JP7777355B2 - gaming machines - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an amusement machine.

Conventionally, some pachinko gaming machines, a type of gaming machine, determine the outcome of a variable game in which a hold condition is met in advance and execute a special effect based on the result of that determination. Furthermore, some such pachinko gaming machines execute a pre-execution effect before the special effect is executed.

For example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 changes the image corresponding to the variable game for which the hold condition is met, thereby executing a hold change effect that makes it possible to determine the likelihood that the variable game for which the hold condition is met will result in a favorable outcome for the player. Furthermore, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 executes a sniping effect before executing the hold change effect.

JP 2013-158559 A

Nowadays, it is desired to improve the interest in playing pachinko games by devising special effects and pre-execution effects.
The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned conventional techniques, and its object is to provide a gaming machine that can increase the interest in the game.

The gaming machine that solves the above problem is a gaming machine that can suspend the execution of a variable game until a start condition is satisfied when a hold condition is satisfied, and is equipped with a determination means that determines whether the variable game for which the hold condition is satisfied will result in a specific result before the start condition of the variable game is satisfied, an effect execution means that executes an effect, an effect control means that controls the effect, and a customization means that can customize the effect, and the effect includes a special effect and a pre-execution effect that can be executed before the special effect is executed, and the effect control means controls the effect execution means to execute the special effect based on the result of the determination by the determination means, and The control for executing the pre-execution effects can be executed, and the special effects are effects that can recognize the expectation that the target variable game will result in a specific result, and the special effects include a first group of special effects whose recognizable expectation is less than a predetermined expectation , and a second group of special effects whose recognizable expectation is equal to or greater than the predetermined expectation , and the effect execution means may execute the special effects of the first group after the pre-execution effects are executed in a first mode, and may not execute the special effects of the first group after the pre-execution effects are executed in a second mode, or may execute the special effects of the first group more frequently than after the pre-execution effects are executed in the first mode. When the probability of a win being executed is low and the special effect is executed multiple times for a predetermined variable game, if the special effect executed first is the special effect of the first group, either the special effect of the first group or the special effect of the second group can be executed as the special effect to be executed next, and if the special effect executed first is the special effect of the second group, the special effect of the second group can be executed as the special effect to be executed next, and the special effect of the first group cannot be executed, and the result of the determination includes information that can identify the variable pattern of the variable game, and the special effect is executed in a manner corresponding to the variable pattern of the target variable game. The gist of the present invention is that the number of variation patterns for which the effect control means can determine to execute the special effect of the first group based on the result of the judgment is different from the number of variation patterns for which the effect control means can determine to execute the special effect of the second group, the customization means can customize the special effect, and in a situation where the special effect is customized, when the execution of a specific variation game is suspended, the probability of executing the special effect of the first group and the probability of executing the special effect of the second group are the same, and when the execution of the specific variation game is not suspended, the probability of executing the special effect of the first group and the probability of executing the special effect of the second group are different .

This invention can increase interest.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing a pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a front view schematically showing the game board. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a fluctuation pattern. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a presentation mode of the hold presentation. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a presentation mode of a pre-execution presentation. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the relationship between the presentation content of the variable game that is the subject of the reserved presentation and the presentation mode of the reserved presentation. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a determination ratio of the execution mode of the hold effect when the customization status of the hold effect is the first status. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the determination ratio of the execution mode of the hold effect when the customization status of the hold effect is the second status. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the determination ratio of the execution mode of the hold effect when the customization status of the hold effect is the third status. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the determination ratio of the execution mode of the hold effect when the customization status of the hold effect is the fourth status. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the determination ratio of the execution mode of the hold effect when the customization status of the hold effect is the fifth status. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of an execution pattern of the reserved effect in a predetermined variable game. 14(a) to 14(d) are diagrams showing a specific example of the execution mode of the reserved effect and the pre-execution effect in a predetermined variable game. 15(a) to 15(d) are diagrams showing a specific example of the execution mode of the reserved effect and the pre-execution effect in a predetermined variable game. 16(a) to 16(d) are diagrams showing a specific example of the execution mode of the reserved effect and the pre-execution effect in a predetermined variable game. 17(a) to 17(c) are diagrams showing a specific example of the execution mode of the reserved effect and the pre-execution effect in a predetermined variable game. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a presentation mode of a suggestion presentation in the second embodiment. 19(a) to 19(d) are diagrams showing a specific example of the execution mode of the pending effect, pre-execution effect, and suggestion effect in a predetermined variable game in the second embodiment.

(First embodiment)
The first embodiment, which is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine, will be described below. In this specification, the terms up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) indicate the respective directions as seen by a player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 serving as a gaming machine includes a launch handle HD that is operated by a player to launch a gaming ball. The pachinko gaming machine 10 also includes a speaker Sp that outputs a predetermined sound. The predetermined sound may be, for example, music, a human voice, or a sound effect. The speaker Sp is capable of producing sound effects by outputting the predetermined sound. The speaker Sp is an example of an effect execution means that executes effects. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp La that lights up a light-emitting element (not shown). The decorative lamp La is capable of producing light-emitting effects by turning on, blinking, and extinguishing the light-emitting element (not shown). The decorative lamp La is an example of an effect execution means that executes effects.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with an effect button EB. The effect button EB is configured to include a single operable portion (operation unit). As an example, the effect button EB is configured to include a button-type operation unit that can be pressed down. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a cross button JB. The cross button JB is configured to include multiple operation units. As an example, the cross button JB is configured to include an up button JBu, a down button JBd, a left button JBl, and a right button JBr as the multiple operation units. Each of the multiple operation units included in the cross button JB is an independent operation unit. In other words, the up button JBu, the down button JBd, the left button JBl, and the right button JBr can be operated individually. As an example, the up button JBu, the down button JBd, the left button JBl, and the right button JBr are each a button-type operation unit that can be pressed down.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming board YB. A gaming area YBa, which is generally circular in front view, is defined on the front side of the gaming board YB. In this embodiment, gaming balls launched by operating the launch handle HD reach the gaming area YBa.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with an information display device 11. For example, the information display device 11 is disposed in a position on the gaming board YB that is visible to the player. The information display device 11 displays various information indicating the control status of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

The information display device 11 has a first special symbol display unit 11a. The first special symbol display unit 11a is capable of executing a first special symbol change game, which is a change game that displays predetermined symbols in a changing manner and ultimately stops and displays the first special symbol. The information display device 11 has a second special symbol display unit 11b. The second special symbol display unit 11b is capable of executing a second special symbol change game, which is a change game that displays predetermined symbols in a changing manner and ultimately stops and displays the second special symbol. As an example, the first special symbol change game and the second special symbol change game are not executed simultaneously. As an example, the second special symbol change game is executed with priority over the first special symbol change game. In the following description, the first special symbol change game will be abbreviated as the "first special game." Furthermore, the second special symbol change game will be abbreviated as the "second special game." Furthermore, the first special game and the second special game will be collectively referred to as the "special games."

Special symbols are symbols used to announce the results of a winning lottery. The results of a winning lottery include at least a winning display result and a losing display result. A winning display result includes, for example, a jackpot display result. In other words, special symbols include at least a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a losing symbol as a losing display result.

As an example, if a player wins a jackpot in a special lottery, a jackpot symbol is displayed as a frozen symbol in the special game. If a jackpot symbol is displayed as a frozen symbol in the special game, a jackpot game is awarded as a winning game after the special game ends. A jackpot game is an example of a benefit awarded to a player. If a jackpot symbol is displayed as a frozen symbol in the special game, the player can recognize that they have won. If a losing symbol is displayed as a frozen symbol in the special game, the player can recognize that they have lost.

The information display device 11 has a first special hold display unit 11c. The first special hold display unit 11c displays information that allows the first special hold number to be recognized. The first special hold number is information that indicates the number of first special games whose execution has been suspended because the hold conditions have been met but the start conditions have not yet been met. The information display device 11 has a second special hold display unit 11d. The second special hold display unit 11d displays information that allows the second special hold number to be recognized. The second special hold number is information that indicates the number of second special games whose execution has been suspended because the hold conditions have been met but the start conditions have not yet been met. For example, the maximum values of the first special hold number and the second special hold number are each "4".

The information display device 11 is equipped with a normal symbol display unit 11e. The normal symbol display unit 11e is capable of executing a normal symbol variation game in which predetermined symbols are displayed in a variable manner and ultimately a normal symbol is displayed in a static manner. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game will be abbreviated to the "normal game."

Normal symbols are symbols used to announce the results of a normal win lottery. The results of a normal win lottery include at least a normal win display result and a normal loss display result. In other words, normal symbols include at least a normal win symbol as a normal win display result and a normal loss symbol as a normal loss display result.

As an example, if a player wins a normal win in a normal win lottery, a normal win symbol will be displayed in a stopped state in the normal game. If a normal win symbol is displayed in a stopped state in the normal game, a normal win game will be awarded after the normal game ends. A normal win game is an example of a benefit awarded to a player. If a normal win symbol is displayed in a stopped state in the normal game, the player can recognize that they have won. If a normal loss symbol is displayed in a stopped state in the normal game, the player can recognize that they have lost.

The information display device 11 has a regular hold display section 11f. The regular hold display section 11f displays information that allows the number of regular holds to be recognized. The regular hold number is information that indicates the number of regular games whose execution is on hold because the hold conditions have been met but the start conditions have not yet been met. For example, the maximum number of regular holds is 4.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with an effect display device 12. The effect display device 12 has an image display unit GH that displays images. The effect display device 12 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device. Note that the effect display device 12 may also be an organic EL display type display device, or a display device configured to include a projector and a screen.

The performance display device 12 displays, for example, a predetermined object as an image. The predetermined object may be, for example, a performance pattern, a character, a landscape, letters, numbers, or symbols. The performance display device 12 is capable of executing a display performance by displaying the predetermined object as an image. The performance display device 12 is an example of a performance execution means that executes a performance.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has multiple winning holes as entry holes through which gaming balls can enter. A winning hole is an entry hole where the conditions for paying out prize balls are met when a gaming ball enters. The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first starting hole 13 as an entry hole. The first starting hole 13 is located below the effect display device 12 on the gaming board YB and is always open so that gaming balls can enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first starting sensor SE1 that detects gaming balls that have entered the first starting hole 13 (shown in Figure 3). For example, the first starting sensor SE1 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which gaming balls that have entered the first starting hole 13 pass. When a gaming ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, the hold conditions for the first special game may be met and the conditions for paying out prize balls are met.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a second start opening 14 as a winning opening. The second start opening 14 is located to the right of the first start opening 13 on the gaming board YB. The second start opening 14 is equipped with a first variable member 15, which is, for example, door-shaped. The first variable member 15 can be in an allowable state (open state) or a restricted state (closed state). The allowable state is a state in which a gaming ball can be inserted into the second start opening 14 or it is easy to insert the ball. The restricted state is a state in which a gaming ball cannot be inserted into the second start opening 14 or it is difficult to insert the ball. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a first actuator A1 that operates the first variable member 15 (shown in Figure 3). The first variable member 15 can be in the allowable state during normal winning games.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a second start sensor SE2 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second start opening 14 (shown in Figure 3). For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a gaming ball that has entered the second start opening 14 passes. When a gaming ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the reservation conditions for the second special game may be met, and the conditions for paying out prize balls are also met.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a large prize opening 16 as a prize opening. The large prize opening 16 is located at the lower right of the effect display device 12. The large prize opening 16 is equipped with a second variable member 17, which is, for example, door-shaped. The second variable member 17 is what is known as a large prize opening door. The second variable member 17 can be in an allowable state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state). The allowable state is a state in which game balls can or easily enter the large prize opening 16. The restricted state is a state in which game balls cannot or cannot easily enter the large prize opening 16. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a second actuator A2 that operates the second variable member 17 (shown in Figure 3). The second variable member 17 can be in the allowable state during a jackpot game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a count sensor SE3 that detects gaming balls that enter the large prize opening 16 (shown in Figure 3). For example, the count sensor SE3 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which gaming balls that enter the large prize opening 16 pass. When a gaming ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the conditions for paying out a prize ball are met.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a gate 18 above the big prize opening 16 on the gaming board YB, through which gaming balls can pass (enter). The gate 18 has a gate sensor SE4 that detects gaming balls passing through the gate 18 (shown in Figure 3). When a gaming ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, a hold condition for the normal game may be established.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low probability state and a high probability state as gaming states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in a winning lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than in the low probability state. In the high probability state, the probability of winning a jackpot in a winning lottery is higher than in the low probability state, making it an advantageous gaming state for the player. The high probability state is an example of a benefit granted to the player. The high probability state is what is known as a "probability-varying state (probability-changing state)."

The pachinko gaming machine 10 also has a low base state and a high base state, which are gaming states with different ratios of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability of a game ball entering the second starting hole 14 is higher than in the low base state. The high base state is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player (an easy-to-enter ball state) because the probability of a game ball entering the second starting hole 14 is higher and it becomes easier for game balls to enter the second starting hole 14. The high base state is an example of a benefit granted to the player. The high base state is a so-called "electric support state," and the low base state is a so-called "non-electric support state."

For example, the high base state can be achieved by performing one of the three controls described below, selected arbitrarily, or by combining multiple controls. The first control is normal symbol fluctuation time reduction control, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game compared to the low base state. The second control is normal symbol probability fluctuation control, which changes the probability of winning a normal win in a normal win lottery (normal win probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is opening time extension control, which lengthens the total opening time of the first variable member 15 in one normal win game compared to the low base state. Note that the opening time extension control may be at least one of the following: control to increase the number of times the first variable member 15 is opened in one normal win game compared to the low base state; and control to lengthen the opening time of one opening of the first variable member 15 in a normal win game compared to the low base state.

