JP7800922B2 - gaming machines - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an amusement machine.

Pachinko gaming machines, a type of gaming machine, have traditionally been capable of running a variable game in which multiple columns of identifiers are displayed in a variable manner, and then multiple columns of identifiers are displayed statically to suggest or notify the results of a winning lottery. Among these gaming machines are those in which the design of the identifiers differs depending on the presentation mode, such as the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2021-154074

Today, there is a demand for further innovation in the display of identification information for each presentation mode in gaming machines like this.

The gaming machine that solves the above problem is a gaming machine that can execute a variable game that displays multiple columns of identification information in a variable manner and then displays the multiple columns of identification information in a static manner based on the result of a winning lottery, and is equipped with a variable pattern determination means that determines a variable pattern that can identify the variable time of the variable game, a presentation mode control means that controls a presentation mode, and a variable game control means that controls the execution of the variable game, wherein the identification information includes first identification information and second identification information that has a higher expectation of a bonus when displayed in a static manner in the variable game than the first identification information, and the presentation modes include a first presentation mode and a second presentation mode that has a different design from the first presentation mode in terms of the first identification information and the second identification information, The variation patterns include a first variation pattern that can be determined when the result of the winning lottery is a loss, and a second variation pattern that is different from the first variation pattern, and in the first presentation mode, the probability that the first identification information will be stopped and displayed in a specific column among the plurality of columns when the variation game of the first variation pattern is executed is different from the probability that the second identification information will be stopped and displayed in the specific column when the variation game of the first variation pattern is executed, and the probability that the first identification information will be stopped and displayed in the specific column when the variation game of the second variation pattern is executed is different from the probability that the first identification information will be stopped and displayed in the specific column when the variation game of the first variation pattern is executed. The probability that the second identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific column when the variable game of the first variation pattern is executed is different from the probability that the second identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific column when the variable game of the second variation pattern is executed is different, the probability that the first identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery in the second presentation mode is a loss is different from the probability that the first identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery in the first presentation mode is a loss is different, and the probability that the second identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery in the second presentation mode is a loss is different from the probability that the second identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery in the second presentation mode is a loss. The gist of the invention is that the probability that the first identification information or the second identification information will be stopped and displayed in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery is a miss in this mode differs from the probability that the second identification information will be stopped and displayed in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery is a miss in this mode, and the time from when the variable game is executed to when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific column differs depending on the presentation mode, and in the first presentation mode, the probability that the first identification information or the second identification information will be stopped and displayed in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery is a miss and when the identification information is not made to reach a win and the first stopping mode is achieved differs from the probability that the first identification information or the second identification information will be stopped and displayed in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery is a miss and when the identification information is not made to reach a win and the second stopping mode is achieved.

This invention can increase interest.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. FIG. A schematic diagram showing the passage inside the second large prize opening. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a jackpot game. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine. FIG. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a trigger for transitioning to a time-saving state. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a condition for ending the time-saving state. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the transition of presentation modes and game states. FIG. An explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern that can be determined in the normal presentation mode. An explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern that can be determined in the first chance presentation mode. An explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern that can be determined in the second chance presentation mode. An explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern that can be determined in the third chance presentation mode. An explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the determination ratio of the variation pattern in the normal presentation mode. An explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the determination ratio of the variation pattern in the third chance presentation mode. An explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the determination ratio of the variation pattern in the first chance presentation mode. An explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the determination ratio of the variation pattern in the second chance presentation mode. An explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the design of the presentation pattern in each presentation mode. 10A to 10D are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of the execution mode of a variable game in the normal presentation mode. 10A to 10E are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of the execution mode of a variable game in the normal presentation mode. (a) to (f) are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of the execution mode of a variable game in the normal presentation mode. 10A to 10D are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of the execution mode of the variable game in the first chance presentation mode. 10A to 10D are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of the execution mode of the variable game in the second chance presentation mode. (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of the execution mode of the variable game in the third chance presentation mode.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10, which is an example of a gaming machine, is a non-enclosed type in which the player can touch the gaming balls (held balls). In a non-enclosed type pachinko gaming machine 10, when the conditions for prize ball payout are met, the prize balls are actually paid out. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may also be an enclosed type in which the gaming balls are stored and managed internally and the player cannot touch the gaming balls (held balls). In an enclosed type pachinko gaming machine 10, even when the conditions for prize ball payout are met, the number of gaming balls stored internally increases, but the gaming balls are not actually paid out. In this specification, "paying out prize balls" is not limited to actually paying out gaming balls, but is intended to include increasing the number of gaming balls stored internally.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 comprises a frame 11 and a game board 20. The frame 11 supports the game board 20. A game area 20a is formed on the front side of the game board 20, into which game balls can flow. The frame 11 comprises an outer frame 11a, a middle frame 11b, and a front frame 11c. The middle frame 11b is supported so as to be openable and closable relative to the outer frame 11a. The front frame 11c is supported so as to be openable and closable relative to the middle frame 11b. The outer frame 11a is fixed to the island equipment using fasteners such as nails. The middle frame 11b has a portion to which the game board 20 is attached, and holds the game board 20 attached to that portion. An opening 11d is formed in the front frame 11c. The front frame 11c is provided with transparent protective glass (not shown). The protective glass seals the opening 11d. When the game board 20 is held in the middle frame 11b, the game area 20a is aligned with the opening 11d and is visible through the protective glass via the opening 11d.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with an audio output device 13. As an example, the audio output device 13 is a speaker provided on the front frame 11c. The audio output device 13 is capable of executing effects that output predetermined sounds (hereinafter referred to as audio effects). For example, the predetermined sounds include sound effects, dialogue, and music (BGM). The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a decorative light-emitting device 14. As an example, the decorative light-emitting device 14 is provided on the front side of the front frame 11c and on the gaming board 20. The decorative light-emitting device 14 is capable of executing effects (hereinafter referred to as light-emitting effects) by lighting, flashing, and extinguishing light-emitting elements (not shown). As an example, the light-emitting elements provided in the decorative light-emitting device 14 are LEDs.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a launch handle 18. The launch handle 18 is configured to allow operation to instruct the launch of a gaming ball. The launch handle 18 is located in the lower right corner of the front frame 11c. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may also be equipped with a lending button to instruct the lending of a gaming ball, and an end button to instruct the end of play.

The game board 20 will now be described.
1 and 2, a play area 20a having a substantially circular shape in a front view is defined on the front surface of the game board 20. That is, the game board 20 has the play area 20a through which game balls can flow. A display window 20b is formed in the approximate center of the play area 20a. An inlet 20c is formed in the upper left of the play area 20a, through which game balls launched by operating the launch handle 18 flow into the play area 20a.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with an effect display device 15. As an example, the effect display device 15 has an image display device capable of displaying images. The effect display device 15 is attached to the game board 20 so that the display area 15a on the image display device is visible through the display window 20b. As an example, the effect display device 15 is a liquid crystal display device. The effect display device 15 is capable of executing an effect that displays a predetermined image (hereinafter referred to as a display effect). For example, the predetermined image is an image such as an effect pattern, character, landscape, letter, number, or symbol. In the following description, when these characters, etc. are simply referred to as "displaying," it means that these characters, etc. are displayed as an image. As an example, the audio output device 13, decorative light-emitting device 14, and effect display device 15 are each effect devices capable of executing effects, and form an effect execution device group 16 that includes multiple effect devices.

As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming board 20 is equipped with a first special symbol display device 19a. The first special symbol display device 19a is capable of executing a symbol change game (hereinafter referred to as the first special game) in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner and a special symbol is ultimately displayed in a static manner. The gaming board 20 is equipped with a second special symbol display device 19b. The second special symbol display device 19b is capable of executing a symbol change game (hereinafter referred to as the second special game) in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner and a special symbol is ultimately displayed in a static manner. The special symbol is a symbol used to notify the result of a special symbol winning lottery. The special symbol winning lottery is an example of an internal lottery. As an example, the special symbol is displayed in a static manner for the special stop time. As an example, the special stop time is 0.5 seconds. Hereinafter, when the first special game and the second special game are not distinguished, they may be collectively referred to as "special games."

Special symbols include at least a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result, a small jackpot symbol as a small jackpot display result, a time-saving trigger symbol as a time-saving display result, and a loss symbol as a loss display result. In pachinko gaming machine 10, if a jackpot is won in the special symbol winning lottery, a jackpot symbol is statically displayed in a special game. After that, after the special game ends, a jackpot game advantageous to the player occurs. Details of the jackpot game will be described later. In pachinko gaming machine 10, if a small jackpot is won in the special symbol winning lottery, a small jackpot symbol is statically displayed in a special game. After that, after the special game ends, a small jackpot game advantageous to the player occurs. Details of the small jackpot game will be described later. In pachinko gaming machine 10, if a jackpot or small jackpot is not won in the special symbol winning lottery, a time-saving trigger symbol or a loss symbol is statically displayed in a special game. When a time-saving trigger symbol or a losing symbol is displayed in a special game, a big win game or a small win game will not occur. Hereinafter, when there is no distinction between big win games and small win games, they may be collectively referred to as "winning games." A special game in which a big win symbol is displayed in a stopped state may be referred to as a "big win special game." A special game in which a small win symbol is displayed in a stopped state may be referred to as a "small win special game." A special game in which a time-saving trigger symbol is displayed in a stopped state may be referred to as a "time-saving trigger special game." A special game in which a losing symbol is displayed in a stopped state may be referred to as a "losing special game."

The game board 20 is equipped with a first special hold display device 19c. The first special hold display device 19c displays information that can identify the number of first special games whose execution has been put on hold because the hold conditions have been met but the start conditions have not been met (hereinafter referred to as the first special hold number). The first special hold number has an upper limit. For example, the upper limit for the first special hold number is 4. The game board 20 is equipped with a second special hold display device 19d. The second special hold display device 19d displays information that can identify the number of second special games whose execution has been put on hold because the hold conditions have been met but the start conditions have not been met (hereinafter referred to as the second special hold number). The second special hold number has an upper limit. For example, the upper limit for the second special hold number is 1.

The game board 20 is equipped with a normal symbol display device 19e. The normal symbol display device 19e is capable of executing a symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as the normal game) in which predetermined symbols are displayed in a variable manner and ultimately a normal symbol is statically displayed. The normal symbol is a symbol for announcing the result of a normal symbol winning lottery. The normal symbol winning lottery is an example of an internal lottery. As an example, the normal symbol is displayed for the normal stop time. As an example, the normal stop time is 0.004 seconds. The normal symbols include at least a normal winning symbol and a normal losing symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the normal symbol winning lottery is won, the normal winning symbol is statically displayed in the normal game. Thereafter, after the normal game ends, the normal winning game is initiated. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the normal symbol winning lottery is not won, the normal losing symbol is statically displayed in the normal game. When a normal losing symbol is displayed in a normal game, a normal winning game does not occur. The game board 20 is equipped with a normal hold display device 19f. The normal hold display device 19f displays information that can identify the number of normal games whose execution has been put on hold because the hold conditions have been met but the start conditions have not yet been met (hereinafter referred to as the normal hold number). There is an upper limit to the normal hold number. As an example, the upper limit for the normal hold number is 4. The game board 20 may also be equipped with a right-hit display device that displays information instructing a right hit, as described below, and a round display device that notifies the upper limit for the number of rounds of play, as described below.

The game board 20 is formed with multiple winning holes that open into the game area 20a. The multiple winning holes are holes through which game balls can enter. The multiple winning holes include at least a first start hole 22, a second start hole 23, a first large prize hole 24, a second large prize hole 25, and a regular prize hole 30. The first start hole 22 is a winning hole through which game balls can enter when the conditions for paying out prize balls and the conditions for starting the first special game are met. As an example, the first start hole 22 is located below the effect display device 15 and is always open so that game balls can enter. The game board 20 is equipped with a first start sensor SE1 that detects game balls that have entered the first start hole 22 (see Figure 5).

The second starting opening 23 is a winning opening through which game balls are allowed to enter when the payout conditions for prize balls and the start conditions for the second special game are met. The second starting opening 23 is located to the right of the first starting opening 22. The second starting opening 23 is equipped with an opening/closing piece 23a, which is, for example, plate-shaped. The second starting opening 23 is closed and opened by the opening/closing piece 23a. In other words, the opening/closing piece 23a can be in a closed state or an open state. The second starting opening 23 is opened when a normal winning game is generated. When the second starting opening 23 is open, game balls can be allowed to enter. The second starting opening 23 is closed when a normal winning game is not generated. When the second starting opening 23 is closed, game balls cannot be allowed to enter, or when it is closed, it is more difficult to allow game balls to enter than when it is open. As an example, the second starting opening 23 is always open to the left. As an example, the opening/closing piece 23a is buried in the game board 20 when in the closed state. As an example, when the opening/closing piece 23a is in the open state, game balls can flow down the upper surface. As an example, the opening/closing piece 23a is configured so that the upper surface is inclined downward and to the right. As an example, game balls flowing down the upper surface of the opening/closing piece 23a when the opening/closing piece 23a is in the open state are guided to the second starting hole 23. In other words, when the opening/closing piece 23a is in the open state, game balls flow down the upper surface of the opening/closing piece 23a and enter the second starting hole 23. As an example, the opening/closing piece 23a allows game balls to flow down the upper surface of the opening/closing piece 23a during at least a portion of the period while the opening/closing piece 23a is transitioning from the open state to the closed state. Therefore, game balls can enter the second starting hole 23 even while the opening/closing piece 23a is transitioning from the open state to the closed state. The game board 20 is equipped with a normal solenoid SL1 (see Figure 5) as a means for opening and closing the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting opening 23. The game board 20 is equipped with a second starting sensor SE2 (see Figure 5) that detects a game ball that has entered the second starting opening 23. The opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting opening 23 is a so-called "normal electric device."

The first large prize opening 24 is an opening into which game balls enter when the conditions for prize ball payout are met. The first large prize opening 24 is located to the right of the effect display device 15. The first large prize opening 24 is located above the second starting opening 23. The first large prize opening 24 has an opening/closing piece 24a, which is, for example, teardrop-shaped. The first large prize opening 24 is closed and opened by the opening/closing piece 24a. In other words, the opening/closing piece 24a can be in a closed state or an open state. The first large prize opening 24 is opened when a jackpot game occurs. When open, the first large prize opening 24 can allow game balls to enter. The first large prize opening 24 is closed when a jackpot game does not occur. When closed, the first large prize opening 24 cannot allow game balls to enter. As an example, the opening/closing piece 24a rotates approximately one-quarter of a turn to the left from the closed state around the lower part to the open state. In other words, when the first large prize opening 24 is open, the gaming ball flows down the inner wall surface (top surface) of the opening/closing piece 24a and then enters the first large prize opening 24. The gaming board 20 is equipped with a first special solenoid SL2 (see FIG. 5) as a means for opening and closing the opening/closing piece 24a of the first large prize opening 24. The gaming board 20 is equipped with a first count sensor SE3 (see FIG. 5) that detects gaming balls that have entered the first large prize opening 24. The opening/closing piece 24a of the first large prize opening 24 is a so-called "special electric device."

The second large prize opening 25 is an opening through which game balls enter when the conditions for prize ball payout are met. The second large prize opening 25 is located at the lower right of the effect display device 15. The second large prize opening 25 is located below the first large prize opening 24. The second large prize opening 25 is located below the second starting opening 23. The second large prize opening 25 is equipped with an opening/closing piece 25a, which is, for example, plate-shaped. The second large prize opening 25 is closed and opened by the opening/closing piece 25a. In other words, the opening/closing piece 25a can be in a closed state or an open state. The second large prize opening 25 is opened when a small prize game occurs. When open, the second large prize opening 25 allows game balls to enter. The second large prize opening 25 is closed when a small prize game does not occur. When closed, the second large prize opening 25 does not allow game balls to enter. As an example, the second large prize opening 25 opens upward when the opening/closing piece 25a is in the open state. As an example, when the opening/closing piece 25a is in the closed state, game balls can flow down the top surface. As an example, when the opening/closing piece 25a is in the open state, the opening/closing piece 25a is submerged in the game board 20. In other words, when the opening/closing piece 25a is in the closed state, game balls flowing down the top surface of the opening/closing piece 25a enter the second large prize opening 25 when the opening/closing piece 25a is in the open state. The game board 20 is equipped with a second special solenoid SL3 (see FIG. 5) as a means for opening and closing the opening/closing piece 25a of the second large prize opening 25. The game board 20 is equipped with a second count sensor SE4 (see FIG. 5) that detects game balls that have entered the second large prize opening 25. The opening/closing piece 25a of the second large prize opening 25 is a so-called "special electric device."

As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming board 20 has a passage 26 through which a gaming ball that has entered the second large winning opening 25 can pass. The passage 26 is arranged to branch into a first passage 26a and a second passage 26b at a branching section 27. The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a distribution shutter 28. The distribution shutter 28 is arranged at the branching section 27. The distribution shutter 28 can be in a first state and a second state. A gaming ball that has entered the second large winning opening 25 is distributed to the first passage 26a when the distribution shutter 28 is in the first state. A gaming ball that has entered the second large winning opening 25 is distributed to the second passage 26b when the distribution shutter 28 is in the second state. The game board 20 is equipped with a distribution solenoid SL4 as a means for operating the distribution shutter 28 so that it can be in the first state and the second state (see Figure 5).

The gaming board 20 is equipped with a specific sensor SE5 that detects a gaming ball passing through a specific area within the first passage 26a. In this embodiment, the specific area is the so-called "V area." As an example, if the second large prize opening 25 is opened when a small prize game is triggered, and the gaming ball that entered the second large prize opening 25 passes through the specific area, a jackpot game is triggered by the gaming ball passing through the specific area. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment is a gaming machine (a so-called "type 1/type 2 hybrid machine") that has a jackpot game that is triggered by winning a jackpot in a prize lottery, and a jackpot game that is triggered by winning a small prize in a prize lottery.

The game board 20 is equipped with a gate 29. The gate 29 is located in the upper right corner of the effect display device 15. The gate 29 is located above the second start opening 23, the first large prize opening 24, and the second large prize opening 25. As an example, the gate 29 is positioned so that when a game ball passes through the gate 29 and enters the second start opening 23, it flows down a distance of approximately 40 mm. Here, the flow down distance refers to the length of the flow path formed by a game component such as a game pin, if such a game component is provided between the gate 29 and the second start opening 23. In other words, when no game component such as a game pin is provided between the gate 29 and the second start opening 23, the flow down distance is the same as the distance between the gate 29 and the second start opening 23. The gate 29 has a gate opening 29a that is always open so that game balls can enter. The gaming board 20 is equipped with a gate sensor SE6 that detects gaming balls that enter the gate opening 29a and pass through the gate 29 (see Figure 5). The gate 29 is an entrance through which gaming balls enter to satisfy the conditions for starting the normal game. The gate 29 is also an entrance through which the conditions for paying out prize balls are not satisfied even if a gaming ball enters.

