JP7454217B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

A performance that is executed over multiple stages is known (for example, see Patent Document 1 below).

JP2018-175428A

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing an interesting multi-stage performance.

A gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems, has a performance divided into a plurality of stages, and continues by passing through each intermediate stage before reaching the final stage, and then passes through the final stage. The multi-stage performance includes a performance execution means that executes a multi-stage performance set as a result that is advantageous to the player, and the multi-stage performance is performed when one of the plurality of identification symbols is selected and the selected identification symbol is selected. A first element corresponding to the accompanying part of the symbol is set as a standard performance element, and for each stage, one of a plurality of types of second elements is set as a stage performance element, and the standard performance element and the second element are set as stage performance elements. , the probability of breaking through each stage is suggested based on the relationship with the stage performance elements set for each stage.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to execute a multi-stage presentation with a white appearance.

FIG. 1 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 the display area, and (b) is a diagram showing types of identification symbols. It is a diagram for explaining the flow of multi-stage production. It is a diagram showing an example of a multi-stage presentation (an example of a case that results in a successful result). FIG. 4 is a diagram (continuing from FIG. 4) showing an example of a multi-stage presentation (an example of a case with a successful result). (a) is a diagram for explaining the types of second elements (stage effect elements), and (b) is a diagram showing a chance table. This is a diagram for explaining a situation in which the player wishes that a reach will be achieved regardless of the reach symbols at a stage when it is not known whether or not the reach will be achieved. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a situation in which a multi-stage performance is being executed and a successful result can be expected if the current stage is surpassed. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a first specific example. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a second specific example. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a third specific example. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a fourth specific example. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a fifth specific example. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a sixth specific example. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a seventh specific example. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a ninth specific example. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a modification of the ninth specific example. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a tenth specific example. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a modification of the tenth specific example. It is a diagram for explaining an example of a symbol suggestion performance. FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining an example of a symbol suggestion performance (an example different from FIG. 20). FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an example in which the outcome of a pattern suggestion performance is suggested by the aspect of a performance image. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an eleventh specific example.

1) Basic configuration of gaming machine Hereinafter, one embodiment of a gaming machine 1 (pachinko gaming machine) according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described with reference to FIG. Note that in the following description, images include not only still images but also moving images.

The gaming machine 1 includes a gaming board 90. The game board 90 is formed of approximately square plywood, and the guide rail 903, which constitutes a path for guiding the game ball fired by operating the firing device 908 (launching handle) to the gaming area 902, has a roughly arc shape. It is set up like this.

The gaming area 902 is provided with a display device 91, a starting area 904, a big prize opening 906, an out opening, and the like. A display area 911 of the display device 91 is a portion that is visible through an opening 901 formed in the game board 90. Further, in the game area 902, a plurality of game nails are provided as obstacles that change the manner in which the game balls flow down when they collide with each other. The game ball flowing down the game area 902 changes into various modes depending on the conditions when it collides with the game nail.

In such a gaming machine 1, a game ball is fired toward the gaming area 902 by operating the firing device 908. When the game balls flowing down the game area 902 enter 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.

Note that explanations of components of the gaming machine 1 that are not related to the present invention, such as the frame of the gaming machine 1, the lower tray and the upper tray for storing game balls, will be omitted. For these, structures similar to those of known gaming machines can be applied.

The jackpot lottery is executed by a win/fail determination means provided on a control board (not shown) triggered by the landing of a game ball in the starting area 904. 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. When a game ball enters the starting area 904, a numerical value (win/fail determination information) is obtained from a random number source, and if the numerical value is the same as a predetermined jackpot value, it is a jackpot, and if it is different, it is a miss. becomes. In this embodiment, the notification of the validity judgment results is started in the order in which the numerical values are obtained (so-called fluctuation is started), but there is validity judgment information for which the notification of the validity judgment results has not been completed yet. In this case, the newly acquired validity determination information is stored as pending information in a storage means provided on the control board (not shown). The fact that the reservation information is stored in the storage means is displayed as a reservation symbol 10. That is, the pending symbol 10 indicates the existence of validity determination information for which notification of the corresponding validity determination result has not been completed.

In the present embodiment, the pending symbol 10 is a notification effect that notifies the result of the judgment (a presentation from the start of the variation of the identification pattern 20 (identification pattern group 20g) until it completely stops at the combination indicating the result of the judgment, so-called one-shot). The fluctuating pending symbol 11 (referring to the fluctuating performance) has started, but the notification of the validity determination result has not been completed. (a symbol indicating the existence of the so-called "variation pending") and a pre-change pending symbol corresponding to the validity judgment information (hereinafter sometimes referred to as pre-variation pending information) for which the notification performance that notifies the validity judgment result has not started. 12 is displayed (see FIG. 2(a)). In this embodiment, the basic form of the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation and the pending symbol 12 before fluctuation is the same. The basic forms of the pending symbols 11 during fluctuation and the pending symbols 12 before fluctuation may be completely different. Moreover, it is good also as a structure in which the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation is not displayed. In addition, the order in which notification of the validity determination results corresponding to the pre-change pending symbols 12 is completed (so-called pending "order of consumption") is earlier as the symbols are located on the right.

An upper limit is determined for the maximum number of stored pre-change pending information. In this embodiment, the maximum number of stored pieces of the first pre-variation reservation information (special figure 1 reservation) obtained by winning in the first starting area 904a is four, and by winning in the second starting area 904b. The maximum number of stored pieces of second pre-variation reservation information (special figure 2 reservation) that can be obtained is four. Therefore, regarding the reserved symbol 10 corresponding to either the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2, one pending symbol 11 during fluctuation and up to four pending symbols 12 before fluctuation may be displayed (Fig. 2(a) )reference).

In this embodiment, similar to known gaming machines, the player is notified of the result of the judgment based on the combination of identification symbols 20 (see FIG. 2(a)) displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91. Specifically, the identification pattern group 20g (left identification pattern group 20gL, middle identification pattern group 20gC, right identification pattern group 20gR) including multiple types of identification patterns 20 starts to fluctuate, and finally each identification pattern group 20g The first identification pattern 20 is selected and stopped. When a jackpot has been won, the combination of stopped identification symbols 20 selected from each identification symbol group 20g is a predetermined combination (for example, a set of three identical identification symbols 20). If it is a loss, another combination (other than the combination that results in a jackpot) will be used.

In this embodiment, a normal gaming state and a special gaming state are set as the gaming states. The special gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. The normal gaming state is a low probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is low, and is 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 gaming state is a high probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is high, and is also a high base state (high probability and short time) in which a game ball is likely to land in the starting area 904. The second special gaming state is a low probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is low, and is a high base state (low probability and short time) in which a game ball is likely to enter the starting area 904. In the normal gaming state, the player fires a game ball aiming at the first starting area 904a. In this embodiment, so-called "left-handed hitting" is performed. In the special game state, a game ball is fired aiming at the second starting area 904b. In this embodiment, so-called "right-handed hitting" is performed. The special game state is a state in which it is easy to win the opening lottery for the second starting area 904b triggered by a game ball entering the normal starting area 905, so it is relatively easy for the game ball to enter the second starting area 904b. Win a prize.

2) Multi-stage performance Hereinafter, a multi-stage performance that can be executed by the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be explained. A multi-stage performance is a performance that may occur as part of a notification performance. A multi-stage performance is a performance divided into multiple stages. The multi-stage performance in this embodiment is a performance divided into four stages (see FIG. 3). Note that the number of stages is just an example. In the following explanation, each stage may be referred to as a first stage (direction), a second stage (direction), a third stage (direction), and a fourth stage (direction). The multi-stage performance continues by passing the intermediate stage, which is the stage before reaching the final stage, and passing the final stage is set as an advantageous result for the player (the "goal" for the player). It's a performance. In this embodiment, the first to third stages correspond to "intermediate stages", and the fourth stage corresponds to "final stage". Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the final stage is surpassed, it is determined that the target validity determination result (the validity determination result corresponding to the notification performance in which the multi-stage performance has been executed) is a jackpot. In other words, in a multi-stage production, if the target validity judgment result is a jackpot, it will lead to the result of passing the final stage (success result), and if it is a miss, it will lead to a different result (failure result) (Figure 3 reference). Although it is an advantageous event for the player that the multi-stage presentation becomes a successful result, the setting may be such that it does not lead to a confirmed jackpot.

