JP2019150488A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of reducing a risk of occurrence of a situation in which a three-dimensional image cannot be captured three-dimensionally.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: a display device having a display area 11; and performance execution means for executing a three-dimensional performance for displaying a two-dimensional image 31 visible two-dimensionally in one part of the display area 11 so as to surround a three-dimensional image 30 when displaying the three-dimensional image 30 visible three-dimensionally in another part of the display area 11. The three-dimensional performance may display the two-dimensional image 31 along an outer edge of the display area 11 so as to surround the periphery of the three-dimensional image 30.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  In the technical field of gaming machines, various attempts have been made to improve the game's preference by devising an image displayed as an effect. For example, as described in Patent Document 1 below, for example, a gaming machine that displays an image (stereoscopic stereoscopic image) that is viewed three-dimensionally is known.

JP 2012-170503 A

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the possibility of occurrence of a situation in which a three-dimensional image cannot be captured three-dimensionally.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above-described problems, includes a display device having a display area, and a three-dimensional image that is displayed three-dimensionally in a part of the display area. There is provided an effect execution means for executing a three-dimensional effect for displaying a two-dimensional image that is two-dimensionally visually recognized in another part of the display area so as to surround the image.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the possibility that a situation in which a three-dimensional image cannot be captured three-dimensionally will occur.

1 is an overall view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment. It is the figure which showed the identification symbol displayed on the display area. It is the figure (the 1) for demonstrating the outline | summary of a three-dimensional display effect. It is FIG. (2) for demonstrating the outline | summary of a three-dimensional display effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of a three-dimensional effect. It is the figure which showed the 1st production in which both a 2D image and a 3D image are displayed, and the 2nd production in which only a 3D image is displayed. It is the figure which showed the example which exhibits the shape where both images entered mutually in the boundary part of a three-dimensional image and a two-dimensional image. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of a background change effect (success ending). It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of a background change effect (failure ending). It is the figure which showed the example which changes as if a part of previous background image became translucent when a progress ending occurs by background change production. It is a figure showing an example in which it is shown whether a part of the previous background image changes to a part of the subsequent background image every time the variation of the identification symbol group is stopped or pseudo-stopped. It is the figure which showed the example by which a part of subsequent background image is visually recognized through the identification symbol by which the fluctuation | variation stopped or the pseudo stop. It is the figure which showed the example in which the combination of an identification symbol becomes a predetermined combination (chance eyes) when a background change effect is a successful ending. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the introduction effect and the operation effect which generate | occur | produces after that. It is a figure for demonstrating the example from which the aspect of an operation effect changes with whether it passed through the introduction effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the example made into the setting which does not necessarily generate | occur | produce an operation effect even if it is a case where an introduction effect generate | occur | produces.

1) Overall Configuration Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine 1 according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described with reference to FIG.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a game board 90. The game board 90 is formed of a substantially square plywood, and a guide rail 903 that forms a path for guiding a game ball launched by operating the launching device 908 (launching handle) to the gaming area 902 has a substantially arc shape. It is provided as follows. In the game area 902, a start winning opening 904, a big winning opening 906, an out opening 907, and the like are provided.

  The display area 11 of the display device 10 is visually recognized through an opening 901 formed in the game board 90. The display area 11 in the present embodiment has a substantially rectangular shape (horizontally long rectangular shape). The size and shape of the display area 11 can be changed as appropriate.

  In addition, the game area 902 is provided with a plurality of game nails as obstacles that change the flow-down mode of the game balls when the flow-down game balls collide. The game ball flowing down the game area 902 changes into various modes depending on the condition when it collides with the game nail.

  In such a gaming machine 1, a game ball is launched toward the game area 902 by operating the launching device 908. When a game ball flowing down the game area 902 wins a winning opening such as the start winning opening 904 or the big winning opening 906, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by the payout device.

  The big winning lottery is executed by a winning determination means provided on a control board (not shown) triggered by winning a game ball in the start winning opening 904 (a plurality of such starting winning openings 904 may be provided). Specifically, a numerical value (hereinafter also referred to as “hit / failure determination information”) is acquired from a random number source when a game ball is won at the start winning opening 904, and the numerical value is the same as a predetermined jackpot value. If it is, it will be a big hit, otherwise it will be out of place. In the present embodiment, as in the case of known gaming machines, when a big hit is made, the identification symbol 80 (see FIG. 2) displayed in the display area 11 of the display device 10 is a predetermined combination (for example, three of the same symbol). If the other combinations are displayed, it is lost. In some drawings, the identification symbol 80 is omitted, but basically, the identification symbol 80 (identification symbol group 80) is being executed while the notification effect for notifying the determination result is being executed. ) Continues to be displayed. Each identification symbol 80 may include an image representing a character or the like.

  In the present embodiment, notification of the result of the success / failure determination is started in the order in which the numerical values for the determination of success / failure are acquired (the variation of the identification symbol 80 (identification symbol 80 group) is started). When the determination result based on the numerical value acquired before that is notified, the control board (not shown) is not notified until the notification of the correctness determination result based on the certain numerical value is started. It is stored in the provided storage means. The maximum number of numerical values that have not yet been notified of the determination result (the corresponding values are “hold (information)”. It can be said that the hold (information) is a subordinate concept of the determination information). The stored number (maximum holding number) can be set as appropriate. The maximum number of reservations that can be stored by the storage unit in the present embodiment is four per kind of start winning prize opening 904. In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the acquired numerical value is a big hit at the time when notification of the determination result is started. The determination result itself may be stored. Moreover, the acquired numerical value is also used as a numerical value for determining the specific content of the effect for informing the determination result.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a holding symbol (not shown) that is a mark corresponding to each of the acquired numerical values (whether or not determination information) that has not started notification of the determination result or not stored in the storage unit. ) Is displayed in the display area 11 of the display device 10. In this embodiment, the numerical values are displayed so that they are arranged from the left in order from the earliest timing at which the numerical values are acquired (from the earlier so-called suspended digestion). A dedicated display device for displaying the reserved symbols may be provided. The mode of the reserved symbol may always be the same, and the normal reserved symbol that suggests that the probability that the corresponding success / failure determination result is a jackpot (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as (hit) reliability) has increased. One or more kinds of special symbols may be set in different modes.

  Note that the description of the components of the gaming machine 1 that are not related to the present invention, such as the frame of the gaming machine 1, the lower plate and the upper plate for storing the game balls, is omitted. About these, the thing of the structure similar to a well-known game machine is applicable.

2) Production using display device (display region) Images displayed on display device 10 (display region 11) (hereinafter, unless otherwise specified, the term “image” includes both moving images and still images) The production by will be described. Only one of the effects described below can be executed, or a plurality of effects can be executed.

