JP2024126419A - Gaming Machines - Google Patents

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a gaming machine that can make it easy to grasp information related to an unprogressable state. [Solution] An effect display device can display an achievement date and time image that can identify at least one of the date and time when a value identifiable from acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value, and the date and time when the game is controlled to an unprogressable state. This makes it easy to grasp, for example, how long it took for a value identifiable from acquired number information after power recovery to reach a specified value, or how long it took until the game was controlled to an unprogressable state. [Selected Figure] Figure 11

Description

This invention relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, some gaming machines, such as the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, are controlled to an unprogressable state in which it is impossible to proceed with the game if the contents stored in the storage means do not match. Being controlled to an unprogressable state corresponds to falling into a situation in which it is impossible to proceed with the game. For this reason, it is conceivable that there may be managers of gaming machines who would like to deal with frequent control to an unprogressable state by obtaining information about unprogressable states, for example.

JP 2020-081443 A

Nowadays, there is a demand for gaming machine managers to easily grasp information regarding unprogressable states.

The gist of the gaming machine that solves the above problem is that, in a gaming machine that can be controlled to an unprogression state where it is impossible to progress in a game, it is equipped with an unprogression state control means that can be controlled to the unprogression state when a special condition is met, a display means, a display control means that can control the display means, and an operation means that can be operated by a player, and that, by operating the operation means after the special condition is met and the game is controlled to the unprogression state, special information that can identify at least one of the date and time when the special condition was met and the date and time when the game was controlled to the unprogression state can be displayed on the display means.

The present invention makes it easier to understand information about a progress-impaired state.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the front side of the slot machine. FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. 13 is a flowchart showing a game progress process. 13 is a flowchart showing a progress disable process. 13A and 13B are diagrams showing an example of the display content of the performance display device when various selection images are displayed in the setting value confirmation state. 13A and 13B are diagrams showing an example of the display content of the performance display device when an error history is being displayed. 13A and 13B are diagrams showing an example of display content of a performance display device for which the date and time can be set. 13A and 13B are diagrams showing an example of the display content of a performance display device in which it is possible to select initialization of history related to an unprogressable state. 13A to 13F are diagrams showing an example of the display content of the performance display device after it has been controlled to an unprogressable state. 11A to 11D are figures showing an example of the display content of the performance display device after it has been controlled to an unprogressable state. A figure showing an example of the display content of the performance display device after it has been controlled to an unprogressable state in a modified example.

The following describes an embodiment of a slot machine (a type of gaming machine). In this specification, the terms up, down, left, right, front, and rear refer to the directions as seen by a player playing the slot machine.

As shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine 10 (hereinafter, referred to as gaming machine 10) as a gaming machine has a main body cabinet 11 in the shape of a square box. The main body cabinet 11 has an opening (not shown) on the front side. The gaming machine 10 has a front door 12 that covers the opening of the main body cabinet 11. The front door 12 as a door member is supported on the main body cabinet 11 so that it can be opened and closed. The gaming machine 10 has a door opening sensor SEa that can detect that the front door 12 is open (shown in FIG. 3). The opening of the front door 12 corresponds to a door opening error related to the opening of the door member. In this embodiment, the door opening error corresponds to a specific error. In this embodiment, the door opening sensor SEa that can detect the door opening error realizes a function as a specific error detection means that can detect a specific error. The door opening sensor SEa can also be said to be an opening detection means that can detect that the door member is open. The gaming machine 10 has a locking unit SJ. In the gaming machine 10, the opening of the front door 12 is restricted by the locking unit SJ. In the gaming machine 10, for example, the locking unit SJ can be unlocked by turning it clockwise using a key managed by the manager of the gaming facility, allowing the front door 12 to be opened.

The gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp 13 on the front door 12 as a light-emitting means capable of executing effects such as turning on, off, or blinking a light-emitting body. The gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker 14 on the front door 12 as a sound output means capable of executing effects such as outputting sound effects, music, and voice. The gaming machine 10 is provided with a performance display device 15 on the front door 12 as a display means capable of executing effects such as displaying images that resemble characters and letters. For example, a liquid crystal display and an organic EL display can be used as the performance display device 15. The gaming machine 10 is provided with a substantially rectangular display window 12a on the front of the front door 12 and below the performance display device 15. The display window 12a is made of, for example, a colorless and transparent resin material. In this embodiment, some or all of the performance devices among the decorative lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the performance display device 15 correspond to the performance execution means.

The gaming machine 10 includes a reel unit 16. The reel unit 16 is arranged inside the machine so that the player can see it through the display window 12a. The reel unit 16 includes a left reel 16a (first reel), a center reel 16b (second reel), and a right reel 16c (third reel). The reels 16a to 16c are also called drums. In this way, the gaming machine 10 includes multiple reels. The reels 16a to 16c each include a pattern row along their outer periphery, in which multiple patterns are arranged in a distinguishable manner. The pattern row is provided by wrapping a strip-shaped translucent film on which multiple patterns are printed along the longitudinal direction around the outside of the reels 16a to 16c. Each of the pattern rows of the reels 16a to 16c includes 21 patterns. There are multiple types of patterns. For example, the multiple types of symbols include a cherry symbol that imitates a cherry, a watermelon symbol that imitates a watermelon, a bell symbol that imitates a bell, a red seven symbol that imitates a red "7", a white seven symbol that imitates a "7", and a replay symbol that imitates the word "REPLAY". In this way, each of the reels 16a to 16c has multiple symbols.

The reel unit 16 includes an actuator for driving the left reel 16a, an actuator for driving the center reel 16b, and an actuator for driving the right reel 16c. For example, a stepping motor can be used as the actuator for driving the reels 16a to 16c. The reels 16a to 16c can be rotated and stopped vertically independently of each other by the actuators provided corresponding to each of them. In the gaming machine 10, when the reels 16a to 16c rotate, the pattern row (multiple types of patterns) visible through the display window 12a is changed, and a variation game is executed. For example, the variation of the pattern row is performed in a manner in which the pattern row is scrolled vertically from top to bottom. In this way, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a variation game. The reel unit 16 includes a left reel sensor SE1 for detecting the rotational position of the left reel 16a, a center reel sensor SE2 for detecting the rotational position of the center reel 16b, and a right reel sensor SE3 for detecting the rotational position of the right reel 16c (shown in FIG. 3).

The display window 12a is large enough to display three consecutive symbols in the circumferential direction on the reels 16a to 16c. The display window 12a is set with an upper stop position, a middle stop position, and a lower stop position for each of the reels 16a to 16c. When the reels stop spinning, one symbol is stopped and displayed at each of the upper stop position, the middle stop position, and the lower stop position. In the gaming machine 10, the symbols stopped at each stop position can be seen through the display window 12a, and the symbols are displayed in the display window 12a. In other words, when some or all of the reels 16a to 16c stop spinning, it is possible to see through the display window 12a a total of three symbols stopped at at least the upper stop position, the middle stop position, and the lower stop position among the multiple symbols of the reels that have stopped spinning. In the gaming machine 10, a combination of valid stop positions that can determine that the stopped symbol combination is a winning combination is set by a combination of stop positions selected one by one from the three stop positions set for each of the reels 16a to 16c. In the following explanation, a line connecting multiple stop positions that make up a combination of valid stop positions is simply referred to as an "active line YL." In this embodiment, the active line YL (a combination of valid stop positions) is made up of each of the middle stop positions of the reels 16a to 16c. The active line YL is also called a winning line.

Here, "stopped" with respect to the symbols means that the symbols are stopped in the display window 12a, i.e., at one of the upper, middle, or lower stop positions, and are displayed so as to be visible to the player. Also, "winning" means that a symbol combination for which a prize has been determined is displayed on the winning line YL. In the gaming machine 10, when a prize is won, the prize determined for the winning symbol combination is awarded. Note that combinations other than the valid stop position combinations are invalid stop position combinations (so-called invalid lines) in which the displayed symbol combination cannot be determined as a winning combination. Hereinafter, "game result derived in the variable game" corresponds to a symbol combination that is stopped on the winning line YL in the variable game.

The gaming machine 10 has a medal insertion port 17 for inserting medals on the front side of the front door 12. The gaming machine 10 has a medal selector inside the machine. The medal selector has an insertion sensor SE4 that detects medals inserted through the medal insertion port 17 (shown in Figure 3).

The gaming machine 10 has a bet button 18 on the front of the front door 12. The bet button 18 is a means for betting medals from credits stored internally in the gaming machine 10. The bet button 18 is an operating means operated when betting medals from credits. The bet button 18 can be operated by the player. Credits correspond to medals stored internally. The gaming machine 10 can store gaming value as data by storing medals as credits. Furthermore, betting medals corresponds to betting medals. Note that in the gaming machine 10, it is also possible to bet medals by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 17. The gaming machine 10 is configured to consume medals and execute a variable game by betting medals.

The gaming machine 10 is provided with a settlement button 19 on the front of the front door 12 as an operable settlement operation means. The settlement button 19 is a means that is operated when paying back bet medals and internally stored credits. In other words, the settlement button 19 is an operation means that is operated when settling bet medals and credits. The settlement button 19 can be operated by the player.

The gaming machine 10 is equipped with a start lever 20 as a start operation unit on the front of the front door 12. The start lever 20 is a means for performing a start operation to start the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c. In other words, the acceptance of the start operation triggers the start of the variable game. In this way, the start lever 20 is an operation means operated when starting the variable game. The start lever 20 can be operated by the player. The operation of the start lever 20 to start the variable game can be said to be a start operation. In the gaming machine 10, the variable game is started based on the start operation.

The gaming machine 10 is provided with a left stop button 21 (first stop button) on the front of the front door 12. The left stop button 21 corresponds to the left reel 16a and is an operating means for performing a stop operation to stop the rotation of the left reel 16a. The gaming machine 10 is provided with a center stop button 22 (second stop button) on the front of the front door 12. The center stop button 22 corresponds to the center reel 16b and is an operating means for performing a stop operation to stop the rotation of the center reel 16b. The gaming machine 10 is provided with a right stop button 23 (third stop button) on the front of the front door 12. The right stop button 23 corresponds to the right reel 16c and is an operating means for performing a stop operation to stop the rotation of the right reel 16c. The stop buttons 21 to 23 can be operated by the player. The stop buttons 21 to 23 correspond respectively to multiple rows of symbols. The stop buttons 21 to 23 each correspond to a stop operation unit. In this way, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to stop the rotation of the reels when the stop button is operated. The operation of the stop button to stop the reels while they are rotating can be considered a stop operation. In the gaming machine 10, the rotation of the reels is stopped based on the stop operation. As described above, the gaming machine 10 is equipped with the stop buttons 21 to 23 as a plurality of stop operation means corresponding to the plurality of reels 16a to 16c, respectively. In the following description, the first stop operation of the stop buttons 21 to 23 may be referred to as the first stop operation, the second stop operation as the second stop operation, and the third stop operation as the third stop operation.

There are six different operating sequences (hereafter referred to as push sequences) of the stop buttons 21-23, from the first to sixth push sequences, in which the stop buttons for the first, second, and third stop operations are different. The first push sequence is a sequence in which the stop buttons 21-23 are operated so that the left reel 16a, center reel 16b, and right reel 16c are stopped in this order. The second push sequence is a sequence in which the stop buttons 21-23 are operated so that the left reel 16a, right reel 16c, and center reel 16b are stopped in this order. The third push sequence is a sequence in which the stop buttons 21-23 are operated so that the center reel 16b, left reel 16a, and right reel 16c are stopped in this order. The fourth push sequence is a sequence in which the stop buttons 21-23 are operated so that the center reel 16b, right reel 16c, and left reel 16a are stopped in this order. The fifth push order is the push order of the stop buttons 21 to 23 to stop the rotation of the right reel 16c, left reel 16a, and center reel 16b in that order. The sixth push order is the push order of the stop buttons 21 to 23 to stop the rotation of the right reel 16c, center reel 16b, and left reel 16a in that order.

The gaming machine 10 has a payout opening 26 at the bottom of the front of the front door 12. The gaming machine 10 has a receiving tray 27 that receives medals paid out from the payout opening 26. The gaming machine 10 has a hopper unit HU inside the machine that is capable of performing a payout operation to pay out medals from the payout opening 26 (shown in Figure 3).

The gaming machine 10 is equipped with selection buttons SB that can be operated by the player on the front surface of the front door 12. The selection buttons SB are composed of an up button SBa, a right button SBb, a down button SBc, a left button SBd, and a decision button SBe. In this embodiment, the selection buttons SB correspond to the operation means that can be operated by the player.

The gaming machine 10 is provided with an information panel 30 on the front of the front door 12, capable of displaying predetermined information. The information panel 30 is provided with an insertion possible display section. The insertion possible display section displays, for example, by the lighting state of the light-emitting element, whether the gaming machine 10 is in a state in which a medal can be inserted. The information panel 30 is provided with a replay display section. The replay display section displays, for example, by the lighting state of the light-emitting element, whether a replay is in progress. Note that replay will be described later. The information panel 30 is provided with a wait display section. The wait display section displays, for example, by the lighting state of the light-emitting element, whether a wait time is in progress. The information panel 30 is provided with a status display section. The status display section displays, for example, an error code so that an error that has occurred in the gaming machine 10 can be identified. The information panel 30 is provided with an advantageous zone display section. For example, the advantageous zone display section displays, for example, by the lighting state of the light-emitting element, whether a zone is advantageous.

The information panel 30 also includes a 1 bet display section, a 2 bet display section, and a 3 bet display section. In the following description, the 1 bet display section to the 3 bet display section may be collectively referred to as the bet display section. The bet display section displays the bet (number of bets) by, for example, the lighting state of the three display sections that make up the bet display section. The "bet" is also sometimes called the "gamble number." In the gaming machine 10, it is possible to play one variable game by setting three medals as the bet. In other words, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to play one variable game by using three medals. The information panel 30 includes a credit display section. The credit display section displays the number of medals stored as credits inside the machine. The information panel 30 includes a payout display section. For example, two 7-segment displays arranged side by side can be used as the payout display section. In this case, the payout display section can be configured to display two-digit numbers from 00 to 99 in the decimal system using two 7-segment displays. The payout display unit displays information regarding the number of medals paid out when a win occurs in the variable game. Note that the number of medals paid out when a win occurs in the variable game is not the number of medals actually paid out from the payout outlet 26, but is also the number of medals added to the credit, and therefore can also be said to be the number of medals awarded when a win occurs in the variable game.

Next, the symbol combinations for which prizes are determined will be described.
A symbol combination with a determined prize is also called a "role." Symbol combinations with determined prizes (roles) include symbol combinations that determine the payout of medals as a prize (payout role) and symbol combinations that determine replay as a prize (replay role). Replay means that the next variable game can be started without the need to bet medals. Replay roles are also called replay roles. Payout roles include, for example, a cherry role, a watermelon role, a bell role, and a single coin role.

For the cherry role, a predetermined number of medals (e.g., 3 medals) are paid out as a prize. In the following description, the symbol combination that stops on the effective line YL when the cherry role wins is referred to as a "cherry stop". For the watermelon role, a predetermined number of medals (e.g., 5 medals) are paid out as a prize. In the following description, the symbol combination that stops on the effective line YL when the watermelon role wins is referred to as a "watermelon stop". For the bell role, a predetermined number of medals (e.g., 15 medals) are paid out as a prize. In the following description, the symbol combination that stops on the effective line YL when the bell role wins is referred to as a "bell stop". For the one-piece role, a predetermined number of medals (e.g., 1 medal) are paid out as a prize. In the following description, the symbol combination that stops on the effective line YL when the one-piece role wins is referred to as a "bell spill stop". The number of medals paid out does not refer to the number of medals actually paid out from the payout outlet 26, but includes the number of medals added (added) as credits, and corresponds to the number of medals awarded to the player.

In the following description, a symbol combination that stops on the pay line YL when the replay role wins is referred to as a "replay stop symbol."
The gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to control the gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 2, there are multiple types of game states in the gaming machine 10. Specifically, the game states in the gaming machine 10 include a first normal state, a second normal state, a first advantageous state, and a second advantageous state. In the following description, the first normal state and the second normal state may be collectively referred to as the normal state, and the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state may be collectively referred to as the advantageous state. As will be described in detail later, the advantageous state is a game state that is more advantageous than the normal state.

In the gaming machine 10, when the first normal state is reached and a transition to the advantageous zone is determined, the state transitions to the second normal state. In the gaming machine 10, when the second normal state is reached and a transition to the first advantageous state is determined, the state transitions to the first advantageous state. In the gaming machine 10, when the end condition of the first advantageous state is met, if the transition condition is not met (shown as not met in FIG. 2), the advantageous zone ends and the state transitions to the first normal state. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10, when the end condition of the first advantageous state is met and the transition condition is met, the state transitions to the second normal state. In addition, in the gaming machine 10, when the number of variable games executed in the first advantageous state reaches "30 times", which corresponds to the specified number of times, the end condition of the first advantageous state is met. In the gaming machine 10, when the second advantageous state is transitioning to the first advantageous state, or when the second normal state is transitioning to the first advantageous state and the transition to the second advantageous state is determined by lottery, the transition condition is met, and the game machine transitions to the second advantageous state after the end of the first advantageous state. In the gaming machine 10, when the number of remaining stays corresponding to the remaining number of variable games that can be played in the second advantageous state reaches 0, the advantageous zone ends and the game machine transitions to the first normal state. In addition, in the gaming machine 10, when the end condition of the advantageous zone is met during the advantageous zone, the advantageous zone ends and the game machine transitions to the first normal state. In the gaming machine 10, when the number of executions of the variable games in the advantageous zone reaches "1500 times", which corresponds to the upper limit of the number of stays, or when the number of game media awarded in the advantageous zone reaches "2400", which corresponds to the upper limit of the number of awards, the end condition of the advantageous zone is met.

The gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to control the presentation state (presentation mode).
There are multiple types of presentation states in the gaming machine 10. Specifically, the presentation states in the gaming machine 10 include a normal presentation state, a pseudo bonus presentation state, and an advantageous presentation state. The normal presentation state is a presentation state in which the player mainly stays when the game is in the normal state. The pseudo bonus presentation state is a presentation state in which the player mainly stays when the game is in the first advantageous state. The advantageous presentation state is a presentation state in which the player mainly stays when the game is in the second advantageous state. In each presentation state, presentation state identification information that can identify the presentation state during the stay is notified. The presentation state during the stay corresponds to a controlled presentation state. In the gaming machine 10, for example, the presentation state identification information is notified by displaying a background image that differs for each type of presentation state on the presentation display device 15, by making the decorative lamp 13 emit light in a different light-emitting color for each type of presentation state, or by outputting a background sound (so-called BGM) that differs for each type of presentation state from the speaker 14. By notifying the presentation state identification information, the player can recognize the type of presentation state during the stay.

In the gaming machine 10, for example, an operation-related effect (hereinafter referred to as a navigation effect) is executed that suggests or notifies the player of the operation mode of the stop button to stop a symbol combination for which a prize is determined on the pay line YL. The operation mode of the stop button suggested or notified in the navigation effect includes the order in which the stop button is pressed and the timing of the operation of the stop button. The timing of the operation of the stop button means the so-called key position for pressing. The navigation effect is also called an operation navigation effect or a press order navigation effect (press order navigation).

In the gaming machine 10, when in the normal presentation state, the navigation presentation is not executed with contents advantageous to the player. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10, when in the pseudo bonus presentation state and the advantageous presentation state, the navigation presentation is executed with contents advantageous to the player. That is, when in the pseudo bonus presentation state and the advantageous presentation state, the rate at which the navigation presentation is executed with contents advantageous to the player is higher than when in the normal presentation state. In addition, in the gaming machine 10, when in the normal presentation state, the navigation presentation is not executed, and when in the pseudo bonus presentation state and the advantageous presentation state. That is, in the gaming machine 10, when in the pseudo bonus presentation state and the advantageous presentation state, the rate at which the navigation presentation is executed is higher than when in the normal presentation state. For this reason, the pseudo bonus presentation state and the advantageous presentation state controlled in the advantageous state can be said to be more advantageous presentation states than the normal presentation state controlled in the normal state. The pseudo bonus presentation state and the advantageous presentation state can be said to be more advantageous presentation states than the normal presentation state. The pseudo bonus effect state and the advantageous effect state are what is known as "assist time (AT)". Therefore, the advantageous state is more advantageous than the normal state.

In the gaming machine 10, the set value can be set by operating the set value switch 45 (shown in FIG. 3) when power supply starts. The set value is configured in multiple stages, and any of the set values can be set. That is, in the gaming machine 10, the set value can be changed by operating the set value switch 45. In this embodiment, the set values are "1" to "6". In the gaming machine 10, any of "1" to "6" can be set as the set value. In the gaming machine 10, the set value switch 45 is operated when power supply starts, and the gaming machine 10 is controlled to a set value changeable state in which the set value can be changed. In the gaming machine 10, the set value selected as the set value to be set can be changed one step at a time by operating the start lever 20 in the set value changeable state. In the gaming machine 10, the set value selected when the operation of the set value switch 45 is completed in the set value changeable state is set as the set value. In addition, when the gaming machine 10 is in a state where it is possible to play, the setting value switch 45 can be operated to control the gaming machine 10 to a setting value confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed.

In the gaming machine 10, various internal lotteries are held under the winning probability based on the setting value. In the gaming machine 10, the advantageous degree differs depending on the setting value, and the machine payout differs. For example, in the gaming machine 10, the probability that various roles are allowed to win in the role lottery differs depending on the setting value. For example, in the gaming machine 10, the probability that a transition to an advantageous zone is determined when in the first normal state differs depending on the setting value. For example, in the gaming machine 10, the probability that a transition to the first advantageous state is determined when in the second normal state differs depending on the setting value. For example, in the gaming machine 10, the probability that a transition to the second advantageous state is determined when transitioning from the second normal state to the first advantageous state differs depending on the setting value. In the gaming machine 10, the probability of being controlled to an advantageous state differs depending on the setting value, and therefore the frequency of being controlled to an advantageous state differs depending on the setting value. Incidentally, in the gaming machine 10, the payout ratio and the degree of advantage are higher in the following order: setting value "1" < setting value "2" < setting value "3" < setting value "4" < setting value "5" < setting value "6". In the gaming machine 10, when at least one of the setting values "4" to "6" is set, it is easier to control the machine to an advantageous state compared to when one of the setting values "1" to "3" is set. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, an internal lottery is held according to the setting value that is set.

The gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the volume. The gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the volume of at least some of the sounds output from the speaker 14. "Adjusting the volume" can also be interpreted as "adjusting the output intensity of the volume." "Adjusting the volume" is equivalent to adjusting the performance element of the volume in the sound performance. In other words, adjusting the volume is equivalent to adjusting the performance element. The gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the volume by operating the up button SBa or the down button SBc. In other words, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the volume by operating at least one of the up button SBa and the down button SBc. In this embodiment, at least one of the up button SBa and the down button SBc corresponds to the operating means operated to adjust the volume. In the following description, operating the up button SBa or the down button SBc, that is, operating at least one of the up button SBa and the down button SBc, may be expressed as "operating the buttons SBa, SBc". Therefore, for example, when buttons SBa and SBc are operated, it does not only mean when both the up button SBa and the down button SBc are operated, but also includes when only the up button SBa is operated, and when only the down button SBc is operated. In this way, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the volume as a presentation element by operating buttons SBa and SBc.

In the gaming machine 10, the volume can be adjusted from 1 to 7 levels. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the 1st level of volume corresponds to the minimum volume among the adjustable volume levels. When the volume is adjusted to the 1st level, it corresponds to the volume reaching the lower limit. In the gaming machine 10, the 7th level of volume corresponds to the maximum volume among the adjustable volume levels. When the volume is adjusted to the 7th level, it corresponds to the volume reaching the upper limit.

The gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the brightness. The gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the brightness of the decorative lamp 13 in at least some of the light-emitting effects in which the decorative lamp 13 emits light. "Adjusting the brightness" can also be considered as "adjusting the light emission intensity." "Adjusting the brightness" corresponds to adjusting the performance element of the brightness in the light-emitting effect. In other words, adjusting the brightness corresponds to adjusting the performance element. Adjusting the brightness is sometimes referred to as adjusting the amount of light. The gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the brightness by operating the right button SBb or the left button SBd. In other words, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the brightness by operating at least one of the right button SBb and the left button SBd. In this embodiment, at least one of the right button SBb and the left button SBd corresponds to the operating means operated to adjust the brightness. In the following description, operating the right button SBb or the left button SBd, that is, operating at least one of the right button SBb and the left button SBd, may be expressed as "operating the buttons SBb, SBd". Therefore, for example, when buttons SBb and SBd are operated, it does not necessarily mean when both the right button SBb and the left button SBd are operated, but also includes when only the right button SBb is operated, and when only the left button SBd is operated. In this way, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the brightness as a presentation element by operating buttons SBb and SBd.

In the gaming machine 10, the brightness can be adjusted from 1st to 7th stage. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the 1st stage brightness corresponds to the minimum brightness among the adjustable brightness levels. When the brightness is adjusted to the 1st stage, it corresponds to the brightness level reaching the lower limit. In the gaming machine 10, the 7th stage brightness corresponds to the maximum brightness among the adjustable brightness levels. When the brightness is adjusted to the 7th stage, it corresponds to the brightness level reaching the upper limit.

Next, the electrical configuration of the gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in Fig. 3, the gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40 as a main control unit. The main board 40 performs processing related to the variable game and outputs control information according to the results of the processing. The control information is also called a control signal or a control command. The gaming machine 10 includes a sub-board 50 as a sub-control unit. The sub-board 50 performs processing based on the control information input from the main board 40. The gaming machine 10 includes a power supply unit 60.

First, the main board 40 will be described.
The main board 40 includes a main CPU 41, a main ROM 42, and a main RWM 43. The main CPU 41 executes a main control program to perform various processes. The main ROM 42 stores the main control program and a judgment value used in a predetermined lottery. The main RWM 43 is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during operation of the gaming machine 10. Examples of information stored in the main RWM 43 include a flag, a counter, and a timer. The main RWM 43 realizes a function as a storage means that can store various information. The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. The random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

Reel sensors SE1 to SE3, a loading sensor SE4, and a door open sensor SEa 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 and SEa via a port not shown. The actuators of the reels 16a to 16c are connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the operation of the actuators of the reels 16a to 16c via a drive circuit not shown.

The bet button 18, the settlement button 19, the start lever 20, and the stop buttons 21 to 23 are connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to input detection signals output by the bet button 18, the settlement button 19, the start lever 20, and the stop buttons 21 to 23 via a port (not shown).

The information panel 30 is connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the display content of the information panel 30 via a drive circuit (not shown). The hopper unit HU is connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the hopper unit HU via a drive circuit (not shown).

The main board 40 is connected to the set value switch 45. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to input a detection signal, which is output when the set value switch 45 is operated, via a port not shown. The set value switch 45 is provided on the back (rear) side of the front door 12, that is, inside the machine. The set value switch 45 is configured to be operable using a specified key. In the following description, when it is said that the "set value switch 45 is operated," it means that the set value switch 45 is operated using a specified key. In this way, the set value switch 45 can be operated by opening the front door 12.

Here, we will explain the winning numbers and the role lottery table used in the internal lottery to determine the winning number from among multiple winning numbers among the lottery tables stored in the main ROM 42. The internal lottery to determine the winning number is a "role lottery." The winning number determined in the role lottery is also called the condition device combination. For this reason, the role lottery can also be called a "condition device combination lottery." In the following explanation, "a specific winning number is determined in the role lottery" may be expressed as "a specific winning number is won in the role lottery," and the "winning number determined in the role lottery" may be expressed as "the winning number that was won."

The winning number is control information in which one or more symbol combinations are defined as symbol combinations that can be derived (displayed) in a variable game. In other words, the winning number is a condition device identifier in which one or more roles are defined as roles that can win in a variable game. The winning numbers include, for example, winning numbers that allow a cherry role to win, winning numbers that allow a watermelon role to win, winning numbers that allow a bell role to win, and winning numbers that allow a replay role to win. Among the winning numbers that allow a bell role to win, there are winning numbers that allow a one-piece role to win in addition to the bell role. The winning numbers that allow a bell role and a one-piece role to win include winning numbers in which the operation sequence of the stop button to win a bell role is different from the operation sequence of the stop button to win a one-piece role. For example, the winning numbers that allow for the winning of the bell role and the one-dollar role include winning numbers that will result in the winning of the bell role if the stop buttons are operated in a specified operation sequence, but will result in the winning of the one-dollar role if the stop buttons are operated in an operation sequence different from the specified operation sequence.

In the following explanation, the case where a winning number that allows the cherry role to win in the role lottery is won is referred to as "when the cherry role is allowed to win." Note that when the cherry role is allowed to win, it corresponds to the lottery result of the role lottery being "a lottery result that allows the cherry role to win." In the following explanation, the case where a winning number that allows the watermelon role to win in the role lottery is won is referred to as "when the watermelon role is allowed to win." Note that when the watermelon role is allowed to win, it corresponds to the lottery result of the role lottery being "a lottery result that allows the watermelon role to win." In the following explanation, the case where a winning number that allows the bell role to win in the role lottery is won is referred to as "when the bell role is allowed to win." Note that when the bell role is allowed to win, it corresponds to the lottery result of the role lottery being "a lottery result that allows the bell role to win." Winning numbers that allow the winning of a bell role include winning numbers that allow the winning of a bell role and a single coin role. In the following explanation, the case where a winning number that allows the winning of a replay role is won in the role lottery is referred to as "the case where the winning of a replay role is allowed." The case where the winning of a replay role is allowed corresponds to the result of the role lottery being "the lottery result that allows the winning of a replay role."

The main ROM 42 stores a role selection table that is referenced for each set value. In the role selection table, the value of the random number used in the role selection (hereinafter referred to as the role selection random number) for the winning number that can be determined is allocated in predetermined numbers from within the range of values that the random number can take. In the gaming machine 10, if none of the winning numbers are selected in the role selection, that is, if the role is not allowed to win, the result of the role selection will be a "miss." If the result of the role selection is a "miss," the symbol combination for which a prize is determined based on the result of the role selection will not be derived on the winning line YL.

The setting display 47 is connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the display content of the setting display 47 via a drive circuit (not shown). For example, when in a setting value confirmation state, the setting display 47 displays information that can identify the set setting value (for example, a numerical value indicating the setting value).

Next, the sub-substrate 50 will be described in detail.
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 and judgment values used in various lotteries. The sub-ROM 52 stores light-emitting performance data related to light-emitting performance in the decorative lamp 13. The sub-ROM 52 stores sound performance data related to sound performance in the speaker 14. The sub-ROM 52 stores display performance data related to display performance in the performance display device 15. The sub-RWM 53 is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub-RWM 53 includes, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. The sub-board 50 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. The random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

The decorative lamps 13, the speaker 14, and the performance display device 15 are connected to the sub-board 50. The sub-CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the decorative lamps 13, the speaker 14, and the performance display device 15 via a drive circuit (not shown). The selection button SB is connected to the sub-board 50. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to input the detection signals output by each of the selection buttons SBa to SBe via a port (not shown).

Next, the power supply unit 60 will be described.
The power supply unit 60 converts a power supply voltage supplied from an external power supply such as an amusement facility into a predetermined power supply voltage, and also converts the converted power supply voltage into a power supply voltage to be supplied to each of the boards 40, 50. The power supply unit 60 includes a power switch 61. The power switch 61 can be switched between an on state and an off state, and maintains the switched state. To start the gaming machine 10, the power supply from the external power supply is started while the power switch 61 is operated to the on state, or the power switch 61 is operated from the off state to the on state while power is being supplied from the external power supply.

The power supply unit 60 includes a backup power supply 62. The backup power supply 62 supplies power to the main RWM 43 even after the power supply is cut off. The main RWM 43 can retain the contents stored in the main RWM 43 when the power supply is cut off, by receiving power from the backup power supply 62. The backup power supply 62 supplies power to the secondary RWM 53 even after the power supply is cut off. The secondary RWM 53 can retain the contents stored in the secondary RWM 53 when the power supply is cut off, by receiving power from the backup power supply 62. For example, one or both of the main RWM 43 and the secondary RWM 53 may be configured to retain the information stored therein even after the power supply is cut off, by being a non-volatile memory capable of retaining the contents stored therein even when the power supply is cut off.

The gaming machine 10 has a backup function. The backup function is a function that internally stores (backs up) various information related to game control even when the power supply from an external power source is cut off, and restores game control based on the various stored information when the power supply is started. In this embodiment, both the main board 40 and the sub-board 50 have the backup function. For example, the sub-board 50 does not need to have a backup function. The main RWM 43 is an example of a storage means that is capable of storing various information and is configured to be able to retain at least a portion of the stored information even after the power supply is cut off. The gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to store and retain at least a portion of the information stored in the storage means even when the power supply is cut off.

Here, the process performed when the power supply is interrupted will be described.
In the gaming machine 10, when the supply voltage falls below a predetermined value due to, for example, a power cutoff, a main power cutoff process is performed by the main CPU 41. Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, when the supply voltage falls below a predetermined value due to, for example, a power cutoff, a secondary power cutoff process is performed by the secondary CPU 51.

In the main power cut processing, the main CPU 41 stores and retains in the main RWM 43 information such as registers and stack pointers as backup information in addition to various information stored in the main RWM 43. Backup information includes, for example, information that can identify the game state. For example, by storing and retaining the stack pointer, the main CPU 41 can resume processing from the middle when power supply is subsequently resumed, even if power supply is interrupted during processing. The main CPU 41 also calculates a checksum of the main RWM 43 and stores the checksum in the main RWM 43. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 sets a backup flag in the main RWM 43. After that, the main CPU 41 prohibits access to the main RWM 43. Then, the main CPU 41 performs loop processing. The main CPU 41 performs loop processing until the power supply is cut off. After the power supply is cut off, power is supplied from the backup power source 62 to the main RWM 43, and some or all of the information stored in the main RWM 43 when the power supply was cut off is stored and held as backup information.

In the secondary power cut processing, the secondary CPU 51 stores and retains in the secondary RWM 53 information such as registers and stack pointers as backup information in addition to various information stored in the secondary RWM 53. Backup information includes, for example, information that can identify the performance state. For example, by storing and retaining the stack pointer, the secondary CPU 51 can resume processing from the middle when power supply is subsequently resumed, even if power supply is interrupted during processing. In addition, the secondary CPU 51 calculates a checksum of the secondary RWM 53 and stores the checksum in the secondary RWM 53. Furthermore, the secondary CPU 51 sets a backup flag in the secondary RWM 53. After that, the secondary CPU 51 prohibits access to the secondary RWM 53. Then, the secondary CPU 51 performs loop processing. The secondary CPU 51 performs loop processing until the power supply is interrupted. After the power supply is cut off, power is supplied from the backup power source 62 to the secondary RWM 53, and some or all of the information stored in the secondary RWM 53 when the power supply was cut off is stored and held as backup information.

Next, the process performed when power supply is started will be described.
In the gaming machine 10, when power supply is started, a main power return process is performed by the main CPU 41. Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, when power supply is started, a secondary power return process is performed by the secondary CPU 51.

In the main power recovery process, the main CPU 41 performs various settings required when starting the power supply. As various settings required when starting the power supply, the main CPU 41 prohibits interrupts in interrupt processing, allows access to the memory area of the main RWM 43, and performs initial settings for the peripheral devices and watchdog timer of the main board 40. Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether the set value switch 45 has been operated. If the set value switch 45 has been operated, the main CPU 41 controls the setting value to a state in which the setting value can be changed. Then, after the state in which the setting value can be changed ends, the main CPU 41 performs main initial startup processing. On the other hand, if the set value switch 45 has not been operated, the main CPU 41 performs main recovery processing.

When the game machine 10 is in a state where the set value can be changed, the main CPU 41 changes the set value by one step each time a predetermined change operation means is operated. The change operation means may be an operation means dedicated to changing the set value. In this embodiment, the change operation means is the start lever 20. When the operation of the set value switch 45 is completed, the main CPU 41 sets the set value selected at that time as the set value. At this time, the main CPU 41 updates information that can identify the set value (hereinafter, referred to as set value setting information) to information that can identify the selected set value. The set value setting information is stored in the main RWM 43. In the game machine 10, the set value is set by updating the selected set value to the set value setting information that can be identified. After setting the set value, the main CPU 41 performs a main initial start process. Note that, when the game machine 10 is in a state where the set value can be changed, the main CPU 41 displays a value that can identify the selected set value on the setting display 47.

In the main initial startup process, the main CPU 41 erases the backup information stored in the main RWM 43. Then, the main CPU 41 stores the initial information in the main RWM 43 and initializes the storage contents of the main RWM 43. For example, the main CPU 41 sets initial values in the main RWM 43, such as a stack pointer. At this time, the setting value setting information stored in the main RWM 43 is not initialized. Next, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as an initialization command) that can identify that the main initial startup process has been performed in the output buffer. Next, the main CPU 41 sets an interval timer (for example, 4 ms) for the interrupt process and allows the interrupt process. Then, the main CPU 41 ends the main initial startup process. Thereafter, the main CPU 41 performs interrupt processing at predetermined intervals. Note that the control information (control command) stored in the output buffer by the main CPU 41 is output to the sub-board 50 in the next and subsequent interrupt processes. In the following description, "initialization occurs when power supply is started" means that power supply is started and the main initial startup process is performed. When the main initial startup process is performed normally, the gaming machine 10 is ready to play after the main initial startup process is performed.

In the main recovery process, the main CPU 41 determines whether the backup flag is set. If the backup flag is not set, the main CPU 41 sets the recovery error state. If the backup flag is set, the main CPU 41 calculates the checksum of the main RWM 43 and determines whether the calculated checksum matches the checksum value calculated when the power supply is cut off. If the checksum calculated when the power supply is started and the checksum calculated when the power supply is stopped do not match, the main CPU 41 sets the recovery error state. In the gaming machine 10, if a recovery error state occurs, the gaming machine 10 does not enter a state in which it is possible to play games. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, if a recovery error state occurs, the power supply is cut off again, and then the set value switch 45 is operated when the power supply is started, the main initial startup process is performed and the memory contents of the main RWM 43 are initialized, so that the gaming machine 10 can enter a state in which it is possible to play games.

If the checksum calculated when the power supply is started and the checksum calculated when the power supply is stopped match, the main CPU 41 performs the main backup process. In the main backup process, the main CPU 41 restores the stack pointer before the power supply was cut off. Next, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a return command) that can identify that the main return process has been performed in the output buffer. Next, the main CPU 41 sets an interval timer (for example, 4 ms) for the interrupt process. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 restores the contents of the register when the power supply was cut off. After that, the main CPU 41 restores the permission/prohibition (prohibition) of the interrupt process to the state when the power supply was cut off, sets the address before the power supply was cut off, and returns to the set address. As a result, the gaming machine 10 is restored based on the backup information. Then, when the return based on the backup information is performed, the main CPU 41 ends the main backup process. After that, the main CPU 41 performs interrupt processing at predetermined intervals. In the following description, "when power supply is resumed after being cut off" refers to a case where power supply is started and the main backup process is performed. In the gaming machine 10, when the main backup process is performed normally, the gaming machine 10 is in a state where it is possible to play games after the main backup process is performed.

The main CPU 41 identifies the set setting value from the setting value setting information regardless of whether the main initial startup process or the main backup process is performed. The main CPU 41 then stores the control information (hereinafter referred to as the setting value setting command) capable of identifying the set setting value in the output buffer.

During the secondary power recovery process, the secondary CPU 51 performs various settings (initial settings) required when power supply starts. After performing the initial settings, the secondary CPU 51 waits until an initialization command or a recovery command is input. The secondary CPU 51 starts up before the main CPU 41. Therefore, when an initialization command or a recovery command is output from the main CPU 41, the secondary CPU 51 is already started up and is waiting for input of the initialization command or the recovery command.

When an initialization command is input, the secondary CPU 51 performs secondary initial startup processing. In the secondary initial startup processing, the secondary CPU 51 erases the backup information stored in the secondary RWM 53. The secondary CPU 51 stores the initial information in the secondary RWM 53 and initializes the stored contents of the secondary RWM 53. The secondary CPU 51 then ends the secondary initial startup processing. When the secondary initial startup processing is performed, the secondary CPU 51 controls at least one of the decorative lamps 13, the speaker 14, and the performance display device 15 to perform an initialization performance that suggests or notifies that the main initial startup processing has been performed. The initialization performance is performed until the execution time of the initialization performance has elapsed.

When a return command is input, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether the backup flag is set. If the backup flag is not set, the secondary CPU 51 performs secondary initial startup processing. If the backup flag is set, the secondary CPU 51 calculates a checksum of the secondary RWM 53 and determines whether the calculated checksum matches the checksum value calculated when the power supply was cut off. If the checksum calculated when the power supply was started does not match the checksum calculated when the power supply was stopped, the secondary CPU 51 performs secondary initial startup processing.

If the checksum calculated when the power supply is started and the checksum calculated when the power supply is stopped match, the secondary CPU 51 performs secondary backup processing. In the secondary backup processing, the secondary CPU 51 restores the stack pointer before the power supply was cut off. Furthermore, the secondary CPU 51 restores the contents of the register when the power supply was cut off. After that, the secondary CPU 51 sets the address before the power supply was cut off, and returns to the set address. This allows the gaming machine 10 to recover based on the backup information. Then, when recovery based on the backup information has been performed, the secondary CPU 51 ends the secondary backup processing.

When the secondary CPU 51 inputs a setting value setting command, it identifies a setting value that can be specified from the setting value setting command. The secondary CPU 51 then updates the secondary setting value setting information stored in the secondary RWM 53 to information that can identify the identified setting value. The secondary setting value setting information is stored in the secondary RWM 53 regardless of whether the secondary CPU 51 performs the secondary initial startup process or the secondary backup process.

Next, a process performed by the main CPU 41 after the power supply is started and then restored will be described. For example, the main CPU 41 performs a game progress process.
The game progress process will be described below with reference to FIG.

In the game progress processing, the main CPU 41 performs a game start setting process (step S101). In the game start setting process, the main CPU 41, for example, stores information related to the game status of the gaming machine 10. In the game start setting process, the main CPU 41, for example, erases or updates information in a specified memory area in the main RWM 43.

Next, the main CPU 41 starts accepting medals (step S102). Next, the main CPU 41 checks the game state (step S103). Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the re-play operation is in progress (step S104). The re-play operation corresponds to the time when the re-play is granted. If the re-play operation is not in progress (step S104; NO), the main CPU 41 performs a medal management process to set the number of bets in the current variable game (step S105). When the multiplier is set in step S105, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a multiplier setting command) that can identify that the multiplier has been set in the output buffer. Note that the multiplier that has been set can also be identified from the multiplier setting command. In step S105, when the main CPU 41 inputs a detection signal from the bet button 18, the multiplier is added so that the multiplier stored in the main RWM 43 becomes "3 coins", and the credit stored in the main RWM 43 is subtracted by the added amount. In step S105, when the main CPU 41 receives a detection signal from the insertion sensor SE4, it increases the multiplier by 1. At this time, if the multiplier has reached "3 coins", the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the credits stored in the main RWM 43 and updates the credits. However, if the credits have reached the upper limit, the credits are not increased.

When the replay is activated (step S104; YES), or when the processing of step S105 is completed, the main CPU 41 determines whether the multiplier has reached the game-prescribed number X (step S106). In step S106, the main CPU 41 determines whether the multiplier has reached three, that is, whether the multiplier is three. In other words, the game-prescribed number X in this embodiment is three. Note that when the replay is activated (step S104; YES), the main CPU 41 sets the multiplier for the previous variable game again as the multiplier for the current variable game. Incidentally, even if the multiplier has been set, information that can identify whether the replay is activated is stored in the main RWM 43, and the main CPU 41 can identify whether the replay is activated by referring to the information.

If the bet amount has not reached the game specified number X (step S106; NO), the main CPU 41 proceeds to the process of step S103. That is, in step S106, the main CPU 41 determines whether it is possible to start the execution of the variable game. On the other hand, if the bet amount has reached the game specified number X (step S106; YES), the main CPU 41 determines whether a start operation using the start lever 20 has been accepted (step S107).

In step S107, the main CPU 41 makes a positive determination if a detection signal is input from the start lever 20, and makes a negative determination if a detection signal is not input from the start lever 20. If the start operation has not been accepted (step S107; NO), the main CPU 41 proceeds to the processing of step S103. On the other hand, if the start operation has been accepted (step S107; YES), the main CPU 41 performs a game number subtraction process (step S108). When the main CPU 41 accepts the start operation, it stores control information capable of identifying the start of a variable game (hereinafter referred to as a variable game start command) in the output buffer.

In the game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 performs a first game number subtraction process, a second game number subtraction process, and a third game number subtraction process. In the game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 performs the first game number subtraction process, performs the second game number subtraction process after completing the first game number subtraction process, and performs the third game number subtraction process after completing the second game number subtraction process. Then, in the game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 returns to the game progress process after completing the third game number subtraction process.

In the first game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag stored in the main RWM 43 and determines whether the current game state is the first advantageous state. If it is not the first advantageous state, the main CPU 41 ends the first game number subtraction process. On the other hand, if it is the first advantageous state, the main CPU 41 updates the remaining pseudo bonus stay count stored in the main RWM 43 by subtracting 1. The remaining pseudo bonus stay count corresponds to the remaining number of variable games in which it is possible to stay in the first advantageous state. Thereafter, the main CPU 41 ends the first game number subtraction process.

In the second game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag and determines whether the current game state is the second advantageous state. If it is not the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 ends the second game number subtraction process. On the other hand, if it is the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 updates the remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 by subtracting 1. The remaining number of stays corresponds to the remaining number of variable games in which it is possible to stay in the second advantageous state. Thereafter, the main CPU 41 ends the second game number subtraction process.

In the third game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag and determines whether the current game state is the second normal state or the advantageous state. If it is neither the second normal state nor the advantageous state, the main CPU 41 ends the third game number subtraction process. On the other hand, if it is either the second normal state or the advantageous state, the main CPU 41 updates the advantageous upper limit value stored in the main RWM 43 by subtracting 1. The advantageous upper limit value is the value until the end condition of the advantageous period is met, and the end condition of the advantageous period is met when the advantageous upper limit value reaches 0. Thereafter, the main CPU 41 ends the third game number subtraction process.

After completing the game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 performs a role lottery process to determine a winning number as a role lottery (step S109). In the role lottery process, the main CPU 41 acquires the value of the role lottery random number. The main CPU 41 refers to the setting value setting information to identify the set setting value. Then, the main CPU 41 selects a role lottery table corresponding to the identified setting value and multiplication factor. The main CPU 41 performs a role lottery by referring to the selected role lottery table based on the acquired value of the role lottery random number. Specifically, the main CPU 41 determines the winning number to which the acquired value of the role lottery random number is assigned. Note that if the value of the role lottery random number is not assigned to a winning number that allows the winning of a pattern combination with a predetermined prize, the lottery result of the role lottery is "missed". In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 performs the role lottery process to realize a function as a role lottery means for performing a role lottery. In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 performs role selection as an internal selection according to the set value, thereby realizing the function of an internal selection means that performs an internal selection according to the set value.

In the role selection process, the main CPU 41 stores information capable of identifying the result of the role selection (hereinafter referred to as winning information) in the main RWM 43. The main CPU 41 stores control information capable of identifying the result of the role selection (hereinafter referred to as winning information command) in the output buffer. After storing the winning information command in the output buffer, the main CPU 41 ends the role selection process and returns to the game progress process.

