JP7579596B2 - Gaming Machines - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an amusement machine.

Among conventional pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, there are gaming machines that have a function for customizing the presentation (for example, Patent Document 1). In such gaming machines, the customization function allows the presentation to be customized according to the player's preferences. As a result, gaming machines with a customization function increase the interest of players.

JP 2014-100288 A

Nowadays, in gaming machines with customization features, there is a demand for further improvements to the customization features to further increase the interest of players.

The gaming machine that solves the above problem is a gaming machine that allows customization of effects, and includes a variable game execution means for executing a variable game, an effect execution means for executing the effects, and a storage means for storing customization results that can identify the results of the customization, the variable game has a plurality of effect routes including a specific effect route, the effects include a specific effect, a non-specific effect, and a special effect , when the variable game progresses along the specific effect route, one of the specific effect and the non-specific effect is executable, and the degree of advantage differs between when the specific effect is executed and when the non -specific effect is executed. The gist of the invention is that the probability of executing the specific effect and the probability of executing the non- specific effect change depending on the customization result, the special effect can be executed regardless of the customization result when the variable game progresses along the specific effect route, the presentation route is composed of one or more presentation parts, and when the variable game progresses along the specific presentation route, there are times when the special effect is executed after the end of the specific effect and times when the special effect is executed after the end of the non-specific effect, and after the end of the special effect, a branch can be made to a presentation part according to a first aspect or a presentation part according to a second aspect .

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. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a performance route. 13A to 13D are diagrams showing an example of a presentation mode in an SR part in a normal mode. A figure showing an example of a presentation mode in an SR part in a specific mode. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a presentation mode of a predetermined presentation. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a presentation mode of customization presentation. A figure showing an example of the presentation mode of the presentation during operation. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a lottery ratio depending on the operation status of the customization function. 11A to 11D are diagrams showing an example of an execution mode of the SR part according to a specific embodiment. 11A to 11D are diagrams showing an example of an execution mode of the SR part according to a specific embodiment.

An 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. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the mounting frame 11b is supported by the outer frame 11a so as to be able to open and close. A 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 a piece of music, a human voice, a sound effect, etc. The speaker SP is capable of executing sound notifications. Sound notifications are notifications in which a specific sound is output by the speaker SP. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a decorative lamp LA. The decorative lamp LA is capable of executing light emission effects. The light emission effects are effects in which a light-emitting body (not shown) built into the decorative lamp LA turns on, blinks, and goes out. The decorative lamp LA is capable of executing light emission notifications. The light emission notifications are notifications in which a light-emitting body (not shown) built into the decorative lamp LA turns on, blinks, 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. 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 part (operation unit). As an example, the effect button BT is configured to include a button-type operation unit that can be pressed. The effect button BT is provided on the surface side (front side) of the mounting frame 11b.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a vibration motor SM capable of generating vibrations. As an example, the vibration motor SM is built into the effect button BT. This allows the vibration motor SM to impart the generated vibrations to the effect button BT. The vibration motor SM is capable of executing a vibration effect. The vibration effect is an effect in which vibrations are generated by the vibration motor SM. The vibration motor SM is capable of executing a vibration notification. The vibration notification is an notification in which vibrations are generated by the vibration motor SM.

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 in approximately 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 in a static manner at the end. 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 game of special patterns. In other words, the first special game is an example of a variable 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 in a static manner at the end. 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. The second special game is an example of a second variable game. The second special game is an example of a variable game. There are two types of special symbols: jackpot symbols, which are displayed as a jackpot, and miss symbols, which are displayed as a miss. If a jackpot is won in the winning lottery for each special symbol, the jackpot symbol is displayed statically in a special game. After that, the jackpot game is awarded after the special game in which the jackpot symbol is displayed statically ends. 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 stationary normal pattern. The normal pattern is a pattern for announcing 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 stationary in the normal pattern variable game. After that, a normal winning game is awarded after the normal game in which the normal winning pattern is displayed stationary is finished. The normal game is an example of a first variable game. The normal game is an example of a variable game.

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 (hereinafter referred to as the right area). 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 (hereinafter referred to as the left area) 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 includes a first performance display device EH1 and a second performance display device EH2. The first performance display device EH1 has a display area R1. The second performance display device EH2 has a display area R2. The display area R1 and the display area R2 are each an area capable of displaying an image as information. The first performance display device EH1 is attached to the game board YB so that the display area R1 can be seen through the display window YBb. The second performance display device EH2 is attached to the game board YB so that the display area R2 can be seen through the display window YBb. As an example, the first performance display device EH1 and the second performance display device EH2 are liquid crystal devices. The first performance display device EH1 and the second performance display device EH2 are capable of executing a display performance. The display performance is a performance in which a specified object is displayed as an image. For example, the specified object is a performance pattern, a character, a landscape, a letter, a number, a symbol, etc. The first performance display device EH1 and the second performance display device EH2 are capable of executing a display notification. A display notification is a notification that displays a specific object as an image. In each of the first performance display device EH1 and the second performance display device EH2, objects are arranged as images on multiple layers, and a display screen is generated based on the multiple layers. At this time, if objects arranged on different layers overlap, each display screen is generated by giving priority to the object arranged on the layer with the highest priority in the overlapping area. Then, each generated display screen is displayed on the first performance display device EH1 and the second performance display device EH2, respectively.

The first performance display device EH1, the second performance display device EH2, the speaker SP, the decorative lamp LA, and the vibration motor SM are each performance devices capable of executing a performance. The first performance display device EH1, the second performance display device EH2, the speaker SP, the decorative lamp LA, and the vibration motor SM form a performance device group ES consisting of a plurality of performance devices. In other words, the performance device group ES includes the first performance display device EH1, the second performance display device EH2, the speaker SP, the decorative lamp LA, and the vibration motor SM. Each of the performance device group ES is an example of a performance execution means that executes a performance. The first performance display device EH1, the second performance display device EH2, the speaker SP, the decorative lamp LA, and the vibration motor SM are each notification devices capable of executing notifications. The first performance display device EH1, the second performance display device EH2, the speaker SP, the decorative lamp LA, and the vibration motor SM form an notification device group consisting of a plurality of notification devices. In other words, the performance device group ES can also be said to be a notification device group. The performance device group ES is an example of a notification means that executes a notification.

As an example, the display effect includes an effect game. The effect game is a game in which effect patterns are changed using multiple rows of effect patterns. In the effect game, after multiple rows of effect patterns are displayed and changed, 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 corresponding to the special pattern displayed in the special game is displayed in a stopped state. When a jackpot pattern is displayed in a special game, the jackpot pattern combination is displayed in a stopped state in the effect game. When a losing pattern is displayed in a special game, the losing pattern combination is displayed in a stopped state in the effect 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 a plurality of 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 conditions for starting the first special game are met. The first start hole 12 is located below the first performance display device EH1, 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 special 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 actuator AC1 as a member for operating the normal opening and closing piece 13a (see FIG. 3). As an example, the normal actuator AC1 is a solenoid. 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 hole 13 is a so-called "normal electric device." The second starting hole 13 is an example of a second ball entry hole.

The big prize opening 14 is an opening through which the game balls enter when the conditions for awarding the prize balls are met. The big prize opening 14 is located at the lower right of the first performance display device EH1. The big prize opening 14 is provided with a special opening/closing piece 14a, which is, for example, door-shaped. The big prize opening 14 is closed so that game balls do not enter when a big prize game is not awarded. The big prize opening 14 is opened so that game balls enter or can enter easily when a big prize game is awarded. The game board YB is provided with a special actuator AC2 (see FIG. 3) as a member for operating the special opening/closing piece 14a. As an example, the special actuator AC2 is a solenoid. The game board YB is provided 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 that pass 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 met. The gate 17 is an entry opening through which the conditions for awarding prize balls are not met even if a game ball enters.

An outlet 18 is formed in the game area YBa. The outlet 18 is a ball inlet for collecting (discharging) game balls that have not entered the first start hole 12, the second start hole 13, or the big prize hole 14 from the game area YBa.

As described above, in this embodiment, by adjusting the launch strength of the game ball, the game ball can be hit into the left and right areas of the game area YBa. In this embodiment, a game ball flowing down the left area has a possibility of entering the first starting hole 12. In other words, when hit from the left, the ball has a possibility of entering the first starting hole 12. On the other hand, a game ball flowing down the right area has a possibility of entering the second starting hole 13, the big prize hole 14, and the gate 17. In other words, when hit from the right, the ball has a possibility of entering the second starting hole 13, the big prize hole 14, and the gate 17.

Next, the big win game will be described.
As an example, in a jackpot game, a jackpot opening performance is executed first. The jackpot opening performance is a performance that allows the start of a jackpot game to be recognized. As an example, the jackpot opening performance is executed for a predetermined jackpot opening time. In a jackpot game, a round game is executed after the jackpot opening time has elapsed. A jackpot game is composed of a plurality of round games. In a round game that constitutes a jackpot game, the jackpot winning hole 14 is opened. One round game ends when a number condition or a time condition is satisfied. As an example, the number condition is satisfied when a predetermined number of game balls enter in one round game. As an example, the time condition is satisfied when a predetermined round time has elapsed. In each round game that constitutes a jackpot game, the jackpot winning hole 14 is opened in a predetermined opening mode (opening pattern). In each round game that constitutes a jackpot game, a round performance is executed. In a jackpot game, when the final round of play ends, a jackpot ending performance is executed. The jackpot ending performance is a performance that allows the end of the jackpot game to be recognized. As an example, the jackpot ending performance is executed for a predetermined jackpot ending time. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the jackpot 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 the probability fluctuation function).
The probability variable function is a function for varying the probability of winning a jackpot in a special pattern winning lottery (hereinafter referred to as the jackpot probability). The pachinko game machine 10 has a low probability state in which the probability variable function is not activated, and a high probability state in which the probability variable function is activated, as states in which the jackpot probability can differ. The high probability state has a higher jackpot probability than the low probability state. In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the low probability state. The high probability state is an advantageous state for the player, as 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 does not operate, and a high ball entry rate state in which the ball entry assistance function operates, 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 increases. The high ball entry rate state is an advantageous state (easy ball entry state) for the player because it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second starting hole 13. In the low ball entry rate state, left hitting, which has the possibility of the game ball entering the first starting hole 12, is recommended, and in the high ball entry rate state, right hitting, which has the possibility of the game ball entering the second starting hole 13, is recommended.

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 to shorten the fluctuation time of the normal pattern. The normal pattern fluctuation time shortening control is a control that shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game compared to when the ball entry rate is low. 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 that changes the probability of winning the normal winning lottery (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than when the ball entry rate is low. 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 that makes the total opening time of the second starting hole 13 in one normal winning game longer than when the ball entry rate is low. 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 entry rate state may be realized by combining a fourth ball entry assist control, which will be described next. The fourth ball entry assist 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 entry rate state. When the special symbol fluctuation time shortening control is performed, the high ball entry rate state becomes a special symbol fluctuation time shortening state (time shortening state), while the low ball entry rate state becomes a special symbol non-fluctuation time shortening state (non-time shortening state). In this way, the game states in the pachinko game machine 10 include a low ball entry rate state and a high ball entry rate 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 a sub-board 50 on the back side (rear) of the game board YB. The main board 40 and the sub-board 50 are connected so that a control signal (control command) can be output in one direction from the main board 40 to the sub-board 50. The main board 40 executes a predetermined process and outputs a control signal to the sub-board 50. The sub-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 actuator AC1 and the special actuator AC2. The main CPU 41 can control the opening state of the second start opening 13 by controlling the operation of the normal actuator AC1. The main CPU 41 can control the opening state of the big prize opening 14 by controlling the operation of the special actuator AC2.

