JP7550482B2 - Gaming Machines - Google Patents

Description

This invention relates to gaming machines.

In the past, some gaming machines, such as the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, are controlled to enter a disabled state in which the game cannot proceed if the stored contents do not match. The disabled state cannot be ended unless, for example, at least the power supply is cut off.

JP 2020-081443 A

Nowadays, there is a demand for proper control of gaming machines that are controlled to an unplayable state.

A gaming machine that solves the above problem is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an unprogressable state where it is impossible to progress in a game and can award a jackpot game when a jackpot is won, and is equipped with a game state control means capable of controlling a game state including a normal state, an unprogressable state control means capable of controlling to the unprogressable state when a special condition is met, a specific error detection means for detecting a specific error, and a warning means for issuing a warning about addiction , and the special condition can be met when a specific value as a maximum difference number reaches a specified value, and the unprogressable state control means can control to the unprogressable state when the specific error is detected even if the special condition is not met, and when the special condition is met during a jackpot game in which a jackpot is won and awarded under a situation in which a specified condition is met, the game machine may be controlled to the unprogressable state at a timing after the execution of a warning about addiction is started, and when the jackpot is awarded under a situation in which the specified condition is met, The gist of the present invention is that, if the specific error is detected during a jackpot game in which a jackpot has been won and a prize has been awarded under circumstances in which the specified condition is met, a warning against addiction is not issued and the game is controlled to the unprogressable state, and, if the specific error is detected during a jackpot game in which a jackpot has been won and a prize has been awarded under circumstances in which the specified condition is met, the jackpot game is stopped upon detection of the specific error and the game is controlled to the unprogressable state, and even if the special condition is met during a jackpot game in which a jackpot has been won and a prize has been awarded under circumstances in which the specified condition is met, if the power supply is subsequently cut off and then resumed, the jackpot game is not stopped upon the resumption of the power supply and returns to the jackpot game, and thereafter, a warning against addiction is not issued and the game is controlled to the unprogressable state after the jackpot game ends, and the specified condition can be met when the number of times jackpot games have been awarded since being controlled to the normal state reaches a specified number .

The present invention allows for proper control.

FIG. FIG. 1A to 1C are diagrams showing an example of the display content of a performance display device. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the gaming machine. 13 is a flowchart showing a progress disable process. 13A and 13B are diagrams showing an example of the display content of the effect display device when an impossibility notification effect is executed. (a) is a figure showing an example of the display content of the performance display device when an impossibility notice performance is executed, and (b) is a figure showing an example of the display content of the performance display device when an arrival notice performance is executed. A figure showing an example of the display content of the performance display device when a warning about addiction is issued. A diagram showing the relationship between the situation when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value, the timing of transition to an unprogressable state, and whether or not a warning about addiction is issued. 11A to 11D are diagrams showing an example of the execution of each presentation when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value while a jackpot game is awarded. 1A to 1C are diagrams showing examples of light emission modes of various display sections. 1A to 1C are diagrams illustrating examples of light emission modes of various light-emitting sections. A figure showing an example of the light-emitting states of various display units and light-emitting units when the vehicle is not controlled to an unprogressable state, and an example of the light-emitting states of various display units and light-emitting units when the vehicle is controlled to an unprogressable state.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the gaming machine will be described. In this specification, up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (rear) indicate the respective directions as seen by a player.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 (hereinafter, referred to as gaming machine 10) as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame body 11 includes an outer frame 12, a middle frame 13, and a front frame 14. The outer frame 12 is fixed to an installation facility. The middle frame 13 is supported on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. A gaming board unit including a gaming board 20 is fixed to the middle frame 13. The front frame 14 is supported on the front side of the middle frame 13 so as to be openable and closable so as to cover the front side of the gaming board 20. A protective glass that covers the entire opening 14a of the front frame 14 and protects the gaming board 20 is supported on the front frame 14. The middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 are supported on the outer frame 12 so as to be openable and closable.

The gaming machine 10 is provided with a launch handle 16 on the front side of the front frame 14. In the gaming machine 10, the gaming ball is launched with a strength that corresponds to the amount of operation (rotation amount) of the launch handle 16. The gaming machine 10 is provided with a cross key JK on the front side of the front frame 14 that can be operated by the player. The cross key JK is composed of an up button UB, a right button RB, a down button DB, and a left button LB.

The gaming machine 10 is provided with a frame decorative lamp 17a, one of the decorative lamps 17, on the front side of the front frame 14. The frame decorative lamp 17a executes an effect of turning on and off the built-in light-emitting element (hereinafter referred to as a light-emitting effect). The gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker 18 that outputs sound on the front side of the front frame 14. The speaker 18 executes an effect of outputting sounds such as voices, sound effects, and music (hereinafter referred to as a sound effect).

As shown in FIG. 2, a game area 21 that is substantially circular in front view is defined on the front side of the game board 20. The game board 20 has a guide path 21a that guides a launched game ball to the game area 21. The game board 20 has a backflow prevention valve 21b that prevents a game ball launched into the game area 21 from returning back to the guide path 21a. The launched game ball is guided by the guide path 21a, passes through the backflow prevention valve 21b located at the most downstream side of the guide path 21a, and reaches the game area 21. The game ball that reaches the game area 21 flows down the game area 21.

The gaming machine 10 is equipped with an information display panel 22 .
The information display panel 22 includes a first special symbol display section 22a. The first special symbol display section 22a in this embodiment is composed of seven light-emitting bodies. The first special symbol display section 22a displays a pattern that is a combination of the light-emitting bodies that constitute the first special symbol display section 22a being turned on or off. The first special symbol display section 22a displays a first special symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as the first special game) that displays a predetermined pattern in a variable manner and finally displays the first special symbol as a fixed stop. The information display panel 22 includes a second special symbol display section 22b. The second special symbol display section 22b in this embodiment is composed of seven light-emitting bodies. The second special symbol display section 22b displays a pattern that is a combination of the light-emitting bodies that constitute the second special symbol display section 22b being turned on or off. The second special symbol display section 22b displays a second special symbol changing game (hereinafter referred to as the second special game) in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a changing manner and the second special symbol is finally displayed in a fixed, stopped state.

Hereinafter, the first special game and the second special game may be collectively referred to as "special games". Furthermore, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as "special symbols". Special games as variable games include a first special game as the first variable game and a second special game as the second variable game. The special games are special symbol variable games. The special symbols are symbols that notify the results of an internal lottery, which will be described later. In this embodiment, at least one of the first special symbol display unit 22a and the second special symbol display unit 22b realizes the function of special game execution means capable of executing a special game. In this embodiment, the special game execution means is composed of a plurality of light-emitting bodies.

In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed pattern changes over time. In this specification, "fixed stop display" means a state in which the pattern is fixedly displayed and the type of the displayed pattern does not change. Special patterns that can be fixedly displayed in the special pattern display sections 22a and 22b include jackpot patterns and loss patterns. When a jackpot pattern is fixedly displayed in a special game, the player can recognize a jackpot. When a loss pattern is fixedly displayed in a special game, the player can recognize a loss. In the gaming machine 10, the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously. In the gaming machine 10, the second special game is executed in priority to the first special game.

When a special symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the first special symbol display section 22a, at least one of the multiple light-emitting elements constituting the first special symbol display section 22a lights up. Similarly, when a special symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the second special symbol display section 22b, at least one of the multiple light-emitting elements constituting the second special symbol display section 22b lights up. Incidentally, during the execution of the first special game, the light-emitting elements constituting the first special symbol display section 22a light up in a light-emitting state corresponding to the execution of the first special game. Similarly, during the execution of the second special game, the light-emitting elements constituting the second special symbol display section 22b light up in a light-emitting state corresponding to the execution of the second special game.

In the gaming machine 10, a jackpot lottery may be held when a special game is executed. In the gaming machine 10, when a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery, a jackpot pattern is displayed in a fixed stop in the special game that is the subject of the winning, and then a jackpot game is awarded (occurs). In this way, the gaming machine 10 can award a jackpot game after the special game ends when a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery held when a special game is executed. That is, the gaming machine 10 can award a jackpot game when a jackpot lottery is won. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, when a jackpot is won, a jackpot game is awarded after the special game based on the jackpot being won ends. In other words, in the gaming machine 10, when a winning jackpot is won, a winning game is awarded after the variable game ends. In this way, the gaming machine 10 can award a winning game. Winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery is equivalent to winning the jackpot lottery. A jackpot symbol being displayed as a fixed stop in a special game is equivalent to a result being derived that identifies a jackpot win in the special game. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10, a losing symbol being displayed as a fixed stop in a special game is equivalent to a result being derived that identifies a jackpot win in the special game, that is, a result being derived that identifies a win win. The gaming machine 10 can execute a special game according to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery. In other words, the gaming machine 10 can execute a special game according to the lottery result of the win lottery.

The information display panel 22 includes a first special hold display section 22c. The first special hold display section 22c in this embodiment is composed of four light-emitting bodies. The first special hold display section 22c recognizably displays the number of first special games whose execution has been suspended because the start condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met (hereinafter referred to as the first special hold number). The gaming machine 10 can hold the execution of the first special game. The information display panel 22 includes a second special hold display section 22d. The second special hold display section 22d in this embodiment is composed of four light-emitting bodies. The second special hold display section 22d recognizably displays the number of second special games whose execution has been suspended because the start condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met (hereinafter referred to as the second special hold number). The gaming machine 10 can hold the execution of the second special game. In this way, this embodiment can hold the execution of the variable game. In this embodiment, at least one of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number corresponds to the special reservation number that corresponds to the number of special games that are on hold for execution. In this embodiment, at least one of the first special reservation display unit 22c and the second special reservation display unit 22d realizes the function of a first reservation number notification means that can notify the special reservation number. In this embodiment, the first reservation number notification means is composed of a plurality of light-emitting elements.

The information display panel 22 includes a normal symbol display section 22e. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display section 22e is composed of four light emitters. The normal symbol display section 22e displays a symbol that is a combination of the light emitters that constitute the normal symbol display section 22e being turned on or off. The normal symbol display section 22e variably displays a predetermined symbol, and also displays a normal symbol variable game (hereinafter referred to as a normal game) in which a normal symbol is finally displayed as a fixed stop. The normal symbols that can be displayed as a fixed stop on the normal symbol display section 22e include at least a normal win symbol that is displayed as a fixed stop in the case of a normal win, and a normal loss symbol that is displayed as a fixed stop in the case of a normal loss. In the gaming machine 10, when the normal win lottery is won, a normal win game is awarded (occurs) after a normal win symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the normal game.

When a normal symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the normal symbol display section 22e, at least one of the multiple light-emitting elements that make up the normal symbol display section 22e lights up. Incidentally, during the execution of a normal game, the light-emitting elements that make up the normal symbol display section 22e light up in a light-emitting state that corresponds to the execution of the normal game.

The information display panel 22 is equipped with a normal hold display section 22f. In this embodiment, the normal hold display section 22f is composed of four light-emitting elements. The normal hold display section 22f recognizably displays the number of normal games whose execution has been put on hold (hereinafter referred to as the normal hold number) because the start conditions have been met but the execution conditions have not yet been met. The gaming machine 10 is capable of putting on hold the execution of normal games.

The information display panel 22 is equipped with a right hit lamp 22g. In this embodiment, the right hit lamp 22g is composed of four light-emitting elements. Although details will be described later, the right hit lamp 22g notifies that a right hit is recommended in a situation in which a right hit is recommended. In this embodiment, notifying that a right hit is recommended by the right hit lamp 22g corresponds to executing a first launch effect that encourages the launch of a game ball into a specific area. And, in this embodiment, the right hit lamp 22g realizes the function as a first launch effect execution means capable of executing the first launch effect. In this embodiment, the first launch effect execution means is composed of a plurality of light-emitting elements.

The special symbol display units 22a, 22b, special hold display units 22c, 22d, normal symbol display unit 22e, normal hold display unit 22f and right hit lamp 22g provided on the information display panel 22 do not need to be provided on the same component as the information display panel 22 in this embodiment, but may be provided separately on different components. For example, the first special symbol display unit 22a and the first special hold display unit 22c may be provided on the same component, while the second special symbol display unit 22b and the second special hold display unit 22d may be provided on a different component.

The gaming machine 10 has a center frame 23 decorated with various ornaments, located approximately in the center of the play area 21 of the play board 20. The center frame 23 has an opening 23x. The center frame 23 has a board decoration lamp 17b of the decorative lamps 17. The board decoration lamp 17b executes an effect of turning on and off the built-in light-emitting element (hereinafter referred to as a light-emitting effect).

The center frame 23 is provided with a game light-emitting section 23a. In this embodiment, the game light-emitting section 23a is composed of five light-emitting elements. The game light-emitting section 23a displays a pattern that is a combination of the lighting and extinguishing of the light-emitting elements that constitute the game light-emitting section 23a. The game light-emitting section 23a displays a predetermined pattern in a variable manner and finally displays an auxiliary light-emitting game in which an auxiliary light-emitting pattern is fixed and stopped. The auxiliary light-emitting game is different from a special game. In this embodiment, the auxiliary light-emitting game corresponds to a specific game. In this manner, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a specific game. In this embodiment, the game light-emitting section 23a realizes the function as a specific game execution means that can execute a specific game. In this embodiment, the specific game execution means is composed of a plurality of light-emitting elements. Incidentally, as described above, in the gaming machine 10, the brightness of the game light-emitting section 23a cannot be adjusted by operating either the right button RB or the left button LB. In other words, in this embodiment, the brightness of the specific game execution means cannot be adjusted even if the adjustment operation means is operated.

The auxiliary light-emitting game is played in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the auxiliary light-emitting game is started when the special game starts, and is ended when the special game ends. In this way, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to play the auxiliary light-emitting game while the special game is being played. In the auxiliary light-emitting game, an auxiliary light-emitting pattern corresponding to the special pattern that is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game is displayed as a fixed stop. When a jackpot pattern is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game, the auxiliary light-emitting pattern for the jackpot is displayed as a fixed stop in the auxiliary light-emitting game. When a losing pattern is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game, the auxiliary light-emitting pattern for the losing game is displayed as a fixed stop in the auxiliary light-emitting game.

When the auxiliary light-emitting symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the game light-emitting unit 23a, at least one of the multiple light-emitting elements constituting the game light-emitting unit 23a lights up. Incidentally, when the auxiliary light-emitting game is being played, the light-emitting elements constituting the game light-emitting unit 23a light up in a light-emitting mode corresponding to the playing of the auxiliary light-emitting game. In addition, in the gaming machine 10, regardless of whether the first special game or the second special game is being played, the auxiliary light-emitting game is commonly played in the game light-emitting unit 23a.

The center frame 23 is equipped with a first reserved light-emitting unit 23b. In this embodiment, the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b is composed of four light-emitting elements. The first reserved light-emitting unit 23b displays the first special reserved number in a recognizable manner. The center frame 23 is equipped with a second reserved light-emitting unit 23c. In this embodiment, the second reserved light-emitting unit 23c is composed of four light-emitting elements. The second reserved light-emitting unit 23c displays the second special reserved number in a recognizable manner. In this embodiment, at least one of the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b and the second reserved light-emitting unit 23c realizes the function of a second reserved number notification means capable of notifying the special reserved number. In this embodiment, the second reserved number notification means is composed of a plurality of light-emitting elements.

The center frame 23 is equipped with an auxiliary right-hitting light-emitting unit 23d. In this embodiment, the auxiliary right-hitting light-emitting unit 23d is composed of four light-emitting elements. Details will be described later, but the auxiliary right-hitting light-emitting unit 23d notifies the player that a right hit is recommended in a situation in which a right hit is recommended. In this embodiment, notifying the player that a right hit is recommended by the auxiliary right-hitting light-emitting unit 23d corresponds to executing a second launch performance that encourages the game ball to be launched into a specific area. In this embodiment, the auxiliary right-hitting light-emitting unit 23d realizes the function of a second launch performance execution means that is capable of executing the second launch performance. In this embodiment, the second launch performance execution means is composed of a plurality of light-emitting elements.

The gaming machine 10 is equipped with a performance display device 25 as a display means. For example, the performance display device 25 may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The performance display device 25 is equipped with a display area 25r in which an image is displayed. In this embodiment, the performance display device 25 realizes the function as a display means capable of displaying an image. The performance display device 25 is attached to the gaming board 20 so that the player can view the display area 25r through the opening 23x of the center frame 23. The performance display device 25 executes a performance (hereinafter referred to as a display performance) in which an image imitating a predetermined character or letter is displayed. In this embodiment, some or all of the performance devices among the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the performance display device 25 correspond to the performance execution means.

The gaming machine 10 is provided with a first start hole 26 as a start hole. The first start hole 26 is located below the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The first start hole 26 is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. The gaming machine 10 is provided with a first start sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the first start hole 26. The first start sensor SE1 realizes the function of a start ball entry detection means that can detect the entry of a game ball into the first start hole 26 as a start hole. For example, the first start hole 26 is connected to a ball passage that leads the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharges it from the game board 20 to the outside), and the first start sensor SE1 is disposed in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the start condition of the first special game can be established and the payout condition of the prize ball is established. In the gaming machine 10, when the first start sensor SE1 detects gaming balls and the conditions for paying out prize balls are met, three gaming balls are awarded as prize balls.

The gaming machine 10 is provided with a second start hole 27 as a start hole. The second start hole 27 is located in the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The gaming machine 10 is provided with a second start sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the second start hole 27. The second start sensor SE2 realizes the function of a start ball entry detection means capable of detecting the entry of a game ball into the second start hole 27 as a start hole. For example, a ball passage that leads the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 is connected to the second start hole 27, and the second start sensor SE2 is disposed in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the start condition of the second special game may be established, and the payout condition of the prize ball is established. In the gaming machine 10, when the gaming ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2 and the payout condition of the prize ball is established, one gaming ball is awarded as a prize ball. The second start opening 27 has a first variable member 28 as a variable member. The first variable member 28 can be operated in an open state in which the gaming ball can be easily or can be inserted into the second start opening 27, and in a closed state in which the gaming ball can be difficult (or cannot be inserted) into the second start opening 27. The first variable member 28 is operated by receiving power from a first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 4). Hereinafter, the opening state of the first variable member 28 may be referred to as "the second start opening 27 is opened," and the closing state of the first variable member 28 may be referred to as "the second start opening 27 is closed." As described above, the gaming machine 10 has a start opening into which the gaming ball can be inserted. The start ports include a first start port and a second start port. The special games as variable games include a first special game as a first variable game that can be executed when a game ball enters the first start port 26, and a second special game as a second variable game that can be executed when a game ball enters the second start port 27.

The gaming machine 10 is provided with a large prize opening 31. The large prize opening 31 is located in the lower right of the center frame 23 in the gaming area 21. The gaming machine 10 is provided with a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large prize opening 31. For example, a ball passage that leads the entered gaming ball to the back side of the gaming board 20 is connected to the large prize opening 31, and the count sensor SE3 is disposed in the ball passage. When the gaming ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the payout condition for the prize ball is established. In the gaming machine 10, when the gaming ball is detected by the count sensor SE3 and the payout condition for the prize ball is established, 10 gaming balls are awarded as prize balls. The large prize opening 31 has a second variable member 32. The second variable member 32 can be operated between an open state in which the game ball can enter the large prize opening 31 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the large prize opening 31. The second variable member 32 operates by receiving power from a second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 4). When the second variable member 32 is in the open state, the game ball is allowed to enter the large prize opening 31. When the second variable member 32 is in the closed state, the game ball is not allowed to enter the large prize opening 31. Hereinafter, the open state of the second variable member 32 may be referred to as "the large prize opening 31 is opened," and the closed state of the second variable member 32 may be referred to as "the large prize opening 31 is closed."

The gaming machine 10 is equipped with a gate 33. The gate 33 is located to the right of the center frame 23 in the gaming area 21. The gate 33 has a gate opening that is always open so that gaming balls can enter the gate. A gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects gaming balls that enter and pass through the gate opening is disposed at the gate opening. When a gaming ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the conditions for starting a normal game may be established. Note that the gaming ball that enters the gate 33 does not have to be configured to pass through the gate 33. For example, the gaming ball that enters the gate 33 may pass through a ball passage that leads to the back side of the gaming board 20 and be discharged from the gaming board 20 to the outside.

The gaming machine 10 is provided with a first general winning opening 34 as a general winning opening. The first general winning opening 34 is located at the lower left of the center frame 23 in the gaming area 21. The first general winning opening 34 is always open so that a gaming ball can enter. The gaming machine 10 is provided with a first general sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first general winning opening 34. For example, a ball passage that leads the entered gaming ball to the back side of the gaming board 20 (discharges it from the gaming board 20 to the outside) is connected to the first general winning opening 34, and the first general sensor SE5 is disposed in the ball passage. When a gaming ball is detected by the first general sensor SE5, the payout condition for the prize ball is established. In the gaming machine 10, when gaming balls are detected by the first general sensor SE5 and the conditions for paying out prize balls are met, eight gaming balls are awarded as prize balls.

The gaming machine 10 is provided with a second general winning opening 35 as a general winning opening. The second general winning opening 35 is located in the lower right of the center frame 23 in the gaming area 21. The second general winning opening 35 is always open so that a gaming ball can enter. The gaming machine 10 is provided with a second general sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second general winning opening 35. For example, a ball passage that leads the entered gaming ball to the back side of the gaming board 20 (discharges it from the gaming board 20 to the outside) is connected to the second general winning opening 35, and the second general sensor SE6 is disposed in the ball passage. When a gaming ball is detected by the second general sensor SE6, the condition for paying out the prize ball is established. In the gaming machine 10, when gaming balls are detected by the second general sensor SE6 and the conditions for paying out prize balls are met, eight gaming balls are awarded as prize balls.

The gaming machine 10 is equipped with an outlet 36. In this embodiment, gaming balls that do not enter the starting holes 26, 27, the big prize hole 31, or the general prize holes 34, 35 are discharged from the machine through the outlet 36. The gaming machine 10 is equipped with game components, such as nails (game nails) and windmills, that change the behavior of the gaming balls flowing down the gaming area 21.

The gaming machine 10 is equipped with an out sensor SE7 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects game balls (out balls) discharged from the gaming board 20 to the outside. The out sensor SE7 is disposed on a passage through which game balls launched into the game area 21 of the gaming board 20 and game balls discharged to the outside of the gaming board 20 are collected and passed. The game balls discharged to the outside of the gaming board 20 include game balls that enter the out hole 36. The game balls discharged to the outside of the gaming board 20 include game balls that enter each of the ball entry holes of the starting holes 26, 27, the big prize hole 31, and the general prize holes 34, 35. The out sensor SE7 functions as a discharged ball detection means that detects game balls discharged from the gaming board 20. The discharged ball detection means can also be said to be an out ball detection means that detects out balls.

The gaming machine 10 is equipped with a magnetic sensor SEj (shown in FIG. 4) capable of detecting magnetism. The magnetic sensor SEj is disposed on the rear side of the gaming board 20. For example, the magnetic sensor SEj is disposed on the rear side of the gaming board 20 and in the vicinity of the large prize opening 31. The magnetic sensor SEj realizes a function as a magnetic detection means capable of detecting magnetism. The detection of magnetism by the magnetic sensor SEj corresponds to the detection of a magnetic error by the magnetic sensor SEj. In this embodiment, the magnetic error corresponds to a specific error. In this embodiment, the magnetic sensor SEj realizes a function as a specific error detection means that detects a specific error. Note that detecting a magnetic error corresponds to detecting the occurrence of a magnetic error.

Next, the path along which the gaming ball flows in this embodiment will be described.
The gaming machine 10 has a plurality of paths through which the gaming balls flow down in the gaming area 21 according to the launch strength of the gaming balls. The paths through which the gaming balls flow down can also be understood as the areas through which the gaming balls flow down. The plurality of paths include a first path R1 that passes through the left side of the center frame 23 to the outlet 36, and a second path R2 that passes through the right side of the center frame 23 to the outlet 36. The first path R1 and the second path R2 may overlap in part or may not overlap in whole. Hereinafter, the area located to the left of the center line CL that divides the gaming area 21 into left and right halves when the gaming board 20 is viewed from the front is referred to as the left area RA1, and the area located to the right of the center line CL is referred to as the right area RA2. The left area RA1 and the right area RA2 are at least partially different from each other. The route flowing down the left side area RA1 corresponds to the first route R1, and the route flowing down the right side area RA2 corresponds to the second route R2. In this embodiment, the right side area RA2 corresponds to the specific area.

The player can then operate the launch handle 16 to adjust the launch strength of the game ball, thereby hitting the game ball into the left area RA1 or the right area RA2, and making the game ball enter the starting hole 26, 27, the big prize hole 31, the gate 33, and the general prize hole 34, 35. Specifically, when the game ball is launched with the launch strength adjusted to a low level (a so-called left hit), the game ball is more likely to be guided down to the left area RA1 and may enter the first starting hole 26 or the first general prize hole 34. On the other hand, when the game ball is launched with the launch strength adjusted to a high level (a so-called right hit), the game ball is more likely to be guided down to the right area RA2 and may enter the second starting hole 27, the big prize hole 31, the gate 33, or the second general prize hole 35. That is, the first route R1 includes the first start gate 26 and the first general prize gate 34, and the second route R2 includes the second start gate 27, the large prize gate 31, the gate 33, and the second general prize gate 35.

When the game ball flows down the first route R1, it is less likely to enter the second start opening 27, the large prize opening 31, the gate 33, or the second general prize opening 35, compared to when it flows down the second route R2. When the game ball flows down the second route R2, it is less likely to enter the first start opening 26 or the first general prize opening 34, compared to when it flows down the first route R1. In the right area RA2, the second start opening 27, the large prize opening 31, the gate 33, and the second general prize opening 35 are arranged in the following order from the upstream side: gate 33, second general prize opening 35, second start opening 27, and large prize opening 31. Hereinafter, launching the game ball so that it flows down the first route R1 may be referred to as "left hit", and launching the game ball so that it flows down the second route R2 may be referred to as "right hit".

Next, the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 will be described.
The gaming machine 10 has a low probability state and a high probability state as gaming states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state with a higher jackpot probability than the low probability state. The high probability state is what is called a "probability variable state (high probability state)." The low probability state is a "non-probability variable state (non-high probability state)." In the following description, the high probability state is referred to as the "high probability state," and the low probability state is referred to as the "non-high probability state."

The gaming machine 10 also has a low base state and a high base state, which are gaming states with different ratios of the number of winning balls to the number of game balls fired. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability of the game ball entering the second starting hole 27 is higher than in the low base state. The high base state is a so-called "electric support state." The low base state is a "non-electric support state." The high base state has a higher advantage in terms of the ball entering the second starting hole 27 than in the low base state.

The high base state can be realized, for example, by performing one of the three controls described below, which are arbitrarily selected, or by combining a plurality of 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 base state. The second control is a normal symbol probability variation control that varies the probability of winning a normal win in a normal win lottery (normal win probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the first variable member 28 in one normal win game longer than in the low base state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, at least one of the following controls may be performed: a control that increases the number of openings of the first variable member 28 in one normal win game compared to the low base state, and a control that makes the opening time of the first variable member 28 in one normal win game longer than in the low base state. The high base state may also be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol fluctuation time shortening control that makes the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) easier to be shorter than in a low base state. When special symbol fluctuation time shortening control is performed, the high base state becomes a so-called "fluctuation time shortening state (variable shortening state)."

In this embodiment, since the first variable member 28 may be in an open state even in the low base state, there is a possibility that a game ball may enter the second starting hole 27 even in the low base state. However, when the base state is low, for example, the first variable member 28 may not be in an open state and a game ball may not enter the second starting hole 27, by configuring the game ball not to win a normal win in the normal winning lottery. In addition, when the base state is low, for example, the first variable member 28 may not be in an open state even if a normal win is won in the normal winning lottery, by configuring the game ball not to enter the second starting hole 27. When configured as described above, the low base state can be said to be a state in which a game ball cannot enter the second starting hole 27, and the high base state can be said to be a state in which a game ball can enter the second starting hole 27.

The game states that can be controlled in the gaming machine 10 include a "low probability low base state" which is a low base state and a non-probability variable state. The low probability low base state is what is called a "normal state (normal gaming state)." The game states that can be controlled in the gaming machine 10 include a "low probability high base state" which is a high base state and a non-probability variable state. The game states that can be controlled in the gaming machine 10 include a "high probability high base state" which is a high base state and a probability variable state. In this way, the game states that can be controlled in the gaming machine 10 include the normal state.

Next, a jackpot in the gaming machine 10 will be described.
The gaming machine 10 has a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special jackpot symbols. The plurality of types of jackpot symbols are classified into a first jackpot symbol and a second jackpot symbol. A type of jackpot is determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. A game state after the end of a jackpot game may be determined for each jackpot symbol. In a jackpot game, an opening performance is first performed for a predetermined opening period to notify the start of the jackpot game. In a jackpot game, after the opening performance is completed, a round game is performed in which the large prize winning hole 31 is opened. In a jackpot game, a plurality of round games are performed. That is, in a winning game, a plurality of round games are performed. The round game is performed up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. In one round of play, the jackpot opening 31 is opened until a first round end condition is met in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter the jackpot, or a second round end condition is met in which a predetermined upper limit time has elapsed. In the round of play, a round performance is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round of play is completed, an ending performance is performed for a predetermined ending period to notify the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot game ends with the end of the ending performance. In this way, in the jackpot game, multiple rounds of play are performed after the opening period has ended. Also, in the jackpot game, the ending period begins after all the rounds have been completed. Then, the jackpot game ends when the ending period ends.

For the jackpot pattern classified as the first jackpot pattern, the type of jackpot is set to "first jackpot". For the jackpot pattern classified as the first jackpot pattern, the upper limit number of rounds is set to "10 times". For the jackpot pattern classified as the first jackpot pattern, it is set that the game state after the jackpot game ends is a probability variable state. For the jackpot pattern classified as the first jackpot pattern, it is set that the game state after the jackpot game ends is a high base state. In other words, for the jackpot pattern classified as the first jackpot pattern, it is set that the game state after the jackpot game ends is a high probability high base state. In the following explanation, the jackpot game awarded based on the jackpot pattern classified as the first jackpot pattern may be referred to as the "first jackpot game".

For the jackpot pattern classified as the second jackpot pattern, the type of jackpot is set to "second jackpot". For the jackpot pattern classified as the second jackpot pattern, the upper limit number of rounds is set to "8 times". For the jackpot pattern classified as the second jackpot pattern, it is set that the game state after the jackpot game ends is a non-probability variable state. For the jackpot pattern classified as the second jackpot pattern, it is set that the game state after the jackpot game ends is a high base state until the 100th special game ends, or until the jackpot game is awarded before the 100th special game ends. In other words, for the jackpot pattern classified as the second jackpot pattern, it is set that the game state after the jackpot game ends is a low probability high base state. In the following description, a jackpot game awarded based on a jackpot pattern classified as a second jackpot pattern may be referred to as a "second jackpot game."

The display effects that the effect display device 25 can execute include an effect pattern change game (hereinafter referred to as an effect game) in which effect patterns (hereinafter referred to as effect patterns) are displayed in a variable manner in multiple rows, and the final combination of effect patterns is displayed as a fixed stop. In this way, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute an effect pattern change game using effect patterns. The effect game is different from an auxiliary light emission game. The effect game is different from a special game. The effect patterns are patterns decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and are also called decorative patterns or ornamental patterns. The effect game is executed by displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third pattern rows in a variable manner in the vertical direction. The effect pattern in the first row is the first pattern, the effect pattern in the second row is the second pattern, and the effect pattern in the third row is the third pattern. Hereinafter, the first column will be referred to as the "left column" and the first symbol will be referred to as the "left symbol", the second column will be referred to as the "middle column" and the second symbol will be referred to as the "middle symbol", and the third column will be referred to as the "right column" and the third symbol will be referred to as the "right symbol". In this embodiment, in principle, in each column, performance symbols that resemble the numbers [1] to [8] are displayed in a predetermined order.

The presentation game is performed in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the presentation game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. In this way, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the presentation game during the execution of the special game. In the presentation game, a combination of presentation symbols corresponding to the special symbols that are fixedly displayed in the special game is derived. When a jackpot symbol is fixedly displayed in the special game, the presentation game displays the jackpot symbol combination fixedly. For example, the jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination in which the presentation symbols of all columns are the same, such as [777]. When a losing symbol is fixedly displayed in the special game, the losing symbol combination is fixedly displayed in the presentation game. For example, the losing symbol combination is a symbol combination in which the presentation symbols of at least some columns are different from the presentation symbols of the other columns, such as [426], [115], and [323]. In the presentation game, the presentation symbols are temporarily displayed before being fixedly displayed. In this specification, "temporarily stopped display" refers to a state that indicates something different from a fixed stopped display, such as a "shaking fluctuation state."

In the presentation game, the display mode of the presentation pattern may become a reach mode (a reach is formed), and a reach presentation may be performed. The reach mode is a state in which presentation patterns imitating the same numbers are temporarily displayed in a specific column (e.g., the left column and the right column) among multiple columns, and presentation patterns in a column other than the specific column (e.g., the middle column) are continuously displayed in a variable manner. There may be multiple types of reach presentations in which the characters that appear and the actions of the presentation patterns are different. The reach presentation is performed during the execution of a special game. The reach presentation includes a normal reach presentation and a super reach presentation that is performed after the start of a normal reach presentation. In this embodiment, when a super reach presentation is performed during the execution of a special game, the expectation of a big win is higher than when only a normal reach presentation is performed. In this embodiment, the presentation display device 25 realizes the function as a presentation game execution means capable of executing a presentation game. In this embodiment, a display means is used as the presentation game execution means.

The display effects that the effect display device 25 can execute include an auxiliary display game in which auxiliary display symbols are displayed in a variable manner in multiple rows, and a combination of auxiliary display symbols is finally displayed as a fixed combination. The auxiliary display game corresponds to a special game. In this way, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute an auxiliary display game using auxiliary display symbols. The auxiliary display game is executed by displaying the pattern rows of the upper row, middle row, and lower row in a variable manner in the vertical direction. As with the effect game, in the auxiliary display game, in each row, auxiliary display symbols that resemble the numbers [1] to [8] are displayed in a variable manner in a predetermined order. The auxiliary display game is different from the effect game. The auxiliary display game is different from the auxiliary light-emitting game. That is, in this embodiment, the specific game is different from the effect game and the special game. The auxiliary display game is different from the special game.

The auxiliary display game is played in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the auxiliary display game is started when the special game starts, and is ended when the special game ends. In this way, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the auxiliary display game while the special game is being executed. Furthermore, the auxiliary display game is played in conjunction with the performance game. Specifically, the auxiliary display game is started when the performance game starts, and is ended when the performance game ends.

As shown in FIG. 3(a), the auxiliary display game is executed in the auxiliary display game area ES of the display area 25r of the effect display device 25. In the auxiliary display game, an auxiliary display pattern corresponding to the effect pattern displayed as a fixed stop in the effect game is displayed. Specifically, an auxiliary display pattern imitating the same number as the effect pattern displayed as the left pattern among the effect patterns displayed as a fixed stop in the effect game is displayed as the auxiliary display pattern in the upper row. For example, as shown in FIG. 3(a), if the left pattern among the combination of effect patterns displayed as a fixed stop in the effect game is a pattern imitating "1", an auxiliary display pattern imitating "1" is displayed as a fixed stop as the auxiliary display pattern in the upper row in the auxiliary display game. Also, an auxiliary display pattern imitating the same number as the effect pattern displayed as the middle pattern among the effect patterns displayed as a fixed stop in the effect game is displayed as the auxiliary display pattern in the middle row. For example, as shown in FIG. 3(a), when the center pattern of the combination of performance patterns displayed in the performance game is a performance pattern imitating "2", the auxiliary display pattern imitating "2" is displayed as the auxiliary display pattern of the middle row in the auxiliary display game. Similarly, the auxiliary display pattern imitating the same number as the performance pattern displayed as the right pattern of the performance patterns displayed in the performance game is displayed as the auxiliary display pattern of the lower row. For example, as shown in FIG. 3(a), when the right pattern of the combination of performance patterns displayed in the performance game is a performance pattern imitating "3", the auxiliary display pattern imitating "3" is displayed as the auxiliary display pattern of the lower row in the auxiliary display game. Therefore, when a big win pattern is displayed in the special game, the big win pattern combination is displayed in the auxiliary display game. Also, when a losing pattern is displayed in the special game, the losing pattern combination is displayed in the auxiliary display game. In addition, in the auxiliary display game, the auxiliary display symbols are not displayed temporarily. Also, while a reach is formed in the performance game, a reach is not formed in the auxiliary display game.

