JP2002315922A - Game machine, presentation expression method for the same, storage medium, and server - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a ceramic heater for a semiconductor manufacturing and inspecting device capable of uniformly heating a semiconductor wafer without any thermal dispersion in a semiconductor manufacturing and inspecting process and quickly increasing the temperature of the semiconductor wafer without any thermal escape during heating. SOLUTION: In this ceramic heater for the semiconductor manufacturing and inspecting device, a heating resistor is formed on the surface or the inside of a ceramic substrate, and a groove having an annular shape in the plane vision is formed on at least front face of the heating face side in the ceramic substrate.

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.

When a game ball enters a winning port of a pachinko game machine, the fixed screen displayed on the display device is switched to a normal screen on which a certain moving image or the like is displayed, and a so-called variable display game is started. This variable display game is a game that simulates a game played in a slot machine, in which a plurality of variable symbols are displayed on the display device, and after each of the variable symbols is displayed, these symbols are sequentially stopped at a predetermined timing. This is a game for shifting the pachinko game to a state advantageous to the player when the combination of symbols when the stop display of all symbols is determined is a predetermined combination. The display and the stop display are executed as one process. In addition, from the start of the fluctuation display of the fluctuation symbol to the completion of the stop display, one time is displayed.
One process is referred to as one variable display game, and the display state until the reach is determined, or until the stop display in the off symbol is determined without reaching the reach, is referred to as a normal fluctuation state.

In this display device, usually, in order to incite the player's interest in the game, in an identification information image area where an identification information image including a variable symbol such as a numerical value is displayed,
In the effect image area where the effect image is displayed while the variable symbols are displayed in a variable manner, the effect expression for displaying a background image having a certain narrative as a moving image is performed.

[0005] Recently, various types of stories, characters, and the like developed in this display device have appeared, such as the appearance of a hero of a dramatic picture or a person related thereto, or the appearance of professional wrestling or sumo wrestlers. are doing.

[0006] In particular, after the player reaches the so-called reach, the player pays attention to the screen with the expectation that it will be a big hit. While the fluctuating symbols are displayed in a fluctuating manner, the story with the impact is developed in comparison with the story developed in the normal fluctuating state, and the stopped and displayed symbols and the fluctuating symbols are displayed on the production screen. By moving them in association with each other, a predetermined story displayed in the effect image area is effectively shown, and furthermore, it is intended to draw the player's attention.

On the other hand, even in the normal fluctuation state, the effect image is displayed every cycle from the fluctuation display of each of the plurality of fluctuation symbols to the stop display, or every several cycles thereof. By switching and displaying a predetermined story in various variations, a device has been devised so that the effect image in the normally fluctuating state in which the player will be in contact for the longest time will not be disturbed.

However, in this normal fluctuation state, in order to more effectively show the effect image to the player, the display position of the fluctuation symbol is not moved in relation to the effect moving image. There is a certain limit in the method of rendering effects, and it has not been enough to satisfy the player. Also, even in the reach state, the scroll direction of the identification information image area is clearly conscious of the scroll direction of the character or the like. Setting on the side had not been done.

[0009]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and has as its object to set a display position of a fluctuating symbol in a normal fluctuating state or a reach state in relation to a rendering animation. By doing so, the effect images can be more effectively shown to the player, and the effectively produced story can be easily accepted and immersed in the story, so that the game can be performed without causing the player to feel monotonous or tired. In addition, when the game becomes a big hit, the player can enhance the sense of fulfillment and achievement of the game, and can dramatically improve the interest in the game. Media and server.

[0010]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides a character image made up of a moving object in an effect image area, and a story is developed. An identification information image area is provided on the scroll direction side of the object that moves in relation to the character, and further, in a mode or timing related to the character, a variable symbol in the identification information image area is variably displayed,
The display is stopped.

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 a region is displayed, wherein a character composed of a moving object appears in the effect image region, a story is developed, and the character or a character related to the character is displayed. The identification information image area is provided on the scroll direction side of the moving object, and further, the variation symbol in the identification information image area is variably displayed or stopped in a mode or timing related to the character. It is characterized by.

According to the invention of (1), the scroll direction side of the character or the object moving in relation to the character, for example, the place where the character is going to reach,
Since the identification information image area is provided very close to the building, person, etc., the fluctuating pattern will be displayed near the most noticeable part of the screen, and the player can fully develop the story In addition to having fun, it is possible to firmly check the pattern in which the fluctuating symbol is stopped and displayed, and also to be able to naturally accept the story effectively produced in this way, and to fully enjoy the game be able to.

Also, for example, after the fluctuating pattern is deformed by hitting a ball thrown by the character, the fluctuating pattern in the identification information image area fluctuates in a mode or timing related to the character, such as returning to a normal shape and stopping. Displayed or stopped, it is possible to show the effect image more effectively to the player, to maintain the interest in the game without causing the player to feel monotonous or tired, etc. At the time of the jackpot, 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 displaying an identification information image including a plurality of variable symbols that can be stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and an effect image area displaying an effect image, wherein a moving object is included in the effect image area. And the story is developed by the appearance of the character consisting of the character, and the identification information image area is provided on the side opposite to the scroll direction of the image serving as the background of the character or an object moving in relation to the character. In the aspect or timing related to the above, the variable symbol in the identification information image area is variably displayed or stopped and displayed.

For example, when a shell of a cannon is flying,
In some cases, the above-mentioned shell does not move so much on the screen and the background moves in a direction opposite to the direction in which the shell is flying, thereby displaying that the shell is flying. According to the above, the identification information image area is provided in the opposite direction to the scroll direction of the image serving as the background of the object moving in relation to the character or the like, that is, very close to the direction in which the shell is flying. , The floating symbol will be displayed near the part of the screen that you want to focus on most, and the player will fully enjoy the development of the story, and will firmly understand what the floating symbol will be stopped and displayed. It is also possible to naturally accept the story effectively produced in this way, and to fully enjoy the game.

In addition, for example, at the moment when the cannon hits the target, the fluctuating pattern vibrates largely, and then the vibration gradually stops and stops. Is fluctuated or displayed, so that the effect image can be more effectively shown to the player, and the player can maintain interest in the game without feeling monotonous or tired,
In addition, when the game is a big hit, the sense of fulfillment and the sense of accomplishment of the player is enhanced, and the interest can be dramatically improved.