The high base state may also be achieved by combining it with the fourth control, which will be described next. The fourth control is a special symbol fluctuation time reduction control that shortens the fluctuation time (e.g., average fluctuation time) of the special game compared to the low base state. When special symbol fluctuation time reduction control is performed, the high base state becomes a so-called "fluctuation time reduction state (time reduction state)" for the special symbol. In contrast, the low base state becomes a so-called "non-fluctuation time reduction state (non-time reduction state)" for the special symbol.

In the following explanation, a gaming state that is a low probability state and a low base state will be referred to as a "low probability low base state," and a gaming state that is a high probability state and a low base state will be referred to as a "high probability low base state." Also, a gaming state that is a low probability state and a high base state will be referred to as a "low probability high base state," and a gaming state that is a high probability state and a high base state will be referred to as a "high probability high base state."

Next, a jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special jackpot symbols. A type of jackpot is determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. The jackpot symbols include, for example, specific jackpot symbols and non-specific jackpot symbols. A specific jackpot is determined for the specific jackpot symbol. A non-specific jackpot is determined for the non-specific jackpot symbol.

If a player wins a jackpot in the lottery, a jackpot symbol will be displayed statically in a special game, and then a jackpot game of a type corresponding to the jackpot symbol will be awarded. In a jackpot game, a predetermined effect is first played for a predetermined opening time. The predetermined effect is, for example, an opening effect indicating the start of the jackpot game. In a jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game is played in which the large prize opening 16 is opened. Round games are played up to a predetermined maximum number of times. A round game ends when a first ending condition is met, in which a predetermined maximum number of game balls enter the jackpot, or a second ending condition is met, in which a predetermined maximum time has elapsed. In a round game, a round effect is played. Then, in a jackpot game, when the final round game ends, a predetermined effect is played for a predetermined ending time. The predetermined effect is, for example, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot game ends when the ending time has elapsed.

Next, a description will be given of a variation effect symbol game, which is one of the effects that can be executed by the effect display device 12 in the pachinko gaming machine 10.
The effect symbol variation game is a variation game in which effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner in multiple rows on the effect display device 12, and ultimately a combination of effect symbols is displayed in a static manner. In the following explanation, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated to "effect game." The effect symbols are symbols (decorative symbols) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and are intended to diversify the display effects. In this embodiment, the effect game is played by varying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol rows in a predetermined direction.

The effect game starts when the special game starts and ends when the special game ends. In the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbols is displayed in a static state. In other words, when a jackpot symbol is displayed in a special game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the jackpot symbol of the special symbol is displayed in a static state in the effect game. On the other hand, when a losing symbol is displayed in a special game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the losing symbol of the special symbol is displayed in a static state in the effect game. A combination of effect symbols corresponding to a jackpot symbol of a special symbol is a symbol combination of a jackpot symbol due to the effect symbol. For example, a symbol combination of a jackpot symbol due to the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all columns are the same. Furthermore, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to a losing symbol of a special symbol is a symbol combination of a losing symbol due to the effect symbol. For example, a symbol combination of a losing symbol due to the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in at least some columns are different from the effect symbols in the other columns.

In addition, in the effect game, it is possible to execute a reach effect. A reach effect is an effect that occurs in a state in which the same effect symbol is displayed stationary in a specific column among all the symbol columns in the effect game (a so-called reach state). A reach effect is an effect that occurs in a state in which the effect symbol in a non-specific column among all the symbol columns in the effect game is displayed in a variable manner. The specific column is, for example, the first column and the third column.

Reach effects include, for example, normal reach effects and super reach effects, which are an extension of the normal reach effects. Compared to normal reach effects, super reach effects suggest a higher expectation of a jackpot symbol combination being displayed statically based on the effect symbols. In other words, compared to normal reach effects, super reach effects suggest a higher expectation of winning a jackpot in the winning lottery. In the following explanation, the expectation of winning a jackpot in the winning lottery is referred to as the "jackpot expectation." When a jackpot symbol combination is displayed statically in a performance game, the jackpot display result is also displayed statically in the special game, so the jackpot expectation in a performance game can also be understood as the jackpot expectation in the special game. In the following explanation, normal reach effects are referred to as "NR effects," and super reach effects are referred to as "SR effects."

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in Figure 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a main control board 30 on the back side (rear) of the game board YB. The main control board 30 performs various processes and outputs control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is also provided with a sub-control board 31 on the back side (rear) of the game board YB. The sub-control board 31 executes predetermined processes based on the control signals input from the main control board 30.

First, the main control board 30 will be described in detail.
The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, and a main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a executes a main control program to perform various processes.

The main control ROM 30b stores the main control program, judgment values used in predetermined lotteries, and the like. The main control ROM 30b also stores multiple types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can identify the fluctuation time from when the special game starts to when the special game ends. The fluctuation pattern in this embodiment is also information that can identify the content of the effect game. Specifically, the fluctuation pattern in this embodiment is information that can identify whether or not a reach effect will be executed and the type of reach effect that will be executed. In other words, in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is information that can identify the content of the special game and the effect game.

As shown in Figure 4, the fluctuation patterns in this embodiment include a loss fluctuation pattern that can be determined when a player does not win in the winning lottery, and a jackpot fluctuation pattern that can be determined when a player wins in the winning lottery. Examples of loss fluctuation patterns include the first fluctuation pattern HP1, the second fluctuation pattern HP2, the third fluctuation pattern HP3, the fourth fluctuation pattern HP4, and the fifth fluctuation pattern HP5. Examples of jackpot fluctuation patterns include the sixth fluctuation pattern HP6, the seventh fluctuation pattern HP7, and the eighth fluctuation pattern HP8.

The first fluctuation pattern HP1 and the second fluctuation pattern HP2 are fluctuation patterns in which the presentation content is determined to ultimately stop and display a losing symbol combination without going through a reach presentation. The first fluctuation pattern HP1 and the second fluctuation pattern HP2 are fluctuation patterns in which the presentation content is determined to ultimately stop and display a losing symbol combination without going through a reach presentation, after which the presentation pattern is fluctuated and displayed for a predetermined fluctuation time. Different fluctuation times are determined for the first fluctuation pattern HP1 and the second fluctuation pattern HP2. For example, the first fluctuation pattern HP1 has a longer fluctuation time than the second fluctuation pattern HP2. In the following explanation, the presentation content identifiable by the first fluctuation pattern HP1 may be referred to as a no-reach miss, while the presentation content identifiable by the second fluctuation pattern HP2 may be referred to as a shortened miss.

The third variation pattern HP3 is a variation pattern in which the effect content is determined to be an NR effect followed by a final stop display of a losing symbol combination. The fourth variation pattern HP4 and the fifth variation pattern HP5 are variation patterns in which the effect content is determined to be an NR effect followed by an SR effect followed by an SR effect. In other words, the fourth variation pattern HP4 and the fifth variation pattern HP5 are variation patterns in which the effect content is determined to include an SR effect. The fourth variation pattern HP4 and the fifth variation pattern HP5 are different in the type of SR effect that is determined. The fourth variation pattern HP4 is a variation pattern in which the effect content is determined to include an SR effect according to, for example, the first mode. The fifth variation pattern HP5 is a variation pattern in which the effect content is determined to include an SR effect according to, for example, the second mode. In the following explanation, the SR effect according to the first mode will be referred to as the "first SR effect," and the SR effect according to the second mode will be referred to as the "second SR effect."

The sixth variation pattern HP6, the seventh variation pattern HP7, and the eighth variation pattern HP8 are defined as the presentation content of the presentation game, with the presentation content being a reach presentation and finally a jackpot symbol combination being statically displayed. The sixth variation pattern HP6 is a variation pattern defined as the presentation content being a NR presentation and finally a jackpot symbol combination being statically displayed. The seventh variation pattern HP7 and the eighth variation pattern HP8 are variation patterns defined as the presentation content being a NR presentation and an SR presentation and finally a jackpot symbol combination being statically displayed. In other words, the seventh variation pattern HP7 and the eighth variation pattern HP8 are variation patterns defined as the presentation content including an SR presentation. The seventh variation pattern HP7 and the eighth variation pattern HP8 are defined as different types of SR presentation. The seventh variation pattern HP7 is a variation pattern defined as the presentation content including a first SR presentation, for example. The eighth variation pattern HP8 is a variation pattern defined as the presentation content including a second SR presentation, for example.

Returning to the explanation of the main control board 30, as shown in Figure 3, the main control RAM 30c is configured to store various information that is rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Information stored in the main control RAM 30c includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. The main control board 30 is also configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

The main control CPU 30a is connected to the first start sensor SE1, second start sensor SE2, count sensor SE3, and gate sensor SE4. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to input the detection signals output by each sensor when it detects a gaming ball. The main control CPU 30a is connected to the information display device 11 (first special symbol display unit 11a, second special symbol display unit 11b, first special hold display unit 11c, second special hold display unit 11d, normal symbol display unit 11e, and normal hold display unit 11f). The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the display content of the information display device 11. The main control CPU 30a is connected to the first actuator A1 and second actuator A2. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the operation of each actuator.

Next, the sub-control board 31 will be described.
The sub-control board 31 is connected to the main control board 30. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that a control signal can be output in one direction from the main control board 30 to the sub-control board 31.

The sub-control board 31 is equipped with a sub-control CPU 31a, a sub-control ROM 31b, and a sub-control RAM 31c. The sub-control CPU 31a executes sub-control programs to perform various processes (for example, processes related to effects). The sub-control ROM 31b stores the sub-control programs and judgment values used in the lottery. The sub-control ROM 31b stores display effect data related to display effects, light-emitting effect data related to light-emitting effects, and audio effect data related to audio effects.

The sub-control RAM 31c is also configured to store various information that can be rewritten as needed during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. The sub-control board 31 is also configured to generate random numbers. The random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

The sub-control CPU 31a is connected to the performance display device 12. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the display content of the performance display device 12. The sub-control CPU 31a is connected to the decorative lamp La. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp La. The sub-control CPU 31a is connected to the speaker Sp. The sub-control CPU 31a, which controls the performance display device 12, speaker Sp, and decorative lamp La, is an example of a performance control means that controls performance-related aspects.

The sub-control CPU 31a and the effect button EB are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a can input an operation signal indicating the operation state of the effect button EB. The sub-control CPU 31a and the cross button JB are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a can input an operation signal indicating the operation state of the up button JBu. The sub-control CPU 31a can input an operation signal indicating the operation state of the down button JBd. The sub-control CPU 31a can input an operation signal indicating the operation state of the left button JBl. The sub-control CPU 31a can input an operation signal indicating the operation state of the right button JBr.

Next, various processes (controls) executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 executes various processes such as special symbol input process and special symbol start process based on the main control program. The main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as special symbol input process and special symbol start process at predetermined control cycles (e.g., 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether a gaming ball has entered the first start hole 13. The main control CPU 30a determines that a gaming ball has entered the first start hole 13, for example, by inputting a detection signal from the first start sensor SE1. If a gaming ball has entered the first start hole 13, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the first special reserve number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). If the first special reserve number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a updates the first special reserve number stored in the main control RAM 30c by adding 1. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 to display the updated first special reserve number. In this way, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the number of first special reserved balls is less than the upper limit number, a game ball enters the first start hole 13, and the entered game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, thereby establishing the reservation conditions for the first special game.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires random numbers generated within the main control board 30 and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 30c. For example, the random numbers may be winning random numbers, winning symbol random numbers, or variable pattern random numbers. At this time, the main control CPU 30a 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. By storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 30c, the main control CPU 30a suspends its execution until the start conditions for the first special game are met. Note that the random number information used by the main control CPU 30a may be the acquired random numbers themselves, or information obtained by processing the random numbers using a predetermined method.

The main control CPU 30a then pre-determines the content of the first special game for which the hold condition has been met before the start condition of the first special game is met, and generates a look-ahead command (pre-determination command) that can identify the result of the pre-determination and sets it in the output buffer. The command set in the output buffer is then output to the sub-control board 31 in a specified output process.

Here, the process for generating a read-ahead command will be described in detail.
The main control CPU 30a predetermines which result the acquired random number will result in in the winning lottery performed in the special symbol start process described below. That is, the main control CPU 30a predetermines which result will be displayed in the special game whose execution is suspended. The main control CPU 30a also predetermines which variation pattern the acquired random number will determine in the variation pattern determination lottery performed in the special symbol start process described below. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the main control CPU 30a predetermines the content of the first special game, thereby realizing a function as a determination means for determining whether a variation game in which a suspension condition is met will result in a specific result before the start condition of the variation game is met. The main control CPU 30a then reads and identifies the first special suspension number stored in the main control RAM 30c, generates a look-ahead command indicating the identified first special suspension number and the result of the above-mentioned predetermining, and sets it in the output buffer. In addition, the main control CPU 30a generates a reservation number command that can identify the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c, separate from the look-ahead command, and sets it in the output buffer.