In this embodiment, the effect display device 25 realizes the function as a special game execution means capable of executing a special game. Incidentally, as described above, in the gaming machine 10, the brightness of the effect display device 25 can be adjusted by operating at least one of the right button RB and the left button LB. That is, in this embodiment, the brightness of the special game execution means can be adjusted by operating the adjustment operation means. In this embodiment, the effect display device 25 is used as a display means for the special game execution means. In this way, the effect display device 25 executes the effect game and the auxiliary display game. In other words, in this embodiment, the effect display device 25 as a display means is used as both the effect game execution means and the special game execution means. In the effect display device 25, the effect game is displayed larger than the auxiliary display game. In other words, in the effect display device 25, the display area in which the effect game is executed is larger (wider) than the auxiliary display game area ES in which the auxiliary display game is executed. Incidentally, in the gaming machine 10, the auxiliary light-emitting game as a specific game is executed in the game light-emitting unit 23a. The game light-emitting unit 23a is different from the effect display device 25. In other words, the effect display device 25 is different from the game light-emitting unit 23a. In other words, the effect display device 25 is different from the game light-emitting unit 23a in which the auxiliary light-emitting game is executed. In other words, the display means is different from the specific game execution means. As described above, while the display means is different from the specific game execution means, it is also used as the effect game execution means and the special game execution means.

The display effects that the effect display device 25 can execute include a right-hit notification effect that encourages a right hit, which corresponds to an effect related to the strength of the launch of the gaming ball. As shown in FIG. 3(a), for example, in the gaming machine 10, a right-hit image GR that resembles a right-facing arrow containing the text information "right hit" is displayed on the effect display device 25, and a right-hit notification effect is executed. The right-hit notification effect corresponds to an effect that encourages the launch of the gaming ball into a specific area.

The display effects that the effect display device 25 can execute include a display effect that can identify the number of special games that are pending execution. For example, the display effects that the effect display device 25 can execute include a display effect that can identify the number of first special games that are pending execution, that is, the first special pending number. For example, the display effects that the effect display device 25 can execute include a display effect that can identify the number of second special games that are pending execution, that is, the second special pending number.

As shown in FIG. 3(b), the performance display device 25 can display a reserve image Ha corresponding to the first special game on hold. The reserve image Ha corresponds to a reserve image corresponding to a variable game whose execution is on hold, and corresponds to a reserve image corresponding to a first special game whose execution is on hold. In this embodiment, the reserve image Ha is a circular image. The reserve images Ha include reserve images H1a to H4a. In the gaming machine 10, when the first special reserve number is "1", the reserve image H1a of the reserve images H1a to H4a is displayed on the performance display device 25. In the gaming machine 10, when the first special reserve number is "2", the reserve images H1a and H2a of the reserve images H1a to H4a are displayed on the performance display device 25. In the gaming machine 10, when the first special reserve number is "3", the reserve images H1a to H3a of the reserve images H1a to H4a are displayed on the performance display device 25. In the gaming machine 10, when the first special hold number is "4", hold images H1a to H4a are displayed on the performance display device 25. The hold image H1a is displayed in the hold display area R1a on the performance display device 25. The hold image H2a is displayed in the hold display area R2a on the performance display device 25. The hold image H3a is displayed in the hold display area R3a on the performance display device 25. The hold image H4a is displayed in the hold display area R4a on the performance display device 25. Note that when the first special hold number is "0", the hold images H1a to H4a are not displayed on the performance display device 25.

The pending display area R1a displays a pending image Ha corresponding to the first special game that is to be executed first among the pending first special games. The pending display area R2a displays a pending image Ha corresponding to the first special game that is to be executed second among the pending first special games. The pending display area R3a displays a pending image Ha corresponding to the first special game that is to be executed third among the pending first special games. The pending display area R4a displays a pending image Ha corresponding to the first special game that is to be executed fourth among the pending first special games. As described above, the pending images Ha are displayed in a display area in the performance display device 25 that can identify the execution order in which the corresponding first special games will be executed.

The performance display device 25 can also display a reserved image Hb corresponding to the second special game on hold. The reserved image Hb corresponds to a reserved image corresponding to a variable game whose execution is on hold, and corresponds to a reserved image corresponding to a second special game whose execution is on hold. In this embodiment, the reserved image Hb is a diamond-shaped image. The reserved images Hb include reserved images H1b to H4b. In the gaming machine 10, when the second special reserved number is "1", the reserved image H1b of the reserved images H1b to H4b is displayed on the performance display device 25. In the gaming machine 10, when the second special reserved number is "2", the reserved images H1b and H2b of the reserved images H1b to H4b are displayed on the performance display device 25. In the gaming machine 10, when the second special reserved number is "3", the reserved images H1b to H3b of the reserved images H1b to H4b are displayed on the performance display device 25. In the gaming machine 10, when the second special hold number is "4", hold images H1b to H4b are displayed on the performance display device 25. Hold image H1b is displayed in hold display area R1b on the performance display device 25. Hold image H2b is displayed in hold display area R2b on the performance display device 25. Hold image H3b is displayed in hold display area R3b on the performance display device 25. Hold image H4b is displayed in hold display area R4b on the performance display device 25. Note that when the second special hold number is "0", hold images H1b to H4b are not displayed on the performance display device 25.

The pending display area R1b displays a pending image Hb corresponding to the second special game that is to be executed first among the pending second special games. The pending display area R2b displays a pending image Hb corresponding to the second special game that is to be executed second among the pending second special games. The pending display area R3b displays a pending image Hb corresponding to the second special game that is to be executed third among the pending second special games. The pending display area R4b displays a pending image Hb corresponding to the second special game that is to be executed fourth among the pending second special games. As described above, the pending images Hb are displayed in a display area in the performance display device 25 that can identify the execution order in which the corresponding second special games will be executed.

In the gaming machine 10, an active image ZG corresponding to the special game being executed is displayed in the active area ZR in the performance display device 25. The active image ZG corresponds to an active image corresponding to the variable game being executed. As shown in FIG. 3(b), when the first special game is executed, an active image ZG based on the reserved image Ha displayed when the first special game being executed was reserved is displayed in the active area ZR. Specifically, the reserved image Ha displayed in the reserved display area R1a immediately before the execution of the first special game is displayed as the active image ZG in the active area ZR. Therefore, when the first special game is executed, a circular active image ZG is displayed in the active area ZR. Incidentally, even in a situation where the first special reserved number and the second special reserved number are 0, if a game ball enters the first start hole 26, the execution of the first special game is temporarily reserved, and the reserved image Ha is displayed on the performance display device 25. In this case, the pending image Ha is temporarily displayed on the performance display device 25, and the pending image Ha is displayed in the performance area ZR of the performance display device 25 as an active image ZG.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3(c), when the second special game is executed, the execution area ZR displays an execution image ZG based on the pending image Hb that was displayed when the second special game was pending. Specifically, the pending image Hb that was displayed in the pending display area R1b immediately before the execution of the second special game is displayed as the execution image ZG in the execution area ZR. Therefore, when the second special game is executed, a diamond-shaped execution image ZG is displayed in the execution area ZR. Incidentally, even if the first special pending number and the second special pending number are 0, if a game ball enters the second starting hole 27, the execution of the second special game is temporarily suspended, and the pending image Hb is displayed on the performance display device 25. In this case, the pending image Hb is temporarily displayed on the performance display device 25, and the pending image Hb is displayed as the execution image ZG in the execution area ZR of the performance display device 25.

When the first special game is executed, the reserved image H1a displayed in the reserved display area R1a is displayed in the running area ZR as the running image ZG. When the first special game is executed, the reserved image H2a displayed in the reserved display area R2a is displayed in the reserved display area R1a as the reserve image H1a. When the first special game is executed, the reserved image H3a displayed in the reserved display area R3a is displayed in the reserved display area R2a as the reserve image H2a. When the first special game is executed, the reserved image H4a displayed in the reserved display area R4a is displayed in the reserved display area R3a as the reserve image H3a. Similarly, when the second special game is executed, the reserved image H1b displayed in the reserved display area R1b is displayed in the running area ZR as the running image ZG. When the second special game is executed, the reserved image H2b displayed in the reserved display area R2b is displayed in the reserved display area R1b as the reserve image H1b. When the second special game is executed, the reserved image H3b that was displayed in the reserved display area R3b is displayed in the reserved display area R2b as reserved image H2b. When the second special game is executed, the reserved image H4b that was displayed in the reserved display area R4b is displayed in the reserved display area R3b as reserved image H3b.

The performance display device 25 can execute a first hold number display performance that can identify the first special hold number. The first hold number display performance is executed in the performance display device 25 separately from the hold image Ha. The first hold number display performance is executed by displaying the first hold number auxiliary image FE1 on the performance display device 25. When the first special hold number is "0", the first hold number auxiliary image FE1 including the Arabic numeral "0" is displayed on the performance display device 25. When the first special hold number is "1", the first hold number auxiliary image FE1 including the Arabic numeral "1" is displayed on the performance display device 25. When the first special hold number is "2", the first hold number auxiliary image FE1 including the Arabic numeral "2" is displayed on the performance display device 25. When the first special hold number is "3", the first hold number auxiliary image FE1 including the Arabic numeral "3" is displayed on the performance display device 25. When the first special hold number is "4", the first hold number auxiliary image FE1 including the Arabic numeral "4" is displayed on the performance display device 25.

Similarly, the performance display device 25 can execute a second hold number display performance that can identify the second special hold number. The second hold number display performance is executed in the performance display device 25 separately from the hold image Hb. The second hold number display performance is executed by displaying the second hold number auxiliary image FE2 on the performance display device 25. When the second special hold number is "0", the second hold number auxiliary image FE2 including the Arabic numeral "0" is displayed on the performance display device 25. When the second special hold number is "1", the second hold number auxiliary image FE2 including the Arabic numeral "1" is displayed on the performance display device 25. When the second special hold number is "2", the second hold number auxiliary image FE2 including the Arabic numeral "2" is displayed on the performance display device 25. When the second special hold number is "3", the second hold number auxiliary image FE2 including the Arabic numeral "3" is displayed on the performance display device 25. When the second special hold number is "4", the second hold number auxiliary image FE2 including the Arabic numeral "4" is displayed on the performance display device 25.

The display effects that the effect display device 25 can execute include an auxiliary normal game in which auxiliary normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner in multiple rows, and finally the auxiliary normal symbols are displayed as a fixed stop. In this way, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute an auxiliary normal game using auxiliary normal symbols. In the auxiliary normal game, for example, a red circular auxiliary normal symbol and a blue circular auxiliary normal symbol are displayed in a variable manner. The auxiliary normal game is executed in conjunction with the normal game. Specifically, the auxiliary normal game is started when the normal game starts, and is ended when the normal game ends. In this way, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute an auxiliary normal game while the normal game is being executed.

As shown in FIG. 3(a), the auxiliary normal game is executed in the auxiliary normal game area EF of the display area 25r of the effect display device 25. In the auxiliary normal game, an auxiliary normal pattern corresponding to the normal pattern displayed as a fixed stop in the normal game is displayed as a fixed stop. When a normal winning pattern is displayed as a fixed stop in the normal game, the auxiliary normal pattern for the normal win is displayed as a fixed stop in the auxiliary normal game. For example, the auxiliary normal pattern for the normal win may be a blue circular auxiliary normal pattern. When a normal losing pattern is displayed as a fixed stop in the normal game, the auxiliary normal pattern for the normal loss is displayed as a fixed stop in the auxiliary normal game. For example, the auxiliary normal pattern for the normal loss may be a red circular auxiliary normal pattern.

In the gaming machine 10, the volume of at least some of the sounds output from the speaker 18 can be adjusted. In the gaming machine 10, for example, the volume of sounds related to effects can be adjusted, while the volume of sounds related to magnetic errors cannot be adjusted. In this embodiment, "adjusting the volume" can also be understood as "adjusting the output intensity of the sound." The gaming machine 10 is configured to adjust the volume by operating the up button UB or the down button DB. When the volume is adjusted, a volume adjustment sound that can identify that the volume has been adjusted may be output from the speaker 18. For example, the volume adjustment sound may be a different sound (e.g., a different scale) depending on the volume after adjustment. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, at least one of the up button UB and the down button DB is an operation means operated when adjusting the volume, and is an operation means that can be operated by the player.

In the gaming machine 10, the volume can be adjusted from 1 to 7 levels. Therefore, in the gaming machine, the 1st level of volume corresponds to the minimum volume among the adjustable volume levels. When the volume is adjusted to the 1st level, it corresponds to the volume reaching the lower limit. Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, the 7th level of volume corresponds to the maximum volume among the adjustable volume levels. When the volume is adjusted to the 7th level, it corresponds to the volume reaching the upper limit.

In the gaming machine 10, the brightness of the frame decoration lamp 17a, the board decoration lamp 17b, and the backlight of the performance display device 25 can be adjusted. In this embodiment, "adjusting the brightness" can also be considered as "adjusting the light emission intensity." "Brightness" is sometimes called "light quantity." Therefore, being able to adjust the brightness corresponds to being able to adjust the light quantity. The gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the brightness by operating the right button RB or the left button LB. In the gaming machine 10, when the brightness is adjusted, a brightness adjustment sound that can identify that the brightness has been adjusted may be output from the speaker 18. The brightness adjustment sound may be a different sound (e.g., a musical scale) depending on the brightness after adjustment. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, at least one of the right button RB and the left button LB is an operation means operated when adjusting the brightness, and is an operation means that can be operated by the player. In this embodiment, at least one of the right button RB and the left button LB corresponds to an adjustment operation means that can be operated by the player.

In the gaming machine 10, the frame decoration lamp 17a, the board decoration lamp 17b, and the backlight of the performance display device 25 correspond to light-emitting elements whose brightness can be adjusted by operating either the right button RB or the left button LB. The brightness of the backlight of the performance display device 25 corresponds to the brightness of the performance display device 25. In this way, the gaming machine 10 is equipped with multiple light-emitting elements. And, in the gaming machine 10, the brightness of light-emitting elements such as the frame decoration lamp 17a, the board decoration lamp 17b, and the backlight of the performance display device 25 can be adjusted by operating at least one of the right button RB and the left button LB.

Specifically, in the gaming machine 10, the brightness of the frame decoration lamp 17a can be adjusted by operating at least one of the right button RB and the left button LB. In the gaming machine 10, the brightness of the board decoration lamp 17b can be adjusted by operating at least one of the right button RB and the left button LB. In the gaming machine 10, the brightness of the backlight of the performance display device 25 can be adjusted by operating at least one of the right button RB and the left button LB. In other words, in the gaming machine 10, the brightness of the performance display device 25 can be adjusted by operating at least one of the right button RB and the left button LB.

However, in the gaming machine 10, the brightness of the first special symbol display section 22a cannot be adjusted regardless of whether the right button RB or the left button LB is operated. In the gaming machine 10, the brightness of the second special symbol display section 22b cannot be adjusted regardless of whether the right button RB or the left button LB is operated. In the gaming machine 10, the brightness of the first special hold display section 22c cannot be adjusted regardless of whether the right button RB or the left button LB is operated. In the gaming machine 10, the brightness of the second special hold display section 22d cannot be adjusted regardless of whether the right button RB or the left button LB is operated. In the gaming machine 10, the brightness of the normal symbol display section 22e cannot be adjusted regardless of whether the right button RB or the left button LB is operated. In the gaming machine 10, the brightness of the normal hold display section 22f cannot be adjusted regardless of whether the right button RB or the left button LB is operated. In the gaming machine 10, the brightness of the right hit lamp 22g cannot be adjusted regardless of whether the right button RB or the left button LB is operated.

In addition, in the gaming machine 10, the brightness of the game light-emitting unit 23a cannot be adjusted regardless of whether the right button RB or the left button LB is operated. In the gaming machine 10, the brightness of the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b cannot be adjusted regardless of whether the right button RB or the left button LB is operated. In the gaming machine 10, the brightness of the second reserved light-emitting unit 23c cannot be adjusted regardless of whether the right button RB or the left button LB is operated. In the gaming machine 10, the brightness of the auxiliary right-hit light-emitting unit 23d cannot be adjusted regardless of whether the right button RB or the left button LB is operated.

In the gaming machine 10, the brightness can be adjusted from one of the first to seventh stages. Therefore, in the gaming machine, the first stage of brightness corresponds to the minimum brightness among the adjustable brightness levels. When the brightness is adjusted to the first stage, it corresponds to the brightness level reaching the lower limit. Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, the seventh stage of brightness corresponds to the maximum brightness among the adjustable brightness levels. When the brightness is adjusted to the seventh stage, it corresponds to the brightness level reaching the upper limit.

Next, the electrical configuration of the gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40 as a main control unit (first control unit). The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs control information such as a control signal (control command) according to the results of the processes. The gaming machine 10 includes a sub-board 50 as a sub-control unit (second control unit). The sub-board 50 can input the control information output by the main board 40. That is, the sub-control unit can input the control information from the main control unit. The sub-board 50 performs a predetermined process based on the control information output by the main board 40. For example, the sub-board 50 performs a process for performing a light-emitting effect by the decorative lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 25. The main board 40 and the sub-board 50 are disposed on the back side of the gaming board 20. The gaming board unit includes the main board 40 and the sub-board 50. The main board 40 is connected to the sub-board 50.

First, the main board 40 will be described.
The main board 40 includes a main CPU 41, a main ROM 42, and a main RWM 43. The main CPU 41 executes its control program (main control program) to perform various processes.

The main ROM 42 stores the main control program, lottery tables and judgment values used in a predetermined lottery. For example, the main ROM 42 stores a jackpot judgment value used in a jackpot lottery. The jackpot judgment value includes a high probability jackpot judgment value and a common jackpot judgment value. In the gaming machine 10, in a jackpot lottery when the game machine 10 is in a non-probability variable state, only the common jackpot judgment value out of the common jackpot judgment value and the high probability jackpot judgment value is used, while in a jackpot lottery when the game machine 10 is in a probability variable state, both the common jackpot judgment value and the high probability jackpot judgment value are used. The main ROM 42 stores a performance judgment value used in a performance lottery. In the performance lottery, a decision is made as to whether to execute a reach performance. For this reason, the performance lottery can also be called a reach lottery.

The main ROM 42 stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are associated with a fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. That is, the fluctuation time of the special game is associated with the fluctuation pattern. For this reason, the fluctuation pattern can be said to be information capable of identifying the fluctuation time of the special game. In the gaming machine 10, the fluctuation pattern is determined, thereby determining the fluctuation time of the special game. The fluctuation pattern may be information capable of identifying a part or all of the presentation content of the presentation game performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. The fluctuation pattern includes, for example, a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a miss fluctuation pattern. The jackpot fluctuation pattern is associated with a presentation content of the presentation game that goes through a reach presentation and finally displays a jackpot pattern combination by the presentation pattern to be fixed and stopped. The miss fluctuation pattern includes a no miss reach variation pattern and a miss reach variation pattern. The no-miss reach variation pattern is associated with a performance content of the presentation game in which the losing symbol combination is finally displayed as a confirmed stop without going through a reach performance. The miss reach variation pattern is associated with a performance content of the presentation game in which the losing symbol combination is finally displayed as a confirmed stop after going through a reach performance.

There are fluctuation patterns that can be determined when in a high base state and fluctuation patterns that can be determined when in a low base state. The fluctuation patterns that can be determined when in a high base state and the fluctuation patterns that can be determined when in a low base state differ in part or in whole. The fluctuation time determined for the fluctuation pattern that can be determined when in a high base state is shorter (or is often shorter) than the fluctuation time determined for the fluctuation pattern that can be determined when in a low base state. There are fluctuation patterns that can be determined when the first special game is executed, and a fluctuation pattern for the second special game that can be determined when the second special game is executed. The fluctuation pattern for the first special game and the fluctuation pattern for the second special game differ in part or in whole.

The main RWM 43 is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten as appropriate during operation of the gaming machine 10. Information stored by the main RWM 43 includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. The random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

Various sensors SE1 to SE7, SEj are connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to input detection signals output by the various sensors SE1 to SE7, SEj via a port. The information display panel 22 is connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 41 is able to control the display content (light emission mode) of the information display panel 22 via a drive circuit. Various actuators A1, A2 are connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 41 is able to control the operation of the first actuator A1 and the operation of the second actuator A2 via a drive circuit.

Next, the sub-substrate 50 will be described.
The sub-board 50 includes a sub-CPU 51, a sub-ROM 52, and a sub-RWM 53. For example, the sub-CPU 51 executes a control program (sub-control program) of the sub-CPU 51 to perform various processes (for example, processes related to presentation). The sub-ROM 52 stores the sub-control program, a lottery table used in the lottery, and a judgment value. The sub-ROM 52 stores display presentation data that can specify the mode (contents) of the display presentation. The sub-ROM 52 stores light-emitting presentation data that can specify the mode (contents) of the light-emitting presentation. The sub-ROM 52 stores sound presentation data that can specify the mode (contents) of the sound presentation. The sub-RWM 53 is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the gaming machine 10. The information stored by the sub-RWM 53 includes, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. The sub-board 50 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. The random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

The sub-substrate 50 is connected to the frame decoration lamp 17a, the board decoration lamp 17b, the speaker 18, and the performance display device 25. The sub-CPU 51 can control the frame decoration lamp 17a, the board decoration lamp 17b, the speaker 18, and the performance display device 25 via a drive circuit. In this embodiment, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance devices among the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the performance display device 25 as the performance execution means, thereby realizing the function as a performance control means that controls the performance execution means. In this way, the sub-control unit has a function as a performance control means. The cross key JK is connected to the sub-substrate 50. The sub-CPU 51 is configured to be able to input a detection signal that is output when each button UB, RB, DB, and LB of the cross key JK is operated via a port not shown. The game light-emitting unit 23a is connected to the sub-substrate 50. The sub-CPU 51 can control the display content (light-emitting mode) of the game light-emitting unit 23a via a drive circuit. The sub-substrate 50 is connected to the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b. The sub-CPU 51 can control the display content (light-emitting mode) of the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b via a drive circuit. The sub-substrate 50 is connected to the second reserved light-emitting unit 23c. The sub-CPU 51 can control the display content (light-emitting mode) of the second reserved light-emitting unit 23c via a drive circuit.

Here, we will explain the various processes that the main CPU 41 executes based on the main control program. The main CPU 41 executes special symbol input processing and special symbol start processing as timer interrupt processing that is performed every predetermined control period (e.g., 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main CPU 41 performs a first special symbol input process. After completing the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 41 performs a second special symbol input process. After completing the second special symbol input process, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol input process.

In the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 41 judges whether a game ball has entered the first start hole 26 based on whether a detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 has been input (hereinafter referred to as the first input judgment). If the judgment result of the first input judgment is negative, the main CPU 41 ends the first special symbol input process. On the other hand, if the judgment result of the first input judgment is positive, the main CPU 41 judges whether the first special reserved number stored in the main RWM 43 is less than the upper limit number (hereinafter referred to as the first reserved judgment). If the judgment result of the first reserved judgment is negative, the main CPU 41 ends the first special symbol input process. If the judgment result of the first reserved judgment is positive, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the first special reserved number to update it. The main CPU 41 controls the first special reserved display unit 22c so that the updated first special reserved number is displayed. The main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as the first reserved number command) capable of identifying the updated first special reserved number in the output buffer. The control information (command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 50 in the next or subsequent timer interrupt processing.

When the result of the first hold determination is positive, the main CPU 41 acquires the random numbers generated in the main board 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main RWM 43. At this time, 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. In this embodiment, the execution of the first special game is suspended by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main RWM 43. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number using a predetermined method. For example, the random number may be a winning lottery random number used in a big win lottery, a pattern random number used to determine a special pattern, a variation pattern random number used to determine a variation pattern, a performance lottery random number used in a performance lottery, etc. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the first special pattern input process.

In the second special symbol input process, the main CPU 41 judges whether a game ball has entered the second start port 27 based on whether a detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 has been input (hereinafter referred to as the second input judgment). If the judgment result of the second input judgment is negative, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, if the judgment result of the second input judgment is positive, the main CPU 41 judges whether the second special reserved number stored in the main RWM 43 is less than the upper limit number (hereinafter referred to as the second reserved judgment). If the judgment result of the second reserved judgment is negative, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, if the judgment result of the second reserved judgment is positive, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the second special reserved number to update it. The main CPU 41 controls the second special reserved display unit 22d so that the updated second special reserved number is displayed. The main CPU 41 stores control information capable of identifying the updated second special reserved number (hereinafter referred to as the second reserved number command) in the output buffer. Furthermore, if the result of the second hold determination is positive, the main CPU 41 acquires the random numbers generated within the main board 40, stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main RWM 43, and ends the special symbol input process. At this time, the main CPU 41 stores the random number information so that it is possible to identify that it is random number information for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information. In this embodiment, the execution of the second special game is put on hold by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main RWM 43. Thereafter, the main CPU 41 ends the second special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 judges whether the game is not a winning game (jackpot game) and whether the special game is not being executed. If the game is a winning game or a special game is being executed, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the game is not a winning game and the special game is not being executed, the main CPU 41 performs a second reservation judgment to judge whether the second special reservation number is 1 or more. If the second reservation judgment judges that the second special reservation number is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 performs a second special symbol start process related to the execution of the second special game. After performing the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. If the second reservation judgment judges that the second special reservation number is not 1 or more, the main CPU 41 performs a first reservation judgment to judge whether the first special reservation number is 1 or more. If the first reservation judgment judges that the first special reservation number is not 1 or more, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. When the first reservation judgment determines that the first special reservation number is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 performs a first special symbol start process related to the execution of the first special game. After performing the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. Incidentally, when the second reservation judgment determines that the second special reservation number is not 1 or more and the first reservation judgment determines that the first special reservation number is not 1 or more, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a standby command) capable of identifying a standby state in the output buffer.

Here, the first special symbol start process will be explained.
In the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 updates the first special reserved number stored in the main RWM 43 by subtracting 1. The main CPU 41 controls the first special reserved display unit 22c so that the updated first special reserved number is displayed. The main CPU 41 stores a first reserved number command capable of identifying the updated first special reserved number in the output buffer. Next, the main CPU 41 reads out the first stored random number information from the main RWM 43 among the random number information for the first special game. Note that, after reading out the first random number information, the main CPU 41 erases the first stored random number information from the main RWM 43. Then, the main CPU 41 performs a jackpot lottery process.

In the jackpot lottery process, the main CPU 41 performs a jackpot lottery based on the value of the winning lottery random number that can be identified from the read random number information and the jackpot judgment value stored in the main ROM 42. At this time, if the game is in a high probability state, the main CPU 41 performs a jackpot lottery using the common jackpot judgment value and the high probability jackpot judgment value, while if the game is not in a high probability state, the main CPU 41 performs a jackpot lottery using the common jackpot judgment value. The main CPU 41 determines whether the value of the winning lottery random number matches the jackpot judgment value, and performs a jackpot lottery. In this embodiment, if the value of the winning lottery random number matches the jackpot judgment value, the jackpot lottery is considered to have been won, and if the value of the winning lottery random number does not match the jackpot judgment value, the jackpot lottery is considered to have not been won (not won). If the jackpot lottery is won, the main CPU 41 ends the jackpot lottery process and performs jackpot game processing. On the other hand, if the jackpot lottery is not won, the main CPU 41 ends the jackpot lottery process and performs the loss game process.

In the jackpot game processing in the first special pattern start processing, the main CPU 41 determines the jackpot pattern based on the value of the pattern random number that can be specified from the read random number information. In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 determines the first jackpot pattern or the second jackpot pattern based on the value of the pattern random number. In the jackpot game processing, the main CPU 41 determines the jackpot fluctuation pattern based on the value of the fluctuation pattern random number that can be specified from the read random number information. For example, the main CPU 41 refers to information that can specify whether the game state is a low base state or a high base state (hereinafter referred to as a base state flag) among the information that can specify the game state stored in the main RWM 43. Then, for example, the main CPU 41 determines the jackpot fluctuation pattern depending on whether the game state is a low base state or a high base state. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 41 ends the jackpot game process and stores the control information capable of identifying the determined special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the symbol command) and the control information capable of identifying the determined variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as the variation pattern command) in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 41 ends the first special symbol start process.

In the loss game process in the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 determines the loss symbol. In the loss game process, the main CPU 41 determines the loss variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number that can be specified from the read random number information. In the loss game process, the main CPU 41 performs a performance lottery based on the value of the performance lottery random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the performance judgment value stored in the main ROM 42. The main CPU 41 determines that the performance lottery has been won if the value of the performance lottery random number matches the performance judgment value, and determines that the performance lottery has not been won (not won) if the value of the performance lottery random number does not match the performance judgment value. The main CPU 41 determines a loss reach variation pattern when the performance lottery has been won based on the value of the variation pattern random number that can be specified from the read random number information, and determines a loss reach non-variation pattern when the performance lottery has been lost. For example, the main CPU 41 refers to the base state flag and determines the loss variation pattern depending on whether the base state is low or high. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 41 ends the loss game process and stores the symbol command and the variation pattern command in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 41 ends the first special symbol start process.

Next, the second special pattern start process will be described.
In the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 updates the second special reserved number stored in the main RWM 43 by subtracting 1. The main CPU 41 controls the second special reserved display unit 22d so that the updated second special reserved number is displayed. The main CPU 41 also stores a second reserved number command capable of identifying the updated second special reserved number in the output buffer. Next, the main CPU 41 reads out the first stored random number information from the main RWM 43 among the random number information for the second special game. After reading out the first random number information, the main CPU 41 erases the first stored random number information from the main RWM 43. Then, the main CPU 41 performs a jackpot lottery process.

In the jackpot lottery process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 performs the same control as in the jackpot lottery process in the first special symbol start process. If the jackpot lottery is won in the jackpot lottery process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 ends the jackpot lottery process and performs jackpot game processing. On the other hand, if the jackpot lottery is not won in the jackpot lottery process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 ends the jackpot lottery process and performs loss game processing.

In the jackpot game processing in the second special symbol start processing, the main CPU 41 performs the same control as the jackpot game processing in the first special symbol start processing described above. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern in the jackpot game processing in the second special symbol start processing, the main CPU 41 ends the jackpot game processing and stores the pattern command and the variation pattern command in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 41 ends the second special symbol start processing. Also, in the loss game processing in the second special symbol start processing, the main CPU 41 performs the same control as the loss game processing in the first special symbol start processing described above. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern in the loss game processing in the second special symbol start processing, the main CPU 41 ends the loss game processing and stores the pattern command and the variation pattern command in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 41 ends the second special symbol start processing. In the following description, the fluctuation pattern command stored in the output buffer during the first special pattern start process may be referred to as the first fluctuation pattern command, and the fluctuation pattern command stored in the output buffer during the second special pattern start process may be referred to as the second fluctuation pattern command.

As described above, in the gaming machine 10, a jackpot lottery is performed when a special game is executed. In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 executes the jackpot lottery process, thereby realizing a function as a jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery. In other words, in this embodiment, the main CPU 41 executes the jackpot lottery process, thereby realizing a function as a winning lottery means for performing a winning lottery. In this embodiment, the main control unit has a function as a winning lottery means. In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 controls the light emission mode of the special hold display units 22c and 22d, thereby realizing a function as a first hold display control means for controlling the notification content of the first hold number notification means. The main control unit has a function as a first hold display control means.

When the special symbol start process is completed, the main CPU 41 executes a process separate from the special symbol start process and executes a special game. Specifically, the main CPU 41 controls the first special symbol display unit 22a or the second special symbol display unit 22b so that the execution of the special game is started. For example, when the first special game is being executed, the main CPU 41 controls so that the light emitters constituting the first special symbol display unit 22a are lit in a light emission mode corresponding to the execution of the first special game. Similarly, when the second special game is being executed, the main CPU 41 controls so that the light emitters constituting the second special symbol display unit 22b are lit in a light emission mode corresponding to the execution of the second special game. In addition, the main CPU 41 times the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start process.

Then, when the change time corresponding to the change pattern has elapsed, the main CPU 41 controls the first special symbol display unit 22a or the second special symbol display unit 22b so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is displayed as a fixed stop. Specifically, when the first special game is to be ended, the main CPU 41 controls the first special symbol display unit 22a so that the determined special symbol is displayed as a fixed stop. When the special symbol is displayed as a fixed stop on the first special symbol display unit 22a, at least one of the multiple light-emitting bodies constituting the first special symbol display unit 22a emits light. Similarly, when the second special game is to be ended, the main CPU 41 controls the second special symbol display unit 22b so that the determined special symbol is displayed as a fixed stop. When the special symbol is displayed as a fixed stop on the second special symbol display unit 22b, at least one of the multiple light-emitting bodies constituting the second special symbol display unit 22b emits light. When the change time corresponding to the change pattern has elapsed, the main CPU 41 stores a game end command in the output buffer. In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 controls the execution of the special game, thereby realizing the function of a special game control means for controlling the execution of the special game. In this embodiment, the main control unit has the function of a special game control means.

Next, the big win processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
The main CPU 41 specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main CPU 41 performs jackpot processing after the jackpot special game ends, and awards the specified jackpot game. Specifically, the main CPU 41 performs jackpot processing after the jackpot special game ends and the inter-variation interval has elapsed. The main CPU 41 awards the jackpot game by performing jackpot processing. In this way, when the gaming machine 10 wins a jackpot in the jackpot lottery, it is possible to award the jackpot game after the special game in which the jackpot was won ends. In other words, in the gaming machine 10, when a jackpot is won, the jackpot game is awarded after the special game ends.

In the jackpot process, the main CPU 41 stores an opening command in the output buffer. When the main CPU 41 stores the opening command in the output buffer, it times the opening time. When the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 41 performs a process to execute a round game. The elapse of the opening time corresponds to the end of the opening period. In addition, the main CPU 41 controls the second actuator A2 so that the large prize opening 31 is opened, and starts the round game. After starting the round game, when the first round end condition or the second round end condition is established, the main CPU 41 controls the second actuator A2 so that the large prize opening 31 is closed, and ends the round game. When the second round end condition is established, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a "specific condition establishment command") that can specify that the second round end condition has been established in the output buffer. The main CPU 41 repeatedly performs the process to execute the round game until the upper limit number of round games set for the jackpot game is completed. The main CPU 41 stores a round command in the output buffer each time a round of play begins. When the final round of play ends, the main CPU 41 stores an ending command in the output buffer. The end of the final round of play corresponds to the end of all rounds of play. When the main CPU 41 stores the ending command in the output buffer, it times the ending time. When the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 41 ends the jackpot processing. The elapse of the ending time corresponds to the end of the ending period.

The main CPU 41 also controls the right hit lamp 22g to light up in a light emission mode that indicates that a right hit is recommended when a jackpot game is awarded. In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 performs jackpot processing, thereby realizing the function of a jackpot awarding means that awards a jackpot game. In other words, in this embodiment, the main CPU 41 executes jackpot processing, thereby realizing the function of a hit awarding means that awards a hit game. In this embodiment, the main control unit functions as a hit awarding means.