The present invention further provides the following. (3) a display unit provided on the game board and displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining these, as appropriate according to a game situation developed on the game board;
And a control unit for transmitting electronic data to the display unit, wherein the display unit includes a plurality of variable symbols, each of which is variably displayed and can be stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing. An identification information image area for displaying an identification information image consisting of, and an effect expression method of a gaming machine for displaying an image including an effect image area for displaying an effect image as the screen image, wherein the effect image area includes:
A character composed of a moving object appears and the story is developed, and the identification information image area is provided on the scroll direction side of the character or an object that moves in relation to the character, and further includes a mode related to the character. Alternatively, at the timing, the variable symbol in the identification information image area is variably displayed or stopped and displayed.

According to the invention of (3), since the identification information image area is provided on the scroll direction side of the character or the object moving in relation to the character, the area near the most noticeable portion on the screen is provided. Will be displayed, so that the player can fully enjoy the development of the story, and can firmly confirm what kind of pattern the variable symbol will be stopped and displayed. We can naturally accept stories that are effectively produced,
It is possible to provide an effect expression method of a gaming machine capable of sufficiently enjoying a game.

In addition, since the fluctuating symbol in the identification information image area is fluctuated or displayed in a manner or timing related to the character, the effect image can be more effectively shown to the player, To maintain the interest in the game without causing the player to feel monotonous or tired, and to enhance the player's sense of fulfillment and achievement when the game becomes a big hit, and to dramatically improve the interest in the game It is possible to provide an effect expression method of a gaming machine which can perform the following.

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 for displaying, as the screen image, an image including an identification information image area for displaying an identification information image, and an effect image area for displaying an effect image, wherein a moving object is included in the effect image area. And the story is developed by the appearance of the character consisting of the character, and the identification information image area is provided on the side opposite to the scroll direction of the image serving as the background of the character or an object moving in relation to the character. In the aspect or timing related to the above, the variable symbol in the identification information image area is variably displayed or stopped and displayed. To.

According to the invention of (4), since the identification information image area is provided on the side opposite to the scroll direction of the image serving as the background of the object moving in relation to the character or the like,
On the screen, the fluctuating symbol will be displayed near the part that you want to focus on most, and the player will fully enjoy the development of the story and firmly understand what type of fluctuating pattern is stopped and displayed Thus, it is possible to provide an effect expression method for a gaming machine that can naturally accept a story that is effectively produced in this way and that can sufficiently enjoy a game.

[0022] Further, depending on the aspect related to the character, the fluctuating pattern in the identification information image area is fluctuated or displayed, so that the effect image can be more effectively shown to the player. It is possible to maintain the interest in the game without making the player feel monotonous or tired of the game, and when the game is a big hit, to enhance the player's sense of fulfillment and achievement and to dramatically improve the interest in the game It is possible to provide an effect expression method of a gaming machine which can be performed.

The present invention further provides the following. (5) A computer-readable recording medium storing a control program for displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining these images as appropriate in accordance with a gaming state of the gaming machine, The program is
An image including an identification information image area for displaying an identification information image composed of a plurality of variable symbols, each of which is variably displayed and can be 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. The control program is a program that causes a character composed of a moving object to appear in the effect image area, develops a story, and scrolls the character or an object that moves in relation to the character in the scroll direction. Wherein the identification information image area is provided, and in a mode or timing related to the character, a variable symbol in the identification information image area is variably displayed or stopped and displayed. And

According to the invention of (5), since the identification information image area is provided on the scroll direction side of the character or the object moving in relation to the character, the identification information image area is located near the most noticeable portion on the screen. Will be displayed, so that the player can fully enjoy the development of the story, and can firmly confirm what kind of pattern the variable symbol will be stopped and displayed. We can naturally accept stories that are effectively produced,
It is possible to provide a computer-readable recording medium storing a control program capable of sufficiently enjoying a game.

Further, since the fluctuating symbol in the identification information image area is fluctuated or displayed in a manner or timing related to the character, the effect image can be more effectively shown to the player, To maintain the interest in the game without causing the player to feel monotonous or tired, and to enhance the player's sense of fulfillment and achievement when the game becomes a big hit, and to dramatically improve the interest in the game A computer-readable recording medium storing a control program capable of performing the above-described operations can be provided.

The present invention further provides the following. (6) A computer-readable recording medium storing a control program for displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining these images as appropriate in accordance with a gaming situation of a gaming machine, The program is
An image including an identification information image area for displaying an identification information image composed of a plurality of variable symbols, each of which is variably displayed and can be 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. The control program is a program for causing a character composed of a moving object to appear in the effect image area to develop a story, and an image serving as a background of the character or an object moving in relation to the character. The identification information image area is provided on the side opposite to the scroll direction, and stores a control program for displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a static image or an image combining these, as appropriate according to the gaming situation of the gaming machine. Computer-readable recording medium, wherein the control programs are each variably displayed, A program for displaying an image including an identification information image area displaying a plurality of variable symbols that can be stopped and displayed at a fixed timing and an effect image area displaying an effect image as the screen image, and In the control program, a character composed of a moving object appears in the effect image area, the story is unfolded, and the scroll direction of the background image of the character or an object moving in relation to the character is opposite to the scroll direction. The identification information image area is provided on the side, and in a mode or timing related to the character, a fluctuating pattern in the identification information image area is fluctuated and displayed or is stopped and displayed. I do.

According to the invention of (6), since the identification information image area is provided on the side opposite to the scroll direction of the image serving as the background of the object moving in relation to the character or the like,
On the screen, the fluctuating symbol will be displayed near the part that you want to focus on most, and the player will fully enjoy the development of the story and firmly understand what type of fluctuating pattern is stopped and displayed Provided is a computer-readable recording medium storing a control program that can be confirmed and that can naturally accept a story that is effectively produced in such a manner and that can sufficiently enjoy a game. be able to.

[0028] Further, depending on the aspect related to the character, etc., the fluctuating symbol in the identification information image area is fluctuated or displayed, so that the effect image can be more effectively shown to the player. It is possible to maintain the interest in the game without making the player feel monotonous or tired, and when the game is a big hit, enhance the player's sense of fulfillment and sense of achievement, and aim to dramatically improve the interest in the game It is possible to provide a computer-readable recording medium that stores a control program that can be used.

The present invention further provides the following. (7) 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. While controlling the terminal to display an image, a character made up of a moving object appears in the effect image area to progress the story, and the scroll direction side of the character or an object moving in relation to the character The identification information image area is further provided in the identification information image area in a mode or timing related to the character. The dynamic pattern is variably displayed, or, wherein the display stops.