Normal winning opening 30 is a winning opening through which game balls enter when the conditions for prize ball payout are met. As an example, normal winning opening 30 is located below effect display device 15. As an example, normal winning opening 30 is located below second start opening 23, first large winning opening 24, second large winning opening 25, and gate 29. Normal winning opening 30 is always open so that game balls can enter. Game board 20 is equipped with normal sensor SE7 that detects game balls that enter normal winning opening 30 (see Figure 5). Game board 20 is equipped with outlet 31 at the bottom of game area 20a for discharging game balls that do not enter first start opening 22, second start opening 23, first large winning opening 24, second large winning opening 25, or normal winning opening 30 from game area 20a.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the player can adjust the firing strength of the gaming ball by operating the firing handle 18, and hit the gaming ball into either the left area to the left of the display window 20b or the right area to the right of the display window 20b. For example, if the gaming ball is fired with a stronger firing strength (hereinafter referred to as a right hit), the gaming ball is more likely to flow down into the right area. When the gaming ball flows down the right area, it can enter the second starting opening 23, the first large winning opening 24, the second large winning opening 25, the gate 29, and the regular winning opening 30. Because a right hit requires the gaming ball to be fired with force in order to reach the right area, the firing strength is adjusted to maximum strength or slightly weaker than maximum strength.

On the other hand, if the game ball is launched with a weaker launch strength (hereinafter referred to as a left-handed hit), the game ball is more likely to flow down into the left area. If the game ball flows down the left area, it may enter the first starting hole 22. When the game ball is launched from the left, it does not need to be launched with as much force as when the game ball is launched from the right, so the strength is adjusted so that the launched game ball does not reach the right area. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the game ball is hit from the right, a flow path for the game ball is formed by game components such as game nails so that the game ball cannot enter the first starting hole 22. The game components may be arranged to restrict the ball from entering the first starting hole 22 when the game ball is hit from the right, or may be arranged to make it more difficult for the ball to enter the first starting hole 22 compared to when the game ball is hit from the left.

The left area is the area located to the left of the center line CL, which bisects the play area 20a left and right when the play board 20 is viewed from the front. The right area is the area located to the right of the center line CL when the play board 20 is viewed from the front. A game ball launched by operating the launch handle 18 is guided to the inlet 20c located at the upper left of the play area 20a and flows into the play area 20a. In other words, the left area is also the area closer to the inlet 20c. And the right area is also the area farther from the inlet 20c. A game ball guided down the left area passes to the left of the effect display device 15 located in the center of the play area 20a when viewed from the front. The game ball then heads toward the outlet 31 located at the bottom of the play area 20a. A game ball guided down the right area passes to the right of the effect display device 15 located in the center of the play area 20a when viewed from the front. The game ball then heads towards the outlet 31.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has multiple states (hereinafter referred to as ball entry rate states) with different ball entry rates into the second starting hole 23. The multiple ball entry rate states include a low ball entry rate state and a high ball entry rate state in which the ball entry rate into the second starting hole 23 is higher than in the low ball entry rate state. The high ball entry rate state is advantageous for the player because it is a state in which the probability of a game ball entering the second starting hole 23 is high and it is easy for game balls to enter the second starting hole 23 (easy ball entry state). The high ball entry rate state can also be said to be an electric support state that supports balls entering the second starting hole 23, which is a normal electric device.

The high ball entry rate state is achieved by performing normal symbol fluctuation time reduction control, which shortens the fluctuation time of a normal game (e.g., average fluctuation time) compared to a low ball entry rate state, and by performing opening time extension control, which lengthens the total opening time of the second start port 23 in one normal win game (e.g., average total opening time) compared to a low ball entry rate state. As an example, the normal symbol fluctuation time reduction control can be achieved by differentiating at least some of the fluctuation patterns that define the fluctuation time of a normal game between a low ball entry rate state and a high ball entry rate state. As an example, the opening time extension control is at least one of control that increases the number of times the second start port 23 is opened in one normal win game compared to a low ball entry rate state, and control that lengthens the opening time of one opening of the second start port 23 in a normal win game compared to a low ball entry rate state. As an example, the open time extension control can be achieved by varying at least some of the opening patterns that determine the opening manner of the second start opening 23 during normal winning games between low and high ball entry rate states. As an example, the opening pattern determines the number of times the second start opening 23 is opened, the opening time, and the opening timing (closing timing).

As an example, the high winning rate state is achieved by combining the third control described below. The third control is special symbol fluctuation time reduction control, which shortens the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) compared to the low winning rate state. As an example, special symbol fluctuation time reduction control can be achieved by making at least some of the fluctuation patterns that determine the fluctuation time of the special game different between the low winning rate state and the high winning rate state. Details of the fluctuation patterns will be described later. When special symbol fluctuation time reduction control is performed, the high winning rate state becomes a special symbol fluctuation time reduction state (hereinafter referred to as the "time reduction state"), and the low winning rate state becomes a special symbol non-fluctuation time reduction state (hereinafter referred to as the "non-time reduction state").

Next, we will explain the types of small wins and small win games.
A small win game occurs according to the type of small win. The type of small win is determined by the type of small win symbol (special symbol). In other words, a small win game occurs according to the type of special symbol. There may be one type of small win, or multiple types. Each small win symbol of a special symbol includes one or multiple types of special symbols. As an example, there is one type of small win. In other words, there is one type of small win game. In the following explanation, for the sake of convenience, the winning lottery for a special symbol may be simply referred to as a winning lottery.

In small win games, a predetermined effect is first played for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as the small win opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect that allows the player to recognize the start of small win games. In small win games, after the small win opening time has elapsed, one round of play is played to open the second large prize opening 25.

In small win games, a round of play ends when a number condition is met: a predetermined maximum number of game balls enter the ball slot; a time condition is met: a predetermined maximum time has elapsed; or an occurrence condition is met: a game ball passes through a specific area. As an example, the maximum number is 10 balls. In other words, in small win games, a round of play ends when the number condition is met by 10 game balls entering the ball slot. As an example, the maximum time is 4.252 seconds. In other words, in small win games, a round of play ends when the time condition is met by 4.252 seconds having elapsed. Note that the maximum number may differ depending on the type of small win game. The maximum time may differ depending on the type of small win game.

In small win games, the second large prize opening 25 opens in a predetermined opening pattern during round play. For example, in small win games, the second large prize opening 25 opens for 0.028 seconds, then closes for 0.5 seconds, repeating this cycle nine times, before opening again for 4 seconds. In other words, the second large prize opening 25 opens 10 times during round play. In small win games, the distribution shutter 28 operates in a predetermined distribution pattern during round play. For example, in small win games, the distribution shutter 28 assumes the second state when round play begins. Thereafter, the distribution shutter 28 assumes the first state when a specific number of game balls enter the second large prize opening 25 during round play. A specific number is set for each small win game. For example, the specific number is four. As described above, a gaming ball that enters the second large prize opening 25 can pass through a specific area of the first passage 26a when the distribution shutter 28 is in the first state. In other words, in small win games, the occurrence condition can be met when a specific number of gaming balls enter the second large prize opening 25 during round play.

In round play, a predetermined effect is performed. For example, the predetermined effect is a round effect that makes it possible to recognize that a round of small win play is being played. In small win play, when the round play ends, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as the small win ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect that makes it possible to recognize that the small win play has ended. The small win play ends as the small win ending time passes. In small win play, when the round play ends due to the establishment of an occurrence condition, a jackpot game is triggered after the small win play ends. In other words, the occurrence condition is a condition that, when met, triggers the occurrence of a jackpot game.

Next, the types of jackpots and jackpot games will be explained.
The jackpot game is triggered according to the type of jackpot and the type of minor jackpot. The type of jackpot is determined by the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol). In other words, the jackpot game is triggered according to the type of special symbol.

As shown in FIG. 4, the jackpot games include a first jackpot game A, a second jackpot game B, a third jackpot game C, and a fourth jackpot game D. The first jackpot game A is a jackpot game that occurs when a player wins the first jackpot O1 in the jackpot lottery. The second jackpot game B is a jackpot game that occurs when a player wins the second jackpot O2 in the jackpot lottery. The third jackpot game C is a jackpot game that occurs when a player wins the third jackpot O3 in the jackpot lottery. The fourth jackpot game D is a jackpot game that occurs when the conditions for occurrence are met in a small jackpot game. In other words, the fourth jackpot game D is a jackpot game that occurs when a player wins a small jackpot in the jackpot lottery. The first jackpot O1 corresponds to the first jackpot symbol Z1. The second jackpot O2 corresponds to the second jackpot symbol Z2. The third jackpot O3 corresponds to the third jackpot symbol Z3. The small jackpot symbol Za corresponds to one type of small jackpot.

In a jackpot game, a predetermined effect is first performed for a predetermined period of time (hereinafter referred to as the jackpot opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect that allows the player to recognize the start of a jackpot game. In a jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a predetermined number of rounds of play are played to open the first large prize opening 24. As an example, the maximum number of rounds of play for the first jackpot game A, the second jackpot game B, the third jackpot game C, and the fourth jackpot game D is 10. Here, for the fourth jackpot game D, which is triggered when the conditions for triggering the small prize game are met, the maximum number of rounds of play for the small prize game is included in the maximum number of rounds. In other words, the number of rounds of play to open the first large prize opening 24 in the fourth jackpot game D is effectively 9. In addition, in the fourth big win game D, which occurs when the conditions for occurrence are met in the small win game, the round game may start without the opening time having elapsed.

In jackpot play, one round of play ends when the number condition is met, where a predetermined maximum number of game balls enter the machine, or the time condition is met, where a predetermined maximum time has elapsed. As an example, the maximum number is 10 balls. In other words, one round of play ends when the number condition is met, where 10 game balls enter the machine. As an example, the maximum time is 25 seconds. In other words, one round of play ends when the time condition is met, where 25 seconds have elapsed.

In round play, the first large prize opening 24 opens in a predetermined opening manner (opening pattern). In round play, a predetermined effect is performed. For example, the predetermined effect is a round effect that allows the player to recognize that a round of jackpot play is being played. In jackpot play, when the final round of play ends, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as the jackpot ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect that allows the player to recognize that the jackpot play has ended. The jackpot play ends with the passage of the jackpot ending time. Note that in the following explanation, when distinguishing between opening effects in small jackpot play and opening effects in jackpot play, they are referred to as small jackpot opening effect and jackpot opening effect, respectively. Furthermore, when distinguishing between round effects in small jackpot play and round effects in jackpot play, they are referred to as small jackpot round effect and jackpot round effect, respectively. Furthermore, when distinguishing between ending effects in small win games and ending effects in big win games, they will be referred to as small win ending effects and big win ending effects, respectively.

This section explains the effects that the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute. Effects can be executed by one of the multiple effect execution devices that make up the effect execution device group 16, or by having multiple effect execution devices work together.

The display effects of the effect display device 15 include a symbol-changing game (hereinafter referred to as a symbol game) using symbol-changing symbols (decorative symbols). The effect display device 15 is capable of displaying multiple symbol rows. Each symbol row is composed of multiple symbol-changing symbols and is also referred to as a reel. Each of the multiple symbol-changing symbols includes the numbers "1" through "8" as identification information for identifying the results of a winning lottery. As an example, the symbol-changing symbol is an Arabic numeral "1" through "8" decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is used to diversify the display effects. In the effect game, the symbol-changing symbol is displayed in each of the multiple symbol rows, and then the symbol-changing symbol is displayed in each of the multiple symbol rows, thereby statically displaying a combination of symbol-changing symbols (hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination). In other words, in the effect game, the identification information of multiple columns is displayed in a variable manner, and then the identification information of multiple columns is statically displayed. As an example, the effect game is played by displaying (scrolling) the effect symbols in the left, middle, and right rows in a predetermined direction.

As an example, effect games include special effect games that are executed in response to special games, and normal effect games that are executed in response to normal games. As an example, special effect games start and end together with the special game. In special effect games, symbol combinations corresponding to the special symbols that are stopped and displayed in the special game are displayed. For example, in special effect games, when a jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination is displayed. As an example, a jackpot symbol combination is a combination such as [777] in which the identification information (numbers) of the effect symbols in all symbol rows are the same (so-called symbol matching). For example, in special effect games, when a small win symbol is stopped and displayed in the special game, the small win symbol combination is displayed. As an example, a small win symbol combination is a combination such as [777] in which the identification information (numbers) of the effect symbols in all symbol rows are the same. For example, in a special effect game, when a time-saving trigger symbol is displayed in a stopped state in a special game, the time-saving trigger symbol combination is also displayed in a stopped state. As an example, a time-saving trigger symbol combination is a combination in which the identification information (numbers) of the effect symbols in all symbol rows are not the same, such as [468]. For example, in a special effect game, when a losing symbol is displayed in a special game, a losing symbol combination is also displayed in a stopped state. As an example, a losing symbol combination is a combination in which the identification information (numbers) of the effect symbols in all symbol rows are not the same, such as [787] and [468]. Special games and special effect games executed in response to those special games are examples of variable games.

As an example, the normal effect game starts and ends together with the normal game. In the normal effect game, a symbol combination corresponding to the normal symbol displayed in the normal game is displayed. As an example, the normal symbols that can be displayed in the normal game are the first normal winning symbol and the second normal winning symbol. For example, in the normal effect game, when the first normal winning symbol is displayed in the normal game, the symbol combination for the first normal winning is displayed. As an example, the symbol combination for the first normal winning is a combination in which the identification information (numbers) of the effect symbols in all symbol rows are not the same, such as [787] and [468]. For example, in the normal effect game, when the second normal winning symbol is displayed in the normal game, the symbol combination for the second normal winning is displayed. As an example, the symbol combination for the second normal winning is a combination in which the identification information (numbers) of the effect symbols in all symbol rows are the same, such as [777] (so-called symbol matching). The normal game and the normal effect game executed in response to the normal game are examples of variable games.

A presentation game may include a reach effect. A reach effect is an effect that forms a reach and ultimately displays a predetermined symbol combination. Hereinafter, the state in which a reach effect has been formed may be referred to as the reach state. A reach effect is the state just before a winning symbol combination is formed, or the state just before a symbol combination for a second normal win is formed (so-called "tenpai"). For example, a reach effect is a state in which a presentation symbol is displayed in a variable manner in any symbol row (e.g., a middle symbol row), such as [7↓7], and presentation symbols containing the same identification information (numbers) are displayed in multiple symbol rows different from that symbol row (hereinafter referred to as reach formation rows, for example, the symbol rows to the left and right). Reach effects include normal reach effects (hereinafter referred to as N reach effects), and super reach effects (hereinafter referred to as SP reach effects), which have a higher expectation of winning in the current presentation game (hereinafter referred to as "win expectation rate") than an N reach effect.

The electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in Figure 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a main board 80 and an auxiliary board 90 on the back side (rear) of the gaming board 20. The main board 80 and the auxiliary board 90 are connected so that various control commands (control signals) can be output in one direction from the main board 80 to the auxiliary board 90. The main board 80 executes predetermined processing and outputs control signals to the auxiliary board 90. The auxiliary board 90 executes predetermined processing based on the control commands input from the main board 80.

The main board 80 will now be described.
The main board 80 includes a main control CPU 81, a main control ROM 82, a main control RWM 83, and a random number generation circuit 84. The main control CPU 81 executes a main control program to perform processing related to the progress of the game. The main control ROM 82 stores the main control program, judgment values used for various judgments and lotteries, tables, and the like. The main control ROM 82 stores multiple types of fluctuation patterns. As an example, the fluctuation patterns include a fluctuation pattern for special symbols and a fluctuation pattern for normal symbols. The fluctuation pattern for special symbols is information that can identify the fluctuation time from the start to the end of a special game. The fluctuation pattern for special symbols is information that can identify the fluctuation content of the special game. As an example, the fluctuation pattern for special symbols can identify the presentation time and presentation content of a special effect game. The fluctuation pattern for normal symbols is information that can identify the fluctuation time from the start to the end of a normal game. The fluctuation pattern for normal symbols is information that can identify the fluctuation content of the normal game. As an example, the variation pattern for normal symbols can specify the presentation time and presentation content of the normal presentation game.

There are three types of fluctuation patterns for special symbols: big hit fluctuation patterns, small hit fluctuation patterns, time-saving trigger fluctuation patterns, and miss fluctuation patterns. Special effect games based on big hit fluctuation patterns will go through a reach effect and finally stop and display the big hit symbol combination. Special effect games based on small hit fluctuation patterns will go through a reach effect and finally stop and display the small hit symbol combination. Special effect games based on time-saving trigger fluctuation patterns will go through a reach effect and finally stop and display the time-saving trigger symbol combination. Special effect games based on miss fluctuation patterns will go through a reach effect or not and finally stop and display the miss symbol combination.

Normal symbol fluctuation patterns include a first normal hit fluctuation pattern and a second normal hit fluctuation pattern. Normal effect games based on the first normal hit fluctuation pattern and normal effect games based on the loss fluctuation pattern will eventually stop and display the first normal hit symbol combination, with or without a reach effect. Normal effect games based on the second normal hit fluctuation pattern will eventually stop and display the second normal hit symbol combination, with or without a reach effect. The main control RWM 83 stores various information that is rewritten depending on the processing results of the main control CPU 81. For example, information stored by the main control RWM 83 includes flags, counters, and timers. The random number generation circuit 84 generates hardware random numbers. The main board 80 may be configured to be able to generate software random numbers through the random number generation process by the main control CPU 81.

The main board 80 is connected to each of the sensors SE1 to SE7. The main control CPU 81 can input the detection signals output by each of the sensors SE1 to SE7 when they detect a gaming ball. The main board 80 is connected to each of the display devices 19a to 19e. The main control CPU 81 can control the display content of each of the display devices 19a to 19e. The main board 80 is connected to each of the solenoids SL1 to SL4. The main control CPU 81 can control the opening state of the second start opening 23, the first large winning opening 24, and the second large winning opening 25 by controlling the operation of each of the solenoids SL1 to SL3. The main control CPU 81 can control the distribution state of the distribution shutter 28 by controlling the operation of the distribution solenoid SL4.

Next, the sub-board 90 will be described.
The sub-board 90 includes a sub-control CPU 91, a sub-control ROM 92, and a sub-control RWM 93. The sub-control CPU 91 executes a sub-control program to perform processing related to the effects. The sub-control CPU 91 is an example of an effect control means that controls the effects. The sub-control CPU 91 is an example of an alarm control means that controls the alarm means. The sub-control ROM 92 stores the sub-control program and judgment values used for predetermined lotteries. The sub-control ROM 92 stores display effect data used for display effects, light-emitting effect data used for light-emitting effects, and audio effect data used for audio effects. The sub-control RWM 93 stores various information that is rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, information stored in the sub-control RWM 93 includes flags, counters, and timers. The sub-board 90 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers through random number generation processing by the sub-control CPU 91. The sub-board 90 may be equipped with a random number generation circuit and be capable of generating hardware random numbers.

The sub-board 90 is connected to the performance display device 15. The sub-control CPU 91 is capable of controlling the display content of the performance display device 15. The sub-board 90 is connected to the audio output device 13. The sub-control CPU 91 is capable of controlling the output content of the audio output device 13. The sub-board 90 is connected to the decorative light-emitting device 14. The sub-control CPU 91 is capable of controlling the light-emitting mode of the decorative light-emitting device 14.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 81 of the main board 80 will be described.
The special input process will now be described.
The main control CPU 81 executes a special input process as one of the timer interrupt processes performed every predetermined control period (e.g., 4 ms). In the special input process, the main control CPU 81 determines whether a game ball has entered the first start hole 22 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the first start sensor SE1. When a game ball has entered the first start hole 22, the main control CPU 81 determines whether the first special reserve number stored in the main control RWM 83 is less than the upper limit. If the first special reserve number is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 81 updates the first special reserve number by adding 1. The main control CPU 81 controls the first special reserve display device 19c to display information that can identify the updated first special reserve number. In other words, the reserve condition for the first special game is met when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1 when the first special reserve number is less than the upper limit.

