JP7556563B2 - Gaming Machines - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an amusement machine.

Conventionally, among pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, there are gaming machines that can execute effects that suggest or notify whether or not a jackpot will be hit and the likelihood of hitting a jackpot, depending on whether or not a song is played to the end (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2019-181260 A

Today, there is a demand for gaming machines that can provide such effects with greater ingenuity to increase the entertainment value.

The gaming machine that solves the above problem is a gaming machine in which a winning game is executed upon winning a winning lottery, and includes an effect execution means that executes an effect, and an effect control means that controls the effect execution means, and the effects include a first effect, a second effect that is different from the first effect, and a third effect that is different from both the first effect and the second effect, and each of the first effect and the second effect is an effect that can progress stepwise over a plurality of stages, and each of the first effect and the second effect is an effect that can suggest or notify a higher probability of winning as the stage progresses, and the second effect is The gist of the invention is that the third performance is an effect executable during the execution of the first performance, and in the final stage of the first performance, the result of the winning lottery can be suggested or notified, the multiple stages of the first performance can suggest or notify the current stage number in the first performance, and in the multiple stages of the first performance, a stage of the second performance can progress, the third performance is an effect executable during the execution of the first performance, and the third performance is an effect capable of suggesting or notifying the type of winning game that will be executed after the third performance has ended, or an effect capable of suggesting or notifying the type of winning game that may be executed after the third performance has ended .

A gaming machine that solves the above problem is a gaming machine in which a winning game is executed upon winning a winning lottery, and is equipped with an effect execution means that executes effects, and an effect control means that controls the effect execution means, and the effects include a first effect, a second effect that is different from the first effect, and a third effect that is different from both the first effect and the second effect, and each of the first effect and the second effect is an effect that can progress stepwise over a plurality of stages, and each of the first effect and the second effect is an effect that can suggest or notify a higher probability of winning as the stage progresses, and the second effect is, The gist of the invention is that the third performance is an effect that can be executed while the first performance is being executed, and in the final stage of the first performance, the result of the winning lottery can be suggested or notified; in the multiple stages of the first performance, the stage of the second performance can progress; in the multiple stages of the first performance , there are multiple times when the stage of the second performance can progress; the third performance is an effect that can be executed while the first performance is being executed, and the third performance is an effect that can suggest or notify the type of winning game that will be executed after the third performance has ended, or an effect that can suggest or notify the type of winning game that can be executed after the third performance has ended .
The gaming machine that solves the above problem is a gaming machine in which a winning game is executed in response to a winning prize being won in a winning lottery, and is equipped with an effect execution means that executes an effect, and an effect control means that controls the effect execution means, and the effects include a first effect, a second effect that is different from the first effect, and a third effect that is different from both the first effect and the second effect, and each of the first effect and the second effect is an effect that can progress stepwise over a plurality of stages, and one of the first effect and the second effect may progress one step or multiple steps at one progression trigger, and the other of the first effect and the second effect may progress one step at one progression trigger. The gist of the invention is that the display progresses through stages, and each of the first and second effects is capable of suggesting or informing of a higher probability of winning as the stage progresses, the second effect is capable of being executed while the first effect is being executed, and in the final stage of the first effect, the result of the winning lottery can be suggested or informed, and in the multiple stages of the first effect, a stage of the second effect can progress, the third effect is capable of being executed while the first effect is being executed, and the third effect is capable of suggesting or informing of a type of winning game that will be executed after the third effect has ended, or is capable of suggesting or informing of a type of winning game that may be executed after the third effect has ended .

The present invention can increase interest.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the appearance of a pachinko gaming machine. This is a diagram of the game board as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko game machine. A figure showing an example of a type of jackpot game. A figure showing an example of the display mode of the first performance. A figure showing an example of the display mode of the second performance. A figure showing an example of the display mode of the third performance. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a type of variation pattern. 11A to 11F are diagrams showing an example of an execution mode of the first performance and the second performance. 13A to 13F are diagrams showing an example of how the third performance is executed. A figure showing an example of an execution mode of the second performance in the second embodiment.

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a speaker SP. The speaker SP is capable of executing sound effects. Sound effects are effects in which a specific sound is output by the speaker SP. For example, the specific sound is music, a human voice, a sound effect, etc. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a decorative lamp LA. The decorative lamp LA is capable of executing light-emitting effects. Light-emitting effects are effects in which a light-emitting body (not shown) built into the decorative lamp LA lights up, flashes, and goes out.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a launch handle HD. The launch handle HD is a member that is operated when launching a gaming ball. As an example, the launch handle HD is provided on the surface side (front side) of the mounting frame 11b. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with an effect button BT. The effect button BT is configured to include a single operable portion (operation unit). As an example, the effect button BT is configured to include a button-shaped operation unit that can be pressed. The effect button BT is an example of an operation means.

As shown in FIG. 2, a game area YBa is formed on the front of the game board YB. The game area YBa is approximately circular when viewed from the front. A display window YBb is formed approximately in the center of the game area YBa. A launch passage YBc is formed to the left of the game area YBa. The launch passage YBc is a passage for guiding game balls launched by operating the launch handle HD to the game area YBa. The game board YB is equipped with a backflow prevention valve YBd. The backflow prevention valve YBd is a member for preventing game balls launched by operating the launch handle HD from returning back to the launch passage YBc.

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

The first special pattern display device 19a is capable of executing a first special game. In the first special game, a predetermined pattern is displayed in a variable manner, and then the first special pattern is displayed as a static display. The first special pattern is a pattern for notifying the result of a lottery for a winning combination for the first special pattern. The first special pattern is an example of a special pattern. The first special game is an example of a special game. The special game is a variable special pattern game. The second special pattern display device 19b is capable of executing a second special game. In the second special game, a predetermined pattern is displayed in a variable manner, and then the second special pattern is displayed as a static display. The second special pattern is a pattern for notifying the result of a lottery for a winning combination for the second special pattern. The second special pattern is an example of a special pattern. The second special game is an example of a special game. Special patterns include a jackpot pattern as a jackpot display result, and a loss pattern as a loss display result. If a jackpot is won in the winning lottery for each special symbol, the jackpot symbol will be displayed frozen in a special game. After that, the jackpot game will be awarded after the special game in which the jackpot symbol is displayed frozen is over. A jackpot is one example of a win.

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

The normal pattern display device 19e is capable of executing a normal game. The normal game is executed by displaying a predetermined pattern in a variable manner, and then finally displaying a normal pattern as a still image. The normal pattern is a pattern for notifying the result of a normal pattern winning lottery. There are normal winning patterns and normal losing patterns. If the normal pattern winning lottery is won, the normal winning pattern is displayed as a still image in the normal pattern variable game. After that, the normal winning game is awarded after the end of the normal pattern variable game in which the normal winning pattern is displayed as a still image.

The pachinko game machine 10 may be equipped with a normal hold display device, a right-hand hit display device, and a round display device. As an example, the normal hold display device is a display device that displays information that can identify the normal hold number. The normal hold number is information that indicates the number of normal games whose execution is on hold because the hold condition has been met but the start condition has not yet been met. As an example, the right-hand hit display device is a display device that displays information instructing a right hit. Right hitting is firing a game ball with a stronger firing intensity so that the game ball flows down the area of the game area YBa to the right of the display window YBb. Note that firing a game ball with a weaker firing intensity so that the game ball flows down the area of the game area YBa to the left of the display window YBb is called a left hit. As an example, the round display device is a display device that notifies the maximum number of round games that constitute a jackpot game.

The pachinko game machine 10 is equipped with a performance display device EH. The performance display device EH has a display area R. The display area R is an area capable of displaying an image. The performance display device EH is attached to the game board YB so that the display area R is visible through the display window YBb. As an example, the performance display device EH is a liquid crystal device. The performance display device EH is capable of executing a display performance. The display performance is a performance that displays a specific object as an image. For example, the specific object is a performance pattern, a character, a landscape, a letter, a number, a symbol, etc. The performance display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA are each a performance device capable of executing a performance. The performance display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA form a performance device group ES consisting of a plurality of performance devices. In other words, the performance device group ES includes the performance display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA. The performance device group ES is an example of a performance execution means that executes a performance.

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

As an example, the performance symbols are symbols (images) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and are symbols for diversifying the display performance. The performance symbols are so-called decorative symbols. As an example, the performance game is played by displaying the performance symbols of the left pattern row, the middle pattern row, and the right pattern row in a variably manner in a predetermined direction. The performance game may include a reach performance. The reach performance is a performance that forms a reach and ultimately stops and displays a predetermined pattern combination. For example, a reach is a state in which the same performance symbol is temporarily displayed in the left and right pattern rows among the performance symbols, and the performance symbol in the middle pattern row among the performance symbols continues to be displayed in a variably manner. There are normal reach performance and super reach performance. In the following explanation, the normal reach performance may be referred to as the NR performance, and the super reach performance may be referred to as the SR performance. The SR performance is a performance with a higher expectation of a jackpot than the NR performance. As an example, SR effects are executed via NR effects.

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

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

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

A gate 17 is provided in the game area YBa. The gate 17 is located to the right of the game area YBa, above the second start opening 13 and the big prize opening 14. The gate 17 has a gate opening 17a that is always open so that game balls can enter. The game board YB is equipped with a gate sensor SE4 (see FIG. 3). The gate sensor SE4 is a sensor that detects game balls that have entered the gate opening 17a. The gate sensor SE4 is a sensor that detects game balls passing through the gate 17. The gate 17 is an entry opening through which game balls enter when the starting conditions for the normal game are satisfied. The gate 17 is an entry opening through which the conditions for awarding prize balls are not satisfied even if a game ball enters. An outlet 18 is formed in the game area YBa. The outlet 18 is an inlet for collecting (discharging) game balls that have not entered the first start port 12, the second start port 13, or the big prize port 14 from the game area YBa.