2-1) Stereoscopic display effect This is an effect that shows an image displayed in the display area 11 in three dimensions. Basically, a transition is made from a reference state (sometimes referred to as an initial state) in which the reference image 20 is displayed in the entire display area 11 to a three-dimensional display state displayed in a three-dimensional manner, and returns to the reference state again. It is production until.

  In the present embodiment, in the reference state, the player displays a reference image 20 (autostereoscopic image, hereinafter referred to as a three-dimensional image) that can be seen in a three-dimensional manner (see FIG. 3A). ). Since a technique for making a planar image appear three-dimensional is well known, detailed description thereof is omitted. By displaying the right-eye image and the left-eye image in combination, a three-dimensional viewing method or the like can be used. In the initial state, the reference image 20 (which is a moving image in the present embodiment, but for ease of understanding of the drawings, each drawing is described as a still image), a three-dimensional image is given to the player. Provide the used effects.

  The stereoscopic display state is a state in which the reference image 20 displayed in the initial state is displayed as if it has been displaced to the back. Specifically, the size of the reference image 20 is gradually reduced, and the display is performed so that a gap is generated between the outer edge of the display region 11 and the outer edge of the reference image 20. In the present embodiment, the display is performed so that a gap is generated between the outer edges of the display area 11 over the entire circumference of the reference image 20. Since the reference image 20 is an image displayed on the entire substantially rectangular display region 11 in the initial state, the shape is a square shape. In the stereoscopic display state, the size of the reference image 20 is gradually reduced while maintaining the square shape. However, a situation may occur in which the reference image 20 in the initial state and the reference image 20 in the stereoscopic display state do not have similar shapes temporarily. Although the reference image 20 in the present embodiment is a moving image, the continuity (“moving image”) of the reference image 20 is displayed even when the reference image 20 is displayed as if it has been displaced deeply (so that it gradually becomes smaller). Continuity) is maintained.

  In the stereoscopic display state, the depth image 21 is displayed between the outer edge of the reference image 20 and the outer edge of the display area 11 (see FIGS. 3B to 3F). In other words, the depth image 21 is displayed between the outer edge of the reference image 20 and the outer edge of the display area 11 that are displayed as if the reference image 20 has been displaced to the back. Since the reference image 20 is displayed so as to gradually become smaller, the size of the depth image 21 (area in which the depth image 21 is displayed) increases accordingly.

  The area where the depth image 21 is displayed is roughly divided into four areas. Specifically, assuming virtual lines extending from the four corners (corners) of the display area 11 having a substantially rectangular shape to the four corners (corners) of the reference image 20 having a substantially rectangular shape, the four areas divided by the virtual lines are assumed. It shall be divided into In the following description, the upper area of the reference image 20 may be referred to as the upper area 11A, the lower area as the lower area 11B, the left area as the left area 11C, and the right area as the right area 11D.

  A depth image 21 is displayed in each of these areas. Specifically, the depth image 21 includes an upper part displayed in the upper area 11A, a lower part displayed in the lower area 11B, a left part displayed in the left area 11C, and a right side displayed in the right area 11D. Including parts. Between each part, there is a boundary along the imaginary line (may be a boundary that exactly fits the imaginary line or may be a boundary that roughly follows the imaginary line). The depth feeling of the reference image 20 displayed as if the depth image 21 is displaced to the back is emphasized.

  In the stereoscopic display state, the depth image 21 changes as follows. Each of the upper part, the lower part, the left part, and the right part of the depth image 21 is composed of one or a plurality of unit images. Each unit image has the same form as an image as a part of the reference image 20. Here, the same aspect as an image means that a difference in shape and size is allowed as long as the player can grasp the same content (hereinafter, “the same aspect”). When it says, it means that the aspect as the said image is the same). In the present embodiment, the unit image is a moving image, but the mode of the unit image also changes according to the change of the moving image (that is, each unit image is also a moving image). In the present embodiment, the reference image 20 is a three-dimensional image, and a unit image corresponding to a part of the reference image 20 is also a three-dimensional image. In a state where a plurality of unit images are displayed in the same region among the upper region 11A, the lower region 11B, the left region 11C, and the right region 11D, the modes of the plurality of unit images displayed in the same region are the same. It is said. However, each of the upper region 11A, the lower region 11B, the left region 11C, and the right region 11D has a width (the size in the horizontal direction for the upper region 11A and the lower region 11B, the left region 11C and the Since the right area 11D is an area in which the size in the vertical direction is gradually increased (expands gradually), a unit image that is separated from the reference image 20 in a state where a plurality of unit images are displayed in the same area The width increases. That is, it can be said that the plurality of unit images displayed in the same region have the same aspect, but are different in shape (size) of the entire image.

  As time elapses, the number of unit images displayed in each area gradually increases. In this embodiment, the unit images of the upper region 11A and the lower region 11B increase (see FIGS. 3B and 3D), and the unit images of the left region 11C and the right region 11D increase (FIG. 3 ( c) (see (e)) occur alternately. Specifically, from the reference state in which the reference image 20 is displayed in the entire display area 11, one unit image is displayed in each of the upper area 11A and the lower area 11B, and the reference image 20 is further in the back. A display as if it has moved (display as if it has become smaller) is made (see FIG. 3B). Thereafter, one unit image is displayed in each of the left region 11C and the right region 11D, and a display as if the reference image 20 has moved to the back is displayed (see FIG. 3C). Further, one more unit image is additionally displayed in each of the upper region 11A and the lower region 11B (a total of two unit images are displayed), and whether the reference image 20 has moved to the back. A display like this is made (see FIG. 3D). After that, one unit image is additionally displayed in each of the left region 11C and the right region 11D (two unit images are displayed in total), and the reference image 20 is moved to the back accordingly. Display is made (see FIG. 3 (e)). While repeating this, the number of unit images displayed in each region increases, and a display is made as if the reference image 20 has moved to the back. In the present embodiment, unit images increase until four unit images are displayed in each of the upper region 11A, the lower region 11B, the left region 11C, and the right region 11D (four unit images are displayed in each region). Is the maximum unit image display state) (see FIG. 3F). As described above, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the unit images increase first for the upper region 11A and the lower region 11B. However, the unit images increase first for the left region 11C and the right region 11D. You may make it go.