According to the invention of (7), since the identification information image area is provided on the scroll direction side of the character or the object moving in relation to the character, the area near the most noticeable portion on the screen is provided. Will be displayed, so that the player can fully enjoy the development of the story, and can firmly confirm what kind of pattern the variable symbol will be stopped and displayed. We can naturally accept stories that are effectively produced,
It is possible to provide a server that performs control for allowing a terminal device to sufficiently enjoy a game.

Further, since the fluctuating symbol in the identification information image area is fluctuated or displayed in a manner or timing related to the character, the effect image can be more effectively shown to the player. To maintain the interest in the game without causing the player to feel monotonous or tired, and to enhance the player's sense of fulfillment and achievement when the game becomes a big hit, and to dramatically improve the interest in the game A server capable of performing the control that can be performed on the terminal.

The present invention further provides the following. (8) 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. The terminal performs control to display an image, makes a character made of a moving object appear in the effect image area, advances the story, and becomes a background of the character or an object moving in relation to the character. The identification information image area is provided on the side opposite to the scroll direction of the image, and the identification information is displayed in a mode or timing related to the character. Varied display the variation pattern in the image areas, or, and performs control to display stopped against the terminal.

According to the invention of (8), since the identification information image area is provided in the direction opposite to the scroll direction of the image serving as the background of the object moving in relation to the character or the like,
On the screen, the fluctuating symbol will be displayed near the part that you want to focus on most, and the player will fully enjoy the development of the story and firmly understand what type of fluctuating pattern is stopped and displayed To provide a server capable of confirming, effectively accepting a story effectively produced in this way, and capable of performing control for a terminal to fully enjoy a game. be able to.

Further, depending on the aspect related to the character, the fluctuating pattern in the identification information image area is fluctuated or displayed, so that the effect image can be more effectively shown to the player. It is possible to maintain the interest in the game without making the player feel monotonous or tired of the game, and when the game is a big hit, to enhance the player's sense of fulfillment and achievement and to dramatically improve the interest in the game It is possible to provide a server capable of performing control that can be performed on a terminal.

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

The "moving object" refers to an image showing a movable object, and usually refers to an image of an animal, a human, or the like. Examples of the “moving object” include an image showing a pig on a battleship, an image showing a pig serving as a soldier, and the like.
"The story unfolds" means that the story progresses with contents including various variations.

"Character scrolling direction" refers to the direction in which the character moves from a predetermined position to another position in the screen. For example, a pig Ton-chan character runs and moves in the screen to the left end. When moving from the position to the right side, the scroll direction of the character is
"Right". The “scroll direction of an object moving in relation to a character” refers to a direction in which an object related to the character in some sense moves on the screen.
Examples of the object include characters such as an arrow when the character shoots a bow, a cannonball when the character shoots a cannon, and a rock that rolls toward the character, depending on the action of the character. It also includes objects that move in association.

"The identification information image area is provided on the scroll direction side" means that, for example, if the scroll direction is right, the identification information image area is provided at a position from the right of the screen. More specifically, when the screen is divided into three equal parts or four equal parts, the identification information image area is provided at an arbitrary position on the rightmost screen.

"The fluctuating pattern is variably displayed or stopped in a mode related to the character" means that the fluctuating pattern is deformed by hitting a ball thrown by the character, and then returns to its normal form, stops, or is aimed at the character. At the moment when the bullet of the flying cannon hits the target, the fluctuating pattern vibrates greatly, and then the vibration gradually stops and stops, such as something directly related to the character or something related to the character in some sense. This means that the fluctuating symbol is fluctuated, stopped, or fluctuated and then stopped.

"The fluctuating pattern is variably displayed or stopped at the timing related to the character" means, for example, at the moment when the character shoots a bullet with a gun or the moment when a bullet with a cannon hits a target. This means that the variable symbol is stopped and displayed, or the re-variation of the variable symbol is started.

The "scroll direction of an image serving as a background of a character or an object moving in relation to the character" means that, for example, when a shell of a cannon is flying, the shell does not move much on the screen. By moving the background on the screen in the direction opposite to the direction in which the shells are flying, the background may be displayed as if the shells are flying.This is called background scrolling, and the background moves. The direction in which it is located is called the scroll direction. "Backward scroll direction"
In the above case, after all, it is the direction in which the shell is flying, but on the screen, if the shell does not move much, it can not be specified as the scroll direction of the shell, so it is specified as above Things.

[0042]

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

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

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

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

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

At a substantial center of the front surface 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 a solenoid 48 (not shown) so as to be opened when a variable display game described later becomes a big hit state.
Driven by

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The background image data described above is transmitted to the display device 32.
May be still image data displayed on the entire display section or moving image data. It is also possible to store still image data larger than the display unit and change the part to be displayed on the display unit to display the background image in a scrollable manner. The above-described symbol image data is used when the symbol is variably displayed on the display device 32 or when the symbol is stopped and displayed.
It includes image data corresponding to various display modes, for example, an enlarged image, a reduced image, a deformed image, and the like. The above-described character image data, background image data, and moving image video image data are for displaying 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. is there. Further, the character image data described above includes image data corresponding to each of the motions to display the motion of the character. Further, the sound data is also for producing a game, and is used for producing a sound such as a sound effect from a speaker 46 described later.

The RAM 70 stores flags and variable values used in the above-mentioned program. 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, the identification information decorative character image composed of the decorative body, the character image data, the background image data, the moving image video image data, and the variable design image data,
In addition, transmission of sound data as electronic data and other controls are performed.

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

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

The screen image of the display device 32 as 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 synthesizing a plurality of images, for example, a design image and an effect image, it is possible to produce a scene in which the design fluctuates with the effect image as a background, and various display modes. It becomes possible.

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

The above-mentioned CPU 66 constitutes a control unit, the display 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 described above 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 a 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 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 of normally displaying the symbol on the display device 52 is executed as described above (step S16). As described above, when the variably displayed normal symbol comes to a predetermined symbol when stopped, the movable pieces 58a and 58b are driven to open the starting port 44 so that the starting port 4 is opened.
This is to make it easier for game balls to enter 4.

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

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

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

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

The symbols belonging to one group are displayed on the display device 3.
At the time of display in 2, the symbol to be displayed is not limited to only one symbol belonging to the set, and a plurality of symbols, for example, two to three symbols may be displayed at the same time. For example, when the symbol “5” is variably displayed on the display device 32, a portion or the whole of the symbol “4” is variably displayed below the symbol “5”, and the symbol “6” is displayed above the symbol “5”. May be variably displayed. The above-described symbol set is a concept corresponding to the symbol set displayed on one reel used in the slot machine.