In the advantageous lottery process of step S110, the main CPU 41 performs advantageous zone transition lottery process, first advantageous transition lottery process, second advantageous transition lottery process, ceiling determination process, and additional lottery process. In the advantageous lottery process, the main CPU 41 performs advantageous zone transition lottery process, performs the first advantageous transition lottery process after completing the advantageous zone transition lottery process, and performs the second advantageous transition lottery process after completing the first advantageous transition lottery process. Furthermore, in the advantageous lottery process, the main CPU 41 performs ceiling determination process after completing the second advantageous transition lottery process, and performs additional lottery process after completing the ceiling determination process. Then, in the advantageous lottery process, the main CPU 41 returns to the game progress process after completing the additional lottery process.

In the advantageous zone transition lottery process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag and determines whether the current game state is the first normal state. If it is not the first normal state, the main CPU 41 ends the advantageous zone transition lottery process. On the other hand, if it is the first normal state, the main CPU 41 performs an advantageous zone transition lottery based on the lottery result of the role lottery. The main CPU 41, for example, acquires the value of a random number generated in the main board 40, and refers to a predetermined lottery table based on the acquired random number value to perform an advantageous zone transition lottery that can determine a transition to an advantageous zone. The probability that a transition to an advantageous zone is determined in the advantageous zone transition lottery varies depending on the set value and the lottery result of the role lottery. For example, in the gaming machine 10, when the lottery result of the role lottery is the same, the probability that a transition to an advantageous zone is determined is high in the following order: setting value "1" < setting value "2" < setting value "3" < setting value "4" < setting value "5" < setting value "6". The probability that a transition to an advantageous zone will be determined in the advantageous zone transition lottery may be configured to vary depending on either the set value or the result of the role lottery. If a transition to an advantageous zone is not determined in the advantageous zone transition lottery, the main CPU 41 ends the advantageous zone transition lottery process. On the other hand, if a transition to an advantageous zone is determined in the advantageous zone transition lottery, the main CPU 41 stores advantageous transition permission information in the main RWM 43. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as an advantageous permission command) capable of identifying that a transition to an advantageous performance state has been determined in the output buffer, and ends the advantageous transition lottery process.

In the first advantageous transition lottery process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag and determines whether the current game state is the second normal state or the second advantageous state. If it is not the second normal state or the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 ends the first advantageous transition lottery process. On the other hand, if it is the second normal state or the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 conducts a first advantageous transition lottery based on the lottery result of the role lottery. The main CPU 41, for example, acquires the value of a random number generated within the main board 40, and refers to a predetermined lottery table based on the acquired random number value to conduct a first advantageous transition lottery that can determine a transition to the first advantageous state. The probability that a transition to the first advantageous state will be determined in the first advantageous transition lottery varies depending on the set value that has been set and the lottery result of the role lottery. For example, in the gaming machine 10, when the lottery results of the role lottery are the same, the probability of determining a transition to the first advantageous state is high in the order of setting value "1" < setting value "2" < setting value "3" < setting value "4" < setting value "5" < setting value "6". The probability of determining a transition to the first advantageous state in the first advantageous transition lottery may be configured to be different depending on one of the set setting value and the lottery result of the role lottery. In addition, the probability of determining a transition to the first advantageous state in the first advantageous transition lottery differs between when the second normal state is in effect and when the second advantageous state is in effect. Specifically, the probability of determining a transition to the first advantageous state in the first advantageous transition lottery when the second advantageous state is in effect is higher than the probability of determining a transition to the first advantageous state in the first advantageous transition lottery when the second normal state is in effect. If a transition to the first advantageous state is not determined in the first advantageous transition lottery, the main CPU 41 ends the first advantageous transition lottery process. On the other hand, if a transition to the first advantageous state is determined in the first advantageous transition lottery, the main CPU 41 stores first advantageous permissible information capable of identifying that a transition to the first advantageous state has been determined in the main RWM 43. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 stores control information capable of identifying that a transition to the first advantageous state has been determined (hereinafter referred to as a first advantageous permissible command) in the output buffer, and ends the first advantageous transition lottery process.

In the second advantageous transition lottery process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag and determines whether the current game state is the first advantageous state. If it is not the first advantageous state, the main CPU 41 ends the second advantageous transition lottery process. On the other hand, if it is the first advantageous state, the main CPU 41 determines whether second advantageous allowance information capable of identifying that a transition to the second advantageous state has been decided is stored in the main RWM 43. If the second advantageous allowance information is stored, the main CPU 41 ends the second advantageous transition lottery process. On the other hand, if the second advantageous allowance information is not stored, the main CPU 41 performs a second advantageous transition lottery based on the lottery result of the role lottery. The main CPU 41, for example, acquires the value of a random number generated in the main board 40, and refers to a predetermined lottery table based on the acquired value of the random number, and performs a second advantageous transition lottery that can determine a transition to the second advantageous state. The probability that a transition to the second advantageous state is determined in the second advantageous transition lottery varies depending on the set value that has been set and the lottery result of the role lottery. For example, in the gaming machine 10, when the lottery results of the role lottery are the same, the probability of determining a transition to the second advantageous state is higher in the following order: setting value "1" < setting value "2" < setting value "3" < setting value "4" < setting value "5" < setting value "6". The probability of determining a transition to the second advantageous state in the second advantageous transition lottery may be configured to differ depending on either the set setting value or the lottery result of the role lottery. If a transition to the second advantageous state is not determined in the second advantageous transition lottery, the main CPU 41 ends the second advantageous transition lottery process. On the other hand, if a transition to the second advantageous state is determined in the second advantageous transition lottery, the main CPU 41 stores the second advantageous allowance information in the main RWM 43. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as the second advantageous allowance command) capable of identifying that a transition to the second advantageous state has been determined in the output buffer, and ends the second advantageous transition lottery process.

In the ceiling determination process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag and determines whether the current game state is the second normal state. If it is not the second normal state, the main CPU 41 ends the ceiling determination process. On the other hand, if it is the second normal state, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the normal execution count stored in the main RWM 43 and updates the normal execution count. The normal execution count corresponds to the number of variable games executed in the second normal state without being controlled to the advantageous state. The main CPU 41 determines whether the updated normal execution count has reached the ceiling count stored in the main RWM 43. If the normal execution count has not reached the ceiling count, the main CPU 41 ends the ceiling determination process. On the other hand, if the normal execution count has reached the ceiling count, the main CPU 41 stores the first advantageous acceptance information in the main RWM 43. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 stores the first advantageous acceptance command in the output buffer and ends the ceiling determination process.

In the add-on lottery process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag and determines whether the current game state is the second advantageous state. If it is not the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 ends the add-on lottery process. On the other hand, if it is the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 performs an add-on lottery based on the lottery result of the role lottery. The main CPU 41, for example, acquires the value of a random number generated in the main board 40, and refers to a predetermined lottery table based on the acquired random number value, and performs an add-on lottery to decide whether to add on or not depending on the acquired random number value. In this embodiment, if it is decided to add on, the number of times to add on (so-called add-on number) is also determined. The "add-on" here corresponds to increasing the remaining number of stays, which corresponds to the remaining number of variable games that can stay in the second advantageous state, that is, extending the period controlled in the second advantageous state. The "number of add-ons" corresponds to the number of times to increase the remaining number of stays, that is, the number of times to be added to the remaining number of stays. However, if the remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 exceeds the advantageous upper limit value stored in the main RWM 43, the main CPU 41 does not perform an add-on lottery in the add-on lottery process and ends the add-on lottery process. If it is decided to add on in the add-on lottery, the main CPU 41 adds the decided add-on number to the remaining number of stays and updates the remaining number of stays. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 stores control information capable of identifying the number of add-on times (hereinafter referred to as the add-on number command) in the output buffer and ends the add-on lottery process.

After the advantageous lottery process is completed, the main CPU 41 performs the instruction information determination process (step S111). In the instruction information determination process, when the main CPU 41 is in an advantageous state and has won the winning number that allows the winning of the bell role and the one-piece role in the role lottery, the main CPU 41 determines an instruction number corresponding to the operation sequence for winning the bell role. The main CPU 41 also stores control information (hereinafter referred to as an instruction information command) that can identify the determined instruction information in the output buffer, ends the instruction information determination process, and returns to the game progress process. The instruction information displayed on the payout display unit in this embodiment includes instruction information corresponding to each operation sequence (pressing order) of the stop buttons. In addition, in the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag to identify the current game state.

When the instruction information determination process is completed, the main CPU 41 performs an instruction information display process (step S112). If instruction information is determined in the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 41 controls the payout display unit so that the determined instruction information is displayed. The main CPU 41 controls the payout display unit so that the instruction information is displayed until the variable game ends. Note that if instruction information is not determined in the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 41 ends the instruction information display process and returns to the game progress process.

After completing the instruction information display process, the main CPU 41 determines whether the wait time has elapsed (step S113). If the wait time has not elapsed (step S113; NO), the main CPU 41 waits until the wait time has elapsed. If the wait time has elapsed (step S113; YES), the main CPU 41 controls the actuators of the reels 16a to 16c so that the reels 16a to 16c start to rotate (step S114). In the gaming machine 10, the variable game is started by starting the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c in step S114. Incidentally, in the gaming machine 10, rotation control is performed in the interrupt process to accelerate and maintain the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c. When the speed at which the reels 16a to 16c rotate reaches a constant speed, the speed at which the reels 16a to 16c rotate is maintained at the constant speed. In step S114, the main CPU 41 starts the rotation of all reels 16a to 16c simultaneously or approximately simultaneously. For example, in step S114, the main CPU 41 may determine the order in which the reels 16a to 16c start to rotate, and start the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c in the determined order. In this case, for example, the order in which the reels 16a to 16c start to rotate may be configured to be determined from a plurality of orders, or may be a single order determined in advance.

Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether the speed at which the reels 16a to 16c rotate has reached a constant speed (step S115). If the speed at which the reels 16a to 16c rotate has not reached a constant speed (step S115; NO), the main CPU 41 waits until the speed at which the reels 16a to 16c rotate reaches a constant speed. If the speed at which the reels 16a to 16c rotate has reached a constant speed (step S115; YES), the main CPU 41 determines whether a stop operation has been received from any of the stop buttons 21 to 23 (step S116). In step S116, the main CPU 41 makes a positive determination if a detection signal has been input from any of the stop buttons 21 to 23, whereas it makes a negative determination if a detection signal has not been input from any of the stop buttons 21 to 23. If a stop operation has not been received (step S116; NO), the main CPU 41 proceeds to the process of step S115. This causes the main CPU 41 to wait until it receives a stop operation when the reels 16a to 16c are rotating at a constant speed.

On the other hand, if a stop operation is received (step S116; YES), the main CPU 41 executes a reel stop process to stop the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop button that received the detection signal (step S117). That is, the main CPU 41 controls the actuator in response to the stop operation to stop the symbols on the reel corresponding to the stop operation. To explain in detail, the main CPU 41 searches for symbols that can be stopped on the effective line YL from among symbols located within a predetermined pull-in range (for example, 4 symbols) based on the lottery result of the role selection and the operation mode (operation sequence and operation timing) of the stop buttons 21 to 23. Then, the main CPU 41 controls the actuator so that the searched symbols are stopped on the effective line YL. By performing such reel stop control regarding the stop operation of the reels 16a to 16c, the main CPU 41 stops the symbol combination corresponding to the winning number and the operation mode of the stop buttons on the effective line YL. In step S117, when the main CPU 41 receives a detection signal from one of the stop buttons 21-23, it stores control information (hereinafter referred to as an operation command) capable of identifying the stop button that received the detection signal in the output buffer.

Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether all of the reels 16a to 16c have stopped (step S118). If some of the reels 16a to 16c have not stopped (step S118; NO), the main CPU 41 proceeds to the process of step S115. On the other hand, if all of the reels 16a to 16c have stopped (step S118; YES), the main CPU 41 performs a display pattern determination process to determine the symbol combination stopped on the pay line YL (step S119). In the display pattern determination process, the main CPU 41 determines whether a symbol combination (role) that determines a prize is stopped on the pay line YL, and if a symbol combination (role) that determines a prize is stopped on the pay line YL, the main CPU 41 determines the type of the symbol combination. Then, if a symbol combination that determines a prize is stopped, that is, if a role is won, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a winning command) that can identify the winning role in the output buffer. In step S119, if a symbol combination for which a replay is determined as a prize is stopped on the pay line YL, the main CPU 41 sets the multiplier set in the current variable game as the multiplier again and activates the replay. This awards a replay.

Then, the main CPU 41 judges whether to pay out medals to the player (step S120). In step S120, the main CPU 41 judges positively if the payout role is a winning combination, and judges negatively if the payout role is not a winning combination. If the medals are to be paid out (step S120; YES), the main CPU 41 executes the medal payout process (step S121). In the medal payout process, the main CPU 41 increases the credits stored in the main RWM 43 by the number of medals to be paid out. At this time, if the credits exceed the upper limit, the main CPU 41 controls the hopper unit HU so that the number of medals exceeding the upper limit is paid out. In the medal payout process, the main CPU 41 controls the payout display unit so that the number of medals to be paid out due to the occurrence of a winning combination is displayed. Incidentally, if a symbol combination for which no prize is determined (for example, a losing stop) is stopped on the pay line YL, no prize is awarded.

When medals are not to be paid out (step S120; NO) and when the medal payout process has ended, the main CPU 41 performs a termination process to end one round of the variable game (step S122). In the termination process, the main CPU 41 stores control information capable of identifying the end of the variable game (hereinafter referred to as the variable game termination command) in the output buffer. In this embodiment, the variable game termination command is control information capable of identifying whether or not a prize has been won, and the winning combination. In the termination process, the main CPU 41 performs a regulation achievement counting process, an acquired coin counting process, a game state transition process, and a presentation state transition process.

First, the regulation achievement counting process will be described.
In the regulation achievement counting process, the main CPU 41 may update the post-power recovery acquired number information regarding the increased number of game media paid out since the start of power supply. The post-power recovery acquired number information is stored in the main RWM 43. For example, the main CPU 41 reflects the value obtained by subtracting the number of medals consumed in executing the variable game (multiplication factor) from the number of medals paid out in the post-power recovery acquired number information, and updates the post-power recovery acquired number information. For example, when a bell role is won in a variable game executed with a multiplication factor set to "3", "12 (=15 - 3)" is added to the post-power recovery acquired number information. When a one-piece role is won in a variable game executed with a multiplication factor set to "3", "-2 (=1 - 3)" is added to the post-power recovery acquired number information. That is, at this time, "2" is subtracted from the post-power recovery acquired number information. Incidentally, when a replay role is won, the main CPU 41 does not update the post-power recovery acquired number information. If the updated post-power recovery acquired number information falls below 0, the main CPU 41 sets the post-power recovery acquired number information to "0" and updates the post-power recovery acquired number information. In this embodiment, the post-power recovery acquired number information can be said to be the number of medals acquired after increasing from the reference value of 0 and not decreasing to the reference value.

When the main CPU 41 updates the number of coins acquired after power recovery information, it stores control information (hereinafter referred to as the number of coins acquired after power recovery command) that can identify the updated number of coins acquired after power recovery information in the output buffer. When a value that can be identified from the updated number of coins acquired after power recovery information reaches a specified value, the main CPU 41 performs the progress disable processing described below. However, when a value that can be identified from the updated number of coins acquired after power recovery information does not reach a specified value, the main CPU 41 does not perform the progress disable processing. When the progress disable processing is performed when the number of coins acquired after power recovery information reaches a specified value, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as the play disable command) that can identify that the progress disable processing is performed when the number of coins acquired after power recovery information reaches a specified value in the output buffer. The specific control in the progress disable processing will be described later.

In the gaming machine 10, the "prescribed value" here is "19000". Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when the information on the number of coins acquired after power restoration reaches "19000", a process to disable progress is performed. Incidentally, the information on the number of coins acquired after power restoration is one of the pieces of information that is not stored and held after the power supply is cut off. Therefore, the information on the number of coins acquired after power restoration will be erased if the power supply is cut off. For example, the information on the number of coins acquired after power restoration may be configured to be initialized, for example by setting it to 0, when the power supply is started. Incidentally, the information on the number of coins acquired after power restoration may be information that is stored and held even after the power supply is cut off.

Next, the acquired number counting process will be described.
In the acquisition number counting process, the main CPU 41 may update the advantageous zone acquisition information that can specify the number of game media awarded when the game is in the advantageous zone based on the result of the display pattern determination process when the game is in the advantageous zone. The advantageous zone acquisition information is stored in the main RWM 43. For example, the main CPU 41 reflects the value obtained by subtracting the number of medals consumed in executing the variable game (multiplication factor) from the number of medals paid out in the advantageous zone acquisition information, and updates the advantageous zone acquisition information. For example, when a bell role is won in a variable game executed with the multiplication factor set to "3", "12 (=15 - 3)" is added to the advantageous zone acquisition information. When a one-piece role is won in a variable game executed with the multiplication factor set to "3", "-2 (=1 - 3)" is added to the advantageous zone acquisition information. That is, at this time, "2" is subtracted from the game zone acquisition information. Incidentally, when a replay role is won, the main CPU 41 does not update the advantageous zone acquisition information. Furthermore, when the updated advantageous zone acquisition information falls below 0, the main CPU 41 sets the advantageous zone acquisition information to "0" and updates the advantageous zone acquisition information. The advantageous zone acquisition information is updated to "0" and initialized as control is placed in the first normal state. Specifically, the advantageous zone acquisition information is initialized as the first variable game is executed after control is placed in the first normal state.

In the acquisition number counting process, the main CPU 41 may update the first period acquisition information that can specify the number of game media awarded when in an advantageous state based on the result of the display pattern determination process when in an advantageous state. The first period acquisition information is stored in the main RWM 43. For example, similar to the advantageous zone acquisition information, the main CPU 41 reflects in the first period acquisition information a value obtained by subtracting the number of medals consumed in executing the variable game (multiplication number) from the number of medals paid out, and updates the first period acquisition information. Note that if the updated first period acquisition information is below 0, the main CPU 41 sets the first period acquisition information to "0" and updates the first period acquisition information. The first period acquisition information is updated to "0" and initialized as the control is placed in the first normal state. Specifically, the first period acquisition information is initialized as the first variable game is executed after the control is placed in the first normal state.

In the acquisition number counting process, the main CPU 41 may update the second period acquisition information that can specify the number of game media awarded when the first advantageous state is in the first advantageous state based on the result of the display pattern determination process. The second period acquisition information is stored in the main RWM 43. For example, as with the advantageous zone acquisition information and the first period acquisition information, the main CPU 41 reflects in the second period acquisition information a value obtained by subtracting the number of medals consumed in executing the variable game (multiplication number) from the number of medals paid out, and updates the second period acquisition information. Note that, if the updated second period acquisition information is below 0, the main CPU 41 sets the second period acquisition information to "0" and updates the second period acquisition information. The second period acquisition information is updated to "0" and initialized when the game is controlled to the first normal state or the second advantageous state. Specifically, the second period acquisition information is initialized when the first variable game is executed after the game is controlled to the first normal state or the second advantageous state.

Next, the game state transition process will be described.
In the game state transition process, the main CPU 41 updates the value of the game state flag and transitions the game state. The main CPU 41 refers to the game state flag to identify the current game state. The main CPU 41 identifies the winning combination based on the result of the display pattern determination process (step S119). When the main CPU 41 updates the value of the game state flag, it stores in the output buffer control information (hereinafter referred to as a game state designation command) that indicates the game state that can be identified from the updated value.

Specifically, in the game state transition process, if advantageous transition permission information is stored in the main RWM 43 during the first normal state, that is, if a transition to an advantageous zone has been determined, the main CPU 41 sets the game state flag to a value that can identify the second normal state. The main CPU 41 also determines the ceiling number of times and stores the determined ceiling number of times in the main RWM 43. For example, the main CPU 41 determines the ceiling number of times from among the numbers less than "1500 times", which corresponds to the upper limit number of stays, under a lottery probability according to a set value. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 erases the advantageous transition permission information stored in the main RWM 43.

In addition, when the first advantageous allowance information is stored in the main RWM 43 during the second normal state or the second advantageous state, that is, when a transition to the first advantageous state is determined, the main CPU 41 sets a value that can identify the first advantageous state to the game state flag. In addition, the main CPU 41 stores "30 times" in the main RWM 43 as the remaining number of pseudo bonus stays. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 erases the first advantageous allowance information stored in the main RWM 43.

In addition, when the pseudo bonus remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0 during the first advantageous state, that is, when the first advantageous state ends, when the second advantageous allowance information is stored, or when the remaining number of stays is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 sets the game state flag to a value that can identify the second advantageous state. The case where the second advantageous allowance information is stored corresponds to the case where a transition to the second advantageous state is determined by lottery when the second normal state transitions to the first advantageous state. In addition, the case where the remaining number of stays is 1 or more corresponds to the case where a transition is made from the second advantageous state to the first advantageous state. In addition, the main CPU 41 adds "50 times" to the remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 to update the remaining number of stays. Therefore, when a transition is made from the second advantageous state to the first advantageous state, and the first advantageous state ends and the transition is made to the second advantageous state again, an addition of "50 times" is made. Furthermore, if the second advantageous allowance information is stored, the main CPU 41 erases the second advantageous allowance information stored in the main RWM 43. On the other hand, if the pseudo bonus remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0 when the first advantageous state is in effect, if the second advantageous allowance information is not stored, and the remaining number of stays is not 1 or more, the main CPU 41 sets the game state flag to a value that can identify the first normal state. In this manner, in this embodiment, if the pseudo bonus remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0 when the first advantageous state is in effect, and if the second advantageous allowance information is stored, or if the remaining number of stays is 1 or more, the transition condition is met. On the other hand, in this embodiment, if the pseudo bonus remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0 when the first advantageous state is in effect, and if the second advantageous allowance information is not stored, and the remaining number of stays is not 1 or more, the transition condition is not met.

In addition, when the remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0 in the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 sets the game state flag to a value that can identify the first normal state. In addition, when the advantageous upper limit value stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0 in the second normal state and advantageous state, that is, when the end condition of the advantageous zone is met, the main CPU 41 sets the game state flag to a value that can identify the first normal state. Similarly, when the advantageous zone acquisition information stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 2400 in the second normal state and advantageous state, that is, when the end condition of the advantageous zone is met, the main CPU 41 sets the game state flag to a value that can identify the first normal state. When the end condition of the advantageous zone is met and any of the advantageous transition allowance information, the first advantageous allowance information, and the second advantageous allowance information are stored in the main RWM 43, the main CPU 41 erases the information. In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 performs game state transition processing, thereby realizing the function of game state control means that controls the game state.

Next, the presentation state transition process will be described.
In the presentation state transition process, the main CPU 41 updates the value of the presentation state flag and transitions the presentation state. The main CPU 41 refers to the presentation state flag to identify the current presentation state. In the presentation state transition process, when the game state flag is set to a value that can identify the first normal state or the second normal state, the main CPU 41 sets the presentation state flag to a value that can identify the normal presentation state. In addition, when the game state flag is set to a value that can identify the first advantageous state, the main CPU 41 sets the presentation state flag to a value that can identify the pseudo bonus presentation state. When the game state flag is set to a value that can identify the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 sets the presentation state flag to a value that can identify the advantageous presentation state. In this way, in this embodiment, the main CPU 41 performs the presentation state transition process, thereby realizing a function as a presentation state control means that controls the presentation state.

Furthermore, when the end process is completed in the game progress process, the main CPU 41 ends the game progress process related to the execution of one variable game, and returns to the process of step S101 again. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, the start operation is triggered to start the rotation of all reels, and the stop operation is triggered to stop the rotation of the reels. The game progress process corresponds to the control related to the execution of the variable game, and corresponds to the control related to the progress of the game.

