DE102005035531B4 - Method of operating a coin-operated entertainment device - Google Patents

Abstract

method to operate a money-operated Entertainment device with a computer-controlled control unit, a game device (1), a point display (25) and a credit display (9) and optionally a risk game device (15, 16), characterized that when a credit in the credit display (9) via a Extra game device (26) within a predetermined minimum playing time consecutively a certain amount of money from the credit display (9) converted into a certain points win as well as in the points display (25) and from the scoreboard (25) a certain number of points as an insert for a game in the game device (1) is deducted.

Description

The The invention relates to a method for operating a coin-operated entertainment device a computer-controlled control unit, a game device, a point display and a credit note and, if necessary a risk game facility.

such Entertainment devices are in various embodiments known. They comprise a game device, which usually has three circulating bodies, as rollers, discs, folding card carousels or the like can be trained. On the outside The surface can be viewed through the reading window. The rotating bodies are usually stopped in succession and after all the circulating body for Standstill, are the displayed in the reading windows Symbol combination a win or loss. At different heights Money and / or points and / or special game winnings with respect to Normal game increased Chance of winning or the like in prospect.

Farther have known playground equipment often a risk game facility on, which set at a previously achieved winnings via a button in operation can be. In doing so, on a risk ladder, the profit display elements shows different profit values, the profit already achieved and the achievable profit optically highlighted. About an existing in the entertainment device Random generator will decide if the profit already made lost or increased becomes. When increasing of the profit, this is again displayed as realized profit and Also, the now achievable profit is highlighted again. By operation a risk key, the profit can be risked again. During execution A risk game usually involves a decision to raise or Total loss of the profit.

Furthermore it is at play equipment known, the profit achieved by means of a playout device, randomized on the display fields occupied by different winnings light up and a display showing the profit achieved Enlightened remains to increase or to humiliate. However, this is usually no total loss of possible profit.

Such Extra win game facilities are mostly in their display boxes with different monetary values, points and / or special games busy. In general, such money-operated entertainment devices are the in the gaming facility or in one of the additional win gaming facilities achieved monetary values, points and special games simply spent, played in the player or in the risk game device weiterriskiert.

From the DE 10 231 000 A1 A method for operating a coin-operated entertainment device is known in which money deposits are debited from a credit store for the start of a symbol game device. In this case, winnings from the game facility are accumulated in the form of points in a point display. Each monetary value maximum gained during a game series in the symbol game facility decrements a certain number of points in the score display. The monetary value gained is credited to the player at the same time on the credit note. This process can be continued until the meter reading "0" in the scoreboard disadvantage of this is that from the beginning of the game can only be played with a fixed, fixed monetary value bet. As the minimum playing time on the entertainment device is fixed, eg 12 Seconds, the player must always wait until the expiration of the minimum playing time before a new game can be started.

It Object of the invention is a method for operating a coin-operated entertainment device of to create the aforementioned type, a faster game allows whereby the game play with a larger game and gain incentive and entertainment value for the player elevated becomes.

According to the invention Task solved by that with a credit in the credit display via an extra game device within a given minimum playing time continuously a certain Amount of money from the credit note in a certain point profit converted as well as in the scoreboard and from the scoreboard one determined score as a stake for a game in the game facility is deducted.

Accordingly is, unlike the methods according to the prior art, after Throwing a monetary stake in the entertainment device no game in the game device, e.g. a symbol game device, started, but a certain amount of money on the extra game device converted into a certain points win. If, for example the permissible Max Bet per game is 0.20 EURO, 20 points are transformed into the point display and added up. The Transformation takes place in each case within the permissible minimum playing time, e.g. 12 seconds, without any time delay.

Does the credit display a higher good have on, for example, 15.00 EURO, so there is a continuous transformation of a certain amount of money from the balance of the credit note in a certain point profit and that until the balance is used up. Here, for example, a maximum of every 12 seconds, a conversion of 0.20 EURO from the credit display in 20 points in the score display. For example, if the minimum playing time is 3 or 6 seconds, 0.20 EURO will be converted into 20 points at most every 3 or 6 seconds and added to the score screen.

From the dot display is then given a certain score, e.g. 5 Points for a 3 second game, 10 points for a 6 second game or 20 Points for a 12-second game, debited as an insert in the game facility.

Already after the first conversion and during the transformation process of Monetary missions over the Extra game setup in point wins can be point wins as wagers for a game, So the actual usual Basic game in the game facility, starting from the Score a certain number of points as a bet for the base game deducted and thus the score in the score display is decremented. This allows a faster game play, because it does not have to constantly the expiry of the permitted Minimum playing time in the base game to be awaited before a new one Play insert made can be. About that can out higher Point profits are achieved without the allowable maximum monetary value exceeded per game becomes.

