EP1274049B1 - Method for controlling a system comprising at least two gaming machines - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a method for controlling a System of at least two slot machines according to the preamble of Main claim.
- the mode of operation of such slot machines usually consists in that a game result is determined via the central control unit, which in the following about suitable display means, which for example as revolving disks, rollers, cube folding cards or a display can be formed is shown. Depending on whether it is this game result is a winning combination or not, the contents of profit storage and its subordinate Display devices increased accordingly. This process too again controlled by the central control unit of the gaming machine.
- the slot machines are mostly in equipment stands or on Wall brackets arranged so that a player can use a maximum of two Playing slot machines at the same time or their course of play can track.
- a method is known from publication US Pat. No. 6,117,013, in which several gaming devices, such as telephones or computers respective data lines are connected to a central computer can. With the help of the respective game device, a user can make individual play bets. Included in one by the central computer Random generator then runs a game, the result of which transferred from the central computer to the connected gaming facilities and is displayed there on a respective display device.
- the Game facilities themselves only need an ad facility for Display of the game result and coupling means for connecting the Data line to the central computer to help determine the To participate in the winners. Both for all participating gaming facilities jointly run game as well as determining the winners or the winning game facilities takes place with the help of the central computer.
- a game system based on the same concept is from the publication DE 197 01 301 A1 known. It is a slot machine system described with a plurality of game points, which at times over a Exchange the respective online connection with a central control unit can. Here the course of the game takes place with all its individual steps, such as drawing random numbers, determining symbol combinations or similar random game results, finding a profit, etc., only in the central control unit.
- the Decentralized game stands, on the other hand, serve to display or display the information necessary for the course of the game.
- the object of the invention based on a method of controlling at least two slot machines propose that run completely synchronized with each other and the same Show game results, but still the opportunity to achieve offer different profits.
- the solution according to the invention is distinguished from the prior art Technology characterized by the slot machines of the slot machine system each have a central control unit which is networked with one another are or that all slot machines of the slot machine system are common can be controlled via a central control unit.
- the common The control unit or the networked control units now control the Display means for displaying the game results of all slot machines of the Slot machine system so synchronously that on all slot machines of the Slot machine system identical symbol combinations for display to be brought.
- the fact that on each of the slot machines of the Slot machine systems controlled by the buttons for Game flow control based on an individual distribution of bets Paylines and / or winning combinations can be made despite identical combinations of symbols on each slot machine of the slot machine system profit values of different heights can be realized.
- Another advantageous design variant is that several Slot machines of the slot machine system are arranged in a stand unit are and that all of these slot machines of the slot machine system are over interconnected central control units can be controlled.
- a further display unit for displaying the game results is assigned, via which also the same symbol combinations, as they appear on the slot machines of the slot machine system, is pictured.
- a further advantageous design variant of the basic idea according to the invention is that at least two players play at least two slot machines the slot machine system an equally high value is specified.
- This predetermined number of single games is now dependent on different betting strategies of the individual players with the same Symbol combinations as a game result each have a different height Winning value achieved in the individual games and in each case on the Saved earnings of the individual slot machines are saved and displayed.
- the winner will be after the specified number of individual games for example, the player who has the highest win value in Sum has reached.
- an undersigned Procedure for the individual distribution of Game bets on the paylines and / or winning combinations be made.
- This procedure can consist in that all or only one slot machine of the slot machine system player-controlled setting.
- the advantage of the latter is there in that a player with his individual distribution of bets against a slot machine 1 of the slot machine system with a Play "machine-controlled" individual distribution of the stakes can.
- Starting point should be a group consisting of two slot machines 1, such as shown in Figs. 1 to 3.
- the central not shown Control units of the slot machines 1 directly or via a coupling link are networked with each other.
- all slot machines 1 of the slot machine system have a common one central control unit can be controlled, for example in the essay 10 (Fig. 3) can be arranged.