Next, the setting value confirmation process performed by the main CPU 41 as control related to the setting value confirmation state will be described. The setting value confirmation process is one of the interrupt processes. For example, a portion of the period during the game progress process is a period during which the interruption of the setting value confirmation process is permitted. For example, the period from when the processing of step S101 is performed in the game progress process until the judgment result of step S107 becomes positive is a period during which the interruption of the setting value confirmation process is permitted. In addition, at least a portion of the period during which the progress disablement process described below is being performed is a period during which the interruption of the setting value confirmation process is permitted.

In the setting value confirmation process, the main CPU 41 determines whether the setting value switch 45 is operated. If the setting value switch 45 is not operated, the main CPU 41 ends the setting value confirmation process. On the other hand, if the setting value switch 45 is operated, the main CPU 41 controls to the setting value confirmation state. When controlling to the setting value confirmation state, the main CPU 41 refers to the setting value setting information stored in the main RWM 43 and identifies the set setting value. Then, the main CPU 41 controls the setting display 47 to display a value that can identify the identified setting value, that is, a value that can identify the set setting value. In the gaming machine 10, the state in which a value that can identify the set setting value is displayed on the setting display 47 is the setting value confirmation state. In other words, the main CPU 41 controls to the setting value confirmation state by controlling the setting display 47 to display a value that can identify the set setting value. Also, when the operation of the setting value switch 45 is completed, the main CPU 41 ends the setting value confirmation process.

When the setting value confirmation state is entered as a result of the setting value switch 45 being operated, that is, when the setting value confirmation state begins, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a confirmation state start command) that can identify that the setting value confirmation state has been entered in the output buffer. When the operation of the setting value switch 45 ends after the confirmation state start command is output, that is, when the setting value confirmation state ends, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a confirmation state end command) that can identify that the setting value confirmation state has ended in the output buffer.

Next, the door open detection process performed by the main CPU 41 as control related to the detection of a door open error will be described. The door open detection process is one type of interrupt process. For example, the period during which the game progress process is being performed is the period during which the door open detection process is permitted to be interrupted. In addition, at least a portion of the period during which the progress disable process described below is being performed is the period during which the door open detection process is permitted to be interrupted.

In the door open detection process, the main CPU 41 determines whether the door open sensor SEa detected that the front door 12 was open in the previous door open detection process. Specifically, the main RWM 43 stores information (hereinafter referred to as previous open/close information) that can identify whether the front door 12 was open by the door open sensor SEa in the previous door open detection process. The main CPU 41 refers to the previous open/close information and determines whether the door open sensor SEa detected that the front door 12 was open in the previous door open detection process.

When it is determined that the front door 12 was not opened by the door open sensor SEa in the previous door open detection process, the main CPU 41 determines whether a detection signal from the door open sensor SEa has been input. Then, when a detection signal from the door open sensor SEa has been input, the main CPU 41 stores control information capable of identifying that a door open error has occurred (hereinafter referred to as a door open error command) in the output buffer. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 updates the previous open/close information capable of identifying that the front door 12 was opened by the door open sensor SEa in the previous door open detection process, and ends the door open detection process. On the other hand, when a detection signal from the door open sensor SEa has not been input, the main CPU 41 updates the previous open/close information capable of identifying that the front door 12 was not opened by the door open sensor SEa in the previous door open detection process, and ends the door open detection process.

When it is determined that the front door 12 was opened by the door open sensor SEa in the previous door open detection process, the main CPU 41 determines whether a detection signal from the door open sensor SEa was input. If a detection signal from the door open sensor SEa was input, the main CPU 41 updates the previous open/close information to identify that the front door 12 was opened by the door open sensor SEa in the previous door open detection process, and ends the door open detection process. On the other hand, when a detection signal from the door open sensor SEa was not input, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a door close command) in the output buffer to identify that the door open error has been resolved. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 updates the previous open/close information to identify that the front door 12 was not opened by the door open sensor SEa in the previous door open detection process, and ends the door open detection process.

The gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute control for detecting a door open error as a specific error by executing a door open detection process. In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 executes the door open detection process, thereby realizing a function as a specific error detection control means capable of executing specific error detection control for detecting a specific error.

Next, the settlement process will be described. The settlement process is one type of interrupt process. For example, a portion of the time period during the game progress process is a period during which an interruption of the settlement process is permitted. For example, the period from when the processing of step S101 is performed in the game progress process until the judgment result of step S107 becomes positive is a period during which an interruption of the settlement process is permitted. In addition, at least a portion of the time period during which the progress disablement process described below is being performed is a period during which an interruption of the settlement process is permitted.

In the settlement process, the main CPU 41 determines whether the settlement conditions have been met. The settlement conditions are met when the settlement button 19 is operated and the credits are 1 or more. In addition, even if the credits are 0, the settlement conditions are met when the settlement button 19 is operated, replay is not activated, and a multiplier is set. Incidentally, the main CPU 41 can determine that the settlement button 19 has been operated by inputting a detection signal from the settlement button 19.

If the settlement condition is not met, the main CPU 41 ends the settlement process. On the other hand, if the settlement condition is met, the main CPU 41 executes settlement control related to the settlement of the game media. For example, when the credit stored in the main RWM 43 is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 controls the hopper unit HU to pay out (settle) the number of medals stored as the credit, and executes settlement control. For example, when the replay is not in operation and the multiplier is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 controls the hopper unit HU to pay out the number of medals set as the multiplier, and executes settlement control. However, when the replay is in operation, the main CPU 41 does not control the hopper unit HU to pay out the number of medals set as the multiplier, and if the credit is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 controls the hopper unit HU to pay out only the number of medals stored as the credit, and executes settlement control. In this way, when the replay is in operation, the settlement of the number of medals set as the multiplier is not performed. When the main CPU 41 starts settlement control, it stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a settlement start command) capable of identifying that settlement control has started in the output buffer. When the settlement control ends, the main CPU 41 ends the settlement process after a predetermined waiting time has elapsed. When the main CPU 41 ends settlement control, it stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a settlement end command) capable of identifying that settlement control has ended in the output buffer.

Next, the progress disable process will be described with reference to FIG.
In the progress disable process, the main CPU 41 prohibits various interrupt processes (step S201). Next, the main CPU 41 allows the interruption of the settlement process (step S202). The main CPU 41 allows the interruption of the setting value confirmation process (step S203). The main CPU 41 allows the interruption of the door open detection process (step S204). After completing the process of step S204, the main CPU 41 prohibits the interruption of the settlement process (step S205). The main CPU 41 prohibits the interruption of the setting value confirmation process (step S206). The main CPU 41 prohibits the interruption of the door open detection process (step S207). Then, when the process of step S207 is completed, the main CPU 41 returns to the process of step S202 again.

In the gaming machine 10, when the progress disable process is executed, the process of steps S202 to S207 is repeated. When the process of steps S202 to S207 is repeated in the progress disable process, the game progress process is not performed, and the game becomes a progress disable state in which progress is disabled. The progress disable state is also called a game progress disable state or a game disable state. In the gaming machine 10, in order to end the progress disable state, it is necessary to at least cut off the power supply. Specifically, in order to end the progress disable state in the gaming machine 10, after cutting off the power supply, the memory contents of the main RWM 43 must be initialized by operating the set value switch 45 when starting the power supply, otherwise the progress disable state will occur again.

Incidentally, in the unprogressable process, when control information is stored in the output buffer, the control information stored in the output buffer is output to the secondary CPU 51 by an interrupt process that outputs the control information. In other words, although not shown, in the unprogressable process, even after various interrupt processes are prohibited in step S201, the interrupt process that outputs the control information stored in the output buffer is permitted, and the interrupt process can be executed.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 can be controlled to an unprogressable state in which it is impossible to progress in the game. In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 executes the unprogressable process, thereby realizing a function as an unprogressable state control means capable of controlling the game to an unprogressable state. In addition, as described above, in the gaming machine 10, the unprogressable process is performed when a value that can be specified from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value. Therefore, in this embodiment, a special condition is established when a value that can be specified from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value. Note that the acquired number information after power recovery may reach the specified value by changing due to the awarding of medals. In other words, in the gaming machine 10, the acquired number information after power recovery may reach the specified value as medals are awarded. In other words, the special condition may be established as gaming media are awarded.

Next, the process performed by the secondary CPU 51 after the power supply is started and then restored will be described.
When the sub-CPU 51 inputs a game status command, it updates the game status information stored in the sub-RWM 53. At this time, the sub-CPU 51 updates the game status information to one that indicates a game status that can be specified from the game status command. Also, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs a presentation status command, it updates the presentation status information stored in the sub-RWM 53. At this time, the sub-CPU 51 updates the presentation status information to one that indicates a presentation status that can be specified from the presentation status command.

When the sub-CPU 51 inputs a multiplier setting command, it controls to a presentation state that can be specified from the presentation state information. Incidentally, after a replay role is won, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs a variable game start command, it controls to a presentation state that can be specified from the presentation state information. Specifically, when the type of presentation state that can be specified from the presentation state information has changed, the sub-CPU 51 controls to the presentation state after the change. On the other hand, when the type of presentation state that can be specified from the presentation state information has not changed, the sub-CPU 51 continues to control to the presentation state currently being controlled.

When the sub-CPU 51 inputs an instruction information command, it performs push order navigation performance processing to execute a navigation performance that suggests or notifies the player of the push order. The sub-CPU 51 performs push order navigation performance processing based on the winning number that can be specified from the winning information command and the instruction information that can be specified from the instruction information command. In the push order navigation performance processing, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that a navigation performance based on the instruction information that can be specified from the instruction information command is executed. For example, when executing a navigation performance that suggests or notifies the player of the fourth push order, the sub-CPU 51 may execute a navigation performance in which, from the left, a navigation image including "3", a navigation image including "1", and a navigation image including "2" are displayed in the area above the stop buttons 21 to 23 on the performance display device 15. The sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the navigation performance is executed until all reels 16a to 16c stop spinning.

Incidentally, when the secondary CPU 51 is executing a navigation effect based on instruction information identifiable from the instruction information command, if the stop buttons are operated in a different order from the order suggested or notified in the navigation effect, the secondary CPU 51 ends the navigation effect and stops the execution of the navigation effect. For this reason, in the gaming machine 10, for example, when a navigation effect suggesting or notifying the fourth push order is being executed, if the stop buttons 21 and 23 other than the stop button 22 are operated for the first time, the navigation effect ends. Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, for example, when a navigation effect suggesting or notifying the fourth push order is being executed, if the stop button 22 is operated for the first time but the stop button 21 is operated for the second time, the navigation effect ends. Note that in the gaming machine 10, even if the execution of the navigation effect in the effect display device 15 is stopped, the display of instruction information in the payout display unit 37 continues.

When the sub-CPU 51 inputs an add-on count command, the sub-CPU 51 performs the add-on performance process. On the other hand, when the add-on count command is not input, the sub-CPU 51 does not perform the add-on performance process. In the add-on performance process, the sub-CPU 51 identifies the number of add-ons from the input add-on count command, and controls the performance display device 15 so that an add-on performance that notifies the user of the number of add-ons is executed.

When the secondary CPU 51 inputs a winning command, it may execute a performance corresponding to the winning role that can be identified from the winning command. For example, when the secondary CPU 51 inputs a winning command that can identify that a bell role has won, it controls the decorative lamp 13 to emit yellow light and controls the performance display device 15 to display an image that resembles a bell. For example, when the secondary CPU 51 inputs a winning command that can identify that a replay role has won, it controls the decorative lamp 13 to emit blue light and controls the performance display device 15 to display an image that can identify that a replay role has won.

Next, the control relating to the volume 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 14 so that sound effects are performed at a volume level that can be identified from the volume information. For example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the speaker 14 so that background sound is output at a volume level that can be identified from the volume information.

In a situation where the volume can be adjusted, if the sub-CPU 51 inputs a detection signal from the up button SBa and the volume level identifiable from the volume information has not reached the upper limit, it raises the volume level by one and updates the volume information to identify the volume level after the increase. Similarly, in a situation where the volume can be adjusted, if the sub-CPU 51 inputs a detection signal from the down button SBc and the volume level identifiable from the volume information has not reached the lower limit, it lowers the volume level by one and updates the volume information to identify the volume level after the decrease.

Next, the control relating to the adjustment of the luminance will be described.
The sub-RWM 53 stores information (hereinafter, referred to as brightness information) that can identify a brightness level that is set among levels that can be set as brightness. The sub-CPU 51 controls the decorative lamp 13 so that a light emission effect is performed at a brightness level that can be identified from the brightness information.

In a situation where the brightness can be adjusted, if the sub-CPU 51 inputs a detection signal from the right button SBb and the brightness level identifiable from the brightness information has not reached the upper limit, the sub-CPU 51 raises the brightness level by one and updates the brightness information to identify the brightness level after the increase. Similarly, in a situation where the brightness can be adjusted, if the sub-CPU 51 inputs a detection signal from the left button SBd and the brightness level identifiable from the brightness information has not reached the lower limit, the sub-CPU 51 lowers the brightness level by one and updates the brightness information to identify the brightness level after the decrease.

In the gaming machine 10, the situation in which the volume can be adjusted does not include a situation in which the gaming machine 10 is controlled to a setting value changeable state. In other words, in the gaming machine 10, when the gaming machine 10 is controlled to a setting value changeable state, the volume cannot be adjusted even if the buttons SBa and SBc are operated. In the gaming machine 10, the situation in which the volume can be adjusted does not include a situation in which the gaming machine 10 is controlled to a setting value confirmation state. In other words, in the gaming machine 10, when the gaming machine 10 is controlled to a setting value confirmation state, the volume cannot be adjusted even if the buttons SBa and SBc are operated. In the gaming machine 10, the situation in which the volume can be adjusted does not include a situation in which the gaming machine 10 is controlled to a progress disabled state. In other words, in the gaming machine 10, when the gaming machine 10 is controlled to a progress disabled state, the volume cannot be adjusted even if the buttons SBa and SBc are operated. In the gaming machine 10, the situation in which the volume can be adjusted includes a situation in which the game progress process is being performed. For example, the situation in which the volume can be adjusted includes a time when a variable game is being executed. In this way, in the gaming machine 10, during at least a portion of the period when the game is not controlled to an unprogressable state, the volume can be adjusted by operating buttons SBa and SBc.

In addition, in the gaming machine 10, the situation in which the brightness can be adjusted does not include a situation in which the gaming machine 10 is controlled to a setting value changeable state. In other words, in the gaming machine 10, when the gaming machine 10 is controlled to a setting value changeable state, the brightness cannot be adjusted even if the buttons SBb and SBd are operated. In the gaming machine 10, the situation in which the brightness can be adjusted does not include a situation in which the gaming machine 10 is controlled to a setting value confirmation state. In other words, in the gaming machine 10, when the gaming machine 10 is controlled to a setting value confirmation state, the brightness cannot be adjusted even if the buttons SBb and SBd are operated. In the gaming machine 10, the situation in which the brightness can be adjusted does not include a situation in which the gaming machine 10 is controlled to a progress disabled state. In other words, in the gaming machine 10, when the gaming machine 10 is controlled to a progress disabled state, the brightness cannot be adjusted even if the buttons SBb and SBd are operated. In the gaming machine 10, the situation in which the brightness can be adjusted includes a situation in which the game progress process is being performed. For example, the situation in which the brightness can be adjusted includes a time when a variable game is being executed. In this way, in the gaming machine 10, during at least a portion of the period during which the game is not controlled to an unprogressable state, the brightness can be adjusted by operating buttons SBb and SBd.

As described above, in the gaming machine 10, when it is controlled to a setting value changeable state, the presentation elements cannot be adjusted even if the selection button SB is operated. In the gaming machine 10, when it is controlled to a setting value confirmation state, the presentation elements cannot be adjusted even if the selection button SB is operated. In the gaming machine 10, when it is controlled to a progress-impossible state, the presentation elements cannot be adjusted even if the selection button SB is operated. That is, in this embodiment, when it is controlled to a progress-impossible state, the presentation elements cannot be adjusted even if the operation means is operated. Also, in the gaming machine 10, during at least a portion of the period when it is not controlled to a progress-impossible state, the presentation elements cannot be adjusted even if the selection button SB is operated. That is, in this embodiment, during at least a portion of the period when it is not controlled to a progress-impossible state, the presentation elements can be adjusted by operating the operation means.

Next, the control related to the notification of a door opening error will be described.
When a door open error command is input, the secondary CPU 51 controls the speaker 14 to output a door open notification sound that notifies the user that a door open error has occurred. At this time, the secondary CPU 51 controls the speaker 14 to output the door open notification sound at maximum volume regardless of the adjusted volume level. When a door close command is input, the secondary CPU 51 controls the speaker 14 to terminate output of the door open notification sound.

When a door open error command is input, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that a door open notification image OG (for example, as shown in FIG. 11(a)) is displayed to notify that a door open error has occurred. In this embodiment, the door open notification image OG is an image that includes the information (text information) "The door is open." The door open notification image OG corresponds to an image that can identify that a door open error has been detected. In this embodiment, the door open notification image OG corresponds to specific error information that can identify that a specific error has been detected. When a door close command is input, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the display of the door open notification image OG is terminated.

In the gaming machine 10, after a door opening error is detected and a door opening error command is output, a door opening notification image OG is displayed on the performance display device 15. In other words, after a door opening error is detected, the performance display device 15 can display a door opening notification image OG that can identify that a door opening error has been detected. In other words, after a specific error is detected, the display means can display specific error information that can identify that a specific error has been detected.

In this embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 controls the decorative lamp 13 as the light-emitting means, thereby realizing a function as a light-emitting control means capable of controlling the light-emitting means. In this embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 controls the speaker 14 as the sound output means, thereby realizing a function as a sound output control means capable of controlling the sound output means. In this embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 as the display means, thereby realizing a function as a display control means capable of controlling the display means. In this embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 controls the performance devices that correspond to some or all of the performance execution means among the decorative lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the performance display device 15, thereby realizing a function as a performance control means capable of controlling the performance execution means.

When the gaming machine 10 is controlled to the setting value confirmation state, it is possible to check the history regarding errors by operating the selection button SB. When the gaming machine 10 is controlled to the setting value confirmation state, it is possible to set the date and time. When the gaming machine 10 is controlled to the setting value confirmation state, it is possible to initialize the history regarding the impossible progress state.

As shown in FIG. 6(a) and FIG. 6(b), in the setting value confirmation state, the performance display device 15 may display a first selection image MG1, a second selection image MG2, and a third selection image MG3. The first selection image MG1 is an image that can be identified as displaying the error history. In this embodiment, the first selection image MG1 is an image that includes the information (text information) "display error history". The second selection image MG2 is an image that can be identified as setting the date and time. In this embodiment, the second selection image MG2 is an image that includes the information (text information) "set date and time". The third selection image MG3 is an image that can be identified as initializing the history related to the unprogressable state. In this embodiment, the third selection image MG3 is an image that includes the information (text information) "reset the history of the unprogressable state".

When the selection images MG1 to MG3 are displayed, the performance display device 15 displays an indication image YG that points to the selected image among the selection images MG1 to MG3. The indication image YG is displayed in any one of the display modes of pointing to the first selection image MG1 (shown in FIG. 6(a)), pointing to the second selection image MG2 (shown in FIG. 6(b)), and pointing to the third selection image MG3. If the down button SBc is operated when the indication image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first selection image MG1, the indication image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the second selection image MG2. If the down button SBc is operated when the indication image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the second selection image MG2, the indication image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the third selection image MG3. When the down button SBc is operated while the pointing image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the third selection image MG3, the pointing image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first selection image MG1. When the up button SBa is operated while the pointing image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first selection image MG1, the pointing image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the third selection image MG3. When the up button SBa is operated while the pointing image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the second selection image MG2, the pointing image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first selection image MG1. When the up button SBa is operated while the pointing image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the third selection image MG3, the pointing image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the second selection image MG2. In addition, when the selection images MG1 to MG3 are displayed, the performance display device 15 notifies the user that by operating the decision button SBe, the user can select identifiable content from the image pointed to by the instruction image YG.

In the gaming machine 10, when the decision button SBe is operated while the indication image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first selection image MG1, the error history is displayed. In the gaming machine 10, when the decision button SBe is operated while the indication image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the second selection image MG2, it becomes possible to set the date and time. In the gaming machine 10, when the decision button SBe is operated while the indication image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the third selection image MG3, it becomes possible to select whether to initialize the history regarding the impossible progress state.

As shown in FIG. 7(a) and FIG. 7(b), when the decision button SBe is operated while the indication image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first selection image MG1, and the error history is displayed, the performance display device 15 displays the most recent 10 events among the events to be displayed in the error history. Specifically, when the error history is displayed, the performance display device 15 displays the most recent 1 to 5 events among the events to be displayed in the error history (shown in FIG. 7(a)), and displays the most recent 6 to 10 events among the events to be displayed in the error history (shown in FIG. 7(b)). When the down button SBc is operated when the most recent 1 to 5 events among the events to be displayed in the error history are displayed, the performance display device 15 displays the most recent 6 to 10 events among the events to be displayed in the error history. When the up button SBa is operated when the most recent 6 to 10 events among the events to be displayed in the error history are displayed, the performance display device 15 displays the most recent 1 to 5 events among the events to be displayed in the error history. In this way, the gaming machine 10 can display the error history for the period during which the events for which the 10 error histories are displayed occur.

Events that are the subject of display in the error history include the occurrence of a door open error. In the gaming machine 10, by displaying the information "door open", information that can identify that a door open error has occurred is displayed. Events that are the subject of display in the error history include being controlled to a state in which the setting value can be changed, that is, a setting value has been newly set. In the gaming machine 10, by displaying the information "setting change", information that can identify that a setting value has been newly set is displayed. Incidentally, in the gaming machine 10, information that can identify that a setting value has been newly set includes information that can identify the newly set setting value. Specifically, by displaying information that can identify the setting value together with the information "setting change", information that can identify the newly set setting value is displayed. For example, the information "setting change "4"", which is exemplified as the fifth most recent event in FIG. 7(a), is information that can identify that a setting value has been newly set, and corresponds to information that can identify that the newly set setting value is "4". Other events that are the subject of display in the error history include being controlled to a state in which progress is not possible. In the gaming machine 10, by displaying the information "state in which progress is not possible", information that can identify that control has been controlled to a state in which progress is not possible is displayed.

In the gaming machine 10, the date and time of the occurrence of the event to be displayed in the error history is displayed. The date and time of the occurrence of the event to be displayed in the error history includes the date of the occurrence of the event to be displayed in the error history. The date and time of the occurrence of the event to be displayed in the error history includes the time of the occurrence of the event to be displayed in the error history. For example, the information "August 7, 2023, 13:45" illustrated as the most recent first event in FIG. 7(a) corresponds to information that can identify that the most recent ninth event occurred at 13:45 on August 7, 2023, that is, that a door opening error occurred. When displaying the error history, the performance display device 15 can display the date and time of the occurrence of the door opening error by displaying information indicating the occurrence date and time together with the information "door open" when displaying the error history. Note that if the door opening error is not detected, the information "door open" is not displayed in the error history. Therefore, the performance display device 15 can display the date and time of the occurrence of the door opening error after the door opening error is detected. For example, the information "August 4, 2023, 23:31" illustrated as the ninth most recent event in FIG. 7B corresponds to information that can identify that the ninth most recent event occurred at 23:31 on August 4, 2023, that is, that the setting value was set. The performance display device 15 can display the date and time when the setting value was newly set by displaying information indicating the date and time of occurrence together with the information "setting change" when displaying the error history. Note that if a new setting value is not set, the information "setting change" is not displayed in the error history. Therefore, the performance display device 15 can display the date and time when the setting value was newly set after the setting value was newly set. For example, the information "August 5, 2023, 19:28" illustrated as the seventh most recent event in FIG. 7B corresponds to information that can identify that the seventh most recent event occurred at 19:28 on August 5, 2023, that is, that the game was controlled to an unprogressable state. When displaying the error history, the performance display device 15 displays information indicating the date and time of occurrence along with the information "unable to proceed," making it possible to display the date and time when the game was controlled to be in an unprogressable state. Note that unless a value identifiable from the acquired number information after power is restored reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, the information "unprogressable state" is not displayed in the error history. Therefore, the performance display device 15 can display the date and time when the game was controlled to be in an unprogressable state after a value identifiable from the acquired number information after power is restored reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state.

