JP2021145862A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of widening a width of a performance.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 variably displays a plurality of identification pattern groups 20g each of which includes, a plurality of kinds of identification patterns 20, on a display region 911 of a display unit 91, and reports a win/loss determination result by a combination of identification patterns 20 selected from each identification pattern group 20g and displayed. The game machine is configured so that, when a first identification pattern 20L selected from a first identification pattern group 20gL being one of the plurality of identification pattern groups 20g, and a second identification pattern 20R selected from a second identification pattern group 20gR different from the first identification pattern group 20gL, are identification patterns in a same kind, ready-to-win is established, the first identification pattern 20L has a principal part 21 indicating a kind, and an additional part 22 which is associated with the principal part 21 and indicates a character different for every kind, and the second identification pattern 20R has the principal part 21 and has no additional part 22.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

The identification symbol showing the result of the hit / fail judgment shall have a part for distinguishing the type (a part including characters such as "numbers") and a part accompanying it (a part representing "characters" etc.). (For example, see Patent Document 1 below).

JP-A-2018-085008

An object to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of expanding the range of production.

The gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems, displays a plurality of identification symbol groups each including a plurality of types of identification symbols in a variable display in the display area of the display device, and is selected from each identification symbol group. The first identification symbol selected from the first identification symbol group, which is one of the plurality of identification symbol groups, and the game machine whose winning / failing determination result is notified by the combination of the identification symbols displayed on the screen. It is set as the establishment of reach that the second identification symbol selected from the second identification symbol group different from the first identification symbol group has the same type of identification symbol, and the first identification symbol is a type. The second identification symbol has the main part, and the second identification symbol has the main part but does not have the accompanying part. It is characterized by that.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to expand the range of production.

It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. (A) is a diagram showing the identification symbol and the reserved symbol displayed in the display area, and (b) is a diagram showing the type of the identification symbol. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of a multi-step production. It is a figure which showed an example (an example of the case which becomes a success result) of a multi-stage production. It is a figure (continuation of FIG. 4) which showed an example of a multi-stage production (an example of a case where a successful result is obtained). (A) is a diagram for explaining the type of the second element (stage effect element), and (b) is a diagram showing a chance table. It is a diagram for explaining a situation in which a player wishes to establish a reach anyway, regardless of the reach symbol, at a stage where it is not known whether or not the reach is established. It is a figure for demonstrating the situation which can expect the success result if the present stage is breached in the state where the multi-stage production is executed. It is a figure for demonstrating the 1st specific example. It is a figure for demonstrating the 2nd specific example. It is a figure for demonstrating the 3rd specific example. It is a figure for demonstrating the 4th specific example. It is a figure for demonstrating the fifth concrete example. It is a figure for demonstrating the sixth concrete example. It is a figure for demonstrating the 7th specific example. It is a figure for demonstrating the ninth concrete example. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of the 9th specific example. It is a figure for demonstrating the tenth specific example. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of the tenth specific example. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of a symbol suggestion effect. It is a figure for demonstrating an example (an example different from FIG. 20) of a symbol suggestion effect. It is a figure for demonstrating an example in which the end of a symbol suggestion effect is suggested by the aspect of an effect image. It is a figure for demonstrating the eleventh concrete example.

1) Basic configuration of a gaming machine Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine 1 (pachinko gaming machine) 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. In the following description, the term "image" includes not only still images but also moving images.

The gaming machine 1 includes a gaming board 90. The game board 90 is formed of a substantially square plywood, and the guide rail 903 forming a passage for guiding the game ball launched by the operation of the launch device 908 (launch handle) to the game area 902 has a substantially arc shape. It is provided as follows.

The game area 902 is provided with a display device 91, a start area 904, a large winning opening 906, an out opening, and the like. The display area 911 of the display device 91 is a portion that can be visually recognized through the opening 901 formed in the game board 90. Further, in the game area 902, a plurality of game nails are provided as obstacles that change the flow mode of the game balls when the flowing game balls collide with each other. The game ball flowing down the game area 902 changes in various modes depending on the conditions when it collides with the game nail.

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

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 gaming balls, will not be described. As for these, those having the same structure as a known gaming machine can be applied.

The jackpot lottery is executed by a winning / failing determination means provided on a control board (not shown) triggered by winning a game ball in the starting area 904. In the present embodiment, as the starting area 904, a first starting area 904a (so-called “special drawing 1” starting area) and a second starting area 904b (so-called “special drawing 2” starting area) are provided. A numerical value (win / fail judgment information) is acquired from the random number source triggered by the winning of the game ball in the starting area 904, and if the numerical value is the same as the predetermined jackpot value, it becomes a jackpot, and if it is different, it is missed. It becomes. In the present embodiment, the notification of the hit / fail judgment result is started in the order in which the numerical value is acquired (so-called fluctuation is started), but there is the hit / miss judgment information for which the notification of the hit / miss judgment result has not been completed yet. In this case, the newly acquired hit / fail determination information is stored as hold information in a storage means provided on a control board (not shown). The fact that the hold information is stored in the storage means is displayed as the hold symbol 10. That is, the reserved symbol 10 indicates the existence of the winning / failing determination information for which the notification of the corresponding winning / failing determination result has not been completed.

In the present embodiment, as the reserved symbol 10, the notification effect (from the start of fluctuation of the identification symbol 20 (identification symbol group 20g)) to completely stop with the combination indicating the hit / fail determination result, so-called one. Although the effect of the changing middle portion has been started, the notification of the winning / failing judgment result has not been completed. A symbol indicating the existence of the so-called "holding of change") and a pre-change holding symbol corresponding to the hit / fail judgment information (hereinafter, also referred to as pre-change hold information) for which the notification effect for notifying the hit / fail judgment result has not been started. 12 is displayed (see FIG. 2A). In the present embodiment, the basic embodiments of the pending symbol 11 during change and the reserved symbol 12 before change are the same. The basic forms of the variable pending symbol 11 and the pre-variable reserved symbol 12 may be completely different. Further, the variable pending symbol 11 may not be displayed. It should be noted that the order in which the notification of the hit / fail determination result corresponding to the pre-variation reserved symbol 12 is completed (so-called reserved “digestion order”) is earlier as it is located on the right side.

An upper limit is set for the maximum number of stored information before fluctuations. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of stored first pre-variation hold information (holding in FIG. 1) obtained by winning the first starting area 904a is four, and by winning the second starting area 904b. The maximum number of stored information on the second pre-variation hold information (special figure 2 hold) is four. Therefore, with respect to the reserved symbol 10 corresponding to one of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, one changing reserved symbol 11 and a maximum of four pre-changing reserved symbols 12 may be displayed (FIG. 2 (a). )reference).

In the present embodiment, similarly to the known gaming machine, the winning / failing determination result is notified to the player by the combination of the identification symbols 20 (see FIG. 2A) displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91. Specifically, the identification symbol group 20 g (left identification symbol group 20 gL, middle identification symbol group 20 gC, right identification symbol group 20 gR) including a plurality of types of identification symbols 20 starts to fluctuate, and finally each identification symbol group 20 g. One of the identification symbols 20 is selected and stopped. When the jackpot is won, the combination of the identification symbols 20 selected from each identification symbol group 20g and stopped is a predetermined combination (for example, three sets of the same identification symbols 20). If it is out of the way, it will be a combination other than that (other than the combination that will be a big hit).

In the present embodiment, a normal gaming state and a special gaming state are set as the gaming states. The special gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. The normal gaming state is a low-probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is low, and a low-base state (low probability, no time saving) in which it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize in the starting area 904. As the special gaming state, the first special gaming state and the second special gaming state are set. The first special game state is a high-probability game state in which the probability of winning a big hit is high, and a high-base state (high probability / time saving) in which a game ball is likely to win a prize in the starting area 904. The second special game state is a low-probability game state in which the probability of winning a big hit is low, and a high-base state (low probability / time saving) in which a game ball is likely to win a prize in the starting area 904. In the normal gaming state, the player launches the gaming ball aiming at the first starting region 904a. In this embodiment, so-called "left-handed" is performed. In the special game state, the game ball is launched aiming at the second starting area 904b. In this embodiment, so-called "right-handed" is performed. Since the special gaming state is a state in which it is easy to win the open lottery of the second starting area 904b triggered by the entry of the game ball into the normal starting area 905, the game ball can be relatively easily placed in the second starting area 904b. Win a prize.