Returning to the explanation of the special symbol input process, if a gaming ball has not entered the first start port 13, if the first special reserve number is not less than the upper limit, or if a look-ahead command is generated, the main control CPU 30a determines whether a gaming ball has entered the second start port 14. For example, the main control CPU 30a determines that a gaming ball has entered the second start port 14 by inputting a detection signal from the second start sensor SE2. If a gaming ball has not entered the second start port 14, the main control CPU 30a terminates the special symbol input process. On the other hand, if a gaming ball has entered the second start port 14, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the second special reserve number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit (4 in this embodiment). If the second special reserve number is not less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a terminates the special symbol input process. On the other hand, if the second special reserve number is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a updates the second special reserve number stored in the main control RAM 30c by incrementing it by 1. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 to display the updated second special reserve number. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the second special reserve number is less than the upper limit, a game ball enters the second start hole 14 and is detected by the second start sensor SE2, thereby establishing the reserve condition for the second special game.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random numbers generated within the main control board 30 and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 30c. At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information so that it is possible to identify that it is random number information for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 30c, it is possible to suspend its execution until the start conditions of the second special game are met. The main control CPU 30a generates a reserve number command that can identify the second special reserve number stored in the main control RAM 30c and sets it in the output buffer. The main control CPU 30a then terminates the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the execution conditions for the special game are met. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution conditions are met if neither a winning game nor a special game is in progress, but determines that the execution conditions are not met if a jackpot game or a special game is in progress. Then, if the execution conditions are not met, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

If the execution condition is met, the main control CPU 30a obtains the second special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 30c and determines whether the obtained second special reserved number is greater than 0 (zero). If the second special reserved number is greater than 0, the main control CPU 30a starts the execution of the second special game that was reserved first among the reserved second special games. In other words, if the execution condition for a special game is met and the execution of a second special game is reserved, the start condition for starting the second special game that was reserved first among the reserved second special games is met. On the other hand, if the second special reserved number is 0, the main control CPU 30a obtains the first special reserved number and determines whether the obtained first special reserved number is greater than 0. If the first special reserved number is greater than 0, the main control CPU 30a starts the execution of the first special game that was reserved first among the reserved first special games. In other words, when the execution conditions for a special game are met, the execution of the second special game is not on hold, and the execution of the first special game is on hold, the start conditions for starting the first special game that was held first among the held first special games are met. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not run the first special game and the second special game simultaneously, but instead prioritizes the execution of the second special game. In this way, after the hold conditions for a special game are met, the pachinko gaming machine 10 starts the execution of a special game in response to the start conditions being met.

When the conditions for starting the second special game are met, the main control CPU 30a updates the second special reserve number by subtracting 1 and controls the information display device 11 to display the second special reserve number after the subtraction. The main control CPU 30a also generates a reserve number command that can identify the second special reserve number after the subtraction and sets it in the output buffer. Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the first-stored random number information for the second special game from the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a then uses the value of the jackpot random number identified from the acquired random number information to determine whether or not a jackpot will be won in the winning lottery. For example, whether or not a jackpot will be won in the winning lottery may be determined by whether or not the value of the random number matches a jackpot determination value. Alternatively, whether or not a jackpot will be won in the winning lottery may be determined by whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value. At this time, the main control CPU 30a performs a winning lottery using different jackpot determination values depending on the current probability state.

If a jackpot is won in the winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a performs jackpot variation processing. In the jackpot variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines a special jackpot symbol based on the value of the winning symbol random number identified from the acquired random number information. This determined jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the special game. Furthermore, if the main control CPU 30a determines a special jackpot symbol, it determines a jackpot variation pattern from among multiple jackpot variation patterns by holding a variation pattern determination lottery. On the other hand, if a jackpot is not won in the winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a performs loss variation processing. In the loss variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines a losing special symbol. This determined losing symbol is stopped and displayed in the special game. Furthermore, if the main control CPU 30a determines a losing special symbol, it determines a loss variation pattern from among multiple loss variation patterns by holding a variation pattern determination lottery.

Furthermore, when the conditions for starting the first special game are met, the main control CPU 30a performs the same control for the first special game as the control for the second special game described above. That is, the main control CPU 30a subtracts the first special reserve number, generates a reserve number command that can identify the first special reserve number after subtraction, draws a winning lottery, and performs jackpot variation processing or loss variation processing based on the results of the winning lottery. The main control CPU 30a then ends the special symbol start processing.

Then, upon completing the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a starts a special game by performing a process separate from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the information display device 11 to start varying the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The main control CPU 30a also sets information specifying the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process (hereinafter referred to as the special symbol designation command) in the output buffer. The main control CPU 30a also sets information specifying a variation pattern and instructing the start of an effect game (hereinafter referred to as the variation pattern designation command) in the output buffer. The main control CPU 30a also measures the variation time specified for the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. The main control CPU 30a then controls the information display device 11 so that, after the variation time specified for the variation pattern has elapsed, the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is displayed as a static image. In addition, when the change time set for the change pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a sets information for stopping and displaying the combination of effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as the all symbol stop command) in the output buffer.

In this way, when the conditions for starting the special game are met, the main control CPU 30a determines the content of the special game by holding a winning lottery and a variation pattern determination lottery, and starts the execution of the special game based on the determined content of the special game. The pachinko gaming machine 10 realizes content determination means that determines the content of the special game by having the main control CPU 30a execute the special pattern start process and determine whether or not a jackpot has occurred and the variation pattern of the special game.

Next, the big win processing performed by the main control CPU 30a will be explained.
In the jackpot processing, the main control CPU 30a identifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (i.e., the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, after the jackpot special game ends, the main control CPU 30a starts control to award the identified jackpot game and outputs predetermined control information. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery, the jackpot display result is frozen in the special game and then the jackpot game is awarded.

When the jackpot special game ends, the main control CPU 30a first starts measuring the opening time and generates a command (hereinafter referred to as the opening command) that instructs the execution of an opening effect, and sets this in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a performs processing to execute a round of play. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the second actuator A2 so that the large prize opening 16 is opened during the round of play. Furthermore, after starting the round of play, if the first or second termination condition is met, the main control CPU 30a closes the large prize opening 16, thereby ending the round of play. The main control CPU 30a repeats this processing to execute the round of play until the maximum number of rounds set for the jackpot game has been completed. Furthermore, each time a round of play begins, the main control CPU 30a generates a command (hereinafter referred to as the round command) that instructs the execution of a round of play, and sets this in the output buffer. Then, when the final round of play ends, the main control CPU 30a generates a command to execute an ending performance (hereinafter referred to as the ending command) and sets it in the output buffer. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game.

Next, the game state control process performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
When starting a jackpot game, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state to a low-probability, low-base state. That is, during a jackpot game, the game state is a low-probability, low-base state. Furthermore, when ending a jackpot game, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state to a game state corresponding to the type of jackpot. For example, when ending a jackpot game based on a specific jackpot, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state to a high-probability, high-base state. In this case, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state to a high-probability, high-base state until the next jackpot game starts. On the other hand, when ending a jackpot game based on a non-specific jackpot, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state to a low-probability, high-base state. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state to a high-base state with a set upper limit number of times. Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state to a high base state with a set upper limit number of times, and then controls the game state to a low base state when the special game with the upper limit number of times is finished without being judged as a jackpot in the jackpot judgment.

When controlling to a low probability state, the main control CPU 30a sets a value that can identify control to a low probability state to the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 30c, while when controlling to a high probability state, it sets a value that can identify control to a high probability state to the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 30c. When controlling to a low base state, the main control CPU 30a sets a value that can identify control to a low base state to the base state flag stored in the main control RAM 30c, while when controlling to a high base state, it sets a value that can identify control to a low base state to the base state flag stored in the main control RAM 30c.

Furthermore, when the main control CPU 30a awards a high base state with a set upper limit number of times, it stores the number of times equivalent to the upper limit number of times in the main control RAM 30c as the remaining number of times for the special game that awards the high base state. Then, each time a special game is played, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 30c. When the remaining number of times becomes 0, the main control CPU 30a sets the base state flag to a value that can specify that control will be made to a low base state upon the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes 0.

In addition to the processes described above, the main control CPU 30a also performs the processes described below. For example, the main control CPU 30a also performs processes related to normal symbols and error-related processes. Normal symbol-related processes include inputting a detection signal from gate sensor SE4 and starting a normal symbol variation game.

Next, we will explain the various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 based on the sub-control program. When the sub-control CPU 31a receives a control signal from the main control CPU 30a, it executes various processes in accordance with the control signal.

First, the effect symbol variation process for executing the effect game will be described.
In the effect symbol variation process, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a special symbol designation command, it determines a combination of effect symbols to be stopped and displayed in the effect game based on the special symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. When a jackpot symbol of a special symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination for a jackpot based on the effect symbols. Furthermore, when a losing symbol of a special symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of effect symbols to be stopped and displayed in the effect game based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Specifically, when a losing variation pattern that can be specified to execute a reach effect is designated, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a losing symbol combination for reach. A losing symbol combination for reach is a combination of effect symbols in which the effect symbols in specific columns (e.g., the first and second columns) are the same and the effect symbols in other columns (e.g., the third column) are different. In addition, when a loss variation pattern that can specify that no reach effect is executed is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a loss symbol combination for a non-reach loss. The loss symbol combination for a non-reach loss is a combination of effect symbols in which the effect symbols in all columns are different.

Furthermore, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, it determines the effect to be executed during the execution of the special game based on the variation pattern specified by the input variation pattern designation command. In this embodiment, the determination ratio of the effect to be executed during the execution of the special game varies depending on the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. The sub-control CPU 31a then controls the display content of the effect display device 12 so that the determined effect is executed.

Then, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the presentation game in response to the input of the stop all symbols command, and controls the display content of the presentation display device 12 so that the combination of presentation symbols is displayed in a static state. The sub-control CPU 31a may also be configured to count the variation time determined from the specified variation pattern in response to the input of the variation pattern designation command, and end the presentation game when the variation time has elapsed. In other words, the end of the presentation game may be controlled without outputting the stop all symbols command from the main control board 30.

Next, the process related to the big win game will be explained.
When an opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the performance display device 12 to perform an opening performance. When a round command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the performance display device 12 to perform a round performance. When an ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the performance display device 12 to perform an ending performance.

The following describes the effects that can be performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10.
5, among the effects that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10, there is a hold effect that displays game information GJ corresponding to each of the pending variable games. In the hold effect, the game information GJ corresponding to each of the pending variable games is displayed in a hold display area that displays game information GJ corresponding to each of the pending variable games.

In the hold effect, game information GJ corresponding to each of the held variable games is displayed in order from left to right in the hold display area of the effect display device 12. For example, in the hold effect, the game information GJ corresponding to the first held variable game is displayed on the far left in the hold display area, and the game information GJ corresponding to the second held variable game is displayed second from the left in the hold display area. Also, in the hold effect, the game information GJ corresponding to the third held variable game is displayed third from the left in the hold display area, and the game information GJ corresponding to the fourth held variable game is displayed fourth from the left in the hold display area.

Game information GJ has multiple display modes. The hold effect is an effect that suggests the content of the variable game by changing the display mode of the game information GJ. In other words, the hold effect is an effect that suggests the content of the target variable game depending on the display mode of the game information GJ. The hold effect can be said to be an effect that makes it possible to recognize the expectation that the target variable game will achieve a specific result. Here, the target variable game achieving a specific result means that a bonus will be awarded or a specified effect will be executed. The multiple display modes are, for example, the first display mode, second display mode, third display mode, fourth display mode, fifth display mode, sixth display mode, seventh display mode, eighth display mode, and ninth display mode.

The first display mode of the game information GJ is, for example, a display mode that imitates a white sphere. The second display mode of the game information GJ is, for example, a display mode that imitates a blue sphere. The third display mode of the game information GJ is, for example, a display mode that imitates a red sphere. The fourth display mode of the game information GJ is, for example, a display mode that imitates a golden sphere. The fifth display mode of the game information GJ is, for example, a display mode that imitates an egg. The sixth display mode of the game information GJ is, for example, a display mode that imitates a baby turtle. The seventh display mode of the game information GJ is, for example, a display mode that imitates an adult turtle. The eighth display mode of the game information GJ is, for example, a display mode that imitates a baby eagle. The ninth display mode of the game information GJ is, for example, a display mode that imitates an adult eagle.

The display modes of game information GJ can be classified into multiple groups. The multiple groups are, for example, a first group and a second group. That is, the specific hold effects include a first group of specific hold effects and a second group of specific hold effects. For example, the display modes of game information GJ classified into the first group are display modes that imitate figures. That is, of the display modes of game information GJ, the first display mode, second display mode, third display mode, and fourth display mode can be classified into the first group. Also, for example, the display modes of game information GJ classified into the second group are display modes that imitate living things. That is, of the display modes of game information GJ, the fifth display mode, sixth display mode, seventh display mode, eighth display mode, and ninth display mode can be classified into the second group.

The display mode of the game information GJ is classified into multiple stages, and when the display mode changes, it changes to a display mode classified as a stage higher than the current stage. In other words, if the current stage is stage 1, the display mode of the game information GJ can change to stage 2, stage 3, or stage 4. Also, if the current stage is stage 2, the display mode of the game information GJ can change to stage 3 or stage 4. If the current stage is stage 4, the display mode of the game information GJ can change to stage 4.

As an example, the first display mode is classified into the first stage. As an example, the second display mode and the fifth display mode are classified into the second stage. As an example, the third display mode, the sixth display mode, and the eighth display mode are classified into the third stage. As an example, the fourth display mode, the seventh display mode, and the ninth display mode are classified into the fourth stage.

