JP4294890B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a variable display game in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are displayed in a variable manner on a display device, and that can be given a specific game value in relation to this stop display mode.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In accordance with the winning of a game ball launched into the game area, a variable display game in which a plurality of identification information (special symbols) are displayed in a variable manner on a variable display device composed of a liquid crystal display or the like is performed, and the display result is in a specific mode. In particular, there is known a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) that gives a specific gaming value such as generating a bonus game.
[0003]
In such a variable display game of a gaming machine, there is known a variable display mode (hereinafter referred to as rotary scroll) in which identification information is switched while rotating a plurality of pieces of identification information arranged on the background.
[0004]
Also known are three-dimensional displays of identification information, characters, and symbols to improve the fun of the variable display game, which is realized by 3DCG (three-dimensional computer graphics) or the like. Yes.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional gaming machine, in order to improve the interest of the variable display game, the background is switched or the symbols and characters are moved. However, the identification information is displayed three-dimensionally and rotated as a variable display. If the scroll is used, the position of the identification information is fixed, so there is a part in which the design or character is hidden behind the shadow of the identification information displayed in three dimensions and cannot be visually recognized. There was a problem.
[0006]
Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and it is an object of the present invention to improve the visibility of symbols and characters and improve the interest of a variable display game while displaying identification information three-dimensionally. .
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
1st invention is provided with the display control means which performs the variable display game which carries out variable display of the identification information in the variable display area of a variable display device, and can give a specific game value in relation to the result mode of the variable display game In gaming machines,
The display control means includes an axis rotation changing means for changing and displaying identification information while rotating identification information around a virtual axis set in a virtual three-dimensional space of the display area of the variable display device, and rotating around the virtual axis. A virtual rocking fulcrum is fixed to the virtual axis at a substantially central portion of the rotating body having identification information to be fixed on the variable display area, and the virtual axis is set at a predetermined angle around the virtual rocking fulcrum. in comprising a virtual axis moving means for swinging, and said rotary body, among the invisible region generated by overlapping the background image to form a background of the character image and the character image, said virtual axis moving means Annunciation display is performed in a region where the invisible state is released by swinging the virtual axis within a preset range .
[0008]
In addition, according to a second aspect, in the first aspect, the cylindrical rotating body sequentially pasted with the identification information as a texture is rotated and displayed around the virtual axis while rotating.
[0013]
【The invention's effect】
In the present invention, even in the case of a design change of a rotary scroll that performs variable display while rotating the identification information, the invisible area is reduced because the virtual axis (rotary axis) swings, and the invisible state is canceled. Display, notification display, premium display, and the like can be effectively used as effects. As a result, the swing of the special symbol itself becomes a new object of interest.
[0014]
In addition, it is possible to effectively produce a virtual three-dimensional space in the display area, and it is also novel as a change mode, and it is possible to improve interest.
[0015]
In addition, even if the virtual axis (rotation axis) swings, the swing of the symbol (identification information) is minimal, and the visibility of the symbol of highest interest in the variable display game is not hindered. You can maintain interest.
[0019]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0020]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming board 1 of a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine).
[0021]
On the surface of the game board 1, a variable display device (variable display device, special symbol display device) 4 is arranged almost at the center of the game area 3 surrounded by the guide rails 2. The special variation winning device 5 is arranged.
[0022]
The variable display device 4 includes a display screen portion composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), a CRT (CRT), and the like, and a game such as a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information (designs) in a plurality of variable display areas. An image based on the progress of is displayed.
[0023]
The special variable winning device 5 is in an open state (a state advantageous to the player) from a closed state where the ball is not received (a state disadvantageous to the player) by energizing the large winning opening solenoid 6 (see FIG. 2). ).
[0024]
Immediately above the special variable winning device 5, a starting port 7 having a normal variable winning device (ordinary electric accessory) 8 is provided, and a normal symbol starting gate 20 is provided at predetermined positions on the left and right sides thereof.
[0025]
The normal variation winning device 8 is converted so as to widen the entrance to the start port 7 by energizing the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 10 (see FIG. 2).
[0026]
In each place of the game area 3, N (only four are shown in FIG. 1) general winning ports 11 are provided. An out port 12 is provided at the lowermost end of the game area 3.