2) Multi-stage effect Hereinafter, the multi-stage effect that can be executed by the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. The multi-stage effect is an effect that may occur as a part of the notification effect. The multi-stage effect is an effect divided into a plurality of stages. The multi-stage effect in the present embodiment is an effect divided into four stages (see FIG. 3). The number of such stages is just an example. In the following description, each stage may be referred to as a first stage (directing), a second stage (directing), a third stage (directing), and a fourth stage (directing). The multi-stage production was continued by breaking through the middle stage, which is the stage before reaching the final stage, and breaking through the final stage was set as a favorable result for the player (“goal” for the player). It is a production. In the present embodiment, the first to third stages correspond to the "intermediate stage", and the fourth stage corresponds to the "final stage". Further, in the present embodiment, when the final stage is exceeded, it is determined that the target hit / fail determination result (the hit / fail judgment result corresponding to the notification effect in which the multi-stage effect is executed) is a big hit. In other words, the multi-stage production leads to a result (success result) that breaks through the final stage when the target hit / fail judgment result is a big hit, and a different result (failure result) when the target hit / fail judgment result is wrong (Fig. 3). reference). Although it is an advantageous event for the player that the multi-stage production is a successful result, it may be set so that the jackpot is not confirmed.

The production of each stage is a production in which "horse riding", which is set as a race horse on the player side, races (horse racing) with other race horses (hereinafter, may be referred to as "rival horses") (horse racing). See FIGS. 4 and 5). In the multi-stage production in this embodiment, a maximum of four "races" are executed. The production of each stage basically leads to a victory result in which the horse riding is the first place (winning the race) or a defeat result in which the horse riding is not the first place (losing the race). The result of victory corresponds to the result of breaking through the production of each stage. In other words, if a winning result (a result that is advantageous to the player) is reached in the middle stage, the production proceeds to the next stage. That is, the multi-stage production continues. Reaching the victory result at the final stage corresponds to the success result of the multi-stage production (win / fail judgment result = big hit). Reaching a defeat result (a result that is disadvantageous to the player) at each stage corresponds to a failure result of the multi-stage production (win / fail judgment result = miss). Regardless of the stage at which the defeat result is reached, the multi-stage production will end with that.

In the multi-stage effect, a reference effect element and a stage effect element are set. In the multi-stage effect, any one of a plurality of types of first elements is set as a reference effect element. In this embodiment, each of the plurality of types of candidate horses is set as the first element. One of the plurality of types of candidate horses (first element) is set as horse riding (standard production element) in the multi-stage production. In this embodiment, seven types of horses A to G are set as candidate horses (first element). When a multi-stage effect occurs, any one of the horses A to G is set as a horse riding (reference effect element).

Each candidate horse in this embodiment is an element included in the identification symbol 20. The identification symbol 20 includes a main part 21 and an accessory part 22 (see FIG. 2B). The main part 21 is a part including characters and the like for distinguishing the types of the identification symbols 20, and is a part including "numbers" in the present embodiment. If the "numbers" are the same, it means that the identification symbols 20 are of the same type. On the other hand, the accompanying portion 22 is a portion normally attached to the main portion 21. It is not displayed during the fluctuation, but it is mainly when the fluctuation is stopped or pseudo-stopped (a state in which the fluctuation is not completely stopped but appears to the player to be stopped, for example, a slightly shaken state). It may be displayed so as to accompany the part 21. That is, the accompanying portion 22 may be displayed so as to be attached to the main portion 21 at least when the fluctuation of the identification symbol 20 is stopped or pseudo-stopped.

The accompanying portion 22 is a portion representing a character or the like associated with the various identification symbols 20. The accompanying portion 22 in the present embodiment is a portion of an image representing a “horse”. The portion attached to each of the plurality of types of identification symbols 20 corresponds to any of horses A to G. It suffices if it can be understood that each of the horses A to G, which may be shown in the multi-stage production, and the horses A to G, which are shown as the incidental portion 22 of the identification symbol 20, are in a corresponding relationship. In the present embodiment, since an indistinguishable object called "horse" is displayed as an effect element, a "name" (horse name) is displayed for each of the horses A to G, or the "name" (horse name) is displayed as an effect. ) Is output as a sound (for example, the "name" (horse name) is called during the race). In each figure, those with the letters A to G represent horses A to G, respectively. In the present embodiment, the symbol whose main part 21 is "1" has "horse A" as an accessory part 22, and the symbol whose main part 21 is "2" has "horse B" as an accessory part 22 ... The main part 21 (number) and the accompanying part 22 (various horses) have a 1: 1 correspondence relationship, such that the symbol in which the main part 21 is "7" is accompanied by "horse G" as the accompanying part 22. (See Fig. 2 (b)).

The multi-stage effect in the present embodiment is an effect that can occur when the reach is established. In the present embodiment, when the reach is established, the process shifts to the multi-stage production. However, it may be set to shift to the multi-stage production in a part when the reach is established. In the present embodiment, the identification symbol 20 (hereinafter, also referred to as the left identification symbol 20L) indicated by stopping or pseudo-stopping the left identification symbol group 20gL and the right identification symbol group 20gR stop or pseudo-stop. It is set as a reach that the identification symbol 20 (hereinafter, also referred to as the right identification symbol 20R) indicated by the above is the same type of symbol. That is, when the identification symbol 20 selected from the middle identification symbol group 20gC, which is the remaining identification symbol group 20g, becomes the same type of symbol as the identification symbol 20 (hereinafter, also referred to as reach symbol) constituting the reach. The state that becomes a big hit is set as reach.

The horse riding (reference production element) in the multi-stage production corresponds to the accompanying portion 22 of the reach pattern. That is, where any of horses A to G is indicated as ancillary portion 22 of the reach symbol, the horse indicated as the ancillary portion 22 is set as horse riding. For example, when the reach is configured by the identification symbol 20 in which the main part 21 is “2” (see FIG. 4 (b)), the accompanying part 22 “horse B” is mounted on horseback (reference effect element). The multi-stage effect set as is started (see FIG. 4 (c)).

The stage effect element is set for each stage of the multi-stage effect. In the multi-stage effect in the present embodiment, stage effect elements are set for each of the first to fourth stages. That is, a total of four stage production elements are set. Basically, the staged effect element is for suggesting the probability of breaking through the staged effect. One of a plurality of types of second elements is set for each stage effect element. The second element is roughly divided into a normal second element (sometimes simply referred to as a second element) (see FIG. 6 (a-1)), a multi-second element (see FIG. 6 (a-2)), and a multi-second element. It is divided into a special second element (see FIG. 6 (a-3)).

Usually, the second element (see FIG. 6 (a-1)) is shown by selecting any one of horses A to G. That is, any one of a plurality of types of candidate horses (first element) that can be set as horse riding (reference effect element) is usually set as the second element. If the type of the first element (type of horse) that can be set as the reference effect element and the type of the second element (type of horse) that can be set as the stage effect element are the same, they have a specific relationship. And. For example, when "horse F" is set as a reference effect element (first element) and "horse F" is set as a stage effect element (usually the second element) at a certain stage, the two are in a specific relationship. It shall be. Regarding the production of each stage of the multi-stage production, when there is a specific relationship, compared to the case where there is no specific relationship (hereinafter, the case where there is no specific relationship may be referred to as "non-specific relationship"). It is set to increase the probability of breaking through the production of. In the present embodiment, the breakthrough probability in the case of a specific relationship is about 75%, and the breakthrough probability in the case of a non-specific relationship is set to be about 25%. In other words, for the player, it can be said that the specific relationship is more advantageous than the non-specific relationship. Usually, the second factor can be said to indicate the type of horse that is a "chance" for the player.

The second element of the mulch (see FIG. 6 (a-2)) is shown by selecting two or more of horses A to G. In other words, considering the first element as a reference, it has a specific relationship with two or more types of first elements. For example, when "horse C" and "horse E" are set as production elements at a certain stage, not only when the reference production element (first element) is "horse C", but also in "horse E". Even if there is, it is assumed that there is a specific relationship. As described above, when the reference effect element (first element) and the stage effect element (second element) have a specific relationship, the probability of breaking through the effect at that stage is higher than when the standard effect element (first element) and the stage effect element (second element) do not have a specific relationship. Therefore, it can be said that the setting of the multi-second element as the second element is more pleasing to the player than the setting of the second element, because it is (advantageous to the player). It can be said that the second element of the multi indicates two or more types of horses that are "chance" for the player.

The number of horses set as the multi-second element, that is, the number of the first elements having a specific relationship is not limited to two. A multi-second element that has a specific relationship with three or more first elements may be set. Further, in the present embodiment, there is a possibility that a multi-second element (hereinafter, also referred to as an all-multi second element) having a specific relationship with all the first elements may be set (FIG. 6 (a-2). ) On the right side). The all-multi second element is the most advantageous for the player as the multi-second element because it has a specific relationship regardless of which type of first element (horse riding) is set as the reference effect element. It can be said that it is a good thing.

