JP7166642B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

The identification pattern that indicates the result of the judgment shall have a part for distinguishing the type (a part including letters such as "numbers") and an accompanying part (a part representing "characters" etc.) (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2018-065008

A problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of widening the range of effects.

A gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems, variably displays a plurality of identification symbol groups each including a plurality of types of identification symbols in a display area of a display device, and selects from each identification symbol group. A gaming machine in which a result of a right or wrong determination is notified by a combination of identification symbols displayed by a first identification symbol selected from a first identification symbol group, which is one of the plurality of the identification symbol groups; It is set as establishment of reach that the second identification pattern selected from the second identification pattern group different from the first identification pattern group is the same type of identification pattern, and the first identification pattern is the type and a main part that is attached to the main part and has a different accompaniment part for each type, and the second identification pattern has the main part but does not have the accompaniment part and

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

It is a front view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. (a) is a diagram showing identification symbols and reserved symbols displayed in a display area, and (b) is a diagram showing types of identification symbols. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of multi-stage production|presentation. It is the figure which showed an example of multi-step production (an example of the case which becomes a successful result). FIG. 5 is a diagram (continued from FIG. 4) showing an example of a multi-stage effect (an example of a successful case); (a) is a diagram for explaining the types of second elements (step effect elements), and (b) is a diagram showing a chance table. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a situation in which the player wishes that the ready-to-win will be established regardless of the ready-to-win symbols at a stage where it is not known whether or not the ready-to-win will be established. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a situation in which a success result can be expected if the current stage is overcome in a state in which a multi-stage effect is being executed; It is a figure for demonstrating a 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. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining a fifth specific example; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a sixth specific example; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a seventh specific example; FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining a ninth specific example; FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining a modification of the ninth specific example; FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining a tenth specific example; FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining a modification of the tenth specific example; It is a figure for demonstrating an example of a design suggestion production|presentation. FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining an example of a symbol suggestive effect (an example different from FIG. 20); FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining an example in which the mode of the effect image suggests the ending of the symbol suggestive effect; It is a figure for demonstrating the 11th specific example.

1) Basic Configuration of Game Machine Hereinafter, an embodiment of a game machine 1 (pachinko game 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 game machine 1 is equipped with a game board 90 . The game board 90 is made of a substantially square plywood board, and a guide rail 903 forming a passage for guiding a game ball fired by operating a shooting device 908 (shooting handle) to the game area 902 has a substantially arc shape. is provided as follows.

The game area 902 is provided with a display device 91, a starting area 904, a big winning opening 906, an out opening, and the like. A display area 911 of the display device 91 is a portion visible through an opening 901 formed in the game board 90 . In addition, in the game area 902, a plurality of game nails are provided as obstacles that change the flowing state of the game balls when the falling game balls collide with each other. The game ball flowing down the game area 902 changes in various modes according to the conditions when it collides with the game nail.

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

Descriptions of components of the gaming machine 1 that are not related to the present invention, such as the frame of the gaming machine 1 and the lower and upper trays for storing game balls, will be omitted. For these, those having the same structure as known gaming machines can be applied.

The jackpot lottery is executed when a game ball enters the starting area 904 by winning/failure determining means provided on a control board (not shown). In this embodiment, as the starting area 904, a first starting area 904a (so-called "Special Figure 1" starting area) and a second starting area 904b (so-called "Special Figure 2" starting area) are provided. A numerical value (win/fail determination information) is acquired from a random number source with the winning of a game ball to the starting area 904 as a trigger, and if the numerical value is the same as a predetermined jackpot numerical value, it is a big hit, and if it is different, it is lost. becomes. In the present embodiment, notification of the success/failure judgment results is started in the order in which the numerical values are obtained (so-called variation starts), but there is success/failure judgment information for which the notification of the success/failure judgment results has not yet been completed. In this case, the newly acquired propriety determination information is stored as pending information in storage means provided on a control board (not shown). It is displayed as a reserved symbol 10 that the reserved information is stored in the storage means. In other words, the reserved symbol 10 indicates the presence of right/wrong determination information for which notification of the corresponding right/wrong determination result has not been completed.

In the present embodiment, as the pending design 10, the notification effect to notify the result of the determination of success (from the start of the variation of the identification pattern 20 (identification symbol group 20g) to the combination that indicates the result of the determination of success, the so-called one Although the effect during variation) has been started, the notification of the result of the success/failure determination has not been completed. A symbol indicating the existence of the so-called "variable suspension") and a pre-variation suspension symbol corresponding to the success/failure determination information (hereinafter sometimes referred to as pre-variation suspension information) for which the notification effect for notifying the success/failure determination result has not been started 12 is displayed (see FIG. 2(a)). In the present embodiment, the basic forms of the suspended symbols during variation 11 and the suspended symbols before variation 12 are the same. Fundamental forms of the during-fluctuation reserved pattern 11 and the pre-fluctuation reserved pattern 12 may be completely different. Further, it may be configured such that the pending pattern 11 during fluctuation is not displayed. In addition, the order (so-called reservation "digestion order") of completion of the notification of the result of judgment corresponding to the reserved symbols 12 before change is earlier as it is located on the right.

An upper limit is set for the maximum number of pre-variation pending information to be stored. In this embodiment, the maximum number of storage of the first pre-variation hold information (special figure 1 hold) obtained by winning the first start area 904a is four, by winning the second start area 904b The maximum number of memories of the obtained second pre-change pending information (special figure 2 pending) is four. Therefore, with respect to the reserved design 10 corresponding to one of the special figures 1 and 2, there are cases where one fluctuation reserved design 11 and up to four pre-variation reserved designs 12 are displayed (Fig. 2 (a )reference).

In this embodiment, the player is notified of the win/loss determination result by combining the identification symbols 20 (see FIG. 2(a)) displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91 in the same manner as in a known game machine. Specifically, the identification pattern group 20g (left identification pattern group 20gL, medium identification pattern group 20gC, right identification pattern group 20gR) including a plurality of identification patterns 20 starts to change, and finally each identification pattern group 20g One identification pattern 20 is selected from and stopped. When a jackpot is won, the combination of the identification patterns 20 selected from each identification pattern group 20g and stopped becomes a predetermined combination (for example, three sets of the same identification patterns 20). In the case of losing, it becomes a combination other than that (other than the combination that becomes a jackpot).

In this embodiment, a normal game state and a special game state are set as the game state. The special game state is a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game 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 enter the starting area 904 . As the special game state, a first special game state and a second special game state are set. The first special game state is a high-probability game state with a high probability of winning a jackpot, and a high-base state (high probability/with short working hours) in which a game ball is likely to enter the starting area 904 . The second special game state is a low-probability game state with a low probability of winning a jackpot, and a high-base state (low probability/with short working hours) in which a game ball is likely to enter the starting area 904 . In the normal game state, the player shoots the game ball aiming at the first starting area 904a. In this embodiment, so-called "left-handed" is performed. The special game state shoots a game ball aiming at the second starting area 904b. In the present embodiment, so-called "right-handed hitting" is performed. The special game state is a state in which it is easy to win the open lottery of the second start area 904b triggered by the entry of the game ball into the normal start area 905, so the game ball can be relatively easily placed in the second start area 904b. Win a prize.