- the inventive method is further characterized in that as shown in Fig. 1 via the keys 4 for game sequence control the available stake on each of the slot machines 1 of the slot machine system can be distributed individually on the paylines 3. For this the player will be wagered 1 per game on each of the slot machines 40 points (or also 40 Pf), which he now denominates for example, assign 5 points (5 Pf) to the individual paylines 3 can.
- the left slot machine 1 was one Denomination in the form: 05/10/15/01/05 and the right Slot machines 1 have a denomination in the form: 05/10/01/15/05 assigned what is shown on the digit displays 5.
- the displays 2 of the left and the right show Slot machines 1 each have the same symbol combination.
- This profit value can be in its height can be determined, for example, in such a way that the Stakes of the winning paylines with the values 12 of the Profit plan can be multiplied.
- Payline with the individually defined insert "10" a win would achieve, which according to the profit plan 12 has the value "100”, would subsequently a profit value of "1,000" on the profit memory credited.
- FIG. 2 shows a possibility according to which the symbol combinations, which is achieved in the result of a single game and on the Ads 2 of slot machines 1 can be displayed different weights can be assigned. After that can for example a first symbol combination of the same symbols 6 a first value 7 and the same symbols 8 a second value 9 can be assigned. Again, the result of the individual games and their sum because of the individual distribution of the valences same symbol combinations on the slot machines 1 of the Slot machine system a different win value can be achieved. With regard to the ultimately saved profits can be analogous to the above described procedure to be followed.
- Fig. 3 shows a combination of the individual Distribution options for the stakes shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. Additionally an attachment 10 is also provided here, which is also a Includes display unit 11, which is synchronous with the displays 3 of the Slot machine 1 of the slot machine system is running and consequently also shows the same symbol combination.
- the individual Distribution of bets on paylines 3 and / or Winning combinations 6, 8 up to their player-controlled change is retained or, for example, event-dependent and / or randomly changed.
- the latter is particularly advantageous if at one of the slot machines 1, the individual betting distribution through the Players using the buttons 4 and the other slot machine 1 of the Slot machine system the individual betting distribution through the Slot machines 1 itself. This allows a realistic game of Player against the slot machine, which in addition to a high Dexterity share also has a lot of fun.
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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Steuerung eines Systems von mindestens zwei Spielautomaten nach dem Oberbegriff des Hauptanspruches.The present invention relates to a method for controlling a System of at least two slot machines according to the preamble of Main claim.
Die Arbeitsweise derartiger Spielautomaten besteht üblicherweise darin, dass über die zentrale Steuereinheit ein Spielergebnis ermittelt wird, welches nachfolgend über geeignete Anzeigemittel, welche beispielsweise als umlaufende Scheiben, Walzen, Würfel Klappkarten oder ein Display ausgebildet sein können, dargestellt wird. In Abhängigkeit davon, ob es sich bei diesem Spielergebnis um eine Gewinnkombination handelt oder nicht, werden die Inhalte von Gewinnspeichem und deren nachgeordneten Anzeigevorrichtungen entsprechend erhöht. Auch dieser Vorgang wird wiederum über die zentrale Steuereinheit des Spielautomaten gesteuert.The mode of operation of such slot machines usually consists in that a game result is determined via the central control unit, which in the following about suitable display means, which for example as revolving disks, rollers, cube folding cards or a display can be formed is shown. Depending on whether it is this game result is a winning combination or not, the contents of profit storage and its subordinate Display devices increased accordingly. This process too again controlled by the central control unit of the gaming machine.
Sowohl der Grundaufbau als auch das Grundprinzip der oben beschriebenen Arbeitsweise ist bereits seit langem bekannt.Both the basic structure and the basic principle of those described above The way of working has been known for a long time.
Spielautomaten der gattungsgemäßen Art bestehen im wesentlichen aus den oben genannten Bau- und Funktionsgruppen. Lediglich durch unterschiedliche Spielsysteme, Zusatzgewinnchancen wie Bonus- und Jackpotvariationen, Kombinationen von Frei-, Sonder- und Multispielen, Ausspielungen und ähnliches soll ein Spielanreiz geschaffen werden, der möglichst viele Spieler anspricht und sie zum Spielen an derartigen Geräten animiert.Slot machines of the generic type consist essentially of the above-mentioned building and functional groups. Only by different Game systems, additional chances of winning such as bonus and jackpot variations, Combinations of free, special and multi-games, draws and the like, an incentive to play should be created that as many as possible Attracts players and encourages them to play on such devices.