In the special second element (see FIG. 6 (a-3)), the special second element is set regardless of which type of first element (horse riding) is set as the reference effect element. It is confirmed that it will break through the stage production. That is, it can be said that the special second element is more pleasing to the player than the above-mentioned normal second element and multi-second element. Depending on the viewpoint, it can be said that the "number of stages" of the multi-stage production decreases by the number of times the special second element is set (the number of stages for which it is unknown whether or not to break through). For example, if a special second element is set for one stage, the "number of stages" of the multi-stage production will be three, and it can be seen that the number of hurdles to break through will decrease. In the present embodiment, the special second element is not set as the second element of the fourth stage. In other words, it is set so that the production of the fourth stage will not be confirmed as a breakthrough. By doing so, the relationship is such that "breakthrough of the fourth stage production = success result", so that the multi-stage production becomes easy to understand. However, it does not deny that the production of the fourth stage is set so that it can be confirmed as a breakthrough. Further, in the present embodiment, the race is executed even at the stage when the breakthrough is confirmed, and the effect that the horse riding wins is generated. However, the race may not be executed or a shortened production may be executed at the stage when the breakthrough is confirmed.

The type of the second element set in each stage of the multi-stage production is displayed by the "chance table". The chance table 30 (see FIG. 6B) includes an image showing the effect of each stage of the multi-stage effect and an image showing the type of the second element associated with the effect of each stage. In the present embodiment, the first stage is indicated as "race 1", the second stage is indicated as "race 2", the third stage is indicated as "race 3", and the fourth stage is indicated as "race 4". When the second element is usually set as the stage effect element, the type of horse that becomes a chance, that is, the type of horse that has a specific relationship when set as the reference effect element is displayed in the corresponding stage (race). When the multi-second element is set as the stage effect element, two or more types of horses that are chances are displayed at the corresponding stage (race). However, when the all-multi second element, which is one of the multi-second elements, is set, the characters "ALL" are displayed at the corresponding stage (race). When a special effect element is set as a stage effect element, the characters "breakthrough" are displayed at the corresponding stage (race). In this way, the player can grasp the second element set in each stage (each race) by looking at the chance table 30 (at least if the game is continuously played to a certain extent). ) Is possible. When the second element or the multi-second element is usually set as the stage effect element, the number of the main part 21 of the corresponding identification symbol 20 may be displayed. For example, when "horse B" is set as a stage effect element of a certain stage, it is preferable that an image including the number "2" is displayed at a place corresponding to the stage. By doing so, the chance table 30 becomes easier to understand.

In the following description, the example of the chance table 30 will be shown in the form of "horse A, ALL, breakthrough, horse BD". From the left, the second elements corresponding to the first stage (race 1), the second stage (race 2), the third stage (race 3), and the fourth stage (race 4) are shown. "Horse ○" (○ is an alphabet indicating the type of horse) usually indicates the second element. "Horse XX" (two or more types of XX) indicates the second element of multi (however, excluding the second element of all multi). "ALL" indicates the second element of all-multi. "Breakthrough" indicates a special second element.

Such a chance table 30 is displayed from the stage before the occurrence of the multi-stage effect (see FIG. 4A). In other words, it is displayed from the stage where it is unknown whether or not the reach is established in a certain notification effect. In the present embodiment, the chance table 30 is displayed in all the notification effects (the chance table 30 is displayed in a variable manner every time). In the present embodiment, the chance table 30 is displayed from the start of the fluctuation of the identification symbol 20 to the time when a predetermined time elapses (before the time when the reach may be established). It is preferable that the identification symbol 20 is already displayed at the start of the fluctuation. The chance table 30 is appropriately changed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment. However, in the present embodiment, the chance table 30 once shown in a certain notification effect does not change. In the present embodiment, the contents of the chance table 30 may be maintained over a plurality of notification effects (between a plurality of fluctuations). Unlike this, the content of the chance table 30 may be set to change (change every time) every time the notification effect is completed.

In this way, since the contents of the chance table 30 are displayed from the stage before the multi-stage production occurs, the player can know in advance what kind of horse riding is advantageous to be selected. Become. For example, it is assumed that there is a chance table 30 such as "horse B, horse B, horse F, horse BG" at the time when a certain notification effect is started (see FIG. 4A). In this case, when the horse B is selected as the horse riding (reference effect element), that is, when the reach is established by the identification symbol 20 in which the main part 21 is "2" (see FIG. 4 (b)). The first stage (race 1) (see FIG. 4 (c)), the second stage (race 2) (see FIG. 5 (a)), and the fourth stage (race 4) (see FIG. 5 (c)) are specified. Since it is highly probable that the relationship will break through (three of the four are likely to break through), the player will be selected as horse B as a horse riding in the notification production, that is, the main part. It is hoped that the reach will be established with the identification symbol 20 in which 21 is "2" (note that the third stage (race 3) has a non-specific relationship (see FIG. 5 (b))). That is, according to the contents of the chance table 30 shown from the state where it is unknown whether or not the reach is established (the state before reaching the branch point where the presence or absence of the reach is established), if the reach is established, the reach is established. You will play while wishing for the type of identification symbol 20 that you want to be selected as the symbol. In other words, it can be said that the chance table 30 suggests the result of the multi-stage effect by the element (reach symbol) found in the preliminary stage before the multi-stage effect occurs.

Further, in the present embodiment, a second element that can be expected to break through is also set regardless of the type of reach symbol. Specifically, the all-multi second element has a specific relationship regardless of the type of reach symbol, and the special second element has a definite breakthrough regardless of the type of reach symbol. Is. Therefore, for example, when the chance table 30 such as "ALL, ALL, breakthrough, ALL" is displayed in a certain notification effect (when the situation is as shown in FIG. 7), regardless of the type of the identification symbol 20. Anyway, the player hopes that the reach will be established and the multi-stage production will occur (the type of the reach symbol (first element) is irrelevant).

In addition, after the multi-stage production occurs, you can enjoy while predicting the future development. For example, the reach is configured by the identification symbol 20 in which the main part 21 is "4" while the chance table 30 "horse B, horse D, ALL, horse AD" is displayed (that is, horse riding (reference effect element). ) Is "horse D") It is assumed that a multi-stage production occurs. In this case, since the production of the first stage is a non-specific relationship, it is unlikely that it will break through, but if it breaks through the first stage, the player can understand that all the second and subsequent stages will have a specific relationship ( (See FIG. 8). Therefore, if you manage to break through the first stage, which has a non-specific relationship, the expectation for a successful result (big hit) will increase at once. In this way, in the multi-stage production in the present embodiment, since the second element set for all stages is visible, the game makes the player feel like "If you break through here ...". Sex will be realized.

In the present embodiment, the chance table 30 continues to be displayed even while the multi-stage effect is being executed. Further, even while the multi-stage production is being executed, the number part of the reach pattern (main part 21) and the type of horse riding (standard production element) continue to be displayed together. By making the chance table 30 continue to be displayed even while the multi-stage production is being executed in this way, it is possible to come into contact with the production while being aware of the ease of breaking through the currently being executed stage. .. Further, in the present embodiment, when the effect of a certain stage is executed, the emphasized image 31 (other) that emphasizes the part corresponding to the certain stage in the chance table 30, that is, the second element set at the certain stage. Any image that indicates that it is different from the part corresponding to the stage) is displayed. The emphasized image 31 makes it easy to understand the second element set at the stage currently being executed.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters related to the multi-stage production have been improved, embodied, and modified will be described. In addition, as long as possible, a configuration may be configured in which a plurality of techniques described with reference to the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇 First specific example Although it has been explained that the multi-stage production in the above embodiment has a race (horse racing) motif, various production motifs can be considered. For example, a multi-stage production (see FIG. 9) with a so-called “battle (production)” motif may be used.

In the production of each stage of the multi-stage production, it is assumed that the ally side (player side) character and the enemy side character fight each other, and the victory of the ally side character corresponds to the breakthrough of each stage (Fig. 9). See (b)). In other words, it is assumed that winning consecutively against the enemy character for the number of stages included in the multi-stage production leads to a successful result. The ally side character is the reference effect element, and the enemy side character is the stage effect element. Then, it is assumed that a plurality of types of candidate characters that can be selected as the ally side character are set as the "first element", and a plurality of types of candidate characters that can be selected as the enemy side character are set as the "second element". For example, it is assumed that three types of characters A1 to A3 are set as the first element, and nine types of characters B1 to B9 are set as the second element (see FIG. 9A).

