JP2002306770A - Game machine, dramatization expressing method for game machine, storage medium and server - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine wherein an interest in a game can be maintained without making a game player feel monotonous or boring, and the amusement can be drastically increased. SOLUTION: This game machine has a display section wherein a screen image comprising an identification information image region and a dramatization image region is displayed. In this case, the identification information image region displays an identification information image comprising a plurality of variable pictures which are respectively variably displayed, and stop-displayed by a specified timing. The dramatization image region displays a dramatization image. After the variable display of at least three variable pictures has been started, a certain variable picture and a picture group comprising a plurality of other variable pictures are stop-displayed under a discriminated configuration. When the picture of the certain variable picture meets the picture of at least one variable picture from among respective variable pictures constituting the picture group, an almost winning state is presented. At the same time, the reliability for a big winning is announced beforehand depending on the number of variable pictures constituting the picture group which meet the picture of the stop-displayed certain variable picture.

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 and characters have been developed in this display device, such as, for example, the appearance of a protagonist of a dramatic picture or a person related thereto, or the appearance of professional wrestling or sumo wrestlers. are doing.

[0004] Also, after reaching the so-called reach, the player pays attention to the screen with the expectation that it will be a big hit. Compared to the story developed on the screen,
He is developing a high-impact narrative and trying to draw the attention of players.

Furthermore, in recent years, as the number of pachinko players has rapidly increased and pachinko player enthusiasts have increased, the fate of a player who has reached a reach is displayed on the display unit. Rather than displaying only one thing, enthusiastic by appearing more complicated modes such as so-called double reach and triple reach that are displayed in a manner that the reach continues multiple times, super reach with high probability of big hit In order to satisfy the satisfaction of the player who made the game.

[0006] As described above, there are many ways of devising a method of displaying a fluctuating symbol after reaching, and a mode of fluctuating a fluctuating symbol in relation to an effect screen after reaching the reach. Until the so-called normal fluctuation, there are few devised combinations and display methods of the fluctuating symbols.Therefore, the screen display at the time of such normal fluctuation is boring and there are not a few players who are dissatisfied. Even so, there has been a demand for a new display method of a changing symbol that attracts the player to the screen and makes the player feel interested and excited.

[0007] On the other hand, in the case of the reliability announcement of the jackpot after the reach, which is performed in relation to the effect screen, when a certain image is displayed on the effect screen,
In many cases, the reliability of the jackpot is increased. Also,
In the case of fluctuation symbols, the method of displaying fluctuation when reaching is changed from the normal method to indicate that the jackpot reliability is high.However, a book that targets the number of specific symbols etc. There is no such thing as an invention.

[0008]

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 determine a reach or not by combining a plurality of non-conventional variable symbols. By creating an arrangement method and a method for predicting the jackpot reliability, players can be strongly attracted and interested in staging expressions centered on such a completely new combination of changing patterns and a method for predicting the jackpot reliability. In the event of Tsutsu, expectations and excitement about the whereabouts of the game increased, and when the game became a big hit, the gaming machine that could raise the sense of fulfillment and achievement of the player and dramatically improve the interest in the game And a game machine effect expression method, a storage medium, and a server.

[0009]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a method for displaying at least three variable symbols, which starts with a variable symbol. And, a symbol group including a plurality of other variable symbols is stopped and displayed in a distinguished manner, and at least one of the symbols of the one variable symbol stopped and displayed and each of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group is displayed. When the symbol of the one variable symbol matches, it becomes a reach, and the reliability of the big hit is determined by the number of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group, which matches the symbol of the one variable symbol stopped and displayed. Is featured in advance.

[0010] More specifically, the present invention provides the following. (1) An identification information image area for displaying an identification information image composed of a plurality of variable symbols which are provided on a game board, each of which is variably displayed, and which can be stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and an effect image for displaying an effect image A game machine having a display unit on which a screen image composed of areas is displayed, wherein after a variable display of at least three variable symbols is started, one variable symbol constituting these variable symbols, and another A symbol group consisting of a plurality of variable symbols is stopped and displayed in a distinguished manner, and the symbol of the one variable symbol stopped and displayed, and at least one variable symbol among the respective variable symbols constituting the symbol group When the symbols match, the reach is reached, and the reliability of the jackpot is announced in advance by the number of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group, which matches the symbol of the one variable symbol stopped and displayed. And features.

According to the invention of (1), for example, one variation symbol serving as a criterion for determining whether or not a reach is provided is arranged on the upper side of the display screen, while another variation symbol is arranged on the lower side thereof. The variable symbols are arranged side by side in a horizontal direction, etc., and displayed separately, and it is determined whether or not a match is reached with the symbol of the upper variable symbol and the symbols of the multiple lower symbols, thereby reaching a reach. It is determined, and the reliability of the jackpot is foretold by the number of matching lower fluctuation symbols. As described above, the present invention differs from the conventional case in the method of arranging the fluctuating symbols and the like, and also has a completely different method of judging the reach and a method of notifying the jackpot reliability. I was strongly attracted to the production method focusing on how to combine fluctuating symbols, how to set reach conditions, how to foretell the jackpot reliability, etc. When the game is a big hit following the reach, the player's sense of fulfillment and sense of achievement can be enhanced, and the interest can be dramatically improved.

The present invention further provides the following. (2) a display unit provided on the game board and displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining these images as appropriate according to a game situation developed on the game board;
And a control unit that transmits electronic data to the display unit, and the screen image is variably displayed,
A gaming machine including an identification information image area for displaying an identification information image composed of a plurality of variable symbols that can be stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and an effect image area for displaying an effect image, wherein at least three variable symbols are displayed. After the variable display is started, one variable symbol constituting these variable symbols and a symbol group including a plurality of other variable symbols are stopped and displayed in a distinguished manner, and the one of the above-mentioned ones displayed as stopped is displayed. When the symbol of the variable symbol and the symbol of at least one of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group coincide with each other, it becomes a reach, and the symbol of the one variable symbol stopped and displayed. The reliability of the jackpot is announced in advance by the positions of the matching symbols that constitute the symbol group.

According to the invention of (2), since the arrangement method of the fluctuating symbols and the like are different from the conventional case, and the method of determining the reach and the method of notifying the reliability of the jackpot are completely different, the player can I was strongly attracted to the production method focusing on the combination method of such completely new fluctuation patterns, the setting method of the reach condition, the method of notifying the jackpot reliability, etc. When the excitement rises and the game becomes a big hit following the reach, the player's sense of fulfillment and achievement can be enhanced, and the interest can be dramatically improved.

The present invention further provides the following. (3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2), after reaching, only the symbol group including the plurality of variable symbols is displayed.

After reaching the reach, unlike the display method before the reach, the control change symbol is deleted, only the change symbols constituting the symbol group are displayed, and the screen in the reach state is displayed as in the conventional case. Is done. Therefore, the player can relax and enjoy the game after reaching the reach.

The present invention further provides the following. (4) a display unit provided on the game board and displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image combining these, as appropriate, according to a game situation developed on the game board;
And a control unit for transmitting electronic data to the display unit, wherein the display unit includes a plurality of variable symbols, each of which is variably displayed and can be stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing. An effect expression method for a gaming machine that displays, as the screen image, an image including an identification information image area displaying an identification information image composed of: and an effect image area displaying an effect image, wherein at least three variable symbols are displayed. After the variable display is started, one variable symbol constituting these variable symbols and a symbol group including a plurality of other variable symbols are stopped and displayed in a distinguished manner, and the one of the above-mentioned ones displayed as stopped is displayed. When the symbol of the variable symbol coincides with the symbol of at least one variable symbol among the variable symbols constituting the symbol group, the symbol becomes a reach and the one variable symbol stopped and displayed. Matches the symbol, the position of the number or change symbols variation symbol constructing the symbol groups, characterized in that notice the reliability of the jackpot.

