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DE3415114C2
DE3415114C2 DE19843415114 DE3415114A DE3415114C2 DE 3415114 C2 DE3415114 C2 DE 3415114C2 DE 19843415114 DE19843415114 DE 19843415114 DE 3415114 A DE3415114 A DE 3415114A DE 3415114 C2 DE3415114 C2 DE 3415114C2
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Juergen 4800 Bielefeld De Curdt
Joachim 4815 Schloss Holte-Stukenbrock De Voss
Hans-Dieter 4800 Bielefeld De Ziegenbruch
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    • G07CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07FCOIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F17/00Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
    • G07F17/32Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
    • G07F17/3244Payment aspects of a gaming system, e.g. payment schemes, setting payout ratio, bonus or consolation prizes

Description

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Münzspielgerät gemäß dem Ober­ begriff des Anspruches 1.The present invention relates to a coin operated game machine according to the Ober Concept of claim 1.

Aus der DE-OS 29 35 188 ist bereits ein gattungsgemäßes Münzspielgerät bekannt, bei dem die Registriereinrichtung als Zähler ausgebildet ist, der bei einem gewinnlosen Spiel um eins weitergeschaltet wird. Bei einer bestimmten Anzahl von gewinnlosen Spielen bzw. beim Erreichen eines vorgegebenen Zählerstandes werden durch den Zähler Sonderspiele mit erhöhten Gewinnchancen ausgelöst, um den Spieler an das Gerät an das Gerät zu fesseln.DE-OS 29 35 188 is a generic coin-operated game device known in which the registration device is designed as a counter, which is advanced by one in a winning game. At a certain number of winning games or when reaching a predetermined counter reading are special games by the counter with increased chances of winning triggered the player to the device to tie the device.

Sobald jedoch während einer zeitlich variablen Spielserie ein Gewinn erzielt wurde, wird der Zähler auf Null gesetzt, so daß keine Sonder­ spiele gewährt werden, wenn nur ein einziger, im Verhältnis zum Ein­ satz relativ kleiner Gewinn erzielt wurde. Daraus folgt, daß keine Sonderspiele gewährt werden, wenn beispielsweise während der einer zeitlich relativ langen Spielserie von beispielsweise 30 Minuten auch nur ein einziger kleiner Gewinn erzielt wurde. However, as soon as a win during a time-varying game series the counter is set to zero, so that no special games are granted, if only one, in relation to the one relatively small profit was achieved. It follows that none Special games are granted, for example, during one a relatively long game series of 30 minutes, for example only one small win was made.  

Aus der DE-OS 26 36 253 ist ein münzbetätigtes Münzspielgerät mit einer von einem Mikroprozessor gesteuerten Uhr bekannt. Diese Uhr soll u. a. eine Wanduhr in Gaststätten ersetzen, um die Tageszeit an­ zuzeigen. Außerdem wird durch die Uhr in Anlehnung an die Öffnungs­ zeiten einer Gaststätte das Geldspielgerät ein- und ausgeschaltet. Außerdem kann eine evtl. vorhandene Alarmanlage gesteuert werden. Fer­ ner kann auch durch die Uhr das Gerät so gesteuert werden, daß in auf Erfahrungswerten beruhende, spielschwache Zeiten Freispiele gewährt werden. Auch bei diesem Spielgerät ist es nicht möglich, Sonderspiele nach einer zeitlich vorgegebenen Spieldauer zu gewähren, da die Uhr des vorbekannten Gerätes wie eine Zeitschaltuhr arbeitet.From DE-OS 26 36 253 is a coin-operated coin-operated game machine with a clock controlled by a microprocessor. This clock should u. a. replace a wall clock in restaurants to the time of day to show. In addition, the clock is based on the opening times of a restaurant the gaming machine is switched on and off. An existing alarm system can also be controlled. Fer ner can also be controlled by the clock so that in on Experience-based, game-weak times granted free spins will. Even with this game device, it is not possible to make special games to grant after a timed game duration, since the clock of the known device works like a timer.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Münzspiel­ gerät der eingangs genannten Art so weiterzubilden, daß mit erhöhten Gewinnchancen gerechnet werden kann, auch wenn keine dafür vorgesehene, einen Gewinn bringende Merkmalskombination während einer zeitlich be­ grenzten Spielserie erzielt wurde.The present invention has for its object a coin game device of the type mentioned in such a way that with increased Chances of winning can be expected, even if no a profitable combination of features during a time limited game series was achieved.