Next, the big win game will be described.
As an example, in a jackpot game, an opening performance is executed first. The opening performance is a performance that allows the start of a jackpot game to be recognized. As an example, the opening performance is executed for a predetermined opening time. In a jackpot game, a round game is executed after the opening time has elapsed. In a round game, the jackpot winning hole 14 is opened. The round game is executed a predetermined number of times. One round game ends when a number condition or a time condition is met. As an example, the number condition is met when a predetermined number of game balls enter in one round game. As an example, the time condition is met when a predetermined round time has elapsed. In each round game, the jackpot winning hole 14 is opened in a predetermined opening mode (opening pattern). In each round game, a round performance is executed. In a jackpot game, when the final round game ends, an ending performance is executed. The ending performance is a performance that allows the end of a jackpot game to be recognized. As an example, the ending presentation is executed for a predetermined ending time, and the big win game is ended with the lapse of the ending time.

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

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

For example, the high ball entry rate state can be realized by performing one of the three ball entry assist controls described below, which are arbitrarily selected, or by performing any combination of multiple ball entry assist controls. The first ball entry assist control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal pattern. The normal pattern fluctuation time shortening control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal game compared to the low ball entry rate state. The second ball entry assist control is a probability fluctuation control of the normal pattern. The probability fluctuation control of the normal pattern is a control for changing the probability of winning the normal winning lottery (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than in the low ball entry rate state. The third ball entry assist control is an opening time extension control for normal winning games. The opening time extension control for normal winning games is a control for making the total opening time of the second starting hole 13 in one normal winning game longer than in the low ball entry rate state. The opening time extension control for normal winning games may be at least one of the two opening time extension controls described below. The first opening time extension control is a control that increases the number of times the second start port 13 is opened in one normal winning game compared to when the ball entry rate is low. The second opening time extension control is a control that makes the opening time of the second start port 13 in one normal winning game longer than when the ball entry rate is low.

The high ball scoring rate state may be achieved by combining a fourth ball scoring assistance control, which will be described next. The fourth ball scoring assistance control is a special symbol fluctuation time shortening control that shortens the fluctuation time of the special game (e.g., the average fluctuation time) compared to the low ball scoring rate state. When special symbol fluctuation time shortening control is performed, the high ball scoring rate state becomes a special symbol fluctuation time shortening state (time shortening state), while the low ball scoring rate state becomes a special symbol non-fluctuation time shortening state (non-time shortening state).

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

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

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

The main ROM 42 stores multiple types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that specifies the fluctuation time from when the fluctuation game starts to when it ends. The fluctuation pattern is information that specifies the fluctuation content (presentation content) of the fluctuation game. There are jackpot fluctuation patterns and miss fluctuation patterns. The jackpot fluctuation pattern is information that specifies the fluctuation content that finally stops and displays a jackpot pattern combination after a reach presentation in a presentation game. The miss fluctuation pattern is information that specifies the fluctuation content that finally stops and displays a miss pattern combination after a reach presentation or without a reach presentation in a presentation game.

The main RAM 43 stores various information that is rewritten depending on the processing results of the main CPU 41. For example, the information stored in the main RAM 43 is flags, counters, timers, etc. The main board 40 is equipped with a random number generation circuit 44. The random number generation circuit 44 generates hardware random numbers. The main board 40 may be configured to be able to generate software random numbers by the random number generation process by the main CPU 41.

The main board 40 is connected to each of the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4. The main CPU 41 can input each detection signal output by each of the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4 when they detect the game ball. The main board 40 is connected to each of the first special pattern display device 19a, the second special pattern display device 19b, the first reserved display device 19c, the second reserved display device 19d, and the normal pattern display device 19e. The main CPU 41 can control the display contents of each of the first special pattern display device 19a, the second special pattern display device 19b, the first reserved display device 19c, the second reserved display device 19d, and the normal pattern display device 19e separately. The main board 40 is connected to each of the normal solenoid SL1 and the special solenoid SL2. The main CPU 41 can control the opening state of the second start opening 13 by controlling the operation of the normal solenoid SL1. The main CPU 41 can control the opening state of the big prize opening 14 by controlling the operation of the special solenoid SL2.

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

The sub-board 50 is connected to the performance display device EH. The sub-CPU 51 can control the display content in the display area R of the performance display device EH. The sub-board 50 is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-CPU 51 can control the output content of the speaker SP. The sub-board 50 is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The sub-CPU 51 can control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA. The sub-CPU 51 is an example of a performance control means that controls the performance device group ES as a performance execution means. The sub-board 50 is connected to the performance button BT. The sub-CPU 51 can input an operation signal that indicates the operation state of the performance button BT.

Next, various processes performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
First, a timer interrupt process that is performed every predetermined control period (for example, 4 ms) will be described. As an example, the timer interrupt process includes a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process.

The special symbol input process will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main CPU 41 judges whether the game ball has entered the first start hole 12 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the first start sensor SE1. When the game ball has entered the first start hole 12, the main CPU 41 judges whether the first reserved number stored in the main RAM 43 is less than the upper limit number. When the first reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the first reserved number to update it. In this way, the reservation condition of the first special game can be met when the first reserved number is less than the upper limit number and the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1. Next, the main CPU 41 controls the first reserved display device 19c to display information that can identify the updated first reserved number. The main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a first reserved number command) that can identify the first reserved number after the addition in the output buffer. As an example, the control command stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 50 when the output condition is met. As an example, each time an output condition is satisfied, one control command is output to the sub-board 50. As an example, the output condition is satisfied every predetermined control period (for example, 16 ms).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If the second reserved number is zero, the main CPU 41 determines whether the first reserved number is greater than zero. If the first special reserved number is zero, the main CPU 41 determines whether to store a wait command in the output buffer based on the output information stored in the main RAM 43. The output information is information that can identify whether a wait command has been output. The wait command is a control command that can identify that control has been made to a wait state. The wait state is a state in which the variable game is not being executed and the jackpot game is not being executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The big win game processing will be explained.
The jackpot game process is a process for awarding a jackpot game. When the main CPU 41 stops and displays a jackpot symbol in a special game, the main CPU 41 executes the jackpot game process after the special game ends. The main CPU 41 specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (i.e., the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. The main CPU 41 awards the specified type of jackpot game.

As shown in FIG. 4, there are a first jackpot game, a second jackpot game, a third jackpot game, a fourth jackpot game, and a fifth jackpot game. The first jackpot game is a jackpot game based on a first jackpot pattern. The second jackpot game is a jackpot game based on a second jackpot pattern that is different from the first jackpot pattern. The third jackpot game is a jackpot game based on a third jackpot pattern that is different from both the first and second jackpot patterns. The fourth jackpot game is a jackpot game based on a fourth jackpot pattern that is different from both the first, second, and third jackpot patterns. The fifth jackpot game is a jackpot game based on a fifth jackpot pattern that is different from the first jackpot pattern, the second jackpot pattern, the third jackpot pattern, and the fourth jackpot pattern.

First, the main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) capable of identifying the start of the opening time in the output buffer. The opening command is a control command that instructs the execution of an opening performance. As an example, the opening command may include information capable of identifying the type of jackpot game. When the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 41 performs processing for executing a round game. That is, the main CPU 41 opens the large prize winning port 14 by controlling the special solenoid SL2 using the opening control data for the identified jackpot game. The main CPU 41 performs processing for executing such a round game until the number of round games set for the jackpot game is completed. As an example, 10 round games (10R) are set for the first jackpot game. As an example, 8 round games (8R) are set for the second jackpot game. As an example, 6 round games (6R) are set for the third jackpot game. As an example, four rounds (4R) are set for both the fourth jackpot game and the fifth jackpot game. A number condition and a time condition are set for each round game as the end condition. As an example, a number condition is set for each round game, that 10 game balls enter the large prize opening 14. As an example, a time condition is set for each round game, that 29 seconds elapse. Therefore, in the first jackpot game, a total of 100 game balls (10R x 10 balls) can be expected to enter the large prize opening 14. In addition, in the second jackpot game, a total of 80 game balls (8R x 10 balls) can be expected to enter the large prize opening 14. In addition, in the third jackpot game, a total of 60 game balls (6R x 10 balls) can be expected to enter the large prize opening 14. In addition, in the fourth and fifth jackpot games, a total of 40 game balls (4R x 10 balls) can be expected to enter the large prize opening 14. Here, if the number of prize balls set for the large prize opening 14 is 15, the number of prize balls (hereinafter referred to as the expected number of balls) that can be expected to be awarded in the first jackpot game is 1500 balls. If the number of prize balls set for the large prize opening 14 is 15, the expected number of balls in the second jackpot game is 1200 balls. If the number of prize balls set for the large prize opening 14 is 15, the expected number of balls in the third jackpot game is 900 balls. If the number of prize balls set for the large prize opening 14 is 15, the expected number of balls in the fourth and fifth jackpot games is 600 balls.

The first jackpot game is a jackpot game that is more advantageous in terms of the expected number of balls to be dispensed than the second jackpot game. The second jackpot game is a jackpot game that is more advantageous in terms of the expected number of balls to be dispensed than the third jackpot game. The third jackpot game is a jackpot game that is more advantageous in terms of the expected number of balls to be dispensed than the fourth jackpot game. The third jackpot game is a jackpot game that is more advantageous in terms of the expected number of balls to be dispensed than the fifth jackpot game.

The main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a control command (hereafter referred to as a round command) capable of identifying the start of a jackpot round of play each time a round of play is started. When the final round of play ends, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a control command (hereafter referred to as an ending start command) capable of identifying the start of the ending time. When the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 41 ends the jackpot game. The main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a control command (hereafter referred to as an ending end command) capable of identifying the elapse of the ending time. In this way, a winning game (jackpot game) is executed in response to a winning (jackpot) win in the winning lottery.

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

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

Next, the probability transition process will be described.
In the probability transition process, the main CPU 41 sets a high probability flag in the main RAM 43 when the first, second, third, or fourth jackpot game is completed. In other words, the main CPU 41 controls to a high probability state when the first, second, third, or fourth jackpot game is completed. The main CPU 41 does not erase the probability flag after the first, second, third, or fourth jackpot game is completed until the next jackpot game is awarded. On the other hand, the main CPU 41 does not set a high probability flag in the main RAM 43 when the fifth jackpot game is completed. In other words, the main CPU 41 controls to a low probability state when the fifth jackpot game is completed. When the main CPU 41 starts a jackpot game and the high probability flag is set, the main CPU 41 erases the high probability flag. In other words, the main CPU 41 controls the jackpot game to a low probability state.

