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EP0793837B1 - Entertainment system comprising at least one money-operated entertainment machine - Google Patents

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EP0793837B1
EP0793837B1 EP95936423A EP95936423A EP0793837B1 EP 0793837 B1 EP0793837 B1 EP 0793837B1 EP 95936423 A EP95936423 A EP 95936423A EP 95936423 A EP95936423 A EP 95936423A EP 0793837 B1 EP0793837 B1 EP 0793837B1
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  • the invention relates to an entertainment system at least one money-operated entertainment device that works with a symbol game device, with at least one in use of a profit already made if there is a risk of loss Increasing risk game device with one of several illuminable, profit-specific display elements existing Risk manager and with a computer-controlled control unit is provided for game flow control.
  • Each risk game facility comprises several risk managers summarized illuminable individual profits Display elements including a total loss display element and a risk button. When risking one in the Icon gaming facility already scored and in the risk gaming facility transferred profit flashes the next higher Display element in relation to the illuminated, showing the profit Display element alternating with the total loss display element. When the risk button is pressed, either the next higher profit or the wagered profit lost.
  • the Players accept this win by pressing an accept key or risk again in a risk game. Since the Risk gaming device integrated into the entertainment device is the game flow of the risk game facility immediately only from the player and if necessary. depending on the Position of the player to the entertainment device of a few, people not involved in the game are observed, which is disadvantageous in this respect is not as attentive to the attention of a large group of people the entertainment device is controlled.
  • From DE-A-42-01 555 is an entertainment system with at least one known money-operated entertainment device with an icon game device and provide a risk-play facility with a risk ladder is.
  • the playing field of the entertainment device is by means of an image recording device captured and projected onto a projection screen, so Third parties can follow the game.
  • the invention has for its object to provide an entertainment system to create at least one money-operated entertainment device in which the observation of the risk game taking place in the entertainment device a large number of people is guaranteed.
  • This object is achieved in that the risk game device with a separately set up, analogous to the risk manager trained risk pillar or with a separately suspended one, analogous to the Risk-trained wall display is connected, in which the risk game can be represented simultaneously with the risk manager.
  • This measure makes the game play of the risk-game facility shown simultaneously in the risk column or in the wall display, whereby it is possible to choose the location of the risk pillar or of the wall display is possible, a larger audience watching the To let risk game participate and to specifically animate it Entertainment device to play without the player performing of his game feels disturbed. Furthermore, if necessary. the watching audience give advice to players on how to proceed give in the risk game.
  • the display elements of the To make the risk column or the wall display relatively large, whereby the occupancy of the display elements also from larger Distance is still easily recognizable.
  • the Presentation of the total loss in the risk column or in the wall display can be dispensed with, in the risk column or only the achieved levels are shown in the wall display and the top level that has not been reached flashes.
  • the rise or loss level can be used as an entry level for the next risk game is taken, i.e. it finds one Reaction of the risk column or the wall display on the Game play of the entertainment device instead.
  • each display element the risk pillar in at least two the same profit value descriptive, spatially offset display segments divided.
  • the display elements are expedient here the risk pillar is circular or polygonal. This allows the display elements to be read all round the risk pillar.
  • the display elements of the risk column are preferred with the same profit values as the display elements of the risk ladder busy. This means that they are in connection with the risk game occurring events for the watching audience clearly recognizable, causing the tension of the audience constantly increased and thus the incentive to play is increased.
  • a display field is provided in which the profit achieved the respective level within the risk pillar can be represented.
  • the display field which is clearly visible due to its location is expediently the same in at least two Representing profit value, spatially staggered Display elements divided.
  • the display elements of the risk ladder in increasing order with exact profit values while the display elements the risk pillar in relation to the profit values the risk manager is marked in different colors are.
  • the lower display elements are preferred Risk column with dark colors (blue tones), the middle display elements with lighter colors (shades of red) and the upper ones Display elements covered with strong signal colors (yellow tones).
  • the function of the risk pillar by means of an integrated in the entertainment device Button can be switched on and off.
  • the risk pillar is to be realized with preference multiple risk gaming facilities multiple entertainment devices coupled.
  • the coupling advantageously takes place between the entertainment devices and the risk pillar via connecting lines and / or via infrared, ultrasound, or Radio interfaces.
  • Risk gaming facilities of an entertainment device with the Risk pillar is selected via the Control unit of the entertainment device or devices.
  • the risk pillar with at least one Provided speakers.
  • the risk pillar is expedient switched as an animation device in the non-play time.
  • the display elements of the risk column light up in predetermined or randomly controlled manner.
  • the height of the risk pillar is adjustable.
  • the entertainment device at least one additional additional gaming facility, in the one in the symbol game facility or profit achieved in the risk gaming facility is, is provided, preferably provided that in the Standing housing of the risk pillar a display device for simultaneous Representation of the game in the additional bonus game facility is arranged. This is the risk pillar offered another entertainment to the observing audience.
  • the entertainment device with at least one jackpot game layout in which the entertainment device with at least one jackpot game layout is provided, according to a development of the invention in the Standing housing of the risk pillar a display device for simultaneous Representation of events in the jackpot game arrangement arranged.
  • the sequence of results can also be viewed in the jackpot game layout of the one watching the risk pillar Audience to be noticed, which in turn is entertainment value promotes for the audience.
  • Each Entertainment device 1 has on the front of its housing Reading window 2 open, behind which three, disc-shaped or roller-shaped circulation bodies 3 a symbol game device 4 are arranged.
  • the computer determines the entire course of the game including the determination of profits and the payment of profits.
  • the tax- and computing functions are in accordance with the programs of the computer executed all the necessary Functions can be customized.
  • the circulation body 3 will after starting at the beginning of the game during or at the end the game from a random generator assigned to the computer brought to a standstill in one of several rest positions.
  • the rest positions are on the circumference of the circulating body 3 symbols assigned to the display of the game result serve in the reading windows 2. From the symbols shown the player can read the game result, especially also whether there is a profit after one on the front of the Housing explained profit plan from a combination of the displayed Symbols.
  • each entertainment device there are several actuators 5, with which the in the symbol game device held 4 displayed symbols or can be restarted.
  • the credit by pressing one next to one Coin slot 8 return button 9 in the Payout tray 6 is payable.
  • a positive game result can also be that instead of or in addition to a number of special games for a defined cash prize is granted in which a profit key with compared to the Normal game with increased chance of winning is used.
  • the number of special games is 10 in a special game display shown.
  • a profit achieved in the symbol game device 4 can key or computer controlled as insert in one of the right and on the left side on the front of the housing of the respective Entertainment device 1 arranged risk gaming facilities 11 are transmitted.
  • Each risk game facility 11 has several illuminable, combined to form a risk ladder 12 Display elements 13 in the lower area increasing cash profits and in the upper range in increasing Order confirmed with the number of special game winnings are. Risking one displayed in the risk ladder 12 Profit happens because the next higher display element 13 in relation to the illuminated, indicating profit Display element 13 alternating with one below the risk ladder 12 arranged total loss display element 14 flashes. When pressing a risk button 15 or after a At a certain time, either the next higher profit is made or the winnings lost. This process can take up to continued to achieve the maximum win in special games become.
  • each risk game facility 11 of each Entertainment device 1 to a spatially to the entertainment devices 1 remote risk pillar 17 can be connected, which are placed on a cuboid standing housing 18 is.
  • the risk pillar 17 consists of one above the other circular display elements 19 together, the Number of display elements 13 of risk managers 12 plus the total loss display element 14 of the risk game device 11 corresponds.
  • the bottom display element 19 of risk pillar 17 is with a total loss of what the inscription "0" is marked, while the overlying display elements 19 as in their occupancy Win trained changeable displays in increasing order are, i.e. these display elements 19 become dependent from the risk gaming facility actively connected to the risk pillar 17 11 accordingly with the profit values the risk manager 12 occupies this risk game device 11.
  • Each display element 19 of the risk column 17 is on the circumference divided into three equal display segments 20, in which Display segments 20 of a display element 19 each same profit value is shown.
  • the completion of the risk pillar 17 forms a circular display field 21, which also divided on the circumference into three identical display segments 20 is in which the achieved level of gain is also shown within Risk Pillar 17.
  • each entertainment device 1 22 By means of an on / off button attached to each entertainment device 1 22, the player can determine whether one is in the risk gaming facility 11 risk game running synchronously in Risk Pillar 17 is shown. Simultaneous control the risk pillar 17 via several entertainment devices 1 is through a query from those in the entertainment devices 1 integrated control units prevented. Switches the Players enter the risk column 17, then the display elements 19 or the respective display segments 20 with the same Profit values of the risk managers 12 of the risk gaming facility 11, in which the risk game is to take place. The risk game then runs synchronously in this risk game facility 11 and in the risk pillar 17, whereby the In each risk level, profits also achieved in the display segments 20 of the display field 21 of the risk pillar 17 is pictured.
  • a profit achieved can be made at any time Actuation of an acceptance button arranged on the entertainment devices 23 can be adopted. Via one in the stand housing 18 speakers 24 housed in risk column 17 can provide acoustic information or background music become. Furthermore, in the non-play time, optical and acoustic animation programs in the risk column 17 are switched.