Next, the game status processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
When controlling to a non-probability variable state, the main CPU 41 sets a value that can specify that the state is controlled to a non-probability variable state to the probability state flag. In addition, the main CPU 41 stores control information that can specify that the state is not a probability variable state (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state command) in the output buffer. Similarly, when controlling to a probability variable state, the main CPU 41 sets a value that can specify that the state is controlled to a probability variable state to the probability state flag. In addition, the main CPU 41 stores control information that can specify that the state is a probability variable state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability state command) in the output buffer. For example, after the first jackpot game is completed, the main CPU 41 sets a value that can specify that the state is controlled to a probability variable state to the probability state flag. On the other hand, after the second jackpot game is completed, the main CPU 41 sets a value that can specify that the state is controlled to a non-probability variable state to the probability state flag.

When controlling to a low base state, the main CPU 41 sets a value that can specify that control is to be made to the low base state to the base state flag stored in the main RWM 43. The main CPU 41 also stores control information that can specify that the state is a low base state (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) in the output buffer. Incidentally, when a jackpot game is awarded, the main CPU 41 sets a value that can specify that control is to be made to the low base state to the base state flag. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 stores the low base state command in the output buffer.

When controlling to a high base state, the main CPU 41 sets a value that can specify that the game will be controlled to the high base state after the end of the jackpot game in the base state flag. The main CPU 41 also stores control information that can specify that the game is in the high base state (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command) in the output buffer. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 updates information that can specify the remaining number of special games to be controlled to the high base state after the end of the jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as the number information). At this time, the main CPU 41 updates the number information that can specify that the game will be controlled to the high base state until the next jackpot game is awarded after the end of the first jackpot game. On the other hand, the main CPU 41 updates the number information that can specify 100 times after the end of the second jackpot game. After the end of the second jackpot game, the main CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the number of times that can be specified from the number information each time the special game ends, and updates the number information. Then, when the number of times that can be specified from the number information after subtracting 1 reaches 0, the main CPU 41 controls to the low base state. Incidentally, when a jackpot game is awarded, the main CPU 41 updates the number of times that can be determined from the number of times information to 0, and initializes it. When the main CPU 41 updates the number of times information, it stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a number of times command) that can determine the number of times that can be determined from the updated number of times information in the output buffer.

In the gaming machine 10, the base state flag is set to a value that can specify that the game is controlled to a low base state, and the probability state flag is set to a value that can specify that the game is controlled to a low probability state, thereby controlling the game to the normal state. In other words, the main CPU 41 controls the game to the normal state by setting the base state flag to a value that can specify that the game is controlled to a low base state, and setting the probability state flag to a value that can specify that the game is controlled to a low probability state. Incidentally, when a jackpot game is awarded, the main CPU 41 sets the probability state flag to a value that can specify that the game is controlled to a non-probability variable state, and sets the base state flag to a value that can specify that the game is controlled to a low base state. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 stores the low probability state command in the output buffer, and stores the low base state command in the output buffer. In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 performs game state processing to realize a function as a game state control means that can control game states including the normal state. In this embodiment, the main control unit has a function as a game state control means.

In addition, when in a high base state, the main CPU 41 controls the right hit lamp 22g to be lit in a light emission mode that indicates that a right hit is recommended. In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 controls the light emission mode of the right hit lamp 22g, thereby realizing the function of a first launch performance control means that controls the first launch performance execution means. In this embodiment, the main control unit has the function of a first launch performance control means.

Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, the main CPU 41 judges whether the game ball has passed through the gate 33 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. If the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, if the game ball has passed through the gate 33, the main CPU 41 judges whether the normal reserved number stored in the main RWM 43 is less than the upper limit number. If the normal reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol input process. If the normal reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the normal reserved number stored in the main RWM 43 and updates it. The main CPU 41 controls the normal reserved display unit 22f so that the updated normal reserved number is displayed. The main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a normal reserved number command) that can specify the updated normal reserved number in the output buffer. Next, the main CPU 41 acquires a normal winning lottery random number, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main RWM 43. In this case, the main CPU 41 stores the random number information so that it is possible to identify that it is random number information for a normal game and the storage order of the random number information. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
In the normal symbol start process, the main CPU 41 judges whether the execution conditions of the normal game are satisfied. The main CPU 41 judges positively when the normal winning game is not being played and the normal game is not being played, whereas it judges negatively when the normal winning game is being played or the normal game is being played. If the execution conditions of the normal game are not satisfied, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, if the execution conditions of the normal game are satisfied, the main CPU 41 judges whether the normal reserved number stored in the main RWM 43 is 1 or more. If the normal reserved number is not 1 or more, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol start process. If the normal reserved number is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 updates the normal reserved number stored in the main RWM 43 by subtracting 1. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 controls the normal reserved display unit 22f so that the updated normal reserved number is displayed. In addition, the main CPU 41 stores a normal reserved number command capable of identifying the updated normal reserved number in the output buffer.

Next, the main CPU 41 reads out the random number information for the normal game that was stored first from the main RWM 43. After reading out the first random number information, the main CPU 41 erases the first random number information stored from the main RWM 43. Next, the main CPU 41 judges whether or not a normal win is won based on the read random number information for the normal game and the normal win judgment value stored in the main ROM 42. This process corresponds to a normal win lottery (normal win judgment) for whether or not a normal win is won. For example, when the main CPU 41 is in a high base state, the main CPU 41 performs a normal win lottery with the winning probability in the high base state. When the main CPU 41 is in a low base state, the main CPU 41 performs a normal win lottery with the winning probability in the low base state. When a normal win is won, the main CPU 41 determines the normal win pattern to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. When the normal win is determined to be a non-win, the main CPU 41 determines the normal losing symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. For example, the main CPU 41 determines the fluctuation time of the normal game depending on whether the state is a low base state or a high base state. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol start process.

The main CPU 41 then executes the normal game by performing a process separate from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main CPU 41 controls the normal symbol display unit 22e so that the execution of the normal game is started. In addition, the main CPU 41 controls the normal symbol display unit 22e so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is displayed as a fixed stop when the variable time determined in the normal symbol start process has elapsed. When the normal game is started, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a normal game start command) capable of identifying the variable time of the normal game and the normal symbol to be displayed as a fixed stop in the normal game in the output buffer. Furthermore, when the variable time of the normal game has elapsed, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a normal game end command) capable of identifying the end of the normal game in the output buffer. In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 performs control to execute the normal game, thereby realizing a function as a normal game control means for controlling the execution of the normal game. In this embodiment, the main control unit has a function as a normal game control means.

Next, the normal win processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
After the normal game of the normal win is finished, the main CPU 41 performs normal win processing. In the normal win processing, the main CPU 41 starts control to generate a normal win game depending on whether the state is a low base state or a high base state. The main CPU 41 performs normal win processing to grant a normal win. For example, in the normal win processing, when the state is a high base state, the main CPU 41 controls the first actuator A1 so that the second start hole 27 is opened in the opening mode in the high base state. When the state is a low base state, the main CPU 41 controls the first actuator A1 so that the second start hole 27 is opened in the opening mode in the low base state. In this embodiment, the opening mode in the high base state is greater in the number of times the second start hole 27 is opened in one normal win game, and the total time that the second start hole 27 is opened is longer than the opening mode in the low base state. For this reason, when the second starting hole 27 is opened in the open mode in the high base state, it is easier to allow a game ball to enter the second starting hole 27 than when the second starting hole 27 is opened in the open mode in the low base state. In this way, when the base state is high, the advantage of allowing a game ball to enter the second starting hole 27 is higher than when the base state is low. In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 executes the normal win process, thereby realizing the function of a normal win granting means that grants a normal win game. In this embodiment, the main control unit has the function of a normal win granting means.

Next, the prize ball processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
When the detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 is input, the main CPU 41 controls so that three game balls are dispensed as prize balls. When the detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 is input, the main CPU 41 controls so that one game ball is dispensed as prize balls. When the detection signal from the count sensor SE3 is input, the main CPU 41 controls so that ten game balls are dispensed as prize balls. When the detection signal from the first general sensor SE5 is input, the main CPU 41 controls so that eight game balls are dispensed as prize balls. When the detection signal from the second general sensor SE6 is input, the main CPU 41 controls so that eight game balls are dispensed as prize balls. That is, when a game ball enters the second general winning opening 35, the main CPU 41 controls so that the game balls are dispensed as prize balls in response to the ball entering the second general winning opening 35. As described above, the main CPU 41 controls the payout of the number of game balls associated with the winning slot into which the game ball entered as prize balls. In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 controls the payout of game balls as prize balls, thereby realizing a function as a prize ball control means that controls the payout of prize balls. In this embodiment, the main control unit has a function as a prize ball control means.

Next, various processes executed by the secondary CPU 51 based on the secondary control program will be described.
When the sub-CPU 51 inputs a low probability state command, it sets the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-RWM 53 to a value that can identify a non-probability state. When the sub-CPU 51 inputs a high probability state command, it sets the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-RWM 53 to a value that can identify a probability state. Also, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs a low base state command, it sets the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-RWM 53 to a value that can identify a low base state. When the sub-CPU 51 inputs a high base state command, it sets the sub-base state flag to a value that can identify a high base state. In addition, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs a number command, it updates the information (hereinafter referred to as sub-number information) stored in the sub-RWM 53 so as to be able to identify the remaining number of special games to be controlled to a high base state after the end of a jackpot game that can be identified from the command. Also, the sub-CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that a right-hit notification effect is executed when the high base state is in effect. Specifically, when in a high base state, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that a right-hit image GR is displayed.

In addition, when in a high base state, the sub-CPU 51 controls the auxiliary right-hit light-emitting unit 23d to light up in a light-emitting state that indicates that a right hit is recommended. In this embodiment, the sub-CPU 51 controls the light-emitting state of the auxiliary right-hit light-emitting unit 23d, thereby realizing a function as a second firing performance control means that controls the second firing performance execution means. In this embodiment, the sub-control unit has a function as a second firing performance control means.

When the sub-CPU 51 inputs a variation pattern command, it performs control to execute a presentation game. In performing control to execute a presentation game, the sub-CPU 51 determines a pattern combination based on the presentation patterns to be ultimately derived in the presentation game, based on the variation pattern command and the pattern command. If a jackpot pattern can be identified from the pattern command, the sub-CPU 51 determines a jackpot presentation pattern combination. If a miss pattern can be identified from the pattern command, the sub-CPU 51 determines a miss presentation pattern combination. When a reach presentation is executed, the sub-CPU 51 determines a miss presentation pattern combination including a reach.

When controlling the execution of the presentation game, the sub-CPU 51 controls the presentation display device 25 so that, upon input of a variation pattern command, the presentation pattern is varied and the presentation game is started. The sub-CPU 51 also temporarily stops the display of the pattern combination of the determined presentation patterns at a specified timing. Thereafter, upon input of a game end command, the sub-CPU 51 displays the presentation pattern combination as a fixed, stopped display. Note that the sub-CPU 51 may measure a variation time that can be determined from the variation pattern, regardless of the game end command, and may display the presentation pattern combination as a fixed, stopped display upon the passage of that variation time. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

When the sub-CPU 51 inputs a variable pattern command, it controls the execution of the auxiliary display game. In controlling the execution of the auxiliary display game, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the auxiliary display pattern is variably displayed in response to the input of the variable pattern command and the auxiliary display game is started. After that, the sub-CPU 51 controls the auxiliary display pattern to be fixedly stopped and displayed in response to the input of the game end command. Specifically, the sub-CPU 51 displays the auxiliary display pattern imitating the same number as the left pattern in the performance pattern combination to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the performance game as the auxiliary display pattern in the upper row. Also, the sub-CPU 51 displays the auxiliary display pattern imitating the same number as the middle pattern in the performance pattern combination to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the performance game as the auxiliary display pattern in the middle row. Similarly, the sub-CPU 51 displays the auxiliary display pattern imitating the same number as the right pattern in the performance pattern combination to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the performance game as the auxiliary display pattern in the lower row. The sub-CPU 51 may measure a variation time that can be determined from the variation pattern, regardless of the game end command, and may display the auxiliary display symbol in a fixed, stopped state when the variation time has elapsed. In this case, the game end command may be omitted. In this embodiment, the sub-CPU 51 thus controls the execution of the auxiliary display game, thereby realizing a function as a special game control means that controls the execution of the special game. The sub-control unit then has a function as a special game control means.

When the variable pattern command is input, the sub-CPU 51 controls the execution of the auxiliary light-emitting game. Specifically, the sub-CPU 51 controls the game light-emitting unit 23a so that the execution of the auxiliary light-emitting game is started in response to the input of the variable pattern command. For example, the main CPU 41 controls the light-emitting bodies constituting the game light-emitting unit 23a to be lit in a corresponding light-emitting mode during the execution of the auxiliary light-emitting game. Then, the sub-CPU 51 controls the game light-emitting unit 23a so that the auxiliary light-emitting symbols are displayed in a fixed, stopped state in response to the input of a game end command. In this way, in this embodiment, the sub-CPU 51 controls the execution of the auxiliary light-emitting game, thereby realizing a function as a specific game control means that controls the execution of a specific game. And the sub-control unit has a function as a specific game control means.

When the first reserved number command is input, the sub-CPU 51 updates the first reserved number auxiliary image FE1. Specifically, when the first reserved number command that can identify the first special reserved number as "0" is input, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the first reserved number auxiliary image FE1 including "0" is displayed. When the first reserved number command that can identify the first special reserved number as "1" is input, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the first reserved number auxiliary image FE1 including "1" is displayed. When the first reserved number command that can identify the first special reserved number as "2" is input, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the first reserved number auxiliary image FE1 including "2" is displayed. When the first reserved number command that can identify the first special reserved number as "3" is input, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the first reserved number auxiliary image FE1 including "3" is displayed. When a first reserved number command that can identify that the first special reserved number is "4" is input, the secondary CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 to display a first reserved number auxiliary image FE1 that includes "4."

When the second reserved number command is input, the sub-CPU 51 updates the second reserved number auxiliary image FE2. Specifically, when a second reserved number command that can identify that the second special reserved number is "0" is input, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the second reserved number auxiliary image FE2 including "0" is displayed. When a second reserved number command that can identify that the second special reserved number is "1" is input, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the second reserved number auxiliary image FE2 including "1" is displayed. When a second reserved number command that can identify that the second special reserved number is "2" is input, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the second reserved number auxiliary image FE2 including "2" is displayed. When a second reserved number command that can identify that the second special reserved number is "3" is input, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the second reserved number auxiliary image FE2 including "3" is displayed. When a second reserved number command that can identify the second special reserved number as "4" is input, the secondary CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 to display a second reserved number auxiliary image FE2 that includes "4."

When it is possible to determine from the input first hold number command that the first special hold number has increased, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 to display the same number of hold images Ha as the first special hold number that is possible to determine from the input first hold number command. For example, when hold image H1a is displayed on the performance display device 25, if a first hold number command that is possible to determine that the first special hold number is "2" is input, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 to display a new hold image H2a.

When it is possible to determine from the input second hold number command that the second special hold number has increased, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 to display the same number of hold images Hb as the second special hold number that is possible to determine from the input second hold number command. For example, when hold image H1b is displayed on the performance display device 25, if a second hold number command that is possible to determine that the second special hold number is "2" is input, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 to newly display hold image H2b.

When the sub-CPU 51 inputs the first variation pattern command, it controls the performance display device 25 so that the reserved image Ha is moved and displayed. Specifically, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs the first variation pattern command, it controls the performance display device 25 so that the execution image ZG based on the reserved image H1a is displayed in the execution area ZR. Furthermore, if the reserved image H2a is displayed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the reserved image Ha that was displayed as the reserved image H2a is displayed as the reserved image H1a. Similarly, if the reserved image H3a is displayed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the reserved image Ha that was displayed as the reserved image H3a is displayed as the reserved image H2a. Furthermore, if the reserved image H4a is displayed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the reserved image Ha that was displayed as the reserved image H4a is displayed as the reserved image H3a.

When the sub-CPU 51 inputs the second variation pattern command, it controls the performance display device 25 so that the reserved image Hb is moved and displayed. Specifically, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs the second variation pattern command, it controls the performance display device 25 so that the execution image ZG based on the reserved image H1b is displayed in the execution area ZR. Furthermore, if the reserved image H2b is displayed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the reserved image Hb that was displayed as the reserved image H2b is displayed as the reserved image H1b. Similarly, if the reserved image H3b is displayed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the reserved image Hb that was displayed as the reserved image H3b is displayed as the reserved image H2b. Furthermore, if the reserved image H4b is displayed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the reserved image Hb that was displayed as the reserved image H4b is displayed as the reserved image H3b.

In addition, when a first reserved number command is input, the sub-CPU 51 controls the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b. At this time, the sub-CPU 51 controls the first reserved number light-emitting unit 23b so that it emits light in a lighting pattern that allows the first special reserved number that can be identified from the input first reserved number command to be recognized. For example, in this embodiment, when a first reserved number command that can identify that the first special reserved number is "0" is input, the sub-CPU 51 controls the first reserved number light-emitting unit 23b so that all of the light-emitting elements that make up the first reserved number light-emitting unit 23b are turned off.

When the second reserved number command is input, the sub-CPU 51 controls the second reserved light-emitting unit 23c. At this time, the sub-CPU 51 controls the second reserved light-emitting unit 23c so that it emits light in a light-emitting manner that allows the second special reserved number that can be specified from the input second reserved number command to be recognized. For example, in this embodiment, when a second reserved number command that can be specified to be "0" is input, the sub-CPU 51 controls the second reserved light-emitting unit 23c so that all the light-emitting elements that make up the second reserved light-emitting unit 23c are turned off. In this manner, in this embodiment, the light-emitting manner of the reserved light-emitting units 23b and 23c is controlled by the sub-CPU 51, thereby realizing a function as a second reserved display control means that controls the notification content of the second reserved number notification means. And the sub-control unit has a function as a second reserved display control means.

When the sub-CPU 51 inputs a normal game start command, it controls the execution of the auxiliary normal game. In controlling the execution of the auxiliary normal game, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the auxiliary normal symbols are variably displayed and the auxiliary normal game is started in response to the input of the normal game start command. After that, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the auxiliary normal symbols are displayed as a fixed stop in response to the input of the normal game end command. Specifically, when the normal symbol that can be specified from the normal game start command is a normal winning symbol, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the auxiliary normal symbols for the normal win are displayed as a fixed stop. On the other hand, when the normal symbol that can be specified from the normal game start command is a normal losing symbol, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the auxiliary normal symbols for the normal losing symbol are displayed as a fixed stop. Note that the sub-CPU 51 may time the variable time of the normal game that can be specified from the normal game start command regardless of the normal game end command, and may display the auxiliary normal symbols as a fixed stop in response to the lapse of the variable time. In this case, the end game command can usually be omitted.

When a jackpot game is awarded, the sub-CPU 51 controls at least one of the various performance devices 17, 18, 25 so that a performance during a jackpot game is performed. Specifically, when an opening command is input, the sub-CPU 51 controls at least one of the various performance devices 17, 18, 25 so that an opening performance is performed. When a round command is input, the sub-CPU 51 controls at least one of the various performance devices 17, 18, 25 so that a round performance is performed. When an ending command is input, the sub-CPU 51 controls at least one of the various performance devices 17, 18, 25 so that an ending performance is performed. In addition, when a jackpot game is awarded, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that a right-hit notification performance is executed. In addition, when a jackpot game is awarded, the sub-CPU 51 controls the auxiliary right-hit light-emitting unit 23d so that it is lit in a light-emitting mode that notifies that a right hit is recommended.

Next, the control relating to the volume adjustment and the control relating to the brightness adjustment will be described.
The sub-RWM 53 stores information (hereinafter referred to as volume information) that can identify a volume level that is set among levels that can be set as the volume. In principle, the sub-CPU 51 controls the speaker 18 so that sound effects are performed at a volume level that can be identified from the volume information. For example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the speaker 18 so that background sound is output at a volume level that can be identified from the volume information.

In a situation where the volume can be adjusted, if the sub-CPU 51 inputs a detection signal from the up button UB and the volume level identifiable from the volume information has not reached the upper limit, it raises the volume level by one and updates the volume information to identify the volume level after the increase. Similarly, in a situation where the volume can be adjusted, if the sub-CPU 51 inputs a detection signal from the down button DB and the volume level identifiable from the volume information has not reached the lower limit, it lowers the volume level by one and updates the volume information to identify the volume level after the decrease.

The sub-RWM 53 stores information (hereinafter referred to as brightness information) that can identify the brightness level that is set among the levels that can be set as brightness. In principle, the sub-CPU 51 controls the decorative lamps 17 and the backlight of the performance display device 25 so that the light emission performance is performed at a brightness level that can be identified from the brightness information. For example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the backlight of the performance display device 25 so that light is emitted at a brightness level that can be identified from the brightness information.

In a situation where the brightness can be adjusted, if the sub-CPU 51 inputs a detection signal from the right button RB and the brightness stage that can be determined from the brightness information has not reached the upper limit, the sub-CPU 51 raises the brightness stage by one and updates the brightness information to one that can determine the brightness stage after the increase. Similarly, in a situation where the brightness can be adjusted, if the sub-CPU 51 inputs a detection signal from the left button LB and the brightness stage that can be determined from the brightness information has not reached the lower limit, the sub-CPU 51 lowers the brightness stage by one and updates the brightness information to one that can determine the brightness stage after the decrease.

In this embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 controls the decorative lamp 17 as decorative light-emitting means, thereby realizing a function as decorative light-emitting control means that controls the decorative light-emitting means. The sub-control unit has a function as decorative light-emitting control means. In this embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 controls the speaker 18 as sound output means, thereby realizing a function as sound output control means that controls the sound output means. In other words, the sub-control unit has a function as sound output control means. In this embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 as display means, thereby realizing a function as display control means that controls the display means. The sub-control unit has a function as display control means.

In the gaming machine 10, situations in which the volume can be adjusted include, for example, a situation in which a special game is being played. Situations in which the volume can be adjusted include, for example, a situation in which a jackpot game has been awarded. Situations in which the volume can be adjusted include, for example, a standby state, which will be described later. However, situations in which the volume can be adjusted do not include, for example, a state in which progress cannot be made, which will be described later. Also, in the gaming machine 10, situations in which the brightness can be adjusted are the same as situations in which the volume can be adjusted.

The gaming machine 10 may be controlled to an unprogressable state in which it is impossible to progress with the game. In other words, the gaming machine 10 can be controlled to an unprogressable state in which it is impossible to progress with the game. The control related to the unprogressable state involves maximum difference number information processing and unprogressable processing.

First, the maximum difference information processing will be described.
The maximum difference number information process corresponds to a process of counting the maximum difference number. Information that can identify the maximum difference number (hereinafter referred to as maximum difference number information) is stored in the main RWM 43. In the maximum difference number information process, the main CPU 41 updates the maximum difference number information and counts the maximum difference number. In this embodiment, the value that can be identified from the maximum difference number information, that is, the maximum difference number, corresponds to a changeable specific value.

In the maximum difference number information processing, when the main CPU 41 controls the payout of game balls as prize balls, it adds the number of paid-out game balls to a value that can be determined from the maximum difference number information, and updates the maximum difference number information. When the main CPU 41 receives a detection signal from the out sensor SE7, it subtracts 1 from the value that can be determined from the maximum difference number information, and updates the maximum difference number information. However, if the value that can be determined from the maximum difference number information before the subtraction is 0, the main CPU 41 does not update the maximum difference number information. When the main CPU 41 updates the maximum difference number information, it stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a maximum difference number command) that can determine the updated maximum difference number in the output buffer. As described above, the maximum difference number is counted based on the number of prize balls awarded since the start of power supply and the number of out balls (valid balls) since the start of power supply. In this way, the maximum difference number can change as the game progresses. In other words, the specific value is a value that can change as the game progresses.

Next, the progress disable process will be described with reference to FIG.
In the progress disable process, the main CPU 41 judges whether a magnetic error has been detected (step S101). In step S101, the main CPU 41 judges whether a magnetic error has been detected based on whether a detection signal from the magnetic sensor SEj has been input. If a magnetic error is detected (step S101; YES), the main CPU 41 stores a magnetic disable command in the output buffer and outputs it to the sub-board 50 (step S102). After that, the main CPU 41 performs a loop process. As a result, the main CPU 41 performs the loop process until the power supply is cut off. The state in which the loop process is being performed is a progress disable state in which it is impossible to proceed with the game. For example, in the state in which the loop process is being performed, the special symbol input process is not performed, so that the execution of the special game is not suspended even if a game ball enters the start hole 26, 27. For example, in the state in which the loop process is being performed, the special symbol start process is not performed, so that the special game is not executed. For example, when the loop process is being performed, the prize ball process is not performed, so that even if a game ball enters any of the starting holes 26, 27, the big prize hole 31, and the normal prize holes 34, 35, the prize balls are not awarded. For example, when the loop process is being performed, the big win process is not performed, so that the awarding of the big win game is not started. For example, when the loop process is being performed, the process related to the normal game is not performed. Therefore, for example, when the loop process is being performed, the execution of the normal game is not put on hold. For example, when the loop process is being performed, the normal game is not executed. For example, when the loop process is being performed, the normal win game is not awarded.

If no magnetic error is detected (step S101; NO), the main CPU 41 determines whether planned non-progression information is stored in the main RWM 43 (step S103). Details will be described later, but planned non-progression information corresponds to information stored in the main RWM 43 in a situation where a non-progression state has been determined, but the non-progression state is not being controlled because a jackpot game has been awarded.

When the planned non-progression information is stored (step S103; YES), the main CPU 41 determines whether a jackpot game has been awarded (step S104). When a jackpot game has been awarded (step S104; YES), the main CPU 41 ends the non-progression processing. On the other hand, when a jackpot game has not been awarded (step S104; NO), the main CPU 41 controls the light emission modes of the various display units 22a to 22g to the light emission modes in the non-progression state (step S105). The light emission modes of the display units 22a to 22g, including the light emission modes in the non-progression state, will be described later.

Following the processing of step S105, the main CPU 41 stores the unspecified command in the output buffer and outputs it to the sub-board 50 (step S106). The main CPU 41 then performs loop processing. As a result, similar to after the processing of step S102, the main CPU 41 performs loop processing until the power supply is cut off. The state in which the loop processing is being performed is an unprogressable state in which it is impossible to proceed with the game.

On the other hand, if no planned non-progression information is stored (step S103; NO), the main CPU 41 determines whether the maximum difference number has reached a specified value (step S107). In the gaming machine 10, the specified value is set to "99,000." Therefore, in step S107, the main CPU 41 determines whether the maximum difference number that can be determined from the maximum difference number information of the main RWM 43 has reached 99,000. Then, if the maximum difference number has not reached the specified value (step S107; NO), the main CPU 41 ends the non-progression processing.

If the maximum difference number has reached the specified value (step S107; YES), the main CPU 41 determines whether a jackpot game has been awarded (step S108). If a jackpot game has been awarded (step S108; YES), the main CPU 41 stores the planned progress disable information in the main RWM 43 (step S109). Next, the main CPU 41 stores the specific planned command in the output buffer and outputs it to the sub-board 50 (step S110). After that, the main CPU 41 ends the progress disable process.

On the other hand, if a jackpot has not been awarded (step S108; NO), the main CPU 41 controls the illumination state of each display unit 22a to 22g to the illumination state in the impossible-to-play state (step S111). Next, the main CPU 41 stores an unspecified command in the output buffer and outputs it to the sub-board 50 (step S112). Thereafter, the main CPU 41 performs loop processing. As a result, the main CPU 41 performs loop processing until the power supply is cut off, just as after the processing of steps S102 and S106 is performed. The state in which the loop processing is being performed is an impossible-to-play state in which it is impossible to play.

As described above, in the gaming machine 10, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value, the game is controlled to an unprogressable state. In this embodiment, the special condition is established when the maximum difference number as a variable specific value reaches a specified value. In this embodiment, the special condition in this embodiment is established when the maximum difference number as a variable specific value reaches a specified value. Then, in the gaming machine 10, the game is controlled to an unprogressable state when the special condition is established. Specifically, in the gaming machine 10, the game is controlled to an unprogressable state by the main CPU 41 performing a loop process when the special condition is established. In this embodiment, the game is controlled to an unprogressable state when the special condition is established by the main CPU 41 performing a loop process when the special condition is established, thereby realizing a function as an unprogressable state control means that can control the game to an unprogressable state when the special condition is established. In this way, the main control unit has a function as an unprogressable state control means that can control the game to an unprogressable state when the special condition is established.

In addition, in the gaming machine 10, if a magnetic error is detected as a specific error, the gaming machine 10 is controlled to an unprogressable state. In this way, in the gaming machine 10, even if the maximum difference number does not reach the specified value, if a magnetic error is detected, the gaming machine 10 is controlled to an unprogressable state. In other words, even if the maximum difference number does not reach the specified value, the main CPU 41 may be controlled to an unprogressable state when a magnetic error is detected. That is, in this embodiment, the unprogressable state control means can control to an unprogressable state when a specific error is detected, even if no special condition is met.

In addition, in the gaming machine 10, for example, if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value when a jackpot game is awarded, the planned non-progression information is stored in the main RWM 43, but the machine is not controlled to a non-progression state until the jackpot game ends. In addition, in the gaming machine 10, for example, if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value when a jackpot game is awarded, the machine is controlled to a non-progression state after the jackpot game ends. In other words, in the gaming machine 10, for example, if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value when a jackpot game is awarded, the machine is controlled to a non-progression state after waiting for the jackpot game to end. As described above, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be controllable to a non-progression state after the jackpot game ends if a special condition is established during the jackpot game.

However, in the gaming machine 10, even if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value when a jackpot game is awarded, if a magnetic error is detected before the jackpot game ends, the game is controlled to a non-progress state triggered by the detection of a magnetic error, without waiting for the end of the jackpot game. If the game is controlled to a non-progress state triggered by the detection of a magnetic error when a jackpot game is awarded, the jackpot game is stopped and the game is controlled to a non-progress state. In other words, in the gaming machine 10, even after a special condition is established, if a specific error is detected, the jackpot game is stopped upon detection of the specific error and the game is controlled to a non-progress state. Incidentally, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value during a jackpot game and an impossibility notice performance is being executed on the performance display device 25, if a magnetic error is detected before the end of the jackpot game, the execution of the impossibility notice performance is stopped. Then, the execution of the impossibility notice performance is stopped, and the performance display device 25 executes a second impossibility notice performance.

If a magnetic error is detected during a jackpot game and the maximum difference number reaches a specified value but before the jackpot game ends, and the machine is controlled to a non-progression state, the machine will not return to the jackpot game after that. And if a magnetic error is detected during a jackpot game and the machine is controlled to a non-progression state but before the jackpot game ends, and the machine is controlled to a non-progression state after the maximum difference number reaches a specified value but before the jackpot game ends, the machine will not be controlled to a non-progression state after the maximum difference number reaches a specified value before the magnetic error is detected.

In addition, in the gaming machine 10, for example, if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value while a special game is being executed, the gaming machine 10 is controlled to an inoperable state even if the special game is being executed. At this time, execution of the special game is stopped. In this way, in the gaming machine 10, if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value while a special game is being executed, the gaming machine 10 is controlled to an inoperable state without waiting for the special game to end. That is, in this embodiment, if a special condition is met while a variable game is being executed, the gaming machine 10 is controlled to an inoperable state without waiting for the variable game to end. In other words, in the gaming machine 10, if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value while a special game is being executed, the gaming machine 10 is controlled to an inoperable state before the special game ends.

In the gaming machine 10, when the processing of step S111 is executed by the main CPU 41 during the execution of the first special game, the light emission state of the light emitters constituting the first special symbol display unit 22a is switched from the light emission state corresponding to the execution of the first special game to the light emission state in the progress impossible state. As a result, the first special game being executed is forcibly ended. Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, when the processing of step S111 is executed by the main CPU 41 during the execution of the second special game, the light emission state of the light emitters constituting the second special symbol display unit 22b is switched from the light emission state corresponding to the execution of the second special game to the light emission state in the progress impossible state. As a result, the second special game being executed is forcibly ended. In this way, in the gaming machine 10, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value while the special game is being executed, the light emission state of the light emitters constituting the special symbol display units 22a and 22b becomes the light emission state in the progress impossible state, and the special game being executed is forcibly ended.

In the gaming machine 10, when the processing of step S104 or step S111 is executed while the normal game is being played, the light emission mode of the light emitters constituting the normal symbol display section 22e is switched from the light emission mode corresponding to the normal game being played to the light emission mode during the impossible progress state. This causes the normal game being played to be forcibly ended. In this way, in the gaming machine 10, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value while the normal game is being played, the light emission mode of the light emitters constituting the normal symbol display section 22e becomes the light emission mode during the impossible progress state, and the normal game being played is forcibly ended.

In addition, in the gaming machine 10, when the main CPU 41 executes the processing of step S104 or step S111 in a situation in which a right hit is recommended, the light emission mode of the light emitter that constitutes the right hit lamp 22g switches from a light emission mode that notifies the player that a right hit is recommended to a light emission mode in a state in which progress cannot be made.

The gaming machine 10 can execute an impossibility notification effect that allows the player to identify that the machine has been controlled to an impossibility state. The impossibility notification effect corresponds to an effect that notifies the player that the machine has been controlled to an impossibility state. When the machine is controlled to an impossibility state, the impossibility notification effect is executed by the effect display device 25. Furthermore, when the machine is controlled to an impossibility state, the impossibility notification effect is executed by the frame decoration lamp 17a and the board decoration lamp 17b. When the impossibility notification effect is executed, the impossibility notification effect is executed continuously at least until the power supply is cut off. In the gaming machine 10, the impossibility notification effect includes a first impossibility notification effect that allows the player to identify that the machine has been controlled to an impossibility state when a special condition is met, and a second impossibility notification effect that allows the player to identify that the machine has been controlled to an impossibility state when a magnetic error is detected.

As shown in FIG. 6(a), in the gaming machine 10, the first impossibility notification effect is executed by displaying the first impossibility notification image Gf1 on the effect display device 25. The first impossibility notification image Gf1 is an image including text information such as "Today's game has ended." In this manner, the effect display device 25 is capable of executing the first impossibility notification effect. Also, in the gaming machine 10, when the first impossibility notification effect is executed, the frame decoration lamp 17a and the board decoration lamp 17b flash red at a predetermined interval. In this manner, the frame decoration lamp 17a and the board decoration lamp 17b are capable of executing the first impossibility notification effect. The first impossibility notification effect can also be said to be an effect that can identify that a special condition has been met.

As shown in FIG. 6(b), in the gaming machine 10, the second impossibility notification effect is executed by displaying the second impossibility notification image Gf2 on the effect display device 25. The second impossibility notification image Gf2 is an image including text information such as "Magnetic field has been detected." In this manner, the effect display device 25 is capable of executing the second impossibility notification effect. In addition, in the gaming machine 10, when the second impossibility notification effect is executed, the frame decoration lamp 17a and the board decoration lamp 17b flash red at a predetermined interval. In this manner, the frame decoration lamp 17a and the board decoration lamp 17b are capable of executing the second impossibility notification effect. The second impossibility notification effect can be said to be an effect that can identify that magnetism has been detected, that is, that a magnetic error has been detected.

As described above, when the first impossible notification effect is executed in the gaming machine 10 and when the second impossible notification effect is executed, the illumination state of the decorative lamp 17 is the same, but the image displayed on the effect display device 25 is different. Even when the gaming machine 10 is controlled to an impossible-to-progress state, the display content of the effect display device 25 is different when the game machine 10 is controlled to an impossible-to-progress state because the maximum difference number has reached a specified value and when the game machine 10 is controlled to an impossible-to-progress state because a magnetic error has been detected.

