JP2003144690A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for playing a change display game with much amusement. SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with a display control means which controls the change display game for changing and displaying a plurality kind of identification information in the change display areas of a variable display device. Then a specified game value is given in connection with the result state of the change display game. The plurality of pieces of identification information is constituted by allowing identification elements and identification information ornamental elements to be a configuration element and obtaining the prescribed combination of the identification elements with the identification information ornamental elements. The display control means independently changes and displays the identification elements and the identification information ornamental elements and generates the prescribed combination of the elements, when the change display is stopped.

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 symbols (identification information) 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 performed and a specific game value such as a special game state is given in association with the display result being in a specific mode.

In such a variable display game for gaming machines,
In order to improve the interest of the variable display game, various variable display modes have been proposed. Among them, in order to give the variable display game a theme, in addition to characters or numbers having distinctiveness in the design, a decorative display portion such as a character is integrally provided. Further, in order to give the variable display game a theme, in some cases, a background is displayed in addition to the design.

[0004]

However, the pattern provided with the decoration display portion (character) is merely displayed integrally so as to have a theme and distinctiveness.
There is a problem that the variable display does not have any special meaning, and the variable display of the symbols is becoming a pattern, and the method of expressing the variable display of the variable display game symbols is scarcely changed.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine which plays a highly entertaining variable display game by effectively utilizing the constituent elements of the identification information.

[0006]

A first invention comprises display control means for controlling a variable display game in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed in a variable display area of a variable display device,
In a gaming machine capable of imparting a specific game value in relation to a result mode of the variable display game, the plurality of types of identification information have identification elements and identification information decoration elements as constituent elements,
The identification element and the identification information decoration element are configured in a predetermined combination, and the display control means independently and variably displays the identification element and the identification information decoration element,
When the variable display is stopped, the identification element and the identification information decoration element are set to the predetermined combination.

In a second aspect based on the first aspect, the identification element has an identification property and is an element for mainly identifying the identification information, and the identification information is also identified by the identification information decoration element. It is characterized by being possible.

In a third aspect based on the first or second aspect, the display control means sets a constituent element to be stopped later as a predetermined combination with a constituent element which is stopped first among the constituent elements of the identification information. It is characterized by limiting to

In a fourth aspect based on the first or second aspect, the display control means causes the components of the identification information to be in a predetermined combination when the stopped components are not in a predetermined combination. In addition, at least one of the components is changed again.

In a fifth aspect based on the first to fourth aspects, the display control means arranges and displays the identification element and the identification information decoration element in a predetermined priority order. A variable display area decoration element display means for displaying a variable display area decoration element for decorating the variable display area, and controlling a priority order of display of the identification element, the identification information decoration element and the variable display area decoration element. And a display priority order control means.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided display control means for controlling a variable display game in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed in a variable display area of a variable display device, and related to a result mode of the variable display game. In a gaming machine capable of giving a specific game value, the display control means arranges and displays the identification element and the identification information decoration element in a predetermined priority order, and the variable display area. A variable display area decoration element displaying means for displaying a variable display area decoration element, and a display priority order control means for controlling a display priority order of the identification element, the identification information decoration element and the variable display area decoration element. Equipped with.

In a seventh invention, the identification information display means is
It is characterized in that the identification element and the identification information decoration element are stacked and displayed in a predetermined priority order.

In an eighth aspect based on the sixth or seventh aspect, the display priority order control means includes the variable display area decoration between the priority order of the identification elements and the priority order of the identification information decoration elements. It is characterized by setting the priority order of elements.

In a ninth aspect based on the first to eighth aspects, the display control means displays the identification information decoration element larger than the identification element, and the identification element is displayed from the identification information decoration element. It is characterized in that the layers are displayed in high priority order.

In a tenth aspect based on the first to ninth aspects, the display control means controls the identification information decoration element to stop first, and a predetermined identification information decoration element and the identification information decoration element to stop first. It is characterized in that the variable display of the identification element is restricted so that the combination of the above and the stop is performed.

An eleventh invention is characterized in that, in the first to tenth inventions, the display control means variably displays at least one of the identification element and the identification information decoration element by scroll variation.

A twelfth invention is characterized in that, in the first to eleventh inventions, the display control means makes the changing speed of the identification element different from the changing speed of the identification information decoration element. .

In a thirteenth invention based on the fifth to twelfth inventions, the variable display area decoration element display means has an opening for recognizing the elements stacked in a low priority order. It is characterized by being provided in the element.

A fourteenth invention is the thirteenth invention, wherein
The variable display area decoration element display means is characterized in that the variable display area decoration element is provided with an opening portion having a different degree of recognition along the scroll direction of the identification element or the identification information decoration element.

[0020]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the variable display device is provided with display control means for controlling a variable display game in which a plurality of types of identification information are displayed in a variable display area of the variable display device. In a gaming machine capable of imparting a specific game value in relation to, the plurality of types of identification information includes an identification element and an identification information decoration element as constituent elements, and the identification element and the identification information decoration element are predetermined. The display control means is variably displayed independently of the identification element and the identification information decoration element, and when the variable display is stopped, the identification element and the identification information decoration element are predetermined. Since it is a combination of the above, it is possible to provide a completely new way of showing the identification information that has never been seen before, and the integrity of the identification element forming the identification information and the identification information decoration element is perfect. Rather than can the player inspire expectation for variable display of identification information. Further, since the identification element and the identification information decoration element are variably displayed in a separated state, it is possible to obtain double expectation for a big hit, and greatly improve the player's expectation.

In the second aspect of the present invention, the identification element is an element that has an identification property and is mainly used to identify the identification information, and the identification information can also be identified by the identification information decoration element. From the variation of the element and the variation of the identification information decoration element, the expectation for the jackpot can be obtained.

