JP7525916B2 - Gaming Machines - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an amusement machine.

Among conventional pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, there are gaming machines that give players the opportunity to win prize balls through winning games. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a big win game occurs when a big win is won in a winning lottery, and a small win game occurs when a small win is won in a winning lottery. In these winning games, the player can win prize balls.

JP 2015-97881 A

In order to prevent players from winning too many prize balls, it is conceivable that such gaming machines are equipped with a function that restricts game play when a specific number of balls based on the number of prize balls won by the player and the number of balls used by the player in play reaches an upper limit. However, if such a function is equipped, there is a risk that player confusion will be caused if the function is activated and game play is suddenly restricted.

A gaming machine that solves the above problem comprises a counting means, an informing means including at least a display means for displaying predetermined information, a display control means for controlling the display means, and a gaming state control means for controlling a gaming state, the counting means counts a specific number of balls based on the number of prize balls awarded since the start of power supply and the number of balls used in a game since the start of power supply, and when the specific number of balls reaches an upper limit, execution of a game on the gaming machine is restricted, the display means is capable of displaying a difference between the specific number of balls and the upper limit, or specific information suggesting that the specific number of balls has reached the specific number, when the specific number of balls reaches a specific number smaller than the upper limit, and is capable of displaying special information capable of identifying that the specific number of balls has reached the upper limit, the gaming machine is configured to include a plurality of progression parts, the progression parts of the gaming machine include a variable part in which a variable game is being executed, the gaming state is an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous than a normal gaming state, and the gaming state is a state in which a variable game is being executed. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the variable part, the display means can variably display identification information, and the identification information includes main identification information and sub-identification information which is less visible than the main identification information; when the game state is the advantageous game state and the progression part of the gaming machine is the variable part, and the sub-identification information and the specific information are displayed on the display means, the sub-identification information and the specific information are displayed on different layers; when the specific ball number reaches the upper limit number during the execution of a predetermined jackpot game, and then when power supply is cut off during the execution of the jackpot game and power supply is started thereafter, the jackpot game is resumed, and the end of the jackpot game is used as a trigger to restrict the execution of the game on the gaming machine ; and when the start of power supply is used as a trigger, the notification means executes an input notification that can identify that power supply has started; and when the special information is displayed, power supply is cut off and power supply is started thereafter, at least a part of the input notification is not executed .
A gaming machine that solves the above problem comprises a counting means, a display means for displaying predetermined information, a display control means for controlling the display means, and a gaming state control means for controlling a gaming state, the counting means counts a specific number of balls based on the number of prize balls awarded since the start of power supply and the number of balls used in a game since the start of power supply, and when the specific number of balls reaches an upper limit, execution of a game on the gaming machine is restricted, the display means is capable of displaying a difference between the specific number of balls and the upper limit, or specific information suggesting that the specific number of balls has reached the specific number, when the specific number of balls reaches a specific number smaller than the upper limit, the gaming machine is configured to include a plurality of progression parts, the progression parts of the gaming machine include a variable part in which a variable game is being executed, and when the gaming state is an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous than a normal gaming state and the progression part of the gaming machine is the variable part, the display means is capable of variably displaying identification information, the identification information including The gist of the present invention is that there is a main identification information and a sub-identification information which is less visible than the main identification information, and when the game state is the advantageous game state and the progression part of the game machine is the variable part, the sub-identification information and the specific information are displayed on different layers when the display means displays the sub-identification information and the specific information, and when the number of specific balls reaches the upper limit number during the execution of a predetermined jackpot game, if the power supply is cut off during the execution of the jackpot game and the power supply is then started, the jackpot game is resumed and the execution of the game on the game machine is restricted upon the end of the jackpot game, and when the execution of the game is restricted, when prize balls have been awarded but the payout of the game balls has not yet been completed and the display means is not displaying payout information regarding the payout of the game balls, the power supply is cut off and then the power supply is started, and the display means is capable of displaying payout information regarding the payout of the game balls.

The present invention can provide an optimal notification that a function that restricts game play is activated.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the appearance of a pachinko gaming machine. This is a diagram of the game board as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko game machine. (a) is a figure showing an example of the display content of the performance display device when a payout error is set, and (b) is a figure showing an example of the display content of the performance display device when an illegal winning error is set. 11A to 11D are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device when the progress part of the gaming machine is the waiting part. 13A to 13F are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progressing part of the gaming machine is a variable part. 13A to 13F are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device when the gaming state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progress part of the gaming machine is a variable part. 13A to 13F are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device when the gaming state is a high probability non-time-saving state and the progressing part of the gaming machine is a variable part. 13A to 13F are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device when the gaming state is a high-probability time-saving state and the progress part of the gaming machine is a variable part. 11A to 11D are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device when the progress part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part. 11A to 11D are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device when the progress part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part. A figure showing an example of the display content of the performance display device when power supply is started. A figure showing an example of the display content of the performance display device when the complete function is activated. A figure showing an example of the display content of the performance display device when a specific number of balls reaches a specific number. A figure showing an example of the display content of the performance display device when the activation of the complete function is pending. 11 is a flowchart for explaining the first specific ball counting process. 11 is a flowchart for explaining a second specific ball counting process. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining layers on which various images are arranged. 11A to 11D are diagrams showing an example of the display mode of the effect display device when specific information is displayed on the effect display device when the progress part of the gaming machine is the waiting part. (a) to (f) are figures showing an example of the display mode of the performance display device when the game state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progressing part of the gaming machine is a variable part and specific information is displayed on the performance display device. (a) to (f) are figures showing an example of the display mode of the performance display device when the game state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progressing part of the gaming machine is a variable part and specific information is displayed on the performance display device. (a) to (f) are figures showing an example of the display mode of the performance display device when the game state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progressing part of the gaming machine is a variable part and specific information is displayed on the performance display device. (a) to (f) are figures showing an example of the display mode of the performance display device when the game state is a high-probability time-saving state and the progressing part of the gaming machine is a variable part and specific information is displayed on the performance display device. 11A to 11D are diagrams showing an example of the display mode of the effect display device when specific information is displayed on the effect display device when the progress part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part. 11A to 11D are diagrams showing an example of the display mode of the effect display device when specific information is displayed on the effect display device when the progress part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part. 13A and 13B are diagrams showing an example of the display mode of the performance display device when specific information is displayed on the performance display device when an error is set. 13A and 13B are diagrams showing an example of the display mode of the performance display device when special information is displayed on the performance display device when an error is set. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a specific example of a display mode of specific information. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a specific example of a display mode of specific information. 11A to 11C are diagrams showing a specific example of how the base value changes when the complete function is activated. A figure showing an example of the display content of the performance display device when the complete function is activated in the second embodiment.

First Embodiment
A first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described below.
In this specification, up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) indicate the respective directions as seen by the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a frame 11. The frame 11 has an outer frame 11a for fixing the machine to an island facility, and a mounting frame 11b for mounting various gaming parts. A gaming board YB is attached to the mounting frame 11b. The mounting frame 11b may include a protective frame that protects the gaming board YB.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a speaker SP. The speaker SP can execute an effect of outputting a predetermined sound (hereinafter referred to as a sound effect). For example, the predetermined sound is a piece of music, a human voice, a sound effect, etc. The speaker SP is an example of a sound output means capable of outputting a predetermined sound. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a decorative lamp LA. The decorative lamp LA can execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as a light emission effect) by turning on, blinking, and turning off a built-in light-emitting body (not shown).

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a launch handle HD that is operated when launching game balls. As an example, the launch handle HD is provided on the surface side (front side) of the mounting frame 11b. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a storage tray CZ for storing game balls. As an example, the storage tray CZ is provided on the surface side (front side) of the mounting frame 11b. The storage tray CZ has a payout outlet CZa through which game balls are paid out from inside the pachinko game machine 10. As an example, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a payout sensor SE7 that detects game balls paid out from inside the machine (see FIG. 3). As an example, the payout sensor SE7 is provided upstream of the payout outlet CZa. The game balls stored in the storage tray CZ are supplied to the inside of the machine by a ball passage (not shown), and then fired by operating the launch handle HD.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a performance button BT. The performance button BT is configured to include a single operable part (operation unit). As an example, the performance button BT is configured to include a button-type operation unit that can be pressed. The performance button BT is an example of an operation means that can be operated by a player. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a performance lever LV. The performance lever LV is configured to include a single operable operation unit. As an example, the performance lever LV is configured to include a lever-type operation unit that can be pressed. The performance lever LV is an example of an operation means separate from the performance button BT as an operation means. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a cross button JB. The cross button JB is configured to include a plurality of operation units that can each be operated. As an example, the cross button JB is configured to include an up button JBu, a down button JBd, a left button JBl, and a right button JBr as a plurality of operation units that can each be operated. As an example, each of the up button JBu, down button JBd, left button JBl, and right button JBr includes a button-type operating portion that can be pressed.

As shown in FIG. 2, a play area YBa that is substantially circular in front view is formed on the front of the play board YB. A display window YBb is formed in the approximate center of the play area YBa. A launch passage YBc is formed to the left of the play area YBa to guide the play balls launched by operating the launch handle HD to the play area YBa. The play board YB is provided with a backflow prevention valve YBd that prevents the play balls launched by operating the launch handle HD from returning back to the launch passage YBc. The play board YB is provided with a used ball sensor SE8 that detects the play balls that have reached the play area YBa among the play balls launched by operating the launch handle HD (see FIG. 3). As an example, the used ball sensor SE8 is provided near the play area YBa side of the backflow prevention valve YBd. As an example, the used ball sensor SE8 outputs a used ball signal when it detects a play ball.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a first special symbol display device 19a, a second special symbol display device 19b, a first reserved display device 19c, a second reserved display device 19d, and a normal symbol display device 19e. As an example, the first special symbol display device 19a, the second special symbol display device 19b, the first reserved display device 19c, the second reserved display device 19d, and the normal symbol display device 19e are provided at positions on the game board YB that are visible to the player.

The first special symbol display device 19a can execute a first special symbol changing game (hereinafter referred to as the first special game) in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then a first special symbol is displayed in a static manner. The second special symbol display device 19b can execute a second special symbol changing game (hereinafter referred to as the second special game) in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then a second special symbol is displayed in a static manner. Each special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (a lottery for a special symbol to win). Hereinafter, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as a "special game". There are two types of special symbols: a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a miss symbol as a miss display result. If a jackpot is won in the special symbol winning lottery, the jackpot symbol is displayed in a static manner in the special game. After that, the jackpot game is awarded after the special game in which the jackpot symbol is displayed in a static manner ends.

The first pending display device 19c displays information that can identify the number of first special games whose execution has been put on hold because the pending conditions have been met but the start conditions have not yet been met (hereafter referred to as the first pending number). The second pending display device 19d displays information that can identify the number of second special games whose execution has been put on hold because the pending conditions have been met but the start conditions have not yet been met (hereafter referred to as the second pending number). As an example, the upper limit for each pending number is 4. Without being limited to this, the upper limit for each pending number may be 1 to 3, or may be 5 or more. Furthermore, the upper limit for the first pending number may be different from the upper limit for the second pending number.

The normal symbol display device 19e can execute a normal game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and then a normal symbol is displayed in a static manner. The normal symbol is a symbol for announcing the result of an internal lottery (a lottery for a winning normal symbol). There are normal winning symbols and normal losing symbols. If the lottery for a winning normal symbol is won, the normal winning symbol is displayed in a static manner in the normal game. After that, a normal winning game is awarded after the end of the normal game in which the normal winning symbol is displayed in a static manner.

The pachinko game machine 10 may be equipped with a normal hold display device, a right-hit display device, and a round display device. The normal hold display device displays information that can identify the number of normal games whose execution is on hold because the hold conditions have been met but the start conditions have not yet been met (hereinafter referred to as the normal hold number). The right-hit display device displays information instructing a right hit. A right hit is a shot of a game ball with a stronger launch strength set so that the game ball flows down the area of the game area YBa to the right of the display window YBb. It should be noted that a left hit is a shot of a game ball with a weaker launch strength set so that the game ball flows down the area of the game area YBa to the left of the display window YBb. The round display device notifies the player of the upper limit number of round plays, which will be described later.

The pachinko game machine 10 is equipped with a performance display device EH. The performance display device EH has a display area R capable of displaying an image. The performance display device EH is an example of a display means for displaying predetermined information. The performance display device EH is attached to the game board YB so that the display area R can be viewed through the display window YBb. As an example, the performance display device EH is a liquid crystal device. The performance display device EH can execute a performance (hereinafter referred to as a display performance) in which a predetermined object is displayed as an image. For example, the predetermined object is a performance pattern, a character, a landscape, a letter, a number, and a symbol. In the performance display device EH, objects are arranged as images for each of a plurality of layers, and a display screen is generated based on the plurality of layers. At this time, when objects arranged on different layers overlap, a display screen is generated in which the object arranged on the layer with the higher priority is given priority in the overlapping portion. The generated display screen is then displayed on the performance display device EH. The performance display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA are each a performance device capable of executing a performance. The performance display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA form a performance device group ES consisting of multiple performance devices. In other words, the performance device group ES includes the performance display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA. The performance device group ES is an example of a notification means that includes at least the performance display device EH as a display means that displays specified information.

As an example, the display effect in the effect display device EH includes an effect pattern change game (hereinafter referred to as the effect game) using multiple rows of effect patterns. In the effect game, after multiple rows of effect patterns are displayed in a changeable manner, a combination of effect patterns (hereinafter referred to as the pattern combination) is finally displayed. The effect game is started together with the special game. The effect game is ended together with the special game. In the effect game, a pattern combination according to the special patterns displayed in the special game is displayed in a stopped state. When a jackpot pattern is displayed in the special game, the effect game displays the jackpot pattern combination in a stopped state. When a losing pattern is displayed in the special game, the effect game displays the losing pattern combination in a stopped state. Hereinafter, the first special game and the effect game executed corresponding to it are collectively referred to as the "first changing game". Also, the second special game and the effect game executed corresponding to it are collectively referred to as the "second changing game". Also, the first changing game and the second changing game are collectively referred to as the "changing game".

As an example, the performance patterns include a first performance pattern EZ1 and a second performance pattern EZ2 that has lower visibility than the first performance pattern EZ1. As an example, "low visibility" may include a display area (image area) that is smaller than the comparison target. As an example, "low visibility" may include a display position that is farther from the center of the display area R than the comparison target. As an example, the first performance pattern EZ1 is a pattern (image) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is a pattern for diversifying the display performance. The first performance pattern EZ1 is a so-called decorative pattern. As an example, the second performance pattern EZ2 is a pattern (image) such as "○ (circle)" or "□ (square)" and is a pattern for making it easier to recognize whether or not a variable game is being executed. As an example, the second performance pattern EZ2 has a pattern for making it easier to recognize whether the first variable game is being played, and a pattern for making it easier to recognize whether the second variable game is being played. As an example, the performance game is played by displaying the first performance patterns EZ1 of the left pattern row, the center pattern row, and the right pattern row in a variable manner in a predetermined direction, and displaying the second performance pattern EZ2 corresponding to the performance game (variable game) being played in a variable manner. The first performance pattern EZ1 is an example of main identification information. The second performance pattern EZ2 is an example of secondary identification information.

The performance game may include a reach performance. The reach performance is a performance that forms a reach and ultimately stops and displays a predetermined symbol combination. For example, a reach is a state in which the same first performance pattern EZ1 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the left and right symbol rows of the first performance pattern EZ1, and the first performance pattern EZ1 and the second performance pattern EZ2 in the middle symbol row of the first performance pattern EZ1 are continuously displayed in a variable manner. There are normal reach performance and super reach performance. In the following explanation, the normal reach performance may be referred to as the NR performance, and the super reach performance may be referred to as the SR performance. The SR performance has a higher expectation of a jackpot than the NR performance. As an example, the SR performance is executed via the NR performance.

The game area YBa is formed with multiple winning holes (ball winning holes) through which game balls can enter. The winning holes include at least a first start hole 12, a second start hole 13, a first large winning hole 14, and a second large winning hole 15. The first start hole 12 is a winning hole through which game balls enter when the conditions for awarding prize balls and the conditions for starting the first variable game are met. The first start hole 12 is located below the performance display device EH, and is always open so that game balls can enter. The game board YB is equipped with a first start sensor SE1 that detects game balls that have entered the first start hole 12 (see Figure 3).

The second starting hole 13 is a winning hole through which the game ball enters when the conditions for awarding the prize ball and the conditions for starting the second variable game are met. The second starting hole 13 is located to the right of the first starting hole 12. The second starting hole 13 is provided with a normal opening and closing piece 13a, which is, for example, door-shaped. The second starting hole 13 is closed so that the game ball does not enter or is difficult to enter when a normal winning game is not awarded. The second starting hole 13 is opened so that the game ball enters or is easy to enter when a normal winning game is awarded. The game board YB is provided with a normal solenoid SL1 as a means for operating the normal opening and closing piece 13a (see FIG. 3). The game board YB is provided with a second starting sensor SE2 that detects the game ball that has entered the second starting hole 13 (see FIG. 3). The second starting hole 13 is a so-called "normal electric device".

The first large prize opening 14 is an opening through which game balls enter when the conditions for awarding a prize ball are met. The first large prize opening 14 is located at the lower right of the performance display device EH. The first large prize opening 14 is equipped with a first special opening/closing piece 14a, which is, for example, door-shaped. The first large prize opening 14 is closed to prevent game balls from entering when a big win game is not awarded. The first large prize opening 14 is opened to allow game balls to enter or to make it easier for game balls to enter when a big win game is awarded. The game board YB is equipped with a first special solenoid SL2 as a means for operating the first special opening/closing piece 14a (see FIG. 3). The game board YB is equipped with a first count sensor SE3 that detects game balls that have entered the first large prize opening 14 (see FIG. 3).

The second large prize opening 15 is an opening through which game balls enter when the conditions for awarding a prize ball are met. The second large prize opening 15 is located to the right of the performance display device EH. The second large prize opening 15 is provided with a second special opening/closing piece 15a, which is, for example, door-shaped. The second large prize opening 15 is closed to prevent game balls from entering when a big win game is not awarded. The second large prize opening 15 is opened to allow game balls to enter or to facilitate ball entry when a big win game is awarded. The game board YB is provided with a second special solenoid SL3 as a means for operating the second special opening/closing piece 15a (see FIG. 3). The game board YB is provided with a second count sensor SE4 that detects game balls that have entered the second large prize opening 15 (see FIG. 3).

The game board YB is formed with a ball passage (not shown) through which the game ball that entered the second large winning opening 15 can pass. This ball passage is provided so as to branch into a specific ball passage and a non-specific ball passage at a specific branching section. The game board YB is provided with a distribution shutter that distributes the game ball that entered the second large winning opening 15 to the specific ball passage or the non-specific ball passage. The distribution shutter is provided at the specific branching section. The distribution shutter operates so as to be able to take a first state in which the game ball that entered the second large winning opening 15 is distributed to the specific ball passage, and a second state in which the game ball is distributed to the non-specific ball passage. When a predetermined operating condition is established, the distribution shutter operates (controls) in a predetermined operating pattern. The game board YB is provided with a distribution solenoid SL4 as a means for operating the distribution shutter (see FIG. 3). The game board YB is equipped with a specific sensor SE5 that detects a game ball passing through a specific area of the specific ball passage (see FIG. 3). In the following description, the specific area of the specific ball passage may be simply referred to as the specific area.

A gate 17 is provided in the game area YBa. The gate 17 is located to the right of the game area YBa, above the second start opening 13 and the first large prize opening 14, and below the second large prize opening 15. The gate 17 has a gate opening 17a that is always open so that game balls can enter. A gate sensor SE6 that detects game balls that enter and pass through is provided in the gate opening 17a (see FIG. 3). The gate 17 is an entry opening through which game balls can enter when the starting conditions for the normal game are met. The gate 17 is an entry opening through which the conditions for awarding prize balls are not met even if a game ball enters.

The game area YBa is provided with an outlet 18 through which game balls can enter. The outlet 18 is an inlet for retrieving game balls that have not entered the first start port 12, the second start port 13, the first large prize port 14, or the second large prize port 15 from the game area YBa.

Next, the big win game will be described.
In the jackpot game, a predetermined performance is first performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter, referred to as the opening time). As an example, the predetermined performance is an opening performance that allows the start of the jackpot game to be recognized. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game in which the first large prize winning hole 14 or the second large prize winning hole 15 is opened is performed a predetermined number of times. One round game ends when a number condition in which a predetermined number of game balls enter or a time condition in which a predetermined time has elapsed is met. In the round game, the first large prize winning hole 14 and the second large prize winning hole 15 are opened in a predetermined opening mode (opening pattern). In each round game, a round performance is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, a predetermined performance is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter, referred to as the ending time). As an example, the predetermined performance is an ending performance that allows the end of the jackpot game to be recognized. The jackpot game ends with the ending time elapses. In the following explanation, the period from when the jackpot game starts to when the opening time has elapsed will be referred to as the opening period, the period from when the opening period ends to when the final round of gameplay ends will be referred to as the round period, and the period from when the round period ends to when the jackpot game ends will be referred to as the ending period.

The functions of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will now be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a probability fluctuation function (hereinafter referred to as a probability fluctuation function).
The probability variable function is a function for varying the probability of winning a jackpot in a special pattern winning lottery (hereinafter referred to as the jackpot probability). The pachinko game machine 10 has a low probability state in which the probability variable function is not activated, and a high probability state in which the probability variable function is activated, as states in which the jackpot probability can differ. The high probability state has a higher jackpot probability than the low probability state. In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the low probability state. The high probability state is an advantageous state for the player, since it makes it easier to win a jackpot in a special pattern winning lottery. The high probability state is what is known as a "probability variable state (probability variable state)."

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a ball entry assist function.
The ball entry assistance function is a function for assisting in winning through the second starting hole 13. The pachinko game machine 10 has a low ball entry rate state in which the ball entry assistance function is not activated, and a high ball entry rate state in which the ball entry assistance function is activated, as states in which the probability of the game ball entering the second starting hole 13 is different. In the high ball entry rate state, the probability of the game ball entering the second starting hole 13 is higher than in the low ball entry rate state. In the high ball entry rate state, the probability of the game ball entering the second starting hole 13 is increased. The high ball entry rate state is advantageous for the player (easy ball entry state) because it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second starting hole 13.

For example, the high ball entry rate state can be realized by performing one of the three controls described below, which are arbitrarily selected, or by performing a combination of multiple controls. The first control is a normal symbol variation time shortening control that shortens the variation time of the normal game compared to the low ball entry rate state. The second control is a normal symbol probability variation control that varies the probability of winning the normal winning lottery (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than the low ball entry rate state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the second start port 13 in one normal winning game longer than the low ball entry rate state. The opening time extension control may be at least one of the following: a control that increases the number of times the second start port 13 is opened in one normal winning game compared to the low ball entry rate state, and a control that makes the opening time of the second start port 13 in one normal winning game longer than the low ball entry rate state.

The high winning rate state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol fluctuation time shortening control that shortens the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) compared to the low winning rate state. When the special symbol fluctuation time shortening control is performed, the high winning rate state becomes a special symbol fluctuation time shortening state (time shortening state), while the low winning rate state becomes a special symbol non-fluctuation time shortening state (non-time shortening state).

The game state in the pachinko game machine 10 is determined by a combination of whether or not the probability variation function is activated and whether or not the ball entry assistance function is activated. In the following explanation, a game state that is a low probability state and a low ball entry rate state is referred to as a "low probability non-time-saving state". A game state that is a high probability state and a low ball entry rate state is referred to as a "high probability non-time-saving state". A game state that is a low probability state and a high ball entry rate state is referred to as a "low probability time-saving state". A game state that is a high probability state and a high ball entry rate state is referred to as a "high probability time-saving state". The low probability non-time-saving state is an example of a normal game state. The low probability time-saving state is an example of an advantageous game state. The high probability non-time-saving state is an example of an advantageous game state. The high probability time-saving state is an example of an advantageous game state.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in Fig. 3, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a main board 40 and an auxiliary board 50 on the back side (rear) of the game board YB. The main board 40 and the auxiliary board 50 are connected so that a control signal (control command) can be output in one direction from the main board 40 to the auxiliary board 50. The main board 40 executes a predetermined process and outputs a control signal to the auxiliary board 50. The auxiliary board 50 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main board 40.

The main board 40 will now be described.
The main board 40 includes a main CPU 41, a main ROM 42, and a main RAM 43. The main CPU 41 executes a main control program to execute processes related to the progress of the game. The main ROM 42 stores the main control program, judgment values used for various judgments and lotteries, tables, and the like.

The main ROM 42 stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that specifies the fluctuation time from the start to the end of the fluctuation game. The fluctuation pattern is information that specifies the fluctuation content (presentation content) of the fluctuation game. There are a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a miss fluctuation pattern. The jackpot fluctuation pattern specifies the fluctuation content that finally stops and displays a jackpot pattern combination after a reach presentation in a presentation game. The miss fluctuation pattern specifies the fluctuation content that finally stops and displays a miss pattern combination after a reach presentation or without a reach presentation in a presentation game. The details of the fluctuation patterns will be described later.

The main RAM 43 stores various information that is rewritten according to the processing results of the main CPU 41. For example, the information stored in the main RAM 43 is a flag, a counter, a timer, etc. As an example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to back up (retain) at least a portion of the information stored in the main RAM 43 even when the power supply is cut off. As an example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a backup power supply, and is configured to be able to back up at least a portion of the information stored in the main RAM 43 by the power supplied from the backup power supply even when the power supply is cut off. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to be able to back up at least a portion of the information stored in the main RAM 43 even after the power supply is cut off, since the main RAM 43 is a non-volatile memory that can retain the stored contents even when the power supply is cut off.

As an example, the information stored in the main RAM 43 that is backed up even when the power supply is cut off (hereinafter referred to as backup information) includes game information related to the progress of the game and base information related to the base value. As an example, the game information includes information related to the special game, information related to the jackpot game, information related to the game state, and information related to the payout of prize balls. The information related to the special game includes, for example, information that can identify the special reserved number, various random number information, information that can identify the lottery result of the winning lottery (jackpot and small win), information that can identify the fluctuation pattern of the special game, and information that can identify the special pattern derived in the special game. The information related to the jackpot game includes information that can identify the progress of the jackpot game. The information related to the game state includes information that can identify the operation status (including the remaining number of times of operation) of the probability change function and the ball entry assistance function. The information related to the payout of prize balls includes information that can identify the number of prize balls that have not been paid out. As an example, the base information is information that can identify the base value. As an example, the base value is counted (calculated) by multiplying the total number of winning balls when the game is in a low-probability non-time-saving state and not in a jackpot game divided by the total number of used balls when the game is in a low-probability non-time-saving state and not in a jackpot game by 100. The number of used balls is the number of game balls used in a game. As an example, the number of used balls is the number of game balls that are launched by operating the launch handle HD and reach the game area YBa.

The main board 40 includes a random number generation circuit 44. The random number generation circuit 44 generates hardware random numbers. The main board 40 may be configured to generate software random numbers by a random number generation process by the main CPU 41. The main board 40 includes a base display device 45. As an example, the base display device 45 displays information that can identify a base value. As an example, the base display device 45 is a display device configured with four 8-segment LEDs. The 8-segment LED is configured with a 7-segment LED and one LED that can display dots. The 7-segment LED is a display device in which seven LEDs are arranged to resemble the Arabic numeral "8". As a result, the 8-segment LED can express each of the numerals 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 as Arabic numerals. The base display device 45 can display four-digit numerals in decimal notation using the four 8-segment LEDs.

The main board 40 is equipped with a RAM clear switch 46. As an example, the RAM clear switch 46 is configured to include an operation unit that can be pressed. The main CPU 41 can input an operation signal that can identify the operation state of the RAM clear switch 46. The operation state of the operation unit is information that indicates whether or not the operation unit is being operated. In other words, the operation state of the operation unit includes a state in which the operation unit is being operated and a state in which the operation unit is not being operated.

The main board 40 is connected to each of the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the first count sensor SE3, the second count sensor SE4, the specific sensor SE5, the gate sensor SE6, the payout sensor SE7, and the used ball sensor SE8. The main CPU 41 can input each detection signal output by each of the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the first count sensor SE3, the second count sensor SE4, the specific sensor SE5, the gate sensor SE6, the payout sensor SE7, and the used ball sensor SE8 when they detect the game ball. The main board 40 is connected to each of the first special pattern display device 19a, the second special pattern display device 19b, the first reserved display device 19c, the second reserved display device 19d, and the normal pattern display device 19e. The main CPU 41 can control the display contents of the first special symbol display device 19a, the second special symbol display device 19b, the first reserved display device 19c, the second reserved display device 19d, and the normal symbol display device 19e separately. The main board 40 is connected to the normal solenoid SL1, the first special solenoid SL2, the second special solenoid SL3, and the distribution solenoid SL4. The main CPU 41 can control the opening state of the second start port 13 by controlling the operation of the normal solenoid SL1. The main CPU 41 can control the opening state of the first large winning port 14 by controlling the operation of the first special solenoid SL2. The main CPU 41 can control the opening state of the second large winning port 15 by controlling the operation of the second special solenoid SL3. The main CPU 41 can control the operation state of the distribution shutter by controlling the operation of the distribution solenoid SL4.

Next, the sub-substrate 50 will be described.
The sub-board 50 includes a sub-CPU 51, a sub-ROM 52, and a sub-RAM 53. The sub-CPU 51 executes a sub-control program to perform processing related to the presentation. The sub-ROM 52 stores the sub-control program and a judgment value used in a predetermined lottery. The sub-ROM 52 stores display presentation data used for display presentation, light-emitting presentation data used for light-emitting presentation, and sound presentation data used for sound presentation. The sub-RAM 53 stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko game machine 10. For example, the information stored in the sub-RAM 53 includes a flag, a counter, and a timer. The sub-board 50 is configured to be capable of generating software random numbers by a random number generation process by the sub-CPU 51. The sub-board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and be configured to be capable of generating hardware random numbers by the random number generation circuit.

The sub-board 50 is connected to the performance display device EH. The sub-CPU 51 is capable of controlling the display content in the display area R of the performance display device EH. The sub-CPU 51 is an example of a display control means that controls the performance display device EH as a display means. The sub-board 50 is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-CPU 51 is capable of controlling the output content of the speaker SP. The sub-board 50 is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The sub-CPU 51 is capable of controlling the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA.

The sub-board 50 is connected to the effect button BT. The sub-CPU 51 can input an operation signal indicating the operation state of the effect button BT. The sub-board 50 is connected to the effect lever LV. The sub-CPU 51 can input an operation signal indicating the operation state of the effect lever LV. The sub-board 50 is connected to the cross button JB. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 can input an operation signal indicating the operation state of the up button JBu. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 can input an operation signal indicating the operation state of the down button JBd. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 can input an operation signal indicating the operation state of the left button JBl. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 can input an operation signal indicating the operation state of the right button JBr.