When the gaming machine 10 is controlled to a progress-impossible state, the brightness cannot be adjusted by operating either the right button RB or the left button LB. For this reason, when the first impossibility notification performance is being performed in the gaming machine 10, it can be considered that none of the light-emitting devices, the frame decoration lamp 17a, the board decoration lamp 17b, and the backlight of the performance display device 25, are subject to brightness adjustment. Similarly, when the gaming machine 10 is controlled to a progress-impossible state, it can be considered that none of the light-emitting devices, the frame decoration lamp 17a, the board decoration lamp 17b, and the backlight of the performance display device 25, are subject to brightness adjustment. Note that when the gaming machine 10 is controlled to a progress-impossible state, the volume cannot be adjusted by operating either the up button UB or the down button DB.

Incidentally, when the first impossibility notification performance is being executed, the frame decoration lamp 17a and the board decoration lamp 17b emit light at a predetermined brightness (e.g., maximum brightness). Also, when the first impossibility notification performance is being executed, the backlight of the performance display device 25 emits light at the adjusted brightness, that is, at a brightness level that can be determined from the brightness information. Similarly, when the second impossibility notification performance is being executed, the frame decoration lamp 17a and the board decoration lamp 17b emit light at a predetermined brightness (e.g., maximum brightness). Also, when the second impossibility notification performance is being executed, the backlight of the performance display device 25 emits light at the adjusted brightness, that is, at a brightness level that can be determined from the brightness information.

The gaming machine 10 can execute a failure notice performance that allows the player to identify that the game will be controlled to a non-progression state after the end of a jackpot game. The failure notice performance corresponds to a predetermined performance that suggests or notifies the player that the game will be controlled to a non-progression state after the end of a jackpot game. The failure notice performance can also be said to be a predetermined performance that allows the player to identify that the game will be controlled to a non-progression state after the end of a jackpot game. The failure notice performance is executed by the performance display device 25 when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value when a jackpot game is awarded. In this embodiment, the performance display device 25 that can execute the failure notice performance realizes the function as a predetermined performance execution means that can execute a predetermined performance. In this way, in this embodiment, the predetermined performance execution means is capable of executing a predetermined performance. Furthermore, the failure notice performance is executed by the frame decoration lamp 17a and the board decoration lamp 17b when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value when a jackpot game is awarded. When the failure notice performance is executed, the failure notice performance continues to be executed at least until the power supply is cut off.

7A, in the gaming machine 10, the impossibility notice image Gb is displayed on the effect display device 25, thereby executing the impossibility notice effect. The impossibility notice image Gb is an image including text information such as "The game will stop after the big win game ends." In this way, the effect display device 25 is capable of executing the impossibility notice effect. In addition, in the gaming machine 10, when the impossibility notice effect is executed, the frame decoration lamp 17a and the board decoration lamp 17b flash red at a predetermined interval. In this way, the frame decoration lamp 17a and the board decoration lamp 17b are capable of executing the impossibility notice effect. The impossibility notice effect can be said to be an effect that can specify that the special condition has been established but that the game is not controlled to an impossibility state. Incidentally, if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value during the execution of a special game, the game enters an impossibility state without waiting for the end of the special game. For this reason, in the gaming machine 10, the impossibility notice effect is not executed during the execution of a special game.

As described above, when the gaming machine 10 executes an impossibility notice performance and when the first impossibility notification performance is executed, the illumination state of the decorative lamp 17 is the same, but the image displayed on the performance display device 25 is different. Also, when the gaming machine 10 executes an impossibility notice performance and when the second impossibility notification performance is executed, the illumination state of the decorative lamp 17 is the same, but the image displayed on the performance display device 25 is different.

Incidentally, in the gaming machine 10, even when the impossibility notice performance is being executed, the brightness can be adjusted by operating at least one of the right button RB and the left button LB. However, when the impossibility notice performance is being executed, the frame decoration lamp 17a and the board decoration lamp 17b emit light at a predetermined brightness (for example, maximum brightness). On the other hand, when the impossibility notice performance is being executed, the backlight of the performance display device 25 emits light at the adjusted brightness, that is, at a brightness level that can be specified from the brightness information. For this reason, if the brightness is adjusted when the impossibility notice performance is being executed, the adjusted brightness is reflected in the brightness of the backlight of the performance display device 25, but is not reflected in the brightness of the frame decoration lamp 17a and the board decoration lamp 17b. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when the impossibility notice performance is being executed, it can be considered that neither of the light-emitting devices of the frame decoration lamp 17a nor the board decoration lamp 17b is subject to brightness adjustment. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10, when the impossibility notice performance is being executed, it can be considered that the backlight of the performance display device 25 is subject to brightness adjustment.

The gaming machine 10 can execute an arrival notice performance that allows the player to identify that the maximum difference number is approaching a specified value. The arrival notice performance can also be said to be a performance that notifies the player that the maximum difference number is approaching a specified value. The arrival notice performance is executed in the performance display device 25 when the remaining value until the maximum difference number reaches the specified value becomes less than a specified notice start value. In other words, the arrival notice performance is executed in the performance display device 25 when the remaining value until the maximum difference number reaches the specified value falls below the notice start value. Furthermore, the arrival notice performance is executed in the frame decoration lamp 17a out of the frame decoration lamp 17a and the board decoration lamp 17b when the remaining value until the maximum difference number reaches the specified value becomes less than the specified notice start value. In other words, the arrival notice performance is not executed in the board decoration lamp 17b. When the arrival notice performance is executed, the arrival notice performance is continuously executed until the maximum difference number reaches the specified value. In the following description, the remaining value until the maximum difference number reaches the specified value is referred to as the "remaining arrival difference number".

In the gaming machine 10, when the arrival notice performance is not being executed, if the remaining arrival difference falls below the notice start value, the execution of the arrival notice performance is started. However, in the gaming machine 10, after the remaining arrival difference falls below the notice start value and the execution of the arrival notice performance is started, the execution of the arrival notice performance may not end even if the remaining arrival difference exceeds the notice start value. Specifically, in the gaming machine 10, after the remaining arrival difference falls below the notice start value and the arrival notice performance is executed, even if the remaining arrival difference becomes equal to or greater than the notice start value, it continues to be executed until the remaining arrival difference reaches the notice end value. In this embodiment, the notice start value is set to "500" and the notice end value is set to "1000".

As shown in FIG. 7(b), in the gaming machine 10, the arrival notice effect is executed by displaying the arrival notice image Gc on the effect display device 25. The arrival notice image Gc is an image including text information such as "The maximum difference will soon reach the specified value." For example, the arrival notice image Gc may be an image including information indicating the remaining arrival difference. In this way, the effect display device 25 is capable of executing the arrival notice effect. Also, in the gaming machine 10, when the arrival notice effect is executed, the frame decoration lamp 17a flashes red at a predetermined interval. In this way, the frame decoration lamp 17a is capable of executing the arrival notice effect. The arrival notice effect is an effect that can be executed before a special condition is met, and can also be said to be an effect that can identify that the special condition is close to being met.

The arrival notice performance can be executed when a special game is being played. The arrival notice performance can be executed when a jackpot game has been awarded. In this way, the arrival notice performance can be executed both when a special game is being played and when a jackpot game has been awarded.

As described above, in the gaming machine 10, when the arrival notice performance is executed and when the first impossibility notification performance is executed, the light emission mode of the frame decoration lamp 17a is the same, but the light emission mode of the board decoration lamp 17b is different, and the image displayed on the performance display device 25 is different. Also, in the gaming machine 10, when the arrival notice performance is executed and when the second impossibility notification performance is executed, the light emission mode of the frame decoration lamp 17a is the same, but the light emission mode of the board decoration lamp 17b is different, and the image displayed on the performance display device 25 is different. Also, in the gaming machine 10, when the arrival notice performance is executed and when the impossibility notification performance is executed, the light emission mode of the frame decoration lamp 17a is the same, but the light emission mode of the board decoration lamp 17b is different, and the image displayed on the performance display device 25 is different.

Incidentally, in the gaming machine 10, even when the arrival notice performance is being executed, the brightness can be adjusted by operating at least one of the right button RB and the left button LB. However, when the arrival notice performance is being executed, the frame decoration lamp 17a emits light at a predetermined brightness (for example, maximum brightness). On the other hand, when the arrival notice performance is being executed, the board decoration lamp 17b and the backlight of the performance display device 25 emit light at the adjusted brightness, that is, at a brightness level that can be determined from the brightness information. For this reason, if the brightness is adjusted when the arrival notice performance is being executed, the adjusted brightness is reflected in the brightness of the board decoration lamp 17b and the backlight of the performance display device 25, but is not reflected in the brightness of the frame decoration lamp 17a. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when the arrival notice performance is being executed, the frame decoration lamp 17a can be considered not to be subject to brightness adjustment. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10, when the arrival notice performance is being executed, both the board decoration lamp 17b and the backlight of the performance display device 25 can be considered to be subject to brightness adjustment.

In the gaming machine 10, a warning against addiction may be issued. In this embodiment, a warning against addiction may be issued at least when a jackpot game has been awarded, that is, during a jackpot game. The warning against addiction is issued by the performance display device 25.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the gaming machine 10, a warning image NT is displayed on the performance display device 25 to warn against addiction. The warning image NT is an image that includes text information such as "Pachinko and Pachislot are games that should be enjoyed in moderation" and "Be careful not to get addicted." In this way, the performance display device 25 is capable of issuing warnings against addiction. That is, the gaming machine 10 is equipped with at least a performance display device 25 that is capable of issuing warnings against addiction. In this embodiment, the performance display device 25 that issues warnings against addiction realizes a function as a warning means that issues warnings against addiction.

As shown in FIG. 9, in the gaming machine 10, if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value when a jackpot game is not awarded (indicated as "non-jackpot game in FIG. 9"), a warning against addiction is not executed. In addition, in the gaming machine 10, if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value when a jackpot game is not awarded, the gaming machine 10 is controlled to a non-progression state. At this time, the gaming machine 10 is controlled to a non-progression state without waiting for the end of the situation when the maximum difference number reaches the specified value. For example, in the gaming machine 10, if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value while a special game is being executed, the gaming machine 10 is controlled to a non-progression state without waiting for the end of the special game. For example, in the gaming machine 10, if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value while the gaming machine 10 is in a standby state where the jackpot game is not being executed and the special game is not being executed, the gaming machine 10 is controlled to a non-progression state without waiting for the end of the standby state.

In the gaming machine 10, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value while a jackpot game is awarded (indicated as "during jackpot game" in FIG. 9), a warning about addiction may be issued. In the gaming machine 10, even if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value while a jackpot game is awarded, a warning about addiction may not be issued. Specifically, in the gaming machine 10, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value while a jackpot game is awarded and the number of consecutive wins including the jackpot game is less than 10, a warning about addiction is not issued. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value while a jackpot game is awarded and the number of consecutive wins including the jackpot game is 10 or more, a warning about addiction may be issued.

The warning about addiction is executed during the jackpot game. Specifically, the warning about addiction is executed during the ending period of the jackpot game. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value during the jackpot game and a warning about addiction is executed, the execution of the warning about addiction is started during the jackpot game, and then, when the jackpot game ends, the game is controlled to a progress-disabled state. In other words, in the gaming machine 10, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value during the jackpot game, the game may be controlled to a progress-disabled state at the timing after the warning about addiction is executed. In other words, in this embodiment, when a special condition is established during the jackpot game, the game may be controlled to a progress-disabled state at the timing after the execution of the warning about addiction is started. Incidentally, in the gaming machine 10, the time for executing the warning about addiction is the same regardless of the timing when the maximum difference number reaches the specified value during the jackpot game. In other words, in this embodiment, the time for which the warning about addiction is issued is the same regardless of the timing at which the special condition is met during jackpot play.

The "number of consecutive wins" refers to the number of times a jackpot has been awarded since control was put into the normal state. The "normal state" in "the number of times a jackpot has been awarded since control was put into the normal state" does not include the "normal state" that is temporarily controlled when a jackpot has been awarded, but refers to the "normal state" in which a special game can be played. Less than 10 consecutive wins refers to the number of times a jackpot has been awarded since control was put into the normal state that is less than 10, which corresponds to the number of consecutive wins not reaching 10. On the other hand, 10 or more consecutive wins refers to the number of times a jackpot has been awarded since control was put into the normal state that is 10 or more, which corresponds to the number of consecutive wins reaching 10.

In addition, in the gaming machine 10, if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value while a jackpot game is awarded, the machine is controlled to a non-progression state. In this case, the gaming machine 10 waits for the end of the jackpot game that was awarded when the maximum difference number reached the specified value, and then is controlled to a non-progression state. For example, in the gaming machine 10, if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value while a jackpot game is awarded, the machine is controlled to a non-progression state after the jackpot game ends. However, in the gaming machine 10, even if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value while a jackpot game is awarded and the number of consecutive wins including the jackpot game is 10 or more, if a magnetic error is detected, the machine is controlled to a non-progression state before the jackpot game ends. In other words, in the gaming machine 10, even if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value while a jackpot game is awarded and the number of consecutive wins including the jackpot game is 10 or more, if a magnetic error is detected, the game will be controlled to a non-progression state without waiting for the jackpot game to end.

In the gaming machine 10, if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value when a jackpot game is awarded, and if the number of consecutive wins including the jackpot game is 10 or more, the game may be controlled to a non-progression state after the execution of a warning about addiction has begun. "When the number of consecutive wins including the jackpot game being awarded is 10 or more" corresponds to a jackpot game awarded by winning a jackpot in a situation where the number of consecutive wins is 10 or more due to winning a jackpot. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value during a jackpot game awarded by winning a jackpot in a situation where the number of consecutive wins is 10 or more due to winning a jackpot, the game may be controlled to a non-progression state after the execution of a warning about addiction. That is, in this embodiment, if a special condition is met during a jackpot game that is awarded after a jackpot is won under circumstances where a predetermined condition is met, the game may be controlled to a non-progressable state after the start of the execution of a warning against addiction. In this embodiment, a situation where the number of consecutive wins becomes 10 or more due to a jackpot win corresponds to a situation where a predetermined condition is met. In this embodiment, the predetermined condition is met when the number of consecutive wins becomes 10 or more, and is met when the number of times that jackpot games have been awarded since control to the normal state becomes 10 or more, which corresponds to the predetermined number.

However, in the gaming machine 10, even if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value when a jackpot game is awarded and the number of consecutive wins including the jackpot game is 10 or more, the warning about addiction may not be executed as a result. In the gaming machine 10, even if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value when a jackpot game is awarded and the number of consecutive wins including the jackpot game is 10 or more, if a magnetic error is detected before the warning about addiction is executed, the warning about addiction is not executed. In this case, in the gaming machine 10, if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value when a jackpot game is awarded and the number of consecutive wins including the jackpot game is 10 or more, if a magnetic error is detected before the warning about addiction is executed, the warning about addiction is not executed and the game is controlled to a non-progression state. In addition, in the gaming machine 10, even if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value when a jackpot game is awarded and the number of consecutive wins including the jackpot game is 10 or more, if the second round end condition is met, a warning about addiction is not issued. In this case, in the gaming machine 10, if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value when a jackpot game is awarded and the number of consecutive wins including the jackpot game is 10 or more, if the second round end condition is met, a warning about addiction is not issued and the game is controlled to a progress-impossible state after the jackpot game ends.

Next, the control relating to the execution of various performances will be described.
The secondary RWM 53 stores information capable of identifying the maximum difference number (hereinafter referred to as secondary maximum difference number information). When the secondary CPU 51 inputs a maximum difference number command, it updates the secondary maximum difference number information. Specifically, when the secondary CPU 51 inputs a maximum difference number command, it identifies the maximum difference number from the maximum difference number command. Then, the secondary CPU 51 updates the identified maximum difference number to the identifiable secondary maximum difference number information.

When the maximum difference number that can be specified from the updated secondary maximum difference number information exceeds 98,500 while the secondary CPU 51 is not executing the arrival notice performance, the secondary CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 to start the execution of the arrival notice performance. The secondary CPU 51 displays the arrival notice image Gc on the performance display device 25 and executes the arrival notice performance. The case where the maximum difference number that can be specified from the updated secondary maximum difference number information exceeds 98,500 corresponds to the case where the remaining arrival difference number falls below the notice start value of 500. Note that the secondary CPU 51 does not end the execution of the arrival notice performance even if the maximum difference number that can be specified from the updated secondary maximum difference number information becomes 98,500 or less. When the secondary CPU 51 is executing the arrival notice performance, if the maximum difference number that can be specified from the updated secondary maximum difference number information becomes 98,000 or less, the secondary CPU 51 ends the execution of the arrival notice performance. In addition, when the secondary CPU 51 inputs a magnetic disable command, the secondary CPU 51 ends the execution of the arrival notice performance. In addition, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs an unspecified command, it ends the execution of the arrival notice performance. Incidentally, the situation in which the sub-CPU 51 inputs an unspecified command includes a situation in which the maximum difference number reaches a specified value. In addition, the situation in which the sub-CPU 51 inputs an unspecified command includes a situation in which the maximum difference number reaches a specified value when a jackpot game is awarded and the jackpot game ends. When the arrival notice performance is being executed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the frame decoration lamp 17a so that the frame decoration lamp 17a flashes red at a predetermined interval. At this time, the sub-CPU 51 controls the frame decoration lamp 17a to emit light at a predetermined brightness (for example, maximum brightness). Incidentally, when the arrival notice performance is being executed, the sub-CPU 51 causes the board decoration lamp 17b and the backlight of the performance display device 25 to emit light at a brightness level that can be specified from the brightness information.

When the sub-CPU 51 inputs a specific scheduled command, it controls the performance display device 25 so that the execution of the impossibility notice performance is started. The sub-CPU 51 displays the impossibility notice image Gb on the performance display device 25 and executes the impossibility notice performance. The situation in which a specific scheduled command is input includes a situation in which the maximum difference number reaches a specified value when a jackpot game is awarded. When the impossibility notice performance is being executed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the frame decoration lamp 17a and the board decoration lamp 17b so that the frame decoration lamp 17a and the board decoration lamp 17b flash red at a predetermined interval. At this time, the sub-CPU 51 controls the frame decoration lamp 17a and the board decoration lamp 17b so that they emit light at a predetermined brightness (for example, maximum brightness). Incidentally, when the impossibility notice performance is being executed, the sub-CPU 51 causes the backlight of the performance display device 25 to emit light at a brightness level that can be determined from the brightness information.

When a specific scheduled command is input, the sub-CPU 51 refers to the consecutive game count information stored in the sub-RWM 53 and determines which consecutive game the currently awarded jackpot game is. The consecutive game count information corresponds to information that can identify the consecutive game count. When a jackpot game is awarded, the sub-CPU 51 adds 1 to the consecutive game count that can be identified from the consecutive game count information and updates the consecutive game count information. When the sub-CPU 51 inputs a number command that can identify "0 times" and then inputs the next variation pattern command without a jackpot game being awarded, the sub-CPU 51 updates the consecutive game count information that can be identified to "0 times" and initializes the consecutive game count information. Note that the case where the sub-CPU 51 inputs a number command that can identify "0 times" and then inputs the next variation pattern command without a jackpot game being awarded corresponds to the case where the 100th special game ends without winning a jackpot after the second jackpot game ends, resulting in control being in a low base state.

Then, when the number of consecutive wins determined by inputting the specific scheduled command is 10 or more, the secondary CPU 51 stores in the secondary RWM 53 information that can determine that a warning regarding addiction will be issued (hereinafter referred to as warning execution schedule information). When the secondary RWM 53 stores the warning execution schedule information, if a specific condition establishment command is input, the secondary CPU 51 erases the warning execution schedule information. Details will be described later, but in the gaming machine 10, a warning regarding addiction is issued because the warning execution schedule information is stored in the secondary RWM 53. For this reason, when a specific condition establishment command is input, the secondary CPU 51 stops issuing a warning regarding addiction.

When warning execution schedule information is stored, that is, when a warning about addiction is to be executed, the secondary CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that a warning about addiction is executed when an ending command is input. At this time, the secondary CPU 51 starts the execution of the warning about addiction within the ending period.

Incidentally, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value during a jackpot game and the game is controlled to be in an impossible state after the jackpot game ends, the performance display device 25 executes an impossibility notice performance. When the maximum difference number reaches a specified value during a jackpot game and the game is controlled to be in an impossible state after the jackpot game ends and a warning about addiction is executed, the performance display device 25 executes the warning about addiction and the impossibility notice performance in parallel. In other words, in the gaming machine 10, when a warning about addiction is executed at a timing after the execution of the impossibility notice performance has started on the performance display device 25, the warning about addiction is executed in parallel with the impossibility notice performance.

When the sub-CPU 51 inputs an unspecifiable command, it controls the performance display device 25 to start executing the first unspecifiable notification performance. The sub-CPU 51 displays the first unspecifiable notification image Gf1 on the performance display device 25 and executes the first unspecifiable notification performance. When the first unspecifiable notification performance is being executed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the frame decoration lamp 17a and the board decoration lamp 17b so that they flash red at a predetermined interval. At this time, the sub-CPU 51 controls the frame decoration lamp 17a and the board decoration lamp 17b so that they emit light at a predetermined brightness (for example, maximum brightness). Incidentally, when the first unspecifiable notification performance is being executed, the sub-CPU 51 causes the backlight of the performance display device 25 to emit light at a brightness level that can be specified from the brightness information.

When the secondary CPU 51 inputs a magnetic failure command, it controls the performance display device 25 to start the execution of the second failure notification performance. The secondary CPU 51 causes the performance display device 25 to display the second failure notification image Gf2 and execute the second failure notification performance. When the second failure notification performance is being executed, the secondary CPU 51 controls the frame decoration lamp 17a and the board decoration lamp 17b so that the frame decoration lamp 17a and the board decoration lamp 17b flash red at a predetermined interval. At this time, the secondary CPU 51 controls the frame decoration lamp 17a and the board decoration lamp 17b so that they emit light at a predetermined brightness (for example, maximum brightness). Incidentally, when the second failure notification performance is being executed, the secondary CPU 51 causes the backlight of the performance display device 25 to emit light at a brightness level that can be determined from the brightness information.

In addition, when an unidentifiable command or a magnetic unavailable command is input, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the performance pattern is not displayed. For example, when controlling the performance display device 25 so that the performance pattern is not displayed, the sub-CPU 51 may control the performance display device 25 so that the displayed performance pattern is erased. For example, when controlling the performance display device 25 so that the performance pattern is not displayed, the sub-CPU 51 may control the performance display device 25 so that the performance pattern is not displayed on the performance display device 25 by displaying a specified image in front of the performance pattern.

When an unidentifiable command or a magnetic unavailability command is input, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the auxiliary display pattern is not displayed. For example, when controlling the performance display device 25 so that the auxiliary display pattern is not displayed, the sub-CPU 51 may control the performance display device 25 so that the displayed auxiliary display pattern is erased. For example, when controlling the performance display device 25 so that the auxiliary display pattern is not displayed, the sub-CPU 51 may control the performance display device 25 so that the auxiliary display pattern is not displayed on the performance display device 25 by displaying a specified image in front of the auxiliary display pattern.

When an unidentifiable command or a magnetically incapable command is input while the reserved image Ha is displayed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the reserved image Ha is not displayed. For example, when controlling the performance display device 25 so that the reserved image Ha is not displayed, the sub-CPU 51 may control the performance display device 25 so that the displayed reserved image Ha is erased. For example, when controlling the performance display device 25 so that the reserved image Ha is not displayed, the sub-CPU 51 may control the performance display device 25 so that the reserved image Ha is not displayed on the performance display device 25 by displaying a predetermined image in front of the reserved image Ha. Similarly, when an unidentifiable command or a magnetically incapable command is input while the reserved image Hb is displayed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the reserved image Hb is not displayed. For example, when controlling the performance display device 25 so that the reserved image Hb is not displayed, the sub-CPU 51 may control the performance display device 25 so that the displayed reserved image Hb is erased. For example, when controlling the performance display device 25 so that the reserved image Hb is not displayed, the sub-CPU 51 may control the performance display device 25 so that the reserved image Hb is not displayed on the performance display device 25 by displaying a specified image in front of the reserved image Hb.

In addition, if an unidentifiable command or a magnetic unavailability command is input while the running image ZG is being displayed, the secondary CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the running image ZG is not displayed. For example, in controlling the performance display device 25 so that the running image ZG is not displayed, the secondary CPU 51 may control the performance display device 25 so that the running image ZG being displayed is erased. For example, in controlling the performance display device 25 so that the running image ZG is not displayed, the secondary CPU 51 may control the performance display device 25 so that the running image ZG is not displayed on the performance display device 25 by displaying a specified image in front of the running image ZG.

When an unspecifiable command or a magnetically incapable command is input, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the first reserved number auxiliary image FE1 is not displayed. For example, when controlling the performance display device 25 so that the first reserved number auxiliary image FE1 is not displayed, the sub-CPU 51 may control the performance display device 25 so that the first reserved number auxiliary image FE1 being displayed is erased. For example, when controlling the performance display device 25 so that the first reserved number auxiliary image FE1 is not displayed, the sub-CPU 51 may control the performance display device 25 so that the first reserved number auxiliary image FE1 is not displayed on the performance display device 25 by displaying a predetermined image on the front side of the first reserved number auxiliary image FE1. Similarly, when an unspecifiable command or a magnetically incapable command is input, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the second reserved number auxiliary image FE2 is not displayed. For example, when controlling the performance display device 25 so that the second reserved number auxiliary image FE2 is not displayed, the sub-CPU 51 may control the performance display device 25 so that the second reserved number auxiliary image FE2 being displayed is erased. For example, when controlling the performance display device 25 so that the second reserved number auxiliary image FE2 is not displayed, the sub-CPU 51 may control the performance display device 25 so that the second reserved number auxiliary image FE2 is not displayed on the performance display device 25 by displaying a specified image in front of the second reserved number auxiliary image FE2.

When an unidentifiable command or a magnetic unavailable command is input, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the auxiliary normal pattern is not displayed. For example, in controlling the performance display device 25 so that the auxiliary normal pattern is not displayed, the sub-CPU 51 may control the performance display device 25 so that the displayed auxiliary normal pattern is erased. For example, in controlling the performance display device 25 so that the auxiliary normal pattern is not displayed, the sub-CPU 51 may control the performance display device 25 so that the auxiliary normal pattern is not displayed on the performance display device 25 by displaying a specified image in front of the auxiliary normal pattern.

When an unspecifiable command or a magnetic unspecifiable command is input while the right-hit image GR is being displayed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the right-hit image GR is not displayed. Controlling the performance display device 25 so that the right-hit image GR is not displayed is equivalent to ending the right-hit notification performance. For example, in controlling the performance display device 25 so that the right-hit image GR is not displayed, the sub-CPU 51 may control the performance display device 25 so that the right-hit image GR being displayed is erased. For example, in controlling the performance display device 25 so that the right-hit image GR is not displayed, the sub-CPU 51 may control the performance display device 25 so that the right-hit image GR is not displayed on the performance display device 25 by displaying a specified image in front of the right-hit image GR.

When an unspecified command or a magnetically disabled command is input, the secondary CPU 51 controls the light emission state of the game light emission unit 23a to the light emission state in the unprogressable state. The light emission state of the game light emission unit 23a, including the light emission state in the unprogressable state, will be described later. Also, when an unspecified command or a magnetically disabled command is input, the secondary CPU 51 controls the light emission state of the first pending light emission unit 23b to the light emission state in the unprogressable state. Similarly, when an unspecified command or a magnetically disabled command is input, the secondary CPU 51 controls the light emission state of the second pending light emission unit 23c to the light emission state in the unprogressable state. The light emission state of the first pending light emission unit 23b, including the light emission state in the unprogressable state, and the light emission state of the second pending light emission unit 23c, will be described later. Also, when an unspecified command or a magnetically disabled command is input, the secondary CPU 51 controls the light emission state of the auxiliary right hit light emission unit 23d to the light emission state in the unprogressable state. The light emission state of the auxiliary right hit light emission unit 23d, including the light emission state in the unprogressable state, will be described later.

Here, changes in the light emitting device that are the subject of luminance adjustment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10(a), when the arrival notice performance, the impossibility notice performance, and the various impossibility notification performances are not being executed, in the gaming machine 10, the frame decoration lamp 17a, the board decoration lamp 17b, and the backlight of the performance display device 25 (simply shown as the "performance display device" in FIG. 10(a)) are all subject to brightness adjustment. After that, when the maximum difference number approaches the specified value and the remaining value until the specified value is reached is less than the notice start value, the gaming machine 10 executes the arrival notice performance. At this time, the frame decoration lamp 17a flashes red at a predetermined brightness, and the brightness of the frame decoration lamp 17a becomes unadjustable. Therefore, when the maximum difference number approaches the specified value and the remaining value until the specified value is reached is less than the notice start value and the arrival notice performance is executed, in the gaming machine 10, the frame decoration lamp 17a is not subject to brightness adjustment, and the board decoration lamp 17b and the backlight of the performance display device 25 are subject to brightness adjustment.

When the maximum difference number approaches the specified value and reaches the specified value (indicated as "reach specified value" in FIG. 10(a)), if a jackpot game is being played, the gaming machine 10 executes an impossibility notice performance. At this time, the frame decoration lamp 17a and the board decoration lamp 17b flash red at a predetermined brightness, and the brightness of the frame decoration lamp 17a and the board decoration lamp 17b becomes unadjustable. Meanwhile, the backlight of the performance display device 25 emits light at a level of brightness that can be specified from the brightness information. When a jackpot game is awarded, even when the impossibility notice performance is being executed, it is possible to adjust the brightness by operating at least one of the right button RB and the left button LB. Therefore, when the maximum difference number approaches the specified value and reaches the specified value to execute the impossibility notice performance, the gaming machine 10 makes it possible to adjust the brightness of the backlight of the performance display device 25. Therefore, when the maximum difference number approaches the specified value and reaches the specified value, causing the impossibility notice performance to be executed, the frame decoration lamp 17a and board decoration lamp 17b of the gaming machine 10 are not subject to brightness adjustment, and the backlight of the performance display device 25 is subject to brightness adjustment.

As described above, in the gaming machine 10, as the maximum difference number approaches the specified value, the number (type) of light-emitting devices that are subject to brightness adjustment decreases. In other words, in the gaming machine 10, as the maximum difference number approaches the specified value, the number (type) of light-emitting devices whose brightness can be adjusted by operating at least one of the right button RB and the left button LB may decrease. In other words, in this embodiment, as the specific value approaches the specified value, the number (type) of light-emitting bodies whose brightness can be adjusted by operating the adjustment operation means may decrease.

Incidentally, after the execution of the arrival notice performance has started, if the maximum difference number moves away from the specified value and the remaining value until the specified value is reached is equal to or greater than the notice end value, the execution of the arrival notice performance ends in the gaming machine 10. At this time, in the gaming machine 10, the frame decoration lamp 17a, the board decoration lamp 17b, and the backlight of the performance display device 25 are all subject to brightness adjustment. In other words, after the execution of the arrival notice performance has started, if the maximum difference number moves away from the specified value and the remaining value until the specified value is reached is equal to or greater than the notice end value, the number (type) of light-emitting devices that are subject to brightness adjustment increases in the gaming machine 10. In other words, in this embodiment, as the specific value moves away from the specified value, the number (type) of light-emitting bodies whose brightness can be adjusted by operating the adjustment operation means may increase.

In addition, if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value during a jackpot game and the jackpot game ends, the gaming machine 10 is controlled to a progress-impossible state. If the gaming machine 10 is controlled to a progress-impossible state after the jackpot game ends, the first impossibility notification effect is executed in the gaming machine 10. At this time, the frame decoration lamp 17a and the board decoration lamp 17b flash red at a predetermined brightness, and the brightness of the frame decoration lamp 17a and the board decoration lamp 17b becomes unadjustable. Meanwhile, the backlight of the effect display device 25 emits light at a brightness level that can be specified from the brightness information. If the gaming machine 10 is controlled to a progress-impossible state, the brightness cannot be adjusted regardless of whether the right button RB or the left button LB is operated. Therefore, if the gaming machine 10 is controlled to a progress-impossible state after the jackpot game ends and the first impossibility notification effect is executed, the frame decoration lamp 17a, the board decoration lamp 17b, and the backlight of the effect display device 25 are not subject to brightness adjustment. As a result, when the game is controlled to a progress-impossible state after the end of the big win game and the first impossible notification effect is executed, none of the light-emitting devices in the gaming machine 10, among the frame decoration lamp 17a, the board decoration lamp 17b, and the backlight of the effect display device 25, are subject to brightness adjustment.

Although not shown, if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value when not playing a jackpot, the gaming machine 10 is controlled to a progress-impossible state without executing the impossibility notice performance, and the first impossibility notice performance is executed. In other words, if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value when not playing a jackpot, the gaming machine 10 switches from a state in which the arrival notice performance is being executed to a state in which the first impossibility notice performance is being executed.

Incidentally, although not shown in the figure, when a magnetic error is detected, regardless of whether a jackpot game is awarded or not, the gaming machine 10 is controlled to a non-progression state and the second non-progression notification performance is executed. At this time, the frame decoration lamp 17a and the board decoration lamp 17b flash red at a predetermined brightness, and the brightness of the frame decoration lamp 17a and the board decoration lamp 17b cannot be adjusted. Meanwhile, the backlight of the performance display device 25 emits light at a brightness level that can be specified from the brightness information. When controlled to a non-progression state, the brightness cannot be adjusted regardless of whether the right button RB or the left button LB is operated. Therefore, when the gaming machine 10 is controlled to a non-progression state and the second non-progression notification performance is executed due to the detection of a magnetic error, the frame decoration lamp 17a, the board decoration lamp 17b, and the backlight of the performance display device 25 are not subject to brightness adjustment. As a result, when a magnetic error is detected and the game is controlled to a non-progression state and the second non-progression notification effect is executed, none of the light-emitting devices in the gaming machine 10, including the frame decoration lamp 17a, the board decoration lamp 17b, and the backlight of the effect display device 25, are subject to brightness adjustment.

As described above, in the gaming machine 10, the number (type) of light-emitting devices that are subject to brightness adjustment changes according to the change in the maximum difference number. However, in the gaming machine 10, even if the maximum difference number changes, the number (type) of light-emitting devices that are subject to brightness adjustment may not change. Also, in the gaming machine 10, the number (type) of light-emitting devices that are subject to brightness adjustment changes according to whether they are controlled to an unprogressable state.

Next, based on Fig. 10(a) to Fig. 10(d), the execution of each effect when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value while a jackpot game is awarded will be described. As shown in Fig. 10(a) to Fig. 10(d), when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value while a jackpot game is awarded (indicated as "specified value reached" in Fig. 10(a) to Fig. 10(d)), the arrival notice effect will be executed by the effect display device 25 immediately before that.

As shown in FIG. 10(a), when the number of consecutive wins including the currently awarded jackpot game is less than 10 and the maximum difference number reaches a specified value, the gaming machine 10 executes an impossibility notice effect. However, since the number of consecutive wins including the currently awarded jackpot game is less than 10, even if the ending period has begun, the effect display device 25 does not execute a warning about addiction (shown as "warning: not executed" in FIG. 10(a)). During this ending period, the impossibility notice effect continues to be executed by the effect display device 25. Also, when the number of consecutive wins including the currently awarded jackpot game is less than 10 and the maximum difference number reaches a specified value, the game is controlled to an impossibility state after the end of the jackpot game, and the effect display device 25 starts executing the first impossibility notice effect.

