JP2002355415A - Game machine, performance expression method for game machine, storage medium and server - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of eliminating the monotony and boredom of a game and enhancing the fulfillment and accomplishment of a layer to drastically increase interest. SOLUTION: In the game machine having a display part, which is composed of an identification information image area for displaying an identification information image consisting of a plurality of variable patterns and a performance image area for displaying a performance image and one which a screen image is displayed, after the lapse of a predetermined time from a ready-to-win state, the variable display speed of a final variable pattern to be stop-displayed last is gradually reduced, and when the time of stop-displaying the final variable pattern approaches, the color of a pattern to be a big win or one, two or more patterns whose display time is about the one of the pattern to be the big win is changed, and then the final variable pattern is stop-displayed at the pattern to be the big win.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, an effect expression method for the gaming machine, a storage medium, and a server.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In order to keep a player playing a pachinko game from getting tired and to grasp the state of the game, a pachinko game machine is provided with a display device having, for example, a CRT or a liquid crystal monitor. In this display device, usually, in order to incite the player's interest in the game, while the variable symbol is variably displayed in an identification information image area displaying an identification information image including a plurality of variable symbols such as numerical values, etc. An effect expression for displaying a background image such as a moving image having a certain narrative in an effect image region for displaying an image is performed.

[0003] In recent years, various stories and characters have been developed in this display device, such as, for example, the appearance of a protagonist of a dramatic picture or a person related thereto, or the appearance of professional wrestling or sumo wrestlers. are doing.

[0004] In addition, various so-called reach effects have been developed after reaching the reach. For example, the final variation symbol is moved or deformed so as to correspond to the motion of the character or the like. There are also many effects, especially when the final variation symbol that determines whether or not reach is stopped and displayed, for the purpose of making the player recognize it, etc., enlargement, reduction, deformation, etc. of the final variation symbol It is carried out.

[0005] However, recently, the players have also become more discerning because they have experienced various rendering methods, and immediately before the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed, enlargement, reduction, deformation, etc. of the final variation symbol. Is not satisfied simply by performing the above, and a variation mode of the variation symbol having a higher impact is required.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and has as its object to provide various kinds of images centering on a specific character or the like in an effect image area after reaching. After the story unfolds, when the final change symbol is about to be stopped and displayed, the player is notified of the good fortune by using a high-impact method shortly before the final change symbol is confirmed. Involves in the whirl of joy, dispels monotonous feelings and malaise in the game, can drastically increase the interest in the subsequent games, further enhances the player's sense of fulfillment and achievement, and dramatically enhances the interest It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine, an effect expression method of the gaming machine, a storage medium, and a server which can perform the gaming machine.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, after a predetermined time elapses after reaching, the fluctuation display speed of the final fluctuation symbol stopped and displayed last is reduced. It gradually decreases, and when the time when the stop display of the final fluctuation symbol approaches is approaching, a symbol that becomes a jackpot,
Alternatively, after the symbol of the jackpot and the symbol of the jackpot are changed in color of one or more symbols whose display timing is changed, the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol of the jackpot. And

[0008] 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 gaming machine having a display unit on which a screen image including an area is displayed, and after a predetermined time has elapsed as a reach, the variable display speed of the final variable symbol finally stopped and displayed gradually decreases, Furthermore, when the time at which the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed is approaching, the symbol of the jackpot, or the symbol of the jackpot and the symbol of the jackpot and the one or more symbols whose display time is before or after the color of the symbol are changed. After the change, the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol that becomes the big hit.

According to the invention of (1), after reaching, when the time to stop and display the final fluctuation symbol approaches,
Before the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed, the color of the symbol or the like that becomes a jackpot changes to, for example, red or the like, and a warning is given that the jackpot will become a jackpot. Therefore, in such a highly impactful manner, The player who is notified that he is fortunate has doubled his joy, dispelled the monotonous feeling and fatigue of the game, and further increased his interest in the game thereafter.
As a result, the player's sense of fulfillment and sense of achievement can be enhanced, and the interest can be dramatically improved.

[0010] Among the fluctuating symbols, there are a symbol in which the jackpot probability increases when stopped at the jackpot (hereinafter, referred to as a probable variation symbol) and a symbol in which the jackpot probability does not change (hereinafter, a normal symbol). Exists. Therefore,
Since the beginning, so that players can easily identify them,
In many cases, the colors were different, but the colors of these designs did not change halfway.

The present invention further provides the following. (2) a display unit provided on the game board and displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining these images as appropriate according to a game situation developed on the game board;
And a control unit that transmits electronic data to the display unit, and the screen image is variably displayed,
A gaming machine including an identification information image area for displaying an identification information image composed of a plurality of variable symbols that can be stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and an effect image area for displaying an effect image, wherein the game machine reaches a predetermined time as a reach. After elapse, the fluctuation display speed of the final fluctuation symbol that is finally stopped and displayed gradually decreases, and further, when the time when the final fluctuation symbol is stopped and displayed approaches, the symbol that becomes a big hit, or the big hit After changing the color of one or more symbols whose display timing is before or after the symbol to be changed and the symbol to be the big hit, the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol to become the big hit.

[0012] According to the invention of (2), after reaching, when the time to stop and display the final variation symbol approaches,
Before the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed, the color of the symbol or the like that becomes a jackpot changes to, for example, red or the like, and a warning is given that the jackpot will become a jackpot. Therefore, in such a highly impactful manner, The player who is notified that he is fortunate has doubled his joy, dispelled the monotonous feeling and fatigue of the game, and further increased his interest in the game thereafter.
As a result, 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. (3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2), the symbol to be the jackpot, or the symbol to be the jackpot and the color of one or more symbols whose display timing is before and after the symbol to be the jackpot. The sound is emitted from the speaker simultaneously with the change of the sound.

According to the invention of (3), after reaching, the time when the final variable symbol is stopped and displayed approaches, and when the color of the symbol or the like to be a big hit changes to, for example, red or the like, the variable symbol is displayed. Simultaneously with the discoloration, the speaker emits a sound that alerts or doubles the pleasure, so that the player can easily recognize that fortune has entered himself and further increase the pleasure. Can be.

The present invention further provides the following. (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the symbol to be the jackpot, or the symbol to be the jackpot and the symbol to be the jackpot are one or two or more times earlier or later in display time. Are characterized in that the color changes and the display mode changes.

According to the invention of (4), after reaching, the time when the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed approaches, and when the color of the symbol or the like that becomes a jackpot changes to, for example, red, the variation symbol is changed. Since the color changes and the size of the design changes or deforms, the player can easily notice that luck has come to himself, and the joy can be further increased.

