JP2015202355A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of giving sufficient performance time.SOLUTION: In a variation game where performance contents are determined on the basis of a performance group (story performance), setting of the performance group is not changed unless a jackpot results. When a variation game where the story performance is executed results in a jackpot, performance contents relating to a jackpot game performance are determined on the basis of the set performance group such that performance contents relating to the variation game and performance contents relating to a jackpot game have a train of story lines.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine, a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of types of symbols is displayed on an effect display device, and after a symbol combination that can recognize a big hit in the symbol variation game is displayed, a player can play many games. A big hit game that can acquire a ball is given. Then, during the symbol variation game in the gaming machine, various game effects are executed to improve the interest of the player.

  For example, there is a gaming machine in which an effect develops along a predetermined story during a symbol variation game (for example, Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, since it branches into a plurality of scenarios from the middle of a predetermined story, attention is paid to what kind of development will occur and the player is entertained.

JP 2013-158393 A

  By the way, in a gaming machine in which an effect is executed along a story for each symbol variation game, the story is usually completed when the symbol variation game is a big hit, and a happy ending is achieved. In other words, the story had to be completed within the design time of the symbol variation game. On the other hand, considering the game efficiency, there is a situation that the effect time of the symbol variation game cannot be made too long.

For this reason, the story had to be completed within a short production time, and the interest of the story itself could not be improved much.
This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, and the objective is to provide the game machine which can give sufficient production time.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-described problems includes a hit determination unit that determines whether or not a variable game is won, and an effect that determines the content of the game effect related to the variable game based on the determination result of the hit determination unit Content determining means, setting means for setting an effect group that specifies effect contents that can be determined when the effect content determining means determines the effect contents, and a specification that gives a specific game when a variable game is won Based on the game content determining means, the specific game content determining means for determining the content of the game effect relating to the specific game, and the effect content determined by the effect content determining means, the game effect related to the variable game is executed, and Production control means for controlling the production execution means to execute the game production related to the specific game based on the production content determined by the specific game content determination means, When the production contents related to the variable game are determined based on the production group set by the setting means, the production contents related to the variable game determined by the production content determination means are the same halfway, and whether or not The specific game content determination means is configured to change the specific game based on the effect group when the variable game whose effect content is determined based on the set effect group. The gist is to determine the content of the production.

  In the above gaming machine, when the effect content determining means determines the effect content related to the variable game based on the set effect group, the effect related to the variable game is selected from a plurality of types of effect contents different in part of the effect content. The content may be determined, and a hit expectation may be set for each effect content related to the variable game.

  In the above gaming machine, the setting means is configured to be able to set a new effect group during a specific game after a variation game whose effect content has been determined based on the effect group is won, and the specific game content determination The means may include an effect of notifying an effect group newly set during the specific game in the content of the effect related to the specific game when a variation game whose content of the effect is determined based on the effect group is a win. May be.

  According to the present invention, a sufficient performance time can be given.

A front view showing a pachinko machine. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows a specification. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A) is a figure for demonstrating a story production, (b) is a figure which shows the production contents in the change game with a story production, and the subsequent jackpot game. (A)-(g) is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of a story production. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of a selection effect.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a launch handle HD, and when the launch handle HD is rotated, a game ball is launched onto the game board YB.

  The game board YB is provided with a special symbol display device 11 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In this special symbol display device 11, a variable game (special symbol variation game) is displayed in which a plurality of types of symbols (special symbols) are displayed in a variable manner.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol display device 11 selects one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery from a plurality of types of special symbols, and the selected special symbol is stopped by the end of the variable game. Is displayed. The special symbol is classified into a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot and a miss symbol that can recognize a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the player is given a jackpot game (specific game).

  The game board YB is provided with an effect display device 13 for displaying images. In the effect display device 13, a display effect related to the variable game is performed. Specifically, as the display effect, a decorative design variation game is performed in which a plurality of types of decorative designs are varied in a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment).

  The effect display device 13 is configured such that a plurality of types of decorative symbols can be displayed in a variable manner and stopped for each column. The effect display device 13 is configured with a display area larger than that of the special symbol display device 11, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or loss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. When the symbols of all the columns that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 are of the same type, the jackpot to which the jackpot game is given can be recognized from the symbol combination. The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (a jackpot display result) by a decorative symbol. When the jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the player is given a jackpot game after the end of the variable game. On the other hand, when the symbols of all the columns stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 are not of the same type, it is possible to recognize a deviation from the symbol combination. The symbol combination that can recognize the deviation is a symbol combination of the detachment symbol (result of the loss display).

  In the present embodiment, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in each column of the effect display device 13 along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction) when the variation game is started. When the variable game starts (when the decorative symbols in each column start to change), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle symbol) as viewed from the player side in the effect display device 13. ), The decorative symbols are stopped and displayed. When the left symbol and the right symbol that are stopped and displayed are of the same type, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]). In the reach state, among the plurality of columns, the decorative symbols in the specific columns (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) are stopped and displayed as the same type, and the columns other than the specific columns (the middle column in the present embodiment) This is a state in which the decorative design of is variably displayed. The symbol combination that can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol. Further, in the present embodiment, after the start of the variable game, the left column that first stops the decorative symbols is the first stop display column, and the right column that next stops and displays the decorative symbols is the second stop display column. Finally, the middle row where the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed is the third stop display row.

  In addition, on the effect display device 13, the symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 11 is finally stopped and displayed. More specifically, a special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11 corresponds to a symbol combination by a decorative symbol that is finally stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. For example, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11, the jackpot symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. Further, when the special symbol display device 11 is stopped and displayed, the off symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. In addition, the symbol combination of the decoration symbol with respect to a special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination by one decoration symbol is selected from the symbol combinations by a some decoration symbol with respect to one special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a start winning device 15 having a start winning port 14 into which a game ball can always enter is disposed below the effect display device 13. In addition, the start winning device 15 is provided with a start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the start winning opening 14. When the start sensor SE1 detects a game ball that has entered the start winning opening 14, the start condition of the variable game can be established. In addition, when the start sensor SE1 detects a game ball that has entered the start winning port 14, a predetermined number of game ball payout conditions are established.