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Abstract

The invention concerns an entertainment system which comprises at least one money-operated entertainment machine (1) provided with: a symbol-bearing chance game device (4); at least one risk game device (11) which, when a payoff already won is used as the stake, increases the payoff when there is a risk of losing, and comprises a risk-display scale (12) comprising a plurality of display components (13) which are illuminated according to the specific payoffs; and a computer-controlled unit for controlling the course of the game. In order to make the risk game accessible to a wide public, the risk game device (11) is connected either to a separately installed risk-display column (17), which is similar to the risk-display scale (12), or to a separately hung wall display which is similar to the risk-display scale (12). The risk game can be displayed simultaneously with the risk-display scale (12) in the display column or wall display.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Unterhaltungsanlage mit mindestens einem geldbetätigten Unterhaltungsgerät, das mit einer Symbol-Spieleinrichtung, mit mindestens einer bei Einsatz eines bereits erzielten Gewinns diesen bei Verlustgefahr erhöhenden Risiko-Spieleinrichtung mit einer aus mehreren beleuchtbaren, gewinnindividuellen Anzeigeelementen bestehenden Risikoleiter und mit einer rechnergesteuerten Steuereinheit zur Spielablaufsteuerung versehen ist.The invention relates to an entertainment system at least one money-operated entertainment device that works with a symbol game device, with at least one in use of a profit already made if there is a risk of loss Increasing risk game device with one of several illuminable, profit-specific display elements existing Risk manager and with a computer-controlled control unit is provided for game flow control.