In the following description, a hold effect displaying game information GJ in the first display mode will be referred to as a normal hold effect. A hold effect displaying game information GJ in the second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, or ninth display mode will be referred to as a specific hold effect. In other words, the first group of specific hold effects can be considered to be color change effects, among the game information display modes, in which the color changes. Furthermore, the second group of specific hold effects can be considered to be character change effects, among the game information display modes, in which the shape changes into a character. Furthermore, in the following description, when distinguishing between specific hold effects, a hold effect displaying game information GJ in the second display mode will be referred to as a first specific hold effect. Furthermore, when distinguishing between specific hold effects, a hold effect displaying game information GJ in the third display mode will be referred to as a second specific hold effect. Furthermore, when distinguishing between specific hold effects, a hold effect displaying game information GJ in the fourth display mode will be referred to as a third specific hold effect. Furthermore, when distinguishing between specific hold effects, a hold effect displaying game information GJ in the fifth display mode is referred to as the fourth specific hold effect. Furthermore, when distinguishing between specific hold effects, a hold effect displaying game information GJ in the sixth display mode is referred to as the fifth specific hold effect. Furthermore, when distinguishing between specific hold effects, a hold effect displaying game information GJ in the seventh display mode is referred to as the sixth specific hold effect. Furthermore, when distinguishing between specific hold effects, a hold effect displaying game information GJ in the eighth display mode is referred to as the seventh specific hold effect. Furthermore, when distinguishing between specific hold effects, a hold effect displaying game information GJ in the ninth display mode is referred to as the eighth specific hold effect. The fifth specific hold effect and the sixth hold effect can be considered to be first character change effects in which the display mode of the game information changes to a turtle as the first character. The seventh specific hold effect and the eighth specific hold effect can be considered to be second character change effects in which the display mode of the game information changes to an eagle as the second character. Furthermore, the fourth specific hold effect can be considered to be a common character effect in which the display mode of the game information changes to an egg as the common character. Specific hold effects are an example of special effects.

Furthermore, among the effects that can be executed on the pachinko gaming machine 10, there is a pre-execution effect that can be executed before a specific hold effect is executed. The pre-execution effect can be said to be an effect that indicates that a specific hold effect will be executed, or that the effect mode of the specific hold effect (the display mode of the game information GJ) will change. There are multiple types of pre-execution effects. Specifically, there are a first pre-execution effect, a second pre-execution effect, and a third pre-execution effect.

As shown in Figure 6, the first pre-execution effect is an effect in which a first pre-execution image JG1 resembling a brush is displayed in a position that partially overlaps with the game information GJ that is the target of the specific hold effect that will be executed subsequently. In other words, the first pre-execution effect is an effect that simulates a situation in which the game information GJ is rewritten by the first pre-execution image JG1 resembling a brush. As an example, the first pre-execution effect is an effect that can be executed before the specific hold effect of the first group is executed.

The second pre-execution effect is an effect that displays a second pre-execution image JG2 that resembles a curtain, obscuring the game information GJ that is the target of the specific hold effect that will be executed subsequently. In other words, the second pre-execution effect is an effect that simulates a situation in which the game information GJ is replaced with a different display mode while it is obscured by the second pre-execution image JG2 that resembles a curtain. As an example, the second pre-execution effect is an effect that can be executed before the specific hold effect of the first group is executed and before the specific hold effect of the second group is executed.

The third pre-execution effect is an effect in which the game information GJ that is the target of the specific hold effect to be executed thereafter is displayed so as to approach the third pre-execution image JG3, which resembles a stork. In other words, the third pre-execution effect is an effect that simulates a situation in which game information GJ is delivered in a different display mode by the third pre-execution image JG3, which resembles a stork. As an example, the third pre-execution effect is an effect that can be executed before the specific hold effect of the second group is executed. In this way, after the first pre-execution effect and the second pre-execution effect are executed, the specific hold effect of the first group may be executed. On the other hand, after the third pre-execution effect is executed, the specific hold effect of the first group is not executed. Furthermore, after the second pre-execution effect is executed, the probability of the specific hold effect of the first group being executed is lower than after the first pre-execution effect is executed.

Next, the control of the sub-control CPU 31a for executing the hold effect and the pre-execution effect will be explained.
First, the control for determining the presentation mode of the hold presentation will be explained.

Each time a look-ahead command is input from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the execution mode of the pending effect that will target the variable game identified from the look-ahead command. As an example, the sub-control CPU 31a stores the look-ahead command input from the main control CPU 30a in the sub-control RAM 31c. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a stores the look-ahead command so that it is possible to identify which of the pending first special games the look-ahead command corresponds to and the order in which the look-ahead commands were input, based on the first specific pending number that can be identified from the input look-ahead command. In this way, the sub-control CPU 31a identifies the variable game for which the result of the pre-determination is indicated by the look-ahead command.

Next, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the execution mode of the reserved effect for the specified variable game by conducting a lottery using a predetermined random number based on the input look-ahead command. As an example, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the final execution mode of the reserved effect for the specified variable game by conducting a lottery using a predetermined random number based on the input look-ahead command.

As shown in Figure 7, for example, if the sub-control CPU 31a determines from the input look-ahead command that a miss effect that does not result in a reach effect being executed as a result of a pre-determination, it can determine the normal hold effect, the first specific hold effect, or the fifth hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect for the specified variable game.

For example, if the sub-control CPU 31a determines from the input look-ahead command that a non-response effect will be executed as a result of a preliminary determination, it may determine the normal hold effect, the first specific hold effect, the second specific hold effect, the fourth specific hold effect, the fifth specific hold effect, or the seventh specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect for the specified variable game.

For example, if the sub-control CPU 31a determines from the input look-ahead command that the effect content that will result in the first SR effect being executed is a miss, it may determine the normal hold effect, the first specific hold effect, the second specific hold effect, the third specific hold effect, the fourth specific hold effect, the fifth specific hold effect, or the sixth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect for the specified variable game.

For example, if the sub-control CPU 31a determines from the input look-ahead command that the effect content that will result in the second SR effect being executed is a miss, it may determine the normal hold effect, the first specific hold effect, the second specific hold effect, the third specific hold effect, the fourth specific hold effect, the seventh specific hold effect, or the eighth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect for the specified variable game.

For example, if the sub-control CPU 31a determines the content of a jackpot that will result in an NR effect as a result of a preliminary determination based on the input look-ahead command, it can determine the normal hold effect, the first specific hold effect, the second specific hold effect, the fourth specific hold effect, the fifth specific hold effect, the sixth specific hold effect, the seventh specific hold effect, or the eighth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect for the specified variable game.

For example, if the sub-control CPU 31a determines, as a result of a preliminary determination based on the input look-ahead command, the content of the jackpot presentation that will execute the first SR presentation, it can determine the normal hold presentation, the first specific hold presentation, the second specific hold presentation, the third specific hold presentation, the fourth specific hold presentation, the fifth specific hold presentation, or the sixth specific hold presentation as the final execution mode of the hold presentation targeting the specified variable game.

For example, if the sub-control CPU 31a determines, as a result of a preliminary determination based on the input look-ahead command, the content of the jackpot presentation that will execute the second SR presentation, it can determine the normal hold presentation, the first specific hold presentation, the second specific hold presentation, the third specific hold presentation, the fourth specific hold presentation, the seventh specific hold presentation, or the eighth specific hold presentation as the final execution mode of the hold presentation targeting the specified variable game.

In this way, the first character change effect can be executed for the variable game, which is the effect content for executing the first SR effect, of the first SR effect and the second SR effect. On the other hand, the second character change effect can be executed for the variable game, which is the effect content for executing the second SR effect, of the first SR effect and the second SR effect. In other words, the first character change effect can be said to be an effect that suggests the execution of the first SR effect. Also, the second character change effect can be said to be an effect that suggests the execution of the second SR effect. In contrast to these, the color change effects (first specific hold effect to third specific hold effect) can be executed for both the variable game, which is the effect content for executing the first SR effect, and the variable game, which is the effect content for executing the SR effect. As a result, the specific hold effect can be executed in an effect mode that corresponds to the change content of the target variable game.

Furthermore, if a variable game for which the jackpot presentation content for executing the first SR presentation is determined is on hold before the variable game identified from the input look-ahead command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the final execution mode of the on-hold presentation for the identified variable game, assuming that the miss presentation content for executing the first SR presentation has been identified, regardless of the results of the preliminary determination.

Furthermore, if a variable game for which the jackpot presentation content for executing the second SR presentation is determined is on hold before the variable game identified from the input look-ahead command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the final execution mode of the on-hold presentation for the identified variable game, assuming that the miss presentation content for executing the second SR presentation has been identified, regardless of the results of the preliminary determination.

The determination ratio of the final execution mode of the reserved effect for the specified variable game will be explained using a specific example.
As an example, when determining the final execution mode of a hold effect for a specified variable game, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the final execution mode of the hold effect using a determination ratio corresponding to the customization status of the hold effect. As an example, the customization status of the hold effect includes a first status, a second status, a third status, a fourth status, and a fifth status. The first status indicates, for example, a status in which the hold effect is not customized. The second status indicates, for example, a customization status in which, between a color change effect and a character change effect, a color change effect is easily determined. The third status indicates, for example, a customization status in which, between a color change effect and a character change effect, only a color change effect can be determined. The fourth status indicates, for example, a status in which, between a color change effect and a character change effect, a character change effect is easily determined. The fifth status indicates, for example, a customization status in which, between a color change effect and a character change effect, only a character change effect can be determined. As an example, the hold effect can be customized by operating an operation unit such as the effect button EB and the cross button JB for a predetermined period of time. The predetermined period is, for example, a period of time controlled to a standby state. The predetermined period may include at least a part of the period during which the variable game is being executed and the jackpot game is being executed. As an example, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives operation of an operation unit such as the effect button EB and the cross button JB during the predetermined period, it customizes the hold effect according to the operation mode. The sub-control CPU 31a is an example of a customization means that can customize the effect.

The determination ratio when the customization status of the hold effect is the first status will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 8, when the customization status of the hold effect is the first status, when the target variable game has a losing performance content in which a reach performance is not executed, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 998/1000, determines the first specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 1/1000, and determines the fourth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 1/1000.

When the customization status of the hold effect is status 1, and the target variable game has a losing effect that executes an NR effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 520/1000, the first specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 190/1000, the second specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 50/1000, the fourth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 190/1000, the fifth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 25/1000, and the seventh specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 25/1000.

When the customization status of the hold effect is the first status, and the target variable game is a losing performance that executes the first SR effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 150/1000, the first specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 50/1000, the second specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 125/1000, the third specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 250/1000, the fourth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 50/1000, the fifth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 125/1000, and the sixth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 250/1000.

When the customization status of the hold effect is status 1, and the target variable game is a losing effect that executes the second SR effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 150/1000, the first specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 50/1000, the second specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 125/1000, the third specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 250/1000, the fourth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 50/1000, the seventh specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 125/1000, and the eighth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 250/1000.

When the customization status of the hold effect is status 1, and the target variable game is a jackpot effect that executes an NR effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 380/1000, the first specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 245/1000, the second specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 64/1000, the fourth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 245/1000, the fifth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 30/1000, the sixth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 3/1000, the seventh specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 30/1000, and the eighth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 3/1000.

When the customization status of the hold effect is status 1, and the target variable game is a jackpot effect that executes the first SR effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 100/1000, the first specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 55/1000, the second specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 133/1000, the third specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 263/1000, the fourth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 55/1000, the fifth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 132/1000, and the sixth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 262/1000.

When the customization status of the hold effect is status 1, and the target variable game is a jackpot effect that executes the second SR effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 100/1000, the first specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 55/1000, the second specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 133/1000, the third specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 263/1000, the fourth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 55/1000, the seventh specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 132/1000, and the eighth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 262/1000.

In this way, when the customization status of the hold effect is the first status, the rate at which the specific hold effect of the first group is determined as the final execution mode of the hold effect and the rate at which the specific hold effect of the second group is determined as the final execution mode of the hold effect are the same or approximately the same. Furthermore, the determination rate at each stage differs depending on the effect content of the target variable game. In other words, it can be said that the specific hold effect is an effect that allows for recognition of different expectations (expectations of a specific result) depending on the effect stage. Furthermore, when the customization status of the hold effect is the first status, the determination rate at each stage is the same or approximately the same for the specific hold effect of the first group and the specific hold effect of the second group.

The determination ratio when the customization status of the hold effect is the second status will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 9, when the customization status of the hold effect is the second status, when the target variable game has a losing performance content in which a reach performance is not executed, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 997/1000, determines the first specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 2/1000, and determines the fourth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 1/1000.

When the customization status of the hold effect is the second status, and the target variable game is a losing performance that executes an NR effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 520/1000, the first specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 253/1000, the second specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 66/1000, the fourth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 127/1000, the fifth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 17/1000, and the seventh specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 17/1000.

When the customization status of the hold effect is the second status, and the target variable game is a losing performance that executes the first SR effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 150/1000, the first specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 66/1000, the second specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 166/1000, the third specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 333/1000, the fourth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 34/1000, the fifth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 84/1000, and the sixth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 167/1000.

When the customization status of the hold effect is the second status, and the target variable game is a losing effect that executes the second SR effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 150/1000, the first specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 66/1000, the second specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 166/1000, the third specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 333/1000, the fourth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 34/1000, the seventh specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 84/1000, and the eighth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 167/1000.

When the customization status of the hold effect is the second status, and the target variable game is a jackpot effect that executes an NR effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 380/1000, the first specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 326/1000, the second specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 87/1000, the fourth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 163/1000, the fifth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 21/1000, the sixth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 1/1000, the seventh specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 21/1000, and the eighth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 1/1000.

When the customization status of the hold effect is the second status, and the target variable game is a jackpot effect that executes the first SR effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 100/1000, the first specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 72/1000, the second specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 176/1000, the third specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 352/1000, the fourth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 36/1000, the fifth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 88/1000, and the sixth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 176/1000.

When the customization status of the hold effect is the second status, and the target variable game is a jackpot effect that executes the second SR effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 100/1000, the first specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 72/1000, the second specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 176/1000, the third specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 352/1000, the fourth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 36/1000, the seventh specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 88/1000, and the eighth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 176/1000.