The performance at each stage is a performance in which a "horseback rider", which is set as a racehorse on the player's side, races (horse racing) with another racehorse (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a "rival horse"). (See Figures 4, 5, etc.) In the multi-stage production in this embodiment, a maximum of four "races" are executed. The performance at each stage basically leads to a winning result in which the horse and horse finish in first place (winning the race), or a losing result in which the horse and horse does not finish in first place (losing the race). The winning result corresponds to the result of breaking through each stage of performance. That is, if a winning result (result advantageous to the player) is reached at an intermediate stage, the game moves to the next stage. In other words, the multi-stage performance continues. Achieving a winning result at the final stage corresponds to a successful result of the multi-stage performance (probability determination result = jackpot). Reaching a defeat result (result disadvantageous to the player) at each stage corresponds to a failure result of the multi-stage performance (correctness determination result = loss). No matter which stage a defeat result is reached, the multi-stage performance ends at that point.

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

Each candidate horse in this embodiment is an element included in the identification pattern 20. The identification pattern 20 includes a main part 21 and an auxiliary part 22 (see FIG. 2(b)). The main part 21 is a part that includes characters and the like for distinguishing the type of the identification pattern 20, and in this embodiment, it is a part that includes "numbers". If the "numbers" are the same, the identification patterns 20 are of the same type. On the other hand, the auxiliary portion 22 is a portion that accompanies the main portion 21 in normal conditions. It is not displayed while the fluctuation is in progress, but at the point when the fluctuation stops or pseudo-stops (a state in which it appears to the player that it has stopped, although it has not stopped completely; for example, it is in a state where it is slightly shaking), the main It may also be displayed to accompany the section 21. In other words, the accompanying portion 22 may be displayed to accompany the main portion 21 at least when the fluctuation of the identification symbol 20 stops or pseudo-stops.

The accompanying portion 22 is a portion representing characters and the like associated with the various identification symbols 20. The accompanying portion 22 in this embodiment is a portion of an image representing a "horse." A portion associated with each of the plurality of types of identification patterns 20 corresponds to one of horses A to G. It should be noted that it is only necessary to understand 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 part 22 of the identification symbol 20 are in a corresponding relationship. In this embodiment, a difficult-to-distinguish object called "horse" is displayed as a performance element, so the "name" (horse name) is displayed for each of horses A to G, and the "name" (horse name) is displayed as a performance element. ) is output as a sound (for example, the "name" (horse name) is called out during a race). In each figure, the letters A to G represent horses A to G, respectively. In this embodiment, a pattern in which the main part 21 is "1" has "Horse A" as the accompanying part 22, and a pattern in which the main part 21 is "2" has "Horse B" as the accompanying part 22.・The main part 21 (number) and the accompanying part 22 (various horses) have a 1:1 correspondence relationship, such as a pattern in which the main part 21 is "7" is accompanied by "horse G" as the accompanying part 22. (see Figure 2(b)).

The multi-stage performance in this embodiment is a performance that can occur when a reach is achieved. In this embodiment, when a reach is established, the multi-stage presentation is always performed. However, it may be set to shift to a multi-stage presentation in some cases when reach is established. In this embodiment, the identification pattern 20 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the left identification pattern 20L) indicated by the left identification pattern group 20gL stopping or pseudo-stopping, and the right identification pattern group 20gR stopping or pseudo-stopping. It is set as a reach that the identification symbol 20 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the right identification symbol 20R) shown by this is the same type of symbol. In other words, when the identification symbol 20 selected from the middle identification symbol group 20gC, which is the remaining identification symbol group 20g, becomes the same type of symbol as the identification symbol 20 that constitutes the reach (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the reach symbol). The reach is set as the state where the jackpot is reached.

The horseback riding (standard performance element) in the multi-stage performance corresponds to the accompanying part 22 of the reach symbol. That is, when any of the horses A to G is shown as the accompanying part 22 of the reach symbol, the horse shown as the relevant part 22 is set as a horse riding horse. For example, when the reach is formed by the identification pattern 20 whose main part 21 is "2" (see FIG. 4(b)), the accompanying part 22 of "Horse B" is mounted (standard performance element). The multi-stage performance set as (see FIG. 4(c)) is started.

The stage performance element is set for each stage of a multi-stage performance. In the multi-stage performance in this embodiment, stage performance elements are set for each of the first to fourth stages. In other words, a total of four stage performance elements are set. Basically, the stage performance elements are for suggesting the probability of breakthrough in the performance of each stage. Each stage performance element is set to one of a plurality of types of second elements. The second element can be roughly divided into normal second element (sometimes simply referred to as second element) (see Figure 6 (a-1)), multi-second element (see Figure 6 (a-2)), It is divided into a special second element (see FIG. 6(a-3)).

Usually, the second element (see FIG. 6(a-1)) is one in which one of horses A to G is selected and shown. That is, any one of the plurality of candidate horses (first element) that can be set as a horseback riding horse (standard performance element) is usually set as the second element. If the type of the first element (type of horse) that can be set as the standard performance element and the type of the second element (type of horse) that can be set as the stage performance element are the same, those that have a specific relationship shall be. For example, if "Horse F" is set as the standard performance element (first element) and "Horse F" is set as the stage performance element of a certain stage (usually the second element), there is a specific relationship between the two. shall be taken as a thing. Regarding the production of each stage of a multi-stage production, when there is a specific relationship, the stage concerned It is set so that the probability of breaking through the performance is high. In the present embodiment, the probability of breakthrough in the case of a specific relationship is about 75%, and the probability of breakthrough in the case of a non-specific relationship is set to be about 25%. In other words, from the player's perspective, a specific relationship is more advantageous than a non-specific relationship. Usually, the second element can be said to indicate the type of horse that is a "chance" for the player.

The multi-second element (see FIG. 6(a-2)) is one in which two or more of horses A to G are selected and shown. In other words, if we consider the first element as a standard, it has a specific relationship with two or more types of first elements. For example, if "Horse C" and "Horse E" are set as performance elements at a certain stage, not only when the standard performance element (first element) is "Horse C", but also when "Horse E" Even if there is, there is a specific relationship. As mentioned above, when the standard performance element (first element) and stage performance element (second element) have a specific relationship, the probability of breaking through the performance of the relevant stage is higher than when there is no specific relationship. Therefore, 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 normally. The multi second element can be said to indicate two or more types of horses that are a "chance" for the player.

The number of horses set as multiple second elements, that is, the number of first elements in a specific relationship, is not limited to two. A multi-second element having a specific relationship with three or more first elements may be set. Furthermore, in this embodiment, there is a possibility that a multi-second element (hereinafter also referred to as an all-multi second element) that has a specific relationship with all the first elements is set (see FIG. 6 (a-2). ). The all-multi second element has a specific relationship regardless of which type of first element (horseback riding) is set as the standard production element, so it is most advantageous for the player as a multi-second element. It can be said that it is a thing.

