machine image, the display unit 13 on which the above-described variable display game is executed
2 is displayed as an image. On the display unit 132, an image of a symbol, which is identification information as described above, is displayed.

When the subroutine shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 or the subroutine shown in FIG. 16, FIG. 18 or FIG.
At 32, after one unit of the effect image is displayed after reaching the reach, a preview image for notifying whether or not a new developed image is to be displayed is subsequently displayed.

As described above, the terminal 10 shown in FIG.
0, the display device 116 is configured separately from the control unit 130, and various control signals or control information such as a display control signal transmitted from the server are transmitted to the terminal 100.
The control unit 130 generates a display signal based on the supplied control signal or control information, and supplies the generated display signal to the display device 116.

On the other hand, the terminal 140 shown in FIG. 10 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. 11 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. 12 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. 11, the same reference numerals are given to the components corresponding to the components shown in FIG.

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

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

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

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12, 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 game device shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is displayed on the display device 116 of the pachinko game terminal device 100, and the game board surface is displayed. Hold lamp, decoration lamp,
Images indicating devices such as the display unit 132 for performing the variable display game and the display unit 152 for displaying ordinary symbols, and images indicating game balls 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.
3 is shown.

In the following, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 and the server 80 have been 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. 13 and 14 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. 13 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 the game program is executed in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, it is detected that the player has operated the input device 102. When it is detected that the player has operated the input device 102, as described above, the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 14 is used.
A game device image imitating a pachinko game device is displayed on the 0 display device 116, and a display unit 132 for displaying a variable display game is also displayed on the game device image. Further, when the player operates the input device 102 to fire the game ball, an image of the game ball that can be visually recognized as the game ball moves on the game board is displayed on the game machine image.

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

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

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

When it is determined in step S35 that a game ball has entered the starting port, a variable display game processing routine similar to the above-described subroutine shown in FIG. 5 is called and executed (step S36). Note that when the variable display game processing routine is executed, a background image, an image of a variable design, and a character image are displayed on the display unit 132 shown in FIGS. 9 and 10.

For example, when it is determined that the timing for stopping and displaying one symbol has been reached in the processing of step S25 in FIG. 5, the display is performed by processing the step S29 in FIG. 5, ie, the reach screen display processing routine. In the unit 132, after one unit of the effect image is displayed after reaching the reach, a preview image for notifying whether or not a new developed image is displayed is displayed.

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

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in server 80 in correspondence with the terminal-side processing routine executed in pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 shown in FIG.

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

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

As described above, in step S52, the programs transmitted to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 include a game program for controlling a pachinko game and a program for executing the above-described variable display game shown in FIG. And, and various image data includes a gaming machine image imitating a pachinko gaming device,
This is for displaying an image of a background image, an image of a moving symbol, an image of a moving object, 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. 13 described above. In step S53, the game result and the game end information are displayed in the pachinko game terminal device 100 or 1
If it is determined that the data has not been transmitted from the server 40, the process returns to step S53. In the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, step S shown in FIG.
While the processes of S32 to S39 are being executed, the server 80
In this case, the processing of step S53 described above is repeatedly executed.

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

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

Further, in the case of such a configuration, after reaching the display section 132 displayed on the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, which is a terminal, one unit of effect is produced. After the image is displayed,
Subsequently, a program for displaying a preview image for notifying whether or not a new developed image is displayed is stored in a computer-readable storage medium such as the hard disk drive 88 of the server 80.

[0165] With this configuration, after reaching, a preview image for notifying whether or not a new developed image is to be displayed is displayed. In addition, the player will be excited by the increasingly advantageous fate that will be generated in the future, and the excitement and excitement will be amplified, and the player will be attracted to the story developed in the new developed image, and the player will feel monotonous and tired of the game. It is possible to maintain the interest and expectation for the game without memorizing the game. Then, when the game is a big hit, the player's sense of fulfillment and sense of achievement can be enhanced, and the interest can be dramatically improved. On the other hand, even when a new developed image is not displayed and the outlier is determined, the disappointment is alleviated because the advance notice is given in advance, and the feeling can be smoothly switched to the direction of expecting the next big hit.

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. 15, FIG. 16 and FIG.

FIG. 15 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. 15 is the same as the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 13 except for step S31, and steps that perform the same processing are denoted by the same reference numerals.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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). Note that, in this case, when the variable display game processing routine is executed, one unit of effect image is displayed on the display unit 132 shown in FIGS. A preview image for notifying whether an advanced image is displayed is displayed.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 16 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 variable symbol, which is an identification information image required in the variable display game, a background image,
Image data serving as a character image, a control program, and the like are received from the server 80 (step S62).

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

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

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

By executing steps S201 to S204 described above, a normal image including a background image and a character image is displayed on display section 132 displayed on display device 116.