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 notifications and performances. The sub-ROM 52 stores the sub-control program and a judgment value used for a predetermined lottery. The sub-ROM 52 stores display data used for display performances and display notifications, light emission data used for light emission performances and light emission notifications, and sound data used for sound performances and sound notifications. 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 able to generate software random numbers by the 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 able to generate hardware random numbers by the random number generation circuit.

The sub-board 50 is connected to each of the first performance display device EH1 and the second performance display device EH2. The sub-CPU 51 can control the display contents in the display area R1 of the first performance display device EH1 and the display contents in the display area R2 of the second performance display device EH2. The sub-board 50 is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-CPU 51 can control the output contents 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-board 50 is connected to the vibration motor SM. The sub-CPU 51 can control the vibration mode of the vibration motor SM. The sub-board 50 is connected to the performance button BT. The sub-CPU 51 can input an operation signal indicating 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 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start hole 12 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first start sensor SE1. When the game ball has entered the first start hole 12, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not 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 updates the first reserved number by adding 1.

After updating the first reserved number by adding 1, 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 that can identify the first reserved number after the increment (hereinafter referred to as the first reserved number command) in the output buffer. As an example, the control command stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 50 when an output condition is satisfied. As an example, one control command is output to the sub-board 50 each time an output condition is satisfied. As an example, the output condition is satisfied every predetermined control period (e.g., 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 determining a winning special pattern, winning pattern random numbers used to determine a winning pattern, and variation pattern random numbers used to determine a variation pattern. The main CPU 41 stores the random number information so that it is possible to identify that it is random number information for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number 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 condition of the first special game is met.

When the main CPU 41 has stored 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 updates the second reserved number by adding 1.

After updating the second reserved number by adding 1, 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 reserved 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 the second special game. Specifically, the main CPU 41 updates the second reserved number by subtracting 1. 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 to determine whether or not a jackpot will be won (winning lottery for the second special symbol). The main CPU 41 performs a winning lottery to determine whether or not a jackpot will be won with a predetermined jackpot probability (for example, about 1/320).

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 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 (if the winning lottery 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 second special game. As an example, the main CPU 41 determines a predetermined loss symbol as the loss symbol to be stopped and displayed in the second special game. Next, the main CPU 41 determines one loss variation pattern from among 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.

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.

When the first reserved number is greater than zero, the main CPU 41 executes a process 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 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 winning lottery (winning lottery for the first special symbol) to determine whether or not a jackpot will be won. The main CPU 41 performs a jackpot lottery with a predetermined jackpot probability. The jackpot probability in the winning lottery for the first special symbol is the same as the jackpot probability in the winning lottery for the second special symbol (approximately 1/320).

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 special variation start command in the output buffer. The special 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 special 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 special variation start command is a control command that is different when the variation process of the first special game is executed and when the variation process of the second special game is executed. In other words, the special variation start command is a control command that can identify whether the first special game or the second special game is to be started. In the jackpot variation process and the loss variation process, the main CPU 41 updates the output information of the main RAM 43 so that it can be identified 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. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute the first special game when a gaming ball enters the first start hole 12. Also, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute the second special game when a gaming ball enters the second start hole 13.

The jackpot game processing will now be described.
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 an example, there are a first jackpot game and a second 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.

In the jackpot game processing, the main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter, referred to as the jackpot opening command) capable of identifying the start of the jackpot opening time in the output buffer. The jackpot opening command is a control command that instructs the execution of the jackpot opening performance. As an example, the jackpot opening command may include information capable of identifying the type of jackpot game. When the jackpot opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 41 performs processing to execute the round game that constitutes the jackpot. As an example, the main CPU 41 opens the large prize winning port 14 by controlling the special actuator AC2 using the opening control data for the identified jackpot game. The main CPU 41 performs processing to execute 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 both the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game. Each round game constituting a jackpot game has a number condition and a time condition set as the end condition. As an example, the number condition for each round game constituting a jackpot game is that 10 game balls enter the big prize opening 14. As an example, the time condition for each round game constituting a jackpot game is that 29 seconds elapse.

The main CPU 41 stores a control command capable of identifying the start of a jackpot round game (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot round command) in the output buffer each time a round game constituting a jackpot game is started. When the final round game constituting a jackpot game ends, the main CPU 41 stores a control command capable of identifying the start of the jackpot ending time (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot ending start command) in the output buffer. When the jackpot ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 41 ends the jackpot game. The main CPU 41 stores a control command capable of identifying the elapse of the jackpot ending time (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot ending end command) in the output buffer.

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.

The following describes the goal scoring rate transition process for transitioning the goal scoring rate state.
The scoring rate transition process includes a high scoring rate transition process for transitioning to a high scoring rate state, and a low scoring rate transition process for transitioning to a low scoring rate state.

First, the high ball scoring rate transition process will be described.
When the first or second jackpot game is completed, the main CPU 41 executes a high ball entry rate transition process. In the high ball entry rate transition process, the main CPU 41 sets an operation flag in the main RAM 43. That is, when the first or second jackpot game is completed, the main CPU 41 controls the state to a high ball entry rate state. After the second 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 special game in which the number of times the special game is executed after the jackpot game reaches the number of times of operation is completed, the main CPU 41 erases the operation flag stored in the main RAM 43. That is, when the second jackpot game is completed and the special game that has been activated is completed, the main CPU 41 controls the state to a low ball entry rate state. The main CPU 41 does not clear the operation flag after the first big win game ends until the next big win game is awarded. When the main CPU 41 starts a big win game and the operation flag is set, the main CPU 41 clears the operation flag. In other words, the main CPU 41 controls the game to a low ball entry rate state during the big win game.

Next, the probability transition process will be described.
In the probability transition process, the main CPU 41 sets a high probability flag in the main RAM 43 when the first jackpot game ends. In other words, the main CPU 41 controls to a high probability state when the first jackpot game ends. The main CPU 41 does not erase the probability change flag after the first jackpot game ends 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 second jackpot game ends. In other words, the main CPU 41 controls to a low probability state when the second jackpot game ends. 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 to a low probability state during a 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, the state designation commands include a state designation command capable of identifying a low-probability non-time-saving state, a state designation command capable of identifying a low-probability non-time-saving state, a state designation command capable of identifying a high-probability non-time-saving state, and a state designation command capable of identifying a high-probability time-saving state. As an example, when the power supply is started, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a state designation command capable of identifying the current game state, regardless of whether the backup information has been initialized or not. That is, if the backup information has been initialized when the power supply is started, a state designation command capable of identifying a low-probability non-time-saving state is stored in the output buffer. On the other hand, if the backup information has not been initialized when the power supply is started, a state designation command capable of identifying the game state when the power supply was cut off is stored in the output buffer.

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

Next, the main CPU 41 acquires the random numbers generated by the random number generation circuit 44. 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 patterns, and winning pattern random numbers used to determine normal patterns. 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 acquires 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 the winning random number identified from the acquired 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 ball entry rate state.

As an example, the probability of a normal win in a high ball entry rate state is 1 or approximately 1. As an example, the probability of a normal win in a low ball entry 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 winning rate state. 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 than 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 a variation pattern for the normal game and determine a variation pattern from among a plurality of normal variation patterns. Next, the main CPU 41 stores a normal variation start command in the output buffer. The normal variation start command is a control command that can specify the determined normal variation pattern and the start of the normal game. As an example, the normal variation start command is a control command that can specify the determined normal pattern (normal winning pattern or normal losing pattern). After storing the normal variation start command in the output buffer, the main CPU 41 ends the normal pattern 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 a variable display of a predetermined pattern. The main CPU 41 measures a 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. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute a normal game when a gaming ball enters the gate 17 (gate opening 17a).

The normal winning game process will now be described.
The normal winning game process is a process for awarding a normal winning game. When the main CPU 41 stops and displays a normal winning symbol in a normal game, the main CPU 41 executes the normal winning game process after the normal game ends. The main CPU 41 opens the second start port 13 by controlling the normal actuator AC1 using the opening control data corresponding to the normal winning symbol determined in the normal symbol start process. This awards a normal winning game. The normal winning game ends when a number condition or a time condition is satisfied. As an example, the number condition of the normal winning game is satisfied when a predetermined number of game balls enter the ball in the normal winning game. As an example, the specified number of balls in the normal winning game is one. As an example, the time condition of the normal winning game is satisfied when a predetermined normal winning game time has elapsed. As an example, the normal winning game time is 5.7 seconds.

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 a special game during execution of the special game. When the sub-CPU 51 inputs a special variation start command, it controls the effect device group ES including the first effect display device EH1 and the second effect display device EH2 to execute the effect game. The first effect display device EH1 is an example of a variation game execution means that executes a variation game.

The sub-CPU 51 determines the symbol combination to be stopped and displayed in the performance game based on the special variation start command. The sub-CPU 51 determines the symbol combination of the big win when the big win symbol can be specified from the special variation start command. As an example, the symbol combination of the big win 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 special 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 special variation start command.

The sub-CPU 51 determines the specific variation content (presentation content) of the presentation game based on the variation pattern. As an example, the specific variation content of the presentation game may include a presentation route. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 determines the presentation route based on the variation pattern. As an example, the variation game progresses according to the determined presentation route. As an example, the variation game has multiple presentation routes. As an example, the presentation route is composed of one or multiple presentation parts. As an example, the presentation part may include a pre-reach part and a post-reach part. As an example, the presentation part may include a super-reach part. As an example, the pre-reach part is a section (period) from the start of the presentation game to the formation of a reach in the presentation game. As an example, the post-reach part is a section (period) in which the NR presentation is executed. As an example, the super-reach part is a section (period) in which the SR presentation is executed. Each presentation part has multiple presentation modes. In other words, determining the presentation route may include determining the presentation mode in each presentation pattern.

The sub-CPU 51 controls the first effect display device EH1 to start the variable display of the effect symbols in each symbol row based on the determined variable content (effect route). In other words, the sub-CPU 51 starts the effect game. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination when a specified timing arrives after the effect game starts. Thereafter, the sub-CPU 51 stops and displays the symbol combination in a confirmed state in response to the input of a variable end command. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 may stop and display the symbol combination in a confirmed state in response to the lapse of a variable time set in the variable pattern. In this case, the variable end command may be omitted. Note that if the variable end command is input before the specified timing arrives after the effect game starts, the sub-CPU 51 stops and displays the symbol combination in a confirmed state in response to the input of the variable end command, without temporarily stopping and displaying it.

The production route will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 4, the presentation route progresses in the order of a pre-reach part, a post-reach part, and an SR part. As an example, the presentation route may be composed of only a pre-reach part, a pre-reach part and a post-reach part, or a pre-reach part, a post-reach part, and an SR part. When the presentation route is composed of only a pre-reach part, the reach presentation is not executed in the variation game proceeding along the presentation route. In other words, the presentation route composed of only a pre-reach part is a presentation route that can be determined when the variation pattern does not include the reach presentation. Also, when the presentation route is composed of a pre-reach part and a post-reach part, the variation game proceeding along the presentation route executes the NR presentation, but does not execute the SR presentation. In other words, the presentation route composed of a pre-reach part and a post-reach part is a presentation route that can be determined when the variation pattern includes the NR presentation, but does not include the SR presentation. In addition, when a presentation route is composed of a pre-reach part, a post-reach part, a specific part, and an SR part, NR presentation and SR presentation are executed in a variable game proceeding along the presentation route. In other words, a presentation route composed of a pre-reach part, a post-reach part, a specific part, and an SR part is a presentation route that can be determined when the variation pattern includes NR presentation and SR presentation.