Next, the main control CPU 81 acquires the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 84 and stores first random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 83. For example, the random numbers may be winning random numbers used in the lottery to determine whether a special symbol will win, symbol random numbers used to determine winning symbols, and variation pattern random numbers used to determine variation patterns. The first random number information is stored so that it is possible to identify that it is information for the first special game and its storage order. The first random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number using a predetermined method. By storing the first random number information in the main control RWM 83, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend execution of the first special game until the start conditions are met.

When the main control CPU 81 stores the first random number information in the main control RWM 83, if the gaming ball has not entered the first start port 22 and if the first special reserved number is not less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 81 determines whether the gaming ball has entered the second start port 23 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the second start sensor SE2. If the gaming ball has entered the second start port 23, the main control CPU 81 determines whether the second reserved number stored in the main control RWM 83 is less than the upper limit. If the second reserved number is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 81 updates the second reserved number by adding 1. The main control CPU 81 controls the second reserved display device 19d to display information that can identify the second reserved number after the addition. The reserved condition for the second special game is met when the gaming ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2 when the second special reserved number is less than the upper limit.

Next, the main control CPU 81 acquires the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 84 and stores first random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 83. The second random number information is stored so that it is possible to identify that it is information to be used in the second special game and its storage order. The second random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information that has been processed using a predetermined method. By storing the second random number information in the main control RWM 83, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend execution of the second special game until the conditions for starting the second special game are met.

The first special start process will be described.
The main control CPU 81 executes a first special start process as one of the timer interrupt processes. The main control CPU 81 determines whether the start conditions for the first special game are met. The main control CPU 81 determines that the start conditions for the first special game are met when neither a jackpot game is being played nor the first special game is being executed. On the other hand, the main control CPU 81 determines that the start conditions for the special game are not met when a jackpot game is being played or the first special game is being executed. If the start conditions for the first special game are not met, the main control CPU 81 terminates the first special start process. If the start conditions for the first special game are met, the main control CPU 81 determines whether the first special reserved number is greater than zero. If the first special reserved number is zero, the main control CPU 81 terminates the first special start process.

If the first special hold number is greater than zero, the main control CPU 81 updates the first special hold number by subtracting 1. The main control CPU 81 controls the first special hold display device 19c to display information that can identify the first special hold number after subtraction. Next, the main control CPU 81 acquires the earliest stored information from the main control RWM 83. The main control CPU 81 uses the winning random number identified from the acquired first random number information to conduct a jackpot lottery (jackpot determination) to determine whether or not a jackpot has been won as a special pattern winning lottery. The main control CPU 81 conducts a jackpot lottery with a jackpot probability that corresponds to the current probability state.

If a jackpot is won, the main control CPU 81 performs jackpot variation processing. In the jackpot variation processing, the main control CPU 81 performs a first pattern lottery using a pattern random number identifiable from the first random number information to determine the special jackpot pattern to be stopped and displayed in the first special game. As an example, the special jackpot patterns that can be stopped and displayed in the first special game are the first jackpot pattern Z1, the second jackpot pattern Z2, and the third jackpot pattern Z3. Note that if there is only one type of special jackpot pattern that can be stopped and displayed in the first special game, the configuration may be such that one type of jackpot pattern is determined without performing the first pattern lottery. The main control CPU 81 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number identifiable from the first random number information to determine the variation pattern from among multiple jackpot variation patterns. The main control CPU 81 then terminates the first special start processing.

If a jackpot is not won, the main control CPU 81 performs a loss variation process. In the loss variation process, the main control CPU 81 performs a second pattern lottery using a pattern random number that can be identified from the first random number information, and determines the losing special pattern to be stopped and displayed in the first special game. Note that if there is only one type of loss pattern, the losing pattern may be determined without performing a second pattern lottery. The main control CPU 81 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be identified from the first random number information, and determines the variation pattern from among multiple loss variation patterns with or without a reach. The main control CPU 81 then ends the first special start process.

The second special start process will be described.
The main control CPU 81 executes a second special start process as one of the timer interrupt processes. The main control CPU 81 determines whether the start conditions for the second special game are met. The main control CPU 81 determines that the start conditions for the second special game are met when neither a jackpot game is being played nor the second special game is being executed. On the other hand, the main control CPU 81 determines that the start conditions for the special game are not met when a jackpot game is being played or the second special game is being executed. If the start conditions for the second special game are not met, the main control CPU 81 terminates the second special start process. If the start conditions for the second special game are met, the main control CPU 81 determines whether the second special reserved number is greater than zero. If the second special reserved number is zero, the main control CPU 81 terminates the second special start process.

If the second special reserve number is greater than zero, the main control CPU 81 updates the second special reserve number by subtracting 1. The main control CPU 81 controls the second special reserve display device 19d to display information that can identify the second special reserve number after subtraction. Next, the main control CPU 81 acquires the earliest stored information from the main control RWM 83 among the second random number information. The main control CPU 81 uses the winning random number identified from the acquired second random number information to conduct a jackpot lottery (jackpot determination) to determine whether or not a jackpot has been won as a special pattern winning lottery. The main control CPU 81 conducts a jackpot lottery with a jackpot probability that corresponds to the current probability state.

If a jackpot is won, the main control CPU 81 performs jackpot variation processing. In the jackpot variation processing, the main control CPU 81 performs a third pattern lottery using a pattern random number identifiable from the second random number information to determine the special jackpot pattern to be stopped and displayed in the second special game. As an example, the special jackpot pattern that can be stopped and displayed in the second special game is the first jackpot pattern Z1. Note that if there is only one type of special jackpot pattern that can be stopped and displayed in the second special game, the configuration may be such that one type of jackpot pattern (first jackpot pattern Z1) is determined without performing the third pattern lottery. The main control CPU 81 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number identifiable from the second random number information to determine the variation pattern from among multiple jackpot variation patterns. The main control CPU 81 then terminates the second special start processing.

If the big win is not won, the main control CPU 81 uses the winning random number identified from the acquired second random number information to conduct a small win lottery (small win determination) to determine whether or not a small win will be won as a special pattern winning lottery. The main control CPU 81 conducts the small win lottery with a predetermined small win probability.

If a small win is won, the main control CPU 81 performs small win variation processing. In the small win variation processing, the main control CPU 81 performs a fourth pattern lottery using a pattern random number identifiable from the second random number information to determine the small win pattern of the special pattern to be stopped and displayed in the second special game. As an example, the small win pattern of the special pattern that can be stopped and displayed in the second special game is the small win pattern Za. Note that if there is only one type of small win pattern of the special pattern that can be stopped and displayed in the second special game, the configuration may be such that one type of small win pattern (small win pattern Za) is determined without performing the fourth pattern lottery. The main control CPU 81 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number identifiable from the second random number information to determine the variation pattern from among multiple small win variation patterns. The main control CPU 81 then terminates the second special start processing.

If the small win is not won, the main control CPU 81 performs time-saving trigger variation processing. In the time-saving trigger variation processing, the main control CPU 81 performs a fifth pattern lottery using a pattern random number identifiable from the second random number information, and determines the time-saving trigger pattern of the special pattern to be stopped and displayed in the second special game. Note that if there is only one type of time-saving trigger pattern, the time-saving trigger pattern may be determined without performing a fifth pattern lottery. The main control CPU 81 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number identifiable from the second random number information, and determines the variation pattern from among the time-saving trigger variation patterns. Thereafter, the main control CPU 81 ends the second special start processing. In other words, a losing special pattern will not be stopped and displayed in the second special game.

The main control CPU 81 outputs a special symbol variation start command and a special symbol command to the sub-board 90 during the jackpot variation process, small jackpot variation process, time-saving trigger variation process, and miss variation process. The special symbol variation start command is a control command that can identify the variation pattern determined in each variation process in the special start process and the start of the variation game. The special symbol command is a control command that can identify the special symbol determined in each variation process (jackpot symbol, small jackpot symbol, time-saving trigger symbol, or miss symbol). Note that the special symbol variation start command and special symbol command are different control commands when the first special game variation process is executed and when the second special game variation process is executed.

In this way, in the first special start process, the first jackpot O1, second jackpot O2, and third jackpot O3 can be won in the winning lottery. On the other hand, in the first special start process, a small jackpot cannot be won in the winning lottery. In the second special start process, a small jackpot and the first jackpot O1 can be won in the winning lottery. On the other hand, in the second special start process, the second jackpot O2 and third jackpot O3 cannot be won in the winning lottery. Also, in the second special start process, the time-saving trigger symbol for the special symbol can be determined. On the other hand, in the first special start process, the time-saving trigger symbol for the special symbol is not determined.

When the first special start process and the second special start process are completed, the main control CPU 81 executes the first special game or the second special game through a process separate from the first special start process and the second special start process. Specifically, when the main control CPU 81 completes the first special start process, it executes the first special game. When executing the first special game, the main control CPU 81 controls the first special pattern display device 19a to begin the variable display of a predetermined pattern. The main control CPU 81 measures the variable time set in the variable pattern. When the variable time set in the variable pattern has elapsed, the main control CPU 81 controls the first special pattern display device 19a to statically display the special pattern determined in the special start process. Furthermore, when the variable time set in the variable pattern has elapsed, the main control CPU 81 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as the variable end command for special patterns) capable of specifying the end of the variable game to the sub-board 90.

When the main control CPU 81 has finished the second special start process, it executes a second special game. When executing the second special game, the main control CPU 81 controls the second special pattern display device 19b to start the variable display of a predetermined pattern. The main control CPU 81 measures the variable time set in the variable pattern. When the variable time set in the variable pattern has elapsed, the main control CPU 81 controls the second special pattern display device 19b to statically display the special pattern determined in the special start process. In addition, when the variable time set in the variable pattern has elapsed, the main control CPU 81 outputs a variable end command for the special pattern to the sub-board 90.

The small win game processing will be explained.
The small win game processing is processing for generating a small win game. The main control CPU 81 generates a small win game after the special game in which the small win symbol is statically displayed ends. As an example, the main control CPU 81 generates a small win game by operating the opening/closing piece 25a of the second large prize opening 25 according to a predetermined operation pattern. Specifically, the main control CPU 81 specifies the type of small win game based on the small win symbol (type of small win) determined in the second special start processing. The main control CPU 81 generates the specified type of small win game.

First, the main control CPU 81 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as the small win opening command) capable of identifying the start of the small win opening time to the sub-board 90. When the small win opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 81 executes a round of play. The main control CPU 81 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as the small win round command) capable of identifying the start of a round of play for a small win game to the sub-board 90. The main control CPU 81 controls the second special solenoid SL3 using the opening control data corresponding to the identified small win game, and controls the opening mode of the second large prize opening 25. After the round of play begins, the main control CPU 81 controls the second special solenoid SL3 to close the second large prize opening 25 when the number of game balls detected by the second count sensor SE4 reaches the upper limit, when a game ball is detected by the specific sensor SE5, or when the upper limit time for the round of play has elapsed. In other words, the main control CPU 81 ends the round of play. When the round of play ends, the main control CPU 81 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as the small win ending command) that can specify the start of the small win ending time to the sub-board 90. When the small win ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 81 ends the small win game.

The jackpot game processing will now be described.
The jackpot game processing is a process for initiating a jackpot game. The main control CPU 81 initiates a jackpot game after the end of a special game in which a jackpot symbol is statically displayed, or after the end of a minor jackpot game in which a round of play ends due to the establishment of an activation condition. As an example, the main control CPU 81 initiates a jackpot game by operating the opening/closing piece 24a of the first large prize opening 24 according to a predetermined operation pattern. Specifically, when initiating a jackpot game after the end of a special game in which a jackpot symbol is statically displayed, the main control CPU 81 identifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) determined in the first special start processing and the second special start processing. On the other hand, when a jackpot game is to be generated after the completion of a small jackpot game in which a round of play has ended due to the establishment of a generating condition, the main control CPU 81 specifies the type of jackpot game based on the small jackpot symbols (type of small jackpot) determined in the first special start process and the second special start process. The main control CPU 81 generates the specified type of jackpot game.

First, the main control CPU 81 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as the jackpot opening command) capable of specifying the start of the jackpot opening time to the sub-board 90. Once the jackpot opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 81 executes a round of play. Specifically, the main control CPU 81 controls the first special solenoid SL2 using the opening control data corresponding to the specified jackpot game, thereby controlling the opening mode of the first large prize opening 24. After the round of play begins, the main control CPU 81 controls the first special solenoid SL2 to close the first large prize opening 24 when the number of game balls detected by the first count sensor SE3 reaches the upper limit or the upper limit time for the round of play has elapsed. In other words, the main control CPU 81 ends the round of play. The main control CPU 81 repeatedly performs this process of executing a round of play until the upper limit number of rounds specified for the jackpot game has been played. Each time a round of jackpot play starts, the main control CPU 81 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot round command) that can specify the start of the round of jackpot play to the sub-board 90. When the final round of play ends, the main control CPU 81 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot ending command) that can specify the start of the jackpot ending time to the sub-board 90. When the jackpot ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 81 ends the jackpot play.

The game state transition process for transitioning the game state will be described.
The main control CPU 81 controls the game state by storing information such as flags in the main control RWM 83.

As shown in FIG. 6, when a jackpot game ends, the main control CPU 81 controls the game state according to the type of jackpot game. Specifically, after the first jackpot game A ends, the main control CPU 81 controls the game to the first time-shortened state. After the second jackpot game B ends, the main control CPU 81 controls the game to the second time-shortened state. After the third jackpot game C ends, the main control CPU 81 controls the game to the third time-shortened state. After the fourth jackpot game D ends, the main control CPU 81 controls the game to the first time-shortened state.

After the end of a jackpot game, when the main control CPU 81 controls the game state according to the type of jackpot game, it updates the time-saving state flag stored in the main control RWM 83 so that the game state can be identified. In other words, when the main control CPU 81 controls the game to the first time-saving state, it updates the time-saving state flag so that it can be identified that the game will be controlled to the first time-saving state. When the main control CPU 81 controls the game to the second time-saving state, it updates the time-saving state flag so that it can be identified that the game will be controlled to the second time-saving state. When the main control CPU 81 controls the game to the third time-saving state, it updates the time-saving state flag so that it can be identified that the game will be controlled to the third time-saving state.

In addition, when a time-saving trigger symbol is displayed in a stopped state during a special game, the main control CPU 81 controls the game to the third time-saving state after the special game ends. In other words, the main control CPU 81 controls the game to the third time-saving state after the time-saving trigger special game ends. When the main control CPU 81 controls the game to the third time-saving state after the time-saving trigger special game ends, it updates the time-saving state flag so that it can specify that the game will be controlled to the third time-saving state.

As shown in FIG. 7 , when the main control CPU 81 is controlling the game to the time-shortened state, it controls the game to the non-time-shortened state if an end condition corresponding to the type of time-shortened state is satisfied. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling the game to the first time-shortened state, it determines that the end condition of the first time-shortened state has been satisfied if the number of times the normal game has been executed after the game has been controlled to the first time-shortened state reaches a predetermined first upper limit. As an example, the first upper limit is 120 times. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling the game to the first time-shortened state, it determines that the end condition of the first time-shortened state has been satisfied if the total number of times the first special game has been executed and the second special game has been executed after the game has been controlled to the first time-shortened state reaches a predetermined specified number. As an example, the specified number is 100 times. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling the game to the first time-shortened state, it determines that the end condition of the first time-shortened state has been satisfied if the number of times the second special game has been executed after the game has been controlled to the first time-shortened state reaches a predetermined specified number. For example, the predetermined number of times is once.

As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling the game to the second time-shortened state, it determines that the termination condition for the second time-shortened state has been met if the number of times the normal game has been executed after control has been placed in the second time-shortened state reaches a predetermined second upper limit. The second upper limit may be less than the first upper limit, the same as the first upper limit, or a greater than the first upper limit. As an example, the second upper limit is 100 times. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling the game to the second time-shortened state, it determines that the termination condition for the second time-shortened state has been met if the sum of the number of times the first special game has been executed and the number of times the second special game has been executed after control has been placed in the second time-shortened state reaches a predetermined specified number. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling the game to the second time-shortened state, it determines that the termination condition for the second time-shortened state has been met if the number of times the second special game has been executed after control has been placed in the second time-shortened state reaches a predetermined specified number.

As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling the game to the third time-shortened state, it determines that the termination condition for the third time-shortened state has been met if the total number of times the first special game has been executed and the number of times the second special game has been executed after control has been placed in the third time-shortened state reaches a predetermined specified number. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling the game to the third time-shortened state, it determines that the termination condition for the third time-shortened state has been met if the total number of times the second special game has been executed after control has been placed in the third time-shortened state reaches a predetermined specified number.

When the termination conditions for each time-shortening state are met, the main control CPU 81 controls the state to a non-time-shortening state and updates the time-shortening state flag stored in the main control RWM 83 so that the game state after control to the non-time-shortening state can be identified. In other words, when controlling to a non-time-shortening state, the main control CPU 81 updates the time-shortening state flag so that it can be identified that the state will be controlled to a non-time-shortening state.

As an example, when the game state changes, the main control CPU 81 stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a state designation command) capable of identifying the current game state in the output buffer. State designation commands include a state designation command capable of identifying a non-time-shortened state, a state designation command capable of identifying a first time-shortened state, a state designation command capable of identifying a second time-shortened state, and a state designation command capable of identifying a third time-shortened state. As an example, when power supply is started, the main control CPU 81 stores a state designation command capable of identifying the current game state in the output buffer.

As such, the termination conditions for each time-saving condition include a common termination condition in which the number of times the second special game has been played reaches a predetermined number. Here, the main control CPU 81 determines that the termination condition for the time-saving state has been met when the predetermined number of second special games have been played. As described above, the time-saving trigger symbol may be displayed as a static symbol in the second special game. As an example, when the time-saving trigger symbol is displayed as a static symbol in the predetermined number of second special games, the main control CPU 81 controls the state to a non-time-saving state when the predetermined number of second special games have been played, and then controls the state to a third time-saving state when the time-saving trigger symbol is displayed as a static symbol in the second special game. Therefore, in each time-saving state, when the second special game is played, when the time-saving trigger symbol is displayed as a static symbol in the second special game, the state is first controlled to a non-time-saving state and then to a third time-saving state. As mentioned above, if the winning lottery is not won in the second special game, the time-saving trigger symbol will always be displayed in a stopped state. Therefore, after being controlled to each time-saving state, when the second special game is played, the player will be controlled to the third time-saving state until the winning lottery is won.

The normal input process will now be described.
The main control CPU 81 executes normal input processing as part of the timer interrupt processing. When the main control CPU 81 receives a detection signal from the gate sensor SE6, it determines whether the normal reserved number stored in the main control RWM 83 is less than the upper limit. If the normal reserved number is not less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 81 terminates the normal input processing. If the normal reserved number is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 81 updates the normal reserved number by adding one. Next, the main control CPU 81 acquires a random number generated by the random number generation circuit 84 and stores normal random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 83. For example, the random number may be a normal winning random number used to draw a winning normal symbol, a normal symbol random number used to determine the normal winning symbol, and a normal variable pattern random number used to determine the variable pattern for the normal symbol. Then, the main control CPU 81 terminates the normal input processing.