Next, various processes performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
The power-on process will now be described.
When the main CPU 41 is started by the start of the power supply, the main CPU 41 executes a power-on process. In the power-on process, the main CPU 41 judges whether the RAM clear switch 46 is operated based on the operation signal of the RAM clear switch 46. If the RAM clear switch 46 is operated, the main CPU 41 initializes a part of the backup information. As an example, the main CPU 41 initializes the game information among the backup information, but does not initialize the base information. After initializing a part of the backup information, the main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an initialization command) that can specify that a part of the backup information has been initialized in the output buffer of the main RAM 43. As an example, the control command stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-substrate 50 when an output condition is satisfied. As an example, one control command is output to the sub-substrate 50 every time the output condition is satisfied. As an example, the output condition is satisfied every predetermined control period (for example, 16 ms). The control command stored in the output buffer is an example of backup information. The control command stored in the output buffer is an example of game information. Thereafter, the main CPU 41 ends the power-on process. If the RAM clear switch 46 has not been operated, the main CPU 41 does not initialize all of the backup information, and stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a restore command) capable of specifying that all of the backup information has not been initialized in the output buffer of the main RAM 43. Thereafter, the main CPU 41 ends the power-on process. In the following description, when simply referring to the output buffer, this refers to the output buffer of the main RAM 43.

Next, we will explain the timer interrupt process that is performed every predetermined control period (e.g., 4 ms). As an example, the timer interrupt process includes a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process.

The special symbol input process will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main CPU 41 judges whether the game ball has entered the first start hole 12 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the first start sensor SE1. When the game ball has entered the first start hole 12, the main CPU 41 judges whether the first reserved number stored in the main RAM 43 is less than the upper limit number. When the first reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the first reserved number to update it. In this way, the reservation condition of the first special game can be met when the first reserved number is less than the upper limit number and the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1. Next, the main CPU 41 controls the first reserved display device 19c to display information that can identify the updated first reserved number. The main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a first reserved number command) that can identify the first reserved number after the addition in the output buffer.

Next, the main CPU 41 acquires the random numbers generated by the random number generation circuit 44, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main RAM 43. For example, the random numbers may be winning random numbers used in the lottery for determining a winning special pattern, winning pattern random numbers used to determine a winning pattern, and variation pattern random numbers used to determine a variation pattern. The main CPU 41 stores the random number information so that it is possible to identify that it is random number information for the first special game, and the storage order of the random number information. The random number information may be the acquired random numbers themselves, or may be information obtained by processing the random numbers using a predetermined method. By storing the random number information to be used for the first special game in the main RAM 43, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the first special game until the start conditions are met.

When the main CPU 41 stores random number information for the first special game in the main RAM 43, if the game ball has not entered the first start hole 12, and if the first reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 determines whether the game ball has entered the second start hole 13 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the second start sensor SE2. If the game ball has entered the second start hole 13, the main CPU 41 determines whether the second reserved number stored in the main RAM 43 is less than the upper limit number. If the second reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the second reserved number to update it. The main CPU 41 controls the second reserved display device 19d to display information that can identify the second reserved number after the addition. The main CPU 41 stores a control command that can identify the second reserved number after the addition (hereinafter referred to as the second reserved number command) in the output buffer. The reservation condition for the second special game can be met when the second reservation number is less than the upper limit number and a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2.

Next, the main CPU 41 acquires the random numbers generated within the main board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main RAM 43. The main CPU 41 stores the random number information so that it is possible to identify that it is random number information to be used in the second special game, and the order in which the random number information is stored. By storing the random number information to be used in the second special game in the main RAM 43, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the second special game until the start conditions of the second special game are met. When the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main RAM 43, if the game ball has not entered the second start hole 13, and if the second reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
The main CPU 41 judges whether the start condition of the special game is satisfied. The main CPU 41 judges positively when neither a jackpot game nor a special game is being played, and judges negatively when a jackpot game or a special game is being played. If the start condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. If the start condition of the special game is satisfied, the main CPU 41 judges whether the second reserved number is greater than zero.

If the second reserved number is greater than zero, the main CPU 41 performs processing to execute a second special game. Specifically, the main CPU 41 updates the second reserved number by subtracting one. The main CPU 41 controls the second reserved display device 19d to display information that can identify the second reserved number after subtraction. The main CPU 41 stores a second reserved number command that can identify the second reserved number after subtraction in the output buffer. Next, the main CPU 41 acquires the random number information that was stored first from the random number information for the second special game from the main RAM 43. The main CPU 41 uses the winning random number identified from the acquired random number information to perform a jackpot lottery (jackpot determination) to determine whether or not a jackpot has been won. The main CPU 41 performs a jackpot lottery with a jackpot probability that corresponds to the current probability state.

When a jackpot is won, the main CPU 41 performs jackpot variation processing. In the jackpot variation processing, the main CPU 41 uses a winning pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information to draw a jackpot pattern and determine the jackpot pattern to be stopped and displayed in the second special game. The main CPU 41 uses a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information to draw a variation pattern and determine a variation pattern from among a plurality of jackpot variation patterns. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the special pattern start processing. As an example, the jackpot variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern that specifies the variation content that finally displays the jackpot pattern combination after passing through the NR presentation in the presentation game. As an example, the jackpot variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern that specifies the variation content that finally displays the jackpot pattern combination after passing through the SR presentation in the presentation game.

If the jackpot is not won, the main CPU 41 performs a miss variation process. In the miss variation process, the main CPU 41 determines a miss pattern to be stopped and displayed in the second special game. The main CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of miss variation patterns. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the special pattern start process. As an example, the miss variation pattern includes a miss variation pattern that specifies variation content that ultimately stops and displays a miss pattern combination in a presentation game without going through a reach presentation. As an example, the miss variation pattern includes a miss variation pattern that specifies variation content that ultimately stops and displays a miss pattern combination in a presentation game after going through an NR presentation. As an example, the miss variation pattern includes a miss variation pattern that specifies variation content that ultimately stops and displays a miss pattern combination in a presentation game after going through an SR presentation.

When the second reserved number is zero, the main CPU 41 determines whether the first reserved number is greater than zero. When the first special reserved number is zero, the main CPU 41 determines whether to store the standby command in the output buffer based on the output information stored in the main RAM 43. The output information is information that can identify whether the standby command has been output. The standby command is a control command that can identify that it has been controlled by the standby part. The standby part is an example of a progression part of a gaming machine. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to include multiple progression parts. As an example, the progression part of the gaming machine includes a variable part in which a variable game is being executed. As an example, the progression part of the gaming machine includes a jackpot part in which a jackpot game is being executed. That is, as an example, the progression part of the gaming machine includes a standby part, a variable part, and a jackpot part. As an example, the standby part indicates a state in which the variable game is not being executed and the jackpot game is not being executed.

As an example, when the main CPU 41 determines from the output information of the main RAM 43 that the wait command has been output, it ends the special pattern start process without storing the wait command in the output buffer. As an example, when the main CPU 41 determines from the output information of the main RAM 43 that the wait command has not been output, it stores the wait command in the output buffer. Next, the main CPU 41 updates the output information of the main RAM 43 so that it is possible to determine that the wait command has been output. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the special pattern start process.

If the first reserved number is greater than zero, the main CPU 41 performs processing to execute the first special game. Specifically, the main CPU 41 updates the first reserved number by subtracting one. The main CPU 41 controls the first reserved display device 19c to display information that can identify the first reserved number after subtraction. The main CPU 41 stores a first reserved number command that can identify the first reserved number after subtraction in the output buffer. Next, the main CPU 41 acquires the random number information that was stored first from the random number information for the first special game from the main RAM 43. The main CPU 41 uses the winning random number identified from the acquired random number information to perform a jackpot lottery (jackpot determination) to determine whether or not a jackpot has been won. The main CPU 41 performs a jackpot lottery with a jackpot probability that corresponds to the current probability state.

When a jackpot is won, the main CPU 41 performs jackpot variation processing. In the jackpot variation processing, the main CPU 41 performs a lottery for a jackpot pattern using a winning pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the jackpot pattern to be stopped and displayed in the first special game. The main CPU 41 performs a lottery for determining a variation pattern using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a variation pattern from among multiple jackpot variation patterns. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the special pattern start processing.

If the jackpot is not won, the main CPU 41 performs a loss variation process. In the loss variation process, the main CPU 41 determines a loss symbol to be displayed in the first special game. The main CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of loss variation patterns. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. In the jackpot variation process and the loss variation process, the main CPU 41 stores a variation start command and a special symbol command in the output buffer. The variation start command is a control command that can specify the variation pattern determined in each variation process and the start of the variation game. The special symbol command is a control command that can specify the special symbol (jackpot symbol or loss symbol) determined in each variation process. As an example, the variation start command and the special symbol command are different control commands when the variation process of the first special game is executed and when the variation process of the second special game is executed. During jackpot fluctuation processing and miss fluctuation processing, the main CPU 41 updates the output information in the main RAM 43 so that it is possible to identify that a standby command has not been output.

When the special pattern start process is completed, the main CPU 41 executes a first special game or a second special game through a process separate from the special pattern start process. When the main CPU 41 executes the first special game, it controls the first special pattern display device 19a to start the variable display of a specified pattern. The main CPU 41 measures the variable time set in the variable pattern. When the variable time set in the variable pattern has elapsed, the main CPU 41 controls the first special pattern display device 19a to statically display the special pattern determined in the special pattern start process. When the variable time set in the variable pattern has elapsed, the main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a variable end command) capable of identifying the end of the variable game in the output buffer.

When the main CPU 41 executes the second special game, it controls the second special symbol display device 19b to start displaying a predetermined symbol. The main CPU 41 measures the change time set in the change pattern. When the change time set in the change pattern has elapsed, the main CPU 41 controls the second special symbol display device 19b to stop displaying the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process. When the change time set in the change pattern has elapsed, the main CPU 41 stores a change end command in the output buffer. As described above, the main CPU 41 is configured to execute the special symbol input process and the special symbol start process, thereby holding a lottery when a game ball enters the start hole. The main CPU 41 is an example of a change game execution means that executes a change game.

The big win game processing will be explained.
The jackpot game process is a process for awarding a jackpot game. When the main CPU 41 stops and displays a jackpot pattern in a special game, the main CPU 41 executes the jackpot game process after the special game ends. The main CPU 41 specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot pattern (i.e., the type of jackpot) determined in the special pattern start process. The main CPU 41 awards the specified type of jackpot game. As an example, there are a first jackpot, a second jackpot, and a third jackpot. The first jackpot is a jackpot based on the first jackpot pattern among the jackpot patterns. The second jackpot is a jackpot based on the second jackpot pattern that is different from the first jackpot pattern. The third jackpot is a jackpot based on the first jackpot pattern and the third jackpot pattern that is different from the second jackpot pattern. In the following description, a jackpot game based on a first jackpot game will be referred to as a first jackpot game, a jackpot game based on a second jackpot game will be referred to as a second jackpot game, and a jackpot game based on a third jackpot game will be referred to as a third jackpot game.

First, the main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) capable of identifying the start of the opening time in the output buffer. As an example, the opening command may include information capable of identifying the type of jackpot game. When the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 41 performs processing to execute a round game. That is, the main CPU 41 controls the first special solenoid SL2 and the second special solenoid SL3 using the opening control data for the identified jackpot game to open the first large prize winning port 14 or the second large prize winning port 15. As an example, the main CPU 41 controls the second special solenoid SL3 in a specific round game (for example, the fourth round game) regardless of which type of jackpot game is identified, to open the second large prize winning port 15. On the other hand, the main CPU 41 controls the second special solenoid SL3 so that the second large prize winning port 15 opens in a different opening mode according to the type of the identified jackpot game. As an example, when the main CPU 41 specifies the first jackpot game or the second jackpot game, in the specific round game, the second large prize winning port 15 is opened for a predetermined first time, and then the second large prize winning port 15 is closed for an extremely short time (for example, 100 ms). After that, the main CPU 41 controls the second special solenoid SL3 to open the second large prize winning port 15 until the number condition or the time condition is met. As an example, when the main CPU 41 specifies the third jackpot game, in the specific round game, the second large prize winning port 15 is opened for a first time, and then the second large prize winning port 15 is closed for a predetermined second time. After that, the main CPU 41 controls the second special solenoid SL3 to open the second large prize winning port 15 until the number condition or the time condition is met. As an example, regardless of which type of jackpot game is specified, in a non-specific round game, the main CPU 41 controls the first special solenoid SL2 to open the first jackpot opening 14 until a number condition or a time condition is met.

When the main CPU 41 executes a non-specific round game, it controls the distribution solenoid SL4 so that the distribution shutter continues to take the second state. On the other hand, when the main CPU 41 executes a specific round game, it controls the distribution solenoid SL4 using the operation control data for the specified jackpot game, and causes the distribution shutter to take the first state. As an example, regardless of which type of jackpot game is specified, when the main CPU 41 executes a specific round game, when the third time has elapsed since the start of the specific round game, the distribution solenoid SL4 is controlled so that the distribution shutter takes the first state until the fourth time has elapsed, as an upper limit. As an example, the third time is longer than the first time and shorter than the second time. As an example, the fourth time is shorter than the second time. As an example, the third time and the fourth time are each determined so that their sum is equal to or less than the sum of the first time and the second time. That is, in the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game in which the second large prize winning port 15 is opened after an extremely short time has passed since the second large prize winning port 15 was closed in the specific round game, the distribution shutter can take the first state when the second large prize winning port 15 is open. Therefore, in the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game, the game ball passes through the specific area by shooting a game ball aimed at the second large prize winning port 15 when the second large prize winning port 15 is open and the distribution shutter is in the first state. On the other hand, in the third jackpot game in which the second large prize winning port 15 is opened after the second time has passed since the second large prize winning port 15 was closed in the specific round game, the distribution shutter does not take the first state when the second large prize winning port 15 is open. Therefore, in the third jackpot game, even if the game ball is shot aiming at the second big prize hole 15, the game ball will not pass through the specific area.

The main CPU 41 performs the process for executing such a round game until the number of round games set for the jackpot game is completed. As an example, it is set that 10 round games are executed in the first jackpot game, the second jackpot game, and the third jackpot game. As an example, it is set that 10 game balls enter the first big prize winning hole 14 or the second big prize winning hole 15 as a number condition in each round game. As an example, it is set that 29 seconds pass as a time condition in each round game. Therefore, in the first jackpot game, the second jackpot game, and the third jackpot game, it can be expected that a total of 100 game balls (10 times x 10 balls) will enter the first big prize winning hole 14 or the second big prize winning hole 15. Here, if the number of prize balls set for the first big winning port 14 and the number of prize balls set for the second big winning port 15 are 15, the number of prize balls (hereinafter, referred to as the expected number of balls) that can be expected to be awarded in the first big winning game, the second big winning game, and the third big winning game is 1500. The main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) capable of identifying the start of the big winning round game in the output buffer every time a round game is started. When the final round game ends, the main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an ending start command) capable of identifying the start of the ending time in the output buffer. When the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 41 ends the big winning game. The main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an ending end command) capable of identifying the elapse of the ending time in the output buffer. As a result, when a jackpot is won in the winning lottery, a variable game can be played based on the result of the winning lottery, and after the variable game ends, a jackpot game is awarded based on the result of the winning lottery.

The game state transition process for transitioning the game state will be described.
The game state transition process includes a probability transition process for transitioning the probability state, and a winning rate transition process for transitioning the winning rate state. As an example, the game state transition process is executed after the end of the big win game process. As an example, in the game state transition process, the winning rate transition process and the probability transition process are executed in this order.

First, the goal scoring rate transition process will be described.
In the ball entry rate transition process, the main CPU 41 sets an operation flag in the main RAM 43 when the first, second, or third jackpot game is completed. In other words, the main CPU 41 controls the state to a high ball entry rate state when the first, second, or third jackpot game is completed. The main CPU 41 counts the number of times the special game is executed after the end of the jackpot game by updating the value of the execution counter stored in the main RAM 43 every time the special game is started after the end of the second or third jackpot game. The main CPU 41 erases the operation flag stored in the main RAM 43 when the special game in which the number of times the special game is executed after the end of the jackpot game reaches the number of times of operation is completed. In other words, the main CPU 41 controls the state to a low ball entry rate state when the special game for the number of times of operation is completed after the end of the second or third jackpot game. The main CPU 41 does not clear the operation flag after the first big win game ends until the next big win game is awarded. When the main CPU 41 starts a big win game and the operation flag is set, the main CPU 41 clears the operation flag. In other words, the main CPU 41 controls the game to a low ball entry rate state during the big win game.

Next, the probability transition process will be described.
In the probability transition process, the main CPU 41 judges whether or not the game ball passed through the specific area in the previous big win game. As an example, the main CPU 41 judges whether or not the game ball passed through the specific area in the previous big win game based on whether or not a detection signal was input from the specific sensor SE5 in the previous big win game. If the game ball passed through the specific area in the previous big win game, the main CPU 41 sets a high probability flag in the main RAM 43. In other words, if the game ball passed through the specific area in the previous big win game, the main CPU 41 controls to a high probability state. If the game ball passed through the specific area in the previous big win game, the main CPU 41 does not erase the high probability flag until the next big win game is awarded. If the game ball did not pass through the specific area in the previous big win game, the main CPU 41 does not set the high probability flag in the main RAM 43. In other words, if the game ball did not pass through the specific area in the immediately preceding big win game, the main CPU 41 controls it to a low probability state.

As described above, in the first and second jackpot games, if the game ball is launched aiming at the second large winning hole 15, the game ball passes through the specific area. On the other hand, in the third jackpot game, even if the game ball is launched aiming at the second large winning hole 15, the game ball does not pass through the specific area. For this reason, after the end of the first or second jackpot game, the game ball is usually controlled to a high probability state, while after the end of the third jackpot game, the game ball is controlled to a low probability state. Hereinafter, for the convenience of explanation, when the second large winning hole 15 is open, it is treated as if the game ball is launched aiming at the second large winning hole 15. In other words, in the following explanation, the game ball is treated as passing through the specific area in the first and second jackpot games, and the game ball is treated as not passing through the specific area in the third jackpot game. In addition, when the main CPU 41 starts a jackpot game and the high probability flag is set, the main CPU 41 clears the high probability flag. In other words, the main CPU 41 controls the jackpot game to a low probability state.

By the probability transition process and the ball entry rate transition process, after the first jackpot game ends, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a high probability state and a high ball entry rate state. In other words, after the first jackpot game ends, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a high probability time-shortening state. Also, after the second jackpot game ends, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a high probability state and a high ball entry rate state. After that, when the special game of the operating number ends, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a low ball entry rate state. In other words, after the second jackpot game ends, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a high probability time-shortening state, and then, triggered by the end of the special game of the operating number, is controlled to a high probability non-time-shortening state. Also, after the third jackpot game ends, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a low probability state and a low ball entry rate state. After that, when the special game of the th activation is over, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a low ball entry rate state. In other words, after the third jackpot game is over, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a low probability time-saving state, and then, triggered by the end of the special game of the th activation, is controlled to a low probability non-time-saving state.

In this way, the main CPU 41 can control the game state to be advantageous to the player, triggered by the end of the jackpot game. In other words, in the pachinko game machine 10, a variable game can be executed based on the result of a winning lottery, and after the variable game ends, a game state advantageous to the player is granted based on the result of the winning lottery. The first jackpot game is a jackpot game that is controlled to a more advantageous game state after the end of the jackpot game and after the end of the second jackpot game. The second jackpot game is a jackpot game that is controlled to a more advantageous game state after the end of the jackpot game and after the end of the third jackpot game. The main CPU 41 is an example of a game state control means that controls the game state.

As an example, when the game state transitions, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a state designation command) capable of identifying the current game state. That is, the state designation commands include a state designation command capable of identifying a low-probability non-time-saving state, a state designation command capable of identifying a low-probability non-time-saving state, a state designation command capable of identifying a high-probability non-time-saving state, and a state designation command capable of identifying a high-probability time-saving state. As an example, when the power supply is started, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a state designation command capable of identifying the current game state, regardless of whether or not a part of the backup information has been initialized. That is, if a part of the backup information has been initialized when the power supply is started, a state designation command capable of identifying a low-probability non-time-saving state is stored in the output buffer. On the other hand, if a part of the backup information has not been initialized when the power supply is started, a state designation command capable of identifying the game state when the power supply was cut off is stored in the output buffer.

The normal symbol input process will be described.
The normal symbol input process is an example of a timer interrupt process. In the normal symbol input process, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the gate 17 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE6. When the game ball has entered the gate 17, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the normal reserved number stored in the main RAM 43 is less than the upper limit number. As an example, the upper limit number of normal reserved numbers is 4. When the normal reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 updates the normal reserved number by adding 1.

Next, the main CPU 41 acquires the random numbers generated by the random number generation circuit 44, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main RAM 43. For example, the random numbers are winning random numbers used in the lottery to determine whether a normal pattern is a winning pattern, and winning pattern random numbers used to determine the normal pattern. The main CPU 41 stores the random number information so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified.

Next, the normal symbol start process will be described.
The normal symbol start process is an example of a timer interrupt process. In the normal symbol start process, the main CPU 41 judges whether or not the start condition of the normal game is met. The main CPU 41 judges positively when neither the normal win game nor the normal game is being played, and judges negatively when the normal win game is being played or the normal game is being played. If the start condition of the normal game is not met, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol start process. If the start condition of the normal game is met, the main CPU 41 judges whether or not the normal reserved number is greater than zero. If the normal reserved number is zero, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol start process.

If the normal reserved number is greater than zero, the main CPU 41 performs processing to execute a normal game. Specifically, the main CPU 41 updates the normal reserved number by subtracting 1. The main CPU 41 obtains the random number information stored first from the random number information for the normal game from the main RAM 43. The main CPU 41 uses a winning random number identified from the obtained random number information to perform a normal win lottery to determine whether or not a normal win has been won. The main CPU 41 performs a normal win lottery with a normal win probability according to the current winning rate state. As an example, the normal win probability in a high winning rate state is 1 or approximately 1. As an example, the normal win probability in a low winning rate state is zero or approximately zero.

If a normal win is won, the main CPU 41 performs normal win variation processing. In the normal win variation processing, the main CPU 41 uses a normal win pattern random number that can be identified from the random number information to draw a normal win pattern and determine the normal win pattern to be stopped and displayed in the normal game. If a normal win is not won, the main CPU 41 performs normal loss variation processing. In the normal loss variation processing, the main CPU 41 determines the normal loss pattern to be stopped and displayed in the normal game.

The main CPU 41 determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of normal variation patterns according to the state of the winning rate. As an example, when the current winning rate state is a low winning rate state, the main CPU 41 determines a variation pattern that sets a longer variation time compared to when the current winning rate state is a high winning rate state. Note that there may be a plurality of variation patterns that can be determined for each winning rate state. In this case, the main CPU 41 may use a predetermined random number to perform a lottery to determine the variation pattern of the normal game, and determine the variation pattern from among the plurality of normal variation patterns. After determining the variation pattern, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol start process.

When the normal pattern start process is completed, the main CPU 41 executes a normal game through a process separate from the normal pattern start process. When executing a normal game, the main CPU 41 controls the normal pattern display device 19e to start the variable display of a predetermined pattern. The main CPU 41 measures the variable time set in the variable pattern. When the variable time set in the variable pattern has elapsed, the main CPU 41 controls the normal pattern display device 19e to stop displaying the normal pattern determined in the normal pattern start process.

The normal winning game process will now be described.
The normal win game process is a process for awarding a normal win game. When the main CPU 41 stops and displays the normal win symbol in the normal game, the main CPU 41 executes the normal win game process after the normal game ends. The main CPU 41 controls the normal solenoid SL1 using the opening control data corresponding to the normal win symbol determined in the normal symbol start process, and opens the second start port 13.

The prize ball payout process will now be described.
The prize ball payout process is a process for paying out prize balls. The prize ball payout process is an example of a timer interrupt process. In the prize ball payout process, the main CPU 41 judges whether or not the game ball has entered the first start hole 12 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first start sensor SE1. When the game ball has entered the first start hole 12, the main CPU 41 awards a first number of prize balls (e.g., three balls) determined for the first start hole 12. That is, the main CPU 41 decides to pay out the first number of prize balls from the payout opening CZa. The main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a first prize ball command) capable of identifying that the first number of prize balls has been awarded in the output buffer. After that, the main CPU 41 pays out the first number of prize balls from the payout opening CZa. As an example, the main CPU 41 repeats the control of a payout motor (not shown) to pay out one prize ball from the payout port CZa for the number of prize balls, thereby paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from the payout port CZa. For example, when the main CPU 41 decides to pay out prize balls, it adds the number of prize balls that it has decided to pay out to the number of unpaid balls stored in the main RAM 43. As an example, the number of unpaid balls is information that can identify the number of prize balls that have not yet been paid out, even though it has been decided to pay out prize balls. When the number of prize balls is added to the number of unpaid balls, the main CPU 41 performs payout control unless it is in control for paying out one prize ball (hereinafter referred to as payout control). When one payout control ends, the main CPU 41 updates the number of unpaid balls stored in the main RAM 43 by subtracting one. After that, the main CPU 41 repeats the payout control until the number of unpaid balls becomes zero. As an example, the time required for one payout control (one operation time of the payout motor for paying out one prize ball from the payout opening CZa) is 160 ms. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, one prize ball is paid out every 160 ms. As an example, the process related to the payout control is executed independently of the timer interrupt process. Therefore, the number of unpaid balls may increase in response to the decision to pay out new prize balls when the process related to the payout control is executed. In particular, during a jackpot game, the number of prize balls given (decided to be paid out) tends to be greater than the number of prize balls paid out per unit time. That is, during a jackpot game, the number of unpaid balls tends to increase.

The main CPU 41 determines whether the game ball has entered the second start port 13 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the second start sensor SE2. When the game ball has entered the second start port 13, the main CPU 41 awards the second number of prize balls (for example, one ball) set for the second start port 13. In other words, the main CPU 41 adds the second number of prize balls to the number of unpaid balls stored in the main RAM 43 to update it. The main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as the second prize ball command) that can specify that the second number of prize balls has been awarded in the output buffer. The main CPU 41 determines whether the game ball has entered the first large prize port 14 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the first count sensor SE3. When the game ball enters the first large prize opening 14, the main CPU 41 awards the third prize ball number (for example, 15 balls) set to the first large prize opening 14. That is, the main CPU 41 adds the third prize ball number to the unpaid ball number stored in the main RAM 43 to update it. The main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter, referred to as the third prize ball command) capable of identifying that the third prize ball number has been awarded in the output buffer. The main CPU 41 determines whether the game ball has entered the second large prize opening 15 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the second count sensor SE4. When the game ball enters the second large prize opening 15, the main CPU 41 awards the fourth prize ball number (for example, 15 balls) set to the second large prize opening 15. In other words, the main CPU 41 adds the fourth prize ball number to the number of unpaid balls stored in the main RAM 43 to update it. The main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a control command (hereinafter referred to as the fourth prize ball command) that can identify that the fourth prize ball number has been awarded.

The base counting process will now be described.
The base counting process is a process for counting (calculating) the base value. The base counting process includes a first base counting process and a second base counting process. As an example, when the main CPU 41 is not playing a jackpot game and is in a low probability non-time shortening state, and when prize balls are awarded in the prize ball payout process, the main CPU 41 executes the first base counting process. The main CPU 41 adds the awarded number of prize balls to the total number of prize balls stored in the main RAM 43. The total number of prize balls is an example of backup information. The total number of prize balls is an example of base information. Here, with respect to prize balls, being awarded means that it has been decided that the prize balls will be paid out, and includes the time before the prize balls are actually paid out from the payout port CZa. The main CPU 41 counts (calculates) the base value by dividing the total number of prize balls after the addition by the total number of used balls stored in the main RAM 43, and then multiplying it by 100. The total number of used balls is an example of backup information. The total number of used balls is an example of base information. The main CPU 41 updates the base value information stored in the main RAM 43 so that the base value after counting can be identified. The base value information may be the base value after counting itself, or may be information obtained by processing the base value after counting using a predetermined method. The base value information is an example of backup information. The base value information is an example of base information. The main CPU 41 controls the display content of the base display device 45 based on the updated base value information. Thereafter, the main CPU 41 ends the first base counting process.

As an example, when the main CPU 41 determines that a game ball has been used, it executes the second base counting process. As an example, the main CPU 41 determines whether a game ball has been used based on whether a detection signal has been input from the used ball sensor SE8. As described above, the used ball sensor SE8 detects a game ball that has reached the game area YBa. A game ball that has reached the game area YBa is an example of a game ball that has been used in a game. As an example, the pachinko game machine 10 may detect a game ball discharged from the game area YBa as a game ball that has been used in a game. For example, the pachinko game machine 10 may be configured to detect a game ball that passes through various winning holes (ball entry holes) such as the first start hole 12, the second start hole 13, the first large winning hole 14, the second large winning hole 15, and the passage where the game balls that have entered the outlet hole 18 join as a game ball that has been used in a game.

In the second base value counting process, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the total number of used balls stored in the main RAM 43. The main CPU 41 counts (calculates) the base value by dividing the total number of winning balls stored in the main RAM 43 by the total number of used balls after the addition, and then multiplying by 100. The main CPU 41 updates the base value information stored in the main RAM 43 so that the base value after counting can be identified. The main CPU 41 controls the display content of the base display device 45 based on the updated base value information. The main CPU 41 then ends the second base counting process. The main CPU 41 is an example of a base value counting means that counts the base value when the game state is a low-probability non-time-saving state. The base display device 45 is an example of a base value display means that displays the base value.

The main error processing will now be described.
In the main error processing, various errors are set and the settings of various errors are released. "Setting" an error means that the main CPU 41 stores information (such as a flag) that can identify the error in the main RAM 43. Also, "removing the setting" an error means that the main CPU 41 erases information (such as a flag) that can identify the error from the main RAM 43. The main error processing is an example of timer interrupt processing.

As an example, in the main error processing, when the main CPU 41 detects an error related to the payout of prize balls, it sets a payout error. As an example, an error related to the payout of prize balls is a ball jam error. As an example, the main CPU 41 counts the number of prize balls paid out and the number of paid out balls detected by the payout sensor SE7, and detects a ball jam error when the number of prize balls and the number of paid out balls diverge for a predetermined time. In other words, a payout error is set when the number of prize balls and the number of paid out balls diverge for a predetermined time. As an example, when the main CPU 41 sets a payout error, it stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a payout error setting command) that can identify that a payout error has been set in the output buffer. As an example, when the main CPU 41 detects that the ball jam error has been resolved, it cancels the payout error setting. As an example, the main CPU 41 detects the elimination of the ball jam error when the number of winning balls and the number of paid-out balls match for a predetermined period of time. In other words, the payout error setting is released when the number of winning balls and the number of paid-out balls match for a predetermined period of time. As an example, when the main CPU 41 releases the payout error setting, it stores in the output buffer a control command (hereinafter referred to as a payout error release command) that can identify that the payout error setting has been released. As an example, the main CPU 41 does not release the payout error setting even if the power supply is cut off and then started again. The main CPU 41 is an example of a detection means for detecting a payout error.