Unterhaltungsgeräte der vorgenannten Art sind in den verschiedensten Ausführungsformen bekannt. Sie besitzen in der Regel drei Umlaufkörper, die als Walzen, Scheiben, Klappkarten-Karusselle oder dergleichen ausgebildet sein können. Auf der von außen durch Ablesefenster einsehbaren Oberfläche tragen die Umlaufkörper Symbole. Die Umlaufkörper werden zufallsgesteuert stillgesetzt und nachdem alle Umlaufkörper zum Stillstand gekommen sind, gibt die in den Ablesefenstern angezeigte Symbolkombination einen Gewinn oder Verlust. In unterschiedlicher Höhe werden Geld-, Sonderspiele-, Punkte-, Freispiele oder dergleichen Gewinne in Aussicht gestellt. Bei den Sonderspielen kommt ein Gewinnschlüssel mit gegenüber dem Normalspiel erhöhter Gewinnchance zur Anwendung.Entertainment devices of the aforementioned type are in a wide variety Embodiments known. You own in the Rule three circulating bodies that act as rollers, disks, folding card carousels or the like can be formed. On the surface visible from the outside through the reading window the orbital symbols. The circulating bodies are controlled randomly shut down and after all circulating bodies for Have come to a standstill, there are those shown in the reading windows Symbol combination of a profit or loss. In different Amount will be money, special games, points, Free spins or similar winnings are promised. At the special games comes with a winning key opposite Normal game with increased chance of winning.

Um einen Spieler zur Benutzung derartiger Unterhaltungsgeräte anzuregen und ihn auch während der Spieldauer zu unterhalten und weitere Spielanreize zu vermitteln, wurden bereits verschiedene Maßnahmen getroffen. So ist es üblich, an den Unterhaltungsgeräten Betätigungsorgane für den Spieler anzubringen, die in der Regel auf den Lauf der einzelnen Umlaufkörper einwirken. Weiterhin sind Risiko-Spieleinrichtungen bekannt, die es dem Spieler ermöglichen, bei Risiko eines Verlustes den bereits erzielten oder weiteren Gewinn zu erhöhen. Jede Risiko-Spieleinrichtung umfaßt mehrere zu einer Risikoleiter zusammengefaßte beleuchtbare gewinnindividuelle Anzeigeelemente einschließlich eines Totalverlust-Anzeigeelementes und eine Risikotaste. Beim Riskieren eines in der Symbol-Spieleinrichtung bereits erzielten und in die Risiko-Spieleinrichtung übertragenen Gewinns blinkt das nächsthöhere Anzeigeelement in Bezug auf das beleuchtete, den Gewinn anzeigende Anzeigeelement im Wechsel mit dem Totalverlust-Anzeigeelement. Bei Betätigung der Risikotaste wird entweder der nächsthöhere Gewinn erzielt oder der eingesetzte Gewinn verloren. Beim Erzielen des nächsthöheren Gewinns kann der Spieler diesen Gewinn durch Betätigung einer Annahmetaste annehmen oder in einem erneuten Risikospiel riskieren. Da die Risiko-Spieleinrichtung in das Unterhaltungsgerät integriert ist, kann der Spielablauf der Risiko-Spieleinrichtung unmittelbar nur von dem Spieler und ggfls. in Abhängigkeit von der Stellung des Spielers zu dem Unterhaltungsgerät von einigen wenigen, nicht am Spiel beteiligten Personen beobachtet werden, was insofern nachteilig ist, als die Aufmerksamkeit eines großen Pesonenkreises nicht auf das Unterhaltungsgerät gelenkt wird.To a player to use such entertainment devices stimulate and keep him entertained throughout the game and to provide further game incentives have already been different Measures taken. So it is common on the entertainment devices To install actuators for the player, which are usually based on the barrel of each circulating body act. There are also risk play facilities known that allow the player to risk a risk Loss to increase the profit already achieved or further. Each risk game facility comprises several risk managers summarized illuminable individual profits Display elements including a total loss display element and a risk button. When risking one in the Icon gaming facility already scored and in the risk gaming facility transferred profit flashes the next higher Display element in relation to the illuminated, showing the profit Display element alternating with the total loss display element. When the risk button is pressed, either the next higher profit or the wagered profit lost. When the next higher profit is achieved, the Players accept this win by pressing an accept key or risk again in a risk game. Since the Risk gaming device integrated into the entertainment device is the game flow of the risk game facility immediately only from the player and if necessary. depending on the Position of the player to the entertainment device of a few, people not involved in the game are observed, which is disadvantageous in this respect is not as attentive to the attention of a large group of people the entertainment device is controlled.

Aus der DE-A-42-01 555 ist eine Unterhaltungsanlage mit mindestens einem geldbetätigten Unterhaltungsgerät bekannt, das mit einer Symbol-Spieleinrichtung und einer Risiko-Spielein-richtung mit Risikoleiter versehen ist. Das Spielfeld des Unterhaltsgeräts wird mittels einer Bildaufnahmeeinrichtung erfaßt und auf eine Projektionswand projiziert, damit Dritte das Spielgeschehen verfolgen können.From DE-A-42-01 555 is an entertainment system with at least one known money-operated entertainment device with an icon game device and provide a risk-play facility with a risk ladder is. The playing field of the entertainment device is by means of an image recording device captured and projected onto a projection screen, so Third parties can follow the game.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Unterhaltungsanlage mit mindestens einem geldbetätigten Unterhaltungsgerät zu schaffen, bei der die Beobachtung des im Unterhaltungsgerät ablaufenden Risikospiels durch eine große Anzahl von Personen gewährleistet ist.The invention has for its object to provide an entertainment system to create at least one money-operated entertainment device in which the observation of the risk game taking place in the entertainment device a large number of people is guaranteed.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß die Risiko-Spieleinrichtung mit einer separat aufgestellten, analog der Risikoleiter ausgebildeten Risikosäule oder mit einem separat aufgehängten, analog der Risikoleiter ausgebildeten Wanddisplay verbunden ist, in denen das Risikospiel simultan zu der Risikoleiter darstellbar ist.This object is achieved in that the risk game device with a separately set up, analogous to the risk manager trained risk pillar or with a separately suspended one, analogous to the Risk-trained wall display is connected, in which the risk game can be represented simultaneously with the risk manager.