The normal start process will now be described.
The main control CPU 81 executes a normal start process as one of the timer interrupt processes. The main control CPU 81 determines whether or not the start conditions for the normal game are met. The main control CPU 81 makes a positive determination when the normal win game is not being played and the normal game is not being executed, and makes a negative determination when the normal win game is being played or the normal game is being executed. If the start conditions for the normal game are not met, the main control CPU 81 ends the normal start process. If the start conditions for the normal game are met, the main control CPU 81 determines whether or not the normal reserved number is greater than zero. If the normal reserved number is zero, the main control CPU 81 ends the normal start process.

If the normal hold number is not zero, the main control CPU 81 updates the normal hold number by subtracting 1. The main control CPU 81 controls the normal hold display device 19f to display information that can identify the normal hold number after subtraction. The main control CPU 81 acquires the earliest stored information from the normal random number information from the main control RWM 83. The main control CPU 81 uses the normal win random number identified from the acquired normal random number information to conduct a normal win lottery (normal win determination) to determine whether or not a normal win has been determined as a winning lottery for the normal pattern. The main control CPU 81 conducts the normal win lottery with a normal win probability of 1, regardless of the current game state. As an example, the normal win probability is 1/1. Note that if the normal win probability is 1/1, the main control CPU 81 does not need to conduct a normal win lottery.

Next, the main control CPU 81 performs a normal pattern lottery using a normal pattern random number that can be identified from the normal random number information, and determines the normal winning pattern of the normal pattern to be stopped and displayed in the normal game. As an example, the normal winning patterns of the normal patterns that can be stopped and displayed in the normal game include a first normal winning pattern and a second normal winning pattern. As an example, the main control CPU 81 performs a normal pattern lottery to determine the type of normal winning pattern at a ratio according to the current game state. As an example, when the current game state is not in a time-saving state, the main control CPU 81 determines the first normal winning pattern as the normal winning pattern of the normal pattern at a ratio of 1/1. As an example, when the current game state is in a time-saving state, the main control CPU 81 determines the first normal winning pattern as the normal winning pattern of the normal pattern at a ratio of 348/349, 99/100, or zero. In other words, when the current gaming state is in the time-saving state, the main control CPU 81 determines the second normal winning symbol at a rate of 1/349, 1/100, or 1/1 as the normal winning symbol for the normal symbol.

As an example, the probability of determining a normal winning symbol when the current game state is in a time-saving state varies depending on the type of time-saving state. As an example, the probability of determining a first normal winning symbol when controlled to the first time-saving state is 99/100. As an example, the probability of determining a second normal winning symbol when controlled to the first time-saving state is 1/100. In other words, the probability of determining a first normal winning symbol when controlled to the time-saving state triggered by the end of the first jackpot game A is 99/100. Furthermore, the probability of determining a second normal winning symbol when controlled to the time-saving state triggered by the end of the first jackpot game A is 1/100. Furthermore, the probability of determining a first normal winning symbol when controlled to the time-saving state triggered by the end of the fourth jackpot game D is 99/100. Additionally, when the time-saving state is triggered by the end of the fourth jackpot game D, the probability of the second normal winning symbol being determined is 1/100.

As an example, the probability of determining the first normal winning symbol when controlled to the second time-saving state is 348/349. As an example, the probability of determining the second normal winning symbol when controlled to the second time-saving state is 1/349. In other words, the probability of determining the first normal winning symbol when controlled to the time-saving state triggered by the end of second jackpot game B is 348/349. Also, the probability of determining the second normal winning symbol when controlled to the time-saving state triggered by the end of second jackpot game B is 1/349.

As an example, the probability of determining the first normal winning symbol when controlled to the third time-saving state is zero. As an example, the probability of determining the second normal winning symbol when controlled to the third time-saving state is 1/1. In other words, the probability of determining the first normal winning symbol when controlled to the time-saving state triggered by the end of the third jackpot game C is zero. Also, the probability of determining the second normal winning symbol when controlled to the time-saving state triggered by the end of the third jackpot game C is 1/1. Also, the probability of determining the first normal winning symbol when controlled to the time-saving state triggered by the stopped display of the time-saving trigger symbol is zero. Also, the probability of determining the second normal winning symbol when controlled to the time-saving state triggered by the stopped display of the time-saving trigger symbol is 1/1.

The main control CPU 81 determines a normal symbol variation pattern for which a normal game variation time is set. As an example, when the time-shortening state is not in effect, the main control CPU 81 determines a first normal variation pattern for which a first variation time is set. On the other hand, when the time-shortening state is in effect, the main control CPU 81 determines one variation pattern from multiple second normal variation patterns for which a second variation time shorter than the first variation time is set. As an example, the first variation time is 10 minutes. As an example, when the time-shortening state is in effect, the main control CPU 81 determines a normal symbol variation pattern according to the results of the normal symbol lottery. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 determines a first normal symbol as the normal winning symbol as a result of the normal symbol lottery, the main control CPU 81 conducts a normal symbol variation pattern determination lottery using a normal symbol variation pattern random number that can be identified from the normal random number information, and determines a variation pattern from multiple second normal symbol variation patterns for the first normal symbol. As an example, if the main control CPU 81 determines a second normal winning symbol as the normal winning symbol as a result of the normal symbol lottery, it conducts a normal variation pattern determination lottery using a normal variation pattern random number that can be identified from the normal random number information, and determines a variation pattern from among multiple second normal variation patterns for the second normal winning symbol.Due to the manner in which the variation pattern is determined in accordance with this gaming state, the variation time of the normal game is shortened during the time-saving state.

Once the normal symbol variation pattern is determined, the main control CPU 81 causes the normal symbol display device 19e to start the normal game and outputs a normal symbol variation start command and a normal symbol command to the sub-board 90. The normal symbol variation start command is a control command that can specify the determined normal symbol variation pattern and the start of the variation game. The normal symbol command is a control command that can specify the determined normal symbol (first normal winning symbol or second normal winning symbol). After that, when the variation time specified in the determined normal symbol variation pattern has elapsed, the main control CPU 81 stops and displays the normal winning symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery, and outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as the normal symbol variation end command) that can specify the end of the variation game to the sub-board 90. The main control CPU 81, which executes the special start process and the normal start process, is an example of a variation pattern determination means that determines a variation pattern that can specify the variation time of the variation game.

The normal winning game process will be explained.
When a normal win is won, the main control CPU 81, after the normal game ends, operates the opening/closing piece 23a of the second start opening 23 according to a predetermined operation pattern, thereby generating a normal win game. As an example, the main control CPU 81 operates the opening/closing piece 23a of the second start opening 23 according to an operation pattern corresponding to the type of normal win, thereby generating a normal win game. In other words, a normal win game is generated according to the type of normal win. As an example, the type of normal win is determined by the type of normal win symbol. In other words, a normal win game is generated according to the type of normal symbol. As an example, normal win games include a first normal win game based on a first normal win symbol and a second normal win game based on a second normal win symbol.

As an example, the main control CPU 81 controls the normal solenoid SL1 so that, during the first normal winning game, the opening pattern is to open for the first opening time and then close for the first closing time. As an example, the first opening time is the time during which a game ball cannot enter the second starting port 23 while the second starting port 23 is open, or during which a game ball cannot almost enter the second starting port 23 while the second starting port 23 is open. In other words, during the first normal winning game, a game ball cannot enter the second starting port 23 while the second starting port 23 is open, or during which a game ball cannot almost enter the second starting port 23 while the second starting port 23 is open. As an example, the first opening time is 0.008 seconds. As an example, the first closing time is 0.008 seconds. As an example, in a second normal winning game, the main control CPU 81 controls the normal solenoid SL1 so that the opening pattern is one in which the second opening time is opened and then the second closing time is closed. As an example, the second opening time is the time during which a game ball can easily enter the second starting hole 23 while it is open. In other words, in a second normal winning game, a game ball can easily enter the second starting hole 23 while it is open. As an example, the second opening time is 5.4 seconds. As an example, the second closing time is 0.008 seconds.

As such, in the non-time-saving state, of the first and second normal winning symbols, only the first normal winning symbol is determined, and therefore, of the first and second normal winning games, only the first normal winning game can be played. Furthermore, in the first normal winning game, the game ball cannot enter the second starting hole 23 while it is open, or the game ball cannot enter the second starting hole 23 while it is open. For this reason, it is recommended to play with a left-handed shot in the non-time-saving state. On the other hand, in the time-saving state, the second normal winning symbol can be determined, and therefore the second normal winning game can be played. Furthermore, in the second normal winning game, the game ball can easily enter the second starting hole 23 while it is open. For this reason, it is recommended to play with a right-handed shot in the time-saving state to cause the game ball to enter the second starting hole 23.

The transition of the game state and the presentation mode in each game state will be explained.
For example, each presentation mode has different background images, background music, and types of preview presentations that can be performed.

As shown in FIG. 8, one presentation mode is associated with each game state. As an example, the non-time-saving state is associated with the normal presentation mode. As an example, the first time-saving state is associated with the first chance presentation mode. As an example, the second time-saving state is associated with the second chance presentation mode. As an example, the third time-saving state is associated with the third chance presentation mode. If the conditions for a jackpot game are met when the game is controlled to the non-time-saving state, the first time-saving state, the second time-saving state, or the third time-saving state, a jackpot game is executed. In other words, if the conditions for a jackpot game are met when the game is controlled to the normal presentation mode, the first chance presentation mode, the second chance presentation mode, or the third chance presentation mode, a jackpot game is executed.

When a jackpot game ends, the game state is controlled according to the type of jackpot game. After the first jackpot game A ends, the game state is controlled to the first time-saving state. In other words, after the first jackpot game A ends, the game state is controlled to the first chance presentation mode. After the second jackpot game B ends, the game state is controlled to the second time-saving state. In other words, after the second jackpot game B ends, the game state is controlled to the second chance presentation mode. After the third jackpot game C ends, the game state is controlled to the third time-saving state. In other words, after the third jackpot game C ends, the game state is controlled to the third chance presentation mode. After the fourth jackpot game D ends, the game state is controlled to the first time-saving state. In other words, after the fourth jackpot game D ends, the game state is controlled to the first chance presentation mode.

When controlled to each time-shortening mode, the fulfillment of an end condition triggers control to a non-time-shortening mode. In other words, when controlled to the first chance presentation mode, the second chance presentation mode, or the third chance presentation mode, the fulfillment of an end condition for the time-shortening mode triggers control to the normal presentation mode. At this time, if the end condition for the time-shortening mode is the execution (end) of a predetermined number of second special games, and if the time-shortening trigger symbol is displayed in a stopped state during the second special game, the time-shortening trigger symbol is displayed in a stopped state during the second special game, and the time-shortening state ends when the first chance presentation mode, the second chance presentation mode, or the third chance presentation mode triggers control to the third chance presentation mode.

Next, the change patterns of each presentation mode will be explained.
First, the variation patterns that can be determined when controlled in the normal presentation mode will be described.

As shown in Figure 9, the variation patterns that can be determined when controlled in normal presentation mode include a miss variation pattern and a jackpot variation pattern. As described above, in normal presentation mode, left-handed hits are recommended, and a special presentation game is executed in response to the special game. In other words, in normal presentation mode, a special presentation game is executed in response to the first special game. Furthermore, since the small win symbol and the time-saving trigger symbol are not statically displayed in the first special game, the variation patterns that can be determined when controlled in normal presentation mode do not include the small win variation pattern and the time-saving trigger variation pattern.

As an example, the loss fluctuation patterns that can be determined when controlled in normal presentation mode include fluctuation pattern HA01, fluctuation pattern HA02, fluctuation pattern HA03, fluctuation pattern HA04, fluctuation pattern HA05, fluctuation pattern HA06, fluctuation pattern HA07, fluctuation pattern HA08, fluctuation pattern HA09, and fluctuation pattern HA10. As an example, the jackpot fluctuation patterns that can be determined when controlled in normal presentation mode include fluctuation pattern HA11, fluctuation pattern HA12, fluctuation pattern HA13, fluctuation pattern HA14, fluctuation pattern HA15, and fluctuation pattern HA16.

As an example, fluctuation pattern HA01, fluctuation pattern HA02, fluctuation pattern HA03, fluctuation pattern HA04, fluctuation pattern HA05, fluctuation pattern HA11, and fluctuation pattern HA12 are fluctuation patterns associated with one fluctuation cycle. Here, a fluctuation cycle is defined as one cycle from when the display of the effect symbols starts to change until all columns of effect symbols are displayed stationary.

As an example, fluctuation pattern HA06, fluctuation pattern HA07, fluctuation pattern HA08, fluctuation pattern HA13, and fluctuation pattern HA14 are fluctuation patterns associated with two fluctuation cycles. In other words, fluctuation pattern HA06, fluctuation pattern HA07, fluctuation pattern HA08, fluctuation pattern HA13, and fluctuation pattern HA14 are fluctuation patterns associated with two cycles of the display of all columns of performance symbols being stopped and displayed after the display of the performance symbols begins.

As an example, fluctuation pattern HA09, fluctuation pattern HA10, fluctuation pattern HA15, and fluctuation pattern HA16 are fluctuation patterns associated with three fluctuation cycles. In other words, fluctuation pattern HA09, fluctuation pattern HA10, fluctuation pattern HA15, and fluctuation pattern HA16 are fluctuation patterns associated with three cycles of the display of all columns of performance symbols being stopped and displayed after the display of the performance symbols begins.

As an example, in a fluctuation pattern in which multiple fluctuation cycles are associated, a pseudo consecutive effect is associated with the fluctuation cycle before the final fluctuation cycle. The pseudo consecutive effect is an effect that suggests or notifies whether the next fluctuation cycle will be executed. As an example, the pseudo consecutive effect is an effect that suggests or notifies that the next fluctuation cycle will be executed by displaying a static pseudo consecutive symbol combination. In other words, in a fluctuation pattern in which multiple fluctuation cycles are associated, a pseudo consecutive symbol combination is associated with a static display in the fluctuation cycle before the final fluctuation cycle. As an example, a pseudo consecutive symbol combination is a combination such as [112] in which one symbol in the reach formation column is the next symbol in the fluctuation order of the other symbol in the reach formation column, and the symbol in the remaining symbol column (middle symbol column) is the same as one symbol in the reach formation column.

As an example, the presentation content for the final fluctuation cycle is defined for fluctuation pattern HA01, fluctuation pattern HA02, fluctuation pattern HA03, fluctuation pattern HA04, fluctuation pattern HA05, fluctuation pattern HA06, fluctuation pattern HA07, fluctuation pattern HA08, fluctuation pattern HA09, fluctuation pattern HA10, fluctuation pattern HA11, fluctuation pattern HA12, fluctuation pattern HA13, fluctuation pattern HA14, fluctuation pattern HA15, and fluctuation pattern HA16. As an example, the presentation content for the final fluctuation cycle is defined for fluctuation pattern HA01 and fluctuation pattern HA02, where a losing symbol combination is stopped and displayed without going through a reach. As an example, the presentation content for the final fluctuation cycle is defined for fluctuation pattern HA03 and fluctuation pattern HA06, where a losing symbol combination is stopped and displayed after a pseudo-consecutive presentation. As an example, a losing symbol combination after a pseudo consecutive display is a combination such as [132], where one display symbol in the reach formation column is the next display symbol in the changing order of the other display symbol in the reach formation column, and the display symbol in the remaining symbol column (middle symbol column) is not the same as the display symbols in both reach formation columns.

As an example, for fluctuation patterns HA04, HA07, and HA09, the presentation content in the final fluctuation cycle is defined as an NR presentation followed by a stop display of a losing symbol combination. As an example, for fluctuation patterns HA04, HA07, and HA09, the presentation content in the final fluctuation cycle is defined as an SR presentation followed by a stopping display of a losing symbol combination. As an example, for fluctuation patterns HA11, HA13, and HA15, the presentation content in the final fluctuation cycle is defined as an NR presentation followed by a stopping display of a winning symbol combination. As an example, for fluctuation patterns HA12, HA14, and HA16, the presentation content in the final fluctuation cycle is defined as an SR presentation followed by a stopping display of a winning symbol combination. Fluctuation pattern HA02 is an example of a first fluctuation pattern that may be determined when the result of the winning lottery is a loss. Fluctuation pattern HA12 is an example of a second fluctuation pattern that is different from the first fluctuation pattern.

Next, a variation pattern that can be determined when the first chance presentation mode is selected will be described.
As shown in Fig. 10, the variation patterns that can be determined when controlled in the first chance presentation mode include a first normal win variation pattern and a second normal win variation pattern. As described above, in the first chance presentation mode, right hitting is recommended, and a normal presentation game is executed corresponding to the normal game. In the normal game, either the first normal win symbol or the second normal win symbol is stopped and displayed, so the variation patterns that can be determined when controlled in the first chance presentation mode do not include a miss variation pattern, a small win variation pattern, a big win variation pattern, or a time-saving trigger variation pattern.

As an example, the fluctuation patterns for the first normal win that can be determined when controlled in the first chance presentation mode include fluctuation pattern HB01, fluctuation pattern HB02, fluctuation pattern HB03, and fluctuation pattern HB04. As an example, the fluctuation patterns for the second normal win that can be determined when controlled in the first chance presentation mode include fluctuation pattern HB05 and fluctuation pattern HB06. As an example, fluctuation pattern HB01, fluctuation pattern HB02, fluctuation pattern HB03, fluctuation pattern HB04, fluctuation pattern HB05, and fluctuation pattern HB06 that can be determined when controlled in the first chance presentation mode are all fluctuation patterns associated with one fluctuation cycle. In other words, in the first chance presentation mode, a fluctuation game consisting of multiple fluctuation cycles is not executed.

As an example, the presentation content for the final variation cycle is defined for variation pattern HB01, variation pattern HB02, variation pattern HB03, variation pattern HB04, variation pattern HB05, and variation pattern HB06. As an example, the presentation content for variation pattern HB01 and variation pattern HB02 is defined as the presentation content for the final variation cycle in which the symbol combination for the first normal win is stopped and displayed without going through a reach. As an example, the presentation content for variation pattern HB03 is defined as the presentation content for the final variation cycle in which the symbol combination for the first normal win is stopped and displayed after going through an NR presentation. As an example, the presentation content for variation pattern HB04 is defined as the presentation content for the final variation cycle in which the symbol combination for the first normal win is stopped and displayed after going through an SR presentation. As an example, the presentation content for variation pattern HB05 is defined as the presentation content for the final variation cycle in which the symbol combination for the second normal win is stopped and displayed after going through an NR presentation. As an example, for variation pattern HB06, the presentation content for the final variation cycle is set to be an SR presentation followed by the stopped display of the symbol combination for the second normal win.

Next, a variation pattern that can be determined when the second chance presentation mode is selected will be described.
As shown in Fig. 11, the variation patterns that can be determined when controlled in the second chance presentation mode include a first normal win variation pattern and a second normal win variation pattern. As described above, in the second chance presentation mode, right hitting is recommended, and a normal presentation game is executed corresponding to the normal game. In the normal game, either the first normal win symbol or the second normal win symbol is stopped and displayed, so the variation patterns that can be determined when controlled in the second chance presentation mode do not include a miss variation pattern, a small win variation pattern, a big win variation pattern, or a time-saving trigger variation pattern.