As an example, in the main error processing, when the first count sensor SE3 detects the entry of a game ball into the first large prize opening 14 when it is not within the predetermined winning allowable period, the main CPU 41 sets an illegal winning error. As an example, in the main error processing, when the second count sensor SE4 detects the entry of a game ball into the second large prize opening 15 when it is not within the predetermined winning allowable period, the main CPU 41 sets an illegal winning error. In other words, the illegal winning error is set when a game ball enters the first large prize opening 14 or the second large prize opening 15 when it is not within the winning allowable period. As an example, the winning allowable period starts when the first round of play in the jackpot game starts. As an example, the winning allowable period ends when a predetermined winning allowable time (e.g., 5 seconds) has elapsed since the last round of play in the jackpot game ended. As an example, when the main CPU 41 sets an improper winning error, it stores in the output buffer a control command that can identify that the improper winning error has been set (hereinafter referred to as the improper winning error setting command). As an example, when the main CPU 41 sets an improper winning error and a predetermined error time (e.g., 30 seconds) has elapsed, it cancels the improper winning error setting. In other words, the improper winning error setting is canceled when the error time has elapsed since the improper winning error was set. As an example, when the main CPU 41 cancels the improper winning error setting, it stores in the output buffer a control command that can identify that the improper winning error has been canceled (hereinafter referred to as the improper winning error cancel command).

Next, various processes executed by the secondary CPU 51 will be described.
The effect game process will now be described.
The effect game process is a process for executing an effect game as one of the display effects related to the special game during the execution of the special game. When the sub-CPU 51 inputs a variation start command and a special symbol command, it controls the effect device group ES including the effect display device EH to execute the effect game.

The sub-CPU 51 determines the symbol combination to be stopped and displayed in the performance game based on the special symbol command. The sub-CPU 51 determines the symbol combination of the jackpot when the jackpot symbol can be specified from the special symbol command. As an example, the symbol combination of the jackpot is a symbol combination in which the multiple first performance symbols EZ1 are the same first performance symbol EZ1, and the second performance symbol EZ2 is the second performance symbol EZ2 according to the first mode. As an example, the second performance symbol EZ2 according to the first mode is a symbol imitating a white square. The sub-CPU 51 determines the losing symbol combination when the losing symbol can be specified from the special symbol command. When determining the losing symbol combination, the sub-CPU 51 determines the losing symbol combination including the reach when the condition for executing the reach performance (hereinafter referred to as the reach condition) is established. As an example, the losing symbol combination including the reach is a symbol combination in which the first performance symbols EZ1 in the left and right columns are the same first performance symbol EZ1, while the first performance symbols EZ1 in the middle column are different first performance symbols EZ1, and the second performance symbol EZ2 is the second performance symbol EZ2 according to the second mode. As an example, the second performance symbol EZ2 according to the first mode is a symbol imitating a blue square. When determining the losing symbol combination, the sub-CPU 51 determines the losing symbol combination not including the reach if the reach condition is not established. As an example, the losing symbol combination not including the reach is a symbol combination in which the first performance symbols EZ1 are different first performance symbols EZ1, and the second performance symbol EZ2 is the second performance symbol EZ2 according to the second mode. As an example, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether or not a reach condition is met based on a fluctuation pattern that can be determined from the input fluctuation start command.

The sub-CPU 51 determines the specific variation content (performance content) of the performance game based on the variation pattern. The sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to start displaying the variation of the performance patterns in each pattern row based on the determined variation content. In other words, the sub-CPU 51 starts the performance game.

When a predetermined timing arrives after the start of the presentation game, the sub-CPU 51 causes the symbol combination to be temporarily frozen and displayed. The sub-CPU 51 causes the symbol combination to be frozen and displayed in a confirmed state upon input of a variation end command. The sub-CPU 51 may also cause the symbol combination to be frozen and displayed in a confirmed state upon the passage of a variation time set in the variation pattern. In this case, the variation end command may be omitted. The sub-CPU 51 is an example of a variation game execution means that executes a variation game.

Next, the display contents of the performance display device EH when various errors are set will be explained.
First, an example of the display content of the performance display device EH when a payout error is set will be described.

As shown in FIG. 4(a), when a payout error is set, the performance display device EH displays payout error information. The payout error information is information that can identify that a payout error is set. As an example, when a payout error is set, the performance display device EH can display a payout error image Hg. The payout error image Hg is an example of payout error information. As an example, the payout error image Hg is an image that imitates the string of characters "Payout error". As an example, the payout error image Hg is displayed in the upper left corner of the display area R of the performance display device EH. Note that in the following description, the display area R of the performance display device EH may be omitted and simply referred to as the display area R.

Next, an example of the display content of the performance display device EH when an illegal winning error is set will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4(b), when an illegal entry error is set, illegal entry error information is displayed on the performance display device EH. The illegal entry error information is information that can identify that an illegal entry error is set. As an example, when an illegal entry error is set, an illegal entry error image Fg is displayed on the performance display device EH. The illegal entry error image Fg is an example of illegal entry error information. As an example, the illegal entry error image Fg is an image that imitates the string of characters "illegal entry error". As an example, the illegal entry error image Fg is displayed in the upper left corner of the display area R. As an example, the illegal entry error image Fg is displayed below the display position of the payout error image Hg in the display area R.

Next, an example of the display contents of the effect display device EH when the game machine is in the waiting part will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5(a), for example, when the game progress part of the game machine is the waiting part, the display contents of the performance display device EH may include the display of the first performance symbol EZ1. For example, when the game progress part of the game machine is the waiting part, the performance display device EH can display the first performance symbol EZ1 in a stopped state. For example, when the game progress part of the game machine is the waiting part, the first performance symbol EZ1 is displayed in a stopped state in the performance display device EH in a shaking state. For example, when the game progress part of the game machine is the waiting part, the first performance symbol EZ1 is displayed in a stopped state in the center or approximately in the center in the display area R. For example, when the game progress part of the game machine is the waiting part, the display contents of the performance display device EH may include the display of the second performance symbol EZ2. For example, when the game progress part of the game machine is the waiting part, the performance display device EH can display the second performance symbol EZ2 in a stopped state. For example, when the game progress part of the game machine is the waiting part, the second performance symbol EZ2 is displayed in a stopped state in the performance display device EH in a confirmed state. As an example, when the game machine is in the waiting part, the second performance symbol EZ2 is displayed stopped at the lower right in the display area R.

As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is a standby part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include specific value information related to the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the light intensity of the pachinko gaming machine 10. As an example, the specific value information may include first specific value information related to the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and second specific value information related to the light intensity of the pachinko gaming machine 10. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is a standby part, the performance display device EH may display a first specific value image Tg1 that can identify the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The first specific value image Tg1 is an example of first specific value information. As an example, the first specific value image Tg1 is a meter image that can identify the stage of the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 10. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is a standby part, the first specific value image Tg1 is displayed on the left in the display area R. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the waiting part, the performance display device EH can display a second specific value image Tg2 that can identify the amount of light of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The second specific value image Tg2 is an example of second specific value information. As an example, the second specific value image Tg2 is a meter image that can identify the stage of the light amount of the pachinko gaming machine 10. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the waiting part, the second specific value image Tg2 is displayed at the bottom in the display area R.

As shown in FIG. 5(b), as an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is a waiting part, the display content of the effect display device EH may include customization information regarding the customization of the effect executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is a waiting part, the effect display device EH can display a customization image Cg regarding the customization of the effect executed in the gaming machine. The customization image Cg is an example of customization information. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is a waiting part, the customization image Cg is displayed in the center or approximately in the center of the display area R. As an example, when the customization image Cg is displayed, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can customize the appearance rate (ease of execution) of various effects. As an example, when the customization image Cg is displayed, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can customize the jackpot expectation rate that can be specified when various effects are executed. As one example, when the customized image Cg is displayed, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be customized to a state (auto button state) in which the effect button BT is considered to have been operated even if it is not operated during a portion of the period during which the effect button BT is accepted. As one example, when the game machine is in a waiting part, the customized image Cg is displayed on the effect display device EH by operating the effect button BT.

As shown in FIG. 5(c), as an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is a waiting part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include demonstration information constituting a demonstration performance to obtain a customer-attracting effect. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is a waiting part, the performance display device EH can display a demonstration image Dg. The demonstration image Dg is an example of demonstration information. As an example, the demonstration image Dg is a moving image. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is a waiting part, the demonstration image Dg is displayed in the entire area or substantially the entire area of the display area R. As an example, the demonstration image Dg is information suggesting various performances that can be executed when the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and various performances that can be executed when the progression part of the gaming machine is a jackpot part. As an example, when the game machine's progression part is a standby part, a demonstration image Dg may be displayed on the performance display device EH when a predetermined standby time has elapsed since the game machine's progression part became the standby part.

As shown in FIG. 5(d), when the game machine is in the waiting part, the display content of the effect display device EH may include information to warn about addiction. When the game machine is in the waiting part, the effect display device EH may display an image Ng1 to warn about addiction. The image Ng1 is an example of the warning information. The image Ng1 is an example of the first warning information among the warning information. As an example, the image Ng1 may include an image imitating the character string "Pachinko and pachislot are games to be enjoyed in moderation" and the character string "Be careful not to get addicted." As an example, the image Ng1 may include an image to warn about the sale of malicious strategies. As an example, the image Ng1 may include an image to warn about cheating. As an example, the attention drawing image Ng1 may include an image that draws attention to hitting the gaming machine. As an example, the attention drawing image Ng1 may include an image that draws attention to playing the gaming machine by a person under 18 years of age. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is a waiting part, the attention drawing image Ng1 is displayed in the entire area or substantially the entire area of the display area R. As an example, the attention drawing image Ng1 may include an image that draws attention to leaving a child in a car. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is a waiting part, the attention drawing image Ng1 can be displayed on the performance display device EH when a predetermined demonstration time has elapsed since the demonstration image Dg was displayed. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is a waiting part, the display of the attention drawing image Ng1 on the performance display device EH ends when a predetermined attention drawing time has elapsed since the attention drawing image Ng1 was displayed. In addition, when the game machine is in a waiting part, the demonstration image Dg may be displayed on the performance display device EH when the waiting time has elapsed after the display of the attention-calling image Ng1 on the performance display device EH has ended.

Next, an example of the display contents of the performance display device EH when the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part will be described.
When the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, the display contents of the performance display device EH differ according to the game state.

As shown in FIG. 6(a), as an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include the display of the first performance pattern EZ1. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH can variably display the first performance pattern EZ1. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include the display of the second performance pattern EZ2. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH can variably display the second performance pattern EZ2. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display contents of the effect display device EH may include specific value information regarding the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the light intensity of the pachinko gaming machine 10. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the effect display device EH can display a first specific value image Tg1 that can specify the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 10. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first specific value image Tg1 is displayed in the same display mode as when the progression part of the gaming machine is a standby part on the effect display device EH. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the effect display device EH can display a second specific value image Tg2 that can specify the light intensity of the pachinko gaming machine 10. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the gaming machine's progression part is a variable part, the second specific value image Tg2 is displayed on the performance display device EH in the same display mode as when the gaming machine's progression part is a standby part.

As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the effect display device EH may include pending information regarding the pending variable game. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the effect display device EH can display a pending game image Gh. The pending game image Gh is an example of pending information. As an example, the pending game image Gh is displayed corresponding to each pending variable game. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the pending game image Gh is displayed in the lower right of the display area R. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the pending game image Gh is displayed to the left of the second effect pattern EZ2 in the display area R. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the effect display device EH may include game information regarding the variable game being executed. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the effect display device EH can display a variable game image Gg. The variable game image Gg is an example of game information. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the variable game image Gg is displayed in the lower right of the display area R. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the variable game image Gg is displayed to the left of the reserved game image Gh in the display area R.

As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include reserved number information regarding the number of pending variable games. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH may display a reserved number image Gn. The reserved number image Gn is an example of reserved number information. As an example, the reserved number image Gn may include an image that can identify the first reserved variable game number. As an example, the reserved number image Gn may include an image that can identify the second reserved variable game number. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the reserved number image Gn is displayed in the upper left corner of the display area R. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the effect display device EH may include variable number information that can identify the number of times a variable game will be executed from a predetermined trigger. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the effect display device EH may display a variable number image Gt that can identify the number of times a variable game will be executed from a predetermined trigger. The variable number image Gt is an example of variable number information. As an example, the predetermined trigger may include the execution of a jackpot game and the start of power supply. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the variable number image Gt is displayed in the upper right corner of the display area R.

As shown in FIG. 6(b), when the game state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include pre-reach performance information constituting a predetermined pre-reach performance. As an example, the pre-reach performance is a performance that starts before a reach is formed in a performance game. As an example, when the game state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH can display a pre-reach performance image Gb. The pre-reach performance image Gb is an example of pre-reach performance information. As an example, the pre-reach performance image Gb may include an image imitating a predetermined character. As an example, the pre-reach performance image Gb may include an image imitating the character string "It's your chance". As an example, when the game state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, the pre-reach performance image Gb is displayed in the center or approximately in the center of the display area R.

As shown in FIG. 6(c), when the game state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, the display contents of the effect display device EH may include customization information related to the customization of the effect executed in the pachinko game machine 10. As an example, when the game state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, the effect display device EH can display a customization image Cg related to the customization of the effect executed in the game machine. As an example, when the game state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, the customization image Cg is displayed in the same display mode on the effect display device EH as when the progression part of the game machine is a standby part. In other words, when the game state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, before a reach is formed in the performance game, the customization information is displayed on the effect display device EH by operating the effect button BT.

As shown in FIG. 6(d) and FIG. 6(e), as an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include reach performance information constituting a predetermined reach performance. As an example, the reach performance information may include SR performance information constituting an SR performance. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH can display an SR performance image Gs. The SR performance image Gs is an example of SR performance information. As an example, the SR performance image Gs is a moving image. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the SR performance image Gs is displayed in the entire area or substantially the entire area of the display area R. As an example, the SR performance information may include cut-in performance information. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the effect display device EH can display a cut-in image Gc. The cut-in image Gc is an example of cut-in effect information. As an example, the cut-in image Gc may include an image imitating the character string "Super Hot". As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the cut-in image Gc is displayed in the center or approximately in the center in the display area R. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display mode of the first effect pattern EZ1 changes between when the SR effect image Gs is displayed and when the SR effect image Gs is not displayed. For example, when the game state is a low probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, if the SR performance image Gs is displayed, the first performance pattern EZ1 is displayed in a smaller display area than when the SR performance image Gs is not displayed. As an example, when the game state is a low probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, if the SR performance image Gs is displayed, the first performance pattern EZ1 is displayed in a different display position than when the SR performance image Gs is not displayed. For example, when the game state is a low probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, if the SR performance image Gs is displayed, the first performance pattern EZ1 is displayed in the lower left in the display area R. As an example, when the game state is a low probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, the second performance pattern EZ2 has the same display mode when the SR performance image Gs is displayed and when the SR performance image Gs is not displayed. As an example, when the game state is a low probability non-time shortening state and the game machine's progression part is a variable part, the second effect pattern EZ2 has lower visibility than the first effect pattern EZ1 even when the SR effect image Gs is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 6(f), as an example, when the game state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, the display content of the effect display device EH may include hitting method information (hereinafter referred to as normal hitting method information) that instructs the game ball to be launched in a normal manner. As an example, the normal hitting method information is hitting method information that instructs a left hit. As an example, when the game state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, the effect display device EH can display a left hit image Gl. The left hit image Gl is an example of normal hitting method information. As an example, the left hit image Gl may include an image that imitates a left-facing arrow. As an example, the left hit image Gl may include an image that imitates the character string "left hit". As an example, when the game state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, the left hit image Gl is displayed in the center or approximately in the center of the display area R. As an example, when the game state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, the left-hit image Gl is displayed when the situation changes from a situation in which a specific mode is recommended to a situation in which a normal mode is recommended. As an example, a situation in which a specific mode is recommended to perform a game ball firing operation is a situation in which a right hit is recommended. As an example, situations in which a right hit is recommended may include a situation in which the game state is a low-probability time-saving state, a situation in which the game state is a high-probability time-saving state, and a situation in which the progression part of the game machine is a jackpot part. As an example, a situation in which a normal mode is recommended to perform a game ball firing operation is a situation in which a left hit is recommended. As an example, situations in which a left hit is recommended may include a situation in which the game state is a low-probability non-time-saving state, a situation in which the progression part of the game machine is not a jackpot part, and a situation in which the game state is a high-probability non-time-saving state.

As shown in FIG. 7(a) and FIG. 7(b), as an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include the display of the first performance pattern EZ1. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH can variably display the first performance pattern EZ1. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first performance pattern EZ1 is displayed in the same display mode on the performance display device EH as when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include the display of the second performance pattern EZ2. As an example, when the game state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, the second performance pattern EZ2 can be displayed variably on the performance display device EH. As an example, when the game state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, the second performance pattern EZ2 is displayed on the performance display device EH in the same display mode as when the game state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part. As an example, when the game state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include specific value information regarding the volume of the pachinko game machine 10 and the light amount of the pachinko game machine 10. As an example, when the game state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH can display a first specific value image Tg1 that can specify the volume of the pachinko game machine 10. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first specific value image Tg1 is displayed on the performance display device EH in the same display mode as when the progression part of the gaming machine is a standby part. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH can display a second specific value image Tg2 that can identify the light amount of the pachinko gaming machine 10. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the second specific value image Tg2 is displayed on the performance display device EH in the same display mode as when the progression part of the gaming machine is a standby part.

As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include reserved information regarding a pending variable game. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH can display a reserved game image Gh. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the reserved game image Gh is displayed in the same display mode on the performance display device EH as when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include game information regarding a variable game being executed. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH can display a variable game image Gg. As an example, when the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the game progress part of the game machine is a variable part, the variable game image Gg is displayed on the performance display device EH in the same display mode as when the game state is in a low-probability non-time-saving state and the game progress part of the game machine is a variable part.

As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include reserved number information regarding the number of variable games on hold. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the reserved number image Gn can be displayed on the performance display device EH. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the reserved number image Gn is displayed on the performance display device EH in the same display mode as when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include remaining number information. The remaining number information is information that can identify the remaining number of special games that can be executed when a jackpot is not won in the low-probability time-saving state (hereinafter referred to as the remaining number of operations). As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH can display a remaining number image Gz that can identify the remaining number of operations. The remaining number image Gz is an example of remaining number information. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the remaining number image Gz is displayed in the upper right corner of the display area R.

As an example, when the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the effect display device EH may include ball output information during the consecutive win period. As an example, the consecutive win period is the period from when the progression part of the gaming machine becomes a jackpot part when the game state is in a low-probability non-time-saving state to when the progression part of the gaming machine is not a jackpot part, the game state becomes a low-probability non-time-saving state again. As an example, the consecutive win period is the period from when a situation in which a game ball launch operation in a normal mode is recommended to when a game ball launch operation in a specific mode is recommended to when a situation in which a game ball launch operation in a normal mode is recommended again. As an example, the ball output information during the consecutive win period is information that can identify the total number of prize balls awarded during the current consecutive win period. As an example, when the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the effect display device EH can display a ball output image Gd. The ball output image Gd is an example of ball output information. As an example, the ball output image Gd is an image that imitates the total number of prize balls awarded during the current consecutive winning period. As an example, when the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the game machine's progression part is a variable part, the ball output image Gd is displayed in the lower right of the display area R. As an example, when the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the game machine's progression part is a variable part, the ball output image Gd is displayed above the second performance pattern EZ2 in the display area R.

As an example, when the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, the display content of the effect display device EH may include hitting method information (hereinafter referred to as specific hitting method information) that instructs the launch operation of the game ball in a specific manner. As an example, the specific hitting method information is hitting method information that instructs right hitting. As an example, when the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, the effect display device EH can display the first right-hit image Gm1. The first right-hit image Gm1 is an example of specific hitting method information. As an example, the first right-hit image Gm1 may include an image that imitates an arrow pointing to the right. As an example, the first right-hit image Gm1 may include an image that imitates the character string "right hit". As an example, when the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, the first right-hit image Gm1 is displayed in the center or approximately the center in the display area R. As an example, when the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, the first right-hit image Gm1 is displayed in response to a change from a situation in which a normal mode of game ball launch operation is recommended to a situation in which a specific mode of game ball launch operation is recommended. As an example, when the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH can display the second right-hit image Gm2. The second right-hit image Gm2 is an example of specific hitting method information. As an example, the second right-hit image Gm2 may include an image imitating a right-facing arrow. As an example, the second right-hit image Gm2 is information with lower visibility than the first right-hit image Gm1. As an example, when the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, the second right-hit image Gm2 is displayed in the upper right corner of the display area R. As an example, when the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the second right-hit image Gm2 is displayed below the remaining number image Gz in the display area R. As an example, when the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the second right-hit image Gm2 is always displayed.

As shown in FIG. 7(c), as an example, when the gaming state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include pre-reach performance information that constitutes a specified pre-reach performance. As an example, when the gaming state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH can display a pre-reach performance image Gb. As an example, when the gaming state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the pre-reach performance image Gb is displayed on the performance display device EH in the same display mode as when the gaming state is in a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part.

As shown in FIG. 7(d), as an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the effect display device EH may include customization information regarding the customization of the effect executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the effect display device EH can display a customization image Cg regarding the customization of the effect executed in the gaming machine. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the customization image Cg is displayed in the same display mode on the effect display device EH as when the progression part of the gaming machine is a standby part.

As shown in Figures 7(e) and 7(f), as an example, when the gaming state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include reach performance information that constitutes a specified reach performance. As an example, when the gaming state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH can display an SR performance image Gs. As an example, when the gaming state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the SR performance image Gs is displayed in the same display mode on the performance display device EH as when the gaming state is in a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part. As an example, when the gaming state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH can display a cut-in image Gc. As an example, when the gaming state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the cut-in image Gc is displayed on the performance display device EH in the same display mode as when the gaming state is in a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part.

As shown in FIG. 8(a), as an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include the display of the first performance pattern EZ1. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH can variably display the first performance pattern EZ1. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first performance pattern EZ1 is displayed in the same display mode on the performance display device EH as when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include the display of the second performance pattern EZ2. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH can variably display the second performance pattern EZ2. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the second performance pattern EZ2 is displayed in the same display mode as when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part on the performance display device EH. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include specific value information regarding the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the light amount of the pachinko gaming machine 10. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH can display a first specific value image Tg1 that can specify the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 10. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first specific value image Tg1 is displayed on the performance display device EH in the same display mode as when the progression part of the gaming machine is a standby part. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH can display a second specific value image Tg2 that can specify the amount of light of the pachinko gaming machine 10. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the second specific value image Tg2 is displayed on the performance display device EH in the same display mode as when the progression part of the gaming machine is a standby part.

As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include pending information regarding the pending variable game. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH can display a pending game image Gh. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the pending game image Gh is displayed on the performance display device EH in the same display mode as when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include game information regarding the variable game being executed. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the effect display device EH can display a variable game image Gg. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the variable game image Gg is displayed on the effect display device EH in the same display mode as when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part.

As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include reserved number information regarding the number of variable games on hold. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the reserved number image Gn can be displayed on the performance display device EH. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the reserved number image Gn is displayed on the performance display device EH in the same display mode as when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include variable number information that can identify the number of variable games executed from a specified trigger. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the effect display device EH can display a variable count image Gt that can identify the number of times a variable game has been executed since a predetermined trigger. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the variable count image Gt is displayed on the effect display device EH in the same display mode as when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part.

As shown in FIG. 8(b), as an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include pre-reach performance information that constitutes a specified pre-reach performance. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH can display a pre-reach performance image Gb. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the pre-reach performance image Gb is displayed on the performance display device EH in the same display mode as when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part.

As shown in FIG. 8(c), as an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the effect display device EH may include customization information regarding the customization of the effects executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the effect display device EH can display a customization image Cg regarding the customization of the effects executed in the gaming machine. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the customization image Cg is displayed in the same display mode on the effect display device EH as when the progression part of the gaming machine is a standby part.

As shown in Figures 8(d) and 8(e), as an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include reach performance information that constitutes a specified reach performance. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH can display an SR performance image Gs. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the SR performance image Gs is displayed in the same display mode on the performance display device EH as when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH can display a cut-in image Gc. As an example, when the gaming state is a high probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the cut-in image Gc is displayed on the performance display device EH in the same display mode as when the gaming state is a low probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part.

As shown in FIG. 8(f), as an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include normal hitting method information. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH can display a left-hit image Gl. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the left-hit image Gl is displayed on the performance display device EH in the same display mode as when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part.

As shown in FIG. 9(a) and FIG. 9(b), as an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include the display of the first performance pattern EZ1. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH can variably display the first performance pattern EZ1. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first performance pattern EZ1 is displayed in the same display mode on the performance display device EH as when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include the display of the second performance pattern EZ2. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH can variably display the second performance pattern EZ2. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the second performance pattern EZ2 is displayed in the same display mode as when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part on the performance display device EH. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the performance display device EH can include specific value information regarding the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the light amount of the pachinko gaming machine 10. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH can display a first specific value image Tg1 that can specify the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 10. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first specific value image Tg1 is displayed on the performance display device EH in the same display mode as when the progression part of the gaming machine is a standby part. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH can display a second specific value image Tg2 that can specify the light amount of the pachinko gaming machine 10. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the second specific value image Tg2 is displayed on the performance display device EH in the same display mode as when the progression part of the gaming machine is a standby part.

As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display contents of the performance display device EH may include reserved information regarding a pending variable game. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH can display a reserved game image Gh. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the reserved game image Gh is displayed in the same display mode on the performance display device EH as when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display contents of the performance display device EH may include game information regarding a variable game being executed. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH can display a variable game image Gg. As an example, when the game state is a high-probability time-saving state and the game progress part of the game machine is a variable part, the variable game image Gg is displayed on the performance display device EH in the same display mode as when the game state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the game progress part of the game machine is a variable part.

As one example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include reserved number information regarding the number of variable games on hold. As one example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the reserved number image Gn can be displayed on the performance display device EH. As one example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the reserved number image Gn is displayed on the performance display device EH in the same display mode as when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part.

As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include ball output information during the consecutive winning period. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH can display a ball output image Gd. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the ball output image Gd is displayed on the performance display device EH in the same display mode as when the gaming state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part.

As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include specific hitting method information. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH can display the first right-hit image Gm1. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first right-hit image Gm1 is displayed on the performance display device EH in the same display mode as when the gaming state is a low-probability time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH can display the second right-hit image Gm2. As an example, when the game state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the game machine's progression part is a variable part, the second right-hit image Gm2 is displayed on the performance display device EH in the same display mode as when the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the game machine's progression part is a variable part.

As shown in FIG. 9(c), as an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include pre-reach performance information that constitutes a specified pre-reach performance. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH can display a pre-reach performance image Gb. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the pre-reach performance image Gb is displayed on the performance display device EH in the same display mode as when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part.

As shown in FIG. 9(d), as an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the effect display device EH may include customization information regarding the customization of the effects executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the effect display device EH can display a customization image Cg regarding the customization of the effects executed in the gaming machine. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the customization image Cg is displayed in the same display mode on the effect display device EH as when the progression part of the gaming machine is a standby part.

As shown in Figures 9(e) and 9(f), as an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include reach performance information that constitutes a specified reach performance. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH can display an SR performance image Gs. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the SR performance image Gs is displayed on the performance display device EH in the same display mode as when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the performance display device EH can display a cut-in image Gc. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the cut-in image Gc is displayed on the performance display device EH in the same display mode as when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part.

Next, an example of the display contents of the effect display device EH when the game machine is in the big win part will be described.
When the progression part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part, the display contents of the performance display device EH differ depending on whether the jackpot game being played is the first jackpot game or the consecutive jackpot game. As an example, the first jackpot game is a jackpot game based on winning a jackpot in a winning lottery when the consecutive jackpot period is not in progress. As an example, the consecutive jackpot game is a jackpot game based on winning a jackpot in a winning lottery when the consecutive jackpot period is in progress. In the following explanation, the jackpot part where the jackpot game being played is the first jackpot game may be referred to as the first jackpot part, and the jackpot part where the jackpot game being played is the consecutive jackpot game may be referred to as the second jackpot part.

As shown in FIG. 10(a), as an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include opening information constituting an opening performance. As described above, the opening performance is executed during the opening period when the progression part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, during the opening period, the performance display device EH can display an opening image Go. The opening image Go is an example of opening information. As an example, the opening image Go is a moving image. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the opening image Go is displayed in the entire area or substantially the entire area of the display area R. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include specific hitting method information. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the performance display device EH can display a first right-hit image Gm1. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the first right hit image Gm1 is displayed in the center or approximately in the center in the display area R. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the first right hit image Gm1 is displayed in the performance display device EH throughout the opening period. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the first right hit image Gm1 is displayed in the display area R at the same position as when the game state is in the low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is the variable part. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the performance display device EH can display the second right hit image Gm2. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the second right hit image Gm2 is displayed in the display area R at the same position as when the game state is in the low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is the variable part.

As shown in FIG. 10(b), as an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include round information constituting the round performance. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the performance display device EH can display a round image Gr1. The round image Gr1 is an example of round information. As an example, the round image Gr1 is a moving image. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the round image Gr1 is displayed in the entire area or substantially the entire area of the display area R. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include round number information that can identify the current number of rounds. As an example, the current number of rounds is the number of rounds that have started in the jackpot game being executed. As an example, the current number of rounds is information indicating which round game is the current round game in the jackpot game being executed. As an example, the round number information is information constituting the round performance. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the performance display device EH can display a round number image Gr2 that can identify the current number of rounds. The round number image Gr2 is an example of round number information. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the round number image Gr2 is displayed in the upper right corner in the display area R. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the round number image Gr2 is displayed above the display position of the second right-hit image Gm2 in the display area R. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include type information that can identify the type of the jackpot identification information. As an example, the jackpot identification information is information that indicates the jackpot pattern combination derived in the performance game executed immediately before. As an example, the type information is information constituting the round performance. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the type image Gr3 can be displayed on the performance display device EH. The type image Gr3 is an example of type information. As an example, the type image Gr3 is an image imitating a part of the first performance pattern EZ1 among the jackpot pattern combinations derived in the performance game executed immediately before. As an example, the type image Gr3 is an image imitating an Arabic numeral corresponding to the first performance pattern EZ1 among the jackpot pattern combinations derived in the performance game executed immediately before. In other words, if the first performance pattern EZ1 is "777" among the jackpot pattern combinations derived in the performance game executed immediately before, the type image Gr3 is an image imitating "7". As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the type image Gr3 is displayed in the upper right corner of the display area R. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the type image Gr3 is displayed above the display position of the round number image Gr2 in the display area R. As described above, the round performance is executed during the period when the progression part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part and the round game is being executed. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include shot information that instructs the launch operation of the gaming ball toward a specific area. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the performance display device EH can display a specific round image Gr4 that instructs the launch operation of the gaming ball toward a specific area. The specific round image Gr4 is an example of shot information that instructs the launch operation of the gaming ball toward a specific area. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the specific round image Gr4 is displayed downward in the display area R. The shot information instructing the operation of firing the game ball toward the specific area is displayed during the period in which a specific round of play is being executed when the progression part of the game machine is the first jackpot part. As an example, when the progression part of the game machine is the first jackpot part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include ball output information during the consecutive win period. As an example, when the progression part of the game machine is the first jackpot part, the performance display device EH can display a ball output image Gd. As an example, when the progression part of the game machine is the first jackpot part, the ball output image Gd is displayed to the right of the specific round image Gr4 in the display region R. As an example, when the progression part of the game machine is the first jackpot part, ball output information during the consecutive win period is displayed during the round period.