By the probability transition process and the winning rate transition process, after the first jackpot game ends, the second jackpot game ends, the third jackpot game ends, and the fourth jackpot game ends, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a high probability state and a high winning rate state. In other words, after the first jackpot game ends, the second jackpot game ends, the third jackpot game ends, and the fourth jackpot game ends, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a high probability time-saving state. Also, after the fifth jackpot game ends, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a low probability state and a high winning rate state. After that, when the special game for the th operation ends, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a low winning rate state. In other words, after the fifth jackpot game ends, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a low-probability time-saving state, and then, upon the end of the special game that has been activated the 1st time, is controlled to a low-probability non-time-saving state.

In this way, the main CPU 41 can control the game state to be advantageous to the player, triggered by the end of the jackpot game. In other words, in the pachinko game machine 10, a variable game can be executed based on the result of the winning lottery, and after the end of the variable game, a game state advantageous to the player is given based on the result of the winning lottery. After the end of the first jackpot game, the game state is controlled to be advantageous compared to the end of the fifth jackpot game. In other words, the first jackpot game is a jackpot game that is advantageous in terms of the game state after the end of the jackpot game compared to the fifth jackpot game. After the end of the second jackpot game, the game state is controlled to be advantageous compared to the end of the fifth jackpot game. In other words, the second jackpot game is a jackpot game that is advantageous in terms of the game state after the end of the jackpot game compared to the fifth jackpot game. After the third jackpot game ends, the game state is controlled to be more favorable than after the fifth jackpot game ends. In other words, the third jackpot game is a jackpot game that is more favorable in terms of the game state after the jackpot game ends than the fifth jackpot game. After the fourth jackpot game ends, the game state is controlled to be more favorable than after the fifth jackpot game ends. In other words, the fourth jackpot game is a jackpot game that is more favorable in terms of the game state after the jackpot game ends than the fifth jackpot game.

As an example, when the game state transitions, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a control command (hereinafter referred to as a state designation command) capable of identifying the current game state. That is, there are state designation commands that can identify a low-probability non-time-shortening state, a state designation command that can identify a low-probability non-time-shortening state, a state designation command that can identify a high-probability non-time-shortening state, and a state designation command that can identify a high-probability time-shortening state. As an example, when power supply is started, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a state designation command capable of identifying the current game state.

The normal symbol input process will be described.
The normal symbol input process is an example of a timer interrupt process. In the normal symbol input process, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not a gaming ball has entered the gate 17 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the gaming ball has entered the gate 17, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the normal reserved number stored in the main RAM 43 is less than the upper limit number. As an example, the upper limit number for the normal reserved number is 4. When the normal reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 updates the normal reserved number by adding 1.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sub-CPU 51 determines the symbol combination to be stopped and displayed in the performance game based on the variation start command. The sub-CPU 51 determines the symbol combination of the jackpot when the jackpot symbol can be specified from the variation start command. As an example, the symbol combination of the jackpot is a symbol combination in which multiple performance symbols are the same performance symbol. The sub-CPU 51 determines the losing symbol combination when the losing symbol can be specified from the variation start command. When determining the losing symbol combination, the sub-CPU 51 determines the losing symbol combination including the reach when the condition for executing the reach performance (hereinafter referred to as the reach condition) is established. As an example, the losing symbol combination including the reach is a symbol combination in which the performance symbols in the left and right columns are the same performance symbol, while the performance symbols in the middle column are different performance symbols. When determining the losing symbol combination, the sub-CPU 51 determines the losing symbol combination not including the reach when the reach condition is not established. As an example, a losing symbol combination that does not include a reach is a symbol combination in which the multiple performance symbols are different from each other. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 determines whether a reach condition is met based on a variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation start command.

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

As an example, the sub-CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination when a specified timing arrives after the start of the presentation game. Thereafter, the sub-CPU 51 stops and displays the symbol combination in a confirmed state when an end-of-variation command is input. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 may stop and display the symbol combination in a confirmed state when a variation time set in a variation pattern elapses. In this case, the end-of-variation command may be omitted. Note that if the end-of-variation command is input after the start of the presentation game and before a specified timing arrives, the sub-CPU 51 stops and displays the symbol combination in a confirmed state when the end-of-variation command is input. The sub-CPU 51 is an example of a variation game execution means that executes a variation game.

Next, various effects executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As an example, the effects executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 include a first effect, a second effect different from the first effect, and a third effect different from both the first effect and the second effect.

First, the first effect will be described.
The first performance is a performance that can progress stepwise over a plurality of stages. As an example, the first performance is a performance that can progress stepwise over four stages. The first performance is a performance that can suggest or notify a higher expectation of winning as the stage progresses. In this embodiment, the first performance is a performance that can suggest a higher expectation of winning as the stage progresses. Note that the first performance may be a performance that can notify a higher expectation of winning as the stage progresses. Here, in this specification, regarding the expectation of winning, the notification is a direct indication of the expectation of winning. For example, the notification of the expectation of winning includes the display of an image imitating a character string such as "XX%", "hit", and "miss". In addition, for example, the notification of the expectation of winning includes the output of a sound such as "XX%", "hit", and "miss". In addition, in this specification, regarding the expectation of winning, the suggestion is a indirect indication of the expectation of winning. For example, the suggestion of the expectation of winning includes the display of an image imitating a character string such as "chance" and "super hot". Further, for example, the indication of the probability of winning may be given by outputting sounds such as "chance" and "hot".

As shown in FIG. 5, as an example, the first performance includes a specific piece of music being output from the speaker SP. As an example, the specific piece of music is a piece of music that includes singing. As an example, the specific piece of music is a performance that can progress stepwise over multiple stages. As an example, the specific piece of music is a performance that can progress stepwise over four stages. As an example, in the first stage of the first performance, the specific piece of music progresses to the first stage. As an example, the first performance includes a performance that includes a first performance image Eg1 being displayed on the performance display device EH. As an example, the first performance image Eg1 may include an image that imitates lyrics corresponding to the progress of the specific piece of music. As an example, the first performance image Eg1 may include an image that imitates a character singing the specific piece of music. As an example, the first performance image Eg1 may include an image that can suggest or notify the current stage of the first performance. In this embodiment, the first performance image Eg1 may include an image that can notify the current stage of the first performance. The first performance image Eg1 may include an image that can suggest the current stage of the first performance.

As an example, when a predetermined first progression time has elapsed since the first stage of the first performance begins, the first performance progresses to the second stage. In other words, the first performance does not end at the first stage. When the first stage of the first performance ends, the first performance always progresses to the second stage. As an example, in the second stage of the first performance, a specific song progresses to the second stage. After that, when a predetermined second progression time has elapsed since the second stage of the first performance begins, the first performance may progress to the third stage or may end without progressing to the third stage. In other words, the first performance may end at the second stage. As an example, when the first performance ends at the second stage, a loss image Hg may be displayed in the second stage of the first performance. The loss image Hg is an image that suggests or notifies the result of a winning lottery. In this embodiment, the loss image Hg is an image that suggests the result of a winning lottery. Note that the loss image Hg may be an image that notifies the result of a winning lottery. Here, in this specification, with regard to the result of the winning lottery, a notification means a direct indication of the result of the winning lottery. For example, an image that notifies the result of the winning lottery is an image that imitates character strings such as "loser," "non-winner," "win," and "win." Also, in this specification, with regard to the result of the winning lottery, a suggestion means an indirect indication of the result of the winning lottery. For example, an image that suggests the result of the winning lottery is an image that imitates character strings such as "unfortunately," "failure," "congratulations," and "success." As an example, the losing image Hg is an image that imitates the character string "end."

As an example, in the third stage of the first performance, the specific song progresses to the third stage. After that, when a predetermined third progression time has elapsed since the start of the third stage of the first performance, the first performance may progress to the fourth stage or may end without progressing to the fourth stage. In other words, the first performance may end at the third stage. As an example, when the first performance ends at the third stage, a loss image Hg may be displayed at the third stage of the first performance. As an example, in the fourth stage of the first performance, the specific song progresses to the fourth stage. As an example, in the fourth stage of the first performance, a winning image Ag may be displayed. The winning image Ag is an image that suggests or notifies the result of the winning lottery. In this embodiment, the winning image Ag is an image that suggests the result of the winning lottery. Note that the winning image Ag may be an image that notifies the result of the winning lottery. As an example, the winning image Ag is an image that imitates the character string "Congratulations". Then, when a predetermined performance time has elapsed since the start of the fourth stage of the first performance, the fourth stage of the first performance ends. The first performance ends when the fourth stage ends.

In this way, in the first performance, a losing image Hg or a winning image Ag is displayed in the final stage of the first performance. This makes it possible to suggest or notify the result of the winning lottery in the final stage of the first performance.

Next, the second effect will be described.
As an example, the second performance is a performance that can be executed while the first performance is being executed. The second performance is a performance that can progress stepwise over a plurality of stages. As an example, the second performance is a performance that can progress stepwise over four stages. The second performance is a performance that can suggest or notify a higher probability of winning as the stage progresses. In this embodiment, the second performance is a performance that can suggest a higher probability of winning as the stage progresses. Note that the second performance may be a performance that can notify a higher probability of winning as the stage progresses.

