DE19641382B4 - Method for controlling a slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

A method for controlling a gaming machine which has at least one central control unit with a random generator, randomly controlled display means (4) bearing symbols, which can be designed as discs, rollers, dice, cards or the like, risk ladders (5) for displaying and risking winnings, Devices for accepting and processing means of payment (2), memory for credits and winnings with associated displays (3) and a number of control buttons (7) for game control, the winnings achieved via the randomly controlled, symbol-bearing display means (4) in the form of Partial amounts are risked via at least one of the risk ladders (5) to increase profits, characterized in that in the event of a loss a random prize draw corresponding to the remaining, non-risked partial amount (6) is offered, and the non-risked partial amounts (6) are added up if the offered random profit drawdown is not used w and that when a given total value is reached, a correspondingly more valuable random prize draw is granted or that when a given total value is reached, it is divided into a number of ...

Description

The invention relates to a method for controlling a gaming machine, which has display means which can be set to random positions.

Gambling machines of the generic type have long been known.

All these devices consist essentially of comparable construction and functional groups, such as a central control unit with random number generator, randomly controlled symbol-bearing display means, which can be designed as disks, rollers, dice, cards o. Ä., Risk managers for displaying and risking profits, Means for accepting and processing means of payment, credit and winnings with associated indications, and a number of game sequencing control keys. By means of determining and modifying the course of the game, a game incentive is to be created which appeals to as many players as possible and animates them to play on such devices.

Of key importance here is the so-called risk game in which already achieved profits can be risked at risk of loss in favor of higher profits.

In addition to the intended enjoyment of profits achieved by the risk game on the one hand, a game incentive promoting element to be offered, which on the other hand, however, is not used for many players because of the possibility of total loss of the profit.

In consideration of this disadvantage has already been in the publication DE 44 22 389 A1 It is suggested to offer, within certain limits, a repetition of the risk game in order to give the player another chance to improve their earnings. In this way, on the one hand, the willingness to use the risk game is increased, but on the other hand, the payout behavior of the gaming machine is not significantly changed by the restrictions on the permissibility of this repetition.

Furthermore, the solution according to the prior art DE 44 30 857 A1 It is known which describes a method for dividing a profit obtained into partial profits, which constitute the stake in a risk gambling establishment. Hereinafter, the profit achieved via the symbol game device is divided by the control unit into partial profit amounts depending on the operation of an operating element, which are respectively displayed on the playout boards and offered for risk (increase in gain or total loss).

Another solution is from the publication DE 195 33 417 A1 known, which describes a money-operated entertainment device, in which the stake is fed directly to a risk game device, without the previously a gain on the symbol player device must be achieved. This can be done in such a way that either a usual game use for a game, a partial amount thereof or a higher amount of the risk game device is supplied, whereby the profit achievable in the risk game also changes accordingly.

This is where the object of the invention, which consists in proposing a method for controlling a slot machine, by means of which a varied game is realized with as varied as possible use of the risk options while reducing the risk of total loss of profits.

This object is achieved by the characterizing features of the main claim in conjunction with the features of the preamble.

Advantageous developments of the basic principle according to the invention are shown in the subclaims.

The solution according to the invention is distinguished from the prior art by the fact that, in the event of loss, a random, unrisked partial amount corresponding random payout is offered, that the unrisked portions are added up when not using the offered random-based Gewinnausspielung and that upon reaching a predetermined sum value a corresponding more valuable random payout is granted. Alternatively, it can be provided that upon reaching a predetermined sum value of this is converted after a predetermined assignment in a number of special games and this is useful as a basis for a new risk game.

According to a first advantageous development, it can be provided that each divisible profit is divided into a riskable partial amount and a partial amount, which in the event of loss results in a corresponding randomly-dependent profit payment.

A further advantageous embodiment provides that the profit achieved by the randomly-based profit distribution is again divided into a riskable partial amount and a partial amount, which leads in the event of loss to a corresponding random-dependent profit transfer.