[0027]
A game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a hitting ball launching device (not shown) toward the game area 3, and the launched game ball is rolled by a windmill or the like arranged at various locations in the game area 3. The surface of the game area 3 is flowed down while the rolling direction is changed by the guide member 13, and the starting port 7, the general winning port 11, the special variable winning device 5 are won or discharged from the out port 12.
[0028]
The winning at the start port 7 is detected by a special symbol start sensor 14 (see FIG. 2). The winning to the special variation winning device 5 is detected by the count sensor 15 and the continuation sensor 16 (see FIG. 2). Winnings to the N general winning ports 11 are detected by N winning sensors 17A to 17N (see FIG. 2) provided for the respective general winning ports 11. The passing of the game ball to the normal symbol start gate 20 is detected by a normal symbol start sensor 21 (see FIG. 2).
[0029]
The winning of the game ball to the start port 7 is stored as a special symbol start memory, for example, up to a maximum of four times, and a special symbol memory display that displays the number of the special symbol start memory at the bottom of the variable display device 4 18 is provided.
[0030]
The passing of the game ball to the normal symbol start gate 20 is stored as a normal symbol start memory, for example, up to four times, and the normal symbol memory which displays the number of the normal symbol start memory on the right side of the special variable winning device 5 The display 22 is provided with a normal symbol display 23 made of LEDs or the like on the left side of the special variable winning device 5.
[0031]
When a game ball wins the start opening 7, the general winning opening 11, and the special variable winning device 5, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning device won is discharged from a payout unit (discharge device) (not shown) and supplied (not shown) It is supplied to a dish (a dish from which prize balls or rental balls are paid out to the player).
[0032]
A key point of the gaming machine is provided with a decorative light emitting device such as a decorative lamp or LED. The gaming machine is also provided with a sound output device (speaker).
[0033]
FIG. 2 is a block configuration diagram showing a control system centered on the game control device 100.
[0034]
The game control device 100 is a main control device that comprehensively controls games, a CPU that controls game control, a ROM that stores invariant information for game control, and a RAM that is used as a work area during game control Is composed of a game microcomputer 101 having a built-in circuit, an input interface 102, an output interface 103, an oscillator 104, and the like.
[0035]
The gaming microcomputer 101 receives detection signals from various detection devices (special symbol start sensor 14, general winning opening sensors 17A to 17N, count sensor 15, continuation sensor 16, normal symbol start sensor 21) via the input interface 102. In response, various processes such as a jackpot lottery are performed. And, via the output interface 103, various control devices (display control device 150, discharge control device 200, decoration control device 250, sound control device 300), big prize opening solenoid 6, ordinary electric accessory solenoid 10, normal symbol display A command signal is transmitted to the device 23 and the like, and the game is comprehensively controlled.
[0036]
The discharge control device 200 controls the operation of the payout unit on the basis of a prize ball command signal from the game control device 100 or a ball rental request from a card ball rental unit (not shown) to cause the prize ball or the ball to be discharged. .
[0037]
The decoration control device 250 controls a decoration light emitting device such as a decoration lamp or LED based on a decoration command signal from the game control device 100, and also displays a special symbol memory display (special symbol hold LED) 18, a normal symbol memory. The display on the display 22 is controlled.
[0038]
The sound control device 300 controls sound effect output from the speaker. Communication from the game control device 100 to various subordinate control devices (display control device 150, discharge control device 200, decoration control device 250, sound control device 300) is unidirectional from the game control device 100 to the subordinate control device. Only communication is allowed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent an illegal signal from being input to the game control device 100 from the dependent control device side.
[0039]
The display control device 150 performs display control of 2D and 3D images, and includes a CPU 151, a VDP (Video Display Processor or 3D image rendering means) 152, DRAMs 153 and 154, an interface 155, a ROM 156 that stores programs, image data ( CGROM 157 storing design data, background image data, moving image character data, texture data, and the like, and an LCD I / F for driving liquid crystal.
[0040]
The CPU 151 executes the program stored in the PRGROM 156 and creates 2D screen information (symbol display information, background screen information, video character screen information, etc.) based on a signal from the game control device 100, or a 3D image. Information coordinate calculation (geometry calculation) or the like is performed, and these calculation results are stored in the DRAM 153.