Die gestellte Aufgabe wird durch die im Kennzeichen des Anspruches 1 aufgeführten Merkmale gelöst. Durch die als Zeiterfassungseinrichtung ausgebildete Registriereinrichtung wird erreicht, daß die Dauer einer nicht unterbrochenen Spielserie derart erfaßt wird, daß beim Erreichen eines vorbestimmten Wertes auf das Sonderspielwerk so eingewirkt wird, daß unabhängig von den während der Spielserie erzielten Merkmalskom­ binationen eine Serie von Sonderspielen ausgelöst wird. Dadurch soll der Spieler zum Weiterspielen angeregt werden, auch wenn während der vorhergehenden, zeitlich festgelegten Spielserie kein Gewinn erzielt wurde. Da jedoch auch Sonderspiele gewährt werden, wenn in der zeit­ lich festgelegten Spielserie Gewinne erzielt wurden, empfindet der Spieler es nicht als eine Entschädigung für den verlorenen Einsatz.The task is achieved by the in the characterizing part of claim 1 listed features solved. By as a time recording facility trained registration device is achieved that the duration of a uninterrupted game series is recorded so that when reaching a predetermined value is acted on the special game mechanism, that regardless of the feature com. achieved during the game series a series of special games is triggered. This is supposed to the player is encouraged to continue playing, even if during the previous, scheduled game series did not make a profit has been. However, since special games are also granted if in time determined game series were won, the Don't use it as compensation for the lost bet.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist, wenn die Zeiterfassungseinrichtung als eine mit elektrischer Energie betriebene Zeitschaltuhr mit analoger oder digitaler Anzeige ausgebildet ist, da dann die Zeitmessung der erstmaligen Inbetriebnahme durch einen Spieler einschaltbar ist. So­ bald die vorbestimmte Spieldauer erreicht ist und die Sonderspiele gegeben werden, kann durch entsprechende Schaltung die Messung der Spieldauer von vorn beginnen.It is particularly advantageous if the time recording device as a timer operated with electrical energy with analog or digital display is formed, since then the time measurement of the  can be switched on for the first time by a player. Like this soon the predetermined game time is reached and the special games given, the measurement of Start the game from the beginning.

In Abwandlung dazu kann die Zeiterfassungseinrichtung eine optische Anzeige, vorzugsweise in Form von Lichtleisten aufweisen. Bei einer derartigen Ausführung könnte die Zeitmessung von dem Antrieb für die Spielwalzen bzw. -scheiben abgenommen werden, da die Dauer eines Spiels festleg- und nicht veränderbar ist.In a modification of this, the time recording device can be an optical one Display, preferably in the form of light strips. At a such execution could be the timing of the drive for the Play reels or disks are removed because the duration of a game is definable and not changeable.

Die Anzeige der Zeiterfassungseinrichtung kann so ausgelegt sein, daß entweder die Spieldauer einer Spielserie oder die Zeitspanne bis zum Auslösen der Sonderspiele angezeigt wird.The display of the time recording device can be designed so that either the duration of a game series or the period of time until Trigger the special games is displayed.