The present invention further provides the following. (5) 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 an image including an identification information image area for displaying an identification information image composed of: and an effect image area for displaying an effect image as the screen image. After elapse, the fluctuation display speed of the final fluctuation symbol that is finally stopped and displayed gradually decreases, and further, when the time when the final fluctuation symbol is stopped and displayed approaches, the symbol that becomes a big hit, or the big hit After the color of one or two or more symbols whose display time is before or after the symbol that changes and the symbol that becomes the jackpot changes, the final variation symbol stops at the symbol that becomes the jackpot Wherein the indicated.

According to the invention of (5), when the time at which the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed is approached after reaching,
Before the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed, the color of the symbol or the like that becomes a jackpot changes to, for example, red or the like, and a warning is given that the jackpot will become a jackpot. Therefore, in such a highly impactful manner, The player, who was notified that he had fortune, doubled his joy, dispelled the monotony and fatigue of the game, and became more interested in the subsequent games.
As a result, it is possible to provide an effect expression method for a gaming machine that can further enhance the player's sense of fulfillment and achievement and achieve a dramatic improvement in interest.

The present invention further provides the following. (6) A computer-readable storage medium storing a control program for displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining the moving image and the static image according to a game situation of the gaming machine. The program is
An image including an identification information image area 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 displaying an effect image are displayed as the screen image. After a predetermined time has passed since the program reached the reach, the variation display speed of the final variation symbol finally stopped and displayed gradually decreases, and further, the time at which the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed is changed. When approaching, the symbol that becomes a jackpot, or the symbol that becomes the jackpot and the symbol that becomes the jackpot changes the color of one or more symbols whose display time is before or after, and then the final variation symbol becomes the jackpot. It is characterized in that it is configured to be stopped and displayed in a symbol.

According to the invention of (6), after reaching, when the time at which the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed is approaching,
Before the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed, the color of the symbol or the like that becomes a jackpot changes to, for example, red or the like, and a warning is given that the jackpot will become a jackpot. Therefore, in such a highly impactful manner, The player, who was notified that he had fortune, doubled his joy, dispelled the monotony and fatigue of the game, and became more interested in the subsequent games.
As a result, it is possible to provide a storage medium that further enhances the player's sense of fulfillment and achievement, and can dramatically improve interest.

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 performing control to display the image to the terminal, after a predetermined time has passed as a reach, the fluctuation display speed of the final fluctuation symbol finally stopped and displayed is gradually reduced, and further, the final fluctuation symbol When the time of stop display is approaching, the symbol to be a big hit, or the symbol to be a big hit and the symbol to be a big hit are displayed one or more times before and after After changing the color of the symbol, and performs control to display stopped the final variation symbols in symbol becomes the big hit against the terminal.

According to the invention of (7), when the time at which the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed is approached after reaching,
Before the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed, the color of the symbol or the like that becomes a jackpot changes to, for example, red or the like, and a warning is given that the jackpot will become a jackpot. Therefore, in such a highly impactful manner, The player, who was notified that he had fortune, doubled his joy, dispelled the monotony and fatigue of the game, and became more interested in the subsequent games.
As a result, it is possible to provide a server that can further enhance the player's sense of fulfillment and achievement, and can dramatically improve the interest.

[Definition of terms and the like] In this specification, "identification information" refers to visually identifiable information such as characters, symbols, pictures or patterns (patterns). “Variable display” refers to a case where the identification information 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 phrase "the fluctuation display speed of the final fluctuation symbol gradually decreases" means that the fluctuation display speed of the final fluctuation symbol is in a normal fluctuation state before the fluctuation display speed is reduced. What is, the change is fast enough to not be clearly recognizable, but after a predetermined time as reach, the speed of fluctuation of the final fluctuation symbol gradually decreases, for example, from one symbol to another At such a speed that you can clearly see how it changes into a pattern,
This means that the final change symbol is displayed in a variable manner.

"One or two or more symbols whose display time is before or after the symbol to be a big hit" means, for example, that the symbols of three variable symbols are "1" to "2" on the display unit, respectively.
In the gaming machine in which “12” is displayed so as to sequentially change from “2” to “3”, and then “1” is displayed again, two of the three variable symbols are “ 7 "
When the symbol is stopped and displayed, the symbol that becomes a big hit is “7”, and one symbol whose display time is before or after is
"6" or "8". Further, the two symbols whose display time is before or after may be “6” and “8”, may be “5” and “6”, and may be “8” and “9”. .

When the symbol whose color changes at the time of the jackpot is one or more symbols whose display timing is before or after the symbol which becomes the jackpot and the symbol which becomes the jackpot, the symbol which becomes the jackpot and the display time are changed. The one or two or more symbols before and after are not particularly limited, but the symbol that changes color is a symbol that becomes a big hit because it is desirable that the symbol with the display time is close to the symbol that becomes the big hit. It is desirable that the symbol is one or two symbols whose timing is changed.
In the above specific example, “6” and / or “8”,
"5" and "6", "8" and "9", etc. are desirable.

"The color of a symbol changes" means that the color or color of the symbol changes. The type and number of colors before and after the change in the pattern in which the color changes are not particularly limited, but a color in which the change is conspicuous as much as possible is preferable.For example, the color of the pattern before the change is a color such as yellow. It is desirable that the color of the pattern after the change be a reddish color. It is also possible to use a representation method such as gradation to change the color of the changed pattern so as to give an impact to the player. When the design changes, the color may change over several steps. For example, what was originally a yellow design,
The color of the jackpot symbol may change to pink and further change to red, or the color of one or more symbols whose display time is before or after the jackpot symbol changes to pink, and then the jackpot symbol may change to red. The symbol whose color changes at the time of the big hit is not limited to the final variation symbol, and may be a symbol stopped and displayed after reaching the reach. In this case, it is desirable that these symbols change simultaneously.

In addition, at the time of a big hit, it is desirable that sound is emitted from the speaker at the same time as the color of the design changes, but the sound is not particularly limited. However, it is preferred that the sound is alert or doubles pleasure. Note that the voice refers to a human voice or a sound of an object, and includes music and the like. The voice to call attention is, for example, a woman's voice notifying that a big hit is about to occur, a sound such as a chime or a bell, or the like, and a voice that doubles the joy is, for example, exhilarating Music, etc.