2) Multi-Stage Effect A multi-stage effect that can be executed by the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described below. A multi-stage effect is a effect that may occur as part of the notification effect. A multi-stage production is an production divided into a plurality of stages. The multi-stage effect in this embodiment is an effect divided into four stages (see FIG. 3). Note that the number of stages is only an example. In the following description, each stage may also be referred to as the first stage (effect), second stage (effect), third stage (effect), and fourth stage (effect). The multi-stage production continues by breaking through the intermediate stage, which is the stage before reaching the final stage, and breaking through the final stage is set as a result that is advantageous to the player (a "goal" for the player). It is a performance. In this embodiment, the first to third stages correspond to the "midway stage", and the fourth stage corresponds to the "final stage". Further, in the present embodiment, when the final stage is passed, it is determined that the target success/failure determination result (his/failure determination result corresponding to the notification effect in which the multi-stage effect is executed) is a jackpot. In other words, the multi-stage effect leads to the result of breaking through the final stage (success result) when the target success/failure determination result is a big hit, and to a different result (failure result) when it is a miss (Fig. 3 reference). Although it is an event that is advantageous for the player that the multi-stage presentation becomes a successful result, it may be set so that the jackpot is not decided.

The production of each stage is a production in which a "horseback riding" set as a racehorse on the player side races (horses) with other racehorses (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "rival horses") ( 4, 5, etc.). A maximum of four “races” are executed in the multi-stage effect in this embodiment. The production at 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 winning result corresponds to the result of breaking through the effects of each stage. In other words, when a winning result (a result advantageous to the player) is reached in the middle stage, the process proceeds to the next stage of presentation. That is, the multi-stage production continues. Reaching the victory result in the final stage corresponds to the success result of the multi-stage production (result of winning/failing judgment=jackpot). Reaching a defeat result (result unfavorable to the player) at each stage corresponds to a failure result (success judgment result=loss) of the multi-stage presentation. Even if the result of defeat is reached at any stage, the multi-stage production ends.

A multi-step effect is one in which a standard effect element and a step effect element are set. In the multi-stage effect, one of the plurality of types of first elements is set as the reference effect element. In this embodiment, each of a 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 the horseback riding (reference production element) in the multistage 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 horseback riding (standard effect element).

Each candidate horse in this embodiment is an element included in the identification symbol 20 . The identification pattern 20 includes a main portion 21 and an accompanying portion 22 (see FIG. 2(b)). The main portion 21 is a portion including characters or the like for distinguishing the types of the identification pattern 20, and is a portion including "numbers" in this embodiment. If the "numbers" are the same, the identification patterns 20 are of the same type. On the other hand, the accompanying portion 22 is a portion that accompanies the main portion 21 in a normal state. Although it is not displayed during fluctuation, the main It may be displayed so as to accompany the section 21 . That is, the accompanying portion 22 may be displayed so as to accompany the main portion 21 at least at the time when the identification pattern 20 has stopped or simulatedly stopped changing.

The accompanying portion 22 is a portion representing a character or the like associated with each identification pattern 20 . The accompanying portion 22 in this embodiment is a portion of an image representing a "horse". A portion attached to each of the plurality of identification patterns 20 corresponds to one of the horses A to G. It should be understood that each of the horses A to G, which may be shown in a multi-stage presentation, and each of the horses A to G shown as the accompanying portion 22 of the identification pattern 20 have a corresponding relationship. In the present embodiment, the hard-to-distinguish object “horse” is displayed as a production element. ) is output as a sound (for example, the “name” (horse name) is called during the race). In each drawing, letters A to G represent horses A to G, respectively. In this embodiment, "Horse A" is attached as the accompanying portion 22 to the symbol having the main portion 21 of "1", and "Horse B" is attached to the symbol having the main portion 21 of "2". The main part 21 (numbers) and the accompanying parts 22 (various horses) are in a one-to-one correspondence relationship, for example, a symbol with the main part 21 of "7" is accompanied by "Horse G" as the accompanying part 22. (see FIG. 2(b)).

The multi-stage effect in this embodiment is an effect that can occur when reach is established. In the present embodiment, when the ready-to-win is established, the multi-stage presentation is always performed. However, it may be set to shift to a multi-stage effect partly when reach is established. In the present embodiment, the identification pattern 20 indicated by the left identification pattern group 20gL stopping or pseudo-stopping (hereinafter also referred to as the left identification pattern 20L) and the right identification pattern group 20gR stopping or pseudo-stopping. It is set as a reach that the identification pattern 20 (hereinafter also referred to as the right identification pattern 20R) shown by the above is the same type of pattern. That is, when the identification pattern 20 selected from the middle identification pattern group 20gC which is the remaining identification pattern group 20g is the same type of pattern as the identification pattern 20 constituting the reach (hereinafter also referred to as the reach pattern). The state of being a big hit is set as reach.

Horseback riding (reference effect element) in the multi-stage effect corresponds to the accompaniment part 22 of the ready-to-win pattern. That is, when any one of the horses A to G is shown as the accompanying portion 22 of the ready-to-win pattern, the horse shown as the accompanying portion 22 is set as horseback riding. For example, when Reach is configured by the identification pattern 20 whose main part 21 is "2" (see FIG. 4(b)), the accompanying part 22 "Horse B" is horseback riding (reference effect element). A multi-stage effect set as is started (see FIG. 4(c)).

A step effect element is set for each step of a multi-step effect. In the multi-stage effect in this embodiment, stage effect elements are set for each of the first to fourth stages. That is, a total of four stage effect elements are set. Basically, the stage effect element is for suggesting the probability that the effect of each stage will break through. Each stage effect element is set with one of a plurality of types of second elements. 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)), It is divided into special second elements (see FIG. 6(a-3)).

Usually, the second element (see FIG. 6(a-1)) is shown by selecting one of the horses AG. In other words, any one of a plurality of types of candidate horses (first element) that can be set as horseback riding (standard production element) is usually set as the second element. If the type of the first element (horse type) that can be set as the standard effect element and the type of the second element (horse type) that can be set as the stage effect element are the same, those that have a specific relationship and For example, if "Horse F" is set as a standard rendering element (first element) and "Horse F" is set as a staged rendering element (usually second element) of a certain stage, they are in a specific relationship. shall be Regarding the production of each stage of the multi-stage production, when there is a specific relationship, the stage is compared to when there is no specific relationship It is set so that the probability of breaking through the production of is high. In this embodiment, the breakthrough probability is set to be about 75% in the case of a specific relationship, and about 25% in the case of a non-specific relationship. In other words, from the player's point of view, the specific relationship is more advantageous than the non-specific relationship. It can be said that the second element usually indicates the type of horse that is a "chance" for the player.

The multi second element (see FIG. 6(a-2)) is shown with two or more of the horses AG selected. In other words, considering the first element as a reference, it has a specific relationship with two or more first elements. For example, when "Horse C" and "Horse E" are set as production elements for a certain stage, not only "Horse C" is the standard production element (first element), but also "Horse E". Even if there is, it is assumed that there is a specific relationship. As described above, when the standard 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 there is no specific relationship. (it is advantageous for the player), it can be said that setting the multi second element as the second element is more pleasing to the player than setting the second element. It can be said that the multi second element indicates two or more types of horses that are "opportunities" for the player.

The number of horses set as multi second elements, that is, the number of first elements having a specific relationship is not limited to two. A multi-second element may be set that has a specific relationship with three or more first elements. In addition, in the present embodiment, there is a possibility that a multi second element (hereinafter sometimes referred to as an all-multi second element) having a specific relationship with all first elements is set (Fig. 6 (a-2 ) to the right). The all-multi second element is the most advantageous for the player as the multi second element because it has a specific relationship even when any kind of first element (riding) is set as the standard effect element. It can be said that it is a thing.

The special second element (see FIG. 6(a-3)) is set when the special second element is set regardless of the type of first element (horse riding) set as the standard effect element. It is determined to break through the production of the stage. In other words, it can be said that the special second element is more pleasing to the player than the above-described normal second element and multi second element. Depending on how you look at it, it can be said that the "number of stages" of the multi-stage production is reduced by the number of special second elements set (the number of stages that you don't know if you can break through). For example, if a special second element is set for one stage, the "number of stages" in the multi-stage production will be three, and it can be seen that the number of hurdles to overcome will be reduced. In addition, in this 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 fourth-stage effect is not determined to breakthrough. By doing so, the relationship becomes such that "breakthrough of the fourth stage production = successful result", so the multi-stage production becomes easy to understand. However, it does not deny that the fourth stage production can be set as breakthrough confirmation. Further, in the present embodiment, the race is executed even at the stage where breakthrough is confirmed, and an effect is generated in which the horseback riding wins. However, the race may not be executed at the stage when breakthrough is confirmed, or a shortened production may be executed.