[0041]
Based on the image information stored in the DRAM 153, the VDP 152 draws a 2D or 3D image and stores it in the DRAM 154 as a frame buffer. Then, the image of the DRAM 154 is sent to the LCD I / F 158 at a predetermined timing (vertical synchronization, horizontal synchronization), and is output to the variable display device 4 composed of liquid crystal.
[0042]
The drawing processing performed by the VDP 152 performs 2D and 3D point drawing, line drawing, triangle drawing, and polygon drawing. Furthermore, for 3D images, texture mapping, alpha blending, shading processing (glow shading, etc.), hidden surface removal (Z buffer processing) Etc.) and the 3D object set by the CPU 151 is drawn on the DRAM 154 as a frame buffer.
[0043]
The interface 158 between the VDP 152 and the variable display device 4 may be selected as appropriate according to the type of the variable display device. Here, liquid crystal is used for the variable display device 4, but a display such as a CRT, EL, or plasma is used. When adopting the above, an interface 158 corresponding to these display devices may be used.
[0044]
Further, the CGROM 157 stores 2D data such as identification information used in the variable display game, background, characters, 3D object data, and texture data.
[0045]
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 from the display control device 150 to the game control device 100. Signal output is prohibited.
[0046]
Next, an outline of the game will be described according to the flowchart of FIG.
[0047]
First, at the beginning of the game (or before the start of the game), the customer waiting state is entered, and a signal instructing display of the customer waiting screen is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the display control device 150, and the variable display device 4. The customer waiting screen (moving image or still image) is displayed on the screen.
[0048]
Then, when the game ball launched into the game area 3 wins the start opening 7, a predetermined random number is extracted by the game control device 100 based on the win, and a lottery drawing of the variable display game is performed, and the game control is performed. A signal for instructing the variable display is transmitted from the apparatus 100 to the display control apparatus 150, and the variable display of a plurality of symbols is started in the variable display areas on the left, right, and center of the display of the variable display apparatus 4.
[0049]
When a predetermined time elapses after the start of the variable display, the variable display is temporarily stopped in the order of, for example, left, right, and middle (for example, the pattern is slightly changed at the stop position). When a state (for example, a combination in which the left symbol and the right symbol may generate a jackpot combination) occurs, a predetermined reach game is performed. In this reach game, for example, the variation display of the inside symbol is performed at a very low speed, the variation is performed at a high speed, or the variation display is reversed. In addition, background display and character display in accordance with the reach game are performed.
[0050]
The temporary stop state is a state in which the player can recognize the symbol as a substantially stopped state, and the final stop mode is not determined. Specifically, in addition to slight fluctuations at the stop position, there are modes such as displaying the enlarged / reduced symbols, changing the color of the symbols, and changing the shape of the symbols.
[0051]
If the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, the left, right, and middle symbols are finally stopped in a predetermined jackpot combination, and a jackpot (jackpot game) is generated.
[0052]
When the jackpot game is generated, a special game is performed in which the special variable winning device 5 is opened for a predetermined period. This special game is executed with a predetermined number (for example, ten) of game balls to be awarded to the special variable winning device 5 or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) as one unit (one round). A predetermined round (for example, 16 rounds) is repeated on the condition that a winning in a continuous winning opening is detected (detection of a winning ball by the continuation sensor 16). When a jackpot game is generated, a signal for instructing the display control device 150 to display the jackpot game, such as a jackpot fanfare display, a round number display, a jackpot effect display, etc. is transmitted to the display control device 150. The jackpot game is displayed on the screen.
[0053]
In this case, if the jackpot is a specific jackpot, a specific gaming state is generated after the jackpot game, and the probability of the next jackpot occurrence is increased to a high probability, or fluctuation based on winnings to the starting hole 7 of the game ball as will be described later The variation display time of the variation display game of the display device 4 is shortened.
[0054]
When the game ball wins the start opening 7 during the variable display game or the big hit game (when the special symbol start memory is generated), the big hit game ends after the variable display game ends (when it is lost) or After that, a new variation display game is repeated based on the special symbol start memory. Further, when the variable display game is finished (when lost), or when the big hit game is finished, when there is no special symbol start memory, the waiting state is returned to the customer.
[0055]
When the game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 20, a random number related to the normal symbol is extracted based on the passing or normal symbol start memory, and if the random number is hit, the normal symbol display 23 is hit and displayed. The normal variation winning device 8 at the starting port 7 is expanded for a predetermined time, and winning at the starting port 7 is facilitated.