Durch diese Maßnahme wird der Spielablauf der Risiko-Spiel-einrichtung gleichzeitig in der Risiko-Säule bzw. in dem Wanddisplay wiedergegeben, wobei es durch die beliebige Wahl des Aufstellortes der Risiko-Säule bzw. des Wanddisplay möglich ist, ein größeres Publikum an der Beobachtung des Risikospiels teilhaben zu lassen und dieses gezielt zu animieren, an dem Unterhaltungsgerät zu spielen, ohne daß sich der Spieler bei der Durchführung seines Spiels selbst gestört fühlt. Weiterhin kann ggfls. das beobachtende Publikum dem Spieler Ratschläge für sein weiteres Vorgehen beim Risikospiel geben. This measure makes the game play of the risk-game facility shown simultaneously in the risk column or in the wall display, whereby it is possible to choose the location of the risk pillar or of the wall display is possible, a larger audience watching the To let risk game participate and to specifically animate it Entertainment device to play without the player performing of his game feels disturbed. Furthermore, if necessary. the watching audience give advice to players on how to proceed give in the risk game.

Des weiteren besteht die Möglichkeit, die Anzeigeelemente der Risiko-Säule bzw. des Wanddisplay relativ groß auszuführen, wodurch die Belegung der Anzeigeelemente auch aus größerer Entfernung noch leicht erkennbar ist. Weiterhin kann auf die Darstellung des Totalverlustes in der Risiko-Säule bzw. in dem Wanddisplay verzichtet werden, wobei in der Risko-Säule bzw. in dem Wanddisplay nur die erzielten Stufen angezeigt werden und die oberste, nicht erreichte Stufe blinkt. Die Anstiegs- bzw. Verluststufe kann hierbei als Einstiegstufe für das nächste Risikospiel genommen werden, d.h. es findet eine Rückwirkung der Risiko-Säule bzw. des Wanddisplay auf den Spielablauf des Unterhaltungsgerätes statt.There is also the possibility of the display elements of the To make the risk column or the wall display relatively large, whereby the occupancy of the display elements also from larger Distance is still easily recognizable. Furthermore, the Presentation of the total loss in the risk column or in the wall display can be dispensed with, in the risk column or only the achieved levels are shown in the wall display and the top level that has not been reached flashes. The rise or loss level can be used as an entry level for the next risk game is taken, i.e. it finds one Reaction of the risk column or the wall display on the Game play of the entertainment device instead.

Um eine Ablesbarkeit der Anzeigeelemente der Risiko-Säule aus praktisch jedem Blickwinkel zu erhalten, ist nach einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung jedes Anzeigeelement der Risiko-Säule in mindestens zwei den gleichen Gewinnwert darstellende, räumlich versetzt zueinander angeordnete Anzeigesegmente unterteilt. Hierbei sind zweckmäßigerweise die Anzeigeelemente der Risiko-Säule kreisförmig oder mehreckig gestaltet. Dies gestattet eine Rundum-Ablesbarkeit der Anzeigeelemente der Risiko-Säule.To ensure that the display elements of the risk pillar are legible Preserving practically every angle is an advantageous one Embodiment of the invention each display element the risk pillar in at least two the same profit value descriptive, spatially offset display segments divided. The display elements are expedient here the risk pillar is circular or polygonal. This allows the display elements to be read all round the risk pillar.

Bevorzugt sind die Anzeigeelemente der Risiko-Säule mit den gleichen Gewinnwerten wie die Anzeigeelemente der Risikoleiter belegt. Hierdurch sind die im Zusammenhang mit dem Risikospiel auftretenden Ereignisse für das beobachtende Publikum genau erkennbar, wodurch die Spannung des Publikums ständig gesteigert und somit auch der Anreiz zum Spiel erhöht wird. The display elements of the risk column are preferred with the same profit values as the display elements of the risk ladder busy. This means that they are in connection with the risk game occurring events for the watching audience clearly recognizable, causing the tension of the audience constantly increased and thus the incentive to play is increased.

Zur weiteren Animation des beobachtenden Publikums ist nach einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung am oberen Ende der Risiko-Säule ein Anzeigefeld vorgesehen, in dem der erreichte Gewinn der jeweiligen Stufe innerhalb der Risiko-Säule zusätzlich darstellbar ist. Das durch seine Lage gut sichtbare Anzeigefeld ist zweckmäßigerweise in mindestens zwei den gleichen Gewinnwert darstellende, räumlich versetzt zueinander angeordnete Anzeigeelemente unterteilt.For further animation of the observing audience is after a development of the invention at the top of the risk pillar a display field is provided in which the profit achieved the respective level within the risk pillar can be represented. The display field, which is clearly visible due to its location is expediently the same in at least two Representing profit value, spatially staggered Display elements divided.

Nach einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung sind die Anzeigeelemente der Risiko-Säule als in ihrer Belegung veränderbare Displays ausgebildet. Hierdurch wird eine unterschiedliche Belegung der Anzeigeelemente der Risiko-Säule ermöglicht, wodurch die Risiko-Säule an diverse Risiko-Spieleinrichtungen verschiedener Unterhaltungsgeräte angeschlossen werden kann.According to an advantageous development of the invention Display elements of the risk column as changeable in their assignment Displays trained. This will make a different one Allocation of the display elements of the risk pillar enables whereby the risk pillar to various risk gaming facilities various entertainment devices connected can be.

