EP0806022B1 - Geldbetätigtes unterhaltungsgerät - Google Patents
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- a money-operated entertainment device with a gaming facility from several illuminable profit-specific display elements and with a computer-controlled control unit for Game sequence control.
- the DE discloses 36 38 100 A1 a coin operated, a profit in prospect playing game device in the manner of a roulette with one Number fields existing roulette wheel, on which a revolving Ball can be simulated as a point of light, and with a Keypads provided tableau, the numbers of the roulette wheel to bet on a winning number or Group of winning numbers.
- the individual number fields are Lamps assigned during the course of the profit determination the number fields in the form of a point of light in one direction of rotation illuminated one after the other, so the game progress to simulate a roulette.
- the illumination of the roulette wheel results in Illuminated number field, which in case of agreement with a profit from the associated keyboard on the panel triggers.
- entertainment devices with a symbol game device often an additional game device trained risk gaming facility on who already scored in the symbol game facility Key or computer-controlled profit in operation can be set. It is on a risk ladder that Various on display elements that can be illuminated Displays profit values, the profit already achieved and the achievable profit optically highlighted. About one in the Entertainment device existing random generator is decided whether the profit already made is lost or is increased. If the profit is increased, it will be called achieved profit displayed and also the now achievable profit is highlighted again optically. If the random generator decides one of the risk managers shines that the profit is lost associated total loss indicator on and a new game can begin.
- the invention has for its object in a game device of the type mentioned the course of the game to make it more interesting and thus give the player a more extensive Entertainment and therefore a greater incentive to To offer game by making the game happening more varied is designed.
- This object is achieved in that the Gaming facility as a one determinable by money entry Money or part of it or a multiple of which risk play equipment which increases the risk of loss is trained.
- the risk game device is placed on a stand housing Risk pillar made up of a stacked one Display elements composite display ladder exists.
- this results in a simple change of location of the entertainment device and the other one optically prominent representation of the risk game facility.
- each display element the risk pillar in at least two of the same Representing profit value, spatially staggered Display segments divided.
- the display elements of the risk column are circular or designed polygonal. With appropriate training, this enables of the display segments of the individual display elements All-round view of the risk pillar, which means that in addition to Players a relatively large group of people the game happening can track.
- the bottom display element of the risk column with a total loss and the overlying display elements are winning in increasing order. This gives the player the familiar entertainment equipment with symbol game device and risk game device keep familiar assignment of display elements, which leads to a quick acceptance of the entertainment device leads.
- a display field is provided in which the achieved Additional gain for the respective level within the risk column can be represented.
- This display field is preferably in offset at least two representing the same profit value display segments arranged to each other divided. This makes possible a look at the exposed profit multiple angles.
- the display elements In order to increase the range of profit opportunities are the display elements according to a further embodiment of the invention the risk pillar as changeable in its occupancy Display trained. This allows the operator of the entertainment device through the risk game facility simple redesign of the assignment of the display elements of the Risk pillar the entertainment device to the changing requirements adapt to different locations. So is a quick change in what is shown on the display elements Type of win (cash prizes, special game prizes, in which a winning key with an increased chance of winning comes, for example, every win is doubled, Free spins winnings, point wins and the like) and the amount of winnings given, including a partial takeover of profits can be provided.
- Type of win cash prizes, special game prizes, in which a winning key with an increased chance of winning comes, for example, every win is doubled, Free spins winnings, point wins and the like
- the amount of winnings given including a partial takeover of profits can be provided.
- the start of the game is expedient when a sufficient money shown in a credit display triggered by operating a manual start lever.
- the game can also be started by pressing Computer-controlled button.
- the player can therefore adjust the amount according to his balance determine the entry into the risk pillar.
- the player can thus choose the amount of money and thereby the amount of the achievable Determine profit.
- Risk column assigned a risk button when pressed either the higher profit is made or the wagered Money or profit is lost. It is also preferred provided that an acceptance button was assigned to the risk column the risk offer was canceled when they were activated and the profit made is accepted.
- At least one is preferred within the standing housing Speakers attached.
- the loudspeaker is used for acoustic Information and animation, both during the Risk game as well as in the game-free time.
- To optical Conveying game incentives is expediently the risk pillar switched as an animation device in the non-play time, i.e. the display elements of the risk column light up in predetermined or randomly controlled manner.
- the entertainment device is preferably the risk game device in a wall housing housed.
- the risk game device in a wall housing housed.
- the display elements of the risk game device each in one with a profit Display area and a flashing display area during the risk game divided.
- the risk game device assigned at least one additional prize game device, in which one scored in the risk gaming facility Profit is playable.
- the additional profit game device is preferred in the manner of a Roulette with a roulette wheel consisting of display panels, on which a revolving sphere can be simulated as a point of light is trained.
- the additional prize game device is preferred an icon game facility whose Symbolized load-bearing bodies after their decommissioning Show a game result behind reading windows.
- At least one of the circulation bodies of the symbol game device and / or a separately provided circulating body with at least one extending outward from its axis of rotation, viewable channel for receiving coins provided when a certain event occurs in the risk gaming facility and / or the additional prize game device can be output via an output device.