According to the invention of (4), since the arrangement method of the fluctuating symbols and the like are different from the conventional case, the method of determining the reach and the method of notifying the reliability of the jackpot are completely different. I was strongly attracted to the production method focusing on the combination method of such completely new fluctuation patterns, the setting method of the reach condition, the method of notifying the jackpot reliability, etc. When the game becomes a big hit after the reach and the excitement increases, it is possible to provide a method of producing a gaming machine that can enhance the player's sense of fulfillment and sense of accomplishment and dramatically improve the interest in the game. it can.

The present invention further provides the following. (5) A computer-readable storage medium storing a control program for displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining the moving image, the still image, and the image as appropriate according to a gaming state of the gaming machine, The program is
An image including an identification information image area for displaying an identification information image composed of a plurality of variable symbols, each of which is variably displayed and can be stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and an image including an effect image area for displaying an effect image are displayed as the screen image. After the variation display of at least three variation symbols is started, one variation symbol constituting these variation symbols and a symbol group including a plurality of other variation symbols are distinguished from each other. When the symbol of the one variable symbol that is stopped and displayed in the stopped mode and the symbol of at least one of the variable symbols that constitute the symbol group coincides with the symbol of the one variable symbol that has been stopped and displayed, it becomes a reach. At the same time, the reliability of the jackpot is announced in advance by the number of variable symbols or the position of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group, which coincides with the symbol of the one variable symbol stopped and displayed. Characterized in that it is.

According to the invention of (5), since the arrangement method of the fluctuating symbols and the like are different from the conventional case, the method of judging the reach and the method of notifying the reliability of the jackpot are completely different. I was strongly attracted to the production method focusing on the combination method of such completely new fluctuation patterns, the setting method of the reach condition, the method of notifying the jackpot reliability, etc. When the game and the excitement are increased and the game becomes a big hit following the reach, a storage medium that can enhance the player's sense of fulfillment and sense of accomplishment and dramatically improve the interest can be provided.

The present invention further provides the following. (6) A server for displaying a gaming machine image indicating a gaming machine on each terminal, and a screen composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image combining these as appropriate according to the situation of a game performed in the terminal. An image is displayed, and each includes a discrimination information image area for displaying a discrimination information image composed of a plurality of fluctuating symbols that can be stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and a presentation image area for displaying a presentation image. After performing the control to display the image on the terminal, and starting the variable display of at least three variable symbols, the variable symbol includes one variable symbol and another plurality of variable symbols. The symbol group is stopped and displayed in a distinguished manner, and the symbol of the one variable symbol stopped and displayed and the symbol of at least one of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group are displayed. When the match is reached, the reach is reached, and the reliability of the jackpot is determined by the number of the variable symbols or the position of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group, which matches the symbol of the one variable symbol stopped and displayed. It is characterized in that control to be notified is performed on the terminal.

According to the invention of (6), since the arrangement method of the fluctuating symbols and the like are different from the conventional case, and the method of judging the reach and the method of notifying the reliability of the jackpot are completely different, the player can I was strongly attracted to the production method focusing on the combination method of such completely new fluctuation patterns, the setting method of the reach condition, the method of notifying the jackpot reliability, etc. When the game becomes a big hit following the reach and the excitement increases, it is possible to provide a server that can enhance the player's sense of fulfillment and sense of accomplishment and dramatically improve the interest in the game.

[Definition of terms and the like] In this specification, "identification information" refers to visually identifiable information such as characters, symbols, pictures or patterns (patterns), as well as reach,
Refers to information that is targeted when determining a jackpot or the like. "Variable display" means that when the identification information changes sequentially, for example,
The identification information is displayed in addition to the case where the pattern “7” which is one identification information changes to the pattern “8” which is another identification information, the case where the pattern “9” changes to another pattern “☆”, and the like. In the case where one piece of identification information is displayed while being moved while one piece of identification information is displayed in a display area to be obtained, for example, 1
This is a concept including a case where one symbol “7” moves while being displayed in the display area. Further, when the display mode of the identification information changes, for example, when one symbol "7" is deformed and displayed horizontally or vertically, or when the symbol is enlarged or displayed or reduced. This is a concept including the case of being displayed. Further, the case where the position (region) where the variable symbol is displayed changes also is referred to as variable display.

[0023] The "at least three variable symbols" means that when the variable symbol display is started, the variable symbol is one variation which is used as a criterion for determining whether or not a reach is reached. It consists of a symbol (hereinafter also referred to as a control variation symbol) and the symbol group. The symbol group is composed of at least two variation symbols in order to distinguish from the conventional reach determination method. Is desirable. It is more desirable that the number of the symbol groups is three or more. When matching the symbol between the symbol constituting the symbol group and the control symbol and comparing the sum of the numbers indicated by the symbols constituting the symbol group and the magnitude of the numeral indicated by the control symbol, the number of symbols constituting the symbol group This is because more is more interesting.

"The control variation symbol and the symbol group are stopped and displayed in a distinguished manner" means, for example, that the control variation symbol is displayed on the upper row of the display screen, and the symbol group is horizontally displayed on the lower row. It is displayed so that it can be seen at a glance which variable symbol is the control variable symbol and which variable symbol is the variable symbol constituting the symbol group, as displayed side by side in the direction. However, if both are stopped and displayed in a distinguished manner, the aspect is not particularly limited.For example, the control variation symbol may be displayed large, and the symbol group may be distinguished by displaying the symbol group small, and may be distinguished from the control variation symbol. You may distinguish by changing the color which displays a symbol group.

"A symbol of one variable symbol that is stopped and displayed,
When the symbol of at least one of the variable symbols of each of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group matches, it becomes a reach. "
For example, the symbol of one stopped variable symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as a control variable symbol) is “7”, and the symbol group 4
The symbols of the variable symbol are “7”, “5”, “4”, “1”
If so, there is one symbol that matches the control variation symbol “7”, and thus the reach is achieved.

"Predicting the jackpot reliability based on the number of variable symbols constituting the symbol group that matches the symbol of one stopped and displayed variable symbol" is a symbol matching the control symbol "7". It means that the reliability of the jackpot is foretold by the number of symbols constituting the group. Therefore, in the above case, the variable symbol constituting the symbol group is “7”.
The larger the number, the more reliable the jackpot,
As the number of “7” increases to two or three, the jackpot reliability increases, and if all are “7”, the jackpot reliability can be determined to be extremely high.

"Predicting the jackpot reliability based on the position of a variable symbol constituting a symbol group that coincides with the symbol of one stopped and displayed variable symbol" is a symbol matching the control symbol "7". This means that the reliability of the jackpot is announced in advance depending on the position of the symbol constituting the group in the symbol group. Thus, for example, "7", "5",
Assuming that a symbol group consisting of “8”, “4”, and “1” is arranged in a line from the left side in the horizontal direction at the bottom of the screen, and “7” is a symbol that matches the control variation symbol, for example, "7"
Is located at the left end of the column, the jackpot reliability can be increased. At this time, how to set the position of the symbol that matches the control variation symbol is not particularly limited, for example, as the symbol that matches the control variation symbol comes to the left side, the reliability of the jackpot gradually increases You can also.

[0028]

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 portion of the game board 14, and thereafter, its traveling direction is changed by the collision with the plurality of obstacle nails described above. It falls toward the lower part of the game board 14 while changing.

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

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

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

The variable display game of the present invention
As described above, the first variable display game to be reached when the symbol of the stopped variable control symbol and the symbol of at least one of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group match each other, Performed after the first variable display game,
This is a second variable display game for determining whether or not a symbol is won by a symbol represented by a plurality of variable symbols constituting a symbol group. The variable display game, the first variable display game, and the second variable display game that constitute the variable display game will be described later in detail.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
Based on the result of the arithmetic processing, character image data of a moving object, background image data, moving image image data, variable design image data, and sound data are transmitted as electronic data and other controls are performed.

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. If it is determined in step S13 that a game ball has entered the starting port, a first 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.

