EP0219305A2
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Entertainment machines
Assignee: Barcrest Ltd
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Filing: 1986-10-08
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2006-10-08
Abstract
Abstract A coin- or token-operated entertainment machine such as a fruit machine produces a symbol combination e.g. by random rotation of symbol-bearing reels (8) and a win indication is given if the combination is of a predetermined winning nature. There is also a jackpot feature whereby prize value is transferred between separate jackpot displays (18a, 18b, 18c) as successive games are played. On attaining a jackpot win, the player can receive a prize corresponding to one or more of the jackpots. The jackpot display may simulate movement of coins (21, 22) from one to the other of the jackpots (18a, 18b, 18c).
Inventors
- 👤 John Laurence Wain
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 21:57
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/32; G07F17/3244
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A coin (or token-) operated entertainment machine which is operable to play games resulting in the selection and display of combinations of symbols and with which a win indication is given in the event that a symbol combination of a predetermined winning nature is obtained, characterised in that there is also a plurality of jackpot displays (18a, 18b, 18c) between which jackpot prize value is transferred as successive games are played, and the arrangement is such that the player has the opportunity in at least some games of achieving a prize award equal to the accumulated value of at least one of the jackpot displays.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A coin (or token-) operated entertainment machine which is operable to play games resulting in the selection and display of combinations of symbols and with which a win indication is given in the event that a symbol combination of a predetermined winning nature is obtained, characterised in that there is also a plurality of jackpot displays (18a, 18b, 18c) between which jackpot prize value is transferred as successive games are played, and the arrangement is such that the player has the opportunity in at least some games of achieving a prize award equal to the accumulated value of at least one of the jackpot displays.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A machine according to claim 1, characterised in that there are three separate jackpot displays (18a, 18b, 18c).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the said transfer of value involves simulated movement from one to another of the jackpot displays (18a, 18b, 18c).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A machine according to claim 3, characterised in that the displays (18a, 18b, 18c) comprise simulated coin receptacles and the simulated movement involves movement of coins (21, 22).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A machine according to claim 3 or 4, characterised in that transfer occurs from display to display (18a, 18b, 18c) in a predetermined order until an end display (18c) is filled.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A machine according to claim 5, characterised in that after filling of the end display (18c) transfer then occurs from the filled display back to the other display or displays (18a, 18b).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
a machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that a jackpot prize award is made available after attaining a predetermined position (24-27) on an auxiliary display path or ladder (17).
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
A machine according to claim 7, characterised in that progression along the path or ladder (17) is achieved in dependence on the attainment of successive symbols auxiliary to the said symbol combination.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
A machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that a jackpot payout is arranged to be awarded, when made available, only after pressing a payout button (5).
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
A machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterised in that it is a fruit machine and the said symbol combination is selected by random rotation of reels (8).
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