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. 6(b)) 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 this embodiment, the first stage is designated as "Race 1", the second stage as "Race 2", the third stage as "Race 3", and the fourth stage as "Race 4". When a second element is normally set as a stage performance element, the kind of horses that will be a chance in the corresponding stage (race), that is, the kind of horse that will have a specific relationship when set as a standard performance element is displayed. When the multi-second element is set as the step effect element, two or more types of horses that are chances are displayed in the corresponding step (race). However, if the all-multi second element, which is one of the multi second elements, is set, the corresponding stage (race) is displayed with the characters 'ALL'. When a special effect element is set as a stage effect element, the characters "Breakthrough" are displayed in the corresponding stage (race). In this way, by looking at the chance table 30, the player can grasp the second element set in each stage (each race) (at least, if the game is continuously played to a certain extent, the player can grasp the second element). ) becomes possible. When the normal second element or the multi second element is set as the step effect element, the number of the main part 21 of the corresponding identification pattern 20 may be displayed. For example, when "Horse B" is set as a stage rendering element for a certain stage, an image including the number "2" may be displayed at a location corresponding to the stage. By doing so, the chance table 30 becomes easier to understand.

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

Such a chance table 30 is displayed from the stage before the multi-stage effect occurs (see FIG. 4(a)). In other words, it is displayed from the stage where it is not known whether or not reach is established in a certain notification effect. In this embodiment, the chance table 30 is displayed in all notification effects (the chance table 30 is displayed in a variable manner). In this embodiment, the chance table 30 is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation of the identification symbol 20 (before the time when reach is likely to be established). Preferably, the identification pattern 20 is already displayed at the start of the fluctuation. The chance table 30 is appropriately changed based on the result of the winning/failing determination. However, in this embodiment, the chance table 30 once shown in a certain notification effect does not change. In this embodiment, the contents of the chance table 30 may be maintained over a plurality of notification effects (between a plurality of variations). Different from this, the contents of the chance table 30 may be set so as to change each time the notification effect is finished (variably change every time).

In this way, the contents of the chance table 30 are displayed from a stage before the occurrence of the multi-stage presentation, so that the player can know in advance what kind of horseback riding is advantageous to be selected. Become. For example, it is assumed that the chance table 30 is "Horse B, Horse B, Horse F, Horse BG" at the time when a certain notification effect is started (see FIG. 4(a)). In this case, when the horse B is selected as the horseback riding (standard effect element), that is, when the reach is established in the identification pattern 20 with the main part 21 of "2" (see FIG. 4(b)), The first stage (race 1) (see Figure 4(c)), the second stage (race 2) (see Figure 5(a)), and the fourth stage (race 4) (see Figure 5(c)) Since there is a high probability that the relationship will break through (three out of four have a high probability of breaking through), the player can select horse B as horseback riding in the notification effect, that is, the main part It is hoped that the reach is established at the identification symbol 20 whose 21 is "2" (the third stage (race 3) is 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 the reach is established (the state before reaching the branch point indicating whether or not the reach is established), if the reach is established, the reach The game is played while wishing for the kind of identification pattern 20 desired to be selected as the pattern. In other words, it can be said that the chance table 30 suggests the result of the multi-stage production by means of elements (ready-to-win symbols) that are found in advance before the multi-stage production occurs.

In addition, in this embodiment, a second element that can be expected to break through regardless of the type of ready-to-win pattern is also set. Specifically, the all-multi second element is a specific relationship regardless of the type of reach pattern, and the special second element is a breakthrough that is confirmed regardless of the type of reach pattern. is. Therefore, for example, when the chance table 30 such as "ALL, ALL, breakthrough, ALL" is displayed in a certain notification effect (in the case of the situation shown in FIG. 7), regardless of the type of the identification pattern 20 At any rate, the player wishes that the ready-to-win state is established and the multi-stage effect occurs (this is the case where the type of ready-to-win pattern (first element) is irrelevant).

Also, after the multi-stage effect occurs, you can enjoy it while predicting the future development. For example, in a state where the chance table 30 of "Horse B, Horse D, ALL, Horse AD" is displayed, the reach is configured by the identification pattern 20 whose main part 21 is "4" (that is, horseback riding (standard effect element ) is "Horse D", and a multi-stage effect occurs. In this case, the probability of breakthrough is low because the production in the first stage is a non-specific relationship, but if the player breaks through the first stage, the player can understand that everything from the second stage onwards will be in a specific relationship ( See Figure 8). Therefore, if one manages to break through the first stage in the non-specific relationship, expectations for a successful result (jackpot) will rise at once. In this way, in the multi-stage presentation of the present embodiment, the second element set for all stages is visible, so that the player can feel that "if I break through this...". gender will be realized.

In this embodiment, the chance table 30 continues to be displayed even while the multi-stage effect is being executed. In addition, even during execution of the multi-stage presentation, the number part (main part 21) of the ready-to-win pattern and the type of horse riding (reference presentation element) continue to be displayed together. By continuing to display the chance table 30 even while the multi-stage performance is being executed in this way, it is possible to come into contact with the performance while being conscious of how easy it is to break through the stage currently being executed. . In addition, in the present embodiment, when a certain stage of production is being executed, the emphasized image 31 (other Any image can be used as long as it indicates that the location is different from the portion corresponding to the stage) is displayed. The enhanced image 31 makes it easy to understand the second element set in the stage currently being executed.

In the following, specific examples in which items related to multi-stage presentation are improved, embodied, modified, etc. will be described. It should be noted that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are combined and applied.

First Concrete Example Although it has been explained that the multi-stage effect in the above embodiment is based on a race (horse race) motif, various motifs for the effect are conceivable. For example, a multi-stage production (see FIG. 9) with a so-called "battle (production)" motif may be used.

It is assumed that each stage of the multi-stage rendering is a battle between a friendly (player) character and an enemy character, and victory of the friendly character corresponds to breakthrough of each stage (FIG. 9). (b)). In other words, it is assumed that successive wins against enemy characters for the number of stages included in the multi-stage presentation lead to a successful result. The ally side character is the standard 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 ally characters are set as "first elements", and a plurality of types of candidate characters that can be selected as enemy characters are set as "second elements". For example, three types of characters A1 to A3 are set as the first elements, and nine types of characters B1 to B9 are set as the second elements (see FIG. 9A).

In each stage of production, any one of the characters A1 to A3 set as friendly characters fights (battles) with one of the characters B1 to B9 as an opponent. It is assumed that compatibility is set as an opponent. For example, character A1 is more likely to win if the opponent is character B1, character B4, or character B7 than if the opponent is any other character. , B8 is easier to win than other characters. It is set so that it is easier to win than when it is a character. That is, character A1 has a specific relationship with characters B1, B4, and B7, character A2 has a specific relationship with characters B2, B5, and B8, and character A3 has a specific relationship with characters B3, B6, and B9. That is (see FIG. 9(a)).

It should be noted that a second element corresponding to the multi second element or the special second element (the second element that determines victory) described in the above embodiment may be set. Also, as in this example, which first element (ally side character) is set may have no relation to the ready-to-win symbols.

In this way, it is also possible to provide a multi-stage production in which the friendly character set as the standard production element and the enemy character set as the stage production element fight each other. In the case of this example, it is preferable to prevent the same type of character from being set as the enemy character in one multi-stage presentation. If the multi-stage effect has four stages, the types of enemy characters (second elements) set in all four stages are different from each other (see FIG. 9(b)). This is because the performance will be more realistic if the once defeated enemy character is prevented from reappearing.