Next, the variable display game according to the present invention will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for performing the first variable display game process called and executed in step S14 described above, and FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the step S212 of the first variable display game process routine shown in FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for performing a second variable display game process called in FIG. FIG.
FIGS. 8A to 8D and FIGS. 8A to 8D are explanatory diagrams showing an example of an image displayed on the display device when the variable display game is being played.

First, the first variable display game will be described with reference to FIG. By calling the subroutine shown in FIG. 5, the fixed screen displayed on the display device 32 is switched to the normal screen, and the first variable display game is started. Here, the first variable display game is a game that is reached when the symbol of the stopped and displayed control variable symbol matches the symbol of at least one of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group. Yes, one control variation symbol and a plurality of variation symbols constituting a symbol group are displayed on the display device 32, and after each of them is displayed so as to vary, these variation symbols are sequentially stopped at a predetermined timing. When the symbol of the control variable symbol stopped and displayed matches the symbol of at least one of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group, the process proceeds to a second variable display game described later. This is a game for executing the variable display and the stop display 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, on the display device 32, the symbol “1” is displayed in the identification image area so as to scroll from the top to the bottom of the display device 32, and then the symbol “2” is displayed so as to scroll from the top to the bottom. Then, the symbol "3" is displayed so as to scroll from top to bottom in the same manner. After the symbol "1" to the symbol "12" are displayed in such a manner, the symbol "1" is scrolled again, and the same display is sequentially repeated.

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

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 shown in FIG. 5 is executed on the display device 32, a plurality of variable symbols are displayed in a manner in which the control variable symbols and the variable symbols constituting the symbol group are distinguished. For example, when four variation symbols are displayed in the horizontal direction, one contrast variation symbol is displayed in the upper row of the screen image, and three variation symbols constituting the symbol group are horizontally arranged in the lower row. They are displayed side by side.

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
Has four symbols, that is, one symbol is displayed in the upper row of the screen image, and in the lower row of the screen image,
One symbol is displayed on the left side, one symbol is displayed on the center, and one symbol is displayed on the right side.

After variably displaying symbols belonging to a plurality of sets,
When all the symbols which have been displayed in a variable manner are stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, when the symbol of the control symbol and the symbol of at least one of the symbols in the symbol group constituting the symbol group match, the reach is reached. That is, the process proceeds to the second variable display game.

For example, after four variable symbols are variably displayed on the display device 32, one variable symbol is stopped and displayed as a control variable symbol, and three variable symbols are stopped and displayed as variable symbols constituting a symbol group. When the control variable symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating “7”, and at least one of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating “7”, the above-mentioned control is performed. Since the same symbol "7" exists in the variable symbol and the variable symbol constituting the symbol group, it is determined that the first variable display game has been won, and the process proceeds to a second variable display game described later. It is.

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

The normal screen is defined as a period from the time when the first variable display game is started on the display device 32 and the symbols displayed on the display device 32 are variably displayed to the time when the second variable display game is reached. , An effect screen displayed on the display device 32.

When the first variable display game described above is started, first, an internal lottery process is executed by a calculation process of the CPU 66 (step S200). This internal lottery process is a process of presetting a combination of symbols when the symbols are determined by stopping and displaying all of the variable symbols belonging to the variable symbols and the symbols belonging to the symbol group.
As will be described later, the CPU 66 performs a process of changing and stopping the display of the control variable symbol and the variable symbol belonging to the symbol group so that the symbol is stopped and displayed with the combination of symbols determined by the internal lottery process. Do it.

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, the screen configuration information of the selected background image is generated in the RAM 70 by the CPU 66 as needed. As the background image, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, a background image or the like showing a tropical sea where the character Ton-chan is traveling is listed.

The background image is not limited to the above-mentioned image, and may be, for example, a background image showing a kitchen of a Ton-chan hotel run by the character Ton-chan, and a background of a bathroom where Ton-chan takes a bath. It may be an image,
There is no particular limitation. The selection can be made as appropriate by the CPU based on the progress of the variable game and the result of the internal lottery process.

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

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

In the present invention, the character image is not particularly limited. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, when an image showing the sea of the southern country is displayed as the background image, sunglasses may be used. And images showing Ton-chan wearing a float.

Next, among the plurality of variable symbols, the CPU 66 displays the screen configuration information of the variable symbol, which is the control variable symbol, based on the execution result of the control program.
It is generated in the AM 70 (step S203).

Next, among the plurality of changing symbols, the screen configuration information of the changing symbols constituting the symbol group is determined by the CPU 66 based on the execution result of the control program.
M70 is generated (step S204).

The control variation symbol and the screen configuration information of the variation symbol constituting the symbol group are, for example, 1/6 by the CPU 66 based on the control program described above.
At a fixed interval (frame span) of 0 second, 1/30 second, etc., the leading position of the screen configuration information is shifted by a predetermined moving amount with respect to an image having a variable design having the same identification information. In addition, by performing control so that the images that become the respective variable symbols are sequentially generated in a predetermined order, the variable symbols can be displayed in a variable manner.

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.

A plurality of image data of 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 possible to display the shape of each variable symbol constituting the symbol group so as to change with time during the variable display.

Next, in steps 201 to 204, 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 displayed, the position, and the like in the screen configuration information, and then transmitted to the display device 32 and displayed (step S205).

The processing of steps S201 to S205 described above is repeatedly executed until it is determined in step S210 to be described later that all of the control variable symbols and the variable symbols constituting the symbol group have been stopped and displayed. By repeatedly executing the processing in this manner, the symbols can be displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll in a predetermined manner, and the character image can be displayed so as to perform a predetermined operation.

Next, it is determined whether or not it is time to stop and display the control change symbol (step S206).
If it is determined that it is the time to stop and display the control-variable symbol, screen configuration information is generated so that the control-variable symbol is stopped and displayed, and the control-variable symbol is stopped and displayed (step S207).

If it is determined in step S206 that it is not the timing to stop and display the control variable symbol, or if the process of step S207 is executed, one symbol group among the symbol symbols constituting the symbol group is displayed. It is determined whether it is time to stop and display the constituent variable symbols (step S208). When it is determined that it is time to stop and display the variable symbols constituting the symbol group, screen configuration information is generated so as to stop and display the variable symbols, and the variable symbols are stopped and displayed (step S20).
9).

At this time, the number of each variable symbol constituting the symbol group showing the same symbol as the control variable symbol or the position of the variable symbol constituting the symbol group coinciding with the symbol of the control symbol is determined as a jackpot. By associating with the reliability of
At the same time as performing the first variable display game for determining whether or not to shift to the second variable display game, it is possible to give a warning of the jackpot reliability.

The same symbol as the control variation symbol is shown.
When associating the number of each variable symbol constituting the symbol group with the reliability of the jackpot, for example, when the control variable symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol indicating “7”, among the variable symbols configuring the symbol group, “ As the number indicating "7" increases to two or three, the reliability of the jackpot increases, and all the "7"
, The reliability of the jackpot can be extremely high. In this case, it is preferable that the number of variable symbols constituting the symbol group is as large as possible. This is because the number of symbols that match the symbol of the control variation symbol can be set widely and can be associated with the jackpot reliability.

When the position of the variable symbol constituting the symbol group, which coincides with the symbol of the control variable symbol, is associated with the jackpot reliability, for example, the control symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating "7". When the changing symbols constituting the symbol group are stopped and displayed in the order of “7”, “5”, “8”, “4”, and “1” from the left, the same symbol “7” is displayed. Since it is located at the left end of the column, the reliability of the jackpot can be set so that the reliability of the jackpot gradually increases as the symbol corresponding to the control variation symbol comes to the left, such that the reliability of the jackpot increases. Further, it can be set so that the reliability of the big hit increases as the same symbol comes to the center. In this case, it is preferable that the number of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group is large. This is because it is possible to set a large number of symbol positions that match the symbol of the control variation symbol and associate the symbol position with the jackpot reliability. Forecasting the reliability of the jackpot with the above-mentioned control fluctuation symbols and the fluctuation symbols constituting the symbol group will be described later in detail.

