JP2003126452A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving interest of a player with display of variation utilizing a characteristic of the three-dimensional display. SOLUTION: This game machine is provided with a variation display means formed with several variation display areas for displaying the discriminating information with variation and a display control means for controlling the display of variation in the variation display means, and this game machine can give a specified game value in relation to a result of a combination of the discriminating information displayed in the several variation display areas. In the display control means, pattern objects set as the discriminating information and a view point in relation to the pattern objects are arranged in a virtual three-dimensional space, and while the view point is provided in response to the several variation display areas, and the view point is moved in the virtual three-dimensional space to change the display mode of the pattern objects in relation to the variation display area, and the discriminating information is displayed with variation.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine for playing a variable display game in which a plurality of symbol objects (identification information) arranged in a virtual space are variably displayed on a display device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a gaming machine, a plurality of pieces of identification information including specific identification information (special symbols) are variably displayed on a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display according to the winning of a game ball shot in a game area. There is a game in which a variable display game is played and a specific game value such as a special game state is given in connection with the display result being in a specific mode.

In such a variable display game for gaming machines,
It is known to switch and display a plurality of pieces of identification information arranged on the background.

Further, a game machine has been proposed in which identification information, characters, and patterns are three-dimensionally displayed by 3DCG (three-dimensional computer graphics) to improve the interest of the variable display game.

[0005]

However, even if the three-dimensional display is used, there is a problem that the conventional variable display game is monotonous in the variable display game and the player's interest cannot be maintained. It was

Further, when moving a design object in a three-dimensional space, it is necessary to control the movement of the design for each of a plurality of objects, which causes a problem that control of the three-dimensional expression becomes complicated.

Further, in a normal pattern change, the background of the pattern does not change, so it may be difficult to grasp that the change is being displayed.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing a player's interest by performing variable display utilizing the characteristics of three-dimensional display.

[0009]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a variable display means in which a plurality of variable display areas for variable display of identification information are formed, and a display control means for controlling the variable display in the variable display means. In the gaming machine capable of imparting a specific game value in association with the combination result mode of the identification information displayed in the plurality of variable display areas, the display control means is a symbol object to which the identification information is set ( For example, a three-dimensional pattern object) and a viewpoint for the pattern object are arranged in a virtual three-dimensional space, and the viewpoints are provided corresponding to the plurality of variable display areas, and the viewpoint is the virtual three-dimensional area. By moving in space, the display mode of the symbol object in the variable display area is changed and the identification information is variably displayed.

In a second aspect based on the first aspect, a symbol group constituted by a plurality of symbol objects in which different identification information is set is arranged in the virtual three-dimensional space, and the viewpoint is the symbol group. Is provided corresponding to.

Regarding a plurality of viewpoints provided for the symbol group in the second invention, a viewpoint is provided for each of the plurality of symbol groups, and the aspect from each viewpoint is variably displayed in the variable display area. Can be configured. Further, the aspect from each viewpoint may be configured to be variably displayed in the variable display area, or the plurality of viewpoints may be sequentially switched to perform the switching variable display in the variable display area.

A third invention is that in the second invention, a group of symbols is provided in the virtual three-dimensional space, and a plurality of viewpoints are provided corresponding to a predetermined (for example, at least one) symbol group. Characterize.

In a fourth aspect based on the third aspect, a trajectory capable of moving the viewpoint is provided in the virtual three-dimensional space,
The display control means may move the plurality of viewpoints (for example, all viewpoints) along the same trajectory to display the identification information in a variable manner.

In a fifth aspect based on the third aspect, a plurality of orbits along which the viewpoint moves are provided in the virtual three-dimensional space, and the display control means sets the plurality of viewpoints to different orbits. It is characterized in that the identification information is displayed in a variable manner by moving along.

The different trajectories in the fifth aspect of the invention include a case where the trajectories do not pass through the same point and do not intersect (do not pass through the same point), and a case where the paths are the same but the moving directions are different. May be understood as different trajectories.

In a sixth aspect based on the first to fifth aspects, the virtual three-dimensional space is provided with a plurality of trajectories capable of moving the viewpoint, and the display control means sets a reach state of a variable display game. In this case (for example, when it is determined that the reach state is derived or when the reach state is displayed), the viewpoint is shifted to a different trajectory.

A seventh invention is characterized in that, in the second invention, a group of symbols is provided in the virtual three-dimensional space, and a viewpoint is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol groups.

An eighth aspect of the present invention is the display apparatus according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, when the display control means is in the reach state of the variable display game (for example, the reach is confirmed and the reach state is displayed. In the case), only the viewpoint of the variable display area in which the variable display is continued is set.

In a ninth aspect based on the first to eighth aspects, the display control means, when the identification information displayed in the variable display area is uniformly displayed in the same display form, the display is changed. It is characterized in that the viewpoints corresponding to the respective variable display areas are set to be the same.

A tenth invention is characterized in that, in the first to ninth inventions, the display control means displays information representing the position of the viewpoint in the variable display area.

In an eleventh aspect based on the first to tenth aspects, the display control means sets a three-dimensional spatial information display area for displaying information related to the three-dimensional space, It is characterized in that the identification information is variably displayed.

In a twelfth aspect based on the first aspect, a plurality of different pieces of identification information are set in the symbol object, and the viewpoint is a predetermined number (for example, at least one) in which the plurality of pieces of identification information are set. It is characterized in that it is provided corresponding to a pattern object.

Further, in the twelfth invention, the virtual three-dimensional space is provided with a design object having the plurality of identification information set, and a plurality of viewpoints are provided corresponding to the design object having the plurality of identification information set. It can also be configured to be provided.

In the twelfth aspect, a trajectory along which the viewpoint moves is provided in the virtual three-dimensional space, and the display control means sets the plurality of viewpoints (for example, all viewpoints) to the same trajectory. It is also possible to move along the display and display the identification information in a variable manner.

In the twelfth aspect of the invention, a plurality of trajectories to which the viewpoint can move are provided in the virtual three-dimensional space,
The display control means may be configured to move each of the plurality of viewpoints along different trajectories to variably display the identification information.

In the twelfth aspect of the invention, a plurality of trajectories in which the viewpoint can move are provided in the virtual three-dimensional space,
The display control means, when the reach state of the variable display game is reached (for example, when the reach state is determined to be derived, or when the reach state is displayed),
The viewpoint may be changed to a different trajectory.

[0027] In the twelfth invention, the virtual three-dimensional space is provided with a pattern object in which the plurality of identification information is set, and corresponds to each of the plurality of design objects in which the plurality of identification information is set. It is also possible to configure such that a viewpoint is provided.

Further, in the twelfth aspect of the invention, the display control means displays the variable display when the reach state of the variable display game is reached (for example, when the reach is confirmed and the reach state is displayed). It is also possible to set the viewpoint of only the continuous variable display area.