As shown in FIG. 10(b), when the number of consecutive wins including the jackpot game during the award is 10 or more, if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value, the gaming machine 10 executes an impossibility notice performance. Since the number of consecutive wins including the jackpot game during the award is 10 or more, during the ending period, the performance display device 25 executes a warning about addiction (indicated as "warning: execution" in FIG. 10(b)). In this way, when the number of consecutive wins including the jackpot game during the award is 10 or more, if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value during the jackpot game, a warning about addiction may be executed at the timing after the execution of the impossibility notice performance is started. In other words, in the gaming machine 10, if the number of consecutive wins becomes 10 or more due to winning a jackpot, if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value during the jackpot game that was awarded by winning a jackpot, a warning about addiction may be executed at the timing after the execution of the impossibility notice performance is started. During this ending period, the impossibility notice performance continues to be executed on the performance display device 25. The warning about addiction is executed in parallel with the impossibility notice performance. In other words, in the gaming machine 10, when a warning about addiction is executed at a timing after the execution of the impossibility notice performance has started on the performance display device 25, the warning about addiction is executed in parallel with the impossibility notice performance. In other words, in this embodiment, when a warning about addiction is executed at a timing after the execution of a predetermined performance has started on the predetermined performance execution means, the warning about addiction is executed in parallel with the predetermined performance.

In addition, when the number of consecutive wins including the jackpot game during which the bonus is awarded is 10 or more, if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value, the game is controlled to a non-progression state after the jackpot game ends, and the execution of the first non-progression notification effect is started on the effect display device 25. In other words, in the gaming machine 10, if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value during a jackpot game in which the number of consecutive wins is 10 or more due to a jackpot win, the game may be controlled to a non-progression state at a timing after the execution of a warning about addiction is started. In other words, in this embodiment, if a special condition is met during a jackpot game in which a jackpot is won and a bonus is awarded under a situation in which a predetermined condition is met, the game may be controlled to a non-progression state at a timing after the execution of a warning about addiction is started. In addition, in the gaming machine 10, when the maximum difference reaches a specified value during the jackpot game in which the number of consecutive wins is 10 or more due to the jackpot winning, a warning about getting stuck is executed after the execution of the impossibility notice performance is started, and the game may be controlled to a non-progression state after the execution of the warning about getting stuck is started. In other words, when a special condition is established during the jackpot game in which the jackpot winning is established under a situation in which a specified condition is established, a warning about getting stuck is executed after the execution of the specified performance is started by the specified performance execution means, and the game may be controlled to a non-progression state after the execution of the warning about getting stuck is started.

As shown in FIG. 10(c), when the number of consecutive wins including the currently awarded jackpot game is 10 or more, if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value, the gaming machine 10 executes an impossibility notice effect. After that, if the second round end condition is met, the effect display device 25 does not execute a warning about addiction during the ending period (shown as "warning: not executed" in FIG. 10(c)). During this ending period, the impossibility notice effect continues to be executed on the effect display device 25. Also, when the number of consecutive wins including the currently awarded jackpot game is 10 or more, even if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value, if the second round end condition is met, the game is controlled to an impossibility state after the end of the jackpot game, and the effect display device 25 starts executing the first impossibility notice effect.

In this way, in the gaming machine 10, when the number of consecutive games including the jackpot game being awarded is 10 or more, even if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value, if the second round end condition is subsequently established, the jackpot game is controlled to a non-progress state after the end of the jackpot game without executing a warning about addiction. In addition, in the gaming machine 10, even if the second round end condition is established, the jackpot game is not stopped upon the establishment of the second round end condition. In other words, when the number of consecutive games including the jackpot game being awarded is 10 or more, even if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value, if the second round end condition is subsequently established, the jackpot game is not stopped upon the establishment of the second round end condition, and thereafter, the warning about addiction is not executed and the game is controlled to a non-progress state after the end of the jackpot game. In this embodiment, the establishment of the second round end condition corresponds to the establishment of a specific condition. In other words, the specific condition is different from the special condition. In this embodiment, even if a special condition is met during a jackpot game in which a jackpot is won and awarded under circumstances in which a predetermined condition is met, if a specific condition is subsequently met, the jackpot game will not be stopped in response to the specific condition being met, and thereafter, a warning about addiction will not be issued and the game will be controlled to a state in which progress cannot be made after the jackpot game ends.

As shown in FIG. 10(d), if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value while a jackpot game is awarded, the gaming machine 10 executes an impossibility notice display. If a magnetic error is then detected before the ending period begins (shown as "magnetic error detected" in FIG. 10(d)), the jackpot game is stopped due to the detection of the magnetic error. Then, when the jackpot game is stopped due to the detection of a magnetic error, the gaming machine 10 is controlled to an impossibility state, and the display device 25 starts executing a second impossibility notice display.

Whether the number of consecutive wins including the jackpot game being awarded is less than 10 times or 10 times or more, if a magnetic error is detected, the jackpot game is stopped and controlled to a non-progression state. For this reason, for example, in the gaming machine 10, if a magnetic error is detected when the number of consecutive wins including the jackpot game being awarded is less than 10 times, the jackpot game is stopped and controlled to a non-progression state when the magnetic error is detected, for example, in the gaming machine 10, the jackpot game is stopped and controlled to a non-progression state when the magnetic error is detected, for example, in the gaming machine 10, if a specific error is detected during a jackpot game that is awarded by winning a jackpot under a situation where a predetermined condition is not satisfied, the jackpot game is stopped and controlled to a non-progression state when the specific error is detected. For example, in the gaming machine 10, if a magnetic error is detected when the number of consecutive wins including the jackpot game being awarded is 10 times or more, the jackpot game is stopped and controlled to a non-progression state when the magnetic error is detected, for ... the jackpot game is stopped and controlled to a non-progression state when the magnetic error is detected, for example, in the gaming machine 10, the jackpot game is stopped and controlled to a non-progression state when the magnetic error is detected, for example, in the gaming machine 10, the jackpot game is stopped and controlled to a In other words, this embodiment is configured so that if a specific error is detected during a jackpot game in which a jackpot has been won and awarded under circumstances in which a predetermined condition is met, the jackpot game is stopped upon detection of the specific error and is controlled to a state in which it cannot proceed.

As described above, in the gaming machine 10, when the number of consecutive wins including the jackpot game being awarded is 10 or more, if a magnetic error is detected, the game machine 10 is controlled to a non-progression state without issuing a warning about addiction. That is, in this embodiment, when a specific error is detected during a jackpot game in which a jackpot is won and awarded under a situation in which a specified condition is met, the game machine 10 may be controlled to a non-progression state without issuing a warning about addiction. In particular, in the gaming machine 10, when the number of consecutive wins including the jackpot game being awarded is 10 or more, even after the maximum difference number has already reached a specified value, if a magnetic error is detected, the game machine 10 may be controlled to a non-progression state without issuing a warning about addiction. That is, in this embodiment, when a specific error is detected during a jackpot game in which a jackpot is won and awarded under a situation in which a specified condition is met, the game machine 10 may be controlled to a non-progression state without issuing a warning about addiction, even after a special condition has already been met.

Although not shown, in the gaming machine 10, even if a magnetic error is detected during a jackpot game when the maximum difference number has not reached a specified value, a warning about addiction is not issued and the machine is controlled to a non-progression state. Also, in the gaming machine 10, even if a magnetic error is detected during a jackpot game when the maximum difference number has not reached a specified value, the jackpot game is stopped upon detection of the magnetic error and the machine is controlled to a non-progression state.

Next, the light emission modes of the various display sections 22a to 22g will be described with reference to FIG.
As described above, the first special symbol display section 22a is composed of seven light-emitting elements. The seven light-emitting elements constituting the first special symbol display section 22a are arranged in a line in the left-right direction. In the gaming machine 10, when a losing symbol is displayed in the first special symbol display section 22a in a fixed stop state, the light-emitting elements constituting the first special symbol display section 22a emit light in a light-emitting state in which only the first light-emitting element from the right side (the light-emitting element arranged on the rightmost side) among the light-emitting elements constituting the first special symbol display section 22a is lit. In the gaming machine 10, when a jackpot symbol is displayed in the first special symbol display section 22a in a fixed stop state, the light-emitting elements constituting the first special symbol display section 22a emit light in a light-emitting state in which at least one light-emitting element among the light-emitting elements constituting the first special symbol display section 22a emits light. In the gaming machine 10, when a jackpot symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state on the first special symbol display section 22a, one of the light emitters constituting the first special symbol display section 22a may emit light, and multiple light emitters constituting the first special symbol display section 22a may emit light. Furthermore, in the gaming machine 10, when a jackpot symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state on the first special symbol display section 22a, the light emitters constituting the first special symbol display section 22a emit light in a light emission mode different from the light emission mode when a losing symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state. In FIG. 11, as an example of a light emission mode when a jackpot symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state on the gaming machine 10, a light emission mode in which only the fifth light emitter from the right side of the light emitters constituting the first special symbol display section 22a emits light is illustrated. In addition, Figure 11 illustrates an example of an illumination mode when a jackpot pattern is displayed in a confirmed stopped state on the gaming machine 10, in which the seventh light-emitting element from the right (the light-emitting element positioned on the leftmost side), the fourth light-emitting element from the right, the second light-emitting element from the right, and the light-emitting element positioned on the rightmost side among the light-emitting elements constituting the first special pattern display section 22a emit light.

11, in the gaming machine 10, when the light emitters of the first special symbol display unit 22a emit light in a light emission mode when the game is unable to proceed, the light emitters of the first special symbol display unit 22a emit light in a light emission mode in which only the light emitter located at the leftmost position among the light emitters that constitute the first special symbol display unit 22a is lit. In this way, the light emission mode of the first special symbol display unit 22a in the unable to proceed state is a light emission mode in which one light emitter located at the leftmost position among the light emitters that constitute the first special symbol display unit 22a emits light. Note that the light emission mode of the first special symbol display unit 22a in the unable to proceed state is a light emission mode that is not included in the light emission mode when a jackpot symbol is displayed in a fixed stop on the first special symbol display unit 22a. Among the light emission modes of the first special symbol display section 22a, the light emission mode during a progress-impossible state is a light emission mode different from both the light emission mode when a losing symbol is displayed as a fixed stop on the first special symbol display section 22a and the light emission mode when a jackpot symbol is displayed as a fixed stop on the first special symbol display section 22a.

As described above, the second special symbol display section 22b is composed of seven light-emitting elements. The seven light-emitting elements constituting the second special symbol display section 22b are arranged in a row in the left-right direction. In the gaming machine 10, when a losing symbol is displayed as a fixed stop on the second special symbol display section 22b, the light-emitting elements constituting the second special symbol display section 22b emit light in an illumination mode in which only the first light-emitting element from the right (the light-emitting element arranged on the rightmost side) among the light-emitting elements constituting the second special symbol display section 22b is lit. In the gaming machine 10, when a jackpot symbol is displayed as a fixed stop on the second special symbol display section 22b, the light-emitting elements constituting the second special symbol display section 22b emit light in an illumination mode in which at least one of the light-emitting elements constituting the second special symbol display section 22b emits light. In the gaming machine 10, when a jackpot symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state in the second special symbol display section 22b, one of the light emitters constituting the second special symbol display section 22b may emit light, and multiple light emitters constituting the second special symbol display section 22b may emit light. Furthermore, in the gaming machine 10, when a jackpot symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state in the second special symbol display section 22b, the light emitters constituting the second special symbol display section 22b emit light in a light emission mode different from the light emission mode when a losing symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state. In FIG. 11, as an example of a light emission mode when a jackpot symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state in the gaming machine 10, a light emission mode in which only the second light emitter from the right of the light emitters constituting the second special symbol display section 22b emits light is illustrated. In addition, FIG. 11 illustrates an example of an illumination mode when a jackpot symbol is displayed as a fixed stop on the gaming machine 10, in which the sixth light emitter from the right, the fifth light emitter from the right, and the fourth light emitter from the right among the light emitters constituting the second special symbol display section 22b emit light.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the gaming machine 10, when the light emitters of the second special symbol display unit 22b emit light in a light emission mode when the second special symbol display unit 22b is in a non-progression state, the light emitters of the second special symbol display unit 22b emit light in a light emission mode in which only the seventh light emitter from the right (the light emitter arranged on the leftmost side) of the light emitters that constitute the second special symbol display unit 22b is lit. In this way, the light emission mode of the second special symbol display unit 22b in a non-progression state is a light emission mode in which one light emitter arranged on the leftmost side of the light emitters that constitute the second special symbol display unit 22b emits light. Note that the light emission mode of the second special symbol display unit 22b in a non-progression state is a light emission mode that is not included in the light emission mode when a jackpot symbol is displayed in a fixed stop on the second special symbol display unit 22b. Among the light emission modes of the second special symbol display section 22b, the light emission mode during a progress-impossible state is a light emission mode that is different from both the light emission mode when a losing symbol is displayed as a fixed stop on the second special symbol display section 22b and the light emission mode when a jackpot symbol is displayed as a fixed stop on the second special symbol display section 22b.

As described above, when controlled to the progress-disabled state, the light-emitting mode of the first special symbol display unit 22a is a light-emitting mode in which one of the light-emitting bodies constituting the first special symbol display unit 22a, which is located at the leftmost position, emits light. Also, when controlled to the progress-disabled state, the light-emitting mode of the second special symbol display unit 22b is a light-emitting mode in which one of the light-emitting bodies constituting the second special symbol display unit 22b, which is located at the leftmost position, emits light. In other words, in the gaming machine 10, when controlled to the progress-disabled state, the light-emitting mode of the special symbol display units 22a and 22b is a light-emitting mode in which one of the light-emitting bodies constituting the special symbol display units 22a and 22b, which is located at the leftmost position, emits light. For example, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and controlled to the progress-disabled state, the light-emitting mode of the special symbol display units 22a and 22b is a light-emitting mode in which one of the light-emitting bodies constituting the special symbol display units 22a and 22b, which is located at the leftmost position, emits light. In other words, when a special condition is met and control is exercised to an unprogressable state, the light emission state of the light emitters that make up the special game execution means will be that of the light emitters that make up the special game execution means, the light emitter located at the leftmost position will emit light.

As described above, the first special hold display section 22c is composed of four light-emitting elements. The four light-emitting elements constituting the first special hold display section 22c are arranged in a row in the left-right direction. When the first special hold number is "0", the light-emitting elements constituting the first special hold display section 22c emit light in an illumination mode in which all light-emitting elements constituting the first special hold display section 22c are turned off. When the first special hold number is "1", the light-emitting elements constituting the first special hold display section 22c emit light in an illumination mode in which only the first light-emitting element from the right (the light-emitting element arranged on the rightmost side) among the light-emitting elements constituting the first special hold display section 22c is turned on. When the first special hold number is "2", the light-emitting elements constituting the first special hold display section 22c emit light in an illumination mode in which the first and second light-emitting elements from the right among the light-emitting elements constituting the first special hold display section 22c are turned on. When the first special reservation number is "3", the light emitters constituting the first special reservation display section 22c are illuminated in a light emission mode in which the first to third light emitters from the right side of the light emitters constituting the first special reservation display section 22c are lit. When the first special reservation number is "4", the light emitters constituting the first special reservation display section 22c are illuminated in a light emission mode in which all light emitters constituting the first special reservation display section 22c are lit. Then, as shown in FIG. 11, in the gaming machine 10, when the light emitters of the first special reservation display section 22c are illuminated in a light emission mode in which the second light emitter from the right and the fourth light emitter from the right side of the light emitters constituting the first special reservation display section 22c are lit. In this way, the light emission mode in the non-progression state among the light emission modes of the first special reservation display section 22c is a light emission mode different from any of the light emission modes that can identify the first special reservation numbers "0" to "4". In other words, the light-emitting mode of the first special hold display section 22c when progress is impossible is different from the light-emitting mode that can identify the first special hold number. The light-emitting mode of the first special hold display section 22c when progress is impossible is a light-emitting mode in which a light-emitting element that lights up when the first special hold number is "2" or more and a light-emitting element that lights up only when the first special hold number is "4" are lit.

As described above, the second special hold display section 22d is composed of four light-emitting elements. The four light-emitting elements constituting the second special hold display section 22d are arranged in a row in the left-right direction. When the second special hold number is "0", the light-emitting elements constituting the second special hold display section 22d emit light in an illumination mode in which all light-emitting elements constituting the second special hold display section 22d are turned off. When the second special hold number is "1", the light-emitting elements constituting the second special hold display section 22d emit light in an illumination mode in which only the first light-emitting element from the right (the light-emitting element arranged on the rightmost side) among the light-emitting elements constituting the second special hold display section 22d is turned on. When the second special hold number is "2", the light-emitting elements constituting the second special hold display section 22d emit light in an illumination mode in which the first and second light-emitting elements from the right among the light-emitting elements constituting the second special hold display section 22d are turned on. When the second special reservation number is "3", the light emitters constituting the second special reservation display section 22d are illuminated in a light emission mode in which the first to third light emitters from the right side of the light emitters constituting the second special reservation display section 22d are lit. When the second special reservation number is "4", the light emitters constituting the second special reservation display section 22d are illuminated in a light emission mode in which all light emitters constituting the second special reservation display section 22d are lit. Then, as shown in FIG. 11, in the gaming machine 10, when the light emitters of the second special reservation display section 22d are illuminated in a light emission mode in which the second light emitter from the right and the fourth light emitter from the right side of the light emitters constituting the second special reservation display section 22d are illuminated. In this way, the light emission mode in the non-progression state among the light emission modes of the second special reservation display section 22d is a light emission mode different from any of the light emission modes that can identify the second special reservation numbers "0" to "4". In other words, the illumination mode of the second special hold display section 22d when the game is unable to proceed is different from the illumination mode that allows the second special hold number to be identified. The illumination mode of the second special hold display section 22d when the game is unable to proceed is an illumination mode in which a light source that lights up when the second special hold number is "2" or more and a light source that lights up only when the second special hold number is "4" are lit.

As described above, when controlled to a progress-disabled state, the light-emitting mode of the first special hold display unit 22c is a light-emitting mode in which the light-emitting element that lights up when the first special hold number is "2" or more and the light-emitting element that lights up only when the first special hold number is "4" are lit. Also, when controlled to a progress-disabled state, the light-emitting mode of the second special hold display unit 22d is a light-emitting mode in which the light-emitting element that lights up when the second special hold number is "2" or more and the light-emitting element that lights up only when the second special hold number is "4" are lit. In other words, in the gaming machine 10, the light-emitting mode of the special hold display units 22c and 22d when controlled to a progress-disabled state is a light-emitting mode in which the light-emitting element that lights up when the special hold number is "2" or more and the light-emitting element that lights up only when the special hold number is "4" are lit among the light-emitting elements that respectively constitute the special hold display units 22c and 22d. For example, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and is controlled to a progress-impossible state, the illumination mode of the special hold display units 22c and 22d is such that, among the light-emitting elements constituting the special hold display units 22c and 22d, the light-emitting element that lights up when the special hold number is "2" or more and the light-emitting element that lights up only when the special hold number is "4" are lit. In other words, when the special condition is met and the progress-impossible state is controlled, the illumination mode of the light-emitting elements constituting the first hold number notification means is such that, among the light-emitting elements constituting the first hold number notification means, the light-emitting element that lights up when the special hold number is "2" or more and the light-emitting element that lights up only when the special hold number is "4" are lit.

As described above, the normal symbol display section 22e is composed of four light-emitting elements. The four light-emitting elements constituting the normal symbol display section 22e are arranged in a line in the left-right direction. Although not shown, in the gaming machine 10, when a normal losing symbol is displayed in a fixed stop on the normal symbol display section 22e, the light-emitting elements constituting the normal symbol display section 22e emit light in a light-emitting mode in which only the first light-emitting element from the right (the light-emitting element arranged on the rightmost side) among the light-emitting elements constituting the normal symbol display section 22e is lit. In the gaming machine 10, when a normal winning symbol is displayed in a fixed stop on the normal symbol display section 22e, the light-emitting elements constituting the normal symbol display section 22e emit light in a light-emitting mode in which at least one of the light-emitting elements constituting the normal symbol display section 22e emits light. In the gaming machine 10, when a normal winning symbol is displayed in a fixed stop on the normal symbol display section 22e, one of the light-emitting elements constituting the normal symbol display section 22e may emit light, and multiple light-emitting elements constituting the normal symbol display section 22e may emit light. Furthermore, in the gaming machine 10, when a normal winning symbol is displayed in a fixed stop on the normal symbol display section 22e, the light-emitting elements constituting the normal symbol display section 22e emit light in a light-emitting mode different from the light-emitting mode when a normal losing symbol is displayed in a fixed stop. And, although not shown, in the gaming machine 10, when the light-emitting elements emit light in a light-emitting mode when the normal symbol display section 22e is in a progress-impossible state, the light-emitting elements constituting the normal symbol display section 22e emit light in a light-emitting mode in which only the light-emitting element located at the leftmost side of the light-emitting elements constituting the normal symbol display section 22e is turned on. Among the light emission modes of the normal pattern display section 22e, the light emission mode during a progress impossible state is a light emission mode different from both the light emission mode when a normal losing pattern is displayed as a fixed stop on the normal pattern display section 22e and the light emission mode when a normal winning pattern is displayed as a fixed stop on the normal pattern display section 22e.

As mentioned above, the normal hold display section 22f is composed of four light-emitting elements. The four light-emitting elements constituting the normal hold display section 22f are arranged in a row in the left-right direction. Although not shown, when the normal hold number is "0", the light-emitting elements constituting the normal hold display section 22f are illuminated in an illumination mode in which all light-emitting elements constituting the normal hold display section 22f are turned off. When the normal hold number is "1", the light-emitting elements constituting the normal hold display section 22f are illuminated in an illumination mode in which only the first light-emitting element from the right (the light-emitting element arranged on the rightmost side) among the light-emitting elements constituting the normal hold display section 22f is lit. When the normal hold number is "2", the light-emitting elements constituting the normal hold display section 22f are illuminated in an illumination mode in which the first and second light-emitting elements from the right of the light-emitting elements constituting the normal hold display section 22f are lit. When the normal hold number is "3", the light-emitting elements constituting the normal hold display section 22f are illuminated in an illumination mode in which the first to third light-emitting elements from the right of the light-emitting elements constituting the normal hold display section 22f are lit. When the normal hold number is "4", the light-emitting elements constituting the normal hold display section 22f are illuminated in an illumination mode in which all of the light-emitting elements constituting the normal hold display section 22f are lit. Although not shown, in the gaming machine 10, when the light-emitting elements of the normal hold display section 22f are illuminated in an illumination mode in which the normal hold display section 22f is in an unprogressable state, the light-emitting elements constituting the normal hold display section 22f are illuminated in an illumination mode in which the fourth light-emitting element from the right and the second light-emitting element from the right are lit. In this way, the illumination mode of the normal hold display section 22f in an unprogressable state is an illumination mode different from any of the illumination modes that can identify the normal hold numbers "0" to "4". In other words, the illumination mode of the normal hold display section 22f in an unprogressable state is different from the illumination mode that can identify the normal hold number.

As described above, the right-hit lamp 22g is composed of four light-emitting elements. The four light-emitting elements constituting the right-hit lamp 22g are arranged in a row in the left-right direction. When left-hitting is recommended (indicated as "left-hitting recommended" in FIG. 11), the light-emitting elements constituting the right-hit lamp 22g emit light in an emission mode in which all light-emitting elements constituting the right-hit lamp 22g are turned off. The emission mode of the right-hit lamp 22g when left-hitting is recommended corresponds to an emission mode that notifies that right-hitting is not recommended, that is, an emission mode that notifies that left-hitting is recommended. When right-hitting is recommended (indicated as "right-hitting recommended" in FIG. 11), the light-emitting elements constituting the right-hit lamp 22g emit light in an emission mode in which all light-emitting elements constituting the right-hit lamp 22g are turned on. The emission mode of the right-hit lamp 22g when right-hitting is recommended corresponds to an emission mode that notifies that left-hitting is not recommended, that is, an emission mode that notifies that right-hitting is recommended. In the gaming machine 10, when all the light emitters that make up the right hit lamp 22g are lit, the first launch effect is executed, which encourages the launch of the gaming ball into a specific area.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the gaming machine 10, when the light emitters of the right hit lamp 22g emit light in a light emission mode when progress is impossible, the light emitters that make up the right hit lamp 22g emit light in a light emission mode in which the second light emitter from the right and the fourth light emitter from the right are lit. In this way, the light emission mode of the right hit lamp 22g in a state when progress is impossible is a light emission mode in which the second light emitter from the right and the fourth light emitter from the right are lit among the light emitters that make up the right hit lamp 22g. The light emission mode of the right hit lamp 22g in a state when progress is impossible is different from the light emission mode that notifies that a left hit is recommended. The light emission mode of the right hit lamp 22g in a state when progress is impossible is different from the light emission mode that notifies that a right hit is recommended.

As described above, when controlled to a progress-impossible state, the light emission mode of the right hit lamp 22g is a light emission mode in which the second light emitter from the right and the fourth light emitter from the right among the light emitters that make up the right hit lamp 22g are lit. For example, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and controlled to a progress-impossible state, the light emission mode of the right hit lamp 22g is a light emission mode in which the second light emitter from the right and the fourth light emitter from the right among the light emitters that make up the right hit lamp 22g are lit. In other words, when a special condition is met and controlled to a progress-impossible state, the light emission mode of the light emitters that make up the first firing performance execution means is a light emission mode in which the second light emitter from the right and the fourth light emitter from the right among the light emitters that make up the first firing performance execution means are lit.

When the power supply is cut off, power is not supplied to the various display units 22a to 22g. Therefore, when the power supply is cut off, all the light emitters constituting the first special symbol display unit 22a are turned off. The light emission mode of the first special symbol display unit 22a when the power supply is cut off is a light emission mode in which all the light emitters constituting the first special symbol display unit 22a are turned off. When the power supply is cut off, all the light emitters constituting the second special symbol display unit 22b are turned off. The light emission mode of the second special symbol display unit 22b when the power supply is cut off is a light emission mode in which all the light emitters constituting the second special symbol display unit 22b are turned off. When the power supply is cut off, all the light emitters constituting the first special hold display unit 22c are turned off. The light emission mode of the first special hold display unit 22c when the power supply is cut off is a light emission mode in which all the light emitters constituting the first special hold display unit 22c are turned off. When the power supply is cut off, all the light-emitting elements constituting the second special hold display section 22d are turned off. When the power supply is cut off, the light-emitting state of the second special hold display section 22d is a light-emitting state in which all the light-emitting elements constituting the second special hold display section 22d are turned off. When the power supply is cut off, all the light-emitting elements constituting the normal pattern display section 22e are turned off. When the power supply is cut off, all the light-emitting elements constituting the normal pattern display section 22e are turned off. When the power supply is cut off, all the light-emitting elements constituting the normal hold display section 22f are turned off. When the power supply is cut off, the light-emitting state of the normal hold display section 22f is a light-emitting state in which all the light-emitting elements constituting the normal hold display section 22f are turned off. When the power supply is cut off, all the light-emitting elements constituting the right hit lamp 22g are turned off. When the power supply is cut off, the light emission mode of the right hit lamp 22g is one in which all the light emitters that make up the right hit lamp 22g are turned off.

Next, the light emitting modes of the various light emitting sections 23a to 23d will be described with reference to FIG.
As described above, the game light-emitting unit 23a is composed of five light-emitting elements. The five light-emitting elements constituting the game light-emitting unit 23a are arranged in a line in the left-right direction. In the gaming machine 10, when a losing auxiliary light-emitting pattern is displayed in a fixed stop on the game light-emitting unit 23a, the light-emitting elements constituting the game light-emitting unit 23a emit light in a light-emitting mode in which only the fifth light-emitting element from the right side (the light-emitting element arranged on the leftmost side) of the light-emitting elements constituting the game light-emitting unit 23a is turned on. In the gaming machine 10, when a winning auxiliary light-emitting pattern is displayed in a fixed stop on the game light-emitting unit 23a, the first light-emitting element from the right side (the light-emitting element arranged on the rightmost side), the third light-emitting element from the right side, and the light-emitting element arranged on the leftmost side of the light-emitting elements constituting the game light-emitting unit 23a emit light. In the gaming machine 10, when a winning auxiliary light-emitting pattern is displayed in a fixed stop on the game light-emitting unit 23a, the light-emitting elements constituting the game light-emitting unit 23a emit light in a light-emitting mode different from the light-emitting mode when a losing auxiliary light-emitting pattern is displayed in a fixed stop.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the gaming machine 10, when the light emitters of the game light emitter 23a emit light in a light emission mode in which the game light emitter 23a is in a non-progression state, only the light emitter arranged at the leftmost position among the light emitters that constitute the game light emitter 23a is lit. In this way, the light emission mode of the game light emitter 23a in a non-progression state is a light emission mode in which one light emitter arranged at the leftmost position among the light emitters that constitute the game light emitter 23a emits light. In other words, the light emission mode of the game light emitter 23a in a non-progression state is the same as the light emission mode when the game light emitter 23a displays a losing auxiliary light-emitting pattern in a fixed stop. In this way, in the gaming machine 10, the display mode of the auxiliary light-emitting game is the same when the jackpot lottery does not win a jackpot and is a losing one, and when the game is controlled to a non-progression state. For example, in the gaming machine 10, the display mode of the auxiliary light emission game is the same when the jackpot lottery does not result in a win and is a loss, and when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to an unprogressable state. In other words, the display mode of the specific game is the same when the jackpot lottery does not result in a win and is a loss, and when a special condition is met and the game is controlled to an unprogressable state.

As described above, when the game is controlled to a progress-impossible state, the light emission mode of the game light-emitting unit 23a is a light emission mode in which one of the light-emitting units constituting the game light-emitting unit 23a located at the leftmost position emits light. For example, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to a progress-impossible state, the light emission mode of the game light-emitting unit 23a is a light emission mode in which one of the light-emitting units constituting the game light-emitting unit 23a located at the leftmost position emits light. In other words, when a special condition is met and the game is controlled to a progress-impossible state, the light emission mode of the light-emitting units constituting the specific game execution means is a light emission mode in which one of the light-emitting units constituting the specific game execution means located at the leftmost position emits light.

As described above, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and is controlled to a progress-disabled state, the light-emitting state of the special symbol display units 22a and 22b is a light-emitting state in which one of the light-emitting bodies constituting the special symbol display units 22a and 22b, respectively, emits light. When the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and is controlled to a progress-disabled state, the light-emitting state of the game light-emitting unit 23a is a light-emitting state in which one of the light-emitting bodies constituting the game light-emitting unit 23a, respectively, emits light. In this way, the light-emitting state of the special symbol display units 22a and 22b when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and is controlled to a progress-disabled state, and the light-emitting state of the game light-emitting unit 23a when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and is controlled to a progress-disabled state, are both light-emitting states in which one of the light-emitting bodies constituting each device emits light. In other words, the light emission state of the special symbol display units 22a, 22b when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and is controlled to a progress-disabled state is the same as the light emission state of the game light emission unit 23a when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and is controlled to a progress-disabled state. In other words, the light emission state of the light emitter constituting the special game execution means when a special condition is met and the game is controlled to a progress-disabled state is the same as the light emission state of the light emitter constituting the specific game execution means when a special condition is met and the game is controlled to a progress-disabled state.

As described above, the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b is composed of four light-emitting bodies. The four light-emitting bodies constituting the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b are arranged in a line in the left-right direction. When the first special reserved number is "0", the light-emitting bodies constituting the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b emit light in a light-emitting mode in which all light-emitting bodies constituting the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b are turned off. When the first special reserved number is "1", the light-emitting bodies constituting the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b emit light in a light-emitting mode in which only the first light-emitting body from the right (the light-emitting body arranged on the right side) among the light-emitting bodies constituting the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b is turned on. When the first special reserved number is "2", the light-emitting bodies constituting the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b emit light in a light-emitting mode in which the first and second light-emitting bodies from the right of the light-emitting bodies constituting the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b are turned on. When the first special reserved number is "3", the light-emitting bodies constituting the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b emit light in a light-emitting mode in which the first to third light-emitting bodies from the right of the light-emitting bodies constituting the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b are turned on. When the first special reserved number is "4", the light-emitting elements constituting the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b emit light in a light-emitting mode in which all light-emitting elements constituting the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b are lit. Then, as shown in FIG. 12, in the gaming machine 10, when the light-emitting elements of the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b emit light in a light-emitting mode in which the second light-emitting element from the right and the fourth light-emitting element from the right among the light-emitting elements constituting the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b are lit, the light-emitting elements constituting the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b emit light in a light-emitting mode in which the second light-emitting element from the right and the fourth light-emitting element from the right are lit. The light-emitting elements of the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b in the unprogressable state are light-emitting elements different from any of the light-emitting elements capable of identifying the first special reserved numbers "0" to "4". In other words, the light-emitting elements of the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b in the unprogressable state are different from the light-emitting elements capable of identifying the first special reserved number. Among the light-emitting modes of the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b, the light-emitting mode when progress is impossible is a light-emitting mode in which a light-emitting element that lights up when the first special reserved number is "2" or more, and a light-emitting element that lights up only when the first special reserved number is "4" are lit.

As described above, the second reserved light-emitting unit 23c is composed of four light-emitting bodies. The four light-emitting bodies constituting the second reserved light-emitting unit 23c are arranged in a line in the left-right direction. When the second special reserved number is "0", the light-emitting bodies constituting the second reserved light-emitting unit 23c emit light in a light-emitting mode in which all light-emitting bodies constituting the second reserved light-emitting unit 23c are turned off. When the second special reserved number is "1", the light-emitting bodies constituting the second reserved light-emitting unit 23c emit light in a light-emitting mode in which only the fourth light-emitting body from the right (the light-emitting body arranged on the leftmost side) among the light-emitting bodies constituting the second reserved light-emitting unit 23c is turned on. When the second special reserved number is "2", the light-emitting bodies constituting the second reserved light-emitting unit 23c emit light in a light-emitting mode in which the third and fourth light-emitting bodies from the right of the light-emitting bodies constituting the second reserved light-emitting unit 23c are turned on. When the second special reserved number is "3", the light-emitting bodies constituting the second reserved light-emitting unit 23c emit light in a light-emitting mode in which the second to fourth light-emitting bodies from the right of the light-emitting bodies constituting the second reserved light-emitting unit 23c are turned on. When the second special reserved number is "4", the light-emitting elements constituting the second reserved light-emitting unit 23c emit light in a light-emitting mode in which all light-emitting elements constituting the second reserved light-emitting unit 23c are lit. Then, as shown in FIG. 12, in the gaming machine 10, when the light-emitting elements of the second reserved light-emitting unit 23c emit light in a light-emitting mode in which the first light-emitting element from the right (the light-emitting element arranged on the rightmost side) and the third light-emitting element from the right are lit, the light-emitting elements constituting the second reserved light-emitting unit 23c emit light. The light-emitting elements in the light-emitting mode in which progress cannot be made among the light-emitting elements of the second reserved light-emitting unit 23c are lit are light-emitting elements different from any of the light-emitting elements that can specify the second special reserved numbers "0" to "4". In other words, the light-emitting elements in the light-emitting mode in which progress cannot be made among the light-emitting elements of the second reserved light-emitting unit 23c are lit are different from the light-emitting elements that can specify the second special reserved number. The lighting modes of the second reserved light-emitting unit 23c when progress is not possible are a lighting mode in which a light is lit when the second special reserved number is "2" or more, and a light is lit only when the second special reserved number is "4".