  Further, in the lower right portion of the effect display device 13 (to the right of the start winning opening 14), there is provided a big winning device 20 having a big winning port 19 into which a game ball can be entered. In addition, the big winning device 20 is provided with a count sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 19. When the count sensor SE3 detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 19, a payout condition for game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

  Further, the special winning device 20 is provided with a special prize opening door 21 that opens and closes by the operation of the special prize opening solenoid SOL1. The big prize opening 19 is always closed with the big prize opening door 21 closed. When the big hit game is awarded, the big prize opening door 21 is opened according to the kind of the big hit game given, the big prize opening 19 is opened, and the opening of the game ball is allowed by the opening. . For this reason, the player can obtain a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls. In this embodiment, the big hit game is advantageous to the player because a chance to win a large number of prize balls can be obtained. The jackpot game is given when the jackpot is determined by the internal lottery and the jackpot symbol (the jackpot display result) is stopped and displayed in the variable game.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a holding display device 22 is disposed on the game board YB. The hold display device 22 indicates the number of variable games whose execution is put on hold. Specifically, the hold display device 22 is executed (started) because the start condition of the variable game is satisfied by entering the start winning opening 14, but the execution condition of the variable game is not yet satisfied. This indicates the number of variable games that are being held, that is, the so-called start-hold memory count (hereinafter referred to as “hold memory count”).

Next, the jackpot game in this embodiment will be described.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game and the game is finished. When the big hit game starts, the opening time is set. And in this opening time, the opening effect which shows the start of a big hit game is performed first. In addition, when the opening time ends, a round game in which the special winning opening 19 is opened is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined prescribed number of rounds. During one round game, the big winning opening 19 is opened until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until a predetermined time elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. When all round games are finished, an ending time is set. Also, during this ending time, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed. When the ending time is over, the big hit game is over.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games, and the determined big hit game is given. Then, which of the big hit games among a plurality of types of big hit games is determined according to the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) that is determined when the big hit lottery is won.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 1, a push button type operation button BT is provided on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment as an operation means that allows the player to operate during the game. When the operation button BT is pressed (operated), the operation button BT outputs a button detection signal indicating that the operation button BT has been operated on the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). An operation button BT is connected to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a), and a button detection signal indicating that the operation button BT has been operated is input from the operation button BT. .

Here, the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 2 (a) illustrates a jackpot game that is awarded when a winning game is achieved in a variable game. In FIG. 2, “symbol” indicates the type of jackpot symbol, “ratio” indicates the rate at which the jackpot game is awarded, and “specified number of Rs” indicates the specified number of rounds. “OP” indicates the opening time, and “opening mode of the big winning opening” is the maximum opening time of the big winning opening 19 when there is no upper limit number of gaming balls in one round game. Indicates. “ED” indicates the ending time.

  In FIG. 2B, “big hit probability” indicates the winning probability of the big hit determination (lottery). “When the start sensor is detected” indicates the number of payout prize balls when the start sensor SE1 detects a game ball, and “When the count sensor is detected” indicates the number of payout prize balls when the count sensor SE3 detects a game ball. Show. The “upper limit number of balls entered in a big hit game” indicates the number of balls that can be entered in one round game.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described based on FIG.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 executes processing related to the determination of the display mode (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 13 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display content is controlled according to the processing result.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
The main control board 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a. A main control ROM 30b and a main control RAM 30c are connected to the main control CPU 30a. A start sensor SE1 and a count sensor SE3 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. A special symbol display device 11 is connected to the main control CPU 30a. Further, a special winning opening solenoid SOL1 is connected to the main control CPU 30a. A hold display device 22 is connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. Fluctuation patterns are game effects (display effects, etc.) from when a symbol (special symbol and decorative symbol) starts variable display (the variable game starts) until the symbol is stopped (the variable game ends). It shows the pattern that becomes the base. That is, the variation pattern can specify at least the effect time (variation time) from when the special symbol starts to be variably displayed until the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the variation pattern in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify the presence / absence of a big hit, the presence / absence of reach production, and the like.

  The variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern that specifies a jackpot effect. In addition, the fluctuation pattern includes a loss reach fluctuation pattern that specifies a loss reach effect that is finally set as a deviation after a predetermined effect (for example, reach effect) is performed, and a loss effect that is determined as a gap without forming a reach. There is an outlier variation pattern that identifies Note that a plurality of types of variation patterns are prepared for the big hit variation pattern, the loss reach variation pattern, and the loss variation pattern.

  The jackpot effect is an effect that the variable game is developed so as to finally stop and display the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect. The outlier reach effect is an effect that is developed so that the fluctuating game is subjected to the reach effect and finally stops and displays the symbol combination of the disparity. The outlier effect is an effect that is developed so that the variable game finally stops and displays the symbol combinations that are out of reach without going through the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect that is performed after the reach symbol combination is formed and until the jackpot symbol combination or the off symbol combination is stopped and displayed in the variation game with decorative symbols on the effect display device 13. .

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The main control ROM 30b stores a reach determination value used in the reach lottery for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect. The main control RAM 30c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

  Further, in the main control board 30, various random numbers used as hit determination random numbers, special symbol distribution random numbers, reach effect determination random numbers, and variation pattern distribution random numbers are generated. Incidentally, the random number for hit determination is a random number used for the big hit lottery. The reach determination random number is a random number used for reach lottery. The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining a special symbol (type of jackpot). The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the variation pattern. Note that the distribution of random numbers for variation pattern distribution is made different for each classification of the loss variation pattern, the loss reach variation pattern, and the big hit variation pattern. The random numbers used as various random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control board 31 is provided with an effect control CPU 31a. An effect control ROM 31b and an effect control RAM 31c are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control RAM 31c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. The effect control CPU 31a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the effect control RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update. An operation button BT is connected to the effect control CPU 31a.

  The effect control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for executing a game effect. When the various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the effect control program. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The effect display CPU 13 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a, and when various control commands are input, the display content of the effect display device 13 is controlled based on the effect control program.