〇Second specific example In the above embodiment, when the first element (standard effect element) and the second element (stage effect element) are in a specific relationship, the stage is broken through more than when they are in a non-specific relationship. Although it has been described that the probability is high, two or more relationships with different probabilities of breakthrough may be set as the specific relationship.

A description will be given by taking the production of the above-described first specific example as an example. For example, for character A1, characters B1, B4, and B7 are in a first specific relationship, characters B2, B5, and B8 are in a second specific relationship, and the others are in a non-specific relationship. It shall be set as a certain thing. If there is a first specific relationship or a second specific relationship with respect to a certain stage of production, the probability of breakthrough is higher than if there is a non-specific relationship. In addition, the probability of breakthrough in the first specific relationship is higher than in the second specific relationship (see FIG. 10). By increasing the variations of the specific relationship in this way (setting different breakthrough probabilities depending on the type of the specific relationship), it is possible to improve the taste of the presentation.

Third Specific Example As the step effect element (type of the second element), the following are conceivable in addition to those described in the above embodiment.

A second element that determines that the multi-stage production will be a success result (i.e., the target success judgment result will be a big hit) when set as a stage production element in any of the multiple stages included in the multi-stage production. , a configuration in which a fixed second element (see FIG. 11(a)) is provided. In other words, the stage effect element basically suggests the probability of breakthrough of the corresponding stage in relation to the standard effect element, while the result of multiple stage effect as a special stage effect element is a successful result. The configuration is such that a definite second element is set.

Suppose there is a possibility that a secret second element is set in association with any one of the multiple stages included in the multiple stage production (see FIG. 11(b)). The secrecy second element is for keeping secret the actual contents of the second element set at the relevant stage. At least until the production of the relevant stage is started, the secret second element is set (see FIG. 11(b-1)), and at the same time or after the production of the relevant paragraph is started, the secret second element is actually set. The type of set second element (normal second element, multi second element, 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 is possible to enjoy it while predicting what the secret second element will change.

〇Fourth Concrete Example A configuration in which the number of stages in the middle of a multi-stage presentation may be indefinite. For example, the number of stages in the middle of a multi-stage production is a predetermined number (three stages from the first stage to the third stage in terms of the above embodiment). It is assumed that a reduction mode (special effect pattern) in which the number of stages is less than a predetermined number can occur. In other words, it can also be said that the multi-stage effect of the reduction mode is an effect in which the intermediate stage that should be executed is skipped (lost). From the player's point of view, the event can be said to be a kind of chance-up because the number of stages to be overcome is reduced. In fact, the probability that the multi-stage presentation will be a successful result is higher in the case of the decrease mode than in the case of the basic mode. It should be noted that it is only the "intermediate stage" and not the "final stage" that is skipped in the multi-stage production of the reduction mode. In other words, regardless of whether it is the basic mode or the decreasing mode, the player's "goal" remains the same: to break through the final stage (fourth stage in the above embodiment). However, there may be cases where the total number of stages in the multi-stage presentation decreases due to the elimination of the final stage.

It is assumed that when the multi-stage production is in the reduction mode, the reduction production is generated. Specifically, at the start of the multi-stage production, it is shown as if the number of intermediate stages is a predetermined number (while showing as if it is a basic mode), and a reduction production occurs in the middle of the multi-stage production. The number of intermediate stages is shown to be less than a predetermined number. For example, at the start of the multi-stage production (the stage before the reduction production occurs), the chance table 30 that indicates the multi-stage production including three intermediate stages (the total number of stages is four). is displayed, the player feels as if there are three intermediate stages (see FIG. 12(a)). After that, a reduction effect is generated in the middle of the effect, indicating that one of the intermediate stages is skipped (has disappeared) (see FIG. 12(b)). The reduction effect should be generated before the start of the effect of the stage to be skipped, and it is preferable that the player cannot predict the timing of the decrease effect.

Various specific aspects of the reduction effect are conceivable. It is conceivable that the display of an image indicating the "skipped stage" such as "Race ○ clear!" reference). It is preferable that the chance table 30 changes so that it can be understood that the stage has been skipped (lost) after the reduction effect has occurred. For example, it is conceivable to superimpose an "x" mark on the skipped stage in the chance table 30 so as to indicate to the player that the stage has been eliminated (see FIG. 12(c)). ).

It should be noted that two or more intermediate stages that constitute a multi-stage presentation may be skipped (lost). Further, in the above example, at the start of the multi-stage production, it is shown as if the number of intermediate stages is a predetermined number (as if it is a basic mode). A mode may be adopted in which it can be determined from the beginning whether it is a normal mode or a special mode. It is conceivable to make it possible to distinguish whether the multi-stage production is a normal mode or a special mode from the chance table 30 displayed from the beginning of the multi-stage production. For example, when the number of stages on the way shown in the chance table 30 is three (the total number of stages is four), it is a normal mode, and the number of stages on the way shown in the chance table 30 is two or less (the total number of stages is four). number is three or less), it may be set to be a special mode.

〇Fifth Specific Example In the multi-stage effect in the above embodiment, it was explained that one first element is set as the standard effect element, but two or more first elements can be set as the standard effect element. A configuration (a configuration in which two or more reference effect elements are set) may be adopted.

A configuration may be adopted in which the number of reference effect elements set for each multiple stage effect can be changed. In this case, the greater the number of standard effect elements, the higher the probability of reaching a specific relationship in the effect of each stage, and the higher the probability that the multi-stage effect will result in a successful result (jackpot). In other words, the number of reference effect elements suggests the reliability of the big win.

As in the above-described embodiment, if the reference effect element corresponds to the ready-to-win pattern (accompanying part 22), while a plurality of so-called effective lines are set, "the identification pattern 20 that has become the ready-to-win pattern." The number of types may be equal to the number of reference effect elements. If one reach line is configured for one type of reach pattern, the setting is "the number of reach lines=the number of reference effect elements". For example, when a ready-to-win (double reach) is configured in which the identification pattern 20 in which the main part 21 is "2" and the identification pattern 20 in which the main part 21 is "3" are set as ready-to-win patterns (see FIG. 13(a)) , it is assumed that a multi-stage effect is generated in which two kinds of standard effect elements of "Horse B" and "Horse C" are set (see FIG. 13(b)). In other words, when a second element (normal second element or multi second element) containing either "Horse B" or "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 effect element "horse B"), the third stage (stage effect element "horse C"), the fourth stage (stage effect element "horse C", "horse D") is a specific relationship, and the second stage (stage effect element "Horse G") is a non-specific relationship.

○ Sixth Specific Example A setting is made in which an opportunity presentation (see FIG. 14(b)) may occur in the middle of a multi-stage presentation. When the opportunity presentation occurs, the probability of breaking through the next stage is set higher than when the opportunity presentation does not occur. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, when an opportunity presentation occurs in the second stage presentation, the probability of breaking through the third stage presentation increases. In other words, the effect of the opportunity production is exhibited whether the next stage is an intermediate stage or a final stage. In addition, regardless of whether or not the next-stage presentation is in the specific relationship, the action of the opportunity presentation is exhibited. In line with the above embodiment, if there is a specific relationship, the breakthrough probability is set to about 75%, but if the opportunity production occurs in the previous stage, the breakthrough probability is set to about 90%. is set to be Similarly, if there is a non-specific relationship, the breakthrough probability is set to about 25%, but if the opportunity production occurs in the previous stage, the breakthrough probability is set to about 40%. there is The setting of the probability is merely an example, but it is preferable to set the value of the specific relationship to the player more than the occurrence of the opportunity presentation in the previous stage. Specifically, the probability of breaking through with “no opportunity production in the previous stage + specific relationship” (approximately 75% in the above example) > breakthrough probability with “opportunity production in the previous stage + non-specific relationship” (above In the example, it is set to "about 40%)".