Further, when the variable display game is executed on the display device 32, symbols belonging to each of the plurality of sets are displayed. For example, when each of the symbols belonging to three sets is to be displayed in the horizontal direction, the symbols belonging to one set are displayed on the left side of the display device 32, and the symbols belonging to the other set are displayed on the display device 32. The symbols which are displayed at the center and belong to the remaining sets are displayed on the right side of the display device 32.

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

As described above, by displaying the symbols in this manner, a plurality of symbols, that is, a plurality of pieces of identification information are displayed on the display device 32 which is a display unit. Further, as described above, a plurality of symbols belonging to one group may be displayed. For example, two symbols belonging to one group may be displayed so as to be simultaneously displayed in a variable manner. Is displayed on the display device 32, a total of six symbols are variably displayed.

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

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

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

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

When the above-described variable display game is started,
First, an internal lottery process is performed by the arithmetic process of the CPU 66 (step S20). The internal lottery process is a process in which all symbols belonging to a plurality of groups that have been variably displayed are stopped and displayed, and a symbol combination is determined in advance when a symbol is determined. The CPU 66 performs an internal lottery process as described later. The process of changing and displaying the symbols is performed so that the symbols are stopped and displayed in the combination of symbols determined by the above.

Next, screen configuration information of the selected background image is generated in the RAM 70 (step S21). That is,
After the internal lottery process is executed, the CPU 66 executes a control program for selecting a background image according to the result of the internal lottery process, the progress of the variable display game, and the like.
Called and executed by OM68.

Next, based on the result obtained by the CPU 66, screen configuration information of the selected background image is generated in the RAM 70 by the CPU 66 as needed. As the background image, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, a background image showing a pig of a soldier on a cannon, which is a character, and a sea and a quay where pigs on a battleship fight.

The background image is not limited to the above-mentioned image, and may be, for example, a background image showing a large sky in which a pig in an airplane flies, or may be another image. These images are appropriately selected by the CPU based on the progress of the variable game and the result of the internal lottery process.

Next, screen configuration information of the selected character image is generated in the RAM 70 (step S22).
That is, based on the execution result of the control program, the CP
Screen configuration information of the character image selected by U66 is generated in the RAM 70. Further, an image serving as an object moving in relation to the character is selected, and screen configuration information of the image serving as the object is generated in the RAM 70.

At this time, for example, 1/60 second, 1/3
By controlling the head position of the character image and the screen configuration information of the object moving in relation to the character by a predetermined moving amount at a constant interval (frame span) every 0 seconds or the like, The character image, and
An object moving in relation to the character can be given a motion and displayed. Note that the character image and the object moving in relation to the character need not always be displayed on the display device.

In the present invention, the character image is not particularly limited. For example, when an image showing the sea and the quay is displayed as the background image, the character image is as shown in FIG. Pigs on a soldier, pigs on a battleship, etc. The image serving as an object moving in relation to the character is not particularly limited. For example, when a pig of a soldier on a cannon is displayed as a character image, the image fired from the cannon is used. Cannonballs and the like can be mentioned.

Next, based on the execution result of the control program, the screen configuration information of the variable symbol as the identification information is obtained.
It is generated in the RAM 70 by the CPU 66 (step S23).

[0093] In the present invention, the identification information image area in which the fluctuating symbol is displayed is on the scroll direction side of the character or the object moving in relation to the character, or on the side opposite to the scroll direction of the background image. Is provided. For example, as shown in FIG. 6A, a soldier pig riding a cannon, which is a character displayed on the right side of the screen image, fires a shell toward the left, and the shell is displayed on the screen image. When scrolling to the left, the identification information image area is provided on the left side of the screen image. At this time, the identification information image area is provided on the scroll direction side of the object that moves in relation to the character.

As shown in FIG. 6B, the shell does not move leftward on the screen image, but scrolls rightward, so that the shell moves leftward. When displayed as if it were, the identification information image area is provided on the left side of the screen image. At this time, the identification information image area is provided on the side opposite to the scroll direction of the image serving as the background of the object moving in relation to the character.

Therefore, in step S23, the identification information image area is provided on the scroll direction side of the character or the object moving in relation to the character, or on the side opposite to the scroll direction of the background image. Is generated so that the variable symbol is displayed on the screen. The position where the identification information image area is provided as described above will be described later in detail.

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

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

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

Next, in steps 21 to 23, R
CPU based on the screen configuration information generated in AM 70
By 66, each image data corresponding to the screen configuration information is read from the ROM 68. 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 S24).

The processes in steps S21 to S24 are repeatedly executed until it is determined in step S27 to be described later that all the symbols belonging to a plurality of sets have been stopped and displayed. By repeatedly executing the processing as described above, the variable symbol can be displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll in a predetermined manner. In addition, the character image can be displayed so as to perform a predetermined operation, and it becomes possible to scroll the character or an object moving in relation to the character, or to scroll the background image.

Next, among a plurality of, for example, three sets, 1
It is determined whether it is time to stop and display the symbols belonging to one set (step S25). When it is determined that it is time to stop and display the symbol, one variable symbol is stopped and displayed (step S26).

In step S25, when it is determined that it is not the timing to stop and display the symbols, or when the process of step S26 is executed, it is determined whether or not all the symbols belonging to a plurality of sets have been stopped and displayed. (Step S27).

If it is determined that all the symbols belonging to a plurality of sets have not been stopped and displayed, the processing is returned to step S21.
Return to On the other hand, when it is determined that all the symbols have been stopped and displayed, the present subroutine ends.

Next, a screen image displayed when the variable display game is being executed will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

The story developed in the screen image shown in FIG. 6 shows that a pig on a battleship attacked from the sea and a pig on an airplane attacked from the sky appear on the quay with a cannon. This is a story about a soldier pig firing a shell from the cannon. In FIG. 6, images showing the sea, the sky, and the quay are background images, and pigs on battleships, pigs on airplanes, and pigs on soldiers are character images.
This is an image in which a shell fired from a cannon becomes an object that moves in relation to the character.

First, when the variable display game is started, an identification information image area is provided on the left side of the screen, and in the identification information image area, three fluctuating symbols are displayed vertically and stopped vertically and the quay is displayed. Is displayed, and a soldier pig appears on a cannon from the right side of the screen. Later, when a soldier pig raises the flag and signals a launch,
A shell is fired from the cannon toward the left side of the screen, and at the same time, the variable display of the three variable symbols is started (see FIG. 6A). Then, the above-mentioned shell is scrolled leftward on the screen image. Therefore, FIG.
In (a), the identification information image area is displayed on the scroll direction side of the object moving in relation to the character. In FIG. 6, the three variable symbols are displayed in the identification information image area in a horizontal direction and in a variable direction from right to left.