For example, from the ten error histories illustrated in Figures 7(a) and 7(b), it is possible to determine that seven door-opening errors occurred within the period in which the events to be displayed in the ten error histories occurred. By displaying the information "door open" when displaying the error history, the performance display device 15 can display the number of times that door-opening errors occurred within the period in which the events to be displayed in the ten error histories occurred. If a door-opening error is not detected, the information "door open" is not displayed in the error history. Therefore, after a door-opening error is detected, the performance display device 15 can display the number of times that door-opening errors occurred within the period in which the events to be displayed in the ten error histories occurred. For example, if a door-opening error has occurred two or more times in the past, the performance display device 15 can display "door open" two or more times.

From the ten error histories exemplified in FIG. 7(a) and FIG. 7(b), it is possible to identify that the setting value was set twice during the period in which the events to be displayed in the ten error histories occurred. When displaying the error history, the performance display device 15 displays the information "setting change" to display the error history, thereby making it possible to display the number of times the setting value was newly set (the number of times the setting was changed) during the period in which the events to be displayed in the ten error histories occurred. If a new setting value is not set, the information "setting change" is not displayed in the error history. Therefore, after a new setting value is set, the performance display device 15 can display the number of times the setting value was newly set during the period in which the events to be displayed in the ten error histories occurred. For example, when a new setting value has been set two or more times in the past, the performance display device 15 can display two or more "setting changes."

From the ten error histories illustrated in FIG. 7(a) and FIG. 7(b), it is possible to determine that the number of times that the game was controlled to be in an unprogressable state during the period in which the events to be displayed in the ten error histories occurred was one. The performance display device 15 can display the number of times that the game was controlled to be in an unprogressable state during the period in which the events to be displayed in the ten error histories occurred by displaying the information "unprogressable state" when displaying the error history. Note that unless the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, the information "unprogressable state" is not displayed in the error history. Therefore, the performance display device 15 can display the number of times that the game was controlled to be in an unprogressable state during the period in which the events to be displayed in the ten error histories occurred after the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to be in an unprogressable state. For example, when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to be in an unprogressable state twice or more in the past, the performance display device 15 can display two or more "unprogressable states".

For example, FIG. 7(b) illustrates that the information "August 4, 2023, 23:26" and the information "door open" are displayed as the most recent 10th event. In addition, FIG. 7(b) illustrates that the information "August 4, 2023, 23:31" and the information "setting change "6"" are displayed as the most recent 9th event. In this way, when a setting value is newly set after a door open error occurs, if the error history is displayed, the information "door open" and the information "setting change" may be displayed in parallel on the performance display device 15. In other words, after a setting value is newly set after a door open error is detected, the information "door open" can be displayed in parallel with the information "setting change" on the performance display device 15. In addition, after a setting value is newly set after a door open error is detected, the information "door open" can be displayed in parallel with the date and time displayed together with the information "setting change" on the performance display device 15. In addition, for example, FIG. 7B illustrates that the information "August 5, 2023, 19:28" and the information "unprogressable state" are displayed as the seventh most recent event. In addition, FIG. 7B illustrates that the information "August 6, 2023, 06:20" and the information "door open" are displayed as the sixth most recent event. In this way, when a door open error occurs after being controlled to an unprogressable state, if an error history is displayed, the information "unprogressable state" and the information "door open" may be displayed in parallel on the performance display device 15. In other words, after a value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to an unprogressable state, the information "door open" can be displayed in parallel with the information "unprogressable state" on the performance display device 15. In addition, after the value that can be determined from the acquired number information after power is restored reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to an unprogressable state, and then a door open error is detected, the information "door open" can be displayed on the performance display device 15 in parallel with the date and time that is also displayed with the information "unprogressable state."

For example, FIG. 7(b) illustrates that the information "August 5, 2023, 19:28" and the information "progress impossible state" are displayed as the seventh most recent event. Furthermore, FIG. 7(b) illustrates that the information "August 4, 2023, 23:31" and the information "setting change "6"" are displayed as the ninth most recent event before that. And, FIG. 7(b) does not display the information "setting change" as the eighth most recent event from the seventh most recent event to the ninth event. Therefore, it is possible to specify that the setting value "6" set as the ninth most recent event was set when the game was controlled to the seventh most recent event, which is the unplayable state. In this way, the performance display device 15 can display the setting value that was set when the game was controlled to the unplayable state by displaying the information "progress impossible state" and information indicating the setting value set before that when displaying the error history. In addition, if the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is not controlled to a state where game progress is impossible, the information "progress impossible state" is not displayed in the error history. Therefore, after the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to a state where game progress is impossible, the performance display device 15 can display the setting value that was set when the game was controlled to a state where progress is impossible. Furthermore, the performance display device 15 displays information indicating the date and time of occurrence along with the information "setting change". When displaying the error history, the performance display device 15 displays the information "progress impossible state", information indicating the setting value that was set before, and information indicating the date and time when the setting value was set, thereby making it possible to display the date and time when the setting value that was set when the game was controlled to a state where progress is impossible. In other words, the performance display device 15 can display the date and time when the setting value that was set when the game was controlled to a state where progress is impossible was set after the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to a state where game progress is impossible.

If the decision button SBe is operated while the error history is displayed, the selection images MG1 to MG3 are displayed on the performance display device 15. At this time, the instruction image YG is displayed in a display mode that points to the first selection image MG1. When the error history is displayed, the performance display device 15 notifies the user that it is possible to return to the state in which the selection images MG1 to MG3 are displayed by operating the decision button SBe.

8(a) and 8(b), when the decision button SBe is operated while the indication image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the second selection image MG2, and it becomes possible to set the date and time, the display content of the performance display device 15 becomes a display content that allows the date and time to be set. Specifically, when the display content allows the date and time to be set, the performance display device 15 displays a date and time setting area RS1 that indicates the selected Gregorian year of the date. In the date and time setting area RS1, a number indicating the selected "Gregorian year" is displayed. When the display content allows the date and time to be set, the performance display device 15 displays a date and time setting area RS2 that indicates the selected "month" of the date. In the date and time setting area RS2, a number indicating the selected month is displayed. In the date and time setting area RS2, any number from "01" to "12" is displayed. When the display content allows the date and time to be set, the performance display device 15 displays a date and time setting area RS3 that indicates the selected "day" of the date. In the date and time setting area RS3, a number indicating the selected day is displayed. In the date and time setting area RS3, a number between "01" and "31" is displayed according to the number displayed in the date and time setting areas RS1 and RS2. When the display content allows the date and time to be set, the performance display device 15 displays a date and time setting area RS4 showing the selected "hour" of the time. The date and time setting area RS4 displays a number indicating the selected hour. In the date and time setting area RS4, a number between "00" and "23" is displayed. When the display content allows the date and time to be set, the performance display device 15 displays a date and time setting area RS5 showing the selected minute of the time. The date and time setting area RS5 displays a number indicating the selected minute. In the date and time setting area RS5, a number between "00" and "59" is displayed.

When the display content allows the date and time to be set, the performance display device 15 displays a lift-down setting image UD at a position corresponding to one of the date and time setting areas RS1 to RS5. The lift-down setting image UD is sometimes displayed at a position corresponding to date and time setting area RS1 (as shown in FIG. 8(a)) and sometimes displayed at a position corresponding to date and time setting area RS2 (as shown in FIG. 8(b)). The lift-down setting image UD is sometimes displayed at a position corresponding to date and time setting area RS3, sometimes displayed at a position corresponding to date and time setting area RS4, and sometimes displayed at a position corresponding to date and time setting area RS5.

When the right button SBb is operated while the lift-down setting image UD is displayed at a position corresponding to the date and time setting area RS1, the lift-down setting image UD is displayed at a position corresponding to the date and time setting area RS2. When the right button SBb is operated while the lift-down setting image UD is displayed at a position corresponding to the date and time setting area RS2, the lift-down setting image UD is displayed at a position corresponding to the date and time setting area RS3. When the right button SBb is operated while the lift-down setting image UD is displayed at a position corresponding to the date and time setting area RS3, the lift-down setting image UD is displayed at a position corresponding to the date and time setting area RS4. When the right button SBb is operated while the lift-down setting image UD is displayed at a position corresponding to the date and time setting area RS4, the lift-down setting image UD is displayed at a position corresponding to the date and time setting area RS5. When the right button SBb is operated while the lift-down setting image UD is displayed at a position corresponding to the date and time setting area RS5, the lift-down setting image UD is displayed at a position corresponding to the date and time setting area RS1.

When the left button SBd is operated when the lift-down setting image UD is displayed at a position corresponding to the date and time setting area RS1, the lift-down setting image UD is displayed at a position corresponding to the date and time setting area RS5. When the left button SBd is operated when the lift-down setting image UD is displayed at a position corresponding to the date and time setting area RS2, the lift-down setting image UD is displayed at a position corresponding to the date and time setting area RS1. When the left button SBd is operated when the lift-down setting image UD is displayed at a position corresponding to the date and time setting area RS3, the lift-down setting image UD is displayed at a position corresponding to the date and time setting area RS2. When the left button SBd is operated when the lift-down setting image UD is displayed at a position corresponding to the date and time setting area RS4, the lift-down setting image UD is displayed at a position corresponding to the date and time setting area RS3. When the left button SBd is operated when the lift-down setting image UD is displayed at a position corresponding to the date and time setting area RS5, the lift-down setting image UD is displayed at a position corresponding to the date and time setting area RS4.

When the up button SBa is operated when the up/down setting image UD is displayed at a position corresponding to the date and time setting area RS1, the number displayed in the date and time setting area RS1 is changed by one in ascending order. On the other hand, when the down button SBc is operated when the up/down setting image UD is displayed at a position corresponding to the date and time setting area RS1, the number displayed in the date and time setting area RS1 is changed by one in descending order. When the up button SBa is operated when the up/down setting image UD is displayed at a position corresponding to the date and time setting area RS2, the number displayed in the date and time setting area RS2 is changed by one in ascending order. On the other hand, when the down button SBc is operated when the up/down setting image UD is displayed at a position corresponding to the date and time setting area RS2, the number displayed in the date and time setting area RS2 is changed by one in descending order. When the up button SBa is operated when the up/down setting image UD is displayed at a position corresponding to the date and time setting area RS3, the number displayed in the date and time setting area RS3 is changed by one in ascending order. On the other hand, when the down button SBc is operated when the lift-down setting image UD is displayed at a position corresponding to the date and time setting area RS3, the number displayed in the date and time setting area RS3 is changed by one in descending order. When the up button SBa is operated when the lift-down setting image UD is displayed at a position corresponding to the date and time setting area RS4, the number displayed in the date and time setting area RS4 is changed by one in ascending order. On the other hand, when the down button SBc is operated when the lift-down setting image UD is displayed at a position corresponding to the date and time setting area RS4, the number displayed in the date and time setting area RS4 is changed by one in descending order. When the up button SBa is operated when the lift-down setting image UD is displayed at a position corresponding to the date and time setting area RS5, the number displayed in the date and time setting area RS5 is changed by one in ascending order. On the other hand, when the down button SBc is operated when the lift-down setting image UD is displayed at a position corresponding to the date and time setting area RS5, the number displayed in the date and time setting area RS5 is changed by one in descending order.

When the decision button SBe is operated when the display content allows the date and time to be set, the selection images MG1 to MG3 are displayed on the performance display device 15. At this time, the instruction image YG is displayed in a display mode that indicates the first selection image MG1. When the display content allows the date and time to be set, the performance display device 15 notifies the user that it is possible to return to the state in which the selection images MG1 to MG3 are displayed by operating the decision button SBe. After the date and time are set on the gaming machine 10, the time is measured inside the gaming machine 10, and the time and date are updated.

9(a) and 9(b), when the decision button SBe is operated while the instruction image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the third selection image MG3, and it becomes possible to select whether to initialize the history related to the impossible state, the display content of the performance display device 15 becomes a display content that allows the selection of initialization of the history related to the impossible state. Specifically, when the display content allows the selection of initialization of the history related to the impossible state, the performance display device 15 displays information asking whether to initialize the history related to the impossible state. For example, as shown in FIG. 9(a) and FIG. 9(b), the gaming machine 10 displays information asking whether to initialize the history related to the impossible state by displaying information "Do you want to reset the impossible state history?". When the display content allows the selection of initialization of the history related to the impossible state, the performance display device 15 displays a negative image NN containing the information "NO" and a positive image YN containing the information "YES".

When the display content allows the selection of the initialization of the history regarding the impossible state, a selection image SK pointing to either the negative image NN or the positive image YN is displayed. The selection image SK is displayed in one of the display modes of pointing to the negative image NN (shown in FIG. 9(a)) and pointing to the positive image YN (shown in FIG. 9(b)). When the right button SBb is operated while the selection image SK is displayed in the display mode pointing to the negative image NN, the selection image SK is displayed in the display mode pointing to the positive image YN. When the left button SBd is operated while the selection image SK is displayed in the display mode pointing to the positive image YN, the selection image SK is displayed in the display mode pointing to the negative image NN. In addition, when the display content allows the selection of the initialization of the history regarding the impossible state, the performance display device 15 notifies the user that the selection image SK can be selected from the image pointed to by the selection image SK by operating the decision button SBe.

When the confirm button SBe is operated when the selected image SK is displayed in a display mode pointing to the negative image NN, the selected images MG1 to MG3 are displayed on the performance display device 15. At this time, the instruction image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first selected image MG1. Also, when the confirm button SBe is operated when the selected image SK is displayed in a display mode pointing to the negative image NN, the history regarding the progress impossible state is not initialized. Also, when the confirm button SBe is operated when the selected image SK is displayed in a display mode pointing to the positive image YN, the selected images MG1 to MG3 are displayed on the performance display device 15. At this time, the instruction image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first selected image MG1. Also, when the confirm button SBe is operated when the selected image SK is displayed in a display mode pointing to the positive image YN, the history regarding the progress impossible state is initialized.

Here, the control performed by the secondary CPU 51 when it is controlled to the setting value confirmation state will be described.
When a confirmation state start command is input, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the selection images MG1 to MG3 are displayed. At this time, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the instruction image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first selection image MG1. When the selection images MG1 to MG3 are displayed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that it is notified that by operating the decision button SBe, it is possible to select identifiable content from the image pointed to by the instruction image YG.

When a detection signal from the down button SBc is input when the pointing image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first selection image MG1, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the pointing image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the second selection image MG2.When a detection signal from the down button SBc is input when the pointing image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the second selection image MG2, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the pointing image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the third selection image MG3.When a detection signal from the down button SBc is input when the pointing image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the third selection image MG3, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the pointing image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first selection image MG1. In addition, when a detection signal is input from the up button SBa while the pointing image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first selection image MG1, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the pointing image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the third selection image MG3. When a detection signal is input from the up button SBa while the pointing image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the second selection image MG2, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the pointing image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first selection image MG1. When a detection signal is input from the up button SBa while the pointing image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the third selection image MG3, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the pointing image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the second selection image MG2.

When a detection signal from the decision button SBe is input when the instruction image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first selection image MG1, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 to display the error history. At this time, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 to display the most recent 1 to 5 events among the events to be displayed in the error history. When a detection signal from the down button SBc is input when the most recent 1 to 5 events among the events to be displayed in the error history are displayed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 to display the most recent 6 to 10 events among the events to be displayed in the error history. When a detection signal from the up button SBa is input when the most recent 6 to 10 events among the events to be displayed in the error history are displayed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 to display the most recent 1 to 5 events among the events to be displayed in the error history. When the error history is displayed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 to inform the user that the selection image MG1 to MG3 can be returned to by operating the decision button SBe. If a detection signal is input from the decision button SBe while the error history is being displayed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the selection images MG1 to MG3 are displayed. At this time, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the indication image YG is displayed in a display mode that points to the first selection image MG1.

Here, control regarding the display of the error history will be described.
The secondary RWM 53 stores error history information as information on events to be displayed in the error history up to 10 cases. When a door open error command is input, the secondary CPU 51 newly stores in the secondary RWM 53 the date and time that can be specified from the date and time information updated with the passage of time, and error history information that can specify that a door open error has occurred. The date and time information is information stored in the secondary RWM 53. The date and time information is information that includes information that can specify the "year in the Gregorian calendar", "month", "day", "hour" and "minute". In other words, the date and time information is information that can specify the year, month, day, hour, and minute. The date and time information stored in the secondary RWM 53 is updated by the power supply from the backup power source 62 even when the power supply is cut off. At this time, the date and time information is updated not only for the time but also for the date. When a play disable command is input, the secondary CPU 51 newly stores in the secondary RWM 53 the date and time that can be specified from the date and time information, and error history information that can specify that the game has been controlled to a progress disable state. When a setting value setting command is input, the secondary CPU 51 newly stores in the secondary RWM 53 the date and time that can be identified from the date and time information, the fact that the setting value was set, and the set setting value that can be identified.

When storing new error history information in the secondary RWM 53, the secondary CPU 51 stores the newly stored error history information in the secondary RWM 53 as the most recent error history information. The "most recent error history information" here corresponds to error history information that can identify the most recent event to be displayed in the error history. When storing new error history information in the secondary RWM 53, if 10 items of error history information have already been stored in the secondary RWM 53, the secondary CPU 51 erases the oldest error history information, that is, the error history information that can identify the most recent event to be displayed in the 10th error history.

When the sub-CPU 51 displays the error history, it refers to the error history information to identify the event to be displayed in the error history and to identify the date and time when the event occurred. The sub-CPU 51 then controls the performance display device 15 so that the identified event to be displayed in the error history and information that can identify the date and time when the event occurred are displayed. When displaying the most recent 1 to 5 events among the events to be displayed in the error history, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the most recent 1 to 5 events among the events to be displayed in the error history are displayed based on the error history information that is the fifth most recent from the most recent error history information. Similarly, when displaying the most recent 1 to 5 events among the events to be displayed in the error history, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the most recent 6 to 10 events among the events to be displayed in the error history are displayed based on the error history information that is the sixth most recent from the tenth most recent error history information.

When a detection signal is input from the decision button SBe while the indication image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the second selection image MG2, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the display content allows the date and time to be set. When the display content allows the date and time to be set, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that a number that can be specified from information that can specify the "Gregorian year" of the date and time information is displayed in the date and time setting area RS1. When the display content allows the date and time to be set, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that a number that can be specified from information that can specify the "month" of the date and time information is displayed in the date and time setting area RS2. When the display content allows the date and time to be set, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that a number that can be specified from information that can specify the "day" of the date and time information is displayed in the date and time setting area RS3. When the display content allows the date and time to be set, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that a number that can be specified from information that can specify the "hour" of the date and time information is displayed in the date and time setting area RS4. When the display content allows the date and time to be set, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that identifiable numbers from the information that allows the minutes to be identified among the date and time information are displayed in the date and time setting area RS5. When the display content allows the date and time to be set, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that a notification is given that it is possible to return to the state in which the selection images MG1 to MG3 are displayed by operating the decision button SBe. When the display content allows the date and time to be set and a detection signal is input from the decision button SBe, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the selection images MG1 to MG3 are displayed. At this time, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the indication image YG is displayed in a display mode that points to the first selection image MG1.

When the date and time are set as display content that can be set, the sub-CPU 51 determines that the information that can identify the "year in the Gregorian calendar" in the date and time information is to be changed. When a detection signal from the right button SBb is input in a situation where it is possible to specify that the information that can identify the "year in the Gregorian calendar" in the date and time information is to be changed, the sub-CPU 51 determines that the information that can identify the "month" in the date and time information is to be changed. When a detection signal from the right button SBb is input in a situation where it is possible to specify that the information that can identify the "month" in the date and time information is to be changed, the sub-CPU 51 determines that the information that can identify the "day" in the date and time information is to be changed. When a detection signal from the right button SBb is input in a situation where it is possible to specify that the information that can identify the "day" in the date and time information is to be changed, the sub-CPU 51 determines that the information that can identify the "hour" in the date and time information is to be changed. When a detection signal from the right button SBb is input in a situation where it is possible to specify that the information that can identify the "hour" in the date and time information is to be changed, the sub-CPU 51 determines that the information that can identify the "minute" in the date and time information is to be changed. When a detection signal is input from the right button SBb in a situation where it is possible to specify that the information that identifies the "minute" in the date and time information is to be changed, the secondary CPU 51 specifies that the information that identifies the "year in the Gregorian calendar" in the date and time information is to be changed.

When a detection signal is input from the left button SBd in a situation where it is possible to specify that information that can identify the "year in the Gregorian calendar" in the date and time information is to be changed, the sub-CPU 51 specifies that information that can identify the "minute" in the date and time information is to be changed. When a detection signal is input from the left button SBd in a situation where it is possible to specify that information that can identify the "month" in the date and time information is to be changed, the sub-CPU 51 specifies that information that can identify the "year in the Gregorian calendar" in the date and time information is to be changed. When a detection signal is input from the left button SBd in a situation where it is possible to specify that information that can identify the "day" in the date and time information is to be changed, the sub-CPU 51 specifies that information that can identify the "month" in the date and time information is to be changed. When a detection signal is input from the left button SBd in a situation where it is possible to specify that information that can identify the "hour" in the date and time information is to be changed, the sub-CPU 51 specifies that information that can identify the "day" in the date and time information is to be changed. When a detection signal is input from the left button SBd in a situation where it is possible to specify that the information that identifies the "minute" in the date and time information is to be changed, the secondary CPU 51 specifies that the information that identifies the "hour" in the date and time information is to be changed.

In a situation where it is possible to specify that the information that can identify the "year in the Gregorian calendar" in the date and time information is to be changed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the lift-down setting image UD is displayed at a position corresponding to the date and time setting area RS1. In a situation where it is possible to specify that the information that can identify the "month" in the date and time information is to be changed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the lift-down setting image UD is displayed at a position corresponding to the date and time setting area RS2. In a situation where it is possible to specify that the information that can identify the "day" in the date and time information is to be changed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the lift-down setting image UD is displayed at a position corresponding to the date and time setting area RS3. In a situation where it is possible to specify that the information that can identify the "hour" in the date and time information is to be changed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the lift-down setting image UD is displayed at a position corresponding to the date and time setting area RS4. In a situation where it is possible to specify that the information that can identify the "minute" in the date and time information is to be changed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the lift-down setting image UD is displayed at a position corresponding to the date and time setting area RS5.

When a detection signal is input from the up button SBa in a situation where it is possible to specify that the information that can identify the "Gregorian year" in the date and time information is to be changed, the secondary CPU 51 changes the information that can identify the "Gregorian year" in the date and time information by one item in ascending order. When a detection signal is input from the down button SBc in a situation where it is possible to specify that the information that can identify the "Gregorian year" in the date and time information is to be changed, the secondary CPU 51 changes the information that can identify the "Gregorian year" in the date and time information by one item in descending order. When the information that can identify the "Gregorian year" in the date and time information is changed, the number displayed in the date and time setting area RS1 will be changed.