In this way, the probability of determining a normal hold effect is the same or approximately the same when the customization status of the hold effect is the second status and when the customization status of the hold effect is the first status. On the other hand, when the customization status of the hold effect is the second status, the specific hold effect of the first group is more likely to be determined than when the customization status of the hold effect is the first status. Also, when the customization status of the hold effect is the second status, the specific hold effect of the second group is less likely to be determined than when the customization status of the hold effect is the first status. And when the customization status of the hold effect is the second status, the specific hold effect of the first group is about twice as likely to be determined than the specific hold effect of the second group at each stage. As a result, when the customization status of the hold effect is the second status, the expectation of the specific hold effect at each stage differs between when the specific hold effect is the first group and when the specific hold effect is the second group.

We will explain the determination ratio when the customization status of the hold effect is the third status.
As shown in Figure 10, when the customization status of the hold effect is the third status, when the target variable game has a losing performance content that does not execute a reach performance, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 997/1000, and determines the first specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 3/1000.

When the customization status of the hold effect is the third status, and the target variable game has a losing effect that executes an NR effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 520/1000, determines the first specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 380/1000, and determines the second specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 100/1000.

When the customization status of the hold effect is the third status, and the target variable game has a losing effect that executes the first SR effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 150/1000, determines the first specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 100/1000, determines the second specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 250/1000, and determines the third specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 500/1000.

When the customization status of the hold effect is the third status, and the target variable game has a losing effect that executes the second SR effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 150/1000, determines the first specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 100/1000, determines the second specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 250/1000, and determines the third specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 500/1000.

When the customization status of the hold effect is the third status, and the target variable game is a jackpot effect that executes an NR effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 380/1000, determines the first specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 490/1000, and determines the second specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 130/1000.

When the customization status of the hold effect is the third status, and the target variable game is a jackpot effect that executes the first SR effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 100/1000, determines the first specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 110/1000, determines the second specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 265/1000, and determines the third specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 525/1000.

When the customization status of the hold effect is the third status, and the target variable game is a jackpot effect that executes the second SR effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 100/1000, determines the first specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 110/1000, determines the second specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 265/1000, and determines the third specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 525/1000.

In this way, the determination rate for a normal hold effect is the same or approximately the same when the customization status of the hold effect is the third status and when the customization status of the hold effect is the first or second status. On the other hand, when the customization status of the hold effect is the third status, the specific hold effect of the first group is more likely to be determined compared to when the customization status of the hold effect is the second status. Also, when the customization status of the hold effect is the third status, the specific hold effect of the second group is not determined. In other words, when the customization status of the hold effect is the third status, the number of variable contents (variable contents of the target variable game) that can determine the execution of the specific hold effect of the first group differs from the number of variable contents (variable contents of the target variable game) that can determine the execution of the special effect of the second group. Therefore, when the customization status of the hold effect is the third status, the determination rate for the final execution mode of the hold effect is the same when the target variable game is the display content that executes the first SR effect and when the target variable game is the display content that executes the second SR effect.

We will explain the determination ratio when the customization status of the hold effect is the fourth status.
11, when the customization status of the hold effect is the fourth status, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 997/1000 when the target variable game has a losing effect that does not execute a reach effect. When the customization status of the hold effect is the fourth status, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the first specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 1/1000 when the target variable game has a losing effect that does not execute a reach effect. When the customization status of the hold effect is the fourth status, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the fourth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 2/1000 when the target variable game has a losing effect that does not execute a reach effect.

When the customization status of the hold effect is status 4, and the target variable game is a losing performance that executes an NR effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 520/1000, the first specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 127/1000, the second specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 34/1000, the fourth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 253/1000, the fifth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 33/1000, and the seventh specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 33/1000.

When the customization status of the hold effect is status 4, and the target variable game is a losing effect that executes the first SR effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 150/1000, the first specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 34/1000, the second specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 84/1000, the third specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 167/1000, the fourth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 66/1000, the fifth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 166/1000, and the sixth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 333/1000.

When the customization status of the hold effect is status 4, and the target variable game is a losing effect that executes the second SR effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 150/1000, the first specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 34/1000, the second specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 84/1000, the third specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 167/1000, the fourth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 66/1000, the seventh specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 166/1000, and the eighth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 333/1000.

When the customization status of the hold effect is status 4, and the target variable game is a jackpot effect that executes an NR effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 380/1000, the first specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 163/1000, the second specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 43/1000, the fourth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 326/1000, the fifth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 40/1000, the sixth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 4/1000, the seventh specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 40/1000, and the eighth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 4/1000.

When the customization status of the hold effect is status 4, and the target variable game is a jackpot effect that executes the first SR effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 100/1000, the first specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 36/1000, the second specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 88/1000, the third specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 176/1000, the fourth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 72/1000, the fifth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 176/1000, and the sixth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 352/1000.

When the customization status of the hold effect is status 4, and the target variable game is a jackpot effect that executes the second SR effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 100/1000, the first specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 36/1000, the second specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 88/1000, the third specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 176/1000, the fourth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 72/1000, the seventh specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 176/1000, and the eighth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 352/1000.

As such, the determination rate of normal hold effects is the same or approximately the same when the customization status of the hold effects is the fourth status and when the customization status of the hold effects is the first, second, or third status. On the other hand, when the customization status of the hold effects is the fourth status, the specific hold effects of the second group are more likely to be determined than when the customization status of the hold effects is the first status. Also, when the customization status of the hold effects is the fourth status, the specific hold effects of the first group are less likely to be determined than when the customization status of the hold effects is the first status. And when the customization status of the hold effects is the fourth status, the specific hold effects of the second group are approximately twice as likely to be determined than the specific hold effects of the first group. And when the customization status of the hold effects is the fourth status, the specific hold effects of the second group are approximately twice as likely to be determined at each stage as the specific hold effects of the first group. As a result, when the customization status of the hold effect is status 4, the expected level of the specific hold effect at each stage differs between when the specific hold effect is from the first group and when the specific hold effect is from the second group.

Furthermore, when the customization status of the hold effects is the fourth status, the specific hold effects of the second group are approximately twice as likely to be determined compared to when the customization status of the hold effects is the second status. Furthermore, when the customization status of the hold effects is the fourth status, the specific hold effects of the first group are approximately twice as unlikely to be determined compared to when the customization status of the hold effects is the second status. Furthermore, the rate at which the specific hold effects of the first group are determined when the customization status of the hold effects is the fourth status is the same as or approximately the same as the rate at which the specific hold effects of the second group are determined when the customization status of the hold effects is the second status. Furthermore, the rate at which the specific hold effects of the second group are determined when the customization status of the hold effects is the fourth status is the same as or approximately the same as the rate at which the specific hold effects of the first group are determined when the customization status of the hold effects is the second status.

We will explain the determination ratio when the customization status of the hold effect is the fifth status.
As shown in Figure 12, when the customization status of the hold effect is the fifth status, when the target variable game has a miss effect content that does not execute a reach effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 997/1000, and determines the fourth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 3/1000.

When the customization status of the hold effect is status 5, and the target variable game is a losing performance that executes an NR effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 520/1000, the fourth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 380/1000, the fifth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 50/1000, and the seventh specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 50/1000.

When the customization status of the hold effect is status 5, and the target variable game is a losing performance that executes the first SR effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 150/1000, the fourth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 100/1000, the fifth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 250/1000, and the sixth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 500/1000.

When the customization status of the hold effect is status 5, and the target variable game is a losing performance that executes the second SR effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 150/1000, the fourth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 100/1000, the seventh specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 250/1000, and the eighth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 500/1000.

When the customization status of the hold effect is status 5, and the target variable game is a jackpot effect that executes an NR effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 380/1000, the fourth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 490/1000, the fifth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 63/1000, the sixth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 2/1000, the seventh specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 63/1000, and the eighth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 2/1000.

When the customization status of the hold effect is status 5, and the target variable game is a jackpot effect that executes the first SR effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 100/1000, the fourth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 110/1000, the fifth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 265/1000, and the sixth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect at a rate of 525/1000.

When the customization status of the hold effect is status 5, and the target variable game is a jackpot effect that executes the second SR effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 100/1000, the fourth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 110/1000, the seventh specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 265/1000, and the eighth specific hold effect as the final execution mode of the hold effect with a probability of 525/1000.

In this way, the determination rate for a normal hold effect is the same or approximately the same when the customization status of the hold effect is status 5 and when the customization status of the hold effect is status 1, 2, 3, or 4. On the other hand, when the customization status of the hold effect is status 5, the specific hold effect of the second group is more likely to be determined compared to when the customization status of the hold effect is status 4. Furthermore, when the customization status of the hold effect is status 5, the specific hold effect of the first group is not determined. In other words, when the customization status of the hold effect is status 5, the number of variable contents (variable contents of the target variable game) that can determine the execution of the specific hold effect of the first group differs from the number of variable contents (variable contents of the target variable game) that can determine the execution of the special effect of the second group. Furthermore, the rate at which the specific hold effect of the second group is determined when the customization status of the hold effect is status 5 is the same or approximately the same as the rate at which the specific hold effect of the first group is determined when the customization status of the hold effect is status 3.

If it is decided that a specific hold effect will be executed as the final execution mode of the hold effect, the sub-control CPU 31a will determine the initial execution mode of the hold effect by a predetermined lottery. As an example, if the final execution mode is the first specific hold effect, the sub-control CPU 31a will determine the normal hold effect or the first specific hold effect as the initial execution mode. If the final execution mode is the second specific hold effect, the sub-control CPU 31a will determine the normal hold effect, the first specific hold effect, or the second specific hold effect as the initial execution mode. If the final execution mode is the third specific hold effect, the sub-control CPU 31a will determine the normal hold effect, the first specific hold effect, the second specific hold effect, or the third specific hold effect as the initial execution mode.

If the final execution mode is the fourth specific hold effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect or the fourth specific hold effect as the initial execution mode. If the final execution mode is the fifth specific hold effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect, the first specific hold effect, the fourth specific hold effect, or the fifth specific hold effect as the initial execution mode. If the final execution mode is the sixth specific hold effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect, the first specific hold effect, the second specific hold effect, the fourth specific hold effect, the fifth specific hold effect, or the sixth specific hold effect as the initial execution mode.

If the final execution mode is the seventh specific hold effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect, the first specific hold effect, the fourth specific hold effect, or the seventh specific hold effect as the initial execution mode. If the final execution mode is the eighth specific hold effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the normal hold effect, the first specific hold effect, the second specific hold effect, the fourth specific hold effect, the seventh specific hold effect, or the eighth specific hold effect as the initial execution mode.

Then, when a variable game is executed, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the execution mode of the reserved effect in the variable game for reserved effects whose current execution mode and final execution mode differ. As an example, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine the execution mode of a specific reserved effect 1 or 2 as the execution mode of the reserved effect in the variable game.

As shown in FIG. 13, if the current execution mode is a normal hold effect and the final execution mode is the first specific hold effect, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine that the first specific hold effect will be executed as the execution mode of the hold effect in a newly executed variable game. If the current execution mode is a normal hold effect and the final execution mode is the second specific hold effect, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine that one or both of the first specific hold effect and the second specific hold effect will be executed as the execution mode of the hold effect in a newly executed variable game. If the current execution mode is a normal hold effect and the final execution mode is the third specific hold effect, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine that one or two of the first specific hold effect, the second specific hold effect, and the third specific hold effect will be executed as the execution mode of the hold effect in a newly executed variable game.

When the current execution mode is a normal hold effect and the final execution mode is the fourth specific hold effect, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine the execution of the fourth specific hold effect as the execution mode of the hold effect in a newly executed variable game. When the current execution mode is a normal hold effect and the final execution mode is the fifth specific hold effect, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine the execution of one or all of the first specific hold effect, the fourth specific hold effect, and the fifth specific hold effect as the execution mode of the hold effect in a newly executed variable game. When the current execution mode is a normal hold effect and the final execution mode is the sixth specific hold effect, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine the execution of one or two of the first specific hold effect, the second specific hold effect, the fourth specific hold effect, the fifth specific hold effect, and the sixth specific hold effect as the execution mode of the hold effect in a newly executed variable game.

When the current execution mode is a normal hold effect and the final execution mode is the seventh specific hold effect, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine the execution mode of the hold effect in a newly executed variable game to be one or two of the first specific hold effect, the fourth specific hold effect, and the seventh specific hold effect.When the current execution mode is a normal hold effect and the final execution mode is the eighth specific hold effect, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine the execution mode of the hold effect in a newly executed variable game to be one or two of the first specific hold effect, the second specific hold effect, the fourth specific hold effect, the seventh specific hold effect, and the eighth specific hold effect.

When the current execution mode is the first specific hold effect and the final execution mode is the second specific hold effect, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine the execution of the second specific hold effect as the execution mode of the hold effect in a newly executed variable game. When the current execution mode is the first specific hold effect and the final execution mode is the third specific hold effect, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine the execution of one or both of the second specific hold effect and the third specific hold effect as the execution mode of the hold effect in a newly executed variable game.

When the current execution mode is the first specific hold effect and the final execution mode is the fifth specific hold effect, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine the execution of the fifth specific hold effect as the execution mode of the hold effect in the newly executed variable game. When the current execution mode is the first specific hold effect and the final execution mode is the sixth specific hold effect, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine the execution of one or two of the second specific hold effect, the fifth specific hold effect, and the sixth specific hold effect as the execution mode of the hold effect in the newly executed variable game.