Die Erfindung wird in der nachfolgenden Beschreibung anhand von Ausführungs­ beispielen dargestellt. Es zeigtThe invention is in the following description based on execution shown examples.  It shows

Fig. 1 ein mit Spielwalzen ausgerüstetes erfindungs­ gemäßes Münzspielgerät in Frontansicht und Fig. 1 equipped with a game rollers fiction, contemporary coin-operated device in front view and

Fig. 2 ein mit Spielscheiben ausgerüstetes erfindungs­ gemäßes Münzspielgerät, ebenfalls in Frontan­ sicht. Fig. 2 equipped with game discs fiction, contemporary coin-operated device, also in front view.

Bei dem in der Fig. 1 als ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel aufgezeigten Münzspielgerät ist die Frontseite des Gerä­ tes gezeigt. Die Frontscheibe 1 des Gerätegehäuses 2 ist in der oberen rechten Ecke mit einem Münzeinwurfschlitz 3 versehen, durch den Münzen in den auf dem Gerät ange­ gebenen Werten eingegeben werden können. Sobald der zur Durchführung eines Spiels notwendige Betrage vorhanden ist, werden die um nicht dargestellte horizontale Achsen rotierenden Spielwalzen 4, 5, 6 in Bewegung gesetzt. Von den Spielwalzen ist nur der jeweilige Teilausschnitt er­ kennbar, der innerhalb der markierten Felder 7, 8, 9 liegt. Unterhalb jeder Spielwalze 4, 5, 6 ist jeweils eine Taste 10, 11, 12 vorgesehen, durch die der Spieler auf den Lauf der Spielwalzen entsprechend der angegebenen Funktionen "Start" oder "Stop" einwirken kann. Unterhalb der Tasten 10 bis 12 sind mehrere Felder 13 vorgesehen, in denen der nicht dargestellte Gewinplan dargestellt ist. Oberhalb der Spielwalzen 4 bis 6 sind zwei weitere markierte Felder 14, 15 vorgesehen, wovon in dem linken Feld die Anzahl der Sonderspiele und in dem rechten Feld der im Münzspeicher vorhandene Betrag angezeigt wird. Im vor­ liegenden Ausführungsbeispiel sind demzufolge noch 54 Sonderspiele möglich, und im Münzspeicher sind DM 64,70 vorhanden.In the coin game device shown in FIG. 1 as a first embodiment, the front of the device is shown. The front screen 1 of the device housing 2 is provided in the upper right corner with a coin slot 3 through which coins can be entered in the values indicated on the device. As soon as the amounts necessary to carry out a game are available, the game rollers 4, 5, 6 rotating about horizontal axes (not shown) are set in motion. Of the game reels, only the respective partial section that lies within the marked fields 7, 8, 9 is recognizable. A button 10, 11, 12 is provided underneath each game roller 4, 5, 6 , by means of which the player can act on the course of the game rollers in accordance with the functions “Start” or “Stop”. A number of fields 13 are provided below the keys 10 to 12 , in which the profit plan, not shown, is shown. Above the game reels 4 to 6 , two further marked fields 14, 15 are provided, of which the number of special games is displayed in the left field and the amount present in the coin store is displayed in the right field. In the present exemplary embodiment, 54 special games are therefore still possible, and DM 64.70 are available in the coin storage.

