JP7519133B2 - Gaming Machines - Google Patents

Description

This invention relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, among the types of gaming machines, such as pachinko machines and slot machines (so-called reel-type gaming machines), there are gaming machines that can issue warnings about addiction, such as the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1.

JP 2019-092563 A

Nowadays, there is a demand for gaming machines that can effectively warn users about addiction.

A gaming machine that solves the above problem is a gaming machine that can be controlled to a specific state that is advantageous to a player and can be controlled to an advantageous state different from the specific state, and is equipped with a predetermined lottery means for conducting a predetermined lottery, a display means, a display control means for controlling the display means, an alarm means, an alarm control means for controlling the alarm means, and an operable specific operation means, and is configured such that one predetermined information can be set from a plurality of types including at least first information and second information by operating the specific operation means, the display means is capable of issuing a warning regarding addiction, and the alarm mode of the alarm means when the warning regarding addiction is issued in a standby state differs between a case where the first information is set and a case where the second information is set, and the warning regarding addiction that is issued in response to control to the specific state. The gist of the invention is that the notification mode of the notification means when a warning is executed is the same when the first information is set and when the second information is set, the advantageous state can be controlled without becoming the specific state, and if the advantageous state ends without becoming the specific state after being controlled to the advantageous state, a warning regarding addiction is not executed in association with the end of the advantageous state, the set specified information cannot be changed when a variable game is being executed , the display means is capable of executing a notification presentation to notify that the first information has been set when the first information is set, the notification presentation is executable in the standby state, and the notification presentation is inexecutable during execution of a warning regarding addiction that is executed in association with control to the specific state .

The present invention makes it possible to effectively warn users about addiction.

FIG. Front view of the game board. A diagram showing the types of jackpots. FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine. 1A is a diagram showing an example of display content related to volume adjustment, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing an example of display content related to brightness adjustment. 13A to 13C are diagrams showing an example of the display content of the performance display device when in standby mode. 4A to 4C are diagrams showing various icons. 13A and 13B are diagrams showing an example of the display content of the performance display device when setting OFF information and ON information. 1A is a diagram showing a first standby effect, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing a second standby effect. 13A to 13D are diagrams showing an example of the display content of the performance display device when a specified standby performance is being executed. 13A and 13B are timing charts showing the transition of effects when a standby state is entered after the special game ends. (a) is a figure showing an example of the display content of the performance display device when a special entry performance is being executed, (b) is a figure showing an example of the display content of the performance display device when a special entry performance is being executed, and (c) is a figure showing an example of the display content of the performance display device when a result performance is being executed. A diagram showing the gaming state when a jackpot is won and whether or not warnings about addiction are given. A figure showing an example of the display content of the performance display device when a warning about addiction is being executed during the ending period. 13A to 13E are timing charts showing whether or not a warning about addiction is issued when a jackpot is won in a jackpot lottery in various game states. (a) is a timing chart showing whether or not a warning about addiction is issued from the start to the end of a special game state, and (b) is a timing chart showing whether or not a warning about addiction is issued from the start to the end of a special game state.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the gaming machine will be described. In this specification, up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (rear) indicate the respective directions as seen by a player.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame body 11 includes an outer frame 12, a middle frame 13, and a front frame 14. The outer frame 12 is fixed to a gaming machine installation facility (so-called island facility) such as an amusement parlor. The middle frame 13 is supported on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. A gaming board unit including a gaming board 20 is fixed to the middle frame 13. The front frame 14 is supported on the front side of the middle frame 13 so as to be openable and closable so as to cover the front side of the gaming board 20. A protective glass 15 that protects the gaming board 20 is supported on the front frame 14. Note that in FIG. 1, the protective glass 15 is omitted except for a part, but actually covers the entire opening 14a of the front frame 14. The middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 are also called door members. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a launch handle 16 on the front side of the front frame 14. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a gaming ball as a gaming medium is launched with a strength corresponding to the amount of operation (amount of rotation) of the launch handle 16.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp 17 that executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a light-emitting effect) in which a built-in light-emitting element is illuminated, flashed, and turned off as one of the effects. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp 17 on the front side of the front frame 14. The decorative lamp 17 corresponds to a light-emitting means. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker 18 that outputs sound on the front side of the front frame 14. The speaker 18 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a sound effect) in which various sounds are output as one of the effects. For example, sounds output from the speaker 18 include background music (so-called BGM). The speaker 18 corresponds to a sound output means.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a performance button BT that can be operated by the player on the front side of the front frame 14. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is also provided with a cross key JK that can be operated by the player on the front side of the front frame 14. The cross key JK is composed of an up button UB, a right button RB, a down button DB, and a left button LB.

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

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with an information display panel 22. On the information display panel 22, various information showing the control state of the pachinko game machine 10 is displayed. The information display panel 22 is provided with a first special symbol display section 22a and a second special symbol display section 22b. The first special symbol display section 22a and the second special symbol display section 22b display a special symbol change game (hereinafter referred to as a special game). In the special game, a predetermined symbol is displayed in a changeable manner, and finally, the special symbol is displayed as a fixed stop. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (for example, a jackpot lottery) described later. The special game includes a first special symbol change game (hereinafter referred to as a first special game) and a second special symbol change game (hereinafter referred to as a second special game). The first special symbol display section 22a displays the first special game. The second special symbol display section 22b displays the second special game. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can run a special game as a variable game.

In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes over time. In this specification, "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is fixedly displayed and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. The first special game and the second special game are not executed in parallel at the same time.

The special symbols include jackpot symbols as a jackpot display result and non-jackpot symbols as a non-jackpot display result. A player can recognize a jackpot when a jackpot symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game, and can recognize that a jackpot is not a jackpot when a non-jackpot symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game. Non-jackpot symbols include miss symbols and chance symbols. In the pachinko game machine 10, the special symbols that are displayed as a fixed stop in a special game when a jackpot is not won in the jackpot lottery include miss symbols and chance symbols. In this embodiment, the miss symbols correspond to the first result, and the chance symbols correspond to the second result. In this embodiment, the results derived in the variable game when a jackpot is not won in the jackpot lottery include the first result and the second result that is different from the first result. The chance symbols are also called time-saving symbols.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a jackpot is won, a jackpot symbol is displayed in a fixed stop in a special game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a jackpot is won, a jackpot game is awarded after the special game that is the subject of the win is finished. A jackpot game is an advantageous state for a player because it can win a large number of prize balls and other benefits. In this embodiment, the awarding of a jackpot game corresponds to control to a specific state that is advantageous for a player. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be controlled to a specific state that is advantageous for a player. Thus, in this embodiment, when a jackpot is won in a jackpot lottery, a winning result is derived in a variable game, and a winning game is awarded after the variable game is finished. In other words, in this embodiment, a winning game is awarded after a winning result is derived in a variable game.

The information display panel 22 has a first special hold display section 22c and a second special hold display section 22d. The first special hold display section 22c displays information that can identify the number of holds for the first special game (hereinafter referred to as the first special hold number). The second special hold display section 22d displays information that can identify the number of holds for the second special game (hereinafter referred to as the second special hold number). For example, the upper limit of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is 4.

The information display panel 22 includes a normal symbol display section 22e. The normal symbol display section 22e displays a normal symbol variable game (hereinafter referred to as a normal game). In the normal game, a predetermined symbol is displayed variably, and finally, a normal symbol is displayed as a fixed stop. The normal symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (normal winning lottery). The normal symbol includes a normal winning symbol and a normal losing symbol. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a normal winning is won, a normal winning symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the normal game. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a normal winning is won, a normal winning game is awarded after the normal game that is the subject of the winning is finished. The information display panel 22 includes a normal hold display section 22f. The normal hold display section 22f displays information that can identify the number of holds for the normal game (hereinafter referred to as the normal hold number). For example, the upper limit of the number of normal holds is 4.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 also has a center frame 23 decorated with various ornaments, located approximately in the center of the play area 21 of the play board 20. The center frame 23 has an opening 23a. The center frame 23 is also called a center role or a center role object.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a performance display device 25. For example, the performance display device 25 may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The performance display device 25 is equipped with a display area 25r in which an image is displayed. The performance display device 25 is attached to the game board 20 so that the player can view the display area 25r through the opening 23a of the center frame 23. The performance display device 25 executes a performance (hereinafter referred to as a display performance) in which a predetermined image is displayed as one of the performances. The performance display device 25 corresponds to a display means.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a first start opening 26. The first start opening 26, which serves as a start opening, is located below the center frame 23 in the gaming area 21. The first start opening 26 is always open so that a gaming ball can be inserted. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a first start sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first start opening 26. In this embodiment, when a gaming ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the start condition for the first special game can be established and the payout condition for prize balls is also established.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second start hole 27. The second start hole 27 as a start hole is located in the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second start sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that has entered the second start hole 27. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the start condition of the second special game can be established and the payout condition of the prize ball is established. In addition, the second start hole 27 has a first variable member 28 as a variable member. The first variable member 28 can be operated in an open state in which it is easy to or can cause the game ball to enter the second start hole 27, and a closed state in which it is difficult or cannot cause the game ball to enter the second start hole 27. The first variable member 28 operates by receiving power from a first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 5). The first variable member 28 is operated to the open state when a normal winning is won in the normal winning lottery. Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the starting hole includes the first starting hole 26 and the second starting hole 27 having the first variable member 28.

In the pachinko game machine 10, when the start conditions of the first special game are established by the entry of a game ball into the first start hole 26, a jackpot lottery is held. Similarly, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the start conditions of the second special game are established by the entry of a game ball into the second start hole 27, a jackpot lottery is held. In this manner, this embodiment is configured so that a jackpot lottery is held by the entry of a game ball into the start hole. In the pachinko game machine 10, the jackpot lottery held when the start conditions of the first special game are established by the entry of a game ball into the first start hole 26 corresponds to the jackpot lottery held when the first special game is executed, and corresponds to the jackpot lottery held by the entry of a ball into the first start hole 26. Similarly, in the pachinko game machine 10, the jackpot lottery that is held when the start condition of the second special game is met as a result of a game ball entering the second starting hole 27 corresponds to the jackpot lottery held when the second special game is executed, and corresponds to the jackpot lottery that is held as a result of a ball entering the second starting hole 27.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a large prize opening 29. The large prize opening 29 is located in the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that has entered the large prize opening 29. In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the condition for paying out the prize ball is established. The large prize opening 29 has a second variable member 30. The second variable member 30 can be operated in an open state in which the game ball can be entered into the large prize opening 29, and in a closed state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the large prize opening 29. The second variable member 30 is operated by receiving power from a second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 5). The second variable member 30 is operated to the open state when a jackpot is won. When the second variable member 30 is in the open state, game balls are allowed to enter the large prize opening 29. When the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, game balls are not allowed to enter the large prize opening 29. In the following description, the open state of the second variable member 30 may be referred to as "the large prize opening 29 is opened," and the closed state of the second variable member 30 may be referred to as "the large prize opening 29 is closed."

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a gate 31. The gate 31 is located to the right of the center frame 23 in the gaming area 21. The gate 31 has a gate opening that is always open so that gaming balls can enter the gate. A gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 5) is disposed at the gate opening to detect gaming balls that enter and pass through. When a gaming ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the conditions for starting a normal game can be met.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an outlet 34. In this embodiment, game balls that do not enter the first start port 26, the second start port 27, or the big prize port 29 are discharged from the outlet 34 to the outside of the machine (discharged from the game board 20 to the outside). The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with game components such as nails (game nails) and windmills to change the behavior of the game balls flowing down the game area 21. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a general prize port where the start conditions for the special game and the start conditions for the normal game are not met, but the payout conditions for prize balls are met. The general prize port is also called a normal prize port.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a low probability state and a high probability state as game states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery. The high probability state is a game state with a higher jackpot probability than the low probability state. The high probability state is a so-called "probability variable state (probability variable state)", and the low probability state is a "non-probability variable state (non-probability variable state)". In the following description, the high probability state is referred to as the "probability variable state" and the low probability state is referred to as the "non-probability variable state". In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states with different ratios of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls shot. The high base state is a game state in which the probability of the game ball entering the second starting hole 27 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is a so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is a "non-electric support state".

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

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

There are a first high base state and a second high base state. In the first high base state and the second high base state, the first control is performed, and the fluctuation time (e.g., average fluctuation time) of the normal game is shorter than in the low base state. In the first high base state, the second control is performed. On the other hand, in the second high base state, the second control is not performed. Therefore, in the first high base state, the probability of a normal hit is higher than in the second high base state and the low base state. In the first high base state and the second high base state, the third control is performed, and the total opening time of the first variable member 28 in one normal hit is longer than in the low base state. In the first high base state and the second high base state, the fourth control is performed, and the fluctuation time (e.g., average fluctuation time) of the special game is shorter than in the low base state.

There are a normal game state, a specific high probability time-saving state, a specific low probability time-saving state, a special game state, and a special game state. The normal game state is a game state controlled to a non-probability variable state and a low base state. The specific high probability time-saving state is a game state controlled to a probability variable state and a first high base state. The specific low probability time-saving state is a game state controlled to a non-probability variable state and a first high base state. The special game state and the special game state are game states controlled to a non-probability variable state and a second high base state. Details will be described later, but the triggers for controlling the special game state and the special game state are different. And, in the pachinko game machine 10, it is controlled to one of the game states of the normal game state, the specific high probability time-saving state, the specific low probability time-saving state, the special game state, and the special game state. In the following description, the specific high-probability time-saving state and the specific low-probability time-saving state may be collectively referred to as the specific game state. The specific high-probability time-saving state and the specific low-probability time-saving state that are specific game states are both game states controlled to the first high base state. For this reason, the specific game state can be considered as a game state controlled to the first high base state.

In the pachinko game machine 10, the specific high probability time-saving state, the specific low probability time-saving state, the special game state, and the special game state are all game states that are more advantageous than the normal game state. Specifically, the specific high probability time-saving state and the specific low probability time-saving state have a higher advantage in terms of the entry of game balls into the second start hole 27 than the normal game state. Similarly, the special game state has a higher advantage in terms of the entry of game balls into the second start hole 27 than the normal game state. Also, the special game state has a higher advantage in terms of the entry of game balls into the second start hole 27 than the normal game state. In this embodiment, the specific high probability time-saving state and the specific low probability time-saving state controlled to the first high base state correspond to the first advantageous game state that is more advantageous than the normal game state. In this embodiment, the game state controlled to the first high base state can also be considered as the first advantageous game state. The first advantageous game state has a higher advantage in terms of the game ball entering the second starting hole than the normal game state. In this embodiment, the special game state and the special game state controlled to the second high base state correspond to a second advantageous game state that is more advantageous than the normal game state. In this embodiment, the game state controlled to the second high base state can also be considered as the second advantageous game state. The second advantageous game state has a higher advantage in terms of the game ball entering the second starting hole than the normal game state.

Next, a big win in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special jackpot symbols. The plurality of types of jackpot symbols are classified into a first jackpot symbol, a second jackpot symbol, a third jackpot symbol, and a fourth jackpot symbol. The plurality of types of jackpot symbols are each determined to have a jackpot type. The jackpot symbol may be determined to have a game state after the end of the jackpot game. In the jackpot game, first, an opening performance is performed for a predetermined opening period to notify the start of the jackpot game. In the opening period, the decorative lamp 17 emits light in a light emission mode related to the opening performance. In the opening period, the speaker 18 outputs music related to the opening performance. In the opening period, the performance display device 25 executes a display performance related to the opening performance. In the jackpot game, after the opening performance is finished, a round game is performed in which the large prize winning hole 29 is opened. The round game is performed up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. In one round game, the big prize opening 29 is opened until a first round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters the big prize opening 29, or a second round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time has elapsed, is met. In the round game, a round performance is performed. Then, in the big win game, when the final round game ends, an ending performance is performed for a predetermined ending period to notify the end of the big win game. In the ending period, the decorative lamp 17 emits light in a light emitting mode related to the ending performance. In the ending period, the speaker 18 outputs music related to the ending performance. In the ending period, the performance display device 25 executes a display performance related to the ending performance. The big win game ends with the end of the ending performance. In this embodiment, the ending period in the big win game corresponds to a specific period in the winning game. That is, in this embodiment, the period during which a winning game is awarded includes a specific period.

As shown in FIG. 3, there are a first jackpot, a second jackpot, a third jackpot, and a fourth jackpot. The first jackpot is determined for the jackpot pattern classified as the first jackpot pattern. The second jackpot is determined for the jackpot pattern classified as the second jackpot pattern. The third jackpot is determined for the jackpot pattern classified as the third jackpot pattern. The fourth jackpot is determined for the jackpot pattern classified as the fourth jackpot pattern. In the following explanation, the jackpot game based on the first jackpot is referred to as the "first jackpot game", the jackpot game based on the second jackpot is referred to as the "second jackpot game", the jackpot game based on the third jackpot is referred to as the "third jackpot game", and the jackpot game based on the fourth jackpot is referred to as the "fourth jackpot game".

In the pachinko game machine 10, if a jackpot is won in a jackpot lottery triggered by a ball entering the first starting hole 26 (shown as the first special game in FIG. 3), the type of jackpot is determined to be a first jackpot with a probability of 60% and a second jackpot with a probability of 40%. On the other hand, in the pachinko game machine 10, if a jackpot is won in a jackpot lottery triggered by a ball entering the second starting hole 27 (shown as the second special game in FIG. 3), the type of jackpot is determined to be a third jackpot with a probability of 60% and a fourth jackpot with a probability of 40%.

The number of rounds of play (shown as the number of rounds in Figure 3) is determined for each jackpot. Specifically, the number of rounds of play is determined to be "4" for the first jackpot. The number of rounds of play is determined to be "4" for the second jackpot. The number of rounds of play is determined to be "10" for the third jackpot. The number of rounds of play is determined to be "6" for the fourth jackpot.

For each jackpot, a game state after the jackpot game is completed is determined. Specifically, for the first jackpot, a high probability state is set after the jackpot game is completed. At this time, the high probability state continues until the next jackpot game is awarded (indicated as "until the next time" in FIG. 3). Also, for the first jackpot, a first high base state is set after the jackpot game is completed. At this time, the first high base state continues until the next jackpot game is awarded. For the first jackpot, a high probability state is set after the jackpot game is completed. At this time, the high probability state continues until the next jackpot game is awarded (indicated as "until the next time" in FIG. 3). It is determined that for the first jackpot, a first high base state is set after the jackpot game is completed. At this time, regardless of the game state when the jackpot is won, the first high base state continues until the next jackpot game is awarded. In addition, for the second jackpot, it is determined that the game is set to a non-probability variable state after the jackpot game ends. For the second jackpot, it is determined that the game is set to the first high base state after the jackpot game ends. At this time, when the game state when the jackpot is won is a normal game state, the first high base state continues until 50 special games are completed, or until a jackpot game is awarded before 50 special games are completed. On the other hand, when the game state when the jackpot is won is any of a specific high probability time-shortening state, a specific low probability time-shortening state, a special game state, and a special game state, the first high base state continues until 100 special games are completed, or until a jackpot game is awarded before 100 special games are completed. In addition, it is determined that the third jackpot will be in a high probability state after the jackpot game ends. At this time, the high probability state will continue until the next jackpot game is awarded. In addition, it is determined that the third jackpot will be in a first high base state after the jackpot game ends. At this time, regardless of the game state when the jackpot is won, the first high base state will continue until the next jackpot game is awarded. In addition, it is determined that the fourth jackpot will be in a non-high probability state after the jackpot game ends. It is determined that the fourth jackpot will be in a first high base state after the jackpot game ends. At this time, regardless of the game state when the jackpot is won, the first high base state will continue until the 100th special game ends, or until the jackpot game is awarded before the 100th special game ends.

Each jackpot is assigned an opening time (shown as OP time in FIG. 3) equivalent to the duration of the opening period. Similarly, each jackpot is assigned an ending time (shown as ED time in FIG. 3) equivalent to the duration of the ending period. Specifically, for the first and second jackpots, when the game state when the jackpot is won is the normal game state, the opening time is set to "15 seconds" and the ending time is set to "20 seconds." On the other hand, for the first and second jackpots, when the game state when the jackpot is won is any of the specific high-probability time-saving state, specific low-probability time-saving state, special game state, and special game state, the opening time is set to "12 seconds" and the ending time is set to "15 seconds." In addition, for the third and fourth jackpots, if the game state when the jackpot is won is the normal game state, the opening time is set to "12 seconds" and the ending time is set to "15 seconds." On the other hand, for the third and fourth jackpots, if the game state when the jackpot is won is any of the specific high probability time-saving state, specific low probability time-saving state, special game state, and special game state, the opening time is set to "10 seconds" and the ending time is set to "12 seconds."

In this way, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a jackpot is won and a jackpot game is awarded in the normal game state, the ending time of the jackpot game is longer than the ending time of the jackpot game when a jackpot is won and a jackpot game is awarded in the specific game state. For example, the ending time of the jackpot is "15 seconds" when a jackpot is won and a second jackpot game is awarded in the normal game state, whereas the ending time of the jackpot is "12 seconds" when a jackpot is won and a second jackpot game is awarded in the specific game state. In other words, the specific period of the winning game when a winning lottery is won and a winning game is awarded in the normal game state is longer than the specific period of the winning game when a winning lottery is won and a winning game is awarded in the first advantageous game state.

In addition, the ending time of a jackpot game when a jackpot is won and a jackpot game is awarded in a normal game state is longer than the ending time of a jackpot game when a jackpot is won and a jackpot game is awarded in a special game state. For example, the ending time of a jackpot is "15 seconds" when a jackpot is won and a second jackpot game is awarded in a normal game state, whereas the ending time of a jackpot is "12 seconds" when a jackpot is won and a second jackpot game is awarded in a special game state. In other words, the specific period of a winning game when a winning lottery is won and a winning game is awarded in a normal game state is longer than the specific period of a winning game when a winning lottery is won and a winning game is awarded in a special game state.

In addition, the ending time of a jackpot game when a jackpot is won and a jackpot game is awarded in a normal game state is longer than the ending time of a jackpot game when a jackpot is won and a jackpot game is awarded in a special game state. For example, the ending time of a jackpot is "15 seconds" when a jackpot is won and a second jackpot game is awarded in a normal game state, whereas the ending time of a jackpot is "12 seconds" when a jackpot is won and a second jackpot game is awarded in a special game state. In other words, the specific period of a winning game when a winning lottery is won and a winning game is awarded in a normal game state is longer than the specific period of a winning game when a winning lottery is won and a winning game is awarded in a special game state.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery held when the first special game is executed, that is, if a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery held when the ball enters the first starting hole 26, the first jackpot game or the second jackpot game is awarded. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery held when the second special game is executed, that is, if a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery held when the ball enters the second starting hole 27, the third jackpot game or the fourth jackpot game is awarded. And, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if a jackpot is won in either game state, the ending time in the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game is longer than the ending time in the third jackpot game and the fourth jackpot game. In other words, the ending period when a jackpot is won and a jackpot game is awarded in the jackpot lottery triggered by a ball entering the first starting port 26 is longer than the ending period when a jackpot is won and a jackpot game is awarded in the jackpot lottery triggered by a ball entering the second starting port 27. In other words, in this embodiment, the specific period in the winning game when a winning lottery triggered by a ball entering the first starting port wins and a winning game is awarded is longer than the specific period in the winning game when a winning lottery triggered by a ball entering the second starting port wins and a winning game is awarded.

As described above, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery and a jackpot game is awarded, the machine is controlled to the first high base state after the jackpot game ends. That is, the specific game state as the first advantageous game state controlled to the first high base state can be controlled after the jackpot game ends by at least being awarded a jackpot game. That is, the specific game state can be controlled after a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery and after the jackpot game ends. In this embodiment, the first condition is established by winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery, being awarded a jackpot game, and ending the jackpot game. That is, in this embodiment, the first condition is established by at least being awarded a jackpot game. And, in this embodiment, the first advantageous game state can be controlled when the first condition is established.

However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if a jackpot is not won in the jackpot lottery, the machine may be controlled to the second high base state. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if a jackpot is not won in the jackpot lottery, the machine may be controlled to the high base state.