As shown in FIG. 10(c), as an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include passing information that can identify that the gaming ball has passed through a specific area. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the performance display device EH can display a passing image Gr5 that can identify that the gaming ball has passed through a specific area. As an example, the passing image Gr5 is an image that imitates the letter "V". The passing image Gr5 is an example of passing information that can identify that the gaming ball has passed through a specific area. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the passing image Gr5 is displayed in the upper right corner of the display area R. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the passing image Gr5 is displayed to the right of the display position of the type image Gr3 in the display area R. As an example, the passing information is displayed when the game ball passes through a specific area during the first jackpot part of the game machine.

As shown in FIG. 10(d), as an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include ending information constituting an ending performance. As described above, the ending performance is executed during the ending period when the progression part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the performance display device EH may display an ending image Ge during the ending period. The ending image Ge is an example of ending information. As an example, the ending image Ge is a moving image. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the ending image Ge is displayed in the entire area or substantially the entire area of the display area R. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include warning information regarding addiction. As an example, when the game machine is in the waiting part, the performance display device EH can display an image Ng2 that alerts the player to becoming addicted. The image Ng2 is an example of ending information. The image Ng2 is an example of the alert information. The image Ng2 is an example of the second alert information among the alert information. As an example, the image Ng2 may include an image that imitates the character string "Pachinko and Pachislot are games that should be enjoyed in moderation" and the character string "Be careful not to become addicted." As an example, the image Ng2 may include an image that alerts the player to forgetting to take out the information medium (prepaid card). As an example, the image Ng2 may include an image that imitates the character string "Be careful not to forget to take out the prepaid card." As an example, the image Ng2 is an image with a different display area from the image Ng1. As an example, the attention warning image Ng2 is an image with a smaller display area than the attention warning image Ng1.

As shown in FIG. 11(a), as an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include opening information constituting an opening performance. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, during the opening period, the performance display device EH may display an opening image Go. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, the opening image Go is displayed in the same display mode on the performance display device EH as when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include specific hitting method information. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, the performance display device EH may display a second right-hitting image Gm2. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, the second right-hit image Gm2 is displayed on the performance display device EH in the same display mode as when the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include consecutive win information that can identify the number of consecutive wins. As an example, the consecutive win number is information that can identify the total number of jackpot games started in the current consecutive win period. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, the performance display device EH can display the consecutive win count image Rg. The consecutive win count image Rg is an example of consecutive win information. As an example, the consecutive win count image Rg is an image that imitates the number of jackpots started in the current consecutive win period. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, the consecutive win count image Rg is displayed in the lower right of the display area R.

As shown in FIG. 11(b), as an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include round information that constitutes the round performance. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, the performance display device EH is capable of displaying a round image Gr1. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, the round image Gr1 is displayed in the same display mode on the performance display device EH as when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include round number information that can identify the current number of rounds. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, the performance display device EH is capable of displaying a round number image Gr2. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, the round number image Gr2 is displayed on the performance display device EH in the same display manner as when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include type information that can identify the type of jackpot identification information. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, the type image Gr3 can be displayed on the performance display device EH. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, the type image Gr3 is displayed on the performance display device EH in the same display manner as when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part.

As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include shot information that instructs the operation of firing the gaming ball toward a specific area. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, the performance display device EH can display a specific round image Gr4 that instructs the operation of firing the gaming ball toward a specific area. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, the specific round image Gr4 is displayed in the same display mode on the performance display device EH as when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include ball output information during the consecutive winning period. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, the performance display device EH can display a ball output image Gd. As an example, when the game machine is in the second jackpot part, the ball image Gd is displayed on the performance display device EH in the same display mode as when the game machine is in the first jackpot part.

As shown in FIG. 11(c), as an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include passing information that can identify that the gaming ball has passed through a specific area. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, the performance display device EH can display a passing image Gr5 that can identify that the gaming ball has passed through a specific area. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, the passing image Gr5 is displayed on the performance display device EH in the same display mode as when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part.

As shown in FIG. 11(d), as an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, the display content of the performance display device EH may include ending information that constitutes an ending performance. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, during the ending period, the performance display device EH can display an ending image Ge. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, the ending image Ge is displayed on the performance display device EH in the same display mode as when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part.

Next, an example of the display content of the performance display device EH when power supply is started and the backup information has not been initialized will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12, as an example, when the power supply is started and the backup information is not initialized, the display content of the performance display device EH may include supply start information that can specify that the power supply has started. As an example, when the power supply is started and the backup information is not initialized, the performance display device EH can display a supply start image Gp1 that can specify that the power supply has started. The supply start image Gp1 is an example of supply start information. As an example, the supply start image Gp1 may include an image that imitates the character string "power is turned on". As an example, when the power supply is started and the backup information is not initialized, the supply start image Gp1 is displayed in the entire area or substantially the entire area of the display area R. As an example, when the power supply is started and the backup information is not initialized, the display content of the performance display device EH may include return information that can specify that the power supply has started and the backup information has not been initialized. As an example, when the power supply is started and the backup information is not initialized, the performance display device EH can display a return image Gp2 that can specify that the power supply has started and the backup information has not been initialized. The return image Gp2 is an example of return information. The return image Gp2 is an image imitating the character string "Returning". As an example, when power supply is started and the backup information is not initialized, the return image Gp2 is displayed at the top in the display area R. The display of the supply start image Gp1 is an example of an input notification. The display of the return image Gp2 is an example of an input notification.

Next, an example of the display content of the effect display device EH when a function (hereinafter referred to as the complete function) that restricts the execution of a game when the specific number of balls reaches the upper limit is activated will be described. As an example, the specific number of balls is information based on the number of prize balls acquired by the player and the number of balls used by the player in the game. As an example, the specific number of balls is counted based on the number of prize balls awarded since the start of power supply and the number of balls used in the game since the start of power supply. As an example, the upper limit is 95,000.

As shown in FIG. 13, when the complete function is activated, the display content of the effect display device EH may include special information. As an example, the special information may include information that can identify that the complete function has been activated. As an example, the special information may include information specific to the model. The model-specific information may include the manufacturer's (manufacturing manufacturer's) logo, a manufacturer's (manufacturing manufacturer's) specific character (such as an official mascot character), and a model-specific character. As an example, when the complete function is activated (when the specific number of balls reaches the upper limit), the effect display device EH can display a special image Gcp. The special image Gcp is an example of special information. As an example, the special image Gcp may include an image that imitates the character string "The complete function has been activated", the character string "The maximum number of payouts that can be made in one day has been reached", and the character string "Today's game is over". As an example, the special image Gcp may include an image that imitates a character specific to the model. As one example, the special image Gcp may include an image that imitates the string "Congratulations!". As one example, the special image Gcp is a moving image. As one example, the special image Gcp is an image that satisfies the player's sense of accomplishment. As one example, the special image Gcp is an image that is exclusively displayed when the complete function is activated. As one example, when the complete function is activated, the special image Gcp is displayed in the entirety or substantially the entirety of the display area R.

Next, an example of the display content of the effect display device EH when the number of specific balls reaches a specific number that is smaller than the upper limit number will be described. As an example, the specific number is 90,000.
As shown in FIG. 14, when the number of specific balls reaches a specific number smaller than the upper limit, the display content of the effect display device EH may include specific information. As an example, the specific information is information that suggests in advance that the complete function may be activated. As an example, the specific information is information that suggests the difference between the number of specific balls and the upper limit. As an example, the specific information is information that suggests that the number of specific balls has reached a specific number. As an example, the effect display device EH can display a specific image Sg when the number of specific balls reaches a specific number smaller than the upper limit. The specific image Sg is an example of specific information. As an example, the specific image Sg may include a message image Mg. As an example, the message image Mg is an image that imitates the character string "The upper limit that can be paid out in a day is approaching" and the character string "Please note that if the meter reaches 0, today's game will end." As an example, the specific image Sg is composed of a plurality of unit images. As an example, the specific image Sg includes five unit images, a first unit image Mgt1, a second unit image Mgt2, a third unit image Mgt3, a fourth unit image Mgt4, and a fifth unit image Mgt5. The first unit image Mgt1, the second unit image Mgt2, the third unit image Mgt3, the fourth unit image Mgt4, and the fifth unit image Mgt5 are examples of a plurality of unit information. The first unit image Mgt1 is an example of specific unit information. As an example, each of the first unit image Mgt1, the second unit image Mgt2, the third unit image Mgt3, the fourth unit image Mgt4, and the fifth unit image Mgt5 is a square-shaped image. As an example, each of the first unit image Mgt1, the second unit image Mgt2, the third unit image Mgt3, the fourth unit image Mgt4, and the fifth unit image Mgt5 has a normal display mode and a specific display mode. As an example, the normal display mode of the first unit image Mgt1, the second unit image Mgt2, the third unit image Mgt3, the fourth unit image Mgt4, and the fifth unit image Mgt5 is a full state in which a predetermined color tone is applied to the portion within the frame of each unit image to represent a state in which the frame is full. As an example, the specific display mode of the first unit image Mgt1, the second unit image Mgt2, the third unit image Mgt3, the fourth unit image Mgt4, and the fifth unit image Mgt5 is an empty state in which a predetermined color tone is applied to the portion within the frame of each unit image to represent a state in which the frame is empty. As an example, the specific image Sg is an image that suggests the difference between the specific number of balls and the upper limit number by the display mode of the first unit image Mgt1, the second unit image Mgt2, the third unit image Mgt3, the fourth unit image Mgt4, and the fifth unit image Mgt5. As an example, the specific image Sg is configured to include an image imitating a scale near each of the first unit image Mgt1, the second unit image Mgt2, the third unit image Mgt3, the fourth unit image Mgt4, and the fifth unit image Mgt5. As an example, when the specific number of balls reaches a specific number smaller than the upper limit number, the specific image Sg is displayed in the upper left in the display area R. In other words, the display positions of the specific image Sg and the special image Gcp are different. In addition, the specific image Sg is not an image that is displayed in the entire area or almost the entire area of the display area R. In other words, the display area of the specific image Sg in the performance display device EH is smaller than that of the special image Gcp. As an example, the first unit image Mgt1, the second unit image Mgt2, the third unit image Mgt3, the fourth unit image Mgt4, and the fifth unit image Mgt5 are arranged horizontally in a specific image Sg from left to right in the order of the first unit image Mgt1, the second unit image Mgt2, the third unit image Mgt3, the fourth unit image Mgt4, and the fifth unit image Mgt5.

Next, an example of the display content of the effect display device EH when the operation of the complete function is on hold will be described. As an example, when the specific number of balls reaches the upper limit during the execution of a jackpot game, the operation of the complete function is on hold until the jackpot game ends.

As shown in FIG. 15, as an example, when the operation of the complete function is on hold, the display content of the performance display device EH may include operation standby information that can identify that the operation of the complete function is on hold. As an example, when the operation of the complete function is on hold, the display mode of the message image Mg that constitutes the specific image Sg may change in the performance display device EH. In the following description, the display mode of the message image Mg until the operation of the complete function is on hold (before the display mode changes) may be referred to as the normal display mode, and the display mode of the message image Mg after the operation of the complete function is on hold (after the display mode changes) may be referred to as the specific display mode.

The specific image Sg including the message image Mg in the specific display mode is an example of the activation standby information. As an example, the message image Mg in the specific display mode may include an image imitating the character string "The maximum payout limit for one day has been reached" instead of the character string "Approaching the maximum payout limit for one day." As an example, the message image Mg in the specific display mode may include an image imitating the character string "The complete function will be activated after the win ends" instead of the character string "Please note that if the meter reaches 0, today's game will end." As an example, when the activation of the complete function is standby, each of the first unit image Mgt1, the second unit image Mgt2, the third unit image Mgt3, the fourth unit image Mgt4, and the fifth unit image Mgt5 is displayed in a specific display mode. As an example, when the activation of the complete function is standby, the display position of the specific image Sg does not change in the display area R.

Next, a specific ball counting process for counting a specific number of balls will be described.
For example, the specific ball counting process includes a first specific ball counting process and a second specific ball counting process. For example, the main CPU 41 executes the first specific ball counting process when it is determined that a game ball has been used. For example, the main CPU 41 executes the second specific ball counting process when a prize ball is awarded in the prize ball payout process.

As shown in FIG. 16, in the first specific ball counting process, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the complete function is operating (step S101). As an example, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the complete function is operating based on a complete function operation flag stored in the main RAM 43. As an example, the complete function operation flag is information that can identify whether or not the complete function is operating. If the complete function is operating (step S101: YES), the main CPU 41 ends the first specific ball counting process.

If the complete function is not in operation (step S101: NO), the main CPU 41 determines whether the complete function is in standby (step S102). As an example, the main CPU 41 determines whether the complete function is in standby based on a complete function standby flag stored in the main RAM 43. As an example, the complete function standby flag is information that can identify whether the complete function is in standby. As an example, the complete function is in standby when the specific number of balls has reached the upper limit, but the activation standby condition of the complete function is satisfied, so that the activation of the complete function is in standby. As an example, the activation standby condition of the complete function is satisfied during a jackpot game. In other words, even if the specific number of balls has reached the upper limit, the activation of the complete function is in standby during a jackpot game. If the complete function is in standby (step S102: YES), the main CPU 41 ends the first specific ball counting process.

If the complete function is not in standby (step S102: NO), the main CPU 41 determines whether the specific ball count stored in the main RAM 43 is 0 (step S103). If the specific ball count is 0 (step S103: YES), the main CPU 41 ends the first specific ball counting process. If the specific ball count is not 0 (step S103: NO), the main CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the specific ball count stored in the main RAM 43 to update it (step S104). The main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a specific ball count command) corresponding to the updated specific ball count in the output buffer (step S105). As an example, the main CPU 41 generates a specific ball count command so that the updated specific ball count can be identified, and stores the generated specific ball count command in the output buffer. When the process of step S105 is completed, the main CPU 41 ends the first specific ball counting process.

As shown in FIG. 17, in the second specific ball counting process, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the complete function is operating (step S201). If the complete function is operating (step S201: YES), the main CPU 41 ends the second specific ball counting process. If the complete function is not operating (step S201: NO), the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the complete function is waiting to be operated (step S202). If the complete function is waiting to be operated (step S202: YES), the main CPU 41 ends the second specific ball counting process.

If the complete function is not in standby (step S202: NO), the main CPU 41 updates the specific ball count stored in the main RAM 43 by adding the newly awarded number of prize balls (step S203). Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether the specific ball count after update in step S203 has reached the upper limit (step S204). If the specific ball count has not reached the upper limit (step S204: NO), the main CPU 41 stores a specific ball count command corresponding to the updated specific ball count in the output buffer (step S205). When the process of step S205 ends, the main CPU 41 ends the second specific ball counting process.

If the specific number of balls has reached the upper limit (step S204: YES), the main CPU 41 determines whether or not a jackpot game is being played (step S206). If a jackpot game is being played (step S206: YES), the main CPU 41 puts the completion function into standby (step S207). As an example, the main CPU 41 updates the completion function standby flag stored in the main RAM 43 so that it is possible to identify that the completion function is in standby for activation. As an example, the main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as an activation standby command) that is possible to identify that the completion function is in standby for activation in the output buffer. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the second specific number of balls counting process.

If the jackpot game is not being played (step S206: NO), the main CPU 41 activates the complete function (step S208). As an example, the main CPU 41 updates the complete function activation flag stored in the main RAM 43 so that it can be determined that the complete function is in operation. As an example, the main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as an activation command) that can be determined that the complete function is in operation in the output buffer. Thereafter, the main CPU 41 ends the second specific ball counting process. As an example, while waiting for the activation of the complete function, the main CPU 41 activates the complete function when ending the jackpot game. In other words, the main CPU 41 updates the complete function activation flag stored in the main RAM 43 so that it can be determined that the complete function is in operation, and stores the activation command in the output buffer.

As an example, during operation of the complete function, the main CPU 41 limits the execution of the game in the gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as game stop). In other words, when the number of specific balls reaches the upper limit, the execution of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is limited. As an example, during operation of the complete function, the main CPU 41 does not execute the special symbol input process, the special symbol start process, the big win game process, the normal symbol input process, the normal symbol start process, the normal win game process, and the prize ball payout process. In other words, during game stop, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if a game ball enters the first start hole 12 and the second start hole 13, the reserve condition of the special game is not established. Also, during game stop, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if a game ball enters the first start hole 12, the second start hole 13, the first big winning hole 14, and the second big winning hole 15, the prize ball is not paid out. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the game is stopped, the reserve condition of the normal game is not established even if a game ball enters the gate opening 17a. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the game is stopped, a new special game is not executed. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the game is stopped, a new normal game is not executed. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the game is stopped, a new big win game is not executed. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the game is stopped, a new normal win game is not executed. On the other hand, as an example, during the operation of the complete function, the main CPU 41 executes a part of the main error processing. For example, in the main error processing, the main CPU 41 can execute processing related to a payout error, but does not execute processing related to an illegal winning error. Thereby, the main CPU 41 can detect a payout error even when the execution of a game in the gaming machine is restricted. That is, while a game is stopped, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a payout error may be set, but an improper winning error will not be set. Also, while a game is stopped, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a payout error setting may be released, but an improper winning error setting will not be released. Also, as an example, while the complete function is operating, the main CPU 41 executes a base counting process. That is, while a game is stopped, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the display of the base value on the base display device 45 is permitted.

As an example, the specific number of balls is information (hereinafter referred to as non-backup information) that is initialized regardless of whether the RAM clear switch 46 is operated when the power supply is started, while the complete function activation flag and the complete function standby flag are backup information. Therefore, the power supply is cut off until the specific number of balls reaches the upper limit, and then, when the power supply is started, the specific number of balls is initialized even if the RAM clear switch 46 is not operated. In other words, the main CPU 41 counts the specific number of balls based on the number of prize balls awarded since the power supply was started and the number of balls used in the game since the power supply was started. Therefore, the power supply is cut off until the specific number of balls reaches the upper limit, and then, when the power supply is started, the conditions related to the operation of the complete function are initialized even if the RAM clear switch 46 is not operated. On the other hand, after the specific number of balls reaches the upper limit, the power supply is cut off, and then, when the power supply is started, the conditions related to the operation of the complete function are not initialized unless the RAM clear switch 46 is operated. In other words, after the specific number of balls reaches the upper limit, the power supply is cut off, and when the power supply is started again, if the RAM clear switch 46 is not operated, the complete function is activated again or the complete function is in standby mode. At this time, as an example, the main CPU 41 stores an activation command or standby mode command in the output buffer depending on whether the complete function is activated or in standby mode. The complete function is activated and the complete function is in standby mode when the power supply is cut off and the power supply is started again, and the main CPU 41 counts the specific number of balls.

Next, the display priority of the various images will be described. As an example, the display priority of the various images is determined by the layer on which the various images are arranged. As an example, the display mode of the various images may be changed arbitrarily. For this reason, the display positions of part or all of one image and another image may be the same (part or all of the display may overlap) or may be different (the displays may not overlap at all). For this reason, in this embodiment, the priority of the layer is determined as the display priority of the various images.

As shown in FIG. 18, by way of example, the layers include a first layer, a second layer, a third layer, a fourth layer, a fifth layer, a sixth layer, a seventh layer, an eighth layer, a ninth layer, a tenth layer, an eleventh layer, a twelfth layer, a thirteenth layer, a fourteenth layer, a fifteenth layer, a sixteenth layer, a seventeenth layer, an eighteenth layer, and a nineteenth layer.

As an example, the display priority of each layer is set as follows, in descending order: first layer, second layer, third layer, fourth layer, fifth layer, sixth layer, seventh layer, eighth layer, ninth layer, tenth layer, eleventh layer, twelfth layer, thirteenth layer, fourteenth layer, fifteenth layer, sixteenth layer, seventeenth layer, eighteenth layer, and nineteenth layer.

As an example, a payout error image Hg may be arranged on the first layer. As an example, a special image Gcp may be arranged on the second layer. As an example, a reserved number image Gn and a second performance pattern EZ2 may be arranged on the third layer. As an example, a second right hit image Gm2 may be arranged on the fourth layer. As an example, an illegal winning error image Fg may be arranged on the fifth layer. As an example, a customized image Cg and a round number image Gr2 may be arranged on the sixth layer. As an example, a first specific value image Tg1 and a second specific value image Tg2 may be arranged on the seventh layer. As an example, a reserved game image Gh and a variable game image Gg may be arranged on the eighth layer. As an example, a variable number of times image Gt and a remaining number of times image Gz may be arranged on the ninth layer. As an example, a left hit image Gl and a first right hit image Gm1 may be arranged on the tenth layer. As an example, the first performance pattern EZ1 may be arranged on the 11th layer. As an example, the pre-reach performance image Gb and the cut-in image Gc may be arranged on the 12th layer. As an example, the specific image Sg may be arranged on the 13th layer. As an example, the demonstration image Dg, the attention image Ng1, and the SR performance image Gs may be arranged on the 14th layer. As an example, the type image Gr3 may be arranged on the 15th layer. As an example, the ball output image Gd may be arranged on the 16th layer. As an example, the passing image Gr5 may be arranged on the 17th layer. As an example, the specific round image Gr4, the consecutive number of times image Rg, the attention image Ng2, and the return image Gp2 may be arranged on the 18th layer. As an example, the opening image Go, the round image Gr1, the ending image Ge, and the supply start image Gp1 may be arranged on the 19th layer.

In other words, the payout error image Hg has a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. The special image Gcp also has a higher display priority than the reserved number image Gn and the second performance pattern EZ2. The reserved number image Gn and the second performance pattern EZ2 also have a higher display priority than the second right hit image Gm2. The second right hit image Gm2 also has a higher display priority than the improper winning error image Fg. The improper winning error image Fg also has a higher display priority than the customized image Cg and the round number image Gr2. The customized image Cg and the round number image Gr2 also have a higher display priority than the first specific value image Tg1 and the second specific value image Tg2. The first specific value image Tg1 and the second specific value image Tg2 also have a higher display priority than the reserved game image Gh and the variable game image Gg. The reserved game image Gh and the variable game image Gg also have a higher display priority than the variable number of times image Gt and the remaining number of times image Gz. In addition, the variable number of times image Gt and the remaining number of times image Gz have a higher display priority than the left hit image Gl and the first right hit image Gm1. In addition, the left hit image Gl and the first right hit image Gm1 have a higher display priority than the first performance pattern EZ1. In addition, the first performance pattern EZ1 has a higher display priority than the reach before performance image Gb, the SR performance image Gs, and the cut-in image Gc. In addition, the reach before performance image Gb, the SR performance image Gs, and the cut-in image Gc have a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. In addition, the specific image Sg has a higher display priority than the demonstration image Dg and the attention calling image Ng1. In addition, the demonstration image Dg and the attention calling image Ng1 have a higher display priority than the type image Gr3. In addition, the type image Gr3 has a higher display priority than the ball output image Gd. In addition, the ball output image Gd has a higher display priority than the passing image Gr5. In addition, the passing image Gr5 has a higher display priority than the specific round image Gr4, the consecutive game count image Rg, the warning image Ng2, and the return image Gp2. In addition, the specific round image Gr4, the consecutive game count image Rg, the warning image Ng2, and the return image Gp2 have a higher display priority than the opening image Go, the round image Gr1, the ending image Ge, and the supply start image Gp1.

Next, the control for displaying the various images will be described.
As an example, when power supply is started, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display a supply start image Gp1 for a certain period of time. As an example, when a recovery command is input, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display a recovery image Gp2 for a certain period of time. Note that, as an example, when an initialization command is input, the sub-CPU 51 may control the performance display device EH to display display content that can identify that part of the backup information has been initialized.

As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs a payout error setting command, it controls the performance display device EH to display a payout error image Hg. As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs a payout error release command, it controls the performance display device EH to end the display of the payout error image Hg. As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs an illegal winning error setting command, it controls the performance display device EH to display an illegal winning error image Fg. As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs an illegal winning error release command, it controls the performance display device EH to end the display of the illegal winning error image Fg.

As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs a wait command, it updates the progression part information stored in the sub-RAM 53 so that it is possible to identify that the progression part of the gaming machine is a wait part. As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs a wait command, it controls the performance display device EH to stop and display the first performance pattern EZ1. As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs a wait command, it controls the performance display device EH to stop and display the second performance pattern EZ2.

As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the standby part, the sub-CPU 51 detects an operation to change the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and controls the performance display device EH to display the first specific value image Tg1 for a certain period of time. As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 determines that an operation to lower the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 10 has been performed, it controls the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 10 to be lowered by one step and controls the performance display device EH to display the first specific value image Tg1, which can identify the step of the volume after the change, for a certain period of time. As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 detects that the left button JBl has been operated based on the operation signal of the left button JBl, it determines that an operation to lower the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 10 has been performed. As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 determines that a change operation to increase the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 10 has been performed, it controls the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 10 to be increased by one level, and controls the effect display device EH to display a first specific value image Tg1 that can identify the changed volume level for a certain period of time. As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 detects that the right button JBr has been operated based on an operation signal of the right button JBr, it determines that a change operation to increase the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 10 has been performed. As an example, when the progress part of the gaming machine is a standby part, the sub-CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display a second specific value image Tg2 for a certain period of time when it detects that an operation to change the light amount of the pachinko gaming machine 10 has been performed. As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 determines that a change operation to weaken the light amount of the pachinko gaming machine 10 has been performed, it controls the light amount of the pachinko gaming machine 10 to be weakened by one step, and controls the effect display device EH to display the second specific value image Tg2, which can specify the changed light amount level, for a certain period of time. As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 detects that the down button JBd has been operated based on the operation signal of the down button JBd, it determines that a change operation to weaken the light amount of the pachinko gaming machine 10 has been performed. As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 determines that a change operation to strengthen the light amount of the pachinko gaming machine 10 has been performed, it controls the light amount of the pachinko gaming machine 10 to be strengthened by one step, and controls the effect display device EH to display the second specific value image Tg2, which can specify the changed light amount level, for a certain period of time. As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 detects that the up button JBu has been operated based on the operation signal of the up button JBu, it determines that a change operation to strengthen the light amount of the pachinko gaming machine 10 has been performed. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is a standby part, the sub-CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display a customized image Cg for a certain period of time when it detects a customization operation of the effect executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10. As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 detects that the effect button BT has been operated based on the operation signal of the effect button BT, it determines that a customization operation has been performed. As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 detects a customization operation during the period in which the customized image Cg is displayed, it changes the setting related to the selected item. As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 detects that the cross button JB has been operated based on the operation signal of the cross button JB during the period in which the customized image Cg is displayed, it changes the selected item according to the operation mode of the cross button JB.

As one example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display the demonstration image Dg for a certain period of time when a predetermined demonstration waiting time (e.g., one minute) has elapsed since the progression part of the gaming machine transitioned to the standby part. As one example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display the attention-calling image Ng1 for a certain period of time when the display of the demonstration image Dg ends. As one example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display the demonstration image Dg for a certain period of time again when the demonstration waiting time has elapsed since the display of the attention-calling image Ng1 ends.

As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs a state designation command, it updates the game state information stored in the sub-RAM 53 so that the game state specified from the state designation command can be specified. As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 determines that the game has been newly controlled to a low-probability non-time-shortening state, it determines whether the previous game state was a low-probability time-shortening state or a high-probability time-shortening state. If the previous game state was a low-probability time-shortening state or a high-probability time-shortening state, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display the left-hit image Gl for a certain period of time when the progression part of the game machine is not a jackpot part. As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 determines that the game has been newly controlled to a low-probability non-time-shortening state, it controls the performance display device EH to display the variable number of times image Gt when the progression part of the game machine is not a jackpot part. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to end the display of the variable number of times image Gt when the progression part of the game machine transitions to a jackpot part. As an example, when the secondary CPU 51 is newly controlled to a low-probability time-saving state or a high-probability time-saving state, it controls the performance display device EH to end the display of the fluctuation count image Gt.

As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 determines that the game machine has been newly controlled to a low-probability time-saving state, it controls the performance display device EH to display the remaining number of times image Gz. As an example, when the game machine progresses to a jackpot part, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to end the display of the remaining number of times image Gz. As an example, when the game machine is newly controlled to a low-probability non-time-saving state, a high-probability non-time-saving state, or a high-probability time-saving state, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to end the display of the remaining number of times image Gz. As an example, when the game machine is newly controlled to a low-probability time-saving state, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display the ball output image Gd. As an example, when the game machine progresses to a jackpot part, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to end the display of the ball output image Gd. As an example, when the game machine is newly controlled to a low-probability non-time-saving state or a high-probability non-time-saving state, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to end the display of the ball output image Gd. As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 determines that the game state has been newly controlled to a low-probability time-saving state, it determines whether the previous game state was a low-probability non-time-saving state or a high-probability non-time-saving state. If the previous game state was a low-probability non-time-saving state or a high-probability non-time-saving state, the sub-CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display the first right-hit image Gm1 for a certain period of time. As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 determines that the game state has been newly controlled to a low-probability time-saving state, it controls the effect display device EH to display the second right-hit image Gm2. As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 is newly controlled to a low-probability non-time-saving state or a high-probability non-time-saving state, it controls the effect display device EH to end the display of the second right-hit image Gm2.

As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 determines that the game machine has been newly controlled to a high-probability non-time-shortening state, it controls the performance display device EH to display the variable count image Gt. As an example, when the game machine progresses to a jackpot part, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to end the display of the variable count image Gt. As an example, when the game machine is newly controlled to a low-probability time-shortening state or a high-probability time-shortening state, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to end the display of the variable count image Gt. As an example, when the game machine is newly controlled to a high-probability non-time-shortening state, the sub-CPU 51 determines whether the previous game state was a low-probability time-shortening state or a high-probability time-shortening state. If the previous game state was a low-probability time-shortening state or a high-probability time-shortening state, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display a left-hit image Gl for a certain period of time.