When the current execution mode is the first specific hold effect and the final execution mode is the seventh specific hold effect, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine the execution of the seventh specific hold effect as the execution mode of the hold effect in the newly executed variable game. When the current execution mode is the first specific hold effect and the final execution mode is the eighth specific hold effect, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine the execution of one or two of the second specific hold effect, the seventh specific hold effect, and the eighth specific hold effect as the execution mode of the hold effect in the newly executed variable game.

When the current execution mode is the second specific hold effect and the final execution mode is the third specific hold effect, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine the execution of the third specific hold effect as the execution mode of the hold effect in the newly executed variable game. When the current execution mode is the second specific hold effect and the final execution mode is the sixth specific hold effect, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine the execution of the sixth specific hold effect as the execution mode of the hold effect in the newly executed variable game. When the current execution mode is the second specific hold effect and the final execution mode is the eighth specific hold effect, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine the execution of the eighth specific hold effect as the execution mode of the hold effect in the newly executed variable game.

When the current execution mode is the fourth specific hold effect and the final execution mode is the fifth specific hold effect, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine that the fifth specific hold effect will be executed as the execution mode of the hold effect in a newly executed variable game. When the current execution mode is the fourth specific hold effect and the final execution mode is the sixth specific hold effect, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine that the fifth specific hold effect, the sixth specific hold effect, or both will be executed as the execution mode of the hold effect in a newly executed variable game.

When the current execution mode is the fourth specific hold effect and the final execution mode is the seventh specific hold effect, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine that the seventh specific hold effect will be executed as the execution mode of the hold effect in the newly executed variable game. When the current execution mode is the fourth specific hold effect and the final execution mode is the eighth specific hold effect, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine that the seventh specific hold effect, the eighth specific hold effect, or both will be executed as the execution mode of the hold effect in the newly executed variable game.

When the current execution mode is the fifth specific hold effect and the final execution mode is the sixth specific hold effect, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine that the sixth specific hold effect will be executed as the execution mode of the hold effect in a newly executed variable game. When the current execution mode is the seventh specific hold effect and the final execution mode is the eighth specific hold effect, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine that the eighth specific hold effect will be executed as the execution mode of the hold effect in a newly executed variable game.

In this way, when a specific hold effect of the first group is executed, a specific hold effect of the first group and a specific hold effect of the second group may be executed afterwards. On the other hand, when a specific hold effect of the second group is executed, a specific hold effect of the first group will not be executed afterwards. Furthermore, when a specific hold effect of another group is executed, the hold effect stage will progress.

When the execution mode of the hold effect in the newly executed variable game has been determined, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the execution timing of the specific hold effect to be executed in the newly executed variable game. As an example, if the specific hold effect to be executed in the newly executed variable game is 1, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the first timing or the second timing as the execution timing of the new specific hold effect. On the other hand, if the specific hold effect to be executed in the newly executed variable game is 2, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that a specific hold effect with a relatively lower level will be executed at the first timing, and a specific hold effect with a relatively higher level will be executed at the second timing. The first timing is, for example, a predetermined timing during the execution of the variable game. The second timing is, for example, a timing later than the first timing. The first timing is, for example, a timing earlier than the start timing of the reach effect. The second timing is, for example, a timing later than the start timing of the reach effect. When the execution timing of the specific hold effect that has been determined to be executed arrives, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to execute the specific hold effect.

Next, we will explain the control for determining whether or not to execute a pre-execution performance, and the execution mode if a pre-execution performance is executed.
When the sub-control CPU 31a determines to execute a specific hold effect in a predetermined variable game, it determines to execute a pre-execution effect a predetermined time before the specific hold effect whose execution has been determined is executed. In other words, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines to execute a specific hold effect at a first timing, it determines to execute a pre-execution effect at a timing a predetermined time before the first timing. Also, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines to execute a specific hold effect at a second timing, it determines to execute a pre-execution effect at a timing a predetermined time before the second timing.

The sub-control CPU 31a also determines the execution mode of the pre-execution effect depending on the type of specific hold effect to be executed. For example, if the sub-control CPU 31a has decided to execute the first group of specific hold effects, it may decide to execute the first pre-execution effect or the second pre-execution effect a predetermined time before the execution timing of the specific hold effect. Furthermore, if the sub-control CPU 31a has decided to execute the second group of specific hold effects, it may decide to execute the second pre-execution effect or the third pre-execution effect a predetermined time before the execution timing of the specific hold effect. When the execution timing of the pre-execution effect that has been decided to be executed arrives, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to execute the pre-execution effect.

An example of a specific execution mode of the hold effect and the pre-execution effect in this embodiment will be described.
14(a) shows a situation in which a predetermined variable game is being executed. Here, it is assumed that a first specific hold effect and a sixth specific hold effect are executed during the execution of this variable game. Here, when a timing arrives that is a predetermined time before the first timing, a pre-execution effect corresponding to the first specific hold effect is executed. Here, it is assumed that the first pre-execution effect has been executed. As a result, the first pre-execution image JG1 is displayed on the effect display device 12. The player can recognize that the execution of the first pre-execution effect will then result in the execution of the first group of specific hold effects.

As shown in Figure 14 (b), when the first timing arrives, the first specific hold effect is executed. At this time, by executing the first pre-execution effect before the first specific hold effect, the player can be given the impression that the color of the hold effect has changed due to the first pre-execution effect. By executing the first specific hold effect, which is the specific hold effect of the first group, the player can be made to anticipate not only whether a new specific hold effect will be executed at the second timing, but also which group's specific hold effect will be executed if a new specific hold effect is executed.

As shown in Figure 14 (c), when a timing arrives a predetermined time before the second timing, a pre-execution effect corresponding to the sixth specific hold effect is executed. Here, we assume that the second pre-execution effect is executed. As a result, the second pre-execution image JG2 is displayed on the effect display device 12. At this time, by executing the second pre-execution effect before the sixth specific hold effect, the player can be given the impression that the execution mode of the hold effect has changed due to the second pre-execution effect. The player can recognize that a new specific hold effect will be executed after the second pre-execution effect is executed. On the other hand, the player cannot recognize whether the newly executed specific hold effect is a specific hold effect of the first group or a specific hold effect of the second group due to the second pre-execution effect being executed.

Then, as shown in Figure 14(d), when the second timing arrives, the sixth specific hold effect is executed. In this way, when specific hold effects are executed multiple times for a specified variable game, if the specific hold effect executed first is a specific hold effect of the first group, the specific hold effect executed next can be either a specific hold effect of the first group or a specific hold effect of the second group.

Figure 15 (a) shows a situation in which a specified variable game is being executed. Here, it is assumed that the fourth specific hold effect and the eighth specific hold effect are executed during the execution of this variable game. Here, when a timing arrives that is a specified time before the first timing, a pre-execution effect corresponding to the fourth specific hold effect is executed. Here, it is assumed that the third pre-execution effect has been executed. As a result, the third pre-execution image JG3 is displayed on the effect display device 12. The player can recognize that the execution of the third pre-execution effect means that the second group of specific hold effects will then be executed.

As shown in Figure 15(b), when the first timing arrives, the fourth specific hold effect is executed. At this time, the third pre-execution effect is executed before the fourth specific hold effect, giving the player the impression that the group of hold effects has changed due to the third pre-execution effect. By executing the fourth specific hold effect, which is a specific hold effect of the second group, the player can recognize that when a new specific hold effect is executed at the second timing, the specific hold effect will be a specific hold effect of the second group.

As shown in Figure 15 (c), when a timing arrives a predetermined time before the second timing, a pre-execution effect corresponding to the eighth specific hold effect is executed. Here, we assume that the second pre-execution effect is executed. As a result, the effect display device 12 displays the second pre-execution image JG2. At this time, by executing the second pre-execution effect before the eighth specific hold effect, the player can be given the impression that the execution mode of the hold effect has changed due to the second pre-execution effect. The player can recognize that a new specific hold effect will be executed after the second pre-execution effect has been executed. Furthermore, because the second group of specific hold effects was executed at the first timing, the player can recognize that although the second pre-execution effect was executed, the newly executed specific hold effect is the second group of specific hold effect.

After that, as shown in FIG. 15(d), when the second timing arrives, the eighth specific hold effect is executed. In this way, when a specific hold effect is executed multiple times for a specified variable game, if the specific hold effect executed first is a specific hold effect of the second group, it is possible to execute a specific hold effect of the second group as the specific hold effect to be executed next. On the other hand, when a specific hold effect is executed multiple times for a specified variable game, if the specific hold effect executed first is a specific hold effect of the second group, it is impossible to execute a special effect of the first group as the specific hold effect to be executed next.

16(a) shows a situation in which a predetermined variable game is being executed. Here, it is assumed that the first SR effect and the fifth specific hold effect are executed during the execution of this variable game.
As shown in FIG. 16(b), when the timing for starting the first SR performance arrives, the performance display device 12 executes the first SR performance.

As shown in Figure 16 (c), when the timing arrives a predetermined time before the second timing while the first SR effect is being executed, a pre-execution effect corresponding to the fifth specific hold effect is executed. Here, it is assumed that the third pre-execution effect has been executed. As a result, the third pre-execution image JG3 is displayed on the effect display device 12. The player can recognize that the execution of the third pre-execution effect means that the second group of specific hold effects will then be executed.

As shown in Figure 16(d), when the second timing arrives, the fifth specific hold effect is executed. Even while the first SR effect is being executed, the fifth specific hold effect, which can be determined when the target variable game is one in which the first SR effect is executed, is executed, making it less likely that the player will feel uncomfortable.

In this way, when a specific variable game in which the content of the first SR effect is determined is executed before the variable game that is the target of the specific hold effect, the execution probability of the first group of specific hold effects differs from the execution probability of the second group of special effects.

Figure 17 (a) shows a situation in which a specified variable game is being executed. Here, it is assumed that a fourth specific hold effect is executed at a first timing during the execution of this variable game. Also, at this time, it is assumed that the customization status of the hold effect is the fifth status. For example, the effect display device 12 can display an image that enables the user to recognize that the customization status of the hold effect is the fifth status.

As shown in Figure 17(b), when a timing arrives a predetermined time before the first timing, a pre-execution effect corresponding to the fourth specific hold effect is executed. Here, it is assumed that the third pre-execution effect has been executed. As a result, the effect display device 12 displays the third pre-execution image JG3. The player can recognize that the execution of the third pre-execution effect will then result in the execution of the second group of specific hold effects.

As shown in Figure 17(c), when the first timing arrives, the fourth specific hold effect is executed. Because the hold effect customization status is in the fifth status, the fourth specific hold effect, which is a character change effect, is more likely to be executed, so players can enjoy a situation in which their desired effect is more likely to be executed as a result of their own customization.

As described above, the change in the execution probability of the specific hold effect of the first group before and after customization of the hold effect (before and after the change to a different situation from situation 1) differs from the change in the execution probability of the special effect of the second group before and after customization. The rate at which a normal hold effect is determined is the same when the hold effect is not customized (when the situation is 1) and when the hold effect is customized (when the situation is 2 to 5). For this reason, it can be said that at least some of the specific hold effects that are executed as specific hold effects of the first group when the specific hold effect is not customized are executed as specific hold effects of the second group when the specific hold effect is customized.

As described above in detail, this embodiment has the following advantages.
(1-1) According to this embodiment, depending on which pre-execution effect is executed, it is possible to guess which of the specific hold effects of the first group and the specific hold effects of the second group will be executed. Under such a premise, after the specific hold effect of the first group is executed first, both the specific hold effect of the first group and the specific hold effect of the second group can be executed. On the other hand, after the specific hold effect of the second group is executed first, of the specific hold effects of the first group and the specific hold effect of the second group, only the specific hold effect of the second group can be executed. Therefore, when a new pre-execution effect is executed after the specific hold effect of the second group is executed first, the player can specify in advance which specific hold effect will be executed thereafter. This can increase the player's interest in which of the specific hold effects of the first group and the specific hold effect of the second group will be executed when the pre-execution effect is executed.

Furthermore, when a specific variable game can be executed before the variable game that is the target of the specific hold effect, the execution probability of the specific hold effect of the first group is different from that of the specific hold effect of the second group. Therefore, by guessing which of the specific hold effect of the first group or the specific hold effect of the second group will be executed, it is possible to provide the fun of guessing whether the specific variable game will be executed before the variable game that is the target of the specific hold effect.

(1-2) Furthermore, the variable content of the target variable game can be inferred from the presentation mode of the special effect, thereby increasing interest. The number of variable content that can determine the execution of special effects in each group varies. As a result, the accuracy of the inferred variable content differs depending on which group's special effect is executed, thereby increasing interest.

(1-3) In addition, the special effects of each group differ in at least one of the execution probability and expected change amount before and after customization. This allows for even more enjoyment in customizing the special effects.

(1-4) Special effects can also be categorized through customization. This allows players to customize special effects so that the group of special effects they expect to be performed is more likely to be performed.

(1-5) According to this embodiment, it is possible to anticipate the progression of stages, whether it is the first group of special effects or the second group of special effects. Furthermore, since the degree of expectation for a special effect at a specific stage differs depending on which group of special effects is executed, it is possible to anticipate the execution of a special effect from a group with a higher expectation, in addition to the progression of stages.

Second Embodiment
Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to a second embodiment will be described. In the following description, the same components and control contents as those in the previously described embodiments will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions will be omitted or simplified.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, a suggestive effect can be executed. The suggestive effect is, for example, an effect that can be executed before the execution of the first SR effect. In other words, the suggestive effect is an effect that suggests the first SR effect. As an example, the suggestive effect is an effect that can be customized. For example, the suggestive effect is an effect that can be executed by customizing it. As an example, the suggestive effect can be customized by operating operation units such as the effect button EB and the cross button JB for a predetermined period of time.