In the twelfth aspect of the invention, the display control means corresponds to each of the variable display areas when the identification information displayed in the variable display area is displayed in the same display form. The viewpoints may be set to be the same.

In the twelfth aspect of the invention, the display control means may be configured to display information indicating the position of the viewpoint in the variable display area.

In the twelfth invention, the display control means includes a three-dimensional space information display area for displaying information relating to the three-dimensional space, and the display control means identifies the three-dimensional space information and the identification information. The information and the information may be displayed in a variable manner.

[0032]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is provided with the variable display means having a plurality of variable display areas for displaying the identification information in a variable manner, and the display control means for controlling the variable display in the variable display means. In a gaming machine capable of giving a specific game value in association with a combination result mode of identification information displayed in the plurality of variable display areas, the display control means, a symbol object in which the identification information is set,
The viewpoint for the symbol object is arranged in a virtual three-dimensional space, the viewpoint is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display areas, and the viewpoint is moved in the virtual three-dimensional space to change the fluctuation. Since the display mode of the symbol object in the display area is changed and the identification information is variably displayed, a novel expression is possible and the interest in the game can be improved.

In the second invention, a symbol group constituted by a plurality of symbol objects to which different identification information is set is arranged in the virtual three-dimensional space, and the viewpoint is provided corresponding to the symbol group. Therefore, it is possible to perform the variable display in different modes for each variable display area.

In the third invention, a group of symbols is provided in the virtual three-dimensional space, and a plurality of viewpoints are provided corresponding to the predetermined group of symbols, so that a symbol group common to a plurality of viewpoints is used, The display control can be simplified by suppressing the calculation amount related to the three-dimensional display.

In a fourth aspect based on the third aspect, the virtual three-dimensional space is provided with an orbit capable of moving the viewpoints, and the display control means sets the plurality of viewpoints (for example, all viewpoints). Since the identification information is variably displayed by moving along the same orbit, the variability display that is easy for the player to understand can be performed, and the control relating to the variability display can be simplified.

In the fifth invention, a plurality of trajectories for moving the viewpoints are provided in the virtual three-dimensional space, and the display control means moves each of the plurality of viewpoints along different trajectories, Since the identification information is variably displayed, it is possible to make a novel expression different for each variably display area, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

In the sixth invention, the virtual three-dimensional space is provided with a plurality of trajectories capable of moving the viewpoint, and the display control means causes the viewpoints to be different when the reach state of the variable display game is reached. Since it is changed to, it is possible to achieve various reach effects, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

In the seventh invention, the virtual three-dimensional space is provided with a symbol group, and a viewpoint is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol groups, so that a characteristic variable display can be performed for each symbol group. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

In the eighth invention, the display control means is in a state where the variable display game reaches the reach state (for example,
If the reach is confirmed and the reach status is displayed),
Since only the viewpoint of the variable display area where the variable display continues is set, complicated reach production is possible,
The interest in the game can be improved.

In the ninth invention, the display control means, when the identification information displayed in the variable display area is displayed in the same display form in a variable display, the viewpoints corresponding to the respective variable display areas are displayed. Since the settings are the same, the control relating to the variable display can be simplified.

In the tenth invention, the display control means is
Since the information indicating the position of the viewpoint is displayed in the variable display area, it is possible to know which symbol object is visible in which variable display area, so that the player can perform a variable display that is easy to understand.

In the eleventh invention, the display control means is
Display information related to the three-dimensional space (for example, arrangement information of pattern objects, decoration objects, viewpoints, etc. arranged in the three-dimensional space) (for example, the entire arrangement of the symbol groups or the arrangement of a part of the symbol groups) , The three-dimensional spatial information display area is set to display in a bird's eye view of the symbol group), and the three-dimensional spatial information and the identification information are variably displayed, so that the player changes the three-dimensional spatial information display. It becomes easier to recognize the whole picture of the display game.

In the twelfth aspect of the invention, a plurality of different pieces of identification information are set for each of the symbol objects, and the viewpoint is a predetermined number (for example, a set number of pieces of identification information).
Since it is provided corresponding to at least one) symbol object, the number of symbol objects used for variable display can be small, so that the amount of calculation related to three-dimensional display can be suppressed and display control can be simplified. it can.

[0044]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of a gaming machine (CR machine with a card ball lending unit) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The front frame 3 of the gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) 1 is attached to the main body frame (outer frame) 4 via the hinge 5 so as to be openable and closable, and the gaming board 6 is attached to the back surface of the front frame 3. It is stored in a storage frame.

On the surface of the game board 6, a game area surrounded by guide rails is formed. In this game area, a variable display device 8, a variable winning device 10 with a big winning opening, each winning opening 12 to 15, a starting opening 16, an ordinary symbol display 7, an ordinary floating winning device 9, etc. are arranged. There is. On the front frame 3,
A cover glass that covers the front surface of the game board 6 is attached.

The variable display device 8 as the variable display means is
Provided in the center of the game board, LCD (liquid crystal display), CR
The display screen portion is composed of T (CRT) or the like.
A plurality of variable display areas are provided in the display screen portion (display area), and a plurality of symbol objects including identification information (display symbol) are displayed in each variable display area. That is, the variable display areas provided on the left, middle, and right of the display screen are the first stop symbol display area where the symbol first stops, the second stop symbol display area where the symbol next stops, and the symbol finally stops. It constitutes a third stop symbol display area. And
In these display areas (variable display area, symbol display area),
Designs assigned as identification information (for example, "0" ~
A variable display game is played in which the numbers up to “9” are displayed in a variable manner. Also, other images based on the progress of the game are displayed.

Above the special variable winning device 10, there is a starting opening 16 having a normal variable winning device (normal electric accessory) 9.
At a predetermined position on the left and right of the game area, a normal symbol starting gate is arranged.

In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a game is carried out by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) toward a game area from a hitting ball launching device (not shown). The launched game ball flows down the surface of the game area while changing the rolling direction by the rolling guide members such as windmills arranged at various places in the game area, and the starting opening 16, the general winning openings 12 to 15,
The special variation winning device 10 is won, or the special variation winning device 10 is discharged from an outlet provided at the bottom of the game area. General prize hole 12
The winning of the game ball to 15 to 15 is N winning sensors 51.1 to 51.n provided for each general winning opening. N (see FIG. 2).

When a game ball is won in the starting opening 16, the general winning openings 12 to 15, and the special variation winning device 10, a number of prize balls corresponding to the type of the winning device won are discharged from the payout unit (discharging device). It is supplied to the supply plate 21.