  From the maximum unit image display state, control is performed such that the unit image decreases after a predetermined time has elapsed (see FIG. 4). In the present embodiment, the unit images decrease in the reverse order to the unit images. Specifically, one unit image (unit image on the reference image 20 side) is deleted from each of the left region 11C and the right region 11D, and the reference image 20 is displayed as if the reference image 20 has moved forward (largely). As if) (see FIGS. 4B and 4D). Thereafter, one unit image (unit image on the reference image 20 side) is erased from each of the upper region 11A and the right region 11D, and the display is as if the reference image 20 has moved forward (as if it became larger). (See FIGS. 4C and 4E). By repeating this until the unit image displayed in each area becomes 0, the state in which the unit image is displayed in the entire display area 11, that is, the reference state is restored (see FIG. 4F). As described above, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the unit image decreases first for the left region 11C and the right region 11D, but the unit image decreases first for the upper region 11A and the lower region 11B. You may make it go. It is only necessary that the basic increase / decrease mode is the same. In the present embodiment, the upper region 11A and the lower region 11B are set as one set, and the left region 11C and the right region 11D are set as a set, and a basic increase in that unit images are alternately increased or decreased in each set. It can be said that the mode of decrease is the same.

  In this way, the stereoscopic display effect is such that the reference image 20 is displayed as if the reference image 20 has been displaced to the back, and the depth image 21 representing the depth is displayed in the region generated by the display. The three-dimensional depiction of displacement in the back can be expressed in real (realistic), and the game (directing) preference is improved.

  Further, since the depth image 21 is displayed in the upper, lower, left, and right areas of the reference image 20 (upper area 11A, lower area 11B, left area 11C, and right area 11D), the three-dimensional depiction function is further increased. Enhanced.

  Further, as the depth image 21, one or a plurality of images displayed in each region (the upper region 11A, the lower region 11B, the left region 11C, and the right region 11D) have the same aspect as a part of the reference image 20. Since the unit image is included, the three-dimensional depiction action is further enhanced.

  Further, as in the present embodiment, the unit images in the upper region 11A and the lower region 11B increase / decrease and the unit images in the left region 11C and the right region 11D increase / decrease alternately. If it is made, it can be set as the change aspect of an interesting image.

  The configuration related to the stereoscopic display effect is merely an example. For example, the following modifications, improvements, and implementations may be made. In addition, it is good also as a structure which applied combining the matter (technology) shown in each following example.

a) Although it has been described that the reference image 20 is a three-dimensional image (autostereoscopic image), it may be a two-dimensional image. In this case, a unit image having the same aspect as a part of the reference image 20 is also a two-dimensional image. As described above, even if the reference image 20 itself or the unit image itself is a two-dimensional image, the reference image 20 and the depth image 21 displayed around the reference image 20 can display an image displayed in the display area 11 in a stereoscopic display state. It looks three-dimensional and is interesting.

b) In the above-described example, the upper area 11A and the lower area 11B are set as one set, and the left area 11C and the right area 11D are set as one set. As described above, the order of increase / decrease can be changed. Further, as in the above-described example, unit images may be increased in a plurality of areas at a time, or unit images may be increased in one area in order. Further, the increasing mode (in increasing order, etc.) and the decreasing mode (in decreasing order, etc.) of unit images may be different.

  For example, clockwise (upper region 11A, right region 11D, lower region 11B, left region 11C, upper region 11A,...) Or counterclockwise (upper region 11A, left region 11C, lower region 11B, right side) It is conceivable that the number of unit images increases along the circumferential direction of the reference image 20, such as the region 11D, the upper region 11A,. If it does in this way, it can be set as the change mode of an image as if the reference | standard image 20 is displaced in the back side so that it may be wound in a spiral.

  Further, it is conceivable that the unit images increase one by one in the order of the upper region 11A, the lower region 11B, the left region 11C, the right region 11D, the upper region 11A,. Thus, the impression given to the player can be changed by changing the mode of increase / decrease of the unit image.

c) In the above-described example, it has been described that areas (the upper area 11A, the lower area 11B, the left area 11C, and the right area 11D) where the depth image 21 is displayed are provided around the reference image 20. The shape and the like can be appropriately changed. For example, a configuration in which the lower region 11B in the above-described example is not provided may be employed. Even in this case, a three-dimensional depiction action of the reference image 20 displayed as if it is displaced to the back side is expressed.

d) In the above-described example, it has been described that the unit image increases from the reference state to the maximum unit image display state, and thereafter the unit image decreases and returns to the reference state. A configuration may be adopted in which the unit image is erased and the reference state is restored. That is, a change mode in which the unit image gradually decreases may not be generated. Further, the maximum unit image display state may be displayed suddenly without generating a change mode in which the unit image gradually increases from the reference state.

e) In the example described above, it has been described that the unit image has the same form as that of a part of the reference image 20, but the form of the unit image may be different from any part of the reference image 20. The mode of the unit image may be completely unrelated to the reference image 20.

  On the other hand, the mode of the unit image may be related to the reference image 20. For example, it can be considered that a part of the reference image 20 and one of the unit images are color images and the other is a monochrome image (the contents of the images are the same).

  The reference image 20 may be a moving image, while the unit image may be a still image. A part of the reference image 20 at the time when each unit image is displayed is displayed as a unit image (still image). In this way, although the reference image 20 changes with time, the unit image maintains the aspect at the time when it is displayed, so that it is possible to produce effects that give different impressions to the player. .

2-2) Three-dimensional effect An image (three-dimensional image 30) that is viewed three-dimensionally and an image (two-dimensional image 31) that is viewed two-dimensionally in the display region 11 (a group of regions) of the display device 10 ) Is displayed once (simultaneously). The three-dimensional image 30 in the present embodiment is a known autostereoscopic image. As described above, when the three-dimensional image 30 is displayed, the two-dimensional image 31 is displayed together so that the three-dimensional image 30 can be easily viewed. In particular, if the three-dimensional image 30 is an autostereoscopic image, whether or not the image is viewed three-dimensionally varies depending on the individual, so that the two-dimensional image 31 is displayed together, An autostereoscopic image is easily visually recognized in three dimensions.

  In the three-dimensional effect in the present embodiment, the two-dimensional image 31 is displayed so as to surround the periphery of the three-dimensional image 30 (see FIG. 5). That is, the three-dimensional image 30 is displayed on the center side of the display area 11, and the two-dimensional image 31 is displayed on the outer edge side of the display area 11 (along the outer edge). By doing in this way, the impression as if the three-dimensional image 30 is displayed on the whole display area 11 can be given. In other words, displaying the three-dimensional image 30 means performing an effect that makes the three-dimensional image 30 stand out. Therefore, it can be said that the two-dimensional image 31 is originally a disturbing presence. By displaying the two-dimensional image 31 like the “frame” of the original image 30, it is possible to enhance the effect of displaying the three-dimensional image while decorating the three-dimensional image 30 with the two-dimensional image 31. .