Each performance part has one or more performance modes. As an example, the pre-reach part includes a pre-reach part in a normal mode and a pre-reach part in a specific mode. As an example, the pre-reach part in a normal mode and the pre-reach part in a specific mode have different section (period) lengths. As an example, the pre-reach part in a normal mode has a shorter section (period) than the pre-reach part in a specific mode. As an example, the post-reach part includes a post-reach part in a normal mode and a post-reach part in a specific mode. As an example, the post-reach part in a normal mode and the post-reach part in a specific mode have different section (period) lengths. As an example, the post-reach part in a normal mode has a shorter section (period) than the post-reach part in a specific mode. As an example, the SR part includes an SR part in a normal mode and an SR part in a specific mode. As an example, the SR part in a normal mode and the SR part in a specific mode have different section (period) lengths. As an example, the SR part in the normal mode has a shorter section (period) than the SR part in the specific mode.

As an example, the performance routes may include a first performance route RT1, a second performance route RT2, a third performance route RT3, a fourth performance route RT4, a fifth performance route RT5, a sixth performance route RT6, a seventh performance route RT7, an eighth performance route RT8, a ninth performance route RT9, and a tenth performance route RT10. As an example, the performance routes may include an eleventh performance route RT11, a twelfth performance route RT12, a thirteenth performance route RT13, a fourteenth performance route RT14, a fifteenth performance route RT15, a sixteenth performance route RT16, a seventeenth performance route RT17, an eighteenth performance route RT18, a nineteenth performance route RT19, and a twentieth performance route RT20. As an example, the presentation routes may include a 21st presentation route RT21, a 22nd presentation route RT22, a 23rd presentation route RT23, a 24th presentation route RT24, a 25th presentation route RT25, and a 26th presentation route RT26.

As an example, the first presentation route RT1 and the second presentation route RT2 are presentation routes consisting only of a pre-reach part. As an example, the third presentation route RT3, the fourth presentation route RT4, the fifth presentation route RT5, the sixth presentation route RT6, the seventh presentation route RT7, the eighth presentation route RT8, the ninth presentation route RT9, and the tenth presentation route RT10 are presentation routes consisting of a pre-reach part and a post-reach part. As an example, the eleventh presentation route RT11, the twelfth presentation route RT12, the thirteenth presentation route RT13, the fourteenth presentation route RT14, the fifteenth presentation route RT15, the sixteenth presentation route RT16, the seventeenth presentation route RT17, and the eighteenth presentation route RT18 are presentation routes consisting of a pre-reach part, a post-reach part, and an SR part in the normal mode. As an example, the 19th presentation route RT19, the 20th presentation route RT20, the 21st presentation route RT21, the 22nd presentation route RT22, the 23rd presentation route RT23, the 24th presentation route RT24, the 25th presentation route RT25, and the 26th presentation route RT26 are presentation routes that are composed of a pre-reach part, a post-reach part, and an SR part in a specific mode. The 19th presentation route RT19, the 20th presentation route RT20, the 21st presentation route RT21, the 22nd presentation route RT22, the 23rd presentation route RT23, the 24th presentation route RT24, the 25th presentation route RT25, and the 26th presentation route RT26 that are composed of an SR part in a specific mode are examples of specific presentation routes. In other words, there are multiple presentation routes including a specific presentation route in a variable game.

As an example, the first performance route RT1, the third performance route RT3, the fifth performance route RT5, the seventh performance route RT7, the ninth performance route RT9, the eleventh performance route RT11, the thirteenth performance route RT13, the fifteenth performance route RT15, the seventeenth performance route RT17, the nineteenth performance route RT19, the twenty-first performance route RT21, the twenty-third performance route RT23, and the twenty-fifth performance route RT25 are performance routes that include a pre-reach part in the normal mode. As an example, the second performance route RT2, the fourth performance route RT4, the sixth performance route RT6, the eighth performance route RT8, the tenth performance route RT10, the twelfth performance route RT12, the fourteenth performance route RT14, the sixteenth performance route RT16, the eighteenth performance route RT18, the twentieth performance route RT20, the twenty-second performance route RT22, the twenty-fourth performance route RT24, and the twenty-sixth performance route RT26 are performance routes that include a pre-reach part according to a specific aspect.

As an example, the third performance route RT3, the fourth performance route RT4, the seventh performance route RT7, the eighth performance route RT8, the eleventh performance route RT11, the twelfth performance route RT12, the fifteenth performance route RT15, the sixteenth performance route RT16, the nineteenth performance route RT19, the twentieth performance route RT20, the twenty-third performance route RT23, and the twenty-fourth performance route RT24 are performance routes that include a post-reach part in the normal mode. As an example, the 5th performance route RT5, the 6th performance route RT6, the 9th performance route RT9, the 10th performance route RT10, the 13th performance route RT13, the 14th performance route RT14, the 17th performance route RT17, the 18th performance route RT18, the 21st performance route RT21, the 22nd performance route RT22, the 25th performance route RT25, and the 26th performance route RT26 are performance routes that include a post-reach part according to a specific aspect.

As an example, the first presentation route RT1, the second presentation route RT2, the third presentation route RT3, the fourth presentation route RT4, the fifth presentation route RT5, the sixth presentation route RT6, the eleventh presentation route RT11, the twelfth presentation route RT12, the thirteenth presentation route RT13, the fourteenth presentation route RT14, the nineteenth presentation route RT19, the twentieth presentation route RT20, the twenty-first presentation route RT21 and the twenty-second presentation route RT22 are presentation routes that can be selected when the winning lottery is not won. As an example, the 7th presentation route RT7, the 8th presentation route RT8, the 9th presentation route RT9, the 10th presentation route RT10, the 15th presentation route RT15, the 16th presentation route RT16, the 17th presentation route RT17, the 18th presentation route RT18, the 23rd presentation route RT23, the 24th presentation route RT24, the 25th presentation route RT25, and the 26th presentation route RT26 are presentation routes that can be selected when a winning lottery is won.

As mentioned above, the length of each section (period) of each performance part that makes up a performance route differs depending on the performance mode. In other words, the time it takes for a performance route to complete its progress differs depending on the combination of performance parts that make up that performance route. For this reason, the performance route is associated with a variation pattern. As an example, one performance route is associated with each variation pattern. In other words, there are at least 26 variation patterns, each of which is associated with the first performance route RT1 to the 26th performance route RT26. One performance route may be associated with only one variation pattern, or may be associated with multiple variation patterns.

An example of the presentation during the SR part will be described.
In the SR part in the normal mode, a normal SR effect is executed. As an example, the normal SR effect is a showdown effect in which an ally character and an enemy character face off against each other. As an example, the normal SR effect is a showdown effect in which an ally character and an enemy character face off against each other by boxing.

As shown in FIG. 5(a), as one example, the normal SR effect may include a display effect in which a first normal SR image NSG1 is displayed on the first effect display device EH1. As one example, the first normal SR image NSG1 may include an image that imitates an ally character. As one example, the first normal SR image NSG1 may include an image that imitates an enemy character. As one example, the first normal SR image NSG1 is an image that imitates a situation in which an ally character and an enemy character are confronting each other. As one example, the first normal SR image NSG1 is displayed in response to the start of the normal SR effect. As one example, the first normal SR image NSG1 is displayed for a predetermined effect time.

As shown in FIG. 5(b), as an example, the normal SR effect may include a display effect in which a second normal SR image NSG2 is displayed on the first effect display device EH1. As an example, the second normal SR image NSG2 may include an image that imitates an ally character. As an example, the second normal SR image NSG2 may include an image that imitates an enemy character. As an example, the second normal SR image NSG2 is an image that imitates a situation in which an ally character launches an attack on an enemy character. As an example, the second normal SR image NSG2 is displayed in response to the end of the display of the first normal SR image NSG1. In other words, the second normal SR image NSG2 is displayed in place of the first normal SR image NSG1. As an example, the second normal SR image NSG2 is displayed for a predetermined effect time.

As shown in FIG. 5(c), as an example, the normal SR effect may include a display effect in which a third normal SR image NSG3 is displayed on the first effect display device EH1. As an example, the third normal SR image NSG3 may include an image imitating an ally character. As an example, the third normal SR image NSG3 may include an image imitating an enemy character. As an example, the third normal SR image NSG3 is an image imitating a situation in which an enemy character avoids an attack by an ally character. As an example, the third normal SR image NSG3 is displayed upon the end of the display of the second normal SR image NSG2. In other words, the third normal SR image NSG3 is displayed in place of the second normal SR image NSG2. As an example, the third normal SR image NSG3 is displayed for a predetermined effect time. The third normal SR image NSG3 is an image that suggests or is recognizable as not having won the winning lottery. In other words, a normal SR effect including a display effect that displays the third normal SR image NSG3 on the first effect display device EH1 is an effect that suggests or is recognizable as not having won the winning lottery. A normal SR effect including a display effect that displays the third normal SR image NSG3 on the first effect display device EH1 is an effect that can be executed when the winning lottery has not been won. A normal SR effect including a display effect that displays the third normal SR image NSG3 on the first effect display device EH1 is what is known as a losing effect.

As shown in FIG. 5(d), as an example, the normal SR effect may include a display effect in which a fourth normal SR image NSG4 is displayed on the first effect display device EH1. As an example, the fourth normal SR image NSG4 may include an image imitating an ally character. As an example, the fourth normal SR image NSG4 may include an image imitating an enemy character. As an example, the fourth normal SR image NSG4 is an image imitating a situation in which an attack by an ally character hits an enemy character. As an example, the fourth normal SR image NSG4 is displayed upon the end of the display of the second normal SR image NSG2. In other words, the fourth normal SR image NSG4 is displayed in place of the second normal SR image NSG2. As an example, the fourth normal SR image NSG4 is displayed for a predetermined effect time. The fourth normal SR image NSG4 is an image that suggests that a winning lottery has been won, or is recognizable. In other words, a normal SR performance including a display performance that displays the fourth normal SR image NSG4 on the first performance display device EH1 is a performance that suggests or is recognizable as having won the winning lottery. A normal SR performance including a display performance that displays the fourth normal SR image NSG4 on the first performance display device EH1 is a performance that can be executed when a winning lottery is won. A normal SR performance including a display performance that displays the fourth normal SR image NSG4 on the first performance display device EH1 is what is known as a winning performance.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the SR part in the specific mode, a specific SR effect is executed. As an example, the specific SR effect is a showdown effect in which an ally character and an enemy character face off against each other. As an example, the specific SR effect is a showdown effect in which an ally character and an enemy character face off in a boxing match. As an example, the specific SR effect is an effect in which at least one of the ally character and the enemy character is different from the normal SR effect.

As an example, the SR part according to the specific aspect can be divided into a first part, a second part, and a third part. In the following description, when simply referring to the first part, the second part, or the third part, this refers to the first part of the SR part according to the specific aspect, the second part of the SR part according to the specific aspect, and the third part of the SR part according to the specific aspect, respectively.