When a game ball is won in the starting opening 16, the variable display device 8 displays an image relating to the variable display game in which the display symbols composed of the numbers described above are sequentially displayed in a variable manner. When the winning to the starting opening 16 is made at a predetermined timing (specifically, when the special symbol random number counter value at the time of winning detection is a winning value), it is a big hit state, and three display symbols are arranged. Stop at the state (big hit pattern). At this time, the special variation winning device 10 opens the special winning opening for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) by energizing the special winning opening solenoid 10A (see FIG. 2), and the player wins many game balls. can do. That is, the special variation winning device 10 is converted from a closed state in which the game ball is not accepted (a state in which the player is unfavorable) to an open state in which the game ball is easily accepted (a state in which the player is advantageous).

The winning of the game ball into the starting opening 16 is detected by the special symbol starting sensor 52 (see FIG. 2). The passing timing of this game ball (specifically, the value of the special symbol random number counter provided in the game control device 100 at the time of winning detection) is the game control device 100 as the special symbol winning memory.
In a predetermined storage area (special symbol random number storage area), a predetermined number of times (for example, four consecutive maximum times) is stored up to a limit. The stored number of the special symbol winning memory is displayed on the special symbol storage state display 17 which is provided on the lower side of the variable display device 8 and includes a predetermined number of LEDs. Game control device 100
Plays a variable display game on the variable display device 8 based on the special symbol winning award memory.

The prize of the game ball to the special variation winning device 10 is counted by the count sensor 54 and the continuation sensor 55 (see FIG. 2)
Detected by.

When the game ball passes through the normal symbol starting gate, the normal symbol display 7 starts the variable display of the normal symbol (for example, a symbol consisting of a single digit). When the passage detection to the normal symbol starting gate is made at a predetermined timing (specifically, when the normal symbol random number counter value at the time of passage detection is a hit value), it becomes a hit state for the ordinary symbol, and the ordinary symbol Stops with a winning design (hit number). At this time, the normal variable winning device 9 provided in front of the starting opening 16 has the normal electric accessory solenoid 9A (see FIG. 2).
By energizing (see), the entrance to the starting opening 16 is converted to open for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds), and the winning probability of the game ball to the starting opening 16 is increased.

Passing the game ball to the normal design starting gate,
Normally detected by the symbol start sensor 53 (see FIG. 2). The passage timing of this game ball (specifically, the value of the normal symbol random number counter provided in the game control device 100 at the time of passage detection) is a predetermined memory in the game control device 100 as a normal symbol starting memory. Area (ordinary pattern random number storage area)
Is stored up to a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four consecutive times). The number stored in this normal symbol starting memory is displayed on the normal symbol memory state display device 19 which is provided on the right side of the variable winning device 10 and which includes a predetermined number of LEDs. Based on the normal symbol starting memory, the game control device 100 carries out a lottery for winning a normal symbol.

Lamps and LEDs for decoration are used in the key points of the game machine.
Decorative light emitting devices such as. That is, a center case (around the variable display device 8) provided at the center of the game board and an attacker (around the variable winning device 10) provided at the bottom of the game board are decorative lamps that emit light according to the progress of the game. Is provided. Further, side case lamps are provided on the upper left and right sides of the game board, and side lamps are provided on the left and right side portions of the game board. Further, a game frame decoration lamp is provided on the game frame. These lamps are turned on as the game progresses, so that the player's interest in the game continues.

Further, the front frame 3 above the cover glass 18 is provided with a first notification lamp 31 and a second notification lamp 32 for indicating a state such as an abnormal discharge of a ball by lighting.

An upper plate 21 for supplying balls to the ball-striking launcher is provided on the opening / closing panel 20 below the front frame 3, and a lower plate 23 and an operating portion 24 of the ball-striking projecting device are provided on the fixed panel 22. The open / close panel 20 has a sound output device (speaker).
Is provided.

On the operation panel 26 for the card ball lending unit, a card balance display section (not shown) for displaying the card balance, a ball lending switch 28 for instructing the ball lending, and a card return switch 30 for instructing the return of the card. Etc. are provided.

In the card ball lending unit 2, a card (prepaid card or the like) inserted in the card insertion portion 25 on the front surface.
A card reader / writer for reading and writing data and a ball lending control device are built in, and an operation panel 26 for the card ball lending unit is formed on the outer surface of the upper plate 21 of the gaming machine 1.

The example of the pachinko machine of the first type has been described above, but the variable display device having the specific winning area operates for a predetermined period when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display game on the variable display means. Then, it may be a third-class or other pachinko machine in which a big hit state occurs when a game ball wins a specific winning area in the meantime.

In addition, an example has been shown in which the result of the variable display game is derived corresponding to the random number obtained by winning the game ball into the starting opening, and the big hit is given. However, the display result of the variable display device is determined. Then, a jackpot may be given based on the determination result.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a part of the control system of the gaming machine 1 centering on the game control device 100.

The game control device 100 is a main control device for controlling the game as a whole, and is used as a CPU for controlling the game control, a ROM storing invariant information for the game control, and a work area during the game control. Gaming microcomputer 101 having built-in RAM, input interface 102, output interface 103, oscillator 1
It is composed of 04 etc.

The gaming microcomputer 101 is a variety of detecting devices (general winning opening sensors 51.1 to 51.N, special symbol starting sensor 52, normal symbol starting sensor 53, continuation sensor 54, count) through the input interface 102. Upon receiving the detection signal from the sensor 55), various processing such as a big hit lottery is performed. Then, through the output interface 103, various control devices (display control device 15
0, discharge control device 200, decoration control device 250, sound control device 300), ordinary symbol display 7, ordinary electric accessory solenoid 9A, special winning opening solenoid 10A, and the like to send a command signal to centralize the game. Control.

The discharge control device 200 is the game control device 10
Based on the prize ball command signal from 0, the operation of the payout unit is controlled to discharge the prize ball. In addition, the operation of the payout unit is controlled based on a ball rental request from a card ball lending unit (not shown), and the ball lending is discharged.

The decoration control device 250 is the game control device 10
Based on the decoration command signal from 0, the lamp for decoration, LE
Decorative light emitting device such as D (decorative lamp in the center case,
Control the decoration lamp in the attacker, the side lamp, the side case lamp, the game frame decoration lamp, the notification lamp 31, etc.), and also control the display of the special symbol starting memory indicator 17 and the ordinary symbol starting memory indicator 19. .

The sound control device 300 controls the output of the sound effect from the speaker.

From the game control device 100, various subordinate control devices (display control device 150, discharge control device 200,
Communication to the decoration control device 250 and the sound control device 300)
Only one-way communication from the game control device 100 to the slave control device is allowed. As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal signal from being input to the game control device 100 from the subordinate control device side.