As an example, the fluctuation patterns for the first normal win that can be determined when controlled in the second chance presentation mode include fluctuation pattern HC01, fluctuation pattern HC02, fluctuation pattern HC03, and fluctuation pattern HC04. As an example, the fluctuation patterns for the second normal win that can be determined when controlled in the second chance presentation mode include fluctuation pattern HC04, fluctuation pattern HC05, and fluctuation pattern HC06. As an example, fluctuation pattern HC01, fluctuation pattern HC02, fluctuation pattern HC03, fluctuation pattern HC04, fluctuation pattern HC05, and fluctuation pattern HC06 that can be determined when controlled in the second chance presentation mode are all fluctuation patterns associated with one fluctuation cycle. In other words, in the second chance presentation mode, a fluctuation game consisting of multiple fluctuation cycles is not executed.

As an example, the presentation content for the final variation cycle is defined for variation pattern HC01, variation pattern HC02, variation pattern HC03, variation pattern HC04, variation pattern HC05, and variation pattern HC06. As an example, the presentation content for variation pattern HC01 and variation pattern HC02 is defined as the presentation content for the final variation cycle in which the symbol combination for the first normal win is stopped and displayed without going through a reach. As an example, the presentation content for variation pattern HC03 is defined as the presentation content for the final variation cycle in which the symbol combination for the first normal win is stopped and displayed after going through an NR presentation. As an example, the presentation content for variation pattern HC04 is defined as the presentation content for the final variation cycle in which the symbol combination for the first normal win is stopped and displayed after going through an SR presentation. As an example, the presentation content for variation pattern HC05 is defined as the presentation content for the final variation cycle in which the symbol combination for the second normal win is stopped and displayed after going through an NR presentation. As an example, for variation pattern HC06, the final variation cycle is defined to have an SR effect followed by the stop display of the second normal winning symbol combination.

Next, a variation pattern that can be determined when the third chance presentation mode is selected will be described.
As shown in Fig. 12, the variation patterns that can be determined when controlled in the third chance presentation mode include a time-saving trigger variation pattern, a small win variation pattern, and a big win variation pattern. As described above, in the third chance presentation mode, right-hand hitting is recommended, and a special presentation game corresponding to the special game is executed. Therefore, in the third chance presentation mode, a special presentation game corresponding to the second special game is executed. And, since a losing symbol is not stopped and displayed in the second special game, the variation patterns that can be determined when controlled in the third chance presentation mode do not include a losing variation pattern.

As an example, a fluctuation pattern for a time-saving trigger that can be determined when controlled in the third chance presentation mode is fluctuation pattern HD01. As an example, a fluctuation pattern for a small win that can be determined when controlled in the third chance presentation mode is fluctuation pattern HD02. As an example, a fluctuation pattern for a big win that can be determined when controlled in the third chance presentation mode is fluctuation pattern HD03. As an example, fluctuation pattern HD01, fluctuation pattern HD02, and fluctuation pattern HD03 that can be determined when controlled in the third chance presentation mode are all fluctuation patterns associated with one fluctuation cycle.

As an example, fluctuation pattern HD01, fluctuation pattern HD02, and fluctuation pattern HD03 have predetermined presentation contents for the final fluctuation cycle. As an example, fluctuation pattern HD01 has predetermined presentation contents for the final fluctuation cycle in which a time-saving trigger symbol combination stops and is displayed without going through a reach. As an example, fluctuation pattern HD02 has predetermined presentation contents for the final fluctuation cycle in which a small win symbol combination stops and is displayed without going through a reach. As an example, fluctuation pattern HD03 has predetermined presentation contents for the final fluctuation cycle in which a big win symbol combination stops and is displayed without going through a reach.

Various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 91 of the sub-board 90 will be described.
The sub-control CPU 91 controls the group of performance execution devices 16 to perform predetermined performances and predetermined notifications based on various control commands input from the main board 80.

The big win effect processing for executing the big win effect will be described.
The jackpot effect processing is processing for executing an effect during a jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot effect). When an opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 91 controls the effect execution device group 16 to execute an opening effect. When a round command is input, the sub-control CPU 91 controls the effect execution device group 16 to execute a round effect. When an ending start command is input, the sub-control CPU 91 controls the effect execution device group 16 to execute an ending effect. When an ending end command is input, the sub-control CPU 91 controls the effect execution device group 16 to end the ending effect.

Next, the presentation mode process for controlling the presentation mode will be described.
As an example, the sub-control CPU 91 executes presentation mode processing when a state designation command is input. As an example, in the presentation mode processing, when the sub-control CPU 91 inputs a state designation command, it identifies the current game state from the state designation command. When the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a non-time-shortened state from the state designation command, it controls to the normal presentation mode. When the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a first time-shortened state from the state designation command, it controls to the first chance presentation mode. When the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a second time-shortened state from the state designation command, it controls to the second chance presentation mode. When the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a third time-shortened state from the state designation command, it controls to the third chance presentation mode. The sub-control CPU 91 that executes presentation mode processing is an example of a presentation mode control means that controls the presentation mode.

The process for executing the effect game will be described.
First, a special effect symbol determination process for determining a symbol combination to be stopped and displayed in a special effect game will be described.

When the sub-control CPU 91 inputs a special symbol variation start command and a special symbol command while controlled in the normal presentation mode or the third chance presentation mode, it determines the symbol combination to be stopped and displayed in the special presentation game based on the variation pattern that can be identified from the special symbol variation start command and the special symbol that can be identified from the special symbol command.

As shown in Figures 13 and 14, when the sub-control CPU 91 inputs a variation start command for a special symbol and a special symbol command, it determines the effect symbol to be first stopped and displayed in the special effect game based on the variation pattern that can be identified from the variation start command for the special symbol and the special symbol that can be identified from the special symbol command. As an example, the pattern row in which the effect symbol is first stopped and displayed in the special effect game differs depending on the variation pattern. As an example, in variation pattern HA01, all the effect symbols in all the columns are stopped and displayed simultaneously. Therefore, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies variation pattern HA01 from the variation start command for a special symbol, it determines the effect symbol in the left pattern row as the effect symbol that is first stopped and displayed in the effect game. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the variation pattern HA01 from the variation start command for the special symbol, it determines the effect symbol in the right symbol row as the effect symbol that will be stopped and displayed second in the effect game, and determines the effect symbol in the middle symbol row as the effect symbol that will be stopped and displayed third in the effect game. As an example, in all of the variation patterns HA02 to HA15, the first effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the left symbol row. As an example, in all of the variation patterns HA02 to HA15, the second effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the right symbol row. As an example, in all of the variation patterns HA02 to HA15, the third effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle symbol row. In the following explanation, the first symbol to be stopped and displayed in a performance game will be referred to as the first symbol, the symbol that is stopped and displayed after the first symbol in a performance game will be referred to as the second symbol, and the symbol that is stopped and displayed after the second symbol in a performance game will be referred to as the third symbol.

In this embodiment, in the normal presentation mode, the probability that the identifiers (numbers) "2," "4," "6," and "8" will be displayed in a specific column (e.g., the symbol column in which the first symbol is displayed) among the multiple columns when the winning lottery results in a loss is different from the probability that the identifiers (numbers) "1" and "5" will be displayed in a specific column when the winning lottery results in a loss. Also, in the normal presentation mode, the probability that the identifiers (numbers) "2," "4," "6," and "8" will be displayed in a specific column among the multiple columns when the winning lottery results in a loss and no winning combination is formed by the identifiers is different from the probability that the identifiers (numbers) "1" and "5" will be displayed in a specific column when the winning lottery results in a loss and no winning combination is formed by the identifiers. In addition, in the normal presentation mode, the probability that the identification information (numbers) "2," "4," "6," and "8" will be displayed stationarily in a specific column among multiple columns when the result of the winning lottery is a jackpot is different from the probability that the identification information (numbers) "1" and "5" will be displayed stationarily in a specific column when the result of the winning lottery is a jackpot. In addition, in the normal presentation mode, the probability that the identification information (numbers) "2," "4," "6," and "8" will be displayed stationarily in a specific column in a pseudo-sequential variation game (a variation game with a variation pattern including pseudo-sequential variation) consisting of one variation cycle is different from the probability that the identification information (numbers) "2," "4," "6," and "8" will be displayed stationarily in a specific column in a pseudo-sequential variation game consisting of multiple variation cycles. Similarly, in the normal presentation mode, the probability that the identification information (numbers) "1" and "5" are displayed in a specific column in a pseudo-series variation game consisting of one variation cycle is different from the probability that the identification information (numbers) "1" and "5" are displayed in a specific column in a pseudo-series variation game consisting of multiple variation cycles. Also, the probability that the identification information (numbers) "2," "4," "6," and "8" are displayed in a specific column when the time from when the variation game is executed to when the presentation symbol is displayed in a specific column is a first time is different from the probability that the identification information (numbers) "2," "4," "6," and "8" are displayed in a specific column when the time from when the variation game is executed to when the presentation symbol is displayed in a specific column is a second time different from the first time. In addition, the probability that the identification information (numbers) "1" and "5" will be displayed in a specific column when the time from when the variable game is executed to when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the specific column is a first time is different from the probability that the identification information (numbers) "1" and "5" will be displayed in a specific column when the time from when the variable game is executed to when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the specific column is a second time.

Furthermore, the probability that the identifiers (numbers) "2," "4," "6," and "8" will be displayed in a specific column when the winning lottery results in a loss in the third chance presentation mode is different from the probability that the identifiers (numbers) "2," "4," "6," and "8" will be displayed in a specific column when the winning lottery results in a loss in the normal presentation mode.Furthermore, the probability that the identifiers (numbers) "1" and "5" will be displayed in a specific column when the winning lottery results in a loss in the third chance presentation mode is different from the probability that the identifiers (numbers) "1" and "5" will be displayed in a specific column when the winning lottery results in a loss in the normal presentation mode. Furthermore, the probability that the identifiers (numbers) "2," "4," "6," and "8" will be displayed statically in a specific column when the winning lottery results in a loss and no reach is formed by the identifiers in the third chance presentation mode is different from the probability that the identifiers (numbers) "2," "4," "6," and "8" will be displayed statically in a specific column when the winning lottery results in a loss and no reach is formed by the identifiers in the normal presentation mode. Furthermore, the probability that the identifiers (numbers) "1" and "5" will be displayed statically in a specific column when the winning lottery results in a loss and no reach is formed by the identifiers in the third chance presentation mode is different from the probability that the identifiers (numbers) "1" and "5" will be displayed statically in a specific column when the winning lottery results in a loss and no reach is formed by the identifiers in the normal presentation mode.

A specific example of the above configuration will be described.
As an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA01 and a losing symbol from the fluctuation start command for the special symbol and the special symbol command, it determines "1" as the first stopping symbol at a rate of 25/1000 and "2" at a rate of 225/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA01 and a losing symbol from the fluctuation start command for the special symbol and the special symbol command, it determines "3" as the first stopping symbol at a rate of 25/1000 and "4" at a rate of 225/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA01 and a losing symbol from the fluctuation start command for the special symbol and the special symbol command, it determines "5" as the first stopping symbol at a rate of 25/1000 and "6" at a rate of 225/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the fluctuation pattern HA01 and the losing pattern from the fluctuation start command for the special pattern and the special pattern command, it determines "7" as the first stopping pattern at a rate of 25/1000, and determines "8" at a rate of 225/1000.

As an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA02 and a losing symbol from the special symbol fluctuation start command and the special symbol command, it determines a "1" as the first stopping symbol at a rate of 15/1000 and a "2" at a rate of 235/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA02 and a losing symbol from the special symbol fluctuation start command and the special symbol command, it determines a "3" as the first stopping symbol at a rate of 15/1000 and a "4" at a rate of 235/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA02 and a losing symbol from the special symbol fluctuation start command and the special symbol command, it determines a "5" as the first stopping symbol at a rate of 15/1000 and a "6" at a rate of 235/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the variation pattern HA02 and a losing symbol from the variation start command for the special symbol and the special symbol command, it determines a "7" as the first stop symbol with a probability of 15/1000, and an "8" with a probability of 235/1000.

Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA03 and a losing symbol from the fluctuation start command for the special symbol and the special symbol command, it determines a "1" as the first stopping symbol at a rate of 15/1000, and a "2" at a rate of 235/1000.Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA03 and a losing symbol from the fluctuation start command for the special symbol and the special symbol command, it determines a "3" as the first stopping symbol at a rate of 15/1000, and a "4" at a rate of 235/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA03 and a losing symbol from the special symbol fluctuation start command and the special symbol command, it determines a "5" as the first stopping symbol with a probability of 15/1000, and a "6" with a probability of 235/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA03 and a losing symbol from the special symbol fluctuation start command and the special symbol command, it determines a "7" as the first stopping symbol with a probability of 15/1000, and an "8" with a probability of 235/1000.

Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA04 and a losing symbol from the fluctuation start command for the special symbol and the special symbol command, it determines a "1" as the first stopping symbol at a rate of 30/1000, and a "2" at a rate of 235/1000.Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA04 and a losing symbol from the fluctuation start command for the special symbol and the special symbol command, it determines a "4" as the first stopping symbol at a rate of 235/1000, and a "5" at a rate of 30/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the variation pattern HA04 and a losing symbol from the variation start command for the special symbol and the special symbol command, it determines a "6" as the first stop symbol with a probability of 235/1000, and determines an "8" with a probability of 235/1000.

Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA05 and a losing symbol from the fluctuation start command for the special symbol and the special symbol command, it determines a "1" as the first stopping symbol at a rate of 30/1000, and a "2" at a rate of 235/1000.Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA05 and a losing symbol from the fluctuation start command for the special symbol and the special symbol command, it determines a "4" as the first stopping symbol at a rate of 235/1000, and a "5" at a rate of 30/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the variation pattern HA05 and a losing symbol from the variation start command for the special symbol and the special symbol command, it determines a "6" as the first stopping symbol with a probability of 235/1000, and determines an "8" with a probability of 235/1000.

Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA06 and a losing symbol from the fluctuation start command for the special symbol and the special symbol command, it determines a "1" as the first stopping symbol at a rate of 30/1000, and a "2" at a rate of 235/1000.Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA06 and a losing symbol from the fluctuation start command for the special symbol and the special symbol command, it determines a "4" as the first stopping symbol at a rate of 235/1000, and a "5" at a rate of 30/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the variation pattern HA06 and a losing symbol from the variation start command for the special symbol and the special symbol command, it determines a "6" as the first stop symbol with a probability of 235/1000, and determines an "8" with a probability of 235/1000.

Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA07 and a losing symbol from the fluctuation start command for the special symbol and the special symbol command, it determines a "1" as the first stopping symbol at a rate of 10/1000, and a "2" at a rate of 245/1000.Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA07 and a losing symbol from the fluctuation start command for the special symbol and the special symbol command, it determines a "4" as the first stopping symbol at a rate of 245/1000, and a "5" at a rate of 10/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the variation pattern HA07 and a losing symbol from the variation start command for the special symbol and the special symbol command, it determines a "6" as the first stop symbol with a probability of 245/1000, and determines an "8" with a probability of 245/1000.

Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA08 and a losing symbol from the fluctuation start command for the special symbol and the special symbol command, it determines a "1" as the first stopping symbol at a rate of 12/1000, and a "2" at a rate of 243/1000.Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA08 and a losing symbol from the fluctuation start command for the special symbol and the special symbol command, it determines a "3" as the first stopping symbol at a rate of 4/1000, and a "4" at a rate of 243/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the variation pattern HA08 and a losing symbol from the variation start command for the special symbol and the special symbol command, it will determine a "5" as the first stopping symbol with a probability of 12/1000, a "6" with a probability of 243/1000, and an "8" with a probability of 243/1000.

Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA09 and a losing symbol from the fluctuation start command for the special symbol and the special symbol command, it determines a "1" as the first stopping symbol at a rate of 12/1000, and a "2" at a rate of 243/1000.Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA09 and a losing symbol from the fluctuation start command for the special symbol and the special symbol command, it determines a "3" as the first stopping symbol at a rate of 4/1000, and a "4" at a rate of 243/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the variation pattern HA09 and a losing symbol from the variation start command for the special symbol and the special symbol command, it will determine a "5" as the first stop symbol with a probability of 12/1000, a "6" with a probability of 243/1000, and an "8" with a probability of 243/1000.

Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA10 and a losing symbol from the fluctuation start command for the special symbol and the special symbol command, it determines a "1" as the first stopping symbol at a rate of 15/1000, and a "2" at a rate of 241/1000.Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA10 and a losing symbol from the fluctuation start command for the special symbol and the special symbol command, it determines a "3" as the first stopping symbol at a rate of 6/1000, and a "4" at a rate of 241/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the variation pattern HA10 and a losing symbol from the variation start command for the special symbol and the special symbol command, it will determine a "5" as the first stop symbol with a probability of 15/1000, a "6" with a probability of 241/1000, and an "8" with a probability of 241/1000.

Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA11 and a first jackpot pattern Z1 from the fluctuation start command for the special pattern and the special pattern command, it determines a "1" as the first stopping pattern at a rate of 500/1000, and a "5" at a rate of 500/1000.Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA12 and a first jackpot pattern Z1 from the fluctuation start command for the special pattern and the special pattern command, it determines a "1" as the first stopping pattern at a rate of 500/1000, and a "5" at a rate of 500/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA13 and a first jackpot pattern Z1 from the fluctuation start command for the special pattern and the special pattern command, it determines a "1" as the first stopping pattern at a rate of 500/1000, and a "5" at a rate of 500/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA14 and a first jackpot pattern Z1 from the fluctuation start command for the special pattern and the special pattern command, it determines a "1" as the first stopping pattern at a rate of 500/1000, and a "5" at a rate of 500/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA15 and a first jackpot pattern Z1 from the special pattern fluctuation start command and the special pattern command, it determines a "1" as the first stopping pattern at a rate of 500/1000, and a "5" at a rate of 500/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA16 and a first jackpot pattern Z1 from the special pattern fluctuation start command and the special pattern command, it determines a "1" as the first stopping pattern at a rate of 500/1000, and a "5" at a rate of 500/1000.

Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA11 and a second jackpot pattern Z2 from the fluctuation start command for the special pattern and the special pattern command, it determines a "2" as the first stopping pattern at a rate of 250/1000, and a "4" at a rate of 250/1000.Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA11 and a second jackpot pattern Z2 from the fluctuation start command for the special pattern and the special pattern command, it determines a "6" as the first stopping pattern at a rate of 250/1000, and a "8" at a rate of 250/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA12 and a second jackpot pattern Z2 from the special pattern fluctuation start command and the special pattern command, it determines a "2" as the first stopping pattern at a rate of 250/1000, and a "4" at a rate of 250/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA12 and a second jackpot pattern Z2 from the special pattern fluctuation start command and the special pattern command, it determines a "6" as the first stopping pattern at a rate of 250/1000, and an "8" at a rate of 250/1000.

Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA13 and a second jackpot pattern Z2 from the fluctuation start command for the special pattern and the special pattern command, it determines a "2" as the first stopping pattern at a rate of 250/1000, and a "4" at a rate of 250/1000.Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA13 and a second jackpot pattern Z2 from the fluctuation start command for the special pattern and the special pattern command, it determines a "6" as the first stopping pattern at a rate of 250/1000, and a "8" at a rate of 250/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA14 and a second jackpot pattern Z2 from the special pattern fluctuation start command and the special pattern command, it determines a "2" as the first stopping pattern at a rate of 250/1000, and a "4" at a rate of 250/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA14 and a second jackpot pattern Z2 from the special pattern fluctuation start command and the special pattern command, it determines a "6" as the first stopping pattern at a rate of 250/1000, and an "8" at a rate of 250/1000.

Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA15 and a second jackpot pattern Z2 from the fluctuation start command for the special pattern and the special pattern command, it determines a "2" as the first stopping pattern at a rate of 250/1000, and a "4" at a rate of 250/1000.Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA15 and a second jackpot pattern Z2 from the fluctuation start command for the special pattern and the special pattern command, it determines a "6" as the first stopping pattern at a rate of 250/1000, and a "8" at a rate of 250/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA16 and a second jackpot pattern Z2 from the special pattern fluctuation start command and the special pattern command, it determines a "2" as the first stopping pattern at a rate of 250/1000, and a "4" at a rate of 250/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA16 and a second jackpot pattern Z2 from the special pattern fluctuation start command and the special pattern command, it determines a "6" as the first stopping pattern at a rate of 250/1000, and an "8" at a rate of 250/1000.

Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA11 and a third jackpot pattern Z3 from the fluctuation start command for the special pattern and the special pattern command, it determines a "3" as the first stopping pattern at a rate of 500/1000, and a "7" at a rate of 500/1000.Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA12 and a third jackpot pattern Z3 from the fluctuation start command for the special pattern and the special pattern command, it determines a "3" as the first stopping pattern at a rate of 500/1000, and a "7" at a rate of 500/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA13 and a third jackpot pattern Z3 from the fluctuation start command for the special pattern and the special pattern command, it determines a "3" as the first stopping pattern at a rate of 500/1000, and a "7" at a rate of 500/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA14 and a third jackpot pattern Z3 from the fluctuation start command for the special pattern and the special pattern command, it determines a "3" as the first stopping pattern at a rate of 500/1000, and a "7" at a rate of 500/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA15 and a third jackpot pattern Z3 from the special pattern fluctuation start command and the special pattern command, it determines a "3" as the first stopping pattern at a rate of 500/1000, and a "7" at a rate of 500/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HA16 and a third jackpot pattern Z3 from the special pattern fluctuation start command and the special pattern command, it determines a "3" as the first stopping pattern at a rate of 500/1000, and a "7" at a rate of 500/1000.

Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the fluctuation pattern HD01 and the time-saving trigger pattern from the fluctuation start command for the special pattern and the special pattern command, it determines "1" as the first stopping pattern at a rate of 166/1000, and "2" at a rate of 167/1000.Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the fluctuation pattern HD01 and the time-saving trigger pattern from the fluctuation start command for the special pattern and the special pattern command, it determines "4" as the first stopping pattern at a rate of 167/1000, and "5" at a rate of 166/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the fluctuation pattern HD01 and the time-saving trigger symbol from the special symbol fluctuation start command and special symbol command, it determines a "6" as the first stop symbol with a probability of 167/1000, and an "8" with a probability of 167/1000.

Also, as an example, if the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HD02 and a small win pattern Za from the special pattern fluctuation start command and special pattern command, it will determine a "1" as the first stopping pattern at a rate of 500/1000, and a "5" at a rate of 500/1000.Also, as an example, if the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HD03 and a third big win pattern Z3 from the special pattern fluctuation start command and special pattern command, it will determine a "3" as the first stopping pattern at a rate of 500/1000, and a "7" at a rate of 500/1000.

As an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 determines a first stop pattern, it determines a second stop pattern and a third stop pattern based on the determined first stop pattern and the special pattern identified from the special pattern command. As an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a first jackpot pattern Z1, a second jackpot pattern Z2, or a third jackpot pattern Z3 from the special pattern command, it determines a second stop pattern and a third stop pattern based on the determined first stop pattern so that the pattern combination results in a jackpot. In other words, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a first jackpot pattern Z1, a second jackpot pattern Z2, or a third jackpot pattern Z3 from the special pattern command, it determines the second stop pattern and the third stop pattern to be the same effect pattern as the determined first stop pattern.

As an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a losing symbol from the special symbol command, it determines the second and third stop symbols based on the determined first stop symbol so that the symbol combination will be a losing one. As an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a losing symbol from the special symbol command, it determines the losing symbol combination based on the effect content of the fluctuation pattern identified from the special symbol fluctuation start command. As an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies effect content including a reach effect from the special symbol fluctuation start command, it determines an effect pattern that is the same as the determined first stop symbol as the second stop symbol, and determines effect patterns different from the determined first and second stop symbols as the third stop symbol. As an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies effect content that does not include a reach effect but includes a pseudo-consecutive effect from the special symbol fluctuation start command, it determines the second and third stop symbols so that the symbol combination will be a losing one after the pseudo-consecutive effect. In other words, when the sub-control CPU 91 specifies performance content that does not include a reach performance from the variation start command for special symbols but does include a pseudo consecutive performance, it determines the next performance pattern in the variation order of the performance pattern that becomes the first stop pattern as the second stop pattern, and determines a performance pattern different from the first stop pattern and the second stop pattern as the third stop pattern.As an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 specifies performance content that does not include a reach performance and a pseudo consecutive performance from the variation start command for special symbols, it determines the second stop pattern and the third stop pattern so that they become a losing pattern combination different from the losing pattern combination that would be determined if performance content including a reach performance or a pseudo consecutive performance was specified. As an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies performance content that does not include reach performance or pseudo consecutive performance from the special symbol variation start command, it determines a performance pattern that is different from both the performance pattern that becomes the first stop pattern and the performance pattern that is next in the variation order of that performance pattern as the second stop pattern, and determines an arbitrary performance pattern as the third stop pattern.

As an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a time-saving trigger pattern from a special pattern command, it determines the second and third stop patterns based on the determined first stop pattern so that they form a time-saving trigger pattern combination. As an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a time-saving trigger pattern from a special pattern command, it determines as the second stop pattern a pattern that is different from both the effect pattern that becomes the first stop pattern and the effect pattern that is next in the change order of that effect pattern, and it determines an arbitrary effect pattern as the third stop pattern. As an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a small win pattern Za from a special pattern command, it determines the second and third stop patterns based on the determined first stop pattern so that they form a small win pattern combination. In other words, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a small win pattern Za from a special pattern command, it determines as the second and third stop patterns the same effect pattern as the determined first stop pattern.

Next, a normal effect symbol determination process for determining a symbol combination to be stopped and displayed in a normal effect game will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 91 inputs a variation start command for normal symbols and a normal symbol command while being controlled in the first chance presentation mode or the second chance presentation mode, it determines a symbol combination to be stopped and displayed in the normal presentation game based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation start command for normal symbols and the normal symbol that can be specified from the normal symbol command.

As shown in Figures 15 and 16, when the sub-control CPU 91 inputs a normal symbol variation start command and a normal symbol command, it determines the first stop symbol for the normal effect game based on the variation pattern that can be identified from the normal symbol variation start command and the normal symbol that can be identified from the normal symbol command. As an example, the symbol row in which the first stop symbol for the normal effect game is displayed as stopped varies depending on the variation pattern. As an example, for variation patterns HB02 to HB06 and variation patterns HC02 to HC06, the first stop symbol is displayed as stopped in the left symbol row. As an example, for variation patterns HB01 and HC01, all of the effect symbols in the left symbol row are displayed as stopped simultaneously. Therefore, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies variation pattern HB01 or variation pattern HC01 from the normal symbol variation start command, it determines the effect symbol in the left symbol row as the first stop symbol. Furthermore, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies variation pattern HB01 or variation pattern HC01 from the variation start command for normal symbols, it determines the performance pattern in the right symbol row as the second stopping symbol, and determines the performance pattern in the middle symbol row as the third stopping symbol.

As an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the fluctuation pattern HB01 and the first normal winning pattern from the fluctuation start command for normal patterns and the normal pattern command, it determines the first stopping pattern to be "1" at a rate of 100/1000 and "2" at a rate of 200/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the fluctuation pattern HB01 and the first normal winning pattern from the fluctuation start command for normal patterns and the normal pattern command, it determines the first stopping pattern to be "4" at a rate of 200/1000 and "5" at a rate of 100/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the fluctuation pattern HB01 and the first normal winning symbol from the normal symbol fluctuation start command and the normal symbol command, it determines the first stopping symbol as "6" at a rate of 200/1000, and as "8" at a rate of 200/1000.

As an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the fluctuation pattern HB02 and the first normal winning pattern from the fluctuation start command for normal patterns and the normal pattern command, it determines a "1" as the first stopping pattern at a rate of 10/1000, and a "2" at a rate of 245/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the fluctuation pattern HB02 and the first normal winning pattern from the fluctuation start command for normal patterns and the normal pattern command, it determines a "4" as the first stopping pattern at a rate of 245/1000, and a "5" at a rate of 10/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the fluctuation pattern HB02 and the first normal winning symbol from the normal symbol fluctuation start command and the normal symbol command, it determines the first stopping symbol as "6" at a rate of 245/1000, and as "8" at a rate of 245/1000.

As an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the fluctuation pattern HB03 and the first normal winning pattern from the fluctuation start command for normal patterns and the normal pattern command, it determines the first stopping pattern to be "1" at a rate of 10/1000 and "2" at a rate of 245/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the fluctuation pattern HB03 and the first normal winning pattern from the fluctuation start command for normal patterns and the normal pattern command, it determines the first stopping pattern to be "4" at a rate of 245/1000 and "5" at a rate of 10/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the fluctuation pattern HB03 and the first normal winning symbol from the normal symbol fluctuation start command and the normal symbol command, it determines the first stopping symbol as "6" at a rate of 245/1000, and as "8" at a rate of 245/1000.

As an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the fluctuation pattern HB04 and the first normal winning pattern from the fluctuation start command for normal patterns and the normal pattern command, it determines the first stopping pattern to be "1" at a rate of 10/1000 and "2" at a rate of 245/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the fluctuation pattern HB04 and the first normal winning pattern from the fluctuation start command for normal patterns and the normal pattern command, it determines the first stopping pattern to be "4" at a rate of 245/1000 and "5" at a rate of 10/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the fluctuation pattern HB04 and the first normal winning symbol from the normal symbol fluctuation start command and the normal symbol command, it determines the first stopping symbol as "6" at a rate of 245/1000, and as "8" at a rate of 245/1000.

As an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HB05 and a second normal winning pattern from the fluctuation start command for normal patterns and the normal pattern command, it determines a "1" as the first stopping pattern at a rate of 500/1000, and a "5" at a rate of 500/1000.As an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HB06 and a second normal winning pattern from the fluctuation start command for normal patterns and the normal pattern command, it determines a "1" as the first stopping pattern at a rate of 500/1000, and a "5" at a rate of 500/1000.

As an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the fluctuation pattern HC01 and the first normal winning pattern from the fluctuation start command for normal patterns and the normal pattern command, it determines the first stopping pattern to be "1" at a rate of 100/1000 and "2" at a rate of 200/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the fluctuation pattern HC01 and the first normal winning pattern from the fluctuation start command for normal patterns and the normal pattern command, it determines the first stopping pattern to be "4" at a rate of 200/1000 and "5" at a rate of 100/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the fluctuation pattern HC01 and the first normal winning symbol from the normal symbol fluctuation start command and the normal symbol command, it determines the first stopping symbol as "6" at a rate of 200/1000, and as "8" at a rate of 200/1000.

As an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the fluctuation pattern HC02 and the first normal winning pattern from the fluctuation start command for normal patterns and the normal pattern command, it determines the first stopping pattern to be "1" at a rate of 10/1000 and "2" at a rate of 245/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the fluctuation pattern HC02 and the first normal winning pattern from the fluctuation start command for normal patterns and the normal pattern command, it determines the first stopping pattern to be "4" at a rate of 245/1000 and "5" at a rate of 10/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the fluctuation pattern HC02 and the first normal winning symbol from the normal symbol fluctuation start command and the normal symbol command, it determines a "6" as the first stopping symbol at a rate of 245/1000, and determines an "8" at a rate of 245/1000.

As an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the fluctuation pattern HC03 and the first normal winning pattern from the fluctuation start command for normal patterns and the normal pattern command, it determines the first stopping pattern to be "1" at a rate of 10/1000 and "2" at a rate of 245/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the fluctuation pattern HC03 and the first normal winning pattern from the fluctuation start command for normal patterns and the normal pattern command, it determines the first stopping pattern to be "4" at a rate of 245/1000 and "5" at a rate of 10/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the fluctuation pattern HC03 and the first normal winning symbol from the normal symbol fluctuation start command and the normal symbol command, it determines a "6" as the first stopping symbol at a rate of 245/1000, and an "8" at a rate of 245/1000.

As an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the fluctuation pattern HC04 and the first normal winning pattern from the fluctuation start command for normal patterns and the normal pattern command, it determines the first stopping pattern to be "1" at a rate of 10/1000 and "2" at a rate of 245/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the fluctuation pattern HC04 and the first normal winning pattern from the fluctuation start command for normal patterns and the normal pattern command, it determines the first stopping pattern to be "4" at a rate of 245/1000 and "5" at a rate of 10/1000. Also, as an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the fluctuation pattern HC04 and the first normal winning symbol from the normal symbol fluctuation start command and the normal symbol command, it determines a "6" as the first stopping symbol with a probability of 245/1000, and an "8" with a probability of 245/1000.

As an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HC05 and a second normal winning pattern from the fluctuation start command for normal patterns and the normal pattern command, it determines a "1" as the first stopping pattern at a rate of 500/1000, and a "5" at a rate of 500/1000.As an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a fluctuation pattern HC06 and a second normal winning pattern from the fluctuation start command for normal patterns and the normal pattern command, it determines a "1" as the first stopping pattern at a rate of 500/1000, and a "5" at a rate of 500/1000.

As an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 determines the first stop pattern, it determines the second and third stop patterns based on the determined first stop pattern and the normal pattern identified from the normal pattern command. As an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the first normal winning pattern from the normal pattern command, it determines the second and third stop patterns based on the determined first stop pattern so that the pattern combination for the first normal winning occurs. As an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies the first normal winning pattern from the normal pattern command, it determines as the second stop pattern a performance pattern that is different from both the performance pattern that will become the first stop pattern and the next performance pattern in the change order of that performance pattern, and determines as the third stop pattern an arbitrary performance pattern. As an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a second normal winning symbol from the normal symbol command, it determines the second and third stop symbols based on the determined first stop symbol so that they form a symbol combination for the second normal winning symbol. In other words, when the sub-control CPU 91 identifies a second normal winning symbol from the normal symbol command, it determines the same effect symbol as the determined first stop symbol as the second and third stop symbols.

In this way, in the presentation game based on the first jackpot symbol Z1, a symbol combination in which the identification information (number) of the presentation symbols in all symbol rows is "1" or a symbol combination in which the identification information (number) of the presentation symbols in all symbol rows is "5" is displayed. Also, in the presentation game based on the second jackpot symbol Z2, a symbol combination in which the identification information (number) of the presentation symbols in all symbol rows is "2," a symbol combination in which the identification information (number) of the presentation symbols in all symbol rows is "4," a symbol combination in which the identification information (number) of the presentation symbols in all symbol rows is "6," or a symbol combination in which the identification information (number) of the presentation symbols in all symbol rows is "8" is displayed. Also, in the presentation game based on the third jackpot symbol Z3, a symbol combination in which the identification information (number) of the presentation symbols in all symbol rows is "3," or a symbol combination in which the identification information (number) of the presentation symbols in all symbol rows is "7" is displayed. In addition, in an effect game based on the small win symbol Za, a symbol combination in which the identification information (number) of the effect symbols in all symbol rows is "1", or a symbol combination in which the identification information (number) of the effect symbols in all symbol rows is "5" is displayed. In addition, in an effect game based on the second normal win symbol, a symbol combination in which the identification information (number) of the effect symbols in all symbol rows is "1", a symbol combination in which the identification information (number) of the effect symbols in all symbol rows is "2", a symbol combination in which the identification information (number) of the effect symbols in all symbol rows is "4", a symbol combination in which the identification information (number) of the effect symbols in all symbol rows is "5", a symbol combination in which the identification information (number) of the effect symbols in all symbol rows is "6", or a symbol combination in which the identification information (number) of the effect symbols in all symbol rows is "8" is displayed.

As described above, after a jackpot game based on the first jackpot symbol Z1 or the small jackpot symbol Za ends, the game is controlled to the first time-saving state. After a jackpot game based on the second jackpot symbol Z2 ends, the game is controlled to the second time-saving state. After a jackpot game based on the third jackpot symbol Z3 ends, the game is controlled to the third time-saving state. The time-saving states are more advantageous in the order of second time-saving state < first time-saving state < third time-saving state. Therefore, the identifiers (numbers) have the following order of increasing bonus expectation (the likelihood of receiving a relatively large bonus, if a bonus is awarded): "2," "4," "6," "8" < "1," "5," < "3," "7." The identifiers (numbers) "2," "4," "6," and "8" are examples of first identifiers. The identifiers (numbers) "1" and "5" are examples of second identifiers, which, when stopped and displayed in a variable game, have a higher bonus expectation than the first identifier.

When the symbol combination to be displayed in the effect game is determined by the special effect symbol determination process or the normal effect symbol determination process, the sub-control CPU 91 controls the effect display device 15 to start the variable display of the effect symbols in each symbol row. In other words, the sub-control CPU 91 starts the effect game. When the sub-control CPU 91 executes a preview effect during the execution of the effect game, it controls the effect execution device group 16, including the effect display device 15, to execute the preview effect. When the effect content includes multiple fluctuation cycles, the sub-control CPU 91 executes a pseudo-consecutive effect when the pseudo-consecutive timing specified in the fluctuation pattern arrives in the fluctuation cycle before the final fluctuation cycle, and then controls the effect display device 15 to display the pseudo-consecutive symbol combination in a static state. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 91 controls the effect display device 15 to start the variable display of the effect symbols in each symbol row when the fluctuation start timing specified in the fluctuation pattern (the fluctuation start timing of the next fluctuation cycle) arrives. In other words, the sub-control CPU 91 starts the next fluctuation cycle.

In each fluctuation cycle, the sub-control CPU 91 stops and displays the effect symbols in the left pattern column when the first stop timing specified in the fluctuation pattern arrives, stops and displays the effect symbols in the right pattern column when the second stop timing specified in the fluctuation pattern arrives, and stops and displays the effect symbols in the middle pattern column when the third stop timing specified in the fluctuation pattern arrives. As an example, in a fluctuation pattern in which all columns of effect symbols are stopped and displayed simultaneously, the first stop timing, second stop timing, and third stop timing are set to arrive at the same time. As an example, the first stop timing of a fluctuation pattern in which all columns of effect symbols are stopped and displayed simultaneously is earlier than the first stop timing of a fluctuation pattern in which all columns of effect symbols are stopped and displayed sequentially. As an example, the first stop timing of a fluctuation pattern in which all columns of effect symbols are stopped and displayed simultaneously is when the first time has elapsed since the fluctuation game was executed. In other words, in a variation pattern in which it is determined that the effect symbols in all columns are stopped and displayed simultaneously, the first time is the time from when the variation game is executed to when the effect symbols in a specific column are stopped and displayed. As an example, the first stop timing in a variation pattern in which it is determined that the effect symbols in all columns are stopped and displayed in sequence is when the second time has passed since the variation game was executed. In other words, in a variation pattern in which it is determined that the effect symbols in all columns are stopped and displayed in sequence, the second time is the time from when the variation game is executed to when the effect symbols in a specific column are stopped and displayed. The second time is different from the first time. As an example, the second time is longer than the first time.