For example, in the pachinko game machine 10, the second high base state may be controlled when the number of times the special game is executed within a specified period reaches a specified number. Specifically, in the pachinko game machine 10, the second high base state is controlled when the number of times the special game is executed during a non-probability variable state reaches a specified number. In the pachinko game machine 10, the specified number is 900 times. The game state when the second high base state is controlled when the number of times the special game is executed during a non-probability variable state reaches a specified number is a game state controlled to a non-probability variable state and a second high base state. In this embodiment, the game state when the second high base state is controlled when the number of times the special game is executed during a non-probability variable state reaches a specified number is a special game state. In this way, in this embodiment, the special game state can be controlled when the number of times the variable game is executed during a specified period reaches a specified number, even if a winning lottery does not win. In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10, the special game state continues until the special number of special games is completed, or until a jackpot game is awarded before the special number of special games is completed. Incidentally, the special number of times in this embodiment is 800 times.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the special gaming state can be controlled when the number of times the special game is executed within a specified period of time reaches a specified number. However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the special gaming state is not controlled even if a jackpot game is awarded. In this way, the special gaming state as the second advantageous gaming state is not controlled even if a jackpot game is awarded, and can be controlled when the number of times the special game is executed within a specified period of time reaches a specified number. In this embodiment, the second condition is established when the number of times the special game is executed within a specified period of time reaches a specified number. In other words, the second condition is different from the first condition. And, in this embodiment, the second advantageous gaming state can be controlled when the second condition is established. In this way, in this embodiment, the second condition may be established when the number of times the variable game is executed within a specified period of time reaches a specified number.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a jackpot is not won in a special game, some of the special symbols displayed as fixed stop in the special game may be controlled to the second high base state when the special symbols are displayed as fixed stop. Specifically, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a chance symbol is displayed as fixed stop in the special game in a low base state, the machine may be controlled to the second high base state when the chance symbol is displayed as fixed stop in the special game. However, in the pachinko game machine 10, even if a chance symbol is displayed as fixed stop in the special game in a high base state, the machine is not controlled to the second high base state when the chance symbol is displayed as fixed stop in the special game in a low base state. The game state when the machine is controlled to the second high base state when the chance symbol is displayed as fixed stop in the special game in a low base state is a game state controlled to the non-probability variable state and the second high base state. In this embodiment, the game state when the machine is controlled to the second high base state when the chance symbol is displayed as fixed stop in the special game in a low base state is a special game state. Thus, in this embodiment, the special game state can be controlled after the second result is derived in the variable game, even if the winning lottery does not result in a winning prize. In the pachinko game machine 10, the special game state continues until the special game of the special number of times is completed, or until a big win game is awarded before the special game of the special number of times is completed. Incidentally, the special number of times in this embodiment is set to 30 times.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the special gaming state can be controlled when the chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game. However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the special gaming state is not controlled even if a jackpot game is awarded. In this way, the special gaming state as the second advantageous gaming state is not controlled even if a jackpot game is awarded, and can be controlled when the chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game. In this embodiment, the second condition is established when the chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game during the normal gaming state. In other words, the second condition is different from the first condition. And, in this embodiment, the second advantageous gaming state can be controlled when the second condition is established. In this way, in this embodiment, the second condition may be established when the second result is derived in the variable game.

In addition, the display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 25 in this embodiment include an effect pattern game (hereinafter referred to as an effect game) in which effect patterns (hereinafter referred to as effect patterns) are displayed in a variable manner in multiple rows, and a combination of effect patterns is finally displayed as a fixed stop. The effect game is executed by varying multiple rows of effect patterns. The effect patterns are patterns decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and are also called "decorative patterns" or "decorative patterns" for diversifying the display effects. The effect game in this embodiment is executed by varying (scrolling) the first, second, and third rows of pattern rows (effect pattern rows) vertically. In the following description, the "first row" is referred to as the "left row" and the "first pattern" is referred to as the "left pattern", the "second row" is referred to as the "middle row" and the "second pattern" is referred to as the "middle pattern", the "third row" is referred to as the "right row" and the "third pattern" is referred to as the "right pattern". In each row, as a rule, symbols resembling the numbers "1" through "8" are displayed in a predetermined order.

The performance game is performed in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the performance game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. In this way, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the performance game while the special game is being executed. In the performance game, a combination of performance symbols corresponding to the special symbols displayed as fixed stops in the special game is displayed as fixed stops. When a jackpot symbol is displayed as fixed stops in the special game, the jackpot symbol by the performance symbol is displayed as fixed stops in the performance game. For example, the jackpot symbol by the performance symbol is a symbol combination in which the performance symbols of all columns are the same, such as "777". In addition, when a losing symbol is displayed as fixed stops in the special game, a losing symbol by the performance symbol is displayed as fixed stops in the performance game. For example, the losing symbol by the performance symbol is a symbol combination in which the performance symbols of at least some columns are different from the performance symbols of the other columns, such as "323", "115", and "426". Also, when a chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game, a chance symbol by the effect symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the effect game. For example, the chance symbol by the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in at least some columns are different from the effect symbols in the other columns, such as "123" or "112". The losing symbol by the effect symbol and the chance symbol by the effect symbol may be the same in part or in whole, or may be different in whole. In the effect game, the effect symbol is temporarily displayed before being displayed as a fixed stop. In this specification, "temporary stop display" means, for example, a state indicating that the symbol may be displayed as a variable again, such as a "shaking state", or a state indicating that it is different from the fixed stop display.

In a performance game, a reach may be formed and a reach performance may be performed. In this embodiment, a state in which performance symbols imitating the same numbers are temporarily displayed in specific columns (in this embodiment, the left and right columns) among multiple columns, and a state in which performance symbols in a column other than the specific column (in this embodiment, the middle column) continue to be displayed in a variable manner corresponds to a state in which a reach has been formed. There may be multiple types of reach performances, for example, in which the characters that appear and the actions of the performance symbols differ. For example, there may be a normal reach performance and a super reach performance that is performed after the start of a normal reach performance.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a presentation mode. There are multiple types of presentation modes. The pachinko gaming machine 10 executes one of the multiple types of presentation modes. A presentation mode is also called a presentation state.

As shown in FIG. 4, the presentation modes in this embodiment include normal mode, high probability mode, chance mode, and challenge mode. The normal mode is a presentation mode that is controlled when in a normal game state. The high probability mode is a presentation mode that is controlled when in a specific high probability time-saving state. The chance mode is a presentation mode that is controlled when in a specific low probability time-saving state. The challenge mode is a presentation mode that is controlled when in a special game state and when in a special game state. In this way, in the pachinko game machine 10, the presentation modes that are controlled vary depending on the game state.

Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the first or third jackpot game ends, the machine is controlled to the high probability mode. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the second or fourth jackpot game ends, the machine is controlled to the chance mode. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first high base state ends in the chance mode, the machine is controlled to the normal mode. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of times a special game is executed in a predetermined period in the normal mode reaches a specified number (in FIG. 4, the number of games = specified number), the machine is controlled to the special gaming state and is controlled to the challenge mode. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game in the normal mode (in FIG. 4, the chance symbol stop is shown), the machine is controlled to the special gaming state and is controlled to the challenge mode. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second high base state ends in the challenge mode, the machine is controlled to the normal mode.

In each presentation mode, mode identification information that can identify the current presentation mode (the presentation mode being controlled) is notified. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a different background image is displayed on the presentation display device 25 for each type of presentation mode. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the mode identification information is notified, for example, by causing the decorative lamp 17 to emit light in a different light color for each type of presentation mode, or by outputting different background music from the speaker 18 for each type of presentation mode.

The display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 25 in this embodiment include a jackpot preview effect. A jackpot preview effect is an effect that creates the expectation that a special game being executed is being executed based on the fact that the currently executed special game has won a jackpot. In other words, a jackpot preview effect is an effect that creates the expectation of a jackpot. For example, a jackpot preview effect includes a button preview effect. In the button preview effect, an operation promotion effect is executed that encourages the operation of the effect button BT. In the button preview effect, when the effect button BT is operated, the result of the button preview effect is derived, the content of which corresponds to the jackpot expectation.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in Fig. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a main board 40. The main board 40 performs a predetermined process and outputs a control signal such as a control command, which is an example of control information, depending on the result of the process. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a sub-board 50. The main board 40 and the sub-board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output in one direction from the main board 40 to the sub-board 50. The sub-board 50 performs a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main board 40.

The main board 40 will now be described in detail.
The main board 40 includes a main CPU 41, a main ROM 42, and a main RWM 43. The main CPU 41 executes various processes by executing a main control program. The main ROM 42 stores the main control program. The main ROM 42 stores judgment values and tables used for various judgments and lotteries. For example, the main ROM 42 stores a jackpot judgment value used in a jackpot lottery. The jackpot judgment value includes a jackpot judgment value used in a jackpot lottery when in a high probability state and a jackpot judgment value used in a jackpot lottery when in a non-high probability state. The jackpot judgment value used in a jackpot lottery when in a high probability state and the jackpot judgment value used in a jackpot lottery when in a non-high probability state may have some of the same values, or may all be different values. The main ROM 42 also stores a chance judgment value used in a chance lottery. The main ROM 42 also stores an effect determination value used in an effect lottery. The effect lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to execute a reach effect when a big win lottery is not won, and corresponds to a reach lottery.

The main ROM 42 stores a variation pattern as variation information that can specify the content of the variation game. Specifically, the variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start to the end of the special game. Also, the variation pattern is information that can specify at least a part of the presentation content (variation content) of the presentation game performed during the execution of the special game. The variation pattern includes, for example, a jackpot variation pattern, a chance variation pattern, and a non-jackpot variation pattern. The jackpot variation pattern is associated with a presentation content that, as the presentation content of the presentation game, goes through a reach presentation and finally displays a jackpot pattern by a presentation pattern in a fixed stop. The chance variation pattern is associated with a presentation content that goes through a predetermined chance presentation and finally displays a chance pattern by a presentation pattern in a fixed stop. The non-jackpot variation pattern includes a non-jackpot reachless variation pattern and a non-jackpot reachable variation pattern. The non-jackpot reach-free variation pattern is associated with a performance content of the performance game in which a miss pattern or a chance pattern is finally displayed as a fixed stop without going through a reach performance. The non-jackpot reach-with variation pattern is associated with a performance content of the performance game in which a miss pattern or a chance pattern is finally displayed as a fixed stop after going through a reach performance.

The main RWM 43 stores various information that is rewritten depending on the results of processing by the main CPU 41. For example, the information stored by the main RWM 43 includes flags, counters, and timers. The main board 40 also includes a random number generation circuit (not shown) that generates hardware random numbers. The main board 40 may also be capable of generating software random numbers through random number generation processing by the main CPU 41.

The first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4 are connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to input detection signals output by the various sensors SE1 to SE4 via a port not shown. The information display panel 22 is also connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 41 is able to control the display content of the information display panel 22 via a drive circuit not shown. The first actuator A1 and the second actuator A2 are also connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 41 is able to control the operation of the first actuator A1 and the operation of the second actuator A2 via a drive circuit not shown.

Next, the sub-substrate 50 will be described.
The sub-board 50 includes a sub-CPU 51, a sub-ROM 52, and a sub-RWM 53. For example, the sub-CPU 51 executes a sub-control program to perform various processes (for example, processes related to performance). The sub-ROM 52 stores the sub-control program, a lottery table used in the lottery, and a judgment value. The sub-ROM 52 stores display performance data that can specify the mode (content) of the display performance in the performance display device 25. The sub-ROM 52 also stores light-emitting performance data that can specify the mode (content) of the light-emitting performance in the decorative lamp 17. The sub-ROM 52 stores sound performance data that can specify the mode (content) of the sound performance in the speaker 18.

The sub-RWM 53 is configured to be capable of storing various information that can be rewritten as appropriate during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Information stored by the sub-RWM 53 includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. The sub-board 50 is configured to be capable of generating random numbers. For example, the random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

The sub-substrate 50 is connected to the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the performance display device 25. The sub-CPU 51 can control the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the performance display device 25 via a drive circuit (not shown). In this embodiment, the sub-CPU 51 controls the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the performance display device 25 as the performance execution means, thereby realizing the function of the performance control means that controls the performance execution means. Also, in this embodiment, the sub-CPU 51 controls the decorative lamp 17 as the light-emitting means, thereby realizing the function of the light-emitting control means that controls the light-emitting means. In this embodiment, the sub-CPU 51 controls the speaker 18 as the sound output means, thereby realizing the function of the sound output control means that controls the sound output means. In this embodiment, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 as the display means, thereby realizing the function of the display control means that controls the display means.

The sub-substrate 50 is connected to the performance button BT. The sub-CPU 51 is configured to be able to input an operation signal that is output when the performance button BT is operated through a port not shown. The cross key JK is also connected to the sub-substrate 50. The sub-CPU 51 is configured to be able to input an operation signal that is output when each button UB, RB, DB, and LB of the cross key JK is operated through a port not shown. An operable intensity adjustment switch 60 is connected to the sub-substrate 50. The intensity adjustment switch 60 is configured to be switchable between an ON state and an OFF state. When the intensity adjustment switch 60 is in the ON state, the sub-CPU 51 is configured to be able to input an operation signal that is output when the intensity adjustment switch 60 is in the ON state through a port not shown. In the following description, when the intensity adjustment switch 60 is in the ON state, it is indicated as "when the intensity adjustment switch 60 is operated", and when the intensity adjustment switch 60 is in the OFF state, it is indicated as "when the intensity adjustment switch 60 is not operated". For example, when the operation of the intensity adjustment switch 60 is completed, it means when the intensity adjustment switch 60 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state.

Next, various processes executed by the main CPU 41 based on the main control program will be described. The main CPU 41 executes special symbol input processing and special symbol start processing as timer interrupt processing performed every predetermined control period (e.g., 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main CPU 41 performs a first special symbol input process. Furthermore, when the main CPU 41 finishes the first special symbol input process, it performs a second special symbol input process. Furthermore, in the special symbol input process, when the main CPU 41 finishes the second special symbol input process, it ends the special symbol input process.

In the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 41 judges whether a game ball has entered the first start hole 26 based on whether a detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 has been input (hereinafter referred to as the first input judgment). If the judgment result of the first input judgment is negative, the main CPU 41 ends the first special symbol input process. On the other hand, if the judgment result of the first input judgment is positive, the main CPU 41 judges whether the first special reserved number stored in the main RWM 43 is less than the upper limit number (hereinafter referred to as the first reserved judgment). If the judgment result of the first reserved judgment is negative, the main CPU 41 ends the first special symbol input process. Also, if the judgment result of the first reserved judgment is positive, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the first special reserved number to update it. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated first special reserved number. The main CPU 41 also stores control information (hereinafter referred to as the first reserved number command) capable of identifying the updated first special reserved number in the output buffer. The control information (command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 50 in the next or subsequent interrupt processing. If the result of the first reserved determination is positive, the main CPU 41 acquires the random number generated in the main board 40, stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main RWM 43, and ends the first special symbol input processing. At this time, the main CPU 41 stores the random number information so that it is possible to identify that it is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main RWM 43, the execution of the first special game is suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is met.

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

The random number information stored in the main RWM 43 in the first special symbol input process and the second special symbol input process may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number using a specified method. The random numbers acquired in the first special symbol input process and the second special symbol input process include, for example, a random number used in the jackpot lottery (hereinafter referred to as the jackpot determination random number) and a random number used in the determination of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the special symbol random number). In addition, the random numbers acquired in the first special symbol input process and the second special symbol input process include, for example, a random number used in the determination of the variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as the variation pattern determination random number) and a random number used in the performance lottery (hereinafter referred to as the performance determination random number).

Next, the special symbol start process performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
The main CPU 41 judges whether the execution conditions of the special game are met (hereinafter, referred to as execution judgment). In the execution judgment, the main CPU 41 judges positively when the game is not in a jackpot game, is not in a special game, and is not in a post-stop interval. On the other hand, in the execution judgment, the main CPU 41 judges negatively when the game is in a jackpot game, is in a special game, or is in a post-stop interval. When the result of the execution judgment is negative (when the execution conditions of the special game are not met), the main CPU 41 stores a standby command that can specify a standby state in the output buffer and ends the special symbol start process. During a jackpot game means when a jackpot game is awarded.

On the other hand, if the result of the execution judgment is positive (if the execution condition of the special game is met), the main CPU 41 judges whether the second special reserved number stored in the main RWM 43 is 1 or more. Then, if the second special reserved number is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 performs the second special symbol start process related to the execution of the second special game, and then ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the second special reserved number is not 1 or more, the main CPU 41 judges whether the first special reserved number stored in the main RWM 43 is 1 or more. If the first special reserved number is not 1 or more, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the first special reserved number is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 performs the first special symbol start process related to the execution of the first special game, and then ends the special symbol start process.

In the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 updates the first special reserved number stored in the main RWM 43 by subtracting 1. The main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated first special reserved number is displayed. The main CPU 41 also stores a first reserved number command capable of identifying the updated first special reserved number in the output buffer. Next, the main CPU 41 reads out the first stored random number information from the main RWM 43 among the random number information for the first special game. Note that, when the main CPU 41 reads out the first random number information, it erases the first stored random number information from the main RWM 43. The main CPU 41 then performs a jackpot lottery based on the read random number information and the jackpot determination value stored in the main ROM 42. Note that at least a part of the jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery differs between the high probability state and the non-high probability state. The jackpot lottery performed in the first special symbol start process corresponds to a jackpot lottery that is performed when a game ball enters the first starting hole 26. If the jackpot lottery is not won (if the jackpot lottery is not won), the main CPU 41 performs a chance lottery based on the read random number information and the chance determination value stored in the main ROM 42. In this embodiment, the random number information used in the chance lottery is the same as the random number information used in the jackpot lottery. The chance determination value is different from the value determined as the jackpot determination value, even within the range of values that the random number information used in the jackpot lottery and the chance lottery can take. If the jackpot lottery is not won, the main CPU 41 performs a performance lottery based on the value of the performance determination random number, separate from the chance lottery.

After completing various lotteries, the main CPU 41 determines the special symbol to be displayed in the first special game based on the value of the special symbol random number, and the variation pattern of the first special game based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. Specifically, if the jackpot lottery is won, the main CPU 41 determines the jackpot symbol and determines the jackpot variation pattern. At this time, the jackpot symbol is determined by the main CPU 41 with a 60% probability for the first jackpot symbol and a 40% probability for the second jackpot symbol. Also, in a low base state, if the jackpot lottery is not won and the chance lottery is won, the main CPU 41 determines the chance symbol and determines the chance variation pattern. In a high base state, if the jackpot lottery is not won, the chance lottery is won, and the performance lottery is won, the main CPU 41 determines the chance symbol and determines the variation pattern with no jackpot reach. On the other hand, in the high base state, if the jackpot lottery is not won, the chance lottery is won, and the performance lottery is not won, the main CPU 41 determines the chance symbol and determines the non-jackpot reach-free variation pattern. If the jackpot lottery is not won, the chance lottery is not won, and the performance lottery is won, the main CPU 41 determines the loss symbol and determines the non-jackpot reach-free variation pattern. On the other hand, if the jackpot lottery is not won, the chance lottery is not won, and the performance lottery is not won, the main CPU 41 determines the loss symbol and determines the non-jackpot reach-free variation pattern.

After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 41 stores the control information capable of identifying the determined special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the symbol command) and the control information capable of identifying the variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as the variation pattern designation command) in the output buffer, and ends the first special symbol start process. In the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 stores the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special game in the output buffer.

In the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 updates the second special reserved number stored in the main RWM 43 by subtracting 1. The main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated second special reserved number is displayed. The main CPU 41 also stores a second reserved number command capable of identifying the updated second special reserved number in the output buffer. Next, the main CPU 41 reads out the first stored random number information from the main RWM 43 among the random number information for the second special game. Note that when the main CPU 41 reads out the first random number information, it erases the first stored random number information from the main RWM 43. Then, the main CPU 41 performs a jackpot lottery based on the read random number information and the jackpot determination value stored in the main ROM 42. The jackpot lottery performed in the second special symbol start process corresponds to a jackpot lottery performed when a game ball enters the second starting hole 27. Furthermore, if the jackpot lottery is not won, the main CPU 41 performs a chance lottery based on the read random number information and the chance determination value stored in the main ROM 42. Furthermore, if the jackpot lottery is not won, the main CPU 41 performs a performance lottery based on the value of the performance determination random number in addition to the chance lottery.

After completing various lotteries, the main CPU 41 determines the special symbol to be displayed in the second special game based on the value of the special symbol random number, and the variation pattern of the second special game based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. Specifically, if the jackpot lottery is won, the main CPU 41 determines the jackpot symbol and determines the jackpot variation pattern. At this time, the jackpot symbol is determined by the main CPU 41 with a probability of 60% for the third jackpot symbol and a probability of 40% for the fourth jackpot symbol. Also, in the low base state, if the jackpot lottery is not won and the chance lottery is won, the main CPU 41 determines the chance symbol and determines the chance variation pattern. In the high base state, if the jackpot lottery is not won, the chance lottery is won, and the performance lottery is won, the main CPU 41 determines the chance symbol and determines the variation pattern with no jackpot reach. On the other hand, in the high base state, if the player does not win the jackpot lottery, wins the chance lottery, and does not win the performance lottery, the main CPU 41 determines a specific trigger pattern and determines a non-jackpot reach-free variation pattern. If the player does not win the jackpot lottery, does not win the chance lottery, and wins the performance lottery, the main CPU 41 determines a loss pattern and determines a non-jackpot reach-free variation pattern. On the other hand, if the player does not win the jackpot lottery, does not win the chance lottery, and does not win the performance lottery, the main CPU 41 determines a loss pattern and determines a non-jackpot reach-free variation pattern.

After determining the special symbol and variation pattern, the main CPU 41 stores the symbol command and the variation pattern designation command in the output buffer and ends the second special symbol start process. In the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 stores the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the second special game in the output buffer.

As described above, the main CPU 41 performs a jackpot lottery in the first special symbol start process and the second special symbol start process. In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 performs a jackpot lottery, thereby realizing a function as a winning lottery means for performing a winning lottery. In addition, the main CPU 41 determines a special symbol to be displayed as a fixed stop in a special game in the first special symbol start process and the second special symbol start process. In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 determines a special symbol, thereby realizing a function as a result determination means for determining a result to be derived in a variable game. In addition, in the first special symbol start process and the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 determines a jackpot pattern, thereby determining the type of jackpot. Therefore, in this embodiment, the main CPU 41 determines a jackpot pattern, thereby realizing a function as a winning type determination means for determining the type of jackpot.

When the special symbol start process is terminated, the main CPU 41 executes a process other than the special symbol start process and executes a special game. Specifically, the main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 so that the special game is started. The main CPU 41 measures the change time associated with the change pattern determined in the special symbol start process. The main CPU 41 then controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is displayed as a fixed stop when the change time associated with the change pattern has elapsed. In addition, the main CPU 41 stores an end command in the output buffer for displaying the symbol combination of the performance symbols as a fixed stop when the change time associated with the change pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed. In addition, the main CPU 41 sets a post-stop interval (for example, 1 second) after the special game ends. During the post-stop interval, the special symbol that was displayed as a fixed stop following the end of the special game continues to be displayed as a fixed stop.

Next, the big win processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
The main CPU 41 specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main CPU 41 starts control to award the specified jackpot game after the jackpot special game ends. Specifically, the main CPU 41 starts control to award the jackpot game after the jackpot special game ends and the post-stop interval ends. The main CPU 41 awards the jackpot game by executing the jackpot process. In this way, in the pachinko game machine 10, the jackpot game is awarded after a jackpot is won.

When the special jackpot game ends, the main CPU 41 stores an opening command in the output buffer. In addition, when the main CPU 41 stores the opening command in the output buffer, it times the opening time. At this time, the main CPU 41 times the opening time according to the game state when the jackpot was won and the type of jackpot. For example, if a third jackpot game is awarded when in a specific low-probability time-saving state, the main CPU 41 times "10 seconds" as the opening time.