[0056]
Next, an example of the variation display shown in FIGS. 4 to 6 will be described.
[0057]
FIG. 4 shows a display area of the variable display device 4 during the variable display game. In the three regions of the variable display device 4, the left region 4L, the central region 4C, and the right region 4R, each region is three-dimensional. The special symbol 40 drawn on the screen is arranged to display the variation.
[0058]
Each special symbol 40 in each of the left, middle, and right regions 4L to 4R in FIG. 4 is sequentially pasted as a texture with symbols (identification information) 42 such as numbers, letters, or pictures on a barrel 41 that is a cylindrical rotating body. In addition, variable display is performed by rotary scrolling.
[0059]
Here, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the design 42 that is attached to the three-dimensional figure barrel 41 and rotates rotates so as to appear from above and disappear downward. As shown in FIG. 2, the virtual rotation shaft 41c is rotated as an axis. The virtual rotation axis 41c is not displayed on the fluctuation display device 4, and determines the movement of the barrel 41.
[0060]
The virtual rotation shaft 41c swings in a predetermined range with the swing axis C1 passing through the center C of the barrel 41 as a three-dimensional figure as an axis in FIG. Here, the case where the swing axis C1 is set at a position close to the penetrating direction of the variable display device 4 is shown.
[0061]
In FIG. 7, the virtual rotation shaft 41 c is disposed in the horizontal direction, and one of the swing ranges is a position of 41 cu where the right side of the virtual rotation shaft is inclined upward, and the other of the swing ranges is the right side of the virtual rotation shaft. At the position of 41 cd inclined downward, the virtual rotating shaft 41 c swings in the range of 41 cu and 41 cd in FIG. 7 (for example, ± 20 ° with respect to the horizontal direction).
[0062]
Thereby, the barrel 41 of each display area 4L-4R rotates, while both ends (left and right) swing up and down, and the pattern 42 is sequentially pasted according to the rotation of the barrel 41.
[0063]
Further, in FIGS. 4 to 6, the background 50 of the special symbol 40 is rendered in a three-dimensional manner. For example, in FIG. 4, the stone image 61 is arranged almost in the center, and the buildings 62 and 63 are displayed. Arranged on the left and right of the area. Further, a tree 64 is arranged in the back of the building 63 in the right display area.
[0064]
4 to 6, the background 50 rotates so as to flow to the left. In FIG. 5, the stone image 61 moves to the left display area, the building 63 moves to the center, and a new figure is displayed. Is moved to the display area on the right side.
[0065]
Next, in FIG. 6, the stone image 61 disappears and the building 63 and the tree 64 move to the center of the display area.
[0066]
Therefore, assuming that the variation display of FIGS. 4 to 6 is viewed from above the three-dimensional space, as shown in FIG. 8, a state in which three special symbols 40 are arranged in front of the stone statue 61 4 is the display state of FIG. 4 as viewed from the line of sight 70 in the figure. From this state, the three special symbols 40 rotate clockwise in the figure, and the player's line of sight 70 also rotates clockwise. 4 to 6, the three-dimensional movement of the background 50 is expressed.
[0067]
As described above, when the background 50 is three-dimensionally changed by 3D display, the special symbol 40 displayed in front of the background 50 rotates while swinging left and right up and down as shown in FIG. is doing.
[0068]
For example, focusing on the special symbol 40 displayed in the left display area 4L, in FIG. 4, the barrel 41 is inclined to the lower right, and the virtual rotation axis 40c is close to the position of 40cd as shown in FIG. . Then, when the pattern 42 to be replaced while rotating changes from “3” in FIG. 4 to “4” in FIG. 5, the virtual rotation shaft 40c swings upward on the right side, as shown in FIG. Head to the position of 41cu.
[0069]
Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the symbol 42 changes to “5”, the virtual rotation shaft 40 c swings with the right side downward.
[0070]
Although the center C of the barrel 41 that performs rotary scrolling is always fixed to a predetermined value in the display areas 4L to 4R, the area visible from the player's line of sight 70 is constantly changing by the swing of the virtual rotating shaft 40c. become.