If the presentation content includes a reach presentation during the final variation cycle, the sub-control CPU 91 controls the presentation display device 15 to statically display presentation symbols in the reach formation column when the reach timing specified in the variation pattern arrives, forming a reach. The sub-control CPU 91 controls the presentation display device 15 to execute the reach presentation specified in the variation pattern. When the specified timing arrives, the sub-control CPU 91 temporarily statically displays the symbol combination, and, upon input of a variation end command, causes the symbol combination to be statically displayed as confirmed. Note that the sub-control CPU 91 may also statically display the symbol combination as confirmed upon the passage of a variation time specified in the variation pattern, regardless of the variation end command. In this case, the variation end command may be omitted. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is capable of variably displaying multiple columns of identification information and then executing a variation game in which multiple columns of identification information are statically displayed based on the results of a winning lottery, by having the sub-control CPU 91 execute a process for executing a presentation game. Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute a pseudo-consecutive variation game consisting of one or more variation cycles based on the results of a winning lottery by having the sub-control CPU 91 execute processing to execute an effect game. The sub-control CPU 91, which executes processing to execute an effect game, is an example of a variation game control means that controls the execution of the variation game.

As an example, when the sub-control CPU 91 executes an effect game, it variably displays effect symbols corresponding to the current effect mode, and then statically displays a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the current effect mode. In other words, the design of the effect symbols differs depending on the effect mode.

As shown in FIG. 17, as an example, the effect symbol in the normal effect mode is a symbol in which Arabic numerals "1" to "8" are decorated with squares. As an example, the effect symbol in the first chance effect mode is a symbol in which Arabic numerals "1" to "8" are decorated with circles. As an example, the effect symbol in the second chance effect mode is a symbol in which Arabic numerals "1" to "8" are decorated with diamonds. As an example, the effect symbol in the third chance effect mode is a symbol in which Arabic numerals "1" to "8" are decorated with stars. The normal effect mode is an example of the first effect mode. The third chance effect mode is an example of the second effect mode in which the designs of the first identification information and second identification information differ from those of the first effect mode.

Next, the manner in which the variable game is executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
18(a) shows the situation when the variable game is started in the normal presentation mode. At this time, the variable pattern of the executed variable game is a variable pattern HA02, which is defined as one variable cycle and a presentation content in which a losing symbol combination is stopped and displayed without reaching a reach in the final variable cycle.

As shown in FIG. 18(b), when the first stop timing specified in the variation pattern arrives, the variation display device 15 displays a variation pattern in the left pattern column. Here, let's assume that the variation display device 15 displays a variation pattern consisting of the Arabic numeral "2" decorated with a square. In the normal variation mode serving as the first variation mode, the probability that the first identification information ("2," "4," "6," "8") will be displayed in a specific column among multiple columns when a variation game with variation pattern HA02 is executed differs from the probability that the second identification information ("1," "5") will be displayed in a specific column when a variation game with variation pattern HA02 is executed. Therefore, a player can estimate the probability that the variation pattern of the currently running variation game is variation pattern HA02 based on the fact that a variation pattern with identification information (number) "2" has stopped as the first stop.

Furthermore, in the normal presentation mode serving as the first presentation mode, the probability that the first identification information ("2," "4," "6," "8") will be displayed stopped in a specific column when a variation game with variation pattern HA02 is executed is different from the probability that the first identification information ("2," "4," "6," "8") will be displayed stopped in a specific column when a variation game with variation pattern HA12 is executed. Therefore, based on the fact that a presentation symbol with identification information (number) "2" has stopped as the first stop, a player can infer whether the proportion of variation patterns in the currently running variation game that are variation pattern HA02 is higher than the proportion of variation patterns in the currently running variation game that are variation pattern HA12.

As shown in Figures 18(c) and 18(d), when the second stop timing specified in the variation pattern arrives, the effect display device 15 displays a stopped effect pattern in the right pattern row (in the figure, a performance pattern consisting of the Arabic numeral "8" decorated with a square) and then, when the third stop timing specified in the variation pattern arrives, the effect pattern in the middle pattern row (in the figure, a performance pattern consisting of the Arabic numeral "5" decorated with a square) is displayed.

Figure 19(a) shows the situation when a variable game is started in normal presentation mode. At this time, the variation pattern of the executed variable game is variation pattern HA12, which defines one variation cycle and a presentation content in which the jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed after an SR presentation in the final variation cycle.

As shown in FIG. 19(b), when the first stop timing specified for the variation pattern arrives, the variation display device 15 displays a variation pattern in the left pattern column. Here, let's assume that the variation display device 15 displays a variation pattern consisting of the Arabic numeral "1" decorated with a square. In the normal variation mode serving as the first variation mode, the probability that the second identification information ("1", "5") will be displayed in a specific column when a variation game with variation pattern HA02 is executed differs from the probability that the second identification information ("1", "5") will be displayed in a specific column when a variation game with variation pattern HA12 is executed. Therefore, based on the fact that a variation pattern with identification information (number) "1" has been stopped as the first stop, the player can infer whether the rate at which the variation pattern of the variation game currently being executed is variation pattern HA02 is higher than the rate at which the variation pattern of the variation game currently being executed is variation pattern HA12.

As shown in Figure 19 (c), when the second stop timing set in the variation pattern arrives, the effect display device 15 displays a stopped effect pattern in the right pattern column. Here, let's assume that the effect display device 15 displays a stopped effect pattern consisting of the Arabic numeral "1" decorated with a square. When the effect display device 15 displays stop effects with the same identification information in the left and right pattern columns, which are the reach formation columns, a reach is formed and a normal reach effect is executed.

As shown in FIG. 19(d), in the effect display device 15, when the development timing determined in the variation pattern arrives, the NR effect develops into the SR effect.
As shown in Figure 19 (e), when the third stop timing specified in the variation pattern arrives, the effect display device 15 displays a stop pattern in the middle pattern row (in the figure, a performance pattern consisting of the Arabic numeral "1" decorated with a square).

Figure 20(a) shows the situation when a variable game is started in normal presentation mode. At this time, the variation pattern of the executed variable game is variation pattern HA08, which has two variation cycles and a presentation in which a losing symbol combination is stopped and displayed after an SR presentation in the final variation cycle.

As shown in FIG. 20(b), when the first stop timing specified in the variation pattern arrives, the variation display device 15 displays a variation symbol in the left pattern column. Here, assume that the variation display device 15 displays a variation symbol consisting of the Arabic numeral "1" decorated with a square. In the normal variation mode serving as the first variation mode, the probability of the first identification information ("2," "4," "6," "8") being displayed in a specific column when a pseudo-continuous variation game consisting of one variation cycle is executed differs from the probability of the first identification information ("2," "4," "6," "8") being displayed in a specific column when multiple pseudo-continuous variation games are executed. Similarly, in the normal variation mode serving as the first variation mode, the probability of the second identification information ("1," "5") being displayed in a specific column when a pseudo-continuous variation game consisting of one variation cycle is executed differs from the probability of the second identification information ("1," "5") being displayed in a specific column when multiple pseudo-continuous variation games are executed. Therefore, based on the fact that the first stop is the effect symbol with the identification information (number) "1," the player can estimate the number of fluctuation cycles in the ongoing fluctuation game.

As shown in Figure 20 (c), when the second stop timing set in the variation pattern arrives, the effect display device 15 displays a stopped effect pattern in the right pattern column. Here, let's assume that the effect display device 15 displays a stopped effect pattern consisting of the Arabic numeral "2" decorated with a square. The effect display device 15 displays the next effect pattern in the variation sequence of the effect patterns in the left pattern column, which is the reach formation column, as the effect pattern in the right pattern column, which is the reach formation column, thereby executing a pseudo-consecutive effect.

As shown in Figures 20(d) and 20(e), after the effect display device 15 executes the pseudo consecutive effect, when the third stop timing in the first fluctuation cycle arrives, the pseudo consecutive symbol combination is displayed as still symbols, and when the fluctuation start timing in the second fluctuation cycle arrives, the effect symbols in all columns are displayed as changing symbols.

As shown in Figure 20 (f), when the first stop timing (first stop timing of the second change cycle) specified in the change pattern arrives, the change pattern is displayed in the left pattern column on the change display device 15. Here, let's assume that the change pattern displayed on the change display device 15 is an Arabic numeral "1" decorated with a square. At this time, the player can recognize that this is more advantageous than when the change pattern with identification information (number) "2", the change pattern with identification information (number) "4", the change pattern with identification information (number) "6", or the change pattern with identification information (number) "8" is displayed as the first stop. The player can also recognize that this is less advantageous than when the change pattern with identification information (number) "3" or the change pattern with identification information (number) "7" is displayed as the first stop.

Figure 21 (a) shows the situation when a variable game is started in the first chance presentation mode. At this time, the variable game pattern executed is variable pattern HB02, which specifies a presentation in which a losing symbol combination is stopped and displayed without reaching a winning state.

As shown in FIG. 21(b), when the first stop timing specified in the variation pattern arrives, the effect display device 15 displays a stop-displayed effect symbol in the left pattern column. Here, assume that the effect display device 15 displays a stop-displayed effect symbol consisting of the Arabic numeral "2" decorated with a circle. The probability that the first identification information ("2," "4," "6," "8") will be displayed in a specific column when the winning lottery results in the first normal win (effectively a loss) in the first chance effect mode differs from the probability that the first identification information ("2," "4," "6," "8") will be displayed in a specific column when the winning lottery results in a loss in the normal effect mode. Similarly, the probability that the second identification information ("1," "5") will be displayed in a specific column when the winning lottery results in the first normal win (effectively a loss) in the first chance effect mode differs from the probability that the second identification information ("1," "5") will be displayed in a specific column when the winning lottery results in a loss in the normal effect mode. This allows players to enjoy the differences in presentation modes even more.

As shown in Figures 21(c) and 21(d), when the second stop timing specified in the variation pattern arrives, the effect display device 15 displays a stopped effect pattern in the right pattern row (in the figure, a performance pattern consisting of the Arabic numeral "8" with a circular decoration), and then when the third stop timing specified in the variation pattern arrives, the effect pattern in the middle pattern row (in the figure, a performance pattern consisting of the Arabic numeral "5" with a circular decoration) is displayed.

Figure 22 (a) shows the situation when a variable game is started in the second chance presentation mode. At this time, the variable game pattern executed is variable pattern HC02, which specifies a presentation in which a losing symbol combination is stopped and displayed without reaching a winning state.

As shown in FIG. 22(b), when the first stop timing specified in the variation pattern arrives, the effect display device 15 displays a stopped effect symbol in the left pattern column. Here, assume that the effect display device 15 displays a stopped effect symbol consisting of the Arabic numeral "2" decorated with a diamond. The probability that the first identification information ("2," "4," "6," "8") will be displayed stopped in a specific column when the winning lottery results in the first normal win (effectively a loss) in the second chance effect mode differs from the probability that the first identification information ("2," "4," "6," "8") will be displayed stopped in a specific column when the winning lottery results in a loss in the normal effect mode. Similarly, the probability that the second identification information ("1," "5") will be displayed stopped in a specific column when the winning lottery results in the first normal win (effectively a loss) in the second chance effect mode differs from the probability that the second identification information ("1," "5") will be displayed stopped in a specific column when the winning lottery results in a loss in the normal effect mode. This allows players to enjoy the differences in presentation modes even more.

As shown in Figures 22(c) and 22(d), when the second stop timing specified in the variation pattern arrives, the effect display device 15 displays a stopped effect pattern in the right pattern row, and then when the third stop timing specified in the variation pattern arrives, the effect pattern in the middle pattern row is displayed.

Figure 23 (a) shows the situation when a variable game is started in the third chance presentation mode. At this time, the variable game played is assumed to have the variable pattern HD01, which specifies a presentation in which a losing symbol combination is stopped and displayed without reaching a reach.

As shown in Figure 23 (b), when the stop timing specified in the variation pattern arrives, the effect display device 15 displays effect symbols in all columns. Here, assume that the effect display device 15 displays a combination of effect symbols with the identification information (number) "157." That is, assume that the effect display device 15 displays a effect symbol with the Arabic numeral "1" decorated with a star in the left column, a effect symbol with the Arabic numeral "5" decorated with a star in the middle column, and a effect symbol with the Arabic numeral "7" decorated with a star in the right column. The probability of the first identification information ("2," "4," "6," "8") being displayed in a specific column when the winning lottery results in a loss in the third chance effect mode differs from the probability of the first identification information ("2," "4," "6," "8") being displayed in a specific column when the winning lottery results in a loss in the normal effect mode. Similarly, the probability that the second identification information ("1", "5") will be displayed in a specific column when the winning lottery result is essentially a loss in the third chance presentation mode is different from the probability that the second identification information ("1", "5") will be displayed in a specific column when the winning lottery result is a loss in the normal presentation mode. This allows players to enjoy the differences between the presentation modes even more.

The effects of this embodiment will be described.
(1) In addition to the fact that the design of the identifiers differs depending on the presentation mode, by varying the stop rate of the identifiers depending on the presentation mode, it is possible to give a stronger impression that the normal presentation mode and the third chance presentation mode are different. Furthermore, since the degree of expectation of a prize differs depending on the type of identifier, it is possible to make it easier to draw attention to the type of identifiers that are stopped and displayed, and as a result, it is possible to give a stronger impression that the normal presentation mode and the third chance presentation mode are different. Therefore, it is possible to increase interest.

(2) In particular, the stop rates of the identification information differ when the result of the winning lottery is a miss and no reach is formed by the identification information, so it is easy to recognize the difference in the stop rates of the identification information.
(3) Furthermore, even in the same normal presentation mode, the stop ratio of the identification information differs depending on the variation pattern, so that boredom in the normal presentation mode can be suppressed. In particular, even in the same normal presentation mode, the stop ratio of both the first identification information ("2,""4,""6,""8") and the second identification information ("1,""5") differs depending on the variation pattern, so that boredom in the normal presentation mode can be further suppressed.

(4) Furthermore, even in the same normal presentation mode, the stopping rate of the identification information differs depending on the number of fluctuation cycles that make up the pseudo-consecutive fluctuation game, which further reduces boredom in the normal presentation mode. In particular, even in the same normal presentation mode, the stopping rate of both the first identification information ("2," "4," "6," "8") and the second identification information ("1," "5") differs depending on the number of fluctuation cycles that make up the pseudo-consecutive fluctuation game, which further reduces boredom in the normal presentation mode.

(5) Even in the same normal presentation mode, the stopping rate of the identifiers differs depending on the time from when the variable game is executed until the display of the identifiers in a specific column, which helps to reduce boredom in the normal presentation mode. In particular, even in the same normal first presentation mode, the stopping rate of both the first identifiers ("2," "4," "6," "8") and the second identifiers ("1," "5") differs depending on the time from when the variable game is executed until the display of the identifiers in a specific column, which helps to further reduce boredom in the normal presentation mode.

The above embodiment can be modified as follows: The above embodiment and the following modifications can be combined with each other within the scope of technical compatibility.
Any information stored in the main control RWM 83 and some or all of the information stored in the sub-control RWM 93 may be backup information that can be backed up (retained) even if the power supply is interrupted. For example, if some or all of the information related to the execution of a variable game is used as backup information, if the power supply is interrupted during the execution of the variable game and then restarted, the information may be executable again or may be unexecutable (unrestartable) after the power supply is restarted. In other words, whether the game is controlled in the normal presentation mode or the third chance presentation mode, the power supply may be interrupted during the period from when multiple columns of identifying information are variably displayed to when multiple columns of identifying information are statically displayed in the variable game, and then when the power supply is restarted, the multiple columns of identifying information may not be variably displayed.

As an example, if the power supply is cut off during the execution of a variable game and then power is turned on again, and the variable game is configured so that it cannot be resumed after the power supply is turned on, the identification information displayed when the next variable game is started may differ depending on the identification information that was scheduled to be displayed as frozen in the previous variable game. Specifically, if the power supply is cut off during the execution of a variable game in which the identification information "258" is scheduled to be displayed as frozen and then power is turned on, the identification information may not be displayed until the next variable game is executed, and when the next variable game is started, the identification information may be considered to have been displayed as frozen and the variable display may start from the identification information "258." Also, specifically, if the power supply is cut off during the execution of a variable game in which the identification information "121" is scheduled to be displayed as frozen and then power is turned on, the identification information may not be displayed until the next variable game is executed, and when the next variable game is started, the identification information may be considered to have been displayed as frozen and the variable display may start from the identification information "121."

By configuring the system in this manner, when the fluctuation pattern of the variable game when power supply is started is the first specific fluctuation pattern, the start-up identification information (the identification information when the fluctuation display starts) when the fluctuation display of the multiple columns of identification information starts is different between when the fluctuation pattern of the variable game when power supply is started and when the fluctuation pattern is the second specific fluctuation pattern different from the first specific fluctuation pattern. As a result, when power supply is cut off during the execution of a variable game and then power supply is started again, the start-up identification information when the next variable game starts is different, allowing the player to recognize the fluctuation pattern of the variable game when power supply was started. This prevents a decline in the interest of players who want to recognize the fluctuation pattern of the previous variable game. Note that, while examples of a losing fluctuation pattern in which a reach is formed and a losing fluctuation pattern in which a reach is not formed are given as the first and second specific fluctuation patterns, these are merely examples and are not limited thereto. The first and second specific fluctuation patterns may be any different fluctuation patterns. As an example, each of the first specific fluctuation pattern and the second specific fluctuation pattern may be any different fluctuation pattern from fluctuation pattern HA01 to fluctuation pattern HA16, fluctuation pattern HB01 to fluctuation pattern HB06, fluctuation pattern HC01 to fluctuation pattern HC06, and fluctuation pattern HD01 to fluctuation pattern HD03. In other words, each of the first specific fluctuation pattern and the second specific fluctuation pattern may be any fluctuation pattern from among a miss fluctuation pattern, a time-saving trigger fluctuation pattern, a small hit fluctuation pattern, a big hit fluctuation pattern, a first normal hit fluctuation pattern, and a second normal hit fluctuation pattern.