When the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 41 performs processing to execute a round game. That is, the main CPU 41 controls the second actuator A2 to open the large prize opening 29 according to the opening mode (opening pattern) set for the jackpot game, and starts the round game. After starting the round game, when the first round end condition or the second round end condition is established, the main CPU 41 controls the second actuator A2 to close the large prize opening 29, and ends the round game. The main CPU 41 repeats the processing to execute the round game until the maximum number of round games set for the jackpot game is completed. The main CPU 41 stores a round command in the output buffer each time a round game is started. The main CPU 41 also stores a special prize command in the output buffer each time a detection signal is input from the count sensor SE3 during the jackpot game.

When the final round of play ends, the main CPU 41 stores an ending command in the output buffer. After storing the ending command in the output buffer, the main CPU 41 times the ending time. At this time, the main CPU 41 times the ending time according to the game state when the jackpot was won and the type of jackpot. For example, if a third jackpot game is awarded when in a specific low-probability time-saving state, the main CPU 41 times "12 seconds" as the ending time. Then, the main CPU 41 ends the jackpot game when the ending time has elapsed.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described. In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 performs game state processing, thereby realizing the function of game state control means that controls the game state.

When the main CPU 41 controls to a non-probability variable state, it sets a value that can specify that the state is being controlled to a non-probability variable state to the probability state flag. The main CPU 41 also stores control information that can specify that the state is being controlled to a non-probability variable state (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state command) in the output buffer. Similarly, when the main CPU 41 controls to a probability variable state, it sets a value that can specify that the state is being controlled to a probability variable state to the probability state flag. The main CPU 41 also stores control information that can specify that the state is being controlled to a probability variable state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability state command) in the output buffer.

When controlling to the low base state, the main CPU 41 sets a value that can identify that the control is to be made to the low base state to the open state flag stored in the main RWM 43. The main CPU 41 also stores control information that can identify that the control is to be made to the low base state (hereinafter referred to as the low base state command) in the output buffer. Similarly, when controlling to the first high base state, the main CPU 41 sets a value that can identify that the control is to be made to the first high base state to the open state flag. The main CPU 41 also stores control information that can identify that the control is to be made to the first high base state (hereinafter referred to as the first high base state command) in the output buffer. The main CPU 41 also sets a value that can identify that the control is to be made to the second high base state to the open state flag. The main CPU 41 also stores control information that can identify that the control is to be made to the second high base state (hereinafter referred to as the second high base state command) in the output buffer.

After the first jackpot game is completed, the main CPU 41 sets the probability state flag to a value that can specify that the state will be controlled to the high probability state. After the first jackpot game is completed, the main CPU 41 sets the open state flag to a value that can specify that the state will be controlled to the first high base state. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 stores in the main RWM 43 information that can specify that the state will be controlled to the first high base state until the next jackpot game is awarded (hereinafter, referred to as "until the next time information"). Similarly, after the third jackpot game is completed, the main CPU 41 sets the probability state flag to a value that can specify that the state will be controlled to the high probability state. After the third jackpot game is completed, the main CPU 41 sets the open state flag to a value that can specify that the state will be controlled to the first high base state. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 stores in the main RWM 43 information until the next time.

After the second jackpot game is completed, the main CPU 41 sets the probability state flag to a value that can specify that the game will be controlled to a non-probability variable state. After the second jackpot game is completed, the main CPU 41 sets the open state flag to a value that can specify that the game will be controlled to a first high base state. Furthermore, if the jackpot lottery is won and the second jackpot game is awarded during normal game play, the main CPU 41 stores "50 times", which corresponds to the number of special games that can be controlled to the first high base state even if the jackpot game is not awarded, in the main RWM 43 as the first remaining number of times information after the second jackpot game is completed. On the other hand, if the jackpot lottery is won and the second jackpot game is awarded during a non-normal game play, the main CPU 41 stores "100 times", which corresponds to the number of special games that can be controlled to the first high base state even if the jackpot game is not awarded, in the main RWM 43 as the first remaining number of times information after the second jackpot game is completed. Similarly, after the fourth jackpot game ends, the main CPU 41 sets the probability state flag to a value that can specify that the game will be controlled to a non-probability variable state. Also, after the fourth jackpot game ends, the main CPU 41 sets the open state flag to a value that can specify that the game will be controlled to a first high base state. Furthermore, after the fourth jackpot game ends, the main CPU 41 stores "100 times", which corresponds to the number of special games that can be controlled to the first high base state even if no jackpot game is awarded, in the main RWM 43 as first remaining number information.

When the number of times that can be determined from the first remaining number information is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the number of times that can be determined from the first remaining number information each time the special game ends, and updates the first remaining number information. Then, when the number of times that can be determined from the first remaining number information after subtraction reaches 0, the main CPU 41 sets the open state flag to a value that can be determined to control to a low base state. Note that if information until the next time is stored in the main RWM 43, the main CPU 41 does not update the first remaining number information even if the special game ends.

In addition, when the game is controlled to the low base state and a chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game, the main CPU 41 stores "30 times", which corresponds to the number of special games (special number of times) that can be controlled to the second high base state in response to the fixed stop display of the chance symbol, in the main RWM 43 as second remaining number information. At this time, the main CPU 41 sets a value that can specify control to the second high base state to the open state flag.

When the number of times that can be determined from the second remaining number information is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the number of times that can be determined from the second remaining number information each time the special game ends, and updates the second remaining number information. Then, when the number of times that can be determined from the second remaining number information after subtraction reaches 0, the main CPU 41 sets the open state flag to a value that can be determined to control to the low base state.

The main CPU 41 also counts the number of times the special game is executed when the game is not in a variable probability state. Specifically, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the number of times that can be determined from the game execution count information stored in the main RWM 43 each time the special game ends when the game is not in a variable probability state, and updates the game execution count information. Then, when the number of times that can be determined from the game execution count information reaches a specified number, the main CPU 41 stores "800 times" in the main RWM 43 as the third remaining number information, which corresponds to the number of special games (special number) that can be controlled to the second high base state when the number of times the special game is executed within a specified period reaches the specified number. Incidentally, when the number of times that can be determined from the game execution count information reaches the specified number, the main CPU 41 stores "0" in the main RWM 43 as the second remaining number information, and initializes the second remaining number information.

When the number of times that can be determined from the third remaining number information is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the number of times that can be determined from the third remaining number information each time the special game ends, and updates the third remaining number information. Then, when the number of times that can be determined from the third remaining number information after subtraction reaches 0, the main CPU 41 sets the open state flag to a value that can be determined to control to the low base state.

When the first remaining number information is updated, the main CPU 41 stores control information capable of identifying the number after the update (hereinafter referred to as the first number command) in the output buffer. When the second remaining number information is updated, the main CPU 41 stores control information capable of identifying the number after the update (hereinafter referred to as the second number command) in the output buffer. Similarly, when the third remaining number information is updated, the main CPU 41 stores control information capable of identifying the number after the update (hereinafter referred to as the third number command) in the output buffer.

When a jackpot game is awarded, the main CPU 41 sets the probability state flag to a value that can specify that the state will be controlled to a non-probability variable state, and sets the open state flag to a value that can specify that the state will be controlled to a low base state. At this time, the main CPU 41 stores "0" in the main RWM 43 as the first remaining number of times information, and initializes the first remaining number of times information. The main CPU 41 also stores "0" in the main RWM 43 as the second remaining number of times information, and initializes the second remaining number of times information. Similarly, the main CPU 41 stores "0" in the main RWM 43 as the third remaining number of times information, and initializes the third remaining number of times information. Furthermore, if information up to the next time is stored in the main RWM 43, the main CPU 41 erases the information up to the next time.

Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
The main CPU 41 judges whether the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 31 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. If the game ball has not passed through the gate 31, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, if the game ball has passed through the gate 31, the main CPU 41 judges whether the normal reserved number stored in the main RWM 43 is less than the upper limit number. If the normal reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol input process. If the normal reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the normal reserved number stored in the main RWM 43 and updates it. In this case, the main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated normal reserved number. In addition, the main CPU 41 stores a normal reserved number command capable of identifying the updated normal reserved number in the output buffer. Next, the main CPU 41 acquires the random number generated in the main board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main RWM 43. In this case, the main CPU 41 stores the random number information so that it is the random number information for the normal game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
The main CPU 41 judges whether the execution conditions of the normal game are satisfied. At this time, the main CPU 41 judges positively when the normal winning game is not being played and the normal game is not being played, whereas it judges negatively when the normal winning game is being played or the normal game is being played. When the execution conditions of the normal game are not satisfied, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the execution conditions of the normal game are satisfied, the main CPU 41 judges whether the normal reserved number stored in the main RWM 43 is 1 or more. When the normal reserved number is not 1 or more, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol start process. When the normal reserved number is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 updates the normal reserved number stored in the main RWM 43 by subtracting 1. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated normal reserved number is displayed. The main CPU 41 stores a normal reserved number command capable of identifying the updated normal reserved number in the output buffer. Next, the main CPU 41 reads out the random number information for the normal game that was stored first from the main RWM 43. After reading out the first random number information, the main CPU 41 erases the first random number information stored from the main RWM 43. Next, the main CPU 41 performs a normal win lottery based on the read random number information and the normal win determination value stored in the main ROM 42. Then, the main CPU 41 determines the normal symbol to be displayed as a fixed stop in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game based on the lottery result of the normal win lottery. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol start process. In the normal symbol start process, the main CPU 41 performs various processes according to the game state. For example, the main CPU 41 performs a normal win lottery according to the game state. For example, the main CPU 41 determines the fluctuation time of the normal game according to the game state.

The main CPU 41 then executes the normal game by performing a process separate from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main CPU 41 starts the normal game, and controls the information display panel 22 so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is displayed as a fixed stop when the variable time determined in the normal symbol start process has elapsed. In addition, the main CPU 41 stores control information capable of identifying that the normal game is about to start in the output buffer when the normal game starts to be executed.

Next, the normal win processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
In the case where the normal winning lottery is won, the main CPU 41 determines the opening pattern of the second starting hole 27 when the normal game ends. Then, the main CPU 41 controls the first actuator A1 so that the second starting hole 27 is opened according to the determined opening pattern. In addition, even if the second starting hole 27 is being opened according to the opening pattern, the main CPU 41 ends the normal winning game when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter the second starting hole 27 after the normal winning game is awarded. In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured so that the normal winning lottery can be won even when the base state is low, and when the normal winning lottery is won, the first variable member 28 is in the open state. Therefore, in this embodiment, although it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second starting hole 27 when the base state is low compared to when the base state is high, there is a possibility that a game ball will enter the second starting hole 27. In the normal winning process, the main CPU 41 performs various processes according to the game state. For example, the main CPU 41 determines an opening pattern according to the game state.

Next, various processes executed by the secondary CPU 51 based on the secondary control program will be described.
When the sub-CPU 51 inputs a low probability state command, it sets the sub-probability state flag to a value that can identify a non-probability variable state. When the sub-CPU 51 inputs a high probability state command, it sets the sub-probability state flag to a value that can identify a probability variable state. Also, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs a low base state command, it sets the sub-open state flag to a value that can identify a low base state. When the sub-CPU 51 inputs a first high base state command, it sets the sub-open state flag to a value that can identify a first high base state. When the sub-CPU 51 inputs a second high base state command, it sets the sub-open state flag to a value that can identify a second high base state. The sub-probability state flag and the sub-open state flag are stored in the sub-RWM 53.

In addition, when the secondary CPU 51 inputs a first number command, it updates the information stored in the secondary RWM 53 (hereinafter referred to as secondary first number information) so that the number of times that can be specified from the command can be specified. Similarly, when the secondary CPU 51 inputs a second number command, it updates the information stored in the secondary RWM 53 (hereinafter referred to as secondary second number information) so that the number of times that can be specified from the command can be specified. Furthermore, when the secondary CPU 51 inputs a third number command, it updates the information stored in the secondary RWM 53 (hereinafter referred to as secondary third number information) so that the number of times that can be specified from the command can be specified. The secondary CPU 51 can specify whether the state is a special game state or a special game state depending on whether the number of times that can be specified from the secondary second number information or the secondary third number information is 1 or more.

The sub-CPU 51 controls the presentation mode. Specifically, the sub-CPU 51 determines the game state based on the sub-open state flag and the sub-probability state flag. Then, when in the normal game state, the sub-CPU 51 controls to the normal mode. When in the specific high-probability time-shortening state, the sub-CPU 51 controls to the high-probability mode. When in the specific low-probability time-shortening state, the sub-CPU 51 controls to the chance mode. When in the special game state, the sub-CPU 51 controls to the challenge mode. Similarly, when in the special game state, the sub-CPU 51 controls to the challenge mode. In this embodiment, the sub-CPU 51 controls the presentation mode, thereby realizing a function as a presentation mode control means that controls the presentation mode.

During jackpot play, the sub-CPU 51 controls at least one of the decorative lamps 17, the speaker 18, and the performance display device 25 so that a jackpot performance is performed. Specifically, when an opening command is input, the sub-CPU 51 controls the decorative lamps 17, the speaker 18, and the performance display device 25 so that an opening performance is performed. When a round command is input, the sub-CPU 51 controls the decorative lamps 17, the speaker 18, and the performance display device 25 so that a round performance is executed. When an ending command is input, the sub-CPU 51 controls the decorative lamps 17, the speaker 18, and the performance display device 25 so that an ending performance is executed. The performance content of the jackpot performance may be made different depending on the type of jackpot.

The sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that a performance game is performed. Specifically, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs a symbol command and a variation pattern designation command, it controls the performance game to be executed. Based on the variation pattern designation command and the symbol command, the sub-CPU 51 determines the symbol combination of the performance symbols to be finally displayed as a fixed stop in the performance game. Specifically, when a big win variation pattern is specified from the variation pattern designation command, the sub-CPU 51 determines a big win symbol by the performance symbol. Also, when a non-big win variation pattern is specified from the variation pattern designation command and a miss symbol is specified from the symbol command, the sub-CPU 51 determines a miss symbol by the performance symbol. For example, when the sub-CPU 51 specifies a non-big win reach-with variation pattern from the input variation pattern designation command, it determines a miss symbol by the performance symbol including a reach. On the other hand, when the sub-CPU 51 specifies a non-big win reach-without variation pattern from the input variation pattern designation command, it determines a miss symbol by the performance symbol not including a reach. Also, when a chance fluctuation pattern is specified from the fluctuation pattern designation command, the sub-CPU 51 determines a chance pattern based on the performance pattern. However, when a non-jackpot fluctuation pattern is specified from the fluctuation pattern designation command and a chance pattern is specified from the pattern command, the sub-CPU 51 determines a losing pattern based on the performance pattern. For example, when the sub-CPU 51 specifies a non-jackpot reach fluctuation pattern from the input fluctuation pattern designation command, it determines a losing pattern based on the performance pattern including the reach. On the other hand, when the sub-CPU 51 specifies a non-jackpot no reach fluctuation pattern from the input fluctuation pattern designation command, it determines a losing pattern based on the performance pattern not including the reach.

When the sub-CPU 51 inputs a variation pattern designation command, it controls the performance display device 25 to display the performance symbols in a variable manner. In other words, the sub-CPU 51 starts the performance game. Then, at a predetermined timing, the sub-CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays the pattern combination of the determined performance symbols. After that, the sub-CPU 51, upon input of an end command, displays the fixed and stopped pattern combination of the performance symbols. The sub-CPU 51 may measure a variation time that can be specified from the variation pattern, regardless of the end command, and may display the fixed and stopped pattern combination upon the passage of the variation time. In this case, the end command may be omitted. In addition, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern that includes a reach effect, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 to execute a reach effect. When a chance variation pattern is specified from the variation pattern designation command, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 to execute a predetermined chance effect.

When the secondary CPU 51 inputs a variation pattern designation command, it also performs a lottery regarding the jackpot preview performance. The lottery regarding the jackpot preview performance includes a lottery to determine whether to execute the jackpot preview performance, a lottery to determine the type of performance to execute as the jackpot preview performance, and a lottery to determine the content of the performance (in the case of a button preview performance, the result of the button preview performance). Then, when it is decided to execute the jackpot preview performance, the secondary CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the decided jackpot preview performance is executed. The control related to the execution of the button preview performance will be explained later.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the volume of at least some of the sounds output from the speaker 18. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the volume of sounds related to effects, but is configured to be unable to adjust the volume of sounds related to errors. In this embodiment, "adjusting the volume" can also be understood as "adjusting the output intensity of the sound." The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the volume by operating the up button UB or the down button DB. When the volume is adjusted in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a setting sound (hereinafter referred to as a volume adjustment sound) that can identify that the volume has been adjusted may be output from the speaker 18. The volume adjustment sound may be a different sound (e.g., a different scale) depending on the adjusted volume.

As shown in FIG. 6(a), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the up button UB or the down button DB is operated in a situation where the volume can be adjusted, the display content of the performance display device 25 becomes the display content related to volume adjustment. Specifically, the performance display device 25 displays a meter Ma. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the volume of some of the sounds output from the speaker 18 can be adjusted from among four levels. The meter Ma includes four scales Ma1 to Ma4. The meter Ma is displayed in a manner corresponding to the level set as the volume. For example, when the set volume is the third level from the minimum volume, the performance display device 25 displays the meter Ma in a manner in which the three scales Ma1 to Ma3 are colored, as shown in FIG. 6(a). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the meter Ma is displayed, an up/down operation promotion image Sac that imitates the up button UB and the down button DB is displayed near the display area where the meter Ma is displayed. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the volume is adjustable and the maximum volume within the adjustable range has not been reached, the volume can be increased by one step by operating the up button UB. Also, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the volume is adjustable and the minimum volume within the adjustable range has not been reached, the volume can be decreased by one step by operating the down button DB. When the volume is adjusted by operating the up button UB or down button DB, the colored scale on the meter Ma, that is, the state of the meter Ma, changes in accordance with the adjustment.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the brightness of at least some of the light-emitting effects related to the decorative lamp 17 can be adjusted. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the brightness of the light-emitting effects related to the effects can be adjusted, while the brightness of the light-emitting effects related to errors cannot be adjusted. In this embodiment, "adjusting the brightness" can also be understood as "adjusting the light emission intensity of the decorative lamp 17." In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the brightness of the decorative lamp 17 is configured to be adjustable, but the brightness of the backlight of the effect display device 25 may be configured to be adjusted accordingly. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, instead of the brightness of the decorative lamp 17, the brightness of the backlight of the effect display device 25 may be configured to be adjustable. "Brightness" is sometimes called "light amount." Therefore, being able to adjust the brightness is equivalent to being able to adjust the light amount. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the brightness by operating the right button RB or the left button LB. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the brightness is adjusted, a setting sound (hereinafter referred to as the brightness adjustment sound) that can identify that the brightness has been adjusted may be output from the speaker 18. The brightness adjustment sound may be a different sound (e.g., a different musical scale) depending on the brightness after adjustment.

As shown in FIG. 6(b), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the right button RB or the left button LB is operated in a situation where the brightness can be adjusted, the display content of the performance display device 25 becomes the display content related to the brightness adjustment. Specifically, the performance display device 25 displays a meter Mb. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the brightness of at least some of the light-emitting effects related to the decorative lamp 17 can be adjusted from four levels. The meter Mb includes four scales Mb1 to Mb4. The meter Mb is displayed in a manner according to the level set as the brightness. For example, when the brightness is set to the third level from the minimum brightness, the performance display device 25 displays the meter Mb in a manner in which the three scales Mb1 to Mb3 are colored, as shown in FIG. 6(b). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the meter Mb is displayed, a left/right operation promotion image Sbd imitating the right button RB and the left button LB is displayed near the display area where the meter Mb is displayed. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the brightness is adjustable and the brightness has not reached the maximum brightness within the adjustable range, the brightness can be increased by one step by operating the right button RB. Also, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the brightness is adjustable and the brightness has not reached the minimum brightness within the adjustable range, the brightness can be decreased by one step by operating the left button LB. When the brightness is adjusted by operating the right button RB or the left button LB, the scale colored on the meter Mb, that is, the state of the meter Mb, changes in accordance with the adjustment.

Here, the control relating to the volume adjustment and the control relating to the brightness adjustment will be described.
The sub-RWM 53 stores information (hereinafter referred to as volume information) that can identify a volume level that is set among levels that can be set as the volume. The sub-CPU 51 controls the speaker 18 to perform a sound effect at a volume level that can be identified from the volume information.

In a situation where the volume can be adjusted, when an operation signal is input from the up button UB or the down button DB, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 to display the meter Ma. At this time, the sub-CPU 51 displays the meter Ma in a manner corresponding to the volume information. Then, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs an operation signal from the up button UB while the meter Ma is being displayed, if the volume level that can be specified from the volume information has not reached the upper limit, the sub-CPU 51 raises the volume level by one and updates the volume information to one that can specify the volume level after the increase. Accordingly, the sub-CPU 51 updates the manner of the meter Ma. Similarly, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs an operation signal from the down button DB and the volume level that can be specified from the volume information has not reached the lower limit, the sub-CPU 51 lowers the volume level by one and updates the volume information to one that can specify the volume level after the decrease. Accordingly, the sub-CPU 51 updates the manner of the meter Ma. Also, when the volume information is updated, the sub-CPU 51 controls the speaker 18 to output a volume adjustment sound. If no operation signal is input from the up button UB or down button DB for a predetermined period of time while the meter Ma is displayed, the sub-CPU 51 ends the display of the meter Ma. Also, if an operation signal is input from any of the right button RB, left button LB, or effect button BT while the meter Ma is displayed, the sub-CPU 51 ends the display of the meter Ma.

The sub-RWM 53 stores information (hereinafter referred to as brightness information) that can identify the brightness level that is set among the levels that can be set as brightness. The sub-CPU 51 controls the decorative lamp 17 to perform a light emission effect at a brightness level that can be identified from the brightness information.

In a situation where the brightness can be adjusted, when an operation signal is input from the right button RB or the left button LB, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 to display the meter Mb. At this time, the sub-CPU 51 displays the meter Mb in a manner corresponding to the brightness information. Then, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs an operation signal from the right button RB while the meter Mb is being displayed, if the brightness stage that can be specified from the brightness information has not reached the upper limit, the sub-CPU 51 raises the brightness stage by one and updates the brightness information to one that can specify the brightness stage after the increase. Accordingly, the sub-CPU 51 updates the manner of the meter Mb. Similarly, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs an operation signal from the left button LB and the brightness stage that can be specified from the brightness information has not reached the lower limit, the sub-CPU 51 lowers the brightness stage by one and updates the brightness information to one that can specify the brightness stage after the decrease. Accordingly, the sub-CPU 51 updates the manner of the meter Mb. Also, when the brightness information is updated, the sub-CPU 51 controls the speaker 18 to output a brightness adjustment sound. If no operation signal is input from the right button RB or the left button LB for a predetermined time while the meter Mb is displayed, the sub-CPU 51 ends the display of the meter Mb. Also, if an operation signal is input from any of the up button UB, down button DB, or effect button BT while the meter Mb is displayed, the sub-CPU 51 ends the display of the meter Mb.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with an auto function (auto button function). The auto function is a function that proceeds with a presentation by regarding the presentation button BT as having been operated in a predetermined manner. The auto function is a function that proceeds with a presentation by regarding the presentation button BT as having been operated during a valid operation period in which operation of the presentation button BT can be accepted, even if the presentation button BT has not been operated. When the auto function is set in the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, during a valid operation period in the button preview presentation, even if the presentation button BT has not been operated, the result of the button preview presentation is derived by regarding the presentation button BT as having been operated.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the auto function is set by operating the effect button BT in the setting operation mode in a situation in which the auto function can be set. Setting the auto function is premised on the premise that the auto function has not been set prior to setting. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the auto function is not set, the auto function can be set by operating the effect button BT in the setting operation mode. In this embodiment, pressing and holding the effect button BT for two seconds is considered to be operating the effect button BT in the setting operation mode. An example of a situation in which the auto function can be set is when the machine is in standby mode.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the auto function is released by operating the effect button BT in the release operation mode in a situation in which the auto function can be released. In order to release the auto function, it is assumed that the auto function has been set before the release. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the auto function is set, the auto function can be released by operating the effect button BT in the release operation mode. In this embodiment, operating the effect button BT is defined as operating the effect button BT in the release operation mode. An example of a situation in which the auto function can be released is when the machine is in standby mode.