When a detection signal is input from the up button SBa in a situation where it is possible to specify that the information that can identify the "month" in the date and time information is to be changed, the sub-CPU 51 changes the information that can identify the "month" in the date and time information by one in ascending order. When a detection signal is input from the down button SBc in a situation where it is possible to specify that the information that can identify the "month" in the date and time information is to be changed, the sub-CPU 51 changes the information that can identify the "month" in the date and time information by one in descending order. In this embodiment, the information that can identify the "month" in the date and time information is changed within the range of "01" to "12". When the information that can identify the "month" in the date and time information is changed, the number displayed in the date and time setting area RS2 is changed. When a detection signal is input from the up button SBa in a situation where it is possible to specify that the information that can identify the "day" in the date and time information is to be changed, the sub-CPU 51 changes the information that can identify the "day" in the date and time information by one in ascending order. When a detection signal is input from the down button SBc in a situation where it is possible to specify that the information that can identify the "day" in the date and time information is to be changed, the secondary CPU 51 changes the information that can identify the "day" in the date and time information by one item in descending order. In this embodiment, the information that can identify the "day" in the date and time information is changed within the range of "01" to "31" according to the information that can identify the "year in the Gregorian calendar" and the information that can identify the "month" in the date and time information. For example, when the information that can identify the "year in the Gregorian calendar" is "2023" and the information that can identify the "month" is "2", the information that can identify the "day" in the date and time information is changed within the range of "01" to "28". When the information that can identify the "day" in the date and time information is changed, the number displayed in the date and time setting area RS3 is changed.

When a detection signal is input from the up button SBa in a situation where it is possible to specify that the information that can identify the "hour" in the date and time information is to be changed, the secondary CPU 51 changes the information that can identify the "hour" in the date and time information by one in ascending order. When a detection signal is input from the down button SBc in a situation where it is possible to specify that the information that can identify the "hour" in the date and time information is to be changed, the secondary CPU 51 changes the information that can identify the "hour" in the date and time information by one in descending order. In this embodiment, the information that can identify the "hour" in the date and time information is changed within the range of "00" to "23". When the information that can identify the "hour" in the date and time information is changed, the numbers displayed in the date and time setting area RS4 are changed. When a detection signal is input from the up button SBa in a situation where it is possible to specify that the information that can identify the "minute" in the date and time information is to be changed, the secondary CPU 51 changes the information that can identify the "minute" in the date and time information by one in ascending order. When a detection signal is input from the down button SBc in a situation where it is possible to specify that the information that can identify the "minute" in the date and time information is to be changed, the secondary CPU 51 changes the information that can identify the "minute" in the date and time information by one item in descending order. In this embodiment, the information that can identify the "minute" in the date and time information is changed within the range of "00" to "59." When the information that can identify the "minute" in the date and time information is changed, the numbers displayed in the date and time setting area RS5 are changed.

When a detection signal is input from the decision button SBe while the instruction image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the third selection image MG3, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the display content allows the selection of the initialization of the history related to the impossible progress state. At this time, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that information asking whether to initialize the history related to the impossible progress state is displayed. Furthermore, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the negative image NN and the positive image YN are displayed. At this time, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the selected image SK is displayed in a display mode pointing to the negative image NN. When the display content allows the selection of the initialization of the history related to the impossible progress state, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that it is notified that a specific content can be selected from the image pointed to by the selected image SK by operating the decision button SBe.

When a detection signal is input from the right button SBb while the selected image SK is displayed in a display mode pointing to the negative image NN, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the selected image SK is displayed in a display mode pointing to the positive image YN. When a detection signal is input from the left button SBd while the selected image SK is displayed in a display mode pointing to the positive image YN, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the selected image SK is displayed in a display mode pointing to the negative image NN.

When the detection signal from the decision button SBe is input, whether the selected image SK is displayed in a display mode pointing to the negative image NN or the selected image SK is displayed in a display mode pointing to the positive image YN, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the selected images MG1 to MG3 are displayed. At this time, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the instruction image YG is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first selected image MG1. Note that, if a detection signal from the decision button SBe is input when the selected image SK is displayed in a display mode pointing to the negative image NN, the sub-CPU 51 does not initialize the history of the progress-impossible state stored in the sub-RWM 53. On the other hand, if a detection signal from the decision button SBe is input when the selected image SK is displayed in a display mode pointing to the positive image YN, the sub-CPU 51 initializes the history of the progress-impossible state stored in the sub-RWM 53. The secondary CPU 51 initializes the impossibility count information and achievement date and time information stored in the secondary RWM 53, thereby initializing the history of the impossibility state stored in the secondary RWM 53. The impossibility count information and achievement date and time information will be explained later.

When a confirmation state end command is input while control is being performed in the setting value confirmation state, the secondary CPU 51 ends control in the setting value confirmation state. For example, when a confirmation state end command is input while the selection images MG1 to MG3 are being displayed, the secondary CPU 51 ends the display of the selection images MG1 to MG3. When a confirmation state end command is input while the error history is being displayed, the secondary CPU 51 ends the display of the error history. When a confirmation state end command is input when the display content allows the time to be set, the secondary CPU 51 ends the display content allowing the time to be set. When a confirmation state end command is input when the display content allows the selection of initialization of history related to an unprogressable state, the secondary CPU 51 ends the display content allowing the selection of initialization of history related to an unprogressable state.

In the gaming machine 10, after being controlled to an unprogressable state, it is possible to confirm the date and time when a value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value. In this embodiment, the date and time when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value corresponds to the date and time when the gaming machine 10 is controlled to an unprogressable state. In the gaming machine 10, after being controlled to an unprogressable state, it is possible to confirm the number of times when a value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value within a predetermined period. In this embodiment, the number of times when a value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value within a predetermined period corresponds to the number of times when the gaming machine 10 is controlled to an unprogressable state within a predetermined period. In the gaming machine 10, after being controlled to an unprogressable state, it is possible to confirm the setting value that was set when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value. In this embodiment, the setting value that was set when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value corresponds to the setting value that was set when the gaming machine 10 was controlled to an unprogressable state. In the gaming machine 10, after being controlled to an unprogressable state, it is possible to confirm the date and time when the setting value that was set when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value was set. In this embodiment, the date and time when the setting value that was set when the value that can be determined from the acquired number information after power recovery reached the specified value corresponds to the date and time when the setting value that was set when the game was controlled to an unprogressable state was set.

As shown in Figures 10(a) to 10(f), in the progress impossible state, the effect display device 15 displays image MJ1, which indicates that it is impossible to progress in the game. Image MJ1 is an image that includes information (text information) such as "Today's game is over." Displaying image MJ1 is equivalent to announcing that the game has been controlled to a progress impossible state. Furthermore, in the progress impossible state, image MJ2 is displayed on the effect display device 15. Image MJ2 is an image that includes information (text information) such as "Be careful not to get addicted." Displaying image MJ2 is equivalent to issuing a warning about addiction.

Also, as shown in Figures 10(a) to 10(c), in the progress impossible state, the performance display device 15 may display a first option image MN1, a second option image MN2, and a third option image MN3. The first option image MN1 is an image that can be identified to confirm the date and time when a value identifiable from the acquired number of coins information after power recovery reaches a specified value. In this embodiment, the first option image MN1 is an image that includes information (text information) called "achievement date and time display". The second option image MN2 is an image that can be identified to confirm the number of times a value identifiable from the acquired number of coins information after power recovery reaches a specified value within a specified period. In this embodiment, the second option image MN2 is an image that includes information (text information) called "achievement number of times display". The third option image MN3 is an image that can be identified to confirm the setting value that was set when the value identifiable from the acquired number of coins information after power recovery reaches a specified value. The third option image MN3 is an image that can be used to confirm the date and time when the setting value that was set when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reached the specified value was set. The third option image MN3 in this embodiment is an image that includes information (text information) that says "Setting value display."

When the option images MN1 to MN3 are displayed, the performance display device 15 displays an arrow image YS pointing to the selected image among the option images MN1 to MN3. The arrow image YS is displayed in any one of the display modes of pointing to the first option image MN1 (shown in FIG. 10(a)), pointing to the second option image MN2 (shown in FIG. 10(b)), and pointing to the third option image MN3 (shown in FIG. 10(c)). If the down button SBc is operated when the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first option image MN1, the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the second option image MN2. If the down button SBc is operated when the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the second option image MN2, the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the third option image MN3. When the down button SBc is operated while the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the third option image MN3, the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first option image MN1. When the up button SBa is operated while the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first option image MN1, the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the third option image MN3. When the up button SBa is operated while the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the second option image MN2, the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first option image MN1. When the up button SBa is operated while the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the third option image MN3, the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first option image MN1. In addition, when the option images MN1 to MN3 are displayed, the performance display device 15 notifies the user that the content that can be identified from the image pointed to by the arrow image YS can be confirmed by operating the right button SBb.

In the gaming machine 10, when the right button SBb is operated while the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first option image MN1, the date and time when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches the specified value can be confirmed. In the gaming machine 10, when the right button SBb is operated while the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the second option image MN2, the number of times that the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches the specified value within a predetermined period can be confirmed. In the gaming machine 10, when the right button SBb is operated while the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the third option image MN3, the setting value that was set when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches the specified value can be confirmed. In addition, in the gaming machine 10, when the right button SBb is operated while the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the third option image MN3, the date and time when the setting value that was set when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches the specified value can be confirmed.

As shown in FIG. 10(d), when the right button SBb is operated while the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first option image MN1, the performance display device 15 displays the achievement date and time image SS1. The achievement date and time image SS1 is an image including information that can identify the date and time when a value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value. For example, the achievement date and time image SS1 shown in FIG. 10(d) includes information (text information) such as "achievement date and time 2023/08/07 16:26". The achievement date and time image SS1 shown in FIG. 10(d) corresponds to an image including information that can identify that a value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value at 16:26 on August 7, 2023. In other words, the achievement date and time image SS1 shown in FIG. 10(d) corresponds to an image including information that can identify that the game was controlled to an unprogressable state at 16:26 on August 7, 2023. In this embodiment, the achievement date and time image SS1 corresponds to special information that can identify at least one of the date and time when the special condition was met and the date and time when the game was controlled to be in an unprogressable state. In the gaming machine 10, the achievement date and time image SS1 is displayed on the performance display device 15, making it possible to confirm the date and time when a value that can be identified from the number of coins acquired after power recovery information reached a specified value. In addition, when the achievement date and time image SS1 is displayed, the performance display device 15 notifies the user that the user can return to the state in which the option images MN1 to MN3 are displayed by operating the left button SBd.

The performance display device 15 can display an achievement date and time image SS1 that can identify at least one of the date and time when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to an unprogressable state after the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to an unprogressable state. That is, the display means can display special information that can identify at least one of the date and time when the special condition is established and controlled to an unprogressable state after the special condition is established and controlled to an unprogressable state. The gaming machine 10 can display the achievement date and time image SS1 on the performance display device 15 by operating the selection button SB after the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to an unprogressable state. That is, in this embodiment, the operation means can be operated after the special condition is established and controlled to an unprogressable state to display special information that can identify at least one of the date and time when the special condition is established and is controlled to an unprogressable state on the display means.

As shown in FIG. 10(d), even if the gaming machine 10 is controlled to an unprogressable state and then the date and time when the value identifiable from the acquired number of coins information reached a specified value after power is restored can be confirmed, the image MJ1 continues to be displayed on the performance display device 15, and the fact that the gaming machine is controlled to an unprogressable state continues to be notified. Similarly, even if the gaming machine 10 is controlled to an unprogressable state and then the date and time when the value identifiable from the acquired number of coins information reached a specified value after power is restored can be confirmed, the image MJ2 continues to be displayed on the performance display device 15, and the warning against addiction continues to be issued.

As shown in FIG. 10(e), when the right button SBb is operated while the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the second option image MN2, the performance display device 15 displays the reached number image SS2. The reached number image SS2 is an image including information that can identify the number of times that a value that can be identified from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value within a specified period. In this embodiment, the "specified period" corresponds to the period after the history regarding the non-progression state is initialized. Note that, if the history regarding the non-progression state has never been initialized since the gaming machine was manufactured, the "specified period" corresponds to the period after the gaming machine was manufactured. For example, the reached number image SS2 shown in FIG. 10(e) includes information (text information) such as "Congratulations. This is the seventh time you have reached it." The reached number image SS2 shown in FIG. 10(e) corresponds to an image including information that can identify that the number of times that a value that can be identified from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value within a specified period is seven times. That is, the reached number image SS2 shown in FIG. 10(e) corresponds to an image including information that can identify that the number of times controlled to an unprogressable state within a specified period was 7 times. In this embodiment, the reached number image SS2 corresponds to specific information that can identify at least one of the number of times a special condition was established within a specified period and the number of times controlled to an unprogressable state within a specified period. In the gaming machine 10, the reached number image SS2 is displayed on the performance display device 15, making it possible to confirm the number of times that a value that can be identified from the acquired number of coins after power recovery information reached a specified value within a specified period. In addition, when the reached number image SS2 is displayed, the performance display device 15 notifies the user that the left button SBd can be operated to return to the state in which the option images MN1 to MN3 are displayed.

The performance display device 15 can display an reached number image SS2 that can identify at least one of the number of times that the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value within a specified period and the number of times that the game is controlled to be unable to proceed within a specified period after the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to be unable to proceed within a specified period. That is, the display means can display specific information that can identify at least one of the number of times that the special condition is established within a specified period and the number of times that the game is controlled to be unable to proceed within a specified period after the special condition is established and the game is controlled to be unable to proceed. The gaming machine 10 can display the reached number image SS2 on the performance display device 15 by operating the selection button SB after the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to be unable to proceed. That is, in this embodiment, the display means can display specific information that can identify at least one of the number of times that the special condition is established within a specified period and the number of times that the game is controlled to be unable to proceed within a specified period by operating the operation means after the special condition is established and the game is controlled to be unable to proceed.

As shown in FIG. 10(e), even if the gaming machine 10 is controlled to an unprogressable state and then within a specified period, it becomes possible to confirm the number of times that a value identifiable from the acquired number of coins information after power is restored reaches a specified value, the image MJ1 continues to be displayed on the performance display device 15, and the fact that the gaming machine 10 is controlled to an unprogressable state continues to be notified. Similarly, even if the gaming machine 10 is controlled to an unprogressable state and then within a specified period, it becomes possible to confirm the number of times that a value identifiable from the acquired number of coins information after power is restored reaches a specified value, the image MJ2 continues to be displayed on the performance display device 15, and the warning against addiction continues to be issued.

As shown in FIG. 10(f), when the right button SBb is operated while the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the third option image MN3, the setting value notification image SS3 is displayed on the performance display device 15. The setting value notification image SS3 is an image including information that can identify the setting value that was set when the value that can be identified from the acquired number information after power recovery reached the specified value. For example, the setting value notification image SS3 shown in FIG. 10(f) includes information (text information) that "The setting value was '4'." The setting value notification image SS3 shown in FIG. 10(f) corresponds to an image including information that can identify that the setting value that was set when the value that can be identified from the acquired number information after power recovery reached the specified value was '4'. In other words, the setting value notification image SS3 shown in FIG. 10(f) corresponds to an image including information that can identify that the setting value that was set when the game was controlled to the non-progression state was '4'. In this embodiment, the setting value notification image SS3 corresponds to setting value information that can identify at least one of the setting value that was set when the special condition was met and the setting value that was set when the game was controlled to an unprogressable state. In the gaming machine 10, the setting value notification image SS3 is displayed on the performance display device 15, making it possible to confirm the setting value that was set when the value that can be identified from the information on the number of coins acquired after power recovery reached the specified value.

After the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to the non-progression state, the performance display device 15 can display a setting value notification image SS3 that can identify at least one of the setting value that was set when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reached a specified value and the setting value that was set when the game was controlled to the non-progression state. In other words, after the special condition is met and the game is controlled to the non-progression state, the display means can display setting value information that can identify at least one of the setting value that was set when the special condition was met and the setting value that was set when the game was controlled to the non-progression state. After the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to the non-progression state, the gaming machine 10 can display the setting value notification image SS3 on the performance display device 15 by operating the selection button SB. That is, in this embodiment, by operating the operating means after the special condition is met and the game is controlled to an unprogressable state, setting value information that can identify at least one of the setting values that were set when the special condition was met and the setting values that were set when the game was controlled to an unprogressable state can be displayed on the display means.

In addition, when the right button SBb is operated while the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the third option image MN3, the setting change date and time image SS4 is displayed on the performance display device 15. The setting change date and time image SS4 is an image including information that can identify the date and time when the setting value that was set when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reached the specified value was set. For example, the setting change date and time image SS4 shown in FIG. 10(f) includes information (text information) that "The setting value was set at 06:23 on August 6, 2023." The setting change date and time image SS4 shown in FIG. 10(f) corresponds to an image including information that can identify that the setting value that was set when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reached the specified value was set at 06:23 on August 6, 2023. In other words, the setting change date and time image SS4 shown in FIG. 10(f) corresponds to an image including information that can identify that the setting value that was set when the game was controlled to be in a non-progressable state was set at 06:23 on August 6, 2023. In this embodiment, the setting change date and time image SS4 corresponds to special information that can identify at least one of the date and time when the setting value that was set when the special condition was met and the date and time when the setting value that was set when the game was controlled to be in a non-progressable state was set. In the gaming machine 10, the setting change date and time image SS4 is displayed on the performance display device 15, making it possible to confirm the date and time when the setting value that was set when the value that can be identified from the acquired number information after power recovery reached the specified value was set. In addition, when the setting value notification image SS3 and the setting change date and time image SS4 are displayed, the performance display device 15 notifies the user that the left button SBd can be operated to return to the state in which the option images MN1 to MN3 are displayed.

The performance display device 15 can display a setting change date and time image SS4 that can identify at least one of the date and time when the setting value that was set when the value that can be identified from the acquired number information after power recovery reached the specified value and the date and time when the setting value that was set when the control was made to the unprogressable state was set, after the value that can be identified from the acquired number information after power recovery reached the specified value and the control was made to the unprogressable state. In other words, the display means can display special information that can identify at least one of the date and time when the setting value that was set when the special condition was established and the control was made to the unprogressable state and the date and time when the setting value that was set when the control was made to the unprogressable state was set, after the special condition was established and the control was made to the unprogressable state. The gaming machine 10 can display the setting change date and time image SS4 on the performance display device 15 by operating the selection button SB after the value that can be identified from the acquired number information after power recovery reached the specified value and the control was made to the unprogressable state. That is, in this embodiment, by operating the operating means after a special condition is met and the game is controlled to an unprogressable state, special information that can identify at least one of the date and time when the setting value that was set when the special condition was met and the date and time when the setting value that was set when the game was controlled to an unprogressable state was set can be displayed on the display means.

As shown in FIG. 10(f), even if the gaming machine 10 is controlled to the non-progression state and the setting value that was set when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches the specified value can be confirmed after the gaming machine 10 is controlled to the non-progression state, the image MJ1 continues to be displayed on the performance display device 15, and the fact that the gaming machine is controlled to the non-progression state continues to be notified. Similarly, even if the gaming machine 10 is controlled to the non-progression state and the setting value that was set when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches the specified value can be confirmed after the gaming machine 10 is controlled to the non-progression state, the image MJ2 continues to be displayed on the performance display device 15, and the warning about addiction continues to be executed. Even if the gaming machine 10 is controlled to the non-progression state and the date and time when the setting value that was set when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches the specified value can be confirmed after the gaming machine 10 is controlled to the non-progression state, the image MJ1 continues to be displayed on the performance display device 15, and the fact that the gaming machine is controlled to the non-progression state continues to be notified. Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, even if the date and time when the setting value that was set when the value identifiable from the acquired number information reached the specified value after power was restored becomes identifiable after the game was controlled to an unprogressable state, the image MJ2 continues to be displayed on the performance display device 15, and the warning against addiction continues to be issued.

Here, the control performed by the secondary CPU 51 after the game is controlled to the progress-impossible state will be described.
When a play disable command is input, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the option images MN1 to MN3 are displayed. At this time, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first option image MN1. When the option images MN1 to MN3 are displayed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that it is notified that the content that can be identified from the image pointed to by the arrow image YS can be confirmed by operating the right button SBb.

When a detection signal is input from the down button SBc when the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first option image MN1, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the second option image MN2. When a detection signal is input from the down button SBc when the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the second option image MN2, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the third option image MN3. When a detection signal is input from the down button SBc when the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the third option image MN3, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first option image MN1. In addition, when a detection signal is input from the up button SBa while the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first option image MN1, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the third option image MN3. When a detection signal is input from the up button SBa while the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the second option image MN2, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first option image MN1. When a detection signal is input from the up button SBa while the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the third option image MN3, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the second option image MN2.

When a detection signal is input from the right button SBb while the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the first option image MN1, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 to display an achievement date and time image SS1. Specifically, the sub-CPU 51 identifies the date and time at which a value identifiable from the number of coins acquired after power recovery information reached a specified value based on the achievement date and time information stored in the sub-RWM 53. The sub-CPU 51 then controls the performance display device 15 to display an achievement date and time image SS1 including information that identifies the date and time at which the value identifiable from the identified number of coins acquired after power recovery information reached a specified value.

Incidentally, when a disable play command is input, the secondary CPU 51 refers to the date and time information, identifies a date and time that can be specified from the date and time information when the disable play command was input, and updates the achievement date and time information to information that can identify that date and time. Therefore, the date and time that can be specified from the achievement date and time information corresponds to the date and time when the value that can be specified from the acquired number of coins information after power recovery reached a specified value, and corresponds to the date and time when the game was controlled to be in an unprogressable state. Note that the secondary CPU 51 initializes the achievement date and time information by erasing the achievement date and time information.

When a detection signal is input from the right button SBb while the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the second option image MN2, the secondary CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the reached number image SS2 is displayed. Specifically, the secondary CPU 51 identifies the number of times that a value that can be determined from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value within a specified period based on the failure count information stored in the secondary RWM 53. The secondary CPU 51 then controls the performance display device 15 so that the reached number image SS2 is displayed, including information that can be used to identify the number of times that a value that can be determined from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value within the specified specified period.

Incidentally, when a game disable command is input, the secondary CPU 51 adds 1 to the number of times that can be determined from the disable count information stored in the secondary RWM 53, and updates the disable count information. Therefore, the number of times that can be determined from the disable count information corresponds to the number of times that the value that can be determined from the number of coins acquired after power recovery information reached a specified value within a specified period, and corresponds to the number of times that the game was controlled to an unprogressable state within a specified period. The secondary CPU 51 initializes the disable count information by setting the number of times that can be determined from the disable count information to "0".

When a detection signal is input from the right button SBb while the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the third option image MN3, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 to display a setting value notification image SS3. Specifically, the sub-CPU 51 identifies the setting value that was set when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reached a specified value based on the changed setting value information stored in the sub-RWM 53. The sub-CPU 51 then controls the performance display device 15 to display a setting value notification image SS3 including information that identifies the setting value that was set when the identified value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reached a specified value. In addition, when a detection signal is input from the right button SBb while the arrow image YS is displayed in a display mode pointing to the third option image MN3, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 to display a setting change date and time image SS4. Specifically, the secondary CPU 51 identifies the date and time when the setting value that was set when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reached the specified value was set, based on the change date and time information stored in the secondary RWM 53. The secondary CPU 51 then controls the performance display device 15 to display a setting change date and time image SS4 including information that identifies the setting value that was set when the identified value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reached the specified value.

Incidentally, when a setting value setting command is input, the secondary CPU 51 identifies the setting value set from the input setting value setting command and updates the identified setting value to identifiable changed setting value information. Therefore, the value identifiable from the changed setting value information is the most recent setting value that was set. And, after the setting value is set, if the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value, the value identifiable from the changed setting value information corresponds to the setting value that was set when the specified value was reached. Note that the secondary CPU 51 updates the changed setting value information each time a new setting value is set. Also, when a setting value setting command is input, the secondary CPU 51 refers to the date and time information, identifies a date and time that can be identified from the date and time information when the setting value setting command was input, and updates the changed date and time information to information that can identify the identified date and time. Therefore, the date and time that can be identified from the changed date and time information is the date and time that can be identified as the most recent date and time when the setting value was set. Then, if the value identifiable from the post-power-recovery acquired number information reaches a specified value after the set value is set, the date and time identifiable from the change date and time information corresponds to the date and time when the set value was set when the specified value was reached. Note that the secondary CPU 51 updates the change date and time information each time a new set value is set.