In the third aspect of the invention, the display control means limits the constituent elements to be stopped later to the constituent elements of the identification information which are in a predetermined combination with the constituent elements stopped earlier. The identification information derived from the stopped component can be predicted, and the expectation for the jackpot can be obtained in two stages.

In the fourth invention, the display control means is configured such that the constituent elements of the identification information are in a predetermined combination when the stopped constituent elements are not in the predetermined combination.
Since at least one component is changed again, even if the previously stopped component is a design, the identification information that is finally derived may be different, and double expectations for jackpots can be obtained. Therefore, the player's expectation can be greatly improved.

In the fifth invention, the display control means decorates the variable display area with the identification information display means for arranging and displaying the identification elements and the identification information decoration elements in a predetermined priority order. A variable display area decoration element displaying means for displaying a variable display area decoration element; and a display priority order control means for controlling a priority order of display of the identification element, the identification information decoration element and the variable display area decoration element. Therefore, it is possible to obtain an interest in estimating what is a component that does not obtain sufficient visibility due to the lower display order by the variable display area decoration element, and to give a sense of expectation for deriving the result mode. Further, it becomes possible to suggest to the player which of the elements forming the identification information should be watched.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, display control means is provided for controlling a variable display game in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed in the variable display area of the variable display device. In a gaming machine capable of giving a specific game value, the display control means arranges and displays the identification element and the identification information decoration element in a predetermined priority order, and the variable display area. A variable display area decoration element displaying means for displaying a variable display area decoration element, and a display priority order control means for controlling a display priority order of the identification element, the identification information decoration element and the variable display area decoration element. Since it is equipped with, it is possible to provide a completely new way of displaying identification information that has never existed before.
The identification element forming the identification information and the identification information decoration element are not completely integrated with each other, and the player can expect the variable display of the identification information. Further, since the identification element and the identification information decoration element are variably displayed in a separated state, it is possible to obtain double expectation for a big hit, and greatly improve the player's expectation. In addition, it is possible to obtain the interest of estimating the constituent elements that do not have sufficient visibility due to the display order of the lower order by the variable display area decoration element, and to have the expectation for deriving the result mode. Further, it becomes possible to suggest to the player which of the elements forming the identification information should be watched.

In the seventh invention, since the identification information display means displays the identification element and the identification information decoration element by stacking them in a predetermined priority order, the variable display area decoration element provides a lower display order. By doing so, it is possible to gain an interest in estimating what is a component that does not have sufficient visibility, and to have a sense of expectation for deriving the result mode. Further, it becomes possible to suggest to the player which of the elements forming the identification information should be watched.

In the eighth invention, the display priority order control means sets the priority order of the variable display area decoration elements between the priority order of the identification elements and the priority order of the identification information decoration elements. , While maintaining the distinctiveness of the identification element,
By allowing the identification information decoration element to be seen and hidden by the variable display area decoration element, it is possible to make the player have an expectation for the variable display of the identification information.

In the ninth invention, the display control means displays the identification information decoration element in a larger size than the identification element, and displays the identification element in a layered order higher than the identification information decoration element. Therefore, by increasing the priority of the component that is displayed smaller, both components can be easily identified even in the variable display when both components overlap.

In the tenth invention, the display control means is
The identification information decoration element is controlled to stop first, and the variable display of the identification element is limited so that the identification information decoration element stops in a predetermined combination with the identification information decoration element that stops first. It is possible to give an advance notice to the paired identification elements by stopping the.

In the eleventh invention, the display control means is
Since at least one of the identification element and the identification information decoration element is variably displayed by scroll variation, it is possible to easily display the relationship of the display order of the identification element, the identification information decoration element, and the variable display area decoration element.

In the twelfth invention, the display control means is
Since the variation speed of the identification element and the variation speed of the identification information decoration element are made different, the player can easily understand that the identification element and the identification information decoration element are independently and variably displayed, and identification is performed. It is possible to have a sense of expectation in the stop mode of the element and the stop mode of the identification information decoration element, and it is possible to achieve an unprecedented interest improvement. In addition, if the change speed of the identification element displayed in a small size is slowed down, the change speed of the large component with good visibility will be high, and the change speed of the small component with poor visibility will be slow, so that appropriate visibility for both is provided. Can be given.

In the thirteenth aspect of the invention, the variable display area decoration element display means is provided with an opening portion in the variable display area decoration element that allows the elements stacked in the order of low priority to be recognized. The visibility of the element displayed behind the decorative element can be secured. In particular, when the variable display area decoration element is inserted between the identification element and the identification information decoration element, the visibility of the decoration display element to be displayed on the back side can be secured.

In the fourteenth aspect of the invention, the variable display area decoration element display means provides an opening portion having a different recognition degree to the variable display area decoration element along the scroll direction of the identification element or the identification information decoration element. Since it is provided, a plurality of visibility can be set, and a player's expectation can also be set in a plurality of stages. In addition, it is possible to obtain a new interest of estimating the constituent elements from insufficient visibility.

[0034]

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 of a game board 1 of a game machine (pachinko game machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

A game area 3 surrounded by a guide rail 2 is formed on the surface of the game board 1, and in the game area 3, a variable display device (special symbol display device) 4, a special variable winning device 5,
Each winning opening 11, starting opening 7, normal symbol display device 23, normal variation winning device 8 and the like are provided. A variation display device 4 is arranged substantially in the center of the game area 3, and a special variation winning device 5 functioning as a special winning opening is arranged below the game area 3.

