Gaming machine

Abstract

To provide a gaming machine that can further enhance the enjoyment of the game. [Solution] The system includes a game state control means that can transition to any of the following game states, including at least a normal game state, a first specific game state, a second specific game state, a third specific game state, and a fourth specific game state, and control the transitioned game state. The game state control means can transition to the first specific game state based on the stopping display of a small win symbol 11 when in the first specific game state, can transition to the second specific game state based on the stopping display of a small win symbol 12 when in the first specific game state, and can transition to the third specific game state based on the stopping display of a small win symbol 13 when in the first specific game state.

Claims

1. A variable identification pattern display control means capable of displaying an identification pattern in a variable manner and displaying an identification pattern in a fixed manner, A special game control means capable of controlling a special game that can assign game value to a player based on the fulfillment of special conditions, A game state control means capable of transitioning to any of the following game states, including at least one of the normal game state, a first specific game state, a second specific game state, a third specific game state, and a fourth specific game state, and controlling the transitioned game state. Equipped with, The aforementioned variable display control means for identification patterns is: When the aforementioned special conditions are met, it becomes possible to stop displaying the identification pattern in any of the special modes, which include at least the first special mode, the second special mode, and the third special mode. The aforementioned game state control means is: When the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special mode while the first specific game state is in progress, it is possible to transition to the first specific game state. When the identification symbol stops and is displayed in the second special mode while the first specific game state is in progress, it is possible to transition to the second specific game state. When the identification symbol stops and is displayed in the third special mode while the first specific game state is in progress, it is possible to transition to the third specific game state. A gaming machine characterized by the following features.

2. The aforementioned game state control means is: When the identification symbol stops and is displayed in the second special mode while the second specific game state is in progress, it is possible to transition to the fourth specific game state. The gaming machine described in feature 1.

3. The aforementioned game state control means is: When the identification symbol stops and is displayed in the third special mode while the third specific game state is in progress, it is possible to transition to the fourth specific game state. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The aforementioned game state control means is: When the identification symbol stops and is displayed in the first special mode while the second specific game state is in place, it is possible to return to the second specific game state. When the identification symbol stops and is displayed in the first special mode while the third specific game state is in place, it is possible to transition to the normal game state. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.

5. The aforementioned game state control means is: When the fourth specific game state is in progress, even if the identification symbol stops and is displayed in any of the first, second, or third special modes, it is possible to return to the fourth specific game state. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.

6. The second specific game state has a relatively lower rate of transitioning to the normal game state than the third specific game state. The third specific game state is a state in which the rate of transitioning to the fourth specific game state is relatively higher than that of the second specific game state. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.

7. It is equipped with a game launching mechanism capable of launching game balls by a launching operation, The regular firing operation has multiple types of general specific game states, similar to the firing operation in the normal game state. Multiple types of general specific game states include at least a first general specific game state and a second general specific game state that is different from the first general specific game state. The aforementioned variable display control means for identification patterns is: When the aforementioned special conditions are met, it becomes possible to stop displaying the identification symbol in any of the special modes, which includes at least the first special mode and the second special mode. The aforementioned game state control means is: When the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special mode while the first general specific game state is in progress, it is possible to transition to the first specific game state. When the identification symbol stops and is displayed in the second special mode while the first general specific game state is in progress, it is possible to transition to the second general specific game state. When the identification symbol stops and is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode while the second general specific game state is in place, it is possible to transition to the first specific game state. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.

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