  When the image displayed in the display area 11 is configured by a plurality of layers (image layers), the layer where the 3D image 30 is displayed and the layer where the 2D image 31 is displayed are different, What is necessary is just to set the layer in which the two-dimensional image 31 is displayed before the layer in which the three-dimensional image 30 is displayed. By doing in this way, about the part in which the two-dimensional image 31 is displayed, the three-dimensional image 30 is covered with the two-dimensional image 31 (it is not actually output).

  The configuration related to the three-dimensional effect is merely an example. For example, the following modifications, improvements, and implementations may be made. In addition, it is good also as a structure which applied combining the matter (technology) shown in each following example.

a) In the above-described example, it has been described that the two-dimensional image 31 is displayed around the three-dimensional image 30, but the shape of the three-dimensional image 30, the two-dimensional image 31, the three-dimensional image 30 in the display region 11, and the two-dimensional image 30 The relative positional relationship of the dimensional image 31 can be changed as appropriate. However, it is desirable that neither the three-dimensional image 30 nor the two-dimensional image 31 is displayed separately in the display area 11. If at least one of the three-dimensional image 30 and the two-dimensional image 31 is separated (a part of the image and the other part are discontinuous), the three-dimensional effect is weakened. As in the above example, it is preferable that the entire three-dimensional image 30 is continuous and the entire two-dimensional image 31 is continuous.

b) As in the above-described example, an effect (hereinafter, formally referred to as the first effect) in which the 3D image 30 is displayed together with the 2D image 31 in the display area 11 (see FIG. 6A), display An effect in which the three-dimensional image 30 is displayed in the entire area 11 (hereinafter referred to as a second effect formally) (see FIG. 6B) can be generated. It is assumed that the 3D image 30 displayed at the time of the first effect and the 3D image 30 displayed at the time of the second effect are the same in at least some aspects. Specifically, among the three-dimensional image 30 displayed at the time of the second effect, the portion displayed in the area excluding the area where the two-dimensional image 31 is displayed at the time of the first effect is displayed at the time of the first effect. Assume that it is the same as the three-dimensional image 30.

  It is assumed that the probability that an event advantageous to the player occurs is higher when the first effect occurs than when the second effect occurs. In addition, as an event advantageous to the player, it can be exemplified that the determination result is a big hit. In this case, it can be said that which of the first effect and the second effect occurs suggests a so-called jackpot reliability. In this way, the situation when the 3D image 30 is more clearly seen in the 3D state by the 2D image 31 is more pleasing to the player than when the 3D image 30 is displayed alone. Can be realized. It should be noted that the setting opposite to that in this example, that is, the probability that an event advantageous to the player occurs is higher when the second effect occurs than when the first effect occurs. Is not denied.

  As an example different from this, it is conceivable to generate a series of effects that continuously transition from the second effect to the first effect. In other words, an effect is produced in which the three-dimensional image 30 alone is displayed and the two-dimensional image 31 is shifted to a state in which the three-dimensional image 30 is emphasized. By such a series of effects, the effect of enhancing the three-dimensional image 30 by the two-dimensional image 31 becomes clearer. That is, the player can visually recognize the change from the state in which only the three-dimensional image 30 is displayed to the state in which the three-dimensional image 30 is emphasized, so that the effect of the two-dimensional image 31 can be felt more clearly. it can.

c) The boundary line between the three-dimensional image 30 and the two-dimensional image 31 is not a straight line. For example, in the boundary portion between the three-dimensional image 30 and the two-dimensional image 31, one image has a shape that protrudes toward the other side, and the protruding portions alternately enter. Specifically, assuming a virtual line parallel to the outer edge of the display area 11 having a substantially rectangular shape (if the display area 11 is a square, the virtual line is also a square), along the virtual line When viewed, the shape is such that the three-dimensional image 30 and the two-dimensional image 31 exist alternately (see FIG. 7).

  If the boundary between the three-dimensional image 30 and the two-dimensional image 31 is linear, the boundary between the two images becomes clear. Then, the three-dimensional image 30 and the two-dimensional image 31 appear as separate and independent images, and there is a possibility that the action of making the three-dimensional image 30 appear three-dimensionally by the two-dimensional image 31 may be weakened. On the other hand, since the boundary between the two images can be opened if the two images have a shape in which the two images enter each other at the boundary portion between the two images as in this example, the three-dimensional image 30 and the two-dimensional image 31 The sense of unity increases, and the effect of making the three-dimensional image 30 appear three-dimensionally by the two-dimensional image 31 is enhanced. In addition, it is good also as what shows both the shapes which the both images entered into the boundary part instead of covering the whole boundary part of the three-dimensional image 30 and the two-dimensional image 31.

2-3) Background change effect This is an effect indicating whether or not the background image displayed as the background of the identification symbol 80 indicating the determination result is changed. In the present embodiment, the background image may be displayed while all of the identification symbols 80 are changing (see FIG. 2 and the like). Since the background image is basically an image that is displayed as if it exists behind the identification symbol 80, the portion where the identification symbol 80 is displayed is covered with the symbol so that it cannot be visually recognized. Is displayed. The background image may be a moving image or a still image.

  The background image that is the target of the background change effect is the previous background image 41 and the subsequent background image 42. That is, it is assumed that the background change effect is an effect indicating whether or not the previous background image 41 changes to the subsequent background image 42. A case where switching from the previous background image 41 to the subsequent background image 42 is realized is sometimes referred to as a successful ending, and a case where switching is not realized is sometimes referred to as a failure ending. Since any background image may be used, the description thereof is omitted.

  In the background change effect, the background image 41 is divided into a plurality of parts. It should be noted that when the entire background image 41 is displayed, a line that divides each part is not displayed (for the sake of explanation, the line is indicated by a dotted line). That is, when the entire background image 41 is displayed, the player cannot distinguish each part. In the present embodiment, a portion displayed on the left side of the display area 11 (hereinafter also referred to as the previous left portion 41L), a portion displayed on the center side (hereinafter referred to as the previous middle portion 41C). And a portion displayed on the right side (hereinafter also referred to as the right side portion 41R) (see FIGS. 8 and 9).