Any specific aspect of the opportunity presentation may be used. Anything that directly or indirectly indicates (implies) to the player that the probability of breaking through the next stage has increased. As an example that directly shows that the probability of breaking through the next stage has increased, display an image that directly indicates that the probability of breaking through the next stage is high, such as "Next race victory probability UP" in the previous stage. (See FIG. 14(b)). An example of an indirect indication that the probability of progressing through the next stage has increased is the display of an image, such as "If I win this race...", which indicates that the situation will be favorable if the current stage is overcome. It is conceivable to

It is preferable that the occurrence of the opportunity presentation does not affect the breakthrough probability at the stage at which the opportunity presentation occurs. In other words, when an opportunity presentation occurs at a certain stage, the breakthrough probability of the stage next to the certain stage only increases, and the breakthrough probability of the certain stage does not necessarily increase. In terms of the above embodiment, regardless of whether or not the opportunity production occurs, if the certain stage is in a specific relationship, the breakthrough probability is about 75%, and if it is in a non-specific relationship, the breakthrough probability is 25%. is set to be In this way, when a good opportunity production occurs, the player realizes a game property in which the player comes into contact with the production while having a feeling that ``if the current stage is overcome... (it will be in an advantageous situation)''. can be done.

Matters related to the opportunity presentation explained in this example may be changed, embodied, etc. as shown below. In addition, it is good also as a structure which combined and applied the matter demonstrated below.

(b) It is not necessarily limited to the next stage that the breakthrough probability increases when the opportunity presentation occurs. If an opportunity presentation occurs in a certain intermediate stage, it is sufficient that the breakthrough probability of at least a part of stages after the certain intermediate stage is increased. For example, it may increase the breakthrough probability in all stages after the stage at which the opportunity presentation occurs. By doing so, the occurrence of the opportunity presentation becomes more valuable for the player.

In addition, multiple types of production are set as opportunity production, and depending on the type of opportunity production that has occurred, it is possible to set a different stage for which the breakthrough probability is increased (stage targeted for opportunity production). . For example, when the first opportunity presentation occurs, the breakthrough probability increases only in the next stage, while when the second opportunity presentation occurs, the breakthrough probability in all stages after the next stage increases. That is, the number of stages targeted for the opportunity presentation is made different according to the type of the opportunity presentation. By doing so, it is possible to realize a game property that should be noted in terms of the types of opportunity presentations. In this case, since the target stage of the opportunity presentation changes each time, it is preferable to indicate the target stage. For example, the first opportunity presentation is a presentation of "Increase the probability of winning the next race", while the second opportunity presentation is a presentation of "Increase the probability of winning all races from the next race". In addition, as another example, if an opportunity presentation is set in which the probability of breaking through the next stage and the stage after next is set, a presentation such as "Probability of winning the next race and next race is increased" is made.

(b) The degree of increase in the breakthrough probability of the target stage may be set differently according to the type of opportunity presentation. For example, if the first opportunity production occurs at a certain stage, the probability of breaking through the next stage will be 10% higher than usual (85% if the next stage is a specific relationship, 35% if the next stage is a non-specific relationship) %), and if the second opportunity production occurs, the breakthrough probability of the next stage will be 20% higher than usual (95% if the next stage is a specific relationship, and if it is a non-specific relationship 45%), and so on, depending on the type of opportunity presentation, the action (degree of probability UP) changes. In this case, since the action of the opportunity presentation changes each time, it is preferable to indicate the content of the action. For example, the first opportunity presentation may be a presentation such as "Probability of winning next race 10% UP", while the second opportunity presentation may be a presentation such as "Probability of winning next race 20% UP" ( A production in which the degree of probability increase is indicated by a numerical value) is conceivable. Apart from this, the first opportunity production is a production in which a display such as "Probability of winning the next race is UP (low)" is produced, while the production of the second opportunity is a display such as "Probability of winning in the next race is UP (high)". It is also conceivable to produce an effect (to produce an effect in which the degree of probability increase is relatively indicated).

(c) When an opportunity production occurs, it is assumed that the breakthrough of the target stage is confirmed. For example, when an opportunity presentation occurs at a certain stage, breakthrough in the next stage shall be decided. By doing so, the occurrence of the opportunity presentation becomes more valuable for the player. As one of the plurality of types of opportunity presentations described in (b) above, it may be possible to set one in which breakthrough of the target stage is confirmed.

(d) Opportunity effects should not be reflected in the final stage. If the opportunity presentation is a presentation that suggests that the breakthrough probability in the next stage has increased, the opportunity presentation should not occur in the intermediate stage one step before the final stage. In the multi-stage effect, if the result of breaking through the final stage is a big win, and if the result is anything else, the result is a loss, so the result of the final stage is the most important thing for the player. 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 whose occurrence is unknown) such as opportunity production.

〇Seventh Concrete Example A multi-stage presentation shall be used for so-called “setting suggestion”. For example, six types of "setting 1" to "setting 6" are prepared as candidate settings (six levels of settings), and one of the six types of settings is set as the current setting. do. It is assumed that a candidate setting with a larger setting number is more advantageous to the player when it is set as the current setting. Any method may be used to set the difference in the degree of advantage. It is sufficient that the more advantageous the setting is for the player, the higher the player's expected profit (ball payout rate) obtained when the player continues to play the game. As an example, it is conceivable to provide a difference between the jackpot probabilities in the normal game state. In other words, the configuration is such that "setting 1" has the lowest jackpot probability and "setting 6" has the highest jackpot probability.

On the premise of such a configuration, the multi-stage production resulting in failure is used for "setting suggestion" to suggest which of the candidate settings is set as the current setting. In other words, setting suggestion is made by multi-stage production when the success result of breaking through the final stage is not reached. Specifically, it is suggested which of the plurality of candidate settings is the current setting based on the number of stages broken through in the multi-stage presentation. If the total number of stages is 4 as in the multi-stage production in the above embodiment, the number of stages broken through when reaching a failure result (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "number of breakthroughs") is 0-3. Where either, the number of breakthroughs suggests the current setting. As an example, it is conceivable to adopt a configuration in which the greater the number of stages that have been broken through, the higher the probability that the candidate setting that is advantageous to the player is the current setting. In other words, the expected value (average value) of the number of breakthroughs in a multi-stage effect resulting in failure is configured to be higher as the setting is higher (see FIG. 15).

In the multi-stage production, the success result (jackpot) is approached 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 lead to a "jackpot", it is still a "miss" regardless of the number of breakthroughs). Depending on how you look at it, it can be said that the greater the number of breakthroughs, the greater the disappointment of the player when the result of failure becomes clear, which is not preferable. This example is excellent in that it uses the concept of "the number of breakthroughs", which is essentially worthless, to suggest the player's interest in setting. In other words, in the case of this example, even if the failure result (failure) is reached, the higher the number of breakthroughs, the higher the probability that the setting is high. Therefore, the playability desired to increase is realized.

It is only an example that the higher the number of breakthroughs, the higher the probability that the candidate setting advantageous to the player is the current setting. It is sufficient if the number of breakthroughs suggests the current setting. A configuration may be adopted in which the smaller the number of breakthroughs, the higher the probability that the candidate setting advantageous to the player is the current setting.

A "suggestion of setting" may be one that establishes that one of the multiple candidate settings is the current setting. For example, it is conceivable to adopt a configuration in which, when the number of breakthroughs is 3 and a multi-stage effect occurs two times in succession, it is determined to be one of "settings 4 to 6".