As shown in FIG. 6, as an example, the second performance is a performance that includes displaying the second performance image Eg2 on the performance display device EH. As an example, the second performance image Eg2 may include an image that can suggest or notify the current stage. In this embodiment, the second performance image Eg2 may include an image that can suggest the current stage. In addition, the second performance image Eg2 may include an image that can notify the current stage. As an example, the second performance image Eg2 may include an image that resembles a meter as an image that can suggest the current stage. As an example, the second performance image Eg2 (an image that resembles a meter) can suggest the current stage by applying a predetermined color tone to the part corresponding to each stage, or by not applying a color tone to the part corresponding to each stage. As an example, the second performance may progress to a stage when a predetermined timing (progression timing) arrives at each stage of the first performance. In other words, at each stage of the first performance, a stage of the second performance may progress. As an example, the second performance is a performance that can progress through multiple stages during the period in which the first performance progresses from a predetermined stage to the next stage. As an example, at each stage of the first performance, there are multiple timings (progression timings) at which the stage of the second performance can progress, so that the second performance can progress through multiple stages during the period in which the first performance progresses from a predetermined stage to the next stage.

Next, the third effect will be described.
As an example, the third performance is a performance that can be executed during the execution of the first performance. As an example, the third performance is a performance that is executed when the second performance reaches the upper limit stage. The upper limit stage is the last stage to which the second performance can progress. In other words, if the second performance is a performance that can progress stepwise over four stages, the third performance can be executed when the second performance progresses to the fourth stage. As an example, the third performance is executed in response to the end of the second performance. As an example, the third performance is a performance that can progress stepwise over a plurality of stages. As an example, the third performance is a performance that can progress stepwise over four stages. The third performance is a performance that can suggest or notify the type of winning game that is executed after the end of the third performance or that can be executed after the end of the third performance. As an example, the third performance is a performance that can suggest the type of winning game that is executed after the end of the third performance. Note that the third performance may be a performance that can notify the type of winning game that is executed after the end of the third performance. The third performance may be a performance that can suggest the type of winning game that can be executed after the end of the third performance. The third performance may be a performance that can notify the type of winning game that can be executed after the end of the third performance. The third performance is a performance that can suggest or notify the winning game with a higher advantage as the stage progresses. As an example, the third performance is a performance that can suggest the winning game with a higher advantage as the stage progresses. Note that the third performance may be a performance that can notify the winning game with a higher advantage as the stage progresses. Here, in this specification, regarding the type of winning game, the notification is a direct indication of the type of winning game. For example, the notification of the type of winning game includes the display of an image imitating a character string such as "○th jackpot game". Also, for example, the notification of the type of winning game includes the output of a sound such as "○th jackpot game". Also, in this specification, regarding the type of winning game, the suggestion is a direct indication of the type of winning game. For example, the suggestion of the type of winning game includes the display of an image that can specify the specified number of rounds, the expected number of balls, and the game state after the end of the big win game. Also, for example, the suggestion of the type of winning game includes the output of a sound that can specify the specified number of rounds, the expected number of balls, and the game state after the end of the big win game.

As shown in FIG. 7, as an example, the third performance is a performance that includes displaying a third performance image Eg3 on the performance display device EH. As an example, in the third performance, the expected number of balls suggested by the third performance image Eg3 increases as the stage progresses. As an example, the third performance image Eg3 may include an increased ball output image Eg3a that can identify the increased expected number of balls. As an example, the increased ball output image Eg3a includes an image corresponding to the difference in the expected number of balls between the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game. As an example, the increased ball output image Eg3a includes an image corresponding to the difference in the expected number of balls between the first jackpot game and the third jackpot game. As an example, the increased ball output image Eg3a includes an image corresponding to the difference in the expected number of balls between the first jackpot game and the fourth jackpot game. As an example, the increased ball output image Eg3a has an image corresponding to the difference in the expected number of balls between the first jackpot game and the fifth jackpot game. As an example, the increased ball output image Eg3a has an image corresponding to the difference in the expected number of balls between the second jackpot game and the third jackpot game. As an example, the increased ball output image Eg3a has an image corresponding to the difference in the expected number of balls between the second jackpot game and the fourth jackpot game. As an example, the increased ball output image Eg3a has an image corresponding to the difference in the expected number of balls between the second jackpot game and the fifth jackpot game. As an example, the increased ball output image Eg3a has an image corresponding to the difference in the expected number of balls between the third jackpot game and the fourth jackpot game. As an example, the increased ball output image Eg3a has an image corresponding to the difference in the expected number of balls between the third jackpot game and the fourth jackpot game. As one example, the increased ball output image Eg3a includes an image corresponding to the expected number of balls output in the fourth jackpot game. As one example, the increased ball output image Eg3a includes an image corresponding to the expected number of balls output in the fifth jackpot game. As one example, the increased ball output image Eg3a may include an image that resembles the Arabic numerals "300."

As an example, in the third performance, an increased ball output image Eg3a is displayed in each stage. As an example, in the third performance, an increased ball output image Eg3a is displayed in the first stage so that the expected number of balls in the fourth jackpot game or the fifth jackpot game can be specified. As an example, in the third performance, two increased ball output images Eg3a are displayed in the first stage. As an example, in the third performance, an increased ball output image Eg3a is displayed in the second stage so that the difference in the expected number of balls between the third jackpot game and the fourth jackpot game can be specified. As an example, in the third performance, an increased ball output image Eg3a is displayed in the second stage so that the difference in the expected number of balls between the third jackpot game and the fifth jackpot game can be specified. As an example, in the third performance, one increased ball output image Eg3a is displayed in the second stage. As an example, in the third performance, in the third stage, an increased ball output image Eg3a is displayed so that the difference in the expected number of balls between the second jackpot game and the third jackpot game can be identified. As an example, in the third performance, one increased ball output image Eg3a is displayed in the third stage. As an example, in the third performance, in the fourth stage, an increased ball output image Eg3a is displayed so that the difference in the expected number of balls between the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game can be identified. As an example, in the third performance, one increased ball output image Eg3a is displayed in the fourth stage. Note that in the third performance, in each stage, it may be possible to continue to display the increased ball output image Eg3a displayed in the previous stage.

As an example, in the third performance, a total expected ball output image Eg3b is displayed, which can identify the total number of expected balls suggested by the increased ball output image Eg3a. The total expected ball output image Eg3b is an example of a third performance image Eg3. As an example, in the third performance, when the first stage is ended (when the game does not proceed to the second stage), a total expected ball output image Eg3b (for example, an image imitating the character string "600 GET") corresponding to the expected number of balls in the fourth jackpot game or the fifth jackpot game is displayed. As an example, in the third performance, when the second stage is ended (when the game does not proceed to the third stage), a total expected ball output image Eg3b (for example, an image imitating the character string "900 GET") corresponding to the expected number of balls in the third jackpot game is displayed. As an example, in the third presentation, when the third stage ends (when not progressing to the fourth stage), a total expected ball output image Eg3b (for example, an image imitating the string "1200 GET") corresponding to the expected number of balls in the second jackpot game is displayed. As an example, in the third presentation, when the fourth stage ends (when progressing to the upper limit stage), a total expected ball output image Eg3b (for example, an image imitating the string "1500 GET") corresponding to the expected number of balls in the first jackpot game is displayed.

Next, an example of a fluctuation pattern will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, as an example, the variation pattern includes a variation pattern associated with the execution of the first performance as the variation content, and a variation pattern associated with the non-execution of the first performance. For example, the variation pattern H01 and the variation pattern H02 are variation patterns associated with the non-execution of the first performance as the variation content. On the other hand, the variation pattern H03, the variation pattern H04, and the variation pattern H05 are variation patterns associated with the execution of the first performance as the variation content. As an example, the variation pattern H03 is associated with the first performance that ends in the second stage as the variation content. As an example, the variation pattern H04 is associated with the first performance that ends in the third stage as the variation content. As an example, the variation pattern H05 is associated with the first performance that progresses to the fourth stage (upper limit stage). The variation pattern H01, the variation pattern H03, and the variation pattern H04 are examples of loss variation patterns that can be determined when the result of the winning lottery is a loss. The fluctuation pattern H02 and the fluctuation pattern H05 are examples of jackpot fluctuation patterns that can be determined when the result of the winning lottery is a jackpot.

In this way, whether or not the first performance is executed, and the execution mode when the first performance is executed, are associated with the fluctuation pattern as the fluctuation content. Among the fluctuation patterns associated with the execution of the first performance, the fluctuation pattern in which the first performance does not progress to the upper limit stage is a miss fluctuation pattern. On the other hand, among the fluctuation patterns associated with the execution of the first performance, the fluctuation pattern in which the first performance progresses to the upper limit stage is a jackpot fluctuation pattern. In other words, when the first performance is executed, if the result of the winning lottery is a miss, it does not progress to the upper limit stage. Here, in this embodiment, when the first performance is in the second stage, it will end in the second stage, end in the third stage, or progress to the fourth stage. On the other hand, when the first performance is in the third stage, it will end in the third stage, or progress to the fourth stage. As a result, in the first performance, it can be said that the expectation of progressing to the fourth stage is higher when it is in the third stage than when it is in the second stage. And when the first performance is executed, if the winning lottery result is a loss, the game does not progress to the upper limit stage, so in the first performance, the further you progress through the stages, the higher the chance of winning.

The control for executing the first performance will be described.
When the sub-CPU 51 inputs a variation start command, it determines whether or not to execute the first performance and the mode of execution when the first performance is executed based on the variation content of the variation game that can be specified from the variation start command. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 determines not to execute the first performance when the variation content of the variation game specified from the input variation start command is non-execution of the first performance. That is, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs the variation pattern H01 or the variation pattern H02, it determines not to execute the first performance. As an example, when the variation content of the variation game specified from the input variation start command is execution of the first performance that ends in the second stage, the sub-CPU 51 determines to execute the first performance that ends in the second stage. That is, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs the variation pattern H03, it determines to execute the first performance that ends in the second stage. As an example, when the variation content of the variation game specified from the input variation start command is execution of the first performance that ends in the third stage, the sub-CPU 51 determines to execute the first performance that ends in the third stage. That is, when the variation pattern H04 is input, the sub-CPU 51 determines to execute the first performance that ends at the third stage. As an example, when the variation content of the variation game specified from the input variation start command is the execution of the first performance that progresses to the fourth stage, the sub-CPU 51 determines to execute the first performance that progresses to the fourth stage. That is, when the variation pattern H05 is input, the sub-CPU 51 determines to execute the first performance that progresses to the fourth stage.