In the case of a big hit, it is desirable that the color of the symbol changes and the display mode changes. As a specific example in which the display mode of the symbol changes, as described above, for example, there is an example in which the size of the symbol changes as the size of the symbol increases or decreases, and the symbol extends vertically. There is an example in which the design is deformed due to stretching, lateral expansion, or refraction in the middle. For example, when the color of the symbol changes and the size increases rapidly, the impact on the player is large, and the joy of the player can be doubled.

[0030]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, on both left and right sides of the display device 32, rolling guide members 60a and 60b for guiding the path of the game ball in a predetermined direction are provided. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As described above, by superimposing a plurality of images, for example, a design image and an effect image, and synthesizing them, a scene in which the design fluctuates can be produced with the effect image as a background, and various display modes can be provided. It becomes possible.

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

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

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

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

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

Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the starting port (step S13). This start is, for example, the start port 44 in the example shown in FIG. If it is determined in step S13 that a game ball has entered the starting port, a first variable display game described later is executed (step S14).

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

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

Next, the variable display game according to the present invention will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for performing the variable display game process called and executed in step S14 described above. FIG. 6 shows that the variable symbols are all stopped after reaching the variable display game. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a process until the process is performed. Also, FIG.
(E) is an explanatory view showing an example of an image displayed on the display device after reaching, and (a) to (e) of FIG.
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating another example of an image displayed on the display device after reaching the reach.

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, these 12 symbols are sequentially displayed on the display device 32 as one set of symbols consisting of 12 numbers “1”, “2”,..., “12”. Is displayed so as to move, while the symbol itself is displayed so as to change. For example, on the display device 32, the symbol "1" is displayed 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. "3" is similarly displayed as scrolling from top to bottom. After the symbol "1" to the symbol "12" are displayed in such a manner, the symbol "1" is scrolled again, and the same display is sequentially repeated.

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

The symbols belonging to one set are displayed on the display device 3.
At the time of displaying the symbol 2, the symbol to be displayed is not limited to one symbol belonging to the set, and a plurality of symbols, for example, two or three symbols, may be simultaneously displayed. 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 way, a plurality of pieces of identification information are displayed on the display device 32 as the display section. For example, when the variable display is performed such that only one of the symbols belonging to one set is always displayed, the display device 32
, Three symbols, that is, one symbol is displayed on the left side, one symbol is displayed in the center, and one symbol is displayed on the right side. Further, the number of sets when the variable display game is executed is not limited to three, and symbols belonging to a plurality of sets other than three may be displayed on the display device 32.

As described above, by displaying the symbols in this manner, a plurality of symbols, that is, a plurality of pieces of identification information are displayed on the display device 32 which is a display unit. Further, as described above, a plurality of symbols 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. If a set is to be displayed, a total of six symbols are variably displayed on the display device 32.

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 a hit or a big hit after the variable display game is started on the display device 32 and the symbols displayed on the display device 32 are variably displayed. The effect screen displayed on the display device 32 during this period.

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

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

Next, based on the result obtained by the CPU 66, screen configuration information of the selected background image is generated in the RAM 70 by the CPU 66 as needed. The background image is not particularly limited, and is appropriately selected by the CPU 66 based on the progress of the variable display game and the result of the internal lottery process.

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

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

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 S203).

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

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

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

The color of the symbol of the variable symbol is not particularly limited as long as it is different from the color of the symbol of the variable symbol selected in step S2909 of the reach screen display processing routine described later. In addition, for example, a player can easily identify the probable design and the normal design as different colors, such as using a yellow design for the probable design and a blue design for the normal design. It is possible to do so.

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

The processing in steps S201 to S204 is performed by determining whether the left and right fluctuation symbols are the same after the left and right fluctuation symbols are stopped and displayed in steps S206 and S208 described later. (Step S
210), and is repeatedly executed until it is determined that reach is reached (identical). By repeatedly executing such processing, the symbols can be displayed in a predetermined manner in a variable manner, and the character image can be displayed so as to perform a predetermined operation.

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

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

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

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

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

Next, a subroutine of reach screen display processing will be described with reference to FIG. When the subroutine of the reach screen display process is executed in step S29 of the variable display game process routine described above, first, FIG.
The screen configuration information of the selected background image is generated in the RAM 70 in the same manner as in step S201 shown in FIG.
2901).

The background image to be selected may be the same image as the background image on the normal screen, or may be a different image. Such background images are not particularly limited, and include, for example, a background image showing the inside of a building shown in FIG. 7, a background image showing an underpass shown in FIG. 8, and the like.

Next, the screen configuration information of the selected character image is stored in the RAM 7 in the same manner as in step S202 shown in FIG.
0 (step S2902). Note that the selected character image may be the same image as the character image on the normal screen, or may be a different image.

Next, it is determined whether or not it is time to decrease the fluctuation display speed of the final fluctuation symbol (step S).
2903). The determination whether or not it is time to decrease the fluctuation display speed of the final fluctuation symbol is performed after the reach screen display processing routine is started and a predetermined number of frames are displayed.
Alternatively, after a predetermined time has elapsed, in step S2903, a program for determining that it is a timing to decrease the variable display speed of the final variable symbol can be stored in the ROM 68 to perform the program. As a result, the variation display speed of the final variation symbol can be reduced after a predetermined time has elapsed after reaching the reach.

If it is determined in step S2903 that it is not the timing to decrease the variable display speed of the final variable symbol, screen configuration information of the variable symbol is generated (step S2904). At this time, the variable symbols other than the final variable symbol stopped and displayed in the variable display game shown in FIG. 5 are stopped and displayed, and the final variable symbol is displayed in a variable manner.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2903 that it is time to decrease the variable display speed of the final variable symbol, a variable symbol image is selected in such a manner that the variable display speed of the final variable symbol is reduced, and the screen configuration information is displayed. It is generated (step S2905). As a method of reducing the variable display speed, for example, by controlling the symbol of the final variable symbol to change at a constant interval (frame span) every 1 second, 2 seconds, or the like, the final variable symbol is changed. The variable display speed can be reduced and the variable display can be performed.

In steps S2904 and S2905, the image of the variable symbol selected may be the same image as the variable symbol on the normal screen, or may be a different image. Further, the color of the symbol of the variable symbol is not particularly limited as long as it is different from the color of the symbol of the variable symbol selected in step S2909 described later.

Next, steps S2901-S290
4 or in steps S2901-S2905,
Based on the screen configuration information generated in the RAM 70, the CP
By U66, 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 priority order, the position, and the like displayed in the screen configuration information, and then transmitted to the display device 32 and displayed (step S2906).