In Spielstätten sind die Spielautomaten zumeist in Geräteständern oder an Wandhalterungen so angeordnet, dass ein Spieler maximal an zwei derartigen Spielautomaten gleichzeitig Spielen bzw. deren Spielverlauf verfolgen kann. In gaming venues, the slot machines are mostly in equipment stands or on Wall brackets arranged so that a player can use a maximum of two Playing slot machines at the same time or their course of play can track.
Trotz der räumlich nahen Anordnung laufen die Spiele auf diesen Spielautomaten völlig unabhängig voneinander ab. Demzufolge sind auch die auf den Anzeigen zur Spielergebnisanzeige dargestellten Spielergebnisse zwischen den Spielautomaten grundsätzlich verschieden. Ein Übereinstimmung von zwei gleichzeitig einlaufenden Spielergebnissen an benachbarten Spielautomaten wäre somit rein zufällig.Despite the close spatial arrangement, the games run on these slot machines completely independently of each other. Accordingly, they are also on the Ads showing the game results display between the slot machines fundamentally different. A match of two simultaneous game results on neighboring slot machines would be purely coincidental.
Aus der Veröffentlichung DE 196 52 702 A1 ist weiterhin bekannt, zwei oder mehr Spielautomaten miteinander zu vernetzen, so dass eine Umbuchung von Zählerständen wie beispielsweise dem Guthabenzähler, dem Freispiel- oder Sonderspielzähler, Jackpotzählern u.s.w. zwischen diesen Spielautomaten einer Gruppe erfolgen kann. Aber auch bei dieser Lösung laufen die Spiele an den einzelnen Spielautomaten der Gruppe vollständig unabhängig mit jeweils verschiedenen Spielergebnissen ab. Lediglich die Synchronisation von Funktionsabläufen, wie Start, Stop und Gewinnermittlung können gemäß dieser Lösung so koordiniert werden, dass sich eine Vergrößerung der Anzahl von möglichen Symbolkombinationen ergibt.From publication DE 196 52 702 A1 two are also known or network more slot machines with each other, so that a rebooking of meter readings such as the credit meter, the Free spins or special game counters, jackpot counters, etc. between these Slot machines can be done in a group. But also with this solution the games on the individual slot machines of the group run completely independently with different game results. Only that Synchronization of functional processes such as start, stop and profit determination can be coordinated according to this solution so that a Increasing the number of possible symbol combinations results.
Aus der Veröffentlichung US 6,117,013 ist ein Verfahren bekannt, bei dem mehrere Spieleinrichtungen, beispielsweise Telefone oder Computer, über jeweilige Datenleitungen mit einem Zentralcomputer verbunden werden können. Mit Hilfe der jeweiligen Spieleinrichtung kann ein Benutzer einen individuellen Spieleinsatz tätigen. In einem von dem Zentralcomputer umfaßten Zufallsgenerator wird dann ein Spiel ausgeführt, dessen Ergebnis von dem Zentralcomputer an die angeschlossenen Spieleinrichtungen übertragen und dort auf einer jeweiligen Anzeigeneinrichtung angezeigt wird. Die Spieleinrichtungen selbst müssen lediglich eine Anzeigeneinrichtung zum Anzeigen des Spielergebnisses und Kopplungsmittel zum Anschließen der Datenleitung zu dem Zentralcomputer umfassen, um an der Bestimmung des Gewinner teilzunehmen. Sowohl das für alle teilnehmenden Spieleinrichtungen gemeinsam ausgeführte Spiel als auch die Bestimmung der Gewinner bzw. der gewinnenden Spieleinrichtungen erfolgt mit Hilfe des Zentralcomputers. A method is known from publication US Pat. No. 6,117,013, in which several gaming devices, such as telephones or computers respective data lines are connected to a central computer can. With the help of the respective game device, a user can make individual play bets. Included in one by the central computer Random generator then runs a game, the result of which transferred from the central computer to the connected gaming facilities and is displayed there on a respective display device. The Game facilities themselves only need an ad facility for Display of the game result and coupling means for connecting the Data line to the central computer to help determine the To participate in the winners. Both for all participating gaming facilities jointly run game as well as determining the winners or the winning game facilities takes place with the help of the central computer.