As an example, the first part includes a first part according to a normal mode and a first part according to a specific mode. As an example, the first part according to a normal mode and the first part according to a specific mode have different lengths of sections (periods). As an example, the first part according to a normal mode has a shorter section (period) than the first part according to a specific mode. As an example, the second part includes a second part according to a normal mode and a second part according to a specific mode. As an example, the second part according to a normal mode and the second part according to a specific mode have different lengths of sections (periods). As an example, the second part according to a normal mode has a shorter section (period) than the second part according to a specific mode. As an example, the third part includes a third part according to a first mode and a third part according to a second mode. As an example, the third part according to a first mode and the third part according to a second mode have different lengths of sections (periods). As an example, the third part according to a first mode has a shorter section (period) than the third part according to a second mode.

As an example, in the first part, an introductory performance is performed.
In the first part in the normal mode, a normal introduction performance is executed. The normal introduction performance is a performance that leads (connects) to a performance (branching performance) executed in the second part. As an example, the normal introduction performance may include a display performance that displays a normal introduction image NDG on the first performance display device EH1. As an example, the normal introduction image NDG is an image that mimics a situation in which an ally character is training. As an example, the normal introduction image NDG is an image that mimics a situation in which an ally character is training. As an example, the normal introduction image NDG is displayed for a predetermined first introduction performance time. The normal introduction performance is an example of a non-specific performance.

In the first part according to the specific aspect, a specific introduction performance is executed. The specific introduction performance is a performance that leads (connects) to a performance (branch performance) executed in the second part. As an example, the specific introduction performance may include a display performance that displays a specific introduction image TDG on the first performance display device EH1. As an example, the specific introduction image TDG is an image that imitates a situation in which an ally character is training. As an example, the specific introduction image TDG is an image that imitates a situation in which an ally character is training. As an example, the specific introduction image TDG is an image that imitates a situation in which an ally character is training differently from the training in the normal introduction image NDG. As an example, the specific introduction image TDG is displayed for a predetermined second introduction performance time. As an example, the second introduction performance time is a time different from the first introduction performance time. In other words, the performance time is different between the specific introduction performance and the normal introduction performance. As an example, the second introduction performance time is a time longer than the first introduction performance time. In other words, the specific introduction performance is a performance that has a longer performance time than the normal introduction performance. The specific introduction effect is an example of a specific effect. In this way, the effects that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 include the specific introduction effect as a specific effect and the normal introduction effect as a non-specific effect. When the variable game progresses through a performance route that includes an SR part in a specific mode, either the specific introduction effect or the normal introduction effect can be executed.

As an example, a branching effect is executed in the second part.
In the second part in the normal mode, a normal branching performance is executed. The normal branching performance is a performance that leads (connects) to the performance (result performance) executed in the third part. As an example, the normal branching performance may include a display performance that displays a branching image BG on the first performance display device EH1. As an example, the branching image BG may include an image that imitates a plurality of enemy characters. As an example, the branching image BG may include an image that imitates a normal enemy character and a specific enemy character. As an example, the branching image BG may include an image that imitates the performance button BT. In other words, the branching image BG may include an image that prompts the operation of the performance button BT. As an example, in the normal branching performance, the branching image BG is displayed as a trigger for the end of the display of the normal introduction image NDG or the specific introduction image TDG. In other words, in the normal branching performance, the branching image BG is displayed as a trigger for the end of the normal introduction performance or the specific introduction performance. For this reason, it can be said that the normal branching performance is executed as a trigger for the end of the normal introduction performance or the specific introduction performance. As an example, a part or all of the period during which the display effect for displaying the branch image BG is being executed may include an operation acceptance period during which the operation of the effect button BT is accepted. As an example, the branch image BG is displayed until a predetermined effect time has elapsed or the effect button BT is operated during the operation acceptance period.

As one example, the normal branching presentation may include a display presentation that displays a first determination image on the first presentation display device EH1. As one example, the first determination image is an image that suggests or notifies that a normal enemy character from among a plurality of enemy characters has been determined as the opponent of the ally character. In other words, the normal branching presentation may include a presentation (display presentation) that suggests or notifies that a normal enemy character from among a plurality of enemy characters has been determined as the opponent of the ally character. As one example, the first determination image is displayed in response to the end of the display of the branching image BG. In other words, the first determination image is displayed in place of the branching image BG. As one example, the first determination image is displayed for a predetermined presentation time.

As an example, the normal branching effect may include a display effect in which a normal branching image NBG is displayed on the first effect display device EH1. As an example, the normal branching image NBG may include an image that imitates an ally character. As an example, the normal branching image NBG may include an image that imitates a normal enemy character. As an example, the normal branching image NBG is an image that imitates a situation in which an ally character attacks a normal enemy character. As an example, the normal branching image NBG is displayed in response to the end of the display of the first decision image. In other words, the normal branching image NBG is displayed in place of the first decision image. As an example, the normal branching image NBG is displayed for a predetermined performance time. As an example, the normal branching effect ends in response to the end of the display of the normal branching image NBG. In other words, the normal branching effect may end with the end of the display of the normal branching image NBG.

In the second part in a specific mode, a specific branch effect is executed. The specific branch effect is an effect that leads (connects) to an effect (result effect) executed in the third part. As an example, the specific branch effect may include a display effect that displays a branch image BG on the first effect display device EH1. In other words, a part of the specific branch effect is the same as a part of the normal branch effect. As an example, in the specific branch effect, the branch image BG is displayed as a trigger for the end of the display of the normal introduction image NDG or the specific introduction image TDG. In other words, in the specific branch effect, the branch image BG is displayed as a trigger for the end of the normal introduction effect or the specific introduction effect. For this reason, it can be said that the specific branch effect is executed as a trigger for the end of the normal introduction effect or the specific introduction effect. The display effect that displays the branch image BG is an example of a special effect. The special effect is an effect that is executed regardless of the presentation mode of the first part, the second part, and the third part when the variable game progresses on a presentation route including the SR part in a specific mode.

As an example, the specific branch presentation may include a display presentation in which a second determination image is displayed on the first presentation display device EH1. As an example, the second determination image is an image that suggests or notifies that a specific enemy character from among a plurality of enemy characters will be determined as an opponent for an ally character. In other words, the specific branch presentation may include a presentation (display presentation) that suggests or notifies that a specific enemy character from among a plurality of enemy characters will be determined as an opponent for an ally character. The specific branch presentation is a presentation in which the enemy character that is suggested or notified to be determined as an opponent for an ally character is different from the normal branch presentation. As an example, the second determination image is displayed in response to the end of the display of the branch image BG. In other words, the second determination image is displayed in place of the branch image BG. As an example, the second determination image is displayed for a predetermined presentation time.

As an example, the specific branch performance may include a display performance in which a specific branch image TBG is displayed on the first performance display device EH1. As an example, the specific branch image TBG may include an image that imitates an ally character. As an example, the specific branch image TBG may include an image that imitates a specific enemy character. As an example, the specific branch image TBG is an image that imitates a situation in which an ally character launches an attack on a specific enemy character. As an example, the specific branch image TBG is displayed in response to the end of the display of the second decision image. In other words, the specific branch image TBG is displayed in place of the second decision image. As an example, the specific branch image TBG is displayed for a predetermined performance time. As an example, the specific branch performance ends in response to the end of the display of the specific branch image TBG. In other words, the specific branch performance may end with the end of the display of the specific branch image TBG. As an example, the performance time differs between the specific branch performance and the normal branch performance. As an example, a specific branch effect has a longer duration than a normal branch effect.

As an example, in the third part, a result presentation is executed.
In the third part according to the first aspect, the first result presentation is executed. The first result presentation is a presentation that suggests or is recognizable as not winning the winning lottery. The first result presentation is a presentation that can be executed when the winning lottery is not won. The first result presentation is a so-called loss presentation. In other words, the third part according to the first aspect can be said to be the third part according to the loss aspect.

As an example, the first result presentation may include a display presentation in which a failure result image HKG is displayed on the first presentation display device EH1. As an example, the failure result image HKG may include an image that imitates an ally character. As an example, the failure result image HKG is an image that imitates a situation in which an ally character falls after being attacked by an enemy character. As an example, the failure result image HKG is displayed as a trigger for the end of the display of the normal branch image NBG or the specific branch image TBG. In other words, the failure result image HKG is displayed as a trigger for the end of the normal branch presentation or the specific branch presentation. For this reason, it can be said that the first result presentation is executed as a trigger for the end of the normal branch presentation or the specific branch presentation. As an example, the failure result image HKG is displayed for a predetermined presentation time. As an example, the first result presentation ends as a trigger for the end of the display of the failure result image HKG. In other words, the first result presentation may end with the end of the display of the failure result image HKG.

In the third part according to the second aspect, the second result presentation is executed. The second result presentation is a presentation that suggests or is recognizable as having won the winning lottery. The second result presentation is a presentation that can be executed when the winning lottery is won. The second result presentation is a so-called winning presentation. In other words, the third part according to the second aspect can be said to be the third part according to the winning aspect.

As an example, the second result presentation may include a display presentation that displays a winning result image AKG on the first presentation display device EH1. As an example, the winning result image AKG may include an image that imitates an ally character. As an example, the winning result image AKG is an image that imitates a situation in which an attack by an ally character hits an enemy character. As an example, the winning result image AKG is displayed as a trigger for the end of the display of the normal branch image NBG or the specific branch image TBG. In other words, the winning result image AKG is displayed as a trigger for the end of the normal branch presentation or the specific branch presentation. For this reason, it can be said that the second result presentation is executed as a trigger for the end of the normal branch presentation or the specific branch presentation. As an example, the winning result image AKG is displayed for a predetermined presentation time. As an example, the second result presentation ends as a trigger for the end of the display of the winning result image AKG. In other words, the second result presentation may end with the end of the display of the winning result image AKG. As an example, the second result effect and the first result effect have different presentation times. As an example, the second result effect has a longer presentation time than the first result effect.

Next, the predetermined effects will be described.
As one example, the predetermined effect is an effect that can be executed in the SR part in a specific manner. As one example, the predetermined effect is an effect that can be executed across the first part and the second part. The predetermined effect is an effect that can be executed regardless of the presentation manner of each of the above effects in the first part and the second part. As one example, the predetermined effect is a mini-game effect. As one example, the predetermined effect is a mini-game effect in which an ally character explores a specified field.

As shown in FIG. 7, the predetermined effect may include a display effect that displays a mini-game image MG on the second effect display device EH2. As an example, the mini-game image MG may include an image that imitates an ally character. As an example, the mini-game image MG may include an image that imitates a predetermined field. As an example, the mini-game image MG is an image in which an ally character explores a predetermined field. As an example, the mini-game image MG may include an image that suggests or is recognizable as the timing at which an ally character will obtain a bonus (treasure chest). As an example, the mini-game image MG may include a bonus image in which an ally character obtains a bonus (treasure chest). As an example, the bonus image is an image in which different degrees of expectation can be recognized depending on the type of bonus image. As an example, the degree of expectation that can be recognized by the bonus image (predetermined effect) is the degree of expectation that the variable game being played is a winning variable game. The expectation level that can be recognized by the bonus image (predetermined effect) may be an expectation level that includes a winning variable game in the pending variable game, or an expectation level that is controlled to a favorable gaming state during execution or after the end of the pending variable game (after the end of the winning game).

Next, the effect customization function of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The customization function is a function for enabling customization of effects. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a customization function, which allows customization of effects.