The variable display device 4 (variable display device) has a display screen portion composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), a CRT (cathode ray tube) or the like. A plurality of variable display areas are provided in the display screen portion (display area), and identification information (design) is displayed in each variable display area. That is, in the variable display areas provided on the left, center, and right, the symbols (for example, numbers from "0" to "9") assigned as identification information are variably displayed, and the variable display game is played.
In addition, an image based on the progress of the game is displayed on the display screen.

In a specific display example of the present embodiment to be described later, the design is provided with an identification element with a number having distinctiveness and an identification information decoration element such as a character. And the identification information decoration element are paired to form identification information.

Above the special variation winning device 5, there is a starting opening 7 having an ordinary variation winning device (ordinary electric accessory), and at predetermined positions on the left and right of the game area 3, the ordinary symbol starting gate 2
0 is allocated.

From the hitting ball launching device (not shown) to the game area 3
A game is performed by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) toward, and the launched game ball changes its rolling direction by rolling guide members 13 such as windmills arranged at various places in the game area 3. While flowing down the surface of the game area 3, the start opening 7, the general winning opening 11, and the special variation winning device 5 are won or discharged from the out opening 12. N general winning holes 1
The winning of the game ball to 1 is detected by N winning sensors 17A to 17N (see FIG. 2) provided for each general winning opening 11.

When the game balls are won in the starting opening 7, the general winning opening 11, and the special variation winning device 5, the number of prize balls according to the type of the winning device won is discharged from the discharging device (not shown), and the game board. Is supplied to a supply plate (a plate on which a prize ball or a rental ball is paid out to the player) provided on the lower side of the front of the game machine.

When a game ball is won in the starting opening 7, the variable display device 4 starts the variable display game in which the symbols composed of the above-mentioned identification elements (numbers) are sequentially displayed, and an image relating to the variable display game is displayed. Is displayed. When a prize is awarded to the starting opening 16 at a predetermined timing (specifically,
When the special symbol random number counter value at the time of winning detection is a winning value), it becomes a big hit state, and stops in a state where three symbols are aligned (big hit symbol). At this time, the special variable winning device 5 opens the special winning opening for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) by energizing the special winning opening solenoid 6 (see FIG. 2), and the player wins many game balls. can do. That is, the special variation winning device 5 is changed 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 7 is detected by the special symbol starting sensor 14. This game ball passage timing (specifically, the game control device 100 at the time of winning detection)
The value of the special symbol random number counter provided in) is stored as a special symbol winning storage in a predetermined storage area (special symbol random number storage area) in the game control device 100, a predetermined number of times (for example,
It is stored up to a maximum of 4 consecutive times). The number of memories of this special symbol winning memory is a special symbol memory state indicator 1 which is composed of four LEDs provided on the lower side of the variable display device 4.
8 is displayed. The game control device 100 plays a variable display game on the variable display device 4 based on the special symbol winning memory.

The prize of the game ball to the special variation winning device 5 is
It is detected by the count sensor 15 and the continuation sensor 16 (see FIG. 2).

When there is a winning game ball in the normal symbol starting gate 20, the normal symbol display 23, the normal symbol (for example,
Start the variable display of the pattern consisting of one digit number). When the winning to the normal symbol starting gate 20 is made at a predetermined timing (specifically, when the normal symbol random number counter value at the time of winning detection is a winning value), the winning state is related to the ordinary symbol, and the ordinary symbol Winning design (winning number)
Stop at. At this time, the normal variable winning device 8 provided in front of the starting opening 7 energizes the normal electric accessory solenoid 10 (see FIG. 2) to open the entrance to the starting opening 7 for a predetermined time (for example, 0. It is converted to spread for 5 seconds),
The possibility of winning the game ball at the starting opening 7 is increased.

The passage of the game ball to the normal symbol starting gate 20 is detected by the normal symbol starting sensor 21. The passage timing of this game ball (specifically, the value at the passage detection time of the normal symbol random number counter provided in the game control device 100) is the normal symbol winning memory, and the game control device 100 is used.
A predetermined storage area (normal random number storage area) is stored within a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four consecutive times). The number of memories of this normal symbol winning a prize memory is displayed on the normal symbol memory state display 22 which is composed of four LEDs provided on the right side of the special variation winning device 5. Game control device 100
Is a winning lottery for ordinary symbols, based on the ordinary symbol winning memory.

At the lowermost end of the game area 3, an outlet 12 for discharging the game ball is provided.

A decorative lamp and an LED are provided at the key points of the game machine.
Decorative light emitting devices such as. Further, the game machine is provided with a sound output device (speaker).

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a part of the control system of the game machine 1 centered 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 for 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 various detecting devices (special symbol starting sensor 14, general winning a prize mouth sensors 17A to 17) through the input interface 102.
Upon receiving the detection signals from N, the count sensor 15, the continuation sensor 16, and the normal symbol starting sensor 21), various processing such as a big hit lottery is performed. Then, various control devices (display control device 150,
A discharge control device 200, a decoration control device 250, a sound control device 300), a special winning opening solenoid 6, an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 10, an ordinary symbol display 23, and the like send a command signal to control the game as a whole. .

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. Also, the operation of the payout unit is controlled based on a ball rental request from a card ball lending unit (not shown) to discharge the ball lending.

The decoration control device 250 is the game control device 10
Based on the decoration command signal from 0, the lamp for decoration, LE
While controlling the decorative light emitting device such as D, the display of the special symbol starting memory display device 18, the normal symbol starting memory display device 22 is controlled.

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 section 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 controller 150 includes a CPU 151, an R
OM 152, RAM 153, DMAC (direct memory access controller) 154, interface 155, VDC (video display controller) 156, font RO storing image data (design data, background image data, moving image character data, etc.)
It is composed of an M157, an oscillator 158, a γ correction circuit 159 and the like.