The special second element (see Fig. 6 (a-3)) is set as the standard performance element regardless of which type of first element (horseback riding) is set. It is certain that he will break through the stages of production. In other words, it can be said that the special second element is more pleasing to the player to set than the above-mentioned normal second element or multi second element. Depending on how you look at it, it can be said that the "number of stages" of a multi-stage production decreases by the number of times the special second element is set (the number of stages where it is unclear whether or not you will break through). For example, if a special second element is set for one stage, the "number of stages" in a multi-stage production will be three, which can be seen as reducing the number of hurdles to overcome. Note that in this embodiment, no special second element is set as the second element of the fourth stage. In other words, the settings are set so that the fourth stage performance will never become a guaranteed breakthrough. By doing this, the relationship becomes such that "breaking through the fourth stage of production = successful result", making the multi-stage production easier to understand. However, this does not negate the possibility that the performance of the fourth stage could be a guaranteed breakthrough. Further, in this embodiment, the race is executed even when the breakthrough is confirmed, and an effect in which the horse and horse rider wins is generated. However, at the stage where the breakthrough is confirmed, the race may not be executed, or a shortened performance may be executed.

The type of second element set for each stage of the multi-stage performance is displayed by a "chance table". The chance table 30 (see FIG. 6(b)) includes an image showing each stage of the multi-stage performance and an image showing the type of second element associated with each stage of the performance. In this embodiment, the first stage is designated as "Race 1," the second stage is designated as "Race 2," the third stage is designated as "Race 3," and the fourth stage is designated as "Race 4." When a second element is normally set as a stage performance element, the type of horse that has a chance, that is, the type of horse that has a specific relationship when set as a standard performance element, is displayed in the corresponding stage (race). When a multi-second element is set as a stage production element, two or more types of horses that have a chance are displayed in the corresponding stage (race). However, when an all-multi second element, which is one of the multi-second elements, is set, the word "ALL" is displayed in the corresponding stage (race). When a special performance element is set as a stage performance element, the words "Breakthrough" are displayed in the corresponding stage (race). In this way, by looking at the chance table 30, the player can understand the second element set for each stage (each race) (at least, if the player has been playing the game continuously to a certain extent) ) becomes possible. When a normal second element or a multi-second element is set as a stage effect element, the number of the main part 21 of the corresponding identification symbol 20 may be displayed. For example, when "Horse B" is set as a stage effect element 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 the form of "Horse A, ALL, Breakthrough, Horse BD". Second elements corresponding to the first stage (Race 1), second stage (Race 2), third stage (Race 3), and fourth stage (Race 4) are shown from the left. "Horse○" (○ is an alphabet indicating the type of horse) usually indicates the second element. “Horse ○○” (types of ○ are 2 or more) indicates a multi-second element (excluding all-multi second elements). "ALL" indicates an all-multi second element. "Breakthrough" indicates a special second element.

Such a chance table 30 is displayed from a stage before the multi-stage effect occurs (see FIG. 4(a)). In other words, a certain notification performance is displayed from a stage where it is not known whether or not a reach will be achieved. In this embodiment, the chance table 30 is displayed in all notification effects (the chance table 30 is displayed in a variable manner every time). In the present embodiment, the chance table 30 is displayed until a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation of the identification symbol 20 (before the time when there is a possibility that a reach is established). Preferably, the identification symbol 20 is already displayed at the time when the variation starts. The chance table 30 is changed as appropriate based on the result of the judgment. However, in this embodiment, the chance table 30 once displayed in a certain notification effect does not change. In this embodiment, the contents of the chance table 30 may be maintained over multiple notification effects (between multiple variations). Differently from this, the contents of the chance table 30 may be set to change each time the notification effect ends (variably change each time).

In this way, since the contents of the chance table 30 are displayed before the multi-stage performance occurs, it is possible for the player to know in advance what type of horseback riding will be advantageous to select. Become. For example, assume 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 horse B is selected as a horseback riding horse (standard performance element), that is, when a reach is established with the identification symbol 20 whose main part 21 is "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 horse B will break through due to the relationship (out of four, there is a high probability that three of them will break through), the player will be informed that horse B will be selected as the riding horse, that is, the main part. It is hoped that a reach will be achieved with the identification symbol 20 in which 21 is "2" (note that the third stage (race 3) is a non-specific relationship (see FIG. 5(b))). In other words, according to the contents of the chance table 30 shown from a state in which it is unknown whether or not a reach will be established (a state before reaching a branching point that indicates whether or not a reach will be established), if a reach is established, it is a reach. Players play the game while wishing for the type of identification symbol 20 that they would like to select as a symbol. In other words, it can be said that the chance table 30 suggests the result of the multi-stage performance based on elements (ready-to-reach symbols) that are determined in advance before the multi-stage performance occurs.

In addition, in this embodiment, a second element is also set that allows you to expect a breakthrough regardless of the type of reach symbol. Specifically, the all multi second element has a specific relationship regardless of the type of reach symbol, and the special second element is something that guarantees a breakthrough regardless of the type of reach symbol. It is. Therefore, for example, if a chance table 30 such as "ALL・ALL・breakthrough・ALL" is displayed in a certain notification effect (in the situation shown in FIG. 7), regardless of the type of identification symbol 20, In any case, the player hopes that a reach is achieved and a multi-stage performance occurs (this is a case where the type of reach symbol (first element) is irrelevant).

Furthermore, after the multi-stage performance occurs, you can enjoy it while predicting what will happen next. For example, when the chance table 30 of "Horse B, Horse D, ALL, Horse AD" is displayed, a reach is formed by the identification symbol 20 whose main part 21 is "4" (i.e. horseback riding (standard performance element ) is “Horse D”, and a multi-stage effect occurs. In this case, the probability of breaking through the first stage is low because the performance is a non-specific relationship, but if the player succeeds in passing the first stage, the player can understand that everything from the second stage onwards will be a specific relationship ( (See Figure 8). Therefore, if you somehow manage to get past the first stage of non-specific relationships, your expectations for a successful result (jackpot) will rise all at once. In this way, in the multi-stage production in this embodiment, the second element set for every stage is visible, so this is a game that makes the player feel like, "If I break through this..." sexuality will be realized.

In this embodiment, the chance table 30 continues to be displayed even while the multi-stage effect is being executed. Furthermore, even while the multi-stage presentation is being executed, the number part of the ready-to-reach symbol (main part 21) and the type of horseback riding (standard presentation element) continue to be displayed together. By making the chance table 30 continue to be displayed even while a multi-stage production is being executed in this way, players can interact with the production while being aware of the ease with which they can break through the stage that is currently being executed. . Further, in this embodiment, when a certain stage of production is being executed, the emphasized image 31 (other Any image may be displayed as long as it shows that the location is different from the location corresponding to the stage. The emphasized image 31 makes it easier to understand the second element set in the currently executed stage.

Hereinafter, specific examples of improving, embodying, modifying, etc. matters related to multi-stage presentation will be explained. Note that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are applied in combination.

First Specific Example Although it has been explained that the multi-stage effect in the above embodiment has a race (horse racing) motif, various motifs can be considered for the effect. For example, it may be a multi-stage performance (see FIG. 9) with a so-called "battle (performance)" motif.

It is assumed that each stage of the multi-stage performance is a battle between an ally character (player's side) and an enemy character, and a victory for the ally character corresponds to breaking through each stage (Figure 9 (see (b)). In other words, it is assumed that the performance will lead to a successful result if the player successively defeats the enemy character for the number of stages included in the multi-stage performance. The friendly character is the standard performance element, and the enemy character is the stage performance element. It is assumed that a plurality of candidate characters that can be selected as ally characters are set as a "first element", and a plurality of candidate characters that can be selected as an enemy character are set as a "second element". For example, assume that three types of characters A1 to A3 are set as the first element, and nine types of characters B1 to B9 are set as the second element (see FIG. 9(a)).

In the production of each stage, one of the characters A1 to A3 set as an ally character will fight (battle) one of the characters B1 to B9 as an opponent, and each of the characters A1 to A3 It is assumed that compatibility is set as an opponent. For example, character A1 is more likely to win when the opponent is character B1, character B4, or character B7 than when the opponent is character B2, character B5, etc. , character B8 is more likely to win than any other character, and character A3 is more likely to win if the opponent is any of character B3, character B6, or character B9. The setting is such that it is easier to win than if you were a character. In other words, 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. (See FIG. 9(a)).