- the player can thus immediately realistically recognize the amount of coins it has in the event of a win actually receives and beyond the player can do this because of the recognizability of the level of the circulating body with coins estimate the value of the Display total coins.
- the entertainment device is to achieve an additional profit Risk gaming facility at least one jackpot game layout assigned.
- the jackpot game layout consists of one light bar comprising various profit display elements.
- a certain event occurs in the risk gaming facility and / or in the additional win game facility becomes a specific profit display element of the light bar illuminated, which is a symbol related to the profit achieved wearing. If a certain number of profit display elements the light bar is lit, the additional gain given.
- the light bar of the jackpot game arrangement can also consist of neutral illuminated display elements, each time a certain event occurs in the risk gaming facility and / or the additional win gaming facility be illuminated in turn and at complete lighting of the light bar the additional Trigger profit.
- a computer-controlled control unit for the whole Entertainment device provided with a game has one Risk gaming facility that increases risk of loss 1 on that in a circular, on a cuboid Stand housing 2 placed on risk column 3 is.
- the computer determines the entire game flow including the determination of winnings and the payment of winnings.
- the control and arithmetic functions are accordingly the programs of the computer executed all functions can be adjusted.
- Risk pillar 3 continues from several superimposed to a display ladder 4 composite illuminated display elements 5 together.
- the lowest display element 5 is with a total loss (Label "0") occupied while the display elements above in increasing order with money winnings are.
- Each display element 5 is distributed over the circumference divided into three equal display segments 6, which with the same profit values are occupied.
- a circular display field 7 that also circumferentially in three identical display segments 6 is divided.
- the display field 7 or in the associated Display segments 6 are those in the risk game device 1 achieved profit of the respective level within the risk pillar 3 additionally shown.
- a hand start lever 16 is attached for the start of the game.
- the front of the stand housing 2 are a coin slot 10 of a coin processing device, a coin return key 11, a credit display 12 for the status of the coin balance and a button 13 for the gradual selection of the height of the Play stake in risk pillar 3 attached.
- a coin payout tray 14 and a speaker 15 is provided.
- the game process in the entertainment device is as follows. After inserting the required coins into the coin slot 10 is the corresponding amount of money through the credit display 12 shown. By pressing the button accordingly 13 the amount of money is then selected, the with increasing money profits display elements 6 analog the number of times button 13 is pressed from the bottom light up gradually above. That the selected money bet marking display element 5 remains illuminated, for example this is the display element 5 with the assignment 1.60 DM. After actuating the hand start lever 16, it stands Amount to risk.
- a profit or partial profit achieved here can at any time by pressing the accept key 9 can be accepted, the corresponding amount is added up in the credit display 12.
- the coin return key 11 can in the credit display Retrieved 12 amount shown in the coin pay tray 14 become.
- acoustic information for example about the score, or a background music done on the speaker 15.
- a fixed money bet of e.g. 1, -DM possible the profits shown on the display ladder 4 are fixed and, for example, above the use level of 1, -DM in increasing order of 2, -DM, 4, -DM, 8, -DM etc. increase.
- the money variably to design for example in a range of 0.10 DM to 2, -DM, depending on the chosen application the profit allocation of the display elements 5 of the display ladder 4 changes accordingly.
- the risk game is started always in the lowest level of display ladder 4. But it is also possible to get started by computer-controlled play to be determined.
- the entertainment device is also with an automatic risk equipped with the risk button 8 on or off can be. Lights up when the automatic is switched on the display button 17 assigned to the risk button 8, and it amounts are automatically risked until either a certain one Amount of money has been achieved or by lighting up of the display element 5 with the total loss Loss of the risked amount is displayed. At a The automatic credit risk level is less than one game bet switched off.
- FIG. 2 In the embodiment of the entertainment device shown in FIG. 2 are two risk game devices 1 in a wall housing 18 integrated, the one next to the coin slot 10 Banknote input slot 19 and a user card input slot 20, which has a money processing device assigned.
- the display elements 5 of the risk game devices 1 are each in one with a profit occupied display area 21 and in a risk game flashing display area 22 divided.
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- Geldbetätigtes Unterhaltungsgerät mit einer Spieleinrichtung (1) aus mehreren beleuchtbaren, gewinnindividuellen Anzeigeelementen (5) und mit einer rechnergesteuerten Steuereinheit zur Spielablaufsteuerung, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Spieleinrichtung als eine einen durch Geldeingabe bestimmbaren Geldeinsatz oder einen Teilbetrag davon oder ein Vielfaches davon bei Verlustgefahr erhöhende Risiko-Spieleinrichtung (1) ausgebildet ist.
- Unterhaltungsgerät nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Risiko-Spieleinrichtung (1) eine auf einem Standgehäuse (2) aufgesetzte Risiko-Säule (3) umfaßt, die aus einer aus übereinanderliegenden Anzeigeelementen (5) zusammengesetzten Anzeigeleiter (4) besteht.