As an example, when it is decided to execute the first performance that ends in the second stage, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to start the first performance in the variable game when the start timing of the first performance arrives. That is, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to execute the first performance of the first stage. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 advances the first performance to the second stage when a predetermined first progression time has elapsed since the start of the first performance of the first stage. That is, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to execute the first performance of the second stage. The first performance of the first stage ends as the first performance advances to the second stage. Therefore, the performance time of the first performance of the first stage (hereinafter referred to as the first performance time) is the same as the first progression time. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 does not advance the first performance to the third stage when a predetermined second progression time has elapsed since the start of the first performance of the second stage. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display the miss image Hg in the first performance of the second stage when a predetermined second progression time has elapsed since the start of the first performance of the second stage. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to end the first performance when the performance time of the first performance of the second stage (hereinafter referred to as the second performance time) has elapsed. In other words, in the first performance that ends in the second stage, the second performance time is longer than the second progression time.

As an example, when it is decided to execute the first performance that ends in the third stage, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES so as to start the first performance in the variable game when the start timing of the first performance arrives. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 advances the first performance to the second stage when the first progression time has elapsed since the start of the first performance in the first stage. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 advances the first performance to the third stage when the second progression time has elapsed since the start of the first performance in the second stage. In other words, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES so as to execute the first performance in the third stage. The first performance in the second stage ends as the first performance progresses to the third stage. Therefore, in the first performance that ends in the third stage, the second performance time is the same as the second progression time. As an example, when a predetermined third progression time has elapsed since the start of the first performance of the third stage, the sub-CPU 51 does not allow the first performance to progress to the fourth stage. As an example, when a predetermined third progression time has elapsed since the start of the first performance of the third stage, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display the miss image Hg in the first performance of the third stage. As an example, when the performance time of the first performance of the third stage (hereinafter referred to as the third performance time) has elapsed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to end the first performance. In other words, in the first performance that ends in the third stage, the third performance time is longer than the third progression time.

As an example, when it is decided to execute the first performance that progresses to the fourth stage, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES so as to start the first performance in the variable game when the start timing of the first performance arrives. As an example, when the first performance of the first stage has started and the first progress time has elapsed, the sub-CPU 51 advances the first performance to the second stage. As an example, when the first performance of the second stage has started and the second progress time has elapsed, the sub-CPU 51 advances the first performance to the third stage. The first performance of the second stage ends as the first performance progresses to the third stage. Therefore, in the first performance that progresses to the fourth stage, the second performance time is the same as the second progress time. As an example, when the third progress time has elapsed since the first performance of the third stage has started, the sub-CPU 51 advances the first performance to the fourth stage. That is, the sub-CPU 51 controls the group of performance devices ES to execute the first performance of the fourth stage. The first performance of the third stage ends as the first performance progresses to the fourth stage. Therefore, in the first performance that progresses to the fourth stage, the third performance time is the same as the third progression time. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display the winning image Ag in the first performance of the fourth stage, triggered by the passage of a predetermined fourth progression time since the start of the first performance of the fourth stage. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the group of performance devices ES to end the first performance, triggered by the passage of a predetermined fourth performance time since the start of the first performance of the fourth stage. As an example, the fourth performance time is longer than the fourth progression time.

The control for executing the second performance will be described.
When the sub-CPU 51 determines to execute the first performance, it determines to execute the second performance and the execution mode of the second performance. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 determines the final stage of the second performance to be executed. As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 determines to execute the first performance that ends at the second stage, it determines the final stage of the second performance so that the final stage to be advanced is lower than when it determines to execute the first performance that ends at the third stage. As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 determines to execute the first performance that ends at the third stage, it determines the final stage of the second performance so that the final stage to be advanced is lower than when it determines to execute the first performance that progresses to the fourth stage. As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 determines to execute the first performance that ends at the second stage and when it determines to execute the first performance that ends at the third stage, it determines the final stage of the second performance so that the final stage is lower than the upper limit stage. As an example, when the secondary CPU 51 decides to execute the first presentation that progresses to the fourth stage, it determines the final stage of the second presentation so that any stage including the upper limit stage becomes the final stage.

As an example, if the determined final stage is the second stage or higher, the sub-CPU 51 determines the timing of progression of the stage of the second performance. As an example, there are multiple timings of progression of the stage of the second performance in each stage of the first performance. As an example, the timings of progression of the stage of the second performance include the first timing, the second timing, the third timing, the fourth timing, the fifth timing, the sixth timing, the seventh timing, and the eighth timing. As an example, the first timing is any timing in the first stage of the first performance. As an example, the second timing is any timing after the first timing in the first stage of the first performance. As an example, the third timing is any timing in the second stage of the first performance. As an example, the fourth timing is any timing after the third timing in the second stage of the first performance. As an example, the fifth timing is any timing in the third stage of the first performance. As an example, the sixth timing is any timing after the fifth timing in the third stage of the first performance. As an example, the seventh timing is an arbitrary timing in the fourth stage of the first performance. As an example, the eighth timing is an arbitrary timing after the seventh timing in the fourth stage of the first performance.

As an example, when it is decided to execute the first performance that ends at the second stage, the sub-CPU 51 decides the timing of progression of the second performance stage from the first timing, the second timing, the third timing, and the fourth timing. As an example, when the decided final stage is the second stage, the sub-CPU 51 decides one of the first timing, the second timing, the third timing, and the fourth timing selected by a predetermined lottery as the progression timing. As an example, when the decided final stage is the third stage, the sub-CPU 51 decides two of the first timing, the second timing, the third timing, and the fourth timing selected by a predetermined lottery as the progression timing.

As an example, when it is decided to execute the first performance that ends at the third stage, the sub-CPU 51 decides the timing of progression of the second performance stage from the first timing, the second timing, the third timing, the fourth timing, the fifth timing, and the sixth timing. As an example, when the decided final stage is the second stage, the sub-CPU 51 decides one of the first timing, the second timing, the third timing, the fourth timing, the fifth timing, and the sixth timing selected by a predetermined lottery as the progression timing. As an example, when the decided final stage is the third stage, the sub-CPU 51 decides two of the first timing, the second timing, the third timing, the fourth timing, the fifth timing, and the sixth timing selected by a predetermined lottery as the progression timing.

As an example, when it is decided to execute the first performance that progresses to the fourth stage, the sub-CPU 51 decides the timing of progression of the second performance stage from the first timing, the second timing, the third timing, the fourth timing, the fifth timing, the sixth timing, the seventh timing, and the eighth timing. As an example, when the decided final stage is the second stage, the sub-CPU 51 decides one of the first timing, the second timing, the third timing, the fourth timing, the fifth timing, the sixth timing, the seventh timing, and the eighth timing selected by a predetermined lottery as the progression timing. As an example, when the decided final stage is the third stage, the sub-CPU 51 decides two of the first timing, the second timing, the third timing, the fourth timing, the fifth timing, the sixth timing, the seventh timing, and the eighth timing selected by a predetermined lottery as the progression timing. As an example, if the final stage determined is the fourth stage (upper limit stage), the sub-CPU 51 determines three of the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth timings selected by a predetermined lottery as the progression timings. At this time, the sub-CPU 51 determines the progression timings to include at least the eighth timing. In other words, in the second performance, the progression timing to progress to the fourth stage, which is the upper limit stage, is always the eighth timing.

As an example, when it is decided to execute the second performance that ends in the first stage, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to start the second performance in the variable game when the start timing of the second performance arrives. In other words, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to execute the second performance of the first stage. As an example, the start timing of the second performance is the same as the start timing of the first performance. In other words, the second performance is started when the first performance starts. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to end the second performance when the end of the first performance is triggered.

As an example, when it is decided to execute a second performance that ends in the second stage, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to start the second performance in the variable game when the start timing of the second performance arrives. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to progress the second performance to the second stage when the determined progression timing arrives. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to end the second performance when the first performance ends.

As an example, when it is decided to execute the second performance that ends in the third stage, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to start the second performance in the variable game when the start timing of the second performance arrives. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to progress the second performance to the second stage when the first of the determined progression timings arrives. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to progress the second performance to the third stage when the second of the determined progression timings arrives. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to end the second performance when the first performance ends.

As an example, when it is decided to execute the second performance that progresses to the fourth stage, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to start the second performance in the variable game when the start timing of the second performance arrives. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to progress the second performance to the second stage when the first progress timing of the determined progress timing arrives. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to progress the second performance to the third stage when the second progress timing of the determined progress timing arrives. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to progress the second performance to the fourth stage when the third progress timing (eighth timing) of the determined progress timing arrives. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to end the second performance when a predetermined time has passed since the progress to the fourth stage (since the eighth timing arrives).

The control for executing the third performance will be described.
As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 determines to execute the second performance that progresses to the upper limit stage (fourth stage), it determines to execute the third performance and the execution mode of the third performance. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 determines the final stage of the third performance based on the type of the jackpot game to be executed thereafter. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 specifies the type of the jackpot game to be executed thereafter from the fluctuation start command. Specifically, when the sub-CPU 51 specifies the first jackpot pattern from the fluctuation start command, it specifies that the first jackpot game will be executed. Also, when the sub-CPU 51 specifies the second jackpot pattern from the fluctuation start command, it specifies that the second jackpot game will be executed. Also, when the sub-CPU 51 specifies the third jackpot pattern from the fluctuation start command, it specifies that the third jackpot game will be executed. Also, when the sub-CPU 51 specifies the fourth jackpot pattern from the fluctuation start command, it specifies that the fourth jackpot game will be executed. In addition, when the sub-CPU 51 identifies the fifth jackpot symbol from the variation start command, it identifies that the fifth jackpot game will be executed.

As an example, when it is determined that the first jackpot game will be played, the sub-CPU 51 determines the fourth stage (upper limit stage) as the final stage of the third presentation. As an example, when it is determined that the second jackpot game will be played, the sub-CPU 51 determines the third stage as the final stage of the third presentation. As an example, when it is determined that the third jackpot game will be played, the sub-CPU 51 determines the second stage as the final stage of the third presentation. As an example, when it is determined that the fourth jackpot game will be played, the sub-CPU 51 determines the first stage as the final stage of the third presentation. As an example, when it is determined that the fifth jackpot game will be played, the sub-CPU 51 determines the first stage as the final stage of the third presentation.