  The subsequent background image 42 is similarly divided into a plurality of portions. It should be noted that when the entire background image 42 is displayed (after a successful ending), a line or the like for dividing each part is not displayed. That is, when the entire background image 42 is displayed, the player cannot distinguish each part. In the present embodiment, a portion displayed on the left side of the display area 11 (hereinafter also referred to as a rear left portion 42L), a portion displayed on the center side (hereinafter referred to as a rear middle portion 42C). And a portion displayed on the right side (hereinafter also referred to as a subsequent right side portion 42R). The rear left portion 42L corresponds to the front left portion 41L, the rear middle portion 42C corresponds to the front middle portion 41C, and the rear right portion 42R corresponds to the front right portion 41R. The size and display area of the rear left portion 42L and the front left portion 41L, the rear middle portion 42C and the front middle portion 41C, the rear right portion 42R and the front right portion 41R (the entire display region 11) Are displayed in the same manner (see FIGS. 8 and 9).

  In the background change effect, each of the above portions (the previous left portion 41L, the previous middle portion 41C, and the previous right portion 41R), which is a part of the previous background image 41, corresponds to a part of the subsequent background image 42. It is sequentially shown whether or not the above-described parts (the rear left part 42L, the rear middle part 42C, and the rear right part 42R) are changed. Specifically, it is shown whether or not the previous left portion 41L changes to the rear left portion 42L. When the change occurs (see FIG. 8B), it is subsequently shown whether or not the previous right portion 41R changes to the subsequent right portion 42R. When the change occurs (see FIG. 8C), it is subsequently shown whether or not the previous middle portion 41C changes to the rear middle portion 42C. When the former middle portion 41C finally changes to the latter middle portion 42C (see FIG. 8D), this is a successful ending to realize the change from the preceding background image 41 to the following background image 42. It will be. In other words, the background change effect has a plurality of stages (three stages in the present embodiment), and the end of all stages changes from a part of the previous background image 41 to a part of the subsequent background image 42 corresponding thereto. In the case of the above ending (hereinafter also referred to as progress ending), the final ending is a successful ending.

  On the other hand, when there is no change from a part of the previous background image 41 to a part of the subsequent background image 42 corresponding thereto (an example is shown in FIG. 9), This is a failure ending in which the change to the background image 42 is not realized. In the case of a failure ending (see FIG. 9D), the state returns to the state in which the background image 41 is displayed (see FIG. 9E).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, whether or not a change occurs in the order of left → right → middle is shown, but the order can be changed as appropriate.

  In the present embodiment, the fact that the background change effect is a successful outcome is set as an advantageous event for the player. As an event advantageous to the player, an event that is set as an indication that the occurrence of a background change effect has increased the probability that the target's success / failure determination result is a big hit can be exemplified. However, the background change due to the success of the background change effect may be set as a simple change in effect.

  Thus, in the background change effect in the present embodiment, whether or not to change from the previous background image 41 to the subsequent background image 42 is not shown at a time, but a part of the previous background image 41 (first Left side portion 41L, front middle side portion 41C, front right side portion 41R) changes to a part of the rear background image 42 (rear left side portion 42L, rear middle side portion 42C, rear right side portion 42R). Are displayed in order (stepwise), and when all of the part of the preceding background image 41 changes to part of the subsequent background image 42, the preceding background image 41 is changed to the subsequent background image 42. The change to actually occurs. Therefore, it is possible to improve the preference of the effect indicating whether or not the background image changes.

  The configuration related to the background change effect is merely an example. For example, the following modifications, improvements, and implementations may be made. In addition, it is good also as a structure which applied combining the matter (technology) shown in each following example.

a) The background change effect in the above-described example is that a part of the previous background image 41 (the previous left part 41L, the previous middle part 41C, the previous right part 41R) is a part of the background image 42 (the rear Left side portion 42L, rear middle portion 42C, rear right portion 42R) in order (stepwise), and a part of the background image 41 corresponds to Although it has been described that the complete change to a part of the background image 42 is set as the progress ending, the display mode at the time of the progress ending is not limited to this.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10, when a progress ending is reached, a change is made as if a part of the previous background image 41 is translucent (in the drawing, a part of the previous background image 41 that has become translucent. And a part of the background image 42 corresponding thereto is displayed so as to be visually recognized. That is, it is assumed that a part of the previous background image 41 becomes translucent so that a part of the background image 42 corresponding thereto can be grasped. When the final result is a success, the display mode is such that the previous background image 41 is transmitted and the entire background image 42 is visually recognized. As described above, in the case of a progress ending, a part of the previous background image 41 may not be completely erased. Any display mode may be used as long as a part of the background image 42 is displayed instead of the part of the background image 41. In other words, as in the present example, a display mode in which a part of the subsequent background image 42 can be visually recognized by changing as if the previous background image 41 became translucent is also used. It is assumed that a part of 41 is “replaced” by a part of the background image 42 later.

b) It is assumed that each time the variation of the identification symbol 80 group is stopped or pseudo-stopped, it is indicated whether a part of the previous background image 41 is changed (replaced) to a part of the subsequent background image 42. That is, the end of each stage of the background change effect (whether or not it is a progress end) is linked to the stop or pseudo stop of the variation of the identification symbol 80.

  As described above, the identification symbol 80 (identification symbol group 80) starts to fluctuate with the start of the effect of informing the target's success / failure determination result, and stops at the combination indicating the target's determination result. One identification symbol 80 is selected from each of the identification symbol groups 80 based on the target determination result, and is stopped. The “pseudo stop” refers to a state in which the player seems to have stopped changing the identification symbol group 80 (identification symbol 80). For example, it is conceivable to set a state of slight shaking as “pseudo stop”. “Pseudo stop” is a case where one identification symbol 80 selected from the group of identification symbols 80 is selected and stopped, and there is a possibility of changing to another type of identification symbol 80 in the future. Used for. However, “stop” and “pseudo stop” are the same as the occurrence of an event that one identification symbol 80 is selected from the identification symbol 80 group.

  As described above, in this embodiment, three identification symbols 80 groups are displayed. In the following description, the identification symbol group 80 displayed on the left side in the display area 11 is the left symbol group 80, the identification symbol group 80 displayed on the center side is the middle symbol group 80, and the identification symbol 80 is displayed on the right side. The group is referred to as the right identification symbol group 80. The timing at which one identification symbol 80 is stopped or pseudo-stop selected from each of these identification symbols 80 group, and whether a part of the previous background image 41 is changed (replaced) to a part of the subsequent background image 42 Is controlled so that the timings indicated by are substantially the same (see FIG. 11). Specifically, when one identification symbol 80 selected from the left identification symbol group 80 is stopped or pseudo-stopped, it is determined whether or not the left side portion 41L changes (replaces) to the left side portion 42L. Indicated. When the change has occurred (becomes the end of progress) (see FIG. 11B), when one identification symbol 80 selected from the right identification symbol 80 group is stopped or pseudo-stopped, Whether the right portion 41R is changed (replaced) to the subsequent right portion 42R is shown. When the change occurs (becomes the end of progress) (see FIG. 11 (c)), when one identification symbol 80 selected from the middle identification symbol 80 group is stopped or pseudo-stopped, It is shown whether or not the right part changes (replaces) to the rear middle part 42C. When the change occurs (see FIG. 11D), the result is a success. On the other hand, if any of the above changes do not occur, a failure will result. Thus, the area where the left part 41L and the left part 42L are displayed is the area where the left identification symbol 80 (identification symbol group 80) is displayed, and the right part 41R and the rear right part are displayed. The area where 42R is displayed is the area where the right identification symbol 80 (identification symbol group 80) is displayed, and the area where the first middle portion 41C and the rear middle portion 42C are displayed is the middle identification symbol 80. (Identification symbol 80 group) is an area where the left, right, and middle identification symbols 80 (identification symbol 80 group) and whether the background image is changed are displayed. Are associated with each other.

