Gaming machine

Abstract

To provide a gaming machine that enhances the enjoyment of gaming by improving gameplay. [Solution] The V-entry slot 2155 allows game balls received by the big prize device 2130 to pass through, and the main CPU can control the jackpot game state when a game ball passes through the V-entry slot 2155. The main CPU can control the game to any of several game states, including at least a normal game state and a time-saving game state, in which case the big prize device 2130 is more likely to open. The main CPU determines the game state, and when the determined game state is the normal game state and a game ball passes through the V-entry slot 2155, it controls the game to transition to the normal game state after the jackpot game state ends. When the game ball passes through the V-entry slot 2155 while the game is in the time-saving game state, it controls the game to transition to the time-saving game state after the jackpot game state ends.

Claims

1. Game control means for controlling the game, A variable prize-winning mechanism capable of changing between a first state in which it is difficult to accept game balls and a second state in which it is easy to accept game balls, A specific area through which the game ball accepted by the variable prize-winning mechanism can pass, A special game state control means capable of controlling a special game state advantageous to the player when a game ball passes through the aforementioned specific area, Equipped with, The game control means is capable of controlling the game to any of a plurality of game states, which include at least a first game state and a second game state that is different from the first game state. The second game state is a game state in which the variable prize-winning means is more likely to enter the second state. It is equipped with a game state determination means for determining the game state, The aforementioned game control means is When the game state determined by the game state determination means is the first game state, and a game ball passes through the specific area, control can be executed to transition to the first game state after the end of the special game state. When the game state determined by the game state determination means is the second game state, and a game ball passes through the specific area, control can be executed to transition to the second game state after the special game state ends. A gaming machine characterized by the following features.

2. It is equipped with a symbol display means capable of displaying changing symbols, The aforementioned second game state includes at least a predetermined second game state and a specific second game state, The predetermined second game state is a game state in which the variable prize-winning means is less likely to enter the second state than in the specific second game state. The aforementioned predetermined second game state is a game state that can be entered when the first transition condition is met, and terminates when the first termination condition is met. The aforementioned specific second game state is a game state that can be entered when the second transition condition is met, and terminates when the second termination condition is met. The first transition condition may be met when the special game state to which the player transitioned while the game state determined by the game state determination means is the second game state ends. The first termination condition is met based on the display of the first symbol on the symbol display means, and after the predetermined second game state ends, the second transition condition may be met. The second termination condition may be met if, after transitioning to the aforementioned specific second game state, the stop symbol is displayed on the symbol display means a predetermined number of times. The gaming machine described in feature 1.

3. The system includes a symbol display count setting means for setting the number of times the stop symbols are displayed from the time the game transitions to the specified second game state until the second termination condition is met. The gaming machine according to feature 2.

4. The special game state can also be entered when a winning symbol is displayed on the symbol display means. When the special game state, which was entered when the winning symbol was displayed on the symbol display means, ends, the game transitions to the predetermined second game state. The gaming machine according to feature 2.

5. It has an operating area through which game balls can pass, When a game ball passes through the operating region, the variable prize-winning means can transition to the second state. When a game ball passes through the operating area while the pattern is changing, the stop pattern is displayed on the pattern display means. The gaming machine according to feature 2.

6. A means of execution that can carry out the performance, A holding mechanism that allows the start of the pattern variation display to be postponed, A pre-determination means capable of determining information regarding the symbol variation display that has been held in reserve by the aforementioned holding means, Equipped with, The aforementioned performance means can execute a special performance that, based on the determination result by the pre-determination means, indicates that there is a possibility of transitioning to the special game state without the second termination condition being met and the specific second game state ending. The gaming machine according to feature 2.

Images