In der Frontscheibe 1 ist ferner eine Registriereinrich­ tung 16 angeordnet, die im vorliegenden Ausführungsbei­ spiel als eine Zeitschaltuhr mit einer 5-Minuten-Eintei­ lung ausgebildet ist und im Bereich der Tasten 10 bis 12 liegt. Sobald das Gerät durch Münzeinwurf durch einen Spieler betätigt wird, wird die Registriereinrichtung 16 eingeschaltet. Nach einer vorgegebenen Spieldauer von beispielsweise 30 Minuten werden dem Spieler dann eine vorbestimmte Anzahl von Sonderspielen gutgeschrieben, welches in dem Feld 14 ersichtlich ist. Die Einteilung des Zifferblatts der als Uhr ausgebildeten Registrier­ einrichtung 16 kann so vorgenommen werden, daß entweder die Spieldauer oder die Zeitspanne bis zum Erreichen der zusätzlichen Sonderspiele durch den Spieler ablesbar ist. Beim Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß der Fig. 1 besteht die Merkmalskombination insgesamt aus insgesamt sechs Merk­ malen, wovon drei Zahlen auf der Walze 4, zwei Symbole auf der Walze 5 und eine weitere Zahl auf der Walze 6 liegen. Es ist selbstverständlich, daß die Merkmalskom­ bination bei der Auslegung des Gerätes beliebig gewählt werden kann.In the windshield 1 , a Registriereinrich device 16 is also arranged, which in the present exemplary embodiment is designed as a time switch with a 5-minute division and lies in the area of the keys 10 to 12 . As soon as the device is operated by a player inserting a coin, the registration device 16 is switched on. After a predetermined playing time of 30 minutes, for example, the player is then credited with a predetermined number of special games, which can be seen in field 14 . The division of the dial of the registration device 16 designed as a clock can be carried out in such a way that either the playing time or the time period until the additional special games are reached can be read by the player. In the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 1, the combination of features consists of a total of six characters, three of which are on the roller 4 , two symbols on the roller 5 and another number on the roller 6 . It goes without saying that the combination of characteristics can be chosen arbitrarily when designing the device.

Bei dem in der Fig. 2 aufgezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel sind anstelle der Spielwalzen 4, 5, 6 drei rotierende Spiel­ scheiben 4′, 5′, 6′ vorgesehen, deren Rotationsachsen hori­ zontal angeordnet und senkrecht zur Frontscheibe 1 stehen. In der Frontscheibe 1 sind fünf Felder 17 bis 21 vorgesehen, in denen bei Stillstand der Spielwalzen 4′ bis 6′ je eine Zahl bzw. ein Symbol liegt. Welche Merkmalskombinationen dabei Gewinnkombinationen sind, geht aus den im Feld 13 vorgesehenen Aufzeichnungen hervor. Unterhalb der Spielwalzen 4′ bis 6′ sind die Felder 14, 15 vorgesehen zur Anzeige der Sonderspiele bzw. des im Münzspeicher enthaltenen Betrages. Ferner ist unterhalb der Spielwalzen wiederum die als Zeit­ schaltuhr ausgebildete Registriereinrichtung 16 vorge­ sehen. In funktioneller und baulicher Hinsicht ist die Registriereinrichtung 16 mit der nach der Fig. 1 gleich­ zusetzen. Bei der Ausführung nach der Fig. 2 ist außerdem noch ein weiterer Münzeinwurfschlitz 3′ vorgesehen. Alle weiteren auf der Frontscheibe 1 enthaltenen Infor­ mationen sind bei den beiden Geräten nicht beschrieben bzw. nicht dargestellt, da sie zur Erläuterung der Er­ findung nicht mehr beitragen.In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2 , three rotating game discs 4 ', 5', 6 'are provided instead of the game rollers 4, 5, 6 , the axes of rotation of which are arranged horizontally and are perpendicular to the windshield 1 . In the front window 1 , five fields 17 to 21 are provided, in each of which a number or a symbol lies when the game rollers 4 ' to 6' are stationary. Which combinations of characteristics are winning combinations can be seen from the records provided in field 13 . Below the game reels 4 ' to 6' , the fields 14, 15 are provided for displaying the special games or the amount contained in the coin store. Furthermore, below the game reel, the timer 16 designed as a timer can be seen easily. In functional and structural terms, the registration device 16 is to be added to the one according to FIG. 1. In the embodiment of FIG. 2, a further coin slot 3 'is also provided. All other information contained on the windshield 1 are not described or not shown in the two devices, since they no longer contribute to the explanation of the invention.