The display control device 150 mainly constitutes display-related means such as display control means, identification information display means, variable display area decoration element display means, display priority order control means, and stacking order control means.

The CPU 151, based on the display command signal from the game control device 100, screen information (symbol display information,
Background screen information, moving image character screen information, etc.) is created and stored in the RAM 153. This screen information is VDC
At the timing of the vertical synchronization interrupt of 156, the DMAC 154 that has received the transfer command transfers the data to the VDC 156.
Based on this image information, the VDC 156 uses the font RO
The variable image display device 4 fetches the corresponding image data of M157.
The screen is horizontally scanned and vertically scanned to display a predetermined image (drawing).

The font ROM 157 stores the data of each symbol used in the variable display game and the data of the effect display of the background, characters and the like.

The γ correction circuit 159 adjusts the display illuminance of the variable display device 4 by correcting the nonlinear characteristic of the illuminance with respect to the signal voltage of the variable display device 4.

In front of the interface 155, a buffer circuit 160 which is a signal transmission direction regulating means is provided, and only signal input from the game control device 100 to the display control device 150 is allowed, and the display control device 150 causes the game control device. Signal output to 100 is prohibited. In the case of performing bidirectional communication between the game control device 100 and the display control device 150, the buffer circuit 160 may be a bidirectional buffer.

From the game controller 100 to the display controller 15
The signal transmitted to 0 includes a stop symbol and a display control command for instructing a changing process. Display controller 15
0 is a variation pattern corresponding to the random number extracted by the game control apparatus 100 by the display control command from the game control apparatus 100. The appearance symbol and the temporary stop symbol that are variably displayed are selected and displayed on the variation display device 4. indicate. Then, as the final stop symbol, the jackpot symbol transmitted from the game control device 100 is derived and displayed.

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 areas of the variable display game on the variable display device 4 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 a display command signal for instructing the display of the customer waiting screen is transmitted from the game controller 100 to the display controller 150. On the screen of the variable display device 4, a customer waiting screen which is a moving image or a still image is displayed.

Then, when the game ball hit in the game area 3 wins the starting opening 7, a predetermined random number is extracted by the game control device 100, and a big hit lottery of the variable display game is carried out. It is stored as a symbol starting memory. Then, the display control signal for instructing the variable display is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the display control device 150,
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 4.

When a predetermined time has elapsed 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 is 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 slightly changing the design at the stop position, a mode of rotating the design, enlarging or reducing the design, changing the design color, changing the design shape, etc. There is.

If 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 5 is opened for a predetermined period is performed. This special game is executed with a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls winning the special variation winning device 5 or a lapse of a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) as one unit (one round),
The regular round (for example, 16 rounds) is repeated on condition that the continuous winning opening in the special variation winning device 5 is won (the continuous sensor 16 detects the winning ball). Also, when a big hit game occurs, a signal for instructing the display control device 150 to display a big hit game, such as a big fan fanfare display, a round number display, a big hit production display, etc., is sent to the display screen of the variable display device. The jackpot game is displayed.

In this case, if the big hit is a specific big hit, a particular game state is generated 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 of the variable display game of the general figure. The time is shortened (time saved), etc., and the player becomes more advantageous.

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.

When the game ball passes through the normal symbol starting gate 20, based on the passage or the normal symbol starting memory,
A random number related to the normal symbol is extracted, and if the random number is a hit, the normal symbol display 23 is hit and displayed, and the normal variation winning device 8 of the starting opening 7 is opened for a predetermined time, and the winning to the starting opening 7 is made. Is made easier.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the identification information in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. In particular, this drawing shows a combination of the identification element and the identification information decoration element that form the identification information (design).

The identification information in the gaming machine of the present embodiment has identification characteristics and is provided in association with the identification element which gives a combination of winning (big hit etc.) and decorates the identification information. The identification information decoration element is combined and the identification element and the identification information decoration element are stacked to form the identification information. That is, the identification element “1” corresponds to the elliptical identification information decoration element, the identification element “2” corresponds to the oval identification information decoration element, and the identification element “4” corresponds to the pentagonal identification information decoration element. Is supported.

Further, the identification element is displayed smaller than the identification information decoration element (the identification element is larger than the identification information decoration element), and even if the identification element and the identification information decoration element are displayed in an overlapping manner, the identification information is displayed. The decoration element is configured not to be hidden by the identification element.

In the present embodiment, the identification information is configured by the identification information decoration element that is different for each identification information, but the identification information may be formed by using the identification information decoration element common to a plurality of pieces of identification information. .

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining identification information in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. In particular, this figure shows the relationship between the identification element and the identification information decoration element.

The identification element and the identification information decoration element are stacked and arranged so that the identification element has a higher display priority order than the identification information decoration element. That is, the display control is performed so that the identification element is located on the front side (front side). More specifically, a plurality of layers are provided to display the identification information, and the display elements forming the identification information are arranged on the plurality of layers. The identification element is arranged in layer 1 (identification element display layer), and the identification information decoration element is arranged in layer 2 (identification information decoration element display layer). Layer 1 and layer 2 are stacked in the variable display area, and layer 1 is arranged in front of layer 2. Then, the identification element is controlled to be displayed in a higher priority order than the identification information decoration element.

Further, without providing a plurality of layers, the identification element, the identification information decoration element, and one layer may be arranged and displayed so that the identification element is displayed in the foreground. You may

The identification element and the identification information decoration element are displayed integrally or separately during variable display. Then, when the variable display ends, the identification element and the identification information decoration element become a predetermined combination, that is, the identification element and the identification information decoration element are returned to a state of being displayed as a pair, and the identification information Fluctuation stops.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining identification information in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. In particular, this drawing shows another configuration of the identification element and the identification information decoration element.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 6, unlike the example shown in FIG. 5, the identification information decoration elements are arranged in a plurality of layers.