As shown in FIG. 8, when the performance button BT is operated while the device is controlled to a standby state, a customized performance is executed in the first performance display device EH1. As an example, the customized performance may include an item image GK. As an example, the item image GK is an image related to a customizable performance. As an example, the customized performance may include a plurality of item images GK. As an example, the item image GK includes a normal item image GK that allows the user to recognize that the performance customization function is not operating. As an example, the normal item image GK is an image that imitates the string of characters "normal performance mode". As an example, the item image GK includes a specific item image GK that allows the user to recognize that the specific introduction performance customization function is operating. As an example, the specific item image GK includes a first specific item image GK and a second specific item image GK. As an example, the first specific item image GK is an image that allows the user to recognize that the first customization function of the specific introduction performance is operating. As an example, the first specific item image GK is an image that allows the user to recognize that the first customization function of the specific introduction performance is activated, thereby increasing the probability of the specific introduction performance being executed compared to when the customization function of the specific introduction performance is not activated. As an example, the first specific item image GK is an image that imitates the character strings "first specific performance mode" and "increase in the appearance rate of the specific introduction performance". As an example, the second specific item image GK is an image that allows the user to recognize that the second customization function of the specific introduction performance is activated. As an example, the second specific item image GK is an image that allows the user to recognize that the second customization function of the specific introduction performance is activated, thereby increasing the expectation of the specific introduction performance being executed compared to when the customization function of the specific introduction performance is not activated. As an example, the second specific item image GK is an image that imitates the character strings "second specific performance mode" and "increase in the reliability of the specific introduction performance". As an example, the item image GK is displayed so that the current operating status of the customization function can be recognized. As an example, in the customization effect, an item image GK (shown as "GK1" in the figure) showing the current operation status of the customization function is displayed in priority over other item images GK. As an example, the item image GK showing the current operation status of the customization function is displayed in a layer with a higher priority than the other item images GK. As an example, the item image GK showing the current operation status of the customization function is displayed in a position that is easier for the player to see than the other item images GK. As an example, the item image GK showing the current operation status of the customization function is displayed in a position closer to the center of the display area R1 of the first effect display device EH1 than the other item images GK.

As an example, when the performance button BT is operated during execution of the customization performance, the operating status of the customization function can be switched. As an example, when the customization function of the specific introduction performance is not operating, that is, when the normal item image GK is displayed as the item image GK1 indicating the operating status of the current customization function, when the performance button BT is operated, the first specific item image GK that can be recognized as the first customization function of the specific introduction performance is operating is displayed as the item image GK1. As an example, when the first customization function of the specific introduction performance is operating, that is, when the first specific item image GK is displayed as the item image GK1, when the performance button BT is operated, the second specific item image GK that can be recognized as the second customization function of the specific introduction performance is operating is displayed as the item image GK1. As an example, when the second customization function of the specific introduction performance is operating, that is, when the second specific item image GK is displayed as the item image GK1, when the performance button BT is operated, the normal item image GK that can be recognized as the customization function of the specific introduction performance is not operating is displayed as the item image GK1. The customization effect ends when a predetermined duration has elapsed since the last time the effect button BT was operated. In other words, if the effect button BT is not operated again after the customization effect has started, the customization effect ends when the duration has elapsed without changing the operating status of the customization function.

As shown in FIG. 9, when the customization effect ends, if the customization function is operating, an operating effect is executed that allows the operating status of the customization function to be recognized. As one example, the operating effect may include a display effect that displays an operating image SG that allows the operating status of the customization function to be recognized. As one example, the operating effect is an effect that allows the user to recognize that the probability of execution of a specific introduction effect changes depending on the operating status of the customization function, or that the probability of execution of a specific introduction effect has changed. As one example, the operating image SG is an image that imitates the character string "Increase the appearance rate of specific introduction effects" or the character string "Increase the reliability of specific introduction effects."

As an example, when the second customization function of the specific introduction performance is activated, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute a notification that allows the player to recognize that the second customization function may have been effective in the case where the second customization function may have been effective. As an example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the performance button BT is operated in the first part in the case where the second customization function may have been effective, a vibration notification can be executed by the vibration motor SM. Here, the situation in which the customization function may have been effective is a situation in which the value of the random number becomes a specific value when the performance mode is determined based on the same random number when the customization function is activated and when the customization function is not activated. As an example, the specific value is a value that determines the specific mode when the customization function is activated, and a value that determines the normal mode when the customization function is not activated. As an example, the specific value is a value that determines the normal mode when the customization function is activated, and a value that determines the specific mode when the customization function is not activated.

In addition, when the performance mode is determined based on different random numbers when the customization function is activated and when the customization function is not activated, and the upper limit values of the random numbers are the same, it is preferable to consider them to be the same random numbers. On the other hand, when the performance mode is determined based on different random numbers when the customization function is activated and when the customization function is not activated, and the upper limit values of the random numbers are different, it is preferable to consider a situation in which the value of the random number becomes a specific value when the upper limit values of the random numbers are considered to be the same, as a situation in which the customization function may have been effective. As an example, a case will be described in which the performance mode is determined based on a random number (1 to 100) with an upper limit of 100 when the customization function is activated, and the performance mode is determined based on a random number (1 to 200) with an upper limit of 200 when the customization function is not activated. In this case, the specific value is a value that determines the specific mode when the customization function is activated, and is a value that determines the normal mode when doubled when the customization function is not activated. That is, assuming that the configuration is such that when the customization function is activated, the specific mode is determined when the corresponding random number value is greater than 90, and when the customization function is not activated, the specific mode is determined when the corresponding random number value is greater than 150, the specific value is 76 to 90 (151 to 180). In the above case, the specific value may be a value that determines the normal mode when the customization function is activated, and a value that determines the normal mode when doubled when the customization function is not activated. That is, assuming that the configuration is such that when the customization function is activated, the normal mode is determined when the corresponding random number value is less than 50, and when the customization function is not activated, the normal mode is determined when the corresponding random number value is less than 20, the specific value is 10 to 50 (20 to 100).

Next, the control executed by the secondary CPU 51 will be described.
First, the control for changing the operating status of the customization function will be described.
When the sub-CPU 51 inputs an operation signal of the effect button BT in the standby state, it determines that the effect button BT has been operated, and controls the effect device group ES to execute a customized effect. At this time, the sub-CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES to execute a customized effect according to the operating status of the customization function of the specific introduction effect. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 specifies the customization result based on information (hereinafter, referred to as the customization result) that can specify the operating status of the customization function of the specific introduction effect. As an example, the customization result is stored in the sub-RAM 53. The sub-RAM 53 is an example of a storage means that stores the customization result that can specify the result of customization (operation status of the customization function).

During execution of the customized performance, when the operation signal of the performance button BT is input, the sub-CPU 51 determines that the performance button BT has been operated and changes the customization result. As an example, when the performance button BT is operated when the customization function is not operating, the sub-CPU 51 updates the customization result so that it is possible to identify that the first customization function is operating. As an example, when the performance button BT is operated when the first customization function is operating, the sub-CPU 51 updates the customization result so that it is possible to identify that the second customization function is operating. As an example, when the performance button BT is operated when the second customization function is operating, the sub-CPU 51 updates the customization result so that it is possible to identify that the customization function is not operating. As an example, during execution of the customized performance, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES so that the customized performance ends when a predetermined performance time has elapsed since the performance button BT was last operated. As an example, when ending the customized performance, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES so that the operating information is executed according to the customization result at that time. A customization result that is identifiable as a second customization function being activated is an example of the customization result being a specific result.

The control for determining the performance route will now be described.
As an example, when the secondary CPU 51 inputs a special fluctuation start command, it determines a presentation route based on a fluctuation pattern specified from the fluctuation command. In other words, the secondary CPU 51 determines one presentation route corresponding to the specified fluctuation pattern as the presentation route of a newly started fluctuation game.

As an example, when the secondary CPU 51 determines a presentation route including an SP part in a specific mode as the current presentation route based on the identified variation pattern, it determines the presentation mode in the SP part in the specific mode.

As shown in FIG. 10, the sub-CPU 51 determines the presentation mode in the SP part according to a specific mode at different determination ratios depending on the operation status of the customization function of the specific introduction performance. More specifically, the sub-CPU 51 determines the presentation mode of the first part at different determination ratios depending on the operation status of the customization function of the specific introduction performance.

As an example, when the first customization function of the specific introduction performance is activated, the sub-CPU 51 determines the performance mode of the first part so that it is easier to decide to execute the first part in a specific mode than when the customization function of the specific introduction performance is not activated. In other words, when the first customization function is activated, the probability of executing the specific introduction performance is higher than when the customization function is not activated. As an example, when the second customization function of the specific introduction performance is activated, the sub-CPU 51 determines the performance mode of the first part so that the proportion of hits in deciding to execute the first part in a specific mode is higher than when the customization function of the specific introduction performance is not activated. In other words, when the second customization function is activated (when the customization result is a specific result), it is more advantageous to execute the specific introduction performance than to execute the normal introduction performance.

As an example, when the customization function of the specific introduction performance is not activated, the sub-CPU 51 determines the execution of the first part in the normal mode at a rate of 20/100 regardless of the result of the winning lottery. In other words, when the customization function of the specific introduction performance is not activated, the sub-CPU 51 determines the execution of the first part in the specific mode at a rate of 80/100 regardless of the result of the winning lottery. Also, as an example, when the first customization function of the specific introduction performance is activated, the sub-CPU 51 determines the execution of the first part in the normal mode at a rate of 10/100 regardless of the result of the winning lottery. In other words, when the first customization function of the specific introduction performance is activated, the sub-CPU 51 determines the execution of the first part in the specific mode at a rate of 90/100 regardless of the result of the winning lottery. Also, as an example, when the second customization function of the specific introduction performance is activated, the sub-CPU 51 determines the execution of the first part in the normal mode at a rate of 80/100 unless the winning lottery is won. In other words, when the second customization function of the specific introduction performance is activated, if the winning lottery is not won, the sub-CPU 51 decides to execute the first part in the specific mode at a rate of 20/100. On the other hand, when the second customization function of the specific introduction performance is activated, if the winning lottery is won, the sub-CPU 51 decides to execute the first part in the normal mode at a rate of 5/100. In other words, when the second customization function of the specific introduction performance is activated, if the winning lottery is won, the sub-CPU 51 decides to execute the first part in the specific mode at a rate of 95/100.

As an example, the sub-CPU 51 determines the presentation mode of the second part after determining the presentation mode of the first part. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 determines the presentation mode of the second part based on the presentation mode of the first part. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 is more likely to determine the second part in a specific mode when the presentation mode of the first part is a specific mode than when the presentation mode is a normal mode. As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 determines the execution of the second part in a specific mode, it determines the presentation mode of the second part so that the expectation is higher compared to when the sub-CPU 51 determines the execution of the second part in a normal mode. In other words, the presentation mode of the second part is determined based on the presentation mode of the first part and the result of the winning lottery. For this reason, it can be said that the presentation mode of the second part is affected by the customization result.

As an example, the sub-CPU 51 determines the presentation mode of the second part, and then determines the presentation mode of the third part. As an example, if the variable game is a loss, the sub-CPU 51 determines to execute the third part in the loss mode. As an example, if the variable game is a win, the sub-CPU 51 determines to execute the third part in the win mode.

As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 determines the presentation mode of the first to third parts, it determines the execution mode of the predetermined presentation. As an example, there are multiple types of predetermined presentations with different presentation modes. The sub-CPU 51 determines the execution mode of the predetermined presentation based on the result of the winning lottery. As an example, the execution mode of the predetermined presentation is not affected by the customization result. In other words, the predetermined presentation is a presentation that can be executed regardless of the customization result. Furthermore, when it is determined to execute the first part in a specific mode, the sub-CPU 51 determines whether or not to allow the execution of a vibration alert by the vibration motor SM based on whether the situation is one in which the second customization function may have been effective.