Bei einer alternativen Ausführung der Unterhaltungsanlage sind die Anzeigeelemente der Risikoleiter in steigender Reihenfolge mit exakten Gewinnwerten belegt, während die Anzeigeelemente der Risiko-Säule im Verhältnis zu den Gewinnwerten der Risikoleiter farblich unterschiedlich gekennzeichnet sind. Auf diese Weise ergibt sich eine variable, kostengünstige Einsatzmöglichkeit der Risiko-Säule, da die mit farblich abgestuften Anzeigeelementen versehene Risiko-Säule an verschiedene Unterhaltungsgeräte mit einer festen Belegung der Risikoleiter der Risiko-Spieleinrichtung angeschlossen werden kann. Bevorzugt sind die unteren Anzeigeelemente der Risiko-Säule mit dunklen Farben (Blautöne), die mittleren Anzeigeelemente mit helleren Farben (Rottöne) und die oberen Anzeigeelemente mit kräftigen Signalfarben (Gelbtöne) belegt. Durch diese geschickte Farbwahl wird dem beobachtenden Publikum ein direkter Bezug zur erreichten Gewinnhöhe in der Risiko-Spiel-einrichtung gegeben.In an alternative version of the entertainment system are the display elements of the risk ladder in increasing order with exact profit values while the display elements the risk pillar in relation to the profit values the risk manager is marked in different colors are. This results in a variable, inexpensive Possibility of using the risk pillar, as with the color graded display elements provided risk column various entertainment devices with a fixed assignment the risk manager of the risk gaming facility is connected can be. The lower display elements are preferred Risk column with dark colors (blue tones), the middle display elements with lighter colors (shades of red) and the upper ones Display elements covered with strong signal colors (yellow tones). Through this clever choice of colors, the observing audience will a direct reference to the amount of profit achieved in the risk game facility given.

Damit der Spieler entscheiden kann, ob sein Risikospiel zusätzlich in der Risiko-Säule dargestellt wird, ist nach einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung die Funktion der Risiko-Säule mittels einer in das Unterhaltungsgerät integrierten Taste ein- und ausschaltbar.So that the player can decide whether his risk game is additional shown in the risk column is after a further embodiment of the invention, the function of the risk pillar by means of an integrated in the entertainment device Button can be switched on and off.

Um die Bildung größerer Unterhaltungsanlagen, z.B. in Spielhallen zu realisieren, ist bevorzugt die Risiko-Säule mit mehreren Risiko-Spieleinrichtungen mehrerer Unterhaltungsgeräte gekoppelt. Zweckmäßigerweise erfolgt die Kopplung zwischen den Unterhaltungsgeräten und der Risiko-Säule über Verbindungsleitungen und/oder über Infrarot-, Ultraschall-, oder Funkschnittstellen. Selbstverständlich können auch mehrere, Risikospieleinrichtungen eines Unterhaltungsgerätes mit der Risiko-Säule verbunden werden. Die Auswahl der an die Risiko-Säule angeschlossene Risiko-Spieleinrichtung erfolgt über die Steuereinheit des Unterhaltungsgerätes bzw. der Unterhaltungsgeräte.To build larger entertainment facilities, e.g. in arcades The risk pillar is to be realized with preference multiple risk gaming facilities multiple entertainment devices coupled. The coupling advantageously takes place between the entertainment devices and the risk pillar via connecting lines and / or via infrared, ultrasound, or Radio interfaces. Of course, several, Risk gaming facilities of an entertainment device with the Risk pillar. The selection of those at the risk pillar connected risk game facility takes place via the Control unit of the entertainment device or devices.

Zur akustischen Information und Animation ist nach einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung die Risiko-Säule mit mindestens einem Lautsprecher versehen. Zweckmäßigerweise ist die Risiko-Säule in der spielfreien Zeit als Animiereinrichtung geschaltet. Hierbei leuchten die Anzeigeelemente der Risiko-Säule in vorgegebener oder zufallsgesteuerter Weise auf.For acoustic information and animation is after further training the invention the risk pillar with at least one Provided speakers. The risk pillar is expedient switched as an animation device in the non-play time. The display elements of the risk column light up in predetermined or randomly controlled manner.

Zwecks Erzielung einer Anpassung der Risiko-Säule an unterschiedliche Raumhöhen ist nach einer weiteren Ausgestaltung die Risiko-Säule in der Höhe verstellbar ausgebildet.In order to achieve an adjustment of the risk pillar to different ones Room heights is according to a further embodiment the height of the risk pillar is adjustable.

Um dem das Risikospiel in der Risiko-Säule beobachtenden Publikum eine weitere Unterhaltung zu bieten, ist nach einer Weiterbildung des Gegenstandes der Erfindung ein einem Standgehäuse der Risiko-Säule ein Display angeordnet, in dem das Symbolspiel der Symbol-Spieleinrichtung simultan darstellbar ist.To the audience watching the risk game in the risk column to offer another entertainment is after one Further development of the subject of the invention in a standing housing arranged a display in the risk column, in which the Symbol game of the symbol game device can be displayed simultaneously is.

Weiterhin ist bei einer Unterhaltungsanlage, bei der das Unterhaltungsgerät mindestens einer weiteren ZusatzgewinnSpieleinrichtung, in der ein in der Symbol-Spieleinrichtung oder in der Risiko-Spieleinrichtung erzielter Gewinn ausspielbar ist, versehen ist, bevorzugt vorgesehen, daß in dem Standgehäuse der Risiko-Säule eine Anzeigeeinrichtung zur simultanen Darstellung des Spiels in der weiteren Zusatzgewinn-Spieleinrichtung angeordnet ist. Hierdurch wird dem die Risiko-Säule beobachtenden Publikum eine weitere Unterhaltung geboten.Furthermore, in an entertainment system in which the entertainment device at least one additional additional gaming facility, in the one in the symbol game facility or profit achieved in the risk gaming facility is, is provided, preferably provided that in the Standing housing of the risk pillar a display device for simultaneous Representation of the game in the additional bonus game facility is arranged. This is the risk pillar offered another entertainment to the observing audience.