- Unterhaltungsgerät nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß jedes Anzeigeelement (5) der Risiko-Säule (3) in mindestens zwei den gleichen Gewinnwert darstellende, räumlich versetzt zueinander angeordnete Anzeigesegmente (6) unterteilt ist.
- Unterhaltungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Anzeigeelemente (5) der Risiko-Säule (3) kreisförmig oder mehreckig gestaltet sind.
- Unterhaltungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das unterste Anzeigeelement (5) der Risiko-Säule (3) mit einem Totalverlust belegt ist, und die darüberliegenden Anzeigeelemente (5) in steigender Reihenfolge mit Gewinnen belegt sind.
- Unterhaltungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß am oberen Ende der Risiko-Säule (3) ein Anzeigefeld (7) vorgesehen ist, in dem der erreichte Gewinn der jeweiligen Stufe innerhalb der Risiko-Säule (3) zusätzlich darstellbar ist.
- Unterhaltungsgerät nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Anzeigefeld (7) in mindestens zwei den gleichen Gewinnwert darstellende, versetzt zueinander angeordnete Anzeigesegmente (6) unterteilt ist.
- Unterhaltungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Anzeigeelemente (5) der Risiko-Säule (3) als in ihrer Belegung veränderbare Displays ausgebildet sind.
- Unterhaltungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Spielbeginn beim Vorliegen eines ausreichenden, in einer Guthabenanzeige (12) dargestellten Geldeinsatzes durch Betätigung eines Handstarthebels (16) ausgelöst wird.
- Unterhaltungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Guthabenanzeige (12) eine Taste (13) zur schrittweisen Auswahl der Höhe des Geldeinsatzes in der Risiko-Säule (3) zugeordnet ist.
- Unterhaltungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Risiko-Säule (3) eine Risikotaste (8) zugeordnet ist, bei deren Betätigung entweder der höhere Gewinn erzielt oder der eingesetzte Geldeinsatz bzw. Gewinn verloren wird.
- Unterhaltungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Risiko-Säule (3) eine Annahmetaste (9) zugeordnet ist, bei deren Betätigung des Risikoangebot angebrochen und der erzielte Gewinn angenommen wird.
- Unterhaltungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß innerhalb des Standgehäuses (2) mindestens ein Lautsprecher (15) untergebracht ist.
- Unterhaltungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Risiko-Säule (3) in der spielfreien Zeit als Animiereinrichtung geschaltet ist.
- Unterhaltungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Risiko-Spieleinrichtung (1) in einem Wandgehäuse (18) untergebracht ist.
- Unterhaltungsgerät nach Anspruch 15, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß mehrere Risiko-Spieleinrichtungen in dem Wandgehäuse (18) angeordnet sind.
- Unterhaltungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 16, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Anzeigeelemente (5) der Risiko-Spieleinrichtung (1) jeweils in einen mit einem Gewinn belegten Anzeigebereich (21) unterteilt sind.
- Unterhaltungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 17, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein Münzeinwurfschlitz (10), ein Geldschein-Eingabeschlitz (19) und/oder ein Benutzerkarten-Eingabeschlitz (20) vorgesehen ist.
- Unterhaltungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 18, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Risiko-Spieleinrichtung (1) mindestens eine Zusatzgewinn-Spieleinrichtung zugeordnet ist, in der ein in der Risiko-Spieleinrichtung (1) erzielter Gewinn ausspielbar ist.
- Unterhaltungsgerät nach Anspruch 19, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Zusatzgewinn-Spieleinrichtung nach Art eines Rouletts mit einem aus Anzeigefeldern bestehenden Roulettkessel, auf dem eine umlaufende Kugel als Lichtpunkt simulierbar ist, ausgebildet ist.
- Unterhaltungsgerät nach Anspruch 19, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Zusatzgewinn-Spieleinrichtung eine Symbol-Spieleinrichtung ist, deren Symbole tragende Umlaufkörper nach ihrer Stillsetzung hinter Ablesefenstern ein Spielergebnis anzeigen.
- Unterhaltungsgerät nahc Anspruch 21, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß mindestens einer der Umlaufkörper der Symbol-Spieleinrichtung und/oder ein gesondert vorgesehener Umlaufkörper mit wenigstens einem sich von seiner Drehachse nach außen erstreckenden, einsehbaren Kanal zur Aufnahme von Münzen versehen ist, die beim Auftreten eines bestimmten Ereignisses in der Risiko-Spieleinrichtung (1) und/oder der Zusatzgewinn-Spieleinrichtung über eine Ausgabeeinrichtung ausgebbar sind.
- Unterhaltungserät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 22, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Risiko-Spieleinrichtung mindestens eine Jackpot-Spielanordnung zugeordnet ist.
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| DE19501955 | 1995-01-24 | ||
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| DE19533417 | 1995-09-09 | ||
| DE19533417A DE19533417A1 (de) | 1995-01-24 | 1995-09-09 | Geldbetätigtes Unterhaltungsgerät |
| PCT/DE1995/001547 WO1996023287A1 (de) | 1995-01-24 | 1995-11-03 | Geldbetätigtes unterhaltungsgerät |
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