In this way, when a variable game is executed on a presentation route that includes an SR part in a specific mode, the execution rate of the specific introduction presentation and the normal introduction presentation changes depending on the operation status of the customization function. In other words, the execution probability of the specific introduction presentation and the execution probability of the normal introduction presentation change depending on the customization result.

Next, the control for progressing the variable game will be described.
When the sub-CPU 51 determines the presentation route, it advances the variable game based on the presentation route. First, the sub-CPU 51 controls the presentation device group ES to execute the presentation in the reach pre-part. As an example, when the first presentation route RT1, the third presentation route RT3, the fifth presentation route RT5, the seventh presentation route RT7, the ninth presentation route RT9, the eleventh presentation route RT11, the thirteenth presentation route RT13, the fifteenth presentation route RT15, the seventeenth presentation route RT17, the nineteenth presentation route RT19, the twenty-first presentation route RT21, the twenty-third presentation route RT23, or the twenty-fifth presentation route RT25 is determined as the presentation route, the sub-CPU 51 controls the presentation device group ES to execute the presentation in the reach pre-part in the normal mode. As an example, when the second performance route RT2, the fourth performance route RT4, the sixth performance route RT6, the eighth performance route RT8, the tenth performance route RT10, the twelfth performance route RT12, the fourteenth performance route RT14, the sixteenth performance route RT16, the eighteenth performance route RT18, the twentieth performance route RT20, the twenty-second performance route RT22, the twenty-fourth performance route RT24, or the twenty-sixth performance route RT26 is determined as the performance route, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to execute a performance in the pre-reach part in a specific manner.

When the pre-reach part ends, the sub-CPU 51 determines whether the variable game has ended. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 determines that the variable game has ended when a presentation route consisting only of the pre-reach part has been determined, and controls the presentation device group ES to end the variable game. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 determines that a presentation route consisting only of the pre-reach part has been determined when the first presentation route RT1 or the second presentation route RT2 has been determined as the presentation route.

As an example, if the variable game has not ended, the sub-CPU 51 controls the group of performance devices ES to execute a performance in the post-reach part. As an example, if the third performance route RT3, the fourth performance route RT4, the seventh performance route RT7, the eighth performance route RT8, the eleventh performance route RT11, the twelfth performance route RT12, the fifteenth performance route RT15, the sixteenth performance route RT16, the nineteenth performance route RT19, the twentieth performance route RT20, the twenty-third performance route RT23, or the twenty-fourth performance route RT24 is determined as the performance route, the sub-CPU 51 controls the group of performance devices ES to execute a performance in the post-reach part in the normal mode. As an example, when the fifth performance route RT5, the sixth performance route RT6, the ninth performance route RT9, the tenth performance route RT10, the thirteenth performance route RT13, the fourteenth performance route RT14, the seventeenth performance route RT17, the eighteenth performance route RT18, the twenty-first performance route RT21, the twenty-second performance route RT22, the twenty-fifth performance route RT25, or the twenty-sixth performance route RT26 is determined as the performance route, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to execute a performance in the post-reach part in a specific mode.

When the post-reach part ends, the sub-CPU 51 determines whether the variable game has ended. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 determines that the variable game has ended when a presentation route consisting of a pre-reach part and a post-reach part has been determined, and controls the presentation device group ES to end the variable game. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 determines that a presentation route consisting of a pre-reach part and a post-reach part has been determined when the third presentation route RT3, the fourth presentation route RT4, the fifth presentation route RT5, the sixth presentation route RT6, the seventh presentation route RT7, the eighth presentation route RT8, the ninth presentation route RT9, or the tenth presentation route RT10 has been determined as the presentation route.

As an example, if the variable game has not ended, the sub-CPU 51 controls the group of performance devices ES to execute a performance in the SR part. As an example, if the eleventh performance route RT11, the twelfth performance route RT12, the thirteenth performance route RT13, the fourteenth performance route RT14, the fifteenth performance route RT15, the sixteenth performance route RT16, the seventeenth performance route RT17, or the eighteenth performance route RT18 has been determined as the performance route, the sub-CPU 51 controls the group of performance devices ES to execute a performance in the SR part in the normal mode. As an example, when the SR part in the normal mode ends, the sub-CPU 51 determines that the variable game has ended, and controls the group of performance devices ES to end the variable game.

As an example, when the 19th presentation route RT19, the 20th presentation route RT20, the 21st presentation route RT21, the 22nd presentation route RT22, the 23rd presentation route RT23, the 24th presentation route RT24, the 25th presentation route RT25, or the 26th presentation route RT26 is determined as the presentation route, the sub-CPU 51 controls the presentation device group ES to execute the presentation in the SR part according to a specific mode. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the presentation device group ES to execute the presentation in the first part according to the determined presentation mode. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the presentation device group ES to execute a predetermined presentation. After that, when the first part ends, the sub-CPU 51 controls the presentation device group ES to execute the presentation in the second part according to the determined presentation mode, and when the second part ends, the sub-CPU 51 controls the presentation device group ES to execute the presentation in the third part according to the determined mode. As an example, when the second part ends, the sub-CPU 51 controls the presentation device group ES to end the predetermined presentation. After that, when the third part ends, the sub-CPU 51 measures a predetermined waiting time, and when the predetermined waiting time has elapsed, it determines that the variable game has ended, and controls the performance device group ES to end the variable game. As described above, the first part and the second part have different lengths depending on the performance mode. On the other hand, the performance route is a common performance route (a performance route including an SR part in a specific mode). In other words, the variable time does not change depending on the performance mode of the first part and the second part. For this reason, the length of the section of the SR part in a specific mode is determined based on the length when the performance modes of the first part and the second part are both in a specific mode. As a result, when the third part ends, the remaining variable time differs depending on the performance modes of the first part and the second part, so the variable game is configured to end after a predetermined waiting time based on the performance modes of the first part and the second part has elapsed.

An example of the progression of a presentation route when the presentation route is a presentation route that includes an SR part in a specific mode will be described below. As described above, when the presentation route is a presentation route that includes an SR part in a specific mode, when the post-reach part ends, the first part in the SR part in the specific mode will be executed.

11(a) shows a situation in which the first part is executed in a specific mode. At this time, the second customization function of the specific introduction effect is activated. When the second customization function of the specific introduction effect is activated, the player can recognize that the execution probability of the specific introduction effect changes depending on the effect being activated. Also, it is assumed that the second customization function of the specific introduction effect may have been effective. During the execution of the first part in a specific mode, the first effect display device EH1 executes the specific introduction effect. Here, it is assumed that the effect button BT is operated during the execution of the specific introduction effect. The sub-CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute a vibration notification in response to the input of an operation signal of the effect button BT during the execution of the specific introduction effect. If the execution of the vibration notification is permitted, the sub-CPU 51 executes the vibration notification. In other words, the sub-CPU 51 controls the vibration motor SM to generate vibration. At this time, the player who operated the effect button BT can recognize from the effect button BT being operated that the vibration motor SM has generated vibration. This allows the player to recognize that the second customization function may have been effective.

Here, in this embodiment, when the second customization function is activated, if the winning lottery results in a loss, the first part in the specific mode is more difficult to execute than when the second customization function is not activated, and if the winning lottery results in a win, the first part in the specific mode is more likely to be executed than when the second customization function is not activated. For this reason, it can be said that the first part in the specific mode is executed when the winning lottery results in a win due to the second customization function taking effect. In other words, the player can recognize that the winning lottery results in a win due to the vibration notification. Also, in the second performance display device EH2, the SR part in the specific mode is being executed, so the specified performance is being executed.

As shown in FIG. 11(b), assume that the second part begins as the first part in a specific mode ends. When the second part begins, the first performance display device EH1 executes a display performance that displays a branching image BG, regardless of whether the second part being executed is in the normal mode or the specific mode. In other words, while this display performance is being executed, it can be said that a common performance route is in progress for the second part in the normal mode and the second part in the specific mode. As described above, the performance mode of the second part is affected by the customization result. For this reason, it can be said that the special performance (the display performance that displays the branching image BG) is a performance that can be executed regardless of the customization result when the variable game progresses along a specific performance route.

After that, when the performance time of the display performance displaying the branching image BG has elapsed, a performance according to the performance mode of the second part being executed is executed. In other words, during the special performance (display performance displaying the branching image BG), the second part in the normal mode and the second part in the specific mode proceed along a common performance route, but when the special performance ends, it branches into multiple performance routes. Here, it is assumed that the second part in the specific mode is being executed. In other words, it is assumed that the first performance display device EH1 displays the second determination image instead of the branching image BG. This allows the player to recognize that the second part being executed is the second part in the specific mode. After that, when the performance time of the display performance displaying the second determination image has elapsed, the display performance displaying the second determination image ends. In the second performance display device EH2, the predetermined performance continues to be executed even after the first part ends and the second part starts. After that, the predetermined performance continues to be executed even during the execution of the display performance displaying the second determination image.

In this way, when the variable game progresses along a specific presentation route, it branches into multiple presentation routes after the special presentation (display presentation that displays a branching image BG) ends. When it branches into multiple presentation routes after the special presentation ends, the determination ratio of the presentation route that branches off, that is, whether it is the second part in the normal mode or the second part in the specific mode, changes depending on the customization results. In addition, the specified presentation is a presentation that can be executed both before and after the branching timing, regardless of the type of presentation route after the branch.

As shown in FIG. 11(c), when the display performance displaying the second decision image ends, the specific branch image TBG is displayed on the first performance display device EH1. After that, when the performance time of the display performance displaying the specific branch image TBG has elapsed, the second part ends. On the second performance display device EH2, the specified performance continues to be executed even while the display performance displaying the specific branch image TBG is being executed. Then, when the display performance displaying the specific branch image TBG ends and the second part ends, the specified performance ends.

As shown in FIG. 11(d), when the second part ends, the third part is executed. Here, it is assumed that the third part is executed based on the winning mode. By executing the third part based on the winning mode, the first performance display device EH1 executes the second result performance regardless of the performance mode of the second part. This allows the player to recognize that he or she has won the winning lottery.

Figure 12 (a) shows a situation in which the first part is executed in the normal mode. At this time, the second customization function of the specific introduction effect is activated. When the second customization function of the specific introduction effect is activated, the player can recognize that the execution probability of the specific introduction effect changes depending on the effect being activated. Also, it is assumed that the second customization function of the specific introduction effect may have been effective. During the execution of the first part in the normal mode, the first effect display device EH1 executes the normal introduction effect. Here, it is assumed that the effect button BT is operated during the execution of the normal introduction effect. Although the effect button BT is operated in the first part, the first part being executed is the first part in the normal mode, so the vibration notification is not executed. As described above, when the second customization function is activated, if the result of the winning lottery is a loss, it becomes more difficult to execute the first part in the specific mode compared to when the second customization function is not activated. In other words, it can be said that the case in which the first part in the normal mode is executed due to the effect of the second customization function is a case in which the result of the winning lottery is a loss. Therefore, when the first part in the normal mode is executed, by not notifying the player that the customization function may have been effective, it is possible to prevent the player from realizing that the result of the winning lottery was a loss. Also, in the second performance display device EH2, the SR part in the specific mode is being executed, so a predetermined performance is being executed. At this time, it is assumed that a predetermined performance with a relatively high expectation is being executed. In this case, although the first part in the normal mode is being executed in the first performance display device EH1, the player is expecting a win because a predetermined performance with a relatively high expectation is being executed in the second performance display device EH2.