The power supply device (not shown) of the gaming machine has a backup power supply unit and a power failure monitoring circuit in addition to the power supply circuit. When the power failure monitoring circuit detects a predetermined voltage drop of the power supply device, the power failure detection signal and the reset signal are sequentially output to the game control device 100 and the like. Game control device 1
When 00 receives a power failure detection signal, it performs predetermined power failure processing, and when it receives a reset signal, it stops the operation of the CPU.
The backup power supply unit is a RAM of the game control device 100 or the like
A backup power source is supplied to back up game data (game information, game control information: including variable display game information) and the like.

The display control device 150 controls display of two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) images, and functions as display control means (viewpoint control means). The display control device 150 includes a CPU 151, a VDP (Video Display Processor that functions as a 3D image drawing unit) 152,
RAM 153, 154, interface 155, ROM 156 storing programs, CGROM 157 storing image data (design data, background image data, moving image character data, texture data, etc.), LCD interface 158 for driving liquid crystal, and the like.

The CPU 151 executes the program stored in the PRGROM 156 and creates 2D screen information (symbol display information, background screen information, moving image character screen information, etc.) based on the display control command signal from the game control device 100. Or the coordinate calculation (geometry calculation) of 3D image information is performed, and the calculation results are stored in the DRAM 153.

The VDP 152 draws a 2D or 3D image based on the image information stored in the DRAM 153 and stores it in the DRAM 154 as a frame buffer. Then, the image of the DRAM 154 is displayed on the LCD interface 15 at a predetermined timing (vertical synchronization, horizontal synchronization).
8 to output the image data to the variable display device 8. Then, a three-dimensional image is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen of the variable display device 8.

The VDP 152 performs drawing processing such as 2D and 3D point drawing, line drawing, triangle drawing, and polygon drawing. Furthermore, in the 3D image, texture mapping,
Alpha blending, shading processing (glow shading, etc.), hidden surface removal (Z buffer processing, etc.) are performed, and the 3D object set by the CPU 151 is drawn in the DRAM 154 as a frame buffer.

The interface 158 between the VDP 152 and the variable display device 8 may be appropriately selected according to the type of the variable display device. Here, although liquid crystal is used for the variable display device 8, CRT, EL or When adopting display elements such as plasma, interfaces corresponding to these display elements may be used.

Further, the CGROM 157 stores various symbols such as symbol objects used in the variable display game, 2D data such as backgrounds and characters, 3D object data and texture data.

In front of the interface 155 which receives the display control command signal from the game control device 100, a buffer circuit 160 which is a signal transmission direction regulating means is provided, and a signal input from the game control device 100 to the display control device 150. Allowing only that, prohibiting signal output from the display control device 150 to the game control device 100.

FIG. 3 is a state transition diagram of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. The outline of the game will be described with reference to this state transition diagram. In the following description, the variable display area of the variable display device 8 will be described as left, right, and middle variable display areas.

First, at the beginning of the game (or before the start of the game), it is in the customer waiting state, and the display control command signal for instructing the display of the customer waiting screen is the game control device 10.
0 to the display control device 150, and the variable display device 8
On the display screen of, a customer waiting screen, which is a moving image or a still image, is displayed.

When the game ball hit in the game area wins the starting opening 16, a predetermined random number is extracted by the game control device 100, and the jackpot lottery of the variable display game is performed, and the prize is a special symbol. It is stored as a starting memory. Then, the display control command signal for instructing the variable display to the display control device 150 is transmitted from the game control device 100, and the variable display of a plurality of symbols is started in the left, right, and middle variable display areas of the screen of the variable display device 8. To be done. In the present embodiment, the variable display of the symbols in the variable display area is displayed as if the symbols are changed by moving the viewpoint in the virtual three-dimensional space.

When a predetermined time has passed after the start of the variable display, the variable display is temporarily stopped in the order of left, right, and middle. In this process, the reach state (for example, the left symbol and the right symbol are a big hit). A predetermined reach game is performed when a situation in which a combination may occur) occurs. In this reach game, for example, the symbols in the display are displayed at a very low speed,
It fluctuates at high speed and reverses the fluctuation display. Also,
Background display and character display are performed in accordance with the reach game.

The temporary stop state is a state in which the player can recognize the symbol and is a state in which the final symbol is not fixed. Specifically, in addition to a display that slightly changes the design at the stop position, a display that rotates the design, a display that enlarges or reduces the design, a display that changes the design color, a display that changes the design shape, etc. There are modes. In addition, it is displayed as if the pattern slightly changes due to the movement of the viewpoint.

When the result of the lottery for the winning symbols is a big hit, the left, right, and middle symbols are finally stopped in a predetermined combination of big hits, and a big hit occurs.

When this big hit game occurs, a special game in which the special variation winning device 10 is opened for a predetermined period is performed. This special game is executed by winning a predetermined number of game balls (eg, 10) into the special variation winning device 10 or by elapse of a predetermined time (eg, 30 seconds) as one unit (1 round), and within the special variation winning device 10 The specified round (for example, 16 rounds) is repeated under the condition that the continuous winning hole is won (the winning sensor 54 detects the winning ball). Also, when a big hit game occurs, a big hit fanfare display, a round number display, a big hit production display, etc.
A signal for instructing the display regarding the big hit game is transmitted from 0 to the display controller 150, and the big hit game is displayed on the display screen of the variable display device.

If this big hit is a specific big hit, a particular game state occurs after the big hit game, and the probability of the next big hit is set to a high probability (probability change state) or the variable display time of the variable display game of the general figure. Is shortened (time saving), etc., and it becomes a more advantageous state for the player.

Then, when the variable display game ends (when it is lost) or when the big hit game ends, if there is a special symbol starting memory, a new variable display game is repeated based on the special symbol starting memory. . Also,
When the variable display game ends (when it is lost), if there is no special symbol starting memory, it is returned to the customer waiting state.

Incidentally, the normal symbol starting gate, based on the passing of the game ball or the normal symbol starting memory, the random number related to the ordinary symbol is extracted, and if the random number is a hit, the ordinary symbol display 7
Is displayed, and the normal variable winning device 9 provided in front of the starting opening 16 is opened for a predetermined time,
Winning to the starting opening 16 is facilitated.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the three-dimensional drawing process executed by the display control device 150. This three-dimensional drawing process is mainly performed by the CPU 151 and the VDP 152.

When a display control command signal is received from the game control apparatus 100 in a command receiving process described later, a scene and a 3D object to be displayed in 3D are determined (S).
1).

Then, the world transform process of arranging the selected 3D object in the preset virtual three-dimensional space (world space) is performed (S2). This world transform processing is for converting the model space set for each 3D object into the world space, and includes rotation, scaling, position, size conversion of the 3D object.

Next, from the position and direction of the viewpoint (view) in the world space corresponding to the scene determined in step S1, the world space obtained in step S2 is converted into a camera space whose origin is the viewpoint. View transform processing is performed (S3).