Next, it is determined whether it is time to stop and display a symbol belonging to one of the three sets (step S205). If it is determined that it is not time to stop and display, the process returns to step S201. On the other hand, for example, when it is determined that it is the timing to stop and display the left variable symbol, the left variable symbol is stopped and displayed (step S206).

Next, it is determined whether or not it is time to stop and display a symbol belonging to one of the remaining two sets (step S207). If it is determined that it is not time to perform the stop display, the process proceeds to step S20.
Return to 1. On the other hand, for example, when it is determined that it is the timing to stop and display the right changing symbol, the right changing symbol is stopped and displayed (step S208).

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the stopped left and right moving symbols are the same (step S210). And when it is determined that the left and right fluctuating symbols are the same,
A subroutine of reach screen display processing shown in FIG. 6 is executed (step S29). Note that the subroutine of the reach screen display processing is substantially the same as the reach screen display processing routine shown in FIG. 6 and has already been described.
The description here is omitted.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S210 that the left and right symbols are not the same, then it is determined whether or not it is time to stop and display the central symbol (step S211). If it is determined that it is not the timing to stop and display the central symbol, the process proceeds to step S20.
Return to 1.

On the other hand, if it is determined that it is time to stop and display the central symbol, the central variable symbol is stopped and displayed (step S212). And step S
If it is determined that the process of step 212 has been executed or that the reach screen display processing routine has been completed, information indicating that the variable display game has ended and result information of the variable display game are transmitted to the server 80 (step S64) ), End this subroutine.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the server 80 corresponding to the terminal-side processing routine executed in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 as shown in FIG. The server 80 has been activated in advance, and the subroutine shown in FIG. 17 is to be called and executed from a main routine that has been executed in advance.

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

On the other hand, when it is determined that information indicating that the variable display game has been started has been received, a variable design image, a background image, and a character image, which are identification information images required in the variable display game, are displayed. Is transmitted to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 (step S72). This step S72 corresponds to the processing of step S62 shown in FIG. 16 described above.

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

In the case of the above-described configuration, one unit of effect image is displayed on the display unit 132 displayed on the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 as a terminal after reaching the reach. After that,
In order to display a preview image for notifying whether or not a new developed image is to be displayed, an image of a variable pattern as an identification information image, a background image, image data to be a character image, a control program, and the like are stored in a server. 80 is transmitted to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, and the server 80 controls the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 as a terminal.

With such a configuration, after reaching, a preview image for displaying whether or not a new developed image is to be displayed is displayed. Therefore, when a new developed image is displayed, In addition, the player will be excited by the increasingly advantageous fate that will be generated in the future, and the excitement and excitement will be amplified, and the player will be attracted to the story developed in the new developed image, and the player will feel monotonous and tired of the game. The interest and expectation for the game can be maintained without memorizing the game. Then, when the game is a big hit, the player's sense of fulfillment and sense of achievement can be enhanced, and the interest can be dramatically improved. On the other hand, even when a new developed image is not displayed and the outlier is determined, the disappointment is alleviated because the advance notice is given in advance, and the feeling can be smoothly switched to the direction of expecting the next big hit.

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

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

FIG. 18 shows a subroutine executed in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 in the above-described configuration. The pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 has been activated in advance, and the above-described subroutine shown in FIG. 15 is read from the ROM 110 at a predetermined timing from the main routine and executed, and the subroutine shown in FIG. It is assumed that the program is read from the ROM 110 and executed in step S36 in FIG. Also, in the subroutine shown in FIG. 18, steps that perform the same processing as the processing of the subroutine shown in FIG. 16 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

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

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

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

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

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

By executing steps S201 to S204 described above, a normal image including a background image and a character image is displayed on display section 132 displayed on display device 116.

Next, it is determined whether it is time to stop and display a symbol belonging to one of the three sets (step S205). If it is determined that it is not time to stop and display, the process returns to step S201. On the other hand, for example, when it is determined that it is the timing to stop and display the left variable symbol, the left variable symbol is stopped and displayed (step S206).

Next, it is determined whether or not it is time to stop and display a symbol belonging to one of the remaining two sets (step S207). If it is determined that it is not time to perform the stop display, the process proceeds to step S20.
Return to 1. On the other hand, for example, when it is determined that it is the timing to stop and display the right changing symbol, the right changing symbol is stopped and displayed (step S208).

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the stopped left and right moving symbols are the same (step S210). And when it is determined that the left and right fluctuating symbols are the same,
A subroutine of reach screen display processing shown in FIG. 6 is executed (step S29). Note that the subroutine of the reach screen display processing is substantially the same as the reach screen display processing routine shown in FIG. 6 and has already been described.
The description here is omitted.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S210 that the left and right symbols are not the same, then it is determined whether or not it is time to stop and display the central symbol (step S211). If it is determined that it is not the timing to stop and display the central symbol, the process proceeds to step S20.
Return to 1.