As shown in Figure 18, the suggestion effect is a display effect in which a suggestion image SG is displayed on the effect display device 12. The suggestion image SG is an image that allows the player to recognize that the execution of the first SR effect is being suggested. The suggestion image SG is, for example, an image that resembles the string of characters "Maybe it's the first SR effect?"

When a specified variable game is executed, the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute a suggestive effect with different probabilities depending on whether or not a first SR effect is executed in the variable game. As an example, if a reach effect is not executed in the specified variable game, the sub-control CPU 31a conducts a specified lottery and decides to execute a suggestive effect based on the result of the specified lottery. Furthermore, if a first SR effect is executed in the specified variable game, the sub-control CPU 31a conducts a specified lottery and decides to execute a suggestive effect based on the result of the specified lottery. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a conducts the specified lottery to make it easier to decide to execute a suggestive effect compared to when a reach effect is not executed in the specified variable game. Note that the sub-control CPU 31a does not decide to execute a suggestive effect if an NR effect is executed in the specified variable game or if a second SR effect is executed. When a specified timing arrives, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to execute a suggestive effect. The specified timing is, for example, a timing earlier than the first timing.

When the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute a suggestion effect, it may change the execution mode of the hold effect. As an example, when the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute a suggestion effect and there is a hold effect whose final execution mode is the first specific hold effect, the second specific hold effect, the third specific hold effect, the seventh specific hold effect, or the eighth specific hold effect, the sub-control CPU 31a changes the final execution mode of the hold effect to the fourth specific hold effect, the fifth specific hold effect, or the sixth specific hold effect. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a changes the execution mode of the hold effect so that the stage of the final hold effect does not change before and after the change.

An example of a specific execution mode of the hold effect, pre-execution effect, and suggestion effect in this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 19(a) shows a situation in which a predetermined variable game is executed. Here, it is assumed that a suggestive effect is executed during the execution of this variable game. It is also assumed that the third specific hold effect has been determined as the final execution mode of the hold effect for the subsequent variable game. By determining the execution of the suggestive effect, the sub-control CPU 31a changes the final execution mode of the hold effect to the sixth specific hold effect. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the execution mode of the hold effect in the predetermined variable game, assuming that the final execution mode of the hold effect is the sixth specific hold effect. Here, it is assumed that it has been determined that the fourth specific hold effect will be executed at the first timing in the predetermined variable game.

As shown in Figure 19(b), when a predetermined timing arrives, a suggestion effect is executed. In other words, the effect display device 12 displays a suggestion image SG. This makes the player hope that the first SR effect may be executed.

As shown in Figures 19(c) and 19(d), when a timing arrives that is a predetermined time before the first timing, a pre-execution effect corresponding to the fourth specific hold effect is executed. Here, it is assumed that the third pre-execution effect is executed. In other words, the effect display device 12 displays the third pre-execution image JG3. This causes the player to look forward to the first SR effect being executed. Then, when the first timing arrives, the fourth specific hold effect is executed.

In this way, the probability of the first group's specific hold effect being executed differs between when a suggestive effect as a special effect is executed and when a suggestive effect as a special effect is not executed. Furthermore, the probability of the second group's specific hold effect being executed differs between when a suggestive effect as a special effect is executed and when a suggestive effect as a special effect is not executed.

As described above in detail, the second embodiment has the following advantages in addition to the advantages of the first embodiment described above.
(2-1) According to this embodiment, when the suggestive effect is executed, the execution probability of the specific hold effect of each group changes. This makes it possible to be interested not only in whether the specific hold effect is executed, but also in whether the suggestive effect is executed.

(2-2) Furthermore, after a suggestive effect is executed, the corresponding specific pending effect is executed, so players can enjoy wondering whether the effect suggested by the suggestive effect will actually be executed or not until the timing for the execution of the target effect arrives.

The above embodiment may be modified as follows.
The execution probability and expectation of the reserved effect may be changed arbitrarily. For example, when a specific variable game is executed before a variable game that is the target of a specific reserved effect, the expectation of the specific reserved effect of the first group may be different from the expectation of the specific reserved effect of the second group. In this case, the execution probability of the specific reserved effect of the first group may be the same as the execution probability of the special effect of the second group. In other words, when a specific variable game is executed before a variable game that is the target of a specific reserved effect, at least one of the execution probability and expectation of the specific reserved effect of the first group may be configured to be different from the execution probability and expectation of the specific reserved effect of the second group. For example, even when a specific variable game is executed before a variable game that is the target of a specific reserved effect, if the variable game that is the target of the specific reserved effect is a jackpot, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine the execution mode of the specific reserved effect by assuming that the specific variable game will not be executed before the variable game that is the target of the specific reserved effect. This allows players familiar with the pachinko gaming machine 10 to recognize that the variable game that is the target of the specific reserved effect is a jackpot variable game when the specific variable game is executed.

Furthermore, for example, in the second embodiment, the expected degree of the specific hold effect of the first group may be different when a suggestive effect is executed and when a suggestive effect is not executed. In this case, the execution probability of the specific hold effect of the first group may be the same when a suggestive effect is executed and when a suggestive effect is not executed. In other words, it is preferable that at least one of the execution probability and expectation degree of the specific hold effect of the first group is different when a suggestive effect as a special effect is executed and when a suggestive effect as a special effect is not executed.

Furthermore, for example, in the second embodiment, the expected degree of the specific hold effect of the second group may be different when a suggestive effect is executed and when a suggestive effect is not executed. In this case, the execution probability of the specific hold effect of the second group may be the same when a suggestive effect is executed and when a suggestive effect is not executed. In other words, it is preferable that at least one of the execution probability and expectation degree of the specific hold effect of the second group is different when a suggestive effect as a special effect is executed and when a suggestive effect as a special effect is not executed.

- In the above embodiment, the number of variable contents that can determine the execution of a specific hold effect in the first group and the number of variable contents that can determine the execution of a specific hold effect in the second group differ depending on the customization status of the hold effect, but this is not limited to this. The number of variable contents that can determine the execution of a specific hold effect in the first group and the number of variable contents that can determine the execution of a specific hold effect in the second group may be different or the same regardless of the customization status of the hold effect.

- In the above embodiment, the determination rate of the specific hold effect for the first group and the determination rate of the specific hold effect for the second group were different depending on the customization status of the hold effect, but this is not limited to this. For example, depending on the customization status of the hold effect, when one of the first group and the second group is determined, the other group may be deemed to have been determined, and the hold effect may be executed. Specifically, when the customization status of the hold effect is the third status, it is possible to determine a specific hold effect for the second group, but even if a specific hold effect for the second group is determined, it may be deemed that a specific hold effect for the first group has been determined, and the specific hold effect for the second group may be executed. Similarly, when the customization status of the hold effect is the fifth status, it is possible to determine a specific hold effect for the first group, but even if a specific hold effect for the first group is determined, it may be deemed that a specific hold effect for the second group has been determined, and the specific hold effect for the second group may be executed. Furthermore, if the customization status of the hold effect is the second or third status, the hold effect may be executed at a predetermined rate, assuming that the other group has been executed.

- In the above embodiment, the change in the execution probability of a specific hold effect of the first group before and after customization of the hold effect differed from the change in the execution probability of a specific hold effect of the second group before and after customization, but this is not limited to this. For example, the amount of change that differs depending on the group may be expectation in addition to or instead of execution probability. In other words, the change in at least one of the execution probability and expectation of a specific hold effect of the first group before and after customization of the hold effect may differ from the change in the execution probability and expectation of a specific hold effect of the second group before and after customization. Furthermore, the change in at least one of the execution probability and expectation of a specific hold effect of the first group before and after customization of the hold effect may be the same as the change in the execution probability and expectation of a specific hold effect of the second group before and after customization.

- The suggestive effect may be an effect that can be executed regardless of whether customization is performed or not. In this case, the suggestive effect may have different execution probability or expected level before and after customization.

- In the above embodiment, the expectation level of the specific hold effect at each stage differed depending on the customization status of the hold effect when it was a specific hold effect of the first group and when it was a specific hold effect of the second group, but this is not limited to this. Regardless of the customization status of the hold effect, the expectation level of the specific hold effect at each stage may be different or the same when it is a specific hold effect of the first group and when it is a specific hold effect of the second group. Furthermore, depending on the customization status of the hold effect, or regardless of the customization status of the hold effect, the expectation level of an optional specific stage may be different when it is a specific hold effect of the first group and when it is a specific hold effect of the second group. The specific stage may be one or more optional stages.

In the above embodiment, groups were categorized based on whether the shape imitated a figure or a living thing, but this is not limited to this. In other words, the display modes of game information can be arbitrarily categorized into one or more groups that share a common element. The element may be, for example, other elements in addition to or instead of shape, and in addition to or instead of visual elements such as color and hues. Other elements include, for example, sound, stage, motif, expectation level, and suggested effect content. In other words, when the display modes of game information are associated with sound output, they can be categorized into the same group if the output sounds share a common element. Furthermore, display modes of game information can be categorized into the same group if they share a common element regarding the stage, such as whether they are at a predetermined stage or above a predetermined stage. Furthermore, display modes of game information can be categorized into the same group if they share a common element regarding the motif. Furthermore, display modes of game information can be categorized into the same group if they share a common element regarding expectation, such as whether they are at a predetermined expectation level or above a predetermined expectation level. Furthermore, display modes of game information can be categorized into the same group if they share a common element regarding the suggestive effect, such as including the same effect or related effects as suggestive effects.

If the common element is another element, the determination ratio of the other element may be changed depending on the customization status of the hold effect. In this case, the determination ratio of the appearance element does not need to be changed depending on the customization status of the hold effect. In other words, when at least a portion of a specific hold effect that is executed as a specific hold effect of the first group when the specific hold effect is not customized is executed as a specific hold effect of the second group, the design such as shape, color, and tint may be the same as when executed as a specific hold effect of the first group. Similarly, when at least a portion of a specific hold effect that is executed as a specific hold effect of the second group when the specific hold effect is not customized is executed as a specific hold effect of the first group, the design such as shape, color, and tint may be the same as when executed as a specific hold effect of the second group.

- The correspondence between the specific hold effect and the pre-execution effect that is executed before the specific hold effect is executed may be changed as appropriate. For example, a pre-execution effect may be further provided that definitively indicates that one or more specific hold effects will be executed. Alternatively, for example, regardless of the type of pre-execution effect, the type of specific hold effect that can be executed thereafter may be the same, but the execution rate of the specific hold effect executed thereafter may be different. In this case, for example, after a specific execution effect is executed, the probability that a first group of specific hold effects will be executed may be lower compared to after another pre-execution effect is executed, while the probability that a second group of specific hold effects will be executed may be higher. This allows, for example, when the first pre-execution effect is executed, the player can be made to recognize that a first group of specific hold effects will be executed immediately thereafter, while also being able to expect a second group of specific hold effects to be executed afterwards.

- When multiple specific hold effects and multiple pre-execution effects are executed during the execution of a specified variable game, the type of specific hold effect executed thereafter may differ depending on the combination of the multiple pre-execution effects. For example, when a specific pre-execution effect is executed without executing another pre-execution effect, one of the specific hold effects of the first group and the specific hold effect of the second group may be made unexecutable thereafter. On the other hand, when a specific pre-execution effect is executed and then another pre-execution effect is executed, control may be exercised so that both the specific hold effect of the first group and the specific hold effect of the second group can be executed thereafter. In this way, even when the same pre-execution effect is executed, the type of specific hold effect that can be executed thereafter differs depending on the type of pre-execution effect executed previously. This allows for a variety of combinations of pre-execution effects and specific hold effects, providing entertainment for players.

- When multiple specific hold effects and multiple pre-execution effects are executed during the execution of a specified variable game, the type of pre-execution effect executed later may differ depending on the combination of pre-execution effects and specific hold effects executed first. For example, when a specified pre-execution effect and a specified specific hold effect are executed, only some of the pre-execution effects may be executed thereafter. Some of the pre-execution effects may be the same as the specified pre-execution effect executed before them, or they may be different. In this way, even when the same specific hold effect is executed, the type of pre-execution effect that can be executed thereafter differs depending on the type of pre-execution effect corresponding to that specific hold effect, making it possible to diversify the combinations of pre-execution effects and specific hold effects, providing entertainment for players.

- When multiple specific hold effects and multiple pre-execution effects are executed during the execution of a specified variable game, the type of specific hold effect that can be executed later may differ depending on the combination of pre-execution effects and specific hold effects that are executed first. For example, when a specified pre-execution effect and a specified specific hold effect are executed, only some of the specific hold effects may be executed thereafter. In this way, even when the same specific hold effect is executed, the type of specific hold effect that can be executed thereafter differs depending on the type of pre-execution effect corresponding to that specific hold effect, making it possible to diversify the combinations of pre-execution effects and specific hold effects, and providing entertainment for players.

- There may be cases where a specific hold effect is executed without the pre-execution effect being executed.
There may be cases where the pre-execution effect is executed without the specific hold effect being executed. That is, there may be cases where the specific hold effect is not executed after the pre-execution effect is executed.

- The presentation style of the specific hold presentation may be changed as appropriate.
The presentation style of the pre-execution presentation may be changed as appropriate.
-The presentation style of the suggestive presentation may be changed as appropriate.

- In addition to or instead of the specific hold effect, another effect may be executed as a special effect.
In addition to or instead of the suggestive effect, another effect may be executed as a special effect.