In step S208, the number of variable symbols to be stopped and displayed at one time is not necessarily one. For example, two variable symbols may be stopped and displayed at the same time. All of the constituent variable symbols may be stopped and displayed at the same time. Furthermore, the control fluctuation symbol and the fluctuation symbol constituting the symbol group are:
It is not always necessary to stop and display separately, and the control variable symbol and the variable symbol constituting the symbol group may be stopped and displayed at the same time.

Next, in step S208 described above, when it is determined that it is not the timing to stop and display the variable symbols constituting the symbol group, or when the process of step S209 is executed, the control variable symbol and the symbol group It is determined whether or not all of the variable symbols constituting are stopped and displayed (step S210).

If it is determined that all of the variable symbols constituting the plurality of symbol groups are not stopped and displayed, the process returns to step S201. On the other hand, when it is determined that all of the variable symbols constituting the plurality of symbol groups have been stopped and displayed, it is next determined whether or not the same symbol exists in the control variable symbol and the variable symbol constituting the symbol group. (Step S2
11).

When the same symbol exists in the control variable symbol and the variable symbol constituting the symbol group, the process proceeds to a second variable display game described later. On the other hand, when the same symbol does not exist in the control variation symbol and the variation symbol constituting the symbol group,
This subroutine ends.

Next, the second variable display game will be described with reference to FIG. In the second variable display game, in the variable display game shown in FIG. 5, by calling the second variable display game processing routine shown in FIG. 6, for example, among the variable symbols displayed on the display device 32, Only the changing symbols constituting the symbol group are displayed and started. Here, in the second variable display game, in the reach state, for example, one of the plurality of variable symbols is variably displayed, and all other variable symbols are stopped and displayed showing the same symbol. This is a game that is started from a state, and is a game for shifting the pachinko game to a state advantageous to the player when the one variable symbol is stopped and displayed and the symbols indicated by all the variable symbols match, This is a game in which the variable display and the stop display are executed as one process.

In the second variable display game, it is desirable that the control variable symbols are not displayed, and only a plurality of variable symbols constituting a symbol group are displayed as variable symbols. This is because the screen in the reach state is displayed as in the conventional case, so that the player can relax and enjoy the game after reaching the reach. Therefore, in the following description, in the second variable display game, the above-mentioned variable control symbols are not displayed, and only a plurality of variable symbols constituting the symbol group are displayed as variable symbols. further,
It is assumed that the number of variable symbols constituting the symbol group is three, and the variable symbols are displayed horizontally side by side in the screen image.

When step S212 shown in FIG. 5 is executed, first, similarly to step S201 shown in FIG. 5, screen configuration information of the selected background image is generated in RAM 70 (step S2121). Note that the selected background image may be the same image as the first variable display game,
Different images may be used.

Next, in the same manner as in step S202 shown in FIG.
0 (step S2122). Note that the selected character image may be the same image as in the first variable display game, or may be a different image.

Next, the screen composition information is generated in such a manner that the left and right fluctuating symbols among the three fluctuating symbols constituting the symbol group are stopped and displayed, and the central fluctuating symbol is fluctuated and displayed (step S2123).

Next, steps S2121 to S2123
, 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 display priority, the position, and the like in the screen configuration information, and then transmitted to the display device 32 and displayed (step S2124).

Steps S2121 to S2123 described above
Is repeatedly executed until it is determined in step S2125 to be described later that it is the timing to stop and display the central variable symbol. By repeatedly executing the processing in this manner, the variable design can be displayed so as to scroll in a predetermined manner, and the character image can be displayed so as to perform a predetermined operation.

Next, it is determined whether or not it is time to stop and display the central variable symbol (step S212).
5). If it is determined that it is not the time to stop and display the central variable symbol, the process returns to step S2121.
On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the timing to stop and display the central variable symbol, the variable symbol is selected in a mode in which the central variable symbol is stopped and displayed, the screen configuration information is generated, and the variable symbol is displayed (step S2126). ), This subroutine ends, and then the variable display game processing routine shown in FIG. 5 ends.

Next, FIGS. 7A to 7D and FIG.
Screen images displayed on the display unit in the first variable display game and the second variable display game will be described with reference to (a) to (d). In addition, the announcement of the jackpot reliability in the first variable display game shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 is performed based on the number of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group that matches the symbol of the control variable symbol.

First, FIG. 7 will be described. In FIG.
In the effect image composed of the character image and the background image, the story of Ton-chan traveling to the southern country in everlasting summer is developed. That is, Ton-chan arrives at the sunny beach (see FIG. 7 (a)), walks slowly on the sandy beach with sunglasses (see FIG. 7 (b)), and runs to the shallow sea. Enter (see Fig. 7 (c)), swim in the sea with a floating ring, and enjoy the tropical sea elegantly (Fig. 7).
(D)).

In FIG. 7A, a first variable display game processing routine is executed, one variable symbol is variably displayed at the upper center of the display unit, and three variable symbols are displayed below the display unit. Are displayed side-by-side in the horizontal direction, and in step S206, it is determined that it is time to stop and display the control-variable symbol, and the processing in step S207 is executed, whereby the image is displayed in the upper center of the display unit. A state in which the variable symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating “7” is shown.

Next, while steps S201 to S210 are repeatedly executed, in step S208,
It is determined that it is time to stop and display the variable symbol, and in step S209, the process of stopping and displaying the variable symbol is performed three times, so that all of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group are stopped and displayed ( FIG. 7 (b)
reference).

At this time, one variable symbol is stopped and displayed above the display section, and another plurality of variable symbols are stopped and displayed below the display section. Also, one variable symbol and another variable symbol are displayed. The plurality of variable symbols are stopped and displayed in a distinguished manner. That is, the one variation symbol is a control variation symbol, and the other plurality of variation symbols are variation symbols constituting a symbol group.

In FIG. 7B, the control change symbol is “7”.
, And the three variable symbols constituting the symbol group are stopped and displayed with the symbols “7”-“4”-“3”. Therefore, since the symbol "7" of the control variable symbol stopped and displayed coincides with the symbol "7" of one of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group, the second variable display game is executed. Transition.

In the second variable display game, the reach state,
That is, of the three variable symbols, the central variable symbol is variably displayed, and the left and right variable symbols are the same symbol “7”.
And the variable display game is started from the state where the stop display is performed (see FIG. 7C). In the second variable display game, the variable symbol stopped and displayed in advance does not necessarily need to be the central variable symbol, and does not necessarily need to be stopped and displayed in a state of “7”. .
However, in order to associate the first variable display game with the second variable display game and maintain interest in the game, the first variable display game uses a control variable symbol and a variable symbol constituting a symbol group. It is desirable that the symbol matching in the above is the symbol indicated by the variable symbol stopped and displayed in advance in the second variable display game.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 7D, when the central variable symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating "5", the symbol combination of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group is "7". -"5"-"7", and it is determined that the state is the off state.

Next, FIG. 8 will be described. FIG.
The story developed with the effect image shown in FIG. 7 is the same as that in FIG. 7 and has already been described, and thus the description thereof will be omitted here.

In FIG. 8A, similarly to FIG. 7A, the first variable display game processing routine is executed, and one variable symbol is variably displayed at the upper center of the display unit. On the lower side, after the three variable symbols are displayed side by side in the horizontal direction, in step S206, it is determined that it is time to stop and display the control variable symbol,
By executing the processing of step S207, a state is shown in which the variable symbol displayed at the upper center of the display unit is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating "7".

Next, while steps S201 to S210 are repeatedly executed, in step S208,
It is determined that it is time to stop and display the variable symbol, and in step S209, the process of stopping and displaying the variable symbol is performed three times, so that all of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group are stopped and displayed ( FIG. 8B
reference).

At this time, one variation symbol is stopped and displayed above the display section, and a plurality of other variation symbols are stopped and displayed below the display section. Also, one variation symbol and another variation symbol are displayed. The plurality of variable symbols are stopped and displayed in a distinguished manner. That is, the one variation symbol is a control variation symbol, and the other plurality of variation symbols are variation symbols constituting a symbol group.

