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Slot machine and control method of game

  • US 8,292,722 B2
  • Filed: 10/19/2007
  • Issued: 10/23/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/02/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A slot machine comprising:

  • a symbol display device that rearranges a plurality of symbols; and

    a controller, said controller programmed to conduct processing of(A) storing a number of values from game media possessed by a player as a plurality of credits;

    (B) executing a game in which, after game media values in number equal to or less than a predetermined maximum number of BETs are bet by consuming at least a part of the plurality of credits, said plurality of symbols are rearranged by said symbol display device, and game media values in number according to the arranged symbols or combinations are paid out;

    (C) shifting a mode from a non-insurance mode to an insurance mode when a predetermined condition is met;

    (D) counting the number of games played after shifting to said insurance mode, in said insurance mode;

    (E) paying out a predetermined number of game media values when the number of games counted in said processing (D) reaches a specific number; and

    (F) clearing the number of games counted in said processing (D) and at the same time shifting the mode from said insurance mode to said non-insurance mode without paying out the predetermined number of game media values, when said plurality of credits run out, said plurality of credits being increased as the player inserts at least one of the game media values in number.

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