Ferner ist bei einer Unterhaltungsanlage, bei der das Unterhaltungsgerät mit mindestens einer Jackpot-Spielanordnung versehen ist, nach einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung in dem Standgehäuse der Risiko-Säule eine Anzeigeeinrichtung zur simultanen Darstellung der Ereignisse in der Jackpot-Spielanordnung angeordnet. Sonach kann auch der Ergebnisablauf in der Jackpot-Spielanordnung von dem die Risiko-Säule beobachtenden Publikum wahrgenommen werden, was wiederum den Unterhaltungswert für das Publikum fördert.Furthermore, in an entertainment system in which the entertainment device with at least one jackpot game layout is provided, according to a development of the invention in the Standing housing of the risk pillar a display device for simultaneous Representation of events in the jackpot game arrangement arranged. The sequence of results can also be viewed in the jackpot game layout of the one watching the risk pillar Audience to be noticed, which in turn is entertainment value promotes for the audience.

Es versteht sich, daß die vorstehend und die nachstehend noch zu erläuternden Merkmale nicht nur in der jeweils angegebenen Kombination, sondern auch in anderen Kombinationen oder in Alleinstellung verwendbar sind, ohne den Rahmen der vorliegenden Erfindung zu verlassen.It is understood that the above and those below features to be explained not only in the specified Combination, but also in other combinations or in Uniqueness can be used without the scope of the present Leaving invention.

Der der Erfindung zugrundeliegende Gedanke wird in der nachfolgenden Beschreibung anhand eines Ausführungsbeispieles, das in der Zeichnung dargestellt ist, näher erläutert. Die einzige Figur der Zeichnung zeigt eine Ansicht auf eine Unterhaltungsanlage nach der Erfindung mit mehreren Unterhaltungsgeräten.The idea underlying the invention is described in the following Description using an exemplary embodiment, that is shown in the drawing, explained in more detail. The only figure of the drawing shows a view of an entertainment system according to the invention with several entertainment devices.

Bei der Unterhaltungsanlage sind drei, jeweils mit einer rechnergesteuerten Steuereinheit für den gesamten Spielablauf versehene Unterhaltungsgeräte 1 an einer Wand aufgehängt. Jedes Unterhaltungsgerät 1 weist auf der Frontseite seines Gehäuses Ablesefenster 2 auf, hinter denen drei nebeneinanderliegende, scheibenförmig oder walzenförmig ausgebildete Umlaufkörper 3 einer Symbol-Spieleinrichtung 4 angeordnet sind. Der Rechner bestimmt den gesamten Spielablauf einschließlich der Gewinnermittlung und der Gewinnauszahlung. Die Steuer- und Rechenfunktionen werden hierbei entsprechend den Programmen des Rechners ausgeführt, die sämtlichen erforderlichen Funktionen angepaßt werden können. Die Umlaufkörper 3 werden nach dem Inlaufsetzen zu Spielbeginn während oder zum Ende des Spiels von einem dem Rechner zugeordneten Zufallsgenerator in einer von mehreren Rastpositionen zum Stillstand gebracht. Den Rastpositionen sind auf dem Umfang der Umlaufkörper 3 Symbole zugeordnet, die der Anzeige des Spielergebnisses in den Ablesefenstern 2 dienen. Aus den angezeigten Symbolen kann der Spieler das Spielergebnis ablesen, insbesondere auch, ob sich ein Gewinn nach einem auf der Frontseite des Gehäuses erläuterten Gewinnplan aus einer Kombination der angezeigten Symbole ergeben hat.There are three at the entertainment facility, each with one computer-controlled control unit for the entire game process provided entertainment devices 1 hung on a wall. Each Entertainment device 1 has on the front of its housing Reading window 2 open, behind which three, disc-shaped or roller-shaped circulation bodies 3 a symbol game device 4 are arranged. The computer determines the entire course of the game including the determination of profits and the payment of profits. The tax- and computing functions are in accordance with the programs of the computer executed all the necessary Functions can be customized. The circulation body 3 will after starting at the beginning of the game during or at the end the game from a random generator assigned to the computer brought to a standstill in one of several rest positions. The rest positions are on the circumference of the circulating body 3 symbols assigned to the display of the game result serve in the reading windows 2. From the symbols shown the player can read the game result, especially also whether there is a profit after one on the front of the Housing explained profit plan from a combination of the displayed Symbols.

Im unteren Bereich der Frontseite jedes Unterhaltungsgerätes befinden sich mehrere Betätigungsorgane 5, mit denen die in der Symbol-Spieleinrichtung 4 angezeigten Symbole gehalten bzw. nachgestartet werden können. Im Falle eines Gewinns kann eine Gewinnausschüttung in bar, d.h. durch Münzauswurf in eine Auszahlschale 6, oder durch Addieren in einer Münzanzeige 7 erfolgen, wobei das Guthaben durch Betätigung einer neben einem Münzeinwurfschlitz 8 liegenden Rückgabetaste 9 in die Auszahlschale 6 auszahlbar ist. Ein positives Spielergebnis kann auch darin bestehen, daß anstelle von oder zusätzlich zu einem definierten Geldgewinn eine Anzahl von Sonderspielen gewährt wird, bei denen ein Gewinnschlüssel mit gegenüber dem Normalspiel erhöhter Gewinnchance zur Anwendung kommt. Die Anzahl der Sonderspiele wird in einer Sonderspieleanzeige 10 dargestellt. In the lower area of the front of each entertainment device there are several actuators 5, with which the in the symbol game device held 4 displayed symbols or can be restarted. In the event of a win a profit distribution in cash, i.e. by ejecting coins into a Payout tray 6, or by adding in a coin display 7 take place, the credit by pressing one next to one Coin slot 8 return button 9 in the Payout tray 6 is payable. A positive game result can also be that instead of or in addition to a number of special games for a defined cash prize is granted in which a profit key with compared to the Normal game with increased chance of winning is used. The The number of special games is 10 in a special game display shown.