As described above, when controlled to a progress-disabled state, the light-emitting mode of the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b is a light-emitting mode in which a light-emitting element that lights up when the first special reserved number is "2" or more and a light-emitting element that lights up only when the first special reserved number is "4" are lit. Also, when controlled to a progress-disabled state, the light-emitting mode of the second reserved light-emitting unit 23c is a light-emitting mode in which a light-emitting element that lights up when the second special reserved number is "2" or more and a light-emitting element that lights up only when the second special reserved number is "4" are lit. In other words, the light-emitting mode of the reserved light-emitting units 23b and 23c when controlled to a progress-disabled state is a light-emitting mode in which a light-emitting element that lights up when the special reserved number is "2" or more and a light-emitting element that lights up only when the special reserved number is "4" are lit among the light-emitting elements that respectively constitute the reserved light-emitting units 23b and 23c. For example, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and is controlled to a progress-impossible state, the light-emitting state of the reserved light-emitting units 23b and 23c is such that, among the light-emitting elements constituting the reserved light-emitting units 23b and 23c, the light-emitting element that lights up when the special reserved number is "2" or more and the light-emitting element that lights up only when the special reserved number is "4" are lit. In other words, when the special condition is met and the progress-impossible state is controlled to a progress-impossible state, the light-emitting state of the light-emitting elements constituting the second reserved number notification means is such that, among the light-emitting elements constituting the second reserved number notification means, the light-emitting element that lights up when the special reserved number is "2" or more and the light-emitting element that lights up only when the special reserved number is "4" are lit.

As described above, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and is controlled to a progress-disabled state, the illumination mode of the special hold display units 22c and 22d is such that, among the light-emitting elements constituting the special hold display units 22c and 22d, respectively, the light-emitting element that lights up when the special hold number is "2" or more and the light-emitting element that lights up only when the special hold number is "4" are illuminated. And, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and is controlled to a progress-disabled state, the illumination mode of the hold light-emitting units 23b and 23c is such that, among the light-emitting elements constituting the hold light-emitting units 23b and 23c, respectively, the light-emitting element that lights up when the special hold number is "2" or more and the light-emitting element that lights up only when the special hold number is "4" are illuminated. In this way, the light-emitting state of the special reserved display unit 22c, 22d when the maximum difference number reaches the specified value and is controlled to the non-progression state, and the light-emitting state of the reserved light-emitting unit 23b, 23c when the maximum difference number reaches the specified value and is controlled to the non-progression state are both light-emitting states in which the light-emitting unit that lights up when the special reserved number is "2" or more and the light-emitting unit that lights up only when the special reserved number is "4" are lit among the light-emitting units that constitute each device. In other words, the light-emitting state of the special reserved display unit 22c, 22d when the maximum difference number reaches the specified value and is controlled to the non-progression state is the same as the light-emitting unit 23b, 23c when the maximum difference number reaches the specified value and is controlled to the non-progression state. In other words, the light-emitting state of the light-emitting unit that constitutes the first reserved number notification means when the special condition is met and the control is controlled to the non-progression state is the same as the light-emitting state of the light-emitting unit that constitutes the second reserved number notification means when the special condition is met and the control is controlled to the non-progression state.

As described above, the auxiliary right-hitting light-emitting unit 23d is composed of four light-emitting elements. The four light-emitting elements constituting the auxiliary right-hitting light-emitting unit 23d are arranged in a line in the left-right direction. When left-hitting is recommended (indicated as "left-hitting recommended" in FIG. 12), the light-emitting elements constituting the auxiliary right-hitting light-emitting unit 23d emit light in a light-emitting mode in which all light-emitting elements constituting the auxiliary right-hitting light-emitting unit 23d are turned off. The light-emitting mode of the auxiliary right-hitting light-emitting unit 23d when left-hitting is recommended corresponds to a light-emitting mode that notifies that right-hitting is not recommended, that is, a light-emitting mode that notifies that left-hitting is recommended. When right-hitting is recommended (indicated as "right-hitting recommended" in FIG. 12), the light-emitting elements constituting the auxiliary right-hitting light-emitting unit 23d emit light in a light-emitting mode in which all light-emitting elements constituting the auxiliary right-hitting light-emitting unit 23d are turned on. The light-emitting mode of the auxiliary right-hitting light-emitting unit 23d when right-hitting is recommended corresponds to a light-emitting mode that notifies that left-hitting is not recommended, that is, a light-emitting mode that notifies that right-hitting is recommended. In the gaming machine 10, all of the light emitters that make up the auxiliary right-hitting light emitter 23d are lit up, and a second launch effect is executed to encourage the launch of the gaming ball into a specific area.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the gaming machine 10, when the auxiliary right-hitting light-emitting unit 23d emits light in a light-emitting mode when progress is impossible, the light-emitting units constituting the auxiliary right-hitting light-emitting unit 23d emit light in a light-emitting mode in which the second light-emitting unit from the right and the fourth light-emitting unit from the right among the light-emitting units constituting the auxiliary right-hitting light-emitting unit 23d are lit. In this way, the light-emitting unit 23d emits light in a state when progress is impossible, in which the second light-emitting unit from the right and the fourth light-emitting unit from the right among the light-emitting units constituting the auxiliary right-hitting light-emitting unit 23d are lit. The light-emitting unit 23d emits light in a state when progress is impossible, in which the auxiliary right-hitting light-emitting unit 23d emits light ...

As described above, when controlled to a progress-disabled state, the light emission mode of the auxiliary right-hitting light-emitting unit 23d is a light emission mode in which the second light-emitting unit from the right and the fourth light-emitting unit from the right among the light-emitting units constituting the auxiliary right-hitting light-emitting unit 23d are lit. For example, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and controlled to a progress-disabled state, the light emission mode of the auxiliary right-hitting light-emitting unit 23d is a light emission mode in which the second light-emitting unit from the right and the fourth light-emitting unit from the right among the light-emitting units constituting the auxiliary right-hitting light-emitting unit 23d are lit. In other words, when a special condition is met and controlled to a progress-disabled state, the light emission mode of the light-emitting units constituting the second firing performance execution means is a light emission mode in which the second light-emitting unit from the right and the fourth light-emitting unit from the right among the light-emitting units constituting the second firing performance execution means are lit.

As described above, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progression state, the light emission mode of the right hit lamp 22g is a light emission mode in which the second light emitter from the right and the fourth light emitter from the right among the light emitters constituting the right hit lamp 22g are lit. And, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progression state, the light emission mode of the auxiliary right hit light emitter 23d is a light emission mode in which the second light emitter from the right and the fourth light emitter from the right among the light emitters constituting the auxiliary right hit light emitter 23d are lit. In this way, the light emission mode of the right hit lamp 22g when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progression state, and the light emission mode of the auxiliary right hit light emitter 23d when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progression state, are both light emission modes in which the second light emitter from the right and the fourth light emitter from the right among the light emitters constituting each device are lit. In other words, the light emission mode of the right hit lamp 22g when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and is controlled to a progress-disabled state is the same as the light emission mode of the auxiliary right hit light 23d when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and is controlled to a progress-disabled state. In other words, the light emission mode of the light emitter constituting the first firing performance execution means when a special condition is met and the game is controlled to a progress-disabled state is the same as the light emission mode of the light emitter constituting the second firing performance execution means when a special condition is met and the game is controlled to a progress-disabled state.

When the power supply is cut off, power is not supplied to the various light-emitting units 23a to 23d. Therefore, when the power supply is cut off, all the light-emitting elements that make up the game light-emitting unit 23a are turned off. The light-emitting state of the game light-emitting unit 23a when the power supply is cut off is a light-emitting state in which all the light-emitting elements that make up the game light-emitting unit 23a are turned off. When the power supply is cut off, all the light-emitting elements that make up the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b are turned off. The light-emitting state of the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b when the power supply is cut off is a light-emitting state in which all the light-emitting elements that make up the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b are turned off. When the power supply is cut off, all the light-emitting elements that make up the second reserved light-emitting unit 23c are turned off. The light-emitting state of the second reserved light-emitting unit 23c when the power supply is cut off is a light-emitting state in which all the light-emitting elements that make up the second reserved light-emitting unit 23c are turned off. When the power supply is cut off, all the light-emitting elements that make up the auxiliary right-hitting light-emitting unit 23d are turned off. When the power supply is cut off, the light emission mode of the auxiliary right-hit light-emitting unit 23d becomes a light emission mode in which all light-emitting elements that make up the auxiliary right-hit light-emitting unit 23d are turned off.

Next, the display mode of the performance display device 25 will be described.
The effect display device 25 executes an effect game. In the effect game, when a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery, the jackpot symbol combination is displayed as a fixed stop. In other words, the display mode of the effect game when a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery is a display mode in which the jackpot symbol combination is displayed as a fixed stop. In the effect game, when a jackpot is not won in the jackpot lottery and a loss occurs, the loss symbol combination is displayed as a fixed stop. In other words, the display mode of the effect game when a jackpot is not won in the jackpot lottery and a loss occurs, is a display mode in which the loss symbol combination is displayed as a fixed stop. In this way, the display mode of the effect game when a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery is different from the display mode of the effect game when a jackpot is not won in the jackpot lottery and a loss occurs. In other words, the display mode of the effect game is different when a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery and a loss occurs when a jackpot is not won in the jackpot lottery. That is, the display mode of the performance game differs depending on whether a winning prize is won in the winning lottery or whether a losing prize is not won in the winning lottery.

And, in the gaming machine 10, when it is controlled to the progress-disabled state, the performance symbols are not displayed on the performance display device 25. In this way, in the gaming machine 10, when it is controlled to the progress-disabled state, the display mode of the performance game is a display mode in which the performance symbols are not displayed. In other words, the display mode of the performance game when it is controlled to the progress-disabled state is a display mode in which the performance symbols are not displayed. For example, the display mode of the performance game when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and it is controlled to the progress-disabled state is a display mode in which the performance symbols are not displayed. In this way, the display mode of the performance game when a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery is different from the display mode of the performance game when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and it is controlled to the progress-disabled state. In other words, the display mode of the performance game is different when a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery and when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and it is controlled to the progress-disabled state. In other words, the display mode of the performance game is different when a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery and when a special condition is established and it is controlled to the progress-disabled state. In addition, the display mode of the presentation game when the jackpot lottery results in a loss and no jackpot is won is different from the display mode of the presentation game when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to an unprogressable state. In other words, the display mode of the presentation game differs when the jackpot lottery results in a loss and no jackpot is won, and when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to an unprogressable state. In other words, the display mode of the presentation game differs when the jackpot lottery results in a loss and no jackpot is won, and when a special condition is met and the game is controlled to an unprogressable state. In addition, when the game is controlled to an unprogressable state, a magnetic error may be detected and the game may be controlled to an unprogressable state.

The auxiliary display game is executed on the performance display device 25. In the auxiliary display game, when a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery, the winning symbol combination is displayed as a fixed stop. In other words, the display mode of the auxiliary display game when a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery is a display mode in which the winning symbol combination is displayed as a fixed stop. In the auxiliary display game, when a jackpot is not won in the jackpot lottery and a loss occurs, the loss symbol combination is displayed as a fixed stop. In other words, the display mode of the auxiliary display game when a jackpot is not won in the jackpot lottery and a loss occurs, is a display mode in which the loss symbol combination is displayed as a fixed stop. In this way, the display mode of the auxiliary display game when a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery is different from the display mode of the auxiliary display game when a jackpot is not won in the jackpot lottery and a loss occurs. In other words, the display mode of the auxiliary display game is different when a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery and when a jackpot is not won in the jackpot lottery and a loss occurs. That is, the special game is displayed differently when a winning lottery result is won and when a losing lottery result is not won.

And, in the gaming machine 10, when it is controlled to the progress-disabled state, the auxiliary display pattern is not displayed on the performance display device 25. In this way, in the gaming machine 10, when it is controlled to the progress-disabled state, the display mode of the auxiliary display game is a display mode in which the auxiliary display pattern is not displayed. In other words, the display mode of the auxiliary display game when it is controlled to the progress-disabled state is a display mode in which the auxiliary display pattern is not displayed. For example, the display mode of the auxiliary display game when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and it is controlled to the progress-disabled state is a display mode in which the auxiliary display pattern is not displayed. In this way, the display mode of the auxiliary display game when a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery is different from the display mode of the auxiliary display game when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and it is controlled to the progress-disabled state. In other words, the display mode of the auxiliary display game is different when a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery and when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and it is controlled to the progress-disabled state. In other words, the display mode of the special game is different when a jackpot is won in the win lottery and when a special condition is established and it is controlled to the progress-disabled state. In addition, the display mode of the auxiliary display game when the jackpot lottery results in a loss and no jackpot is won is different from the display mode of the auxiliary display game when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to an unprogressable state. In other words, the display mode of the auxiliary display game differs when the jackpot lottery results in a loss and the game is controlled to an unprogressable state when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value. In other words, the display mode of the special game differs when the jackpot lottery results in a loss and the game is controlled to an unprogressable state when a special condition is met. In addition, when the game is controlled to an unprogressable state, a magnetic error may be detected and the game may be controlled to an unprogressable state.

The performance display device 25 displays the hold images Ha and Hb. The hold image Ha is displayed on the performance display device 25 if the first special hold number is "1" or more. However, if the first special hold number is "0", the hold image Ha is not displayed on the performance display device 25. In this way, the display mode of the hold image Ha differs between when the first special hold number is "0" and when the first special hold number is "1" or more. Similarly, the hold image Hb is displayed on the performance display device 25 if the second special hold number is "1" or more. However, if the second special hold number is "0", the hold image Hb is not displayed on the performance display device 25. In this way, the display mode of the hold image Ha differs between when the second special hold number is "0" or more and when the second special hold number is "1" or more. In the gaming machine 10, if the special hold number is "0", none of the hold images Ha, Hb are displayed on the performance display device 25, but if the special hold number is "1" or more, one of the hold images Ha, Hb is displayed on the performance display device 25. In other words, the display mode of the hold images Ha, Hb when the execution of a special game is not held in place is a display mode in which the hold images Ha, Hb are not displayed. On the other hand, the display mode of the hold images Ha, Hb when the execution of a special game is held in place is a display mode in which at least one of the hold images Ha, Hb is displayed. As described above, the display mode of the hold images differs depending on whether there is a special game that is held in place or not.

In the gaming machine 10, when the game is controlled to the non-progression state, the reserved images Ha and Hb are not displayed on the performance display device 25. At this time, regardless of the number of special games that were on hold immediately before the game was controlled to the non-progression state, when the game is controlled to the non-progression state, the reserved images Ha and Hb are not displayed on the performance display device 25. In other words, the display mode of the reserved images Ha and Hb when the game is controlled to the non-progression state is a display mode in which the reserved images Ha and Hb are not displayed. In the gaming machine 10, the display mode of the reserved images Ha and Hb when the execution of a special game is on hold is different from the display mode of the reserved images Ha and Hb when the game is controlled to the non-progression state. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10, the display mode of the reserved images Ha and Hb when the execution of a special game is not on hold is the same as the display mode of the reserved images Ha and Hb when the game is controlled to the non-progression state. Note that when the game is controlled to the non-progression state, there are times when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to the non-progression state. In addition, there are times when the game is controlled to the non-progression state and a magnetic error is detected and the game is controlled to the non-progression state.

The running image ZG is displayed on the performance display device 25. The running image ZG is displayed on the performance display device 25 while the special game is being executed. However, the running image ZG is not displayed on the performance display device 25 when the special game is not being executed. In this way, the display mode of the running image ZG differs between when the special game is being executed and when the special game is not being executed. In other words, the display mode of the running image ZG when the special game is being executed is a display mode in which the running image ZG is displayed. On the other hand, the display mode of the running image ZG when the special game is not being executed is a display mode in which the running image ZG is not displayed. As described above, the display mode of the running image ZG differs between when the special game is being executed and when the special game is not being executed.

In the gaming machine 10, when the game is controlled to the non-progression state, the in-progress image ZG is not displayed on the performance display device 25. At this time, regardless of whether the in-progress image ZG was displayed immediately before the game was controlled to the non-progression state, the in-progress image ZG is not displayed on the performance display device 25 when the game is controlled to the non-progression state. In other words, the display mode of the in-progress image ZG when the game is controlled to the non-progression state is a display mode in which the in-progress image ZG is not displayed. In the gaming machine 10, the display mode of the in-progress image ZG when the special game is being executed is different from the display mode of the in-progress image ZG when the game is controlled to the non-progression state. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10, the display mode of the in-progress image ZG when the special game is not being executed is the same as the display mode of the in-progress image ZG when the game is controlled to the non-progression state. Note that when the game is controlled to the non-progression state, there are times when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to the non-progression state. In addition, there are times when the game is controlled to the non-progression state and a magnetic error is detected and the game is controlled to the non-progression state.

The first hold number auxiliary image FE1 is displayed on the performance display device 25. The first hold number auxiliary image FE1 is displayed on the performance display device 25 whether the first special hold number is "0" or more or whether the first special hold number is "1" or more. In this way, the display mode of the first hold number auxiliary image FE1 is the same whether the first special hold number is "0" or more or whether the first special hold number is "1" or more. The second hold number auxiliary image FE2 is displayed on the performance display device 25. The second hold number auxiliary image FE2 is displayed on the performance display device 25 whether the second special hold number is "0" or more or whether the second special hold number is "1" or more. In this way, the display mode of the second hold number auxiliary image FE2 is the same whether the second special hold number is "0" or more or whether the second special hold number is "1" or more. In the gaming machine 10, whether the special hold number is "0" or whether the special hold number is "1" or more, the hold number auxiliary images FE1, FE2 are displayed on the performance display device 25. In other words, whether the special hold number is "0" or whether the special hold number is "1" or more, the display mode of the hold number auxiliary images FE1, FE2 is a display mode in which the hold number auxiliary images FE1, FE2 are displayed. As described above, the display mode of the hold number auxiliary images FE1, FE2 is the same when the special hold number is "0" and when the special hold number is "1" or more.

In addition, when the gaming machine 10 is controlled to the non-progression state, the reserved number auxiliary images FE1 and FE2 are not displayed on the performance display device 25. In other words, the display mode of the reserved number auxiliary images FE1 and FE2 when controlled to the non-progression state is a display mode in which the reserved number auxiliary images FE1 and FE2 are not displayed. In the gaming machine 10, the reserved number auxiliary images FE1 and FE2 when the special reserved number is "0" are different from the display mode of the reserved number auxiliary images FE1 and FE2 when controlled to the non-progression state. In the gaming machine 10, the reserved number auxiliary images FE1 and FE2 when the special reserved number is "1" or more are different from the display mode of the reserved number auxiliary images FE1 and FE2 when controlled to the non-progression state. Note that when controlled to the non-progression state, there are times when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and the non-progression state is controlled. In addition, there are times when controlled to the non-progression state and the non-progression state is controlled to the non-progression state because a magnetic error is detected.

In the performance display device 25, the auxiliary normal game is executed. In the auxiliary normal game, if a normal win is won in the normal win lottery, the auxiliary normal pattern of the normal win is displayed as a fixed stop. In other words, the display mode of the auxiliary normal game when a normal win is won in the normal win lottery is a display mode in which the auxiliary normal pattern of the normal win is displayed as a fixed stop. In the auxiliary normal game, if a normal win is not won in the normal win lottery and a normal miss occurs, the auxiliary normal pattern of the normal miss is displayed as a fixed stop. In other words, the display mode of the auxiliary normal game when a normal win is not won in the normal win lottery and a normal miss occurs is a display mode in which the auxiliary normal pattern of the normal miss is displayed as a fixed stop. In this way, the display mode of the auxiliary normal game when a normal win is won in the normal win lottery is different from the display mode of the auxiliary normal game when a normal win is not won in the normal win lottery and a normal miss occurs. In other words, the auxiliary normal game will be displayed differently when a normal win is won in the normal win lottery and when a normal win is not won in the normal win lottery and a normal miss occurs.

And, in the gaming machine 10, when it is controlled to the progress-disabled state, the auxiliary normal symbol is not displayed on the performance display device 25. In this way, in the gaming machine 10, when it is controlled to the progress-disabled state, the display mode of the auxiliary normal game is a display mode in which the auxiliary normal symbol is not displayed. In other words, the display mode of the auxiliary normal game when it is controlled to the progress-disabled state is a display mode in which the auxiliary normal symbol is not displayed. In this way, the display mode of the auxiliary normal game when a normal win is won in the normal win lottery is different from the display mode of the auxiliary normal game when it is controlled to the progress-disabled state. Also, the display mode of the auxiliary normal game when a normal win is not won in the normal win lottery and a normal miss occurs is different from the display mode of the auxiliary normal game when it is controlled to the progress-disabled state. Note that when it is controlled to the progress-disabled state, there are times when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and it is controlled to the progress-disabled state. In addition, there are times when it is controlled to the progress-disabled state and a magnetic error is detected and it is controlled to the progress-disabled state.

The right-hit image GR is displayed on the performance display device 25. The right-hit image GR is displayed on the performance display device 25 when right-hitting is recommended. However, the right-hit image GR is not displayed on the performance display device 25 when left-hitting is recommended. In this way, the display mode of the right-hit image GR differs when right-hitting is recommended and when left-hitting is recommended. In other words, the display mode of the right-hit image GR when right-hitting is recommended is a display mode in which the right-hit image GR is displayed. On the other hand, the display mode of the right-hit image GR when left-hitting is recommended is a display mode in which the right-hit image GR is not displayed. As described above, the display mode of the right-hit image GR differs when right-hitting is recommended and when left-hitting is recommended.

In the gaming machine 10, when the game is controlled to the non-progression state, the right-hit image GR is not displayed on the performance display device 25. At this time, regardless of whether the right-hit image GR was displayed immediately before the game was controlled to the non-progression state, the right-hit image GR is not displayed on the performance display device 25 when the game is controlled to the non-progression state. In other words, the display mode of the right-hit image GR when the game is controlled to the non-progression state is a display mode in which the right-hit image GR is not displayed. In the gaming machine 10, the display mode of the right-hit image GR when a right hit is recommended is different from the display mode of the right-hit image GR when the game is controlled to the non-progression state. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10, the display mode of the right-hit image GR when a left hit is recommended is the same as the display mode of the right-hit image GR when the game is controlled to the non-progression state. Note that when the game is controlled to the non-progression state, there are times when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to the non-progression state. In addition, there are times when the game is controlled to the non-progression state and a magnetic error is detected and the game is controlled to the non-progression state.

When the power supply is cut off, power is not supplied to the performance display device 25. Therefore, when the power supply is cut off, the performance game is not displayed on the performance display device 25. When the power supply is cut off, the display mode of the performance game is a display mode in which the performance pattern is not displayed. When the power supply is cut off, the auxiliary display game is not displayed on the performance display device 25. When the power supply is cut off, the display mode of the auxiliary display game is a display mode in which the auxiliary display pattern is not displayed. When the power supply is cut off, the reserved images Ha and Hb are not displayed on the performance display device 25. When the power supply is cut off, the display mode of the reserved images Ha and Hb is a display mode in which the reserved images Ha and Hb are not displayed. When the power supply is cut off, the performance display device 25 does not display the execution image ZG. When the power supply is cut off, the display mode of the execution image ZG is a display mode in which the execution image ZG is not displayed. When the power supply is cut off, the reserved number auxiliary images FE1 and FE2 are not displayed on the performance display device 25. When the power supply is cut off, the display mode of the reserved number auxiliary images FE1, FE2 is a display mode in which the reserved number auxiliary images FE1, FE2 are not displayed. When the power supply is cut off, the auxiliary normal game is not displayed on the performance display device 25. When the power supply is cut off, the display mode of the auxiliary normal game is a display mode in which the auxiliary normal symbol is not displayed. When the power supply is cut off, the performance display device 25 does not display the right hit image GR. When the power supply is cut off, the display mode of the right hit image GR is a display mode in which the right hit image GR is not displayed.

Next, based on FIG. 13, an example of the light emission modes of the various display units and light-emitting units when the vehicle is not controlled to an unprogressable state, and an example of the light emission modes of the various display units and light-emitting units when the vehicle is controlled to an unprogressable state, will be described.

For example, if the player does not win the jackpot in the jackpot lottery held to execute the first special game and loses, the losing symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the first special game. At this time, the light emitters constituting the first special symbol display unit 22a emit light in an illumination mode in which only the light emitter located at the rightmost position among the light emitters constituting the first special symbol display unit 22a is lit. Also, the game light emitter 23a displays the losing auxiliary light emitter as a fixed stop. At this time, the light emitters constituting the game light emitter 23a emit light in an illumination mode in which only the light emitter located at the leftmost position among the light emitters constituting the game light emitter 23a is lit. Then, the performance display device 25 displays a performance game. In this performance game, the losing symbol combination is displayed as a fixed stop. Furthermore, the performance display device 25 displays an auxiliary display game. In this auxiliary display game, the losing symbol combination is displayed as a fixed stop.

When the first special game ends with a loss, if the first special reserved number is "3", the light emitters constituting the first special reserved display section 22c will light up in a light emission mode in which the first to third light emitters from the right among the light emitters constituting the first special reserved display section 22c are lit. Furthermore, if the first special reserved number is "3", the light emitters constituting the first reserved light emitter 23b will light up in a light emission mode in which the first to third light emitters from the right among the light emitters constituting the first reserved light emitter 23b are lit. In addition, the performance display device 25 displays at least the reserved image Ha. In addition, the performance display device 25 displays the first reserved number auxiliary image FE1. Similarly, the performance display device 25 displays the second reserved number auxiliary image FE2.

When the first special game ends with a loss, it is assumed that the base state is low and left hitting is recommended. Then, when the base state is low, the light emitters that make up the right hit lamp 22g emit light in a light emission mode in which all light emitters that make up the right hit lamp 22g are turned off. Furthermore, when the base state is low, the light emitters that make up the auxiliary right hit light emitter 23d emit light in a light emission mode in which all light emitters that make up the auxiliary right hit light emitter 23d are turned off.

After the end of the first special game with a loss, if a player wins a jackpot in the jackpot lottery held to play the first special game, the jackpot symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the first special game. At this time, the light emitters constituting the first special symbol display unit 22a emit light in a light emission mode when a jackpot symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, which is different from both the light emission mode when a loss symbol is displayed as a fixed stop and the light emission mode when a progress is not possible. In addition, the game light emitter 23a displays the jackpot auxiliary light emission symbol as a fixed stop. At this time, the light emitters constituting the game light emitter 23a emit light in a light emission mode when a jackpot auxiliary light emission symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, which is different from both the light emission mode when a loss auxiliary light emission symbol is displayed as a fixed stop and the light emission mode when a progress is not possible. Then, the effect display unit 25 displays an effect game. In this effect game, the jackpot symbol combination is displayed as a fixed stop. Furthermore, the effect display unit 25 displays an auxiliary display game. In this auxiliary display game, the jackpot symbol combination is displayed as a fixed stop.

In addition, during the jackpot game that is awarded after the end of the first special game of the jackpot, the jackpot symbol continues to be displayed as a fixed stop in the first special symbol display section 22a. In other words, during the jackpot game that is awarded after the end of the first special game of the jackpot, the light-emitting element that constitutes the first special symbol display section 22a continues to emit light in the light-emitting mode when the jackpot symbol is displayed as a fixed stop. Similarly, during the jackpot game that is awarded after the end of the first special game of the jackpot, the game light-emitting section 23a continues to display the jackpot auxiliary light-emitting symbol as a fixed stop. In other words, during the jackpot game that is awarded after the end of the first special game of the jackpot, the light-emitting element that constitutes the game light-emitting section 23a continues to emit light in the light-emitting mode when the jackpot auxiliary light-emitting symbol is displayed as a fixed stop.

When the first special game of the jackpot is over, if the first special reserved number is "2", the light emitters constituting the first special reserved display section 22c will light up in a light emission mode in which the first and second light emitters from the right among the light emitters constituting the first special reserved display section 22c are lit. Furthermore, if the first special reserved number is "2", the light emitters constituting the first reserved light emitter 23b will light up in a light emission mode in which the first and second light emitters from the right among the light emitters constituting the first reserved light emitter 23b are lit. In addition, the performance display device 25 displays at least the reserved image Ha. In addition, the performance display device 25 displays the first reserved number auxiliary image FE1. Similarly, the performance display device 25 displays the second reserved number auxiliary image FE2.

In addition, during the jackpot game that is awarded after the end of the first special game of the jackpot, when the first special reservation number is "2", the light-emitting elements that make up the first special reservation display unit 22c emit light in an illumination mode in which the first and second light-emitting elements from the right side of the light-emitting elements that make up the first special reservation display unit 22c are lit. Furthermore, when the first special reservation number is "2", the light-emitting elements that make up the first reservation light-emitting unit 23b emit light in an illumination mode in which the first and second light-emitting elements from the right side of the light-emitting elements that make up the first reservation light-emitting unit 23b are lit. In addition, the performance display unit 25 displays at least the reservation image Ha. In addition, the performance display unit 25 displays the first reservation number auxiliary image FE1. Similarly, the performance display unit 25 displays the second reservation number auxiliary image FE2. Although not shown, if the first special reservation number changes during the jackpot game, the illumination mode of the first special reservation display unit 22c changes according to the first special reservation number after the change. At this time, the light emission state of the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b also changes.

When a jackpot play is awarded after the first special game ends, right-hitting is recommended. Therefore, during a jackpot play, the light emitters that make up the right-hit lamp 22g emit light in a light emission mode in which all light emitters that make up the right-hit lamp 22g are lit. Furthermore, during a jackpot play, the light emitters that make up the auxiliary right-hit light emitter 23d emit light in a light emission mode in which all light emitters that make up the auxiliary right-hit light emitter 23d are lit.

For example, if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value during a round period when a jackpot game is awarded (indicated as "specified value reached" in FIG. 13), the game will be controlled to a state where progress cannot be made after the jackpot game ends. Note that if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value during a round period, and the number of consecutive wins including the jackpot game being awarded is less than 10, a warning about addiction during the ending period of the jackpot game will not be issued. However, if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value during a round period, and the number of consecutive wins including the jackpot game being awarded is 10 or more, a warning about addiction during the ending period of the jackpot game will be issued.

When the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to a non-progression state, the light emission mode of the first special symbol display unit 22a becomes the light emission mode in the non-progression state. Specifically, the light emitters constituting the first special symbol display unit 22a emit light in a light emission mode in which only the light emitter arranged at the leftmost position among the light emitters constituting the first special symbol display unit 22a is lit. Also, the light emission mode of the game light emission unit 23a becomes the light emission mode in the non-progression state. Specifically, the light emitters constituting the game light emission unit 23a emit light in a light emission mode in which only the light emitter arranged at the leftmost position among the light emitters constituting the game light emission unit 23a is lit. In this way, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to a non-progression state, the light emission mode of the game light emission unit 23a becomes the same as the light emission mode when the losing auxiliary light emission pattern is displayed as a fixed stop. In addition, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progression state, the first special symbol display unit 22a and the game light-emitting unit 23a are both in a light-emitting state in which only the leftmost light-emitting element among the light-emitting elements constituting each device is lit. In addition, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progression state, the performance display device 25 does not display the performance symbol and does not display the performance game (indicated as "non-display" in FIG. 13). In addition, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progression state, the performance display device 25 does not display the auxiliary display symbol and does not display the auxiliary display game (indicated as "non-display" in FIG. 13).

When the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and the control is controlled to a non-progression state, the light-emitting state of the first special hold display unit 22c becomes the light-emitting state in the non-progression state. Specifically, the light-emitting elements constituting the first special hold display unit 22c light up in a light-emitting state in which the second light-emitting element from the right and the fourth light-emitting element from the right of the light-emitting elements constituting the first special hold display unit 22c are lit. In other words, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and the control is controlled to a non-progression state, the light-emitting state of the first special hold display unit 22c becomes the light-emitting state in which the light-emitting element that lights up when the first special hold number is "2" or more and the light-emitting element that lights up only when the first special hold number is "4" are lit. Furthermore, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and the control is controlled to a non-progression state, the light-emitting state of the first hold light-emitting unit 23b becomes the light-emitting state in the non-progression state. Specifically, the light-emitting elements constituting the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b are illuminated in a light-emitting mode in which the second light-emitting element from the right and the fourth light-emitting element from the right are illuminated. In other words, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and the control is made to a non-progression state, the light-emitting element of the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b is illuminated in a light-emitting mode in which the light-emitting element that is illuminated when the first special reserved number is "2" or more and the light-emitting element that is illuminated only when the first special reserved number is "4" are illuminated. When the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and the control is made to a non-progression state, the light-emitting elements of both the first special reserved display unit 22c and the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b are illuminated in a light-emitting mode in which the light-emitting element that is illuminated when the first special reserved number is "2" or more and the light-emitting element that is illuminated only when the first special reserved number is "4" are illuminated. In addition, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progression state, the performance display device 25 does not display the reserved images Ha and Hb (indicated as "non-display" in FIG. 13). In addition, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progression state, the performance display device 25 does not display the first reserved number auxiliary image FE1 (indicated as "non-display" in FIG. 13). Similarly, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progression state, the performance display device 25 does not display the second reserved number auxiliary image FE2 (indicated as "non-display" in FIG. 13).

When the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to a non-progression state, the light emission mode of the right hit lamp 22g becomes the light emission mode in the non-progression state. Specifically, the light emitters constituting the right hit lamp 22g emit light in a light emission mode in which the second light emitter from the right and the fourth light emitter from the right are lit. Furthermore, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to a non-progression state, the light emission mode of the auxiliary right hit light emitter 23d becomes the light emission mode in the non-progression state. Specifically, the light emitters constituting the auxiliary right hit light emitter 23d emit light in a light emission mode in which the second light emitter from the right and the fourth light emitter from the right are lit. When the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to a non-progression state, the light emission mode of both the right hit lamp 22g and the auxiliary right hit light emitter 23d becomes the light emission mode in which the second light emitter from the right and the fourth light emitter from the right are lit among the light emitters constituting each device.

According to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) In a situation where the number of consecutive wins is 10 or more due to a jackpot, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value during the jackpot game that is awarded by winning the jackpot, the machine is controlled to a non-progression state at a timing after the execution of a warning against addiction is started. However, it is considered that a large number of gaming machines are installed in an amusement facility. Therefore, even if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value during the jackpot game that is awarded by winning the jackpot under a situation where the number of consecutive wins is 10 or more due to a jackpot, and the machine is controlled to a non-progression state, by executing a warning against addiction before the machine is controlled to the non-progression state, addiction in other gaming machines can be effectively suppressed and appropriately controlled after the machine is controlled to a non-progression state.

In particular, a situation in which a player's consecutive wins exceed 10 times as a result of winning a jackpot can be said to be one in which there is concern that the player's sense of danger regarding addiction is declining. In such a situation, if the maximum difference number during the jackpot game that is awarded upon winning the jackpot reaches a prescribed value, the game can be controlled to a progress-impossible state after the start of a warning regarding addiction, thereby making it possible to more effectively warn the player regarding addiction.

(2) In a situation where the number of consecutive wins is 10 or more due to a jackpot win, if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value during the jackpot play that is awarded upon winning the jackpot, a warning about addiction is issued after the start of the execution of the impossibility notice performance that suggests or notifies the player that they will be controlled to an impossible state after the jackpot play ends. In this way, by issuing a warning about addiction after making the player aware that they will be controlled to an impossible state after the jackpot play ends, addiction in other gaming machines can be more effectively suppressed and appropriately controlled.

(3) The warning against addiction is executed in parallel with the impossibility notice presentation. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the warning is not only about addiction to the gaming machine being played, but also about addiction to other gaming machines.

(4) In a situation where a jackpot has been won resulting in a consecutive win of 10 or more times, if a magnetic error is detected during a jackpot game that has been awarded after the jackpot has been won, the warning about addiction may not be issued and the game may be controlled to an unprogressable state. In this way, when a magnetic error is detected, priority is given to controlling the game to an unprogressable state over issuing a warning about addiction, and the detection of a magnetic error can be dealt with effectively and appropriately controlled.

(5) In a situation where a jackpot has been won resulting in a streak of 10 or more jackpots, if a magnetic error is detected during a jackpot game in which the maximum difference number has already reached a specified value, the warning about addiction may not be issued and the game may be controlled to an unprogressable state. In this way, even if the maximum difference number has already reached a specified value, if a magnetic error is detected, the game may be controlled to an unprogressable state by prioritizing control to an unprogressable state following the detection of the magnetic error, thereby effectively dealing with the detection of a magnetic error and enabling appropriate control.