In FIG. 8B, the control change symbol is “7”.
, And the three variable symbols constituting the symbol group are stopped and displayed with symbols “7”-“7”-“3”. Therefore, since the symbol "7" of the control variable symbol stopped and displayed coincides with the symbol "7" of two variable symbols among the variable symbols constituting the symbol group, the second variable display game is executed. Move to

In the second variable display game, in the same manner as in FIG. 7, the reach state, that is, of the three variable symbols, the central variable symbol is variably displayed, and the left and right variable symbols have the same symbol “7”. And the variable display game is started from the state where the display is stopped (see FIG. 8C). After this,
As shown in FIG. 8D, when the central variable symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating “7”, the combination of symbols of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group is a predetermined combination “7” − “ 7 "-" 7 ", and the state shifts to a state in which the pachinko game is advantageous to the player assuming that the variable display game has won the jackpot.

In the example shown in FIG. 7, among the symbols of the control variation symbol stopped and displayed and the variation symbols constituting the symbol group,
After shifting to the second variable display game when the symbol of one variable symbol matches, the game is in the off state. On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 8, the symbol of the control variation symbol stopped and displayed and the variation symbol constituting the symbol group of two variation symbols among the variation symbols constituting the symbol group match, After shifting to the second variable display game, it has been a big hit.

As described above, the larger the number of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group, which matches the symbol of the control variable symbol, the higher the probability of the jackpot, and the variation of the symbol group which matches the symbol of the control symbol. By giving a notice of the reliability of the jackpot by the number of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group, which matches the symbol of the control variable symbol, such that the probability of the jackpot being lower as the number of symbols is smaller, the player can: When I was attracted to such a completely new method of predicting the reliability of the jackpot and became interested, the expectation and excitement about the whereabouts of the game increased, and when the game became a jackpot following the reach, the player's It enhances the sense of fulfillment and the sense of accomplishment, and can dramatically improve interest. In the above-described example, when the control variable symbol is stopped and displayed with “7”, and when all of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group are stopped and displayed with “7”, the probability of a very large hit is obtained. Will be higher.

Further, it is not always necessary to give the announcement of the jackpot reliability based on the number of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group, which coincides with the symbol of the control variable symbol. The matching may be performed based on the positions of the changing symbols constituting the symbol group.

FIGS. 7A and 7B and FIG.
In (a) and (b), four variable symbols are displayed, but if the number of displayed variable symbols is three or more,
The number is not particularly limited, and may be five or six.

FIGS. 7A and 7B and FIG.
In (a) and (b), of the four variable symbols, one variable symbol is located at the upper center of the display unit, and the other three variable symbols are:
Although the display is stopped so as to be horizontally arranged below the display unit, in the present invention, the arrangement of the control variable symbol and the variable symbol constituting the symbol group is not particularly limited. . However, the arrangement of the control variable symbol and the variable symbol constituting the symbol group is arranged so that the player can easily distinguish the control symbol from the variable symbol constituting the symbol group. It is desirable. As such an arrangement, for example, an arrangement in which a control variation symbol is stopped and displayed at the center of the lower side of the screen, and an arrangement in which the variation symbols constituting the symbol group are horizontally and horizontally stopped and displayed at the upper side of the screen, and a contrast variation symbol is An arrangement in which the variable symbols constituting the symbol group are stopped and displayed at the center of the right side of the screen, and the variable symbols constituting the symbol group are vertically and vertically stopped and displayed on the left side of the screen. May be arranged so as to stop and surround the control variation symbol.

As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the first variable display game and the second variable display game are different in the positions where the variable symbols constituting the symbol group are displayed. As described above, it is also possible to change the position where the variable symbol is displayed between the first variable display game and the second variable display game.

In FIGS. 7 and 8, the control variation symbol and the variation symbol constituting the symbol group have the same type of shape (character) and the same size. And the fluctuating symbols that constitute the symbol group are not necessarily
It is not necessary that they have the same type of shape (font) and the same size. For example, the control variation symbol is made larger than the variation symbol constituting the symbol group, or the control variation symbol and the variation symbol constituting the symbol group have different shapes (font),
It is possible to distinguish the control variation symbol from the variation symbol constituting the symbol group by making the color and the like of the control variation symbol and the variation symbol constituting the symbol group different.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, a first variable display game (see FIGS. 7A and 7B) and a second variable display game (see FIGS. 7C and 7D). In, a series of narratives is developed in an effect image composed of a background image and a character image, but the effect image in the first variable display game and the effect image in the second variable display game are not necessarily The story does not need to be unfolded. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, in the first variable display game, when the effect image in which Ton-chan enjoys the tropical sea is displayed, when the second variable display game is started, Ton-chan The effect image which walks may be displayed.

As described above, in the gaming machine and the effect expression method of the gaming machine of the present invention, the arrangement method of the fluctuating symbols and the like are different from the conventional case, and the method of determining the reach and the advance notice of the jackpot are described. Because the method is completely different, the player is strongly attracted to the production method such as the combination method of such a completely new fluctuation pattern, the setting method of the reach condition, the method of notifying the jackpot reliability, etc. As a result, when the expectation and excitement of the whereabouts of the game increase and the game becomes a big hit following the reach, the player's sense of fulfillment and sense of achievement can be raised, and the interest in the game can be dramatically improved .

In the above-described embodiment, the program for controlling the pachinko game, the program for detecting the game ball shown in FIG. 4, and the program for executing the variable display game shown in FIGS. Although the case where the information is stored in the ROM 68 or the RAM 70 of the gaming device 10 is shown, in a case where a pachinko game can be performed by an operator operating a terminal communicably connected to the server, The server and the terminal may have the programs described above and data used in these programs.

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 FIGS. The program for executing the variable display game shown in FIG. 6 is stored in advance, and these programs are transmitted to the terminal at a predetermined timing.

On the other hand, the terminal temporarily stores these transmitted programs, reads out the stored programs as appropriate, and executes the programs to advance the pachinko game. In addition, a program for controlling a pachinko game, a program for detecting a game ball shown in FIG.
Also, a program for executing the variable display game shown in FIG. 6 may be executed on the server side, and an instruction generated according to 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 the 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-described configuration.

[0129] In the example shown in FIG.
Is a general-purpose personal computer, and the terminal 100
The input operation of the player is input from an input device 102 connected to the input device 102, for example, a keyboard. Also, the terminal 10
0 control unit 130 includes a CPU 108, R
The control unit 13 includes an OM 110, a RAM 112, and the like.
At 0, a program for controlling a pachinko game and a program for controlling a variable display game are executed.

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

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

As will be described later, when the subroutine shown in FIG. 5 or the subroutine shown in FIG. 16, FIG. 18 or FIG.
After the variable display of at least three variable symbols is started on the display unit 132, one variable symbol constituting these variable symbols and a symbol group including a plurality of other variable symbols are distinguished from each other. In the stop display, when the symbol of the one variable symbol stopped and displayed, and at least one of the symbols of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group match the symbol, it becomes reach, The reliability of the jackpot will be announced based on the number or position of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group, which coincides with the symbol of the one variable symbol stopped and 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 an 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. A program for controlling a pachinko game or a variable display game is executed in the control unit 130.

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

Further, the display device 116 provided on the upper surface of the terminal device 140 is composed of a liquid crystal display panel, and 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.

In addition, the subroutine shown in FIG.
6, when the subroutine as shown in FIG. 18 or FIG. 23 is executed in the control unit 130, after the variable display of at least three variable symbols is started on the display unit 132, these variable symbols are displayed. One fluctuating pattern to make up,
A symbol group consisting of other plural variable symbols is stopped and displayed in a distinguished manner, and the symbol of the one variable symbol stopped and displayed, and at least one of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group are displayed. When the symbol of the variable symbol matches, it becomes a reach, and the reliability of the jackpot is determined by the number or position of the variable symbol constituting the symbol group, which matches the symbol of the one variable symbol stopped and displayed. Will be foretold.