As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 determines that the game machine has been newly controlled to a high-probability time-saving state, it controls the performance display device EH to display the ball output image Gd. As an example, when the game machine progresses to a jackpot part, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to end the display of the ball output image Gd. As an example, when the game machine is newly controlled to a low-probability non-time-saving state or a high-probability non-time-saving state, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to end the display of the ball output image Gd. As an example, when the game machine is newly controlled to a high-probability time-saving state, the sub-CPU 51 determines whether the previous game state was a low-probability non-time-saving state or a high-probability non-time-saving state. If the previous game state was a low-probability non-time-saving state or a high-probability non-time-saving state, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display the first right-hit image Gm1 for a certain period of time. As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 determines that the game has been newly controlled to a high-probability time-saving state, it controls the performance display device EH to display the second right-hit image Gm2. As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 determines that the game has been newly controlled to a low-probability non-time-saving state or a high-probability non-time-saving state, it controls the performance display device EH to end the display of the second right-hit image Gm2.

As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display the first specific value image Tg1 for a certain period of time when it detects an operation to change the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 10. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display the second specific value image Tg2 for a certain period of time when it detects an operation to change the light amount of the pachinko gaming machine 10. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display the customized image Cg for a certain period of time when it detects an operation to customize the performance executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the sub-CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display various images according to the variable pattern of the variable game being executed. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display the reach-before effect image Gb for a certain period of time based on the variable pattern of the variable game being executed. For example, the sub-CPU 51 performs a notice lottery based on the variable pattern of the variable game being executed, and when it is determined by the notice lottery that the reach-before effect image Gb is to be displayed, it controls the effect display device EH to display the reach-before effect image Gb for a certain period of time in the period before the reach is formed. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display the SR effect image Gs for a certain period of time based on the variable pattern of the variable game being executed. For example, when the sub-CPU 51 specifies the effect content including the SR effect from the variable pattern of the variable game being executed, it controls the effect display device EH to display the SR effect image Gs for a certain period of time at the timing when the NR effect develops into the SR effect. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display a cut-in image Gc for a certain period of time based on the variation pattern of the variable game being executed. For example, when the sub-CPU 51 identifies the effect content including the SR effect from the variation pattern of the variable game being executed, it controls the effect display device EH to display the cut-in image Gc for a certain period of time during the execution period of the SR effect.

As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display the second right-hit image Gm2. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display the opening image Go during the opening period. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display the first right-hit image Gm1 during the opening period. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display the consecutive win count image Rg during the opening period.

As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display a round image Gr1 during the round period.As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display a round number image Gr2 during the round period.As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part, the sub-CPU 51 updates the round number image Gr2 each time a new round of play is started so that the current number of rounds can be identified.As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display a type image Gr3 corresponding to the jackpot pattern combination derived in the most recently executed performance game during the round period. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part, if the jackpot game being played is the first jackpot game, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display a specific round image Gr4 during the execution of a specific round game until the game ball passes through a specific area. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display a passing image Gr5 during the period from when the game ball passes through the specific area until the round period ends. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display a ball output image Gd during the round period.

As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display the ending image Ge during the ending period. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display the attention-calling image Ng2 during the ending period.

As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs a specific ball number command, it specifies the specific ball number from the specific ball number command. As an example, when the specific image Sg is not displayed and the specific ball number reaches the specific number, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display the specific image Sg. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 determines whether or not the specific image Sg is displayed based on the display information stored in the sub-RAM 53. The display information is information that can specify whether or not the specific image Sg has been displayed. As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display the specific image Sg, it updates the display information so that it can specify that the specific image Sg has been displayed. As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 newly displays the specific image Sg, it controls the performance display device EH to display the first unit image Mgt1, the second unit image Mgt2, the third unit image Mgt3, the fourth unit image Mgt4, and the fifth unit image Mgt5 that constitute the specific image Sg in the normal display mode.

As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 is displaying a specific image Sg, if the specific number of balls reaches a first specified number that is greater than the specific number, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display the first unit image Mgt1 in a specific display mode and to display the second unit image Mgt2, the third unit image Mgt3, the fourth unit image Mgt4, and the fifth unit image Mgt5 in a normal display mode. As an example, the first specified number is a number that is greater than the specific number by a first number. As an example, the first specified number is 91,000. As an example, the first number is 1,000. In other words, as an example, the first number is a number that is smaller than the expected number of balls in a specified jackpot game. As an example, when the specific image Sg is being displayed and the specific ball count reaches a second specified number that is greater than the first specified number, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display the first unit image Mgt1 and the second unit image Mgt2 in a specific display mode, and to display the third unit image Mgt3, the fourth unit image Mgt4, and the fifth unit image Mgt5 in a normal display mode. As an example, the second specified number is a number that is greater than the first specified number by a first number. As an example, the second specified number is 92,000.

As an example, when the specific image Sg is displayed, if the specific ball count reaches a third specified number that is greater than the second specified number, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display the first unit image Mgt1, the second unit image Mgt2, and the third unit image Mgt3 in a specific display mode, and to display the fourth unit image Mgt4 and the fifth unit image Mgt5 in a normal display mode. As an example, the third specified number is a number that is greater than the second specified number by the first number. As an example, the third specified number is 93,000. As an example, when the specific image Sg is displayed, if the specific ball count reaches a fourth specified number that is greater than the third specified number, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display the first unit image Mgt1, the second unit image Mgt2, the third unit image Mgt3, and the fourth unit image Mgt4 in a specific display mode, and to display the fifth unit image Mgt5 in a normal display mode. As an example, the fourth specified number is a number that is larger than the third specified number by the first number. As an example, the fourth specified number is 94,000. As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs an operation standby command while the specific image Sg is being displayed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display the first unit image Mgt1, the second unit image Mgt2, the third unit image Mgt3, the fourth unit image Mgt4, and the fifth unit image Mgt5 in a specific display mode. As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs an operation standby command while the specific image Sg is being displayed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display the message image Mg in a specific display mode. As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs an operation standby command while the specific image Sg is being displayed, the sub-CPU 51 updates the complete function status information stored in the sub-RAM 53 so that it can be identified that the complete function is in an operation standby state. As an example, the complete function status information is information that can identify whether the complete function is in an activated state, in an activated standby state, or in neither state (hereinafter referred to as an inactivated state). As an example, when an activation command is input, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display the special image Gcp. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 causes the special image Gcp to continue to be displayed until the power supply is cut off. As an example, when an activation command is input while the specific image Sg is being displayed, the sub-CPU 51 updates the complete function status information stored in the sub-RAM 53 so that it can be identified that the complete function is in an activated state.

As an example, when the specific number of balls reaches (decreases from) a fifth specified number that is smaller than the fourth specified number while the complete function is not activated while the specific image Sg is being displayed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display the first unit image Mgt1, the second unit image Mgt2, and the third unit image Mgt3 in a specific display mode, and to display the fourth unit image Mgt4 and the fifth unit image Mgt5 in a normal display mode. As an example, the fifth specified number is a number that is smaller than the fourth specified number by a second number. As an example, the second number is the same as the first number. In other words, as an example, the fifth specified number is the same as the third specified number. As an example, the fifth specified number is 93,000. As an example, when the specific number of balls reaches (decreases to) a sixth specified number that is smaller than the fifth specified number while the specific image Sg is being displayed and the complete function is not activated, the secondary CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display the first unit image Mgt1 and the second unit image Mgt2 in a specific display mode and to display the third unit image Mgt3, the fourth unit image Mgt4, and the fifth unit image Mgt5 in a normal display mode. As an example, the sixth specified number is a number that is smaller than the fifth specified number by a second number. In other words, as an example, the sixth specified number is the same as the second specified number. As an example, the sixth specified number is 92,000.

As an example, when the specific number of balls reaches (decreases to) a seventh specified number that is smaller than the sixth specified number while the complete function is not activated while the specific image Sg is being displayed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display the first unit image Mgt1 in a specific display mode and to display the second unit image Mgt2, the third unit image Mgt3, the fourth unit image Mgt4, and the fifth unit image Mgt5 in a normal display mode. As an example, the seventh specified number is a number that is smaller than the sixth specified number by a second number. In other words, as an example, the seventh specified number is the same as the first specified number. As an example, the seventh specified number is 91,000. As an example, when the specific ball number reaches (decreases) to an eighth specified number smaller than the seventh specified number while the specific image Sg is being displayed and the complete function is not activated, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display the first unit image Mgt1, the second unit image Mgt2, the third unit image Mgt3, the fourth unit image Mgt4, and the fifth unit image Mgt5 in a normal display mode. As an example, the eighth specified number is a number that is a second number smaller than the seventh specified number. That is, as an example, the eighth specified number is the same as the specific number. As an example, the eighth specified number is 90,000. As an example, when the specific image Sg is being displayed and the complete function is not activated, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to end the display of the specific image Sg when the specific ball number reaches (decreases) to an end number smaller than the eighth specified number. As an example, the end number is a number that is a second number smaller than the eighth specified number. In other words, the difference between the specific number (the eighth specified number) and the end number is the same as the second number. As an example, the end number is 89,000.

Below, specific display modes of the performance display device EH in various situations will be explained.
The display mode of the effect display device EH when specific information is displayed on the effect display device EH when the progress part of the gaming machine is the waiting part will be described.

As shown in FIG. 19(a), when the game machine is in the standby part, the first performance symbol EZ1 and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the game machine is in the standby part and the first performance symbol EZ1 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the first performance symbol EZ1 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the game machine is in the standby part and the first performance symbol EZ1 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the first performance symbol EZ1 is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg. When the game machine is in the standby part and the second performance symbol EZ2 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the second performance symbol EZ2 may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the game machine is in the standby part and the second performance symbol EZ2 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the second performance symbol EZ2 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the game machine is in the standby part and the second performance pattern EZ2 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the second performance pattern EZ2 is displayed in priority over the specific image Sg.

When the progression part of the gaming machine is the standby part, the first specific value image Tg1 and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the standby part and the first specific value image Tg1 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the first specific value image Tg1 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the standby part and the first specific value image Tg1 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the first specific value image Tg1 is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the standby part, the second specific value image Tg2 and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the standby part and the second specific value image Tg2 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the second specific value image Tg2 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the second specific value image Tg2 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH when the game machine is in the waiting part, the second specific value image Tg2 is displayed in priority over the specific image Sg.

As shown in FIG. 19(b), when the progression part of the gaming machine is the waiting part, a customized image Cg and a specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the waiting part and a customized image Cg and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the customized image Cg has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the waiting part and a customized image Cg and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the customized image Cg is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

As shown in FIG. 19(c), when the game machine is in the standby part, a demonstration image Dg and a specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the game machine is in the standby part and a demonstration image Dg and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the demonstration image Dg has a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. When the game machine is in the standby part and a demonstration image Dg and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the specific image Sg is displayed with priority over the demonstration image Dg.

As shown in FIG. 19(d), when the game machine is in the waiting part, the performance display device EH may display a warning image Ng1 and a specific image Sg. When the game machine is in the waiting part and the performance display device EH displays the warning image Ng1 and the specific image Sg, the warning image Ng1 has a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the game machine is in the waiting part and the performance display device EH displays the warning image Ng1 and the specific image Sg, the specific image Sg is displayed with priority over the warning image Ng1.

When the game progress part of the gaming machine is the waiting part and the game state is a low probability non-time-saving state, the variable number of times image Gt and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the game progress part is a low probability non-time-saving state and the game progress part of the gaming machine is the waiting part, and the variable number of times image Gt and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the variable number of times image Gt has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the game progress part is a low probability non-time-saving state and the game progress part of the gaming machine is the waiting part, and the variable number of times image Gt and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the variable number of times image Gt is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

Also, when the game progress part of the gaming machine is the standby part, if the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state, the remaining number of times image Gz and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the game progress part of the gaming machine is the standby part, and the remaining number of times image Gz and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the remaining number of times image Gz has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the game progress part of the gaming machine is the standby part, and the remaining number of times image Gz and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the remaining number of times image Gz is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg. Also, when the game progress part of the gaming machine is the standby part, if the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state, the ball output image Gd and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the game state is a low-probability time-saving state and the game machine's progression part is the standby part, and when the ball output image Gd and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the ball output image Gd has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the game state is a low-probability time-saving state and the game machine's progression part is the standby part, and when the ball output image Gd and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the ball output image Gd is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

In addition, when the game progress part of the gaming machine is the waiting part, if the game state is a high probability non-time-saving state, the variable number of times image Gt and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the game state is a high probability non-time-saving state and the game progress part of the gaming machine is the waiting part, and the variable number of times image Gt and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the variable number of times image Gt has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the game state is a high probability non-time-saving state and the game progress part of the gaming machine is the waiting part, and the variable number of times image Gt and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the variable number of times image Gt is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

In addition, when the game progress part of the gaming machine is the standby part, if the game state is a high-probability time-saving state, the ball output image Gd and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the game state is a high-probability time-saving state and the game progress part of the gaming machine is the standby part, and the ball output image Gd and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the ball output image Gd has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the game state is a high-probability time-saving state and the game progress part of the gaming machine is the standby part, and the ball output image Gd and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the ball output image Gd is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

This section describes the display mode of the effect display device EH when specific information is displayed on the effect display device EH when the game state is a low probability non-time-saving state and the progress part of the gaming machine is a variable part.

As shown in FIG. 20(a), when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first performance pattern EZ1 and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first performance pattern EZ1 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg when the first performance pattern EZ1 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH. Therefore, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first performance pattern EZ1 is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg. When the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the second performance pattern EZ2 and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the game state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the game progress part of the game machine is a variable part, and the second performance pattern EZ2 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the second performance pattern EZ2 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the game state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the game progress part of the game machine is a variable part, and the second performance pattern EZ2 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the second performance pattern EZ2 is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

When the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first specific value image Tg1 and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first specific value image Tg1 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg when the first specific value image Tg1 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH. Therefore, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first specific value image Tg1 is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg. When the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the second specific value image Tg2 and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the game state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and the second specific value image Tg2 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the second specific value image Tg2 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the game state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and the second specific value image Tg2 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the second specific value image Tg2 is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

When the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the reserved game image Gh and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the reserved game image Gh has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg when the reserved game image Gh and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH. Therefore, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the reserved game image Gh is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg. When the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the variable game image Gg and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and the variable game image Gg and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the variable game image Gg has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and the variable game image Gg and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the variable game image Gg is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

When the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the reserved number image Gn and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the reserved number image Gn has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg when the reserved number image Gn and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH. Therefore, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the reserved number image Gn is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg. When the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the variable number image Gt and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the game state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the game progress part of the game machine is a variable part, and the variable number of times image Gt and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the variable number of times image Gt has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the game state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the game progress part of the game machine is a variable part, and the variable number of times image Gt and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the variable number of times image Gt is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

As shown in FIG. 20(b), when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, a pre-reach performance image Gb and a specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and the pre-reach performance image Gb and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the pre-reach performance image Gb has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and the pre-reach performance image Gb and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the pre-reach performance image Gb is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

As shown in FIG. 20(c), when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, a customized image Cg and a specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and a customized image Cg and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the customized image Cg has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and a customized image Cg and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the customized image Cg is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

As shown in FIG. 20(d), when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the SR performance image Gs and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and the SR performance image Gs and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the SR performance image Gs has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and the SR performance image Gs and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the SR performance image Gs is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

As shown in FIG. 20(e), when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, a cut-in image Gc and a specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part and a cut-in image Gc and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the cut-in image Gc has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part and a cut-in image Gc and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the cut-in image Gc is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

As shown in FIG. 20(f), when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, a left-hit image Gl and a specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and a left-hit image Gl and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the left-hit image Gl has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and a left-hit image Gl and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the left-hit image Gl is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

This section describes the display mode of the effect display device EH when specific information is displayed on the effect display device EH when the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progress part of the gaming machine is a variable part.

As shown in Figures 21(a) and 21(b), when the gaming state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first performance pattern EZ1 and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part and the first performance pattern EZ1 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the first performance pattern EZ1 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the gaming state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part and the first performance pattern EZ1 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the first performance pattern EZ1 is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg. When the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the game progress part of the game machine is a variable part, the second performance pattern EZ2 and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the game progress part of the game machine is a variable part, when the second performance pattern EZ2 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the second performance pattern EZ2 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the game progress part of the game machine is a variable part, when the second performance pattern EZ2 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the second performance pattern EZ2 is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

When the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first specific value image Tg1 and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first specific value image Tg1 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg when the first specific value image Tg1 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH. Therefore, when the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first specific value image Tg1 is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg. When the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the second specific value image Tg2 and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the game state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and the second specific value image Tg2 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the second specific value image Tg2 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the game state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and the second specific value image Tg2 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the second specific value image Tg2 is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

When the gaming state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the reserved game image Gh and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the reserved game image Gh has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg when the reserved game image Gh and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH. Therefore, when the gaming state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the reserved game image Gh is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg. When the gaming state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the variable game image Gg and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is the variable part, and the variable game image Gg and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the variable game image Gg has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the gaming state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is the variable part, and the variable game image Gg and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the variable game image Gg is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

When the gaming state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the reserved number image Gn and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the reserved number image Gn has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg when the reserved number image Gn and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH. Therefore, when the gaming state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the reserved number image Gn is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg. When the gaming state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the remaining number image Gz and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the game state is a low-probability time-saving state and the game progress part of the game machine is a variable part, and the remaining number image Gz and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the remaining number image Gz has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the game state is a low-probability time-saving state and the game progress part of the game machine is a variable part, and the remaining number image Gz and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the remaining number image Gz is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

When the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, the ball output image Gd and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, and the ball output image Gd and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the ball output image Gd has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, and the ball output image Gd and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the ball output image Gd is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

When the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, the first right-hit image Gm1 and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, the first right-hit image Gm1 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg when the first right-hit image Gm1 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH. Therefore, when the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, the first right-hit image Gm1 is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg. When the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, the second right-hit image Gm2 and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the game state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and the second right-hit image Gm2 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the second right-hit image Gm2 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the game state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and the second right-hit image Gm2 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the second right-hit image Gm2 is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

As shown in FIG. 21(c), when the gaming state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, a pre-reach performance image Gb and a specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part and the pre-reach performance image Gb and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the pre-reach performance image Gb has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the gaming state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part and the pre-reach performance image Gb and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the pre-reach performance image Gb is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

As shown in FIG. 21(d), when the gaming state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, a customized image Cg and a specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and a customized image Cg and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the customized image Cg has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the gaming state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and a customized image Cg and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the customized image Cg is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

As shown in FIG. 21(e), when the gaming state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the SR performance image Gs and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part and the SR performance image Gs and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the SR performance image Gs has a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the gaming state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part and the SR performance image Gs and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the specific image Sg is displayed with priority over the SR performance image Gs.

As shown in FIG. 21(f), when the gaming state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, a cut-in image Gc and a specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and a cut-in image Gc and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the cut-in image Gc has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the gaming state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and a cut-in image Gc and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the cut-in image Gc is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

This section describes the display mode of the effect display device EH when specific information is displayed on the effect display device EH when the gaming state is a high probability non-time-saving state and the progress part of the gaming machine is a variable part.

As shown in FIG. 22(a), when the gaming state is a high probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first performance pattern EZ1 and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is a high probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first performance pattern EZ1 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg when the first performance pattern EZ1 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH. Therefore, when the gaming state is a high probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first performance pattern EZ1 is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg. When the gaming state is a high probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the second performance pattern EZ2 and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the game state is a high probability non-time shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and the second performance pattern EZ2 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the second performance pattern EZ2 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the game state is a high probability non-time shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and the second performance pattern EZ2 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the second performance pattern EZ2 is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

When the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first specific value image Tg1 and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first specific value image Tg1 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg when the first specific value image Tg1 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH. Therefore, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first specific value image Tg1 is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg. When the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the second specific value image Tg2 and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the game state is a high probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and the second specific value image Tg2 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the second specific value image Tg2 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the game state is a high probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and the second specific value image Tg2 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the second specific value image Tg2 is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

When the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the reserved game image Gh and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the reserved game image Gh has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg when the reserved game image Gh and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH. Therefore, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the reserved game image Gh is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg. When the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the variable game image Gg and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is a high probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and when the variable game image Gg and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the variable game image Gg has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the gaming state is a high probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and when the variable game image Gg and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the variable game image Gg is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

When the gaming state is a high probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the reserved number image Gn and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is a high probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and the reserved number image Gn and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the reserved number image Gn has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the gaming state is a high probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and the reserved number image Gn and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the reserved number image Gn is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg. When the gaming state is a high probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the variable number image Gt and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is a high probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and the variation count image Gt and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the variation count image Gt has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the gaming state is a high probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and the variation count image Gt and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the variation count image Gt is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

As shown in FIG. 22(b), when the gaming state is a high probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, a pre-reach performance image Gb and a specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is a high probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part and the pre-reach performance image Gb and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the pre-reach performance image Gb has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the gaming state is a high probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part and the pre-reach performance image Gb and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the pre-reach performance image Gb is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

As shown in FIG. 22(c), when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, a customized image Cg and a specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and a customized image Cg and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the customized image Cg has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and a customized image Cg and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the customized image Cg is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

As shown in FIG. 22(d), when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the SR performance image Gs and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part and the SR performance image Gs and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the SR performance image Gs has a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part and the SR performance image Gs and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the specific image Sg is displayed with priority over the SR performance image Gs.

As shown in FIG. 22(e), when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, a cut-in image Gc and a specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and a cut-in image Gc and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the cut-in image Gc has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and a cut-in image Gc and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the cut-in image Gc is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

As shown in FIG. 22(f), when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, a left-hit image Gl and a specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and a left-hit image Gl and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the left-hit image Gl has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and a left-hit image Gl and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the left-hit image Gl is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

This section describes the display mode of the effect display device EH when specific information is displayed on the effect display device EH when the game state is in a high probability time-saving state and the progress part of the gaming machine is a variable part.

As shown in Figures 23(a) and 23(b), when the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first performance pattern EZ1 and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part and the first performance pattern EZ1 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the first performance pattern EZ1 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part and the first performance pattern EZ1 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the first performance pattern EZ1 is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg. When the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the second performance pattern EZ2 and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the second performance pattern EZ2 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg when the second performance pattern EZ2 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH. Therefore, when the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the second performance pattern EZ2 is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

When the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first specific value image Tg1 and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first specific value image Tg1 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg when the first specific value image Tg1 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH. Therefore, when the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first specific value image Tg1 is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg. When the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the second specific value image Tg2 and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the game state is a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and the second specific value image Tg2 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the second specific value image Tg2 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the game state is a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and the second specific value image Tg2 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the second specific value image Tg2 is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

When the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the reserved game image Gh and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the reserved game image Gh has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg when the reserved game image Gh and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH. Therefore, when the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the reserved game image Gh is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg. When the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the variable game image Gg and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is the variable part, and the variable game image Gg and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the variable game image Gg has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is the variable part, and the variable game image Gg and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the variable game image Gg is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

When the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the reserved number image Gn and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the reserved number image Gn has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg when the reserved number image Gn and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH. Therefore, when the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the reserved number image Gn is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg. When the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the ball payout image Gd and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the game state is a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and when the ball output image Gd and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the ball output image Gd has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the game state is a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and when the ball output image Gd and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the ball output image Gd is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

When the game state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first right-hit image Gm1 and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the game state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first right-hit image Gm1 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg when the first right-hit image Gm1 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH. Therefore, when the game state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first right-hit image Gm1 is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg. When the game state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the second right-hit image Gm2 and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the game state is a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and the second right-hit image Gm2 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the second right-hit image Gm2 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the game state is a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and the second right-hit image Gm2 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the second right-hit image Gm2 is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

As shown in FIG. 23(c), when the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, a pre-reach performance image Gb and a specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part and the pre-reach performance image Gb and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the pre-reach performance image Gb has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part and the pre-reach performance image Gb and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the pre-reach performance image Gb is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

As shown in FIG. 23(d), when the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, a customized image Cg and a specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and a customized image Cg and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the customized image Cg has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, and a customized image Cg and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the customized image Cg is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

As shown in FIG. 23(e), when the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the SR performance image Gs and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part and the SR performance image Gs and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the SR performance image Gs has a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part and the SR performance image Gs and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the specific image Sg is displayed with priority over the SR performance image Gs.

As shown in FIG. 23(f), when the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, a cut-in image Gc and a specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part and a cut-in image Gc and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the cut-in image Gc has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part and a cut-in image Gc and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the cut-in image Gc is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

The display mode of the effect display device EH when specific information is displayed on the effect display device EH when the progress part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part will be described.
As shown in FIG. 24(a), when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, an opening image Go and a specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part and the opening image Go and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the opening image Go has a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part and the opening image Go and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the specific image Sg is displayed with priority over the opening image Go. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, a first right hit image Gm1 and a specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part and the first right hit image Gm1 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the first right hit image Gm1 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. For this reason, when the first right hit image Gm1 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the first right hit image Gm1 is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the second right hit image Gm2 and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the second right hit image Gm2 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. For this reason, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the second right hit image Gm2 is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg on the performance display device EH.

As shown in FIG. 24(b), when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, a round image Gr1 and a specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part and a round image Gr1 and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the round image Gr1 has a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part and a round image Gr1 and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the specific image Sg is displayed with priority over the round image Gr1. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, a round number image Gr2 and a specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part and a round number image Gr2 and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the round number image Gr2 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. For this reason, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part and the round number image Gr2 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the round number image Gr2 is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the type image Gr3 and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part and the type image Gr3 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the type image Gr3 has a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. For this reason, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part and the type image Gr3 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the specific image Sg is displayed with priority over the type image Gr3. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the specific round image Gr4 and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part and the specific round image Gr4 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the specific round image Gr4 has a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part and the specific round image Gr4 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the specific image Sg is displayed with priority over the specific round image Gr4. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, the ball output image Gd and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part and the ball output image Gd and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the ball output image Gd has a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the game machine is in the first jackpot part and the ball output image Gd and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the specific image Sg is displayed in priority over the ball output image Gd.

As shown in FIG. 24(c), when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, a passing image Gr5 and a specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part and the passing image Gr5 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the passing image Gr5 has a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part and the passing image Gr5 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the specific image Sg is displayed with priority over the passing image Gr5.

As shown in FIG. 24(d), when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, an ending image Ge and a specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part and an ending image Ge and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the ending image Ge has a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part and an ending image Ge and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the specific image Sg is displayed with priority over the ending image Ge. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part, an attention call image Ng2 and a specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the first jackpot part and an attention call image Ng2 and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the attention call image Ng2 has a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the game machine is in the first jackpot part and the effect display device EH displays the attention-calling image Ng2 and the specific image Sg, the specific image Sg is displayed in priority over the attention-calling image Ng2.

The display mode of the effect display device EH when specific information is displayed on the effect display device EH when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part will be described.
As shown in FIG. 25(a), when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, an opening image Go and a specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part and the opening image Go and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the opening image Go has a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part and the opening image Go and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the specific image Sg is displayed with priority over the opening image Go. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, a second right-hit image Gm2 and a specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part and the second right-hit image Gm2 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the second right-hit image Gm2 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. For this reason, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part and the second right hit image Gm2 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the second right hit image Gm2 is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, the consecutive win count image Rg and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part and the consecutive win count image Rg and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the consecutive win count image Rg has a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. For this reason, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part and the consecutive win count image Rg and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the specific image Sg is displayed with priority over the consecutive win count image Rg.

As shown in FIG. 25(b), when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, a round image Gr1 and a specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part and a round image Gr1 and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the round image Gr1 has a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part and a round image Gr1 and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the specific image Sg is displayed with priority over the round image Gr1. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, a round number image Gr2 and a specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part and a round number image Gr2 and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the round number image Gr2 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. For this reason, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part and the round number image Gr2 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the round number image Gr2 is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, the type image Gr3 and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part and the type image Gr3 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the type image Gr3 has a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. For this reason, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part and the type image Gr3 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the specific image Sg is displayed with priority over the type image Gr3. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, the ball output image Gd and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part and the ball output image Gd and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the ball output image Gd has a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part and the ball output image Gd and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the specific image Sg is displayed with priority over the ball output image Gd. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, the specific round image Gr4 and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part and the specific round image Gr4 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the specific round image Gr4 has a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the game machine is in the second jackpot part and the specific round image Gr4 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the specific round image Sg is displayed in priority over the specific round image Gr4.

As shown in FIG. 25(c), when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, the passing image Gr5 and the specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part and the passing image Gr5 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the passing image Gr5 has a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part and the passing image Gr5 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the specific image Sg is displayed with priority over the passing image Gr5.

As shown in FIG. 25(d), when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part, an ending image Ge and a specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part and an ending image Ge and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the ending image Ge has a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the second jackpot part and an ending image Ge and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the specific image Sg is displayed with priority over the ending image Ge.

The display mode of the performance display device EH when specific information is displayed on the performance display device EH when an error is set will be described.
As shown in Fig. 26(a), when a payout error is set, a payout error image Hg and a specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When a payout error is set and a payout error image Hg and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the payout error image Hg has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when a payout error is set and a payout error image Hg and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the payout error image Hg is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

As shown in FIG. 26(b), when an illegal winning error is set, an illegal winning error image Fg and a specific image Sg may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When an illegal winning error is set and an illegal winning error image Fg and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the illegal winning error image Fg has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when an illegal winning error is set and an illegal winning error image Fg and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the illegal winning error image Fg is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg.

Next, the display mode of the performance display device EH when special information is displayed on the performance display device EH when an error is set will be described.
As shown in Fig. 27(a), when a payout error is set, a payout error image Hg and a special image Gcp may be displayed on the performance display device EH. When a payout error is set and a payout error image Hg and a special image Gcp are displayed on the performance display device EH, the payout error image Hg has a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. Therefore, when a payout error is set and a payout error image Hg and a special image Gcp are displayed on the performance display device EH, the payout error image Hg is displayed with priority over the special image Gcp.

As shown in FIG. 27(b), when the illegal winning error is set and the special image Gcp is displayed, the illegal winning error image Fg is not displayed on the performance display device EH. Specifically, the illegal winning error image Fg has a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. Therefore, when the illegal winning error is set, the specific image Sg is displayed in priority over the illegal winning error image Fg on the performance display device EH. The special image Gcp is then displayed in the entirety or nearly the entirety of the display area R. Therefore, the illegal winning error image Fg is completely blocked from display (not displayed) by the special image Gcp.

In this way, depending on the part of the game machine, the type of information (image) that can be displayed at the same time as the specific image Sg differs, with information (image) having a higher display priority than the specific image Sg and information (image) having a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. In other words, the display priority of the specific image Sg changes relatively depending on the part of the game machine. Meanwhile, the display position of the specific image Sg is the same regardless of the part of the game machine. In other words, the display priority of the specific image Sg changes depending on the part of the game machine, but the display position is the same regardless of the part of the game machine. Also, the size of the display area of the specific image Sg does not change regardless of the part of the game machine. In other words, the display priority of the specific image Sg changes depending on the part of the game machine, but the size of the display area of the specific image Sg does not change regardless of the part of the game machine.