(6) Even if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value during a jackpot game in a situation where the number of consecutive wins is 10 or more due to a jackpot win, if the second round end condition is subsequently established, the jackpot game will not be stopped upon establishment, but the game will be controlled to a state where it is impossible to proceed without issuing a warning about addiction. In this way, even if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value, if the second round end condition is subsequently established, the game will be controlled to a state where it is impossible to proceed without issuing a warning about addiction. In other words, if the second round end condition is subsequently established after the maximum difference number reaches a specified value, and a situation arises in which a warning about addiction should not be issued, the warning about addiction will not be issued, and appropriate control can be achieved.

In particular, when the second round end condition is met, it is possible that the player does not wish to win any more game balls in the jackpot game and is intentionally not firing game balls. It can be assumed that such players are at a lower risk of becoming addicted to the game compared to players who continue to fire game balls. If a warning about addiction is issued to players who are at a low risk of becoming addicted to the game, there is a risk that the warning about addiction will be perceived as annoying. Therefore, by configuring the system so that warnings about addiction are not issued to such players, it is possible to effectively issue warnings about addiction.

(7) The maximum difference number approaching the specified value corresponds to the maximum difference number reaching the specified value and becoming unable to proceed approaching. When the maximum difference number approaches the specified value and becoming unable to proceed approaching, the number of light-emitting elements whose brightness can be adjusted by operating at least one of the right button RB and the left button LB decreases. This makes it possible to draw attention to the change in the number of light-emitting elements whose brightness can be adjusted by operating at least one of the right button RB and the left button LB, and to increase interest in adjusting the brightness.

(8) In addition to the special game and the performance game, an auxiliary display game and an auxiliary light-emitting game can be executed. The display mode of the auxiliary light-emitting game is the same when the jackpot lottery is not won and the game is lost, and when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to be in a non-progress state. Therefore, even if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and the game is in a non-progress state, the display mode of the auxiliary light-emitting game is the same as when the jackpot lottery is not won and the game is lost, so the player can feel at ease. On the other hand, the display mode of the auxiliary display game is different when the jackpot lottery is not won and the game is lost, and when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to be in a non-progress state. Therefore, by checking the display mode of the auxiliary display game, it is possible to identify whether the jackpot lottery is not won and the game is lost, or when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to be in a non-progress state. As described above, even if the game is controlled to an unprogressable state, the auxiliary light-emitting game can reassure the player, while the display mode of the auxiliary display game can be used to appropriately control the game so that the player can identify that the game has been controlled to an unprogressable state.

(9) The game light-emitting unit 23a that executes the auxiliary light-emitting game is different from the effect display device 25 that executes the effect game and the auxiliary display game. In this way, the display mode of the auxiliary display game executed on the effect display device 25 that also executes the effect game is made different when the jackpot lottery results in a miss and no jackpot, and when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to an unprogressable state. This makes it easier for a player who is watching the effect game and playing the game to identify that the game has been controlled to an unprogressable state due to the difference in the display mode of the auxiliary display game, and allows for appropriate control.

(10) The brightness of the game light-emitting unit 23a that executes the auxiliary light-emitting game cannot be adjusted by operating either the right button RB or the left button LB. In this way, the brightness of the game light-emitting unit 23a that executes the auxiliary light-emitting game, in which the display state is the same when the jackpot lottery is not won and a loss occurs, and when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to an unprogressable state, cannot be adjusted. This reduces the sense of incongruity caused by the difference in brightness of the game light-emitting unit 23a, and further increases the sense of security provided by the game light-emitting unit 23a.

On the other hand, the brightness of the effect display device 25 can be adjusted by operating at least one of the right button RB and the left button LB. In this way, even if the brightness of the effect display device 25, which executes an auxiliary display game in which the display mode differs when the jackpot lottery is not won and a loss occurs, and when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and is controlled to an unprogressable state, can be adjusted, it is unlikely to cause discomfort and players can enjoy playing at their preferred brightness.

(11) When the maximum difference number reaches a specified value, it is controlled to a progress-disabled state. The light emission state of the light emitters constituting the special symbol display units 22a and 22b when the maximum difference number reaches the specified value and is controlled to a progress-disabled state is the same as the light emission state of the light emitters constituting the game light emitter 23a when the maximum difference number reaches the specified value and is controlled to a progress-disabled state. In this way, when the maximum difference number reaches the specified value and is controlled to a progress-disabled state, the light emission state of the light emitters constituting the special symbol display units 22a and 22b managed by the main control unit and the light emission state of the light emitters constituting the game light emitter 23a managed by the sub-control unit are the same. This makes it possible to provide a sense of security by having the light emission states be the same while suppressing anxiety caused by their differences, and allows for appropriate control.

(12) The light emission mode of the light emitters constituting the special pending display units 22c, 22d when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and is controlled to a progress-disabled state is the same as the light emission mode of the light emitters constituting the pending light emitters 23b, 23c when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and is controlled to a progress-disabled state. In this way, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and is controlled to a progress-disabled state, the light emission mode of the light emitters constituting the special pending display units 22c, 22d managed by the main control unit and the light emission mode of the light emitters constituting the pending light emitters 23b, 23c managed by the sub-control unit are the same. This prevents anxiety caused by their differences, and provides a sense of security by having the light emission modes be the same, allowing for appropriate control.

(13) The light emission mode of the light emitter constituting the right hit lamp 22g when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and is controlled to a progress-disabled state is the same as the light emission mode of the light emitter constituting the auxiliary right hit light emitter 23d when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and is controlled to a progress-disabled state. In this way, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and is controlled to a progress-disabled state, the light emission mode of the light emitter constituting the right hit lamp 22g managed by the main control unit and the light emission mode of the light emitter constituting the auxiliary right hit light emitter 23d managed by the sub-control unit are the same. For this reason, it is possible to provide a sense of security by having the light emission modes be the same while preventing anxiety caused by their differences, and it is possible to control them appropriately.

(14) For example, if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value during the execution of a special game in which a jackpot has been won, and the game becomes unable to proceed after the special game ends, it is possible that the game will be controlled to the unable to proceed state after recognizing that a jackpot has been won, which may reduce interest. However, if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value during the execution of a special game, the game will be controlled to the unable to proceed state without waiting for the special game to end. This makes it unclear whether the special game that was being executed when the maximum difference number reached the specified value was being executed based on the jackpot being won, and it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest that would be caused by the game being controlled to the unable to proceed state despite the jackpot having been won, and to control the game appropriately.

(15) The situation in which the remaining arrival difference falls below the notice start value and the arrival notice performance is executed, and then the remaining arrival difference becomes a value greater than the notice start value (here, shown as a virtual value), is defined as the "first situation." Also, the situation in which the remaining arrival difference does not fall below the notice start value and is the virtual value is defined as the "second situation." In the first situation, the arrival notice performance is executed in the performance display device 25. On the other hand, in the second situation, the arrival notice performance is not executed in the performance display device 25. In this way, even when the remaining arrival difference is a virtual value, whether or not the arrival notice performance is executed depends on whether it falls below the notice start value and then becomes the virtual value. For this reason, even if the remaining arrival difference repeatedly falls below and exceeds the notice start value, the arrival notice performance continues to be executed, so that, for example, it is possible to suppress the annoyance of the arrival notice performance being repeatedly executed and not executed, and it becomes possible to appropriately control.

(16) When a jackpot game is awarded and the maximum difference number reaches a specified value, the achievement notice effect is switched to an impossible notice effect. In this way, when a jackpot game is awarded, by appropriately executing effects according to the respective situations before and after the maximum difference number reaches the specified value, it is possible to effectively increase interest and to appropriately control the game.

(17) When the maximum difference number reaches a specified value during the round period of a jackpot game and a warning about addiction is issued, the warning about addiction is issued after all rounds of play have been completed. In this way, by issuing a warning about addiction after all rounds of play have been completed, attention is drawn to the round play during the round period and then to the warning about addiction, so that the round play can be enjoyed while the warning about addiction is issued and appropriately controlled.

(18) When controlled to an impossible-to-progress state, in this impossible-to-progress state, even if a game ball enters the starting hole 26, 27, the execution of the special game is not put on hold. In this way, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and the impossible-to-progress state is reached, the execution of the special game is not put on hold even if a game ball enters the starting hole 26, 27. For this reason, for example, even when the impossible-to-progress state is reached, the execution of the special game is put on hold, which creates anticipation for the special game and ultimately causes discomfort, and appropriate control can be performed.

(19) If the maximum difference number reaches a specified value while a jackpot game is being awarded, the game is not controlled to a state in which progress cannot be made until the jackpot game that has been awarded ends, and the awarding of the jackpot game continues. In this way, even when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and is controlled to a state in which progress cannot be made, if a jackpot game is being awarded, the jackpot game is allowed to continue. This makes it possible to prevent discomfort caused by, for example, the jackpot game being stopped midway when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value during the jackpot game, and allows for appropriate control.

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.
The number of light-emitting bodies constituting the first special symbol display section 22a may be changed. The number of light-emitting bodies constituting the first special symbol display section 22a may be one or more. The number of light-emitting bodies constituting the second special symbol display section 22b may be changed. The number of light-emitting bodies constituting the second special symbol display section 22b may be one or more. In addition, the number of light-emitting bodies constituting the first special symbol display section 22a may be the same as the number of light-emitting bodies constituting the second special symbol display section 22b, or may be different from the number of light-emitting bodies constituting the second special symbol display section 22b. In this way, the special game execution means may be constituted by one light-emitting body. As described above, the special game execution means may be constituted by one or more light-emitting bodies. When the number of light-emitting bodies constituting at least one of the first special symbol display section 22a and the second special symbol display section 22b is one, it is also possible to display a special symbol constituted by turning on and off the light-emitting body, and it is also possible to display a special symbol constituted by blinking the light-emitting body. For example, regardless of the number of light-emitting elements constituting the special symbol display sections 22a, 22b, it is also possible to vary the type of special symbol displayed depending on the blinking speed of the light-emitting elements.

The number of light-emitting elements constituting the first special hold display section 22c may be changed. The number of light-emitting elements constituting the first special hold display section 22c may be one or more. The number of light-emitting elements constituting the second special hold display section 22d may be changed. The number of light-emitting elements constituting the second special hold display section 22d may be one or more. In addition, the number of light-emitting elements constituting the first special hold display section 22c may be the same as the number of light-emitting elements constituting the second special hold display section 22d, or may be different from the number of light-emitting elements constituting the second special hold display section 22d. In this way, the first hold number notification means may be composed of one light-emitting element. As described above, the first hold number notification means may be composed of one or more light-emitting elements. When the number of light-emitting elements constituting at least one of the first special hold display section 22c and the second special hold display section 22d is one, it is also possible to display the special hold number by, for example, blinking the light-emitting element in addition to turning the light-emitting element on and off. For example, regardless of the number of light-emitting elements that make up the special hold display units 22c and 22d, it is possible to vary the number of special holds displayed depending on the speed at which the light-emitting elements blink.

- The number of light-emitting elements constituting the normal pattern display section 22e may be changed. The number of light-emitting elements constituting the normal pattern display section 22e may be one or more. As described above, the normal pattern display section 22e may be composed of one or more light-emitting elements. When the number of light-emitting elements constituting the normal pattern display section 22e is one, it is possible to display a normal pattern composed of the light-emitting elements turning off and on, and it is also possible to display a normal pattern composed of the light-emitting elements blinking. For example, regardless of the number of light-emitting elements constituting the normal pattern display section 22e, it is also possible to vary the type of normal pattern displayed depending on the speed at which the light-emitting elements blink.

- The number of light-emitting elements constituting the normal hold display section 22f may be changed. The number of light-emitting elements constituting the normal hold display section 22f may be one or more. As described above, the normal hold display section 22f may be composed of one or more light-emitting elements. When the number of light-emitting elements constituting the normal hold display section 22f is one, it is also possible to display the normal hold number by, for example, blinking the light-emitting element, in addition to turning the light-emitting element on and off. For example, regardless of the number of light-emitting elements constituting the normal hold display section 22f, it is also possible to vary the displayed normal hold number depending on the speed at which the light-emitting element blinks.

- The number of light-emitting elements constituting the right hit lamp 22g may be changed. The number of light-emitting elements constituting the right hit lamp 22g may be one or more. In this way, the first firing performance execution means may be composed of one light-emitting element. As described above, the first firing performance execution means may be composed of one or more light-emitting elements. When the number of light-emitting elements constituting the right hit lamp 22g is one, it is possible to notify that a right hit is recommended by turning the light-emitting element off or on, and it is also possible to notify that a right hit is recommended by having the light-emitting element blink. For example, regardless of the number of light-emitting elements constituting the right hit lamp 22g, it is also possible to notify that a right hit is recommended by the speed at which the light-emitting element blinks.

- The number of light emitters constituting the game light-emitting unit 23a may be changed. The number of light emitters constituting the game light-emitting unit 23a may be one or more. In this way, the specific game execution means may be constituted by one light emitter. As described above, the specific game execution means may be constituted by one or more light emitters. When the number of light emitters constituting the game light-emitting unit 23a is one, it is possible to display an auxiliary light-emitting pattern constituted by turning the light emitter on and off, and it is also possible to display an auxiliary light-emitting pattern constituted by blinking the light emitter. For example, regardless of the number of light emitters constituting the game light-emitting unit 23a, it is also possible to vary the type of auxiliary light-emitting pattern displayed depending on the speed at which the light emitter blinks.

- There may be multiple devices capable of running the auxiliary light-emitting game. The device on which the auxiliary light-emitting game is run may be different depending on whether the first special game or the second special game is being run. For example, a device capable of running the auxiliary light-emitting game may include a first game light-emitting unit and a second game light-emitting unit. The auxiliary light-emitting game may be run in the first game light-emitting unit while the first special game is being run, while the auxiliary light-emitting game is run in the second game light-emitting unit while the second special game is being run. The number of light-emitting elements constituting the first game light-emitting unit may be the same as the number of light-emitting elements constituting the second game light-emitting unit, or may be different from the number of light-emitting elements constituting the second game light-emitting unit.

The number of light emitters constituting the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b may be changed. The number of light emitters constituting the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b may be one or more. The number of light emitters constituting the second reserved light-emitting unit 23c may be changed. The number of light emitters constituting the second reserved light-emitting unit 23c may be one or more. In addition, the number of light emitters constituting the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b may be the same as the number of light emitters constituting the second reserved light-emitting unit 23c, or may be different from the number of light emitters constituting the second reserved light-emitting unit 23c. In this way, the second reserved number notification means may be composed of one light emitter. As described above, the second reserved number notification means may be composed of one or more light emitters. When the number of light emitters constituting at least one of the first reserved light-emitting unit 23b and the second reserved light-emitting unit 23c is one, it is also possible to display the special reserved number by, for example, blinking the light emitter, in addition to turning off and on the light emitter. For example, regardless of the number of light emitters that make up the hold light emitters 23b and 23c, it is possible to vary the number of special holds displayed depending on the speed at which the light emitters blink.

- The number of light emitters constituting the auxiliary right-hit light-emitting unit 23d may be changed. The number of light emitters constituting the auxiliary right-hit light-emitting unit 23d may be one or more. In this way, the second firing performance execution means may be composed of one light emitter. As described above, the second firing performance execution means may be composed of one or more light emitters. When the number of light emitters constituting the auxiliary right-hit light-emitting unit 23d is one, it is possible to notify that right-hitting is recommended by turning the light emitter off or on, and it is also possible to notify that right-hitting is recommended by blinking the light emitter. For example, regardless of the number of light emitters constituting the auxiliary right-hit light-emitting unit 23d, it is also possible to notify that right-hitting is recommended by the speed at which the light emitter blinks.

- The above embodiment may be applied to a gaming machine that performs a small win lottery in addition to a big win lottery. In general, if a small win is won in the small win lottery, a small win symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game, and a small win game is awarded after the special game ends. The small win symbol is different from the big win symbol and the miss symbol. The small win lottery may be configured to be performed, for example, when a big win is not won in the big win lottery. If a small win is won in the small win lottery, the small win auxiliary light-emitting symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the auxiliary light-emitting game. The small win auxiliary light-emitting symbol may be different from both the big win auxiliary light-emitting symbol and the miss auxiliary light-emitting symbol, or may be the same as either one of the big win auxiliary light-emitting symbol and the miss auxiliary light-emitting symbol. For example, the auxiliary light emission game may be configured so that the display mode is the same when a small win is won in the small win lottery and when a special condition is met and the game is controlled to a non-progressable state, or may be configured so that the display mode is different. When a small win is won in the small win lottery, the small win symbol combination is displayed as a fixed stop in the performance game. Similarly, when a small win is won in the small win lottery, the small win symbol combination is displayed as a fixed stop in the auxiliary display game. The small win symbol combination may be a symbol combination different from both the big win symbol combination and the loss symbol combination. The small win symbol combination may be the same as either the big win symbol combination or the loss symbol combination, or may be a symbol combination included in either the big win symbol combination or the loss symbol combination. For example, the auxiliary display game may be configured so that the display mode is different when a small win is won in the small win lottery and when a special condition is met and the game is controlled to a non-progression state, or the display mode may be the same.

The gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied as a gaming machine that can be controlled to a state (so-called small win RUSH) in which the number of times (frequency) a small win is won per unit time or the number of times (frequency) a small win game is awarded per unit time is improved, for example, compared to the normal state. In a gaming machine that can perform a small win lottery in addition to a big win lottery, both the big win lottery and the small win lottery can be considered as winning lotteries, and both the big win game and the small win game can be considered as winning games, respectively. In addition, in a gaming machine that can perform a small win lottery in addition to a big win lottery, only the big win lottery out of the big win lottery and the small win lottery can be considered as winning lottery, and only the big win game out of the big win game and the small win game can be considered as winning game, respectively. In a gaming machine that performs a small win lottery, there may be multiple types of small win symbols. The type of small win game may be different depending on the type of small win symbol that is fixed and displayed in the special game. For example, when the type of small win game is different, the manner in which the large prize opening is opened in the small win game may be different. Note that the large prize opening that is opened in the large win game and the large prize opening that is opened in the small win game may be the same or different.

- When a small win is awarded, a warning against addiction may be issued. For example, if a special condition is met during a small win game in which a small win is won and awarded under circumstances in which a specified condition is met, a warning against addiction may be issued. In this case, the warning against addiction may be issued when the small win is awarded, or may be issued after the small win game has ended. For example, if a special condition is met during a small win game in which a small win is won and awarded under circumstances in which a specified condition is met, the game may be controlled to a progress-impossible state at a timing after the execution of the warning against addiction has begun.

- If a special condition is met during a small win game, the small win game may be configured to continue to be awarded without being controlled to a non-progression state until the small win game that has been awarded ends. In this way, even when a special condition is met and controlled to a non-progression state, if a small win game is in progress, the small win game is allowed to continue. This makes it possible to prevent discomfort caused by, for example, the small win game being stopped midway due to the special condition being met in the middle of the small win game, and allows for appropriate control.

・The information stored in the main RWM 43 may be configured to be stored and held in part or in whole by supplying power from a specified backup power source after the power supply is cut off. The specified backup power source may be provided on the main board 40, or on a board (e.g., a power supply board) different from the main board 40. The main RWM 43 may be provided with an operating means (herein shown as a main clear switch) that is operated to initialize part or in whole of the information stored and held in it. For example, when the main clear switch is operated with the start of power supply, part or in whole of the information stored in the main RWM 43 may be configured to be initialized. After being controlled to a non-progression state, if the power supply is cut off and the main clear switch is operated with the start of power supply, it may be controlled to a non-progression state again. On the other hand, for example, when the main clear switch is not operated with the start of power supply, it may be configured to be possible to return based on the information stored in the main RWM 43. In the following description, the case where the main clear switch is not operated as the power supply is started and the game returns is referred to as "when the power supply is resumed". In the above configuration, for example, when the power supply is cut off during a jackpot game and then resumed, the game can be configured to return to the jackpot game. Even if the power supply is cut off during a jackpot game, the game can be returned to the jackpot game by restarting the power supply, so when the power supply is cut off during a jackpot game, the jackpot game can be considered to be interrupted and not stopped. In addition, for example, when the power supply is cut off while the game is in a progress-impossible state and then the power supply is resumed, the game can be configured to return to the progress-impossible state. For example, when the game is controlled to a progress-impossible state, information that can identify that the game has been controlled to a progress-impossible state (here, shown as progress-impossible history information) may be stored in the main RWM 43. When the power supply is started and the game returns, if the progress-impossible history information is stored in the main RWM 43, the game may be configured to return to the progress-impossible state.

When the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to be in an inoperable state, if the power supply is cut off and the main clear switch is operated as the power supply is started, the inoperable state may be terminated and the game may be restored to a playable state in which the game can be played. On the other hand, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to be in an inoperable state, if the power supply is cut off and the main clear switch is not operated as the power supply is started, the game may be configured to not end the inoperable state and to return to the inoperable state. In addition, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to be in an inoperable state, the game may be configured to end the inoperable state and return to a playable state regardless of whether the power supply is cut off and the main clear switch is operated as the power supply is started. Also, when the game is controlled to be in an inoperable state due to the detection of a magnetic error, the game may be configured to end the inoperable state and return to a playable state regardless of whether the power supply is cut off and the main clear switch is operated as the power supply is started. In addition, when the game is controlled to be in a non-progression state due to the detection of a magnetic error, if the power supply is cut off and the main clear switch is operated as the power supply is started, the non-progression state may end and the game may return to a playable state in which the game can continue. On the other hand, when the game is controlled to be in a non-progression state due to the detection of a magnetic error, if the power supply is cut off and the main clear switch is not operated as the power supply is started, the non-progression state may not end and the game may return to the non-progression state.

- Some or all of the information stored in the sub-RWM 53 may be configured to be stored and held by supplying power from a specified backup power source after the power supply is cut off. The specified backup power source may be provided on the sub-board 50, or on a board (e.g., a power supply board) different from the sub-board 50. An operating means (here, shown as a sub-clear switch) that is operated to initialize some or all of the information stored and held in the sub-RWM 53 may be provided. For example, when the sub-clear switch is operated in conjunction with the start of power supply, some or all of the information stored in the sub-RWM 53 may be configured to be initialized. On the other hand, for example, when the sub-clear switch is not operated in conjunction with the start of power supply, it may be configured to be possible to restore based on the information stored in the sub-RWM 53.

- The default value may be changed. The notice start value may be changed. The notice end value may be changed. It is preferable that the notice end value is equal to or greater than the notice start value. For example, the notice start value and the notice end value may be the same value.

The situation in which the predetermined condition is met may be changed. In other words, the predetermined condition may be changed. For example, in the above embodiment, the predetermined condition is met when the number of times a jackpot game has been awarded since control to the normal state reaches a predetermined number (10 times in the above embodiment), but the predetermined number may be less than 10 times or more than 10 times. For example, the predetermined number may be 1 time or 15 times. In other words, the predetermined condition may be met when the number of times a jackpot game has been awarded since control to the normal state reaches 1 time, or when the number of times a jackpot game has been awarded since control to the normal state reaches 15 times.

The value (number of times) that becomes the predetermined number may be a single number or multiple numbers. For example, if the predetermined number is 10 times, and if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value when a jackpot game is awarded, and if the number of consecutive games including the jackpot game is 10 consecutive games, a warning about addiction may be issued. For example, if the predetermined number is 1 time, and if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value when a jackpot game is awarded, and if the number of consecutive games including the jackpot game is 1 consecutive game, a warning about addiction may be issued. Incidentally, a case where the number of consecutive games including the jackpot game being awarded is 1 consecutive game corresponds to a case where the jackpot game being awarded is the first win. For example, the predetermined number may be between 11 and 20, and if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value when a jackpot game is awarded, and if the number of consecutive wins including the jackpot game is within the range of 11 to 20, a warning about addiction may be issued.

- The special condition may be changed. For example, the special condition may be established when the total number of prize balls awarded within a specified period of time reaches a specified number. For example, the special condition may be established when the number of game balls consumed within a specified period of time reaches a specified number. Note that the specified period may be the period from when power supply is started, or the period from when power supply is started to when the first jackpot game is awarded.

- When a special condition is met during play that is awarded after a jackpot has been won under circumstances where a specified condition is met, the timing at which the warning against addiction begins and the timing at which the game is controlled to an unprogressable state may be the same. In addition, when a special condition is met during play that is awarded after a jackpot has been won under circumstances where a specified condition is met, the warning against addiction may be configured to begin after the game is controlled to an unprogressable state.

- When a special condition is met during play that is awarded after a jackpot has been won under circumstances where a specified condition is met, the timing at which the impossibility notice performance starts may be the same as the timing at which the warning about addiction starts. In addition, when a special condition is met during play that is awarded after a jackpot has been won under circumstances where a specified condition is met, the impossibility notice performance may be configured to start after the warning about addiction starts.

- The warning about addiction and the warning about the impossibility of playing may be configured not to be executed in parallel. For example, the warning about addiction may be configured to start after the execution of the warning about the impossibility of playing has finished.

- After the game is controlled to an impossible-to-play state, the game may be configured to start issuing a warning about addiction. At this time, for example, the warning about addiction and the impossibility notification may be executed in parallel, or the warning about addiction and the impossibility notification may be executed alternately.

- The specific error may be changed. The specific error is not limited to a magnetic error. For example, a radio wave sensor capable of detecting unauthorized radio waves may be provided, and a radio wave error may be set as the specific error. In this case, the radio wave sensor functions as a specific error detection means. For example, a ROM error in which an abnormality occurs in the memory contents of the main ROM 42 may be set as the specific error. For example, an RWM error in which an abnormality occurs in the memory contents of the main RWM 43 may be set as the specific error. For example, a disconnection error may be set as the specific error. Incidentally, the specific error does not have to be of one type, but may be of multiple types.

- If a specific error is detected during a jackpot game and the impossibility notice performance is being executed, and the game is controlled to a progress-impossible state, the power supply is cut off and then resumed, the game may be configured to return to the jackpot game. After that, when the jackpot game ends, the game may be controlled to a progress-impossible state triggered by the maximum difference number reaching a specified value before the power supply is cut off. In this way, if a specific error is detected during a jackpot game and the game is controlled to a progress-impossible state after the maximum difference number reaches a specified value, when the power supply is cut off before the jackpot game ends and then resumed to return to the jackpot game, the game may be controlled to a progress-impossible state again after the jackpot game ends. In other words, even if the game was controlled to a progress-impossible state, the game may be controlled to a progress-impossible state again after the power supply is cut off and then resumed. Incidentally, if a specific error is detected during a jackpot game while the impossibility notice display is being executed and the game is controlled to an impossibility state, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply is resumed and the game returns to the jackpot game, the impossibility notice display device 25 may be configured to execute the impossibility notice display again.

- If a specific error is detected during play after a jackpot has been won and awarded under circumstances where a specified condition is met, a warning against addiction may be issued. At this time, the game may be configured to be controlled to an unprogressable state after the execution of the warning against addiction has begun, or to be controlled to an unprogressable state after being controlled to an unprogressable state. In addition, the timing at which the execution of the warning against addiction is issued and the timing at which the game is controlled to an unprogressable state may be the same.

- If a special condition has already been met during a jackpot game in which a jackpot has been won and awarded under circumstances where a specified condition is met, even if a specific error is detected, the game may not be controlled to a non-progressable state until the jackpot game ends. In other words, if a special condition has already been met during a jackpot game in which a jackpot has been won and awarded under circumstances where a specified condition is met, the game may be controlled to a non-progressable state after the jackpot game ends, even if a specific error is detected. On the other hand, if a special condition has not already been met during a jackpot game in which a jackpot has been won and awarded under circumstances where a specified condition is met, the game may be stopped and controlled to a non-progressable state when a specific error is detected.

-The specific condition may be changed. In addition, the specific condition may include, for example, other specific conditions in addition to the second round end condition. For example, the specific condition may be configured to be established only when all rounds of play started after the special condition is established are ended by the establishment of the second round end condition. In other words, even if the special condition is established during a jackpot game, when the second round end condition is established in all rounds of play started thereafter, the warning about addiction may not be executed and the game may be controlled to a progress-impossible state. For example, the specific condition may be configured to be established when the number of times the second round end condition is established after the special condition is established reaches a predetermined number of interruptions (for example, two times). For example, the specific condition may be configured to be established when a predetermined interruption time (for example, 120 seconds) has elapsed before the jackpot game ends after the special condition is established. For example, the specific condition may be configured to be established when the power supply is resumed after being cut off. In other words, even if a special condition is met during a jackpot game, if the power supply is subsequently cut off and then resumed, the game may be configured to be controlled to a state where progress cannot be made without issuing a warning about addiction. For example, the specific condition may be configured to be met by the execution of a specified jackpot performance (e.g., a promotion performance) during a jackpot game. In other words, even if a special condition is met during a jackpot game, if the specified jackpot performance is executed, the game may be configured to be controlled to a state where progress cannot be made without issuing a warning about addiction.

- Even if a special condition is met during a jackpot game in which a jackpot is won and awarded under circumstances in which a prescribed condition is met, if a specific condition is subsequently met, the jackpot game may be stopped upon the fulfillment of the special condition. At this time, a warning against addiction may be issued, or a warning against addiction may not be issued. In this way, even if a special condition is met during a jackpot game in which a jackpot is won and awarded under circumstances in which a prescribed condition is met, and a specific condition is subsequently met, a warning against addiction may be issued.

- It may be configured so that the number of light-emitting objects whose brightness can be adjusted by operating at least one of the right button RB and the left button LB does not decrease even when the maximum difference number approaches a specified value and an unprogressable state. It may be configured so that the number of light-emitting objects whose brightness can be adjusted by operating at least one of the right button RB and the left button LB increases as the maximum difference number approaches a specified value and an unprogressable state. When the maximum difference number reaches a specified value, it may be configured so that the number of light-emitting objects whose brightness can be adjusted by operating at least one of the right button RB and the left button LB decreases compared to before the maximum difference number reached the specified value.

- When the maximum difference number approaches a specified value, the maximum difference number reaches the specified value, and the impossibility notice performance is executed, the volume may be configured to be unadjustable. When the maximum difference number approaches a specified value, the maximum difference number reaches the specified value, and the impossibility notice performance is executed, the brightness may be configured to be unadjustable. For example, when the maximum difference number approaches a specified value, the maximum difference number reaches the specified value, and the impossibility notice performance is executed, the brightness of the backlight of the performance display device 25 may be unadjustable. In other words, when the maximum difference number approaches a specified value, the maximum difference number reaches the specified value, and the impossibility notice performance is executed, the gaming machine 10 may be configured so that the frame decoration lamp 17a, the board decoration lamp 17b, and the backlight of the performance display device 25 are not subject to brightness adjustment. As a result, when the maximum difference number approaches a specified value, the maximum difference number reaches the specified value, and the impossibility notice performance is executed, the gaming machine 10 may be configured so that there are no light-emitting devices that are subject to brightness adjustment among the frame decoration lamp 17a, the board decoration lamp 17b, and the backlight of the performance display device 25. Even in this configuration, as the specific value approaches the set value, the number of light-emitting elements whose luminance can be adjusted by operating the adjustment operation means decreases. Note that a decrease in the number of light-emitting elements whose luminance can be adjusted corresponds to a decrease in the types of light-emitting elements whose luminance can be adjusted, and corresponds to a decrease in the number of light-emitting elements whose luminance can be adjusted.

- In either case, the game may be controlled to be unable to proceed after the end of a big win game in the following cases: when the power supply is not cut off after a special condition is met during a big win game until the end of the big win game, or when the power supply is cut off before the end of the big win game and then resumed and the game returns to the big win game. Similarly, the game may be controlled to be unable to proceed after the end of a small win game in the following cases: when the power supply is not cut off after a special condition is met during a small win game until the end of the small win game, or when the power supply is cut off before the end of the small win game and then resumed and the game returns to the small win game.

- If the power supply is not cut off by the end of the round period after a special condition is met during a jackpot game in which a jackpot is won and awarded under circumstances in which a specified condition is met, a warning about addiction may be issued at the time of the end of the round period. Even if the power supply is cut off by the end of the round period after a special condition is met during a jackpot game in which a jackpot is won and awarded under circumstances in which a specified condition is met, and then the power supply is resumed and restored during the jackpot game, a warning about addiction may be issued at the time of the end of the round period. In other words, if a special condition is met during a jackpot game in which a jackpot is won and awarded under circumstances in which a specified condition is met, and a special condition is met during the round period, a warning about addiction may be issued at the time of the end of the round period, regardless of whether the power supply is cut off by the end of the round period. For example, if a special condition is met during the round period of a jackpot game in which a jackpot is won and awarded in a normal state, and the power supply is not cut off by the end of the round period, a warning about addiction may be issued at the timing after the round period ends. Even if a special condition is met during the round period of a jackpot game in which a jackpot is won and awarded in a normal state, and the power supply is cut off by the end of the round period and then resumed and the jackpot game is resumed, a warning about addiction may be issued at the timing after the round period ends. In other words, if a special condition is met during a jackpot game in which a jackpot is won and awarded in a normal state, and a special condition is met during the round period, a warning about addiction may be issued at the timing after the round period ends, regardless of whether the power supply is cut off by the end of the round period. As described above, when a special condition is met and the game is controlled to a state where it is impossible to proceed, addiction can be effectively suppressed and appropriately controlled by issuing a warning about addiction even if the power supply is cut off during the jackpot game.

- If a special condition is met when a jackpot game is awarded, the establishment of the special condition may be configured to trigger the start of a warning against addiction. For example, if a special condition is met within a round period, the execution of a warning against addiction may be configured to be started within that round period. In this case, for example, if a special condition is met within a round period during a jackpot game that is awarded after a jackpot is won under circumstances in which a specified condition is met, the execution of a warning against addiction may be started before the end of that round period, and the game may then be controlled to an unprogressable state.

- The display contents of the performance display device 25 when the power supply is cut off after a special condition is met during a jackpot game and then the power supply is resumed to return to a jackpot game may be different from the display contents of the performance display device 25 when the power supply is cut off when a special condition is not met during a jackpot game and then the power supply is resumed to return to a jackpot game. The display contents of the performance display device 25 when the power supply is cut off after a special condition is met during a small jackpot game and then the power supply is resumed to return to a small jackpot game may be different from the display contents of the performance display device 25 when the power supply is cut off when a special condition is not met during a small jackpot game and then the power supply is resumed to return to a small jackpot game.

・A movable body may be provided. The movable body may be configured to perform an initial operation when the power supply is started. For example, the initial operation of the movable body may be performed in either of the following cases: when the power supply is cut off after a special condition is met during a big win game, the power supply is then resumed to return to the big win game, and when the power supply is cut off when the special condition is not met during a big win game, the power supply is then resumed to return to the big win game. In this way, even in a situation where a special condition is met during a big win game and the game is controlled to a progress-impossible state after the end of the big win game, the initial operation of the movable body can be performed to make it easier to notice a malfunction of the movable body early and to control it appropriately. Similarly, the initial operation of the movable body may be performed in either of the following cases: when the power supply is cut off after a special condition is met during a small win game, the power supply is then resumed to return to the small win game, and when the power supply is cut off when the special condition is not met during a small win game, the power supply is then resumed to return to the small win game. For example, if the initial operation of the movable body is not performed because it was controlled to a non-progression state, there is a risk that when the non-progression state is restored, a malfunction of the movable body will be noticed and it will take time to be able to play normally. However, by configuring the movable body to be initialized even when it is controlled to a non-progression state when the power supply is cut off and is controlled to a non-progression state again when the power supply is resumed, it is possible to suppress the time required to be able to play normally. The operation of the movable body may be configured to be controlled by the secondary CPU 51, and the secondary CPU 51 may be configured to realize the function of a movable body control means capable of controlling the operation of the movable body. In other words, the secondary control unit may have the function of a movable body control means. Here, an example is given in which the secondary CPU 51 realizes the function as the movable body control means, but this is not limited to the secondary CPU 51, and for example, the main CPU 41 may realize the function as the movable body control means.