Ein auf einem gleichen Konzept basierendes Spielsystem ist aus der Veröffentlichung DE 197 01 301 A1 bekannt. Es ist ein Spielautomatensystem mit einer Mehrzahl von Spielstellen beschrieben, die zeitweise über eine jeweilige Online-Verbindung mit einer zentralen Steuereinheit Daten austauschen können. Hierbei findet der Spielverlauf mit seinen sämtlichen Einzelschritten, wie Ziehung von Zufallszahlen, Ermittlung von Symbolkombinationen oder ähnlichen zufallsabhängigen Spielergebnissen, Feststellung eines Gewinns usw., ausschließlich in der zentralen Steuereinheit statt. Die dezentralen Spielstehen dienen hingegen der Anzeige bzw. Darstellung der für den Spielverlauf erforderlichen Informationen.A game system based on the same concept is from the publication DE 197 01 301 A1 known. It is a slot machine system described with a plurality of game points, which at times over a Exchange the respective online connection with a central control unit can. Here the course of the game takes place with all its individual steps, such as drawing random numbers, determining symbol combinations or similar random game results, finding a profit, etc., only in the central control unit. The Decentralized game stands, on the other hand, serve to display or display the information necessary for the course of the game.
Ausgehend von diesem Stand der Technik liegt der Erfindung die Aufgabe zu Grunde, ein Verfahren zur Steuerung von mindestens zwei Spielautomaten vorzuschlagen, die zueinander völlig synchron laufen und jeweils gleiche Spielergebnisse anzeigen, aber dennoch die Möglichkeit für das Erreichen unterschiedlicher Gewinne bieten.Based on this prior art, the object of the invention based on a method of controlling at least two slot machines propose that run completely synchronized with each other and the same Show game results, but still the opportunity to achieve offer different profits.
Die Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch die kennzeichnenden Merkmale des Hauptanspruches in Verbindung mit dem Oberbegriff gelöst. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen und Verbesserungen sind gemäß der Unteransprüche möglich.The object is achieved by the characterizing features of the main claim in connection with the preamble. advantageous Further developments and improvements are in accordance with the subclaims possible.
Die erfindungsgemäße Lösung zeichnet sich gegenüber dem Stand der Technik dadurch aus, dass die Spielautomaten des Spielautomatensystems jeweils eine zentrale Steuereinheit aufweisen, welche miteinander vernetzt sind oder dass alle Spielautomaten des Spielautomatensystems gemeinsam über eine zentrale Steuereinheit gesteuert werden. Die gemeinsame Steuereinheit oder die vernetzten Steuereinheiten steuern nunmehr die Anzeigemittel zur Spielergebnisanzeige aller Spielautomaten des Spielautomatensystems derart synchron, dass an allen Spielautomaten des Spielautomatensystems identische Symbolkombinationen zur Anzeige gebracht werden. Dadurch, dass an jedem der Spielautomaten des Spielautomatensystems spielergesteuert über die Tasten zur Spielablaufsteuerung eine individuelle Verteilung von Einsätzen auf Gewinnlinien und / oder Gewinnkombinationen erfolgt, können trotz identischer Symbolkombinationen an jedem Spielautomat des Spielautomatensystems unterschiedlich hohe Gewinnwerte realisiert werden.The solution according to the invention is distinguished from the prior art Technology characterized by the slot machines of the slot machine system each have a central control unit which is networked with one another are or that all slot machines of the slot machine system are common can be controlled via a central control unit. The common The control unit or the networked control units now control the Display means for displaying the game results of all slot machines of the Slot machine system so synchronously that on all slot machines of the Slot machine system identical symbol combinations for display to be brought. The fact that on each of the slot machines of the Slot machine systems controlled by the buttons for Game flow control based on an individual distribution of bets Paylines and / or winning combinations can be made despite identical combinations of symbols on each slot machine of the slot machine system profit values of different heights can be realized.