Next, it is determined whether the time to stop and display the final variation symbol is approaching (step S290).
7). The determination whether the time to stop and display the final variation symbol is approaching is made in step S2907 after the reach screen display processing routine has been started and a predetermined number of frames has been displayed or a predetermined time has elapsed. This can be performed by storing in the ROM 68 a program for determining that the time to stop and display the final variation symbol is approaching.

If it is determined that the time to stop and display the final variation symbol is not approaching, the processing is performed in step S2901.
Return to On the other hand, when it is determined that the time to stop and display the final variable symbol is approaching, it is next determined whether to change the color of the symbol (step S2908).

The determination of whether or not to change the color of the symbol is made based on the result of the internal lottery process in step S200 described above. In other words, as a result of the internal lottery process, if it is determined that the variable symbol is stopped and displayed in the combination of the symbols that will be a big hit, it is determined that the color of the symbol is changed, and the combination of the variable symbols is lost. Stipulated to be stopped by,
It is determined that the color of the pattern is not changed.

If it is determined in step S2908 that the color of the symbol is to be changed, a variable symbol image different from the color of the symbol selected in step S2904 and / or S2905 is selected, and screen configuration information is generated to change the symbol. After the display (step S2909), the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed (step S2910). The change in the color of the fluctuating symbol will be described later in detail.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2908 that the color of the symbol is not changed, the final variable symbol is stopped and displayed (step S2911). Step S2
After executing the process of step S910, or step S2911
After this processing is executed, the present subroutine ends, and thereafter, the variable display game processing routine ends.

Next, in the reach state, the screen images displayed on the display unit will be described with reference to FIGS.
This will be described with reference to FIGS. The story developed in the screen images shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 is a story in which a sniper as an ally character and a gang as an enemy character battle in various places.

[0104] The ally character means a character that informs a player that the player will be in an advantageous state in a game by winning in a battle scene, and is usually a hero such as a story developed in a production image area. It is. Further, the enemy character means a character that informs the player that the player will be in a disadvantageous state or not in an advantageous state in the game by winning in the battle scene. Using a battle scene between an ally character and an enemy character as an effect image is one of the effective effect expression methods that encourages the excitement of the player.

First, FIG. 7 will be described. In FIG.
Three identification information image areas are provided in the vertical direction on the left side of the screen, and the effect image area is provided on the right side of the identification information image area. Further, in the upper and lower identification information image areas of the three identification information image areas, the variable symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating “7”, and in the central identification information image area, the variable symbol is variably displayed. ing. Therefore, the central variable symbol is the final variable symbol.

Since the drawing of FIG. 7 cannot be colored, here, a yellow pattern is hatched with diagonally lower left diagonal lines inside a figure surrounded by a solid line. As shown in the figure, the orange pattern is shown as hatched with diagonal lines falling to the right inside the figures surrounded by solid lines, and the red pattern is shown inside the figures surrounded by solid lines. It is shown as hatched with a lattice pattern.

First, in the reach state, a deep background image showing the inside of the building is displayed in the effect image area, and a sniper as a friendly character is displayed.
Also, in the identification information image area, the upper and lower moving symbols are:
The yellow symbol indicating "7" is stopped and displayed, and the final variable symbol is variable displayed at a variable display speed fast enough to make it impossible to visually recognize what symbol is being displayed (FIG. 7). (A)).

After a predetermined time has elapsed, in the effect image area, a helicopter carrying the gang appears from the back (far), and the effect image in which the sniper hides behind a desk is displayed. . Also, in the identification information image area, the variation display speed of the final variation symbol is reduced to such an extent that each symbol to be displayed can be visually recognized, and the final variation symbol is displayed as a yellow symbol indicating “7”. (See FIG. 7B).

Next, in the effect image area, an effect image is displayed in which the helicopter is gradually approaching the front, and the sniper jumps out from behind a desk and shoots a gun at the helicopter. Further, in the identification information image area, the final variation symbol is displayed as a yellow symbol indicating “5” (see FIG. 7C).

Subsequently, in the effect image area, the gang riding on the helicopter shoots a gun, while the sniper displays an effect image hidden behind a desk. Also,
In the identification information image area, the final variation symbol is displayed as an orange symbol indicating “6” (see FIG. 7D). At this time, the final variation symbol is displayed in an enlarged manner.

Next, in the effect image area, an effect image in which the sniper shoots a gun from behind a desk and shoots down the helicopter is displayed. In the identification information image area,
The final variation symbol is stopped and displayed with a red symbol indicating “7” (see FIG. 7E). At this time, the final variation symbol is enlarged and displayed in the same manner as in FIG. 7D.
As a result, the symbol combination matches the predetermined combination "7"-"7"-"7", and shifts to a state in which the pachinko game is advantageous to the player, assuming that the variable display game has won the jackpot. I do.

Next, FIG. 8 will be described. In FIG.
Three identification information image areas are provided in the horizontal direction on the upper side of the screen, and the effect image area is provided below the identification information image area. Further, in the left and right identification information image areas of the three identification information image areas, the variable symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating “4”, and in the central identification information image area, the variable symbol is variably displayed. ing. Therefore, the central variable symbol is the final variable symbol.

Since the drawing of FIG. 8 cannot be colored, here, a blue pattern is hatched by a plurality of short lines inside a numeral surrounded by a solid line. The orange pattern is the same as that in FIG. 7 and is shown as hatching with diagonally downward diagonal lines inside the figures surrounded by solid lines, and the red pattern is the same as in FIG. Similarly, the inside of a figure surrounded by a solid line is shown as hatched with a lattice pattern.

First, in the reach state, a background image indicating an underground passage is displayed in the effect image area, and a sniper as a friendly character is displayed on the right side of the screen. Also, in the identification information image area, the left and right changing symbols are:
The display is stopped and displayed with a blue variable symbol indicating "4", and the final variable symbol is variable displayed at a variable display speed at which it is not possible to visually recognize what symbol is being displayed (FIG. 8). (A)).

After a predetermined time has elapsed, an effect image in which two gangsters appear from the left side of the screen is displayed in the effect image area. In the identification information image area, the variation display speed of the final variation symbol is reduced to such an extent that each symbol to be displayed can be visually recognized, and the final variation symbol is displayed as a blue symbol indicating “4”. (FIG. 8B)
reference).

Next, in the effect image area, the two gangs escape to the left, and the sniper moves
An effect image of running and chasing a gang of people is displayed. Further, in the identification information image area, the final variation symbol is displayed as a blue symbol indicating "2" (FIG. 8C).
reference).