In the production of each stage, one of the characters A1 to A3 set as the ally side character will fight (battle) with any of the characters B1 to B9 as the opponent, but for each of the characters A1 to A3 It is assumed that compatibility is set as an opponent. For example, the character A1 is easier to win when the opponent is one of the characters B1, B4, and B7 than the other characters, and the character A2 is easier to win when the opponent is the character B2 and the character B5. , Character B8 is easier to win than other characters, and character A3 is more likely to be an opponent if the opponent is one of character B3, character B6, or character B9. The setting is such that it is easier to win than if it is a character. That is, the character A1 has a specific relationship with the characters B1, B4, and B7, the character A2 has a specific relationship with the characters B2, B5, and B8, and the character A3 has a specific relationship with the characters B3, B6, and B9. That is (see FIG. 9 (a)).

In addition, the configuration may be configured in which a second element corresponding to the multi-second element or the special second element (the second element that determines the victory) described in the above embodiment is set. Further, as in this example, which first element (friendly character) is set may be configured to have nothing to do with the reach symbol.

In this way, it is also possible to make a multi-stage effect in which the effect of each stage is an effect in which the ally side character set as the reference effect element and the enemy side character set as the stage effect element fight against each other. In the case of this example, it is preferable that the same type of character is not set as the enemy side character in one multi-step production. If the multi-stage effect has four stages, the types of enemy characters (second elements) set in all of the four stages are different from each other (see FIG. 9B). This is because the production will be more realistic if the enemy character once defeated does not appear again.

〇 Second specific example In the above embodiment, the case where the first element (reference effect element) and the second element (stage effect element) have a specific relationship breaks through the stage than when there is a non-specific relationship. Although it has been explained that the setting has a high probability, it may be configured in which two or more relationships having different probabilities of breaking through as a specific relationship are set.

The production of the first specific example will be described as an example. For example, regarding character A1, it is assumed that character B1, character B4, and character B7 have a first specific relationship, character B2, character B5, and character B8 have a second specific relationship, and the others have a non-specific relationship. It is assumed that it is set as being. When there is a first specific relationship or a second specific relationship for the production at a certain stage, it is more likely to break through than when there is a non-specific relationship. In addition, the setting is more likely to break through in the case of the first specific relationship than in the case of the second specific relationship (see FIG. 10). By increasing the variation of the specific relationship in this way (setting the breakthrough probability to differ depending on the type of the specific relationship), it is possible to improve the taste of the production.

〇 Third specific example As the stage effect element (type of the second element), the following can be considered in addition to the one described in the above embodiment.

A second element that determines that the multi-stage effect will be a successful result (that is, the target hit / fail judgment result will be a big hit) when it is set as one of the stage effect elements of the multiple stages including the multi-stage effect. As a result, a configuration is provided in which a definite second element (see FIG. 11A) is provided. In other words, while the stage effect element basically suggests the probability of breaking through the corresponding stage in relation to the standard effect element, the result of the multi-stage effect as a special stage effect element is a successful result. It is assumed that the second element of confirmation is set.

It is assumed that the secret second element may be set in association with any of the plurality of stages including the multi-stage effect (see FIG. 11B). The secret second element is for keeping the contents of the actual second element set at the stage secret. At least until the production of the relevant stage is started, the secret second element is set (see FIG. 11 (b-1)), and when the production of the paragraph is started, it is actually started at the same time or after it is started. The type of the set second element (usually the second element, the multi-second element, the special second element, etc.) becomes clear (see FIG. 11 (b-2)). That is, the secret second element changes to the actually set second element. When such a secret second element is set, it will be enjoyed while predicting what the secret second element will change to.

〇 Fourth specific example The number of stages in the middle of the multi-stage production may be indefinite. For example, while the basic mode (normal production pattern) is that the number of intermediate stages of the multi-stage production is a predetermined number (three stages from the first stage to the third stage according to the above embodiment), the intermediate stage is performed. It is assumed that a reduction mode (special effect pattern) in which the number of stages is less than a predetermined number can occur. That is, it can be said that the multi-stage effect of the reduction mode is an effect in which the intermediate stage that is normally executed is skipped (disappeared). For the player, the number of stages to be broken through is reduced, so it can be said that the event is a kind of chance increase. In fact, it is more likely that the multi-step effect will be a successful result in the reduced mode than in the basic mode. It should be noted that what is skipped in the multi-stage production of the reduction mode is only the "intermediate stage", not the "final stage". That is, in either the basic mode or the reduction mode, it is still the "goal" for the player to break through the final stage (the fourth stage according to the above embodiment). However, there may be a case where the total number of stages of the multi-stage production is reduced by eliminating the final stage.

When the multi-stage effect is in the reduction mode, the reduction effect shall occur. Specifically, at the start of the multi-stage effect, while showing as if the number of intermediate stages is a predetermined number (indicating that it is the basic mode), a decrease effect occurs in the middle of the multi-stage effect. It is shown that the number of intermediate stages is less than the predetermined number. For example, at the start of the multi-stage effect (the stage before the decrease effect occurs), the chance table 30 shows that the multi-stage effect includes three intermediate stages (the total number of stages is four). Is displayed, the player feels as if there are three intermediate stages (see FIG. 12A). After that, a reduction effect occurs in the middle of the effect, and it is shown that one of the intermediate stages is skipped (disappeared) (see FIG. 12B). The reduction effect may occur before the start of the effect of the stage to be skipped, and it is preferable that the timing of occurrence cannot be predicted by the player.

Various specific modes of the reduction effect can be considered. It is conceivable to display an image indicating the "step to be skipped" (indicating the stage where the value of ○ is skipped) such as "race ○ clear!" As a reduction effect (FIG. 12 (b)). reference). After the reduction effect occurs, it is preferable that the chance table 30 is changed so that it can be understood that the stage has been skipped (disappeared). For example, it is conceivable to display an “x” mark on the place indicating the skipped stage in the chance table 30 so as to indicate to the player that the stage has disappeared (see FIG. 12 (c)). ).

In addition, it may occur that two or more intermediate stages constituting the multi-stage effect are skipped (disappeared). Further, in the above-described example, at the start time of the multi-stage effect, the number of intermediate stages is shown as if it is a predetermined number (as if it is a basic mode), but the start of the multi-stage effect. From the beginning, it may be a mode in which it can be determined whether it is a normal mode or a special mode. It is conceivable to make it possible to determine whether the multi-stage effect is a normal mode or a special mode by the chance table 30 displayed from the beginning of the multi-stage effect. For example, when the number of intermediate stages shown in the chance table 30 is three (total number of stages is four), it is a normal mode, and the number of intermediate stages shown in the chance table 30 is two or less (total stages). If the number is 3 or less), it may be set as a special mode.

〇 Fifth specific example In the multi-stage effect in the above embodiment, it has been explained that one first element is set as a reference effect element, but two or more first elements can be set as a reference effect element. It may be a configuration (a configuration in which two or more reference effect elements are set).

The number of reference effect elements set for each of the multi-stage effects may be changed. In this case, as the number of reference production elements increases, the probability that a specific relationship will be reached for each stage of production increases, so that the probability that a multi-stage production will be a successful result (big hit) increases. In other words, the jackpot reliability is suggested by the number of reference effect elements.

If the reference effect element corresponds to the reach symbol (accompanying portion 22) as in the above embodiment, the identification symbol 20 that has become the reach symbol can be set while having a configuration in which a plurality of so-called effective lines are set. It may be set as "the number of types = the number of reference effect elements". If one reach line is configured for one type of reach symbol, the setting is "the number of reach lines = the number of reference effect elements". For example, when a reach (double reach) in which the identification symbol 20 whose main part 21 is “2” and the identification symbol 20 whose main portion 21 is “3” are set as reach symbols is configured (see FIG. 13 (a)). Is assumed to generate a multi-stage effect in which two types of standard effect elements, "horse B" and "horse C", are set (see FIG. 13 (b)). That is, when a second element (usually a second element or a multi-second element) including any one of "horse B" and "horse C" is set as a stage effect element, the stage is set to have a specific relationship. .. In the example shown in FIG. 13, the first stage (stage production element "horse B"), the third stage (stage production element "horse C"), and the fourth stage (stage production element "horse C", "horse" D ”) is a specific relationship, and the second stage (stage production element“ horse G ”) is a non-specific relationship.