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

In this way, each stage can be a multi-stage performance in which a friendly character set as a standard performance element fights an enemy character set as a stage performance element. Note that when doing as in this example, it is preferable to prevent characters of the same type from being set as enemy characters in one multi-stage presentation. If the multi-stage presentation has four stages, the types of enemy characters (second element) set in all four stages are different from each other (see FIG. 9(b)). This is because the production will be more realistic if the enemy character, once defeated, does not appear again.

〇Second specific example In the above embodiment, when the first element (standard performance element) and the second element (stage performance element) have a specific relationship, it is easier to break through the relevant stage than when they have a non-specific relationship. Although it has been described that the probability is set high, a configuration may also be adopted in which two or more relationships with different probabilities of breaking through as specific relationships are set.

The production of the first specific example above will be explained as an example. For example, regarding character A1, it is assumed that character B1, character B4, and character B7 are in a first specific relationship, character B2, character B5, and character B8 are in a second specific relationship, and the others are in a non-specific relationship. It is assumed that it is set as a certain thing. If the performance at a certain stage is in the first specific relationship or the second specific relationship, the probability of breakthrough is higher than if it is in a non-specific relationship. In addition, the setting is such that the probability of breakthrough is higher when the first specific relationship exists than when the second specific relationship exists (see FIG. 10). In this way, by increasing the variation of specific relationships (by setting different breakthrough probabilities depending on the type of specific relationships), it is possible to improve the taste of the performance.

〇Third Specific Example As stage effect elements (types of second elements), the following may be considered in addition to those explained in the above embodiment.

A second element that, when set as a stage performance element for any of the multiple stages included in a multi-stage performance, makes it certain that the multi-stage performance will be a successful result (i.e., that the target validity determination result will be a jackpot) As shown in FIG. In other words, stage performance elements basically indicate the probability of breaking through the corresponding stage in relation to standard performance elements, whereas as special stage performance elements, the result of multiple stage performance is a successful outcome. The configuration is such that a confirmed second element is set.

Assume that there is a possibility that a secret second element is set in association with any of the plurality of stages included in the multi-stage presentation (see FIG. 11(b)). The secret second element is for keeping the actual contents of the second element set at the relevant stage secret. The secret second element is set at least until the production of the relevant stage starts (see Figure 11 (b-1)), and the secret second element is set at the same time or after the production of the relevant paragraph starts. The type of second element set (normal second element, multi second element, special second element, etc.) becomes clear (see FIG. 11(b-2)). In other words, the secret second element changes to the actually set second element. When a situation arises in which such a secret second element is set, the player can enjoy the game while predicting what the secret second element will change into.

〇Fourth specific example A structure may be adopted in which the number of intermediate stages of a multi-stage performance is indefinite. For example, while the basic mode (normal performance pattern) is that the number of intermediate stages of a multi-stage performance is a predetermined number (according to the above embodiment, three stages from the first stage to the third stage), It is assumed that a reduction mode (special performance pattern) in which the number of stages becomes less than a predetermined number may occur. In other words, the multi-stage performance in the decreasing mode can be said to be a performance in which intermediate stages that would normally be executed are skipped (eliminated). From the player's point of view, the number of stages to overcome is reduced, so this event can be said to be a kind of increased chance. In fact, the probability that the multi-stage presentation will be successful is higher in the case of the reduced mode than in the case of the basic mode. In addition, in the multi-stage presentation of the decreasing mode, what is skipped is only the "intermediate stage" and not the "final stage". In other words, regardless of whether it is the basic mode or the reduced mode, the "goal" for the player is still to break through the final stage (the fourth stage in accordance with the above embodiment). However, a case may occur in which the total number of stages in a multi-stage performance decreases due to the elimination of the final stage.

When the multi-stage performance is in a decreasing mode, the decreasing performance is assumed to occur. Specifically, at the start of the multi-stage performance, the number of intermediate stages is shown as if it were a predetermined number (as if it were the basic mode), but a decreasing performance occurred in the middle of the multi-stage performance. In this embodiment, it is indicated that the number of intermediate steps is less than a predetermined number. For example, at the start of a multi-stage performance (before the decrease performance occurs), a chance table 30 indicating that the multi-stage performance includes three intermediate stages (the total number of stages is four) is displayed. By displaying this, the player feels as if there are three intermediate stages (see FIG. 12(a)). Thereafter, a reduction effect occurs in the middle of the effect, indicating that one of the intermediate stages is skipped (no longer exists) (see FIG. 12(b)). The reduction effect only needs to occur before the effect of the stage of the object to be skipped starts, and it is preferable that the timing of its occurrence cannot be predicted by the player.

Various specific aspects of the reduction effect can be considered. It is conceivable that an image indicating the "stage of being skipped" (the value of ○ indicates the stage of being skipped) such as "Race ○ Clear!" will be displayed as a reduction effect (Figure 12(b) reference). After the reduction effect occurs, it is preferable that the chance table 30 changes so that it can be understood that the relevant stage has been skipped (eliminated). For example, it is conceivable to display an "x" mark overlapping the location of the skipped stage on the chance table 30 to indicate to the player that the stage has disappeared (see FIG. 12(c)). ).

Note that it may be possible for two or more intermediate stages constituting a multi-stage performance to be skipped (disappeared). In addition, in the above example, at the start of the multi-stage performance, the number of intermediate stages is shown as if it were a predetermined number (as if it were the basic form), but at the start of the multi-stage performance. The mode may be such that it can be determined from the beginning whether it is a normal mode or a special mode. It is conceivable that the chance table 30 that is displayed from the beginning of the multi-stage performance allows it to be determined whether the multi-stage performance is a normal mode or a special mode. For example, if the number of intermediate stages shown in the chance table 30 is three (total number of stages is four), it is the normal mode, and the number of intermediate stages shown in the chance table 30 is two or less (total number of stages is four). If the number is three or less), it may be set as a special mode.

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

A configuration may be adopted in which the number of standard performance elements set each time a multi-stage performance is performed can be changed. In this case, the greater the number of standard performance elements, the higher the probability that a specific relationship will be reached for each stage of performance, and therefore the probability that the multi-stage performance will be a success (big hit) increases. In other words, the reliability of the jackpot is suggested by the number of standard presentation elements.

As in the above embodiment, if the standard performance element corresponds to the ready-to-reach symbol (attached part 22), the configuration is such that a plurality of so-called effective lines are set, and the The setting may be such that the number of types = the number of standard performance elements. If one reach line is configured for one type of reach pattern, the setting is "number of reach lines = number of standard performance elements". For example, when a reach (double reach) is configured in which the identification symbol 20 whose main part 21 is "2" and the identification symbol 20 whose main part 21 is "3" are set as reach symbols (see FIG. 13(a)), It is assumed that a multi-stage performance is generated in which two types of standard performance elements, "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 production element, the relevant stage is set to have a specific relationship. . In the example shown in FIG. D'') is a specific relationship, and the second stage (stage performance element ``Horse G'') is a non-specific relationship.

〇Sixth Specific Example The setting is such that an opportunity effect (see FIG. 14(b)) may occur in the middle of a multi-stage effect. When the opportunity effect occurs, the probability of passing through the next stage is set to be higher than when the opportunity effect does not occur. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, if an opportunity performance occurs in the second stage performance, the probability of breaking through the third stage performance increases. In other words, whether the next stage is an intermediate stage or a final stage, the effect of creating an opportunity is manifested. In addition, the effect of the opportunity performance is expressed regardless of whether or not the next stage performance has a specific relationship. In accordance with the above embodiment, if there is a specific relationship, the breakthrough probability is set to about 75%, but if an opportunity production occurs in the previous stage, the breakthrough probability is about 90%. It is set to be. Similarly, if there is a non-specific relationship, the breakthrough probability is set to about 25%, but if an opportunity production occurs in the previous stage, the breakthrough probability is set to about 40%. There is. Although the setting of the probability is just an example, it is preferable to set the probability so that it is more valuable for the player to have a specific relationship than to have an opportunity performance occur in the previous stage. Specifically, ``probability of breaking through with 'no opportunity production at the previous stage + specific relationship' (approximately 75% in the above example) > breakthrough probability with 'opportunity production at the previous stage + non-specific relationship' (above) In the example, the setting is approximately 40%).