One Another advantage of the method according to the invention is that immediately with higher scores the score display can be played in the game facility, as soon as a larger number of points accumulated on the scoreboard.

To an embodiment of the method is at a point credit in the scoreboard after operation a key over the extra game device sets a certain number of points in a particular one Converted amount of money and this added up in the credit. This happens when the player makes the decision that End the game, remove the winnings and leave the entertainment device. By this by pressing a button triggered Transfer change is thus a bidirectional conversion of monetary amounts in points winnings and points in sums of money via the extra gaming facility.

According to one advantageous development, the extra game device consists of a plurality of Luminous fields that are within the specified minimum playing time, e.g. 12 seconds, preferably one after the other, with after Expiration of the minimum playing time a certain amount of money, e.g. 0.20 EURO, from the credit note in a certain points win, e.g. 20 points, is converted.

alternative the task is solved by that with a credit in the credit display via a playout device with one as close as possible 100% match range within a given minimum playing time continuously a certain amount of money from the credit note in converted a certain points win as well as in the points display and added a certain number of points from the scoreboard Use for one Game in the game device is deducted.

in this connection the transformation process is similar to that previously explained Procedure with the extra game device. However, it becomes transformation of sums of money from the credit display in point winnings in the scoreboard one Playout device used. Here is the hit rate for Conversion of funds in point profits if possible close to 100%. The plaything becomes the typical feature used that a sum of money, preferably in the Ratio 1: 1, elevated or can be degraded. That is, with an example 90% hit probability, an amount of money of e.g. 0.20 EURO to a point gain of e.g. 20, but also 10 or 30 points to lead can. These are natural also variations within certain limits possible. Incidentally, this results in this Process the same benefits as they did in relation to the previous one Procedures have been described.

Farther is at a points balance in the scoring after pressing a Button over the Playout a certain number of points in a particular Converted amount of money and this added up in the credit. This is also done when the player makes the decision, to end the game, to take the winnings and to leave the entertainment device. By this by pressing a button triggered transfer change Thus, a bidirectional conversion of amounts of money into point profits also takes place and of points in sums of money over the Playout.

Preferably, the playout consists of a number of hit rates occupied display fields, with randomly lit a display panel within the predetermined minimum playing time, eg 6 seconds, it is decided whether the amount of money from the credit note converted into a point win and depending on this after the minimum playing time a bestimm The amount of money, eg 0.10 EURO, is converted from the credit balance into a certain point gain, eg 10 points.

advantageously, the conversion of funds takes place from the credit display in point gains in the dot display in the ratio 1: 1, e.g. 0.20 EURO in 20 points, with a hit rate of almost 100%, for example 99%. Of course The hit rate can also be varied as desired. Is located No cash value in the credit balance becomes the transformation process completed. Furthermore, the transformation of funds into points takes place independently of whether a game in the game facility or the risk game facility is running or Not.

Of Furthermore, it is advantageously provided that the number of points from the Point indicator in a ratio 1: 1 as an insert for a game in the game device is deducted.

In dependence from any statutory limits or from the manufacturer the entertainment devices specified framework conditions is the predetermined minimum playing time preferably 3, 6 or 12 seconds. Also this minimum playing time can be varied if necessary. The number of the point indicator for an insert for a game in the game facility to be deducted points of the length of Minimum playing time dependent be, so for example 20 points for a 12-second game, 10 points for a 6-second game or 5 points for a 3 second game.

This is also possible the other way round, if the player wants to end the game on the amusement device by the number of from the point display into a certain amount of money in the credit display to convert points of length the minimum playing time or the maximum allowable profit per game depends ie e.g. 20 points in 0.20 EURO for a 12-second game, 10 Points in 0.10 EURO for a 6-second game or 5 points in 0.05 EURO for a 3 second game.

Further corresponds to the amount of money to be converted from points in the point display maximum height one game bet per game in the game device. If, for example the maximum stake is 0.20 EURO per game a score, preferably e.g. 20 points in a maximum of 0.20 EURO transformed.

to increase of the game incentive and to create a varied game an essential part of the process according to the invention that during a Conversion of a certain number of points from the point display into a certain amount of money in the credit balance the game in the game facility or in the risk game facility on running, essentially independent from the transformation process.

apart from the conversion of funds in point wins and vice versa, after further training in the gaming facility, in the risk gambling establishment, or where appropriate also in another game device, e.g. a jackpot game facility, Points gained are added directly to the scores display. These can also be in the conversion process of points from the point display into sums of money in the Credit balance.

It It is understood that the above and below to be explained features not only in the specified combination, but also in other combinations are usable. The frame of the present Invention is defined only by the claims.