〇 Sixth specific example The setting is such that an opportunity effect (see FIG. 14B) may occur in the middle of the multi-stage effect. When the opportunity effect occurs, the probability of breaking through the next stage is increased as compared with the case where the opportunity effect does not occur. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, when an opportunity effect occurs in the second stage effect, the probability of breaking through the third stage effect increases. That is, the effect of opportunistic effect is exhibited regardless of whether the next stage is an intermediate stage or a final stage. In addition, regardless of whether or not the next-stage production has a specific relationship, the effect of the opportunity production is exhibited. According to the above embodiment, the breakthrough probability is set to about 75% when there is a specific relationship, but when an opportunity effect occurs in the previous stage, the breakthrough probability is about 90%. It is set to be. Similarly, when there is a non-specific relationship, the breakthrough probability is set to about 25%, but when an opportunity effect occurs in the previous stage, the breakthrough probability is set to about 40%. There is. The setting of the probability is only an example, but it is preferable to set the value to the player to have a specific relationship rather than to generate an opportunity effect in the previous stage. Specifically, the breakthrough probability in "no opportunity production in the previous stage + specific relationship" (about 75% in the above example)> the breakthrough probability in "previous stage with opportunity production + non-specific relationship" (above) In the example, it is set to about 40%) ”.

Any specific mode of opportunity production may be used. Anything that directly or indirectly indicates (implies) to the player that the probability of breaking through the next stage has increased may be used. As an example that directly shows that the breakthrough probability of the next stage has increased, an image showing that the breakthrough probability of the next stage is high, such as "Next race victory probability UP", is displayed as it is in the previous stage. It is conceivable (see FIG. 14 (b)). As an example that indirectly shows that the probability of breaking through the next stage has increased, an image showing that breaking through the current stage, such as "If you win this race ...", will be an advantageous situation is displayed. It is conceivable to do so.

It is preferable that the occurrence of the opportunity effect does not affect the breakthrough probability at the stage where the opportunity effect occurs. That is, if an opportunity effect occurs at a certain stage, the breakthrough probability of the next stage of the certain stage is only increased, and the breakthrough probability of the certain stage is not increased. According to the above embodiment, regardless of whether or not an opportunity effect is generated, the breakthrough probability is about 75% if the certain stage has a specific relationship, and the breakthrough probability is 25% if the certain stage has a non-specific relationship. Is set to be. By doing so, when an opportunity production occurs, the player can realize the playability of being in contact with the production while holding the feeling that "if the current stage is exceeded ... (it will be an advantageous situation)". Can be done.

The matters related to the opportunity effect described in this example may be changed or embodied as shown below. In addition, the configuration may be configured in which the items described below are combined and applied.

(B) It is not necessary to limit the breakthrough probability to the next stage when an opportunity effect occurs. If an opportunity effect occurs in a certain intermediate stage, the probability of breaking through at least a part of the stages after the intermediate stage may be increased. For example, the probability of breaking through all stages after the stage where the opportunity effect occurs may be increased. By doing so, it becomes more valuable for the player to generate the opportunity effect.

In addition, a plurality of types of effects are set as opportunity effects, and it is conceivable that the stage at which the breakthrough probability increases (the stage at which the opportunity effect is targeted) differs depending on the type of opportunity effect that has occurred. .. For example, if the first opportunity effect occurs, the breakthrough probability increases only in the next stage, while if the second opportunity effect occurs, the breakthrough probability in all stages after the next stage increases. That is, the number of stages targeted for the opportunity effect is different depending on the type of the opportunity effect. By doing so, playability that should be noted for the type of opportunity production is realized. In the case of doing so, since the stage to be the target of the opportunity production changes each time, it is preferable to indicate the stage to be the target. For example, the first opportunity production is a production in which a display such as "next race victory probability UP" is displayed, while the second opportunity production is a production in which a display such as "all race victory probability UP from the next race" is displayed. In addition, as another example, if an opportunity effect is set in which the probability of breaking through the next stage and the next stage is increased, a display such as "next race and one after another race victory probability UP" is set.

(B) The degree to which the probability of breaking through the target stage increases may be set differently depending on the type of opportunity production. For example, if the first opportunity effect occurs at a certain stage, the breakthrough probability of the next stage will be 10% higher than usual (85% if the next stage is a specific relationship, 35 if it is a non-specific relationship). If the second opportunity effect occurs, the probability of breaking through the next stage will be 20% higher than usual (if the next stage is a specific relationship, it will be 95%, if it is a non-specific relationship, it will be 95%). It is assumed that the action (degree of probability UP) changes according to the type of opportunity production, such as 45%). In the case of doing so, since the action of the opportunity effect changes each time, it is preferable to show the content of the action. For example, the first opportunity production is a production in which "next race victory probability 10% UP" is displayed, while the second opportunity production is a production in which "next race victory probability 20% UP" is displayed ( It is conceivable that the degree of increase in probability is indicated by a numerical value). Apart from this, the first opportunity production is displayed as "next race victory probability UP (low)", while the second opportunity production is displayed as "next race victory probability UP (high)". It is also conceivable to make it a production (a production that shows the degree of increase in probability relatively).

(C) When an opportunity effect occurs, the breakthrough of the target stage shall be confirmed. For example, if an opportunity effect occurs at a certain stage, the breakthrough of the next stage is confirmed. By doing so, it becomes more valuable for the player to generate the opportunity effect. As one of the plurality of types of opportunity effects described in (b) above, it may be set so that the breakthrough of the target stage can be confirmed.

(D) Make sure that the effect of opportunity production is not reflected in the final stage. If the opportunity effect is an effect that suggests that the probability of breaking through the next stage has increased, the opportunity effect should not occur in the middle stage immediately before the final stage. The result of the final stage is the most important for the player because the multi-stage production is a big hit if the result of breaking through the final stage is reached, and the production is out of the question if the result is other than that. Therefore, the final stage is a special stage different from the intermediate stage, and is set so as not to be affected by irregular events (events that may or may not occur) such as opportunity production.

〇 Seventh specific example Multi-stage production shall be used for so-called "setting suggestion". For example, six types of "setting 1" to "setting 6" are prepared as candidate settings (six-step setting), and one of the six types of settings is set as the current setting. do. It is assumed that the player is more advantageous when the candidate setting with a larger number of settings is set as the current setting. Any method may be used to set the difference in the degree of advantage. The more advantageous the setting is to the player, the higher the expected value (ball output rate) of the player's profit obtained when the game is continuously played. As an example, a method of setting a difference in the jackpot probability in the normal gaming state can be considered. That is, the jackpot probability of "setting 1" is the lowest, and the jackpot probability of "setting 6" is the highest.

On the premise of such a configuration, it is used for "setting suggestion" that suggests which candidate setting is set as the current setting for the multi-stage effect that results in failure. In other words, the setting is suggested by the multi-stage production when the success result of breaking through the final stage is not reached. Specifically, the number of stages that have been passed through in the multi-stage production suggests which of the plurality of candidate settings is the current setting. If the total number of stages is 4, as in the multi-stage production in the above embodiment, the number of stages that have passed through when reaching a failure result (hereinafter, may be referred to as “number of breakthroughs”) is 0 to 3. In any case, the number of breakthroughs suggests the current setting. As an example, it is conceivable that the larger the number of stages of breakthrough, the higher the probability that the candidate setting that is advantageous to the player is the current setting. That is, the expected value (average value) of the number of breakthroughs in the multi-stage production that results in failure is set to be higher as the setting is higher (see FIG. 15).

The multi-stage production approaches the success result (big hit) by breaking through each stage, but if the success result is not finally reached, the number of breakthroughs has nothing to do with the profit of the player ( If it does not reach a "big hit", it is still a "miss" regardless of the number of breakthroughs). Depending on the point of view, it can be said that the larger the number of breakthroughs, the greater the disappointment of the player when the failure result is found, which is not preferable. This example is excellent in that it uses the concept of "breakthrough number", which is otherwise worthless, to suggest the player's concern of setting. In other words, according to this example, even if a failure result (failure result) is reached, the higher the number of breakthroughs, the higher the probability that the setting is high. Therefore, even if the failure result (failure result) occurs, the number of breakthroughs is high. The playability that we hope will increase will be realized.

It is only an example that the larger the number of breakthroughs, the higher the probability that the candidate setting that is advantageous to the player is the current setting. It suffices if the number of breakthroughs suggests the current setting. The smaller the number of breakthroughs, the more likely it is that the candidate setting that is advantageous to the player is the current setting.

The "setting suggestion" may be one that confirms that any one of the plurality of candidate settings is the current setting. For example, when a multi-stage effect in which the number of breakthroughs is 3 occurs two times in a row, it is conceivable that it is determined that any of the "settings 4 to 6" is set.

〇 Eighth Specific Example In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the chance table 30 is displayed and then the multi-stage effect is executed (the chance table 30 is always displayed), but the predetermined conditions are satisfied. The chance table 30 may be displayed when the situation is satisfied, and the chance table 30 may not be displayed in other cases. That is, the setting may be set so that the chance table 30 is not displayed and the multi-stage effect may be executed. If the chance table 30 is not displayed, the content of the second element set as the stage effect element cannot be determined, so that the player comes into contact with the multi-stage effect without knowing how easy it is to break through each stage.