Next, a specific example of the display mode of specific information according to the specific number of balls will be described.
At time T00 in FIG. 28, the game machine progress part is a jackpot part. At this time, the number of specific balls is less than the specific number. At time T01, the number of specific balls reaches the specific number. At this time, the performance display device EH displays the specific image Sg triggered by the specific number reaching a specific number smaller than the upper limit number. Then, at time T02, the number of specific balls reaches a first specified number. As a result, the display mode of the specific image Sg changes in the performance display device EH. Specifically, when the number of specific balls reaches the first specified number from the specific number, the first unit image Mgt1 among the multiple unit images constituting the specific image Sg changes from the normal display mode to the specific display mode in the performance display device EH. As described above, the first specified number is a number that is larger than the specific number by a first number. In other words, among the multiple unit images constituting the specific image Sg, the first unit image Mgt1 changes from the normal display mode to the specific display mode triggered by the specific number increasing by the first number after the number of specific balls reaches the specific number.

At time T03, the number of specific balls has decreased to less than the seventh specified number (first specified number) and is equal to or greater than the eighth specified number. At this time, in the performance display device EH, the specific image Sg continues to be displayed in the same display mode as the display mode of the specific image Sg at time T02. At time T04, the number of specific balls reaches (decreases to) the eighth specified number. As a result, in the performance display device EH, the display mode of the specific image Sg changes. Specifically, when the number of specific balls reaches (decreases from) the seventh specified number (first specified number) to the eighth specified number (specific number), in the performance display device EH, of the multiple unit images that make up the specific image Sg, the first unit image Mgt1 changes from the specific display mode to the normal display mode. As described above, the eighth specified number is a number that is smaller than the seventh specified number (first specified number) by a second number. In other words, of the multiple unit images that make up the specific image Sg, the first unit image Mgt1 changes from the specific display mode to the normal display mode when the number of specific balls decreases by a second number after the display mode changes.

At time T05, the number of specific balls has increased to be equal to or greater than the specific number (the eighth specified number) and less than the first specified number (the seventh specified number). At this time, the performance display device EH continues to display the specific image Sg in the same display mode as the display mode of the specific image Sg at time T04. At time T06, the number of specific balls has decreased to reach (have decreased) the final number. This causes the performance display device EH to end the display of the specific image Sg. In other words, the display of the specific image Sg ends when the number of specific balls reaches the final number, which is smaller than the specific number.

At time T10 in FIG. 29, the game machine progress part is a variable part. At this time, the specific number of balls is equal to or greater than the fourth specified number and less than the upper limit number. Therefore, at time T10, the first unit image Mgt1, the second unit image Mgt2, the third unit image Mgt3, and the fourth unit image Mgt4 constituting the specific image Sg are displayed in a specific display mode on the performance display device EH, and the fifth unit image Mgt5 is displayed in a normal display mode. Then, at time T11, a jackpot game is started, and the game machine progresses to the jackpot part. At this time, the specific number of balls is equal to or greater than the fourth specified number and less than the upper limit number. Therefore, the performance display device EH continues to display the specific image Sg in the same display mode as the display mode of the specific image Sg at time T10.

At time T12, the number of specific balls reaches the upper limit. At this time, the game machine is in the jackpot part, so the operation of the complete function is put on hold. Therefore, in the performance display device EH, the message image Mg constituting the specific image Sg changes from the normal display mode to the specific display mode. After that, the power supply is cut off when the game machine is in the jackpot part, and the power supply is started at time T13. At this time, the performance display device EH displays the supply start image Gp1 and the return image Gp2. On the other hand, the performance display device EH does not display the specific image Sg. Specifically, when the power supply is started, the main CPU 41 outputs an operation standby command to the sub-board 50. The sub-CPU 51 does not display the specific image Sg when the operation standby command is input, so the display mode of the specific image Sg is not updated. Also, the sub-CPU 51 does not display a new specific image Sg when the operation standby command is input, so the specific image Sg is not displayed. Also, at this time, the operation of the complete function is on hold, so the special image Gcp is not displayed on the performance display device EH. Assume that at time T14, the display of the supply start image Gp1 and the return image Gp2 ends, and the round performance is started (restarted). At this time, since the operation of the complete function is on hold, the specific number command is not output to the sub-substrate 50, so the specific image Sg is not displayed on the performance display device EH. Also, since the operation of the complete function is on hold, the special image Gcp is not displayed on the performance display device EH. After that, at time T15, when the big win game ends, the complete function is activated, and the special image Gcp is displayed on the performance display device EH. As described above, the only information (image) with a higher display priority than the special image Gcp is the payout error image Hg. For this reason, the display priority of the special image Gcp is the same (relatively the same) regardless of the progress part of the gaming machine when the special image Gcp is displayed. Then, when the complete function is activated, the power supply is cut off, and then the power supply is started again at time T16. At this time, the special image Gcp is displayed on the performance display device EH. As described above, the special image Gcp is displayed over the entirety or substantially the entirety of the display area R. As a result, the supply start image Gp1 and the return image Gp2 are prevented from being displayed in their entirety (are not displayed). In other words, if the power supply is cut off while the special image Gcp is displayed, and then the power supply is started again, the supply start image Gp1 and the return image Gp2 will not be executed.

Next, a specific example of how the base value changes when the complete function is activated will be described.
30(a) shows a situation in which the game ball K is passing through the launch passage YBc when the complete function is activated. At this time, the game ball K is not counted as a used ball because it is passing through the launch passage YBc. If the game ball K is subsequently launched to reach the play area YBa, the game ball K is detected as a used ball by reaching the play area YBa. In other words, the base value may decrease even after the complete function is activated.

Figure 30 (b) shows a situation in which game ball K, which was passing through the launch passage YBc when the complete function was activated, enters the first starting hole 12. At this time, because the complete function is activated, the condition for the prize ball to be paid out is not met even if game ball K enters the first starting hole 12. Also, because the complete function is activated, the hold condition for the variable game is not met even if game ball K enters the first starting hole 12. In other words, even if game ball K enters the first starting hole 12 after the complete function is activated, the base value does not increase.

Figure 30 (c) shows a situation in which, when the complete function is activated, game ball K, which was flowing down game area YBa, enters first large prize opening 14 before first large prize opening 14 closes. At this time, game ball K enters first large prize opening 14 before it closes, but because the complete function is activated, the condition for prize ball payout is not met even if game ball K enters first large prize opening 14. In other words, even if game ball K enters first large prize opening 14 after the complete function is activated, the base value does not increase.

In this way, even when game play is restricted, the base value can fluctuate by executing the base value counting process. Furthermore, even when game play is restricted, the fluctuated base value is allowed to be displayed by executing the base value counting process. As described above, in the base value counting process, the base value is counted based on the total number of winning balls and the total number of balls used when the game state is a low-probability non-time-saving state. For this reason, when the game state when game play is restricted is not a low-probability non-time-saving state, the base value does not fluctuate after game play is restricted.

The effects of this embodiment will be described.
(1-1) When the specific number of balls reaches a specific number, a specific image Sg is displayed on the effect display device EH, allowing the player to recognize that the situation is such that the execution of the game is more likely to be restricted than before the specific number of balls reached the specific number. Such a specific image Sg is displayed in the same position regardless of the progress part of the gaming machine. For this reason, the player can easily recognize the specific image Sg. In other words, when the specific number of balls reaches a specific number, the player can easily recognize that the execution of the game is more likely to be restricted. On the other hand, by varying the display priority (relative display priority) of the specific image Sg depending on the progress part of the gaming machine, the specific image Sg can be displayed appropriately depending on the progress part of the gaming machine.

(1-2) When the game machine is in a waiting part, the first specific value image Tg1 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Generally, in a waiting part, game balls are often not released. For this reason, in a waiting part, it is expected that the number of specific balls is unlikely to fluctuate. In such a situation, by displaying the first specific value image Tg1 with priority over the specific image Sg, the specific image Sg and the first specific value image Tg1 can be displayed favorably in the waiting part.

When the game machine is in a waiting part, the second specific value image Tg2 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. In the waiting part where the specific number of balls is unlikely to fluctuate, the second specific value image Tg2 is displayed preferentially over the specific image Sg, so that the specific image Sg and the second specific value image Tg2 can be displayed favorably in the waiting part.

(1-3) When the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the second performance pattern EZ2 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. Generally, gaming balls are often released in variable parts. When the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and gaming balls are released, the number of specific balls is more likely to decrease than when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state or a high-probability time-saving state. In other words, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, it is expected that the number of specific balls will decrease. When the number of specific balls is decreasing, it is expected that the player will become less interested in whether or not the execution of the game will be restricted. In such a situation, by displaying the second effect pattern EZ2 preferentially over the specific image Sg, when the game state is in a low probability non-time-saving state and the game machine's progression part is a variable part, the specific image Sg and the second effect pattern EZ2 can be displayed appropriately.

(1-4) The round number image Gr2 is information that can identify the number of rounds currently being played. In other words, when the total number of rounds that make up a jackpot game is known, the round number image Gr2 can be said to be information that can identify the remaining number of rounds in the jackpot game currently being played. From this, it can be said that the round number image Gr2 is information that can be used to estimate the number of prize balls that will be awarded subsequently in the jackpot part. Information that can be used to estimate the number of prize balls that will be awarded subsequently in the jackpot part is information that can be used to estimate whether the specific number of balls will reach the upper limit. For this reason, by preferentially displaying the round number information over the specific image Sg in the jackpot part, it is easier to estimate whether the specific number of balls will reach the upper limit.

(1-5) When the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, the second performance pattern EZ2 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. In general, when the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and game balls are being released, the number of specific balls is less likely to change compared to when the game state is in a low-probability non-time-saving state and a high-probability non-time-saving state. And, when the number of specific balls does not change, it is expected that the player will lose interest in whether or not the execution of the game is restricted. In such a situation, by displaying the second performance pattern EZ2 preferentially over the specific image Sg, the specific image Sg and the second performance pattern EZ2 can be suitably displayed when the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part.

(1-6) The display area of the specific image Sg is the same regardless of the part of the game machine that is in progress. This makes it easy for the player to recognize the specific image Sg.
(1-7) When the game machine is in a waiting part, the customized image Cg has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. In the waiting part where the specific number of balls is unlikely to fluctuate, the customized image Cg is displayed with priority over the specific image Sg, so that the specific image Sg and the customized image Cg can be displayed appropriately in the waiting part.

(1-8) When the game machine is in a waiting part, the demonstration image Dg has a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. The demonstration image Dg is information that constitutes a demonstration performance to attract customers. In other words, when the demonstration image Dg is displayed, it is assumed that there is no player playing the pachinko game machine 10. If the display priority of the specific image Sg is lower than the demonstration image Dg, there is a risk that the player will have difficulty recognizing whether the game execution is likely to be restricted before starting a new game. In view of this risk, in the waiting part where it is assumed that there is no player playing the pachinko game machine 10, the specific image Sg and the demonstration image Dg can be displayed favorably in the waiting part by displaying the specific image Sg with priority over the demonstration image Dg.

(1-9) When the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first performance pattern EZ1 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. In a situation where it is expected that the number of specific balls will decrease, by displaying the first performance pattern EZ1 preferentially over the specific image Sg, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the specific image Sg and the first performance pattern EZ1 can be displayed appropriately.

(1-10) When the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the reserved game image Gh has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. In a situation where it is expected that the number of specific balls will decrease, the reserved game image Gh is displayed preferentially over the specific image Sg, so that the specific image Sg and the reserved game image Gh can be displayed appropriately when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part.

(1-11) When the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the customized image Cg has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. In a situation where it is expected that the number of specific balls will decrease, the customized image Cg is displayed preferentially over the specific image Sg, so that when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the specific image Sg and the customized image Cg can be displayed appropriately.

(1-12) When the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the variable count image Gt has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. In a situation where it is expected that the specific number of balls will decrease, the variable count image Gt is displayed preferentially over the specific image Sg, so that when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the specific image Sg and the variable count image Gt can be displayed appropriately.

(1-13) When the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the left-hit image Gl has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. In a situation where it is expected that the number of specific balls will decrease, the left-hit image Gl is displayed preferentially over the specific image Sg, so that the specific image Sg and the left-hit image Gl can be displayed appropriately when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part.

(1-14) When the progression part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part, the first right hit image Gm1 and the second right hit image Gm2 have a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. The hitting method information in the jackpot part is information that instructs the firing operation that makes it easier for the specific ball count to reach the upper limit in the jackpot part. For this reason, in the jackpot part where the specific ball count is likely to approach the upper limit, the first right hit image Gm1 and the second right hit image Gm2 are displayed preferentially over the specific image Sg, making it easier for the specific ball count to reach the upper limit.

(1-15) When the game machine is in the jackpot part, the opening image Go has a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. In the jackpot part where the specific ball count is likely to approach the upper limit, the display priority of the specific image Sg is relatively increased, so that the specific image Sg and the opening image Go can be displayed appropriately.

(1-16) When the game machine is in the jackpot part, the ball image Gd has a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. In the jackpot part where the specific ball count is likely to approach the upper limit, the display priority of the specific image Sg is relatively increased, so that the specific image Sg and the ball image Gd can be displayed appropriately.

(1-17) When the game machine is in the jackpot part, the type image Gr3 has a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. In the jackpot part where the number of specific balls is likely to approach the upper limit, the display priority of the specific image Sg is relatively increased, so that the specific image Sg and the type image Gr3 can be displayed appropriately.

(1-18) When the game machine is in the jackpot part, the passing image Gr5 has a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. In the jackpot part where the specific ball count is likely to approach the upper limit, the display priority of the specific image Sg is relatively increased, so that the specific image Sg and the passing image Gr5 can be displayed appropriately.

(1-19) The type image Gr3 is information that can identify the first performance pattern EZ1 derived in the immediately preceding variable game. In other words, the type image Gr3 and the first performance pattern EZ1 in the immediately preceding variable game can be said to be the same type of information. However, even if the information is the same type, the importance of the information can change depending on the situation. For example, when the variable game ends and a jackpot game is awarded, the number of specific balls is unlikely to approach the upper limit number during the period until the variable game ends. In such a situation, the specific image Sg and the first performance pattern EZ1 can be displayed favorably by prioritizing the display of the first performance pattern EZ1 over the specific image Sg. On the other hand, during the subsequent jackpot game, the number of specific balls is likely to approach the upper limit number. In such a situation, the specific image Sg and the type image Gr3 can be displayed favorably by prioritizing the display of the specific image Sg over the type image Gr3 that can identify the first performance pattern EZ1 derived in the immediately preceding variable game.

(1-20) When the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the remaining number of times image Gz has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. In a situation where it is expected that the specific number of balls is unlikely to fluctuate, the remaining number of times image Gz is displayed preferentially over the specific image Sg, so that when the game state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the specific image Sg and the remaining number of times image Gz can be displayed appropriately.

(1-21) When the game state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, the first right-hit image Gm1 and the second right-hit image Gm2 have a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. In a situation where it is expected that the specific number of balls is unlikely to fluctuate, the first right-hit image Gm1 and the second right-hit image Gm2 are displayed preferentially over the specific image Sg, so that when the game state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, the specific image Sg, the first right-hit image Gm1, and the second right-hit image Gm2 can be displayed appropriately.

(1-22) When the gaming state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first performance pattern EZ1 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. In a situation where it is expected that the specific number of balls is unlikely to fluctuate, by displaying the first performance pattern EZ1 preferentially over the specific image Sg, when the gaming state is in a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the specific image Sg and the first performance pattern EZ1 can be displayed appropriately.

(1-23) The specific image Sg is composed of multiple unit images. The display mode of the multiple unit images changes depending on the current number of specific balls. In other words, it is possible to gradually recognize from the display mode of the specific image Sg that the number of specific balls is likely to reach the upper limit.

(1-24) The first unit image Mgt1 changes from the normal display mode to the specific display mode when the number of specific balls increases by a first number, and changes from the specific display mode to the normal display mode when the number of specific balls decreases by a second number from the time of the change. The first number and the second number are the same. This makes it easy for the player to recognize the change rules for the display mode of the first unit image Mgt1, and therefore makes it easy to recognize the current number of specific balls from the display mode of the specific image Sg.

(1-25) The first number and the second number are greater than the expected number of balls to be dispensed in a predetermined jackpot game. This makes it possible to prevent the display mode of the specific image Sg from frequently changing.
(1-26) When the number of specific balls decreases from the upper limit number and reaches the end number, the display of the specific image Sg is terminated, making it easier for the player to recognize that the situation has changed to one in which the execution of the game is less likely to be restricted than when the number of specific balls reached the specific number.

(1-27) The display priority of the special image Gcp is the same regardless of the part of the game machine that is in progress when the special image Gcp is displayed. Here, the special image Gcp is information that is displayed when the execution of the game is restricted. For this reason, the special image Gcp is information of higher importance than the specific image Sg that is displayed before the execution of the game is restricted. And by suppressing changes in the display priority of such information of high importance, it is easier for the player to recognize the special image Gcp, which is information of high importance.

(1-28) The specific image Sg and the special image Gcp are displayed in different positions. This allows the specific image Sg and the special image Gcp to be displayed appropriately depending on the difference in importance.

(1-29) The display area of the specific image Sg is smaller than that of the special image Gcp. By displaying the special image Gcp larger, the player can easily recognize the special image Gcp, which is information of high importance.

(1-30) When the game machine is in the waiting part, the warning image Ng1 has a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. The warning image Ng1, which is displayed when the game machine is in the waiting part, is an image that warns a player who is about to start a new game about addiction. In other words, when the game machine is in the waiting part and the warning image Ng1 is displayed, it is assumed that there is no player playing the pachinko game machine 10. Here, when the game machine is in the waiting part, if the display priority of the specific image Sg is lower than the warning image Ng1, there is a risk that the player will have difficulty recognizing whether the situation is such that the execution of the game is likely to be restricted before starting a new game. Given this risk, in the waiting part where it is expected that there will be no players playing the pachinko gaming machine 10, the specific image Sg is displayed preferentially over the attention-calling image Ng1, so that the specific image Sg and the attention-calling image Ng1 can be displayed optimally in the waiting part.

(1-31) When the game machine is in the jackpot part, the attention image Ng2 has a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. In the jackpot part where the specific number of balls is likely to approach the upper limit, the display priority of the specific image Sg is relatively increased, so that the specific image Sg and the attention image Ng2 can be displayed appropriately.

(1-32) The special image Gcp includes unique information specific to the model. In this embodiment, the closer the number of specific balls is to the upper limit, the more likely it is that play will be restricted. For this reason, the closer the number of specific balls is to the upper limit, the more likely it is that the player's motivation to play will decrease. In light of this concern, in this embodiment, the special image Gcp that is displayed when the number of specific balls reaches the upper limit includes unique information specific to the manufacturer. This makes it possible to increase the value of the special image Gcp, and as a result, the closer the number of specific balls is to the upper limit, the more likely it is that the motivation of players who want to see the special image Gcp will increase.

(1-33) The payout error image Hg has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. When the payout error image Hg is displayed, there is a risk that the prize balls have not been paid out normally. Therefore, when the payout error image Hg and the specific image Sg are displayed, if the player recognizes the specific image Sg but does not recognize the payout error image Hg, there is a risk that the player will feel distrustful, as a result of a discrepancy occurring between the number of specific balls inferred from the specific image Sg and the number of game balls paid out as prize balls. In this embodiment, when the payout error image Hg and the specific image Sg are displayed, the payout error image Hg is displayed with priority, making it easier for the player to recognize that the discrepancy between the number of specific balls inferred from the specific image Sg and the number of game balls paid out as prize balls is due to a payout error.

(1-34) The payout error image Hg has a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. The special image Gcp is information that can identify that the number of specific balls has reached the upper limit. For this reason, when the payout error image Hg and the special image Gcp are displayed, if the player recognizes the special image Gcp but does not recognize the payout error image Hg, the number of game balls paid out as prize balls will deviate from the specific number of balls, which may cause the player to feel distrustful. In this embodiment, when the payout error image Hg and the special image Gcp are displayed, the payout error image Hg is displayed with priority, making it easier for the player to recognize that the discrepancy between the number of game balls paid out as prize balls and the specific number of balls is due to a payout error.

(1-35) When the number of specific balls reaches the upper limit, the execution of the game on the gaming machine is restricted, but the display of the base value is permitted. In this way, when the number of specific balls reaches the upper limit, the employees of the gaming establishment can check the base value to see if any prize balls have been dispensed through fraudulent acts.

(1-36) The base value can fluctuate even when game play is restricted. This allows the base value to be counted accurately even when the specific number of balls reaches the upper limit.

(1-37) The supply start image Gp1 and the return image Gp2 have a lower display priority than the special image Gcp. This makes it easier for employees of the gaming establishment to recognize that game play is restricted by displaying the special image Gcp first in a situation where game play is restricted.

(1-38) When the gaming state is a high probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the second performance pattern EZ2 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. When the gaming state is a high probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, it is expected that the number of specific balls will decrease. In such a situation, by displaying the second performance pattern EZ2 preferentially over the specific image Sg, it is possible to preferably display the specific image Sg and the second performance pattern EZ2 when the gaming state is a high probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part.

(1-39) When the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the second performance pattern EZ2 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. When the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, it is expected that the specific number of balls will not change easily. In such a situation, by displaying the second performance pattern EZ2 preferentially over the specific image Sg, the specific image Sg and the second performance pattern EZ2 can be displayed appropriately when the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part.

(1-40) When the gaming state is a high probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first performance pattern EZ1 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. In a situation where it is expected that the number of specific balls will decrease, by displaying the first performance pattern EZ1 preferentially over the specific image Sg, when the gaming state is a high probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the specific image Sg and the first performance pattern EZ1 can be displayed appropriately.

(1-41) When the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the gaming machine's progression part is a variable part, the reserved game image Gh has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. In a situation where it is expected that the number of specific balls will decrease, the reserved game image Gh is displayed preferentially over the specific image Sg, so that the specific image Sg and the reserved game image Gh can be displayed appropriately when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the gaming machine's progression part is a variable part.

(1-42) When the gaming state is a high probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the customized image Cg has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. In a situation where it is expected that the number of specific balls will decrease, the customized image Cg is displayed preferentially over the specific image Sg, so that when the gaming state is a high probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the specific image Sg and the customized image Cg can be displayed appropriately.

(1-43) When the gaming state is a high probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the variable count image Gt has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. In a situation where it is expected that the specific number of balls will decrease, the variable count image Gt is displayed preferentially over the specific image Sg, so that when the gaming state is a high probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the specific image Sg and the variable count image Gt can be displayed appropriately.

(1-44) When the gaming state is a high probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the left hit image Gl has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. In a situation where it is expected that the number of specific balls will decrease, the left hit image Gl is displayed preferentially over the specific image Sg, so that the specific image Sg and the left hit image Gl can be displayed appropriately when the gaming state is a high probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part.

(1-45) When the game machine is in the jackpot part, the round image Gr1 has a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. In the jackpot part where the specific ball count is likely to approach the upper limit, the display priority of the specific image Sg is relatively increased, so that the specific image Sg and the round image Gr1 can be displayed appropriately.

(1-46) When the game machine is in the jackpot part, the ending image Ge has a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. In the jackpot part where the specific ball count is likely to approach the upper limit, the display priority of the specific image Sg is relatively increased, so that the specific image Sg and the ending image Ge can be displayed appropriately.

(1-47) When the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first right-hit image Gm1 and the second right-hit image Gm2 have a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. In a situation where it is expected that the specific number of balls is unlikely to fluctuate, the first right-hit image Gm1 and the second right-hit image Gm2 are displayed preferentially over the specific image Sg, so that when the gaming state is in a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the specific image Sg, the first right-hit image Gm1, and the second right-hit image Gm2 can be displayed appropriately.

(1-48) When the gaming state is in a highly probable time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first performance pattern EZ1 has a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. In a situation where it is expected that the specific number of balls is unlikely to fluctuate, the first performance pattern EZ1 is displayed preferentially over the specific image Sg, so that when the gaming state is in a highly probable time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the specific image Sg and the first performance pattern EZ1 can be displayed appropriately.

(1-49) The specific number of balls is non-backup information. Therefore, when a specified jackpot game is being played, if the sum of the specific number of balls and the expected number of balls for that jackpot game is equal to or greater than the upper limit, the power supply is cut off before the specific number of balls reaches the upper limit, and when the power supply is then started, the jackpot game is resumed, while the main CPU 41 can initialize the specific number of balls. According to this, if the power supply is cut off in such a situation, it is assumed that this operation is due to the operation of an employee of the game establishment. Therefore, during the execution of a specified jackpot game, the power supply is cut off before the specific number of balls reaches the upper limit, and when the power supply is then started, the manager of the game establishment can choose to initialize the specific number of balls so that the execution of the game is not restricted.

(1-50) On the other hand, the complete function standby flag is backup information. Therefore, when the specific number of balls reaches the upper limit during the execution of a specified jackpot game, the power supply is cut off during the execution of the jackpot game, and when the power supply is started after that, the specific number of balls is initialized, but the complete function standby flag is backed up. In other words, when the power supply is cut off after the operation of the complete function is put on standby, the power supply is started, restarting the jackpot game, and the complete function is activated with the end of the jackpot game. As a result, even if the power supply is unexpectedly cut off when the operation of the complete function is put on standby, the complete function can be activated after the power supply is started.

Second Embodiment
A pachinko gaming machine according to a second embodiment will be described.
In the following description, the same configurations and controls as those in the already described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the duplicated descriptions are omitted or simplified. The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that when the complete function is activated, the display content of the performance display device EH may include payout information regarding the payout of prize balls.

As shown in FIG. 31, as an example, when the complete function is activated, the performance display device EH can display a payout image Gch that can identify that there are prize balls that have not been paid out. The payout image Gch is an example of payout information. As an example, the payout information can be included in the special information. In other words, as an example, the special information can include payout information. As an example, the payout image Gch is an image that imitates the string of characters "Prize balls are being paid out."

As an example, when power supply is started and the complete function is in operation, the main CPU 41 determines whether the number of unpaid prize balls is equal to or greater than a specified number (e.g., 100 or more). As an example, the main CPU 41 determines that the number of unpaid prize balls is equal to or greater than a specified number if the number of unpaid balls stored in the main RAM 43 is equal to or greater than a specified number. As an example, if the number of unpaid prize balls is not equal to or greater than the specified number, the main CPU 41 stores an operation command in the output buffer. If the number of unpaid prize balls is equal to or greater than the specified number, the main CPU 41 stores an operation command and a control command (hereinafter referred to as an unpaid command) that can identify that there are unpaid prize balls in the output buffer. As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs an unpaid command, it controls the performance display device EH to display a payout image Gch.

As a result, when the execution of a game is restricted, the power supply is cut off when a prize ball has been awarded but the payout of the game balls has not yet been completed, and when the power supply is subsequently started again, the performance display device EH can display a payout image Gch relating to the payout of the game balls.

The effects of this embodiment will be described.
(2-1) According to this, when the execution of a game is restricted, the power supply is cut off when prize balls have been awarded but the payout of the game balls has not yet been completed, and when the power supply is subsequently started again, employees of the game establishment can easily recognize that the payout of the prize balls has not yet been completed.

The above embodiment can be modified as follows: The above embodiment and the following modifications can be combined with each other to the extent that no technical contradiction occurs.
In the above embodiment, the first specific value information and the second specific value information are exemplified as the specific value information, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the specific value information may be one of information on the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 10 (first specific value information) and information on the amount of light of the pachinko gaming machine 10 (second specific value information). In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be capable of adjusting only one of the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the amount of light of the pachinko gaming machine 10. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the waiting part, one of the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the amount of light of the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be adjustable, and the performance display device EH may be capable of displaying a specific value image (corresponding specific value image) related to one of the volume and the amount of light of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Also, as an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, one of the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the light intensity of the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be adjustable, and the performance display device EH may be capable of displaying a specific value image (corresponding specific value image) related to one of the volume and the light intensity of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Also, as an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, one of the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the light intensity of the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be adjustable, and the performance display device EH may be capable of displaying a specific value image (corresponding specific value image) related to one of the volume and the light intensity of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Also, as an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, one of the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the light intensity of the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be adjustable, and the performance display device EH may be capable of displaying a specific value image (corresponding specific value image) related to one of the volume and the light intensity of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Also, as an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-shortening state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, one of the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the light intensity of the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be adjustable, and the performance display device EH may be capable of displaying a specific value image (corresponding specific value image) related to one of the volume and the light intensity of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

- When the progression part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part, at least one of the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the amount of light of the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be adjustable. In this case, when the progression part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part, the performance display device EH may be able to display a specific value image (at least a corresponding specific value image) related to at least one of the volume and amount of light of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

- The display mode of the various images may be changed arbitrarily. For example, each of the various images may be a moving image or a still image. For example, the trigger for starting and ending the display of each of the various images may be set arbitrarily. For example, each of the various images may have an arbitrary display area. For example, each of the various images may be displayed at an arbitrary display position. In other words, the display positions of the specific image Sg and the arbitrary image may be the same in part or in whole (part or all of the display may overlap) or may be different (the display may not overlap in its entirety). In this case, the display mode differs depending on the priority of the layer.