As an example, if the determined final stage is the second stage or higher, the sub-CPU 51 determines the progression timing of the stage of the third presentation. As an example, there are a specific number or more of progression timings of the third presentation. As an example, the specific number is one less than the upper limit number of stages of the third presentation. As an example, if the second stage is determined as the final stage, the sub-CPU 51 determines one of the specific number or more of progression timings of the third presentation selected by a predetermined lottery as the progression timing. As an example, if the third stage is determined as the final stage, the sub-CPU 51 determines two of the specific number or more of progression timings of the third presentation selected by a predetermined lottery as the progression timings. As an example, if the fourth stage (upper limit stage) is determined as the final stage, the sub-CPU 51 determines three of the specific number or more of progression timings of the third presentation selected by a predetermined lottery as the progression timings. In addition, if the upper limit stage is determined as the final stage, when the timing for the progression of the third performance is a specific number, the sub-CPU 51 determines all of the specific number of timings for the progression of the third performance as the progression timings without conducting a predetermined lottery.

As an example, when it is decided to execute the third performance that ends in the first stage, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to start the third performance in the variable game when the start timing of the third performance arrives. In other words, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to execute the third performance of the first stage. More specifically, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display the increased ball output image Eg3a that can specify the expected number of balls in the fourth jackpot game or the fifth jackpot game. As an example, the start timing of the third performance is the same as the end timing of the second performance that has progressed to the upper limit stage. In other words, the third performance is started when the second performance that has progressed to the upper limit stage ends. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display the total expected ball output image Eg3b according to the expected number of balls in the fourth jackpot game or the fifth jackpot game when a specific time has passed since the start of the third performance. As an example, the specific time is a time longer than the time from the start of the third performance to the arrival of the final progress timing of the specific number or more of third performance progress timings. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the group of performance devices ES to end the third performance when the performance time of the third performance has elapsed. As an example, the performance time of the third performance is longer than the difference between the fourth progress time and the start time. The start time is the time from the start of the first performance of the fourth stage to the arrival of the eighth timing. In other words, the third performance is executed while the first performance of the fourth stage is being executed.

As an example, when it is decided to execute the third performance that ends in the second stage, the sub-CPU51 controls the performance device group ES to start the third performance in the variable game when the start timing of the third performance arrives. As an example, the sub-CPU51 controls the performance device group ES to advance the third performance to the second stage when the determined progression timing arrives. In other words, the sub-CPU51 controls the performance display device EH to display an increased ball output image Eg3a that can specify the difference in the expected number of balls between the third jackpot game and the fourth jackpot game (fifth jackpot game). As an example, the sub-CPU51 controls the performance display device EH to display a total expected ball output image Eg3b according to the expected number of balls of the third jackpot game when a specific time has elapsed since the start of the third performance. As an example, the sub-CPU51 controls the performance device group ES to end the third performance when the performance time of the third performance has elapsed.

As an example, when it is decided to execute the third performance that ends in the third stage, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to start the third performance in the variable game when the start timing of the third performance arrives. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to advance the third performance to the second stage when the first of the determined progression timings arrives. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to advance the third performance to the third stage when the second of the determined progression timings arrives. In other words, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display an increased ball output image Eg3a that can identify the difference in the expected number of balls between the second jackpot game and the third jackpot game. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display a total expected ball output image Eg3b corresponding to the expected number of balls in the second jackpot game when a specific time has elapsed since the start of the third effect. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES to end the third effect when the effect time of the third effect has elapsed.

As an example, when it is decided to execute the third performance that progresses to the fourth stage, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to start the third performance in the variable game when the start timing of the third performance arrives. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to progress the third performance to the second stage when the first progress timing of the determined progress timing arrives. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to progress the third performance to the third stage when the second progress timing of the determined progress timing arrives. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to progress the third performance to the fourth stage when the third progress timing of the determined progress timing arrives. In other words, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to display an increased ball output image Eg3a that can identify the difference in the expected number of balls between the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display a total expected ball output image Eg3b corresponding to the expected number of balls in the first jackpot game when a specific time has elapsed since the start of the third effect. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES to end the third effect when the effect time of the third effect has elapsed.

An example of a specific execution mode of the first and second effects will be described.
Here, the first performance that ends in the third stage and the second performance that ends in the third stage are executed. The second performance progresses to the second stage at the third timing. The second performance progresses to the third stage at the fourth timing.

As shown in FIG. 9(a), when the execution of the first performance is decided, the first performance is started when the start timing of the first performance arrives. That is, the first performance image Eg1 of the first stage is displayed on the performance display device EH, and the specific music of the first stage is output from the speaker SP. Also, when the execution of the second performance is decided, the start of the first performance is started as a trigger for the second performance. That is, the second performance image Eg2 of the first stage is displayed on the performance display device EH. As described above, the second performance is a performance whose execution is decided when the execution of the first performance is decided. Therefore, it can be said that the second performance is started when the execution of the first performance is decided, with the start of the first performance as a trigger. Based on the premise, the first progress timing of the second performance is the third timing. That is, the progress timing of the current second performance does not arrive at the first stage of the first performance. Therefore, the current second performance does not progress to the second stage at the first stage of the first performance.

Figure 9 (b) shows the situation where the first performance time has elapsed since the start of the first performance in the first stage. Based on the premise, the first performance is the first performance that ends in the third stage. Therefore, the first performance progresses to the second stage when the first performance time has elapsed since the start of the first performance in the first stage. In other words, the first performance image Eg1 of the second stage is displayed on the performance display device EH, and a specific song of the second stage is output from the speaker SP.

Figure 9 (c) shows a situation in which the third timing of the progression of the second performance has arrived in the first performance of the second stage. From the premise, the second performance is a second performance that progresses to the second stage at the third timing. Therefore, the arrival of the third timing in the first performance of the second stage triggers the second performance to progress to the second stage. In other words, the second performance image Eg2 of the second stage is displayed on the performance display device EH.

Figure 9 (d) shows a situation in which the fourth timing has arrived in the progression timing of the second performance in the first performance of the second stage. From the premise, the second performance is the second performance that progresses to the third stage at the fourth timing. Therefore, the arrival of the fourth timing in the first performance of the second stage triggers the second performance to progress to the third stage. In other words, the second performance image Eg2 of the third stage is displayed on the performance display device EH.

Figure 9 (e) shows a situation where the second performance time has elapsed since the start of the first performance of the second stage. Based on the premise, the first performance is the first performance that ends in the third stage. Therefore, the first performance progresses to the third stage when the second performance time has elapsed since the start of the first performance of the second stage. In other words, the first performance image Eg1 of the third stage is displayed on the performance display device EH, and a specific song of the third stage is output from the speaker SP. Based on the premise, the second performance is the second performance that ends in the third stage. Therefore, the second performance does not progress to the first performance of the third stage this time.

Figure 9 (f) shows a situation where the third progression time has passed since the start of the first performance of the third stage. Based on the premise, the first performance is the first performance that ends in the third stage. Therefore, the first performance does not progress to the fourth stage when the third progression time has passed since the start of the first performance of the third stage. On the other hand, the performance display device EH displays a miss image Hg in the third stage of the first performance when the third progression time has passed since the start of the first performance of the third stage. After that, the first performance ends when the third progression time has passed since the start of the first performance of the third stage.

An example of a specific execution mode of the third performance will be described below.
FIG. 10(a) shows a situation in which the first performance of the fourth stage starts. Therefore, the first performance image Eg1 of the fourth stage is displayed on the performance display device EH, and the specific music of the fourth stage is output from the speaker SP. At this time, the second performance is the third stage. Here, in the first performance of the fourth stage, the seventh timing of the progression of the second performance is assumed to have arrived. As described above, in this embodiment, the progression timing of the second performance from the third stage to the fourth stage is always the eighth timing. Therefore, the second performance does not progress from the third stage to the fourth stage when the seventh timing of the progression of the second performance arrives.

Figure 10 (b) shows a situation in which the eighth timing of the progression of the second performance has arrived in the first performance of the fourth stage. The second performance, which has progressed to the fourth stage, progresses from the third stage to the fourth stage when the eighth timing has arrived in the first performance of the fourth stage. In other words, the second performance image Eg2 of the fourth stage is displayed on the performance display device EH. Thereafter, the second performance ends when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the second performance of the fourth stage.

As shown in FIG. 10(c), the third effect is executed when the second effect of the upper limit stage (fourth stage) ends. That is, the effect display device EH displays the third effect image Eg3. More specifically, the effect display device EH displays an increased ball output image Eg3a according to the expected number of balls output in the fourth or fifth jackpot game.

As shown in FIG. 10(d), in the performance display device EH, as the stage progresses in the third performance, an increased ball output image Eg3a is displayed according to the stage after the progress. As shown in FIG. 10(e), in the performance display device EH, when a specific time has passed since the start of the third performance, a total expected ball output image Eg3b corresponding to the final stage of the third performance is displayed. Then, when the performance time of the third performance has elapsed, the third performance ends.

As shown in FIG. 10(f), on the performance display device EH, after the third performance ends, the fourth progression time has elapsed since the start of the first performance of the fourth stage, and a winning image Ag is displayed to suggest or notify the result of the winning lottery. After that, the fourth performance ends with the fourth performance time having elapsed since the start of the first performance of the fourth stage.

The effects of this embodiment will be described.
(1-1) According to this embodiment, during the execution of the first performance that can suggest or inform the result of the winning lottery, the second performance may progress at each stage, so that in addition to whether the first performance stage progresses, when the first performance stage progresses, it is possible to make the player interested in whether the second performance stage will progress. This can increase the interest.