The specific form of creating an opportunity may be of any kind. It may be anything that directly or indirectly indicates (suggests) that the probability of passing the next stage has increased to the player. An example of a direct indication that the probability of passing the next stage has increased is to display an image that directly indicates that the probability of passing the next stage is high, such as "Next race winning probability UP" in the previous stage. (See FIG. 14(b)). An example of an example that indirectly indicates that the probability of passing the next stage has increased is that an image is displayed that indicates that if you pass the current stage, you will be in an advantageous situation, such as "If I win this race..." It is conceivable to make it so that

It is preferable that the occurrence of an opportunity performance not affect the breakthrough probability at the stage where the opportunity performance occurs. In other words, if an opportunity effect occurs at a certain stage, it is preferable to set the setting so that the probability of breaking through the next stage after the certain stage increases, but does not necessarily increase the probability of breaking through the stage. In accordance with the above embodiment, regardless of whether or not an opportunity production occurs, if the certain stage is a specific relationship, the breakthrough probability is approximately 75%, and if the stage is a non-specific relationship, the breakthrough probability is 25%. It is set so that By doing this, when an opportunity production occurs, it is possible to realize a gameplay in which the player interacts with the production while having the feeling that "if I break through the current stage... (I will be in an advantageous situation)" I can do it.

The matters related to the opportunity performance explained in this example may be changed or embodied as shown below. Note that a configuration may be adopted in which the items described below are applied in combination.

(B) The fact that the probability of breakthrough increases when an opportunity production occurs does not have to be limited to the next stage. When an opportunity effect occurs at a certain intermediate stage, it is sufficient that the probability of breaking through at least some stages after the certain intermediate stage increases. For example, the probability of breaking through all stages after the stage where the opportunity production occurs may be increased. By doing so, the occurrence of a favorable performance becomes more valuable to the player.

In addition, multiple types of effects are set as opportunity effects, and it is also possible to set the stage at which the breakthrough probability increases (the stage targeted by opportunity effects) to be different depending on the type of opportunity effect that occurs. . For example, if the first opportunity performance occurs, the probability of breakthrough only in the next stage increases, while if the second opportunity performance occurs, the breakthrough probability of all stages after the next stage increases. In other words, the number of stages targeted by the opportunity presentation is made different depending on the type of opportunity presentation. By doing so, the game performance that is noteworthy also in the type of opportunity performance is realized. In addition, in this case, since the stage to be the target of the opportunity effect changes each time, it is preferable to indicate the stage to be the target. For example, the first opportunity effect is an effect that displays "Next race winning probability UP", while the second opportunity effect is an effect that displays "All races winning probability from the next race onwards". In addition, as another example, if an opportunity presentation is to be set in which the probability of breaking through the next stage and the successive stages is increased, the performance may be displayed such as "Next race and successive race winning probability UP".

(B) The degree to which the probability of breaking through the target stage increases may be set to differ depending on the type of opportunity presentation. For example, if the first opportunity effect occurs at a certain stage, the probability of breakthrough at the next stage increases by 10% compared to normal (85% if the next stage is a specific relationship, 35% if the next stage is a non-specific relationship) %), and if the second opportunity effect occurs, the probability of breaking through the next stage will increase by 20% compared to normal (95% if the next stage is a specific relationship, and if it is a non-specific relationship) It is assumed that the effect (degree of probability UP) changes depending on the type of opportunity production, such as 45%). In addition, in this case, since the effect of the opportunity effect changes each time, it is preferable to display the content of the effect. For example, the first opportunity effect may be an effect that displays something like "Next race winning probability increases by 10%," while the second opportunity effect displays something like "next race victory probability increases by 20%." It is conceivable to create a performance in which the degree of probability increase is indicated numerically. Separately, the first opportunity effect is a display that displays "Next race winning probability UP (low)," while the second opportunity display displays "Next race winning probability UP (high)." It is also conceivable to use a presentation (a presentation that relatively shows the degree of probability increase).

(c) If an opportunity production occurs, breakthrough of the target stage shall be confirmed. For example, if an opportunity effect occurs at a certain stage, it is assumed that breakthrough to the next stage is confirmed. By doing so, the occurrence of a favorable performance becomes more valuable to the player. As one of the multiple types of opportunity effects described in (b) above, a setting may be made in which one in which breakthrough of the target stage is guaranteed can occur.

(d) The effects of opportunity production should not be reflected in the final stage. If the opportunity performance is a performance that suggests that the probability of breaking through to the next stage has increased, the opportunity performance should not occur in the middle stage before the final stage. Since the multi-stage performance is a performance in which the result of passing the final stage is a jackpot, and any other result is a loss, the result of the final stage is the most important one for the player. Therefore, the final stage is a special stage different from the intermediate stages, and is set to be unaffected by irregular events (events whose occurrence is unknown) such as opportunity production.

〇 Seventh specific example It is assumed that the multi-stage presentation is used for so-called "setting suggestion". For example, six types of candidate settings, "Setting 1" to "Setting 6", are prepared (six levels of settings), and one of the six types of settings is set as the current setting. do. It is assumed that the candidate setting with a larger setting number is set as the current setting, the more advantageous it is to the player. Any method may be used to set the advantageous degree difference. It is sufficient that the more advantageous the setting is to the player, the higher the expected value of the player's profit (ball payout rate) obtained when playing the game continuously. As an example, a method of creating a difference in jackpot probability in the normal gaming state can be considered. In other words, the configuration is such that "Setting 1" has the lowest jackpot probability and "Setting 6" has the highest jackpot probability.

Assuming such a configuration, a multi-stage presentation that results in failure is used for "setting suggestion" which suggests which candidate setting is set as the current setting. In other words, a setting suggestion is made through a multi-stage presentation in the event that a successful result of passing through the final stage is not achieved. Specifically, it is suggested which of the plurality of candidate settings is the current setting based on the number of stages surpassed 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 between 0 and 3. If either is the case, the current setting is suggested by the number of breakthroughs. As an example, a configuration may be adopted in which the greater the number of stages that have been passed, the higher the probability that the current setting is the candidate setting that is advantageous to the player. In other words, the higher the setting, the higher the expected value (average value) of the number of breakthroughs in a multi-stage presentation that results in failure (see FIG. 15).

In multi-stage presentations, players can get closer to a successful outcome (jackpot) by passing through each stage, but if they do not ultimately reach a successful outcome, the number of breakthroughs has no bearing on the player's profits ( If you don't reach the jackpot, you are 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 more disappointed the player will be when it becomes clear that the result is a failure, which is undesirable. This example is excellent in that it uses the concept of ``number of breakthroughs,'' which would otherwise have no value, to suggest the player's interest in setting. In other words, if you do as in this example, the higher the number of breakthroughs, the higher the probability that the setting will be high, even if the result is a failure (miss). The game experience that we hope will increase will be realized.

This is just one example of a configuration in which the higher the number of breakthroughs, the higher the probability that the current setting is the candidate setting that is advantageous to the player. It is sufficient if the number of breakthroughs indicates the current setting. The configuration may be such that the smaller the number of breakthroughs, the higher the probability that the current setting is the candidate setting that is advantageous to the player.

The "setting suggestion" may be one that confirms that one of the plurality of candidate settings is the current setting. For example, it is conceivable to adopt a configuration in which, if two consecutive multi-stage performances in which the number of breakthroughs is 3 occur, one of "settings 4 to 6" is determined.