As shown in FIG. 12(b), it is assumed that the second part has started with the end of the first part in the normal mode. When the second part starts, the first performance display device EH1 executes a display performance that displays the branch image BG regardless of whether the second part being executed is in the normal mode or the specific mode. After that, when the performance time of the display performance that displays the branch image BG has elapsed, a performance according to the performance mode of the second part being executed is executed. At this time, since the second performance display device EH2 executes a predetermined performance with a relatively high expectation, the player expects that the second part in the specific mode with a relatively high expectation is being executed. Here, it is assumed that the second part in the specific mode is being executed. In other words, it is assumed that the first performance display device EH1 displays the second determination image instead of the branch image BG. This allows the player to recognize that the second part being executed was the second part in the specific mode. In other words, the player expects to win even more. After that, when the performance time of the display performance that displays the second determination image has elapsed, the display performance that displays the second determination image ends. In the second performance display device EH2, the predetermined performance continues to be executed even after the first part ends and the second part starts. After that, the predetermined performance continues to be executed even during the execution of the display performance that displays the second determination image.

As shown in FIG. 12(c), when the display performance displaying the second decision image ends, the specific branch image TBG is displayed on the first performance display device EH1. After that, when the performance time of the display performance displaying the specific branch image TBG has elapsed, the second part ends. On the second performance display device EH2, the specified performance continues to be executed even while the display performance displaying the specific branch image TBG is being executed. Then, when the display performance displaying the specific branch image TBG ends and the second part ends, the specified performance ends.

As shown in FIG. 12(d), when the second part ends, the third part is executed. At this time, the specified effect has ended on the second effect display device EH2. Therefore, it is easy for the player to pay attention to the effect on the first effect display device EH1 while the third part is being executed. Here, it is assumed that the third part has been executed due to a winning condition. By executing the third part due to a winning condition, the first effect display device EH1 executes the second result effect regardless of the execution condition of the second part. This allows the player to recognize that he or she has won the winning lottery.

In this way, when the customization result is a specific result and it is decided that a specific introduction performance will be performed, in a situation where if the customization result was a non-specific result different from the specific result, it may have been decided that a normal introduction performance would be performed, it is notified that the customization result is a specific result and that a normal introduction performance will be performed.On the other hand, when the customization result is a specific result and it is decided that a normal introduction performance will be performed, it is not notified that the customization result is a specific result and that a normal introduction performance will be performed, even in a situation where if the customization result was a non-specific result different from the specific result, it may have been decided that a specific introduction performance would be performed.

The effects of this embodiment will be described.
(1) In this embodiment, in the SR part in the specific mode, the ratio of the normal introduction effect to the specific introduction effect in the first part can be customized. This allows the player to enjoy the effects in the SR part in the specific mode by selecting the execution ratio of his/her preference. As a result, it is possible to increase the interest.

(2) In this embodiment, when the customization function is in operation, an in-operation effect is executed. As a result, when the customization function is in operation, the probability of execution of a specific introduction effect changes, or the in-operation effect that allows the player to recognize that the probability of execution of a specific introduction effect has changed makes it easier for the player to recognize that customization has been performed for the specific introduction effect and the normal introduction effect.

(3) According to this embodiment, when the customization result is a specific result, it is more advantageous to execute a specific introduction performance than to execute a normal introduction performance. This provides the player with the opportunity to enjoy the fun of customizing the customization result to be a specific result, or of executing a specific introduction performance when the customization result is a specific result.

(4) The specific introduction effect and the normal introduction effect have different presentation times. As a result, the specific introduction effect and the normal introduction effect, which have different presentation times, are executed in the same first part, which makes it possible to prevent the control related to the execution of the variable game from becoming complicated.

(5) Because the ratio of specific introduction effects to normal introduction effects changes depending on the customization result, when a notification is given that the effect to be executed has changed depending on the customization result, the expectation of receiving a bonus may change compared to a situation in which the notification is not executed. Here, when the activation of the customization function notifies the player that a normal introduction effect will be executed, the player can recognize that a bonus will not be granted. Therefore, by not executing such a notification, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the player's interest.

(6) The effects include special effects that can be executed in the SR part of the variable game in a specific mode regardless of the customization results. In the SR part in a specific mode, the game branches into multiple effect routes after the special effect ends. In this way, when progressing along a specific effect route, the special effect is executed, so the player can enjoy the execution of the special effect regardless of the customization results. In addition, since the game branches into multiple effect routes after the special effect ends, the player can enjoy wondering which effect route it branches into.

(7) The types of branching presentation routes remain the same regardless of the customization results, which prevents the progression of the presentation routes from becoming too complicated, thereby preventing the player from becoming confused. On the other hand, the decision ratio of the branching presentation routes changes depending on the customization, allowing the player to select the decision ratio of their choice, allowing the player to enjoy the presentation of a specific presentation route.

(8) Furthermore, since the predetermined performance is executed both before and after the branch, the player can enjoy the predetermined performance regardless of the outcome of the branch.
The above embodiment can be modified as follows: The above embodiment and the following modifications can be combined with each other to the extent that no technical contradiction occurs.

In the second embodiment, the predetermined effect may be changed arbitrarily. As an example, at least one of the contents of the predetermined effect and the selection rate of the predetermined effect may be different between the normal game when the transition condition is not met due to the execution of the normal game and the special game (second special game) when the transition condition is not met due to the execution of the special game (second special game). Also, as an example, when the transition condition is met due to the execution of the normal game and when the transition condition is met due to the execution of the special game (second special game), at least one of the contents of the predetermined effect and the selection rate of the predetermined effect in the first variable game (normal game or special game) after the high ball entry rate state ends may be the same. Also, in the second embodiment, the selection rate of the predetermined effect is the same in any situation, but the contents of the predetermined effect are different, but this is not limited to the above. For example, the content of the predetermined effect may be different in the first situation (either when the transition condition is not met or after the high ball entry rate state has ended), while the content of the predetermined effect may be the same in the second situation (the other situation when the transition condition is not met or after the high ball entry rate state has ended). Also, for example, the selection rate of the predetermined effect may be different in the first situation (either when the transition condition is not met or after the high ball entry rate state has ended), while the selection rate of the predetermined effect may be the same in the second situation (the other situation when the transition condition is not met or after the high ball entry rate state has ended).

In addition, for example, a predetermined effect other than the above-mentioned predetermined effect may be executable. The other predetermined effect may be executable in the same variable game as the above-mentioned predetermined effect. In other words, one or more types of predetermined effects may be executable in one variable game.

- In the above embodiment, a specific introduction effect is exemplified as a specific effect, but this is not limited to this. The specific effect may include one or more other effects in addition to or instead of the specific introduction effect. As an example, the specific effect may include a specific effect that can be executed in any effect part. As an example, the specific effect may include a specific effect that can be executed in a pre-reach part. As an example, the specific effect may include a specific effect that can be executed in a post-reach part. As an example, the specific effect may include a specific effect that can be executed in an SR part in the normal mode.

- In the above embodiment, a normal introduction effect is exemplified as a non-specific effect, but this is not limited to this. In addition to or instead of the normal introduction effect, the non-specific effect may include one or more other effects. As an example, the non-specific effect may include a non-specific effect that can be executed in any effect part. As an example, the non-specific effect may include a non-specific effect that can be executed in a pre-reach part. As an example, the non-specific effect may include a non-specific effect that can be executed in a post-reach part. As an example, the non-specific effect may include a non-specific effect that can be executed in an SR part in a normal mode.

- In the above embodiment, a display effect that displays a branching image BG is exemplified as a special effect, but this is not limited to this. In addition to or instead of a display effect that displays a branching image BG, the special effect may include one or more other effects. As an example, the special effect may include a special effect that can be executed in any effect part. As an example, the special effect may include a special effect that can be executed in a pre-reach part. As an example, the special effect may include a special effect that can be executed in a post-reach part. As an example, the special effect may include a special effect that can be executed in an SR part in the normal mode.

- In the above embodiment, a presentation route including an SR part in a specific manner is exemplified as a specific presentation route, but this is not limited to this. The specific presentation route may be configured to include one or more other presentation parts in addition to or instead of the SR part in a specific manner. The other presentation part may be a presentation part before the SR part, or may be a presentation part after the SR part. In other words, the specific presentation may be executed before the SR presentation starts, or after the SR presentation ends.

- The predetermined performance may be changed arbitrarily. As an example, the predetermined performance may be a performance that can be executed in one performance part, or may be a performance that can be executed across three or more performance parts. As an example, the predetermined performance may include a predetermined performance that can be executed in any performance part. As an example, the predetermined performance may include a predetermined performance that can be executed in a pre-reach part. As an example, the predetermined performance may include a predetermined performance that can be executed in a post-reach part. As an example, the predetermined performance may include a predetermined performance that can be executed in an SR part in the normal mode.

-As an example, the predetermined effect may be executable by the player's operation. As an example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be equipped with a pointing device (operation means) such as a joystick, and the presentation mode of the predetermined effect may be changed based on the operation result of the pointing device. As an example, in the predetermined effect, an ally character may be operable by the pointing device. As an example, the predetermined effect may be executable regardless of the execution status of the variable game and the type of variable game. In this way, even if the variable game is being executed in a presentation mode that the player does not desire, the predetermined effect can suppress a decrease in interest. Note that the pointing device (operation means) here may be one that can detect operations in multiple directions, and does not have to be formed from a single member.

- The customization function may be changed as desired. As an example, in addition to or instead of the specific introduction effect and the normal introduction effect, a customization function for one or more other effects may be provided.

- The probability of executing various effects may be changed arbitrarily. As one example, when the first customization function is activated, a normal introduction effect (non-specific effect) may be more likely to be executed than when the customization function is not activated. As one example, when the first customization function is activated, a normal introduction effect (non-specific effect) may be more likely or less likely to be executed than a specific introduction effect (specific effect).

- The expectation level for various effects may be changed as desired. As one example, when the second customization function is activated, the expectation level for a specific introduction effect (specific effect) may be higher than when the customization function is not activated. As one example, when the second customization function is activated, the expectation level for a normal introduction effect (non-specific effect) may be higher or lower than that for a specific introduction effect (specific effect).

- In a situation where the customization result is a specific result and it is decided to execute a specific introduction performance, and if the customization result is a non-specific result different from the specific result, execution of a normal introduction performance would have been decided, it may be possible to notify that the specific introduction performance will be executed because the customization result is a specific result.

- When the customization result is a specific result and it is decided that a normal introduction performance will be performed, even in a situation where the execution of a specific introduction performance would have been decided if the customization result had been a non-specific result different from the specific result, it may be announced that the normal introduction performance will be performed because the customization result is a specific result.

Regardless of whether the customization function is activated, it may be configured so that no effects are executed while the function is activated.
The content of the various performances may be changed as desired. As an example, the normal introduction performance and the specific introduction performance may have the same performance time. As an example, the various performances may be executed by one or more components selected as desired from the first performance display device EH1, the second performance display device EH2, the decorative lamp LA, the speaker SP, and components different from these. As an example, the predetermined performance may be configured to include a performance by another performance execution means in addition to or instead of the display performance that displays the specific branch image TBG on the second performance display device EH2.