On the other hand, if it is determined that it is time to stop and display the central symbol, the central variable symbol is stopped and displayed (step S212). And step S
If it is determined that the process of step 212 has been executed or that the reach screen display processing routine has been completed, information indicating that the variable display game has ended and result information of the variable display game are transmitted to the server 80 (step S64) ), End this subroutine.

FIG. 19 shows a subroutine executed in the server 80 corresponding to the variable display game processing routine executed in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 shown in FIG. The server 80 has been activated in advance, and the subroutine shown in FIG. 19 is called from a previously executed main routine and executed. Note that, in the subroutine shown in FIG. 19, steps that perform the same processing as the processing of the subroutine shown in FIG. 17 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. 18 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 the information indicating that the variable display game has been started has been received, a control program such as a game program for controlling a pachinko game or a program for executing the variable display game is used for the pachinko game. Transmit to the terminal device 100 or 140 (step S9
1). This step S91 corresponds to the process of step S81 shown in FIG. 18 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. 18 described above. Step S75
In step S7, if it is determined that the information indicating that the variable display game has ended has not been received, the process proceeds to step S7.
Return to 5. On the other hand, when it is determined that the information indicating that the variable display game has ended has been received, the present subroutine ends.

[0215] In the case of the above-described configuration, the display unit 132 displayed on the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, which is a terminal, reaches one unit of the effect image after reaching the reach. Is displayed, a program for displaying a preview image for notifying whether or not a new developed image is to be displayed is stored in a computer-readable storage medium such as the hard disk drive 88 of the server 80. It is.

[0216] By adopting such a structure, after reaching, a preview image for notifying whether or not a new developed image is to be displayed is displayed. The player is excited by the increasingly advantageous fate that will be generated in the future, and the excitement and excitement is amplified, and the player is attracted to the story developed in the new developed image, and the player becomes monotonous and tired of the game. The interest and expectation for the game can be maintained without memorizing the game. Then, when the game is a big hit, the player's sense of fulfillment and sense of achievement can be enhanced, and the interest can be dramatically improved. On the other hand, even when a new developed image is not displayed and the outlier is determined, the disappointment is alleviated because the advance notice is given in advance, and the feeling can be smoothly switched to the direction of expecting the next big hit.

When the variable display game is started, the control program for executing the variable display game is always downloaded, so that the player can enjoy the latest variable display game, and at the same time, can enjoy the image of the variable symbol, Since it is not necessary to download the data of the background image and the character image, the pachinko gaming terminal device 10
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 gaming terminal device 100 or 140 transmits a control signal or a control signal transmitted in accordance with the progress of the pachinko game performed by the server 80. An image is selected according to the control information, and the selected image is displayed on the display device 116.

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

FIG. 20 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.

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

The command information received in step S104 described above corresponds to steps S122 and S122 in FIG.
124, S126, S128, S130, S132 and S134. The pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 selects desired image data from the ROM 110 according to the information. The display device 1 reads out the read image data and displays the read image data.
The image is displayed on the image 16.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in server 80 in correspondence with the subroutine of FIG. 20 described above. The server 80 has been activated in advance, and the subroutine shown in FIG. 21 is called from a previously executed main routine and executed.

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

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

Pachinko 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. 22 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the pachinko game process called in step S114 described above.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 game terminal device 100 or 140 displays the image of the ordinary symbol to be fluctuated and displayed. Then, the selected image information indicating the selected image is generated (step S128).

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

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

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

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for processing the variable display game called and executed in step S126 described above.

First, a background image to be displayed on the display unit 132 of the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, an image of a variable symbol, and a character image are selected (steps S141, S142 and S143). .

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

Next, it is determined whether the stopped right and left fluctuating symbols are the same (step S148).
Further, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to stop and display the central symbol (step S150), and if it is the timing to stop and display, the image for stopping and displaying the variable symbol is selected (step S151). On the other hand, if the stopped right and left fluctuating symbols are the same, a reach screen display processing routine substantially similar to that of FIG. 6 is executed (step S149). Since the reach screen display processing routine has already been described, the description thereof will be omitted.

Next, steps S141 to S14 described above are performed.
3, the screen configuration information of the image selected in S145, S147, and S150 is generated (step S152). The server 80 transmits the screen configuration information generated in step S152 described above to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, which is a terminal, as command information in step S115 in FIG. 21 described above.

On the other hand, after receiving the command information transmitted from server 80 in step S104 of FIG. 20 described above, pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 converts the screen configuration information indicated by the received command information to step S106. 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 is configured to display one unit of effect image after reaching the reach, and subsequently display a preview image for notifying whether or not a new developed image is displayed. You can control the screen.

Next, it is determined whether or not all the symbols have stopped (step S153). When it is determined that all the symbols have stopped, variable display game end information is generated (step S154), and this subroutine ends.