Eighth Concrete Example In the above embodiment, it was explained that the multi-stage effect is executed after the chance table 30 is displayed (that the chance table 30 is always displayed). The chance table 30 may be displayed when the condition is satisfied, and the chance table 30 may not be displayed otherwise. In other words, the setting may be such that the multi-stage effect may be executed without displaying the chance table 30 . If the chance table 30 is not displayed, the content of the second element set as the stage performance element cannot be determined, so that the player comes into contact with the multiple stage performances without knowing how easy it is to break through each stage.

Various conditions for displaying the chance table 30 are conceivable. It is conceivable that the player can establish the condition according to his/her own will. That is, whether or not to display the chance table 30 is set as one of the so-called customizable elements.

It is conceivable that the presence or absence of display of the chance table 30 is set as the presence or absence of a 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 a successful result (jackpot) than the multi-stage effect in which the chance table 30 is not displayed. By doing so, it is expected that the chance table 30 will be displayed and the success result will be more successful when the ease of breaking through each stage becomes clearer than when it is not clear. A novel playability called teru is realized. In addition, it is good also as a reverse setting. That is, the multi-stage effect in which the chance table 30 is not displayed may be set to have a higher probability of a successful result (jackpot) than the multi-stage effect in which the chance table 30 is displayed.

〇 Ninth Concrete Example In the middle of a multi-stage production, a production (hereinafter referred to as a change production) in which the standard production element (horseback riding, which is the first element) changes can occur. In multi-stage production, the relationship between the standard production element (first element) and the stage production element (second element) suggests the probability of breaking through each stage. It is set so that the production elements may change. As in the above embodiment, if the standard effect element is determined by the type of the ready-to-win pattern (identification pattern 20 constituting the ready-to-win), the change effect can be said to be a change in the ready-to-win pattern.

A change effect can occur in a stage effect that has a non-specific relationship in a state before the effect occurs. Due to the occurrence of the change effect, the non-specific relationship changes to the specific relationship. In other words, it can be said that the occurrence of the changing effect is an event that is advantageous for the player. For example, if "Horse A" is set as the standard 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. (See FIG. 16(a)). When the change effect occurs at the certain stage (see FIG. 16(b)), the standard 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 the change of the ready-to-win pattern. Along with the change from horse A to horse B, the identification pattern 20 (main part 21) that constitutes the reach also changes from "1" to "2" (see the change from (b) to (c) in FIG. 16) ). However, it is also possible to set such a change not to occur, that is, to set the ready-to-win pattern not to change although the standard effect element changes.

In this example, when a change effect occurs in the middle stage, the standard effect element in the subsequent stages also changes. For example, if a change effect occurs in the second stage effect and the standard 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 stage and the fourth stage have a specific relationship is determined by the standard rendering element after the change). Based on such a configuration, it is set so that the stage that was in the specific relationship before the occurrence of the change effect does not change to a non-specific relationship due to the occurrence of the change effect. For example, it is assumed that the reference effect element at the start of the multi-stage effect 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 no change effect occurs in the first stage or the second stage. In other words, since it is shown that the third stage and the fourth stage are in a specific relationship at the start of the multi-stage production, the specific relationship is destroyed by the occurrence of the change production and becomes a non-specific relationship. Such changes (changes unfavorable to the player) are prevented from occurring (the specific relationship once shown is maintained). In summary, on the condition that the specific relationship is not shown in the subsequent stages including the certain stage, the change effect can occur at the stage.

Matters related to the change effect explained in this example may be changed, embodied, etc. as shown below. In addition, it is good also as a structure which combined and applied the matter demonstrated below.

(b) The setting is such that the change effect is reflected only in one stage. In other words, when a change performance occurs at a certain stage and the reference performance 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 standard effect element (first element) and "Horse B" is set as a staged effect element (second element) at a certain stage, the standard effect Suppose 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 standard effect element in the stage after the certain stage (the stage after the stage where the change effect occurred) is "Horse A" (from the next stage onwards, the standard effect element is the original shall return to). In this way, by returning the reference effect element in the stage after a certain stage, it is possible to generate a change effect even in a situation where the stage after the certain stage has a specific relationship. In other words, there is no need to perform control so that the specific relationship once shown is not broken by the change effect.

(b) It is assumed that an effect in which the number of standard effect elements increases can occur as a change effect. For example, in a situation where "Horse A" is set as a standard effect element (first element) and "Horse B" is set as a stage effect element (second element) of a certain stage, "Horse B" is set as a standard effect element. It is assumed that a change effect in which "Horse B" is added in addition to "A" can occur. In other words, the addition of the first element necessary for forming the 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 had already been the reference effect element before the change effect occurred, remains as it is as the reference effect element. A specific relationship is not destroyed by the occurrence of a change performance.

(C) Although 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, it is not performed at the stage where the change effect occurs, but after that. A stage presentation may occur as changing from a non-specific relationship to a specific relationship. For example, at the start of the production, the standard production element is "Horse B", and the chance table 30 is "Horse A, Horse B, Horse C, Horse E". 17(a)), a change effect in which the standard effect element changes from "horse B" to "horse E" occurs (see FIG. 17(b)). do. That is, the fourth stage changes from the non-specific relationship to the specific relationship due to the change effect generated in the third stage (see FIG. 17(c)). It should be noted that the standard effect element in the third stage remains "Horse B". The occurrence of such a change effect suggests that the probability of breaking through the stage (race) that will occur in the future, not the stage (race) that is currently being executed, has increased, so the stage in which the breakthrough probability has increased The player expects to somehow reach the point.

* Tenth Specific Example In the multi-stage effect in the above embodiment, the first element corresponding to the accompanying portion 22 of the identification pattern 20 (reach pattern) that constitutes the reach is set as the standard effect element. Specifically, the same type of identification pattern 20 (the left identification pattern 20L and the right identification pattern 20R in the above embodiment) that constitute the reach have a common main portion 21 and an accompanying portion 22, and the common Although it has been described that the first element corresponding to the accompanying portion 22 is set as the reference effect element, the identification pattern 20 may be changed as follows.

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

The left identification pattern 20L has a main portion 21 (a portion including characters such as numbers) indicating the type and an accompanying portion 22 attached to the main portion 21 (see FIG. 18(a)). That is, it has the same configuration as the left identification pattern 20L described in the above embodiment. In this example, all the symbols included in the left identification symbol group 20gL have a main portion 21 and an accompanying portion 22. FIG. On the other hand, the right identification pattern 20R has the main part 21 but does not have the accompanying part 22 (see FIG. 18(a)). In this example, all the symbols included in the right identification symbol group 20gR have the main part 21 but do not have the accompanying part 22. FIG. As in the above embodiment, if the main part 21 is a "number" indicating the type, and the accompanying part 22 is that indicating the type of "horse", the left identification pattern 20L is a "number" and a " The right identification symbol 20R has a "number" but does not have a "horse" part. Horseback riding, which is the standard effect element (first element) of the multi-stage effect, is the horse represented by the accompanying part 22 of the left identification pattern 20L that constitutes the reach.

The player normally determines whether or not the ready-to-win state is established by the difference of the main part 21 (number) of the identification pattern 20 . Assuming this, it is not preferable not to display the accompanying portion 22 because the area in which other images for presentation can be displayed increases accordingly, and the range of presentation can be expanded. There is also the idea that On the other hand, if the taste of the production using the type of identification pattern 20 (type of reach pattern) such as multi-stage production is improved or the production is made easy to understand, the accompanying part 22 of the identification pattern 20 ( Character setting according to the type of pattern) is required. In this example, the left identification pattern 20L constituting the reach has the accompanying portion 22, but the right identification pattern 20R does not have the accompanying portion 22, so that the accompanying portion 22 is not displayed. We are making it possible to enjoy both the effects of things. In other words, 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 another image for effect (illustration of the image is omitted in FIG. 18). Also, by using the accompanying part 22 of the left identification pattern 20L, it is possible to execute an effect that develops according to the type of the identification pattern 20 (type of ready-to-win pattern) such as the above-described multi-stage effect. can.