Gemäß einer ersten vorteilhaften Weiterbildung dieser erfindungsgemäßen Grundidee kann vorgesehen sein, dass mehrere Spielautomaten des Spielautomatensystems in einem Gehäuse angeordnet sind und über eine zentrale Steuereinheit für alle Spielautomaten dieses Spielautomatensystems gesteuert werden.According to a first advantageous development of this invention Basic idea can be provided that several slot machines of the slot machine system are arranged in a housing and via a central Control unit for all slot machines of this slot machine system to be controlled.
Eine weiter vorteilhafte Gestaltungsvariante besteht darin, dass mehrere Spielautomaten des Spielautomatensystems in einer Ständereinheit angeordnet sind und dass all diese Spielautomaten des Spielautomatensystems über untereinander vernetzte zentrale Steuereinheiten gesteuert werden.Another advantageous design variant is that several Slot machines of the slot machine system are arranged in a stand unit are and that all of these slot machines of the slot machine system are over interconnected central control units can be controlled.
Erfindungsgemäß kann weiterhin vorgesehen sein, dass den Spielautomaten des Spielautomatensystems eine weiter Anzeigeeinheit zur Spielergebnisanzeige zugeordnet ist, über welche ebenfalls die gleichen Symbolkombinationen, wie sie auf den Spielautomaten des Spielautomatensystems erscheinen, dargestellt wird.According to the invention it can further be provided that the gaming machine of the slot machine system, a further display unit for displaying the game results is assigned, via which also the same symbol combinations, as they appear on the slot machines of the slot machine system, is pictured.
Eine weiter vorteilhafte Gestaltungsvariante der erfindungsgemäßen Grundidee besteht darin, dass mindestens zwei Spielern an mindestens zwei Spielautomaten des Spielautomatensystems ein gleich hoher Einsatzwert vorgegeben wird. Nachfolgend wird eine vorgegebene Anzahl von Spielen mit gleichen Symbolkombinationen als Ergebnis der Einzelspiele auf den Spielautomaten des Spielautomatensystems durchgeführt. Während dieser vorgegebenen Anzahl von Einzelspielen wird nun in Abhängigkeit von unterschiedlichen Setzstrategien der einzelnen Spieler bei gleichen Symbolkombinationen als Spielergebnis jeweils ein unterschiedlich hoher Gewinnwert in den Einzelspielen erzielt und jeweils auf den Gewinnspeichern der einzelnen Spielautomaten gespeichert und angezeigt. Als Gewinner wird nach Ablauf der vorgegebenen Anzahl von Einzelspielen beispielsweise derjenige Spieler ermittelt, der den höchsten Gewinnwert in Summe erreicht hat.A further advantageous design variant of the basic idea according to the invention is that at least two players play at least two slot machines the slot machine system an equally high value is specified. Below is a predetermined number of games with the same symbol combinations as a result of the individual games on the Slot machines of the slot machine system performed. During this predetermined number of single games is now dependent on different betting strategies of the individual players with the same Symbol combinations as a game result each have a different height Winning value achieved in the individual games and in each case on the Saved earnings of the individual slot machines are saved and displayed. The winner will be after the specified number of individual games for example, the player who has the highest win value in Sum has reached.