Here, based on Figures 11(a) to 11(d), we will explain an example of the display content of the performance display device 15 after it has been controlled to an unprogressable state, and the associated content that the player can infer. Note that we will assume that the business hours of the gaming center in which the gaming machine is installed are from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm.

As shown in FIG. 11(a), after the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progression state, the option images MN1 to MN3 may be displayed on the performance display device 15. After that, when the front door 12 is opened and a door opening error is detected, the door opening notification image OG is displayed on the performance display device 15 to notify the detection of the door opening error. In this way, in the gaming machine 10, after the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progression state, and a door opening error is detected, the door opening notification image OG can be displayed on the performance display device 15. The door opening notification image OG can be displayed on the performance display device 15 in parallel with the option images MN1 to MN3. In other words, in the gaming machine 10, after the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progression state, and a door opening error is detected, the door opening notification image OG can be displayed on the performance display device 15 in parallel with the option images MN1 to MN3.

As shown in FIG. 11(b), after the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progression state, the performance display device 15 may display an achievement date and time image SS1 and notify the date and time when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches the specified value. If the front door 12 is then opened and a door opening error is detected, the performance display device 15 displays a door opening notification image OG to notify the detection of a door opening error. In this way, in the gaming machine 10, after the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progression state, and a door opening error is detected, the door opening notification image OG can be displayed on the performance display device 15. The door opening notification image OG can be displayed on the performance display device 15 in parallel with the achievement date and time image SS1. That is, in the gaming machine 10, after a value that can be determined from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to an unprogressable state, a door open error is detected, and then the door open notification image OG can be displayed on the performance display device 15 in parallel with the achievement date and time image SS1. That is, in this embodiment, after a special condition is met and the game is controlled to an unprogressable state, a specific error is detected, and then the specific error information can be displayed on the display means in parallel with the special information.

The achievement date and time image SS1 shown in FIG. 11(b) includes the information (text information) "Achievement date October 12, 2023 20:00". By displaying this achievement date and time image SS1, the player can confirm that the value identifiable from the information on the number of coins acquired after power recovery reached the specified value at 20:00. For example, if the time when the achievement date and time image SS1 was confirmed is 21:00 on October 12, 2023, the display of the achievement date and time image SS1 shown in FIG. 11(b) allows the player to determine that one hour has passed since the game was controlled to an unprogressable state. Assuming that the opening time of the business day is 10:00 and the setting value was changed before the opening of business, the display of the achievement date and time image SS1 shown in FIG. 11(b) allows the player to infer that it took 10 hours for the value identifiable from the information on the number of coins acquired after power recovery to reach the specified value.

As shown in FIG. 11(c), after the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progression state, the performance display device 15 may display the reached number of times image SS2, and may notify the number of times that the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches the specified value within a specified period. If the front door 12 is then opened and a door opening error is detected, the performance display device 15 displays a door opening notification image OG, and notifies the detection of a door opening error. In this way, in the gaming machine 10, after the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progression state, and a door opening error is detected, the door opening notification image OG can be displayed on the performance display device 15. The door opening notification image OG can be displayed on the performance display device 15 in parallel with the reached number of times image SS2. That is, in the gaming machine 10, after a value that can be determined from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to a non-progression state, a door open error is detected, and then the door open notification image OG can be displayed on the performance display device 15 in parallel with the reached number image SS2. That is, in this embodiment, after a specific error is detected after a special condition is established and the game is controlled to a non-progression state, the specific error information can be displayed on the display means in parallel with the specific information.

The reached number image SS2 shown in FIG. 11(c) includes information (text information) such as "Congratulations! You've reached the tenth time." The display of this reached number image SS2 allows the player to confirm that the number of times that the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery has reached the specified value within a specified period has reached "10 times". For example, a player who feels that the number of times that the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery has reached the specified value is "low" (10 times) can infer that the gaming machine is difficult to set a highly advantageous setting value from the displayed reached number image SS2 shown in FIG. 11(c). In addition, for example, among players who feel that the number of times that the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery has reached the specified value is "low" (10 times), there may be players who infer that the gaming machine is out of order and that the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery is difficult to reach the specified value from the displayed reached number image SS2 shown in FIG. 11(c). Conversely, for example, a player who feels that the number of times that a value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery has reached the specified value is "10 times" is "a lot" can infer that the gaming machine is likely to be set to a highly advantageous setting value based on the display of the reached number image SS2 shown in FIG. 11(c). In addition, for example, among players who feel that the number of times that a value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery has reached the specified value is "a lot", there may be players who infer from the display of the reached number image SS2 shown in FIG. 11(c) that the gaming machine is in good condition and that the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery is likely to reach the specified value. In this way, by knowing the number of times that a value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery has reached the specified value within a specified period, a player can infer whether the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery is likely to reach the specified value.

As shown in FIG. 11(d), after the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progression state, the performance display device 15 may display a set value notification image SS3, and may notify the setting value that was set when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reached the specified value. After that, when the front door 12 is opened and a door opening error is detected, the performance display device 15 displays a door opening notification image OG, and notifies the detection of a door opening error. In this way, in the gaming machine 10, after the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progression state, and a door opening error is detected, the door opening notification image OG can be displayed on the performance display device 15. The door opening notification image OG can be displayed on the performance display device 15 in parallel with the set value notification image SS3. That is, in the gaming machine 10, after a value that can be determined from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to an unprogressable state, a door open error is detected, and then the door open notification image OG can be displayed on the performance display device 15 in parallel with the set value notification image SS3. That is, in this embodiment, after a specific error is detected after a special condition is met and the game is controlled to an unprogressable state, the specific error information can be displayed on the display means in parallel with the set value information.

In addition, after the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progression state, the performance display device 15 may display a setting change date and time image SS4, and may notify the date and time when the setting value that was set when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reached the specified value was set. If the front door 12 is then opened and a door opening error is detected, the performance display device 15 displays a door opening notification image OG, notifying the detection of a door opening error. In this way, in the gaming machine 10, after the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progression state, and a door opening error is detected, the door opening notification image OG can be displayed on the performance display device 15. The door opening notification image OG can be displayed on the performance display device 15 in parallel with the setting change date and time image SS4. That is, in the gaming machine 10, after the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to a non-progression state, a door open error is detected, and then the door open notification image OG can be displayed on the performance display device 15 in parallel with the setting change date and time image SS4. That is, in this embodiment, after the special condition is met and the game is controlled to a non-progression state, a specific error is detected, and then the specific error information can be displayed on the display means in parallel with the special information.

The setting value notification image SS3 shown in FIG. 11(d) includes the information (text information) "The setting value was '2'." The display of this setting value notification image SS3 allows the player to confirm that the setting value set when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reached the specified value was '2'. For example, a player who feels that the setting value being '2' is 'low advantage' can feel joy that the setting value being identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reached the specified value despite the setting value being set with a low advantage, by the display of the setting value notification image SS3 shown in FIG. 11(d). Conversely, a player who feels that the setting value being '2' is 'high advantage' can feel joy that the setting value with a high advantage was set, by the display of the setting value notification image SS3 shown in FIG. 11(d). Furthermore, for example, a player who feels that a set value of "2" is "highly advantageous" can feel joy in knowing that a value that can be determined from the information on the number of coins won after power is restored has reached the specified value because a set value with a high degree of advantage was set, as seen in the display of the set value notification image SS3 shown in FIG. 11(d).

The setting change date and time image SS4 shown in FIG. 11(d) includes the information (text information) "The setting value was set at 07:15 on October 12, 2023." The display of this setting change date and time image SS4 allows the player to confirm that the setting value was set at 7:15 on October 12, 2023. The display of the setting change date and time image SS4 shown in FIG. 11(d) allows the player to guess that the setting value was newly set before the opening of the arcade. The display of the setting change date and time image SS4 shown in FIG. 11(d) allows the player to guess that the setting value is changed every day at the arcade. In other words, the display of the setting change date and time image SS4 shown in FIG. 11(d) allows the player to guess that the arcade rarely opens without changing the setting value from the previous day (so-called setting value fixing).

Furthermore, a player who checks the achievement date and time image SS1 shown in FIG. 11(b) and the setting change date and time image SS4 shown in FIG. 11(d) can infer that, since the opening time is 10:00, it took 10 hours for the value identifiable from the acquired number of coins information after power was restored to reach the specified value. Therefore, it can be inferred that the player should play the game assuming that it will take 10 hours for the value identifiable from the acquired number of coins information after power was restored to reach the specified value.

In particular, a player who checks the setting value notification image SS3 shown in FIG. 11(d) can infer that when the setting value is set to "2", it will take 10 hours for the value identifiable from the acquired number of coins information after power is restored to reach the specified value. In other words, if the setting value is "2", the player can infer that the game should be played on the assumption that it will take 10 hours for the value identifiable from the acquired number of coins information after power is restored to reach the specified value. The player can then infer that when the setting value is a setting value that is more advantageous than "2", the time it will take for the value identifiable from the acquired number of coins information after power is restored to reach the specified value will be shorter than 10 hours. On the other hand, when the setting value is a setting value that is less advantageous than "2", the player can infer that the time it will take for the value identifiable from the acquired number of coins information after power is restored to reach the specified value will be longer than 10 hours.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11(a) to FIG. 11(d), after the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progression state, the performance display device 15 displays image MJ1 to notify the player that the game is non-progression. Furthermore, after the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progression state, the performance display device 15 displays image MJ2 to warn the player about addiction. After that, when the front door 12 is opened and a door opening error is detected, the performance display device 15 displays door opening notification image OG to notify the player that a door opening error has been detected. In this way, in the gaming machine 10, after the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progression state, and a door opening error is detected, the door opening notification image OG can be displayed on the performance display device 15. The door opening notification image OG can be displayed on the performance display device 15 in parallel with image MJ1. That is, in the gaming machine 10, after a value identifiable from the acquired number information after power is restored reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progression state, and then a door open error is detected, the door open notification image OG can be displayed on the performance display device 15 in parallel with the image MJ1. The door open notification image OG can be displayed on the performance display device 15 in parallel with the image MJ2. That is, in the gaming machine 10, after a value identifiable from the acquired number information after power is restored reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progression state, and then a door open error is detected, the door open notification image OG can be displayed on the performance display device 15 in parallel with the image MJ2.

The effects of this embodiment will be described below.
(1) The performance display device 15 can display an achievement date and time image SS1 that can identify at least one of the date and time when a value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and the date and time when the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state. This makes it easy to understand, for example, how much time it took for the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery to reach a specified value, or how much time it took to be controlled to be in an unprogressable state. By making it easy to understand information about such an unprogressable state, it is possible to provide the enjoyment of guessing how much time it should take for the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery to reach a specified value, or to be controlled to be in an unprogressable state.

In addition, after the value that can be determined from the acquired number information after power is restored reaches a specified value and is controlled to a progress-disabled state, the selection button SB can be operated to display the achievement date and time image SS1 on the performance display device 15. By operating the selection button SB that can be operated by the player, the achievement date and time image SS1 can be displayed on the performance display device 15. In this way, by being able to select the display of the achievement date and time image SS1, it is possible to reduce the annoyance caused by the achievement date and time image SS1 being displayed when it is not required.

(2) The performance display device 15 can display an arrival count image SS2 that can identify at least one of the number of times that a value identifiable from the post-power restoration acquired number of coins information reaches a specified value within a specified period, and the number of times that the value is controlled to an unprogressable state within a specified period. This makes it easy to understand, based on the arrival count image SS2, how often a value identifiable from the post-power restoration acquired number of coins information reaches a specified value, or how often the value is controlled to an unprogressable state. By making such information about an unprogressable state easy to understand, it is possible to provide the player with the enjoyment of guessing, for example, whether a value identifiable from the post-power restoration acquired number of coins information is likely to reach a specified value or is likely to be controlled to an unprogressable state.

In addition, after the value that can be determined from the acquired number information after power is restored reaches a specified value and is controlled to a progress-disabled state, the selection button SB can be operated to display the reached number image SS2 on the performance display device 15. The selection button SB that can be operated by the player can be operated to display the reached number image SS2 on the performance display device 15. In this way, by being able to select the display of the reached number image SS2, it is possible to reduce the annoyance caused by the reached number image SS2 being displayed when it is not required.

(3) The performance display device 15 can display a setting value notification image SS3 that can identify at least one of the setting value that was set when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power restoration reached the specified value and the setting value that was set when the game was controlled to an unprogressable state. This makes it easier to understand the relationship between the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power restoration reaching the specified value and the setting value. By making it easier to understand the relationship between the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power restoration reaching the specified value and the setting value, the fun of guessing the setting value can be improved.

In addition, after the value that can be determined from the acquired number information after power is restored reaches a specified value and is controlled to a progress-impossible state, the selection button SB can be operated to display the setting value notification image SS3 on the performance display device 15. The selection button SB that can be operated by the player can be operated to display the setting value notification image SS3 on the performance display device 15. In this way, by being able to select the display of the setting value notification image SS3, it is possible to reduce the annoyance caused by the setting value notification image SS3 being displayed when it is not required.

(4) The performance display device 15 can display a setting change date and time image SS4 that can identify at least one of the date and time when the setting value that was set when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power was restored reached a specified value, and the date and time when the setting value that was set when the game was controlled to an unprogressable state was set. This makes it easy to understand when the setting value was changed or how long the setting value remained unchanged based on the setting change date and time image SS4. By making it easy to understand information related to an unprogressable state, such as "when the setting value was changed" or "how long the setting value remained unchanged," it is possible to provide the fun of guessing, for example, whether the game center is one that rarely changes the setting value or one that changes the setting value every day.

In addition, after the value that can be determined from the acquired number information after power is restored reaches a specified value and is controlled to a progress-disabled state, the selection button SB can be operated to display the setting change date and time image SS4 on the performance display device 15. The selection button SB that can be operated by the player can be operated to display the setting change date and time image SS4 on the performance display device 15. In this way, by being able to select the display of the setting change date and time image SS4, it is possible to reduce the annoyance caused by the setting change date and time image SS4 being displayed when it is not required.

(5) As medals are awarded, a value identifiable from the post-power-recovery acquired number information may reach a specified value. In other words, the player who acquires the awarded medals is involved in the value identifiable from the post-power-recovery acquired number information reaching the specified value. This can heighten the player's interest in the value identifiable from the post-power-recovery acquired number information reaching the specified value and the associated control to an unprogressable state, thereby contributing to increased excitement.

(6) After the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power is restored reaches a specified value and is controlled to an unprogressable state, and a door opening error is detected, the door opening notification image OG can be displayed on the performance display device 15 in parallel with the achievement date and time image SS1. This makes it possible to know that a door opening error has been detected even when the achievement date and time image SS1 is displayed. In other words, it is possible to prevent a player from not noticing that a door opening error has been detected because the achievement date and time image SS1 is displayed.

(7) After the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power is restored reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to an unprogressable state, and then a door opening error is detected, the door opening notification image OG can be displayed on the performance display device 15 in parallel with the reached number image SS2. This makes it possible to know that a door opening error has been detected even when the reached number image SS2 is displayed. In other words, it is possible to prevent a player from failing to notice that a door opening error has been detected because the reached number image SS2 is displayed.

(8) After the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power is restored reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to an unprogressable state, and then a door opening error is detected, the door opening notification image OG can be displayed on the performance display device 15 in parallel with the setting value notification image SS3. This makes it possible to know that a door opening error has been detected even when the setting value notification image SS3 is being displayed. In other words, it is possible to prevent a player from failing to notice that a door opening error has been detected because the setting value notification image SS3 has been displayed.

(9) After the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power is restored reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to an unprogressable state, and then a door opening error is detected, the door opening notification image OG can be displayed on the performance display device 15 in parallel with the setting change date and time image SS4. This makes it possible to know that a door opening error has been detected even when the setting change date and time image SS4 is being displayed. In other words, it is possible to prevent a player from failing to notice that a door opening error has been detected because the setting change date and time image SS4 is being displayed.

(10) When controlled to a progress-impossible state, the volume cannot be adjusted even if the selection button SB is operated. Also, when controlled to a progress-impossible state, the brightness cannot be adjusted even if the selection button SB is operated. In this way, when controlled to a progress-impossible state, the presentation element cannot be adjusted even if the selection button SB is operated. Since the game does not progress after being controlled to a progress-impossible state, the need to adjust the presentation element is reduced, and therefore the impact of making the presentation element unadjustable is small. Since the achievement date and time image SS1 can be displayed by operating the selection button SB after being controlled to such a progress-impossible state, it is not necessary to provide an operation means operated to display the achievement date and time image SS1 separately from the operation means for adjusting the presentation element. Similarly, since the achievement number image SS2 can be displayed by operating the selection button SB after being controlled to such a progress-impossible state, it is not necessary to provide an operation means operated to display the achievement number image SS2 separately from the operation means for adjusting the presentation element. In addition, since the setting value notification image SS3 can be displayed by operating the selection button SB after the game has been controlled to such an unprogressable state, there is no need to provide an operating means for displaying the setting value notification image SS3 separately from the operating means for adjusting the presentation elements. Similarly, since the setting change date and time image SS4 can be displayed by operating the selection button SB after the game has been controlled to such an unprogressable state, there is no need to provide an operating means for displaying the setting change date and time image SS4 separately from the operating means for adjusting the presentation elements.

(11) Even if the game becomes unable to proceed after the value identifiable from the acquired number information reaches a specified value after power is restored, the settlement process for the settlement of gaming media can be executed. This prevents a situation in which the game becomes unable to proceed due to the settlement process not being executed and the game media cannot be settled, thereby preventing a decrease in convenience.

(12) Even if the device is unable to proceed because a value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value, the setting value confirmation process can be executed. This prevents the device from being unable to proceed because the setting value confirmation process is not executed and the device cannot be controlled to the setting value confirmation state, thereby preventing a decrease in convenience.

(13) Even if the device is unable to proceed because a value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value, the door open detection process can be executed. This prevents the device from being unable to proceed and therefore prevents the door open detection process from being executed and a door open error from being detected, thereby preventing a decrease in convenience.

(14) The performance display device 15 can display an achievement date and time image SS1, a number of times reached image SS2, a setting value notification image SS3, and a setting change date and time image SS4. By combining the contents that can be inferred from each of the images of the achievement date and time image SS1, the number of times reached image SS2, the setting value notification image SS3, and the setting change date and time image SS4, the fun of making further guesses can be provided.

(15) For example, since the administrator of the gaming machine 10 can display the error history, after the game machine 10 has been controlled to an unprogressable state, the administrator can confirm that an event for which the error history is displayed has occurred and the date and time when the event occurred, without having to control the game machine 10 to an unprogressable state again. By allowing the administrator to confirm such information, it becomes possible to make adjustments, such as lowering the advantageous degree of the set value to lengthen the period until the game machine 10 is controlled to an unprogressable state.

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.
12, after the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progression state, the performance display device 15 may be capable of displaying the achievement date and time image SS1 and the reached number of times image SS2 in parallel. After the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progression state, the performance display device 15 may be capable of displaying the achievement date and time image SS1 and the setting value notification image SS3 in parallel. After the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progression state, the performance display device 15 may be capable of displaying the achievement date and time image SS1 and the setting change date and time image SS4 in parallel. After the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progression state, the performance display device 15 may be capable of displaying the reached number of times image SS2 and the setting value notification image SS3 in parallel. After the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to a progress-disabled state, the performance display device 15 may be capable of displaying the reached number image SS2 and the setting change date and time image SS4 in parallel. Also, after the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to a progress-disabled state, the performance display device 15 may be unable to display the setting value notification image SS3 and the setting change date and time image SS4 in parallel.

- After the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power is restored reaches a specified value and is controlled to a progress-disabled state, the performance display device 15 may be able to display an achievement date and time image SS1 without operating the selection button SB. After the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power is restored reaches a specified value and is controlled to a progress-disabled state, the performance display device 15 may be able to display an achievement count image SS2 without operating the selection button SB. After the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power is restored reaches a specified value and is controlled to a progress-disabled state, the performance display device 15 may be able to display a setting value notification image SS3 without operating the selection button SB. After the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power is restored reaches a specified value and is controlled to a progress-disabled state, the performance display device 15 may be able to display a setting change date and time image SS4 without operating the selection button SB. For example, after the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progressable state, the performance display device 15 may be configured to display an achievement date and time image SS1, a number of times reached image SS2, a setting value notification image SS3, and a setting change date and time image SS4, as shown in FIG. 12. At this time, for example, the performance display device 15 may be configured to display some of the images of the achievement date and time image SS1, the number of times reached image SS2, the setting value notification image SS3, and the setting change date and time image SS4. When configured as above, the performance display device 15 may be configured not to display some or all of the option images MN1 to MN3.

- The gaming machine in the above embodiment may be embodied as a gaming machine capable of displaying one or more of the images among the achievement date and time image SS1, the number of times reached image SS2, the setting value notification image SS3, and the setting change date and time image SS4. In other words, the gaming machine in the above embodiment may be embodied as a gaming machine that does not display some of the images among the achievement date and time image SS1, the number of times reached image SS2, the setting value notification image SS3, and the setting change date and time image SS4.

- After a value identifiable from the acquired number information after power is restored reaches a specified value and is controlled to a progress-disabled state, if an achievement date and time image SS1 is displayed on the performance display device 15, one or both of images MJ1 and MJ2 may be configured not to be displayed on the performance display device 15. After a value identifiable from the acquired number information after power is restored reaches a specified value and is controlled to a progress-disabled state, if an achievement count image SS2 is displayed on the performance display device 15, one or both of images MJ1 and MJ2 may be configured not to be displayed on the performance display device 15. After a value identifiable from the acquired number information after power is restored reaches a specified value and is controlled to a progress-disabled state, if a setting value notification image SS3 is displayed on the performance display device 15, one or both of images MJ1 and MJ2 may be configured not to be displayed on the performance display device 15. After the value that can be determined from the acquired number information after power is restored reaches a specified value and is controlled to a state where progress cannot be made, if the setting change date and time image SS4 is displayed on the performance display device 15, one or both of the images MJ1 and MJ2 may be configured not to be displayed on the performance display device 15.

- The performance display device 15 may be configured not to display one or both of the images MJ1 and MJ2. After the value that can be determined from the acquired number information after power is restored reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to an unprogressable state, the performance display device 15 may be configured not to issue a warning about addiction.

- The date and time when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value (i.e., the date and time when the special condition is met) and the date and time when the game is controlled to an unprogressable state may be different dates and times. For example, the date and time when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and the date and time when the game is controlled to an unprogressable state may be different dates and times. Furthermore, the display of the achievement date and time image SS1 may be configured to make it possible to identify at least one of the date and time when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and the date and time when the game is controlled to an unprogressable state.

- The number of times that a value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value (i.e., the number of times that a special condition is met) may differ from the number of times that the game is controlled to an unprogressable state. For example, the number of times that a value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value within a specified period of time may differ from the number of times that the game is controlled to an unprogressable state. Furthermore, by displaying the reached number image SS2, it may be possible to specify at least one of the number of times that a value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value within a specified period of time and the number of times that the game is controlled to an unprogressable state.

- The date and time when the setting value that was set when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reached a specified value (i.e., when a special condition was met) was set may be different from the date and time when the setting value that was set when the control was made to the unprogressable state was set. For example, the date and time when the setting value that was set when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reached a specified value was set may be different from the date and time when the setting value that was set when the control was made to the unprogressable state was set. Furthermore, by displaying the setting change date and time image SS4, it may be possible to specify at least one of the date and time when the setting value that was set when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reached a specified value was set and the date and time when the setting value that was set when the control was made to the unprogressable state was set.