Then, a projective transform process for transforming the camera space obtained by the view transform process in step S3 into a three-dimensional space corresponding to the visual field (viewing angle) of the camera is performed (S4). As a result, a 3D object in the field of view is extracted, a 3D object close to the camera is greatly enlarged, and a 3D object far from the camera is reduced.

Then, clipping processing is performed to convert the 3D object (polygon data) in the three-dimensional space corresponding to the field of view of the camera into the cubic space corresponding to the screen coordinates (display area) of the variable display device 8 (S5). .

The processing of steps S2 to S5 is so-called geometry calculation, and here, an example is shown in which the CPU 151 performs geometry calculation processing and the VDP 152 performs rasterization processing after geometry calculation.

Next, lighting processing is performed on each polygon data in the cube clipped in step S5 based on the light source set in the virtual three-dimensional space (S6). As an example of this lighting, a reflection or the like according to the material of the shadow or polygon is calculated.

Then, texture mapping is performed by pasting a predetermined texture on the surface of each polygon, and 3D
The appearance of the object is determined (S7). In this texture mapping, not only simple textures are pasted, but also textures such as light mapping, environment mapping, and bump mapping are subjected to predetermined processing and then pasted to a 3D object.

Next, the depth (depth) information is determined for the pixel on each polygon for which the texture mapping of step S7 has been completed (S8). That is, the depth information is checked for each pixel of all polygons, the pixel is displayed when the depth is closer to the camera than the depth stored in the depth buffer, and the depth information in the depth buffer is updated. By performing this process for all polygons, completely rendered 2D drawing data is completed.

Then, the 2D drawing data is
By writing in a preset display area of the variable display device 8 on the M154 (frame buffer) (S9), a 3D image for one frame is generated. Note that the VDP 152 can display the 3D image generated as described above by combining (overlaying) with the 2D image. It is also possible to draw the generated 3D image on a plurality of layers (frame buffers) and display the combined (overlaid) layers.

As described above, by repeating the above steps S1 to S9, it becomes possible to display a 3D image in accordance with a command from the game control apparatus 100.

The display control of FIG. 4 is appropriately selected according to the architecture of the CPU 151 and the VDP 152, and for example, steps S2 to S5 of FIG.
Although an example of the processing performed by the PU 151 is shown, the VDP 152 can also execute the processing of step S2 and subsequent steps, and the processing of step S2 and subsequent steps can be executed by the hardware of the VDP 152.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the command reception process executed by the display control device 150.

Display controller 15 from game controller 100
To 0, a communication interrupt signal by a pulse signal according to the operation cycle of the game control device 100 (for example, 2 milliseconds) is sent, and is displayed on the display control device 150 from the game control device 100 in synchronization with the communication interrupt signal. A control command signal (display control command) is sent. When the display control device 150 detects the communication interrupt signal, the display control device 150 causes the CPU to generate an interrupt and executes the command receiving process.

In the command receiving process, the display controller 15
0 reads the display control command signal from the game control device 100 in accordance with the communication interrupt signal (S11). Then, the displayed content (type of reach, etc.) is analyzed from the received display control command signal, and the variation pattern is set (S1).
2). Then, the process returns to the display control main routine.

When the display control command signal is not related to the fluctuation pattern but is a display control command signal for changing the display mode (eg, lighting) of the symbol object as the mode of variable display, the data regarding the display mode is displayed. Can also be configured to set.

FIG. 6 shows an example of the display screen of the variable display device 8. This display screen is divided into left, middle and right variable display areas, the first stop symbol display area where the symbol first stops, the second stop symbol display area where the symbol next stops, and the symbol finally stops It constitutes a third stop symbol display area. Then, in these display areas (variable display area, symbol display area), the symbols (for example, each number from “0” to “9”) assigned as the identification information are variably displayed and the variable display game is played. In the state shown in FIG. 6, “7” is displayed in the left variable display area, “8” is displayed in the middle variable display area, and “5” is displayed in the right variable display area.

FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram showing the positional relationship between the symbol object and the viewpoint.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 7, a symbol object including numbers "0" to "9" is arranged corresponding to each of the left, middle and right variable display areas. . The pattern objects for each variable display area form a row, and in the present embodiment, the pattern objects are arranged in a circle. The row of this pattern object is not limited to a circle,
It may be curved (arc) or linear.

On the side of the symbol object, viewpoints for the symbol object are separately provided corresponding to the left, middle, and right variable display areas. This perspective is
Along the row of symbol objects for each variable display area (rotating around the circle of the symbol object), the symbol objects are moved so as to be sequentially projected, and displayed in the variable display area in the state viewed from the viewpoint. Generate a real display screen.

In the positional relationship between the symbol object and the viewpoint in the state shown in FIG. 7, in the left, middle, and right variable display areas,
As shown in FIG. 6, "7", "8", and "5" are displayed.

Note that this viewpoint may be provided far away in the three-dimensional virtual space as long as it is a position where the symbol object can be visually recognized even if it is not near the symbol object.

As described above, in the embodiment shown in FIG.
The identification information displayed in the plurality of variable display areas includes the variable display device 8 in which a plurality of variable display areas for displaying the identification information are formed, and the display control apparatus 150 for controlling the variable display in the variable display apparatus 8. In the gaming machine capable of imparting a specific game value in relation to the combination result mode, the display control device 150 arranges the symbol object for which the identification information is set and the viewpoint for the symbol object in the virtual three-dimensional space. At the same time, the viewpoint is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display areas, and the viewpoint is moved in the virtual three-dimensional space, so that the display mode of the symbol object in the variable display area is changed and the identification information is displayed in a variable manner. Since it is controlled to, novel expressions are possible, and the interest in the game can be improved.

Further, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 7, a symbol group constituted by a plurality of symbol objects to which different identification information is set is arranged in the virtual three-dimensional space, and the viewpoint corresponds to the symbol group. Since the variable display areas are provided, the variable display can be displayed in different modes for each variable display area.

Further, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 7, the virtual three-dimensional space is provided with the symbol group, and the viewpoint is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol groups, so that a variable display having a characteristic for each symbol group is displayed. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram showing another positional relationship between the symbol object and the viewpoint.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 8, "0" ...
Design objects including numbers up to “9” are arranged so as to be commonly used in the left, middle, and right variable display areas. The pattern objects for the variable display area form a row, and in the present embodiment, the pattern objects are arranged in a circle.

On the side of the symbol object, a viewpoint for the symbol object is provided. This viewpoint is provided separately for each variable display area, corresponding to each of the left, middle, and right variable display areas. This viewpoint moves in the same direction and in the same direction so as to sequentially project the symbol objects along the row of symbol objects (rotating around the circle of symbol objects) for each variable display area. Then, an actual display screen to be displayed in the variable display area as viewed from the viewpoint is generated.