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

Matters relating to the identification pattern 20 described in this example may be changed, embodied, etc. as described below. In addition, it is good also as a structure which combined and applied the matter demonstrated below.

(a) As shown in FIG. 19, the effect image 40 is displayed on the right side of the display area 911 . The effect image 40 represents a predetermined character. It is permissible for the character to change (moving, etc.) to the extent that the player can recognize that it represents the same character. Since the effect image 40 is displayed on the right side of 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. near. It can also be said that the effect image 40 is displayed using the area generated because the right identification symbol 20R does not have the accompanying portion 22. FIG. Since the effect image 40 is not the accompanying portion 22 of the right identification symbol 20R, it does not change to another character according to the type of the right identification symbol 20R. When the variation of the right identification pattern group 20gR is stopped or quasi-stopped and one right identification pattern 20R (number) is displayed, the one right identification pattern 20R is accompanied by a performance image 40.例文帳に追加From a different point of view, the effect image 40 is a common "accompanying part" that does not depend on the type of the right identification symbol 20R selected from the right identification symbol group 20gR (the type of the main part 21 (number)). can also As can be seen from FIG. 19, although the type of the accompanying portion 22 changes according to the variation of the left identification symbol group 20gL, the effect image 40 as the common "accompanying portion" of the right identification symbol group 20gR does not change. .

The effect image 40 continues to be displayed at least until a branching point where it becomes clear whether or not the ready-to-win state has been established in the notification effect. It is displayed while the left identification pattern group 20gL is fluctuating, and it is also displayed while the right identification pattern group 20gR is fluctuating. When reach is not established and it is reported that the result of the win/fail determination is a loss (in the case of a so-called “no-miss” variation), the effect image 40 is displayed through the notification effect. In the case where the "out of line" variation 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) executed while the left identification symbol group 20gL is changing can be executed. The symbol suggesting effect indicates that the probability that a certain identification symbol 20 (hereinafter also referred to as a suggesting symbol) will be selected as one left identification symbol 20L selected from the left identification symbol group 20gL has increased. It is a performance to do. In other words, the probability that the suggesting pattern is the left identification pattern 20L is higher when the symbol suggesting effect occurs than when it does not occur. In this example, an effect such that the character represented by the effect image 40 invites any type of identification symbol 20 is executed as the symbol suggestion effect. For example, an image is displayed in which the character of the effect image 40 utters a voice such as "○○~" (see FIG. 20(a)). The part of "○○" is a part that changes according to the suggestion pattern. Any content that allows the player to grasp the type of the identification symbol 20 that is the suggestive symbol may be used. For example, the effect is such that the name of the accompanying part 22, “Horse,” is called. If ``○○'' is the name of the horse B, the pattern suggestive effect suggests that the probability that the identification pattern 20 with the main part 21 of ``2'' will be selected as the left identification pattern 20L has increased. In the present embodiment, a stimulating effect is generated to indicate that the suggestive symbol is likely to be selected as the left identification symbol 20L (a situation in which fluctuation is likely to stop or pseudo-stop) (see FIG. 20(b)).

The symbol suggestion effect leads to either a selected ending (see FIG. 20(c)) in which the suggested symbol is selected as the left identifying symbol 20L, or a non-selected ending (not shown) in which the suggested symbol is not selected. In this example, if the selected ending is reached, there is a possibility of reach establishment (possibility of becoming a jackpot), and if the non-selected ending is reached, there is no possibility of reach establishment (loss is confirmed). ing. In other words, the selected ending of the symbol suggestion effect is an ending advantageous to the player. In the case of the selected ending, it may be set to establish reach.

The accompanying portion 22 of the left identification pattern 20L is a reference effect element (horse riding) of a multi-stage effect that occurs when ready-to-win is established. Therefore, it can be said that the suggestive pattern in the symbol suggestive effect suggests horseback riding, which is more likely to be set as a standard effect element. To put it simply, the multi-stage production can be said to be a production of contents according to the standard production elements, so the design suggestive production suggests the occurrence of the corresponding production (multiple-stage production) that will occur in the future. It can be said.

In this example, when the pattern suggestive effect becomes the selection ending and the ready-to-win state is established and multiple stage effects occur, at least one of the multiple stages is set to have a specific relationship. That is, it is set such that any one of the step effect elements shown in advance in the chance table 30 and the reference effect element, which is the accompanying part 22 of the left identification symbol 20L corresponding to the suggestive symbol of the symbol suggestive effect, has a specific relationship. (In the example shown in FIG. 20, the first and fourth stages are specific relationships (specific relationships common to “horse B”)). Therefore, when the symbol suggesting effect is generated, the game property that the player wishes for the suggesting symbol to be selected as the left identification symbol 20L (the selection ending) is realized. Only in situations where the establishment of two or more specific relationships, not one or more, can be expected, such as when a multi-stage production occurs after a pattern suggestive production, a specific relationship is established in two or more stages. It may be set such that a pattern suggestive effect is generated.

However, when the pattern suggestive effect becomes the selection ending and the ready-to-win is established and multiple stage effects occur, a case may occur in which all of the multiple stages have a non-specific relationship. In such a case, the player (looking at the chance table 30) cannot expect that the multi-stage production will be a successful result even if the symbol suggestive production is the selected ending and the multi-stage production occurs. can be grasped. In other words, when the symbol suggesting effect occurs, the player compares the suggesting symbol with the chance table 30, and obtains the degree of expectation (the number of stages with a specific relationship) assuming that the multiple stage effect has occurred. Therefore, you can enjoy guessing the development after the design suggestion production becomes the selection ending.

The design suggesting production may be as follows. It is assumed that the symbol suggesting effect suggests that the probability of selecting a certain identification symbol 20 as one right identification symbol 20R selected from the right identification symbol group 20gR has increased. In other words, not only the left identification symbol 20L (left identification symbol group 20gL) but also the right identification symbol 20R (right identification symbol group 20gR) are set to be subject to the symbol suggestion effect. Specifically, when the left identification pattern 20L selected from the left identification pattern group 20gL is displayed (see FIG. 21(a)), the identification pattern 20 of the same type as the left identification pattern 20L is the right identification pattern 20R. It is assumed that the symbol suggestive effect suggests that the probability of being selected as a symbol has increased (see FIG. 21(b)). Since the fact that the left identification symbol 20L and the right identification symbol 20R are of the same kind corresponds to establishment of ready-to-win, the symbol suggestive effect can be said to suggest that the probability of establishment of ready-to-win has increased. The effect image 40 is displayed at a location close to the place where the right identification symbol 20R is displayed, and the symbol suggestion effect calls for the right identification symbol 20R necessary for establishment of a ready-to-win by the effect image 40. It can be said that it is a performance. After that, a fanning effect is generated indicating that the suggestive symbol suggested by the symbol suggestive effect is likely to be selected as the right identifying symbol 20R (see FIG. 21(c)). Then, although not shown, if the suggested pattern is selected as the right identification pattern 20R (selected ending), the reach is established, and if it is not selected (non-selected ending), the reach is not established ( out).

It should be noted that, even in the case of such a pattern suggestive effect mode, if reach is established (selection ending) and multiple stage effects occur, at least one of the multiple stages is a specific relationship. (In the example shown in FIG. 21, when the ready-to-win state is established and multi-stage effects occur, the third stage and the fourth stage become the specific relationship). At the time of ready-to-win establishment (selection ending), it may be set such that the design suggestive effect is generated only when two or more of the plurality of stages have a specific relationship.