Next, as shown in FIG. 6B, an image is displayed which shows the above-mentioned shell flying over the sea. At this time, the shell does not move leftward on the screen image, and the background image scrolls rightward,
It is displayed as if the ammunition was moving to the left. Further, the three changing symbols are displayed on the left side of the screen as in FIG. 6A. Therefore, the fluctuating symbol is displayed in the direction opposite to the scroll direction of the image serving as the background of the object moving in relation to the character. Then, at the same time that the above-mentioned shell hits the airplane on which the pig appeared from the left side of the screen, one of the above three fluctuation symbols is stopped and displayed with the symbol showing "7". . Thereafter, the plane crashes and the shell continues to fly over the sea.

Next, as shown in FIG. 6 (c), an image is displayed showing that the above-mentioned shells continuously fly over the sea. At this time, as in the case of FIG. 6B, the shell does not move leftward on the screen image, and the background image scrolls rightward, as if the shell was moving leftward. Will be displayed. Further, the three changing symbols are displayed on the left side of the screen as in FIG. 6A. Therefore, the fluctuating symbol is displayed in the direction opposite to the scroll direction of the image serving as the background of the object moving in relation to the character. At the same time as the above-mentioned shell hits the airplane on which the pig appeared from the left side of the screen, one of the three variation symbols is stopped and displayed as a symbol indicating "7". Thereafter, the plane crashes and the shell continues to fly over the sea. At this time, among the three variable symbols, the two variable symbols displayed on the upper side and the lower side are stopped and displayed with the same symbol indicating “7”, so that a reach state is set.

Next, as shown in FIG. 6D, the above-mentioned shell flies toward a battleship on which a pig floating on the sea is on. At this time, the shell appears from the right side of the screen and scrolls leftward on the screen. Further, the three changing symbols are displayed on the left side of the screen as in FIG. 6A.
Therefore, the variable symbol is displayed on the scroll direction side of the object moving in relation to the character. At the same time that the shell hits the battleship,
One of the variation symbols displayed at the center of the one variation symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating “7”. As a result, the combination of the three variable symbols matches the predetermined combination "7"-"7"-"7", and the pachinko game is advantageous to the player assuming that the variable display game has won the jackpot. Transition to such a state.

In the variable display game processing routine shown in FIG. 5 and the screen image shown in FIG. 6, the identification information image area is provided on the scroll direction side of the object moving in relation to the character; Although the case where the identification information image area is provided on the side opposite to the scroll direction of the background image of the object moving in relation to the character has been described, in the present invention, the identification information image area is provided on the scroll direction side of the character image The identification information image area may be provided on the side opposite to the scroll direction of the background image of the character image.

In FIG. 6, the case where the object moving in relation to the character scrolls in the horizontal direction and the background image of the object moving in relation to the character scrolls in the horizontal direction has been described. The direction in which the background image of the object moving in relation to the character and the background image of the object moving in relation to the character is not particularly limited, and the object moving in relation to the character scrolls in the vertical direction. May be
Further, the background image of the object moving in relation to the character may be scrolled in the vertical direction. For example,
When the object moving in relation to the character scrolls upward, the identification information image area is provided on the upper side of the screen. The scroll direction of the character and the object moving in relation to the character as described above does not need to be always constant, and may change each time the variable display game is performed. For example, in one variable display game, an object moving in relation to the character may move rightward, and in another variable display game, an object moving in relation to the character may move upward. . In this case, the identification information image area is provided on the right side of the screen in the one variable display game, and is provided on the upper side of the screen in the other variable display game.

In FIGS. 6A and 6D, the identification information image area is located on the scroll direction side of the object moving in relation to the character, specifically, on the screen sideways.
When equally divided into four regions, it is provided in the leftmost region. 6 (b) and 6 (c), the identification information image area is on the opposite side to the scroll direction of the background image of the object moving in relation to the character, specifically, horizontally on the screen and When equally divided into four regions, it is provided in the leftmost region. As described above, in the present invention, the position where the identification information image area is provided is not limited to the edge of the screen. For example, the identification information image area is provided on the scroll direction side of the object moving in relation to the character. In this case, as described above, when the screen is horizontally divided into four regions, the screen may be provided at an arbitrary position in the end region of the screen on the scroll direction side, Alternatively, when equally divided into three regions, it may be provided at an arbitrary position in the end region of the screen on the scroll direction side.

In the present invention, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the identification information image area is provided on the scroll direction side of an object moving in relation to the character, the identification information image area is displayed in the identification information image area. It is desirable that the changed symbol be displayed in a variable manner in the scroll direction of the object moving in relation to the character. Since the moving symbol and the object moving in relation to the character move in the same direction, the movement of the eyes of the player becomes easier and the player does not feel discomfort,
This is because it is possible to be very naturally absorbed in the story developed in the effect image area.

As shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, when the identification information image area is provided in the direction opposite to the scroll direction of the background image of the object moving in relation to the character, It is desirable that the fluctuating symbols displayed in the information image area are fluctuated and displayed in the scroll direction of the background image of the object moving in relation to the character. Since the moving pattern and the background image of the object moving in relation to the character move in the same direction, the movement of the player's eyes becomes easy and the player does not feel discomfort, and This is because it is possible to be absorbed in the story developed in the image area.

In FIG. 6 (a), a pig riding on a cannon gives a signal to fire, and at the same time a cannon is fired from the cannon, a fluctuating display of fluctuating symbols is started. Also,
In FIGS. 6B and 6C, the bullet hits the airplane on which the pig is riding, and at the same time, one fluctuating symbol is stopped and displayed. In FIG. 6D, the shell is a battleship on which the pig is riding. And at the same time one variable symbol is stopped and displayed.
As described above, according to the present invention, in the aspect or timing related to the character, the variable symbol in the identification information image area is variably displayed or stopped and displayed. As described above, by performing the variable display and the stop display of the variable symbol so as to have relevance to the effect image, the effect image can be more effectively shown to the player, and the player can feel monotonous and tired. It is possible to maintain interest in the game without remembering the game.

In the case where the fluctuating pattern is displayed in a fluctuating manner in a manner related to the character, for example, in the case of FIG. 6A, the fluctuating pattern is enlarged at the moment when the shell is fired from the cannon, and thereafter, the original pattern is enlarged. May be changed back to the size, and the mode is not particularly limited. Further, when the variable symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode related to the character, for example, in the case of FIG. 6D, the variable symbol vibrates greatly at the moment when the shell hits the battleship, and thereafter the vibration gradually stops. It may be stopped, and the mode is not particularly limited.