Gemäß den weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltungen kann einen unterschildliche Verfahrensweise hinsichtlich der individuellen Verteilung der Spieleinsätze auf die Gewinnlinien und / oder die Gewinnkombinationen vorgenommen werden. Diese Verfahrensweise kann darin bestehen, dass bei allen oder nur einem Spielautomaten des Spielautomatensystems eine spielergesteuerte Einstellung erfolgt. Der Vorteil von letzterem besteht darin, dass ein Spieler mit seiner individuellen Verteilung der Einsätze gegen einen Spielautomaten 1 des Spielautomatensystems mit einer "automatengesteuerten" individuellen Verteilung der Spieleinsätze spielen kann. Desweiteren können auch bevorzugte Einstellung in einer Spielpause eingestellt bzw. aktiviert werden (= Grundeinstellung).According to the further advantageous refinements, an undersigned Procedure for the individual distribution of Game bets on the paylines and / or winning combinations be made. This procedure can consist in that all or only one slot machine of the slot machine system player-controlled setting. The advantage of the latter is there in that a player with his individual distribution of bets against a slot machine 1 of the slot machine system with a Play "machine-controlled" individual distribution of the stakes can. Furthermore, preferred settings can also be used during a break can be set or activated (= basic setting).
Nachfolgend soll die erfindungsgemäße Lösung an Hand eines Ausführungsbeispiels und den Abbildungen in den Figuren 1 bis 3 näher beschrieben werden. Hierbei zeigen:
- Fig. 1:
- die Ansicht einer Gruppe von Spielautomaten mit Kopplung der Steuereinheiten und variabler Verteilung des Einsatzes auf die einzelnen Gewinnlinien;
- Fig. 2:
- die Ansicht einer Gruppe von Spielautomaten mit Kopplung der Steuereinheiten und variabler Verteilung des Einsatzes auf Symbolkombinationen;
- Fig. 3:
- die Ansicht einer Gruppe von Spielautomaten mit Kopplung der Steuereinheiten und variabler Verteilung des Einsatzes auf die einzelnen Gewinnlinien und zugeordneter zusätzlicher Anzeige in einem übergeordneten Aufsatz.
- Fig. 1:
- the view of a group of slot machines with coupling of the control units and variable distribution of the bet on the individual paylines;
- Fig. 2:
- the view of a group of slot machines with coupling of the control units and variable distribution of the bet on symbol combinations;
- Fig. 3:
- the view of a group of slot machines with coupling of the control units and variable distribution of the bet on the individual paylines and associated additional display in a parent article.
Ausgangspunkt soll eine Gruppe bestehend aus zwei Spielautomaten 1, wie in Fig. 1 bis 3 dargestellt, sein. Für die Wirkungsweise der erfindungsgemäßen Lösung ist es dabei unerheblich, ob die nicht näher dargestellten zentralen Steuereinheiten der Spielautomaten 1 direkt oder über ein Koppelglied, miteinander vernetzt sind. Alternativ kann auch vorgesehen sein, dass alle Spielautomaten 1 des Spielautomatensystems über eine gemeinsame zentrale Steuereinheit gesteuert werden, die beispielsweise im dem Aufsatz 10 (Fig. 3) angeordnet sein kann.Starting point should be a group consisting of two slot machines 1, such as shown in Figs. 1 to 3. For the operation of the invention Solution, it is irrelevant whether the central not shown Control units of the slot machines 1 directly or via a coupling link, are networked with each other. Alternatively, it can also be provided that all slot machines 1 of the slot machine system have a common one central control unit can be controlled, for example in the essay 10 (Fig. 3) can be arranged.