(b) Any one of a plurality of types of candidate images is displayed as the effect image 40 . In other words, 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) (various characters must be of different types). are set in such a way that the player can distinguish between them). Depending on which of the plurality of types of candidate images is displayed as the effect image 40, the probability that the design suggesting effect will be the selected ending is suggested. For example, three types of first image 41 to third image 43 (first character to third character) are set as the candidate images, and the first image 41 is set as the effect image 40, which is the second image. The pattern suggestion effect is better 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 when the image 42 is set as the effect image 40. is the selected ending (see FIG. 22). By doing so, it is possible to realize a game property in which the player pays attention to the type of the effect image 40 .

(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 reversed. In other words, the right identification pattern 20R has the main portion 21 and the accompanying portion 22, while the left identification pattern 20L has the main portion 21 and does not have the accompanying portion 22. FIG. The effect image 40 is displayed at a location closer to the location where the left identification symbol 20L is displayed than the location where the right identification symbol 20R is displayed. That is, the effect image 40 is displayed like a common "accompanying part" regardless of the type of the left identification symbol 20L selected and shown from the left identification symbol group 20gL.

Eleventh Concrete Example In the chance table 30, the difference in mode is set so that the stage in the specific relationship and the stage in the non-specific relationship can be distinguished. For example, the part indicating the stage in the specific relationship in the chance table 30 is displayed larger than the part indicating the stage in the 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 are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

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

The production that suggests the probability that the success/failure determination result will result in a big win (reliability level for a big win) as described in the above embodiment can also be used to suggest the probability that a so-called "small win" will occur.

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

・ Means 1-1
A production divided into a plurality of stages, continuing by breaking through each intermediate stage before reaching the final stage, and breaking through the final stage is a multi-stage production set as an advantageous result for the player. In the multi-stage production, one of the plurality of first elements is set as a reference production element, and one of the plurality of second elements is set for each stage. The game machine is set as a performance element, and is characterized in that the probability of breaking through each stage is suggested by the relationship between the standard performance element and the stage performance element set for each stage.
The multi-stage effect is an interesting effect in which the probability of breaking through each stage increases or decreases depending on the relationship between the standard effect element and the step effect element.

・ Means 1-2
Each of the plurality of types of the first element has a specific relationship with one of the plurality of types of the second element, and the first element set as the reference rendering element and the staged rendering element at a certain stage The gaming machine according to means 1-1, wherein the possibility of breaking through the certain stage is indicated according to whether or not the second element is in the specific relationship.
By doing so, it becomes an easy-to-understand effect that it is possible to determine whether or not the situation is expected to break through each stage based on whether or not there is a specific relationship.

・ Means 1-3
The gaming machine according to means 1-2, wherein, as the plurality of types of second elements, multi second elements having the specific relationship with two or more types of first elements are set.
The multi-second element makes it possible to clearly indicate that the specific relationship is expected to be established.

・ Means 1-4
When the special second element, which is one of the plurality of types of second elements, is set as the stage effect element of a certain stage, regardless of the type of the first element that is the standard effect element, the stage is performed The gaming machine according to any one of means 1-1 to 1-3, characterized in that breakthrough is confirmed.
By preparing the special second element, it is possible to create a situation in which the player can feel secure that a breakthrough at a certain stage is confirmed.

・ Means 1-5
Means 1, characterized in that the multi-stage presentation is one of a basic mode in which the number of intermediate stages is a predetermined number, and a reduced mode in which the number of intermediate stages is less than a predetermined number. -1 to the gaming machine according to any one of means 1-4.
By reducing the multi-stage presentation, it is possible to clearly indicate that the situation is such that it is expected that the multi-stage presentation will result in an advantageous result.

・ Means 1-6
When the multi-stage production is in the decreasing mode, the number of intermediate stages is indicated as if it is a predetermined number at the start of the production, and the number of intermediate stages is reduced when the production is reduced during the production. The gaming machine according to means 1-5, characterized in that it is indicated that the number of the number of the number of points is less than a predetermined number.
By doing so, it is possible to clearly indicate that the occurrence of the decrease effect is an increase in chance.

・ Means 1-7
Means 1 characterized in that, when an opportunity presentation occurs in the midway stage, the probability of breaking through at least a part of stages after the intermediate stage in which the opportunity presentation occurs is higher than when it does not occur. -1 to the gaming machine according to any one of means 1-6.
When the opportunistic presentation occurs, it is expected that the multi-stage presentation will bring an advantageous result.

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

・ Means 1-9
An advantage degree setting means is provided for setting any one of the candidate settings divided into a plurality of stages so that the degree of advantage for the player is different as the current setting, and the result of breaking through the final stage in the plurality of stage effects is provided. The method according to any one of means 1-1 to 1-8, wherein if there is not, which of the plurality of candidate settings is set as the current setting is suggested by the number of stages broken through. game machine.
By doing so, even if the result of breaking through the final stage is not reached, it is possible to realize the playability of paying attention to the number of stages that have been broken through.

・ Means 2-1
A game in which a plurality of identification pattern groups, each including a plurality of types of identification patterns, are variably displayed in a display area of a display device, and the success/failure determination result is reported by the combination of the identification patterns selected and displayed from each identification pattern group. A first identification pattern selected from a first identification pattern group that is one of the plurality of identification pattern groups, and a second identification pattern group different from the first identification pattern group. It is set as establishment of reach that the second identification pattern and the identification pattern of the same type are established, and the first identification pattern is the main part indicating the type and the part accompanying the main part, which is the type A game machine characterized in that the second identification pattern has the main part but does not have the accompanying part.
According to the gaming machine described above, it is possible to display another effect image or the like in the area generated by the fact that the second identification symbol does not have the accompanying part, so that the range of effects is widened.

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

・ Means 2-3
Means 2-, wherein a suggestive effect is executed using the effect image, the suggestive effect suggesting that a certain type of the identification pattern is more likely to be selected as the first identification pattern. 2. The gaming machine described in 2.
Since the effect image is a predetermined character that does not change depending on the type of the second identification pattern, it is possible to execute the suggestive effect as described above using the effect image (the character changes depending on the type of the second identification pattern). If it is a configuration that does, it is difficult to execute the above suggestive production).

・ Means 2-4
A corresponding effect associated with each of the plurality of types of accompanying parts is set, and when reach is established, the corresponding effect corresponding to the accompanying part of the first identification pattern constituting the reach is displayed. The gaming machine according to any one of means 2-1 to 2-3, characterized by being executed.
The second identification symbol does not have an accompanying part, but the first identification symbol has an accompanying part, so it is possible to have a game property in which a corresponding effect corresponding to the accompanying part is generated.

1 game machine 20 identification pattern (20L left identification pattern 20C middle identification pattern 20R right identification pattern)
21 Main part 22 Accompanying part 30 Chance table 40 Effect image 91 Display device 911 Display area

Claims (4)

A game in which a plurality of identification pattern groups, each including a plurality of types of identification patterns, are variably displayed in a display area of a display device, and the success/failure determination result is reported by the combination of the identification patterns selected and displayed from each identification pattern group. machine and
A first identification pattern selected from a first identification pattern group which is one of the plurality of identification pattern groups, and a second identification pattern selected from a second identification pattern group different from the first identification pattern group It is set as the establishment of reach that the same type of identification pattern is established,
The first identification pattern has a main part indicating the type and an accompanying part that is attached to the main part and is different for each type,
A game machine, wherein the second identification pattern has the main part but does not have the accompanying part. A performance image representing a predetermined character that does not change according to the type of the second identification pattern is displayed in a portion closer to the second identification pattern than the first identification pattern in the display area. The game machine according to claim 1, characterized by the above. 2. An effect using the effect image, wherein a suggestive effect is executed to suggest that a certain type of the identification pattern is more likely to be selected as the first identification pattern. The gaming machine described in . A corresponding effect associated with each of the plurality of types of accompanying parts is set,
In any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that when reach is established, the corresponding effect corresponding to the accompanying part of the first identification pattern constituting the reach is executed. The game machine described.

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