As described above, according to the gaming machine and the effect expression method of the gaming machine of the present invention, the scroll direction side of the character or the object moving in relation to the character, or the character or the character, Since the identification information image area is provided in the direction opposite to the scroll direction of the image serving as the background of the moving object, the fluctuating symbol is displayed near the most noticeable part of the screen. Can fully enjoy the development of the story, can firmly confirm the pattern in which the fluctuating pattern is stopped and displayed, and naturally accepts the story effectively produced in this way You can fully enjoy the game.

[0118] Further, in the aspect or timing related to the character, the changing symbol in the identification information image area is variably displayed or stopped and displayed, so that the effect image can be more effectively shown to the player. To maintain the interest in the game without causing the player to feel monotonous or tired, and to enhance the player's sense of fulfillment and achievement when the game becomes a big hit, and to dramatically improve the interest in the game Can be.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, on the display device 116 connected to the terminal device 100, a game machine image simulating a pachinko game machine as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed, and a pachinko game is performed on the 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. 14, FIG. 16 or FIG.
On the display unit 132, a character made up of a moving object appears in the effect image area to develop the story, and the scroll direction side of the character or an object moving in relation to the character, or the character or the character The identification information image area is provided on the side opposite to the scroll direction of the background image of the moving object, and further, the variation symbol in the identification information image area is variably displayed or stopped in a mode or timing related to the character. It will be displayed.

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

The example of FIG. 8 shows a portable terminal 140, and the input device 10 provided on the terminal 140.
2. For example, an input operation of the player is input from a switch. In addition, the control unit 130 (not shown) is connected to the terminal 140.
And a CPU 10 as described later.
8, a ROM 110, a RAM 112, and the like. 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 140 is composed of a liquid crystal display panel, and as shown in FIG. 8, a game machine image imitating a pachinko game machine is displayed. Pachinko games are played on the image. On this gaming machine image, the display unit 132 on which the above-described variable display game is executed
Is displayed as an image. In this display unit 132,
The image of the symbol, which is the identification information as described above, is displayed.

Further, the subroutine shown in FIG.
4. When a subroutine as shown in FIG. 16 or FIG. 21 is executed in the control unit 130, a character composed of a moving object appears in the effect image area on the display unit 132 and the story is developed. An identification information image area is provided on the scroll direction side of the character or the object moving in relation to the character, or on the side opposite to the scroll direction of the background image of the character or the object moving in relation to the character, In a manner or timing related to the character, the fluctuating symbol in the identification information image area is fluctuated or displayed.

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

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

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

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

Further, an interface circuit group 114 is also connected to the input / output bus 106. The interface circuit group 114 includes a display device 116 and a speaker 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.

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

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10, the server 80 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, the image of the gaming machine simulating the pachinko gaming device shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 is displayed on the display device 1 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100.
16, an image showing devices such as a game board surface, a holding lamp, a decoration lamp, a display unit 132 for performing a variable display game and a display unit 152 for displaying ordinary symbols, and an image showing a game ball are displayed. Displayed on device 116. In the display unit 132 for executing the variable display game,
When the variable display game is executed, a symbol image as identification information is displayed.

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

In the following, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 and the server 80 have been activated in advance and are operating normally. 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. 11 and 12 show various programs stored in a storage medium such as the hard disk drive 88 of the server 80 at a predetermined timing such as when the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 is started. 80 is supplied to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, and when the program supplied in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 is to be executed, the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, and the server 80
3 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in each of FIG.

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

First, a program for executing a pachinko game and image data necessary for progressing a pachinko game in the pachinko game terminal device are downloaded from the server 80 (step S31).

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

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

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

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

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

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

For example, by repeating the processing of steps S21 to S27 in FIG. 5, a character composed of a moving object appears in the effect image area on the display unit 132 to develop the story, and the character or the character An identification information image area is provided on the scroll direction side of the object moving in association with the character, or on the side opposite to the scroll direction of the background image of the character or the object moving in relation to the character, and further includes a mode related to the character. Alternatively, at the timing, the fluctuating symbol in the identification information image area is fluctuated and displayed or stopped and displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the case of such a configuration, a character image composed of a moving object is displayed in the effect image area on the display unit 132 displayed on the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 as a terminal. Appears and the story is unfolded, and the scroll direction side of the character or the object moving in relation to the character or the direction opposite to the scroll direction of the background image of the character or the object moving in relation to the character Is provided with an identification information image area, and in a mode or timing relating to the character, a program in which the variation symbol in the identification information image area is variably displayed or stopped is displayed on a computer such as the hard disk drive 88 of the server 80. It is stored in a readable storage medium.

With this configuration, the scroll direction of the character or the object moving in relation to the character, or the scroll direction of the background image of the character or the object moving in relation to the character, Since the identification information image area is provided in the opposite direction, the fluctuating symbols will be displayed near the most noticeable part of the screen, and the player will fully enjoy the development of the story, It is possible to firmly confirm the pattern in which the fluctuating symbol is stopped and displayed, and it is also possible to naturally accept the story effectively produced in this way, and to fully enjoy the game .

[0165] Further, since the fluctuating symbols in the identification information image area are fluctuated or displayed in a manner or timing related to the character, the effect image can be more effectively shown to the player. To maintain the interest in the game without causing the player to feel monotonous or tired, and to enhance the player's sense of fulfillment and achievement when the game becomes a big hit, and to dramatically improve the interest in the game Can be.

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. 13, FIG. 14, and FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this step S35, when it is determined that a game ball has entered the starting port, a variable display game processing routine described later is called and executed (step S3).
6). In this case, when the variable display game processing routine is executed, a character composed of a moving object appears in the effect image area on the display unit 132 shown in FIGS. An identification information image area is provided on the scroll direction side of the character or the object moving in relation to the character, or on the side opposite to the scroll direction of the background image of the character or the object moving in relation to the character, In an aspect or timing related to the character, a fluctuating pattern in the identification information image area is fluctuated and displayed, or
It will be stopped and displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, an internal lottery process is executed by the CPU 108 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 (step S20). This internal lottery process
This is a process in which all the symbols belonging to a plurality of groups which are variably displayed are stopped and displayed, and a symbol combination is determined in advance when the symbol is determined. As will be described later, the CPU 108 determines a symbol combination determined by an internal lottery process. Then, the processing of the variable display and the stop display of the symbol is performed so that the symbol is stopped and displayed on the display unit 132.