The subroutine shown in FIG. 23 is not only called when the variable display game start process of step S126 shown in FIG. 22 is executed, but also starts when the variable display game starts and ends. In between, it is called and executed at a predetermined timing.

In the case of the above-described configuration, after reaching the display unit 132 on the display unit 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, which is a terminal, one unit of effect image is displayed. Is displayed, subsequently, the server 80 controls the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 such that a preview image for displaying whether or not a new developed image is displayed is displayed.

With such a configuration, after reaching, a preview image for notifying whether or not a new developed image is to be displayed is displayed. In addition, the player will be excited by the increasingly advantageous fate that will be generated in the future, and the excitement and excitement will be amplified, and the player will be attracted to the story developed in the new developed image, and the player will feel monotonous and tired of the game. The interest and expectation for the game can be maintained without memorizing the game. Then, when the game is a big hit, the player's sense of fulfillment and sense of achievement can be enhanced, and the interest can be dramatically improved. On the other hand, even when a new developed image is not displayed and the outlier is determined, the disappointment is alleviated because the advance notice is given in advance, and the feeling can be smoothly switched to the direction of expecting the next big hit.

In the above-described embodiment shown in FIGS. 13 to 23, 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.

[0260] Whether or not the above-described effect expression method according to the present invention or the like is provided to a player can be determined by confirming that 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.

[0261]

According to the present invention, after reaching reach,
Since a preview image is displayed to notify whether a new developed image is displayed, when a new developed image is displayed,
Players will be excited by their increasingly advantageous fate that will be generated in the future, and their excitement and excitement will be amplified. Interest and expectation for the game can be maintained without remembering the game. Then, when the game is a big hit, the player's sense of fulfillment and sense of achievement can be enhanced, and the interest can be dramatically improved. On the other hand, even when a new developed image is not displayed and the outlier is determined, the disappointment is alleviated because the advance notice is given in advance, and the feeling can be smoothly switched to the direction of expecting the next big hit.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 10 is a schematic view showing another example of the pachinko gaming terminal.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating a control circuit of the pachinko gaming terminal device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the server according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 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. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a subroutine executed in the server 80 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15: Pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140
5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the step S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 22: Step S11 of the flowchart in FIG.
It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the pachinko game process called in 4 in FIG.

FIG. 23 is a step S12 in the flowchart of FIG. 21;
It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the pachinko game process called in 6 in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

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Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. An effect image provided on a game board, and an effect image,
A display unit for displaying a screen image including an identification information image composed of a plurality of variable symbols, each of which is variably displayed, and which can be individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing; An image is a gaming machine configured to be able to sequentially and continuously display an evolved image, and after reaching, after one unit of effect image is displayed, subsequently, a new A gaming machine displaying an advance notice image for notifying whether an advanced image is displayed. 2. A moving image, a still image, or a screen image obtained by combining these images, which is provided on a game board and is appropriately displayed according to a game situation developed on the game board. A display unit that displays a screen image including an identification information image composed of a plurality of variable symbols that can be individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and a control unit that transmits electronic data to the display unit, After reaching reach,
A plurality of effect images, a gaming machine configured to be able to sequentially and continuously displayed as a development image, after reaching, after a unit effect image is displayed, And displaying a preview image for notifying whether a new developed image is displayed. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect images in a plurality of units that are continuously displayed as a development image are stories that are related to each other. 4. A screen image comprising a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining the moving image and the static image, which is provided on a game board and appropriately depending on a game situation developed on the game board. A display unit that displays a screen image including an identification information image composed of a plurality of variable symbols that can be variably displayed and individually stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and a control unit that transmits electronic data to the display unit Having, after reaching, the effect image of a plurality of units, the effect expression method of a gaming machine configured to be able to sequentially and continuously displayed as a developed image, after reaching the reach And displaying an announcement image for notifying whether or not a new developed image is displayed after one unit of the effect image is displayed. 5. A screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining the moving image and the static image as appropriate in accordance with a game situation of the gaming machine, wherein the effect image and each of the screen images are variably displayed and individually stopped at a predetermined timing. A computer-readable storage medium storing a control program for displaying a screen image including an identification information image composed of a plurality of variable symbols that can be displayed, wherein the control program, after reaching, a plurality of units Is a program configured to be able to sequentially and continuously display as a developed image, and, after reaching, after one unit of the effect image is displayed, A computer-readable storage medium configured to display a preview image for notifying whether a new developed image is to be displayed. 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. A screen image including an effect image and an identification information image composed of a plurality of fluctuating symbols, each of which is fluctuated and displayed at a predetermined timing. , The effect image of a plurality of units, the control to display the development image sequentially and continuously to the terminal, and further,
After reaching the reach, after the effect image of one unit is displayed, the terminal is controlled to display a preview image for notifying whether or not a new developed image is displayed. Server.