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 integrally formed 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 this 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 components corresponding to the components shown in FIG.

Input device 1 for inputting a 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 gaming device shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is displayed on the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming 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. In the display unit 132 for executing the variable display game, when the variable display game is executed, a symbol image serving as identification information is displayed.

The subroutine executed by each of the pachinko gaming terminal device and the server will be described below 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 are started in advance and are operating normally. Also, 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
3 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 on the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, it is detected that the player has operated the input device 102. When it is detected that the player has operated the input device 102, as described above, the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 14 is used.
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, steps S201 to S21 in FIG.
After the process 2 is performed, the display unit 132 starts displaying the variation of at least three variation symbols, and then a symbol group including one variation symbol constituting the variation symbols and another plurality of variation symbols. Is stopped and displayed in a distinguished manner, when the symbol of the one variable symbol stopped and displayed coincides with the symbol of at least one variable symbol among the various symbols constituting the symbol group. Means that the number of hits or the position of the variable symbol constituting the symbol group that matches the symbol of the one variable symbol stopped and displayed is announced in advance.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 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 that in step S52 in FIG.
This corresponds to the process 31.

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

Next, it is determined whether or not the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 has transmitted a game result or information indicating that the game has ended (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 40, the process returns to step S53. In the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, step S shown in FIG.
While the processes of S32 to S39 are being executed, the server 80
In this case, the processing of step S53 described above is repeatedly executed.

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

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

In the case of such a configuration, at least three variable symbols are displayed on the display section 132 displayed on the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 as a terminal. After being started, one variable symbol constituting these variable symbols and a symbol group composed of other multiple variable symbols are stopped and displayed in a distinguished manner, and the one variable symbol stopped and displayed is displayed. When the symbol matches the symbol of at least one of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group, it becomes a reach and coincides with the symbol of the one variable symbol stopped and displayed. A program for notifying the jackpot reliability based on the number or position of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group is stored in a computer-readable storage medium such as the hard disk drive 88 of the server 80. Than it is stored in.

By adopting such a configuration, the arrangement method of the fluctuating symbols and the like are different from the conventional case, and the method of determining the reach and the method of notifying the reliability of the jackpot are completely different. I was strongly attracted to the production method focusing on the combination method of such completely new fluctuation patterns, the setting method of the reach condition, the method of notifying the jackpot reliability, etc. When the excitement rises and the game becomes a big hit following the reach, the player's sense of fulfillment and achievement is enhanced,
Dramatic improvement in interest can be achieved.

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

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

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

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

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

If it is determined in step S35 that a game ball has entered the starting port, a first variable display game processing routine described later is called and executed (step S35).
36). In this case, when the first variable display game processing routine is executed, after the variable display of at least three variable symbols is started on the display unit 132 shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. And a symbol group comprising a plurality of other variable symbols are stopped and displayed in a distinguished manner, and the stopped and displayed symbol of the one variable symbol constitutes the symbol group. When the symbol of at least one of the variable symbols of each of the variable symbols coincides, it becomes a reach, and coincides with the symbol of the one variable symbol stopped and displayed, of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group. By the number or the position, the reliability of the jackpot will be announced.

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

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

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

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for processing the first variable display game called and executed in step S36 described above. In addition,
In the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 16, steps that perform the same processing as the steps in the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 5 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

First, information indicating that this subroutine has been called and the execution of the first variable display game has been started is transmitted to the server 80 (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). In addition,
The image data and the control program to be received may be only the image data and the control program used in the first variable display game, and may be the image data and the control program used in the second variable display game at the same time. It may be. In Step S62, when only the image data and the control program used for the first variable display game are received, the image data and the control program used for the second variable display game are set when the process proceeds to the second variable display game. Will be received. In the following description, the image data and the control program used in the first variable display game and the second variable display game are simultaneously received.

Next, an internal lottery process is executed by the arithmetic process of the CPU 108 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 (step S200). The internal lottery process is a process of presetting the combination of symbols when the symbols are fixed by stopping and displaying all of the variable symbols that are variably displayed and the variable symbols that constitute the symbol group.
As will be described later, the PU 108 controls and displays the control-variable symbol and the variable symbol constituting the symbol group so that the symbol is stopped and displayed on the display unit 132 with the symbol combination determined by the internal lottery process. Processing with display is performed.

Next, the control program is executed by the CPU 108, and based on the result, a background image is selected, screen configuration information of the background image is generated (step S201), and a character image is selected. Then, the screen configuration information of the character image is generated (step S202), and the screen configuration information of the variable symbol to be the control variable symbol is generated from the plurality of variable symbols (step S203). Further, among a plurality of variable symbols, the screen configuration information of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group is generated (step S204).

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 S205).

By executing the above-described steps S201 to S205, the above-described image shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the display section 132 displayed on the display device 116.

Next, it is determined whether or not it is time to stop and display the control change symbol (step S206).
If it is determined that it is the time to stop and display the control-variable symbol, screen configuration information is generated so that the control-variable symbol is stopped and displayed, and the control-variable symbol is stopped and displayed (step S207).

If it is determined in step S206 that it is not the timing to stop and display the control variable symbol, or if the process of step S207 is executed, one of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group is displayed. It is determined whether it is time to stop and display the constituent variable symbols (step S208). When it is determined that it is time to stop and display the variable symbols constituting the symbol group, screen configuration information is generated so as to stop and display the variable symbols, and the variable symbols are stopped and displayed (step S20).
9).

At this time, the number of each variable symbol constituting the symbol group, or the position of the variable symbol constituting the symbol group, which coincides with the symbol of the control symbol symbol, indicating the same symbol as the control symbol symbol is determined as a jackpot. By associating with the reliability of
The first variable display game that determines whether to shift to the second variable display game is performed by the symbol indicated by the control variable symbol and the symbol indicated by the variable symbol constituting the symbol group. A notice of reliability can be given.

Next, when it is determined in step S208 that it is not the timing to stop and display the variable symbols constituting the symbol group, or when the process of step S209 is executed, the control variable symbol and the symbol group It is determined whether or not all of the variable symbols constituting are stopped and displayed (step S210).

If it is determined that all of the variable symbols constituting the plurality of symbol groups are not stopped and displayed, the process returns to step S201. On the other hand, when it is determined that all of the variable symbols constituting the plurality of symbol groups have been stopped and displayed, it is next determined whether or not the same symbol exists in the control variable symbol and the variable symbol constituting the symbol group. (Step S2
11).

When the same symbol is present in the control variable symbol and the variable symbol constituting the symbol group, the process proceeds to a second variable display game described later. On the other hand, when the same symbol does not exist in the control variation symbol and the variation symbol constituting the symbol group,
The information indicating that the variable display game has ended and the result information of the variable display game are transmitted to the server 80 (step S6).
4), end this subroutine. It should be noted that the second variable display game processing routine is substantially the same as the second variable display game processing routine shown in FIG. 6 and has already been described.

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 called from a previously executed main routine and executed.

First, it is determined whether or not information indicating that the first variable display game has been started has been received in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 (step S7).
1). When it is determined that the information indicating that the first variable display game has started has not been received, this subroutine is immediately ended.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the information indicating that the first variable display game has started has been received, the identification information image required in the first variable display game and the second variable display game is determined. Is transmitted to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 (step S72). This step S72 is
This corresponds to the process of step S62 shown in FIG.

Next, it is determined whether or not information indicating that the variable display game has been completed has been received (step S75).
The process in step S75 is a process corresponding to the process in step S64 in FIG. 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, the fluctuating display of at least three fluctuating symbols is started on the display section 132 displayed on the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 as a terminal. Thereafter, one variable symbol constituting these variable symbols and a symbol group composed of other multiple variable symbols are stopped and displayed in a distinguished manner,
When the symbol of the one variable symbol stopped and displayed matches the symbol of at least one variable symbol among the various symbols constituting the symbol group, the symbol becomes a reach, and the stopped symbol is displayed. An image of a variable symbol as an identification information image, a background image, or a character so as to foretell the jackpot reliability based on the number or position of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group that matches the symbol of the one variable symbol. The server 80 transmits the image data to be an image and a control program 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.