For example, when the power supply is cut off while controlled in the non-progression state, and then the power supply is resumed to return to the non-progression state, the initial operation of the movable body may not be performed. For example, when the power supply is cut off while controlled in the non-progression state, and then the power supply is resumed to return to the non-progression state, the initial operation of the movable body may be performed. The non-progression state referred to here may be either the non-progression state triggered by the maximum difference number reaching a specified value or the non-progression state triggered by the detection of a magnetic error, or both. For example, when the power supply is cut off when a special condition is not established during a jackpot game, and then the power supply is resumed to return to the jackpot game, the initial operation of the movable body may be performed. For example, when the power supply is cut off after a special condition is established during a jackpot game and before the end of the jackpot game, and then the power supply is resumed to return to the jackpot game, the initial operation of the movable body may not be performed. For example, when a special condition is met during a jackpot game and an impossibility notice performance is being executed, the power supply is cut off and then resumed to return to the jackpot game, and the initial operation of the movable body may not be performed. For example, when a special condition is met during a jackpot game and an impossibility notice performance is being executed, the power supply is cut off and then resumed to return to the jackpot game, and the initial operation of the movable body may be performed.

- If the power supply is cut off while the game is in an impossible-to-play state, and then the power supply is resumed and the game returns to an impossible-to-play state, the game may be configured so that the execution of the impossible-to-play notification effect begins after the initial operation of the movable body is completed. For example, if the initial operation of the movable body is performed at a timing after the impossible-to-play notification effect is executed, there is a risk that the player feels uncomfortable that the initial operation of the movable body has begun even though the game cannot proceed. However, if the game is configured so that the execution of the impossible-to-play notification effect begins after the initial operation of the movable body is completed, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable that the initial operation of the movable body has begun even though the game cannot proceed.

・Even if the power supply is cut off in either the "first situation" or the "second situation" shown in (15) above, when the power supply is subsequently resumed and restored, the arrival notice performance may not be executed in the performance display device 25. In other words, when the power supply is cut off when the remaining arrival difference number is a virtual value, regardless of whether the arrival notice performance was executed when the power supply was cut off, when the power supply is resumed and restored, the arrival notice performance may not be executed. This makes it possible to suppress confusion of the player by executing the arrival notice performance when the power supply is resumed and restored, and to appropriately control it. Note that in the above embodiment, the "virtual value" is a value that is greater than the notice start value and less than the notice end value, but it is not necessary to set a notice end value. When configured not to set a notice end value, when the execution of the arrival notice performance is started, the arrival notice performance will continue to be executed no matter how large the remaining arrival difference number becomes.

- The timing at which the warning against addiction is started may be varied depending on the timing at which the maximum difference number reaches a specified value when a jackpot game is awarded. In other words, the timing at which the warning against addiction is started may be varied depending on the timing at which a special condition is established during a jackpot game. For example, if a special condition is established during the opening period of a jackpot game, the warning against addiction may be configured to be started during the round period in which the round game before the ending period begins is played. For example, if a special condition is established during the round period of a jackpot game, the warning against addiction may be configured to be started during the ending period. For example, if a special condition is established during the ending period of a jackpot game, the warning against addiction may be configured to be started after the jackpot game ends. Furthermore, regardless of the timing of when the special condition is established during a jackpot game, the execution time of the warning regarding addiction when the warning regarding addiction is executed may be the same. The execution time of the warning regarding addiction when the warning regarding addiction is executed may be different depending on the timing of when the special condition is established during a jackpot game.

- The image displayed on the performance display device 25 may be the same when the first impossibility notification performance is executed and when the second impossibility notification performance is executed. One or both of the image displayed on the performance display device 25 when the first impossibility notification performance is executed and the image displayed on the performance display device 25 when the second impossibility notification performance is executed may be changed. For example, an image including text information "Controlled to an impossibility state" may be displayed on the performance display device 25, and at least one of the first impossibility notification performance and the second impossibility notification performance may be executed. When the first impossibility notification performance is executed and when the second impossibility notification performance is executed, the light emission state of at least one of the frame decoration lamp 17a and the board decoration lamp 17b may be different. In other words, when the first impossibility notification performance is executed and when the second impossibility notification performance is executed, the light emission state of the decoration lamp 17 may be different. For example, when the first impossibility notification performance is executed and when the second impossibility notification performance is executed, the light emission color of the frame decoration lamp 17a and the board decoration lamp 17b may be different. For example, when the first impossibility notification performance is executed and when the second impossibility notification performance is executed, the lighting state of the decorative lamp 17 may be the same, and the image displayed on the performance display device 25 may be the same. For example, when the first impossibility notification performance is executed and when the second impossibility notification performance is executed, the lighting state of the decorative lamp 17 may be different, but the image displayed on the performance display device 25 may be the same.

The circumstances in which the volume can be adjusted and the circumstances in which the brightness can be adjusted may be partially or entirely different.
The brightness of the frame decoration lamp 17a may be configured to be unadjustable regardless of whether the right button RB or the left button LB is operated. The brightness of the board decoration lamp 17b may be configured to be unadjustable regardless of whether the right button RB or the left button LB is operated. The brightness of the backlight of the performance display device 25 may be configured to be unadjustable regardless of whether the right button RB or the left button LB is operated. In other words, the brightness of the performance display device 25 may be configured to be unadjustable regardless of whether the right button RB or the left button LB is operated.

- The brightness of the first special symbol display section 22a may be configured to be adjustable by operating at least one of the right button RB and the left button LB. The brightness of the second special symbol display section 22b may be configured to be adjustable by operating at least one of the right button RB and the left button LB. The brightness of the first special hold display section 22c may be configured to be adjustable by operating at least one of the right button RB and the left button LB. The brightness of the second special hold display section 22d may be configured to be adjustable by operating at least one of the right button RB and the left button LB. The brightness of the normal symbol display section 22e may be configured to be adjustable by operating at least one of the right button RB and the left button LB. The brightness of the normal hold display section 22f may be configured to be adjustable by operating at least one of the right button RB and the left button LB. The brightness of the right hit lamp 22g may be configured to be adjustable by operating at least one of the right button RB and the left button LB. When configuring the brightness of some or all of the display units 22a to 22g to be adjustable by operating at least one of the right button RB and the left button LB, a detection signal output when the right button RB and the left button LB are operated may be configured to be input to the main CPU 41. Then, based on that detection signal, the main CPU 41 may be configured to adjust the brightness of the display units 22a to 22g.

- The brightness of the game light-emitting unit 23a may be configured to be adjustable by operating at least one of the right button RB and the left button LB. The brightness of the first pending light-emitting unit 23b may be configured to be adjustable by operating at least one of the right button RB and the left button LB. The brightness of the second pending light-emitting unit 23c may be configured to be adjustable by operating at least one of the right button RB and the left button LB. The brightness of the auxiliary right-hit light-emitting unit 23d may be configured to be adjustable by operating at least one of the right button RB and the left button LB.

- The presentation game may be configured to be executed on a presentation device different from the presentation display device 25. For example, a display device different from the presentation display device 25 may be provided, and the presentation game may be executed on that display device. As described above, the display means may be different from the presentation game execution means.

The auxiliary display game may have the same display mode when a jackpot is not won in the jackpot lottery and when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and is controlled to an unprogressable state. The auxiliary display game may have the same display mode when a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery and when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and is controlled to an unprogressable state. The auxiliary display game may be configured to be executed in a performance device different from the performance display device 25. For example, a display device different from the performance display device 25 may be provided and the auxiliary display game may be executed on that display device. As described above, the display means may be different from the special game execution means.

- The display mode of the auxiliary light-emitting game may be different when the jackpot is not won in the jackpot lottery and when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to be unable to proceed. The display mode of the auxiliary light-emitting game may be the same when the jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery and when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to be unable to proceed. The auxiliary light-emitting game may be configured to be executed in the performance display device 25. In other words, the display means may be used as a specific game execution means.

- There may be multiple types of auxiliary light-emitting symbols for a jackpot that are fixedly displayed on the game light-emitting unit 23a. For example, the type of auxiliary light-emitting symbols for a jackpot that are fixedly displayed on the game light-emitting unit 23a may differ depending on the type of jackpot. Furthermore, when the auxiliary light-emitting symbols for a jackpot are fixedly displayed on the game light-emitting unit 23a, one of the light-emitting elements that make up the game light-emitting unit 23a may be configured to emit light. Furthermore, when the auxiliary light-emitting symbols for a jackpot are fixedly displayed on the game light-emitting unit 23a, there may be times when one of the light-emitting elements that make up the game light-emitting unit 23a emits light and times when multiple light-emitting elements that make up the game light-emitting unit 23a emit light.

- The light emission modes of the various display units 22a to 22g may be changed. The light emission modes of the various light emission units 23a to 23d may be changed. For example, the light emission mode of the light emitters constituting the special symbol display units 22a and 22b when a special condition is met and the game is controlled to be in a non-progression state may be different from the light emission mode of the light emitters constituting the game light emission unit 23a when a special condition is met and the game is controlled to be in a non-progression state. For example, the light emission mode of the light emitters constituting the special reserved display units 22c and 22d when a special condition is met and the game is controlled to be in a non-progression state may be different from the light emission mode of the light emitters constituting the reserved light emission units 23b and 23c when a special condition is met and the game is controlled to be in a non-progression state. For example, the light emission mode of the light emitters constituting the right hit lamp 22g when a special condition is met and the game is controlled to be in a non-progression state may be different from the light emission mode of the light emitters constituting the auxiliary right hit light emission unit 23d when a special condition is met and the game is controlled to be in a non-progression state. For example, when a losing auxiliary light-emitting pattern is displayed in a fixed stop on the game light-emitting unit 23a, all of the light-emitting elements that make up the game light-emitting unit 23a may be configured to be turned off. In other words, the light-emitting state of the game light-emitting unit 23a when a losing jackpot is not won in the jackpot lottery may be a light-emitting state in which all of the light-emitting elements that make up the game light-emitting unit 23a are turned off.

- The light-emitting mode of the first special symbol display unit 22a when the game is unable to proceed may be a light-emitting mode in which all the light-emitting elements constituting the first special symbol display unit 22a are turned off. The light-emitting mode of the second special symbol display unit 22b when the game is unable to proceed may be a light-emitting mode in which all the light-emitting elements constituting the second special symbol display unit 22b are turned off. The light-emitting mode of the first special hold display unit 22c when the game is unable to proceed may be a light-emitting mode in which all the light-emitting elements constituting the first special hold display unit 22c are turned off. The light-emitting mode of the second special hold display unit 22d when the game is unable to proceed may be a light-emitting mode in which all the light-emitting elements constituting the second special hold display unit 22d are turned off. The light-emitting mode of the normal symbol display unit 22e when the game is unable to proceed may be a light-emitting mode in which all the light-emitting elements constituting the normal symbol display unit 22e are turned off. Among the light-emitting modes of the normal hold display unit 22f, the light-emitting mode when progress is not possible may be a light-emitting mode in which all of the light-emitting elements that make up the normal hold display unit 22f are turned off. Among the light-emitting modes of the right-hit lamp 22g, the light-emitting mode when progress is not possible may be a light-emitting mode in which all of the light-emitting elements that make up the right-hit lamp 22g are turned off.

- The light-emitting mode of the game light-emitting unit 23a when the game is unable to proceed may be a light-emitting mode in which all light-emitting elements constituting the game light-emitting unit 23a are turned off. The light-emitting mode of the first pending light-emitting unit 23b when the game is unable to proceed may be a light-emitting mode in which all light-emitting elements constituting the first pending light-emitting unit 23b are turned off. The light-emitting mode of the second pending light-emitting unit 23c when the game is unable to proceed may be a light-emitting mode in which all light-emitting elements constituting the second pending light-emitting unit 23c are turned off. The light-emitting mode of the auxiliary right-hit light-emitting unit 23d when the game is unable to proceed may be a light-emitting mode in which all light-emitting elements constituting the auxiliary right-hit light-emitting unit 23d are turned off.

- Even when controlled to a progress-impossible state, the performance display device 25 may be configured to continue to display the performance pattern. At this time, the display mode of the performance pattern on the performance display device 25 before and after being controlled to a progress-impossible state may be the same or may be changed. Even when controlled to a progress-impossible state, the performance display device 25 may be configured to continue to display the auxiliary display pattern. At this time, the display mode of the auxiliary display pattern on the performance display device 25 before and after being controlled to a progress-impossible state may be the same or may be changed. Even when controlled to a progress-impossible state when the reserved image Ha is displayed, the performance display device 25 may be configured to continue to display the reserved image Ha. Before and after being controlled to a progress-impossible state, the display mode of the reserved image Ha on the performance display device 25 may be the same or may be changed. Even when controlled to a progress-impossible state when the reserved image Hb is displayed, the performance display device 25 may be configured to continue to display the reserved image Hb. Before and after being controlled to a progress-impossible state, the display mode of the reserved image Hb on the performance display device 25 may be the same or may be changed. Even when the in-progress image ZG is displayed and the device is controlled to the non-progress state, the display device 25 may be configured to continue displaying the in-progress image ZG. Before and after the device is controlled to the non-progress state, the display mode of the in-progress image ZG on the device 25 may be the same or may be changed. Even when the device is controlled to the non-progress state, the device 25 may be configured to continue displaying the first reserved number auxiliary image FE1. Before and after the device is controlled to the non-progress state, the display mode of the first reserved number auxiliary image FE1 on the device 25 may be the same or may be changed. Even when the device is controlled to the non-progress state, the device 25 may be configured to continue displaying the second reserved number auxiliary image FE2. Before and after the device is controlled to the non-progress state, the display mode of the second reserved number auxiliary image FE2 on the device 25 may be the same or may be changed. Even when the device is controlled to the non-progress state, the device 25 may be configured to continue displaying the auxiliary normal pattern. Before and after the device is controlled to the non-progress state, the display mode of the auxiliary normal pattern on the device 25 may be the same or may be changed. Even if the right-hit image GR is displayed and the game is controlled to a non-progression state, the performance display device 25 may be configured to continue to display the right-hit image GR. The display mode of the right-hit image GR on the performance display device 25 before and after the game is controlled to a non-progression state may be the same or may change. The display mode is not limited to whether or not the game is displayed on the performance display device 25, and may include one or more elements of the display position displayed on the performance display device 25, the display area displayed on the performance display device 25, and the type of image displayed on the performance display device 25.

- For example, the time for which the warning about addiction is executed may be changed depending on the timing at which a special condition is met during a jackpot game. For example, the earlier the special condition is met during a jackpot game, the longer the time for which the warning about addiction is executed. In other words, the longer the period from when the special condition is met to when the warning about addiction starts to be executed, the longer the time for which the warning about addiction is executed.

- If the power supply is cut off while a jackpot game is awarded, the warning regarding addiction during the jackpot game may be configured not to be executed even if the power supply is resumed and the game returns to play during the jackpot game. For example, if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value during a round period, and the power supply is cut off before the warning regarding addiction is executed, the warning regarding addiction during the jackpot game may be configured not to be executed even if the power supply is subsequently resumed and the game returns to play during the jackpot game.

- If special conditions are met during a big win game, the game may be configured to execute an impossibility notice display in addition to the arrival notice display. Similarly, if special conditions are met during a small win game, the game may be configured to execute an impossibility notice display in addition to the arrival notice display.

- If the power supply is cut off during a jackpot game while the impossibility notice performance is being executed, the performance display device 25 may be configured to be able to execute the impossibility notice performance again after the power supply is resumed and the game returns to the jackpot game. This prevents the player from being confused by being controlled to the impossibility state without realizing that the game will be controlled to the impossibility state after the jackpot game ends after the power supply is resumed and the game returns to the jackpot game, and allows for appropriate control. Also, if the power supply is cut off during a jackpot game while the impossibility notice performance is being executed, the performance display device 25 may be configured not to execute the impossibility notice performance when the power supply is resumed. Here, a jackpot is given as an example, but the same configuration may be used for a small jackpot instead.

- When a special condition is met, a special game that has already been put on hold may be configured to be executed even after the special condition is met. At this time, a special game that has already been put on hold may be configured to be executed after being controlled to a non-progression state, or may be configured to be controlled to a non-progression state after all special games that have already been put on hold have been completed. When a special condition is met during a jackpot game, a special game that has already been put on hold may be configured to be executed after the jackpot game has been completed. At this time, for example, a special game that has already been put on hold may be executed after being controlled to a non-progression state after the jackpot game has been completed. In addition, a special game that has already been put on hold may be configured to be controlled to a non-progression state after all special games that have already been put on hold have been completed after the jackpot game has been completed.

- If a special condition is met during a jackpot game, the game may be configured to be controlled to a non-progression state before the jackpot game that has been awarded ends. In this configuration, especially when the maximum difference number is approaching a specified value, even when a jackpot game has been awarded, the player can be entertained by being drawn to the timing at which the maximum difference number will reach the specified value and at what timing the game will be controlled to a non-progression state. Note that while a jackpot is used as an example here, the game may be configured in the same way for a small jackpot instead.

- If a special condition is met during the period from when a special game based on winning a jackpot starts until the special game ends and the jackpot game is awarded, the game may be configured not to be controlled to an unprogressable state until at least the jackpot game ends. For example, if a special condition is met during the execution of a special game based on winning a jackpot, the game may be configured not to be controlled to an unprogressable state until at least the jackpot game ends. Note that while a jackpot is used as an example here, the same configuration may be used for a small jackpot instead.

- If a special condition is met while a special game is being played, the game may be configured to wait for the special game to end before being controlled to an unprogressable state. At this time, if the special game being played is a special game that results in a jackpot, the game may be configured to be controlled to an unprogressable state after the jackpot game that is awarded after the special game ends. On the other hand, if the special game being played is a special game that results in a loss, the game may be configured to be controlled to an unprogressable state after the special game ends.

- Even when controlled to an unprogressable state, a specified error may be detected. And even when controlled to an unprogressable state, if a specified error is detected, at least one of the various performance devices 17, 18, 25 may be configured to notify the occurrence of the specified error. The specified error here may be, for example, a door open error that can be detected by a sensor that detects the opening of at least one of the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 (for example, a door open detection means that detects the opening of the door member). Alternatively, the specified error may be a magnetic error that corresponds to a specific error. As described above, when a specified error is detected even when controlled to an unprogressable state, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts from being committed when controlled to an unprogressable state.

- When the game is controlled to a non-progression state, if a game ball enters any of the start holes 26, 27, the big prize hole 31, or the general prize hole 34, 35, a prize ball may be awarded in response to the ball entering the hole.

- After a special condition is met during a jackpot game, when the jackpot game is awarded, the awarding of prize balls triggered by a ball entering a prize port other than the large prize port 31 (a prize port other than the large prize port 31) may be restricted. For example, when a special condition is met during a jackpot game and the jackpot game is awarded, prize balls may not be awarded even if a game ball enters the start port 26, 27. For example, when a special condition is met during a jackpot game and the jackpot game is awarded, prize balls may not be awarded even if a game ball enters the general prize port 34, 35.

- If the special game is controlled to an unprogressable state during execution, a losing symbol may be displayed as a fixed stop, and the special game being executed may be forcibly terminated. For example, if the special game is controlled to an unprogressable state during execution, a losing symbol may be displayed as a fixed stop on both special symbol display sections 22a and 22b.

- When power supply is resumed and a return occurs during a jackpot game, the secondary CPU 51 may control the effect display device 25 to execute a return effect that notifies the player that a jackpot game has been awarded. For example, the return effect may be configured to be executed by displaying on the effect display device 25 an image including text information "A jackpot game has been awarded," which can identify that a jackpot game has been awarded, and text information "Please hit right," which can identify that hitting right is recommended. For example, the return effect may be configured to be executed continuously until the secondary CPU 51 inputs any one of a round command, an ending command, a variation pattern command, and an unidentifiable command.

- When the maximum difference number reaches a specified value as a result of a ball entering the starting hole 26, 27 (when a special condition is met), prize balls may not be awarded as a result of the ball entering the starting hole 26, 27. For example, during a jackpot game, when the maximum difference number reaches a specified value as a result of a ball entering the starting hole 26, 27, prize balls may not be awarded as a result of the ball entering the starting hole 26, 27 and prize balls may not be awarded as a result of subsequent balls entering the starting hole 26, 27. When the maximum difference number reaches a specified value as a result of a ball entering the general winning hole 34, 35 (when a special condition is met), prize balls may not be awarded as a result of the ball entering the general winning hole 34, 35. For example, during a jackpot game, if the maximum difference number reaches a specified value due to a ball entering the general winning port 34, 35, prize balls triggered by the ball entering the general winning port 34, 35 and prize balls triggered by subsequent balls entering the general winning port 34, 35 may not be awarded. If a special condition is established during a jackpot game, the system may be configured so that only prize balls triggered by a ball entering the large winning port 31 out of the starting ports 26, 27, the large winning port 31, and the general winning ports 34, 35 are awarded.

- The prize balls added to the maximum difference number are not limited to the prize balls that are awarded when balls enter all winning slots, but may be the prize balls that are awarded when balls enter some of the winning slots. For example, the prize balls paid out in response to balls entering general winning slots 34 and 35 may be configured not to be added to the maximum difference number.

- In the above embodiment, the degree of advantage of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery triggered by a ball entering the second starting hole 27 may be different from the degree of advantage of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery triggered by a ball entering the first starting hole 26. For example, the ratio for determining the type of jackpot or the type of jackpot that can be determined may be different between winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery triggered by a ball entering the second starting hole 27 and winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery triggered by a ball entering the first starting hole 26.

- In the above embodiment, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game, but the first and second special games may be executed in the order in which they were put on hold, regardless of the type of special game. The first special game may be executed with priority over the second special game. In addition, the first and second special games may be configured to be executable simultaneously, and for example, a presentation game corresponding to the first special game may be executed in a low base state, while a presentation game corresponding to the second special game may be executed in a high base state.

- When in standby mode, the performance display device 25 may issue a warning about addiction. In other words, the warning about addiction does not have to be issued only when a jackpot game is awarded.

- The system may be configured so that a warning against addiction is issued during a jackpot game that is awarded after a jackpot has been won in a jackpot lottery held in the normal state. In other words, the system may be configured so that a warning against addiction is issued during the jackpot game that is the first win. On the other hand, if a jackpot is won and a jackpot game is awarded while the system is controlled to a game state other than the normal state, the system may be configured so that a warning against addiction is not issued during the jackpot game. The system may be configured so that a warning against addiction is issued during a small jackpot game that is awarded after a small jackpot has been won in a small jackpot lottery held in the normal state.

- Pachinko gaming machines that can be controlled to a high probability state include those that are controlled to a high probability state until the next big win is awarded, those that are controlled to a high probability state until a fall lottery is won (fall machine), and those that are controlled to a high probability state until a predetermined number of special games have been completed (ST machine). Pachinko gaming machines that can be controlled to a high probability state include those that are controlled to a high probability state when a game ball passes through a specific area (V high probability machine). The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine of any of these specifications. It may also be a pachinko gaming machine of a specification that combines the fall machine and the V high probability machine described above. The V high probability machine has a specification that is equipped with a single big prize opening and generates a specific round of play. The V-type probability machine has a specification that generates a specific round game by having multiple large prize winning ports, consisting of a large prize winning port (V prize winning port) that opens in a specific round game and a large prize winning port that opens in a round game other than the specific round game. Each embodiment may be embodied in a V-type probability machine of any specification.

- The machine may be configured to be controllable to a high base state based on the number of times the special game has been played, even if the jackpot has not been won. For example, the above embodiment may be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a low-probability, high-base state when the number of times the special game has been played in a non-probability state reaches a predetermined number.

-Even if a jackpot is not won, the machine may be configured to be controllable to a high base state based on a special pattern (e.g., a chance pattern) different from the jackpot pattern being displayed as a confirmed stop in a special game. The chance pattern here is different from the jackpot pattern and also different from a miss pattern. Furthermore, the chance pattern is different from a small win pattern. For example, the above embodiment may be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a low probability high base state when a chance pattern is displayed as a confirmed stop in a special game during a normal state.

The above embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine in which a virtual medium composed of electronic data is dispensed when a gaming ball is dispensed. That is, the above embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine in which no physical gaming medium is dispensed (a so-called managed gaming machine). Such a pachinko gaming machine is configured to convert the virtual medium into a gaming ball that can be fired by using the virtual medium, and to be able to fire the gaming ball. For example, when the machine is controlled to an unprogressable state, the virtual medium may be configured to be unconvertible into a gaming ball.

- In the above embodiment, the sub-substrate 50 may be a sub-general control substrate, and a display control substrate that specializes in controlling the performance display device 25, a light emission control substrate that specializes in controlling the decorative lamps 17, a sound control substrate that specializes in controlling the speakers 18, and a movable body control substrate that specializes in controlling the movable body 24 may be provided separately from the sub-substrate 50. Such a sub-general control substrate and substrates that control other performances may be included in the sub-substrate. Also, the main CPU 41 of the main substrate 40 and the sub-CPU 51 of the sub-substrate 50 may be mounted on a single substrate. The display control substrate, light emission control substrate, sound control substrate, and movable body control substrate may be combined in any manner to form a single or multiple substrates.

- The information display panel 22 may be provided with a remaining number display section that displays the number of prize balls remaining to be paid out to the player. The information display panel 22 may be provided with a round number display section that displays the number of rounds played during a jackpot game. In addition, the various display sections of the information display panel 22 do not need to be provided on the same member (the information display panel 22 in the above embodiment), and for example, some or all of the display sections may be provided on a member separate from the other display sections.

Next, the technical ideas that can be understood from the above embodiment and other examples will be described below.
(A-1) A gaming machine that can be controlled to an unprogressable state where it is impossible to progress with a game and that can award a jackpot game when a jackpot is won, the gaming machine is equipped with an unprogressable state control means that can control the game to the unprogressable state when a special condition is met, and a warning means that issues a warning about addiction, and that is characterized in that when the special condition is met during a jackpot game that is awarded when a jackpot is won under circumstances in which a specified condition is met, the gaming machine may be controlled to the unprogressable state at a timing after the execution of the warning about addiction has begun.

(A-2) A gaming machine according to the technical idea (A-1) that is equipped with a gaming state control means capable of controlling gaming states including the normal state, and the predetermined condition is met when the number of times that jackpot games have been awarded since control to the normal state reaches a predetermined number.

(A-3) A gaming machine according to technical idea (A-1) or (A-2), which is equipped with multiple light-emitting bodies and an adjustment operation means operable by a player, and is configured so that the brightness of the light-emitting bodies can be adjusted by operating the adjustment operation means, and the special condition is established when a variable specific value reaches a specified value, and the number of light-emitting bodies whose brightness can be adjusted by operating the adjustment operation means decreases as the specific value approaches the specified value.

(B-1) A gaming machine that can be controlled to an unprogressable state where it is impossible to progress in a game and can award a jackpot game when a jackpot is won, the gaming machine is equipped with an unprogressable state control means that can control to the unprogressable state when a special condition is met, a warning means that issues a warning about addiction, and a predetermined performance execution means that can execute a predetermined performance, and is configured to be controlled to the unprogressable state after the end of a jackpot game when the special condition is met during a jackpot game, the predetermined performance execution means is capable of executing the predetermined performance that suggests or notifies the player that the game will be controlled to the unprogressable state after the end of a jackpot game, and when the special condition is met during a jackpot game in which a jackpot is won and awarded under circumstances in which a predetermined condition is met, a warning about addiction is issued at a timing after the execution of the predetermined performance is started by the predetermined performance execution means, and the gaming machine may be controlled to the unprogressable state at a timing after the execution of the warning about addiction is started.

(B-2) A gaming machine according to the technical idea (B-1), in which when a warning about addiction is issued after the execution of the predetermined performance is started by the predetermined performance execution means, the warning about addiction is executed in parallel with the predetermined performance.

(C-1) A gaming machine that can be controlled to an unprogressable state where it is impossible to proceed with a game and can award a jackpot game when a jackpot is won, the gaming machine is equipped with an unprogressable state control means that can control the game to the unprogressable state when a special condition is met, a specific error detection means that detects a specific error, and a warning means that issues a warning about addiction, the unprogressable state control means can control the game to the unprogressable state when the specific error is detected even if the special condition is not met, the game machine may be controlled to the unprogressable state at a timing after the warning about addiction is started when the special condition is met during a jackpot game in which a jackpot is won and awarded under a situation in which the specified condition is met, and the game machine may be controlled to the unprogressable state without issuing a warning about addiction when the specific error is detected during a jackpot game in which a jackpot is won and awarded under a situation in which the specified condition is met.

(C-2) A gaming machine according to the technical idea (C-1) in which, during a jackpot game in which a jackpot has been won and awarded under circumstances in which the specified conditions are met, if the specific error is detected, the machine may be controlled to the unplayable state without issuing a warning about addiction, even after the special conditions have already been met.

(C-3) A gaming machine according to technical idea (C-1) or technical idea (C-2), which is configured such that if the specific error is detected during a jackpot game in which a jackpot is won and awarded under circumstances in which the predetermined conditions are met, the jackpot game is stopped upon detection of the specific error and controlled to the non-progressable state, and even if the special condition is met during a jackpot game in which a jackpot is won and awarded under circumstances in which the predetermined conditions are met, if a specific condition different from the special condition is subsequently met, the jackpot game is not stopped upon the establishment of the specific condition, and thereafter, a warning about addiction is not issued and the game is controlled to the non-progressable state after the jackpot game ends.

(D-1) A gaming machine that can be controlled to a disabled state where it is impossible to progress in a game and can execute a special game depending on the result of a winning lottery, the gaming machine is characterized in that it comprises: a disabled state control means that can be controlled to the disabled state when a special condition is met; a special game execution means that can execute the special game; a presentation game execution means that can execute a presentation game using presentation symbols; a special game execution means that can execute a special game different from the presentation game; and a specific game execution means that can execute a specific game different from the presentation game and the special game, the special game has a different display mode when the winning lottery does not result in a winning and is a loss and when the special condition is met and the game is controlled to the disabled state, and the specific game has the same display mode when the winning lottery does not result in a winning and is a loss and when the special condition is met and the game is controlled to the disabled state.

(D-2) A gaming machine according to the technical idea (D-1) that is equipped with a display means capable of displaying an image, the display means being different from the specific game execution means, but also serving as the presentation game execution means and the special game execution means.

(D-3) A gaming machine according to technical idea (D-1) or technical idea (D-2) that is equipped with an adjustment operation means that can be operated by a player, the brightness of the specific game execution means cannot be adjusted even by operating the adjustment operation means, and the brightness of the special game execution means can be adjusted by operating the adjustment operation means.

(E-1) A gaming machine that can be controlled to a progress-disabled state where it is impossible to progress in a game and can execute a special game depending on the result of a winning lottery, the gaming machine comprises a special game execution means capable of executing the special game, a specific game execution means capable of executing a specific game, a main control unit, and a sub-control unit, the main control unit has a function as a winning lottery means for executing a winning lottery, a function as a special game control means for controlling the execution of the special game, and a function as a disabled state control means for controlling the progress-disabled state when a special condition is met, the sub-control unit has a function as a specific game control means for controlling the execution of the specific game, the special game execution means is composed of one or more light-emitting bodies, the specific game execution means is composed of one or more light-emitting bodies, and the light emission state of the light-emitting bodies constituting the special game execution means when the special condition is met and the game is controlled to the progress-disabled state is the same as the light emission state of the light-emitting bodies constituting the specific game execution means when the special condition is met and the game is controlled to the progress-disabled state.

(E-2) A gaming machine according to technical idea (E-1), comprising a first reserved number reporting means capable of reporting a special reserved number equivalent to the number of times the special game is pending execution, and a second reserved number reporting means capable of reporting the special reserved number, the main control unit functions as a first reserved display control means for controlling the content of the report of the first reserved number reporting means, the sub-control unit functions as a second reserved display control means for controlling the content of the report of the second reserved number reporting means, the first reserved number reporting means is composed of one or more light-emitting bodies, the second reserved number reporting means is composed of one or more light-emitting bodies, and the light-emitting state of the light-emitting bodies constituting the first reserved number reporting means when the special condition is met and the game is controlled to the non-progression state is the same as the light-emitting state of the light-emitting bodies constituting the second reserved number reporting means when the special condition is met and the game is controlled to the non-progression state.

(E-3) A gaming machine according to technical idea (E-1) or (E-2), comprising a first launch performance execution means capable of executing a first launch performance that prompts the launch of gaming balls into a specific area, and a second launch performance execution means capable of executing a second launch performance that prompts the launch of gaming balls into the specific area, the main control unit functions as a first launch performance control means that controls the first launch performance execution means, the sub-control unit functions as a second launch performance control means that controls the second launch performance execution means, the first launch performance execution means is composed of one or more light emitters, the second launch performance execution means is composed of one or more light emitters, and the light emission state of the light emitters that constitute the first launch performance execution means when the special condition is met and the game is controlled to the non-progression state is the same as the light emission state of the light emitters that constitute the second launch performance execution means when the special condition is met and the game is controlled to the non-progression state.

10... Game machine 17... Decorative lamp 17a... Frame decorative lamp 17b... Board decorative lamp 18... Speaker 22... Information display panel 22a... First special symbol display section 22b... Second special symbol display section 22c... First special hold display section 22d... Second special hold display section 22e... Normal symbol display section 22f... Normal hold display section 22g... Right hit lamp 23... Center frame 23a... Game light emitting section 23b... First hold light emitting section 23c... Second hold light emitting section 23d... Auxiliary right hit light emitting section 25... Performance display device 26... First start port 27... Second start port 29... Big prize port 33... Gate 34... First general prize port 35... Second general prize port 40... Main board 41... Main CPU 42... Main ROM 43... Main RWM 50...Sub-board 51...Sub-CPU 52...Sub-ROM 53...Sub-RWM DB...Down button JK...Drawing pad LB...Left button RB...Right button SE1...First start sensor SE2...Second start sensor SE3...Count sensor SE4...Gate sensor SE5...First general sensor SE6...Second general sensor SE7...Out sensor SEj...Magnetic sensor UB...Up button

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In a gaming machine that can be controlled to a state where a game cannot be played and that can award a jackpot game when a jackpot is won,
A game state control means capable of controlling a game state including a normal state;
an immobilization state control means for controlling the game to the immobilization state when a special condition is satisfied;
A specific error detection means for detecting a specific error;
and a warning means for issuing a warning regarding addiction;
The special condition can be satisfied when a specific value as a maximum difference number reaches a specified value,
the disabled state control means is capable of controlling the game to the disabled state upon detection of the specific error even if the special condition is not satisfied,
In the case where the special condition is satisfied during a jackpot game in which a jackpot is won and awarded under a situation in which a predetermined condition is satisfied, the game may be controlled to the unprogressable state at a timing after the start of a warning against addiction,
When the specific error is detected during a jackpot game in which a jackpot is won and awarded under a situation in which the predetermined condition is satisfied, the game may be controlled to the unplayable state without a warning about addiction being issued,
When the specific error is detected during a jackpot game in which a jackpot has been won and awarded under a situation in which the predetermined condition is satisfied, the jackpot game is stopped upon detection of the specific error, and is controlled to the non-progressable state;
Even if the special condition is satisfied during a jackpot game in which a jackpot is won and awarded under circumstances in which the specified condition is satisfied, if the power supply is subsequently cut off and then resumed, the jackpot game will not be interrupted as a result of the power supply being resumed, but will return to the jackpot game, and thereafter, a warning regarding addiction will not be issued and the game will be controlled to the non-progression state after the jackpot game ends,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the predetermined condition can be satisfied when the number of times that a jackpot game has been awarded since control to the normal state reaches a predetermined number .

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