Subsequently, in the effect image area, an effect image in which the two gangs look back, confronts the sniper, and starts a battle is displayed. Further, in the identification information image area, the final variation symbol is displayed as an orange symbol indicating "3" (see FIG. 8D).

Next, in the effect image area, an effect image in which the sniper shoots the two gangs is displayed.
Also, in the identification information image area, the final variation symbol is displayed as a red symbol indicating "4", and the left and right variation symbols, which have been stopped and displayed, change their color from a blue symbol to a red symbol. (See FIG. 8E).

In FIGS. 7B and 7E, the final variation symbol is indicated by a symbol "7" which is a jackpot. However, in FIG. 7 (b), since the time at which the final variable symbol is stopped and displayed is not approaching, the color of the symbol is the same as that of the symbols other than the final variable symbol which is stopped and displayed.
Although the color is yellow, it changes to red in FIG. 7E because it is the time when the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed.
Further, in FIG. 7D in which the timing of the jackpot is approaching, the final variation symbol is displayed as an orange symbol indicating “6”.

In FIGS. 8B and 8E, the final variation symbol is displayed as "4" which is a symbol which becomes a big hit. However, in FIG. 8B, since the time at which the final variable symbol is stopped and displayed is not approaching, the color of the symbol is the same as that of the symbols other than the final variable symbol that is stopped and displayed.
Although the color is blue, in FIG. 8 (e), it is a time when the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed, so that the color is changed to red.
Further, in FIG. 8D in which the timing of the jackpot is approaching, the final variation symbol is displayed as an orange symbol indicating “6”.

That is, FIGS. 7 and 8 show a symbol representing a symbol "7" which is a jackpot when the final variable symbol is about to be stopped and displayed, and one symbol whose display timing is shifted back and forth. The color with the symbol indicating "6" changes, and thereafter, the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed at "7", which is the symbol with the big hit. Thus, in the present invention, the player can be notified that the player has fortuned in a highly impactful manner, so that the player can double his joy,
The monotonous feeling and fatigue of the game are dispelled, and the interest in the game thereafter is further increased.

In FIG. 7, in FIGS. 7B to 7E,
The variable display speed is reduced to such an extent that it can be visually recognized that the final variation symbol is displayed as a symbol indicating “7”. In FIG. 8, the final variation symbol is displayed in FIGS. 8B to 8E. The variable display speed is reduced to such an extent that the symbol can be visually recognized as being displayed as a symbol indicating “4”. In the present invention, the timing at which the variable display speed of the final variable symbol gradually decreases is There is no particular limitation. For example, in FIG. 7, the variable display speed of the final variable symbol may be reduced in FIGS. The timing at which the fluctuation display speed of the final fluctuation symbol gradually decreases can be set according to the story or the like developed in the effect image.

However, when the result of the variable display game is a big hit state, it is desirable to reduce the variable display speed of the final variable symbol before the color of the symbol of the final variable symbol changes. This is because if the color of the symbol of the final variable symbol changes while the variable display speed of the final variable symbol has not decreased, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize the change in the color of the symbol. In addition, when the result of the variable display game is a loss state, the variable display speed of the final variable symbol may not be reduced.

In FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the fluctuation display speed of the final fluctuation symbol gradually decreases, and the fluctuation display speed is fast enough to clearly recognize the change from one symbol to another symbol. However, in the present invention, after the variable display speed of the final variable symbol is reduced, the variable display speed is not particularly limited. However, in order for the player to easily recognize that the color of the final variation symbol has changed,
It is desirable that the fluctuation display speed of the final fluctuation symbol is such a speed that the player can clearly recognize the state of changing from one symbol to another symbol.

In FIGS. 7 and 8, when the time at which the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed is approaching, the symbol indicating the symbol "7" which will be a big hit changes to red, and the symbol whose display time is shifted back and forth is changed. Is changed to orange. As described above, in the present invention, a symbol that is a big hit and one or more symbols whose display timing is before or after may change to a different color, or may change to the same color.

In FIG. 8 (e), the symbol of the final variation symbol changes to red, and the symbols of the variation symbols other than the final variation symbol change to red. As described above, in the present invention, the symbol whose color changes is not limited to the symbol of the final variable symbol, and the color of the symbol of the variable symbol other than the final symbol may also be changed.

In FIGS. 7 (d) to 7 (e), the color of the final variation symbol changes, and the symbol is displayed enlarged. Thus, in the present invention, it is desirable that the color of the fluctuating symbol changes and the display mode changes. After reaching, the time when the final variable symbol is stopped and displayed is approaching, and when the color of the symbol such as a jackpot changes, the variable symbol changes color and the size of the symbol changes or deforms Therefore, the player can easily notice that good luck has come to himself, and can further increase the joy.

The change in the display mode is not particularly limited, and may include enlargement, reduction, deformation, movement (hereinafter, change in the display mode), and the like. Further, the changes in the display mode may be performed in combination.
Therefore, as the color of the fluctuating symbol changes, the fluctuating symbol may be deformed while being enlarged or may be moved while being reduced.

In the present invention, as described above, it is desirable that sound is emitted from the speaker at the same time as the color of the variable symbol changes. When the color of the jackpot design changes, the speaker changes the color at the same time
Since a sound is issued to call attention or to double the pleasure, the player can easily recognize that fortune has entered himself and can further increase the pleasure.

As a method for generating a sound from the speaker at the same time as the color of the fluctuating pattern changes, a program for reading out the sound data from the ROM 68 and outputting the data from the speaker 46 in advance at the timing of changing the color of the fluctuating pattern is used. , Stored in the ROM 68.

The sound data is not particularly limited. For example, the sound data may be sound data such as character dialogue, music data, or electronic sound. Good. When outputting data as described above, even if the data is the same, the volume,
By performing processing such as frequency control and reverberation effects,
A more impressive effect for the player can be achieved.

In FIGS. 7 and 8, only one of the symbols belonging to one group is always displayed in each of the variable symbols, but a plurality of symbols are displayed for the symbols belonging to one group. It may be done. By displaying a plurality of symbols, when the color of the final variation symbol changes, the player can be shown the approaching variation symbol whose color has changed, so that the player is excited and excited. Can be further increased.

As described above, according to the gaming machine and the effect presentation method of the gaming machine of the present invention, when the time at which the final variable symbol is stopped and displayed approaches after reaching, the final variable symbol is stopped and displayed. Before changing the color of the jackpot design etc., it will be announced that it will be a jackpot, so in such a highly impactful way, the player who is notified that the player has acquired good luck The joy doubles, the monotony and fatigue of the game are dispelled, and the interest in the game further increases. As a result, the player's sense of fulfillment and sense of achievement can be enhanced, and the interest can be dramatically improved.