[0071]
That is, among the backgrounds that are always hidden when the virtual rotating shaft 40c remains horizontal, when the virtual rotating shaft 40c swings to 41cu in FIG. 7 (the right side is upward), as shown in FIG. It is possible to see the regions of the backgrounds 50u and 50u ′ hidden in the background, and when the virtual rotation axis 40c swings to 41cd shown in FIG. 7 (the right side is downward), the background 50d hidden in the barrel 41, It is possible to see the area 50d ', and as shown by the hatched lines in FIG. 9, the four corners of the barrel 41 are hidden and hidden by swinging, and the change of the three-dimensional background 50 can be enjoyed during the variable display game by rotating scroll. It is possible to reduce the area that cannot be visually recognized on the background side of the special symbol 40, and to further enhance the interest of the player in the variable display game.
[0072]
As described above, by swinging the virtual rotating shaft 40c, it is possible to limit the invisible region without changing the viewpoint or moving the viewpoint, and it is possible to achieve both the identification information and the visibility of the background image. .
[0073]
Further, depending on the swinging of the barrel 41, it is possible to eliminate the area where the background image is hidden by the identification information and enjoy the change of the three-dimensional background 50.
[0074]
Next, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, after the variable display is performed while the virtual rotating shaft 40 c is swung, the state when the special symbols 40 in the display areas 4 </ b> L to 4 </ b> R are stopped is illustrated in FIG. 10. It can set as shown in FIG.
[0075]
That is, in FIG. 10, the virtual rotation shaft 40c set in the barrels 41 of the left and right display areas 4L and 4R is stopped at the coaxial position from the fluctuation state of FIGS. A special symbol 40 is put into a stop mode in a state where virtual rotation shafts 40c ′ set in the barrel 41 of the central display area 4C are arranged in parallel, and there is an axis alignment mode.
[0076]
In this case, the special symbols 40 in the left and right display areas 4L and 4R are on the near side (player side) in the virtual three-dimensional space, and the special symbols 40 in the central display area 4C are arranged at the back. The virtual rotation axis is coaxial or parallel.
[0077]
Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 11, the virtual rotation shafts 40c of the display regions 4L to 4R are aligned on the coaxial position 40c "on the display surface of the variable display device 4, and the coaxial position 40c" is inclined at a predetermined angle. It is good also as a stop mode of each special symbol 40.
[0078]
In this case, the display is changed as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6 and stopped in a state of being inclined as a whole, or if the predetermined reach condition is met in this stop mode, the reach state is reached from this stop mode. Alternatively, it may be assigned to the stop mode as shown in FIG. 10 according to the result and progress of the variable display game.
[0079]
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 12, the arrangement in which each special symbol 40 is placed on the arc 140 (or may be a curve) passing through each display region 4 </ b> L to 4 </ b> R on the display surface of the variable display device 4 is a stop mode. Is.
[0080]
Also in this case, the display is changed as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6 and the special symbol 40 is stopped along the arc 140. Alternatively, if the predetermined reach condition is met in this stop mode, the reach mode is reached from this stop mode. You may develop into a state, or you may distribute to a stop mode like the said FIG. 10 according to the result and progress state of a variable display game.
[0081]
As described above, as a stop mode of the special symbol 40, the virtual rotation shaft 40c is stopped at a position (axis alignment mode) set to be parallel or coaxial, each virtual rotation shaft 40c is set to a coaxial position on the display surface, and It can be stopped at an inclined coaxial position, or the special symbol 40 can be aligned and stopped on an arc passing through each display area, ensuring the visibility of identification information, and constituting an interesting stop mode it can.
Next, the arrangement of each special symbol 40 in each of the display areas 4L to 4R in the virtual three-dimensional space is the same as in the variation state of FIGS. 4 to 6, as shown in the virtual plane of FIG. The virtual rotation axis 40c set on the 4R barrel 41 is set as a coaxial position, and the virtual rotation axis 40c ′ set on the barrel 41 in the central display region 4C is arranged in parallel with 40c and the display surface 4 ′.
[0082]
Thereby, each display area can be used effectively, and the special symbol 40 full of stereoscopic effect can be displayed.
[0083]
Alternatively, as shown in the virtual plane of FIG. 14, the three-dimensional effect of the barrel 41 can be obtained by inclining the virtual rotation axes 40 c and 40 c of the left and right display areas 4 </ b> L and 4 </ b> R toward the display surface 4 ′ on the center display area side. In addition, the use of the display area can be emphasized, and an effect of guiding the player's line of sight 70 to the left and right special symbols 40 can be obtained.