The identification element and the identification information decoration element are stacked so that the identification element has a higher display priority order than the identification information decoration element, and the identification element is positioned in front (front side). The display is controlled. That is, a plurality of layers are provided to display the identification information, and the display elements forming the identification information are arranged on the plurality of layers. Further, a plurality of layers are provided also for arranging the identification information decoration element, and a part of the identification information decoration element is arranged on each layer.

In the present embodiment, the character's body (identification information decoration element A) forming the identification information decoration element is displayed on layer 3 (identification information decoration element display layer) and the eyes of the character forming the identification information decoration element. The mouth (identification information decoration element B) is in layer 2 (identification information decoration element display layer),
Each is arranged. The layer 3 is arranged in front of the layer 2, and the identification information decoration element B (eyes, mouth)
Is higher in priority than the identification information decoration element A (body), and is controlled to be displayed in the foreground. Layer 2
Also, the layer 1 (identification element display layer) is arranged in front of the layer 3, and the identification element is controlled to have a higher priority than the identification information decoration element and be displayed in front. That is, in the variable display area, layer 1,
Layer 2 and layer 3 are stacked, layer 2 is arranged in front of layer 3, and layer 1 is arranged in front of layer 2. Then, the identification element, the identification information decoration element B, and the identification information decoration element A are stacked and arranged from the front in this order, and are controlled to be displayed on the front side in this order.

The identification element and the identification information decoration element are integrated or separated during the variable display, and further, the portions of the identification information decoration element provided on different layers are integrated during the variable display. Is displayed separately or separately. Then, when the variable display is completed, the identification element and the identification information decoration element and the separated identification information decoration element form a predetermined combination, and the identification element and the identification information decoration element are displayed in a pair. Returning, the fluctuation of the identification information stops.

As described above, in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the display control device 150 for controlling the variable display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) are variably displayed in the variable display area of the variable display device 4. In a gaming machine capable of imparting a specific game value in relation to a result mode of a variable display game, a plurality of types of symbols have identification elements (numbers) and identification information decoration elements (characters) as constituent elements, Since the numbers and the characters are configured in a predetermined combination, it is possible to provide a completely new way of showing the design that has never existed before, and the numbers forming the design and the unity of the characters are perfect. Instead, it is possible to make the player have an expectation for the variable display of the symbols.

Further, since the design is made up of numbers, the numbers have distinctiveness and are mainly for specifying the design. Since the character is different for each symbol, the symbol can be specified by the character.
Therefore, it is possible to obtain the expectation for the jackpot from both the numbers and the characters.

Further, since the display control device 150 displays the characters larger than the numbers and displays the numbers in a stacked order with a higher priority than the characters, the smaller displayed number has a higher priority. Thus, even in the variable display in which the number and the character are overlapped, the both can be easily identified.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a display mode of the identification information in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. In particular, this figure shows the relationship between the identification information (design) and the variable display area decoration element (background).

In FIG. 7A, the priority order of the symbols is higher than the priority order of the background, and the symbols are displayed in front of the background (front) (the background is behind the symbols (rear side)). .
That is, both the identification element (number) and the identification information decoration element (character) that form the identification information (design) have a higher display priority than the background and are controlled to be displayed in front of the background. Therefore, the whole design can be visually recognized well against the background.

In FIG. 7B, the priority order of the identification elements (numerals) among the symbols is higher than the priority order of the background, but the priority order of the identification information decoration elements (characters) is low. Therefore, the number is in front of (in front of) the background,
The character is placed behind (backside) the background. That is, the background is displayed behind the numbers (back side) and the background is displayed in front of the characters (front side). At this time, the background is provided with an opening portion in which the priority order is low and the display elements displayed on the rear side are visible. The opening allows the character displayed on the back side of the background to be displayed on the display screen so that the character can be seen. Therefore, the identification element (number) can be visually recognized well, and the identification information decoration element (character) is also visually recognizable.

In FIG. 7C, the priority order of the background is higher than the priority order of the symbols, and the background is arranged in front of the symbols (front) (the symbols are arranged behind the background (rear side)), Displayed in this order. At this time, the background is provided with an open part in which the display elements displayed on the rear side have a low priority order and can be visually recognized, and by this open part, the characters arranged on the rear side of the background are displayed on the display screen. , You can see this character. However, since there is no open part in the background at the position corresponding to the bottom of the identification information where the identification element (number) is arranged, the number arranged behind the background is not displayed on the display screen. , You can't see this number. Therefore, in the state shown in FIG. 7C, the identification information decoration element is visible, but the identification element is not visible.

In the state shown in FIG. 7C, the identification information decoration element can be visually recognized by providing a small opening in the background corresponding to the position of the numeral so that a part of the numeral can be visually recognized. However, it is possible to create a state in which it is difficult to visually recognize the identification element.

Further, it is possible to change the reliability in the game depending on the priority order of display of characters, numbers and background, and to notify the reliability according to the priority order of display (stacking order of display elements). .