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

When the server and the terminal are configured as described above, the server controls the pachinko game, the program for detecting the game ball shown in FIG. 4, the program for detecting the game ball shown in FIG. The program for executing the variable display game shown in FIG. 6 is stored in advance, and these programs are transmitted to the terminal at a predetermined timing.

On the other hand, the terminal temporarily stores these transmitted programs, reads out the stored programs as appropriate, and executes 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.
Also, a program for executing the variable display game shown in FIG. 6 may be executed on the server side, and an instruction generated according to the execution result may be transmitted to the terminal as a control signal or control information. In this case, the terminal selects or generates an image for performing the pachinko game according to the transmitted control signal or control information, and displays the image on the display unit.

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

[0138] In the example shown in FIG.
Is a general-purpose personal computer, and the terminal 100
The input operation of the player is input from an input device 102 connected to the input device 102, for example, a keyboard. Also, the terminal 10
0 control unit 130 includes a CPU 108, R
The control unit 13 includes an OM 110, a RAM 112, and the like.
At 0, a program for controlling a pachinko game and a program for controlling a variable display game are executed.

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

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

As will be described later, when the subroutine shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 or the subroutine shown in FIG. 16, FIG. In, after a predetermined time has passed as a reach, the fluctuation display speed of the final fluctuation symbol gradually decreases, and further, when the time at which the final fluctuation symbol is stopped and displayed is approaching, a symbol that becomes a jackpot, or After the symbol that becomes the jackpot and the symbol that becomes the jackpot changes color of one or more symbols whose display timing is changed, the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed at the symbol that becomes the jackpot. .

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

The example of FIG. 10 shows a portable terminal 140, in which the input device 10 provided in the terminal 140 is provided.
2. For example, an input operation of the player is input from a switch. In addition, the control unit 130 (not shown) is connected to the terminal 140.
And a CPU 10 as described later.
8, a ROM 110, a RAM 112, and the like. 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. 10, a game machine image imitating a pachinko game machine is displayed. Pachinko games are played on the image. On this gaming machine image, the display unit 13 on which the above-described variable display game is executed
2 is displayed as an image. On the display unit 132, an image of a symbol, which is identification information as described above, is displayed.

When the subroutine shown in FIG. 5 or FIG. 6 or the subroutine shown in FIG. 16, FIG. 18 or FIG. After a predetermined time has elapsed, the variation display speed of the final variation symbol gradually decreases, and further, when the time at which the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed approaches, a symbol that becomes a jackpot, or a symbol that becomes the jackpot Then, after the color of one or more symbols whose display timing is changed before and after the symbol which becomes the big hit changes, the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol which becomes the big hit.

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

On the other hand, the terminal 140 shown in FIG. 10 is integrated with the display device 116, and the control signal or control information such as the display control signal transmitted from the server is transmitted to the control unit of the terminal 140. 130, and the control unit 130
Generates a display signal based on the supplied control signal or control information, and supplies the generated display signal to the display device 116. The embodiment described below can be applied whether the control unit of the terminal and the display device are separate or integrated.

FIG. 11 shows the terminal 100 or 14 described above.
It is a block diagram showing a configuration of 0 (hereinafter, referred to as a pachinko gaming terminal device). FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a server 80 connected to this pachinko gaming terminal device via a communication line and supplying various control signals or control information and data to the pachinko gaming terminal device.
In the pachinko gaming terminal device shown in FIG. 11, the same reference numerals are given to components corresponding to the components shown in FIG.

Input device 1 for inputting 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.

The input / output bus 106 is also connected to an interface circuit group 114. The interface circuit group 114 includes a display device 116 and a speaker 1
18 are connected to the interface circuit group 114.
Supplies a display signal and an audio signal to each of the display device 116 and the speaker 118 according to the result of the arithmetic processing in the CPU 108.

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

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12, the server 80 has a hard disk drive 88, a CPU 82,
It comprises an OM 84, a RAM 86, and a communication interface circuit 90. The hard disk drive 88 includes a program for communicating with the pachinko gaming terminal, a program for receiving information issued from the pachinko gaming terminal, a program for controlling the pachinko gaming, and a variable display game. The program to be controlled is stored. Communication interface circuit 90
Is a public telephone line network or a local area network (L
AN) for communication with the above-mentioned pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140 via a communication line.

In the case of the above-described configuration, a game machine image simulating the pachinko game device shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is displayed on the display device 116 of the pachinko game terminal device 100, and the game board surface is displayed. Hold lamp, decoration lamp,
Images indicating devices such as the display unit 132 for performing the variable display game and the display unit 152 for displaying ordinary symbols, and images indicating game balls are displayed on the display device 116. In the display unit 132 for executing the variable display game, when the variable display game is executed, a symbol image serving as identification information is displayed.

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

In the following, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 and the server 80 have been 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. 13 and 14 show various programs stored in a storage medium such as the hard disk drive 88 of the server 80 at a predetermined timing such as when the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 is started. 80 is supplied to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, and when the program supplied in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 is to be executed, the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, and the server 80
3 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in each of FIG.

FIG. 13 shows a pachinko gaming terminal device 100.
Or 140 is a subroutine executed at a predetermined timing from the main routine. It is assumed that the main routine includes a program required for communicating with the server 80, such as a program for determining whether communication with the server 80 is possible or not, in advance.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 9 and 10.

Further, in the variable display game, a reach state is reached, and a reach screen display processing routine shown in FIG. 6 is executed. The display speed of the variable display gradually decreases, and further, when the time at which the final variable symbol is stopped and displayed is approaching, the symbol to be a big hit, or the symbol to be the big hit and the symbol to be the big hit are displayed before and after. After the color of one or more symbols has changed, the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol having the big hit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As described above, in step S52, the 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. 13 described above. In step S53, the game result and the game end information are displayed in the pachinko game terminal device 100 or 1
If it is determined that the data has not been transmitted from 40, the process returns to step S53. In the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, step S shown in FIG.
While the processes of S32 to S39 are being executed, the server 80
In this case, the processing of step S53 described above is repeatedly executed.