Here, the control relating to the setting of the automatic function and the control relating to the cancellation of the automatic function will be described.
Information that can specify whether the auto function is set (hereinafter, referred to as auto function information) is stored in the secondary RWM 53. The secondary CPU 51 can specify whether the auto function is set by referring to the auto function information.

If both the timing when the operation of the effect button BT is started and the timing when the operation continues for two seconds are situations in which the auto function can be set, the sub-CPU 51 identifies the effect button BT as having been operated in the set operation mode. Therefore, for example, even if the timing when the operation of the effect button BT is started is a situation in which the auto function can be set, if the timing when the operation continues for two seconds is a situation in which the auto function cannot be set, the sub-CPU 51 does not identify the operation as having been operated in the set operation mode. Then, when the sub-CPU 51 identifies the effect button BT as having been operated in the set operation mode, it updates the auto function information to identify that the auto function is set. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the auto function is set by updating the auto function information to identify that the auto function is set.

In addition, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs an operation signal from the effect button BT in a situation where the auto function can be released, it identifies the effect button BT as having been operated in the release operation mode. Then, when it identifies the effect button BT as having been operated in the release operation mode, the sub-CPU 51 updates the auto function information to identify that the auto function is not set. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the auto function is released by updating the auto function information to identify that the auto function is not set.

Next, the control relating to the execution of the button preview performance when the auto function is set and when the auto function is not set will be described.
When it is determined that the button advance notice performance is to be performed, the sub-CPU 51 starts the button advance notice performance at a predetermined timing during the performance game. Specifically, when the button advance notice performance is to be performed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the operation prompt performance is started. Regardless of whether the auto function is set, when an operation signal from the performance button BT is input within the operation effective period of the performance button BT, which is the same period as the period during which the operation prompt performance is performed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the result of the button advance notice performance is derived. On the other hand, when the auto function is set and an operation signal from the performance button BT is not input by the deemed timing within the operation effective period of the performance button BT, which is the same period as the period during which the operation prompt performance is performed, the sub-CPU 51 regards the performance button BT as having been operated, and controls the performance display device 25 so that the result of the button advance notice performance is derived. Note that the result derived in the button advance notice performance may be configured to be determined when the execution of the button advance notice performance is determined, or may be configured to be determined in conjunction with the derivation of the result of the button advance notice performance. In addition, the result of the button preview performance derived by operating the performance button BT may be different from the result of the button preview performance derived even if the performance button BT is not operated because the auto function is set.

Next, the standby state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The standby state includes a first standby state and a second standby state. In the first standby state, a performance symbol is displayed on the performance display device 25. On the other hand, in the second standby state, a performance symbol is not displayed on the performance display device 25, and a predetermined standby performance is executed. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the first standby state is entered first in the standby state. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the second standby state is entered after the first standby state is ended in the standby state. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the first standby state is entered after the second standby state is ended. In this embodiment, the time for which the first standby state is entered and the time for which the second standby state is entered are each determined in advance.

Here, the transition of the standby state will be described.
As shown in Fig. 7(a), during the execution of the special game, the effect display device 25 displays the effect symbols in a variable manner. Then, as shown in Fig. 7(b), when the special game ends, the effect display device 25 displays the fixed and stopped symbol combination of the effect symbols. Furthermore, during the period from the end of the special game until the end of the post-stop interval (shown as "interval" in Fig. 7(b)), the effect display device 25 continues to display the fixed and stopped symbol combination of the effect symbols. Furthermore, after the end of the post-stop interval following the end of a special game in which no jackpot is won, if both the first special reserved number and the second special reserved number are "0", a standby state is entered. At this time, after the end of the stop interval, a first standby state is entered.

As shown in FIG. 7(c), in the first standby state, the performance display device 25 temporarily stops and displays a pattern combination based on the performance patterns. Furthermore, in the first standby state, the performance display device 25 displays a volume icon IC1, a brightness icon IC2, and an auto function icon IC3. The volume icon IC1 is an image that can identify the volume level that is being set. The brightness icon IC2 is an image that can identify the brightness level that is being set. The auto function icon IC3 is an image that can identify whether the auto function is set.

As shown in FIG. 8(a), the volume icon IC1 is composed of volume icon information Ja1 corresponding to information that can identify it as the volume icon IC1, volume stage information Jb1 corresponding to information that can identify the stage of the volume currently being set, and up/down button information Jc1 corresponding to information simulating the up button UB and down button DB. The volume icon IC1 shown in FIG. 8(a) includes "3" as the volume stage information Jb1, and therefore corresponds to the volume icon IC1 that can identify that the currently set volume is the third stage from the minimum volume.

As shown in FIG. 8(b), the brightness icon IC2 is composed of brightness icon information Ja2 corresponding to information that can identify it as the brightness icon IC2, brightness stage information Jb2 corresponding to information that can identify the brightness stage currently being set, and left and right button information Jc2 corresponding to information simulating the right button RB and left button LB. The brightness icon IC2 shown in FIG. 8(b) includes "3" as the brightness stage information Jb2, and therefore corresponds to the brightness icon IC2 that can identify that the brightness currently being set is the third stage from the minimum brightness.

As shown in FIG. 8(c), the auto function icon IC3 is composed of auto function icon information Ja3, which corresponds to information that can identify it as the auto function icon IC3, and auto function setting information Jb3, which corresponds to information that can identify whether the auto function is set. The auto function setting information Jb3 is text information of "ON" when the auto function is set, and is text information of "OFF" when the auto function is not set. And, since the auto function icon IC3 shown in FIG. 8(c) includes "ON" as the auto function setting information Jb3, it corresponds to the auto function icon IC3 that can identify that the auto function is set.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the predetermined waiting performance executed in the second waiting state differs depending on which of the multiple types of information is set. In this embodiment, the multiple types of information include OFF information corresponding to the first information, and ON information corresponding to the second information. The details will be described later, but in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the strength of the warning against addiction in the waiting state differs depending on whether the OFF information or the ON information is set.

First, the setting of the OFF information and the ON information will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the intensity adjustment switch 60 is in the ON state, the intensity adjustment state is established in which either OFF information or ON information can be set by operating at least one of the up button UB and the down button DB. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the intensity adjustment switch 60 is being operated, the intensity adjustment state is established in which either OFF information or ON information can be set by operating at least one of the up button UB and the down button DB. The intensity adjustment state ends when the intensity adjustment switch 60 is turned OFF.

In the pachinko game machine 10, in principle, the intensity adjustment state is entered when the intensity adjustment switch 60 is ON regardless of whether a special game is being played. Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine 10, in principle, the intensity adjustment state is entered when the intensity adjustment switch 60 is ON regardless of whether a jackpot game is being played. For example, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the intensity adjustment switch 60 is ON during standby, the intensity adjustment state is entered. For example, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the intensity adjustment switch 60 is ON during the execution of a special game, the intensity adjustment state is entered. For example, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the intensity adjustment switch 60 is ON during a jackpot game, the intensity adjustment state is entered. Note that, for example, when a recovery process is being performed following the start of power supply, even if the intensity adjustment switch 60 is ON, the intensity adjustment state is not entered, and if the intensity adjustment switch 60 is ON after the recovery process is completed, the intensity adjustment state may be entered.

As shown in FIG. 9(a), in the intensity adjustment state, the performance display device 25 displays a first selection information image SM1 capable of identifying OFF information, and a second selection information image SM2 capable of identifying ON information. Also, in the intensity adjustment state, the performance display device 25 displays an information selection image JS indicating the information being selected. The information selection image JS is an image imitating an arrow. The information selection image JS is displayed in either a display mode indicating the first selection information image SM1 as shown in FIG. 9(a), or a display mode indicating the second selection information image SM2 as shown in FIG. 9(b). When the down button DB is operated while the information selection image JS is displayed in a display mode indicating the first selection information image SM1 as shown in FIG. 9(a), the information selection image JS is displayed in a display mode indicating the second selection information image SM2 as shown in FIG. 9(b). Similarly, when the up button UB is operated when the information selection image JS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the second selection information image SM2 as shown in FIG. 9(b), the information selection image JS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first selection information image SM1 as shown in FIG. 9(a). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, information corresponding to the selection information image selected when the intensity adjustment switch 60 is in the OFF state in the intensity adjustment state is set. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the information selection image JS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first selection information image SM1 and the intensity adjustment switch 60 is in the OFF state, the OFF information is set. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the information selection image JS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the second selection information image SM2 and the intensity adjustment switch 60 is in the OFF state, the ON information is set. The OFF information and the ON information are set by being stored in the sub RWM 53.

Next, the control relating to the setting of the OFF information and the ON information will be described.
When an operation signal output when the intensity adjustment switch 60 is in the ON state is input, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the first selection information image SM1, the second selection information image SM2, and the information selection image JS are displayed. This starts the intensity adjustment state. The sub-CPU 51 refers to setting information that can identify whether the OFF information or the ON information is set, and when the OFF information can be identified from the information, controls the performance display device 25 so that the information selection image JS is displayed in a display mode that points to the first selection information image SM1. On the other hand, when the ON information can be identified from the setting information, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the information selection image JS is displayed in a display mode that points to the second selection information image SM2. The setting information is stored in the sub-RWM 53. In addition, when the information selection image JS is displayed in a display mode that points to the first selection information image SM1, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the information selection image JS is displayed in a display mode that points to the second selection information image SM2 when the sub-CPU 51 inputs a detection signal from the down button DB. Furthermore, the sub-CPU 51 updates the ON information to identifiable setting information. On the other hand, when the information selection image JS is displayed in a display mode that points to the second selection information image SM2, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the information selection image JS is displayed in a display mode that points to the first selection information image SM1 when the sub-CPU 51 inputs a detection signal from the up button UB. Furthermore, the sub-CPU 51 updates the OFF information to identifiable setting information. In addition, when the input of the operation signal output when the intensity adjustment switch 60 is in the ON state is completed, the sub-CPU 51 terminates the display of the first selection information image SM1, the second selection information image SM2, and the information selection image JS. This ends the intensity adjustment state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to set any one of a plurality of types of information including OFF information and ON information by operating the intensity adjustment switch 60 and at least one of the up button UB and down button DB. The sub-CPU 51 is capable of controlling the setting of any one of a plurality of types of information including OFF information and ON information. That is, in this embodiment, the sub-control unit is capable of controlling the setting of any one of a plurality of types of information including first information and second information. The specific operation means in this embodiment includes the intensity adjustment switch 60 and buttons UB and DB. In this way, this embodiment is configured to be able to set any one of a plurality of types of information including at least the first information and second information by operating the specific operation means.

Here, a predetermined standby effect when the OFF information is set will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10A, when the OFF information is set, the first standby effect is executed in the effect display device 25 as a predetermined standby effect in the second standby state. The first standby effect includes an animation effect, a logo effect, and a warning about addiction. In this way, the first standby effect executed when the OFF information is set includes a warning about addiction. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the OFF information is set, the animation effect is executed for a time T1, the logo effect is executed for a time T2, and then the warning about addiction is executed for a time T3. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the OFF information is set, after the first standby state is entered after the special game ends, a warning about addiction is started at a timing when the time T1 and the time T2 have elapsed since the end of the first standby state.

As shown in FIG. 11(a), the animation effect is executed on the effect display device 25. The animation effect is executed by displaying a moving image (so-called video) on the effect display device 25. The animation effect may be, for example, an effect that introduces a character that is the motif of the pachinko gaming machine 10, or an effect that explains the effect executed on the pachinko gaming machine 10. When the animation effect is executed, the effect display device 25 displays a volume icon IC1, a brightness icon IC2, and an auto function icon IC3. The various icons IC1 to IC3 will continue to be displayed on the effect display device 25 even if the first standby state is switched to the second standby state.

As shown in FIG. 11(b), the logo effect is executed on the effect display device 25. The logo effect may be, for example, an effect that displays the logo of the company that manufactured the gaming machine, or an effect that displays the company motto of the company that manufactured the gaming machine. When the logo effect is being executed, the various icons IC1 to IC3 are not displayed on the effect display device 25. Therefore, when the animation effect ends and the logo effect starts, the display of the various icons IC1 to IC3 on the effect display device 25 ends.

As shown in FIG. 11(c), the warning against addiction is executed in the performance display device 25 by displaying a warning image NT1 on the performance display device 25. The warning image NT1 is an image including the text (text information) "Pachinko and pachislot are games to be enjoyed in moderation" and the text (text information) "Be careful not to get addicted." In this way, the performance display device 25 can execute a warning against addiction when in a standby state. When a warning against addiction is being executed in the standby state, the various icons IC1 to IC3 are not displayed on the performance display device 25. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second standby state ends, it goes back to the first standby state. Therefore, when the warning against addiction in the standby state ends and it goes back to the first standby state, the display of the various icons IC1 to IC3 is resumed on the performance display device 25.

When the OFF information is set, the decorative lamp 17 emits light in a light emission mode based on the standby performance pattern when in standby mode. When the decorative lamp 17 emits light based on the standby performance pattern, the decorative lamp 17 emits light for at least a portion of the period.

Next, a predetermined standby effect when the ON information is set will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10B, when ON information is set, the second standby effect is executed on the effect display device 25 as a predetermined standby effect in the second standby state. The second standby effect includes an animation effect, a logo effect, an ON information notification effect, and a warning about addiction. In this way, the second standby effect executed when ON information is set includes a warning about addiction. That is, in this embodiment, regardless of whether OFF information or ON information is set, a part of the predetermined standby effect includes a warning about addiction. In the pachinko game machine 10, when ON information is set, the animation effect is executed for time T1, and then the logo effect is executed for time T2, and then the ON information notification effect is executed for time T4, and then the warning about addiction is executed for time T5. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the ON information is set, after the special game ends and the first waiting state is entered, a warning against addiction is started at the timing when time T1, time T2, and time T4 have elapsed since the end of the first waiting state.

The time T3 during which a warning about addiction is issued in the second standby state when OFF information is set is longer than the time T5 during which a warning about addiction is issued in the second standby state when ON information is set. In other words, when OFF information is set, the time during which a warning about addiction is issued in one second standby state is longer than when ON information is set, and the strength of the warning about addiction is higher. That is, the time during which a warning about addiction included in a predetermined standby performance is executed when the first information is set is longer than the time during which a warning about addiction included in a predetermined standby performance is executed when the second information is set, and the strength of the warning about addiction in the standby state is higher. As described above, in the pachinko game machine 10, when OFF information is set, the strength of the warning about addiction in the standby state is higher than when ON information is set. That is, when the first information is set, the strength of the warning about addiction in the standby state is higher than when the second information is set. Thus, in this embodiment, the strength of the warning regarding addiction in the standby state differs between when the first information is set and when the second information is set.

Incidentally, the time T3 during which the attention call regarding addiction is executed in the second standby state when the OFF information is set is the same as the sum of the time (time T4 + time T5) during which the ON information notification performance and the attention call regarding addiction are executed in the second standby state when the ON information is set. Therefore, in the second standby state, the time during which the first standby performance is executed (= time T1 + time T2 + time T3) is the same as the time during which the second standby performance is executed (= time T1 + time T2 + time T4 + time T5). And, in the pachinko game machine 10, in the standby state, the first standby state and the second standby state are alternately repeated. Therefore, the time during which the attention call regarding addiction is executed within a unit time in the standby state is longer when the OFF information in which the first standby performance is executed is set than when the ON information in which the second standby performance is executed is set, and the strength of the attention call regarding addiction is higher. That is, in this embodiment, the time during which the warning about addiction is issued per unit time in the standby state is long, so the strength of the warning about addiction in the standby state is high.

As shown in FIG. 11(a), when ON information is set in the pachinko gaming machine 10, an animation effect is executed in the same way as when OFF information is set. Furthermore, when an animation effect is executed, various icons IC1 to IC3 are displayed on the effect display device 25. Also, as shown in FIG. 11(b), when ON information is set in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a logo effect is executed in the same way as when OFF information is set. Furthermore, when a logo effect is executed, various icons IC1 to IC3 are not displayed on the effect display device 25. Therefore, when ON information is set, similar to when OFF information is set, when the animation effect ends and the logo effect starts, the display of various icons IC1 to IC3 is terminated on the effect display device 25.

As shown in FIG. 11(d), the ON information notification performance is executed in the performance display device 25 by displaying a notification image HG on the performance display device 25. The notification image HG is an image including the text "ON information being set" (text information). In this way, the performance display device 25 is capable of executing the ON information notification performance when in a standby state. The ON information notification performance corresponds to a performance that notifies that the second information has been set. That is, in this embodiment, the display means is capable of executing a performance that notifies that the second information has been set when the second information has been set. When the ON information notification performance is being executed in a standby state, the various icons IC1 to IC3 are not displayed on the performance display device 25.

Also, as shown in FIG. 11(c), when ON information is set in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the warning image NT1 is displayed on the performance display device 25, and a warning about addiction is issued, just as when OFF information is set. In this way, the performance display device 25 is capable of issuing a warning about addiction when in a standby state. In this way, when ON information is set in the pachinko gaming machine 10, execution of a warning about addiction is started in a standby state after the ON information notification performance has started. That is, in this embodiment, when second information is set, execution of a warning about addiction is started in a standby state after the performance notifying that the second information has been set has started.

Furthermore, when a warning about addiction in the standby state is being executed, the various icons IC1 to IC3 are not displayed on the performance display device 25. Incidentally, when ON information is set, similar to when OFF information is set, the pachinko gaming machine 10 will return to the first standby state when the second standby state ends. Therefore, when ON information is set, similar to when OFF information is set, when the warning about addiction in the standby state ends and the first standby state is entered, the performance display device 25 will resume displaying the various icons IC1 to IC3.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when ON information is set, in the standby state, after the execution of the ON information notification presentation is completed, the execution of a warning about addiction is started. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when ON information is set, in the standby state, when the ON information notification presentation is being executed, a warning about addiction is not executed. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when ON information is set, in the standby state, when a warning about addiction is being executed, the ON information notification presentation is not executed. That is, in this embodiment, when second information is set, in the standby state, when a warning about addiction is being executed, a presentation notifying that the second information is set is not executed, and when a presentation notifying that the second information is set is executed, a warning about addiction is not executed.

When the ON information is set, the decorative lamp 17 does not emit light and is turned off in the standby state. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the ON information is set and a warning about addiction is being issued in the standby state, the decorative lamp 17 does not emit light. In other words, in this embodiment, when the second information is set and a warning about addiction is being issued in the standby state, the light emitting means does not emit light.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when OFF information is set, the decorative lamp 17 emits light based on the standby performance pattern, and the decorative lamp 17 emits light for at least a part of the period. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when ON information is set, the decorative lamp 17 does not emit light. And, when OFF information is set, the time during which the decorative lamp 17 emits light per unit time when a warning about addiction in the standby state is being executed is longer than the time during which the decorative lamp 17 emits light per unit time when a warning about addiction in the standby state is being executed is longer than the time during which the light-emitting means ... the second information is set.

Next, the control relating to the standby state will be described.
When the sub-CPU 51 inputs a standby command, it performs control related to the first standby state. In the control related to the first standby state, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the symbol combination by the performance symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. The sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the symbol combination by the performance symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed over the time of the first standby state. Furthermore, in the first standby state, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that a volume icon IC1 with contents based on a volume level that can be specified from the volume information is displayed. Similarly, in the first standby state, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that a brightness icon IC2 with contents based on a brightness level that can be specified from the brightness information is displayed. In addition, in the first standby state, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that an auto function icon IC3 with contents based on the auto function information is displayed.

When the time for the first standby state has elapsed, the sub-CPU 51 performs control related to the second standby state. In control related to the second standby state, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that an animation performance is executed for a time T1. When the animation performance is executed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the various icons IC1 to IC3 are displayed, continuing from the first standby state. Furthermore, after the time T1 has elapsed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that a logo performance is executed for a time T2. In conjunction with executing the logo performance, the sub-CPU 51 ends the display of the various icons IC1 to IC3.

After time T2 has elapsed, if OFF information has been set, the secondary CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 to display the warning image NT1 for a period of time T3, and issues a warning regarding addiction. If OFF information has been set and time T3 has elapsed, the secondary CPU 51 again performs control related to the first standby state.

On the other hand, after time T2 has elapsed, if ON information has been set, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 to display the notification image HG for time T4, thereby executing the ON information notification performance. Then, after time T4 has elapsed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 to display the warning image NT1 for time T5, thereby executing a warning regarding addiction. If ON information has been set and after time T5 has elapsed, the sub-CPU 51 again performs control related to the first standby state.

Here, based on Figures 12(a) and 12(b), the transition in presentation when a standby state is entered after the end of a special game will be explained by comparing when OFF information is set with when ON information is set. Note that Figure 12(a) shows the transition in presentation when a standby state is entered after the end of a special game when OFF information is set. Also, Figure 12(b) shows the transition in presentation when a standby state is entered after the end of a special game when ON information is set.

As shown in FIG. 12(a) and FIG. 12(b), regardless of whether OFF information or ON information is set, a post-stop interval occurs after the end of the special game. Thereafter, if the post-stop interval ends at timing t11, the first standby state begins. Then, at timing t12, if the time since the first standby state was entered has elapsed, the second standby state is entered. After entering the second standby state, the performance display device 25 continues to execute an animation performance until timing t13 when time T1 has elapsed, regardless of whether OFF information or ON information is set, and then continues to execute a logo performance until timing t14 when a further time T2 has elapsed.

When the OFF information is set, the performance display device 25 issues a warning about addiction (shown as a warning in FIG. 12(a)) from time t14, when the logo performance ends, to time t16, when the time T3 has elapsed.

On the other hand, when ON information is set, the performance display device 25 executes an ON information notification performance (shown as notification performance in FIG. 12(b)) from timing t14, when the logo performance ends, to timing t15, when time T4 has elapsed. Thereafter, when ON information is set, the performance display device 25 executes a warning about addiction (shown as warning in FIG. 12(b)) from timing t15, when time T5 has elapsed. Note that, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, regardless of whether OFF information or ON information is set, the first standby state is entered again after the second standby state ends.

When OFF information is set and a warning about addiction is being issued in the standby state, the decorative lamp 17 emits light based on the standby presentation pattern. On the other hand, when ON information is set and a warning about addiction is being issued in the standby state, the decorative lamp 17 does not emit light. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the light emission mode of the decorative lamp 17 when a warning about addiction is being issued in the standby state differs between when OFF information is set and when ON information is set. In other words, the light emission mode of the light-emitting means when a warning about addiction is being issued in the standby state differs between when the first information is set and when the second information is set.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when OFF information is set, a warning about addiction is started at timing t14 after the standby state is entered after the special game ends. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when ON information is set, a warning about addiction is started at timing t15, which is later than timing t14 after the standby state is entered after the special game ends. In this way, when OFF information is set, the time from when the standby state is entered after the special game ends until the execution of a warning about addiction in the standby state begins is shorter than when ON information is set. In other words, when the first information is set, the time from when the standby state is entered after the variable game ends until the execution of a warning about addiction in the standby state begins is shorter than when the second information is set.

When the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to enter a special game state after the number of times the special game has been executed within a specified period of time reaches a specified number, a special entry effect is executed on the effect display device 25.

As shown in FIG. 13(a), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the special entry effect is executed by displaying the special entry image TG1 on the effect display device 25. The special entry image TG1 is an image including the text (text information) "Entering special game state". In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special entry effect is executed, a warning against addiction is not executed. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special game state is controlled in response to the number of times that the special game is executed within a predetermined period reaching a specified number, a warning against addiction is not executed in association with the control to the special game state. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the mode of the special entry effect does not change depending on whether the OFF information or the ON information is set. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the mode of the special entry effect when the OFF information is set is the same as the mode of the special entry effect when the ON information is set.

Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special game state is controlled in response to the chance symbol being displayed as a confirmed stop during a special game, a special entry effect is executed on the effect display device 25.

As shown in FIG. 13(b), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the special entry effect is executed by displaying the special entry image TG2 on the effect display device 25. The special entry image TG2 is an image including the text (text information) "Entering special game state". In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special entry effect is executed, a warning against addiction is not executed. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special game state is controlled in response to the chance symbol being displayed as a fixed stop in a special game, a warning against addiction is not executed in association with the control to the special game state. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the mode of the special entry effect does not change depending on whether the OFF information or the ON information is set. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the mode of the special entry effect when the OFF information is set is the same as the mode of the special entry effect when the ON information is set.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of times the special game is executed within a specified period reaches a prescribed number and the machine is newly controlled to the second high base state, a warning about addiction is not issued in association with being controlled to the second high base state. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of times the special game is executed within a specified period reaches a prescribed number, a warning about addiction is not issued in association with being controlled to the second high base state. In other words, in this embodiment, when the machine is newly controlled to the second advantageous gaming state due to the second condition being established, a warning about addiction is not issued in association with being controlled to the second advantageous gaming state.

Here, the control relating to the execution of the special entry performance and the control relating to the execution of the special entry performance will be described.
When the secondary CPU 51 inputs the second high base state command and the second number command that can specify 800 times, that is, when the secondary CPU 51 is controlled to the special game state, it controls the effect display device 25 so that the special entry effect is executed. In this embodiment, the special entry effect is started after the secondary CPU 51 is controlled to the special game state. The special entry effect may be configured to start execution at a timing before the secondary CPU 51 is controlled to the special game state. For example, the special entry effect may be configured to start execution during the execution of a special game in which the number of times that the special game is executed within a specified period of time reaches a specified number of times, that is, during the execution of the special game the specified number of times within a specified period of time.

In addition, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs a pattern command capable of identifying a chance pattern during normal game play, it controls the effect display device 25 so that a special entry effect is executed after a predetermined chance effect ends. In this embodiment, the special entry effect is started at a timing before control to the special game state is entered. The special entry effect may be configured to start after control to the special game state is entered. For example, when a chance pattern is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game during normal game play and control is entered to the special game state, the special entry effect may be configured to start when execution of the next special game is started.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a result presentation corresponding to a game result presentation that displays information about the game result can be executed. In the result presentation, the number of jackpot games granted from when a jackpot is won in either the low base state or the second high base state until the first high base state ends without winning a jackpot is displayed as information about the game result. Here, until the first high base state ends without winning a jackpot means from when the first high base state is controlled to the first high base state after the jackpot game ends until the first high base state ends without winning a jackpot. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the specific game state ends without winning a jackpot after being controlled to a specific game state, a result presentation may be executed. That is, in this embodiment, when the first advantageous game state ends without winning a jackpot in the winning lottery after being controlled to the first advantageous game state, a game result presentation may be executed. In this way, in this embodiment, the display means is capable of executing a game result presentation that displays information about the game result. In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a specific high-probability time-saving state, it is controlled to the specific high-probability time-saving state until a jackpot game is awarded. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the specific game state ends without winning a jackpot after being controlled to the specific game state, the "specific game state" can also be called a specific low-probability time-saving state.

The number of jackpot games awarded from when a jackpot is won in either the low base state or the second high base state until the first high base state ends without a jackpot being won is called the number of consecutive wins. Also, the period from when a jackpot is won in either the low base state or the second high base state until the first high base state ends without a jackpot being won is called the consecutive win state. In addition, in the result presentation, the number of game balls won by balls entering the big winning opening 29 in the consecutive win state (hereinafter referred to as the number of consecutive wins) is displayed as information about the game result.

As shown in FIG. 13(c), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the consecutive win count image TG3 and the winning number image TG4 are displayed on the performance display device 25 to execute the result performance. The consecutive win count image TG3 is an image including information indicating the number of consecutive wins. For example, the consecutive win count image TG3 including the information "7 consecutive wins" shown in FIG. 13(c) corresponds to the consecutive win count image TG3 that can specify that the number of consecutive wins is "7 times". The winning number image TG4 is an image including information indicating the number of consecutive wins. For example, the winning number image TG4 including the information "2400 wins" shown in FIG. 13(c) corresponds to the winning number image TG4 that can specify that the number of consecutive wins is "2400". In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the result performance is being executed, a warning about addiction is not executed. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the specific low-probability time-saving state ends without winning a jackpot after being controlled to the specific low-probability time-saving state, no warning about addiction is issued. Also, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the mode of the result presentation does not change depending on whether the OFF information or the ON information is set. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the mode of the result presentation when the OFF information is set is the same as the mode of the result presentation when the ON information is set.

Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special gaming state ends without winning a jackpot after being controlled to a special gaming state, the result presentation is not executed. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special gaming state ends without winning a jackpot while in the special gaming state, a warning about addiction is not executed in association with the end of the special gaming state, and a result presentation is not executed. In other words, when the special gaming state ends without winning a jackpot in the winning lottery while in the special gaming state, a warning about addiction is not executed in association with the end of the special gaming state. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special gaming state ends without winning a jackpot after being controlled to a special gaming state, a result presentation is not executed. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a special game state ends without winning a jackpot, a warning about addiction is not issued and a result presentation is not executed in association with the end of the special game state. That is, when a special game state ends without winning a jackpot in a winning lottery in a special game state, a warning about addiction is not executed in association with the end of the special game state. As described above, in this embodiment, if the second advantageous game state ends without winning a jackpot in a winning lottery after being controlled to the second advantageous game state, a game result presentation is not executed. Also, in this embodiment, when a second advantageous game state ends without winning a jackpot in a winning lottery in a second advantageous game state, a warning about addiction is not executed in association with the end of the second advantageous game state.

Here, the control relating to the execution of the result presentation will be described.
The sub-RWM 53 stores information that can specify the number of consecutive wins (hereinafter referred to as consecutive win count information). Each time a jackpot game is awarded, the sub-CPU 51 adds 1 to the number of consecutive wins that can be specified from the consecutive win count information, and updates the consecutive win count information. In addition, the sub-CPU 51 initializes the consecutive win count information when a specific low-probability time-saving state ends without a jackpot being won in the specific low-probability time-saving state and the state is controlled to a normal game state. The sub-CPU 51 initializes the consecutive win count information by setting the consecutive win count information to "0".

The sub-RWM 53 also stores information that can identify the number of consecutive wins (hereinafter referred to as the win number information). Each time the sub-CPU 51 inputs a special winning command, it adds the number of prize balls paid out when a ball enters the large winning port 29 to the number of consecutive wins that can be identified from the consecutive win count information, and updates the win number information. For example, in the case of a pachinko game machine 10 in which 10 prize balls are paid out when one game ball enters the large winning port 29, the sub-CPU 51 adds 10 to the number of consecutive wins that can be identified from the consecutive win count information each time the sub-CPU 51 inputs a special winning command, and updates the win number information. Furthermore, the sub-CPU 51 initializes the win number information when the specific low-probability time-saving state ends without winning a jackpot during the specific low-probability time-saving state and the game is controlled to the normal game state. The sub-CPU 51 initializes the win number information by setting the win number information to "0".

When the sub-CPU 51 inputs a variation pattern designation command when the number of times that can be specified from the sub-first number information is "1", the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that a result performance is executed. In other words, when the game is controlled to a specific low-probability time-saving state after the end of a jackpot game, and then the execution of the final special game in the specific low-probability time-saving state is started, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that a result performance is executed during the execution of the special game. At this time, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that a consecutive win number image TG3 including information indicating the number of consecutive wins that can be specified from the consecutive win number information is displayed. Furthermore, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that an acquisition number image TG4 including information indicating the number of consecutive wins that can be specified from the acquisition number information is displayed.

In the pachinko game machine 10, a warning against addiction may be issued during the ending period of a jackpot game. In this way, the performance display device 25 can issue warnings against addiction during a jackpot game.

As shown in FIG. 14, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the gaming state when a jackpot is won is the normal gaming state, a warning about addiction during the ending period of the jackpot game (shown as warning in FIG. 14) is issued. At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a warning about addiction is issued for four seconds during the ending period. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the gaming state when a jackpot is won is the normal gaming state, a warning about addiction is issued for four seconds during the ending period regardless of the type of jackpot game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a warning about addiction begins four seconds before the end of the ending period. For example, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a jackpot is won in the normal game state and the game is newly controlled to the first high base state after the second jackpot game ends, a warning about addiction is issued for 4 seconds from the timing when 16 seconds have elapsed since the start of the ending period of the second jackpot game. In this way, when a jackpot is won in the normal game state and the game is newly controlled to the first high base state after the end of the second jackpot game, a warning about addiction is issued during the ending period of the second jackpot game. That is, when a jackpot is won in the winning lottery in the normal game state and the game is newly controlled to the specific game state after the winning game ends, a warning about addiction is issued during the specific period of the winning game, so that a warning about addiction is issued as the game is newly controlled to the specific game state. In other words, when the player wins a jackpot in the lottery during normal play and the first condition is met, the player is newly controlled to the first advantageous play state after the winning play ends, and a warning about addiction is issued during the specific period of the winning play, so that a warning about addiction is issued in association with the new control to the first advantageous play state. As described above, when the player wins a jackpot during normal play and the player is newly controlled to the first high base state after the jackpot play ends, a warning about addiction is issued in association with the new control to the first high base state. In other words, when the player wins a jackpot in the lottery during normal play and the player is newly controlled to the specific play state after the winning play ends, a warning about addiction is issued in association with the new control to the specific play state.

As shown in FIG. 15, when a warning about addiction is issued during the ending period, the performance display device 25 displays a warning image NT2, and a warning about addiction is issued. The warning image NT2 is an image that includes the text (text information) "Pachinko and Pachislot are games that should be enjoyed in moderation," and the text (text information) "Be careful not to get addicted." In this way, the information included in the warning image NT2 is the same as the information included in the warning image NT1. As described above, in this embodiment, the display means is capable of issuing a warning about addiction.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the gaming state when a jackpot is won is the normal gaming state, a warning about addiction is issued for 4 seconds during the ending period regardless of whether the OFF information or the ON information is set. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the gaming state when a jackpot is won is the normal gaming state, the strength of the warning about addiction during the ending period is the same regardless of whether the OFF information or the ON information is set. Thus, in this embodiment, the strength of the warning about addiction when a warning about addiction is issued in response to a new control to a specific gaming state is the same whether the first information is set or the second information is set.

Also, as shown in FIG. 14, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the gaming state when a jackpot is won is a specific high-probability time-saving state, a warning about addiction is not issued during the ending period of the jackpot game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the gaming state when a jackpot is won is a specific high-probability time-saving state, a warning about addiction is not issued during the ending period regardless of the type of jackpot game. For example, if a jackpot is won in a specific high-probability time-saving state and the game is controlled back to the first high base state after the end of the second jackpot game, a warning about addiction is not issued during the ending period of the second jackpot game.

In this embodiment, both the specific high-probability time-saving state and the specific low-probability time-saving state are game states controlled to the first high base state, and both game states correspond to the specific game state. Therefore, for example, a situation in which a jackpot is won in a specific high-probability time-saving state and a second jackpot game is awarded, and the game is controlled to the specific low-probability time-saving state after the end of the second jackpot game, corresponds to a situation in which a jackpot is won in a specific game state and the game is controlled to the specific game state again after the end of the jackpot game. Similarly, for example, a situation in which a jackpot is won in a specific low-probability time-saving state and a first jackpot game is awarded, and the game is controlled to the specific high-probability time-saving state after the end of the first jackpot game, corresponds to a situation in which a jackpot is won in a specific game state and the game is controlled to the specific game state again after the end of the jackpot game. In other words, if a player wins a prize in a lottery while in a specific game state and is then controlled back to the specific game state after the winning game ends, the warning about addiction that comes with being controlled back to the specific game state will not be issued.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10, if the game state when a jackpot is won is a specific low-probability time-saving state, a warning about addiction is not issued during the ending period of the jackpot game. In the pachinko game machine 10, if the game state when a jackpot is won is a specific low-probability time-saving state, no warning about addiction is issued during the ending period, regardless of the type of jackpot game. For example, if a jackpot is won when in a specific low-probability time-saving state and the game is controlled again to the first high base state after the end of the second jackpot game, a warning about addiction is not issued during the ending period of the second jackpot game. In other words, if a jackpot is won in a winning lottery when in a specific game state and the game is controlled again to the specific game state after the end of the winning game, a warning about addiction is not issued as the game is controlled again to the specific game state.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the gaming state when a jackpot is won is a special gaming state, a warning about addiction is issued during the ending period of the jackpot game. At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a warning about addiction is issued for four seconds during the ending period. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the gaming state when a jackpot is won is a special gaming state, a warning about addiction is issued for four seconds during the ending period, regardless of the type of jackpot game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a warning about addiction is issued four seconds before the end of the ending period. For example, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a jackpot is won in a special game state and the game is newly controlled to the first high base state after the end of the second jackpot game, a warning about addiction is issued for 4 seconds from the timing when 11 seconds have elapsed since the start of the ending period of the second jackpot game. In this way, when a jackpot is won in a special game state and the game is newly controlled to the first high base state after the end of the second jackpot game, a warning about addiction is issued during the ending period of the second jackpot game. That is, when a jackpot is won in a winning lottery in a special game state and the game is newly controlled to a specific game state after the end of the winning game, a warning about addiction is issued during the specific period of the winning game, so that a warning about addiction is issued as the game is newly controlled to the specific game state. As described above, if a jackpot is won in a special gaming state and the game is newly controlled to the first high base state after the jackpot game ends, a warning about addiction is issued in response to the new control to the first high base state. In other words, if a jackpot is won in a jackpot lottery in a special gaming state and the game is newly controlled to a specific gaming state after the jackpot game ends, a warning about addiction is issued in response to the new control to the specific gaming state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the gaming state when a jackpot is won is a special gaming state, a warning about addiction is issued for 4 seconds during the ending period regardless of whether the OFF information or the ON information is set. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the gaming state when a jackpot is won is a special gaming state, the strength of the warning about addiction during the ending period is the same regardless of whether the OFF information or the ON information is set. Thus, in this embodiment, the strength of the warning about addiction when a warning about addiction is issued in response to a new control to a specific gaming state is the same whether the first information is set or the second information is set.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the gaming state when a jackpot is won is a special gaming state, a warning about addiction is issued during the ending period of the jackpot game. At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a warning about addiction is issued for four seconds during the ending period. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the gaming state when a jackpot is won is a special gaming state, a warning about addiction is issued for four seconds during the ending period, regardless of the type of jackpot game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a warning about addiction is issued four seconds before the end of the ending period. For example, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a jackpot is won in a special game state and the game is newly controlled to the first high base state after the end of the second jackpot game, a warning about addiction is issued for 4 seconds from the timing when 11 seconds have elapsed since the start of the ending period of the second jackpot game. In this way, when a jackpot is won in a special game state and the game is newly controlled to the first high base state after the end of the second jackpot game, a warning about addiction is issued during the ending period of the second jackpot game. That is, when a jackpot is won in a winning lottery in a special game state and the game is newly controlled to a specific game state after the end of the winning game, a warning about addiction is issued during the specific period of the winning game, so that a warning about addiction is issued as the game is newly controlled to the specific game state. As described above, if a jackpot is won in a special gaming state and the game is newly controlled to the first high base state after the jackpot game ends, a warning about addiction is issued in response to the new control to the first high base state. In other words, if a jackpot is won in a jackpot lottery in a special gaming state and the game is newly controlled to a specific gaming state after the jackpot game ends, a warning about addiction is issued in response to the new control to the specific gaming state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the gaming state when a jackpot is won is a special gaming state, a warning about addiction is issued for 4 seconds during the ending period regardless of whether the OFF information or the ON information is set. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the gaming state when a jackpot is won is a special gaming state, the strength of the warning about addiction during the ending period is the same regardless of whether the OFF information or the ON information is set. Thus, in this embodiment, the strength of the warning about addiction when a warning about addiction is issued in response to a new control to a specific gaming state is the same whether the first information is set or the second information is set.

As described above, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a jackpot is won and a jackpot game is awarded while in the first high base state, and when the machine is controlled again to the first high base state after the jackpot game ends, a warning about addiction is not issued as the machine is controlled again to the first high base state. In other words, when the machine is in the first advantageous game state and a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery and the first condition is established, and the machine is controlled again to the first advantageous game state after the jackpot game ends, a warning about addiction is not issued as the machine is controlled again to the first advantageous game state. On the other hand, when a jackpot is won and a jackpot game is awarded while in the low base state, and when the machine is controlled again to the first high base state after the jackpot game ends, a warning about addiction is issued as the machine is controlled again to the first high base state. That is, when the player is in the normal game state and the first condition is met by winning the lottery and the first advantageous game state is newly controlled after the winning game ends, a warning about addiction is issued as the player is newly controlled to the first advantageous game state. Similarly, when the player is in the second high base state and the big win is won, the big win game is awarded, and the player is newly controlled to the first high base state after the big win game ends, a warning about addiction is issued as the player is newly controlled to the first high base state. That is, when the player is in the second advantageous game state and the first condition is met by winning the lottery and the first advantageous game state is newly controlled after the winning game ends, a warning about addiction is issued as the player is newly controlled to the first advantageous game state.

In the pachinko game machine 10, the strength of the warning about addiction executed during a jackpot game is the same whether OFF information or ON information is set. In this way, in the pachinko game machine 10, the strength of the warning about addiction executed during a jackpot game is the same whether OFF information is set or ON information is set. The warning about addiction executed during a jackpot game is not executed unless a jackpot game is awarded. Therefore, in this embodiment, the warning about addiction executed during a jackpot game corresponds to the warning about addiction executed in conjunction with control to a specific state. In the pachinko game machine 10, the strength of the warning about addiction executed during a jackpot game does not change depending on whether OFF information or ON information is set. In other words, the strength of the warning about addiction that is issued in response to control to a specific state is the same whether the first information is set or the second information is set.

In the pachinko game machine 10, even if the special game is not executed, a warning about addiction is issued in the standby state. On the other hand, in the pachinko game machine 10, a jackpot game is not awarded unless a special game based on winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery is executed. Therefore, a warning about addiction executed during a jackpot game is not executed unless a special game based on winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery is executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, a warning about addiction executed during a jackpot game corresponds to a warning about addiction executed in association with the execution of a variable game. And, in the pachinko game machine 10, the strength of the warning about addiction in the standby state differs depending on whether the OFF information or the ON information is set. On the other hand, in the pachinko game machine 10, the strength of the warning about addiction executed during a jackpot game does not change depending on whether the OFF information or the ON information is set. In other words, the strength of the warning about addiction that is issued when a variable game is played is the same whether the first information is set or the second information is set.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10, the ending performance executed during the ending period does not change depending on whether the OFF information or the ON information is set. In other words, in the pachinko game machine 10, the ending performance is the same when the OFF information is set and when the ON information is set. Therefore, the light emission mode of the decorative lamp 17 when a warning about addiction is being executed during a jackpot game is the same when the OFF information is set and when the ON information is set. In other words, the light emission mode of the light-emitting means when a warning about addiction is being executed during a jackpot game is the same when the first information is set and when the second information is set. Similarly, the sound output mode of the speaker 18 when a warning about addiction is being executed during a jackpot game is the same when the OFF information is set and when the ON information is set. That is, the sound output mode of the sound output means when a warning about addiction is being issued during a winning game is the same whether the first information is set or the second information is set. Also, the display mode of the performance display device 25 when a warning about addiction is being issued during a jackpot game is the same whether the OFF information is set or the ON information is set. That is, the display mode of the display means when a warning about addiction is being issued during a winning game is the same whether the first information is set or the second information is set.

Next, the control relating to the execution of a warning against addiction during the ending period will be described.
In a jackpot game that is granted as a result of winning a jackpot in a normal game state, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that a warning regarding a warning regarding addiction is executed within the ending period after the input of an ending command. Similarly, in a jackpot game that is granted as a result of winning a jackpot in a special game state, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that a warning regarding a warning regarding addiction is executed within the ending period after the input of an ending command. Also, in a jackpot game that is granted as a result of winning a jackpot in a special game state, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that a warning regarding a warning regarding addiction is executed within the ending period after the input of an ending command.

When issuing a warning about addiction during the ending period, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the warning about addiction is issued 4 seconds before the ending time ends, that is, 4 seconds before the game is newly controlled to the first high base state after the end of the jackpot game. At this time, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 so that the warning image NT2 is displayed, thereby controlling the performance display device 25 so that the warning about addiction is issued.

In addition, in a jackpot game triggered by winning a jackpot while in a specific high-probability time-saving state, the secondary CPU 51 does not execute a warning about caution regarding addiction. Similarly, in a jackpot game triggered by winning a jackpot while in a specific low-probability time-saving state, the secondary CPU 51 does not execute a warning about caution regarding addiction.

Here, with reference to Figures 16(a) to 16(e), we will explain whether or not a warning against addiction is issued when a jackpot is won in a jackpot lottery in various game states. Note that in Figures 16(a) to 16(e), the opening period is indicated as "OP", the round period from the first to the final round of play is indicated as "RD", and the ending period is indicated as "ED".

As shown in FIG. 16(a), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a jackpot is won during normal game play and a second jackpot game is awarded, the length of the ending period is 20 seconds. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a jackpot is won during normal game play and a second jackpot game is awarded, after the second jackpot game ends, the machine is controlled to a specific low-probability time-saving state, and is then newly controlled to the first high base state. At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, during the ending period of the second jackpot game, a warning image NT2 is displayed on the performance display device 25, and a warning about addiction is issued. The warning about addiction is issued for 4 seconds within the 20-second ending period.

Incidentally, in the pachinko game machine 10, if a jackpot is won during normal game mode and a second jackpot game is awarded, and the game is controlled to a specific low-probability time-saving state after the second jackpot game ends, and then the specific low-probability time-saving state ends without a jackpot being won and the game is controlled to normal game mode, a result display is executed on the display device 25. On the other hand, at this time, a warning about addiction is not executed on the display device 25.

As shown in Figure 16 (b), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if a jackpot is won and a second jackpot game is awarded when the machine is in a specific high-probability time-saving state, the length of the ending period is 15 seconds. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, if a jackpot is won and a second jackpot game is awarded when the machine is in a specific high-probability time-saving state, after the second jackpot game ends, the machine is controlled to a specific low-probability time-saving state, and then controlled to the first high base state again. In this case, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, no warning about addiction is issued during the ending period of the second jackpot game. Incidentally, in the pachinko game machine 10, if a jackpot is won during a specific high-probability time-saving state and a second jackpot game is awarded, and after the second jackpot game ends, the specific low-probability time-saving state ends without a jackpot being won and the game is controlled to a normal game state, a result display is executed on the display device 25. At this time, however, a warning about addiction is not executed on the display device 25.

As shown in Figure 16 (c), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if a jackpot is won and a second jackpot game is awarded when the machine is in the specific low-probability time-saving state, the length of the ending period is 15 seconds. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, if a jackpot is won and a second jackpot game is awarded when the machine is in the specific low-probability time-saving state, after the second jackpot game ends, the machine is controlled to the specific low-probability time-saving state, and then controlled to the first high base state again. In this case, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, no warning about addiction is issued during the ending period of the second jackpot game. Incidentally, in the pachinko game machine 10, if a jackpot is won during the specific low-probability time-saving state and a second jackpot game is awarded, and after the second jackpot game ends, the specific low-probability time-saving state ends without a jackpot being won and the game is controlled to the normal game state, a result display is executed on the display device 25. At this time, however, the display device 25 does not issue a warning about addiction.