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. First, the special symbol input process will be described. The special symbol input process is executed at predetermined intervals by the main control CPU 30a.

  First, the main control CPU 30a executes a ball entering determination for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the start winning opening 14. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the start sensor SE1 detects a game ball is input in the ball entering determination. When the determination result of the entry determination is affirmative (when the entry is made), the main control CPU 30a specifies the number of reserved memories based on the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c, and the specified number of reserved memories is the upper limit (this In the embodiment, the pending storage number determination is performed to determine whether the number is less than “4”). When the determination result of the reserved memory number determination is negative (when the upper limit value of the reserved memory number has been reached), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the pending storage number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit value is not reached), the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values related to the variable game, and stores a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 30c. Store the random value obtained in. At that time, it is stored so that the acquisition order of random values related to the variable game can be recognized. Note that the main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to specify the number of reserved memories based on the storage contents of the main control RAM 30c (for example, the storage amount of random values not yet used in the variable game). The main control CPU 30a controls the hold display device 22 to display the updated hold memory number when the stored content of the main control RAM 30c is updated and the hold memory number changes. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating hold storage information such as the number of hold memories after the update. Then, the special symbol input process is terminated. When the determination result of the ball entering determination is negative (when the ball has not entered the start winning opening 14), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a special symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
If the main control CPU 30a is not in the big hit game and is not in the symbol variation game, the main control CPU 30a specifies the number of reserved memories and determines whether the number of reserved memories is greater than “0”. When the number of reserved memories is “0”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result is affirmative (when the number of stored memories> 0), the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition of the variable game is satisfied, and stores it in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. A value indicating that the variation game is executed is set in the special symbol variation processing flag. In the present embodiment, neither the big hit game nor the symbol variation game is being executed, and the execution condition for the variation game is satisfied when the number of reserved memories is> 0.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a, among random number values related to the variable game (used for the variable game), random number values related to the variable game that are executed earliest in accordance with the acquisition sequence (random numbers for hit determination, variable pattern distribution) Random number for reach determination, random number for reach determination and random number for special symbol distribution). Specifically, the random number value that is the earliest acquired random number value that is related to the variable game and that has not yet been used to execute the variable game is acquired. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified reserved storage number, and changes the display content of the hold display device 22 so as to represent the reserved storage number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating hold storage information such as the number of hold memories after update.

The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the acquired random number for hit determination matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery).
When the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (in the case of a jackpot), the main control CPU 30a determines the type of jackpot game based on the acquired special symbol distribution random number value, The final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11 is determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the big hit variation pattern based on the acquired variation pattern distribution random number value.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, executes various processes relating to the variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation. At the same time when the fluctuation pattern designation command is output, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 11 so as to start the fluctuation of the special symbol. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the variable game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the type of the final stop symbol. When the final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol, the type of jackpot game can be specified, so the special symbol designation command is also a hit category designation command for designating the type of bonus game. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a specially displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time (variation time) set in the designated variation pattern. The display content of the symbol display device 11 is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a instructs to stop the variation of the decorative symbols based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for stopping and displaying the symbol combination.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (when the big hit determination is not), the main control CPU 30a performs a reach determination for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the reach determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the reach determination value.

  And when the determination result of reach determination is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the outlier reach variation patterns based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number value.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing, as described above (in the case of big hit). Various processes related to the variable game are executed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the deviation variation patterns based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number value.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing, as described above (in the case of big hit). Various processes related to the variable game are executed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  When determining the big hit, the main control CPU 30a starts controlling the big hit game of the type specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the change game based on the determined change pattern. A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the control CPU 31a).

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the opening time. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an opening command for instructing that the opening time has started to the effect control board 31. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening time ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of a round game to the effect control board 31 at the start of each round game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the special winning opening 19 for each round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a opens the big winning opening 19 until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until a predetermined time predetermined for each round game elapses.

  Then, when the special winning opening 19 is closed, the main control CPU 30a maintains the closing until a predetermined interval time has elapsed for each round game, and then ends the round game. A series of these controls is executed until the specified number of rounds is reached.

  When the predetermined number of round games are finished, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the ending time. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing that the ending time has started to the effect control board 31. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

  Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the effect control CPU 31a executes various processes accordingly.

  For example, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command and a special symbol designation command, the effect display device is based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. The combination of symbols by the decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed at 13 is determined.

  That is, the effect control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier design and the outlier reach variation pattern is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the outlier reach. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a missing symbol and the deviation variation pattern is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of deviation.

  Then, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs the change pattern designation command, the effect display device is configured to execute the game effect related to the change game within the effect time specified by the change pattern specified by the change pattern specification command. 13 is controlled. Thereafter, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a ends the variable game and stops and displays the determined symbol combination.

And in this embodiment, it is comprised so that execution of the story production in which a production is performed along a story during a change game is possible.
As shown in FIG. 4A, a plurality of types of story effects are prepared, and the content of the story is different for each type. In the present embodiment, there are three types of story effects, and there are first to third stories. In addition, since these three types of story effects are associated with one type of variation pattern, the effect times are all the same.

  And as shown to Fig.4 (a), each scenario production has several scenarios, respectively, and a part of production content changes for every scenario. A plurality of scenarios associated with each story effect constitute one effect group. Specifically, in the effect group G1 (first story effect), there are six types of scenarios SC11 to SC16 in which the contents of the effect differ in the first story. In the effect group G2 (second story effect), there are six types of scenarios SC21 to SC26 in which part of the effect contents are different in the second story. In the effect group G3 (third story effect), there are six types of scenarios SC31 to SC36 in which part of the effect contents are different in the third story.

  The plurality of scenarios corresponding to each production group (story production) have the same production contents halfway. That is, from the start to the middle of the variable game, the content progresses in the same manner, and the content of the effect branches at a branch point in the middle. For example, the scenarios SC11 to SC16 corresponding to the first story effect have the same effect contents from the start of the variable game to the start of the notice effects Y11 to Y13. And at the time of execution of a notice effect, it branches into three scenarios according to the kind of notice effect. Thereafter, in the scenarios SC11 to SC16 corresponding to the first story effect, after the same first reach effect is executed, the scenario is further divided into two scenarios according to the presence or absence of the big hit, and the symbol combination is stopped and displayed.