- The present invention may be embodied in a gaming machine (a so-called V-variable machine) in which a gaming ball passes through a specific area during a jackpot game, and whether or not to grant a high-probability state is determined depending on whether or not a specific sensor detects the gaming ball passing through the specific area. In this case, the main control CPU 30a may grant the high-probability state after the jackpot game ends, provided that the gaming ball is detected by the specific sensor. The present invention may also be embodied in a gaming machine (a so-called ST machine) in which the high-probability state ends when the number of special games played since the high-probability state was granted reaches a predetermined upper limit. In this case, the main control CPU 30a may grant the high-probability state after all jackpot games have ended. The present invention may also be embodied in a gaming machine (a so-called fall machine) in which the high-probability state is granted until a predetermined fall lottery is won after the jackpot game ends.

The loss display result may include a first loss display result and a second loss display result. As an example, no bonus is awarded after the variable game in which the first loss display result is displayed as a stop is over. A bonus (e.g., prize balls, winning game, high probability state, high base state, etc.) is awarded after the variable game in which the second loss display result is displayed as a stop is over.

- This may be embodied in a gaming machine (a so-called type 2 gaming machine) that awards a jackpot game when a gaming ball is detected by a specific sensor. In this case, the win display result may include a small win display result, and the specific sensor may be located in a passage through which a gaming ball passes after entering a ball entrance that opens during the small win game that is executed after the small win display result is displayed (a so-called type 1/type 2 hybrid machine).

- The sub-control board 31 may be a sub-integrated control board, and a display control board that specializes in controlling the performance display device 12, an audio control board that specializes in controlling the speaker Sp, and a lamp control board that specializes in controlling the decorative lamp La may be provided separately from the sub-control board 31. Also, some or all of the display control board, audio control board, and lamp control board may be the same board. Also, the sub-control CPU 31a may be composed of multiple CPUs mounted on a single board.

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be equipped with a single control board that integrates the functions of the main control board 30 and the sub-control board 31. The functions of the main control board 30 may also be realized by dividing them into multiple boards. The main control CPU 30a may be composed of multiple CPUs mounted on a single board.

- The type of jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, some or all of the following may be changed: the maximum number of rounds in a jackpot game, the opening time of the jackpot opening, and the number of times the jackpot opening is performed.

- The first special game and the second special game may be played in accordance with the order in which the game balls enter the starting holes 13, 14, or may be played simultaneously in parallel. The second special game may also be omitted.

- The maximum number of special reserves may be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, the maximum number of the first special reserve and the maximum number of the second special reserve may be different values. Furthermore, the main control CPU 30a may perform control so that execution of either or both of the first special game and the second special game is not suspended.

Next, the technical ideas that can be understood from the above-described embodiment and modified examples will be described.
(Note 1) The game device is provided with a determination means for determining whether a variable game for which a hold condition is met will result in a specific result before a start condition for the variable game is met, a performance execution means for executing a performance, and a performance control means for controlling the performance, wherein the performance includes a special performance and a pre-execution performance that can be executed before the special performance is executed, and the special performance is a performance that allows recognition of the expectation that the target variable game will result in a specific result, and the special performance includes a first group of special performances and a second group of special performances, and the performance execution means may execute the special performance of the first group after the pre-execution performance is executed in a first mode, and may not execute the special performance of the first group after the pre-execution performance is executed in a second mode, or may not execute the pre-execution performance in a first mode. a gaming machine in which the probability of the special effect of the first group being executed is lower than after the special effect of the first group is executed, and when the special effect is executed multiple times for a specified variable game, if the special effect executed first is the special effect of the first group, either the special effect of the first group or the special effect of the second group can be executed as the special effect to be executed next, and if the special effect executed first is the special effect of the second group, the special effect of the second group can be executed as the special effect to be executed next, but the special effect of the first group cannot be executed, and when a specific variable game is executed before the variable game for which the special effect is executed, at least one of the execution probability and the expected degree of the special effect of the first group is different from the execution probability and the expected degree of the special effect of the second group.

(Appendix 2) The device is equipped with a determination means for determining whether a variable game for which a hold condition is met will result in a specific result before the start condition of the variable game is met, a performance execution means for executing performances, and a performance control means for controlling the performances, wherein the performances include special performances and pre-execution performances that can be executed before the special performances are executed, and the special performances are performances that allow the player to recognize the likelihood that the target variable game will result in a specific result, and the special performances include a first group of special performances and a second group of special performances, and the performance execution means may execute the special performances of the first group after the pre-execution performances are executed in a first manner, and may not execute the special performances of the first group after the pre-execution performances are executed in a second manner, or may not execute the special performances of the first group after the pre-execution performances are executed in a first manner. the probability of the first group's special effect being executed is lower than in the first group; and when the special effect is executed multiple times for a specified variable game, if the special effect executed first is the first group's special effect, either the first group's special effect or the second group's special effect can be executed as the next special effect; if the special effect executed first is the second group's special effect, the second group's special effect can be executed as the next special effect, and the first group's special effect cannot be executed; the special effects can be executed in an effect mode corresponding to the variable content of the target variable game; and the number of variable content that can determine the execution of the first group's special effect and the number of variable content that can determine the execution of the second group's special effect are different.

(Appendix 3) The system is equipped with a determination means for determining whether a variable game for which a hold condition is met will result in a specific result before the start condition of the variable game is met, a performance execution means for executing a performance, a performance control means for controlling the performance, and a customization means for customizing the performance, wherein the performance includes a special performance and a pre-execution performance that can be executed before the special performance is executed, and the special performance is a performance that allows the expectation that the target variable game will result in a specific result to be recognized, and the special performance includes a first group of special performances and a second group of special performances, and the performance execution means may execute the special performance of the first group after the pre-execution performance is executed in a first mode, and after the pre-execution performance is executed in a second mode, the special performance of the first group is not executed, or the pre-execution performance is executed more frequently than after the pre-execution performance is executed in the first mode. The probability of the first group's special effect being executed is lower than the first group's special effect, and when the special effect is executed multiple times for a specified variable game, if the special effect executed first is the first group's special effect, either the first group's special effect or the second group's special effect can be executed as the next special effect to be executed, and if the special effect executed first is the second group's special effect, the second group's special effect can be executed as the next special effect to be executed, but the first group's special effect cannot be executed, the customization means can customize the group of special effects, and the amount of change in at least one of the execution probability and expected degree of the first group's special effect before and after the customization is different from the amount of change in the execution probability and expected degree of the second group's special effect before and after the customization.

(Appendix 4) The system is equipped with a determination means for determining whether a variable game for which a hold condition is met will result in a specific result before the start condition of the variable game is met, a performance execution means for executing a performance, a performance control means for controlling the performance, and a customization means for customizing the performance, wherein the performance includes a special performance and a pre-execution performance that can be executed before the special performance is executed, and the special performance is a performance that can recognize the expectation that the target variable game will result in a specific result, and the special performance includes a first group of special performances and a second group of special performances, and the performance execution means may execute the special performance of the first group after the pre-execution performance is executed in a first mode, and after the pre-execution performance is executed in a second mode, the special performance of the first group is not executed, or the pre-execution performance is executed earlier than after the pre-execution performance is executed in the first mode. A gaming machine in which the probability of the first group's special effect being executed is low, and when the special effect is executed multiple times for a specified variable game, if the special effect executed first is the special effect of the first group, either the special effect of the first group or the special effect of the second group can be executed as the next special effect to be executed, and if the special effect executed first is the special effect of the second group, the special effect of the second group can be executed as the next special effect to be executed, and the special effect of the first group cannot be executed, the customization means can customize the group of special effects, and at least some of the special effects executed as the special effects of the first group when the special effects are not customized are executed as the special effects of the second group when the special effects are customized.

(Appendix 5) The system is equipped with a determination means for determining whether a variable game for which a hold condition is met will result in a specific result before the start condition of the variable game is met, a performance execution means for executing a performance, a performance control means for controlling the performance, and a customization means for customizing the performance, wherein the performance includes a special performance and a pre-execution performance that can be executed before the special performance is executed, and the special performance is a performance that can recognize the expectation that the target variable game will result in a specific result, and the special performance includes a first group of special performances and a second group of special performances, and the performance execution means may execute the special performance of the first group after the pre-execution performance is executed in a first manner, and after the pre-execution performance is executed in a second manner, the special performance of the first group is not executed, or the special performance of the first group is executed in a manner that is different from after the pre-execution performance is executed in the first manner. A gaming machine in which the probability of a special effect of a group being executed is low, and when the special effect is executed multiple times for a specified variable game, if the special effect executed first is a special effect of the first group, either the special effect of the first group or the special effect of the second group can be executed as the next special effect to be executed, and if the special effect executed first is a special effect of the second group, the special effect of the second group can be executed as the next special effect to be executed, and the special effect of the first group cannot be executed, and some of the special effects can be executed by being customized, or at least one of the execution probability and expected level can be changed by being customized, and at least one of the execution probability and expected level of the special effect of the first group differs when the special effect is executed and when the special effect is not executed.

(Appendix 6) The system is equipped with a determination means for determining whether a variable game for which a hold condition is met will result in a specific result before the start condition of the variable game is met, a performance execution means for executing a performance, a performance control means for controlling the performance, and a customization means for customizing the performance, wherein the performance includes a special performance and a pre-execution performance that can be executed before the special performance is executed, and the special performance is a performance that can recognize the expectation that the target variable game will result in a specific result, and the special performance includes a first group of special performances and a second group of special performances, and the performance execution means may execute the special performance of the first group after the pre-execution performance is executed in a first mode, and after the pre-execution performance is executed in a second mode, the special performance of the first group is not executed, or the special performance of the first group is executed in a different mode compared to after the pre-execution performance is executed in the first mode. A gaming machine in which the probability of a special effect of a group being executed is low, and when the special effect is executed multiple times for a specified variable game, if the special effect executed first is a special effect of the first group, either a special effect of the first group or a special effect of the second group can be executed as the next special effect to be executed, and if the special effect executed first is a special effect of the second group, a special effect of the second group can be executed as the next special effect to be executed, and the special effect of the first group cannot be executed, and some of the special effects can be executed by being customized, or at least one of the execution probability and expected degree can be changed by being customized, and at least one of the execution probability and expected degree of the special effect of the second group differs when the special effect is executed and when the special effect is not executed.

(Appendix 7) The special effects are effects that can be recognized as having different expectations depending on the effect stage, and the expectation level of the special effects at a specific stage differs when the special effects are from the first group and when the special effects are from the second group. A gaming machine described in any of (Appendix 1) to (Appendix 6).

A1...First actuator A2...Second actuator EB...Effect button GH...Image display section GJ...Game information HD...Launch handle HP1-HP8...Variation pattern JB...Drawing pad JBd...Down button JBl...Left button JBr...Right button JBu...Up button JG1...First pre-execution image JG2...Second pre-execution image JG3...Third pre-execution image La...Decorative lamp SE1...First start sensor SE2...Second start sensor SE3...Count sensor SE4...Gate sensor SG...Suggestion image Sp...Speaker YB...Game board YBa...Game area 10...Pachinko game machine 11...Information display device 11a...First special symbol display section 11b...Second special symbol display section 11c...First special hold display section 11d...Second special hold display section 11e...Normal symbol display unit 11f...Normal hold display unit 12...Performance display device 13...First start gate 14...Second start gate 15...First variable member 16...Big prize gate 17...Second variable member 18...Gate 30...Main control board 30a...Main control CPU 30b...Main control ROM 30c...Main control RAM 31...Sub-control board 31a...Sub-control CPU 31b...Sub-control ROM 31c...Sub-control RAM

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that can suspend the execution of a variable game until a start condition is satisfied when a suspension condition is satisfied,
a determination means for determining whether the variable game for which the hold condition is satisfied will result in a specific result before the start condition of the variable game is satisfied;
a performance execution means for executing a performance;
a performance control means for controlling performance;
A customization means for customizing the presentation ;
The effects include a special effect and a pre-execution effect that can be executed before the special effect is executed,
The performance control means is capable of executing control for causing the performance execution means to execute the special performance and control for causing the performance execution means to execute the pre-execution performance based on the result of the determination by the determination means,
The special effect is an effect that allows the player to recognize the expectation that the target variable game will have a specific result,
The special effects include a first group of special effects whose recognizable expectation is less than a predetermined expectation , and a second group of special effects whose recognizable expectation is equal to or greater than the predetermined expectation ,
In the performance execution means,
After the pre-execution performance is executed in the first mode, the special performance of the first group may be executed, and after the pre-execution performance is executed in the second mode, the special performance of the first group is not executed, or the probability of the special performance of the first group being executed is lower than after the pre-execution performance is executed in the first mode,
When the special effect is executed multiple times for a predetermined variable game, if the special effect executed first is the special effect of the first group, either the special effect of the first group or the special effect of the second group can be executed as the special effect to be executed next,
When the special effect to be executed first is the special effect of the second group, the special effect of the second group can be executed as the special effect to be executed next, and the special effect of the first group cannot be executed;
The result of the determination includes information that can identify a fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation game,
The special effect can be executed in a performance mode according to the fluctuation pattern of the target fluctuation game,
The number of variation patterns that the performance control means can determine to execute the special performance of the first group based on the result of the judgment is different from the number of variation patterns that the performance control means can determine to execute the special performance of the second group ,
the customization means is capable of customizing the special effects,
In a situation where the special effects are customized, when the execution of a specific variable game is suspended, the probability of executing the special effects of the first group is the same as the probability of executing the special effects of the second group, and when the execution of the specific variable game is not suspended, the probability of executing the special effects of the first group is different from the probability of executing the special effects of the second group .