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

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

In the case of such a configuration, the display section 132 displayed on the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, which is a terminal device, has reached a predetermined time after reaching a reach. Later, the fluctuation display speed of the final fluctuation symbol gradually decreases, and further, when the time at which the final fluctuation symbol is stopped and displayed is approaching, a symbol that becomes a jackpot, or a symbol that becomes the jackpot and a symbol that becomes the jackpot After the color of one or more symbols whose display timing is changed is changed, the program in which the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol having the big hit is a computer-readable storage medium such as the hard disk drive 88 of the server 80. It is stored in.

By adopting such a configuration, when the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed nears the time when the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed after reaching, a symbol such as a big hit is stopped before the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed. In this highly impactful way, a player who is notified that the player has gained luck will have a doubled joy and will have a monotonous feeling for the game, as the colors will be changed and a big hit will be announced. And tiredness are dispelled, and interest in subsequent games is further expanded. As a result, the player's sense of fulfillment and sense of achievement can be enhanced, and the interest can be dramatically improved.

Next, a program for controlling the pachinko game and a program for executing the variable display game are stored in the ROM 1 of the pachinko game terminal device 100 or 140.
10 is stored in advance, and only the various image data required as the pachinko game progresses is transmitted from the server 80 as appropriate, the pachinko game terminal device 100 or 140 and the server 80 execute the image data. The subroutine shown in FIG. 15, FIG. 16 and FIG.

FIG. 15 shows a pachinko gaming terminal device 100.
Or a subroutine executed in 140, and in the following description, it is assumed that the subroutine is read from the ROM 110 at a predetermined timing from the main routine and executed. It is assumed that the main routine includes a program required for communicating with the server 80, such as a program for determining whether communication with the server 80 is possible or not, in advance. The flowchart illustrated in FIG. 15 is the same as the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 13 except for step S31, and steps that perform the same processing are denoted by the same reference numerals.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this step S35, when it is determined that a game ball has entered the starting port, a variable display game processing routine described later is called and executed (step S3).
6). Note that, in this case, the variable display game processing routine is executed, and when the reach screen display processing routine is executed in the variable display game processing routine, the reach is displayed on the display unit 132 shown in FIGS. 9 and 10. After a predetermined time has elapsed, the variation display speed of the final variation symbol gradually decreases, and further, when the time at which the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed approaches, a symbol that becomes a jackpot, or a symbol that becomes the jackpot Then, after the color of one or more symbols whose display timing is changed before and after the symbol which becomes the big hit changes, the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol which becomes the big hit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

First, it is determined whether or not information indicating that the variable display game has been started has been received in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 (step S71).
When it is determined that the information indicating that the variable display game has started has not been received, this subroutine is immediately 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 displayed. Is transmitted to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 (step S72). This step S72 corresponds to the process of step S62 shown in FIG. 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.

[0209] In the case of the above-described configuration, the display unit 132 displayed on the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, which is a terminal, reaches the terminal and reaches a final state after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. The fluctuation display speed of the fluctuation symbol gradually decreases, and further, when the time at which the final fluctuation symbol is stopped and displayed is approaching, the symbol that becomes a big hit, or the symbol that becomes the big hit and the symbol that becomes the big hit and the display time are displayed. After the color of one or more of the preceding and following symbols has changed, so that the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed at the symbol of the big hit, an image of a variation symbol as an identification information image, a background image, or a character image The server 80 transmits the image data and the control program to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, and the server 80
Is a pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 14 which is a terminal
It controls 0.

[0210] With this configuration, after reaching, when the time when the final variable symbol is stopped and displayed is approaching, before the final variable symbol is stopped and displayed, a symbol such as a jackpot is hit. In this highly impactful way, a player who is notified that the player has gained luck will have a doubled joy and will have a monotonous feeling for the game, as the colors will be changed and a big hit will be announced. And tiredness are dispelled, and interest in subsequent games is further expanded. As a result, the player's sense of fulfillment and sense of achievement can be enhanced, and the interest can be dramatically improved.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 19 is a subroutine executed by the server 80 in correspondence with the variable display game processing routine executed by the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 shown in FIG. The server 80 has been activated in advance, and the subroutine shown in FIG. 19 is called from a previously executed main routine and executed. Note that, in the subroutine shown in FIG. 19, steps that perform the same processing as the processing of the subroutine shown in FIG. 17 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

First, it is determined whether or not information indicating that the variable display game has been started has been received in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 (step S71).
The processing in step S71 is processing corresponding to step S61 shown in FIG. 18 described above. When it is determined that the information indicating that the variable display game has started has not been received, this subroutine is immediately 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. 18 described above.

Next, it is determined whether or not information indicating that the variable display game has been completed has been received (step S75).
The processing in step S75 is processing corresponding to the processing in step S64 in FIG. 18 described above. Step S75
In step S7, if it is determined that the information indicating that the variable display game has ended has not been received, the process proceeds to step S7.
Return to 5. On the other hand, when it is determined that the information indicating that the variable display game has ended has been received, the present subroutine ends.

In the case of the above-described configuration, the display section 132 displayed on the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, which is a terminal device, becomes a reach after a predetermined time elapses. , Gradually reduce the fluctuation display speed of the final fluctuation symbol, and further, when the time at which the final fluctuation symbol is stopped and displayed is approaching, a symbol that becomes a big hit, or a symbol that becomes the big hit and a symbol that becomes the big hit are displayed. After changing the color of one or two or more symbols whose timing is changed, a program that stops and displays the final variation symbol with the symbol with the big hit is the server 80.
Is stored in a computer-readable storage medium such as a hard disk drive 88.

By adopting such a configuration, when the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed nears the time when the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed after reaching, a symbol such as a big hit is stopped before the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed. In this highly impactful way, a player who is notified that the player has gained luck will have a doubled joy and will have a monotonous feeling for the game, as the colors will be changed and a big hit will be announced. And tiredness are dispelled, and interest in subsequent games is further expanded. As a result, the player's sense of fulfillment and sense of achievement can be enhanced, and the interest can be dramatically improved.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 20 shows a pachinko gaming terminal device 100.
Or a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in 140. In the following description, a main routine (not shown) is executed when the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 is activated, and communication with the server 80 is performed in this main routine. It is assumed that this subroutine is called and executed after confirming that the state is possible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S113 that the operation information is not game ball launch operation information, or if the process of step S114 is executed, step S1 is executed.
The command information generated by the pachinko gaming process executed in 14 is transmitted to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 14.
0 (step S115). This step S1
The process of No. 15 is a process corresponding to step S104 described above.