  Similarly, the scenarios SC21 to SC26 corresponding to the second story effect have the same effect contents from the start of the variable game to the start of the notice effects Y21 to Y23. And at the time of execution of a notice effect, it branches into three scenarios according to the kind of notice effect. Thereafter, in the scenarios SC21 to SC26 corresponding to the second story effect, after the same second reach effect is executed, the scenario is further divided into two scenarios according to the presence or absence of the big hit, and the symbol combination is stopped and displayed.

  Similarly, the scenarios SC31 to SC36 corresponding to the third story effect have the same effect content until the same third reach effect is executed. And at the time of execution of a notice effect, it branches into three scenarios according to the kind of notice effect. Thereafter, in the scenarios SC31 to SC36 corresponding to the third story effect, the system further branches into two scenarios according to the presence or absence of the big hit, and the symbol combination is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the scenario corresponding to each production group (story production), the production content and display result of the notice production are different, and the other stories, branch points, and reach contents are the same. In addition, the display image is different depending on the content of the notice effect. Then, in a plurality of scenarios corresponding to each story effect, the expectation level indicating the possibility that the variable game will be a big hit is varied according to the effect contents of the notice effect.

  For example, in the scenarios SC11 to SC16 corresponding to the effect group G1 (first story effect), the scenarios SC11 and SC12 in which the notice effect Y11 is executed are set to have the lowest expectation. The scenarios SC13 and SC14 in which the notice effect Y12 is executed are set to have the second lowest expectation level, and the scenarios SC15 and SC16 in which the notice effect Y13 is executed are set to have the highest expectation degree. .

  Similarly, in the scenarios SC21 to SC26 corresponding to the effect group G2 (second story effect), the scenarios SC21 and SC22 in which the notice effect Y21 is executed are set to have the lowest expectation. The scenarios SC23 and SC24 in which the notice effect Y22 is executed are set to have the second lowest expected level, and the scenarios SC25 and SC26 in which the notice effect Y23 is executed are set to have the highest expected value. .

  Similarly, in the scenarios SC31 to SC36 corresponding to the effect group G3 (third story effect), the scenarios SC31 and SC32 in which the notice effect Y31 is executed are set to have the lowest expectation. The scenarios SC33 and SC34 in which the notice effect Y32 is executed are set to have the second lowest expectation level, and the scenarios SC35 and SC36 in which the notice effect Y33 is executed are set to have the highest expectation degree. .

Then, the story effect can be executed during the setting of a predetermined effect mode.
A plurality of production modes are prepared, and in this embodiment, four types are provided. The background image and the contents of the effect of the game effect to be executed are different for each effect mode. Further, the effect mode is configured to be changed every time a predetermined number of times have elapsed after the end of the big hit game. Specifically, the start effect mode is set from the end of the big hit game until the end of the 20th variation game. In addition, after the jackpot game ends, a story effect mode is set in which a story effect can be executed from the 21st variable game until the 80th variable game ends. In addition, after the big hit game is finished, the chance effect mode is set from the 81st change game to the 100th change game. Also, after the big hit game is over, the normal effect mode is set from the 101st variation game.

  In addition, the type and distribution of change patterns that can be determined are changed for each effect mode. Specifically, in the start effect mode, the type and distribution of the change pattern are set so that the possibility that a change pattern with a short change time is determined is higher than in other effect modes. In the chance effect mode, the type and distribution of the change pattern are set so that the possibility that a change pattern with a long change time is determined is higher than in other effect modes. In the story effect mode and the normal effect mode, the types and distributions of the change patterns are set so that the change patterns of various change times are determined equally in a balanced manner.

  In the story production mode, it is possible to determine a variation pattern (group-corresponding pattern) that includes the story production in the production content. In the start production mode, the chance production mode, and the normal production mode, the story production is used as the production content. The variation pattern (group-corresponding pattern) is not determined.

  Next, the group correspondence pattern will be described. There are a plurality of types of group-corresponding patterns, and at least one type of each of the reach variation patterns (or outlier variation patterns) deviating from the big hit variation pattern.

  In the present embodiment, for simplification of explanation, it is assumed that one type of jackpot variation pattern that can be determined in the story effect mode is a group correspondence pattern. In addition, it is assumed that one type of outlier reach variation patterns that can be determined in the story effect mode is a group correspondence pattern. In the present embodiment, the big hit variation pattern that can be determined in the story production mode includes a big hit variation pattern of production contents that is not related to the story production, in addition to the group correspondence pattern. Similarly, the outlier reach variation pattern that can be determined in the story effect mode includes an outlier reach variation pattern of the effect content that is not related to the story effect other than the group correspondence pattern. The jackpot variation pattern or the outreach reach variation pattern of the production content that is not related to the story production has the same production content no matter which production group is set. It should be noted that the jackpot variation pattern of the production content that is not related to the story production may be a premium pattern that has a lower decision probability than other jackpot variation patterns and can recognize in advance that the jackpot has been determined.

Next, processing related to the setting of the production mode will be described.
The main control CPU 30a sets the value indicating the start effect mode in the effect mode flag stored in the main control RAM 30c until the twentieth variable game ends after the first hit game ends. . When a value indicating the start effect mode is set, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern based on the distribution of the variation pattern corresponding to the start effect mode.

  Similarly, the main control CPU 30a sets the value indicating the story effect mode in the effect mode flag until the 80th change game ends from the 21st change game after the end of the big hit game. When the value indicating the story effect mode is set, the main control CPU 30a determines the change pattern based on the distribution of the change pattern corresponding to the story effect mode.

  Similarly, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating the chance effect mode in the effect mode flag until the 100th change game ends from the 81st change game after the end of the big hit game. When the value indicating the chance effect mode is set, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern based on the distribution of the variation pattern corresponding to the chance effect mode.