As described above, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 7, display control for controlling a variable display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) are variably displayed in the variable display area of the variable display device (variable display device) 4. In the gaming machine that is provided with the device 150 and can be given a specific game value in relation to the result mode of the variable display game, the identification element (number) and the pattern decoration element (character) are predetermined by the function of the display control device 150. The pattern display means for arranging and displaying in the priority order of, the variable display area decoration element display means for displaying the variable display area decoration element (background) for decorating the variable display area, and the display of numbers, characters and the background Since the display priority order control means for controlling the order is configured, it is possible to provide a completely novel way of showing the design, which is not available in the past, and the numbers forming the design and the character Somatic is not perfect, it is possible to inspire expectation for variable display of symbols to the player. In addition, since the numbers and the characters are displayed in a variable manner in a separated state, it is possible to obtain double expectation for a big hit, thereby greatly improving the player's expectation. In addition, it is possible to obtain the interest of estimating the components that do not have sufficient visibility due to the lower order of display due to the background, and to have a sense of expectation for deriving the result mode. Further, it is possible to suggest to the player which of the elements forming the symbol should be watched.

Further, since the display priority order control means sets the priority order of the numbers and characters to a priority order over the background, it is possible to perform variable display of symbols while maintaining the distinguishability of the numbers and characters. .

Also, the display priority order control means sets the priority order of the background between the priority order of the numbers and the priority order of the characters, so that the characters are seen and hidden by the background while maintaining the distinguishability of the numbers. This makes it possible for the player to have an expectation for the variable display of the symbols.

Further, since the display priority order control means sets the priority order of the background to a higher priority order of the numbers and the characters, the numbers and the characters are seen and hidden by the background, so that the player can variably display the symbols. You can have an expectation for.

Instead of the display priority order control means described above, a stacking order control means for controlling the stacking order of numbers, characters, and backgrounds is configured by the function of the display control device 150, and the stacking order of each display element is determined. By controlling
It is also possible to control the display order (before and after the display).

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a mode of variable display of identification information in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 8, the identification information (design) and the variable display area decoration element (background) are as shown in FIG. 7 (B).
They are stacked and arranged according to the priority order shown in. That is, the identification elements (numerals), the variable display area decoration elements (background), and the identification information decoration elements (characters) are given higher priority in this order, and the identification elements are displayed in the foreground by stacking in this order from the front (front). Is controlled to be done.

In the state shown in FIG. 8 (A), the identification information is separated into the identification information decoration element and the identification element, and both are variably displayed at different speeds. That is, the numbers are variably displayed on the front side of the background and the characters are variably displayed on the back side of the background without the both being synchronized. At this time, since the two elements forming the identification information are separately displayed in a variable manner, it is not possible to know at which variation the stop is made, and the player can be expected to win the jackpot.

Although the fluctuation of the numbers arranged on the front side of the background stopped (temporarily stopped) first, the characters arranged on the rear side of the background are still changing (FIG. 8 (B)).

Then, the variation of the character arranged on the rear side of the background also stops (FIG. 8 (C)). In this state, the number (identification element) and the character (identification information decoration element) are stopped so as to form a predetermined combination (see FIG. 4), and the identification information of the proper combination is displayed, and the stop symbol is displayed. It

That is, during the variable display, the numbers and the characters do not follow a predetermined combination, and the two are displayed in a variable relationship without being related to each other. Naru) Stop changing at the character. Therefore, when the variable display is stopped and the stop symbol is derived, the number and the character form a predetermined combination. It should be noted that the numbers and the characters may not be in a predetermined combination in the temporary stop state.

As described above, the embodiment shown in FIG. 8 is provided with the display control device 150 for controlling the variable display game in which the plurality of types of identification information (symbols) are variably displayed in the variable display area of the variable display device 4, In a gaming machine capable of giving a specific game value in relation to a result mode of a variable display game, a plurality of types of symbols have identification elements (numbers) and identification information decoration elements (characters) as constituent elements, and numbers and characters. And are configured in a predetermined combination, and the display control device 1
By the function of 50, the independent variable display means for independently displaying the numbers and the characters in a variable manner and the symbol combination means for forming the predetermined combination of the numbers and the characters when the variable display is stopped are constituted, so that it is completely novel than ever before. It is possible to provide various ways of showing the design, and the numbers that make up the design,
The integration with the character is not perfect, and it is possible to make the player have an expectation for the variable display of the symbols. Further, since the symbols and the characters are displayed in a variable manner in a separated state, the expectation for the big hit can be double obtained, and the expectation of the player is greatly improved.

Further, the display control device 150 limits the constituents to be stopped later to those which are in a predetermined combination with the constituents stopped earlier among the constituents of the symbol. That is, since the characters that will stop later are limited to those that form a predetermined combination with the numbers that stopped earlier, a character derived from the numbers that stopped earlier can be predicted, and the expectation for a jackpot can be obtained in two stages. it can.

Further, by the function of the display control device 150, the identification information display means for arranging and displaying numbers and characters in a predetermined priority order and the variable display area decoration element (background) for decorating the variable display area are provided. Since the variable display area decoration element display means for displaying and the display priority order control means for controlling the priority order of display of numbers, characters, and background are configured, a structure in which sufficient visibility cannot be obtained due to a lower display order due to the background. It will be interesting to get an idea of what the elements are, and to have a sense of expectation for deriving the result mode. Further, it is possible to suggest to the player which of the elements forming the symbol should be watched.

Further, the display priority order control means sets the priority order of the background between the priority order of the numbers and the priority order of the characters, so that the characters are seen and hidden by the background while maintaining the distinguishability of the numbers. This makes it possible for the player to have an expectation for the variable display of the symbols.

Further, since the display control device 150 variably displays at least one of the number and the character by scroll variation, it is possible to easily display the relationship between the display order of the number, the character and the background.

Further, since the display control device 150 makes the changing speed of the numbers different from the changing speed of the characters, the player can easily understand that the numbers and the characters are independently displayed in a changing manner. It is possible to have a feeling of expectation in the stop mode of the numbers and the stop mode of the character, and it is possible to achieve an unprecedented improvement in interest. Also, if the fluctuation speed of the numbers displayed in small size is slowed down, the fluctuation speed of large components with good visibility will be fast, and the fluctuation speed of small components with poor visibility will be slow, so that appropriate visibility is given to both. be able to.