Next, it is determined whether or not the transmitted command information is end command information (step S116). When it is determined that the transmitted instruction information is not the end instruction information,
The process returns to step S112 described above.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When it is determined that the normal symbol has stopped at the predetermined symbol, the image of the movable piece is selected so that the above-described image in which the opening is opened is displayed, and the selected image information indicating the selected image is displayed. Is generated (step S130).
When this selected image information is issued to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 displays an image that can be visually recognized as if the movable piece is open. It is done. Note that the movable piece is, for example, as shown in FIG.
Are image portions corresponding to the movable pieces 58a and 58b shown in FIG.

Next, it is determined whether the decorative lamp is to be displayed 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. 23 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for processing the variable display game called and executed in step S126 described above.

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

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

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

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

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

By doing so, the display unit 13 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, which is a terminal,
In 2, the server 80 gradually changes the display speed of the final variable symbol after reaching a predetermined time after reaching, and furthermore, when the time at which the final variable symbol is stopped and displayed approaches, After changing the color of one or two or more symbols whose display timing is different from the symbol which becomes the jackpot and the symbol which becomes the jackpot, the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed at the symbol which becomes the jackpot. Thus, the screen can be controlled.

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

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

In the case of the above-described configuration, after a predetermined period of time has passed since reaching, the fluctuation display speed of the final fluctuation symbol gradually decreases, and the timing at which the final fluctuation symbol is stopped and displayed. When approaching, the symbol that becomes a jackpot, or the symbol that becomes the jackpot and the symbol that becomes the jackpot and the display time and the color of one or more symbols before and after change the color, then the final variation symbol is the jackpot The server 80 controls the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 so as to be stopped and displayed with a symbol.

By adopting such a configuration, after reaching, when the time when the final variable symbol is stopped and displayed is approaching, before the final variable symbol is stopped and displayed, a symbol such as a big hit may be obtained. In this highly impactful way, a player who is notified that the player has gained luck will have a doubled joy and will have a monotonous feeling for the game, as the colors will be changed and a big hit will be announced. And tiredness are dispelled, and interest in subsequent games is further expanded. As a result, the player's sense of fulfillment and sense of achievement can be enhanced, and the interest can be dramatically improved.

In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 13 to 23 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.

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

[0275]

According to the present invention, when reaching the time when the final variable symbol is stopped and displayed after reaching, before the final variable symbol is stopped and displayed, the color of the symbol or the like which becomes a big hit is obtained. Will be changed and a jackpot will be announced, so in such a highly impactful way, a player who is notified that the player has gained luck will have a doubling of joy, a monotonous feeling for the game, Fatigue is dispelled, and interest in subsequent games is further expanded. As a result, the player's sense of fulfillment and sense of achievement can be enhanced, and the interest can be dramatically improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 9 is a schematic view showing an example of a pachinko game terminal.

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

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

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

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

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

FIG. 15: Pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140
5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in the step S1.

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 22 is a step S11 in the flowchart of FIG. 20;
It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the pachinko game process called in 4 in FIG.

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

[Explanation of symbols]

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

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. An identification information image area, which is provided on a game board, and displays an identification information image composed of a plurality of variable symbols, each of which is variably displayed and can be stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and an effect image. A gaming machine having a display unit on which a screen image composed of an effect image area is displayed,
After a predetermined time has passed since reaching, the fluctuation display speed of the final fluctuation symbol that is finally stopped and displayed gradually decreases,
Furthermore, when the time at which the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed is approaching, the color of the symbol to be a jackpot, or the symbol to be the jackpot and the symbol to be the jackpot and the one or two or more symbols whose display time is before or after are changed. The gaming machine, wherein after the change, the final change symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol that becomes the big hit. 2. A display unit provided on a game board and displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image combining these, as appropriate, according to a game situation developed on the game board; A control unit for transmitting electronic data to a display unit, and the screen image is displayed in a variable manner, and displays an identification information image including a plurality of variable symbols that can be stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing. A gaming machine including an identification information image area and an effect image area for displaying an effect image, wherein after a predetermined time has elapsed as a reach, the change display speed of the final change symbol that is finally stopped and displayed is gradually increased. When the time at which the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed is approaching, the symbol to be a jackpot, or the symbol to be the jackpot and the symbol to be the jackpot are one or two times before and after the symbol is displayed. The gaming machine, wherein after the color of the symbol changes, the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed at the symbol which becomes the big hit. 3. A sound is emitted from a speaker at the same time as the color of the symbol which becomes the jackpot, or the symbol which becomes the jackpot and one or more symbols whose display time is before or after the symbol which is the jackpot changes. Item 1 or 2
A gaming machine according to claim 1. 4. The symbol to be the jackpot, or the symbol to be the jackpot and one or more symbols whose display time is before or after the symbol to be the jackpot, the color of the symbol changes and the display mode changes. The gaming machine according to claim 1. 5. A display unit provided on the game board, and a display unit for 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 information expression method for a gaming machine that displays an image including an effect information image area displaying an effect information image and an effect information image area displaying an effect information image, wherein the effect is a reach for a predetermined time. After elapse, the fluctuation display speed of the final fluctuation symbol that is finally stopped and displayed gradually decreases, and further, when the time when the final fluctuation symbol is stopped and displayed approaches, a symbol that becomes a big hit, or The color change of one or two or more symbols whose display timing is before and after the symbol to be the jackpot and the symbol to be the jackpot is changed, and then the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed at the symbol to become the jackpot. Production expression method for gaming machines. 6. A computer-readable storage medium storing a control program for displaying a screen image composed of a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining the moving image, the static image, or an image according to a game situation of a gaming machine, The control program is an image including an identification information image area for displaying an identification information image composed of a plurality of variable symbols, each of which is variably displayed and can be stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and an effect image area for displaying an effect image. This is a program to be displayed as the screen image, and after a predetermined time has passed since reaching, the fluctuation display speed of the final fluctuation symbol finally stopped and displayed gradually decreases, and further, the final fluctuation symbol is stopped. When the displayed time approaches, the symbol that will be a big hit, or the symbol that will be the big hit and the symbol that will be the big hit and the display time A computer-readable storage medium characterized in that, after the color of one or more symbols before and after the symbol changes, the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed at the symbol with the big hit. 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. After the predetermined time has elapsed as a reach to the machine, the variation display speed of the final variation symbol finally stopped and displayed is gradually reduced, and further, the time at which the final variation symbol is stopped and displayed is changed. When approaching, the symbol that becomes a jackpot, or the symbol that becomes the jackpot and the symbol that becomes the jackpot and the display time and after changing the color of one or more symbols before and after, changing the final variation symbol with the jackpot A server for controlling a terminal device to stop and display in a symbol pattern.