The solution according to the invention with reference to an embodiment and the 1 be described in more detail.

The 1 shows a slot machine, which in addition to the usual function groups, such as a non-illustrated central control unit with random generator, randomly controlled symbol-bearing display means 4 , which may be formed as discs, rollers, dice, cards o. Ä., Risk play facilities 5 for displaying and risking profits, means for accepting and processing means of payment 2 , Memory for credits and winnings with associated ads 3 as well as a number of control keys 7 for game sequence control, plus two ads 6 over which the non-discountable installments of a previously achieved profit can be displayed.

To explain the procedure according to the invention, a profit situation is to be assumed in which a profit of DM 3.20 on the right risk leader is offered for risk. This will be a partial amount of this profit in the amount of 40 Pf on one of the ads 6 transfer. The remaining amount can now be risked at risk of loss to six special games (games with increased probability of winning). If the risk play was successfully carried out, then the now pending profit is given or offered again to the risk.

In the case of loss in the risk game, a random payout will now be given on the basis of the unrisked partial amount, in the result of which winnings between 40 Pf and 100 special games, each with different hit frequencies, can be achieved. At the same time, the one in the ad 6 displayed partial profit amount deleted.

Furthermore, it is possible, by repeated non-use of granted random playout, on the ads 6 to sum up the partial profit amounts displayed. As a result, for example, after exceeding a predetermined amount on these ads 6 a correspondingly more valuable random-based profit or profit with a different distribution of hit frequencies are offered.

An alternative form of use for adding up non-calculable installments may be that, starting from a certain amount, this is used as a renewed entry into the risk game. In continuation of the above example, this would mean that initially offered the randomized Gewinnausspielung not perceived and the on the display 6 displayed partial profit amount is left standing. For example, after this process has been repeated eight times in subsequent games, the message says 6 now a total of non-forfeitable amounts of DM 3.20. This sum can now in turn be used as the starting point for a new risk game in the manner described above, again with loss of the number of six special games is achievable.

The procedure described has the advantage that even with consistent use of the risk game never a total loss of profits already achieved can occur. This in turn means that the game is made more varied and interesting even for less risk-seeking players. Furthermore, it is also recognizable to the player that there is not a value-neutral splitting of his winnings with a multi-offered risk game, but actually an additional increase in winnings on the basis of the risk game occurs.

Claims (4)

Method for controlling a gaming machine, which has at least one central random-number-control unit, randomly controlled symbol-carrying display means ( 4 ), which may be formed as discs, rolls, dice, cards o. Ä., Risk managers ( 5 ) for displaying and risking profits, means for accepting and processing means of payment ( 2 ), Memory for credits and winnings with associated ads ( 3 ) as well as a number of control keys ( 7 ) to the game sequence control, wherein the, via the randomly controlled symbol-bearing display means ( 4 ) realized profits in the form of installments through at least one of the risk managers ( 5 ) are risked to increase winnings, characterized in that in the event of loss of one, the remaining, unriskierten partial amount ( 6 ) is offered according to random random profit distribution, that the unrisked partial amounts ( 6 ) are summed up in non-use of the offered random-based Gewinnausspielung and that upon reaching a predetermined sum value a correspondingly more valuable random-based Gewinnausspielung is granted or that upon reaching a predetermined sum value this is converted after a predetermined assignment in a number of special games and this as the basis for a new risk game is usable. A method according to claim 1, characterized in that each divisible gain into a riskable partial amount and a partial amount ( 6 ), of the in case of loss leads to a corresponding random-based profit distribution, is divided. Method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the profit achieved by the randomly-based profit distribution again into a riskable partial amount and a partial amount ( 6 ), which in case of loss leads to a corresponding random payout, is divided. A method according to claim 1, characterized in that upon reaching a predetermined sum value of this is used as the basis for a new risk game.

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