  With such a configuration, it becomes easy to understand the timing at which it is shown whether or not a part of the previous background image 41 is changed (replaced) to a part of the subsequent background image 42.

c) An example in which the example described in b) is further developed. When a part of the previous background image 41 changes to (replaces) a part of the subsequent background image 42 and has a progress ending, when one of the identification symbols 80 is selected and one identification symbol 80 is stopped or pseudo-stopped, A part of the subsequent background image 42 (portion overlapping the identification symbol 80) is displayed so as to pass through the stopped or pseudo-stopped identification symbol 80. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, the stopped or pseudo-stopped identification symbol 80 changes as if it became translucent (in the drawing, the identification symbol 80 that has become translucent is indicated by a broken line) A part of the subsequent background image 42 is visually recognized through the identification symbol 80.

  By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation in which the aspect of the background image 42 after being covered with the identification symbol 80 to be pseudo-stopped cannot be grasped. In addition, since the aspect of the background image 42 is displayed until it passes through the identification symbol 80 indicating the result of the determination as to whether or not it is correct, it can be easily understood that a background change may occur.

  After the ending (success ending or failure ending), the identification symbol 80 that has become translucent returns to its original state. In other words, the identification symbol 80 is displayed as if it is positioned in front of the background image.

d) An example in which the example described in the above b) or c) is further developed. Assume that the occurrence of a background change, that is, a successful outcome of the background change effect is set as an advantageous event for the player. When the background change effect is a successful ending, a combination of the identification symbols 80 selected from each of the plurality of identification symbols 80 group and stopped or pseudo-stop indicates the occurrence of an event advantageous to the player (so-called ("Chance chance") (see FIG. 13). The combination allows the player to grasp the laws if the game is played continuously to a certain extent. For example, it is specified at a specific position such as “1 · 2 · 3” “2 · 3 · 4”... (See FIG. 13 (e)) or “O · 7 · O”. Examples of combinations in which the symbols are stopped or pseudo-stopped can be exemplified.

  The background change effect in this example can be applied as a so-called continuous effect. Examples of the continuous effect include a look-ahead continuous effect and a pseudo continuous effect. Since these continuous effects are publicly known, detailed description thereof is omitted, but the following continuous effects can be obtained by applying the background change effect.

  The pre-reading continuous effect is one or a plurality of success / failure determination results for which the probability that a certain success / failure determination result (hereinafter also referred to as a target success / failure determination result) is a big hit is completed before the certain success / failure determination result ( Hereinafter, this may be suggested by using an effect that informs of the previous determination result. As a pre-reading continuous production, in order to indicate that the probability that the target success / failure determination result is a big hit has increased, the combination of the identification symbols 80 (the combination of the stopped identification symbol 80) for notifying the previous success / failure determination result is a predetermined combination (described above). “Opportunity”). As described above, when the identification symbols 80 are in a predetermined combination, the background change effect is a successful ending, so that the background image changes at the point when the variation of the identification symbols 80 stops. become. In other words, an increase in the probability that the target success / failure determination result will be a big hit as a pre-reading continuous effect is not only that the identification symbol 80 stops in a predetermined combination, but also an effect form that is suggested by the occurrence of a background change. .

  The pseudo-continuous production is a unit in which an identification symbol 80 for notifying a certain success / failure determination result (hereinafter also referred to as a target success / failure determination result) is temporarily stopped in a predetermined combination from a variation state and then starts to vary again. It is an effect that repeats the effect one or more times. Generally, the probability that the target success / failure determination result is a big hit is set higher as the number of occurrences of the unit effect increases. In this way, in order to indicate the occurrence of a pseudo-continuous production (unit production), the fluctuating identification symbol 80 is pseudo-stopped in a predetermined combination (the above-mentioned “chance”), and as described above, the identification symbol 80 is a predetermined combination. In this case, since the background change effect is a successful ending, the background image changes at the point when the identification symbol 80 is pseudo-stopped. In other words, as the pseudo-continuous production, the probability that the target success / failure determination result is a big hit is not only that the identification symbol 80 is pseudo-stopped in a predetermined combination, but is also suggested by the occurrence of a background change and Become.

2-4) Introduction Effect The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is provided with operation means 50 that can be operated by the player (see FIG. 1). The operation means 50 may be anything. The operation means 50 in the present embodiment is a so-called push button, and an operation effect using the operation means 50 is generated. The operation effect prompts the player to operate the operation means 50. Any operation mode prompted for the player may be used. A single operation mode that prompts the operation unit 50 to be operated only once, and a maintenance operation mode that maintains the operating state of the operation unit 50 (when the operation unit 50 is a push button, this is a so-called “long press”). ), A continuous operation mode that prompts continuous operation of the operation means 50 (when the operation means 50 is a push button, it is a so-called “continuous hit”).

  In the operation effect, an operation image 51 showing the operation means 50 is displayed in the display area 11 so that the player can easily grasp when it is time to operate the operation means 50 (see FIG. 14 (c)). The operation image 51 may be an image that allows the player to grasp that the operation means 50 is represented. An image imitating the operation unit 50 may be used, or an image representing the operation unit 50 in an abstract manner may be used. Since the operation means 50 (push button) in the present embodiment has a substantially circular shape, the operation image 51 also has a substantially circular shape. In the operation effect, in addition to the display of the operation image 51, the display indicating the operation mode required for the player (for example, display of characters such as “press”) and the operation of the operation means 50 are reflected in the effect. A display (timer display or the like) indicating the operation valid period is made.