Each of the above various images may be arranged on any layer. As an example, the payout error image Hg may be arranged on a layer having a lower display priority than the special image Gcp. That is, when the payout error image Hg and the special image Gcp are displayed on the performance display device EH, the payout error image Hg may have a lower display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the payout error image Hg may be arranged on a layer having a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. That is, when the payout error image Hg and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the payout error image Hg may have a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. As an example, the reserved number image Gn may be arranged on a layer having a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. That is, when the reserved number image Gn and the special image Gcp are displayed on the performance display device EH, the reserved number image Gn may have a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the reserved number image Gn may be arranged on a layer having a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. That is, when the reserved number image Gn and the specific image Sg are displayed in the performance display device EH, the reserved number image Gn may have a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. As an example, the second performance pattern EZ2 may be arranged in a layer having a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. That is, when the second performance pattern EZ2 and the special image Gcp are displayed in the performance display device EH, the second performance pattern EZ2 may have a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the second performance pattern EZ2 may be arranged in a layer having a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. That is, when the second performance pattern EZ2 and the specific image Sg are displayed in the performance display device EH, the second performance pattern EZ2 may have a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. As an example, the second right-hit image Gm2 may be arranged in a layer having a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. That is, in the performance display device EH, when the second right hit image Gm2 and the special image Gcp are displayed, the second right hit image Gm2 may have a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the second right hit image Gm2 may be arranged in a layer with a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. That is, in the performance display device EH, when the second right hit image Gm2 and the specific image Sg are displayed, the second right hit image Gm2 may have a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. As an example, the improper winning error image Fg may be arranged in a layer with a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. That is, in the performance display device EH, when the improper winning error image Fg and the special image Gcp are displayed, the improper winning error image Fg may have a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the improper winning error image Fg may be arranged in a layer with a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. That is, when the improper winning error image Fg and the specific image Sg are displayed in the performance display device EH, the improper winning error image Fg may have a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. As an example, the customized image Cg may be arranged in a layer with a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. That is, when the customized image Cg and the special image Gcp are displayed in the performance display device EH, the customized image Cg may have a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the customized image Cg may be arranged in a layer with a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. That is, when the customized image Cg and the specific image Sg are displayed in the performance display device EH, the customized image Cg may have a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. As an example, the round number image Gr2 may be arranged in a layer with a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. That is, when the round number image Gr2 and the special image Gcp are displayed in the performance display device EH, the round number image Gr2 may have a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the round number image Gr2 may be arranged in a layer having a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. That is, when the round number image Gr2 and the specific image Sg are displayed in the performance display device EH, the round number image Gr2 may have a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. As an example, the first specific value image Tg1 may be arranged in a layer having a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. That is, when the first specific value image Tg1 and the special image Gcp are displayed in the performance display device EH, the first specific value image Tg1 may have a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the first specific value image Tg1 may be arranged in a layer having a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. That is, when the first specific value image Tg1 and the specific image Sg are displayed in the performance display device EH, the first specific value image Tg1 may have a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. As an example, the second specific value image Tg2 may be arranged in a layer having a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. That is, when the second specific value image Tg2 and the special image Gcp are displayed in the effect display device EH, the second specific value image Tg2 may have a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the second specific value image Tg2 may be arranged in a layer having a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. That is, when the second specific value image Tg2 and the specific image Sg are displayed in the effect display device EH, the second specific value image Tg2 may have a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. As an example, the reserved game image Gh may be arranged in a layer having a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. That is, when the reserved game image Gh and the special image Gcp are displayed in the effect display device EH, the reserved game image Gh may have a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the reserved game image Gh may be arranged in a layer having a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. That is, when the reserved game image Gh and the specific image Sg are displayed in the effect display device EH, the reserved game image Gh may have a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. As an example, the variable game image Gg may be arranged in a layer having a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. That is, when the variable game image Gg and the special image Gcp are displayed in the effect display device EH, the variable game image Gg may have a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the variable game image Gg may be arranged in a layer having a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. That is, when the variable game image Gg and the specific image Sg are displayed in the effect display device EH, the variable game image Gg may have a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. As an example, the variable number of times image Gt may be arranged in a layer having a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. That is, when the variable number of times image Gt and the special image Gcp are displayed in the effect display device EH, the variable number of times image Gt may have a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the variable number of times image Gt may be arranged in a layer having a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. In other words, when the variable number of times image Gt and the specific image Sg are displayed in the performance display device EH, the variable number of times image Gt may have a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. As an example, the remaining number of times image Gz may be arranged in a layer having a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. In other words, when the remaining number of times image Gz and the special image Gcp are displayed in the performance display device EH, the remaining number of times image Gz may have a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the remaining number of times image Gz may be arranged in a layer having a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. In other words, when the remaining number of times image Gz and the specific image Sg are displayed in the performance display device EH, the remaining number of times image Gz may have a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. As an example, the left hit image Gl may be arranged in a layer having a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. That is, when the left hit image Gl and the special image Gcp are displayed in the performance display device EH, the left hit image Gl may have a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the left hit image Gl may be arranged in a layer with a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. That is, when the left hit image Gl and the specific image Sg are displayed in the performance display device EH, the left hit image Gl may have a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. As an example, the first right hit image Gm1 may be arranged in a layer with a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. That is, when the first right hit image Gm1 and the special image Gcp are displayed in the performance display device EH, the first right hit image Gm1 may have a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the first right hit image Gm1 may be arranged in a layer with a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. That is, in the performance display device EH, when the first right-hit image Gm1 and the specific image Sg are displayed, the first right-hit image Gm1 may have a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. As an example, the first performance pattern EZ1 may be arranged in a layer with a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. In other words, in the performance display device EH, when the first performance pattern EZ1 and the special image Gcp are displayed, the first performance pattern EZ1 may have a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the first performance pattern EZ1 may be arranged in a layer with a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. In other words, in the performance display device EH, when the first performance pattern EZ1 and the specific image Sg are displayed, the first performance pattern EZ1 may have a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. As an example, the reach-before performance image Gb may be arranged in a layer with a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. That is, in the performance display device EH, when the pre-reach performance image Gb and the special image Gcp are displayed, the pre-reach performance image Gb may have a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the pre-reach performance image Gb may be arranged in a layer having a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. That is, in the performance display device EH, when the pre-reach performance image Gb and the specific image Sg are displayed, the pre-reach performance image Gb may have a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. As an example, the cut-in image Gc may be arranged in a layer having a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. That is, in the performance display device EH, when the cut-in image Gc and the special image Gcp are displayed, the cut-in image Gc may have a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the cut-in image Gc may be arranged in a layer having a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. That is, in the performance display device EH, when the cut-in image Gc and the specific image Sg are displayed, the cut-in image Gc may have a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. As an example, the SR performance image Gs may be arranged in a layer having a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. In other words, when the SR performance image Gs and the special image Gcp are displayed in the performance display device EH, the SR performance image Gs may have a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the SR performance image Gs may be arranged in a layer having a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. In other words, when the SR performance image Gs and the specific image Sg are displayed in the performance display device EH, the SR performance image Gs may have a lower display priority than the specific image Sg.
As an example, the demonstration image Dg may be arranged in a layer having a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. That is, when the demonstration image Dg and the special image Gcp are displayed in the performance display device EH, the demonstration image Dg may have a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the demonstration image Dg may be arranged in a layer having a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. That is, when the demonstration image Dg and the specific image Sg are displayed in the performance display device EH, the demonstration image Dg may have a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. As an example, the attention image Ng1 may be arranged in a layer having a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. That is, when the attention image Ng1 and the special image Gcp are displayed in the performance display device EH, the attention image Ng1 may have a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the attention image Ng1 may be arranged in a layer having a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. That is, in the performance display device EH, when the attention drawing image Ng1 and the specific image Sg are displayed, the attention drawing image Ng1 may have a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. As an example, the type image Gr3 may be arranged in a layer having a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. That is, in the performance display device EH, when the type image Gr3 and the special image Gcp are displayed, the type image Gr3 may have a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the type image Gr3 may be arranged in a layer having a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. That is, in the performance display device EH, when the type image Gr3 and the specific image Sg are displayed, the type image Gr3 may have a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. As an example, the ball output image Gd may be arranged in a layer having a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. That is, in the performance display device EH, when the ball output image Gd and the special image Gcp are displayed, the ball output image Gd may have a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the ball-out image Gd may be arranged in a layer having a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. That is, when the ball-out image Gd and the specific image Sg are displayed in the performance display device EH, the ball-out image Gd may have a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. As an example, the passing image Gr5 may be arranged in a layer having a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. That is, when the passing image Gr5 and the special image Gcp are displayed in the performance display device EH, the passing image Gr5 may have a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the passing image Gr5 may be arranged in a layer having a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. That is, when the passing image Gr5 and the specific image Sg are displayed in the performance display device EH, the passing image Gr5 may have a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. As an example, the specific round image Gr4 may be arranged in a layer having a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. That is, when the specific round image Gr4 and the special image Gcp are displayed in the performance display device EH, the specific round image Gr4 may have a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the specific round image Gr4 may be arranged in a layer with a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. That is, when the specific round image Gr4 and the specific image Sg are displayed in the performance display device EH, the specific round image Gr4 may have a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. As an example, the consecutive win count image Rg may be arranged in a layer with a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. That is, when the consecutive win count image Rg and the special image Gcp are displayed in the performance display device EH, the consecutive win count image Rg may have a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the consecutive win count image Rg may be arranged in a layer with a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. That is, when the consecutive win count image Rg and the specific image Sg are displayed in the performance display device EH, the consecutive win count image Rg may have a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. As an example, the attention-calling image Ng2 may be arranged in a layer having a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. That is, when the attention-calling image Ng2 and the special image Gcp are displayed in the performance display device EH, the attention-calling image Ng2 may have a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the attention-calling image Ng2 may be arranged in a layer having a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. That is, when the attention-calling image Ng2 and the specific image Sg are displayed in the performance display device EH, the attention-calling image Ng2 may have a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. As an example, the return image Gp2 may be arranged in a layer having a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. That is, when the return image Gp2 and the special image Gcp are displayed in the performance display device EH, the return image Gp2 may have a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the return image Gp2 may be arranged in a layer having a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. That is, in the performance display device EH, when the return image Gp2 and the specific image Sg are displayed, the return image Gp2 may have a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. As an example, the opening image Go may be arranged in a layer having a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. That is, in the performance display device EH, when the opening image Go and the special image Gcp are displayed, the opening image Go may have a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the opening image Go may be arranged in a layer having a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. That is, in the performance display device EH, when the opening image Go and the specific image Sg are displayed, the opening image Go may have a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. As an example, the round image Gr1 may be arranged in a layer having a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. That is, in the performance display device EH, when the round image Gr1 and the special image Gcp are displayed, the round image Gr1 may have a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the round image Gr1 may be arranged in a layer having a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. That is, when the round image Gr1 and the specific image Sg are displayed in the performance display device EH, the round image Gr1 may have a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. As an example, the ending image Ge may be arranged in a layer having a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. That is, when the ending image Ge and the special image Gcp are displayed in the performance display device EH, the ending image Ge may have a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the ending image Ge may be arranged in a layer having a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. That is, when the ending image Ge and the specific image Sg are displayed in the performance display device EH, the ending image Ge may have a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. As an example, the supply start image Gp1 may be arranged in a layer having a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. That is, when the supply start image Gp1 and the special image Gcp are displayed on the performance display device EH, the supply start image Gp1 may have a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the supply start image Gp1 may be arranged on a layer having a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. That is, when the supply start image Gp1 and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the supply start image Gp1 may have a higher display priority than the specific image Sg.

-The display mode of each of the various images may differ depending on the situation in which they are displayed. For example, each of the various images may be arranged on a different layer depending on the situation in which they are displayed. For example, each of the various images may be arranged on a layer with a lower priority than the specific image Sg when the progression part of the gaming machine is a specific part, and on a layer with a higher priority than the specific image Sg when the progression part of the gaming machine is a special part. As a specific example, the first performance pattern EZ1 may be arranged on a layer with a lower priority than the specific image Sg when the progression part of the gaming machine is a waiting part, and on a layer with a higher priority than the specific image Sg when the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part. As an example, the specific part and the special part are one or more progression parts arbitrarily selected from the waiting part, the variable part, and the jackpot part. As an example, the specific part and the special part may be partially or completely different.

As an example, the first effect pattern EZ1 may be arranged in a layer with a lower priority than the specific image Sg when the game state is the first game state, while being arranged in a layer with a higher priority than the specific image Sg when the game state is the second game state. As an example, the pre-reach effect image Gb may be arranged in a layer with a lower priority than the specific image Sg when the game state is the first game state, while being arranged in a layer with a higher priority than the specific image Sg when the game state is the second game state. The reserved game image Gh may be arranged in a layer with a lower priority than the specific image Sg when the game state is the first game state, while being arranged in a layer with a higher priority than the specific image Sg when the game state is the second game state. As an example, the variable game image Gg may be arranged in a layer with a lower priority than the specific image Sg when the game state is the first game state, while being arranged in a layer with a higher priority than the specific image Sg when the game state is the second game state. As an example, the cut-in image Gc may be arranged in a layer with a lower priority than the specific image Sg when the game state is the first game state, and arranged in a layer with a higher priority than the specific image Sg when the game state is the second game state. As an example, the SR effect image Gs may be arranged in a layer with a lower priority than the specific image Sg when the game state is the first game state, and arranged in a layer with a higher priority than the specific image Sg when the game state is the second game state. As an example, the first game state and the second game state are one or more game states arbitrarily selected from a low-probability non-time-saving state, a low-probability time-saving state, a high-probability non-time-saving state, and a high-probability time-saving state. As an example, the first game state and the second game state may be partially or completely different.

In addition, each of the above various images may be arranged on a different layer depending on the situation in which they are displayed, even if they are in the same progression part. As an example, when the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the first performance pattern EZ1 may be arranged on a layer with a lower priority than the specific image Sg when no reach has been formed in the performance game, and on the other hand, on a layer with a higher priority than the specific image Sg when an SR performance is being executed in the performance game.

In addition, each of the above various images may be in the same progression part, or may have different display contents depending on the situation in which they are displayed. As an example, the first effect pattern EZ1 may be a different image depending on the game state. As an example, the pre-reach effect image Gb may be a different image depending on the game state. As an example, the reserved game image Gh may be a different image depending on the game state. As an example, the variable game image Gg may be a different image depending on the game state. As an example, the cut-in image Gc may be a different image depending on the game state. As an example, the SR effect image Gs may be a different image depending on the game state.

The specific image Sg may also have a different display mode depending on the situation in which it is displayed. For example, the specific image Sg may be arranged in different layers depending on the situation in which it is displayed. That is, the specific image Sg may be arranged in a layer with a higher priority when the progression part of the gaming machine is a specific part compared to when the progression part of the gaming machine is a special part. For example, the specific image Sg may be displayed at a different display position depending on the situation in which it is displayed. That is, the specific image Sg may be displayed at a different display position when the progression part of the gaming machine is a specific part from when the progression part of the gaming machine is a special part. In this case, the specific image Sg may be displayed at a display position that does not overlap with information (images) dedicated to the specific part when the progression part of the gaming machine is a specific part, and may be displayed at a display position that does not overlap with information (images) dedicated to the special part when the progression part of the gaming machine is a special part. For example, the display content of the specific image Sg may be different depending on the situation in which it is displayed. In other words, the specific image Sg may be a different image when the game machine's progression part is a specific part than when the game machine's progression part is a special part.

- In addition to or instead of the various images (information) described above, any image (information) may be displayed. As an example, the any image (information) may include an away image (information) that can identify that a player is temporarily away from his/her seat. For example, the away image may be displayed by the player operating an operation means such as the effect button BT, effect lever LV, or cross button JB. As an example, the away image may have a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. As an example, the away image may have a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. As an example, the away image may have a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the away image may have a lower display priority than the special image Gcp.

As an example, the pre-reach performance may include a pre-reach performance that includes the display of a pre-reach performance image other than the pre-reach performance image Gb. In this case, the pre-reach performance image Gb and the other pre-reach performance image may be arranged on different layers. For example, the pre-reach performance image Gb may be arranged on a layer with a higher display priority than the specific image Sg, while the other pre-reach performance image may be arranged on a layer with a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. In other words, when the pre-reach performance image Gb and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the pre-reach performance image Gb may have a higher display priority than the specific image Sg, while when the other pre-reach performance image and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the other pre-reach performance image may have a lower display priority than the specific image Sg.

As an example, the reach performance may include a reach performance that includes the display of a reach performance image other than the SR performance image Gs. In this case, the SR performance image Gs and the other reach performance image may be arranged on different layers. For example, the SR performance image Gs may be arranged on a layer with a higher display priority than the specific image Sg, while the other reach performance image may be arranged on a layer with a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. In other words, when the SR performance image Gs and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the SR performance image Gs may have a higher display priority than the specific image Sg, while when the other reach performance image and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the other reach performance image may have a lower display priority than the specific image Sg.

- Each of the above various effects may include at least one of a sound effect by a speaker SP and a light effect by a decorative lamp LA in addition to or instead of a display effect by the effect display device EH. Also, each of the above various effects may include a motion effect by a movable body. As an example, the movable body is displaceable to at least a first position and a second position, and is provided on the game board YB.

- In the above embodiment, when it is not within the predetermined winning allowable period, the number of prize balls may not be added to the specific ball number when a game ball enters the first large winning opening 14 or the second large winning opening 15. In other words, when an illegal winning error is set, the number of prize balls may not be added to the specific ball number when a game ball enters the first large winning opening 14 or the second large winning opening 15.

- In the above embodiment, if a game ball enters the first large prize opening 14 or the second large prize opening 15 outside the predetermined winning allowance period, the condition for awarding prize balls may not be met. In other words, if a game ball enters the first large prize opening 14 or the second large prize opening 15 and an illegal prize entry error is set, the condition for awarding prize balls may not be met.

The length of the winning allowable period may vary depending on whether or not the operation of the complete function is pending when the last round of play in a jackpot game ends. As an example, the winning allowable period may be shorter when the operation of the complete function is pending when the last round of play in a jackpot game ends than when the operation of the complete function is not pending. In other words, when the operation of the complete function is pending and the last round of play in a jackpot game ends, the winning allowable period may end when a second winning allowable time shorter than the first winning allowable time (e.g., 5 seconds) has elapsed.

- As an example, the functions restricted by the pachinko gaming machine 10 while play is stopped may be changed as desired. For example, the function of firing game balls may be restricted while play is stopped. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be unable to fire game balls while play is stopped.

- The high winning rate state may be controlled when the number of times a special game is executed in a low probability state reaches a predetermined ceiling number, or when a time-saving symbol is derived in a special game executed in a low probability state. In this case, when the state is controlled to a low probability time-saving state, the display mode of the various images may differ depending on the control trigger. As an example, the time-saving symbol is a symbol that is different from the jackpot symbol and the loss symbol.

- When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off when the specific number of balls reaches the upper limit during the execution of a predetermined jackpot game, and the power supply is then started again, the jackpot game is resumed, but the complete function may not be activated after the jackpot game ends. As an example, the complete function standby flag may be set to non-backup information, so that the complete function is not activated after the jackpot game that was resumed with the start of the power supply ends. In this case, if the RAM clear switch 46 is not operated when the power supply starts, the pachinko gaming machine 10 returns based on the game information, and the jackpot game is resumed, but the complete function activation standby flag is initialized, so that the complete function is not activated when the resumed jackpot game ends. Also, as an example, when the main CPU 41 ends a jackpot game, it may be configured to determine whether the complete function is in standby based on whether the number of specific balls has reached the upper limit, so that the complete function does not operate after the end of the jackpot game resumed with the start of power supply. In this case, if the RAM clear switch 46 is not operated when power supply is started, the pachinko game machine 10 is restored based on the game information, and the jackpot game is resumed, while the number of specific balls is initialized, so that the complete function does not operate at the end of the resumed jackpot game. Note that, when determining whether the complete function is in standby based on whether the number of specific balls has reached the upper limit, the main RAM 43 may not store a complete function standby flag. In other words, if the number of specific balls reaches the upper limit during the execution of a jackpot game, the process of step S207 does not need to be performed.

- When the complete function is on standby, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply starts again, a specific number of balls may be backed up. In other words, whether or not the specific number of balls is backed up may differ depending on whether the complete function is on standby. Also, when the complete function is on standby, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply starts again, a specific number of balls may be backed up. In other words, whether or not the specific number of balls is backed up may differ depending on whether or not the upper limit number has been reached.

- When power supply is started, the main CPU 41 may be configured not to store an operation standby command in the output buffer even if the operation of the complete function is pending. In other words, when power supply is started, an operation standby command may not be output.

- When an operation standby command is input, the sub-CPU 51 may control the performance display device EH to display the first unit image Mgt1, the second unit image Mgt2, the third unit image Mgt3, the fourth unit image Mgt4, the fifth unit image Mgt5, and the message image Mg in a specific display mode, regardless of whether the specific image Sg is being displayed. In this case, if the operation of the complete function is standby when power supply is started, the performance display device EH can display the specific image Sg. Note that when configured in this way, the sub-CPU 51 may update the complete function status information stored in the sub-RAM 53 so that when an operation standby command is input, it is possible to identify that the complete function is in an operation standby state, regardless of whether the specific image Sg is being displayed.

- The first number may be changed as desired. As an example, the first number may be a number greater than the second number. As an example, the first number may be a number less than the second number. As an example, the first number may be the same as the expected number of balls dispensed in a given jackpot game. As an example, the first number may be a number greater than the expected number of balls dispensed in a given jackpot game.

- The second number may be changed as desired. As an example, the second number may be a number greater than the first number. As an example, the second number may be a number less than the first number. As an example, the second number may be the same as the expected number of balls dispensed in a given jackpot game. As an example, the second number may be a number greater than the expected number of balls dispensed in a given jackpot game.

・In addition to or instead of the first jackpot game, the second jackpot game, and the third jackpot game, another jackpot game may be executable. In this case, there may be one type of another jackpot game, or there may be multiple types. As an example, the other jackpot game may have a jackpot game in which the expected number of balls to be put out is set to a number smaller than the first number. As an example, the other jackpot game may have a jackpot game in which the expected number of balls to be put out is set to the same number as the first number. As an example, the other jackpot game may have a jackpot game in which the expected number of balls to be put out is set to a number larger than the first number. As an example, the other jackpot game may have a jackpot game in which the expected number of balls to be put out is set to a number smaller than the second number. As an example, the other jackpot game may have a jackpot game in which the expected number of balls to be put out is set to the same number as the second number. As an example, the other jackpot game may have a jackpot game in which the expected number of balls to be put out is set to a number larger than the second number. As an example, another jackpot game may have a jackpot game that is controlled to a low-probability non-time-shortening state after completion. As an example, another jackpot game may have a jackpot game that is controlled to a low-probability time-shortening state after completion. As an example, another jackpot game may have a jackpot game that is controlled to a high-probability non-time-shortening state after completion. As an example, another jackpot game may have a jackpot game that is controlled to a high-probability time-shortening state after completion.

- The performance display device EH may be capable of displaying a background image as background information. As an example, the display content of the background image may differ depending on the game state. As an example, the display content of the background image may differ depending on the performance mode. As an example, the background image may be arranged on a layer having a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. In other words, when the background image and the special image Gcp are displayed on the performance display device EH, the background image may have a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the background image may be arranged on a layer having a lower display priority than the special image Gcp. In other words, when the background image and the special image Gcp are displayed on the performance display device EH, the background image may have a lower display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the background image may be arranged on a layer having a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. In other words, when the background image and the specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the background image may have a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. As an example, the background image may be arranged on a layer having a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. In other words, when a background image and a specific image Sg are displayed on the performance display device EH, the background image may have a lower display priority than the specific image Sg.

As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the background image may have a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. In this case, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the specific image Sg and the background image can be preferably displayed. As an example, when the gaming state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the background image may have a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. In this case, when the gaming state is a low-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the specific image Sg and the background image can be preferably displayed. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the background image may have a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. In this case, when the gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the specific image Sg and the background image can be preferably displayed. As an example, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the background image may have a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. In this case, when the gaming state is a high-probability time-saving state and the progression part of the gaming machine is a variable part, the specific image Sg and the background image can be preferably displayed. As an example, the display priority of the background image may differ depending on its type.

- In the above embodiment, the base value was counted when the game state was in a low-probability non-time-saving state, but this is not limited to the above. The base value may be counted regardless of the game state, or the base value may be counted when the game state is in any game state. In addition, multiple base values may be counted. In other words, the base value may include a base value when the game state is in a low-probability non-time-saving state, a base value when the game state is in a low-probability non-time-saving state, a base value when the game state is in a high-probability non-time-saving state, and a base value when the game state is in a high-probability time-saving state. In addition, the base value may include a base value when the game state is in one or more game states arbitrarily selected from a low-probability non-time-saving state, a low-probability time-saving state, a high-probability non-time-saving state, and a high-probability time-saving state. According to this, the base value may change after the game execution is restricted, regardless of the game state when the game execution is restricted.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 does not have to be equipped with some or all of the effect button BT, effect lever LV, and cross button JB, and may be equipped with operation means other than these.
The performance display device EH is not limited to being configured to include one display unit capable of displaying various images, and may be configured to include multiple display units. The performance display device EH may be configured in combination with a movable body configured to be able to perform a predetermined operation. A part or all of the one or more display units that make up the performance display device EH may be provided on the game board YB, or may be provided on the mounting frame 11b.

The first variation game and the second variation game may be executed in the order in which the hold condition is met.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 may adopt a specification that provides a high probability state until the next big win game, a specification that provides a high probability state until a fall lottery is won (so-called fall specification), or a specification that provides a high probability state until a specified number of variable games are completed (so-called ST specification). When the game state is in a high probability state, the pachinko gaming machine 10 with ST specification may be capable of displaying ST information that can specify the remaining number of variable games that can be executed in a high probability state when a big win is not won. As an example, the ST information may have a higher display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the ST information may have a lower display priority than the special image Gcp. As an example, the ST information may have a higher display priority than the specific image Sg. As an example, the ST information may have a lower display priority than the specific image Sg. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may adopt a specification that provides a high probability state on the condition that the game ball passes through a specific area (so-called V-variable specification). The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be a combination of a falling specification and a V probability variation specification. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be a combination of a ST specification and a V probability variation specification.

- The special pattern winning lottery may include a small winning lottery in addition to a big winning lottery. If a small winning lottery is won in the winning lottery, a small winning game (winning game) is awarded after the special game ends. As an example, the high-probability non-time-saving state may be a state in which the number (frequency) of winning small winnings per unit time or the number (frequency) of small winning games awarded per unit time is increased compared to the low-probability non-time-saving state (so-called small winning rush specification). In other words, the high-probability non-time-saving state may be a state in which the number of specific balls is likely to increase. In this case, when the game state is a high-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part, the display priority of the specific image Sg may be relatively high compared to when the game state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the progression part of the game machine is a variable part.

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may adopt a specification classified as the second type, also known as the "wing type" or "airplane type." In this type of pachinko gaming machine, when a gaming ball enters the starting hole, the opening and closing blades (opening and closing members) of the ball entry device (big prize entry hole) open, and the gaming ball that entered the ball entry device enters the special prize hole, generating a big win game.

The main CPU 41, the main ROM 42, the main RAM 43, and the random number generation circuit 44 may be configured on a single chip.
The specific configuration of the game board YB may be changed arbitrarily.

・The pachinko game machine 10 may have a frame board in addition to the main board 40 and the sub-board 50. As an example, the frame board has a frame CPU, a frame ROM, and a frame RAM. When configured in this way, in addition to or instead of the main CPU 41, the frame CPU may be capable of counting the specific number of balls. As an example, the frame CPU may be capable of inputting various prize ball commands from the main CPU 41 as well as inputting a used ball command, and may count the specific number of balls based on these control commands. As an example, the used ball command is a control command output by the main CPU 41 when it is determined that a game ball has been used. As an example, the frame CPU may be capable of inputting signals related to prize balls such as the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the first count sensor SE3, the second count sensor SE4, and signals related to used balls such as the used ball sensor SE8, and may be capable of counting the specific number of balls based on these signals. As an example, the frame CPU, the frame ROM, and the frame RAM may be configured on a single chip.

・In addition to the main CPU 41, the sub-CPU 51 may be capable of counting a specific number of balls. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 may be capable of inputting various prize ball commands and inputting use ball commands, and may count the specific number of balls based on these control commands. In this case, the specific ball number command may be omitted. Also, the specific ball number command may be output in any of the following situations: when the specific ball number reaches a specific number, when it reaches a first specified number, when it reaches a second specified number, when it reaches a third specified number, when it reaches a fourth specified number, when it reaches a fifth specified number, when it reaches a sixth specified number, when it reaches a seventh specified number, when it reaches an eighth specified number, when it reaches a final number. In other words, the sub-CPU 51 may be capable of specifying, based on the specific number command, when the specific ball number reaches a specific number, when it reaches a first specified number, when it reaches a second specified number, when it reaches a third specified number, when it reaches a fourth specified number, when it reaches a fifth specified number, when it reaches a sixth specified number, when it reaches a seventh specified number, when it reaches an eighth specified number, and when it reaches a final number. When the sub-CPU 51 is configured to be able to count a specific number of balls in addition to the main CPU 41, the main CPU 41 is an example of a counting means and an example of a first counting means among the counting means. When the sub-CPU 51 is configured to be able to count a specific number of balls in addition to the main CPU 41, the sub-CPU 51 is an example of a counting means and an example of a second counting means among the counting means. When the sub-CPU 51 is configured to be able to count a specific number of balls in addition to the main CPU 41, the specific number of balls counted by the main CPU 41 is an example of a first specific number of balls. When the sub-CPU 51 is configured to be able to count a specific number of balls in addition to the main CPU 41, the specific number of balls counted by the sub-CPU 51 is an example of a second specific number of balls. As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 is configured to be able to count a specific number of balls in addition to the main CPU 41, the first specific number of balls may be information about the game stop, and the second specific number of balls may be information about the display mode of the specific image Sg. In other words, when the first specific number of balls reaches the upper limit, the execution of the game on the gaming machine may be restricted, but the execution of the game on the gaming machine may be permitted even if the second specific number of balls reaches the upper limit. Also, in the performance display device EH, when the second specific number of balls reaches the specific number, the specific image Sg may be displayed, but the specific image Sg may not be displayed even if the first specific number of balls reaches the specific number.

In addition to the main CPU 41, when another CPU counts a specific number of balls based on a control command from the main CPU 41, the specific number of balls counted by the main CPU 41 may differ from that counted by the other CPU due to the difference between the timing when the main CPU 41 executes the specific number of balls counting process and the timing when various control commands are output. In other words, during the period from when the main CPU 41 executes the specific number of balls counting process until the other CPU counts a specific number of balls based on the input of the control command from the main CPU 41, the specific number of balls counted by the main CPU 41 may differ from that counted by the other CPU. In addition, when the main CPU 41 outputs a control command to the other CPU, the control command is stored in an output buffer, and then, when the output condition is satisfied, the control command is output to the other CPU. The control command stored in the output buffer is backup information, while the specific number of balls is non-backup information. Therefore, if the power supply is cut off before the control command stored in the output buffer is output after the main CPU 41 executes the specific ball counting process, when the power supply starts, the specific ball counted by the main CPU 41 is zero, while the specific ball counted by the other CPU may increase based on the control command stored in the output buffer before the power supply is cut off. In such a situation, the specific ball counted by the main CPU 41 and the other CPU may differ up to the maximum number of control commands that can be stored in the output buffer x the maximum number of prize balls (the maximum number of prize balls that can be determined from the prize ball command). As an example, if the maximum number of control commands that can be stored in the output buffer is 32 and the maximum number of prize balls is 15, the specific ball counted by the main CPU 41 and the other CPU may differ by a maximum of 480. In other words, as an example, the maximum number by which the specific ball counted by the main CPU 41 and the other CPU may differ (hereinafter, referred to as the expected upper limit of the difference) is a number smaller than the first number. As an example, the expected upper limit of the deviation number is a number smaller than the second number. Even if there is a deviation between the number of specific balls counted by the main CPU 41 and another CPU, since the expected upper limit of the deviation number is smaller than the first number and the second number, it is difficult to recognize that a deviation has occurred from the display mode of the specific image Sg, and as a result, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the game execution is likely to be restricted. In particular, the first number and the second number are larger than twice the expected upper limit of the deviation number. Therefore, it is possible to further prevent the player from misunderstanding that the game execution is likely to be restricted from the display mode of the specific image Sg. As an example, the expected upper limit of the deviation number is a number smaller than the expected number of balls to be dispensed in a predetermined jackpot game.

As an example, the maximum number of control commands that can be stored in the output buffer may be changed arbitrarily. That is, as an example, the expected upper limit of the deviation number may be a number greater than the first number. As another example, the expected upper limit of the deviation number may be a number equal to the first number. As another example, the expected upper limit of the deviation number may be a number greater than the second number. As another example, the expected upper limit of the deviation number may be a number equal to the second number. As another example, the expected upper limit of the deviation number may be a number greater than the expected number of balls dispensed in a specified jackpot game. As another example, the expected upper limit of the deviation number may be a number equal to the expected number of balls dispensed in a specified jackpot game.