・The length of each performance part may be changed as desired.
In the pachinko game machine 10, one or more optional effects may be executable. As an example, the optional effect may be an effect executed in one variation game, an effect that can be executed in multiple variation games (so-called pre-reading effect), or an effect during a jackpot game. As an example, the optional effect is executed by one or more components arbitrarily selected from the first effect display device EH1, the second effect display device EH2, the decorative lamp LA, the speaker SP, and components different from these.

- As an example, in a specific presentation part, it may be possible to execute a suggestive presentation that suggests the presentation mode of one or more of the following presentation parts. Specifically, in a first part, it may be possible to execute a suggestive presentation that suggests the presentation mode of a second part. In other words, while a specific presentation (non-specific presentation) is being executed, it may be possible to execute a suggestive presentation that suggests the subsequent branch destination. As an example, the timing of the execution of the suggestive presentation may be selectable by the player. As an example, in a customized presentation, the timing of the execution of the suggestive presentation may be selectable by the player.

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be capable of monitoring whether a problem such as a malfunction has occurred. A problem is a so-called error. As an example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be capable of monitoring whether a specific error has occurred, and when a specific error has occurred, may be capable of executing a specific error notification that allows the player to recognize that a specific error has occurred. As an example, the specific error notification may be executable for a certain period of time, or may be executable until the specific error is resolved. In this configuration, when a specific error occurs during the execution of a specific effect and the specific error is subsequently resolved, a common effect may be executable regardless of the customization result after the specific error is resolved. According to this, if a specific error occurs during the execution of a specific effect, the execution of the specific effect is restricted by the specific error notification, but by executing the common effect regardless of the customization result after the specific error is resolved, a decrease in interest can be suppressed.

- In addition to or instead of the first jackpot game and the second 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, and the other jackpot game may be executable.

- The game state after the end of each jackpot game may be changed as desired. In other words, there may be a jackpot game that is controlled to a low probability low winning rate state after the end of the jackpot game, there may be a jackpot game that is controlled to a high probability low winning rate state after the end of the jackpot game, there may be a jackpot game that is controlled to a low probability high winning rate state after the end of the jackpot game, and there may be a jackpot game that is controlled to a high probability high winning rate state after the end of the jackpot game.

- As an example, the specific effects and non-specific effects may be executable during a jackpot game. In other words, the effect route may progress including during a jackpot game. In this case, when a specific effect is being executed and a specific condition is met, a common effect may be executed regardless of the customization result when a game ball enters the big prize opening 14 (specific ball entry opening). As an example, the specific condition is that the number of specific balls calculated based on the number of game balls acquired and the number of game balls used reaches a specific number.

- The first performance display device EH1 may be configured in combination with a movable body configured to enable a specified movement. The first performance display device EH1 may be provided on the game board YB or on the mounting frame 11b.

- The second performance display device EH2 may be configured in combination with a movable body configured to enable a specified movement. The second performance display device EH2 may be provided on the game board YB or on the mounting frame 11b.

The first special game and the second special game may be executed in the order in which the hold condition is established.
The pachinko game 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 high probability state is a state in which it is easier to win a big win in a win lottery than the normal big win probability (normal big win probability). In other words, in the high probability state, the big win probability is higher than the normal big win probability. The pachinko game 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-type probability specification). The pachinko game machine 10 may be a specification that combines the fall specification and the V-type probability specification. The pachinko game machine 10 may be a specification that combines the ST specification and the V-type probability specification.

- The winning lottery for the special symbol may include a lottery for a small win in addition to a lottery for a big win. 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, a high probability low winning rate state may be a state in which the number of times (frequency) a small win is won per unit time or the number of times (frequency) a small win game is awarded per unit time is improved compared to a low probability low winning rate state (so-called small win rush specification).

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may adopt a specification classified as the second type, also known as a "wing type" or "airplane type." In this type of pachinko gaming machine, the opening and closing wings (opening and closing members) of the ball entry device (big prize entry port) open when a game ball enters the start port or a small win occurs, and a big win occurs when the game ball that entered the ball entry device enters the special ball entry port. When configured in this way, the conditions for executing a special notification can be met when a game ball enters the special ball entry port.

- The device may be provided with a function (so-called complete function) that restricts the execution of a game when a specific number of balls calculated based on the number of game balls acquired by the player and the number of game balls used by the player in the game reaches a predetermined upper limit.

- Any information that is part or all of the information stored in the main RAM 43 and the information stored in the sub-RAM 53 may be backup information that can be backed up (retained) even if the power supply is cut off. As an example, if information related to the execution of a performance is used as backup information, for each performance, if the power supply is cut off during execution or while execution is pending and then the power supply is started, it may be possible to execute it anew after the power supply starts. As an example, one or more performances arbitrarily selected from specific performances, non-specific performances, special performances, and predetermined performances may be possible to execute anew after the power supply starts if the power supply is cut off during execution or while execution is pending and then the power supply is started.

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 as desired.

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have the sub-substrate 50 as a sub-general control substrate, and may also have a first display control substrate that specializes in controlling the first performance display device EH1, a second display control substrate that specializes in controlling the second performance display device EH2, a light emission control substrate that specializes in controlling the decorative lamp LA, and a sound control substrate that specializes in controlling the speaker SP, in addition to the sub-substrate 50. The sub-substrate may include such a sub-general control substrate and substrates that control other performances. In addition, in an embodiment, the main CPU 41 and the sub-CPU 51 may be mounted on a single substrate. Furthermore, the first display control substrate, the second display control substrate, the light emission control substrate, and the sound control substrate may be arbitrarily combined to form a single substrate or multiple substrates.

The technical ideas that can be understood from the above-described embodiment and modified examples will be described.
(Note I) A gaming machine capable of customizing presentation, comprising: a variable game execution means for executing a variable game; a presentation execution means for executing the presentation; and a memory means for storing customization results that can identify the results of the customization, wherein the variable game has a plurality of presentation routes including a specific presentation route, and the presentation includes a specific presentation and a non-specific presentation, and when the variable game progresses along the specific presentation route, one of the specific presentation and the non-specific presentation is executable, the degree of advantage differs between when the specific presentation is executed and when the previous non-specific presentation is executed, and the probability of executing the specific presentation and the probability of executing the non-specific presentation change according to the customization result.

(Appendix B) A gaming machine as described in (Appendix A), in which the specific effects and the non-specific effects have different performance times.
(Appendix C) A gaming machine as described in (Appendix A) or (Appendix B), in which when the customization result is a specific result and it is decided that the non-specific effect will be executed, even in a situation where the execution of the specific effect might have been decided if the customization result were a non-specific result different from the specific result, no notification is given that the non-specific effect will be executed because the customization result is a specific result.

(Appendix 2) A gaming machine capable of customizing effects, comprising: a variable game execution means for executing a variable game; an effect execution means for executing the effects; and a storage means for storing customization results that can identify the results of the customization, wherein the variable game has a plurality of effect routes including a specific effect route, the effects include a specific effect and a non-specific effect, and when the variable game progresses along the specific effect route, one of the specific effect and the non-specific effect can be executed, the degree of advantage differs between when the specific effect is executed and when the previous non-specific effect is executed, the execution probability of the specific effect and the execution probability of the non-specific effect change according to the customization result, and the effects include an effect that allows the player to recognize that the execution probability of the specific effect changes according to the customization result, or that the execution probability of the specific effect has changed.

(Appendix E) The effects include a special effect that can be executed regardless of the customization result when the variable game progresses along the specific effect route, and when the variable game progresses along the specific effect route, the game branches into multiple effect routes after the special effect ends (Appendix D).

(Appendix F) A gaming machine described in (Appendix E) in which, when branching into multiple presentation routes after the special presentation ends, the determination ratio of the branching presentation route changes depending on the customization result.
(Note G) A gaming machine capable of customizing effects, comprising: a variable game execution means for executing a variable game; a performance execution means for executing the effects; and a memory means for storing customization results that can identify the results of the customization, wherein the variable game has a plurality of performance routes including a specific performance route, and the effects include a specific performance and a non-specific performance, and when the variable game progresses along the specific performance route, one of the specific performance and the non-specific performance is executable, the degree of advantage differs between when the specific performance is executed and when the non-specific performance is executed, the probability of executing the specific performance and the probability of executing the non-specific performance change according to the customization result, and when the customization result is a specific result, executing the specific performance is more advantageous than executing the non-specific performance.

(Appendix H) The effects include special effects that can be executed regardless of the customization result, and predetermined effects that can be executed regardless of the customization result, and when the variable game progresses along the specific effect route, the special effects can be executed, and after the special effects end, the game branches into multiple effect routes, and the predetermined effects are effects that can be executed across the time before and after the branching, regardless of the type of effect route after the branching (Appendix G).

(Note 3) A gaming machine capable of customizing effects, comprising: a variable game execution means for executing a variable game; an effect execution means for executing the effects; and a storage means for storing customization results that can identify the results of the customization; the variable game has a plurality of effect routes including a specific effect route, the effects include a specific effect and a non-specific effect, when the variable game progresses along the specific effect route, one of the specific effect and the non-specific effect can be executed, the degree of advantage differs between when the specific effect is executed and when the previous non-specific effect is executed, the execution probability of the specific effect and the execution probability of the non-specific effect change according to the customization result, the effects include an effect that can be recognized as changing the execution probability of the specific effect according to the customization result, and when the customization result is a specific result, the execution of the specific effect is more advantageous than the execution of the non-specific effect.

AC1...Normal actuator AC2...Special actuator AKG...Hit result image BG...Branch image BT...Performance button EH1...First performance display device EH2...Second performance display device ES...Performance device group GK...Item image HD...Launch handle HKG...Miss result image LA...Decorative lamp MG...Mini-game image NBG...Normal branch image NDG...Normal introduction image NSG1...First normal SR image NSG2...Second normal SR image NSG3...Third normal SR image NSG4...First normal SR image R1, R2...Display area RT1 to RT26...Performance route SE1...First start sensor SE2...Second start sensor SE3...Count sensor SE4...Gate sensor SM...Vibration motor SP...Speaker TBG...Specific branch image TDG...Specific introduction image YB... Game board YBa... Game area YBb... Display window YBc... Firing passage YBd... Backflow prevention valve 10... Pachinko game machine 11... Frame 11a... Outer frame 11b... Mounting frame 12... First start port 13... Second start port 13a... Normal opening and closing piece 14... Big prize port 14a... Special opening and closing piece 17... Gate 17a... Gate port 18... Out port 19a... First special symbol display device 19b... Second special symbol display device 19c... First reserved display device 19d... Second reserved display device 19e... Normal symbol 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

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In gaming machines where the presentation can be customized,
A variable game execution means for executing a variable game;
A performance execution means for executing the performance;
A storage means for storing a customization result that can identify the result of the customization,
The variable game has a plurality of presentation routes including a specific presentation route,
The effects include specific effects, non-specific effects, and special effects .
When the variable game proceeds along the specific presentation route, one of the specific presentation and the non-specific presentation can be executed, and the degree of advantage differs between when the specific presentation is executed and when the non-specific presentation is executed;
The execution probability of the specific effect and the execution probability of the non-specific effect are changed according to the customization result ,
The special effect is executable regardless of the customization result when the variable game proceeds along the specific effect route,
The performance route is configured to include one or more performance parts,
When the variable game progresses along the specific presentation route, there are times when the special presentation is executed after the specific presentation ends and times when the special presentation is executed after the non-specific presentation ends, and after the special presentation ends, the gaming machine can branch to a presentation part according to a first mode or a presentation part according to a second mode .

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