As shown in FIG. 16(d), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a jackpot is won in a special gaming state and a second jackpot game is awarded, the length of the ending period is 15 seconds. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a jackpot is won in a special gaming state and a second jackpot game is awarded, after the second jackpot game ends, the machine is controlled to a specific low-probability time-saving state and is newly controlled to the first high base state. At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, during the ending period of the second jackpot game, a warning image NT2 is displayed on the performance display device 25, and a warning about addiction is issued. The warning about addiction is issued for 4 seconds within the 15-second ending period. Incidentally, in the pachinko game machine 10, if a jackpot is won during a special game state, a second jackpot game is awarded, and after the second jackpot game ends, the game is controlled to a specific low-probability time-saving state, and then the specific low-probability time-saving state ends without a jackpot being won and the game is controlled to a normal game state, a result presentation is executed on the presentation display device 25. On the other hand, at this time, a warning about addiction is not executed on the presentation display device 25.

As shown in FIG. 16(e), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a jackpot is won and a second jackpot game is awarded during a special game state, the length of the ending period is 15 seconds. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a jackpot is won and a second jackpot game is awarded during a special game state, after the second jackpot game ends, the machine is controlled to a specific low-probability time-saving state, and is then newly controlled to the first high base state. At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, during the ending period of the second jackpot game, a warning image NT2 is displayed on the performance display device 25, and a warning about addiction is issued. The warning about addiction is issued for 4 seconds within the 15-second ending period. Incidentally, in the pachinko game machine 10, if a jackpot is won during a special game state, a second jackpot game is awarded, and after the second jackpot game ends, the game is controlled to a specific low-probability time-saving state, and then the specific low-probability time-saving state ends without a jackpot being won and the game is controlled to a normal game state, a result presentation is executed on the presentation display device 25. On the other hand, at this time, a warning about addiction is not executed on the presentation display device 25.

Next, based on Figures 17(a) and 17(b), we will explain whether or not to issue a warning about addiction from the start to the end of the special game state, and whether or not to issue a warning about addiction from the start to the end of the special game state.

As shown in FIG. 17(a), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of times that a special game is executed within a specified period reaches a specified number (shown as "number of games = specified number" in FIG. 17(a)), the machine is controlled to a special gaming state and is newly controlled to the second high base state. In response to this, the performance display device 25 executes a special entry performance. Meanwhile, the performance display device 25 does not execute a warning against addiction. Also, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a special number of special games are executed without winning a jackpot after being controlled to the special gaming state (shown as "number of games = special number" in FIG. 17(a)), the special gaming state ends and the machine is controlled to a normal gaming state. At this time, the performance display device 25 does not execute a result performance. Furthermore, the performance display device 25 does not execute a warning against addiction. However, in the pachinko game machine 10, if a jackpot is won during a special game state and a jackpot game is awarded, a warning image NT2 is displayed on the performance display device 25 during the ending period of the jackpot game, and a warning about addiction is issued.

As shown in FIG. 17(b), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game during a normal gaming state (shown as "Chance Symbol Stop" in FIG. 17(b)), the machine is controlled to a special gaming state and is newly controlled to the second high base state. Accordingly, the performance display device 25 executes a special entry performance. Meanwhile, the performance display device 25 does not execute a warning about addiction. Also, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a special number of special games are executed without winning a jackpot after being controlled to the special gaming state (shown as "Number of games = Special number" in FIG. 17(b)), the special gaming state ends and the machine is controlled to a normal gaming state. At this time, the performance display device 25 does not execute a result performance. Furthermore, the performance display device 25 does not execute a warning about addiction. However, in the pachinko game machine 10, if a jackpot is won and a jackpot game is awarded during the special game state, a warning image NT2 is displayed on the performance display device 25 during the ending period of the jackpot game, and a warning about addiction is issued.

The effects of this embodiment will be described below.
(1) When the OFF information is set, the strength of the warning against addiction in the standby state is higher than when the ON information is set. Furthermore, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured so that any one of a plurality of types of information including at least the OFF information and the ON information can be set by operating the intensity adjustment switch 60, the up button UB, and the down button DB. In other words, the strength of the warning against addiction in the standby state can be adjusted depending on whether the OFF information or the ON information is set by operating the intensity adjustment switch 60, the up button UB, and the down button DB. This allows, for example, the strength of the warning against addiction in the standby state to be adjusted according to the customer demographic, and the warning against addiction can be effectively executed.

(2) The strength of the warning regarding addiction issued in response to the award of a jackpot is the same whether OFF information is set or ON information is set. In this way, although the strength of the warning regarding addiction issued in response to the award of a jackpot does not change depending on whether OFF information or ON information is set, the strength of the warning regarding addiction in the standby state does change. This makes it possible to suppress changes in the strength of the warning regarding addiction issued in response to the award of a jackpot, for example, when OFF information or ON information is set with the aim of changing the strength of the warning regarding addiction in the standby state.

(3) The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute an ON information notification effect that notifies the user that ON information has been set when ON information has been set. This makes it possible for the pachinko gaming machine 10 to determine whether ON information has been set based on whether the ON information notification effect is executed. The pachinko gaming machine 10 can then determine whether the intensity of the warning against addiction in the standby state is lower than when OFF information is set. This makes it possible to consider whether the information set by operating the intensity adjustment switch 60, the up button UB, and the down button DB should be changed, resulting in effective execution of warnings against addiction.

(4) In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when ON information is set, in the standby state, the execution of a warning about addiction begins after the start of the ON information notification presentation. This makes it easier to understand the relationship between the ON information notification presentation and the warning about addiction, and as a result, the warning about addiction can be executed more effectively. Furthermore, by starting the ON information notification presentation before the execution of the warning about addiction begins, it becomes possible to consider at an earlier timing whether to change the information set by operating the intensity adjustment switch 60, the up button UB, and the down button DB.

(5) The caution regarding addiction and the ON information notification presentation are executed separately. This allows the user to focus on the caution regarding addiction when it is being executed, and to focus on the ON information notification presentation when it is being executed. In this way, by drawing attention to the caution regarding addiction and the ON information notification presentation separately, the caution regarding addiction and the ON information notification presentation can be executed more effectively.

(6) The illumination state of the decorative lamp 17 when a warning about immersion is being issued in the standby state differs depending on whether the OFF information or the ON information is set. Therefore, even after the OFF information or the ON information is set, it is possible to easily check whether the OFF information or the ON information is set by checking the illumination state of the decorative lamp 17.

(7) When the OFF information is set, the strength of the warning regarding obsession in the standby state is higher than when the ON information is set. In other words, when the ON information is set, the strength of the warning regarding obsession in the standby state is lower than when the first information is set. When such ON information is set, the time that the decorative lamp 17 emits light per unit time when a warning regarding obsession in the standby state is being executed is shorter than when the OFF information is set. In this way, even when the strength of the warning regarding obsession is low, the shorter time that the decorative lamp 17 emits light per unit time makes it easier to draw attention to the warning regarding obsession, and the warning regarding obsession can be executed effectively.

(8) The intensity of the warning regarding addiction during a jackpot game is the same when OFF information is set and when ON information is set. In this way, although the intensity of the warning regarding addiction during a jackpot game does not change depending on whether OFF information or ON information is set, the intensity of the warning regarding addiction during a standby state changes. This makes it possible to prevent the intensity of the warning regarding addiction during a jackpot game from changing when OFF information or ON information is set for the purpose of changing the intensity of the warning regarding addiction during a standby state, for example. Furthermore, the light emission mode of the decorative lamp 17 when a warning regarding addiction during a jackpot game is being executed is the same when OFF information is set and when ON information is set. This makes it possible to prevent the player from being confused by the different light emission modes of the decorative lamp 17, for example, even though the intensity of the warning regarding addiction during a jackpot game does not change.

(9) Regardless of whether the OFF information or the ON information is set, a predetermined waiting effect is executed and a warning against addiction is issued, while the strength of the warning against addiction varies depending on the length of time for which the warning against addiction is issued. This allows the predetermined waiting effect to be executed regardless of whether the OFF information or the ON information is set, while adjusting the strength of the warning against addiction depending on the length of time for which the warning against addiction is issued, thereby making it possible to effectively issue a warning against addiction.

(10) When OFF information is set, the time from when the standby state is entered after the end of the special game to when the execution of a warning against addiction in that standby state begins is shorter than when ON information is set. In other words, when OFF information is set, the execution of a warning against addiction begins at an earlier timing than when ON information is set. As a result, when OFF information is set, the strength of the warning against addiction is stronger and the execution of the warning against addiction begins at an earlier timing than when ON information is set, and the warning against addiction can be executed effectively.

(11) The strength of the warning regarding addiction issued in response to the execution of a special game is the same whether OFF information is set or ON information is set. In this way, although the strength of the warning regarding addiction issued in response to the execution of a special game does not change depending on whether OFF information or ON information is set, the strength of the warning regarding addiction in the standby state does change. This makes it possible to prevent changes in the strength of the warning regarding addiction issued in response to the execution of a special game, for example, when OFF information or ON information is set with the aim of changing the strength of the warning regarding addiction in the standby state.

(12) When a jackpot is won and a jackpot game is awarded while in the first high base state (specific high probability time-shortened state, specific low probability time-shortened state), if the system is controlled back to the first high base state after the jackpot game ends, a warning about addiction will not be issued due to the system being controlled back to the first high base state. This can reduce the discomfort caused by repeated warnings about addiction.

However, if the configuration is such that a warning about addiction is not issued just because the game state is more advantageous than the normal game state, there is a risk that a warning about addiction will never be issued. For example, if a warning about addiction is not issued when the game state is controlled to a second high base state such as a special game state or a special game state, it is possible that a warning about addiction will never be issued as a result of being controlled to the second high base state without a jackpot game being awarded. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a jackpot is won and a jackpot game is awarded while the game state is in the second high base state (special game state, special game state), and the game state is newly controlled to the first high base state after the jackpot game ends, a warning about addiction is issued in association with being newly controlled to the first high base state. As a result, even if a jackpot is won after being controlled to the second high base state without a jackpot game being awarded and then being controlled to the first high base state, a warning about addiction is issued in conjunction with being controlled to the first high base state. This makes it possible to prevent a situation where a warning about addiction is not issued even if a jackpot is won.

(13) Even if the machine is controlled to the second high base state, it does not mean that the player has won a jackpot. Therefore, for example, even if a jackpot game is not awarded, a warning about addiction is issued, and there is a risk that the player may mistakenly believe that a jackpot game will be awarded due to the execution of the warning about addiction. Therefore, when the machine is newly controlled to the second high base state because the number of times a special game is executed within a specified period reaches a specified number, the warning about addiction is not issued in association with the control to the second high base state. Similarly, when the machine is newly controlled to the second high base state because a chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game during a normal game state, the warning about addiction is not issued in association with the control to the second high base state. This makes it possible to prevent the player from being confused.

(14) When the second high base state, which is controlled even if no jackpot is won, ends, the second high base state ends without ever winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery. If a warning about addiction is issued at such a time, it may cause discomfort to the player. For this reason, when the second high base state ends without winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery while in the second high base state, a warning about addiction is not issued in conjunction with the end of the second high base state. This makes it possible to prevent discomfort caused by a warning about addiction being issued when the second high base state ends without winning a jackpot despite being controlled to the second high base state.

(15) In the pachinko game machine 10, a warning against addiction is issued during the ending period of the jackpot game. The ending period of the jackpot game when a jackpot is won and a jackpot game is awarded in the normal game state is longer than the ending period of the jackpot game when a jackpot is won and a jackpot game is awarded in the first high base state. This makes it possible to more effectively issue a warning against addiction when a jackpot is won from the normal game state and the game is controlled to the first high base state. Also, when a jackpot is won in the first high base state, it can be said that a jackpot is won in a row. In such a situation, if the ending period during which a warning against addiction is issued is extended, the period during which the special game cannot be played is extended by that time, which may cause discomfort about the warning against addiction being issued. However, by shortening the ending period, the discomfort can be reduced.

(16) In the pachinko game machine 10, a warning about addiction is issued during the ending period of the jackpot game. The ending period of the jackpot game granted by winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery triggered by a ball entering the first starting hole 26 is longer than the ending period of the jackpot game granted by winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery triggered by a ball entering the second starting hole 27, which has a higher advantage in terms of the game ball entering the first high base state. This makes it possible to more effectively issue a warning about addiction when a jackpot is won in a jackpot lottery triggered by a ball entering the first starting hole 26, which is not the second starting hole 27, which is easier to enter than the normal game state, in the first high base state and the game is controlled to the first high base state. Furthermore, when a player wins a jackpot in the jackpot lottery that is triggered by a ball landing in the second starting hole 27, which is easier to land in than in the normal game state, in the first high base state, this is assumed to be a situation in which the player is on a winning streak. In such a situation, if the ending period during which a warning about addiction is issued is lengthened, the period during which the special game cannot be played will be extended by that amount, which may cause discomfort to the player regarding the warning about addiction. However, the discomfort can be reduced by shortening the ending period.

(17) When the second high base state, which is controlled even if no jackpot is won, ends, the second high base state ends without ever winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery. If a result presentation is executed in such a case, it may cause discomfort to the player. For this reason, if the second high base state ends without winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery after being controlled to the second high base state, the result presentation is not executed. This makes it possible to prevent discomfort from being caused by the result presentation being executed in the case where the second high base state ends without winning a jackpot despite being controlled to the second high base state.

On the other hand, if the first high base state ends without winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery after being controlled to the first high base state, it means that a jackpot has been won at least once. Therefore, even if the first high base state ends without winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery after being controlled to the first high base state, by making it possible for a result presentation to be executed, it is possible to increase interest by executing the result presentation.

(18) When the first high base state (specific high probability time-shortened state, specific low probability time-shortened state) is selected and a jackpot game is awarded, and the state is controlled again to the first high base state after the jackpot game ends, the warning about addiction is not issued due to the state being controlled again to the first high base state. This reduces the discomfort caused by the warning about addiction being issued multiple times. However, if the warning about addiction is not issued just because the game state is more advantageous than the normal game state, there is a risk that the warning about addiction will not be issued even once. For example, the special game state can be controlled by the number of times the special game is executed within a specified period reaching a specified number, even if the jackpot is not won in the jackpot lottery. For this reason, it is conceivable that the warning about addiction will not be issued even once as a result of being controlled to the special game state without a jackpot game being awarded. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a jackpot is won in a special game state and a jackpot game is awarded, and the machine is newly controlled to the first high base state after the jackpot game ends, a warning about addiction is issued in association with the new control to the first high base state. Therefore, even when a jackpot is won after being controlled to a special game state without a jackpot game being awarded and then the machine is controlled to the first high base state, a warning about addiction is issued in association with the control to the first high base state. This makes it possible to prevent a situation in which a warning about addiction is not issued even once, despite a jackpot being won.

(19) Even if the game is controlled to a special game state, it does not mean that the player has won a jackpot, but rather that the number of times that the special game has been played within a specified period of time has simply reached a specified number. For this reason, for example, there is a risk that the player may mistakenly believe that a jackpot game will be awarded if a warning about addiction is issued, even though a jackpot game is not awarded. When the game is newly controlled to a special game state by the number of times that the special game has been played within a specified period of time reaching a specified number of times, the warning about addiction is not issued in conjunction with the game being controlled to the special game state. This makes it possible to prevent the player from being confused.

(20) When a special game state that is controlled even if a jackpot is not won ends, the special game state may end without ever winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery. If a warning against addiction is issued at such a time, it may cause discomfort to the player. Therefore, when a special game state ends without a jackpot being won in the jackpot lottery during a special game state, a warning against addiction is not issued in conjunction with the end of the special game state. This makes it possible to prevent discomfort from being caused by a warning against addiction being issued when the special game state ends without a jackpot being won despite being controlled into the special game state.

(21) When the special game state that is controlled even if a jackpot is not won ends, the special game state may end without winning a jackpot even once. If a warning about addiction and a result presentation are executed at such times, there is a risk of giving the player an unpleasant feeling. For this reason, when the special game state ends without winning a jackpot during a special game state, a warning about addiction is not executed in association with the end of the special game state, and in addition, a result presentation is not executed. As a result, when the special game state ends without winning a jackpot despite being controlled to the special game state, it is possible to suppress unpleasant feelings caused by the execution of a warning about addiction and a result presentation. On the other hand, when the first high base state ends without winning a jackpot after being controlled to the first high base state, it means that a jackpot has been won at least once and a jackpot game has been granted. Therefore, even if the first high base state ends without winning a jackpot after being controlled to the first high base state, the result presentation may be executed, thereby increasing the interest of the player by executing the result presentation.

(22) In the pachinko game machine 10, a warning about addiction is issued during the ending period of the jackpot game. The ending period of the jackpot game granted by winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery in the normal game state is longer than the ending period of the jackpot game granted by winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery in the special game state. This makes it possible to more effectively issue a warning about addiction when a jackpot is won from the normal game state and the game is controlled to the first high base state. Also, when a jackpot is won in the special game state, it can be said that the game state is already controlled to be more advantageous than the normal game state. In such a situation, if the ending period during which a warning about addiction is issued is extended, there is a risk that the joy of being controlled to a game state that is more advantageous than the normal game state will decrease, and it may be difficult to increase interest by issuing a warning about addiction. However, by shortening the ending period, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment felt by the player as they are controlled to a more advantageous gaming state compared to the normal gaming state.

(23) When the first high base state (specific high probability time-shortened state, specific low probability time-shortened state) is selected and a jackpot game is awarded, and the state is controlled again to the first high base state after the jackpot game ends, the warning about addiction is not issued due to the state being controlled again to the first high base state. This reduces the discomfort caused by the warning about addiction being issued multiple times. However, if the warning about addiction is not issued just because the game state is more advantageous than the normal game state, there is a risk that the warning about addiction will not be issued even once. For example, the special game state can be controlled after the chance symbol is displayed in the special game after the jackpot is determined and stopped, even if the jackpot is not won in the jackpot lottery. For this reason, it is possible that the warning about addiction will not be issued even once as a result of being controlled to the special game state without the jackpot game being awarded. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a jackpot is won in a special game state and a jackpot game is awarded, and the machine is newly controlled to the first high base state after the jackpot game ends, a warning about addiction is issued in association with the new control to the first high base state. Therefore, even if a jackpot is won after being controlled to a special game state without a jackpot game being awarded and the machine is then controlled to the first high base state, a warning about addiction is issued in association with the control to the first high base state. This makes it possible to prevent a situation in which a warning about addiction is not issued even once, despite a jackpot being won.

(24) Even if the game is controlled to a special game state, it does not mean that the player has won a jackpot, but rather that a chance symbol is simply displayed as a fixed stop in a special game. For this reason, for example, there is a risk that a player may mistakenly believe that a jackpot game will be awarded if a warning about addiction is issued, even though a jackpot game is not awarded. Therefore, when the game is newly controlled to a special game state by a chance symbol being displayed as a fixed stop in a special game, a warning about addiction is not issued in conjunction with the game being controlled to the special game state. This makes it possible to prevent the player from being confused.

(25) When a special game state that is controlled even if a jackpot is not won ends, the special game state may end without a jackpot being won in the jackpot lottery. If a warning against addiction is issued in such a case, it may cause discomfort to the player. Therefore, when a special game state ends without a jackpot being won in the jackpot lottery during a special game state, a warning against addiction is not issued in conjunction with the end of the special game state. This makes it possible to prevent discomfort caused by a warning against addiction being issued in the case where the special game state ends without a jackpot being won despite being controlled into the special game state.

(26) When the special game state that is controlled even if a jackpot is not won ends, the special game state may end without winning a jackpot even once. If a warning about addiction and a result presentation are executed at such times, there is a risk of giving the player an unpleasant feeling. For this reason, when the special game state ends without winning a jackpot during a special game state, a warning about addiction is not executed in association with the end of the special game state, and in addition, a result presentation is not executed. As a result, when the special game state ends without winning a jackpot despite being controlled to a special game state, it is possible to suppress unpleasant feelings caused by the execution of a warning about addiction and a result presentation. On the other hand, when the first high base state ends without winning a jackpot after being controlled to the first high base state, it means that a jackpot has been won at least once and a jackpot game has been granted. Therefore, even if the first high base state ends without winning a jackpot after being controlled to the first high base state, the result presentation may be executed, thereby increasing the interest of the player by executing the result presentation.

(27) In the pachinko game machine 10, a warning about addiction is issued during the ending period of the jackpot game. The ending period of the jackpot game granted by winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery in the normal game state is longer than the ending period of the jackpot game granted by winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery in the special game state. This makes it possible to more effectively issue a warning about addiction when the game is controlled to the first high base state after winning a jackpot from the normal game state. Also, when a jackpot is won in the special game state, it can be said that the game state is already controlled to be more advantageous than the normal game state. In such a situation, if the ending period during which a warning about addiction is issued is extended, there is a risk that the joy of being controlled to a game state that is more advantageous than the normal game state will decrease, and the execution of the warning about addiction will make it difficult to increase interest. However, by shortening the ending period, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment felt by the player as they are controlled to a more advantageous gaming state compared to the normal gaming state.

(28) The strength of the warning regarding the possibility of getting stuck when the warning regarding the possibility of getting stuck is issued in response to the new control to the first high base state is the same whether OFF information is set or ON information is set. In this way, depending on whether OFF information or ON information is set, the strength of the warning regarding the possibility of getting stuck when the warning regarding the possibility of getting stuck is issued in response to the new control to the first high base state does not change, but the strength of the warning regarding the possibility of getting stuck in the standby state changes. This makes it possible to prevent, for example, a change in the strength of the warning regarding the possibility of getting stuck when the warning regarding the possibility of getting stuck is issued in response to the new control to the first high base state when OFF information or ON information is set in order to change the strength of the warning regarding the possibility of getting stuck in the standby state.

(29) In the pachinko gaming machine 10, in principle, the intensity adjustment state is established when the intensity adjustment switch 60 is ON, regardless of whether a special game is being played or not. Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, in principle, the intensity adjustment state is established when the intensity adjustment switch 60 is ON, regardless of whether a jackpot game is being played or not. Therefore, no matter when you want to adjust the strength of the warning about addiction, you can adjust the strength of the warning about addiction. In this way, by increasing the degree of freedom for adjusting the strength of the warning about addiction, it becomes easier to adjust the strength of the warning about addiction, and awareness of the warning about addiction can be effectively increased.

The above embodiment can be modified as follows: The above embodiment and the following modifications can be combined with each other to the extent that no technical contradiction occurs.
The strength of the alert regarding immersion in the standby state may be the same when the OFF information is set and when the ON information is set. For example, the time during which the alert regarding immersion in the standby state is executed per unit time when the OFF information is set may be the same as the time during which the alert regarding immersion in the standby state is executed per unit time when the ON information is set. When the ON information is set, the strength of the alert regarding immersion in the standby state may be configured to be higher than when the OFF information is set. For example, the time during which the alert regarding immersion in the standby state is executed per unit time when the ON information is set may be longer than the time during which the alert regarding immersion in the standby state is executed per unit time when the OFF information is set.

- By changing the characters (text information) included in the image (e.g., warning image NT1) displayed on the performance display device 25 when issuing a warning about addiction, it is possible to change the strength of the warning about addiction (to make it higher or lower). For example, the characters (text information) included in the image displayed when issuing a warning about addiction in the standby state when OFF information is set may be commanding characters (sentences). On the other hand, for example, the characters (text information) included in the image displayed when issuing a warning about addiction in the standby state when ON information is set may be requesting characters (sentences). The "commanding characters" here may be characters such as "If you can't enjoy it moderately, don't play," or "Be careful not to get addicted." In other words, the "commanding characters" may be sentences that are expressed in an overbearing manner. On the other hand, the "requesting characters" here may be characters such as "Please enjoy it moderately," or "Be careful not to get addicted." In other words, "text in a requesting tone" can be said to be a sentence that uses gentle language. In other words, the strength of the warning against addiction is not necessarily determined by the time at which the warning against addiction is executed. Therefore, when changing the strength of the warning against addiction by changing the characters (text information) included in the image displayed on the performance display device 25 when executing the warning against addiction, the strength of the warning against addiction can be made different even if the time at which the warning against addiction is executed is the same.

- The strength of the warning against addiction can be changed depending on whether or not the warning against addiction is executed. For example, when a warning against addiction is executed, the strength of the warning against addiction can be considered to be higher than when the warning against addiction is not executed. For example, it may be configured such that when OFF information is set, a warning against addiction is executed in the standby state, whereas when ON information is set, a warning against addiction is not executed in the standby state.