There are various possible conditions under which the chance table 30 is displayed. It is conceivable that the player can satisfy the conditions at his / her own will. That is, the presence / absence of display of the chance table 30 is set as one of the so-called customizable elements.

It is conceivable that the presence / absence of the display of the chance table 30 is set as the presence / absence of the so-called chance up. For example, the multi-stage effect in which the chance table 30 is displayed is set to have a higher probability of producing a success result (big hit) than the multi-stage effect in which the chance table 30 is not displayed. By doing so, it is expected that when the chance table 30 is displayed and the ease of breaking through each stage is clarified, the result will be more successful than when it is not clarified. A novel playability called "Teru" is realized. The reverse setting may be used. That is, the multi-stage effect in which the chance table 30 is not displayed may be set with a higher probability of achieving a success result (big hit) than the multi-stage effect in which the chance table 30 is displayed.

〇 Ninth specific example In the middle of a multi-stage production, a production in which the standard production element (horse riding, which is the first element) changes (hereinafter referred to as a change production) may occur. The multi-stage production suggests the possibility of breaking through each stage due to the relationship between the standard production element (first element) and the stage production element (second element). The setting is such that the production elements may change. If the setting is such that the reference effect element is determined by the type of the reach symbol (identification symbol 20 constituting the reach) as in the above embodiment, it can be said that the occurrence of the change effect is a change in the reach symbol.

The change effect can occur at a stage in which there is a non-specific relationship in the state before the effect occurs. Due to the occurrence of the change effect, the non-specific relationship changes to the specific relationship. That is, it can be said that the occurrence of the change effect is an advantageous event for the player. For example, when "horse A" is set as the reference effect element (first element) and "horse B" is set as the stage effect element (second element) of a certain stage, the stage is in a non-specific relationship. Yes (see FIG. 16 (a)). When a change effect occurs at that certain stage (see FIG. 16B), the reference effect element changes to "horse B". That is, it changes to a specific relationship (see FIG. 16 (c)). As described above, the occurrence of the change effect is a change in the reach pattern. As the horse A changes to horse B, the identification symbol 20 (main part 21) constituting the reach also changes from “1” to “2” (see the change from FIGS. 16 (b) to (c)). ). However, a setting that does not cause such a change, that is, a setting that changes the reference effect element but does not change the reach symbol may be used.

In this example, if a change effect occurs in the middle stage, the reference effect element in the subsequent stages also changes. For example, when a change effect occurs in the second stage effect and the reference effect element changes, the change is applied not only in the second stage but also in the third and fourth stage effects ( Whether or not the third and fourth stages have a specific relationship is determined by the standard production element after the change). Based on such a configuration, it is set that there is no change so that the stage that was a specific relationship before the change effect is generated becomes a non-specific relationship due to the occurrence of the change effect. For example, assume that the reference production element at the start of the multi-stage production is "horse C" and the chance table 30 is "horse A, horse B, horse C, horse C". In this case, the setting is such that the change effect does not occur in the first stage or the second stage. That is, since it is shown that the third stage and the fourth stage have a specific relationship at the start of the multi-stage effect, the specific relationship is broken by the occurrence of the change effect and becomes a non-specific relationship. Such changes (changes that are unfavorable to the player) are prevented (the specific relationships once shown are maintained). In summary, a change effect can occur at a certain stage, provided that it is not shown to have a specific relationship at a later stage including a certain stage.

The matters related to the change effect described in this example may be changed, embodied, etc. as shown below. In addition, the configuration may be configured in which the items described below are combined and applied.

(B) The change effect is reflected in only one stage. That is, when a change effect occurs at a certain stage and the reference effect element changes, the change is reflected only at the certain stage, and the change is not reflected at the subsequent stages. For example, in a situation where "horse A" is set as a reference effect element (first element) and "horse B" is set as a stage effect element (second element) at a certain stage, the standard effect is performed at that stage. It is assumed that a change effect occurs in which the element changes from "horse A" to "horse B". Even in this case, it is assumed that the reference effect element in the stage after the certain stage (after the stage after the stage where the change effect occurs) is "horse A" (from the next stage onward, the reference effect element is the original). Shall return to). In this way, if the reference effect element in the stages after a certain stage is restored to the original state, the change effect can be generated even in a situation where the stages after the certain stage have a specific relationship. That is, it is not necessary to control the specific relationship once shown so as not to be destroyed by the change effect.

(B) As a change effect, it is assumed that an effect in which the number of reference effect elements increases can occur. For example, in a situation where "horse A" is set as the standard production element (first element) and "horse B" is set as the stage production element (second element) at a certain stage, "horse" is set as the standard production element. It is assumed that a change effect in which "horse B" is added in addition to "A" can occur. That is, the addition of the first element necessary for establishing a specific relationship as a reference effect element occurs as a change effect. In this way, the first element (“horse A” in the above example), which was already the standard effect element before the change effect occurred, will remain as the standard effect element, so it was shown once. The specific relationship will not be destroyed by the occurrence of change effects.

(C) It has been explained that the above-mentioned change effect changes the effect at the stage where the change effect occurs from a non-specific relationship to a specific relationship, but it is not the stage where the change effect occurs and is executed after that. It may be possible to generate the stage effect as changing from a non-specific relationship to a specific relationship. For example, the standard production element at the start of production is "horse B", and the chance table 30 is "horse A, horse B, horse C, horse E". In the production (see FIG. 17 (a)) of the production element (stage), a change production in which the reference production element changes from “horse B” to “horse E” occurs (see FIG. 17 (b)). do. That is, the fourth stage changes from a non-specific relationship to a specific relationship due to the change effect generated in the third stage (see FIG. 17 (c)). The standard production element in the third stage remains "horse B". Since the occurrence of such a change effect suggests that the breakthrough probability of the stage (race) that will occur in the future has increased, not the stage (race) that is currently being executed, the stage where the breakthrough probability has increased. The player expects to reach the point.

〇 Tenth Specific Example In the multi-stage effect in the above embodiment, the first element corresponding to the incidental portion 22 of the identification symbol 20 (reach symbol) constituting the reach is set as the reference effect element. Specifically, the identification symbols 20 of the same type (the left identification symbol 20L and the right identification symbol 20R in the above embodiment) that constitute the reach all have a common main part 21 and ancillary parts 22, and they are common. Although it has been explained that the first element corresponding to the incidental portion 22 is set as the reference effect element, the identification symbol 20 may be changed as follows.

It is set as the establishment of "reach" that the types of the identification symbols 20 selected from each of the two (first identification symbol group and second identification symbol group) of the three identification symbol groups 20g are the same. It is the same to be. For example, also in this example, the left identification symbol 20L (first identification symbol) selected from the left identification symbol group 20gL (first identification symbol group) and the right identification symbol group 20gR (second identification symbol group) are selected. It is assumed that the reach is established when the right identification symbol 20R (second identification symbol) becomes the same type of identification symbol 20.

The left identification symbol 20L has a main part 21 (a part including characters such as numbers) indicating a type and an ancillary part 22 attached to the main part 21 (see FIG. 18A). That is, it has the same configuration as the left identification symbol 20L described in the above embodiment. In this example, all the symbols included in the left identification symbol group 20 gL have a main portion 21 and an accessory portion 22. On the other hand, the right identification symbol 20R has a main portion 21 but no ancillary portion 22 (see FIG. 18A). In this example, all the symbols included in the right identification symbol group 20 gR have a main portion 21 but no ancillary portion 22. As in the above embodiment, if the main part 21 is a "number" indicating the type and the accompanying part 22 is a "horse" type, the left identification symbol 20L is a "number" and "number". It has a "horse" part, and the right identification symbol 20R has a "number" but does not have a "horse" part. The horse riding, which is the reference effect element (first element) of the multi-stage effect, is the horse represented by the ancillary portion 22 of the left identification symbol 20L constituting the reach.

The player usually determines whether or not reach is established based on the difference in the main part 21 (number) of the identification symbol 20. On the premise of this, it is not preferable to hide the accompanying portion 22 because the area in which other images for the effect can be displayed increases and the range of the effect can be widened. There is also the idea of. On the other hand, if it is desired to improve the taste of the effect using the type of the identification symbol 20 (the type of the reach symbol) such as the multi-stage effect or to make the effect easier to understand, the ancillary portion 22 of the identification symbol 20 ( (Setting of characters, etc. according to the type of symbol) is required. In this example, the left identification symbol 20L constituting the reach has the accompanying portion 22, but the right identification symbol 20R is set so as not to have the incidental portion 22, so that the effect is displayed as an effect due to the incidental portion 22 not being displayed. It allows you to enjoy both the effects of things. That is, a part of the display area 911 generated by not displaying the accompanying portion 22 of the right identification symbol 20R is used for displaying an image for other effects (the image is not shown in FIG. 18). It is also possible to perform an effect that develops according to the type of the identification symbol 20 (type of reach symbol) such as the above-mentioned multi-step effect by using the accompanying portion 22 of the left identification symbol 20L. can.