〇Eighth specific example In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the multi-stage effect is executed after the chance table 30 is displayed (the chance table 30 is always displayed). It may be configured such that the chance table 30 is displayed when the conditions are met, and the chance table 30 is not displayed at other times. In other words, a setting may be made in which a multi-stage effect may be executed without the chance table 30 being displayed. If the chance table 30 is not displayed, the content of the second element set as a stage performance element cannot be determined, so the player will encounter the multi-stage performance without knowing the ease of breaking through each stage.

There are various possible conditions for the display of the chance table 30. It is conceivable that the configuration would allow the player to realize the conditions at his or her own will. In other words, 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 so-called chance up. For example, a multi-stage performance in which the chance table 30 is displayed is set to have a higher probability of a successful result (jackpot) than a multi-stage performance in which the chance table 30 is not displayed. By doing this, when the chance table 30 is displayed and the ease of breaking through each stage is made clear, it is more likely that the result will be a success than when it is not clear. A novel gameplay experience is realized. Note that the setting may be reversed. In other words, a setting may be made in which a multi-stage performance in which the chance table 30 is not displayed has a higher probability of a successful result (jackpot) than a multi-stage performance in which the chance table 30 is displayed.

〇 Ninth specific example The configuration is such that a performance (hereinafter referred to as a change performance) in which the standard performance element (first element, horseback riding) changes can occur during a multi-stage performance. In a multi-stage production, the probability of breaking through each stage is suggested by the relationship between the standard production element (first element) and the stage production element (second element). The setting is such that the performance elements may change. As in the above embodiment, if the standard performance element is set to be determined by the type of the ready-to-win symbol (identification symbol 20 that constitutes the ready-to-win symbol), the occurrence of the change performance can also be said to be a change in the ready-to-win symbol.

A change performance can occur at a stage where there is a non-specific relationship in the state before the performance occurs. Due to the occurrence of change performance, a non-specific relationship changes to a specific relationship. In other words, the occurrence of a change performance can be said to be an advantageous event for the player. For example, if "Horse A" is set as the standard performance element (first element) and "Horse B" is set as the stage performance element (second element) of a certain stage, the relevant stage has a non-specific relationship. (See FIG. 16(a)). If a change effect occurs at that certain stage (see FIG. 16(b)), the standard effect element changes to "Horse B". In other words, the relationship changes to a specific one (see FIG. 16(c)). As mentioned above, the occurrence of the change effect is a change in the reach symbol. Along with the change from horse A to horse B, the identification pattern 20 (main part 21) that makes up the reach also changes from "1" to "2" (see the change from FIG. 16(b) to (c)). ). However, a setting may be made in which such a change does not occur, that is, a setting in which the standard performance element changes but the ready-to-reach symbol does not change.

In this example, if a change effect occurs in the middle stage, the reference effect element in the subsequent stages also changes. For example, if a change effect occurs in the second stage and the reference effect element changes, the change is applied not only to the second stage but also to the third and fourth stages (whether the third and fourth stages are in a specific relationship or not is determined by the reference effect element after the change). In light of this configuration, the setting is made such that the occurrence of a change effect does not cause a change to occur so that a stage that was in a specific relationship before the change effect occurs becomes a non-specific relationship. For example, the reference effect element at the start of the multiple-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 made such that a change effect does not occur in the first or second stages. In other words, since the third and fourth stages are shown to be in a specific relationship at the start of the multiple-stage effect, a change (a change that is disadvantageous to the player) that destroys the specific relationship and makes it a non-specific relationship due to the occurrence of the change effect is not made (the specific relationship once shown is maintained). In summary, a change can occur at a certain stage, provided that no specific relationship is indicated at that stage or any subsequent stages.

The matters related to the change effect explained in this example may be changed or embodied as shown below. Note that a configuration may be adopted in which the items described below are applied in combination.

(b) The setting is such that the change performance is reflected in only one stage. That is, when a change effect occurs at a certain stage and the standard effect element changes, the change is reflected only at the certain stage, and the change is not reflected at subsequent stages. For example, in a situation where "Horse A" is set as the standard performance element (first element) and "Horse B" is set as the stage performance element (second element) at a certain stage, the standard performance Assume 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 performance element at the stage after the certain stage (the stage after the stage where the change performance occurs) is "Horse A" (from the next stage onwards, the standard performance element is the original stage). ). In this way, by returning the standard performance elements in stages after a certain stage, it is possible to generate a change performance even in a situation where the stages after the certain stage are in a specific relationship. In other words, there is no need to control the specific relationship once shown so that it is not disrupted by the change performance.

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

(C) It has been explained that the above-mentioned change effect changes the effect at the stage where the change effect occurs from a non-specific relationship to a specific relationship, but it is not the stage at which the change effect occurs, but is executed afterward. It may also be possible to generate a stage effect that changes from a non-specific relationship to a specific relationship. For example, the standard performance element at the start of the performance is "Horse B", and the chance table 30 is "Horse A, Horse B, Horse C, Horse E" in the third stage of a multi-stage performance ("Horse C" is the stage). In the production (see FIG. 17(a)) of stage (stage which is a production element), a change production in which the standard production element changes from "Horse B" to "Horse E" occurs (see FIG. 17(B)). do. In other words, due to the change effect that occurs in the third stage, the fourth stage changes from a non-specific relationship to a specific relationship (see FIG. 17(c)). Note that the standard performance 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, rather than the stage (race) currently being executed, has increased, so the stage where the probability of breaking through has increased. The player expects to somehow reach this point.

〇10th Specific Example In the multi-stage performance in the above embodiment, the first element corresponding to the accompanying part 22 of the identification symbol 20 (reach symbol) constituting the reach is set as the reference performance element. Specifically, the same type of identification symbols 20 (the left identification symbol 20L and the right identification symbol 20R in the above embodiment) constituting the reach have a common main portion 21 and an accompanying portion 22, and the common Although it has been explained that the first element corresponding to the accompanying part 22 is set as the standard presentation element, the identification pattern 20 may be changed as follows.

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

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

Usually, the player determines whether or not a reach is achieved based on the difference between the main parts 21 (numbers) of the identification symbols 20. Based on this assumption, it is not preferable to not display the accompanying part 22 because the area where images for other effects can be displayed increases and the range of effects can be expanded. There is also a way of thinking. On the other hand, if you want to improve the taste of a performance using the types of identification symbols 20 (types of ready-to-reach symbols) such as a multi-stage production or to make the performance easier to understand, the accompanying part 22 of the identification symbol 20 ( (setting of characters, etc. depending on the type of design) is required. In this example, although the left identification symbol 20L constituting the reach has the accompanying portion 22, the right identification symbol 20R is set to not have the accompanying portion 22, so that it is displayed as an effect due to the accompanying portion 22 not being displayed. We are making sure that you can enjoy both effects of this. In other words, a part of the display area 911 caused by not displaying the accompanying part 22 of the right identification symbol 20R is used for displaying images for other effects (the images are not shown in FIG. 18). In addition, by using the accompanying part 22 of the left identification symbol 20L, it is also possible to perform a production that develops according to the type of identification symbol 20 (type of reach symbol), such as the above-mentioned multi-stage production. can.

In this example, the middle identification symbol 20C is also in the same manner as the right identification symbol 20R, that is, it has the main portion 21 but does not have the accompanying portion 22. The left identification symbol 20L is set as a symbol that has an accompanying part 22 for production, and the middle identification symbol 20C is not a symbol that constitutes a reach, so the middle identification symbol 20C is also a mode that does not have an accompanying part 22. be done.

The matters related to the identification pattern 20 described in this example may be changed or embodied as shown below. Note that a configuration may be adopted in which the items described below are applied in combination.