  An introduction effect (see FIGS. 14A and 14B) is executed before the operation effect. It should be noted that when the operation effect is generated, the introduction effect is not necessarily generated before that. As the introduction effect, an image representing a predetermined tangible object (hereinafter referred to as a specific image 52) is displayed. The specific image 52 in the present embodiment is an image representing a “trophy” (see FIG. 14A). The “trophy” is assumed to have an approximately spherical shape (hereinafter also referred to as a spherical portion 521) at the top (top). The “trophy” has an inverted triangular shape that gradually increases from bottom to top.

  When shifting from the introduction effect to the operation effect, the image displayed in the display area 11 is controlled as follows. When the introduction effect is executed, the specific image 52 is displayed (see FIG. 14A). In this embodiment, the “trophy” is displayed in a planar (two-dimensional) manner with the spherical portion 521 facing upward (in a standing state). Thereby, the player receives an impression that the specific image 52 is displayed as an effect.

  Thereafter, a display is made as if the specific image 52 had fallen to the near side. That is, a display is made as if the “trophy” had fallen to the near side (see FIG. 14B). In the present embodiment, a display is made as if the “trophy” in the standing state fell to about 90 degrees. As a result, the spherical portion 521 is displaced to the near side, and a “sphere” is displayed in a planar manner. Then, the “sphere” is changed to the operation image 51 by adding a predetermined pattern, characters, or the like to the “sphere” or deleting unnecessary ones (see FIG. 14C). That is, the operation shifts to the operation effect in which the operation image 51 is displayed.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when transitioning from the introduction effect to the operation effect, a display is made as if part of the specific image 52 (the spherical portion 521 in the present embodiment) has changed to the operation image 51. It is possible to improve the preference of operation effects.

  Further, in this embodiment, the specific image 52 falls to the near side, and a display is made as if the top of the specific image 52 becomes the operation image 51. Therefore, the flow is unexpected for the player. It becomes an effect aspect that shifts from the introductory effect to the operation effect.

  The configuration related to the introduction effect and the operation effect is merely an example. For example, the following modifications, improvements, and implementations may be made. In addition, it is good also as a structure which applied combining the matter (technology) shown in each following example.

a) The specific image 52 may have any form. That is, if the player can grasp that the specific image 52 represents some kind of “tangible object”, the specific mode of the specific image 52 can be changed as appropriate.

  Moreover, the mode of change of the specific image 52 when transitioning as if a part of the specific image 52 has changed to the operation image 51 is not limited to the mode as described in the above example (mode of falling to the near side). Any mode of change that may occur as displacement of a tangible object, such as movement or rotation, may be used.

b) Regarding the same type of operation effect, the operation effect may occur through the introduction effect, or the operation effect may occur without the introduction effect. Here, the same type of operation effect refers to what the player can grasp as the same type. Specifically, the same images (images other than the operation image 51 and the timer image) displayed in the display area 11 when the player is requested to operate the operation means 50 are the same. Suppose that it is a kind of operation effect. In this way, since the flow up to the operation effect is rich in change, it is possible to improve the game preference.

  In this case, when the operation effect occurs through the introduction effect, the probability that the end of the operation effect is more advantageous to the player is higher than when the operation effect occurs without the introduction effect. It should be. In other words, when the introduction effect shows a noticeable sign of the occurrence of the operation effect, the game is more enjoyable by making the situation more promising for the player than when it is not. Will do.

c) One or more types of operation effects (hereinafter, referred to as operation effects A) that are generated through the introduction effects, and one or more types of operation effects (hereinafter, formally) that are generated without the introduction effects. It is assumed that the operation effect B) is set, and the operation images 51 displayed in the operation effect A and the operation effect B are different (see FIG. 15). In any operation effects, the operation image 51 is an image that is displayed to show the player that it is time to operate the operation means 50, as long as it can be understood that the operation image 51 represents the operation means 50. . That is, as long as it is such an aspect, the aspect of the operation image 51 displayed in the operation effect A and the aspect of the operation image 51 displayed in the operation effect B may be any. However, since the operation image 51 displayed in the operation effect A is displayed as if a part of the specific image 52 is changed, the operation image 51 may be set according to the aspect of the specific image 52. .

  As described above, the operation image 51 displayed in the operation effect A can be set according to the mode of the specific image 52 by making the mode of the operation image 51 different depending on the presence or absence of the introduction effect. . For example, the operation image 51 displayed in the operation effect B is a general mode that directly represents the mode of the operation means 50 (see FIG. 15B), and the operation image 51 displayed in the operation effect A is The mode of the operation means 50 can be changed (deformed) (see FIG. 15A). In other words, the mode of the operation image 51 can be set so that the change from the specific image 52 to the operation image 51 does not feel uncomfortable.

  In addition, there is an advantage that even a player who has missed whether or not the introduction effect has occurred can grasp whether or not the introduction effect has occurred according to the mode of the operation image 51. The presence / absence of the introduction effect is considered to be the player's interest, such as the possibility that the end of the operation effect will be advantageous to the player by the presence / absence of the introduction effect as described in the example in b) above. This is particularly effective when configured as follows.

d) Even if the introduction effect occurs, the setting is such that the operation effect does not always occur. When a part of the specific image 52 displayed in the introduction effect changes to the operation image 51, the operation effect occurs (see FIGS. 16A, 16B, and 16C), and when the change does not change, the operation is performed. It is assumed that no production occurs (see FIGS. 16A, 16B, and 16D). In accordance with the above example, an effect (so-called “swing (effect)”) indicating whether or not the specific image 52 representing “trophy” falls forward is generated as an introduction effect (see FIG. 16B). When the “trophy” is collapsed, an operation effect is generated (see FIG. 16C), while when the “trophy” is not collapsed, the operation effect is not generated (see FIG. 16D). To do.

  In this case, it is preferable that the transition from the introduction effect to the operation effect is set as an advantageous event for the player. For example, a configuration in which it is determined that the corresponding determination result is out of place when the operation effect is not shifted, while there is a possibility that the corresponding determination result is a big hit when the operation effect is shifted. It can be considered.

3) Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

  Although the gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment is a so-called pachinko gaming machine, except for the configuration specific to the pachinko gaming machine, the technical idea described in the above embodiment is a game other than pachinko gaming machines, such as a rotary gaming machine. It is also applicable to the machine.

4) Specific means (game machines) obtained from the above embodiment are listed below.

○ Means 1-1
A display device having a display area;
While the reference image displayed in the display area is displayed as if it is gradually displaced to the back, a depth image representing the depth gradually spreads between the outer edge of the displaced reference image and the outer edge of the display area. Effect execution means for executing a stereoscopic display effect displayed as if going,
A gaming machine comprising:
According to the gaming machine, a three-dimensional depiction in which the reference image is displaced to the back can be expressed realistically (realistic), and the game (production) preference is improved.