In this example, the middle identification symbol 20C also has the same mode as the right identification symbol 20R, that is, it has the main portion 21 but does not have the accompanying portion 22. Since the left identification symbol 20L is set as the symbol having the accompanying portion 22 for the effect and the middle identification symbol 20C is not a symbol constituting the reach, the middle identification symbol 20C also does not have the incidental portion 22. Will be done.

The matters relating to the identification symbol 20 described in this example may be changed, embodied, etc. as shown below. In addition, the configuration may be configured in which the items described below are combined and applied.

(A) As shown in FIG. 19, the effect image 40 is displayed on the right side in the display area 911. The effect image 40 is supposed to represent a predetermined character. It is permissible for the character to change (behave, etc.) to the extent that the player can perceive that it represents the same character. Since the effect image 40 is displayed on the right side in the display area 911, the place where the effect image 40 is displayed is the place where the right identification symbol 20R is displayed rather than the place where the left identification symbol 20L is displayed. close. It can be said that the effect image 40 is displayed by utilizing the region generated because the right identification symbol 20R does not have the accompanying portion 22. Since the effect image 40 is not the incidental portion 22 of the right identification symbol 20R, it does not change to another character depending on the type of the right identification symbol 20R. When the fluctuation of the right identification symbol group 20gR is stopped or pseudo-stopped and one right identification symbol 20R (number) is displayed, the effect image 40 is attached to the one right identification symbol 20R. From a different point of view, the effect image 40 is said to be a common "accompanying part" regardless of the type of the right identification symbol 20R (the type of the main part 21 (number)) selected and shown from the right identification symbol group 20gR. You can also do it. As can be seen from FIG. 19, for the left identification symbol group 20 gL, the type of the accompanying portion 22 changes according to the fluctuation, but for the right identification symbol group 20 gR, the effect image 40 as a common "accompanying portion" does not change. ..

The effect image 40 is continuously displayed at least until a branch point where it is determined whether or not reach is established in the notification effect. It is displayed even while the left identification symbol group 20 gL is fluctuating, and is also displayed while the right identification symbol group 20 gR is fluctuating. When it is notified that the reach is not established and the result of the hit / miss determination is out of order (in the case of so-called "out of place" fluctuation), the effect image 40 is displayed through the notification effect. If the "out of place" fluctuation continues, the effect image 40 continues to be displayed across two or more notification effects.

As an effect using the effect image 40, a symbol suggestion effect (see FIG. 20) that is executed while the left identification symbol group 20 gL is fluctuating can be executed. The symbol suggestion effect suggests that a certain identification symbol 20 (hereinafter, also referred to as a suggestion symbol) is more likely to be selected as one left identification symbol 20L selected from the left identification symbol group 20gL. It is a production to do. That is, the probability that the suggestion symbol is the left identification symbol 20L is higher in the case where the symbol suggestion effect occurs than in the case where it does not occur. In this example, an effect in which the character represented by the effect image 40 calls in any kind of identification symbol 20 is executed as the symbol suggestion effect. For example, an image in which the character of the effect image 40 makes a voice such as “○○ ～” is displayed (see FIG. 20A). The part of "○○" is a part that changes according to the suggested symbol. The content may be such that the player can grasp the type of the identification symbol 20 as the suggestion symbol. For example, it is an effect that calls the name of "horse" which is an accessory part 22. If "○○" is the name of horse B, it is a symbol suggestion effect that suggests that the identification symbol 20 whose main part 21 is "2" is more likely to be selected as the left identification symbol 20L. In the present embodiment, a fanning effect is generated indicating that the suggestion symbol is likely to be selected as the left identification symbol 20L (a situation in which the fluctuation is likely to stop or pseudo-stop) (see FIG. 20B).

The symbol suggestion effect leads to either a selective ending in which the suggested symbol is selected as the left identification symbol 20L (see FIG. 20 (c)) or a non-selective ending (not shown) in which the suggested symbol is not selected. In this example, there is a possibility that a reach will be established (a big hit) if a selective ending is reached, and there is no possibility that a reach will be established if a non-selective ending is reached (the loss is confirmed). ing. In other words, the selection ending of the design suggestion effect is considered to be an end that is advantageous to the player. In the case of a selection ending, the setting may be set so that the establishment of reach is confirmed.

The accompanying portion 22 of the left identification symbol 20L serves as a reference effect element (horse riding) for the multi-stage effect that occurs when the reach is established. Therefore, it can be said that the suggestion symbol in the symbol suggestion effect suggests horse riding with increased probability of being set as a reference effect element. In short, it can be said that the multi-stage effect is an effect of the content according to the standard effect element, so that the symbol suggestion effect suggests the occurrence of a corresponding effect (multi-stage effect) that will occur in the future. It can be said.

In this example, when the symbol suggestion effect is the selection ending and the reach is established and the multi-stage effect occurs, at least one of the plurality of stages is set to have a specific relationship. That is, the setting is such that one of the stage effect elements shown in the chance table 30 in advance and the reference effect element which is the incidental part 22 of the left identification symbol 20L corresponding to the suggestion symbol of the symbol suggestion effect have a specific relationship. (In the example shown in FIG. 20, the first stage and the fourth stage have a specific relationship (a specific relationship common to "horse B")). Therefore, when the symbol suggestion effect occurs, the playability that the player desires that the suggestion symbol is selected as the left identification symbol 20L (the selection ending) is realized. When multiple stages of production occur after the design suggestion effect, a specific relationship is established at two or more stages, and only in situations where it can be expected that two or more specific relationships will be established, not one or more. It may be set so that a symbol suggestion effect is generated.

However, when the symbol suggestion effect is the selection ending and the reach is established and the multi-stage effect occurs, the setting may be set so that a case may occur in which all of the plurality of stages have a non-specific relationship. In such a case, the player (seeing the chance table 30) cannot expect that the multi-stage effect will be a successful result even if the symbol suggestion effect is the selection ending and the multi-stage effect occurs. Can be grasped. That is, when the symbol suggestion effect occurs, the player compares the suggestion symbol with the chance table 30 and obtains the degree of expectation (the number of stages having a specific relationship) when it is assumed that the multi-stage effect occurs. Then, you will enjoy while guessing the development after the design suggestion production is the selection ending.

The design suggestion effect may be in the following mode. It is assumed that the symbol suggestion effect increases the probability that a certain identification symbol 20 will be selected as one right identification symbol 20R selected from the right identification symbol group 20gR. That is, not only the left identification symbol 20L (left identification symbol group 20gL) but also the right identification symbol 20R (right identification symbol group 20gR) can be set as a target of the symbol suggestion effect. Specifically, in a state where the left identification symbol 20L selected from the left identification symbol 20gL is shown (see FIG. 21A), the identification symbol 20 of the same type as the left identification symbol 20L is the right identification symbol 20R. It is assumed that the probability of being selected as is increased by the symbol suggestion effect (see FIG. 21 (b)). Since the same type of left identification symbol 20L and right identification symbol 20R corresponds to the establishment of reach, it can be said that the symbol suggestion effect suggests that the probability that reach is established has increased. The effect image 40 is displayed at a location close to the location where the right identification symbol 20R is displayed. In the symbol suggestion effect, the effect image 40 calls in the right identification symbol 20R necessary for establishing reach. It can be said that it is a production. After that, a fanning effect is generated to indicate that the suggested symbol suggested by the symbol suggestion effect is likely to be selected as the right identification symbol 20R (see FIG. 21 (c)). Although not shown, the reach is established when the suggested symbol is selected as the right identification symbol 20R (selected ending), and the reach is not established when the suggested symbol is not selected (non-selected ending). (Out of the way).

Even in the case of such a pattern suggestion effect, if a reach is established (selective ending) and a multi-stage effect occurs, at least one of the plurality of stages has a specific relationship. (In the example shown in FIG. 21, when a reach is established and a multi-stage effect occurs, the third stage and the fourth stage have a specific relationship). When the reach is established (selection ending), the symbol suggestion effect may be generated only when two or more of the plurality of stages have a specific relationship.