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have the sub-substrate 50 as a sub-general control substrate, and may also have a display control substrate that specializes in controlling the performance display device EH, a light emission control substrate that specializes in controlling the decorative lamps LA, and a sound control substrate that specializes in controlling the speaker SP, separate from the sub-substrate 50. Such a sub-general control substrate and substrates that control other performances may also be included as a sub-substrate. In an embodiment, the main CPU 41 and the sub-CPU 51 may be mounted on a single substrate. The display control substrate, light emission control substrate, and sound control substrate may also be combined in any manner to form a single or multiple substrates.

・The above embodiment may be applied to a slot machine. In a slot machine, the bet number (also called the number of bets) can be set by operating the BET button or inserting medals. In a slot machine, after the bet number is set, the start lever is operated and multiple reels spin. In a slot machine, after multiple reels spin, the stop button is operated and the corresponding reel stops spinning. Then, in a slot machine, when the spinning of all reels stops, a prize (a medal is awarded, a replay) is awarded according to the stopped symbol combination. In a slot machine, the period from when the start lever is operated with the bet number set to when the spinning of all reels stops is included in at least one variable game. In addition, in some slot machines, a role lottery is performed, and a bonus role can be won in the role lottery. In such a slot machine, when a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus role is derived on a winning line and a bonus role is won, a bonus game is awarded. The bonus game corresponds to a jackpot game of the pachinko game machine 10.

Some slot machines are configured so that they can be controlled to one of several different game states in which the probability of winning a specific role, such as a replay role (replay role), differs during the role drawing. A game state in which the probability of winning a specific role, such as a replay role, is higher than in the normal game state (so-called RT state) is an advantageous game state for the player because the number of balls increases or is less likely to decrease than in the normal game state.

Some slot machines can be controlled to a state (so-called AT state) in which the operation of the stop button to win a specified combination is notified. The AT state is an advantageous gaming state for the player because it is easier to win a specified combination compared to the normal gaming state, and the number of balls held increases, or it is harder to lose balls compared to the normal gaming state. Some slot machines that can be controlled to the AT state can execute effects that mimic bonus play in the AT state, and some make it easier to increase the number of balls held in the AT state compared to bonus play. In such slot machines, the AT state can be said to correspond to a jackpot game in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

The technical ideas that can be understood from the above-described embodiment and modified examples will be described.
(Appendix 1)
A gaming machine comprising: a counting means, a display means for displaying predetermined information; and a display control means for controlling the display means, wherein the counting means counts a specific number of balls based on the number of prize balls awarded since the start of power supply and the number of balls used in play since the start of power supply; when the specific number of balls reaches an upper limit, execution of play on the gaming machine is restricted; and when the specific number of balls reaches a specific number smaller than the upper limit, the display means is capable of displaying the difference between the specific number of balls and the upper limit, or specific information suggesting that the specific number of balls has reached the specific number, and the display priority of the specific information changes depending on the part of the gaming machine that is progressing, while the display position remains the same regardless of the part of the gaming machine that is progressing.

(Appendix 2)
The progression part of the gaming machine includes a waiting part where a variable game is not being executed and a jackpot game is not being executed, and when the progression part of the gaming machine is the waiting part, the display means is capable of displaying specific value information relating to at least one of the volume and light intensity of the gaming machine, and when the progression part of the gaming machine is the waiting part and the specific value information and the specific information are displayed on the display means, it is preferable that the specific value information has a higher display priority than the specific information.

(Appendix 3)
The gaming machine is provided with a gaming state control means for controlling a gaming state, and the progression part of the gaming machine includes a variable part in which a variable game is being executed, and when the gaming state is a normal gaming state and the progression part of the gaming machine is the variable part, the display means is capable of variably displaying identification information, and the identification information includes main identification information and sub-identification information having lower visibility than the main identification information, and when the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the progression part of the gaming machine is the variable part, when the sub-identification information and the specific information are displayed on the display means, the sub-identification information has a higher display priority than the specific information.

(Appendix 4)
The progression part of the gaming machine includes a jackpot part in which a jackpot game is being played, and when the progression part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part, the display means is capable of displaying round number information that can identify the current number of rounds, and when the progression part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part and the round number information and the specific information are displayed on the display means, it is preferable that the round number information has a higher display priority than the specific information.

(Appendix 5)
The gaming machine is provided with a gaming state control means for controlling a gaming state, and the progression part of the gaming machine includes a variable part in which a variable game is being executed, and when the gaming state is an advantageous gaming state which is more advantageous than a normal gaming state and the progression part of the gaming machine is the variable part, the display means is capable of variably displaying identification information, and the identification information includes main identification information and sub-identification information which is less visible than the main identification information, and when the gaming state is the advantageous gaming state and the progression part of the gaming machine is the variable part, when the sub-identification information and the specific information are displayed on the display means, the sub-identification information has a higher display priority than the specific information.

(Appendix 6)
A gaming machine comprising: a counting means, a display means for displaying predetermined information; and a display control means for controlling the display means, wherein the counting means counts a specific number of balls based on the number of prize balls awarded since the start of power supply and the number of balls used in play since the start of power supply; when the specific number of balls reaches an upper limit, execution of play on the gaming machine is restricted; and when the specific number of balls reaches a specific number smaller than the upper limit, the display means is capable of displaying the difference between the specific number of balls and the upper limit, or specific information suggesting that the specific number of balls has reached the specific number; the display priority of the specific information changes depending on the part of the gaming machine that is progressing, while the size of the display area of the specific information does not change regardless of the part of the gaming machine that is progressing.

(Appendix 7)
The gaming machine is provided with a counting means, a display means for displaying predetermined information, and a display control means for controlling the display means, the counting means counting a specific number of balls based on the number of prize balls awarded since the start of power supply and the number of balls used in a game since the start of power supply, and when the specific number of balls reaches an upper limit, execution of a game on the gaming machine is restricted, and the display means is capable of displaying the difference between the specific number of balls and the upper limit, or specific information suggesting that the specific number of balls has reached the specific number, when the specific number of balls reaches a specific number smaller than the upper limit. wherein the gaming machine is configured to include a plurality of progression parts, the progression parts of the gaming machine include a standby part during which a variable game is not being executed and a jackpot game is not being executed, and when a progression part of the gaming machine is the standby part, the display means is capable of displaying specific value information relating to at least one of a volume and an amount of light of the gaming machine, and when the progression part of the gaming machine is the standby part and the specific value information and the specific information are displayed on the display means, the specific value information has a higher display priority than the specific information.

(Appendix 8)
When the progression part of the gaming machine is the waiting part, the display means is capable of displaying customization information regarding customization of the presentation executed on the gaming machine, and when the progression part of the gaming machine is the waiting part and the customization information and the specific information are displayed on the display means, it is preferable that the customization information has a higher display priority than the specific information.

(Appendix 9)
When the progression part of the gaming machine is the waiting part, the display means is capable of displaying demonstration information, and when the progression part of the gaming machine is the waiting part and the demonstration information and the specific information are displayed on the display means, the demonstration information may have a lower display priority than the specific information.

(Appendix 10)
The gaming machine is provided with a counting means, a display means for displaying predetermined information, a display control means for controlling the display means, and a game state control means for controlling a game state, the counting means counts a specific number of balls based on the number of prize balls awarded since the start of power supply and the number of balls used in a game since the start of power supply, and when the specific number of balls reaches an upper limit number, execution of a game in the gaming machine is restricted, and the display means is capable of displaying a difference between the specific number of balls and the upper limit number, or specific information suggesting that the specific number of balls has reached the specific number, when the specific number of balls reaches a specific number smaller than the upper limit number, and the gaming machine is a game machine including a game state including a row part, and the progression part of the gaming machine includes a variable part in which a variable game is being executed, and when the gaming state is a normal gaming state and the progression part of the gaming machine is the variable part, the display means is capable of variably displaying identification information, and the identification information includes main identification information and sub-identification information having lower visibility than the main identification information, and when the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the progression part of the gaming machine is the variable part, when the sub-identification information and the specific information are displayed on the display means, the sub-identification information has a display priority higher than that of the specific information.

(Appendix 11)
When the game state is the normal game state and the progression part of the game machine is the variable part, and the main identification information and the specific information are displayed on the display means, it is preferable that the main identification information has a higher display priority than the specific information.

(Appendix 12)
When the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the progressing part of the gaming machine is the variable part, the display means is capable of displaying pending information regarding the pending variable game, and when the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the progressing part of the gaming machine is the variable part, the pending information and the specific information are displayed on the display means, and it is preferable that the pending information has a higher display priority than the specific information.

(Appendix 13)
When the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the progression part of the gaming machine is the variable part, the display means is capable of displaying customization information regarding customization of the presentation executed on the gaming machine, and when the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the progression part of the gaming machine is the variable part, the customization information and the specific information are displayed on the display means, and it is preferable that the customization information has a higher display priority than the specific information.

(Appendix 14)
When the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the progression part of the gaming machine is the variable part, the display means is capable of displaying variable count information capable of identifying the number of times the variable game has been executed from a predetermined trigger, and when the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the progression part of the gaming machine is the variable part, and when the variable count information and the specific information are displayed on the display means, it is preferable that the variable count information has a higher display priority than the specific information.

(Appendix 15)
When the game state is the normal game state and the progression part of the game machine is the variable part, the display means is capable of displaying hitting method information instructing the operation of firing a game ball in a normal manner, and when the game state is the normal game state and the progression part of the game machine is the variable part, when the hitting method information and the specific information are displayed on the display means, it is preferable that the hitting method information has a higher display priority than the specific information.

(Appendix 16)
When the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the progression part of the gaming machine is the variable part, the display means is capable of displaying background information, and when the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the progression part of the gaming machine is the variable part and the background information and the specific information are displayed on the display means, the background information may have a lower display priority than the specific information.

(Appendix 17)
a display means for displaying predetermined information, and a display control means for controlling the display means, wherein the counting means counts a specific number of balls based on the number of prize balls awarded since the start of power supply and the number of balls used in a game since the start of power supply, and when the specific number of balls reaches an upper limit, execution of a game on the gaming machine is restricted, and the display means is capable of displaying a difference between the specific number of balls and the upper limit, or specific information suggesting that the specific number of balls has reached the specific number, when the specific number of balls reaches a specific number smaller than the upper limit, the gaming machine is configured to include a plurality of progression parts, and the progression parts of the gaming machine include a jackpot part in which a jackpot game is being executed, and when the progression part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part, the display means is capable of displaying round number information capable of identifying the current number of rounds, and when the progression part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part and the round number information and the specific information are displayed on the display means, the round number information has a higher display priority than the specific information.

(Appendix 18)
When the progression part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part, the display means is capable of displaying hitting method information instructing the operation of firing the gaming ball in a specific manner, and when the progression part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part and the hitting method information and the specific information are displayed on the display means, it is preferable that the hitting method information has a higher display priority than the specific information.

(Appendix 19)
When the progression part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part, the display means is capable of displaying opening information constituting an opening performance, and when the progression part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part and the opening information and the specific information are displayed on the display means, it is preferable that the opening information has a lower display priority than the specific information.

(Appendix 20)
When the progression part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part, the display means is capable of displaying ball output information regarding the prize balls awarded during the jackpot game, and when the progression part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part and the ball output information and the specific information are displayed on the display means, it is preferable that the ball output information has a lower display priority than the specific information.

(Appendix 21)
When a jackpot is won in a winning lottery, a variable game which derives the result of the winning lottery displays jackpot identification information, and the jackpot game is awarded upon the end of the variable game. When the progression part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part, the display means is capable of displaying type information which can identify the type of the jackpot identification information displayed in the variable game, and when the progression part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part, when the type information and the specific information are displayed on the display means, it is preferable that the type information has a lower display priority than the specific information.

(Appendix 22)
When the progression part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part, the display means can display passing information that can identify that the gaming ball has passed through a specific area, and when the progression part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part and the passing information and the specific information are displayed on the display means, it is preferable that the passing information has a lower display priority than the specific information.

(Appendix 23)
When a jackpot is won in a winning lottery, in a variable game for deriving the result of the winning lottery, jackpot identification information is displayed, and a jackpot game is awarded upon the termination of the variable game. The game machine is equipped with a counting means, a display means for displaying predetermined information, and a display control means for controlling the display means, and the counting means counts a specific number of balls based on the number of prize balls awarded since the start of power supply and the number of balls used in a game since the start of power supply, and when the specific number of balls reaches an upper limit number, execution of a game in the gaming machine is restricted, and when the specific number of balls reaches a specific number smaller than the upper limit number, the display means displays the difference between the specific number of balls and the upper limit number, or the number of specific balls A gaming machine capable of displaying specific information suggesting that a specific number has been reached, and when the display means displays the jackpot identification information and the specific information during the execution of the variable game, the jackpot identification information has a higher display priority than the specific information, and when the jackpot identification information is displayed in the variable game and the jackpot game is awarded upon the end of the variable game, the display means is capable of displaying type information capable of identifying the type of the jackpot identification information instead of the jackpot identification information, and when the type information and the specific information are displayed on the display means during the execution of the jackpot game, the type information has a lower display priority than the specific information.

(Appendix 24)
During execution of the jackpot game, the display means can display round number information capable of identifying the current number of rounds, and when the round number information and the specific information are displayed on the display means during execution of the jackpot game, it is preferable that the round number information has a higher display priority than the specific information.

(Appendix 25)
During the execution of the jackpot game, the display means can display hitting method information instructing the operation of firing the game ball in a specific manner, and when the hitting method information and the specific information are displayed on the display means during the execution of the jackpot game, it is preferable that the hitting method information has a higher display priority than the specific information.

(Appendix 26)
During execution of the jackpot game, the display means is capable of displaying opening information constituting an opening performance, and when the opening information and the specific information are displayed on the display means during execution of the jackpot game, it is preferable that the opening information has a lower display priority than the specific information.

(Appendix 27)
During the execution of the jackpot game, the display means is capable of displaying ball output information relating to the prize balls awarded during the jackpot game, and when the ball output information and the specific information are displayed on the display means during the execution of the jackpot game, it is preferable that the ball output information has a lower display priority than the specific information.

(Appendix 28)
During the execution of the jackpot game, the display means can display passing information that can identify that the game ball has passed through a specific area, and when the passing information and the specific information are displayed on the display means during the execution of the jackpot game, it is preferable that the passing information has a lower display priority than the specific information.

(Appendix 29)
When the gaming state is the advantageous gaming state and the progression part of the gaming machine is the variable part, the display means is capable of displaying background information, and when the gaming state is the advantageous gaming state and the progression part of the gaming machine is the variable part and the background information and the specific information are displayed on the display means, the background information may have a lower display priority than the specific information.

(Appendix 30)
a display means for displaying predetermined information, and a display control means for controlling the display means, wherein the counting means counts a number of specific balls based on the number of prize balls awarded since the start of power supply and the number of balls used in a game since the start of power supply, and when the number of specific balls reaches an upper limit, execution of a game on the gaming machine is restricted, and the display means is capable of displaying a difference between the number of specific balls and the upper limit, or specific information suggesting that the number of specific balls has reached the specific number, when the number of specific balls reaches a specific number smaller than the upper limit, the specific information being made up of a plurality of unit information, and among the plurality of unit information, the specific unit information changes from a normal display mode to a specific display mode when the number of specific balls reaches the specific number and when the number of specific balls decreases by a second number after the display mode has changed.

(Appendix 31)
The first number and the second number may be the same.
(Appendix 32)
The first number and the second number may be greater than the expected number of balls to be dispensed in a given jackpot game.

(Appendix 33)
The counting means includes a first counting means and a second counting means, the specific numbers of balls include a first specific number of balls counted by the first counting means and a second specific number of balls counted by the second counting means, the first specific number of balls and the second specific number of balls may diverge, and when the first specific number of balls reaches the upper limit number, execution of a game on the gaming machine is restricted, while execution of a game on the gaming machine is permitted even if the second specific number of balls reaches the upper limit number, the display means displays the specific information when the second specific number of balls reaches the specific number, while not displaying the specific information even if the first specific number of balls reaches the specific number, and the first number and the second number are greater than an expected upper limit number of the divergence between the first specific number of balls and the second specific number of balls.

(Appendix 34)
It is preferable that the first number and the second number be greater than twice the expected upper limit of the deviation between the first specific number of balls and the second specific number of balls.

(Appendix 35)
A gaming machine comprising: a counting means, a display means for displaying predetermined information; and a display control means for controlling the display means, wherein the counting means counts a specific number of balls based on the number of prize balls awarded since the start of power supply and the number of balls used in play since the start of power supply; when the specific number of balls reaches an upper limit, execution of play on the gaming machine is restricted; and the display means is capable of displaying the difference between the specific number of balls and the upper limit, or specific information suggesting that the specific number of balls has reached the specific number, when the specific number of balls reaches a specific number smaller than the upper limit, and the display of the specific information ends when the specific number of balls reaches a ending number smaller than the specific number.

(Appendix 36)
The specific information is composed of a plurality of unit information, and among the plurality of unit information, the specific unit information changes from a normal display mode to a specific display mode when the specific ball count increases by a first number after the specific ball count reaches the specific number, and changes from the specific display mode to the normal display mode when the specific ball count decreases by a second number after the display mode changes.

(Appendix 37)
The difference between the specific number and the end number may be the same as the second number.
(Appendix 38)
A gaming machine comprising: a counting means, a display means for displaying predetermined information; and a display control means for controlling the display means, wherein the counting means counts a specific number of balls based on the number of prize balls awarded since the start of power supply and the number of balls used in play since the start of power supply; when the specific number of balls reaches an upper limit, execution of play on the gaming machine is restricted; the display means is capable of displaying the difference between the specific number of balls and the upper limit, or specific information suggesting that the specific number of balls has reached the specific number, when the specific number of balls reaches a specific number smaller than the upper limit, and is capable of displaying special information capable of identifying that the specific number of balls has reached the upper limit, when the specific number of balls reaches the upper limit, and the display priority of the specific information changes depending on the part of the game machine in progress, while the display priority of the special information remains the same regardless of the part of the game machine in progress when the special information is displayed.

(Appendix 39)
A gaming machine comprising: a counting means; a display means for displaying predetermined information; and a display control means for controlling the display means, wherein the counting means counts a specific number of balls based on the number of prize balls awarded since the start of power supply and the number of balls used in play since the start of power supply; when the specific number of balls reaches an upper limit, execution of play on the gaming machine is restricted; the display means, upon the specific number of balls reaching a specific number smaller than the upper limit, is capable of displaying the difference between the specific number of balls and the upper limit, or specific information suggesting that the specific number of balls has reached the specific number; and, upon the specific number of balls reaching the upper limit, is capable of displaying special information capable of identifying that the specific number of balls has reached the upper limit, wherein the specific information and the special information are displayed in different positions.

(Appendix 40)
A gaming machine comprising: a counting means, a display means for displaying predetermined information; and a display control means for controlling the display means, wherein the counting means counts a specific number of balls based on the number of prize balls awarded since the start of power supply and the number of balls used in play since the start of power supply; when the specific number of balls reaches an upper limit, execution of play on the gaming machine is restricted; the display means is capable of displaying the difference between the specific number of balls and the upper limit, or specific information suggesting that the specific number of balls has reached the specific number, when the specific number of balls reaches a specific number smaller than the upper limit, and is capable of displaying special information capable of identifying that the specific number of balls has reached the upper limit, when the specific number of balls reaches the upper limit, and the specific information has a smaller display area on the display means than the special information.

(Appendix 41)
The gaming machine is provided with a counting means, a display means for displaying predetermined information, and a display control means for controlling the display means, and the counting means counts a specific number of balls based on the number of prize balls awarded since the start of power supply and the number of balls used in a game since the start of power supply, and when the specific number of balls reaches an upper limit, execution of a game in the gaming machine is restricted, and when the specific number of balls reaches a specific number smaller than the upper limit, the display means displays a difference between the specific number of balls and the upper limit, or specific information suggesting that the specific number of balls has reached the specific number. a gaming machine capable of displaying information about addiction, the gaming machine being configured to include a plurality of progression parts, the progression parts of the gaming machine including a waiting part in which a variable game is not being executed and a jackpot game is not being executed, when a progression part of the gaming machine is the waiting part, the display means being capable of displaying warning information regarding addiction, and when the warning information and the specific information are displayed on the display means when the progression part of the gaming machine is the waiting part, the warning information has a lower display priority than the specific information.

(Appendix 42)
The gaming machine is provided with a counting means, a display means for displaying predetermined information, and a display control means for controlling the display means, and the counting means counts a specific number of balls based on the number of prize balls awarded since the start of power supply and the number of balls used in a game since the start of power supply, and when the specific number of balls reaches an upper limit number, execution of a game on the gaming machine is restricted, and when the specific number of balls reaches a specific number smaller than the upper limit number, the display means displays the difference between the specific number of balls and the upper limit number, or the fact that the specific number of balls has reached the specific number. a gaming machine capable of displaying specific information suggesting addiction, the gaming machine being configured to include a plurality of progression parts, the progression parts of the gaming machine including a jackpot part in which a jackpot game is being played, and when a progression part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part, the display means is capable of displaying warning information regarding addiction, and when the warning information and the specific information are displayed on the display means when the progression part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part, the warning information has a lower display priority than the specific information.

(Appendix 43)
The gaming machine is provided with a counting means, a display means for displaying predetermined information, and a display control means for controlling the display means, the counting means counting a specific number of balls based on the number of prize balls awarded since the start of power supply and the number of balls used in a game since the start of power supply, and when the specific number of balls reaches an upper limit, execution of a game in the gaming machine is restricted, and the display means is capable of displaying the difference between the specific number of balls and the upper limit, or specific information suggesting that the specific number of balls has reached the specific number, when the specific number of balls reaches a specific number smaller than the upper limit, and the gaming machine is configured to include a plurality of progression parts, and the progression parts of the gaming machine include a jackpot part in which a jackpot game is being executed, a variable game part in which a variable game is not being executed, and a jackpot part in which a jackpot game is not being executed. a waiting part in which the game progresses and a waiting part in which the game progresses, when the game progress part of the gaming machine is the waiting part, the display means is capable of displaying first warning information regarding addiction, and when the game progress part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part, the display means is capable of displaying second warning information regarding addiction, and when the game progress part of the gaming machine is the waiting part and the first warning information and the specific information are displayed on the display means, the first warning information has a lower display priority than the specific information, and when the game progress part of the gaming machine is the jackpot part and the second warning information and the specific information are displayed on the display means, the second warning information has a lower display priority than the specific information.

(Appendix 44)
A gaming machine comprising a counting means, a display means for displaying predetermined information, and a display control means for controlling the display means, wherein the counting means counts a specific number of balls based on the number of prize balls awarded since the start of power supply and the number of balls used in play since the start of power supply, and when the specific number of balls reaches an upper limit, execution of play on the gaming machine is restricted, and the display means is capable of displaying special information that can identify that the specific number of balls has reached the upper limit, when the specific number of balls reaches the upper limit, and the special information includes unique information specific to the model of the gaming machine.

(Appendix 45)
When the specific number of balls reaches a specific number smaller than the upper limit number, the display means can display the difference between the specific number of balls and the upper limit number, or specific information suggesting that the specific number of balls has reached the specific number, and it is preferable that the specific information and the special information are displayed in different positions.

(Appendix 46)
When the specific number of balls reaches a specific number smaller than the upper limit number, the display means is capable of displaying the difference between the specific number of balls and the upper limit number, or specific information suggesting that the specific number of balls has reached the specific number, and it is preferable that the specific information has a smaller display area on the display means than the special information.

(Appendix 47)
a display means for displaying predetermined information, a display control means for controlling the display means, and a detection means for detecting a payout error, wherein the counting means counts a specific number of balls based on the number of prize balls awarded since the start of power supply and the number of balls used in a game since the start of power supply, and when the specific number of balls reaches an upper limit number, execution of a game on the gaming machine is restricted, and the detection means is capable of detecting the payout error even when execution of a game on the gaming machine is restricted, and when the specific number of balls reaches a specific number smaller than the upper limit number, the display means is capable of displaying a difference between the specific number of balls and the upper limit number, or specific information suggesting that the specific number of balls has reached the specific number, and when the detection means detects the payout error, the display means is capable of displaying payout error information related to the payout error, and when the payout error information and the specific information are displayed on the display means, the payout error information has a higher display priority than the specific information.

(Appendix 48)
The display means is capable of displaying special information that can identify that the specific number of balls has reached the upper limit number when the specific number of balls has reached the upper limit number, and when the payout error information and the special information are displayed on the display means, it is preferable that the payout error information has a higher display priority than the special information.

(Appendix 49)
The display means is capable of displaying special information that can identify that the specific number of balls has reached the upper limit number when the specific number of balls has reached the upper limit number, and when the payout error information and the special information are displayed on the display means, it is preferable that the payout error information has a lower display priority than the special information.

(Appendix 50)
A gaming machine comprising a counting means, a display means for displaying predetermined information, a display control means for controlling the display means, a gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state, a base value counting means for counting a base value when the gaming state is a normal gaming state, and a base value display means for displaying the base value, wherein the counting means counts a specific number of balls based on the number of prize balls awarded since power supply was started and the number of balls used in gaming since power supply was started, and when the specific number of balls reaches an upper limit number, execution of gaming on the gaming machine is restricted, while the display of the base value on the base value display means is permitted.

(Appendix 51)
The base value may be variable even when the execution of the game is restricted.

(Appendix 52)
It is preferable that whether or not the base value can be changed after the execution of the game is restricted depends on the game state when the execution of the game is restricted.

(Appendix 53)
It is preferable that the base value may vary after the execution of the game is restricted, regardless of the game state at the time the execution of the game is restricted.

(Appendix 54)
A gaming machine comprising a counting means, a display means for displaying predetermined information, and a display control means for controlling the display means, wherein the counting means counts a specific number of balls based on the number of prize balls awarded since the start of power supply and the number of balls used in play since the start of power supply, and when the specific number of balls reaches an upper limit, execution of play on the gaming machine is restricted, and when the specific number of balls reaches the upper limit during the execution of a predetermined jackpot game, the power supply is cut off during the execution of the jackpot game, and thereafter, when power supply is started, the jackpot game is resumed, while the counting means is capable of initializing the specific number of balls.

(Appendix 55)
The display means, when the specific number of balls reaches a specific number smaller than the upper limit number, can display the difference between the specific number of balls and the upper limit number, or specific information suggesting that the specific number of balls has reached the specific number, and when the specific number of balls reaches the upper limit number during the execution of a specified jackpot game, the power supply is cut off during the execution of the jackpot game, and then, when the power supply is started again, the jackpot game is resumed while the specific information is not displayed.

(Appendix 56)
A gaming machine comprising: a counting means; an alert means including at least a display means for displaying predetermined information; and a display control means for controlling the display means, wherein the counting means counts a specific number of balls based on the number of prize balls awarded since power supply was started and the number of balls used in play since power supply was started; when the specific number of balls reaches an upper limit, execution of play on the gaming machine is restricted; the alert means, when power supply is started, executes an input alert that can identify that power supply has started; the display means, when the specific number of balls reaches the upper limit, is capable of displaying special information that can identify that the specific number of balls has reached the upper limit; when the special information is displayed, power supply is cut off, and if power supply is then started, at least a part of the input alert is not executed.

(Appendix 57)
A gaming machine comprising a counting means, a display means for displaying predetermined information, and a display control means for controlling the display means, wherein the counting means counts a specific number of balls based on the number of prize balls awarded since power supply was started and the number of balls used in play since power supply was started, and when the specific number of balls reaches an upper limit, execution of a game on the gaming machine is restricted, and when execution of the game is restricted, power supply is cut off when prize balls have been awarded but the payout of the game balls has not yet been completed, and thereafter, when power supply is started again, the display means is capable of displaying payout information regarding the payout of the game balls.

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Claims (2)

A counting means;
A notification means including at least a display means for displaying predetermined information;
A display control means for controlling the display means;
A game state control means for controlling a game state,
The counting means counts a specific number of balls based on the number of prize balls awarded since the start of power supply and the number of balls used in a game since the start of power supply,
When the specific number of balls reaches the upper limit, the execution of the game on the gaming machine is restricted,
The display means is capable of displaying a difference between the specific number of balls and the upper limit number, or specific information suggesting that the specific number of balls has reached the specific number, when the specific number of balls reaches a specific number smaller than the upper limit number;
When the specific number of balls reaches the upper limit, special information that can identify that the specific number of balls has reached the upper limit can be displayed.
The gaming machine is configured to include a plurality of progression parts,
The progression part of the gaming machine includes a variable part in which a variable game is being executed,
When the gaming state is an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous than a normal gaming state and the progression part of the gaming machine is the variable part, the display means is capable of variably displaying the identification information;
The identification information includes main identification information and sub-identification information having lower visibility than the main identification information,
when the game state is the advantageous game state and the progression part of the gaming machine is the variable part, when the sub identification information and the specific information are displayed on the display means, the sub identification information and the specific information are displayed on different layers;
When the specific number of balls reaches the upper limit during a predetermined jackpot game, if the power supply is cut off during the jackpot game and then the power supply is started again, the jackpot game is resumed, and the execution of the game on the gaming machine is restricted upon the end of the jackpot game ,
The notification means, when the power supply is started, executes an input notification that can specify that the power supply is started,
A gaming machine in which, when the special information is displayed, power supply is cut off and then power supply is started again, at least a part of the insertion notification is not executed . A counting means;
A display means for displaying predetermined information;
A display control means for controlling the display means;
A game state control means for controlling a game state,
The counting means counts a specific number of balls based on the number of prize balls awarded since the start of power supply and the number of balls used in a game since the start of power supply,
When the specific number of balls reaches the upper limit, the execution of the game on the gaming machine is restricted,
The display means is capable of displaying a difference between the specific number of balls and the upper limit number, or specific information suggesting that the specific number of balls has reached the specific number, when the specific number of balls reaches a specific number smaller than the upper limit number;
The gaming machine is configured to include a plurality of progression parts,
The progression part of the gaming machine includes a variable part in which a variable game is being executed,
When the gaming state is an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous than a normal gaming state and the progression part of the gaming machine is the variable part, the display means is capable of variably displaying the identification information;
The identification information includes main identification information and sub-identification information having lower visibility than the main identification information,
when the game state is the advantageous game state and the progression part of the gaming machine is the variable part, when the sub identification information and the specific information are displayed on the display means, the sub identification information and the specific information are displayed on different layers;
When the specific number of balls reaches the upper limit during a predetermined jackpot game, if the power supply is cut off during the jackpot game and then the power supply is started again, the jackpot game is resumed, and the execution of the game on the gaming machine is restricted upon the end of the jackpot game,
A gaming machine in which, when the execution of the game is restricted, when prize balls have been awarded but the payout of the game balls has not yet been completed and the display means is not displaying payout information regarding the payout of the game balls, the power supply is cut off, and when the power supply is subsequently started again, the display means is capable of displaying payout information regarding the payout of the game balls.

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