Es sei noch bemerkt, daß die Registriereinrichtung 16 unabhängig von der Art der Spielwalzen bzw. der Spiel­ scheiben und der darauf angebrachten Merkmale einsetz­ bar ist.It should also be noted that the registration device 16 regardless of the type of game rollers or the game discs and the features attached to it can be used bar.

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1. Münzspielgerät mit mehreren in einem Gehäuse angeordneten, unabhän­ gig voneinander rotierend antreibbaren Walzen oder Scheiben, die mit Merkmalen in Form von Ziffern und/oder Symbolen ausgerüstet sind, wo­ bei der Antrieb zu Durchführung eines Spiels durch eine bestimmte An­ zahl von Münzen auslösbar ist, daß die Frontseite des Gehäuses durch eine mehrere marktierte Felder aufweisende, zumindest teilweise durch­ sichtige Scheibe gebildet ist, und daß bei stillstehenden Walzen oder Scheiben die durch die markierten Felder sich ergebenden Merkmalskom­ binationen in einer gewissen Zuordnung zueinander, solche Gewinnkombi­ nationen sind, die den Ablauf einer vorbestimmten Anzahl von in einem Sonderspielzählwerk gutgeschriebenen Sonderspielen zur Folge haben, und mit einer Registriereinrichtung, dadurch gekenn­ zeichnet, daß die Registriereinrichtung als Zeiterfassungs­ einrichtung (16) ausgebildet ist, mittels derer die Dauer einer nicht unterbrochenen Spielserie derart erfaßbar ist, daß beim Erreichen eines vorbestimmten Wertes durch Einwirkung auf das Sonderspielzähl­ werk (14) unabhängig von den während der Spielserie erzielten Merk­ malskombinationen eine Serie von Sonderspielen auslösbar ist.1. Coin-operated game machine with a plurality of rollers or disks arranged in a housing and rotating independently of one another, which are equipped with features in the form of numbers and / or symbols, where a certain number of coins can be triggered when driving a game that the front of the housing is formed by a several marketed fields, at least partially by a visible disc, and that when the rollers or discs are stationary, the combinations of features resulting from the marked fields are in a certain association with one another, such profit combinations that are the Expiry of a predetermined number of special games credited in a special game counter , and with a registration device, characterized in that the registration device is designed as a time recording device ( 16 ), by means of which the duration of an uninterrupted game series can be recorded in such a way that at m reaching a predetermined value by acting on the special game counter ( 14 ) regardless of the feature combinations achieved during the game series, a series of special games can be triggered. 2. Münzspielgerät nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Zeiterfassungseinrichtung als eine mit elektrischer Energie betriebene Zeitschaltuhr (16) mit analoger oder digitaler Anzeige ausgebildet ist.2. Coin operated game machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the time recording device is designed as a timer operated with electrical energy ( 16 ) with analog or digital display. 3. Münzspielgerät nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Zeiterfassungseinrichtung (16) mit einer optischen Anzeige ausgerüstet ist. 3. Coin-operated game machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the time recording device ( 16 ) is equipped with an optical display. 4. Münzspielgerät nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die op­ tische Anzeige als eine mit einer Zeiteinteilung versehene Lichtlei­ ste ausgebildet ist.4. Coin operated game machine according to claim 3, characterized in that the op table display as a timed light guide is trained. 5. Münzspielgerät nach Anspruch 3 oder 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die optische Anzeige in der die Frontseite des Gerätegehäuses (2) bil­ denden Scheibe (1) eingsetzt ist.5. Coin-operated game machine according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the optical display in the front of the device housing ( 2 ) bil denden disc ( 1 ) is used. 6. Münzspielgerät nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 3 bis 5, da­ durch gekennzeichnet, daß die optische Anzeige entweder die Spieldauer einer Spielserie oder die Zeitspanne bis zum Auslösen der zusätzli­ chen Sonderspiele anzeigt.6. Coin-operated game machine according to one or more of claims 3 to 5, because characterized in that the visual display shows either the playing time a game series or the time until the additional Chen special games.
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