(B) One of the plurality of types of candidate images is displayed as the effect image 40. That is, a plurality of types of characters are set as characters that can be displayed as the effect image 40 (the number of types of candidate images = the number of set characters) (the various characters are of different types). Is considered to be a mode in which the player can distinguish). Then, it is assumed that the probability that the symbol suggestion effect will be the selection ending is suggested depending on which of the plurality of types of candidate images is displayed as the effect image 40. For example, three types of first image 41 to third image 43 (first character to third character) are set as candidate images, which is second than when the first image 41 is set as the effect image 40. When the image 42 is set as the effect image 40, the symbol suggestion effect is obtained when the third image 43 is set as the effect image 40 than when the second image 42 is set as the effect image 40. Is a setting with a high probability of having a selection result (see FIG. 22). By doing so, the playability that the player pays attention to the type of the effect image 40 is realized.

(C) The relationship between the left identification symbol 20L (left identification symbol group 20gL) and the right identification symbol 20R (right identification symbol group 20gR) may be set in reverse. That is, the right identification symbol 20R has the main portion 21 and the ancillary portion 22, but the left identification symbol 20L has the main portion 21 and does not have the ancillary portion 22. Then, the effect image 40 is displayed at a place closer to the place where the left identification symbol 20L is displayed than at the place where the right identification symbol 20R is displayed. That is, the effect image 40 is displayed as a common "accompanying portion" regardless of the type of the left identification symbol 20L selected and shown from the left identification symbol group 20gL.

〇 Eleventh specific example In the chance table 30, set the difference in the mode so that the stage having a specific relationship and the stage having a non-specific relationship can be distinguished. For example, the portion indicating the stage having a specific relationship in the chance table 30 is displayed larger than the portion indicating the stage having a non-specific relationship (see FIG. 23). By doing so, it is possible to grasp at a glance which stage has a specific relationship and the number of stages having a specific relationship.

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

The matters described in the above-described embodiment can be applied to other gaming machines such as a rotating cylinder type gaming machine, except that the configuration peculiar to the pachinko gaming machine is used.

The effect of suggesting the probability that the hit / fail determination result will be a big hit (big hit reliability) described in the above embodiment can also be used to suggest the probability of being a so-called “small hit”.

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

・ Means 1-1
It is a production divided into multiple stages, and it continues by breaking through each intermediate stage before reaching the final stage, and breaking through the final stage is a multi-stage production set as a result that is advantageous to the player. The multi-stage effect is provided with an effect execution means to be executed, and one of a plurality of types of first elements is set as a reference effect element, and for each stage, any one of a plurality of types of second elements is a stage. A gaming machine that is set as an effect element, and is characterized in that the relationship between the reference effect element and the stage effect element set at each stage suggests a probability of breaking through each stage.
The above-mentioned multi-stage production is an interesting production in which the probability of breaking through each stage increases or decreases depending on the relationship between the standard production element and the stage production element.

・ Means 1-2
Each of the plurality of types of the first element has a specific relationship with any of the plurality of types of the second element, and the first element used as the reference effect element and the stage effect element at a certain stage. The gaming machine according to means 1-1, wherein the probability of breaking through the certain stage is suggested depending on whether or not the second element has the specific relationship.
By doing the above, it becomes an easy-to-understand effect that it can be determined whether or not the situation is expected to break through each stage by whether or not there is a specific relationship.

・ Means 1-3
The gaming machine according to means 1-2, wherein a multi-second element having a specific relationship with two or more types of the first element is set as the plurality of types of the second element.
It is possible to clearly show that the situation is expected to establish a specific relationship by the second element of the multi.

・ Means 1-4
When a special second element, which is one of a plurality of types of the second element, is used as the stage effect element at a certain stage, the certain stage is performed regardless of the type of the first element used as the reference effect element. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1-1 to 1-3, wherein it is determined to break through.
By preparing a special second element, it is possible to create a situation in which the player feels at ease that a breakthrough at a certain stage is confirmed.

・ Means 1-5
The means 1 characterized in that the multi-stage effect is one of a basic mode in which the number of intermediate stages is a predetermined number and a reduction mode in which the number of intermediate stages is less than a predetermined number. The gaming machine according to any one of -1 to means 1-4.
By setting the multi-stage effect as a reduction mode, it is possible to clearly show that the situation is such that the multi-stage effect can be expected to have an advantageous result.

・ Means 1-6
When the multi-stage effect is in the reduction mode, the number of the intermediate stages is the number of the intermediate stages when the reduction effect occurs in the middle of the effect while showing as if the number of the intermediate stages is a predetermined number at the start of the effect. The gaming machine according to means 1-5, wherein is shown to be less than a predetermined number.
By doing so, it is possible to clearly show that the occurrence of the reduction effect is an increase in chance.

・ Means 1-7
When the opportunity effect occurs in the middle stage, the probability of breaking through at least a part of the stages after the middle stage in which the opportunity effect occurs is higher than that in the case where the opportunity effect does not occur. The gaming machine according to any one of -1 to means 1-6.
When an opportunity effect occurs, it can be expected that the multi-stage effect will have an advantageous result, so that the multi-stage effect can be a production that keeps an eye on until the end.

・ Means 1-8
The gaming machine according to means 1-7, wherein the occurrence of the opportunity effect does not indicate an increase in the probability of breaking through the intermediate stage in which the opportunity effect occurs.
By doing so, it is possible to make the player feel the feeling that "if the current stage (the stage where the opportunity production occurs) is exceeded ...".

・ Means 1-9
Equipped with an advantage setting means for setting one of the candidate settings divided into multiple stages so that the degree of advantage for the player is different as the current setting, the result of breaking through the final stage in the multi-stage production is reached. If not, it is described in any one of means 1-1 to means 1-8, characterized in that it is suggested which of the plurality of candidate settings is the current setting depending on the number of steps that have been broken through. Gaming machine.
By doing so, even if the result of breaking through the final stage is not reached, the playability of paying attention to the number of stages that have been broken through is realized.

・ Means 2-1
A game in which a plurality of identification symbol groups, each including a plurality of types of identification symbols, are displayed in a variable manner in the display area of the display device, and the winning / failing determination result is notified by a combination of identification symbols selected from each identification symbol group and displayed. It is a machine and is selected from the first identification symbol group selected from the first identification symbol group which is one of the plurality of identification symbol groups and the second identification symbol group different from the first identification symbol group. It is set as the establishment of reach that the second identification symbol is the same type of identification symbol, and the first identification symbol is a type of a main part indicating the type and a part attached to the main part. A gaming machine having a different incidental portion for each, and the second identification symbol having the main portion but not the incidental portion.
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, since another effect image or the like can be displayed in the area generated by the second identification symbol having no accompanying portion, the range of effect is widened.

・ Means 2-2
An effect image representing a predetermined character that does not change according to the type of the second identification symbol is displayed at a position closer to the second identification symbol than the first identification symbol in the display area. The gaming machine according to the featured means 2-1.
It is also possible to display a character that is constant regardless of the type of the second identification symbol. The character can also be regarded as an "accompanying part" common to all types of second identification symbols.

・ Means 2-3
Means 2-A means using the effect image, wherein a suggestion effect suggesting that a certain type of the identification symbol is more likely to be selected as the first identification symbol is executed. The gaming machine according to 2.
Since the effect image is a predetermined character that does not change depending on the type of the second identification symbol, it is also possible to execute the above-mentioned suggestion effect using the effect image (the character changes depending on the type of the second identification symbol). It is difficult to perform the above-mentioned suggestion effect if the configuration is such that

・ Means 2-4
Corresponding effects associated with each of the plurality of types of the incidental portions are set, and when the reach is established, the corresponding effects corresponding to the incidental portions of the first identification symbol constituting the reach are set. The gaming machine according to any one of means 2-1 to 2-3, characterized in that it is executed.
Although the second identification symbol does not have an incidental portion, since the first identification symbol has an incidental portion, it is possible to make the game playable in which a corresponding effect corresponding to the incidental portion is generated.

1 Pachinko machine 20 identification symbol (20L left identification symbol 20C middle identification symbol 20R right identification symbol)
21 Main part 22 Ancillary part 30 Chance table 40 Production image 91 Display device 911 Display area

Claims (1)

A game in which a plurality of identification symbol groups, each of which includes a plurality of types of identification symbols, are displayed in a variable manner in the display area of the display device, and the winning / failing determination result is notified by a combination of identification symbols selected from each identification symbol group and displayed. It ’s a machine,
The first identification symbol selected from the first identification symbol group which is one of the plurality of identification symbol groups and the second identification symbol selected from the second identification symbol group different from the first identification symbol group. It is set as the establishment of reach that and becomes the same type of identification symbol,
The first identification symbol has a main part indicating a type and an accompanying part that is attached to the main part and represents a different character for each type.
The second identification symbol is a gaming machine characterized in that it has the main portion but does not have the accompanying portion.

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