Even in the positional relationship between the symbol object and the viewpoint in the state shown in FIG. 8, in the left, middle, and right variable display areas,
As shown in FIG. 6, "7", "8", and "5" are displayed.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 8, all of the plurality of viewpoints are moved along the same trajectory, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be configured to move along.

As described above, in the embodiment shown in FIG.
Since the virtual three-dimensional space is provided with a symbol group and a plurality of viewpoints are provided corresponding to a predetermined symbol group, since a symbol group common to a plurality of viewpoints is used, the amount of calculation related to three-dimensional display is suppressed. The display control can be simplified.

Further, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 8, the virtual three-dimensional space is provided with a trajectory in which the viewpoints can move, and the display control means sets a plurality of viewpoints (for example, all viewpoints) along the same trajectory. Since the identification information is variably displayed by moving the display, the variability display that is easy for the player to understand can be performed, and the control related to the variability display can be simplified.

Further, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 8, a plurality of viewpoints are provided for the symbol group, and the aspect from each viewpoint is variably displayed in the variable display area.
That is, a plurality of viewpoints corresponding to the respective variable display areas are moved for variable display. It should be noted that a plurality of viewpoints may be sequentially switched to perform switching variable display in the variable display area. In this case, without moving the viewpoint,
It is possible to switch the viewpoints provided by the number of pattern objects (identification information).

FIG. 9 is a conceptual diagram showing another positional relationship between the symbol object and the viewpoint.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 9, the above-mentioned FIG.
Similar to the example shown in (1), the symbol objects including the numbers “0” to “9” are arranged so as to be commonly used in the left, middle, and right variable display areas. The pattern objects for the variable display area form columns,
In the present embodiment, the pattern objects are arranged in a circle.

On the side of the symbol object, a viewpoint for the symbol object is provided. This viewpoint is provided separately for each variable display area, corresponding to each of the left, middle, and right variable display areas. This viewpoint is moved separately along the row of the symbol objects (rotating around the circle of the symbol objects) for each variable display area so as to sequentially project the symbol objects, and the state viewed from the viewpoint. An actual display screen to be displayed in the variable display area is generated. That is, each viewpoint moves separately along different trajectories.

Specifically, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 9, the viewpoint corresponding to the left variable display area and the viewpoint corresponding to the middle variable display area are set around the circle composed of the symbol objects. It is rotating in the opposite direction. Then, the viewpoint corresponding to the right variable display area moves while turning around the row of symbol objects. Here, different trajectories include those having different movement directions, but it may be understood that the trajectories are different when the trajectories do not intersect (do not pass through the same point).

Even in the positional relationship between the symbol object and the viewpoint in the state shown in FIG. 9, in the left, middle, and right variable display areas,
As shown in FIG. 9, "7", "8", and "5" are displayed.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 9, each viewpoint moves along different trajectories.
It may be configured such that some viewpoints among all viewpoints are moved along different trajectories, and other viewpoints are moved along the same trajectory.

A plurality of trajectories along which the viewpoint moves may be provided, and the trajectories may be changed according to the variable display speed of the identification information (display symbol) in one variable display game.
For example, in the variable display game, when the symbol is fluctuating at a high speed, the orbit is moved around a fixed orbit (orbit of constant curvature), and when a slow fluctuation near the stop of the symbol is reached, another orbit (for example, Alternatively, the identification information may be shifted to an irregular trajectory in which the identification information is viewed from various directions such as left and right. In this way, by changing the trajectory according to the progress of the variable display game, it is possible to provide the variable display game in which the identification information does not always look the same, and the variable display game does not get tired.

Further, a plurality of viewpoints may be prepared in one variable display area, and the viewpoints may be switched according to the fluctuation of the identification information in one variable display game. For example, in the variable display game, when the symbols are changing at high speed, each of the viewpoints has a constant trajectory (orbit with a constant curvature).
By orbiting, the display from one of the trajectories (viewpoints) is variably displayed in the variable display area, and when the identification information is a slow fluctuation near the stop, images from different viewpoints (for example, identification information An image is generated by switching the viewpoint intermittently, such as switching the viewpoint from the left to the identification information from the front, and further moving the identification information from the right to the viewpoint. You may

As described above, in the embodiment shown in FIG.
The virtual three-dimensional space is provided with multiple trajectories that move the viewpoint,
Since the display control device 150 controls each of the plurality of viewpoints to move along different trajectories so as to display the identification information in a variable manner, it is possible to perform different and different expressions for each of the variable display areas, which is an interesting aspect of the game. Can be improved.

FIG. 10 shows an example of the display screen of the variable display device 8. In the display screen shown in FIG. 10, the symbols on the left and right are “7”, which are displayed small on the upper left and right sides of the display screen, and there is a possibility of being a big hit state depending on the stopped symbols in the variable display area inside. There is a reach state. Then, only the middle symbol displayed in the middle variable display area is variably displayed. That is, when the reach state is reached, the viewpoint is moved to a different trajectory, and only the symbol object seen from the viewpoint corresponding to the variable display area in which the symbols are displayed in a variable display is displayed in a variable display area. There is.

In this reach state, the viewpoint corresponding to the inside variable display area (the viewpoint for the inside symbol object) is provided on the side of the symbol object,
This viewpoint is moved along the row of the symbol objects (rotating around the circle of the symbol objects) so as to sequentially project the symbol objects, and is actually displayed in the variable display area as viewed from the viewpoint. Generate the screen. It should be noted that a viewpoint corresponding to the left and right variable display areas is provided on the side of the symbol object, and the symbol object (here, “7”) viewed from the viewpoint is configured to be displayed small on the upper left and right sides of the display screen. May be.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 10, when the display is in the reach state in the course of the variable display game, the viewpoint is moved to a different trajectory, and only the variable display area in which the variable display is continued. Although the viewpoint is set, in addition to this, when the random number value selected at the winning timing to the starting opening 16 is the reach and it is determined that the reach state is derived, the viewpoint is changed to a different trajectory. It is also possible to configure so as to allow it.

Further, when shifting to a different orbit,
It is also possible to perform a transition notification for notifying the transition to a trajectory with a different viewpoint, or to give a different jackpot expectation for each trajectory and select from a plurality of trajectories according to the expectation. Alternatively, a different variable display speed may be set for each trajectory, and the variable display speed in the transitioned trajectory may be changed.

In addition, in regard to the variable display area after the symbols are provisionally determined, in addition to moving the viewpoint to a different trajectory,
With respect to the variable display area during the reach fluctuation in which the symbol is not provisionally determined, the viewpoint may be shifted to a different trajectory. Further, the viewpoints may be shifted to different trajectories for all the variable display areas.

