EP0806022B1 - Appareil de divertissement actionne par pieces de monnaie - Google Patents

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EP0806022B1
EP0806022B1 EP95936424A EP95936424A EP0806022B1 EP 0806022 B1 EP0806022 B1 EP 0806022B1 EP 95936424 A EP95936424 A EP 95936424A EP 95936424 A EP95936424 A EP 95936424A EP 0806022 B1 EP0806022 B1 EP 0806022B1
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F17/00—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
    • G07F17/32—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
    • G07F17/3202—Hardware aspects of a gaming system, e.g. components, construction, architecture thereof
    • G07F17/3204—Player-machine interfaces
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    • G07F17/00—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
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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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  1. Appareil de divertissement actionné par pièces de monnaie, comprenant un dispositif de jeu (1) comportant plusieurs éléments éclairables (5) d'affichage de gain individuel et une unité commandée par ordinateur pour la commande du déroulement du jeu, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de jeu est formé par un dispositif de jeu à risque (1) qui augmente en raison d'un risque de perte un enjeu déterminé par une mise d'argent, ou une fraction ou un multiple de cet enjeu.
  2. Appareil de divertissement selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de jeu à risque (1) comprend une colonne-risque (3) installée sur un socle (2) et comportant une échelle d'affichage (4) composée d'éléments d'affichage (5) superposés.
  3. Appareil de divertissement selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que chaque élément d'affichage (5) de la colonne-risque (3) est partagé en au moins deux segments d'affichage (6) séparés l'un de l'autre et affichant la même valeur de gain.
  4. Appareil de divertissement selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que les éléments d'affichage (5) de la colonne-risque (3) sont de forme circulaire ou polygonale.
  5. Appareil de divertissement selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que l'élément d'affichage (5) inférieur de la colonne-risque (3) indique une perte totale, et les éléments d'affichage (5) situés au-dessus indiquent des gains en ordre croissant.
  6. Appareil de divertissement selon l'une des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce qu'à l'extrémité supérieure de la colonne-risque (3) est prévue une zone d'affichage (7) dans laquelle le gain obtenu à chaque étage intermédiaire de la colonne-risque (3) est affichable de façon complémentaire.
  7. Appareil de divertissement selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que la zone d'affichage (7) est partagée en au moins deux segments d'affichage (6) séparés et indiquant la même valeur de gain.
  8. Appareil de divertissement selon l'une des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce que les éléments d'affichage (5) de la colonne-risque (3) sont formés par des moyens à affichage modifiable.
  9. Appareil de divertissement selon l'une des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé en ce que le début du jeu est déclenché par l'actionnement d'un levier de lancement à main (16) en présence d'une mise d'argent suffisante indiquée dans un afficheur de crédit (12).
  10. Appareil de divertissement selon l'une des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisé en ce qu'une touche (13) est associée à l'afficheur de crédit (12) pour la sélection pas-à-pas du niveau de l'enjeu dans la colonne-risque (3).
  11. Appareil de divertissement selon l'une des revendications 1 à 10, caractérisé en ce qu'à la colonne-risque (3) est associée une touche de risque (8) dont l'actionnement provoque soit l'obtention du gain supérieur, soit la perte de la mise ou du gain mis en jeu.
  12. Appareil de divertissement selon l'une des revendications 1 à 11, caractérisé en ce qu'à la colonne-risque (3) est associée une touche de réception (9) dont l'actionnement interrompt l'enchère de risque et permet de recevoir le gain obtenu.
  13. Appareil de divertissement selon l'une des revendications 1 à 12, caractérisé en ce qu'au moins un haut-parleur (15) est monté à l'intérieur du socle (2).
  14. Appareil de divertissement selon l'une des revendications 1 à 13, caractérisé en ce que la colonne-risque (3) est commutée en dispositif d'animation pendant les périodes sans jeu (15).
  15. Appareil de divertissement selon l'une des revendications 1 à 14, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de jeu à risque (1) est monté dans un boítier mural (18).
  16. Appareil de divertissement selon la revendication 15, caractérisé en ce que plusieurs dispositifs de jeu à risque sont montés dans le boítier mural (18).
  17. Appareil de divertissement selon l'une des revendications 1 à 16, caractérisé en ce que les éléments d'affichage (5) du dispositif de jeu à risque (1) sont chacun subdivisés en une zone (21) d'affichage d'un gain.
  18. Appareil de divertissement selon l'une des revendications 1 à 17, caractérisé en ce qu'une fente (10) d'introduction de pièces de monnaie, une fente (19) d'introduction de billet et/ou une fente (20) d'introduction d'une carte d'utilisateur sont prévues.
  19. Appareil de divertissement selon l'une des revendications 1 à 18, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de jeu à risque (1) est associé à au moins un dispositif de jeu à gain supplémentaire dans lequel peut être joué un gain obtenu dans le dispositif (1) de jeu à risque.
  20. Appareil de divertissement selon la revendication 19, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de jeu à gain supplémentaire est formé par une sorte de roulette comprenant une caisse de roulette composée de zones d'affichage et sur laquelle une bille en circulation est simulée par un point lumineux.
  21. Appareil de divertissement selon la revendication 19, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de jeu à gain supplémentaire est un dispositif de jeu à symboles, dans lequel des corps tournants portant des symboles affichent un résultat de jeu après leur arrêt derrière des fenêtres de lecture.
  22. Appareil de divertissement selon la revendication 21, caractérisé en ce qu'au moins l'un des corps tournants du dispositif de jeu à symboles et/ou un corps tournant spécialement prévu comprend au moins un canal visible s'étendant vers l'extérieur depuis son axe de rotation pour la réception de pièces de monnaie, qui sont mises en circulation par un dispositif de distribution à l'occasion d'un événement déterminé dans le dispositif (1) de jeu à risque et/ou dans le dispositif de jeu à gain supplémentaire.
  23. Appareil de divertissement selon l'une des revendications 1 à 22, caractérisé en ce qu'au moins une installation de jeu à jackpot est associée au dispositif de jeu à risque.
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