The The invention will be described in the following description with reference to embodiments, which are illustrated in the drawings, explained in more detail. It shows:

1 a front view of an operated according to the inventive entertainment device,

2 an enlarged section of an extra game device of the entertainment device according to 1 .

3 an enlarged section of a play device of the entertainment device according to 1 and

4 to 6 enlarged sections of the extra game device of the entertainment device according to 1 in different stages of the process according to the invention.

The one designed as a symbol game device game device 1 receiving housing 2 the money-operated, computer-controlled entertainment device with profit possibility according to 1 has a windscreen on its front 3 with reading windows 4 on, behind which three juxtaposed, cylindrical shaped circulating body 5 the game facility 1 are provided. The rotating bodies 5 are brought to a halt after start-up at the beginning of the game during or at the end of the game by a random number generator of the control unit in one of a plurality of possible locking positions. The locking positions are on the circumference of the circulation body 5 symbols 6 assigned to the display of the game result in the reading windows 4 serve. From the displayed symbols 6 the player can read off the result of the game, especially if there is a win after one on the windscreen 3 explained profit plan from a combination of the displayed symbols 6 has resulted.

In the lower part of the entertainment device there are post-start / stop buttons 7 for the circulating bodies 5 with which they can be restarted or prematurely stopped. In the case of a win by reaching a certain combination of symbols, a profit distribution in cash, ie by throwing money into an output tray 8th or by adding in a credit note 9 respectively. In the upper part of the entertainment device there is a coin slot 10 , a token slot 11 , a banknote entry slot 12 and a user card entry slot 13 a cash processing device, not shown. Furthermore, next to the coin slot 10 a return button 14 arranged by pressing one in the credit display 9 displayed balance in the output tray 8th is available.

The one in the game facility 1 Profit achieved by attaining a randomly determined symbol combination in accordance with the profit plan in the form of points can be controlled by keys or computers as an insert in one of the two-sided windshield 3 arranged additional win game facilities are transmitted, each as a risk game facility 15 and 16 are formed. The right-hand risk-free game facility 15 owns several to a risk leader 17 combined illuminated display panels 18 , which are occupied with increasing points winnings of 15 to 6000 points. The left risk game facility 16 also assigns several to a risk leader 19 combined illuminated display panels 20 on, which are occupied with increasing point wins of 10 to 5000 points. Risking in the risk ladder 17 respectively. 19 displayed points profit happens by the fact that the next higher display field 18 respectively. 20 with respect to the illuminated, profit-indicating display panel 18 respectively. 20 alternating with one below the risk manager 17 respectively. 19 attached total loss display panel 21 respectively. 22 with the inscription "0" flashes 23 respectively. 24 Either the next higher profit is achieved or the profit is lost. This process can be continued until the maximum win at points is reached. The achieved punk winnings are in a scoring display 25 added.

In the upper part of the center of the entertainment device is an extra game device 26 according to 2 or a playout device 27 according to 3 trained, a key 28 assigned.

The extra game facility 26 according to 2 consists of a plurality of illuminated fields 29 that in an existing bet for a game in the credit display 9 light up in succession within a specified minimum playing time of 12 seconds. At the end of the minimum playing time, the bet will be converted into a certain number of points and in the scoreboard 25 added.

The playoff device 27 consists of a number of "+" or "-" occupied display fields 30 , which symbolize a close to 100% lying gout, namely 90% hunt "+" and 10% hunt gait "-". In case of illumination of a "+" occupied display field 30 after the end of the payout within the minimum playing time of eg 6 seconds, that a conversion of a certain amount of money from the credit note 9 converted into a certain points win and in the points display 25 is added up. On the other hand, after expiration of the play, a display field occupied by "-" lights up 30 on, there is no conversion of a sum of money into points.

Thus, when randomly lit up a display panel 30 within the given minimum playing time decided whether the amount of money from the credit note 9 is converted into a point win. This conversion occurs independently of the base game in the game facility 1 or the risk game facility 15 respectively. 16 which may continue to run. From the point indicator 25 For example, a certain score, which may be dependent on the length of the minimum game duration, eg, 3, 6, or 12 seconds, may be used as a stake in a game in the game facility 1 debited. Is due to the payouts in the player 27 the balance in the credit note 9 used up, the conversion of funds into points is finished.

If the player wants to end the game on the amusement machine and points the scores 25 a credit balance, can by pressing the button 28 via the playout device 27 converted a certain number of points into a certain amount of money and this in the credit balance 9 be added up. The amounts of money in the credit note 9 and the point numbers in the scoreboard 25 are not shown in detail, but only as fictitious, graphical numerical values that may vary depending on the transformation process.