[0202] By adopting such a configuration, the arrangement method of the fluctuating symbols and the like are different from the conventional case, and the method of determining the reach and the method of notifying the reliability of the jackpot are completely different. I was strongly attracted to the production method focusing on the combination method of such completely new fluctuation patterns, the setting method of the reach condition, the method of notifying the jackpot reliability, etc. When the excitement rises and the game becomes a big hit following the reach, the player's sense of fulfillment and achievement is enhanced,
Dramatic improvement in interest can be achieved.

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 of presetting the combination of symbols when the symbols are fixed by stopping and displaying all of the variable symbols that are variably displayed and the variable symbols that constitute the symbol group.
As will be described later, the PU 108 controls and displays the control-variable symbol and the variable symbol constituting the symbol group so that the symbol is stopped and displayed on the display unit 132 with the symbol combination determined by the internal lottery process. Processing with display is performed.

Next, the control program is executed by the CPU 108, and based on the result, a background image is selected, screen configuration information of the background image is generated (step S201), and a character image is selected. Then, the screen configuration information of the character image is generated (step S202), and the screen configuration information of the variable symbol to be the control variable symbol is generated from the plurality of variable symbols (step S203). Further, among a plurality of variable symbols, the screen configuration information of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group is generated (step S204).

[0210] Then, based on the generated screen configuration information, necessary image data is read out of the image data received in S62, and is set as image data to be displayed on the display unit 132. Is displayed (step S205).

By executing the above-described steps S201 to S205, the above-described image shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the display section 132 displayed on the display device 116.

Next, it is determined whether or not it is time to stop and display the control change symbol (step S206).
If it is determined that it is the time to stop and display the control-variable symbol, screen configuration information is generated so that the control-variable symbol is stopped and displayed, and the control-variable symbol is stopped and displayed (step S207).

If it is determined in step S206 that it is not the timing to stop and display the control variable symbol, or if the process of step S207 is executed, one of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group is deleted. It is determined whether it is time to stop and display the constituent variable symbols (step S208). When it is determined that it is time to stop and display the variable symbols constituting the symbol group, screen configuration information is generated so as to stop and display the variable symbols, and the variable symbols are stopped and displayed (step S20).
9).

At this time, the number of each variable symbol constituting the symbol group, which shows the same symbol as the control variable symbol, or the position of the variable symbol constituting the symbol group, which coincides with the symbol of the control symbol, is determined as a jackpot. By associating with the reliability of
The first variable display game that determines whether to shift to the second variable display game is performed by the symbol indicated by the control variable symbol and the symbol indicated by the variable symbol constituting the symbol group. You can give a notice of the degree of reliability.

Next, in step S208, when it is determined that it is not the timing to stop and display the variable symbols constituting the symbol group, or when the process of step S209 is executed, the control variable symbol and the symbol group It is determined whether or not all of the variable symbols constituting are stopped and displayed (step S210).

When it is determined that all of the variable symbols constituting the plurality of symbol groups are not stopped and displayed, the process returns to step S201. On the other hand, when it is determined that all of the variable symbols constituting the plurality of symbol groups have been stopped and displayed, it is next determined whether or not the same symbol exists in the control variable symbol and the variable symbol constituting the symbol group. (Step S2
11).

When the same symbol is present in the control variable symbol and the variable symbol constituting the symbol group, the process proceeds to a second variable display game described later. On the other hand, when the same symbol does not exist in the control variation symbol and the variation symbol constituting the symbol group,
The information indicating that the variable display game has ended and the result information of the variable display game are transmitted to the server 80 (step S6).
4), end this subroutine. It should be noted that the second variable display game processing routine is substantially the same as the second variable display game processing routine shown in FIG. 6 and has already been described.

FIG. 19 shows a subroutine executed in the server 80 in correspondence with the variable display game processing routine executed in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 shown in FIG. The server 80 has been activated in advance, and the subroutine shown in FIG. 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 first variable display game has been started has been received in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 (step S7).
1). 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 first variable display game has started has not been received, this subroutine is immediately ended.

On the other hand, when it is determined that information indicating that the first variable display game has been started has been received, a game program for controlling a pachinko game, a first variable display game, and a second variable display game A control program such as a program for executing a game is transmitted to the pachinko gaming terminal device 1.
00 or 140 (step S91). This step S91 is performed at step S8 shown in FIG.
This corresponds to the processing of No. 1.

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.

In the case of the above-described configuration, the variation display of at least three variation symbols is started on the display section 132 displayed on the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 as a terminal. After that, one variable symbol constituting these variable symbols and a symbol group composed of other multiple variable symbols are stopped and displayed in a distinguished manner, and the symbol of the one variable symbol stopped and displayed is displayed. And, when the symbol of at least one of the variable symbols of each of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group matches, it becomes reach, and matches the symbol of the one variable symbol stopped and displayed, A program for notifying the jackpot reliability based on the number or position of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group is stored in a computer-readable storage medium such as the hard disk drive 88 of the server 80. It's stored.

By adopting such a configuration, the arrangement method of the fluctuating symbols and the like are different from the conventional case, and the method of determining the reach and the method of notifying the jackpot reliability are completely different. I was strongly attracted to the production method focusing on the combination method of such completely new fluctuation patterns, the setting method of the reach condition, the method of notifying the jackpot reliability, etc. When the excitement rises and the game becomes a big hit following the reach, the player's sense of fulfillment and achievement is enhanced,
Dramatic improvement in interest can be achieved.

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

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

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

In such a configuration, the subroutine executed in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 and the server 80 is shown in FIG. 20, FIG.
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 the ROM 110 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 in advance, the processing in step S101 may be omitted.

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

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

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

If it is determined that the command information is not the end command information, an image corresponding to the received command information is selected, and the selected image is displayed on the display device 116 (step S1).
06). After this process, the process returns to step S102 described above. In step S104, the server 8
When it is determined that no command information is issued from 0, the process returns to step S102 described above.

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

The command information received in step S104 described above corresponds to steps S122 and S122 in FIG.
124, S126, S128, S130, and S134. The pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 selects and reads desired image data from the ROM 110 in accordance with the information. The read image data is displayed on the display device 116 as an image.

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 (step S111). This step corresponds to step S10 described above.
As described above, this image data is image data not only relating to the variable display game but also relating to pachinko games such as game boards and game balls.

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

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

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

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S113 that the operation information is not game ball launch operation information, or if the process of step S114 is executed, step S1 is executed.
The command information generated by the pachinko gaming process executed in 14 is transmitted to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 14.
0 (step S115). This step S1
The process of No. 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.

If it is determined that the calculated position is near the position of the starting port, a process for starting a first variable display game described later is executed (step S126). In addition,
The process of starting the first variable display game determines a combination of a control variable symbol displayed on the display unit 132 when a symbol as identification information is determined, and identification information indicated by a variable symbol constituting a symbol group. An internal lottery process is executed, and a first variable display game process shown in FIG. 23 described later is executed.

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

In this step S127, when it is determined that the game ball has passed in the vicinity of the ball passage detector, the display device 152 displayed on the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 displays the image of the ordinary symbol to be fluctuated 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 starting port is opened is displayed, and the selected image information indicating the selected image is displayed. Is generated (step S130).
When this selected image information is issued to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 displays an image that can be visually recognized as if the movable piece is open. It is done. Note that the movable piece is, for example, as shown in FIG.
Are image portions corresponding to the movable pieces 58a and 58b shown in FIG.

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

Next, it is determined whether or not the game has been completed (step S133). When it is determined that the game has ended, game end information is generated (step S134), and this 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, a character image, and a plurality of variable symbols are used to select a variable symbol as a control symbol. Select (Steps S141, S142 and S143). Further, a variable symbol constituting a symbol group is selected from a plurality of variable symbols (step S144). Next, it is determined whether or not it is time to stop and display the control change symbol (step S).
145). If it is determined that it is time to stop and display, a variable symbol image is selected so that the control variable symbol is stopped and displayed (step S146).