Ein in der Symbol-Spieleinrichtung 4 erzielter Gewinn kann tasten- oder rechnergesteuert als Einsatz in eine der rechts- und linksseitig auf der Frontseite des Gehäuses des jeweiligen Unterhaltungsgerätes 1 angeordneten Risiko-Spieleinrichtungen 11 übertragen werden. Jede Risiko-Spieleinrichtung 11 besitzt mehrere, zu einer Risikoleiter 12 zusammengefaßte beleuchtbare Anzeigeelemente 13, die im unteren Bereich mit steigenden Geldgewinnen und im oberen Bereich in steigender Reihenfolge mit den Anzahlen der Sonderspielgewinne belegt sind. Das Riskieren eines in der Risikoleiter 12 angezeigten Gewinns geschieht dadurch, daß das nächsthöhere Anzeigeelement 13 in Bezug auf das beleuchtete, den Gewinn anzeigende Anzeigeelement 13 im Wechsel mit einem unterhalb der Risikoleiter 12 angeordneten Totalverlust-Anzeigeelement 14 blinkt. Bei Betätigung einer Risikotaste 15 oder nach Ablauf einer bestimmten Zeit wird entweder der nächsthöhere Gewinn erzielt oder der eingesetzte Gewinn verloren. Dieser Vorgang kann bis zur Erreichung des Höchtsgewinnes an Sonderspielen fortgesetzt werden.A profit achieved in the symbol game device 4 can key or computer controlled as insert in one of the right and on the left side on the front of the housing of the respective Entertainment device 1 arranged risk gaming facilities 11 are transmitted. Each risk game facility 11 has several illuminable, combined to form a risk ladder 12 Display elements 13 in the lower area increasing cash profits and in the upper range in increasing Order confirmed with the number of special game winnings are. Risking one displayed in the risk ladder 12 Profit happens because the next higher display element 13 in relation to the illuminated, indicating profit Display element 13 alternating with one below the risk ladder 12 arranged total loss display element 14 flashes. When pressing a risk button 15 or after a At a certain time, either the next higher profit is made or the winnings lost. This process can take up to continued to achieve the maximum win in special games become.

Über eine mit entsprechenden Abzweigungen versehene Verbindungsleitung 16 ist jede Risiko-Spieleinrichtung 11 eines jeden Unterhaltungsgerätes 1 an eine räumlich zu den Unterhaltungsgeräten 1 entfernt aufgestellte Risiko-Säule 17 anschließbar, die auf ein quaderförmiges Standgehäuse 18 aufgesetzt ist. Die Risiko-Säule 17 setzt sich aus übereinanderliegenden kreisförmigen Anzeigeelementen 19 zusammen, deren Anzahl der Anzahl der Anzeigeelemente 13 der Risikoleiter 12 zuzüglich des Totalverlust-Anzeigeelementes 14 der Risiko-Spieleinrichtung 11 entspricht. Das unterste Anzeigeelement 19 der Risiko-Säule 17 ist mit einem Totalverlust, was durch die Beschriftung "0" gekennzeichnet ist, belegt, während die darüberliegenden Anzeigeelemente 19 als in ihrer Belegung mit Gewinnen in steigender Reihenfolge veränderbare Displays ausgebildet sind, d.h. diese Anzeigeelemente 19 werden in Abhängigkeit von der aktiv mit der Risiko-Säule 17 verbundenen Risiko-Spieleinrichtung 11 entsprechend mit den Gewinnwerten der Risikoleiter 12 dieser Risiko-Spieleinrichtung 11 belegt. Jedes Anzeigeelement 19 der Risiko-Säule 17 ist umfangsseitig in drei gleiche Anzeigesegmente 20 unterteilt, wobei in den Anzeigesegmenten 20 eines Anzeigeelementes 19 jeweils der gleiche Gewinnwert dargestellt wird. Den Abschluß der Risiko-Säule 17 bildet ein kreisförmiges Anzeigefeld 21, das ebenfalls umfangsseitig in drei gleiche Anzeigesegmente 20 unterteilt ist, in denen der erreichte Gewinn der jeweiligen Stufe innerhalb der Risiko-Säule 17 zusätzlich dargestellt wird.Via a connecting line provided with appropriate branches 16 is each risk game facility 11 of each Entertainment device 1 to a spatially to the entertainment devices 1 remote risk pillar 17 can be connected, which are placed on a cuboid standing housing 18 is. The risk pillar 17 consists of one above the other circular display elements 19 together, the Number of display elements 13 of risk managers 12 plus the total loss display element 14 of the risk game device 11 corresponds. The bottom display element 19 of risk pillar 17 is with a total loss of what the inscription "0" is marked, while the overlying display elements 19 as in their occupancy Win trained changeable displays in increasing order are, i.e. these display elements 19 become dependent from the risk gaming facility actively connected to the risk pillar 17 11 accordingly with the profit values the risk manager 12 occupies this risk game device 11. Each display element 19 of the risk column 17 is on the circumference divided into three equal display segments 20, in which Display segments 20 of a display element 19 each same profit value is shown. The completion of the risk pillar 17 forms a circular display field 21, which also divided on the circumference into three identical display segments 20 is in which the achieved level of gain is also shown within Risk Pillar 17.