The 4 to 6 show by way of example different stages as part of a continuous conversion of a certain amount of money from the credit display 9 about the extra game facility 26 within a given minimum playing time of 12 seconds into a certain point gain and its accumulation in the point mark ge 25 ,

Accordingly, according to 4 after the minimum playing time of 12 seconds, a certain amount of money, eg 0.20 EURO, from the credit balance 9 converted into a certain point gain, eg 20 points, whereby the light fields 29 the extra game facility 26 light up one after the other. The transformation is indicated by the arrow 31 symbolizes. Is due to the payouts in the extra game facility 26 the balance in the credit note 9 used up, the conversion of funds into points is finished.

According to 5 Now is an insert for a game in the game facility 1 , for example, by adding 20 points from the scoreboard 25 be deducted for a game with 12 seconds minimum playing time. If necessary, 10 points for a 6-second game or 5 points for a 3-second game can be deducted instead. Here, the light fields shine 29 in the extra game facility 26 not up.

Achieves the player in the game setup in the subsequent game 1 a point win, this is directly in the score display 25 added up and displayed or in one of the risk gambling establishments 15 . 16 risked.

If the player intends to end the game on the amusement machine, he may press the button 28 actuate. For a point credit in the points display 25 will now according to 6 about the extra game facility 26 converted a certain number of points into a certain amount of money and this in the credit note 9 added. The arrow 32 symbolizes the transformation process from the point display 25 to the credit display 9 , This balance can then be the player in the usual way on the payout 8th of the entertainment device.

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Claims (14)

Method for operating a coin-operated entertainment device with a computer-controlled control unit, a game device ( 1 ), a point indicator ( 25 ) and a credit note ( 9 ) and, where appropriate, a risk gambling establishment ( 15 . 16 ), characterized in that when a credit in the credit display ( 9 ) via an extra game device ( 26 ) within a predetermined minimum playing time continuously a certain amount of money from the credit display ( 9 ) converted into a certain points win as well as in the point display ( 25 ) and from the scoreboard ( 25 ) a certain number of points as stake for a game in the game facility ( 1 ) is deducted. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that in the case of a point credit in the point display ( 25 ) after pressing a button ( 28 ) via the extra game device ( 26 ) converted a certain number of points into a certain amount of money and this in the balance display ( 9 ) is added up. Method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a plurality of illuminated fields ( 29 ) in the extra game device ( 26 ) within the predetermined minimum playing time, preferably one after the other, wherein after the minimum playing time a certain amount of money from the credit note ( 9 ) is converted into a certain point win. Method according to the preamble of claim 1, characterized in that when a credit in the credit display ( 9 ) via a playout device ( 27 ) with a hit range which is as close as possible to 100% within a predetermined minimum playing time, continuously a certain amount of money from the credit note ( 9 ) converted into a certain points win as well as in the Point indicator ( 25 ) and from the scoreboard ( 25 ) a certain number of points as stake for a game in the game facility ( 1 ) is deducted. Method according to claim 4, characterized in that in the case of a point credit in the point display ( 25 ) after pressing a button ( 28 ) via the playout device ( 27 ) converted a certain number of points into a certain amount of money and this in the balance display ( 9 ) is added up. Method according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that a playing device ( 27 ), which consists of a number of hit fields ( 30 ), whereby when a display field (randomly lit) 30 ) is decided within the specified minimum playing time, whether the amount of money from the credit note ( 9 ) converted into a point win and depending on this after the minimum playing time a certain amount of money from the credit note ( 9 ) is converted into a certain point win. Method according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the amount of money from the credit note ( 9 ) is converted into a point win in a 1: 1 ratio. Method according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the score from the scoreboard ( 25 ) in a ratio of 1: 1 as stake for a game in the game facility ( 1 ) is deducted. Method according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized that the predetermined minimum playing time is preferably 3, 6 or 12 Seconds. Method according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the number of points from the point display ( 25 ) for use in a game in the game facility ( 1 ) is dependent on the length of the minimum playing time. Method according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the number of points from the point display ( 25 ) in a certain amount of money in the credit note ( 9 ) is dependent on the length of the minimum playing time or the maximum permissible profit per game. Method according to one of Claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the point obtained from points in the point display ( 25 ) amount of money to be converted at most to the amount of one stake per game in the gaming establishment ( 1 ) is converted. Method according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that during a conversion of a certain number of points from the point display ( 25 ) in a certain amount of money in the credit note ( 9 ) the basic game in the game facility ( 1 ) the risk play in the risk play equipment ( 15 . 16 ) continues. Method according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that in the game device ( 1 ) won points directly in the scoreboard ( 25 ) are added up.