(B) 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 (move, etc.) to the extent that the player can understand that the character represents the same character. Since the effect image 40 is displayed on the right side of the display area 911, the area where the effect image 40 is displayed is closer to the area where the right identification pattern 20R is displayed than the area where the left identification pattern 20L is displayed. close. It can also be said that the effect image 40 is displayed using the area created because the right identification symbol 20R does not have the accompanying portion 22. Since the effect image 40 is not the accompanying part 22 of the right identification symbol 20R, it does not change into a different character depending on the type of the right identification symbol 20R. When the fluctuation of the right identification symbol group 20gR stops or pseudo-stops and one right identification symbol 20R (number) is displayed, the state is such that a performance image 40 is attached to the one right identification symbol 20R. From a different perspective, the effect image 40 is a common "auxiliary part" regardless of the type of the right identification symbol 20R (the type of the main part 21 (number)) selected and shown from the right identification symbol group 20gR. You can also do that. As can be seen from FIG. 19, for the left identification symbol group 20gL, the type of the accompanying part 22 changes according to the fluctuation, but for the right identification symbol group 20gR, the effect image 40 as a common "auxiliary part" does not change. .

The effect image 40 continues to be displayed continuously at least until the turning point in the notification effect when it becomes clear whether or not a reach is achieved. It is displayed while the left identification symbol group 20gL is changing, and also while the right identification symbol group 20gR is changing. When it is reported that the reach is not established and the result of the success/failure determination is a loss (in the case of a so-called "win-win" variation), the performance image 40 is displayed through the notification performance. If the "out of line" fluctuation continues, the effect image 40 continues to be displayed across two or more notification effects.

As a performance using the performance image 40, a symbol suggestion performance (see FIG. 20) can be executed while the left identification symbol group 20gL is changing. The symbol suggestion effect suggests that the probability that a certain type of identification symbol 20 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a suggestion symbol) will be selected as the first left identification symbol 20L selected from the left identification symbol group 20gL has increased. It is a performance that In other words, when the symbol suggestion performance occurs, the probability that the suggested symbol is the left identification symbol 20L is higher than when it does not occur. In this example, a performance in which the character represented by the performance image 40 attracts any type of identification pattern 20 is executed as a pattern suggestion performance. For example, an image in which the character of the effect image 40 makes a voice such as "○○~" is displayed (see FIG. 20(a)). The "○○" part is a part that changes depending on the suggested pattern. Any content is sufficient as long as the player can grasp the type of identification symbol 20 that is the suggested symbol. For example, the effect is such that the accompanying part 22, ``horse'', is called out by its name. If "○○" is the name of horse B, this is a pattern suggestion performance that suggests that the probability that the identification pattern 20 whose main part 21 is "2" will be selected as the left identification pattern 20L is increased. In this embodiment, an inciting effect is generated indicating that the suggested symbol is likely to be selected as the left identification symbol 20L (a situation in which the fluctuation is likely to stop or pseudo-stop) (see FIG. 20(b)).

The symbol suggestion performance leads to either a selection conclusion (see FIG. 20(c)) in which the suggestion symbol is selected as the left identification symbol 20L, or a non-selection conclusion (not shown) in which the suggestion symbol is not selected. In this example, if the selected ending is reached, there is a possibility of achieving a reach (possibility of a jackpot), and if the non-selected ending is reached, there is a possibility of reaching a reach (the loss is confirmed). ing. In other words, the selected outcome of the symbol suggestion performance is considered to be an advantageous outcome for the player. If the selected outcome is reached, the setting may be such that reaching is confirmed.

The accompanying part 22 of the left identification symbol 20L serves as a standard performance element (horseback riding) of a multi-stage performance that occurs when a reach is established. Therefore, it can be said that the suggested symbol in the symbol suggestive performance suggests horseback riding, which has an increased probability of being set as a standard performance element. To put it simply, a multi-stage production can be said to be a production whose content corresponds to the standard production elements, so a pattern-suggesting production suggests the occurrence of a corresponding production (multi-stage production) that will occur in the future. It can be said.

In this example, when the symbol suggestion performance becomes a selection ending, a reach is established, and a multi-stage performance occurs, the setting is such that at least one of the multiple stages has a specific relationship. In other words, the setting is such that any of the stage performance elements shown in the chance table 30 in advance and the standard performance element, which is the accompanying part 22 of the left identification symbol 20L corresponding to the suggested symbol of the symbol suggestion performance, have a specific relationship. (In the example shown in FIG. 20, the first stage and the fourth stage are a specific relationship (a specific relationship common to "Horse B")). Therefore, when the symbol suggestion performance occurs, the game performance in which the player desires that the suggested symbol is selected as the left identification symbol 20L (selection result) is realized. Only in situations where it is expected that two or more specific relationships will be established instead of one or more, such as when a multi-stage performance occurs after a symbol suggestion performance, such as a specific relationship being established in two or more stages. It is also possible to set the pattern suggestion effect to occur.

However, if the symbol suggestion performance becomes a selection ending, a reach is established, and a multiple stage performance occurs, a setting may be made in which a case may occur in which all of the multiple stages have a non-specific relationship. In such a case, the player (who looked at the chance table 30) cannot expect much that the multi-stage performance will be a successful result even if the symbol suggestion performance becomes a selection ending and a multi-stage performance occurs. can be understood. In other words, when a symbol suggestion effect occurs, the player compares the suggestion symbol with the chance table 30 and obtains the degree of expectation (the number of stages with a specific relationship) assuming that a multi-stage effect occurs. You can enjoy it while guessing what will happen after the pattern suggestion effect reaches the selected ending.

The pattern suggestion performance may be performed in the following manner. It is assumed that the symbol suggestion performance suggests that the probability that a certain type of identification pattern 20 will be selected as the one right identification pattern 20R selected from the right identification pattern group 20gR has increased. In other words, the setting is such that not only the left identification symbol 20L (left identification symbol group 20gL) but also the right identification symbol 20R (right identification symbol group 20gR) can be the target of the symbol suggestion performance. Specifically, in a state where the left identification pattern 20L selected from the left identification pattern group 20gL is shown (see FIG. 21(a)), the identification pattern 20 of the same type as the left identification pattern 20L is displayed in the right identification pattern 20R. It is assumed that the symbol suggestion effect suggests that the probability of being selected as has increased (see FIG. 21(b)). Since the left identification symbol 20L and the right identification symbol 20R having the same type corresponds to the establishment of a reach, the symbol suggestion performance can be said to be a suggestion that the probability that a reach is established has increased. The effect image 40 is displayed in a place close to the place where the right identification symbol 20R is displayed, and in this symbol suggestion effect, the right identification symbol 20R necessary for establishing a reach is called in by the effect image 40. It can be said that it is a performance. Thereafter, an inciting effect is generated indicating that the suggested symbol suggested by the symbol suggestive effect is likely to be selected as the right identification symbol 20R (see FIG. 21(c)). Although not shown, if the suggested symbol is selected as the right identification symbol 20R (selected outcome), reach is established, and if it is not selected (non-selected outcome), reach is not established ( (off).

In addition, even in the case of such a mode of symbol suggestion production, if a reach is established (selection ending) and a multi-stage production occurs, at least one of the plurality of stages may be in a specific relationship. (In the example shown in FIG. 21, when a reach is established and a multi-stage performance occurs, the third stage and the fourth stage have a specific relationship). At the time of reach establishment (selection outcome), a setting may be made such that the symbol suggestion performance occurs only when two or more of the plurality of stages have a specific relationship.

(b) One of the plurality of candidate images is displayed as the effect image 40. In other words, the configuration is such that multiple types of characters are set as characters that can be displayed as the effect image 40 (the number of types of candidate images = the number of set characters) (the various characters must be of different types). (The format is such that the player can distinguish between the Then, depending on which of the plurality of candidate images is displayed as the effect image 40, the probability that the symbol suggestion effect will be the selected outcome is suggested. For example, three types of candidate images, first image 41 to third image 43 (first character to third character), are set, and the second image 41 is set as the effect image 40. When the image 42 is set as the effect image 40, 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. The setting is such that there is a high probability that the result will be the selected outcome (see FIG. 22). By doing so, a game feature in which the player pays attention to the type of effect image 40 is realized.