  Similarly, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating the normal effect mode in the effect mode flag from the 101st variable game after the end of the big hit game. When the value indicating the normal performance mode is set, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern based on the distribution of the variation pattern corresponding to the normal performance mode. The normal performance mode is configured to be set even after the power is turned on.

Hereinafter, the process when the story effect is executed will be described in detail.
As described above, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern based on the distribution of the jackpot variation pattern associated with the effect mode when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative in the special symbol start process. At this time, when determining the group correspondence pattern, the main control CPU 30a outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern (group correspondence pattern) in the same manner as the normal variation pattern. Similarly, when the determination result of reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern based on the allocation of the loss reach variation pattern associated with the effect mode. At this time, when determining the group correspondence pattern, the main control CPU 30a outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern (group correspondence pattern) in the same manner as the normal variation pattern.

  When the effect control CPU 31a determines that the group-corresponding pattern is specified by the input variation pattern specification command, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the set effect group (story effect). The effect group is configured to be set when a predetermined number of fluctuating games are executed when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on (or when the RAM is cleared), or when the jackpot game is over or after the jackpot game is over. . When the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on (or when the RAM is cleared) or after the big hit game is finished, when a predetermined number of fluctuating games are executed, an effect group to be initially set is set. In the present embodiment, after the big hit game ends, an effect group that is initially set when 100 variable games are executed (that is, when the chance effect mode ends) is set. In the big hit game, the effect group selected in the selection effect described later is set.

  When the setting of the effect group is specified, the effect control CPU 31a determines a scenario in the story effect to be executed from the scenarios corresponding to the set effect group.

  More specifically, when the specified variation pattern is a big hit variation pattern, the effect control CPU 31a selects a scenario by lottery from a plurality (three types in this embodiment) of big hit scenarios corresponding to the effect group. To decide. On the other hand, when the specified variation pattern is an outlier reach variation pattern, the effect control CPU 31a selects a scenario by lottery from a plurality of (three types in this embodiment) outlier reach scenarios corresponding to the effect group. decide.

  For example, when the designated variation pattern is a big hit variation pattern and the production group G1 is set, the production control CPU 31a has three types of big hit scenarios SC11 and SC13 corresponding to the production group G1. , SC15 to determine the scenario by lottery.

  Then, when the decision is made, a lottery is performed so that a winning expectation is set in accordance with the contents of the notice effect included in the scenario. In addition, in order to set a high expectation level in the content of the specific notice effect, in the case of a big hit, which occupies the total ratio of the ratio selected in the case of a big hit and the ratio selected in the case of a loss What is necessary is just to raise the ratio selected.

  When the scenario is determined, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 13 so as to execute the story effect corresponding to the effect group set along the scenario. For example, when the scenario SC11 is determined, the effect control CPU 31a causes the first story effect to be executed along the scenario SC11.

  Next, when a variable game (with a story effect) based on a group-corresponding pattern is a big hit, a game effect related to the big hit game (hereinafter simply referred to as a big hit game effect) executed after the end of the variable game The contents will be described. When the variable game based on the group correspondence pattern is a big hit, the contents of the big hit game effect executed after the end of the variable game are also determined based on the set effect group. In addition, when the variation game based on the group correspondence pattern is a big hit, the content of the effect related to the variation game and the content of the effect of the big hit game effect executed after the end of the variation game are configured to have a single storyline. ing. More specifically, when the variable game based on the group-corresponding pattern is a big hit, the production content from the start of the variable game to the end of the first round game of the big hit game seems to have a connected story. It is configured.

  In addition, in the jackpot game given when the variable game based on the group correspondence pattern is a jackpot, in the last (prescribed number of rounds) round game, a newly selected stage group (that is, a story stage) is selected. The selection effect is executed. The selection effect is an effect of determining a selection image to be selected by displaying a plurality of selection images indicating selectable effect groups and operating the operation button BT.

Hereinafter, based on FIG. 4B, a process for the jackpot game effect executed through the story effect will be described.
When the variable game based on the group-corresponding pattern is a big hit, the effect control CPU 31a inputs the opening command, determines the effect content of the opening effect based on the set effect group, and opens with the determined effect content. The production is executed. That is, the effect content of the opening effect is determined based on the effect group so that the effect content (story) continues after the end of the variable game. Thereby, in the production | presentation display apparatus 13, an opening production | presentation is performed with the production | presentation content continued after completion | finish of a variable game.

  In addition, when the variable game based on the group correspondence pattern is a big hit, the effect control CPU 31a inputs the first round command, and the effect contents of the first round effect based on the set effect group. And the first round production is executed with the decided production content. That is, the production content of the first round production is determined based on the production group so that the production content (story) continues after the opening production ends. Moreover, in this embodiment, it is comprised so that the story started from the change game may be completed by the first round production. Thereby, in the production | presentation display apparatus 13, the 1st round production is performed so that the story started from the change game may be completed during a round production.

Thereafter, the CPU 31a for effect control causes a predetermined round effect to be executed every time a round command is input before a round command of the specified number of rounds is input.
Then, the CPU 31a for effect control causes the selected effect to be executed when a round command of the specified number of rounds (final round) is input when the variable game based on the group correspondence pattern (with the story effect) is a big hit. Specifically, the CPU 31a for effect control determines a plurality of types of effect groups as selectable effect groups in the round game of the specified number of rounds, and displays a selection image indicating the selectable effect groups.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, three types of effect groups G1 to G3 can be selected, and three selection images SG indicating the effect groups G1 to G3 are displayed side by side. Then, the effect control CPU 31a sets the operation valid period of the operation button BT in the round game of the specified number of rounds, and notifies that the operation of the operation button BT has become effective.

  Each time the button detection signal is input from the operation button BT during the operation valid period, the effect control CPU 31a moves the selection cursor SK indicating the selection image SG to be selected to indicate the next selection image SG. The selection cursor is configured to move in a predetermined order. In this embodiment, when the selection cursor SK is not located at the right end, the selection cursor SK is moved to the right by one, and when it is located at the right end, the selection cursor SK is moved to the left end.