As described above, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 10, the virtual three-dimensional space is provided with a plurality of trajectories in which the viewpoint can be moved, and the display control device 150, when in the reach state of the variable display game, Since the viewpoint is shifted to different trajectories, various reach productions are possible, and interest in the game can be improved.

Further, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 10, when the reach display of the variable display game is displayed, the display control device 150 only displays the viewpoints related to the variable display area in which the variable display continues. Since it is controlled so as to be set, it is possible to perform a complicated reach effect and improve the enjoyment of the game.

FIG. 11 shows an example of the display screen of the variable display device 8. In the display screen shown in FIG. 11, like the example shown in FIG. 6, the display area is divided into left, middle, and right variable display areas.
Designs assigned as identification information (for example, "0" ~
A variable display game is played in which the numbers up to “9” are displayed in a variable manner. In the display screen shown in FIG. 11, the left, middle, and right symbols are in a full-rotation variation state in which variation display is performed with the same identification information aligned. Then, "7" is displayed in the left, middle, and right variable display areas.

FIG. 12 is a conceptual diagram showing another positional relationship between the symbol object and the viewpoint, and the total rotation variation state (see FIG. 1).
1 shows the positional relationship between the symbol object and the viewpoint in the state (1).

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 12, as in the example shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 described above, a pattern object including numbers “0” to “9”, left, middle and right. Are arranged so as to be commonly used in the respective variable display areas. The pattern objects form a row, and in the present embodiment, the pattern objects are arranged in a circle.

On the side of the symbol object, a viewpoint for the symbol object is provided. This viewpoint is provided in common for each of the left, middle, and right variable display areas. This viewpoint is moved along the row of the symbol objects (rotating around the circle of the symbol objects) so as to sequentially project the symbol objects, and is actually displayed in the variable display area as viewed from the viewpoint. Generate the screen.

More specifically, when the same identification information is variably displayed in the left and right variable display areas in the reach state, the viewpoints corresponding to these two variable display areas should be set at the same position. You can In addition, in all rotation fluctuations in which all identification information is displayed in a variable manner, the viewpoints for the three variable display areas can be set at the same position. That is, the viewpoints set in common may be set such that the viewpoints for all the variable display areas are at the same position or the viewpoints for some of the variable display areas are at the same position.

As described above, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 12, the display control device 150 displays the variable display areas in each variable display area when the identification information displayed in the variable display area is displayed in the same display format. Since the corresponding viewpoints are set to be the same, the control relating to the variable display can be simplified.

FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram showing the positional relationship between the symbol object and the viewpoint, and shows the positional relationship when the state shown in FIG. 8 is viewed obliquely from above.

The viewpoints corresponding to the left, middle, and right variable display areas are rotated around the pattern objects arranged in a line in a circle, and the pattern objects are sequentially displayed and displayed in the variable display area. The actual display screen as viewed from the viewpoint is generated.

Then, on the display screen, the symbol object and the viewpoint are displayed from a bird's eye view position as shown in FIGS. 14, 15 and 16, and the symbol object and the viewpoint can be seen by obliquely seeing the symbol object from above. It is possible to cause the player to recognize the positional relationship between the symbol object and the viewpoint position by displaying the positional relationship on the display screen.

FIG. 14 shows an example of the display screen of the variable display device 8. An example in which the symbols being variably displayed, the symbol objects around them, and the viewpoint position corresponding to each variable display area are displayed. Show.

In the left variable display area, the symbol object "7" located in front of the viewpoint corresponding to the left variable display area and the symbol objects "5" and "6" around it.
"8" is displayed. The surrounding symbol objects are displayed in a small size in such a manner that they can be distinguished from the symbol objects which are the stopped symbols in the variable display area. Also,
In the vicinity of the symbol object “8”, the viewpoint corresponding to the inside variable display area is displayed.

Further, in the middle variable display area, in addition to the symbol object "8" located in front of the viewpoint corresponding to the middle variable display area, the symbol objects "5" around the symbol object "5".
"6", "7", and "9" can be distinguished from the symbol object ("8") that is the stopped symbol in this variable display area.
It is displayed small. Then, the viewpoint corresponding to the right variable display area is displayed near the symbol object "5", and the viewpoint corresponding to the left variable display area is displayed near the symbol object "7".

Further, in the right variable display area, in addition to the symbol object "5" located in front of the viewpoint corresponding to the right variable display area, the symbol objects "4" around the symbol object "4".
"6" and "7" are displayed in a small size in such a manner that they can be distinguished from the symbol object ("8") that is the stopped symbol in this variable display area. Then, the viewpoint corresponding to the left variable display area is displayed in the vicinity of the symbol object “7”.

As described above, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 14, the display control device 150 controls so that the information indicating the position of the viewpoint is displayed in the variable display area. Since the display showing the viewpoint position corresponding to the display area, it is possible to confirm the state of the fluctuation in the other variable display areas, and to know which symbol object is visible in which variable display area, the player The variable display can be easily understood by the user.

FIG. 15 shows an example of the display screen of the variable display device 8. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 15, a variable display pattern is displayed in the variable display area provided at the bottom of the display screen, and is used for variable display in the virtual three-dimensional spatial information display area provided at the top of the display screen. The relationship between the pattern object and the viewpoint to be displayed is displayed. As three-dimensional space information,
There is placement information such as pattern objects, decoration objects, and viewpoints placed in the three-dimensional space. Further, the display of the relationship between the symbol objects and the viewpoint includes displaying the entire arrangement of the symbol groups or the arrangement of a part of the symbol groups in a bird's eye view of the symbol groups.

That is, "7" is displayed in the variable display area on the left.
“8” is displayed in the middle variable display area and “5” is displayed in the right variable display area. Then, in the virtual three-dimensional spatial information display area at the top of the display screen, all the symbol objects used for variable display are displayed, and the viewpoints corresponding to each variable display area are displayed. Specifically, the viewpoint located in front of the symbol object "7" corresponds to the left variable display area, the viewpoint located near the symbol object "8" corresponds to the middle variable display area, and the symbol object "5". The viewpoint located in the vicinity of “” corresponds to the variable display area on the right. It should be noted that this viewpoint may be configured to be displayed with information that can be discriminated as to which variable display area the viewpoint corresponds to.

FIG. 16 shows an example of the display screen of the variable display device 8. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 16, the relationship between the symbol object and the viewpoint described above with reference to FIG. 12 is displayed on the display screen in the reach state.

In the display screen shown in FIG. 16, the left and right symbols are displayed as "7" on the upper left and right sides of the display screen, and are in the reach state where there is a possibility of a big hit state. . Then, only the middle symbol is displayed in a variable manner. That is, the symbol object used for the variable display of the medium symbol and the viewpoint corresponding to the variable display area in the middle are displayed. Then, the viewpoint moves and the symbols are variably displayed. At this time, so that the pattern object located in front of the viewpoint (positioned at the stop pattern) can be clearly seen,
Only this symbol object is displayed in a different mode (white letters in this figure).