-When the OFF information is set, a performance (for example, an OFF information notification performance) that notifies the user that the OFF information is set may be configured to be executable. For example, even if the OFF information notification performance is configured to be executable, it is also possible to configure the intensity of the warning regarding addiction to be higher when the OFF information is set than when the ON information is set. For example, in one predetermined waiting performance, the time during which the OFF information notification performance is executed when the OFF information is set is shorter than the time during which the ON information notification performance is executed when the ON information is set, and the time during which the warning regarding addiction is executed is longer, so that the intensity of the warning regarding addiction is higher. Note that the OFF information notification performance corresponds to a performance that notifies the user that the first information is set when the first information is set. As described above, the display means may be capable of executing a performance that notifies the user that the first information is set when the first information is set. In addition, both the OFF information notification performance and the ON information notification performance may be configured to be executable, or only one of the OFF information notification performance and the ON information notification performance may be configured to be executable. In addition, it is not necessary to execute both the OFF information notification performance and the ON information notification performance.

- When ON information is set, the ON information notification performance may be configured to continue to be executed in the standby state. For example, the ON information notification performance may be configured to be executed over a period from when the standby state starts until the standby state ends. In addition, the ON information notification performance may be configured to continue to be executed in either the first standby state or the second standby state. For example, the ON information notification performance may be configured to be executed over a period from when the second standby state starts until the second standby state ends.

- When ON information is set, in the standby state, the execution of a warning regarding addiction may be started after the execution of the ON information notification performance has started but before the execution of the ON information notification performance has ended. The execution of the ON information notification performance may be started after the execution of the warning regarding addiction has started. In this case, the execution of the ON information notification performance may be started after the execution of the warning regarding addiction has ended, or the execution of the ON information notification performance may be started after the execution of the warning regarding addiction has started but before the execution of the warning regarding addiction has ended. In addition, the timing at which the execution of the ON information notification performance starts and the timing at which the execution of the warning regarding addiction starts may be the same.

-When ON information is set, a warning about addiction may be executed when an ON information notification performance is being executed in a standby state. Similarly, when ON information is set, an ON information notification performance may be executed when a warning about addiction is being executed in a standby state. That is, the ON information notification performance and the warning about addiction may be configured to be executed in parallel. For example, when the ON information notification performance and the warning about addiction are executed in parallel, the warning image NT1 and the notification image HG may be configured to be displayed in areas where they do not overlap. For example, when the warning image NT1 and the notification image HG are configured to be displayed in areas where they do not overlap, the ON information notification performance is executed in addition to the warning about addiction. As a result, when ON information is set, it can be expected that the attention to the warning about addiction will be reduced to a certain extent compared to when the warning image NT1 is displayed alone as when OFF information is set. As a result, it can be said that the strength of the attention regarding the obsession is low. In addition, it is also possible to configure so that one of the attention image NT1 and the notification image HG is displayed superimposed on the other image. For example, when the notification image HG is displayed superimposed on the attention image NT1, the visibility of the attention image NT1 is reduced compared to when the attention image NT1 is displayed when the OFF information is set. As a result, it can be said that the strength of the attention regarding the obsession is low. As described above, when the ON information notification performance and the attention regarding the obsession are executed in parallel, it is also possible to configure so that the attention regarding the obsession is executed at a timing after the execution of the ON information notification performance is started. In addition, the timing at which the execution of the ON information notification performance is started and the timing at which the execution of the attention regarding the obsession is started may be the same. It is also possible to configure so that the execution of the ON information notification performance is started at a timing after the execution of the attention regarding the obsession is started. When the ON information notification performance and the attention warning regarding addiction are executed in parallel, the performance display device 25 may display the notification image HG and the attention warning image NT1 so as not to overlap. The font size of the characters included in the notification image HG and the font size of the characters included in the attention warning image NT1 may be the same. The font size of the characters included in the notification image HG may be larger than the font size of the characters included in the attention warning image NT1, or vice versa. Incidentally, the font size of the characters included in the attention warning image NT1 and the font size of the characters included in the attention warning image NT2 may be the same. The font size of the characters included in the attention warning image NT1 may be larger than the font size of the characters included in the attention warning image NT2, or vice versa.

- In the second standby effect, the ON information notification effect may be configured to be executed after a warning about addiction is issued. In other words, when the second standby effect is executed, the warning about addiction may be executed after the logo effect ends. When configured in this way, regardless of whether OFF information or ON information is set, the time from when the standby state is entered after the end of the special game to when the warning about addiction in the standby state begins is the same. In addition, when ON information is set, the time from when the standby state is entered after the end of the special game to when the warning about addiction in the standby state begins is shorter than when OFF information is set.

- The light emission mode of the decorative lamp 17 when a warning about getting stuck in the standby state is being executed may be the same when the OFF information is set and when the ON information is set. For example, the decorative lamp 17 may be configured not to emit light in the standby state regardless of whether the OFF information or the ON information is set. In addition, the time during which the decorative lamp 17 emits light per unit time when a warning about getting stuck in the standby state is being executed when the OFF information is set may be the same as the time during which the decorative lamp 17 emits light per unit time when a warning about getting stuck in the standby state is being executed when the ON information is set. In addition, the time during which the decorative lamp 17 emits light per unit time when a warning about getting stuck in the standby state is being executed when the ON information is set may be longer than the time during which the decorative lamp 17 emits light per unit time when a warning about getting stuck in the standby state is being executed when the OFF information is set.

- The brightness of the decorative lamp 17 when a warning about getting stuck is issued in the standby state when the OFF information is set may be different from the brightness of the decorative lamp 17 when a warning about getting stuck is issued in the standby state when the ON information is set. For example, the brightness of the decorative lamp 17 when a warning about getting stuck is issued in the standby state when the ON information is set may be lower than the brightness of the decorative lamp 17 when a warning about getting stuck is issued in the standby state when the OFF information is set. Lowering the brightness in this way can contribute to energy conservation.

・The predetermined standby performance may be configured to be executed only when either the OFF information or the ON information is set. For example, the predetermined standby performance may be executed when the ON information is set, while the predetermined standby performance may not be executed when the OFF information is set. In this case, for example, when the OFF information is set and the second standby state is in effect, the warning image NT1 may be continuously displayed on the performance display device 25. In addition, the predetermined standby performance executed when the ON information is set may be either the first standby performance or the second standby performance as described in the above embodiment. Even in the case of the configuration illustrated here, the time during which the warning regarding the possibility of getting stuck in the standby state is executed is longer when the OFF information is set than when the ON information is set, and it is possible to increase the strength of the warning regarding the possibility of getting stuck. In addition, the predetermined standby performance may not be executed when either the OFF information or the ON information is set.

- When the special game state is controlled upon the number of times that a special game has been executed within a specified period of time reaching a specified number of times, a warning regarding addiction may be issued. That is, the pachinko game machine 10 may be configured to issue a warning regarding addiction in association with being controlled to the special game state. At this time, for example, the warning regarding addiction may be issued when a special entry performance is being executed. Also, the warning regarding addiction may be issued before the start of the special entry performance. Also, the warning regarding addiction may be issued after the special entry performance has ended. In addition, the warning regarding addiction may be issued in association with the execution of a special game after being controlled to the special game state. Also, the warning regarding addiction may be issued in association with the execution of a special game a specified number of times within a specified period of time. When the attention call for the addiction is executed, either one of the attention call images NT1 and NT2 may be displayed, or an image different from the attention call images NT1 and NT2 may be displayed. The attention call for the addiction may be executed in association with the control to the special game state, while the attention call for the addiction may not be executed when the special game state is controlled by the trigger of the chance symbol being displayed as a fixed stop in the special game. The special number of times may be a number greater than the maximum number of times (100 times in the above embodiment) of the special game controlled to the specific low probability time-shortening state. The special number of times may be a number greater than the denominator value when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is expressed as a unit fraction. And, when the special game state is controlled, the probability of winning the jackpot by the end of the special game state may be extremely high. The extremely high probability of winning the jackpot by the end of the special game state may be a probability exceeding 80%. In this configuration, it is assumed that the system is configured to issue a warning against addiction in response to control to the special gaming state. In this case, even if the special gaming state ends without a jackpot on rare occasions, it is possible to give the player a sense of accomplishment for reaching a specified number of times that the special game has been played within a specified period of time by issuing a warning against addiction. In particular, if the probability of winning a jackpot in the special gaming state after being controlled to the special gaming state is overwhelmingly higher than the probability of winning a jackpot in the special gaming state after being controlled to the special gaming state, it is possible to enhance the sense of superiority that a warning against addiction has been issued in response to control to the special gaming state.

When a warning about addiction is issued in association with being controlled to a special game state, if a jackpot is won and a jackpot game is awarded in the special game state, the warning about addiction in the jackpot game may not be issued. Even when a warning about addiction is issued in association with being controlled to a special game state, as in the above embodiment, if a jackpot is won and a jackpot game is awarded in the special game state, the warning about addiction in the jackpot game may be issued. In addition, when a warning about addiction is issued in association with being controlled to a special game state, the strength of the warning about addiction may be the same regardless of whether the OFF information or the ON information is set. In addition, when a warning about addiction is issued in association with being controlled to a special game state, the strength of the warning about addiction may be different depending on whether the OFF information or the ON information is set. For example, when OFF information is set, the strength of the warning about addiction that is executed in association with control to the special game state may be configured to be higher than when ON information is set. For example, when ON information is set, the strength of the warning about addiction that is executed in association with control to the special game state may be configured to be higher than when OFF information is set.

-When the special game state is controlled to a special game state and the special game state ends without winning a jackpot, a warning about addiction may be executed with the end of the special game state. In this case, a warning about addiction may be executed with the execution of a special game after the special game state ends. When executing a warning about addiction, either one of the warning images NT1 and NT2 may be displayed, or an image different from the warning images NT1 and NT2 may be displayed. In this case, regardless of whether the OFF information or the ON information is set, the strength of the warning about addiction may be the same. In addition, the strength of the warning about addiction may be different depending on whether the OFF information or the ON information is set. For example, when the OFF information is set, the strength of the warning about addiction executed with the end of the special game state may be higher than when the ON information is set. For example, when ON information is set, the strength of the warning against addiction that is executed when the special game state ends may be configured to be higher than when OFF information is set. As described above, when the special game state ends without winning a jackpot after being controlled to the special game state, at least one of a warning against addiction and a result presentation may be configured to be executable when the special game state ends.

- When the special game state is controlled in response to the display of a chance symbol in a fixed stop in a special game, a warning about addiction may be issued. That is, the pachinko game machine 10 may be configured to issue a warning about addiction in response to the control to the special game state. At this time, for example, the warning about addiction may be issued when a special entry performance is being executed. Also, the warning about addiction may be issued before the start of the special entry performance. Also, the warning about addiction may be issued after the end of the special entry performance. In addition, after the special game state is controlled, a warning about addiction may be issued in response to the execution of a special game. Also, the warning about addiction may be issued in response to the execution of a special game in which a chance symbol is displayed in a fixed stop during a normal game state. When the attention call regarding addiction is executed, either one of the attention call images NT1 and NT2 may be displayed, or an image different from the attention call images NT1 and NT2 may be displayed. While the attention call regarding addiction is executed in association with being controlled to the special game state, when the special game state is controlled in response to the number of times that the special game is executed within a predetermined period reaching a specified number of times, the attention call regarding addiction may not be executed. When the attention call regarding addiction is executed in association with being controlled to the special game state, when a jackpot is won and a jackpot game is awarded in the special game state, the attention call regarding addiction in the jackpot game may not be executed. Even when the attention call regarding addiction is executed in association with being controlled to the special game state, when a jackpot is won and a jackpot game is awarded in the special game state as in the above embodiment, the attention call regarding addiction in the jackpot game may be executed. In addition, when a warning about addiction is issued in association with control to a special game state, the strength of the warning about addiction may be the same regardless of whether the OFF information or the ON information is set. In addition, when a warning about addiction is issued in association with control to a special game state, the strength of the warning about addiction may be different depending on whether the OFF information or the ON information is set. For example, when OFF information is set, the strength of the warning about addiction issued in association with control to a special game state may be configured to be higher than when ON information is set. For example, when ON information is set, the strength of the warning about addiction issued in association with control to a special game state may be configured to be higher than when OFF information is set.

・When the special game state is controlled to end without winning a jackpot after the special game state is entered, a warning about addiction may be executed with the end of the special game state. In this case, a warning about addiction may be executed with the execution of a special game after the special game state ends. When executing a warning about addiction, either one of the warning images NT1 and NT2 may be displayed, or an image different from the warning images NT1 and NT2 may be displayed. In this case, regardless of whether the OFF information or the ON information is set, the strength of the warning about addiction may be the same. In addition, the strength of the warning about addiction may be different depending on whether the OFF information or the ON information is set. For example, when the OFF information is set, the strength of the warning about addiction executed with the end of the special game state may be higher than when the ON information is set. For example, when ON information is set, the strength of the warning about addiction executed when the special game state ends may be higher than when OFF information is set. In addition, when the special game state ends without winning a jackpot after being controlled to the special game state, a result presentation may be executed when the special game state ends. As described above, when the special game state ends without winning a jackpot after being controlled to the special game state, at least one of the warning about addiction and the result presentation may be executed when the special game state ends.

- It may be configured so that a warning about addiction is issued when the specific gaming state ends without a jackpot being won after control has been established. At this time, it may be configured so that a warning about addiction is issued when the result presentation is being performed. It may also be configured so that a warning about addiction is issued before the result presentation starts. In addition, it may be configured so that a warning about addiction is issued after the result presentation has ended.

- Information on the game result displayed in the result presentation may be either the number of consecutive wins or the number of consecutive wins. In addition, information on the game result displayed in the result presentation is not limited to the number of consecutive wins and the number of consecutive wins. For example, information on the game result displayed in the result presentation may be information that can identify the number of times some of the multiple types of jackpot games have been awarded. The "some jackpot games" referred to here may be the type of jackpot game with the highest advantage among the multiple types of jackpot games (the third jackpot game in the above embodiment), or the jackpot game that is controlled to a certain variable state after the end of the jackpot game (the first jackpot game and the third jackpot game in the above embodiment). In addition, if the special game state ends without winning a jackpot after being controlled to a special game state, the result presentation may be configured to be executed upon the end of the special game state. Similarly, if the special game state is controlled to a special game state and then the special game state ends without winning a jackpot, a result presentation may be executed upon the end of the special game state. The presentation mode of the result presentation may be changed. For example, the result presentation may be configured to start displaying the winning number image TG4 at a timing after the start of displaying the consecutive win number image TG3. The result presentation may also be configured not to be executed.

- When a special game is being played, a warning against addiction may be issued. For example, the system may be configured so that a warning against addiction is issued when a predetermined number of special games have been played. The predetermined number of times may be less than the specified number of times, or may be the same as the specified number of times. For example, after the special game state ends without a jackpot being won in the special game state despite being controlled to the special game state, a warning against addiction may be issued when a predetermined number of special games have been played. In this case, the system may be configured so that the execution of the warning against addiction is restricted until the special game state is controlled and while the special game state is controlled.

- The strength of the warning regarding addiction during jackpot play may be different when OFF information is set and when ON information is set. For example, when OFF information is set, the strength of the warning regarding addiction during jackpot play may be configured to be higher than when ON information is set. Similarly, when ON information is set, the strength of the warning regarding addiction during jackpot play may be configured to be higher than when OFF information is set.

- The ending time of a jackpot game when a jackpot game is awarded upon winning a jackpot in a normal game state may be the same as the ending time of a jackpot game when a jackpot game is awarded upon winning a jackpot in a specific game state. Similarly, the ending time of a jackpot game when a jackpot game is awarded upon winning a jackpot in a normal game state may be the same as the ending time of a jackpot game when a jackpot game is awarded upon winning a jackpot in a special game state. Also, the ending time of a jackpot game when a jackpot game is awarded upon winning a jackpot in a normal game state may be the same as the ending time of a jackpot game when a jackpot game is awarded upon winning a jackpot in a special game state. In addition, the ending time of a jackpot game when a jackpot game is awarded upon winning a jackpot in a normal game state may be shorter than the ending time of a jackpot game when a jackpot game is awarded upon winning a jackpot in a specific game state. The ending time of a jackpot game when a jackpot game is awarded upon winning a jackpot in a normal game state may be shorter than the ending time of a jackpot game when a jackpot game is awarded upon winning a jackpot in a special game state. The ending time of a jackpot game when a jackpot game is awarded upon winning a jackpot in a normal game state may be shorter than the ending time of a jackpot game when a jackpot game is awarded upon winning a jackpot in a special game state.

- The ending time of a jackpot game when a jackpot game is awarded upon winning a jackpot in a specific game state may be longer than the ending time of a jackpot game when a jackpot game is awarded upon winning a jackpot in a special game state. Similarly, the ending time of a jackpot game when a jackpot game is awarded upon winning a jackpot in a specific game state may be longer than the ending time of a jackpot game when a jackpot game is awarded upon winning a jackpot in a special game state. In other words, the specific period of a winning game when a winning game is awarded upon winning a winning lottery in a first advantageous game state may be longer than the specific period of a winning game when a winning game is awarded upon winning a winning lottery in a second advantageous game state. Conversely, the ending time of a jackpot game when a jackpot game is awarded upon winning a jackpot in a special game state may be longer than the ending time of a jackpot game when a jackpot game is awarded upon winning a jackpot in a specific game state. Similarly, the ending time of a jackpot game when a jackpot game is awarded upon winning a jackpot in a special game state may be longer than the ending time of a jackpot game when a jackpot game is awarded upon winning a jackpot in a specific game state. In other words, the specific period of a winning game when a winning game is awarded upon winning a winning lottery in a second advantageous game state may be longer than the specific period of a winning game when a winning game is awarded upon winning a winning lottery in a first advantageous game state.

The ending performance may differ depending on whether OFF information or ON information is set. In other words, the ending performance may differ when OFF information is set and when ON information is set. For example, the light emission mode of the decorative lamp 17 when a warning about addiction during a jackpot game is executed may differ when OFF information is set and when ON information is set. Similarly, the sound output mode of the speaker 18 when a warning about addiction during a jackpot game is executed may differ when OFF information is set and when ON information is set. In addition, the display mode of the performance display device 25 when a warning about addiction during a jackpot game is executed may differ when OFF information is set and when ON information is set. In addition, the ending performance may differ when a warning about addiction during the ending period is executed and when a warning about addiction during the ending period is not executed. Also, during the ending period, a logo performance may be executed in the same way as during the standby state. In this case, during the ending period, a warning about addiction may be executed after the logo performance is executed, in the same way as during the standby state. Also, for example, during the standby state, a warning about addiction may be executed after the logo performance is executed, whereas during the ending period, a warning about addiction may be executed and then the logo performance is executed. Similarly, for example, during the standby state, a warning about addiction may be executed before the logo performance is executed, whereas during the ending period, a warning about addiction may be executed after the logo performance is executed.

- There may be a period during which the intensity adjustment state is restricted. For example, during the execution of a special game, even if the intensity adjustment switch 60 is in the ON state, the intensity adjustment state may not be entered. Also, during a jackpot game, even if the intensity adjustment switch 60 is in the ON state, the intensity adjustment state may not be entered. In addition, for example, when the door member (e.g., the middle frame 13, the front frame 14) is open and the intensity adjustment switch 60 is in the ON state, the intensity adjustment state may be entered. On the other hand, for example, when the door member is closed, even if the intensity adjustment switch 60 is in the ON state, the intensity adjustment state may not be entered.

- The intensity adjustment state may be set when the intensity adjustment switch 60 is turned ON and power supply is started. In this case, the intensity adjustment state may not be set even if the intensity adjustment switch 60 is turned ON after power supply is started. Note that the intensity adjustment state may be ended by turning the intensity adjustment switch 60 OFF, or the intensity adjustment state may be ended when a ball enters the starting hole 26, 27 or a special game starts, or both.

- A multiple switching operation means that can be operated and switched between multiple levels may be provided on the sub-substrate 50. The multiple switching operation means may be configured to be operable to adjust the volume. In addition, the multiple switching operation means may be configured to be operable to adjust the volume and set one of multiple types of information including OFF information and ON information. For example, assume that a multiple switching operation means that can be operated in eight levels is provided. In this case, "volume level 1" may be assigned to the first and fifth levels, "volume level 2" to the second and sixth levels, "volume level 3" to the third and seventh levels, and "volume level 4" to the fourth and eighth levels. "OFF information" may be assigned to the first to fourth levels, and "ON information" to the fifth to eighth levels. In this case, for example, when the volume is at the seventh level, the volume is adjusted to the third level and ON information is set. In this way, the function of adjusting the volume and the function of setting one of multiple types of information including OFF information and ON information may be configured to be used by one operation means. In the above configuration, the multiple switching operation means realizes the function of a specific operation means. The means operated to adjust the OFF information and ON information are not limited to the intensity adjustment switch 60, the up button UB, and the down button DB. Here, the multiple switching operation means is configured to be able to adjust the volume, but it may also be configured to be able to adjust the brightness. The multiple switching operation means may be configured to be unable to adjust the volume and to be able to set one of multiple types of information including OFF information and ON information. In addition, it may be configured so that the intensity adjustment state is achieved when the stage of the multiple switching operation means is operated to a specific stage. In this case, in the above embodiment, when the intensity adjustment switch 60 is in the ON state, it corresponds to when the stage of the multiple switching operation means is operated to a specific stage. And, in the above embodiment, when the intensity adjustment switch 60 is in the OFF state, it corresponds to when the stage of the multiple switching operation means is operated to a stage other than the specific stage.

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to be able to enter the intensity adjustment state only for a predetermined period of time after power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started. For example, the intensity adjustment state may be possible within the period from when power supply is started until the first special game is started. In addition, the intensity adjustment state may be possible within 120 seconds after power supply is started.

- When the door member is open, the intensity adjustment state may be set when the effect button BT is operated in a predetermined operation manner. In this case, the effect button BT, the up button UB, and the down button DB function as specific operation means. The predetermined operation manner may be, for example, an operation of the effect button BT for a specified time (so-called long press), or an operation of the effect button BT multiple times within a specified time (so-called rapid tapping). An example of an operation of the effect button BT multiple times within a specified time may be, for example, two operations performed in a short period of time, such as a double click. The operation means functioning as the specific operation means may be composed only of an operation means provided on the front side of the gaming machine, or may be composed only of an operation means provided on the back side of the gaming machine (for example, on the board).

- In the intensity adjustment state, the performance display device 25 does not need to display the first selection information image SM1, the second selection information image SM2, and the information selection image JS.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 in the above embodiment may be embodied as a gaming machine having a backup function. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to return during the execution of a special game when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is cut off during the execution of the special game. The case where the power supply is cut off means that the power supply to the gaming machine is cut off (power OFF), and the case where the power supply is restarted means that the power is supplied to the gaming machine (power ON). For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to return during a jackpot game when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is cut off during the jackpot game. For example, in the above embodiment, when a jackpot is won and a jackpot game is awarded in a specific game state, a warning about addiction is not executed during the jackpot game. However, when the power supply is cut off during the jackpot game and then the power supply is restarted, a warning about addiction may be executed during the jackpot game after the restart. At this time, for example, depending on the timing of power supply interruption, whether or not to execute a warning about addiction during a jackpot game after recovery may be different. For example, when power supply is interrupted before the start of the ending period, a warning about addiction during a jackpot game after recovery is executed, whereas when power supply is interrupted after the start of the ending period, a warning about addiction during a jackpot game after recovery may not be executed. Here, a case where a jackpot game is awarded by winning a jackpot in a specific game state and power supply is interrupted during the jackpot game is exemplified, but the same may be applied to any of a normal game state, a special game state, and a special game state. For example, when a jackpot game is awarded by winning a jackpot in a special game state and power supply is interrupted before the start of the ending period during the jackpot game, a warning about addiction during a jackpot game after recovery is executed. On the other hand, if a jackpot is won and a jackpot game is awarded while in a special game state, and if the power supply is cut off after the start of the ending period during the jackpot game, a warning about addiction is not issued during the jackpot game after the return. Similarly, if a jackpot is won and a jackpot game is awarded while in a special game state, and if the power supply is cut off before the start of the ending period during the jackpot game, a warning about addiction is issued during the jackpot game after the return. On the other hand, if a jackpot is won and a jackpot game is awarded while in a special game state, and if the power supply is cut off after the start of the ending period during the jackpot game, a warning about addiction is not issued during the jackpot game after the return. In this way, when a jackpot game is awarded and the power supply is cut off during the jackpot game and then resumed, a warning about addiction may be issued during the jackpot game after the power supply is resumed, regardless of the game state when the jackpot was won. In other words, if the power supply is not cut off during the jackpot game, a warning about addiction may be issued according to the game state when the jackpot was won, and if the power supply is cut off during the jackpot game, a warning about addiction may be issued regardless of the game state when the jackpot was won.