  Then, when the operation valid period ends, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the selection image SG indicated by the selection cursor SK. Then, the effect control CPU 31a sets the effect group indicated by the identified selection image SG as a new effect group. The operation valid period is configured to end when the last round game ends.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the ending command is input when the variation game based on the group correspondence pattern is a big hit, the effect control CPU 31a is assigned to the effect group set in the last round game. Based on this, the contents of the ending production are determined. Then, the effect control CPU 31a causes the ending effect to be executed with the determined effect content. Specifically, the CPU 31a for effect control executes an ending effect of effect contents that can specify a newly set effect group. Then, the big hit game is ended.

  By the way, when the variation game based on the variation pattern other than the group correspondence pattern is a big hit, the effect content of the big hit game effect in the big hit game given after the end of the variation game is irrelevant to the set effect group. A jackpot game effect is executed with a predetermined effect content. In other words, the content of the effect of the jackpot game effect is configured so that the effect content of the variable game to which the jackpot game is given and the content does not continue, and the effect is completed independently within the jackpot game effect. Has been.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a serves as effect content determination means. Further, the effect control CPU 31a serves as effect control means. Further, the effect control CPU 31a serves as a setting means. Further, the effect control CPU 31a serves as specific game content determination means. The main control CPU 30a serves as a hit determination means. The main control CPU 30a serves as a variation pattern determining means. Further, the main control CPU 30a serves as a specific game giving means.

Next, based on FIG. 5, the effect aspect of the game effect when the story effect is executed will be described together with its operation.
First, the case where the variation game based on the group correspondence pattern is lost will be described. In FIG. 5, it is assumed that the first story effect with the content that the teammate character CA1 confronts the enemy character CA2 is executed. Here, it is assumed that the notice effect Y12 is executed based on the scenario SC14 included in the effect content.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, in the effect display device 13, when the variable game is started based on the scenario SC14 of the first story effect, the teammate character CA1 and the enemy character CA2 are displayed, and the confrontation is started. Is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, after that, the effect display device 13 executes the notice effect Y12 based on the scenario SC14 of the first story effect. Thereby, a hit expectation degree can be estimated.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (c), the reach symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13, and the first reach effect is started based on the scenario SC14 of the first story effect. At that time, the effect display device 13 displays a crisis that the friend character CA1 is attacked by the enemy character CA2.

  As shown in FIG. 5D, in the effect display device 13, based on the scenario SC14 of the first story effect, the first story effect is interrupted with the content that the ally character CA1 falls and is defeated, and ends at the bad end. Along with this, the out-of-order symbol combination is stopped and displayed.

  Next, the case where the variable game based on the group correspondence pattern is a big hit will be described. Here, it is assumed that the notice effect Y12 is executed based on the scenario SC13 included in the effect contents.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, in the effect display device 13, when the variable game is started based on the scenario SC13 of the first story effect, the teammate character CA1 and the enemy character CA2 are displayed, and the confrontation is started. Is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, after that, in the effect display device 13, the notice effect Y12 is executed based on the scenario SC13 of the first story effect. Thereby, a hit expectation degree can be estimated.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (c), the reach symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13, and the first reach effect is started based on the scenario SC13 of the first story effect. At that time, the effect display device 13 displays a crisis that the friend character CA1 is attacked by the enemy character CA2. Since the contents of the production so far are the same as the scenario SC14 that is out of place, it is possible to make the player pay attention to what kind of ending the result is.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (e), the effect display device 13 displays that the ally character CA1 cannot withstand an attack and fall down based on the scenario SC13 of the first story effect. Thereby, the player can recognize that the first story effect is continued without ending. On the other hand, in the effect display device 13, the big hit symbol combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable game ends.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (f), when the big hit game is started, the effect display device 13 executes the opening effect corresponding to the effect group G1 (first story effect). In other words, the effect display device 13 displays the content of the teammate character CA1 attacking the enemy character CA2. Thereby, it can recognize that the 1st story production is continuing.

  As shown in FIG. 5G, after that, in the first round game, the effect display device 13 executes the first round effect corresponding to the effect group G1 (first story effect). That is, on the effect display device 13, the enemy character CA2 falls, the teammate character CA1 wins, and the content that completes the first story effect is displayed. Thereby, the player can recognize that the first story production started from the variable game is completed with a happy ending.

Then, as shown in FIG. 6, in the round game of the final round of the jackpot game, the effect display device 13 executes the selection effect.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6A, three selection images SG indicating the three types of effect groups G1 to G3 are displayed side by side. Further, when the operation valid period of the operation button BT starts, it is notified that the operation of the operation button BT has become effective.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, the selection cursor SK indicating the selection image SG to be selected moves each time a button detection signal is input from the operation button BT during the operation effective period. When the operation effective period ends, the selection image SG indicated by the selection cursor SK is finally determined as a selection target, and the effect group indicated by the selection image SG is selected. Then, the selected production group is set as a new production group.

  As shown in FIG.6 (c), in the ending effect, the effect display apparatus 13 displays the content which alert | reports the effect group newly set. Thereby, it is possible to make the player have an interest in creating a new story and want to win a big hit.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) In a variable game in which the contents of effects are determined based on an effect group (story effect), the setting of the effect group is not changed unless a big hit is made. For this reason, even if it is a case where the scenario which becomes a big hit (happy end) is worried about the variation game of the scenario which becomes a bad (bad end) based on the set production group, the production group is not changed. For this reason, if the game is continued, it is possible to see a fluctuating game of a scenario that is a big hit based on an effect group (story effect) that the set player is interested in.

  That is, if the game is continued, it is possible to enjoy a variable game of a scenario that is a big hit in a variable game in which the content of the effect is determined based on the set effect group. In addition, according to the present embodiment, even when the floating game is lost, the scenario that becomes a big hit that you want to see appears more quickly than when the production group is changed, and is made clearer. be able to. Similarly, even if the game where the content of the production other than the story production is a big hit, compared to the case where the production group is changed, this embodiment is a big hit scenario that you want to see Can appear early and be refreshed.