Next, the control program is executed by the CPU 108, and based on the result, a background image is selected and screen configuration information of the background image is generated (step S21). An image to be a related moving object is selected, and a character image and screen configuration information of an image to be a moving object related to the character are generated (step S22), and a variable symbol of identification information is generated. Screen configuration information is generated (step S23).

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 S24).

By repeatedly executing the above-described steps S21 to S24, the above-described image shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the display section 132 displayed on the display device 116, and the object moving in relation to the character is displayed. , And the background image can be scrolled.

Next, of a plurality of, for example, three sets,
It is determined whether it is time to stop and display the symbols belonging to one set (step S25). When it is determined that it is time to stop and display the symbol, one variable symbol is stopped and displayed (step S26).

If it is determined in step S25 that it is not the timing to stop and display the symbols, or if the process of step S26 is executed, it is determined whether all of the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets have been stopped and displayed. (Step S27).

If it is determined that all the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets have not been stopped and displayed, the process proceeds to step S21.
Return to On the other hand, when it is determined that all of the symbols have been stopped and displayed, information indicating that the variable display game has ended and result information of the variable display game are transmitted to the server 80 (step S64), and this subroutine ends.

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

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

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

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

In the case of the above-described configuration, a character composed of a moving object appears in the effect image area on the display unit 132 displayed on the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 as a terminal. As the story is developed, the identification information is displayed on the scroll direction side of the character or an object moving in relation to the character, or in the direction opposite to the scroll direction of the background image of the character or the object moving in relation to the character. An image area is provided, and further, in a mode or timing related to the character, an image of a variable design that is an identification information image or a background, such that the variable design in the identification information image area is variably displayed or stopped and displayed. The server 8 stores images, image data serving as character images, and control programs.
0 is transmitted to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, and the server 80 controls the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 which is a terminal.

With such a configuration, the scroll direction of the character or an object moving in relation to the character, or the scroll direction of the background image of the character or the object moving in relation to the character, Since the identification information image area is provided in the opposite direction, the fluctuating symbols will be displayed near the most noticeable part of the screen, and the player will fully enjoy the development of the story, It is possible to firmly confirm the pattern in which the fluctuating symbol is stopped and displayed, and it is also possible to naturally accept the story effectively produced in this way, and to fully enjoy the game .

Further, in a mode or timing related to the character, the fluctuating pattern in the identification information image area is fluctuated or displayed, so that the effect image can be more effectively shown to the player. To maintain the interest in the game without causing the player to feel monotonous or tired, and to enhance the player's sense of fulfillment and achievement when the game becomes a big hit, and to dramatically improve the interest in the game Can be.

When the image of the fluctuating 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
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 fluctuating 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 a subroutine executed in the server 80 are shown in FIGS.

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

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

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

Next, an internal lottery process is executed by the CPU 108 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 (step S20). This internal lottery process
This is a process in which all the symbols belonging to a plurality of groups that are variably displayed are stopped and displayed, and a symbol combination is determined in advance when the symbol is determined. As described later, the CPU 108 determines a symbol combination determined by an internal lottery process Then, the processing of the variable display and the stop display of the symbol is performed so that the symbol is stopped and displayed on the display unit 132.

Next, the control program is executed by the CPU 108, and based on the result, a background image is selected and screen configuration information of the background image is generated (step S21), and the character image and the character are displayed. An image to be a related moving object is selected, and a character image and screen configuration information of an image to be a moving object related to the character are generated (step S22), and a variable symbol of identification information is generated. Screen configuration information is generated (step S23).

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 S24).

By repeatedly executing the above-described steps S21 to S24, the image shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the display unit 132 displayed on the display device 116, and the object moving in relation to the character is displayed. , And the background image can be scrolled.

Next, of a plurality of, for example, three sets,
It is determined whether it is time to stop and display the symbols belonging to one set (step S25). When it is determined that it is time to stop and display the symbol, one variable symbol is stopped and displayed (step S26).

When it is determined in step S25 that it is not time to stop and display the symbols, or when the process of step S26 is executed, it is determined whether or not all the symbols belonging to a plurality of sets have been stopped and displayed. (Step S27).

If it is determined that all of the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets are not stopped and displayed, the processing is advanced to step S21.
Return to On the other hand, when it is determined that all of the symbols have been stopped and displayed, information indicating that the variable display game has ended and result information of the variable display game are transmitted to the server 80 (step S64), and this subroutine ends.

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

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

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

Next, it is determined whether or not information indicating that the variable display game has been completed has been received (step S75).
The 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.

[0212] In the case of the above-described configuration, in the display section 132 displayed on the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 as a terminal, a character composed of a moving object is displayed in the effect image area. Appears and the story is unfolded, and the scroll direction side of the character or the object moving in relation to the character, or the direction opposite to the scroll direction of the background image of the character or the object moving in relation to the character An identification information image area is provided, and further, in a mode or timing related to the character, a program in which the variation symbol in the identification information image area is variably displayed or stopped is read by a computer such as a hard disk drive 88 of the server 80. It is stored on a possible storage medium.

With such a configuration, the scroll direction of the character or the object moving in relation to the character, or the scroll direction of the background image of the character or the object moving in relation to the character, Since the identification information image area is provided in the opposite direction, the fluctuating symbols will be displayed near the most noticeable part of the screen, and the player will fully enjoy the development of the story, It is possible to firmly confirm the pattern in which the fluctuating symbol is stopped and displayed, and it is also possible to naturally accept the story effectively produced in this way, and to fully enjoy the game .

[0214] Further, since the fluctuating symbols in the identification information image area are fluctuated or displayed in a manner or timing related to the character, the effect image can be more effectively shown to the player. Maintain interest in the game without causing the player to feel monotonous or tired, and, when the game is a big hit, enhance the player's sense of fulfillment and sense of accomplishment, and dramatically improve the interest in the game Can be.

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

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

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

In such a configuration, the subroutine executed in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 and the server 80 is shown in FIG. 18, FIG.
0 and FIG.

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

First, the image data transmitted from the server 80 is received (step S101). Note that the image data in this case is image data not only relating to a variable display game to be described later but also relating to pachinko games such as a game board and a game ball. If the image data is stored in 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 of 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 in step S104 that the command information has been issued from the server 80, the command information is received, and it is determined whether or not the command information is end command information (step S105).

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

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

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

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

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

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

First, it is determined whether or not the 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Next, it is determined whether or not the displayed 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 or not (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. 21 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for processing the variable display game called and executed in step S126 described above.