-After a value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progression state, and a door opening error is detected, the door opening notification image OG may be displayed on the performance display device 15 in place of the achievement date and time image SS1, or by overlapping part or all of the achievement date and time image SS1. Similarly, after a value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progression state, and a door opening error is detected, the door opening notification image OG may be displayed on the performance display device 15 in place of the reached number of times image SS2, or by overlapping part or all of the reached number of times image SS2. Also, after a door opening error is detected after a value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progression state, the door opening notification image OG may be displayed on the performance display device 15 in place of the set value notification image SS3, or by overlapping part or all of the set value notification image SS3. After the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power is restored reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to an unprogressable state, and then a door open error is detected, the door open notification image OG may be displayed on the performance display device 15 in place of the setting change date and time image SS4, or by overlapping part or all of the setting change date and time image SS4.

- After the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progression state, the performance display device 15 may be capable of displaying information that can identify the setting value that was set when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reached a specified value in the past. For example, after the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to a non-progression state, the performance display device 15 may be capable of displaying information that can identify the setting value that was set when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reached a specified value one time ago. For example, when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery has reached a specified value and been controlled to a non-progression state two or more times in the past, the performance display device 15 may be capable of displaying two or more "information that can identify the setting value that was set when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reached a specified value" in parallel.

- After the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to an unprogressable state, the performance display device 15 may be capable of displaying information that can identify the date and time when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reached a specified value in the past. For example, after the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and is controlled to an unprogressable state, the performance display device 15 may be capable of displaying information that can identify the date and time when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reached a specified value one time ago. For example, when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery has reached a specified value and been controlled to an unprogressable state two or more times in the past, the performance display device 15 may be capable of displaying two or more pieces of "information that can identify the date and time when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reached a specified value" in parallel.

- The situation in which the volume can be adjusted may be changed. In other words, the situation in which the volume cannot be adjusted may be changed. For example, the situation in which the volume can be adjusted may include one or both of a situation in which the setting value is controlled to a changeable state and a situation in which the setting value is controlled to a confirmation state. In other words, even when the setting value is controlled to either a changeable state or a confirmation state, the volume may be configured to be adjustable by operating the selection button SB. For example, the situation in which the volume can be adjusted may include a situation in which the game is controlled to an unprogressable state. In other words, in the gaming machine 10, the volume may be configured to be adjustable by operating the selection button SB even when the game is controlled to an unprogressable state. For example, during a certain period of a situation in which the game progress process is being performed, the volume may be configured to be unadjustable even if the selection button SB is operated.

- The situation in which the brightness can be adjusted may be changed. In other words, the situation in which the brightness cannot be adjusted may be changed. For example, the situation in which the brightness can be adjusted may include one or both of a situation in which the setting value is controlled to a changeable state and a situation in which the setting value is controlled to a confirmation state. In other words, even when the setting value is controlled to either a changeable state or a confirmation state, the brightness may be configured to be adjustable by operating the selection button SB. For example, the situation in which the brightness can be adjusted may include a situation in which the game is controlled to an unprogressable state. In other words, in the gaming machine 10, the brightness may be configured to be adjustable by operating the selection button SB even when the game is controlled to an unprogressable state. For example, during a certain period of a situation in which the game progress process is being performed, the brightness may be configured to be unadjustable even if the selection button SB is operated.

- If the game becomes unable to proceed because a value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery has reached a specified value, the settlement process related to the settlement of gaming media may be configured to be unable to be executed. If the game becomes unable to proceed because a value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery has reached a specified value, the setting value confirmation process may be configured to be unable to be executed. Even if the game becomes unable to proceed because a value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery has reached a specified value, the door open detection process may be configured to be unable to be executed.

- The special condition may be changed. For example, the special condition may be configured to be established when the total number of medals awarded within a specified period of time reaches a specified number. Even in this case, the special condition can be considered to be established when the game medium is awarded. For example, the special condition may be configured to be established when the total number of medals consumed within a specified period of time reaches a specified number. In this way, the special condition does not have to be established when the game medium is awarded. Note that the specified period here may be the period from when power supply is started, or the period from when power supply is started to when the first jackpot game is awarded.

・The specific error may be changed. The specific error is not limited to the door open error. The specific error may be an insertion error related to the insertion of the game medium. For example, the insertion error may be an error caused by a medal being stuck in the medal selector. For example, the insertion error may be configured to be detectable by the insertion sensor SE4 and a sensor (hereinafter referred to as the selector sensor) arranged in the medal selector. In this case, the insertion sensor SE4 and the selector sensor realize the function of the specific error detection means. The specific error may be a payout error related to the payout of the game medium. For example, the payout error may be an error caused by the medals stored in the hopper unit HU being exhausted. For example, the payout error may be configured to be detectable by a sensor (hereinafter referred to as the hopper sensor) provided in the hopper unit HU. In this case, the hopper sensor realizes the function of the specific error detection means. In addition, the specific error may be a main RWM error that occurs when an abnormality occurs in the memory contents of the main RWM 43, or a secondary RWM error that occurs when an abnormality occurs in the memory contents of the secondary RWM 53.

- The error history does not have to be displayable. The error history does not have to be displayable only when the setting value is being confirmed. The error history may be configured not to be displayable when the setting value is being confirmed. For example, the error history may be configured to be displayable when the setting value can be changed. For example, the error history may be configured to be displayable when the device is in a controlled, non-progressable state, triggered by a value identifiable from the number of sheets acquired after power recovery information reaching a specified value.

- In the above embodiment, the most recent 10 events among the events that are subject to display in the error history are displayed, but the number does not have to be 10, and may be, for example, 5 or 30. Also, the error history may be configured to display all "events that are subject to display in the error history" since the gaming machine was manufactured. Note that the "period during which 10 events that are subject to display in the error history occur" in the above embodiment can also be considered to be a predetermined period. As described above, the period displayed as the error history may be shorter or longer than in the above embodiment.

- The date and time do not have to be configured to be settable. For example, a radio-controlled clock can be installed and the date and time can be determined from the radio-controlled clock. Also, the date and time do not have to be configured to be set only when the setting value confirmation state is in effect. Also, the date and time may not be set when the setting value confirmation state is in effect. For example, the date and time may be configured to be set when the setting value can be changed. For example, the date and time may be configured to be set when the device is in a controlled, non-progressable state triggered by a value that can be determined from the acquired number information after power recovery reaching a specified value.

- It may be configured so that the history regarding the unprogressable state cannot be initialized. In addition, it is not necessary to configure the initialization of the history regarding the unprogressable state to be performed only when the setting value confirmation state is in effect. In addition, it may be configured so that the initialization of the history regarding the unprogressable state cannot be performed when the setting value confirmation state is in effect. For example, it may be configured so that the initialization of the history regarding the unprogressable state can be performed when the setting value can be changed. For example, it may be configured so that the initialization of the history regarding the unprogressable state can be performed when the unprogressable state is controlled when a value that can be identified from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value.

- In the event that the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power is restored reaches a specified value and the game is controlled to an unprogressable state, the performance display device 15 may be configured to display another image together with at least one of images MJ1 and MJ2, or in place of at least one of images MJ1 and MJ2. For example, this "other image" may be an image that includes some or all of the following information (text information): "The complete function has been activated," "The maximum payout limit for one day has been reached," and "Play has ended for today."

- For example, if the settlement process is executed when the game is not controlled to an unprogressable state, the performance display device 15 may be configured to issue a warning about getting addicted. In contrast, if the settlement process is executed when the game is controlled to an unprogressable state, the performance display device 15 may be configured not to issue a warning about getting addicted. For example, the warning about getting addicted may be configured to be issued by displaying image MJ2, or may be issued by displaying an image different from image MJ2.

・The recovery error state in the above embodiment can be regarded as a type of unprogressable state in which it is impossible to proceed with the game. In the recovery error state, the same control as in the unprogressable state controlled when a value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value may be performed. In addition, in the recovery error state, some or all of the control performed in the unprogressable state controlled when a value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value may not be performed. Conversely, in the unprogressable state controlled when a value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value, some or all of the control performed in the recovery error state may not be performed. In this other example, "control performed in the unprogressable state controlled when a value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value" refers to the settlement process, the set value confirmation process, and the door open detection process in the above embodiment. For example, the door open detection process may be configured to be performed in both the recovery error state and the unprogressable state controlled when a value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value. For example, the setting value confirmation process may be configured not to be executed in a recovery error state, but to be executed in a non-progression state that is controlled when a value that can be determined from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value.

・Even when the display device 15 is not controlled to the non-progression state after being controlled to the non-progression state, the performance display device 15 may be capable of displaying the achievement date and time image SS1. For example, even when the display device 15 is not controlled to the non-progression state after being controlled to the non-progression state, it may be configured to be able to specify at least one of the date and time when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and the date and time when the display device 15 is controlled to the non-progression state. Similarly, even when the display device 15 is not controlled to the non-progression state after being controlled to the non-progression state, it may be configured to be able to specify at least one of the number of times when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and the number of times the display device 15 is controlled to the non-progression state within a specified period. In addition, even when the display device 15 is not controlled to the non-progression state after being controlled to the non-progression state, it may be configured to be able to specify at least one of the number of times when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value within a specified period. For example, even if the game is not controlled to the non-progression state after being controlled to the non-progression state, at least one of the setting value set when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and the setting value set when the game was controlled to the non-progression state may be identifiable. Similarly, even if the game is not controlled to the non-progression state after being controlled to the non-progression state, the performance display device 15 may be capable of displaying the setting change date and time image SS4. For example, even if the game is not controlled to the non-progression state after being controlled to the non-progression state, at least one of the date and time when the setting value set when the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value and the setting value set when the game was controlled to the non-progression state may be identifiable.

- The post-power recovery acquired number information may be configured to be stored and retained in the main RWM 43 even after the power supply is cut off. Then, when the power supply is resumed, if the value identifiable from the post-power recovery acquired number information has reached a specified value, the device may be controlled to enter a non-progress state triggered by the value identifiable from the post-power recovery acquired number information having reached the specified value.

- If the remaining value until the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value falls below the notification start reference value, the performance display device 15 may be configured to display an image (information) that identifies the remaining value until the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value. If the remaining value until the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value falls below the notification start reference value and then the remaining value until the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value becomes higher than the notification start reference value, the display of the image that identifies the remaining value until the value identifiable from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value may be terminated.

- The settlement process may be configured not to be performed as an interrupt process. For example, if the settlement process is not performed as an interrupt process, in the non-progression process, for example, the processes of steps S202 and S205 are not performed, and the settlement process may be configured to be performed in a non-progression state that is controlled when a value that can be identified from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value.

- The setting value confirmation process may be configured not to be performed as an interrupt process. For example, if the setting value confirmation process is not performed as an interrupt process, in the unprogressable process, for example, the processes of steps S203 and S206 are not performed, and the setting value confirmation process may be configured to be performed in an unprogressable state that is controlled when a value that can be determined from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value.

- The door open detection process may be configured not to be performed as an interrupt process. If the door open detection process is not performed as an interrupt process, the process may be configured such that, for example, steps S204 and S207 are not performed in the unprogressable process, and the door open detection process is performed in an unprogressable state that is controlled when a value that can be determined from the acquired number information after power recovery reaches a specified value.

- In the above embodiment, the presence or absence of detection signals from various sensors (so-called ON/OFF state) may be configured to be updated in interrupt processing. In the above embodiment, the presence or absence of detection signals from various switches (so-called ON/OFF state) may be configured to be updated in interrupt processing. In the above embodiment, the presence or absence of detection signals from various operating means (so-called ON/OFF state) may be configured to be updated in interrupt processing.

・The gaming machine in the above embodiment may be configured to be able to execute a variable game even if the bet is not "3 coins". For example, a role selection table may be provided for each bet. For example, when the role selection table to be referenced for each bet is different, the main ROM 42 may be configured to store a role selection table to be referenced for each bet. In the gaming machine 10 configured as described above, for example, the prize determined for the payout role may be different depending on the bet. For example, for the bell role, the payout of "1 coin" may be determined as the prize when the bet is "1 coin", "2 coins" as the prize when the bet is "2 coins", and "15 coins" as the prize when the bet is "3 coins". In addition, for example, when a replay is activated, the same bet as the bet set in the previous variable game may be set. For example, when a replay is activated in a variable game that is started when the bet is set to "1 coin", if a replay wins and the replay is activated, the bet may be set to "1 coin" again.

- The gaming machine in the above embodiment may be embodied as a slot machine in which a bonus game is generated (awarded) when a symbol combination (bonus stop) corresponding to a bonus role is derived in a variable game. The period during which the bonus game is generated may be configured to be included in the advantageous zone. Incidentally, in a slot machine capable of generating a bonus game, the state in which the winning of a bonus role is permitted is called a "carryover state" or "inside". For example, if a value that can be determined from the information on the number of coins acquired after power restoration during a bonus game reaches a specified value, the machine may be configured to be controlled to a state in which progress cannot be made after the bonus game ends. For example, if a value that can be determined from the information on the number of coins acquired after power restoration during a bonus game reaches a specified value, the bonus game may be interrupted and controlled to a state in which progress cannot be made.

The gaming machine 10 may be a gaming machine that uses gaming media other than medals. For example, the gaming machine may be embodied as a gaming machine that uses gaming balls (pachinko balls) as gaming media. In addition, the gaming medium may be managed by data (information). That is, the gaming machine 10 may be a so-called managed gaming machine. That is, the gaming machine 10 may be a medalless gaming machine. In a medalless gaming machine, instead of credits or in addition to credits, the number of medals held, including medals lent from the sand unit, may be stored as data. The number of medals held is also called balls held or medals held. In this way, when the balls held are stored as data, the settlement process in this embodiment may be applied in the process of paying back (transferring) the balls held to the sand unit. Also, the settlement process in this embodiment may be applied in the process of returning the number of medals set as the multiplication number to the balls held stored as data. The medals in a medalless gaming machine may be called virtual media. The virtual media corresponds to a gaming value.

- The machine may be configured so that credits can be increased even while a variable game is being played. For example, if a variable game is being played and the credits have not reached the upper limit, the machine may be configured so that the credits can be increased by one by inserting a medal through the medal insertion slot 17. In a medal-less gaming machine, for example, the machine may be configured so that a medal lent from the sand unit can be added to the balls held, which are stored as data, even while a variable game is being played.

・The gaming machine in the above embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine. In a pachinko gaming machine, a jackpot game generally occurs after a jackpot lottery is won. In a pachinko gaming machine, the gaming balls correspond to the gaming value. In a pachinko gaming machine, for example, when a ball removal button is operated to pay off the gaming balls stored in a storage tray (so-called an upper tray or a lower tray) that stores the gaming balls, the stored gaming balls are paid off electrically and the settlement may be made. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine may be a pachinko gaming machine that can store the number of gaming balls as data and can execute a variable game by consuming the gaming balls stored as data by firing them. In other words, the above embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (so-called a managed gaming machine) that does not pay out physical gaming media. The gaming balls stored as data can also be called virtual media. The virtual media corresponds to gaming value. In a pachinko gaming machine as a managed gaming machine, the settlement process in this embodiment may be applied to the process of paying back the game balls held to the sand unit. In a pachinko gaming machine, the jackpot lottery corresponds to an internal lottery. The function of the internal lottery means is realized by having the CPU perform the jackpot lottery. As with gaming machine 10, the pachinko gaming machine may be configured to allow a setting value to be set. The pachinko gaming machine may be configured to perform the jackpot lottery according to the set setting value.

- There may be only one type of setting value. Even if there are multiple types of setting values, some of the multiple setting values may be configured to use the same role selection table in the role selection. In addition, the setting values do not need to be configured to be changeable.

The functions of the main board 40 in the above embodiment may be divided among multiple boards. The main CPU 41 may be composed of multiple CPUs mounted on a single board.
The function of the sub-board 50 in the above embodiment may be realized by dividing it into multiple boards. For example, a display board that specializes in controlling the performance display device 15, a sound board that specializes in controlling the speaker 14, and a lamp board that specializes in controlling the decorative lamp 13 may be provided, and a master board that comprehensively controls these boards may also be provided. The sub-CPU 51 may also be composed of multiple CPUs mounted on a single board.

- The gaming machine may not have some or all of the slot availability display section, replay display section, wait display section, status display section, advantageous zone display section, 1 bet number display section to 3 bet number display section, credit display section, and payout display section. For example, the gaming machine may not have an advantageous zone display section. In addition, the gaming machine may not have a payout display section. The various display sections of the information panel 30 do not need to be provided on the same member (in the above embodiment, the information panel 30), and for example, some or all of the display sections may be provided on different members.

Next, the technical ideas that can be understood from the above embodiment and other examples will be described below.
(A-1) A gaming machine that can be controlled to an unprogressable state in which it is impossible to progress with a game, the gaming machine comprising: an unprogressable state control means that can control the game to the unprogressable state when a special condition is met; a display means; and a display control means that can control the display means, wherein the display means is capable of displaying specific information that can identify at least one of the number of times that the special condition has been met within a specified period of time and the number of times that the game has been controlled to the unprogressable state within the specified period of time after the special condition has been met and the game has been controlled to the unprogressable state.

(A-2) A gaming machine according to the technical idea (A-1) that includes an internal lottery means for conducting an internal lottery according to a set value that has been set, and the display means is capable of displaying setting value information that can identify at least one of the setting value that was set when the special condition was established and the setting value that was set when the game was controlled to the progress-disabled state after the special condition is established and the game is controlled to the progress-disabled state.

(A-3) A gaming machine according to technical idea (A-1) or technical idea (A-2), in which the display means is capable of displaying special information that can identify at least one of the date and time when the special condition was met and the game was controlled to the progress-impossible state after the special condition is met and the game is controlled to the progress-impossible state.

(B-1) A gaming machine that can be controlled to an unprogressable state where it is impossible to progress in a game, comprising: an unprogressable state control means that can control the unprogressable state when a special condition is met; a display means; and a display control means that can control the display means, wherein the display means is capable of displaying special information that can identify at least one of the date and time when the special condition was met and the date and time when the game was controlled to the unprogressable state after the special condition is met and the game is controlled to the unprogressable state.

(B-2) A gaming machine according to the technical idea (B-1), in which the special condition is established in association with the awarding of gaming media.
(B-3) A gaming machine described in technical idea (B-1) or technical idea (B-2), which is equipped with a specific error detection means capable of detecting a specific error, and the display means is capable of displaying specific error information capable of identifying the detection of the specific error after the specific error is detected, and after the specific error is detected after the special condition is established and control is exercised in the unprogressable state, the specific error information is capable of being displayed on the display means in parallel with the special information.

(C-1) A gaming machine that can be controlled to an unprogressable state where it is impossible to progress in a game, comprising: an unprogressable state control means that can be controlled to the unprogressable state when a special condition is met; a display means; a display control means that can control the display means; and an operation means that can be operated by a player, and that is characterized in that, by operating the operation means after the special condition is met and the game is controlled to the unprogressable state, specific information that can identify at least one of the number of times the special condition is met within a specified period and the number of times the game is controlled to the unprogressable state within a specified period can be displayed on the display means.

(C-2) A gaming machine according to the technical idea (C-1), in which the special condition is established in association with the awarding of gaming media.
(C-3) A gaming machine described in technical idea (C-1) or technical idea (C-2), wherein the display means is capable of displaying special information capable of identifying at least one of the date and time when the setting value that was set when the special condition was established and the game was controlled to the unprogressable state was set, and the date and time when the setting value that was set when the game was controlled to the unprogressable state was set, after the special condition is established and the game is controlled to the unprogressable state.

(D-1) A gaming machine that can be controlled to an unprogressable state where it is impossible to progress in a game, comprising: an unprogressable state control means that can be controlled to the unprogressable state when a special condition is met; a display means; a display control means that can control the display means; and an operation means that can be operated by a player, and characterized in that, when the special condition is met and the game is controlled to the unprogressable state, the operation means is operated to display special information on the display means that can identify at least one of the date and time when the special condition was met and the date and time when the game was controlled to the unprogressable state.

(D-2) A gaming machine according to the technical idea (D-1) in which the presentation element is adjustable by operating the operating means, and when the game is controlled to the progress-impossible state, the presentation element cannot be adjusted even by operating the operating means, and during at least a portion of the period when the game is not controlled to the progress-impossible state, the presentation element can be adjusted by operating the operating means.

(D-3) A gaming machine according to technical idea (D-1) or technical idea (D-2), in which the display means is capable of displaying special information that can identify at least one of the date and time when the setting value that was set when the special condition was established and the game was controlled to the progress-disabled state was set, and the date and time when the setting value that was set when the game was controlled to the progress-disabled state was set, after the special condition is established and the game is controlled to the progress-disabled state.

(E-1) A gaming machine that can be controlled to an unprogressable state where it is impossible to progress in a game, comprising: an internal lottery means for conducting an internal lottery according to a set value that has been set; an unprogressable state control means that can control the unprogressable state when a special condition is met; a display means; and a display control means that can control the display means, wherein the display means is capable of displaying special information that can identify at least one of the date and time when the set value that was set when the special condition was met and the set value that was set when the set value was controlled to the unprogressable state was set, after the special condition is met and the set value is controlled to the unprogressable state.

(E-2) A gaming machine according to technical idea (E-1) that is equipped with an operating means that can be operated by a player, and that is capable of displaying the special information on the display means by operating the operating means after the special condition is met and the game is controlled to the non-progression state.

(E-3) A gaming machine according to technical idea (E-1) or technical idea (E-2), in which the display means is capable of displaying setting value information that can identify at least one of the setting value that was set when the special condition was met and the setting value that was set when the game was controlled to the progress-disabled state after the special condition is met and the game is controlled to the progress-disabled state.

10...Slot machine (amusement machine) 11...Main cabinet 12...Front door 13...Decorative lamp 14...Speaker 15...Performance display device 16...Reel unit 16a-16c...Reels 17...Medal insertion slot 18...Bet button 19...Settlement button 20...Start lever 21-23...Stop button 30...Information panel 40...Main board 41...Main CPU 42...Main ROM 43...Main RWM 45...Setting value switch 47...Setting display 50...Sub board 51...Sub CPU 52...Sub ROM 53...Sub RWM 60...Power supply unit 61...Power switch 62...Backup power supply HU...Hopper unit SB...Selection button SBa...Up button SBb...Right button SBc...Down button SBd...Left button SBe...Confirmation button SE1 to SE3: Reel sensor SE4: Insertion sensor SEa: Door open sensor YL: Valid line

The gaming machine that solves the above problem is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an unprogressable state in which it is impossible to progress with a game, and is equipped with an unprogressable state control means that can be controlled to the unprogressable state when a special condition is met, a display means, a display control means that can control the display means, and an operation means that can be operated by a player, and by operating the operation means after the special condition is met and the game is controlled to the unprogressable state, special information that can identify at least one of the time when the special condition was met and the time when the game was controlled to the unprogressable state can be displayed on the display means.

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In a gaming machine that can be controlled to a progress-disabled state in which a game cannot be progressed,
an immobilization state control means for controlling the game to the immobilization state when a special condition is satisfied;
A display means;
A display control means capable of controlling the display means;
An operation means operable by a player,
A gaming machine characterized in that, by operating the operating means after the special condition is fulfilled and the game is controlled to the unprogressable state, special information that can identify at least one of the date and time when the special condition was fulfilled and the date and time when the game was controlled to the unprogressable state can be displayed on the display means. The operation means is configured to be operable to adjust the performance element,
When the game is controlled to be in the progress-impossible state, the performance element cannot be adjusted even by operating the operation means,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the presentation element can be adjusted by operating the operating means during at least a portion of the period during which the game is not controlled to be in the progress-impossible state. The gaming machine described in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the display means is capable of displaying special information capable of identifying at least one of the date and time when the setting value that was set when the special condition was met and the game was controlled to the unprogressable state was set, and the date and time when the setting value that was set when the game was controlled to the unprogressable state was set, after the special condition is met and the game is controlled to the unprogressable state.

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