  (2) When a variation game whose production content is determined based on the production group (story production) is a big hit, the production content related to the fluctuation game and the production content related to the big hit game have a connected story. Based on the set production group, the production content of the jackpot game production is determined. For this reason, based on the set production group, it is possible to make the player want to see the story production of the scenario that is a big hit.

  (3) When the variation game is a big hit based on the production content other than the story production, the production content related to the fluctuation game and the production content related to the big hit game are not connected. In this case, no new production group is set. For this reason, even if a variation game based on the production contents other than the set production group (story production) becomes a big hit, a scenario where the fluctuation game based on the set production group (story production) continues to be a big hit You can make the player want to see it.

  (4) When a scenario of a story production is determined based on the production group, the expectation level is different with the production content even within the same production group. That is, the degree of expectation varies depending on the content of the scenario (the type of notice effect). For this reason, even if the production content of the variable game is determined based on the same production group, attention is paid to the difference in the production content (the type of the notice production), and the expected level of winning is predicted. be able to.

  (5) When the variable game whose production content is determined based on the set production group (story production) is a big hit, the big hit game production can be executed with the production content corresponding to the production group. Accordingly, it is possible to secure time for executing the game effect of the production contents having a connected story within the total time of the production time related to the variable game and the production time related to the big hit game. For this reason, sufficient time for developing a story can be ensured and a game production can be enjoyed. Moreover, when a certain effect group is set, and the variable game is a big hit, it is possible to give a joy that a story dedicated to the effect group can be completed. Further, the player's interest is never interrupted at the end of the variable game.

  (6) When the variable game whose effect contents are determined based on the effect group is a big hit, an effect for informing the effect group newly set during the big hit game effect is executed. As a result, even when the variable game becomes a big hit and the story is completed during the big hit game, the next effect group (story) is set during the big hit game, and this is notified. For this reason, even after the end of the big hit game, it is possible to give interest to the content (story) of the production based on the next production group. And since the story based on the next production group is not completed unless it is a big hit, it can be motivated to continue the game until the next big hit is awarded.

  That is, the story starts from the previous jackpot game until the story is completed in this jackpot game, and the story is connected, and the player can be continuously enjoyed. In addition, even if the change game based on the production contents other than the production group (story production) set in the middle is a big hit, since the same production group is continuously set, the stories can be connected.

  (7) The production group is configured to be selectable by operating the operation button BT in the selection production. Thereby, the production group (story production) which a player is worried about can be set, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  (8) After the big hit game, the story effect can be executed only in the story effect mode. For this reason, it can be made to pay attention about what kind of production mode is set up. Further, the production group is maintained until the chance production mode set after the story production mode is completed. For this reason, it can be expected that the big hit game is given during the chance effect mode and the story continues. Further, since the distribution and type of the variation pattern is changed for each production mode, the player is not bored. Further, since the story effect can be executed only during the story effect mode in which the set period is determined in advance, it is possible to give the player a sense of tension and to attract attention when the story effect is executed.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, a new production group can be set during the round game of the final round, but it may be changed at any time if the setting is changed after the end of the variable game with the story production. . For example, it may be during the opening effect, the ending effect, or the round game before the final round, or may be changed during the floating game or demonstration effect that is executed after the end of the big hit game.

  -In the above embodiment, the setting of the production group is changed only when the variable game with the story effect is a big hit, but if the variable game is a big hit even without the story production, The setting of the production group may be changed.

  In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 30a sets the effect mode, but the effect control CPU 31a may set the effect mode. In this case, based on the variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 30a, the effect control CPU 31a changes the specific effect contents of the variation game according to the set effect mode.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the setting period of each production mode. For example, the effect mode may be changed according to the game state that is given. Specifically, the story effect mode is set when the entrance rate improvement state in which the probability that a game ball enters the start winning opening is improved or the probability variation state in which the determination probability of jackpot determination is high is given. You may make it do.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change the setting order of production | presentation mode arbitrarily. Also, the type of effect mode may be arbitrarily changed. Moreover, the distribution of the variation pattern in each effect mode may be arbitrarily changed. Further, the setting method of the production mode may be arbitrarily changed. In the above embodiment, the production mode has been changed based on the number of fluctuating games executed after the end of the big hit game, but it may be changed by lottery. In this case, it is desirable for the effect control CPU 31a to manage and change the effect mode.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the timing which sets the production group used as initial setting. For example, an effect group that is initially set at the end of the story effect mode may be set.

  In the above embodiment, if the scenario corresponds to the same production group (story production), the production content is the same until the middle, but if some of the production is the same, the difference between the scenarios can be set arbitrarily Also good. For example, the reach production may be changed even in the same production group.

  -In the above embodiment, the production contents related to the variable game with the story production that becomes a big hit and the production contents of the big hit game production given after that have a single story, but they are not connected. Also good. For example, a story may be completed in a variable game.

  In the above-described embodiment, the content related to the variable game with the story effect that is a big hit had a connected story until the first round game was played, but the first round game There is no need to limit the time until For example, it may have a story that is connected to an opening effect or an ending effect, or may be connected to a predetermined round game (for example, the final round).

  In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of scenarios in which a part of the content of the effect (notice effect) is different are prepared in one effect group. That is, only scenarios having the same effect content may be prepared except that the final display results are different.

  In the above-described embodiment, the setting of the production group is not changed when it is off, but it may be changed. For example, in the case where the same story production has been made a predetermined number of times, the production group (story) setting may be changed.

  In the above embodiment, during the story production, a big hit announcement is executed that suggests the possibility that the variable game will be a big hit, but other announcement effects suggesting other expectations such as a special state (a high probability of winning) The probability effect state that becomes or a ballistic rate improvement state in which the probability of entering the starting prize opening 14 becomes high probability, etc., may be a notice effect that suggests the probability of being given.

In the above embodiment, there are three types of story effects (effect groups), but they may be arbitrarily changed.
-In the said embodiment, although the expectation degree was not changed by the difference in story production, you may make it differ. For example, there may be a production group (story production) that can be set only when the winning probability of the big hit lottery is high.

