1990s Super Sevens video slot game
This game had a small vulturing opportunity: a countdown meter would eventually trigger five free games. I put the explanation of the bonus in the video's description.
Has anyone actually seen this game "in the wild" and, of course, can remember it from 20+ years ago?
Yes, there were plenty of them around, I played them frequently and they were fairly lucrative, normally they were .25 denomination. Even better, there were very few people looking for them.Quote: smoothgrhI posted a video on my YouTube channel about a "new" slot game I recently obtained — it was on some Game King machines from the late 1990s.
This game had a small vulturing opportunity: a countdown meter would eventually trigger five free games. I put the explanation of the bonus in the video's description.
Has anyone actually seen this game "in the wild" and, of course, can remember it from 20+ years ago?
I'm sure there are still some around.
Another game manufacturer had a similar game, I think it was called flaming hot sevens, or something like that.
Quote: smoothgrhI posted a video on my YouTube channel about a "new" slot game I recently obtained — it was on some Game King machines from the late 1990s.
This game had a small vulturing opportunity: a countdown meter would eventually trigger five free games. I put the explanation of the bonus in the video's description.
Has anyone actually seen this game "in the wild" and, of course, can remember it from 20+ years ago?
Nice video! I have never seen it, but there has been at least one recent game that was not so different in concept. Conceptually, it was the same thing if there were conditions by which sevens could also be taken away.
Quote: AxelWolfYes, there were plenty of them around, I played them frequently and they were fairly lucrative, normally they were .25 denomination. Even better, there were very few people looking for them.
I'm fascinated that you remember them! Based on what I see being sold, it seems like the computer chips that have this Super Sevens slot is rare.
That particular software set also has "Face Up Blackjack" for Game King machines, but can be played only after using a special computer chip that unlocks it. I have thus far failed in my quest to find it!
Quote: Mission146
Conceptually, it was the same thing if there were conditions by which sevens could also be taken away.
Thanks, Mission!
What do you mean by "could also be taken away"? Like eliminating the 7 icons from the screen instead of collecting them?
Quote: smoothgrhThanks, Mission!
What do you mean by "could also be taken away"? Like eliminating the 7 icons from the screen instead of collecting them?
You're welcome.
You must accumulate Sevens to reach the bonus. There was a game where you had to accumulate something to reach Free Games, but if you did not gain any of those things on the most recent spin, then some of them (not all unless they were already low---and you wouldn't be playing it if they were low) would be subtracted.
Quote: Mission146You're welcome.
There was a game where you had to accumulate something to reach Free Games, but if you did not gain any of those things on the most recent spin, then some of them (not all unless they were already low---and you wouldn't be playing it if they were low) would be subtracted.
Oh! I think I remember playing that kind of slot maybe 10 years ago: I seem to recall there was something like popcorn that you accumulated toward earning the bonus but if you didn't get the required symbols, you lost some popcorn. It made the game feel like it was "hot" or "cold".
Quote: smoothgrhOh! I think I remember playing that kind of slot maybe 10 years ago: I seem to recall there was something like popcorn that you accumulated toward earning the bonus but if you didn't get the required symbols, you lost some popcorn. It made the game feel like it was "hot" or "cold".
That's a different one, but it sounds like the same concept.
I can't seem to remember where my keys, phone, and other various things are that I sat down 5 minutes, but I can recall many details and certain aspects(not all) of plays and machines from over 25 years ago, the when, where, how much any why as if it was yesterday. Obviously, some things and memories fade over time, I'm not foolish enough to believe everything is as clear and accurate as you believe it to be.Quote: smoothgrhI'm fascinated that you remember them! Based on what I see being sold, it seems like the computer chips that have this Super Sevens slot is rare.
That particular software set also has "Face Up Blackjack" for Game King machines, but can be played only after using a special computer chip that unlocks it. I have thus far failed in my quest to find it!
FYI you accumulated the 7's when a line pay crossed through a seven on the screen. Things I'm not 100% sure about with these machines, what happens when a line crossed through 7's during the bonus round and if you could retrigger or they accumulated toward the net bonus round, I tend to think yes on both accounts.
These were never my main focus, it was just something I checked when I was passing through on my way to somthing else, or leaving the casino. They were enjoyable to find and play.
The Stardust had quite a few of them, many were located near the sportsbook bordering the main walkway, which seems to have been the most lucrative spot for me.
Quote: AxelWolfI can't seem to remember where my keys, phone, and other various things are that I sat down 5 minutes, but I can recall many details and certain aspects(not all) of plays and machines from over 25 years ago, the when, where, how much any why as if it was yesterday. Obviously, some things and memories fade over time, I'm not foolish enough to believe everything is as clear and accurate as you believe it to be.
Axel, what was the first slot machine that you AP'd? Mine was Flush Attack and I had never heard of AP'ing machines at that time.
I never even heard of the term AP until this forum. We just used the term Pros or Team Players.Quote: DRichAxel, what was the first slot machine that you AP'd? Mine was Flush Attack and I had never heard of AP'ing machines at that time.
The first thing I took advantage of was actually before I was even 21. When you rented videos at Video Time they let you spin an electric wheel that gave you prizes and discounts. One of those prizes was a coupon for $10 in free .25 tokens at the Four Queens. You took the coupon to the promotions desk and they handed you the coins, no questions asked.
The coins only worked on a few Banks of JOB video poker where retrofitted some contraption onto the coin acceptor.
That prize seemed to come up 1 in 4 times. My brother and 3 of my friends worked there( My brother was the only one that was 21 at the time) so I had access to a moderate supply of coupons for free(I might kick them over a few bucks once in a while). At first, the Four Queens seemed to accept up to 3 or 4 at a time, eventually, they limited it to one at a time, so I just went on different shifts and recruited a friend to help me. At some point, they started to ask for ID and entered your name into a computer. At that point, since they were asking for ID, and I wasn't 21, I would just hang outside and ask people passing by(people who seemed cool) if they would get the tokens for me in exchange I would pay them $2. I didn't get rich doing this, but it added extra income to my low-paying job.
Flush Attack came a few years after that. I tried a few +EV Nickle progressives, but I didn't have the money for progressives.
But, It was a Flush Attack that really opened my eyes. That made me realize I could quit my job and focus on that, along with other AP'able things full time, and without the need for a bankroll of more than a few hundred bucks. Going from $8 an hour to $30-$50 an hour practically overnight in the 90s was a significant life-changing event(THANK YOU SIGMA!!!!).
Not sure if you remember similar games by Sigma such as Max Attack and House a Rockin?
FYI Flush Attack was overall the most enjoyable fun thing I have ever played to this day.