Further, since the display control device 150 (variable display area decoration element display means) is provided with an opening portion in the background for making it possible to recognize the elements stacked in the order of low priority, the elements displayed behind the background are displayed. The visibility of can be secured.
In particular, it is possible to ensure the visibility of the decoration display element that will be displayed on the back side when the background has entered between the number and the character.

Further, since the display control device 150 (variable display area decoration element display means) is provided with open portions having different degrees of recognition in the background along the scrolling direction of numbers or characters, a plurality of visibility is set. It is possible to set the player's expectation in multiple stages. In addition, it is possible to obtain a new interest of estimating the constituent elements from insufficient visibility.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining another mode of variable display of identification information in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 9, the identification information (design) and the variable display area decoration element (background) are as shown in FIG. 7 (B).
They are stacked and arranged according to the priority order shown in. That is, the identification elements (numerals), the variable display area decoration elements (background), and the identification information decoration elements (characters) have a higher priority order, and are displayed in a stacked manner from the front surface (front side) in this order.

In the state shown in FIG. 9 (A), the identification information is separated into the identification information decoration element and the identification element, and both are variably displayed at different speeds. That is, the numbers are variably displayed on the front side of the background and the characters are variably displayed on the back side of the background without the both being synchronized.

Then, the fluctuation of the character arranged on the rear side of the background stops first, and the numeral arranged on the front side of the background continues to change (FIG. 9 (B)).

Then, the fluctuation of the numbers arranged on the front side of the background is also stopped (FIG. 9C). In this state, the numbers (identification elements) and the characters (identification information decoration elements) are stopped so as to form a predetermined combination (see FIG. 4), and the identification information of the normal combination is obtained.

That is, during the variable display, the numbers and the characters do not follow a predetermined combination, and the variable display is performed without being related to each other. The change is stopped with a number (when the change stops, the number and the character stop according to a predetermined combination).

Although FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 show the variable display by scrolling in which the numbers and characters move from right to left and change to the next numbers and characters, the variable display can be performed by the switching display. May be.

As described above, the embodiment shown in FIG. 9 includes the display control device 150 for controlling the variable display game in which the plural kinds of identification information (symbols) are variably displayed in the variable display area of the variable display device 4, In a gaming machine capable of giving a specific game value in relation to a result mode of a variable display game, a plurality of types of symbols have identification elements (numbers) and identification information decoration elements (characters) as constituent elements, and numbers and characters. And are configured in a predetermined combination, and the display control device 1
The numeral 50 variably displays the numbers and the characters independently, and when the variably display is stopped, the numbers and the characters are combined in a predetermined manner, and the constituent elements to be stopped later are the constituent elements that are stopped first among the constituent elements of the symbol. It is limited to those that are a predetermined combination. That is, since the numbers to be stopped later are limited to those that form a predetermined combination with the previously stopped character, the numbers derived from the previously stopped character can be predicted, and the expectation for the jackpot can be obtained in two stages. it can.

Further, since the display control device 150 controls the character to stop first and limits the variable display of the numbers so that the character stops in a predetermined combination with the character to stop first, the display of the character It is possible to give an advance notice to a pair of figures by stopping.

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining another mode of variable display of identification information in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 10, the identification information (design) and the variable display area decoration element (background) are as shown in FIG.
They are stacked and arranged according to the priority order shown in (B). That is, the identification elements (numerals), the variable display area decoration elements (background), and the identification information decoration elements (characters) have a higher priority order, and are displayed in a stacked manner from the front surface (front side) in this order.

When the variable display is started, the identification information is separated into the identification information decoration element and the identification element, and both are displayed at different speeds. That is, the numbers are variably displayed on the front side of the background and the characters are variably displayed on the back side of the background without the both being synchronized. Then, the variation of the character arranged on the rear side of the background stops first, and the number arranged on the front side of the background continues to change (FIG. 10 (A)).

Subsequently, although the variation of the character stops,
In this state, the variation between the number and the character is stopped in such a manner that the combination of the number and the character is different. That is, the number is stopped at "2" and the character corresponding to the number "2" is oval, while the character corresponding to the number "1" is stopped at the elliptical character. Therefore, either (or both) of the numbers and characters will change again,
It will be announced that the combination will be legitimate (Fig. 10
(B)).

Then, the character arranged on the rear side of the background moves again and stops so that the number (identification element) and the character (identification information decoration element) form a predetermined combination (see FIG. 4). , Becomes the identification information of the regular combination, and the stop symbol is fixed. At this time, the numbers may be changed again instead of the characters. In this way, if it is configured so that it is not known which one of the variable display is displayed, it is not known which one of the stopped number and the character the stop symbol is derived from. You can have a feeling.

This re-variation may be performed so that the identification information that is advantageous to the player is derived. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 10, “2” indicated by a numeral is more valuable to the player than “1” corresponding to the character (for example, when another symbol is stopped at 2).

As described above, in the embodiment shown in FIG.
When the stopped constituents are not in the predetermined combination, the display control device 150 re-changes at least one of the constituents so that the constituents of the symbol are in the predetermined combination. Even if it is a detached pattern,
There is a possibility that the symbols finally derived may be different, the expectation for a big hit can be double obtained, and the expectation of the player can be greatly improved.