(1-2) According to this embodiment, when the third effect is executed while the first effect is being executed, the player can recognize the type of winning game that will be executed or can be executed thereafter. In particular, since the first effect is an effect that can suggest or notify whether or not a win will occur in the final stage, these effects enable the player to recognize whether or not a win will occur, and the type of winning game if a win occurs. This can create interest in the first effect and the third effect.

(1-3) In this embodiment, the third effect is an effect that can progress step by step across multiple stages, and the further the stage progresses, the more likely it is that the more likely it is that a winning game with a higher degree of advantage will be hinted or notified. This can create interest in whether or not the third effect will progress to the next stage.

(1-4) In this embodiment, the third effect is executed when the second effect reaches the upper limit stage. This can therefore create more interest in whether the second effect will progress to the upper limit stage or not.

(1-5) In this embodiment, the second performance may progress through multiple stages during the period until the first performance progresses from a predetermined stage to the next stage. This can create more interest in whether or not the second performance will progress to a stage.

(1-6) In this embodiment, if the result of the winning lottery is a loss, the first and second performances do not progress to the upper limit stage. This can create more interest in whether the first and second performances will progress to the upper limit stage.

(1-7) In this embodiment, while the first effect is being executed, it is possible to execute an effect that can identify the current stage number of the first effect, making it easy for the player to recognize the progress of the first effect.

(1-8) In this embodiment, at each stage of the first performance, there are multiple timings at which the second performance stage can progress. This can create more interest in whether or not the second performance stage will progress.

Second Embodiment
A pachinko gaming machine according to a second embodiment will be described.
In the following description, the same configurations and controls as those in the already described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and duplicate descriptions thereof will be omitted or simplified.

As shown in FIG. 11, the second performance of the second embodiment can progress in multiple stages with one progression trigger. In other words, the second performance of the second embodiment can progress in one stage or multiple stages with one progression trigger.

As an example, in control for executing the second performance, if the determined final stage is the third stage, the sub-CPU 51 determines one or two of the multiple progression timings selected by a predetermined lottery as the progression timing for the stage of the second performance. As an example, if it is determined to execute the first performance that ends at the second stage, the sub-CPU 51 determines one or two of the first timing, second timing, third timing, and fourth timing selected by a predetermined lottery as the progression timing. As an example, if it is determined to execute the first performance that ends at the third stage, the sub-CPU 51 determines one or two of the first timing, second timing, third timing, fourth timing, fifth timing, and sixth timing selected by a predetermined lottery as the progression timing. As an example, when it is decided to execute the first performance that progresses to the fourth stage, the sub-CPU 51 decides as the advancement timing one or two selected by a predetermined lottery from the first timing, the second timing, the third timing, the fourth timing, the fifth timing, the sixth timing, the seventh timing, and the eighth timing. As an example, when the final stage decided is the third stage, when the sub-CPU 51 decides as the advancement timing of the second performance stage one selected by a predetermined lottery from among a plurality of advancement timings, it decides to advance the second performance stage by two stages at that advancement timing.

As an example, in control for executing the second performance, if the determined final stage is the fourth stage, the sub-CPU 51 determines one, two, or three of the multiple progression timings selected by a predetermined lottery as the progression timing of the second performance stage. As an example, if it is determined to execute the first performance that ends at the second stage, the sub-CPU 51 determines one, two, or three of the first, second, third, and fourth timings selected by a predetermined lottery as the progression timing. As an example, if it is determined to execute the first performance that ends at the third stage, the sub-CPU 51 determines one, two, or three of the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth timings selected by a predetermined lottery as the progression timing. As an example, when it is determined to execute the first performance to proceed to the fourth stage, the sub-CPU 51 determines one, two, or three of the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth timings selected by a predetermined lottery as the timing of progression. As an example, when the determined final stage is the fourth stage, the sub-CPU 51 determines two of the two timings selected by a predetermined lottery as the timing of progression of the second performance, and determines to progress the second performance by two stages at one of the two timings selected by a predetermined lottery. As an example, when the determined final stage is the fourth stage, the sub-CPU 51 determines one of the timings selected by a predetermined lottery as the timing of progression of the second performance, and determines to progress the second performance by three stages at the timing of progression. If the determined final stage is the fourth stage (upper limit stage), the secondary CPU 51 determines the progression timing to include at least the eighth timing, which is the same as in the first embodiment.

The effects of this embodiment will be described.
(2-1) In this embodiment, the second performance may progress one step or multiple steps at one progression trigger, while the first performance progresses one step at one progression trigger. Therefore, the degree of progression of the steps can be appropriately set according to the type of performance. And, since the second performance may progress one step or multiple steps at one progression trigger, the number of steps when the second performance progresses can also be interesting.

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 first effect may be an effect that progresses one step or progresses multiple steps at one progression trigger. In other words, one of the first effect and the second effect may progress one step or progress multiple steps at one progression trigger, and the other of the first effect and the second effect may progress one step at one progression trigger. In addition, both the first effect and the second effect may progress one step or progress multiple steps at one progression trigger.

- The first and second effects do not advance to the upper limit stage if the result of the winning lottery is a miss, but this is not limited to the above. As an example, the first effect may be made to advance to the upper limit stage if the result of the winning lottery is a miss. In this case, the first effect may be made to advance to the upper limit stage more easily if the result of the winning lottery is a win than if the result of the winning lottery is a miss. As an example, the second effect may be made to advance to the upper limit stage if the result of the winning lottery is a miss. In this case, the second effect may be made to advance to the upper limit stage more easily if the result of the winning lottery is a win than if the result of the winning lottery is a miss. Also, the first and second effects may be made to advance to the upper limit stage if the result of the winning lottery is a miss. Also, at least one of the first and second effects may not advance to the upper limit stage if the result of the winning lottery is a miss.

- At the timing of progression of the first performance, an operation acceptance period may be set during which operation of the performance button BT is accepted, and operation of the performance button BT during this operation acceptance period may be used as a trigger for progression to a stage of the first performance. Also, at the timing of progression of the second performance, an operation acceptance period may be set during which operation of the performance button BT is accepted, and operation of the performance button BT during this operation acceptance period may be used as a trigger for progression to a stage of the second performance. In other words, both the first performance and the second performance may include operation of the performance button BT as a trigger for progression to a stage. Also, at least one of the first performance and the second performance may include operation of the performance button BT as a trigger for progression to a stage.

- The first performance may be changed as desired. As an example, the first performance may include a light-emitting performance in addition to or instead of the display performance and the sound performance. The first performance may suggest or notify the expected probability of a win by any of the execution modes of the display performance, the sound performance, and the light-emitting performance, or a combination thereof. In addition, in the final stage of the first performance, the result of the winning lottery may be suggested or notified by any of the execution modes of the display performance, the sound performance, and the light-emitting performance, or a combination thereof. In addition, in each stage of the first performance, the current stage number in the first performance may be suggested or notified by any of the execution modes of the display performance, the sound performance, and the light-emitting performance, or a combination thereof.

The first performance may include a first performance that ends in the first stage.
The upper limit stage of the first effect may be changed arbitrarily. As an example, the upper limit stage of the first effect may be higher than the upper limit stage of the second effect. As an example, the upper limit stage of the first effect may be lower than the upper limit stage of the second effect. As an example, the upper limit stage of the first effect may be higher than the upper limit stage of the third effect. As an example, the upper limit stage of the first effect may be lower than the upper limit stage of the third effect.

- The second performance may be changed as desired. As an example, the second performance may include a light-emitting performance in addition to or instead of the display performance and sound performance. The second performance may be capable of suggesting or notifying the expected probability of a win by any of the execution modes of the display performance, the sound performance, and the light-emitting performance, or a combination thereof. In addition, in the final stage of the second performance, the result of the winning lottery may be suggested or notified by any of the execution modes of the display performance, the sound performance, and the light-emitting performance, or a combination thereof. In addition, in each stage of the second performance, the current stage number in the second performance may be suggested or notified by any of the execution modes of the display performance, the sound performance, and the light-emitting performance, or a combination thereof.

- The upper limit stage of the second effect may be changed as desired. As an example, the upper limit stage of the second effect may be higher than the upper limit stage of the first effect. As an example, the upper limit stage of the second effect may be lower than the upper limit stage of the first effect. As an example, the upper limit stage of the second effect may be higher than the upper limit stage of the third effect. As an example, the upper limit stage of the second effect may be lower than the upper limit stage of the third effect.

- The second effect may be an effect that can be executed when the first effect is not being executed. As an example, the second effect may be an effect that starts while the first effect is being executed, but ends after the first effect has ended. As an example, the second effect may be an effect that starts when the first effect is not being executed, but ends while the first effect is being executed.

- The second performance may be a performance in which the stage does not progress at a specific stage of the first performance. As an example, there may be one specific stage of the first performance (a stage in which the stage of the second performance does not progress) or there may be multiple specific stages. As an example, the second performance may be a performance in which the stage does not progress at the first stage of the first performance. As an example, the second performance may be a performance in which the stage does not progress at the final stage of the first performance.

- At the final stage of the first performance, if the final stage is not the upper limit stage, the second performance stage may not progress. In this case, if the second performance stage progresses at a specified stage of the first performance, the first performance will progress to at least the next stage if the specified stage is not the upper limit stage.

- At the final stage of the first performance, if the final stage is not the upper limit stage, it may be made difficult to progress to the second performance stage. In this case, when the second performance stage progresses at a specified stage of the first performance, if the specified stage is not the upper limit stage, the first performance will likely progress to the next stage.

- In the second performance, the timing for progressing to the upper limit stage is always the last timing for progressing, but this is not limited to this. In other words, in the second performance, the timing for progressing to the upper limit stage may be any timing determined by a predetermined lottery. As an example, in the second performance, the timing for progressing to the upper limit stage may be any timing determined by a predetermined lottery from among multiple upper limit progression timings of the second performance. In other words, the timing for progressing in the second performance may include timings at which progression to the upper limit stage can be achieved and timings at which progression to the upper limit stage cannot be achieved.