Erfindungswesentlich ist jedoch, dass alle Anzeigen 2 der Spielautomaten 1
und ggf. auch die Anzeige 11 des Aufsatzes 10 zur Spielergebnisanzeige im
Ergebnis eines jeden Einzelspieles jeweils die gleiche Symbolkombination
anzeigen.It is essential to the invention that all the
Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren zeichnet sich weiterhin dadurch aus, dass
gemäß der Darstellung in Fig. 1 über die Tasten 4 zur Spielablaufsteuerung
der verfügbare Einsatz an jedem der Spielautomaten 1 des Spielautomatensystems
individuell auf die Gewinnlinien 3 verteilt werden kann. Hierzu
wird dem Spieler an jedem der Spielautomaten 1 pro Spiel ein Einsatz von
40 Punkten (oder auch 40 Pf) abverlangt, den er nun in einer Stückelung von
beispielsweise 5 Punkten (5 Pf) den einzelnen Gewinnlinien 3 zuweisen
kann. Im Vorliegenden Beispiel wurde dem linken Spielautomaten 1 eine
Stückelung in der Form: 05 / 10 / 15 / 05 / 05 und dem rechten
Spielautomaten 1 eine Stückelung in der Form: 05 / 10 / 05 / 15 / 05
zugewiesen, was über die Zifferanzeigen 5 dargestellt wird. im Ergebnis
eines einzelnen Spieles zeigen die Anzeigen 2 des linken und des rechten
Spielautomaten 1 jeweils die gleiche Symbolkombination an. Über die
unterschiedlichen Wertigkeiten der einzelnen Gewinnlinien 3 wird nunmehr
am linken und rechten Spielautomaten 1 jeweils ein anderer Gewinnwert
erzielt, der dann einem hier nicht näher dargestellten Speicher mit
entsprechender Anzeige zugeführt werden kann. Dieser Gewinnwert kann in
seiner Höhe beispielsweise derart ermittelt werden, dass der oder die
Einsatzteile der gewinnenden Gewinnlinien mit den Werten 12 des
Gewinnplanes multipliziert werden. Würde im vorliegenden Beispiel die
Gewinnlinie mit dem individuell festgelegten Einsatzteil "10" einen Gewinn
erzielen, der laut Gewinnplan 12 die Wertigkeit "100" besitz, so würde
nachfolgend ein Gewinnwert von "1.000" auf dem Gewinnspeicher
gutgeschrieben. Gleichzeitig könnte aber auch noch ein Gewinn über die
Gewinnlinie mit dem Einsatzteil "5" einlaufen, welcher laut Gewinnplan die
Wertigkeit "200" besitz. In diesem Fall würde dann in Summe dem
Gewinnspeicher ein Gewinnwert in Höhe von "2.000" gutgeschrieben.The inventive method is further characterized in that
as shown in Fig. 1 via the keys 4 for game sequence control
the available stake on each of the slot machines 1 of the slot machine system
can be distributed individually on the
Alternativ hierzu zeigt Fig. 2 eine Möglichkeit auf, nach welcher den Symbolkombinätionen,
die im Ergebnis eines Einzelspieles erreicht und auf den
Anzeigen 2 der Spielautomaten 1 angezeigt werden können,
unterschiedliche Wertigkeiten zugeordnet werden. Hiernach kann
beispielsweise einer ersten Symbolkombination aus gleichen Symbolen 6
eine erste Wertigkeit 7 und den gleichen Symbolen 8 eine zweite Wertigkeit
9 zugewiesen werden. Auch hier würde im Ergebnis der Einzelspiele und
deren Summe wegen der individuellen Verteilung der Wertigkeiten bei
gleichen Symbolkombinationen auf den Spielautomaten 1 des
Spielautomatensystems ein unterschiedlicher Gewinnwert erreicht werden.