First, a background image to be displayed on the display unit 132 of the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, a character image and an image of an object moving in relation to the character, and a fluctuating symbol image Are selected (steps S141, S142 and S143). Next, it is determined whether or not it is time to stop and display the symbol which is one piece of identification information (step S144). If it is determined that it is time to stop and display, the changing symbol at the time of stop display is selected (step S145).

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

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

Next, it is determined whether or not all the symbols have stopped (step S147). When it is determined that all symbols have stopped, variable display game end information is generated (step S148), and this subroutine ends.

Note that the subroutine shown in FIG. 21 is not only called when the variable display game start process of step S126 shown in FIG. 20 is executed, but also between the time when the variable display game is started and the time when it is ended. In between, it is called and executed at a predetermined cycle.

By doing so, step S
The images 141 to S143 are repeatedly executed to display an image as shown in FIG. 6 described above, and it is possible to scroll an object moving in relation to the character or scroll a background image.

By doing so, the display unit 13 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, which is a terminal,
2. In the server 80, the character composed of the moving object appears in the effect image area, the story is unfolded, and the scroll direction side of the character or an object moving in relation to the character, or the character or the character An identification information image area is provided on the side opposite to the scroll direction of the background image of the object moving in relation to the, further, in a mode or timing related to the character, a variable symbol in the identification information image area is variably displayed, or Can be stopped and displayed.

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

Further, whether or not the above-described effect expression method according to the present invention has been provided to a 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.

[0256]

According to the present invention, the scroll direction of the character or an object moving in relation to the character, or the scroll direction of the background image of the character or the object moving in relation to the character, Since the identification information image area is provided on the opposite side,
On the screen, the fluctuating pattern will be displayed near the part that you want to focus on most, and the player will fully enjoy the development of the story and firmly understand what kind of pattern the fluctuating pattern is stopped and displayed. It is possible to confirm the story, and it is possible to naturally accept the story effectively produced in this way, and to fully enjoy the game.

[0257] Further, since the changing symbols in the identification information image area are variably displayed or displayed in a manner or timing related to the character, the effect image can be more effectively shown to the player. Maintain interest in the game without causing the player to feel monotonous or tired, and, when the game is a big hit, enhance the player's sense of fulfillment and sense of accomplishment, and dramatically improve the interest in the game Can be.

[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;
6 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a variable display game process called and executed in FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 13: Pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140
5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the step S1.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 18 is a pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140.
5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the step S1.

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

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

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

[Explanation of symbols]

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

Claims (8)

[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,
In the effect image area, a character composed of a moving object appears and the story is developed, and the identification information image area is provided on the scroll direction side of the character or an object moving in relation to the character, A gaming machine, wherein a changing symbol in the identification information image area is variably displayed or stopped and displayed in an aspect or timing related to the character. 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 game machine including an identification information image area and an effect image area for displaying an effect image, wherein a character composed of a moving object appears in the effect image area and a story is developed, and the character or the character The identification information image area is provided in a direction opposite to a scroll direction of an image serving as a background of an object moving in association with the object, and the identification information image area is provided in an aspect or timing related to the character. A gaming machine wherein a variable symbol in a different information image area is displayed in a variable manner or is stopped and displayed. 3. A display unit provided on the game board and displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image combining these, as appropriate, according to a game situation developed on the game board; It is an effect expression method of a gaming machine having a control unit that transmits electronic data to a display unit, and, on the display unit, each of the display units is variably displayed, from a plurality of variably designed symbols that can be stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing. An effect expression method for a gaming machine that displays an image including an identification information image area for displaying an identification information image, and an effect image area for displaying an effect image as the screen image, wherein the effect image area includes a moving object. A character consisting of characters appears and the story is developed, and the identification information image area is provided on the scroll direction side of the character or an object moving in relation to the character. And a variation design in the identification information image area is variably displayed or stopped and displayed in an aspect or timing related to the character. 4. A display unit provided on the game board and displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining these images as appropriate according to a game situation developed on the game board; It is an effect expression method of a gaming machine having a control unit that transmits electronic data to a display unit, and, on the display unit, each of the display units is variably displayed, from a plurality of variably designed symbols that can be stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing. An identification information image area for displaying an identification information image, and an effect image display area for displaying an effect image, an effect expression method of a gaming machine for displaying an image including the effect image area as the screen image, wherein the effect image area from a moving object Character appears and the story is unfolded, and the character or the background image of the object moving in relation to the character is scrolled in the direction opposite to the scroll direction. An identification information image area is provided, and in a mode or timing related to the character, a variable symbol in the identification information image area is variably displayed, or
An effect expression method for a gaming machine, characterized by being stopped and displayed. 5. A computer-readable recording medium storing a control program for displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining the moving image, the static image, or an image according to a game situation of a gaming machine, The control program 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 that is displayed as the screen image, and a character composed of a moving object appears in the effect image area, a story is developed, and a scroll direction side of the character or an object that moves in relation to the character is displayed. Is provided with the identification information image area, and further in a mode or timing related to the character, A computer-readable recording medium characterized in that a variable symbol in the identification information image area is variably displayed or stopped and displayed. 6. A computer-readable recording medium storing a control program for displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining the moving image and the static image as appropriate according to a gaming state 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 the control program,
A character composed of a moving object appears in the effect image area, a story is developed, and the identification information image is located in a direction opposite to a scroll direction of an image serving as a background of the character or an object moving in relation to the character. A computer-readable recording, wherein an area is provided, and in a mode or timing related to the character, a variable symbol in the identification information image area is variably displayed or stopped and displayed. Medium. 7. A server for displaying, on each terminal, a gaming machine image indicating a gaming machine, wherein a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining these is appropriately selected according to the state of a game performed on the terminal. 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. While performing to the machine, while making the story progress by causing a character consisting of a moving object to appear in the effect image area, the identification information image area is located on the scroll direction side of the character or an object that moves in relation to the character. Provided, and
A server which fluctuates or displays a fluctuating symbol in the identification information image area in a mode or timing related to the character. 8. A server for displaying, on each terminal, a gaming machine image indicating a gaming machine, wherein a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining these is appropriately selected according to the state of a game played on the terminal. 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. To the machine, and make the story progress by causing a character consisting of a moving object to appear in the effect image area, and in a direction opposite to the scroll direction of the image serving as the background of the character or an object moving in relation to the character. The identification information image area is provided on the side, and in a mode or timing related to the character, a variation symbol in the identification information image area is variably displayed, or control to stop display is performed on the terminal. Server to do.