(C) The relationship between the left identification symbol 20L (left identification symbol group 20gL) and the right identification symbol 20R (right identification symbol group 20gR) may be set in reverse. In other words, the right identification symbol 20R has the main portion 21 and the accompanying portion 22, while the left identification symbol 20L has the main portion 21 and does not have the accompanying portion 22. 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. In other words, the effect image 40 is displayed like a common "auxiliary part" regardless of the type of left identification symbol 20L selected and shown from the left identification symbol group 20gL.

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

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

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

The performance that suggests the probability that the judgment result described in the above embodiment will be a jackpot (jackpot reliability) can also be used to suggest the probability that the result will be a so-called "small win."

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

・Means 1-1
A multi-stage performance that is divided into multiple stages, continues by passing each intermediate stage before reaching the final stage, and is set such that passing the final stage is an advantageous result for the player. The multi-stage production includes a production execution means for performing the multi-stage production, in which one of the plurality of types of first elements is set as a reference production element, and for each stage, one of the plurality of types of second elements is set as the stage. The game machine is set as a performance element, and 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 performance described above is an interesting performance in which the probability of breaking through each stage increases or decreases depending on the relationship between the standard performance element and the stage performance element.

・Means 1-2
Each of the plurality of types of first elements has a specific relationship with one of the plurality of types of second elements, and the first element is the reference performance element, and the stage performance element is the stage performance element of a certain stage. The gaming machine according to means 1-1, wherein the probability of breaking through the certain stage is suggested depending on whether or not the second element is in the specific relationship.
By doing the above, an easy-to-understand performance can be achieved in which whether or not there is hope for breaking through each stage can be determined based on whether or not there is a specific relationship.

・Means 1-3
The gaming machine according to means 1-2, wherein multiple second elements having the specific relationship with two or more types of the first element are set as the plurality of types of the second element.
It becomes possible to clearly indicate, by using multiple second elements, that the situation is such that there is hope for the establishment of a specific relationship.

・Means 1-4
If a 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 set as the standard effect element, The gaming machine according to any one of means 1-1 to 1-3, characterized in that a breakthrough is certain.
By preparing a special second element, it is possible to create a situation where the player can feel at ease knowing that he or she will be able to break through a certain stage.

・Means 1-5
Means 1 characterized in that the multi-stage performance 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 setting the multi-stage presentation in a decreasing mode, it is possible to clearly indicate that the situation is such that the multi-stage presentation can be expected to produce an advantageous result.

・Means 1-6
When the multi-stage performance is in the decreasing mode, at the start of the performance, the number of intermediate stages is shown as if it were a predetermined number, but in the middle of the performance, a decreasing performance occurs and the number of intermediate stages is reduced. The gaming machine according to means 1-5, characterized in that it is indicated that the number is less than a predetermined number.
By doing this, it is possible to clearly show that the occurrence of a reduction effect is an increase in chances.

・Means 1-7
Means 1 characterized in that when an opportunity production occurs in the intermediate stage, the probability of breaking through at least some stages after the intermediate stage where the opportunity production occurs is higher than when it does not occur. -1 to the gaming machine according to any one of means 1-6.
When a favorable performance occurs, the situation is such that the multi-stage performance can be expected to produce an advantageous result, so the multi-stage performance can be a performance that keeps the user's eyes on the viewer until the end.

・Means 1-8
The gaming machine according to means 1-7, wherein the occurrence of the opportunity performance does not indicate that the probability of breaking through the intermediate stage at which the opportunity performance has occurred is increased.
By doing this, it is possible to make the player feel that ``if I can break through the current stage (the stage where the opportunity performance has occurred)...''.

・Means 1-9
An advantageous degree setting means is provided for setting one of the candidate settings divided into a plurality of stages so as to have different degrees of advantageousness to the player as the current setting, and the multi-stage presentation results in a result of breaking through the final stage. If not, the method according to any one of means 1-1 to means 1-8, characterized in that it is suggested which of the plurality of candidate settings is the current setting based on the number of stages that have been surpassed. gaming machines.
By doing this, even if the result does not result in passing the final stage, it is possible to realize a gameplay that focuses on the number of stages that have been breached.

・Means 2-1
A game in which a plurality of identification symbol groups each including a plurality of types of identification symbols are variably displayed in a display area of a display device, and a result of judgment is notified based on a combination of identification symbols selected from each identification symbol group and displayed. 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 group, which is different from the first identification pattern group. It is set that reaching is established when the second identification pattern and the second identification pattern are of the same type, and the first identification pattern includes a main part indicating the type and a part attached to the main part that indicates the type. A gaming machine having a different accompanying part for each, and wherein the second identification symbol has the main part but does not have the accompanying part.
According to the gaming machine, other performance images and the like can be displayed in the area created by the second identification symbol not having an accompanying part, so that the range of performance is widened.

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

・Means 2-3
Means 2-, which is an effect using the effect image, and is characterized in that a suggestive effect indicating that the probability that a certain type of the identification pattern is selected as the first identification pattern is increased is executed. 2. The gaming machine described in 2.
Since the performance image is a predetermined character that does not change depending on the type of the second identification pattern, it is also possible to perform the above-mentioned suggestion performance using the performance image (the character changes depending on the type of the second identification pattern). (If the configuration is such that it is difficult to carry out the above-mentioned suggestive effect).

・Means 2-4
A corresponding effect corresponding to each of the plurality of types of accompanying parts is set, and when a reach is established, the corresponding effect corresponding to the accompanying part of the first identification symbol constituting the relevant reach is set. The gaming machine according to any one of means 2-1 to 2-3, characterized in that the game machine is executed.
The second identification symbol does not have an accompanying part, but since the first identification symbol does have an accompanying part, it is possible to create a game in which a corresponding effect corresponding to the accompanying part occurs.

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

Claims (3)

The first identification pattern group, the second identification pattern group, and the third identification pattern group, each of which includes multiple types of identification patterns, start to fluctuate , and the first identification pattern and second identification pattern selected from the first identification pattern group The notification effect is performed until the fluctuation stops and the result of the judgment is notified in a state where the symbol combination consisting of the second identification symbol selected from the group and the third identification symbol selected from the third identification symbol group is formed. A gaming machine in which a specific performance is executed as a component performance,
The symbol combination in which the first identification symbol, the second identification symbol, and the third identification symbol are of the same type is a winning combination that informs that the result of the determination is a win,
In the specific production, the first identification symbol and the second identification symbol , which are the same in type This is a performance that can be executed when reach is established, which is not shown .
The plurality of types of identification symbols include a main part indicating the type and an incidental part attached to the main part in a state where the reach is not established , while the main part is included in the state in which the specific effect is executed. including but not including the accompanying portion,
The specific performance is one in which a target character appears that is displayed separately from the third identification symbol group that is variably displayed in a manner that does not include the accompanying part ,
A gaming machine characterized in that the target character is a character represented by the accompanying part included when the identification symbol of the type X is displayed in a state where the reach is not established . 2. The specific performance is set as a result that the target character wins as a result advantageous to the player, and a defeat of the target character as a result disadvantageous to the player. gaming machines. During the specific performance, a change performance may occur in which the target character changes from a previous character to a subsequent character of a different type from the previous character,
After the change performance occurs , the main parts of the first identification symbol and the second identification symbol, which are the reach symbols, change from those indicating the type X to those indicating a different type Y. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2.
However, it is assumed that the latter character is a character represented by the accompanying part included when the identification symbol of the type Y is displayed in a state where the reach is not established.

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