To allow targets of game balls to be selected according to a player's determination and to enhance interest of a game as a result of game depending on the determination.

A pinball game machine is provided with: a first start pocket 11 which balls can normally enter; a second start pocket 12 which balls can enter when an electric accessory is open; a first jackpot winning pocket 14 which determines winning/losing when balls enter the first start pocket 11 or second start pocket 12 and which opens when a result of determination is jackpot winning; and a second jackpot winning pocket 15 which opens when small winning occurs. Jackpot winning occurs when balls enter a specific area of the second jackpot winning pocket 15. In the pinball game machine, the second start pocket 12 and the second jackpot winning pocket 15 are installed apart from each other. When a game state shifts to a specific game state advantageous to ball entrance into the second start pocket 12 after a jackpot game is over, the game is played aiming at the second start pocket 12, and when a period of the specific game state draws to an end, shooting guide notification means provides guidance so as to change aims of the game balls and to continue the specific game state.