○ Means 1-2
The depth image is
An upper part that gradually expands away from the reference image above the reference image;
A lower portion that gradually expands away from the reference image below the reference image;
A left-side portion that gradually spreads away from the reference image on the left side of the reference image; and
A right-side portion that gradually spreads away from the reference image on the right side of the reference image; and
The gaming machine according to means 1-1, comprising:
By doing so, the three-dimensional depiction action is further enhanced.

○ Means 1-3
Each of the upper part, the lower part, the left part, and the right part constituting the depth image is displayed so that one or a plurality of unit images having the same aspect as a part of the reference image are arranged. The gaming machine according to means 1-2, wherein
As described above, the three-dimensional depiction effect is further enhanced by adopting an aspect as if the unit image constituting the depth image is constructed from a part of the reference image.

○ Means 1-4
In the stereoscopic display effect, the number of the unit images constituting the upper part and the lower part is increased and the number of the unit images constituting the left part and the right part are alternately increased. The gaming machine according to means 1-3, including a mode of occurrence.
By doing in this way, the aspect of the change when the unit images increase becomes interesting.

○ Means 1-5
The stereoscopic display effect includes a mode in which the number of the unit images decreases and finally returns to a state in which the reference image is displayed in the entire display area. The gaming machine described in -4.
○ Means 1-5
In the stereoscopic display effect, the number of the unit images constituting the upper part and the lower part is reduced and the number of the unit images constituting the left part and the right part are alternately reduced. The gaming machine according to means 1-5, characterized in that the game machine includes a mode of being generated and finally returning to a state in which the reference image is displayed on the entire display area.
By doing in this way, the mode of change when returning to the state where the reference image is displayed in the entire display area becomes interesting.

○ Means 2-1
A display device having a display area;
When displaying a three-dimensional image visually recognized in three dimensions in a part of the display area, a three-dimensional effect for displaying the two-dimensional image visually recognized in two dimensions in another part of the display area is executed. Production execution means;
A gaming machine comprising:
By doing in this way, it is possible to reduce a possibility that the situation where a three-dimensional image cannot be seen three-dimensionally will occur.

○ Means 2-2
The gaming machine according to means 2-1, wherein the three-dimensional effect is such that the two-dimensional image along the outer edge of the display area is displayed so as to surround the periphery of the three-dimensional image.
In this way, it is possible to enhance the effect of displaying a three-dimensional image in a three-dimensional manner using a two-dimensional image.

○ Means 2-3
The gaming machine according to means 2-1 or 2-2, wherein at least a part of a boundary portion between the two-dimensional image and the three-dimensional image has a shape that alternately enters each other.
In this way, the boundary between the two-dimensional image and the three-dimensional image becomes inconspicuous (the possibility that the two-dimensional image and the three-dimensional image are captured as separate images is reduced), so that the three-dimensional image is displayed in three dimensions. It is possible to enhance the action.

○ Means 3-1
A display device having a display area;
A background effect executing means for executing a background change effect indicating whether or not the background image displayed in the display area changes from the previous background image to the subsequent background image;
With
The background change effect sequentially indicates whether or not a part of the previous background image is replaced with a part of the subsequent background image, and all of the part of the previous background image is the subsequent image. A gaming machine characterized in that when a part of a background image is replaced, a background change from the previous background image to the subsequent background image actually occurs.
The background change effect of the gaming machine does not indicate at a time whether or not the previous background image changes to the subsequent background image, but a part of the previous background image becomes a part of the subsequent background image. Since whether or not to replace is shown in order, it is possible to improve the preference of the effect indicating whether or not the background image changes.

○ Means 3-2
A plurality of identification symbol groups including a plurality of types of identification symbols in the display area are variably displayed, and comprises symbol control means for selecting one identification symbol from each identification symbol group to stop or pseudo-stop,
In the background change effect, each time the identification symbol selected from each of the plurality of identification symbol groups is stopped or pseudo-stopped, a part of the previous background image is replaced with a part of the subsequent background image. The gaming machine according to means 3-1, which indicates whether or not.
With such a configuration, it becomes easy to understand the timing at which a part of the previous background image is replaced with a part of the subsequent background image.

○ Means 3-3
The background change effect is generated each time the identification symbol selected from each of the plurality of identification symbol groups is stopped or pseudo-stopped when a part of the previous background image is replaced with a part of the subsequent background image. The gaming machine according to means 3-2, wherein a part of the subsequent background image is displayed so as to transmit the stopped or pseudo-stopped identification symbol.
By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation in which the aspect of the subsequent background image that is covered with the identification symbol that is to be pseudo-stopped cannot be grasped.

○ Means 3-4
When a background change from the previous background image to the subsequent background image actually occurs, a combination of identification symbols that are selected from each of the plurality of identification symbol groups and stopped or pseudo-stop is advantageous to the player The gaming machine according to any one of means 3-1 to 3-3, wherein the gaming machine is a combination indicating that an event occurs.
With such a configuration, it is possible to suggest that the occurrence of background change is an advantageous event for the player by a combination of identification symbols.

○ Means 4-1
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
An operation effect executing means for displaying an operation image indicating the operation means and executing an operation effect for prompting a player to operate the operation means;
An introductory effect executing means for executing an introductory effect for displaying a specific image representing a predetermined tangible object, which is an effect performed before the operation effect,
With
A gaming machine, wherein a transition is made from the introduction effect to the operation effect so that a part of the specific image is changed to the operation image.
According to the above gaming machine, it is possible to make the flow of the effect transitioning from the introduction effect to the operation effect interesting.

○ Means 4-2
When the transition from the introduction effect to the operation effect is made, the specific image falls to the near side, and a display is made as if the top of the specific image becomes the operation image. The gaming machine described in 1.
With such a configuration, it is possible to make the flow at the time of transition from the introduction effect to the operation effect surprisingly difficult for the player to assume.

1 gaming machine 10 display device 11 display area 11A upper area 11B lower area 11C left area 11D right area 20 reference image 21 depth image 30 three-dimensional image 31 two-dimensional image 41 previous background image 41L ahead left part 41R ahead right Portion 41C Previous middle portion 42 Rear background image 42L Rear left portion 42R Rear right portion 42C Rear middle portion 50 Operation means 51 Operation image 52 Specific image

Claims (1)

A display device having a display area;
When displaying a three-dimensional image that is three-dimensionally visible in a part of the display area, a two-dimensional image that is two-dimensionally visible in another part of the display area so as to surround the three-dimensional image. Effect execution means for executing a three-dimensional effect to be displayed;
A gaming machine comprising:

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