- For example, there may be multiple types of presentation modes classified as normal modes. The types of presentation modes classified as normal modes may be selectable. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to be able to execute a selection mode notification effect on the presentation display device 25, which notifies the user of a selected presentation mode among the presentation modes classified as normal modes. For example, the selection mode notification effect may be configured to be executed only when the normal mode is selected. The selection mode notification effect may be configured to be executed on the presentation display device 25 when the machine is in a standby state. For example, the selection mode notification effect may be configured to be executed during the period when the various icons IC1 to IC3 are displayed in the above embodiment. The selection mode notification effect may also be configured to be executed on the presentation display device 25 while a special game is being played.

The pachinko game machine 10 may be configured to be able to execute a game count notification effect that notifies information related to the number of times a special game is executed. The game count notification effect may be configured to be executed only within a predetermined period. The game count notification effect may be configured to be executed on the effect display device 25 when in a standby state. For example, the game count notification effect may be configured to be executed during a period in which various icons IC1 to IC3 are displayed in the above embodiment. Also, the game count notification effect may be configured to be executed on the effect display device 25 while a special game is being executed. For example, the game count notification effect may be an effect that notifies the number of times a special game is executed within a predetermined period. For example, the game count notification effect may be an effect that notifies the number of times a special game is remaining until the specific low-probability time-saving state ends. For example, the game count notification effect may be an effect that notifies the number of times a special game is remaining until the special game state ends. For example, the game count notification effect may be an effect that notifies the number of times a special game is remaining until the special game state ends.

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to be executed in a language selected from a plurality of languages. For example, a warning against addiction may be configured to be executed in the selected language. This allows effective warning against addiction to be executed even for players who do not understand Japanese. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may also be configured to be capable of executing a selected language notification effect that notifies the player of the selected language. For example, the selected language notification effect may be configured to be executed on the effect display device 25 when in a standby state. For example, the selected language notification effect may be configured to be executed during the period when the various icons IC1 to IC3 are displayed in the above embodiment. The selected language notification effect may also be configured to be executed on the effect display device 25 during the execution of a special game.

When a logo effect is being performed, some or all of the various icons IC1 to IC3 may be configured to be displayed on the effect display device 25. When an ON information notification effect is being performed, some or all of the various icons IC1 to IC3 may be configured to be displayed on the effect display device 25. When in a standby state and a warning about addiction is being executed, some or all of the various icons IC1 to IC3 may be configured to be displayed on the effect display device 25. For example, in a second standby state, some or all of the various icons IC1 to IC3 may be configured to be displayed on the effect display device 25. When a jackpot game is being played and a warning about addiction is being executed, some or all of the various icons IC1 to IC3 may be configured to be displayed on the effect display device 25. For example, when a warning about addiction is being executed in a standby state, some or all of the various icons IC1 to IC3 may be displayed, while when a warning about addiction is being executed during a jackpot game, the various icons IC1 to IC3 may not be displayed. Also, when a warning about addiction is being issued during a jackpot game, some or all of the various icons IC1 to IC3 may be displayed, whereas when a warning about addiction is being issued during a standby state, the various icons IC1 to IC3 may not be displayed. Also, the period during which the various icons IC1 to IC3 are displayed may be different depending on whether the OFF information or the ON information is set. For example, when in a standby state, when the OFF information is set, the various icons IC1 to IC3 may not be displayed when a warning about addiction is being issued, whereas when the ON information is set, the various icons IC1 to IC3 may be displayed when a warning about addiction is being issued. Note that when a warning about addiction is being issued during a standby state, when some or all of the various icons IC1 to IC3 are displayed, the various icons IC1 to IC3 may be displayed superimposed on an image displayed when the warning about addiction is being issued. In addition, when a special game is being executed, some or all of the various icons IC1 to IC3 may be displayed on the performance display device 25. For example, even during a special game, during a certain period (for example, during a period when a reach effect is being executed), the various icons IC1 to IC3 may not be displayed. In this modified example, "some or all of the various icons IC1 to IC3" may be some or all of the aforementioned selection mode notification effect, game count notification effect, and selected language notification effect.

- When only a warning about addiction is being executed in the performance display device 25, a warning other than the warning about addiction may be executed. If another warning is executed in parallel with a warning about addiction, the player's attention to the warning may be dispersed, and the frequency with which the player recognizes that the warning about addiction is being executed may decrease. For this reason, when only a warning about addiction is executed as a warning, it is easier to recognize that a warning about addiction is being executed, and the strength of the warning about addiction can be considered to be high, compared to when another warning is executed in addition to the warning about addiction as a warning. Also, when another warning is executed in parallel with a warning about addiction, when the number of warnings executed in parallel is a first number, the strength of the warning about addiction can be considered to be high, compared to when the number of warnings executed in parallel is a second number that is greater than the first number. In addition, when a different warning is issued in addition to a warning about addiction, the performance display device 25 may be configured to display an image displayed when the different warning is issued superimposed on a part or all of the image displayed when the warning about addiction is issued. For example, when a different warning is issued in addition to a warning about addiction, the image displayed when the different warning is issued may be displayed in a layer higher than the layer displaying the image displayed when the warning about addiction is issued. Similarly, when a different warning is issued in addition to a warning about addiction, the performance display device 25 may be configured to display an image displayed when the different warning is issued superimposed on a part or all of the image displayed when the different warning is issued. For example, when a different warning is issued in addition to a warning about addiction, the image displayed when the warning about addiction is issued may be displayed in a layer higher than the layer displaying the image displayed when the different warning is issued. As described above, by issuing a warning about addiction and another warning in parallel, it is possible to reduce the intensity of the warning about addiction.

Similarly, even when another performance is executed in parallel with a warning about addiction, the player's attention is dispersed, and it is considered that the frequency of recognizing that a warning about addiction is being executed decreases. For this reason, when only a warning about addiction is executed on the performance display device 25, it is easier to recognize that a warning about addiction is being executed, and the strength of the warning about addiction can be considered to be high, compared to when another performance is executed in addition to a warning about addiction on the performance display device 25. Also, when another performance is executed in parallel with a warning about addiction, when the number of performances executed in parallel is a first number, the strength of the warning about addiction can be considered to be high, compared to when the number of performances executed in parallel is a second number greater than the first number. Also, when another performance is executed in parallel with a warning about addiction, the performance display device 25 may be configured to display an image displayed when executing another performance superimposed on part or all of the image displayed when executing the warning about addiction. For example, in a case where another performance is executed in parallel with a warning about addiction, an image displayed when executing the other performance may be displayed in a layer higher than the layer displaying the image displayed when executing the warning about addiction. Similarly, in a case where another performance is executed in parallel with a warning about addiction, the performance display device 25 may be configured so that the image displayed when executing the warning about addiction is displayed superimposed on a part or all of the image displayed when executing the other performance. For example, in a case where another performance is executed in parallel with a warning about addiction, an image displayed when executing the warning about addiction may be displayed in a layer higher than the layer displaying the image displayed when executing the other performance. Note that the other performance may be, for example, an ON information notification performance, or a performance that displays some or all of the various icons IC1 to IC3. The other performance may be some or all of the selected mode notification performance, the number of games notification performance, and the selected language notification performance. As described above, by executing a warning about addiction and another effect in parallel, it is possible to reduce the strength of the warning about addiction.

When another image is displayed superimposed on all or part of the image displayed when issuing a warning about getting caught up, the other image may be displayed in the following manner. Note that the other image referred to here is an image displayed when issuing the other performance described above or an image displayed when issuing a warning about getting caught up. For example, the other image may be displayed with transparency so that the portion of the image displayed in the background that overlaps with the other image can be seen through while still being recognizable. For example, the other image may be displayed semi-transparently. The other image may also be displayed without transparency, so that all or part of the image displayed in the background when issuing a warning about getting caught up cannot be seen.

- The size of the image displayed on the performance display device 25 may be changed when issuing a warning about addiction. When the size of the image displayed when issuing a warning about addiction is increased, the image attracts more attention, and it becomes easier to recognize that a warning about addiction is being issued. For example, when the size of the warning image NT1 displayed when OFF information is set is made larger than the size of the warning image NT1 displayed when ON information is set, it can be considered that the strength of the warning about addiction is higher when OFF information is set than when ON information is set. In this way, when the image displayed when issuing a warning about addiction is displayed at a first size, it can be considered that the strength of the warning about addiction is higher than when the image displayed when issuing a warning about addiction is displayed at a second size smaller than the first size. As described above, by changing the size of the image displayed when issuing a warning about addiction, it is possible to change (increase or decrease) the strength of the warning about addiction.

- The strength of the warning about addiction can be considered as the frequency with which the warning about addiction is issued. For example, a high strength of the warning about addiction can be considered as a high frequency with which the warning about addiction is issued. Similarly, a low strength of the warning about addiction can be considered as a low frequency with which the warning about addiction is issued.

The first waiting state may be divided into two states. For example, the first waiting state may be divided into a first first half waiting state and a first second half waiting state that follows the first first half waiting state. In the first first half waiting state, the performance pattern may be configured to be displayed in a fixed stop. On the other hand, in the first second half waiting state, the performance pattern may be configured to be displayed in a stopped state. Also, while the game ball is being launched, the first first half waiting state may not end, and the first second half waiting state may not be entered. As a method for identifying whether a game ball is being launched, for example, there is a method of providing a sensor that detects the game ball on the guide path 21a and identifying the game ball by detecting the game ball with the sensor. In addition, there is a method of providing a sensor that detects the game ball that has entered at least the outlet 34 of the multiple ball inlets, and identifying the game ball by detecting the game ball with the sensor.

- The volume may be configured to be adjustable during part or all of the standby period. On the other hand, the volume may be configured to be unadjustable during part or all of the jackpot play period. For example, when in standby and a warning about addiction is being issued, the volume may be configured to be adjustable. For example, when in jackpot play and a warning about addiction is being issued, the volume may be configured to be unadjustable.

- The brightness may be configured to be adjustable during part or all of the standby period. On the other hand, the brightness may be configured to be unadjustable during part or all of the jackpot play period. For example, when in the standby state and a warning about addiction is being issued, the brightness may be configured to be adjustable. For example, when in the jackpot play and a warning about addiction is being issued, the brightness may be configured to be unadjustable.

- The auto function may be configured to be settable during part or all of the standby period. On the other hand, the auto function may be configured to be disabled during part or all of the jackpot play period. For example, when in the standby state and a warning about addiction is being issued, the auto function may be configured to be settable. For example, when in the jackpot play and a warning about addiction is being issued, the auto function may be configured to be disabled. Here, configuring the "auto function to be settable" corresponds to allowing the auto function to be set. On the other hand, configuring the "auto function to be disabled" corresponds to restricting the setting of the auto function.

- In the above embodiment, the special number of times and the special number of times may be the same number. Also, the special number of times may be a number less than the special number of times. The special number of times may be the same as the highest number of times among the number of special games that can be controlled to the specific low-probability time-saving state, or a number less than the highest number of times among the number of special games that can be controlled to the specific low-probability time-saving state. Also, the special number of times may be a number greater than the special number of times. The special number of times may be the same as the highest number of times among the number of special games that can be controlled to the specific low-probability time-saving state (100 times in the above embodiment), or a number greater than the highest number of times among the number of special games that can be controlled to the specific low-probability time-saving state.

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

・The above embodiment may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine that performs a small win lottery in addition to a big win lottery. Generally, when a small win is won in a small win lottery, a small win pattern is displayed in a fixed stop in a special game, and a small win game is awarded after the special game ends. The gaming machine of the embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to a state (so-called small win RUSH) in which the number of times (frequency) a small win is won per unit time or the number of times (frequency) a small win game is awarded per unit time is improved compared to a normal game state. In a pachinko gaming machine that can perform a small win lottery in addition to a big win lottery, both the big win lottery and the small win lottery can be regarded as winning lotteries, and both the big win game and the small win game can be regarded as winning games, respectively. In addition, in a pachinko game machine capable of performing a small win lottery in addition to a big win lottery, only the big win lottery among the big win lottery and the small win lottery can be regarded as a winning lottery, and only the big win game among the big win game and the small win game can be regarded as a winning game. In this case, the small win symbol and the losing symbol correspond to the result derived in the variable game when the winning lottery is not won. In addition, in a pachinko game machine performing a small win lottery, the type of the small win symbol may be multiple types. And, the type of the small win game may be different depending on the type of the small win symbol displayed as a fixed stop in the special game. For example, when the type of the small win game is different, the opening mode of the big win opening in the small win game may be different. In addition, the big win opening opened in the big win game and the big win opening opened in the small win game may be the same or different. The period during which the special game state can be controlled may be determined by the number of times the small win lottery has been won or the number of times a small win game has been awarded. For example, the special game state may be configured to end when two small win games have been awarded since control to the special game state has been established. Note that, although two small win games have been awarded in this example, the number of times may be one, or three or more.

・The pachinko game machine of the above embodiment may be embodied as a game machine that awards a jackpot game when a game ball passes through a specific area. For example, the pachinko game machine of the above embodiment may be embodied as a game machine (so-called one-type two-type mixed machine) that awards a jackpot game based on winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery and a jackpot game based on a game ball passing through a specific area. This specific area is provided, for example, in a large prize winning port that is opened based on winning a small prize in a small prize lottery that is held in response to a ball entering the second starting port 27 in the above embodiment. This large prize winning port may be the same as the large prize winning port 29 that is opened in a jackpot game, or may be a large prize winning port different from the large prize winning port 29. Note that even if a game ball enters a large prize winning port that is opened based on winning a small prize, if the game ball does not pass through the specific area, the jackpot game is not awarded. A type 1/type 2 hybrid machine is a pachinko machine that can hold a small jackpot lottery in addition to the big jackpot lottery mentioned above.

- The above embodiment may be embodied in a gaming machine that is not controlled to a special gaming state. In this case, a chance symbol may not be provided as a special symbol. The above embodiment may also be embodied in a gaming machine that is not controlled to a special gaming state.

・As pachinko gaming machines that can be controlled to a high probability state, there are specifications that control the game to a high probability state until the next big win is awarded, specifications that control the game to a high probability state until a fall lottery is won (falling machine), and specifications that control the game to a high probability state until a predetermined number of special games are completed (ST machine). In addition, pachinko gaming machines that can be controlled to a high probability state include specifications that control the game to a high probability state when a game ball passes through a specific area (V high probability machine). The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine of any of these specifications. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine may be a pachinko gaming machine of a specification that combines the above-mentioned falling machine and V high probability machine. In addition, the V high probability machine has a specification that has a single large prize opening and generates a specific round game. A V-type probability variation machine has a specification that generates a specific round game by having multiple large prize winning ports, including a large prize winning port (V prize winning port) that opens in a specific round game and a large prize winning port that opens in a round game other than the specific round game. The pachinko game machine of the above embodiment may be embodied as a V-type probability variation machine of any of these specifications. Also, for example, the expectation of a game ball entering a specific area may be made different depending on the type of jackpot game.

The above embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine in which a virtual medium composed of electronic data is dispensed when gaming balls are dispensed. In other words, the above embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine in which physical gaming media are not dispensed (a so-called managed gaming machine). Such a pachinko gaming machine is configured to convert gaming balls into launchable gaming balls by using the virtual medium, and to be able to launch the gaming balls.

・The above embodiment may be applied to a slot machine. In a slot machine, the bet (also called the number of bets) can be set by operating the BET button or inserting medals. In a slot machine, after the bet is set, the start lever is operated to rotate multiple reels. In a slot machine, after multiple reels have rotated, the stop button is operated to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel. Then, in a slot machine, when the rotation of all reels has stopped, a prize (a medal is awarded, a replay) is awarded according to the stopped symbol combination. In a slot machine, if a predetermined time has passed without setting the bet, the machine goes into a standby state. In addition, in a slot machine, if a settlement button for settling credits is operated when the credit is 1 or more, the machine goes into a standby state. In a slot machine, when medals are awarded in a slot machine, in addition to paying out medals, the credits may be increased by the number of medals awarded. In addition, the game medium used in a slot machine may be medals or may be a virtual medium composed of electronic data. In other words, the present invention may be applied to a slot machine that does not use a physical game medium.

- In the above embodiment, the sub-substrate 50 may be a sub-general control substrate, and a display control substrate that specializes in controlling the performance display device 25, a light emission control substrate that specializes in controlling the decorative lamps 17, and a sound control substrate that specializes in controlling the speaker 18 may be provided separately from the sub-substrate 50. Such a sub-general control substrate and substrates that control other performances may be included in the sub-substrate (sub-controller). Also, a single substrate may be equipped with the main CPU 41 of the main substrate 40 and the sub-CPU 51 of the sub-substrate 50. Also, in the above modified example, the display control substrate, light emission control substrate, and sound control substrate may be arbitrarily combined to form a single substrate or multiple substrates.

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

Next, the technical ideas that can be understood from the above embodiment and modified examples will be described.
(i) The game machine is provided with a specific operating means that can be operated, and is configured so that by operating the specific operating means, any one of a plurality of types of information including at least first information and second information can be set, and when a warning regarding addiction is issued in conjunction with newly controlling to the specific gaming state, the strength of the warning regarding addiction is the same whether the first information is set or the second information is set, and the strength of the warning regarding addiction in the standby state is different whether the first information is set or the second information is set.

(B) The period during which a winning game is granted includes a specific period, and when a winning game is won in a winning lottery during the normal game state and the specific game state is newly controlled after the winning game ends, a warning about addiction is issued during the specific period of the winning game, and a warning about addiction is issued in association with the new control to the specific game state. When a winning game is won in a winning lottery during the special game state and the specific game state is newly controlled after the winning game ends, When the game is controlled to the special game state, a warning about addiction during the specific period of the winning game is issued, and a warning about addiction is issued when the game is newly controlled to the special game state, and the specific period of the winning game when a winning lottery is won and a winning game is awarded in the normal game state is longer than the specific period of the winning game when a winning lottery is won and a winning game is awarded in the special game state.

(c) In a gaming machine in which, if a winning prize is won in a winning lottery, a winning result is derived in a variable game and a winning game is awarded after the variable game ends, the gaming machine is provided with a game state control means for controlling a game state, a display means, and a display control means for controlling the display means, the display means being capable of executing a warning against addiction, the game states being a normal game state, a specific game state that is more advantageous than the normal game state, and a special game state that is more advantageous than the normal game state, the results derived in the variable game in the event that a winning prize is not won in the winning lottery being a first result and a second result that is different from the first result, the specific game state being controllable after a winning prize is won in the winning lottery and after the winning game ends, and the special game state being controllable after a winning prize is won in the winning lottery. A gaming machine characterized in that, even if the player does not win the lottery, the game machine can be controlled after the second result is derived in the variable game, and when the game machine is controlled to the special game state in response to the second result being derived in the variable game, a warning about addiction is not issued in response to the game machine being controlled to the special game state, when the game machine is in the specific game state and the player wins a lottery and is again controlled to the specific game state after the winning game ends, a warning about addiction is not issued in response to the game machine being controlled to the specific game state again, and when the game machine is in the special game state and the player wins a lottery and is again controlled to the specific game state after the winning game ends, a warning about addiction is issued in response to the game machine being newly controlled to the specific game state.

(D) A gaming machine according to the technical idea (C) in which the display means is capable of executing a game result presentation that displays information regarding a game result, and when the special game state ends without a winning prize being won in a winning lottery while in the special game state, a warning regarding addiction that accompanies the end of the special game state is not executed, and the game result presentation is not executed, whereas when the specific game state ends without a winning prize being won in a winning lottery after being controlled to the specific game state, the game result presentation may be executed.

(E) A gaming machine according to technical idea (C) or technical idea (D), comprising an operable specific operation means, a light emitting means, and a light emitting control means for controlling the light emitting means, configured to be able to set any one of a plurality of types of information including at least first information and second information by operating the specific operation means, the intensity of a warning against addiction in a standby state differs between a case where the first information is set and a case where the second information is set, and the light emitting state of the light emitting means when a warning against addiction in a standby state is being executed differs between a case where the first information is set and a case where the second information is set.

(F) The gaming machine according to any one of technical ideas (C), (D) and (E), in which the gaming state includes a special gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state, and the special gaming state can be controlled by the number of times a variable game is executed within a specified period reaching a specified number even if a winning prize is not won in the winning lottery, and when the special gaming state is controlled in response to the number of times a variable game is executed within the specified period reaching the specified number, a warning about addiction is not issued in association with the control to the special gaming state, and when a winning prize is won in the winning lottery while in the special gaming state and the specific gaming state is newly controlled after the winning game ends, a warning about addiction is issued in association with the new control to the specific gaming state.

(G) In a gaming machine that can be controlled to a specific state that is advantageous to a player and can be controlled to an advantageous state different from the specific state, the gaming machine is provided with a predetermined lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery, a display means, a display control means for controlling the display means, a notification means, a notification control means for controlling the notification means, and an operable specific operation means, and is configured such that one of a plurality of types of predetermined information including at least first information and second information can be set by operating the specific operation means, the display means is capable of issuing a warning regarding addiction, and the notification mode of the notification means when a warning regarding addiction is being issued in a standby state is when the first information is set and when the second information is set. The notification mode of the notification means when a warning about addiction that is executed in response to control to the specific state is executed is the same when the first information is set and when the second information is set, the advantageous state is controllable when the lottery result of the predetermined lottery becomes a predetermined result without the specific state being entered, when the advantageous state ends without the specific state being entered after control to the advantageous state, a warning about addiction is not executed in response to the end of the advantageous state, and the set predetermined information cannot be changed when a variable game is being played.

10... Pachinko game machine 17... Decorative lamp 18... Speaker 22... Information display panel 25... Performance display device 26... First start hole 27... Second start hole 28... First variable member 29... Big prize hole 40... Main board 41... Main CPU 42... Main ROM 43... Main RWM 50... Sub board 51... Sub CPU 52... Sub ROM 53... Sub RWM 60... Intensity adjustment switch BT... Performance button DB... Down button UB... Up button

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to a specific state that is advantageous to a player and can be controlled to an advantageous state different from the specific state,
A predetermined lottery means for conducting a predetermined lottery;
A display means;
A display control means for controlling the display means;
A notification means;
A notification control means for controlling the notification means;
A specific operation means capable of being operated,
a specific operation means for operating the specific operation means to set one of a plurality of types of predetermined information including at least first information and second information;
The display means is capable of issuing a warning regarding addiction,
The notification mode of the notification means when a warning regarding addiction is being executed in a standby state differs between a case where the first information is set and a case where the second information is set,
The notification mode of the notification means when a warning regarding addiction that is executed in association with the control to the specific state is executed is the same when the first information is set and when the second information is set,
The advantageous state is controllable without becoming the specific state,
If the advantageous state ends without becoming the specific state after being controlled to the advantageous state, a warning regarding addiction is not issued upon the end of the advantageous state,
When a variable game is being executed, the set predetermined information cannot be changed ,
The display means is capable of executing, when the first information is set, a notification effect for notifying that the first information is set,
The notification performance can be executed in the standby state,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the notification performance cannot be executed during the execution of a warning about addiction that is executed in response to control to the specific state.