Hinsichtlich der letztlich zu speichernden Gewinne kann analog der oben
beschriebenen Verfahrensweise verfahren werden.As an alternative to this, FIG. 2 shows a possibility according to which the symbol combinations,
which is achieved in the result of a single game and on the
Fig. 3 zeigt eine Kombination aus den individuellen
Verteilungsmöglichkeiten der Spieleinsätze gemäß Fig. 1 und 2. Zusätzlich
ist hier noch ein Aufsatz 10 vorgesehen, welcher ebenfalls eine
Anzeigeeinheit 11 beinhaltet, die synchron zu den Anzeigen 3 der
Spielautomaten 1 des Spielautomatensystems läuft und demzufolge auch die
gleiche Symbolkombination anzeigt.Fig. 3 shows a combination of the individual
Distribution options for the stakes shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. Additionally
an
Erfindungsgemäß kann weiterhin vorgesehen sein, dass die individuelle
Verteilung von Einätzen auf die Gewinnlinien 3 und / oder die
Gewinnkombinationen 6, 8 bis zu ihrer spielergesteuerten Veränderung
erhalten bleibt oder sie sich beispielsweise ereignisäbhängig und / der
zufällig verändert. Insbesondere letzteres ist dann von Vorteil, wenn bei
einem der Spielautomaten 1 die individuelle Einsatzverteilung durch den
Spieler über die Tasten 4 und bei dem anderen Spielautomaten 1 des
Spielautomatensystems die individuelle Einsatzverteilung durch den
Spielautomaten 1 selbst erfolgt. Hierdurch kann ein realistisches Spiel des
Spielers gegen den Spielautomaten erfolgen, welches neben einem hohen
Geschicklichkeitsanteil auch ein erhebliches Spielvergnügen aufweist.According to the invention it can further be provided that the individual
Distribution of bets on
Claims (9)
- A method of controlling a system of at least two gaming machines, each of which comprises at least display means for displaying the result of the game, said display means being in the form of rotating rollers, discs, dice, folding cards or symbols that can be represented on a display, means for accepting, checking, storing and outputting payment means in the form of money and/or gaming tokens, data memories with associated displays for credits and/or winnings and/or special games and/or free games and/or jackpots and keys for controlling the game progress, wherein the gaming machines (1) of the gaming machine system are controlled by means of a respective central control unit, which units are networked to one another, or wherein all the gaming machines (1) of the gaming machine system are controlled jointly via a central control unit, characterised in that the common control unit or the networked control units synchronously control the display means (2) for displaying the results of the games of all the gaming machines (1) of the gaming machine system and display identical symbol combinations on all the gaming machines (1) in the result of a respective individual game and in that, at each of the gaming machines (1) of the gaming machine system, an individual player-controlled distribution of stakes over winning lines (3) and/or winning combinations (6, 8) as input via the game progress control keys (4) is detected, so that despite identical symbol combinations at each gaming machine (1) of the gaming machine system, taking into account the detected distribution of stakes, a different winnings value can be determined for the individual gaming machines (1).
- A method of controlling a system of at least two gaming machines according to claim 1, characterised in that a plurality of gaming machines (1) of the gaming machine system are disposed in a housing and are controlled via a central control unit for all the gaming machines of said gaming machine system.
- A method of controlling a system of at least two gaming machines according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that a plurality of gaming machines (1) of the gaming machine system are disposed in a stand unit and in that all these gaming machines (1) of the gaming machine system are controlled via central control units which are networked together.
- A method of controlling a system of at least two gaming machines according to at least one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that another display unit (10, 11) for displaying the result of the games is associated with the gaming machines (1) of the gaming machine system, and by means of said display unit the same symbol combinations as appear on the gaming machines (1) of the gaming machine system are also shown.
- A method of controlling a system of at least two gaming machines according to at least one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that at least two players at two gaming machines (1) at least of the gaming machine system are preset a stake of the same value, in that a preset number of games with the same symbol combinations is then carried out as a result of the individual games on the gaming machines (1) of the gaming machine system, in that the winning values obtained in dependence on the different betting strategies of the players are each stored and displayed on the winnings memories of the individual gaming machines and the winner is determined as being that player who, after expiry of the preset number of individual games, has achieved the highest winnings value.
- A method of controlling a system of at least two gaming machines according to at least one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the individual distribution of stakes over the winning lines (3) and/or the winning combinations (6, 8) is maintained for consecutive individual games until a player-controlled change.
- A method of controlling a system of at least two gaming machines according to at least one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the individual distribution of stakes over the winning lines (3) and/or the winning combinations (6, 8) is changed in dependence on events and/or in random fashion.
- A method of controlling a system of at least two gaming machines according to at least one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the individual distribution of stakes over the winning lines (3) and/or the winning combinations (6, 8) changes to a preset basic setting after a predetermined time of non-playing or a playing pause.
- A method of controlling a system of at least two gaming machines according to at least one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the individual distribution of stakes over the winning lines (3) and/or the winning combinations (6, 8) is subject to a random distribution at only one of the gaming machines (1) of the gaming machine system, while in another gaming machine (1) of the gaming machine system a player-controlled distribution is set.
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