Coin operated amusement machine allowing automatic re-spin of selected symbol drum - has microprocessor linked to controller which allows one symbol drum restart within predetermined time limit

摘要

The amusement machine (1) with rotating symbol drums (15) allows a player to opt to restart one of the drums after they have stopped, using a push button (5) or the like. Pref. a controller ends the restart option after a set period of time. The restart option may only be allowed for the symbol drum which stops first. Pref. the control unit has a memory which registers the restart selection and energises the appropriate drum drive motor to restart the corresponding drum. ADVANTAGE - Player can select automatic restart of symbol drum to target more frequently occurring low-value wins.