- The third performance may be changed as desired. As an example, the third performance may include a light-emitting performance in addition to or instead of the display performance and sound performance. The third performance may suggest or notify the type of winning game by any of the execution modes of the display performance, the execution mode of the sound performance, and the execution mode of the light-emitting performance, or a combination thereof. In addition, in the final stage of the third performance, the type of winning game may be suggested or notified by any of the execution modes of the display performance, the execution mode of the sound performance, and the execution mode of the light-emitting performance, or a combination thereof. In addition, in each stage of the third performance, the current stage number in the third performance may be suggested or notified by any of the execution modes of the display performance, the execution mode of the sound performance, and the execution mode of the light-emitting performance, or a combination thereof.

- The third effect may be an effect that can be executed when the first effect is not being executed. As an example, the third effect may be an effect that starts while the first effect is being executed, but ends after the first effect has ended. As an example, the third effect may be an effect that starts when the first effect is not being executed, but ends while the first effect is being executed.

The third effect may be an effect that can be executed when the second effect does not reach the upper limit stage.
In addition to or instead of the first, second, and third effects, another effect may be executed. Also, one or more effects arbitrarily selected from the first, second, third, and other effects may be executed.

- If the result of the winning lottery is a winning one, the first performance may have a final stage lower than the upper limit stage. In this case, the first performance may suggest or notify a higher probability of winning as the stage progresses. For example, the above-mentioned jackpot fluctuation processing and miss fluctuation processing may be executed so that the fluctuation pattern associated with the first performance that progresses to the fourth stage as the fluctuation content has a higher probability of winning compared to the fluctuation pattern associated with the first performance that ends at the third stage. Also, for example, the above-mentioned jackpot fluctuation processing and miss fluctuation processing may be executed so that the fluctuation pattern associated with the first performance that ends at the third stage as the fluctuation content has a higher probability of winning compared to the fluctuation pattern associated with the first performance that ends at the second stage.

- As for the variation content, the variation pattern associated with the execution of the first performance may be configured to execute the above-mentioned jackpot variation process and miss variation process so that the probability of winning is higher than the variation pattern associated with the non-execution of the first performance. In other words, when the first performance is executed, the probability of winning may be higher than when the first performance is not executed.

- In addition to or instead of the first jackpot game, the second jackpot game, the third jackpot game, the fourth jackpot game, and the fifth jackpot game, another jackpot game may be executable. Also, one or more jackpot games arbitrarily selected from the first jackpot game, the second jackpot game, the third jackpot game, the fourth jackpot game, the fifth jackpot game, and another jackpot game may be executable.

- The game status after each jackpot game may be changed as desired.
- The expected number of balls for each jackpot game may be changed as desired.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with an operation means other than the effect button BT.

- The performance display device EH is not limited to being configured to include one display unit capable of displaying various images, but may be configured to include multiple display units. The performance display device EH may be configured in combination with a movable body configured to be able to perform a specified operation. Some or all of the one or more display units that make up the performance display device EH may be provided on the game board YB, or may be provided on the mounting frame 11b.

The first variation game and the second variation game may be executed in the order in which the hold condition is met.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 may adopt a specification that provides a high probability state until the next big win game, a specification that provides a high probability state until a fall lottery is won (so-called fall specification), or a specification that provides a high probability state until a specified number of variable games are completed (so-called ST specification). The pachinko gaming machine 10 may adopt a specification that provides a high probability state on the condition that the game ball passes through a specific area (so-called V probability variable specification). The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be a specification that combines the fall specification and the V probability variable specification. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be a specification that combines the ST specification and the V probability variable specification.

- The special pattern winning lottery may include a small win lottery in addition to a big win lottery. If a small win is won in the winning lottery, a small win game (winning game) is awarded after the special game ends. A small win is one example of a win. As an example, the high-probability non-time-saving state may be a state in which the number (frequency) of times a small win is won per unit time or the number (frequency) of times a small win game is awarded per unit time is increased compared to the low-probability non-time-saving state (so-called small win rush specification). In other words, the high-probability non-time-saving state may be a state in which the specific number of balls is likely to increase.

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

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

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

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

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

Some slot machines can be controlled to a state (so-called AT state) in which the operation of the stop button to win a specific combination is notified. The AT state is an advantageous gaming state for the player because it is easier to win a specific combination compared to the normal gaming state, and the number of balls held increases, or it is harder to lose balls compared to the normal gaming state.

In addition, among slot machines that can be controlled to the AT state, there are some that can execute effects that mimic bonus play in the AT state, and some that make it easier to increase the number of balls held in the AT state compared to bonus play. In such slot machines, the AT state can be said to be equivalent to a winning game in the pachinko game machine 10.

The technical ideas that can be understood from the above-described embodiment and modified examples will be described.
(Note I) A gaming machine in which a winning game is executed upon winning a winning lottery, the gaming machine comprising: an effect execution means for executing effects; and an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means, the effects including a first effect and a second effect different from the first effect, the first effect and the second effect each being an effect that can progress stepwise over a plurality of stages, the first effect and the second effect each being an effect that can suggest or notify a higher probability of winning as the stage progresses, the second effect being an effect that can be executed while the first effect is being executed, and in the final stage of the first effect, the result of the winning lottery can be suggested or notified, and in each stage of the first effect, a stage of the second effect can progress.

(Note B) The effects include a third effect that is different from both the first effect and the second effect, and the third effect is an effect that can be executed while the first effect is being executed, and the third effect may be an effect that can suggest or notify the type of winning game that will be executed after the third effect has ended, or may be an effect that can suggest or notify the type of winning game that may be executed after the third effect has ended.

(Note C) The third effect may be an effect that can progress stepwise across multiple stages, and the third effect may be an effect that can suggest or notify a winning game with a higher degree of advantage as the stage progresses.

(Note 2) The third effect may be an effect that is executed when the second effect reaches an upper limit stage.
(Note E) During the period in which the first performance progresses from a predetermined stage to the next stage, the second performance may progress through multiple stages.

(Note F) The game device may be provided with an operating means, and at least one of the first presentation and the second presentation may include the operation of the operating means as a trigger for progressing to a next stage.
(Note G) At least one of the first and second effects may not progress to the upper limit stage if the result of the winning lottery is a miss.

Ag... Winning image BT... Effect button Eg1... First effect image Eg2... Second effect image Eg3... Third effect image Eg3a... Increased ball output image Eg3b... Total expected ball output image EH... Effect display device ES... Group of effect devices H01-H05... Fluctuation pattern HD... Launch handle Hg... Missing image LA... Decorative lamp R... Display area SE1... First start sensor SE2... Second start sensor SE3... Count sensor SE4... Gate sensor SL1... Normal solenoid SL2... Special solenoid SP... Speaker YB... Game board YBa... Game area YBb... Display window YBc... Launch passage YBd... Anti-return valve 10... Pachinko game machine 11... Frame body 11a... Outer frame 11b... Mounting frame 12... First start port 13...Second start gate 13a...Normal opening and closing piece 14...Big prize gate 14a...Special opening and closing piece 17...Gate 17a...Gate gate 18...Out gate 19a...First special pattern display device 19b...Second special pattern display device 19c...First reserved display device 19d...Second reserved display device 19e...Normal pattern display device 40...Main board 41...Main CPU 42...Main ROM 43...Main RAM 44...Random number generation circuit 50...Sub-board 51...Sub-CPU 52...Sub-ROM 53...Sub-RAM

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine in which a winning game is executed upon winning a winning lottery,
A performance execution means for executing a performance;
A performance control means for controlling the performance execution means,
The effects include a first effect, a second effect different from the first effect, and a third effect different from both the first effect and the second effect,
Each of the first and second effects is a performance that can be progressed step by step over a plurality of stages,
Each of the first and second effects is an effect that can suggest or inform a higher probability of winning as the stage progresses,
The second performance is a performance that can be executed during execution of the first performance,
In the final stage of the first performance, the result of the winning lottery can be suggested or notified.
In the plurality of stages of the first performance, the current stage number in the first performance can be suggested or notified,
In the plurality of stages of the first performance, the stage of the second performance can proceed,
The third performance is a performance that can be executed during execution of the first performance,
The third performance is a performance that can suggest or notify the type of winning game that will be executed after the third performance ends, or a performance that can suggest or notify the type of winning game that may be executed after the third performance ends . In a gaming machine in which a winning game is executed upon winning a winning lottery,
A performance execution means for executing a performance;
A performance control means for controlling the performance execution means,
The effects include a first effect, a second effect different from the first effect, and a third effect different from both the first effect and the second effect,
Each of the first and second effects is a performance that can be progressed step by step over a plurality of stages,
Each of the first and second effects is an effect that can suggest or inform a higher probability of winning as the stage progresses,
The second performance is a performance that can be executed during execution of the first performance,
In the final stage of the first performance, the result of the winning lottery can be suggested or notified.
In the plurality of stages of the first performance, the stage of the second performance can proceed,
In the multiple stages of the first performance, there are multiple timings at which the stage of the second performance can progress,
The third performance is a performance that can be executed during execution of the first performance,
The third performance is a performance that can suggest or notify the type of winning game that will be executed after the third performance ends, or a performance that can suggest or notify the type of winning game that may be executed after the third performance ends . In a gaming machine in which a winning game is executed upon winning a winning lottery,
A performance execution means for executing a performance;
A performance control means for controlling the performance execution means,
The effects include a first effect, a second effect different from the first effect, and a third effect different from both the first effect and the second effect,
Each of the first and second effects is a performance that can be progressed step by step over a plurality of stages,
One of the first performance and the second performance may progress one step or multiple steps at one progression trigger, and the other of the first performance and the second performance may progress one step at one progression trigger ,
Each of the first and second effects is an effect that can suggest or inform a higher probability of winning as the stage progresses,
The second performance is a performance that can be executed during execution of the first performance,
In the final stage of the first performance, the result of the winning lottery can be suggested or notified.
In the plurality of stages of the first performance, the stage of the second performance can proceed,
The third performance is a performance that can be executed during execution of the first performance,
The third performance is a performance that can suggest or notify the type of winning game that will be executed after the third performance ends, or a performance that can suggest or notify the type of winning game that may be executed after the third performance ends .

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