As described above, in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the display control device has a three-dimensional space information display area for generating a virtual three-dimensional space information display area for displaying information related to the three-dimensional space. A virtual three-dimensional spatial information display area is generated by the generation means, and the display control device variably displays the three-dimensional spatial information and the identification information. The image can be recognized, and the situation of the variable display game can be easily grasped. Further, when the three-dimensional space information and the variable display are simultaneously displayed as in the embodiment shown in FIG. 15, the movement state of the viewpoint may be displayed in the three-dimensional space information in a variable manner (that is, the symbol group remains fixed). , Only the viewpoint needs to be displayed by moving around the symbol group), and the situation of the variable display game can be easily expressed.

FIG. 17 is a conceptual diagram showing another positional relationship between the symbol object and the viewpoint.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 17, the symbol object is composed of a polyhedron (more specifically, a cube), and identification information is set on each surface.
Then, three viewpoints are provided for the symbol object, and each viewpoint corresponds to the left, middle, and right variable display areas. Each viewpoint moves the position where the identification information can be seen along the surface of the three-dimensional figure, thereby displaying the identification information in a variable display area.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 17, the identification information is set for all faces of the symbol object, but a specific face (for example, front face and back face, or side face).
You may comprise so that identification information may be set only to it. Further, although the symbol object is constituted by a polyhedron, the symbol object may be constituted by a solid figure having no plane, and the identification information may be set on the curved surface.

FIG. 18 is a conceptual diagram showing another positional relationship between the symbol object and the viewpoint.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 18, a plurality of symbol objects are provided in the three-dimensional virtual space corresponding to the variable display area. One viewpoint is provided for each of the plurality of symbol objects, and each viewpoint corresponds to the left, middle, and right variable display areas. Each viewpoint moves the position where the identification information can be seen along the surface of each pattern object, thereby performing the variable display of the identification information in the variable display area.

As described above, in the embodiments shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, a plurality of different pieces of identification information are set for each symbol object, and the viewpoint corresponds to a predetermined symbol object having a plurality of pieces of identification information set therein. Since the number of symbol objects used for variable display is small, the amount of calculation related to three-dimensional display can be suppressed and display control can be simplified. Then, when the identification information is set for each face of the polyhedron that constitutes the symbol object, even if the viewpoint is moved to another face adjacent to this face after displaying a certain face, various identifications can be made without any discomfort. The information can be variably displayed, and the identification information can be variably displayed while changing the order of the variable display.

In the present embodiment, the display is changed by the movement of the viewpoint, but the movement of the symbol object may be controlled together with the movement of the viewpoint.
For example, movement control is performed by associating the symbol object with the viewpoint. For example, if the symbol object and the viewpoint are controlled to move in the same direction at the same speed, the symbol object can be made to appear to be stopped even when the viewpoint is moving. Further, by controlling the movement of the symbol object and the viewpoint in the opposite directions, it is possible to make the symbol object appear to move at high speed. As described above, when the viewpoint and the symbol object are moved, compared to the case where only the viewpoint or only the symbol object is moved, an unusual variable display which has never been possible can be displayed, which gives a new interest to the player. it can.

The embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description of the invention but by the scope of claims for patent, and it is intended that all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims for patent are included. In particular, in the present embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine among gaming machines has been described, but the present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines (pachi-slot machines, arrange-ball machines).

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FIG. 1 is a front view showing an overall configuration of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a part of a control system of the same.

FIG. 3 is also a state transition diagram of the gaming machine.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the same three-dimensional drawing process.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a command receiving process similarly.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a symbol object similarly.

FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram of a display example of a symbol object.

FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram of a display example of a symbol object.

FIG. 9 is a conceptual diagram of a display example of a symbol object as well.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a symbol object similarly.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a symbol object similarly.

FIG. 12 is a conceptual diagram of a display example of a symbol object.

FIG. 13 is also a conceptual diagram of a display example of a symbol object.

FIG. 14 is likewise an explanatory view of a symbol object.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram of a symbol object similarly.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram of a symbol object similarly.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram of a symbol object similarly.

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram of a symbol object similarly.

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Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A variable display means having a plurality of variable display areas for displaying the identification information in a variable manner, and a display control means for controlling the variable display in the variable display means, the display being displayed in the plurality of variable display areas. In a gaming machine capable of imparting a specific game value in association with a combination result mode of identification information, the display control means virtualizes a symbol object in which the identification information is set, and a viewpoint for the symbol object, By arranging in the three-dimensional space, the viewpoint is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display areas, and by moving the viewpoint in the virtual three-dimensional space,
A gaming machine characterized in that the display mode of the symbol object in the variable display area is changed to display the identification information in a variable manner. 2. A symbol group composed of a plurality of symbol objects to which different identification information is set is arranged in the virtual three-dimensional space, and the viewpoint is provided in correspondence with the symbol group. The gaming machine according to claim 1. 3. The game machine according to claim 2, wherein the virtual three-dimensional space is provided with a symbol group, and a plurality of viewpoints are provided corresponding to a predetermined symbol group. 4. A trajectory along which the viewpoint moves is provided in the virtual three-dimensional space, and the display control means moves the plurality of viewpoints along the same trajectory to display identification information in a variable manner. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein: 5. The virtual three-dimensional space is provided with a plurality of trajectories capable of moving the viewpoint, and the display control means moves each of the plurality of viewpoints along different trajectories to obtain identification information. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the gaming machine displays the variation. 6. The virtual three-dimensional space is provided with a plurality of trajectories capable of moving the viewpoint, and the display control means shifts the viewpoint to a different trajectory when the reach state of the variable display game is reached. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein a group of symbols is provided in the virtual three-dimensional space, and a viewpoint is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol groups. 8. The display control means sets only the viewpoint of the variable display area in which the variable display continues when the reach state of the variable display game is reached. The gaming machine described in any one of 1 to 7. 9. The display control means sets the viewpoints corresponding to the respective variable display areas to be the same when the identification information displayed in the variable display area is displayed in the same display form in a variable display. Claims 1 to 8 characterized in that
A gaming machine described in any one of. 10. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means displays information indicating the position of the viewpoint in the variable display area. 11. The display control means sets a three-dimensional space information display area for displaying information related to the three-dimensional space, and variably displays the three-dimensional space information and the identification information. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 10. 12. A plurality of different pieces of identification information are set for each of the design objects, and the viewpoint is provided in correspondence with the design object for which the plurality of pieces of identification information are set. The game machine described.