If it is determined in step S145 that it is not time to stop the control-variable symbol, or
When the process of step S146 is performed, it is next determined whether or not it is time to stop and display one variable symbol constituting the symbol group (step S147). When it is determined that it is time to stop and display the variable symbols constituting the symbol group, a variable symbol image is selected so as to stop and display the variable symbols included in the symbol group (step S1).
48).

At this time, the number of each variable symbol constituting the symbol group, or the position of the variable symbol constituting the symbol group, which coincides with the symbol of the control symbol symbol, indicating the same symbol as the control symbol symbol, is determined as a jackpot. By associating with the reliability of
The first variable display game that determines whether to shift to the second variable display game is performed by the symbol indicated by the control variable symbol and the symbol indicated by the variable symbol constituting the symbol group. You can give a notice of the degree of reliability.

If it is determined in step S147 that it is not time to stop and display one symbol group,
Alternatively, when the process of step S148 is performed, the above-described steps S141, S142, S143, S144,
The screen configuration information of the image selected in S146 and S148 is generated (Step S149). The server 80 uses the screen configuration information generated in step S149 described above as instruction information in step S115 in FIG. 21 described above.
Pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 which is a terminal device
Send to

On the other hand, the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 receives the command information transmitted from the server 80 in step S104 in FIG. 20 described above, and then, in step S106, displays the screen configuration information indicated by the received command information. The image data is stored in the ROM 110 or R
Read from the AM 112 and display unit 13 of the display device 116
2, the read image is displayed.

By doing so, the display section 13 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, which is a terminal device, is provided.
In 2, after the variable display of at least three variable symbols is started, the server 80 distinguishes one variable symbol constituting these variable symbols from a symbol group including a plurality of other variable symbols. When the symbol of the one variable symbol that is stopped and displayed in the stopped mode and the symbol of at least one of the variable symbols that constitute the symbol group coincides with the symbol of the one variable symbol that has been stopped and displayed, it becomes a reach. At the same time, it is possible to perform control for notifying the jackpot reliability based on the number or position of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group, which matches the symbol of the one variable symbol stopped and displayed.

Next, it is determined whether or not all the symbols have stopped (step S148). When it is determined that all the symbols have stopped, variable display game end information is generated (step S149), and this subroutine ends.

In the above-described embodiment shown in FIGS. 13 to 23, only the display portion 132 displayed on the image of the game machine simulating the pachinko gaming device displayed on the display device 116 has the fluctuating 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.

Also, whether or not the above-described effect expression method according to the present invention has been provided to the player can be determined by confirming that the entertainment in pachinko games has been enhanced. . For example, economic phenomena such as a store that adopts a pachinko gaming device as described above flourishes, or phenomena in which information permeates through media such as being reputed when published in a magazine or the like It will appear as.

[0265]

According to the present invention, the arrangement method of the fluctuating symbols and the like are different from the conventional case, and the method of determining the reach and the method of notifying the reliability of the jackpot are completely different. How to combine completely new fluctuation patterns,
I was strongly attracted to the production methods, mainly the setting method of the reach condition, the method of notifying the jackpot reliability, etc., and I became interested in it, and the expectation and excitement about the whereabouts of the game increased, and the game became a big hit following the reach When it becomes, the player's sense of fulfillment and sense of achievement can be enhanced, and the interest can be dramatically improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 6 shows a step S2 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 5;
13 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a second variable display game process called and executed in step S12.

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

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a screen image 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 showing 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 S1.

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

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

20. Pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140
5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the step S1.

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

FIG. 22 is a step S11 in the flowchart of FIG. 20;
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]

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

Continuation of the front page F term (reference) 2C001 AA00 AA02 BA02 BA05 CA01 CA02 CB01 CB04 CB06 CB08 DA02 DA03 2C088 AA35 AA36 EB55

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. An identification information image area, which is provided on a game board, and displays an identification information image composed of a plurality of variable symbols, each of which is variably displayed and can be stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and an effect image. A gaming machine having a display unit on which a screen image composed of an effect image area is displayed,
After the display of at least three symbols has started,
One variation symbol that constitutes these variation symbols, and a symbol group consisting of a plurality of other variation symbols, are stopped and displayed in a distinguished manner, and the symbols of the one variation symbol stopped and displayed,
When the symbol of at least one of the variable symbols of each of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group matches, it becomes a reach, and matches the symbol of the one variable symbol stopped and displayed, the symbol group A gaming machine characterized in that the reliability of a jackpot is announced in advance based on the number of variable symbols constituting the game. 2. A display unit provided on a game board and displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image combining these, as appropriate, according to a game situation developed on the game board; A control unit for transmitting electronic data to a display unit, and the screen image is displayed in a variable manner, and displays an identification information image including a plurality of variable symbols that can be stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing. A gaming machine including an identification information image area and an effect image area for displaying an effect image, wherein after a variable display of at least three variable symbols is started, one of the variable symbols constituting the variable symbols is ,
A symbol group consisting of other plural variable symbols is stopped and displayed in a distinguished manner, and the symbol of the one variable symbol stopped and displayed, and at least one of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group are displayed. When the symbol of the variable symbol coincides, it becomes a reach, and the reliability of the jackpot is announced by the position of the variable symbol constituting the symbol group, which coincides with the symbol of the one variable symbol stopped and displayed. A gaming machine characterized by: 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein only a symbol group including the plurality of variable symbols is displayed after reaching the reach. 4. A display unit provided on the game board and displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining these images as appropriate according to a game situation developed on the game board; It is an effect expression method of a gaming machine having a control unit that transmits electronic data to a display unit, and, on the display unit, each of the display units is variably displayed, from a plurality of variably designed symbols that can be stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing. A game machine effect expression method for displaying an image including an identification information image region displaying an identification information image and an effect image region displaying an effect image as the screen image, wherein at least 3
After the variable display of the variable symbols has been started, one variable symbol constituting these variable symbols and a symbol group including a plurality of other variable symbols are stopped and displayed in a distinguished manner, and the stop display is performed. When the symbol of the one changed symbol and the symbol of at least one of the changed symbols constituting the symbol group coincide with each other, it becomes a reach, and the stopped one of the symbols is displayed. An effect representation method for a gaming machine, wherein a jackpot reliability is announced based on the number of variable symbols or the positions of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group, which match the symbols of the variable symbols. 5. A computer-readable storage medium storing a control program for displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining the moving image, the static image, or an image according to a game situation of a gaming machine, The control program is an image including an identification information image area for displaying an identification information image composed of a plurality of variable symbols, each of which is variably displayed and can be stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and an effect image area for displaying an effect image. A program to be displayed as the screen image, and after a variable display of at least three variable symbols is started, a symbol group including one variable symbol constituting the variable symbols and a plurality of other variable symbols Are stopped and displayed in a distinguished manner, and the symbols of the one variable symbol stopped and displayed and a small number of each of the variable symbols constituting the symbol group are displayed. When the symbol of at least one variable symbol coincides, it becomes a reach and coincides with the symbol of the one variable symbol stopped and displayed, the number of variable symbols or the number of variable symbols constituting the symbol group. A computer-readable storage medium configured to predict a jackpot reliability according to a position. 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. Display a screen image, and
The terminal performs control for displaying an image including an identification information image area for displaying an identification information image composed of a plurality of variable symbols which can be stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and an effect image area for displaying an effect image. After performing the variable display of at least three variable symbols, the one variable symbol constituting these variable symbols and a symbol group including a plurality of other variable symbols are distinguished from each other. When the symbol of the one variable symbol that is stopped and displayed in the above-mentioned manner matches the symbol of at least one variable symbol among the symbols of each of the variable symbols that constitute the symbol group, a reach is reached. Along with the symbol of the one variable symbol that is stopped and displayed, the terminal performs a control for notifying the reliability of the jackpot according to the number of variable symbols constituting the symbol group or the position of the variable symbol. Server, wherein the performed.