[0084]
Alternatively, as shown in the virtual plane of FIG. 15, the virtual rotation axes 40c and 40c of the left and right display areas 4L and 4R can be tilted in the direction away from the display surface 4 ′ on the center display area side. While emphasizing the stereoscopic effect and the use of the display area, it is possible to obtain an effect of guiding the player's line of sight 70 to the left and right special symbols 40.
[0085]
In the above embodiment, the example in which the right and left of the special symbol 40 are swung up and down is shown. However, the left and right of the special symbol 40 may be swung in the horizontal direction. In this case, in FIG. The moving shaft C1 may be arranged in the vertical direction, that is, the barrel 41 may be swung around the center C of the rotating solid as a swing fulcrum. By using the center C as a swing fulcrum, the visibility of the symbol 42 in the variable display game can be ensured.
[0086]
Further, by making the swing timing of the special symbols 40 in the display areas 4L to 4R asynchronous, each special symbol 40 swings separately, thereby giving a novel impression to the player and the interest of the variable display game. In addition, when the special symbols 40 are arranged close to each other, it is possible to prevent a region where the special symbols 40 are overlapped with each other in synchronism and become invisible.
[0087]
Moreover, although the example which employ | adopted the barrel as a rotary body which comprises the special symbol 40 was described, you may rotate a cylindrical shape, a pipe | tube, a stick | rod, etc.
[0088]
Further, the swinging of the special symbol 40 is not limited to that centering on the swinging fulcrum C, but may swing by moving in parallel in the horizontal or vertical direction.
[0089]
In addition, a notice display, a notification display, a premium display, etc. may be provided in an area where the invisible state is released by the swing of the special symbol 40. Further, in the case of performing a notice display, the swing amount is increased. As a result, the swing of the special symbol 40 itself becomes a new object of interest.
[0090]
Moreover, it should be thought that embodiment disclosed this time is an illustration and restrictive at no points. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a game board of a pachinko machine.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a control system of a pachinko machine.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a game flow.
FIG. 4 shows a display example of a variable display game and shows a rotary scroll.
FIG. 5 also shows background movement and rotational scrolling.
FIG. 6 also shows background movement and rotational scrolling.
FIG. 7 is a model showing how a special symbol swings.
FIG. 8 is a plan view showing how the background moves.
FIG. 9 is a front view showing a display area that is visible by swinging a barrel.
FIG. 10 is a front view of a display area showing an example of a stop mode.
FIG. 11 is a front view of a display area showing another stop mode.
FIG. 12 is a front view of a display area showing still another stop mode.
FIG. 13 is a plan view of a virtual three-dimensional section showing the arrangement of barrels.
FIG. 14 is a plan view of a virtual three-dimensional section showing the arrangement of other barrels.
FIG. 15 is a plan view of a virtual three-dimensional section showing still another barrel arrangement.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Game board 4 Fluctuation display device 4L, 4C, 4R Display area 40 Special symbol 41 Barrel 42 Symbol (symbol, identification information)
50 Background 100 Game control device 101 Microcomputer for game (game control means, variable time control means)
150 Display control device (variable display mode storage means, display control mode selection means, variable display control means)
152 VDP (3D image rendering means)

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine comprising display control means for performing a variable display game for variable display of identification information in a variable display area of a variable display device, and capable of giving a specific game value in relation to the result mode of the variable display game,
The display control means includes
Axial rotation variation means for variably displaying the identification information while rotating the identification information around the virtual axis set in the virtual three-dimensional space of the display area of the variable display device,
A virtual rocking fulcrum is set to be fixed on the variable display area with respect to the virtual axis at a substantially central portion of a rotating body having identification information rotating around the virtual axis, and the virtual rocking fulcrum is Virtual axis swinging means for swinging the virtual axis at a predetermined angle at the center ,
The virtual axis swinging means swings the virtual axis within a preset range in an invisible region generated by overlapping the rotating body with the character image and the background image forming the background of the character image. A gaming machine characterized in that notification display is performed in a region where the invisible state is released. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the shaft rotation variation means displays the variation while rotating the cylindrical rotating body in which the identification information is sequentially pasted as a texture around the virtual axis .

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