  -In the said embodiment, although the newly set production group was alert | reported in the ending effect, it is not necessary to alert | report. Moreover, you may make it alert | report at timings other than an ending effect. For example, it may be notified in the first variable game after the big hit game ends.

  In the above embodiment, the type of effect group (story effect) to be newly set can be selected by the selection effect, but may be set by another method. For example, an effect group (story effect) newly set by lottery may be determined. Further, for example, the order of the story effects to be executed may be determined in advance, and the effect group (story effect) may be set according to the order.

  -In the above embodiment, in the effect of informing the effect group to be newly set, the story outline, a part of the effect content is introduced, what kind of situation will be a big hit, You may explain the conditions at the time of completion. Thereby, an interest can be given to a player. In addition, the effect of notifying the newly set effect group is not limited to the ending effect of the big hit game, but is executed during the variable game after the big hit game is finished or during the selection effect (when selecting the effect group). May be.

  -In the above embodiment, the notice effect is related to the contents of each story effect, and the contents, execution timing, type, etc. of the notice effect can be changed arbitrarily by changing the story effect. good. The notice effect related to the contents of the story effect is an effect pre-installed in the story. For example, when the content of the story is a confrontation between characters, it is a notice effect that causes an item such as a weapon to be used to appear, and the item is made different depending on the degree of expectation.

  In the above embodiment, in the selection effect, the operation group to be selected is changed every time the operation button BT is operated during the operation effective period. However, the selection mode in the selection effect is arbitrary. You may change to For example, the selection button SK can be arbitrarily moved using the operation button BT as a cross key, or the selection cursor SK is moved every predetermined time, and the selection target to be selected when the operation button BT is operated. You may make it the aspect that the image SG is selected. Further, by moving the selection cursor SK at a high speed, the selection image SG that is the target of the selection cursor SK is sequentially changed in a predetermined order, and becomes the target of the selection cursor SK at the timing when the operation button BT is operated. The selected image SG may be selected. Alternatively, the selection image SG that is the target of the selection cursor SK may be selected at random when the operation button BT is operated.

  In the above embodiment, it is adopted in a pachinko gaming machine, but it may be realized by a pachinko slot machine (rotating drum machine, hereinafter referred to as slot). In addition, when the player operates the start operation means (start lever), the slot starts to fluctuate with a plurality of rotating bodies (reels) in which symbols are arranged, and the slot is determined whether or not it is related to whether or not the variable game is successful. Judgment is performed. In the slot, after the reels are rotated, a symbol stop process based on the determination of success / failure is executed in response to an operation of a stop operation means (stop button) provided corresponding to each reel. Value (award medal, etc.) is given.

  Further, when employed in the slot, the effect display device 13 does not necessarily have to execute the decorative symbol variation game, and it is only necessary to perform effect display such as an effect game that suggests the result of the determination of success or failure. The specific game in the slot means, for example, a state (so-called replay time or the like) in which a predetermined success / failure determination result (predetermined winning combination) is likely to be established, or a predetermined symbol combination (predetermined game value is added). It is a state (so-called assist time, etc.) that facilitates stopping the combination.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The gaming machine may include operation means that can be operated by a player, and the production group may be configured to be selectable by operating the operation means.

  (B) In the above gaming machine, when it is determined by the winning determination means that the variable game is won, and when the effect content related to the variable game is determined based on the effect group, the setting means After the winning variable game is over, the setting of the production group may be changed.

  (C) a hit determination means for determining whether or not the variable game is a win; an effect content determination means for determining the effect content of the game effect related to the variable game based on the determination result of the hit determination means; Based on the contents of the effect determined by the specific game content determining means for giving the specific game, the specific game content determining means for determining the effect content of the game effect related to the specific game, and the effect content determining means. And an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means so as to execute the game effect related to the specific game based on the effect content determined by the specific game content determination means. The specific game content determining means, when it is determined by the hit determining means that the variable game is won, the effect contents related to the variable game and the specific game As effect content involved has a story of a single monolithic, gaming machine and determines the effect content related to the specific game.

  BT ... operation button, HD ... launch handle, SOL1 ... big prize opening solenoid, SE1 ... start sensor, SE3 ... count sensor, YB ... game board, 11 ... special symbol display device, 13 ... production display device, 14 ... start prize opening 15 ... Start winning device, 19 ... Large winning device, 20 ... Large winning device, 21 ... Large winning door, 22 ... Hold display device, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... CPU for main control, 30b ... For main control ROM, 30c ... main control RAM, 31 ... production control board, 31a ... production control CPU, 31b ... production control ROM, 31c ... production control RAM.

Claims (3)

A hit judging means for judging whether or not the variable game is won,
Based on the determination result of the hit determination means, effect content determining means for determining the effect content of the game effect related to the variable game,
Setting means for setting an effect group for specifying the contents of the effect that can be determined when the effect content determining means determines the effect content;
Specific game granting means for granting a specific game when a floating game is won,
Specific game content determining means for determining the production content of the game production related to the specific game;
Based on the effect content determined by the effect content determination means, the game effect related to the variable game is executed, and based on the effect content determined by the specific game content determination means, the game effect related to the specific game is executed. Production control means for controlling the execution means,
In the case where the production contents related to the variable game are determined based on the production group set by the setting means, the production contents related to the variable game determined by the production content determination means are the same partway through, but whether or not it is a hit. Is configured to be changed by
The specific game content determination means determines an effect content related to the specific game based on the effect group when a variation game whose effect content is determined based on the set effect group is a hit. Gaming machine. When the content of the effect is determined based on the set effect group, the content of the effect related to the variable game can be determined from a plurality of types of content of the effect that is partially different. Configured,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a winning expectation is set for each production content related to the variable game. The setting means is configured to be able to set a new production group during a specific game after a variation game in which production contents are decided based on the production group.
The specific game content determination means is configured to provide an effect for notifying an effect group newly set during the specific game when the variable game whose effect content is determined based on the effect group is a win. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is included in contents.