Mittels einer an jedem Unterhaltungsgerät 1 angebrachten Ein/Aus-Taste 22 kann der Spieler bestimmen, ob ein in der Risiko-Spieleinrichtung 11 ablaufendes Risikospiel synchron in der Risiko-Säule 17 dargestellt wird. Eine gleichzeitige Ansteuerung der Risiko-Säule 17 über mehrere Unterhaltungsgeräte 1 wird durch eine Abfrage von den in den Unterhaltungsgeräten 1 integrierten Steuereinheiten verhindert. Schaltet der Spieler die Risiko-Säule 17 ein, dann werden die Anzeigeelemente 19 bzw. die jeweiligen Anzeigesegmente 20 mit den gleichen Gewinnwerten der Risikoleiter 12 der Risiko-Spieleinrichtung 11, in der das Risikospiel ablaufen soll, belegt. Anschließend läuft das Risikospiel synchron in dieser Risiko-Spieleinrichtung 11 und in der Risiko-Säule 17 ab, wobei der in jeder Risiko-Stufe erreichte Gewinn zusätzlich in den Anzeigesegmenten 20 des Anzeigefeldes 21 der Risiko-Säule 17 dargestellt wird. Ein erreichter Gewinn kann jederzeit durch Betätigung einer an den Unterhaltungsgeräten angeordneten Annahmetaste 23 angenommen werden. Über einen in das Standgehäuse 18 der Risikosäule 17 untergebrachten Lautsprecher 24 kann eine akustische Information oder Hintergrundmusik abgegeben werden. Weiterhin können in der spielfreien Zeit optische und akustische Animationsprogramme in der Risiko-Säule 17 geschaltet werden.By means of an on / off button attached to each entertainment device 1 22, the player can determine whether one is in the risk gaming facility 11 risk game running synchronously in Risk Pillar 17 is shown. Simultaneous control the risk pillar 17 via several entertainment devices 1 is through a query from those in the entertainment devices 1 integrated control units prevented. Switches the Players enter the risk column 17, then the display elements 19 or the respective display segments 20 with the same Profit values of the risk managers 12 of the risk gaming facility 11, in which the risk game is to take place. The risk game then runs synchronously in this risk game facility 11 and in the risk pillar 17, whereby the In each risk level, profits also achieved in the display segments 20 of the display field 21 of the risk pillar 17 is pictured. A profit achieved can be made at any time Actuation of an acceptance button arranged on the entertainment devices 23 can be adopted. Via one in the stand housing 18 speakers 24 housed in risk column 17 can provide acoustic information or background music become. Furthermore, in the non-play time, optical and acoustic animation programs in the risk column 17 are switched.

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  1. Entertainment system, having at least one money-operated entertainment machine (1) which is provided with a symbol playing device (4), at least one risk playing device (11) which, if an already achieved win is staked, increases such win with a risk of losing and has a risk ladder (12) comprising a plurality of illuminatable display members (13) for individual wins, and a computer-controlled control unit for controlling the course of the game, characterised in that the risk playing device (11) is connected to a separately mounted risk column (17), which is configured to be analogous with the risk ladder (12), or is connected to a separately suspended wall display, which is configured to be analogous with the risk ladder (12), in which column or display the risk game is able to be displayed simultaneously with the risk ladder (12).
  2. Entertainment system according to claim 1, characterised in that each display member (19) of the risk column (17) is divided into at least two display segments (20), which display the same win value and are disposed in a spatially offset manner relative to each other.
  3. Entertainment system according to claim 2, characterised in that the display members (19) of the risk column (17) have a circular or polygonal configuration.
  4. Entertainment system according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the display members (19) of the risk column (17) are occupied by the same win values as the display members (13) of the risk ladder (12).
  5. Entertainment system according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that a display area (21) is provided at the upper end of the risk column (17), in which area the achieved win of the respective stage within the risk column (17) is additionally displayable.
  6. Entertainment system according to claim 5, characterised in that the display area (21) is divided into at least two display segments (20), which display the same win value and are disposed in a spatially offset manner relative to each other.
  7. Entertainment system according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that the display members (19) of the risk column (17) are configured as displays which are variable in respect of their occupancy.
  8. Entertainment system according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that the display members (13) of the risk ladder (12) are occupied with exact win values in increasing order, while the display members (19) of the risk column (17) are characterised by different colours compared with the win values of the risk ladder (12).
  9. Entertainment system according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that the lower display members (19) of the risk column (17) are occupied by dark colours (blue tones), the central display members (19) are occupied by lighter colours (red tones), and the upper display members (19) are occupied by strong signal colours (yellow tones).
  10. Entertainment system according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterised in that the function of the risk column (17) is able to be switched-on and -off by means of a button (22) incorporated in the entertainment machine (1).
  11. Entertainment system according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterised in that the risk column (17) is coupled with a plurality of risk playing devices (11) of a plurality of entertainment machines (1).
  12. Entertainment system according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterised in that the coupling between the entertainment machines (1) and the risk column (17) is effected via connection leads (16) and/or via infra-red, ultrasonic or radio interfaces.
  13. Entertainment system according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterised in that the risk column (17) is provided with at least one loudspeaker (24).
  14. Entertainment system according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterised in that the risk column (17) is converted into an animated device in the play-free time.
  15. Entertainment system according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterised in that the risk column (17) is vertically adjustable.
  16. Entertainment system according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterised in that a display is disposed in a console (18) of the risk column (17), in which display the symbol game of the symbol playing device is able to be simultaneously displayed.
  17. Entertainment system according to one of claims 1 to 16, wherein the entertainment machine is provided with at least one further additional-win playing device, in which a win, achieved in the symbol playing device or in the risk playing device, can be played, characterised in that a display device for simultaneously displaying the game in the further additional-win playing device is disposed in the console (18) of the risk column (17).
  18. Entertainment machine according to one of claims 1 to 16, wherein the entertainment machine is provided with at least one jackpot playing arrangement, characterised in that a display device for simultaneously displaying the results in the jackpot playing arrangement is disposed in the console (18) of the risk column (17).
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