DE202015008307U1 - Game machine, in particular slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

Game device, in particular money-operated slot machine, with an insert button and a control unit for game sequence control, wherein by means of a symbol game device profit or loss resulting symbol combinations are detected, characterized in that provided within a predetermined range and profit zone direct game play without pressing the insert button (5) is.

Description

The present invention relates to a game device according to the features of the protection claim 1.

Such money-operated game devices (usually with coins or bills, but also corresponding monetary equivalents such as tokens, chips, etc.), often referred to as slot machines, have a central control unit (electronics), a device for accepting, testing, storage and dispensing of means of payment , a cash or credit balance with associated displays and control buttons for game control or game termination.

Gaming equipment manufacturers must adhere to appropriate technical guidelines. Thus, the protection of users of such slot machines is often stipulated that the content of the cash store may not exceed a certain amount. This leads to the users u. a. to the fact that the operation of the game device is considered complex and uncomfortable and overall the game is perceived as less attractive.

Object of the present invention is therefore to provide a game device in which the game mode is designed more convenient and attractive.

This object is achieved by a game device with the features of claim 1. Preferred developments are subject of the dependent claims.

The game device is characterized in that the operation of the control or use buttons can be reduced. Thus, the triggering of the insert button can be omitted in many game constellations. This is indicated to the user as a profit zone (eg with a green light), in particular with a cash storage level of less than 10 euros and a profit then occurring (of, for example, 1 euro). Since the money won is not a "direct" bet, the next game can almost automatically be started without pressing the insert key. In particular, the monetary or profit status can be displayed to the player in the manner of a traffic light.

As long as the user is in the "green profit area", he / she can largely do without the "annoying" operation of the control keys. This also makes the gameplay more interesting as the player will try to stay within the defined "green area" or the profit zone for as long as possible. It is possible to acoustically assist or signal the visual display.

Thus, the brightness of the illumination of display panels can be changed for optical signaling or display. As acoustic signaling or display z. B. the volume of sound effects compared to the normal game operation to be modified.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the game device will be described in more detail, wherein a coin operated slot machine with the above-mentioned construction is used. According to the invention it is provided that the central control unit (electronics with CPU) in addition to the usual game history in particular the money storage checks for added profits and assesses whether a profit is present, so that can be dispensed with the operation of control buttons.

In (the only one) 1 a game device is shown schematically. This representation largely corresponds to a known gaming machine z. B. according to the DE 27 39 768 , In addition to the known elements of the gaming machine 1 , like coin insertion, planetary gears 3 , Profit display, etc. in the upper area and return tray or cash dispenser slot 4 in the lower area is an ad 2 arranged in the field of view of the user. This has several fields to display various memory contents (eg, respective stake, profit, etc.). There are also various control buttons 2 B provided, such as a risk key, stop button, etc., which are preferred within the display 2 are designed as touchscreen buttons, but can also be arranged separately. To emphasize this is especially for an insert button 5 the case, but also close to the other control buttons 2 B or can be arranged in the keypad.

Essential here is the arrangement of the display 2a , which is preferably formed in the manner of a traffic light with three superimposed light panels, in particular for the colors red-yellow-green. If, for example, 10 euros are entered as a bet on the coin entry (with examination and storage of the means of payment), this "account balance" z. B. also left of the planetary gears 3 displayed. After a few games the player loses z. For example, 4 euros, so that his credit is 6 euros. In the next game, the player then wins z. B. 2 euros, so the ad 2a to "green" changes, especially in a traffic light arrangement in the lower box of the display 2a , In this "green area" (as a profit zone), the player no longer has to use the winning button to hit the "Release" or "Insert" button 5 Press, but the next game starts without human intervention.

If the player then loses this game, the display changes 2a on the middle field ("yellow") and then again on loss of "red" in the upper field of the display 2a , In this situation, the user then has to play every game again individually on the trigger or insert button 5 start. If, however, the gain should increase, the game can be continued without manual intervention by the player. Therefore, the user will try to remain in the "green area" also by the respective risk choice, if necessary with reduction of the respective risk. This state can be extended by the fact that after a certain time, another amount is "paid" in the slot machines. This process may be due to a modified optical / acoustic signal on the display 2 be signaled.

The planetary gears shown here 3 are just an example of a combination of symbols that gives you the respective win or loss per game. If there is a win, this is added to the "account balance" and can be used in the rest of the game. If the credit memory is in the above-mentioned "green area", as determined with the control electronics, not shown using appropriate software, the next game can also without pressing the shutter button 5 start. Overall, the game or the game device operation is thus more convenient and interesting for the user.

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Cited patent literature

• DE 2739768 [0010]

Claims (7)

Game device, in particular coin-operated slot machine, with an insert button and a control unit for game sequence control, wherein by means of a symbol game device profit or loss resulting symbol combinations are detected, characterized in that within a given range and profit zone direct game play without pressing the insert button ( 5 ) is provided. Play apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that upon reaching a lower bet value, the insert key ( 5 ) is reactivatable. Play apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the profit level by means of a light display ( 2a ) is displayed. Play apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that the illuminated display ( 2a ) is executed like a traffic light, in particular in the colors red-yellow-green. Play apparatus according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the illuminated display ( 2a ) is acoustically supported. Game device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that after the occurrence of a certain number of games without pressing the insert button ( 5 ) an additional profit takes place. Game device according to claim 6, characterized in that the specific number of games in a display ( 2 ) is shown.

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