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining another mode of variable display of identification information in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 11, the identification information (design) and the variable display area decoration element (background 1) are as shown in FIG.
They are stacked and arranged according to the priority order shown in (B). Further, the variable display area decoration element (background 2) is arranged with high priority. That is, the variable display area decoration element (background 2), the identification element (number), the variable display area decoration element (background 1), and the identification information decoration element (character) have a higher priority in this order, and in this order from the front (front). It is displayed as stacked. In addition, the background 1 on the right side is provided with an opening portion in which the display elements displayed on the rear side have a low priority order and can be visually recognized. With this opening portion, the character displayed on the rear side of the background is displayed on the display screen. It is displayed and you can see this character. In the background 2 on the left side, the priority order is low and the display elements displayed on the rear side cannot be visually recognized (the open portion is not provided). Further, between the background 1 and the background 2, there is no background that hinders the viewing of the identification information, so that the numbers and characters can be recognized as a whole during this time.

In the state shown in FIG. 11 (A), the identification information is separated into the identification information decoration element and the identification element, and both are variably displayed at different speeds. That is, the numbers display the front side of the background 1 and the characters display the rear side of the background 1 in a variable manner without the two being synchronized. In this state, the visibility of the identification elements (numbers) arranged on the front side of the background 1 is good, and the identification information decoration elements (characters) arranged on the rear side of the background 1 are visible. is there.

Then, the pattern passes through the area provided with the background 1 and advances to the area between the background 1 and the background 2 (FIG. 11).
(B)). In this state, the entire design (both numbers and characters) can be recognized, and the visibility is good.

Then, the pattern passes through the area between the background 1 and the background 2 and advances to the area where the background 2 is provided (FIG. 11).
(C)). In this state, the background 2 has a higher priority than the identification information, so the design (both numbers and characters) is hidden behind the background 2, and the identification information cannot be recognized, and the identification element And the visibility of the identification information decoration element are poor. In addition, if a part of the identification information is made recognizable by the size of the background 2 or by providing an open portion in the background 2, the identification information can be estimated by the part, and the player can be informed of the return fluctuation. You can have expectations.

In the present embodiment, the opening is formed by removing the background to form a window so that the display elements existing behind the background can be clearly recognized. By making it semi-transparent or blurring the open part,
You may make it possible to recognize the outline of the display element existing behind the background.

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 embodiments of the invention but by the scope of the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of the claims. .

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FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board of a game 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 gaming machine.

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

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of identification information.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of identification information of the same.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of identification information.

FIG. 7 is also an explanatory diagram of a display mode of identification information.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a display mode of identification information of the same.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a display mode of identification information similarly.

FIG. 10 is also an explanatory diagram of a display mode of identification information.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a display mode of identification information.

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1 game board 4 Variable display device 100 game control device 150 display controller

Claims (14)

[Claims] 1. A display control means for controlling a variable display game for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information in a variable display area of a variable display device, wherein a specific game value is associated with a result mode of the variable display game. In the gaming machine capable of providing the plurality of types of identification information, the identification element and the identification information decoration element are constituent elements, and the identification element and the identification information decoration element are configured in a predetermined combination, The display control means independently variably displays the identification element and the identification information decoration element, and when the variable display is stopped, the identification element and the identification information decoration element are set to the predetermined combination. A gaming machine to do. 2. The identification element is an element that has identification and is mainly used to identify the identification information, and the identification information can also be identified by the identification information decoration element. The gaming machine described in 1. 3. The display control means limits the constituents to be stopped later to those which are in a predetermined combination with the constituents stopped earlier among the constituents of the identification information. Alternatively, the gaming machine described in 2. 4. The display control means, when the stopped constituents are not in a predetermined combination, re-changing at least one of the constituents so that the constituents of the identification information are in the predetermined combination. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is characterized. 5. The display control means, identification information display means for arranging and displaying the identification element and the identification information decoration element in a predetermined priority order, and a variable display area decoration for decorating the variable display area. Variable display area decoration element display means for displaying an element, and display priority order control means for controlling a priority order of display of the identification element, the identification information decoration element, and the variable display area decoration element, The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4. 6. A display control means for controlling a variable display game for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information in a variable display area of a variable display device, wherein a specific game value is associated with a result mode of the variable display game. In the gaming machine capable of providing, the display control means, the identification information display means for arranging and displaying the identification element and the identification information decoration element in a predetermined priority order, and a variation for decorating the variable display area. Variable display area decoration element display means for displaying a display area decoration element, and display priority order control means for controlling the priority order of display of the identification element, the identification information decoration element and the variable display area decoration element, A gaming machine characterized by that. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the identification information display unit displays the identification element and the identification information decoration element by stacking them in a predetermined priority order. 8. The display priority order control means sets the priority order of the variable display area decoration elements between the priority order of the identification elements and the priority order of the identification information decoration elements. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 5 to 7. 9. The display control means displays the identification information decoration element in a larger size than the identification element, and displays the identification element in a stacked order with a higher priority than the identification information decoration element. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8. 10. The display control means controls the identification information decoration element to stop first, and stops the identification information decoration element to stop in a predetermined combination with the identification information decoration element to be stopped first. 10. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein variable display is restricted. 11. The display control means variably displays at least one of the identification element and the identification information decoration element by scroll variation.
The gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 10. 12. The display control means according to claim 1, wherein the changing speed of the identification element and the changing speed of the identification information decoration element are different from each other. Amusement machine. 13. The variable display area decoration element display means is provided with an opening portion in the variable display area decoration element for allowing the elements stacked in a low priority order to be recognized. The gaming machine according to any one of 12. 14. The variable display area decoration element display means provides an opening portion having a different degree of recognition in the variable display area decoration element along a scroll direction of the identification element or the identification information decoration element. The gaming machine according to claim 13, wherein the gaming machine is a gaming machine.