The probability of determining the first stop symbol in each variation pattern may be changed as desired. As an example, in the normal presentation mode, the probability that the identifiers (numbers) "2," "4," "6," and "8" will be displayed in a specific column among the multiple columns (for example, the column in which the first stop symbol is displayed) when the winning lottery results in a loss may be higher than the probability that the identifiers (numbers) "1" and "5" will be displayed in a specific column among the multiple columns when the winning lottery results in a loss and no winning combination is formed by the identifiers. As an example, in the normal presentation mode, the probability that the identifiers (numbers) "2," "4," "6," and "8" will be displayed in a specific column among the multiple columns when the winning lottery results in a loss and no winning combination is formed by the identifiers may be higher than the probability that the identifiers (numbers) "1" and "5" will be displayed in a specific column when the winning lottery results in a loss and no winning combination is formed by the identifiers. As an example, in the normal presentation mode, the probability that identification information (numbers) "2," "4," "6," and "8" are stopped and displayed in a specific column in a pseudo-series variation game consisting of one variation cycle may be lower than the probability that identification information (numbers) "2," "4," "6," and "8" are stopped and displayed in a specific column in a pseudo-series variation game consisting of multiple variation cycles. As an example, in the normal presentation mode, the probability that identification information (numbers) "1" and "5" are stopped and displayed in a specific column in a pseudo-series variation game consisting of one variation cycle may be higher than the probability that identification information (numbers) "1" and "5" are stopped and displayed in a specific column in a pseudo-series variation game consisting of multiple variation cycles. As one example, the probability that the identification information (numbers) "2," "4," "6," and "8" are displayed in a specific column when the time from when the variable game is executed to when the effect symbol is displayed in a specific column is a first time may be higher than the probability that the identification information (numbers) "2," "4," "6," and "8" are displayed in a specific column when the time from when the variable game is executed to when the effect symbol is displayed in a specific column is a second time. As another example, the probability that the identification information (numbers) "1" and "5" are displayed in a specific column when the time from when the variable game is executed to when the effect symbol is displayed in a specific column is a first time may be lower than the probability that the identification information (numbers) "1" and "5" are displayed in a specific column when the time from when the variable game is executed to when the effect symbol is displayed in a specific column is a second time. As one example, the probability that the identification information (numbers) "2," "4," "6," and "8" are displayed stopped in a specific column when the winning lottery results in a loss in the third chance presentation mode may be higher than the probability that the identification information (numbers) "2," "4," "6," and "8" are displayed stopped in a specific column when the winning lottery results in a loss in the normal presentation mode. As another example, the probability that the identification information (numbers) "1" and "5" are displayed stopped in a specific column when the winning lottery results in a loss in the third chance presentation mode may be lower than the probability that the identification information (numbers) "1" and "5" are displayed stopped in a specific column when the winning lottery results in a loss in the normal presentation mode. As one example, the probability that the identifiers (numbers) "2," "4," "6," and "8" are displayed stationarily in a specific column when the result of the lottery for winning is a loss and no reach is formed by the identifiers in the third chance presentation mode may be higher than the probability that the identifiers (numbers) "2," "4," "6," and "8" are displayed stationarily in a specific column when the result of the lottery for winning is a loss and no reach is formed by the identifiers in the normal presentation mode. As another example, the probability that the identifiers (numbers) "1" and "5" are displayed stationarily in a specific column when the result of the lottery for winning is a loss and no reach is formed by the identifiers in the third chance presentation mode may be lower than the probability that the identifiers (numbers) "1" and "5" are displayed stationarily in a specific column when the result of the lottery for winning is a loss and no reach is formed by the identifiers in the normal presentation mode.

- In a variable game with a variable pattern in which all rows of effect symbols are stopped and displayed simultaneously, the first time until the first stop timing arrives may differ depending on the effect mode and may also differ depending on the variable pattern.

- In a variable game with a variable pattern in which all rows of effect symbols are stopped and displayed in sequence, the second time until the first stop timing arrives may differ depending on the effect mode and may also differ depending on the variable pattern.

- The rate at which balls enter the second starting hole 23 in each time-saving state may be changed as desired. As an example, the first time-saving state and the second time-saving state may be states in which it is easy for game balls to enter the second starting hole 23. In this case, a special effect game may be executed in the first time-saving state and the second time-saving state.

- There may be multiple types of small wins. When there are multiple types of small wins, there may be multiple types of small win games. In this case, the upper limit number may differ depending on the type of small win game. The upper limit time may also differ depending on the type of small win game. The specific number may also differ depending on the type of small win game. The big win game that occurs when the conditions for occurrence are met in a small win game may differ depending on the type of small win (small win game).

When multiple types of small wins are provided, there may be a small win that is or is likely to be a condition for ending the time-saving state, and the small win that is or is likely to be a condition for ending the time-saving state may differ depending on the type of time-saving state. When configured in this way, in the time-saving state, a game ball entering the second start opening 23 may prevent the game ball from entering the second large prize opening 25, or make it difficult for the game ball to enter. In this way, depending on the type of time-saving state, any jackpot game (a jackpot game based on any small win game) can be generated with an extremely high probability.

- The probability of determining a normal winning symbol may be the same regardless of the current game state. In this case, even if the same normal winning symbol is determined, the operation pattern of the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting hole 23 may differ depending on the current game state. In other words, the probability of determining a normal winning symbol may be the same as long as the probability that a gaming ball can easily enter the second starting hole 23 while it is open differs depending on the current game state and the trigger controlled by that game state.

- Even with the same presentation content, the time until the first stop timing arrives may differ. To give a specific example, a variation pattern in which a presentation content without a reach is defined and all columns of presentation symbols are defined to stop in order may include a variation pattern in which the time from the start of the variation game until the first stop timing arrives is defined as a first time, and a variation pattern in which the time from the start of the variation game until the first stop timing arrives is defined as a second time. In this case, the determination ratio of different identification information may differ depending on the time from the start of the variation game until the first stop timing.

- The expected bonus rate may differ depending on the time from when the variable game starts until the first stop timing arrives. The time from when the variable game starts until the first stop timing arrives may differ for multiple variable patterns with predetermined effect content including pseudo-consecutive effect, may differ for multiple variable patterns with predetermined effect content including NR effect, or may differ for multiple variable patterns with predetermined effect content including SR effect.

- The variation patterns that can be determined when the machine is controlled in normal presentation mode may include a small win variation pattern and a time-saving trigger variation pattern. This allows the variation game to be executed using a variation pattern that also accommodates situations where a small win variation game or a time-saving trigger variation game is executed when the machine is controlled in normal presentation mode due to some kind of malfunction occurring in the gaming machine.

- In the above embodiment, the second and third stop symbols are determined after the first stop symbol, but this is not limited to this. The second stop symbol may be determined first, the third stop symbol may be determined first, or the first, second, and third stop symbols may be determined simultaneously.

The expected degree of a benefit may include the expected degree of a benefit being awarded in addition to or instead of the expected degree of a relatively large benefit being awarded if a benefit is awarded.
The first special game and the second special game may be executed in the order of winning at the first start slot 22 and the second start slot 23 .

One of the first special game and the second special game may be executed with priority over the other special game.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be equipped with a probability variable function. For example, a pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with a probability variable function may be configured to provide a high probability state until the next jackpot game, a high probability state until a drop lottery is won (a so-called drop machine), or a high probability state until a specified number of variable games have been completed (a so-called ST machine). Furthermore, a pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with a probability variable function may be configured to provide a high probability state on the condition that the game ball passes through a specific area within the first large prize opening 24 (a so-called V probability variable machine). The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to combine the specifications of a drop machine and a V probability variable machine.

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

The main control CPU 81, main control ROM 82, main control RWM 83, and random number generation circuit 84 may be configured on a single chip.
The specific configuration of the game board 20 may be changed as desired.

- The sub-substrate 90 may be a sub-general control substrate, and a display control substrate that specializes in controlling the performance display device 15, a light emission control substrate that specializes in controlling the decorative light emission device 14, and a sound control substrate that specializes in controlling the sound output device 13 may be provided separately from the sub-substrate 90. Such a sub-general control substrate and substrates that control other performances may also be combined to form a sub-substrate. In an embodiment, the main control CPU 81 and sub-control CPU 91 may be mounted on a single substrate. The display control substrate, light emission control substrate, and sound control substrate may be combined in any manner to form a single or multiple substrates.

The technical ideas that can be understood from the above-described embodiment and modified examples will be described.
(A) A gaming machine capable of executing a variable game based on the result of a winning lottery in which, after variably displaying a plurality of columns of identifying information, the plurality of columns of identifying information are statically displayed, comprises a presentation mode control means for controlling a presentation mode, and a variable game control means for controlling the execution of the variable game, wherein the identifying information includes first identifying information and second identifying information which, when statically displayed in the variable game, has a higher expectation of a bonus than the first identifying information, and the presentation modes include a first presentation mode and a second presentation mode in which the first identifying information and the second identifying information have different designs from those of the first presentation mode, and in the first presentation mode, when the result of the winning lottery is a losing one, the first identifying information is displayed in a specific column of the plurality of columns, and the second identifying information is displayed in a specific column of the plurality of columns. A gaming machine in which the probability of the identification information being stopped and displayed is different from the probability of the second identification information being stopped and displayed in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery is a loss, the probability of the first identification information being stopped and displayed in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery is a loss in the second presentation mode is different from the probability of the first identification information being stopped and displayed in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery is a loss in the first presentation mode, and the probability of the second identification information being stopped and displayed in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery is a loss in the second presentation mode is different from the probability of the second identification information being stopped and displayed in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery is a loss in the first presentation mode.

(b) A gaming machine capable of executing a variable game based on the result of a winning lottery in which identification information in multiple columns is displayed in a variable manner and then the identification information in the multiple columns is displayed in a static manner, the gaming machine comprising: a variable pattern determination means for determining a variable pattern capable of specifying the variable time of the variable game; a presentation mode control means for controlling a presentation mode; and a variable game control means for controlling the execution of the variable game, wherein the identification information includes a first identification information and a second identification information having a higher expectation of a bonus when the identification information is displayed in a static manner in the variable game than the first identification information; the presentation modes include a first presentation mode and a second presentation mode in which the first identification information and the second identification information have different designs from the first presentation mode; the variable patterns include a first variable pattern that can be determined when the result of the winning lottery is a losing one, and a second variable pattern different from the first variable pattern; and in the first presentation mode, a probability that the first identification information will be displayed in a static manner in a specific column of the multiple columns when the variable game of the first variable pattern is executed, and a probability that the second identification information will be displayed in the specific column when the variable game of the first variable pattern is executed are determined. a gaming machine in which the probability of the first identification information being displayed in a static display in the specific column when the variation game of the first variation pattern is executed is different from the probability of the first identification information being displayed in a static display in the specific column when the variation game of the second variation pattern is executed; a gaming machine in which the probability of the second identification information being displayed in a static display in the specific column when the variation game of the first variation pattern is executed is different from the probability of the second identification information being displayed in a static display in the specific column when the variation game of the second variation pattern is executed; a gaming machine in which the probability of the first identification information being displayed in a static display in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery in the second presentation mode is a loss is different from the probability of the first identification information being displayed in a static display in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery in the first presentation mode is a loss; and a gaming machine in which the probability of the second identification information being displayed in a static display in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery in the second presentation mode is a loss is different from the probability of the second identification information being displayed in a static display in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery in the second presentation mode is a loss.

(c) A gaming machine capable of executing a variable game based on the result of a winning lottery in which multiple columns of identification information are displayed in a variable manner and then the multiple columns of identification information are displayed in a static manner, the gaming machine comprising: a presentation mode control means for controlling a presentation mode; and a variable game control means for controlling the execution of the variable game, wherein the identification information includes a first identification information and a second identification information having a higher expectation of a bonus when the first identification information is displayed in a static manner in the variable game than the first identification information; the presentation modes include a first presentation mode and a second presentation mode in which the first identification information and the second identification information have different designs from the first presentation mode; and in the first presentation mode, the probability that the first identification information will be displayed in a static manner in a specific column of the multiple columns when the result of the winning lottery is a loss and no win is formed by the identification information; and the probability that the first identification information will be displayed in a static manner in a specific column of the multiple columns when the result of the winning lottery is a loss and no win is formed by the identification information. The probability that the second identifier will be displayed stationary in the specific column when a reach is not formed based on the identifier in the second presentation mode is different from the probability that the first identifier will be displayed stationary in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery in the second presentation mode is a miss and a reach is not formed based on the identifier in the first presentation mode is different from the probability that the first identifier will be displayed stationary in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery in the second presentation mode is a miss and a reach is not formed based on the identifier in the second presentation mode is different from the probability that the second identifier will be displayed stationary in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery in the second presentation mode is a miss and a reach is not formed based on the identifier in the first presentation mode.

(D) A gaming machine capable of executing a pseudo-sequential fluctuation game consisting of one or more fluctuation cycles based on the result of a winning lottery, comprising: a presentation mode control means for controlling a presentation mode; and a fluctuation game control means for controlling the execution of the pseudo-sequential fluctuation game; the identification information of the pseudo-sequential fluctuation game includes a first identification information and a second identification information whose expected bonus probability when stopped in the pseudo-sequential fluctuation game is higher than that of the first identification information; the presentation modes include a first presentation mode and a second presentation mode in which the first identification information and the second identification information have designs different from those of the first presentation mode; in the first presentation mode, the probability that the first identification information will be stopped and displayed in a specific column when the result of the winning lottery is a loss differs from the probability that the second identification information will be stopped and displayed in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery is a loss; and the probability that the first identification information will be stopped and displayed in the specific column in the pseudo-sequential fluctuation game consisting of one fluctuation cycle and the probability that the first identification information is displayed stationarily in the specific column in the pseudo-sequential variation game consisting of multiple variation cycles are different; the probability that the second identification information is displayed stationarily in the specific column in the pseudo-sequential variation game consisting of one variation cycle is different from the probability that the second identification information is displayed stationarily in the specific column in the pseudo-sequential variation game consisting of multiple variation cycles; the probability that the first identification information is displayed stationarily in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery in the second presentation mode is a loss is different from the probability that the first identification information is displayed stationarily in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery in the first presentation mode is a loss; and the probability that the second identification information is displayed stationarily in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery in the second presentation mode is a loss is different from the probability that the second identification information is displayed stationarily in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery in the first presentation mode is a loss.

(e) A gaming machine capable of executing a variable game based on the result of a winning lottery in which, after displaying multiple columns of identifying information in a variable manner, the identifying information in the multiple columns is statically displayed, comprises a presentation mode control means for controlling a presentation mode, and a variable game control means for controlling the execution of the variable game, wherein the identifying information includes a first identifying information and a second identifying information that, when statically displayed in the variable game, has a higher expectation of a bonus than the first identifying information, and the presentation modes include a first presentation mode and a second presentation mode in which the designs of the first identifying information and the second identifying information differ from those of the first presentation mode, and in the first presentation mode, the probability that the first identifying information will be statically displayed in a specific column among the multiple columns when the result of the winning lottery is a loss differs from the probability that the second identifying information will be statically displayed in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery is a loss, and the probability that the first identifying information will be statically displayed in the specific column when the time from when the variable game is executed to when the identifying information is statically displayed in the specific column is a first time, and the probability that the second identifying information will be statically displayed in the specific column when the time from when the variable game is executed to when the identifying information is statically displayed in the specific column is a first time are set. A gaming machine in which the probability that the first identifier will be statically displayed in the specific column when the time until the identifier is statically displayed is a second time different from the first time is different; the probability that the second identifier will be statically displayed in the specific column when the time from when the variable game is executed to when the identifier is statically displayed in the specific column is the first time is different from the probability that the second identifier will be statically displayed in the specific column when the time from when the variable game is executed to when the identifier is statically displayed in the specific column is the second time is different; the probability that the first identifier will be statically displayed in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery in the second presentation mode is a loss is different from the probability that the first identifier will be statically displayed in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery in the first presentation mode is a loss; and the probability that the second identifier will be statically displayed in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery in the second presentation mode is a loss is different from the probability that the second identifier will be statically displayed in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery in the second presentation mode is a loss.

(F) A gaming machine as set forth in any of Supplementary Notes (A), (B), (C), (D), and (E), in which, whether controlled in the first presentation mode or the second presentation mode, power supply is cut off during the period from when the identification information of the multiple columns is displayed variably to when the identification information of the multiple columns is statically displayed in the variable game, and when power supply is subsequently started, the identification information of the multiple columns is not displayed variably, and when the variation pattern of the variable game when power supply is started is a first specific variation pattern and when it is a second specific variation pattern different from the first specific variation pattern, the starting identification information when the variable display of the identification information of the multiple columns begins in the variable game following the variable game in which power supply is started is different.

A...First jackpot game B...Second jackpot game C...Third jackpot game CL...Center line D...Fourth jackpot game HA01-HA16, HB01-HB06, HC01-HC06, HD01-HD03...Fluctuating pattern O1...First jackpot O2...Second jackpot O3...Third jackpot SE1...First start sensor SE2...Second start sensor SE3...First count sensor SE4...Second count sensor SE5...Specific sensor SE6...Gate sensor SE7...Normal sensor SL1...Normal solenoid SL2...First special solenoid SL3...Second special solenoid SL4...Distribution solenoid Z1...First jackpot pattern Z2...Second jackpot pattern Z3...Third jackpot symbol Za...Small jackpot symbol 10...Pachinko gaming machine 11...Frame body 11a...Outer frame 11b...Middle frame 11c...Front frame 11d...Opening 13...Audio output device 14...Decorative light emitting device 15...Performance display device 15a...Display area 16...Performance execution device group 18...Firing handle 19a...First special symbol display device 19a-19e...Display device 19b...Second special symbol display device 19c...First special hold display device 19d...Second hold display device 19d...Second special hold display device 19e...Normal symbol display device 19f...Normal hold display device 20...Game board 20a...Game area 20b...Display window 20c...Inlet 22...First start port 23...Second start port 23a...Opening and closing piece 24...First large winning port 24a...Opening/closing piece 25...Second large prize opening 25a...Opening/closing piece 26...Passageway 26a...First passageway 26b...Second passageway 27...Branch 28...Distribution shutter 29...Gate 29a...Gate opening 30...Regular prize opening 31...Outlet opening 80...Main circuit board 81...Main control CPU 82...Main control ROM 83...Main control RWM 84...Random number generation circuit 90...Sub-circuit board 91...Sub-control CPU 92...Sub-control ROM 93...Sub-control RWM

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of executing a variable game that displays a plurality of columns of identifying information in a variable manner and then statically displays the plurality of columns of identifying information based on the result of a winning lottery,
A fluctuation pattern determination means for determining a fluctuation pattern capable of specifying the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game;
a presentation mode control means for controlling a presentation mode;
A variable game control means for controlling the execution of the variable game,
The identification information includes first identification information and second identification information that, when stopped and displayed in the variable game, has a higher expectation of a benefit than the first identification information,
The presentation modes include a first presentation mode and a second presentation mode in which the first identification information and the second identification information have designs different from those of the first presentation mode,
The fluctuation patterns include a first fluctuation pattern that can be determined when the result of the winning lottery is a miss, and a second fluctuation pattern that is different from the first fluctuation pattern,
In the first presentation mode, the probability that the first identification information is displayed stationarily in a specific column among the plurality of columns when the variation game of the first variation pattern is executed is different from the probability that the second identification information is displayed stationarily in the specific column when the variation game of the first variation pattern is executed; the probability that the first identification information is displayed stationarily in the specific column when the variation game of the first variation pattern is executed is different from the probability that the first identification information is displayed stationarily in the specific column when the variation game of the second variation pattern is executed; and the probability that the second identification information is displayed stationarily in the specific column when the variation game of the first variation pattern is executed is different from the probability that the second identification information is displayed stationarily in the specific column when the variation game of the second variation pattern is executed.
the probability that the first identification information will be displayed in a stopped state in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery in the second presentation mode is a loss is different from the probability that the first identification information will be displayed in a stopped state in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery in the first presentation mode is a loss; and the probability that the second identification information will be displayed in a stopped state in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery in the second presentation mode is a loss is different from the probability that the second identification information will be displayed in a stopped state in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery in the first presentation mode is a loss;
a time period from when the variable game is executed until when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific column varies depending on the presentation mode;
In the first presentation mode, the probability that the first identification information or the second identification information will be displayed stopped in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery is a miss and a reach is not formed by the identification information, resulting in a first stopping pattern, is different from the probability that the first identification information or the second identification information will be displayed stopped in the specific column when the result of the winning lottery is a miss and a reach is not formed by the identification information, resulting in a second stopping pattern .