Gaming machine

Abstract

To improve the convenience of gaming machines. [Solution] In a gaming machine that conducts a lottery based on the fulfillment of predetermined lottery conditions and awards gaming benefits based on the results of the lottery, the machine includes a specific function activation means that activates a specific function that stops the progress of the game, including the lottery, when a predetermined count value that can be counted based on the fulfillment of predetermined counting conditions reaches a specific value; a specific notification execution means that performs a specific notification corresponding to the activation of the specific function; an abnormality detection means that detects a predetermined abnormality; and an abnormality notification execution means that performs an abnormality notification corresponding to the abnormality. The count value can be updated even during abnormality notification, and specific notifications take precedence over abnormality notifications.

Claims

[Claim 1] A gaming machine that enables the awarding of benefits based on the results of a lottery, A pattern display means that displays a changing pattern based on the results of the aforementioned lottery, A storage means capable of storing information regarding the display of unexecuted patterns as reserved information, A hold display means that displays a hold corresponding to the hold information, An execution means for performing a predetermined performance, It is equipped with a special operating means that can be operated by the player, The reserved display means enables a reserved animation display that can display a reserved pattern corresponding to the reserved information stored in the storage means, and a reserved number display that shows the number of reserved information items stored in the storage means. The aforementioned pattern display means is capable of displaying a first pattern and a second pattern smaller than the first pattern. The aforementioned performance execution means is controllable to multiple display states, The aforementioned multiple display states include: A first display state in which the aforementioned hold animation display and the aforementioned hold number display are displayed, and the first symbol and the second symbol are displayed, The first display state is not displayed and the second display state is not displayed, which includes a second display state in which the first symbol is not displayed and the second symbol is displayed, or the first symbol is not displayed and the second symbol is displayed, or the first symbol and the second symbol are not displayed. If the special detection means provided on the special operation means detects something within a predetermined time after the second display state has been reached, the aforementioned performance execution means can cancel the second display state and transition to the first display state without displaying the special display that will be displayed after the predetermined time has elapsed. Furthermore, in the second display state, a simulated image display that mimics the special operating means is not displayed, and while the simulated image display that mimics the special operating means is not displayed, the second display state can be canceled and the system can transition to the first display state based on the detection by the special detection means provided on the special operating means. When the second display state is released by detection by the special detection means provided on the special operating means, a simulated image display of a specific operating means different from the special operating means is displayed, and while the simulated image display of the specific operating means is displayed, operation of the specific operating means becomes possible, and based on the operation of the specific operating means, a special display different from the special display becomes possible. The aforementioned performance execution means can perform a predetermined pre-notification when the difference calculated based on the number of game media consumed in the game and the number of prize media awarded reaches a predetermined value that is smaller than a specific value that would cause the game to stop. The aforementioned advance notification has a higher display priority than the second symbol and is displayed in front of the second symbol, but can be displayed in a manner that does not obstruct the visibility of the second symbol. The aforementioned performance execution means is capable of displaying at least a portion of the display that was displayed before the second display state was entered when the second display state is canceled. A gaming machine characterized by the following features.

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