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(11) EP 0 281 402 A3

(12) EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION

(88) Date of publication A3:
27.09.1989 Bulletin 1989/39

(43) Date of publication A2:
07.09.1988 Bulletin 1988/36

(21) Application number: 88301874.9

(22) Date of filing: 03.03.1988
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)4: G07F 17/34
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT CH DE ES FR LI NL

(30) Priority: 06.03.1987 GB 8705323

(71) Applicant: BARCREST LIMITED
Ashton-under-Lyne Lancashire OL7 0QQ (GB)

(72) Inventor:
  • Wain, John Laurence
    Cheadle Hulme Cheshire (GB)

(74) Representative: Quest, Barry et al
Wilson, Gunn, M'Caw, 41-51 Royal Exchange, Cross Street
Manchester M2 7BD
Manchester M2 7BD (GB)


(56) References cited: : 
   
       


    (54) Entertainment machines


    (57) A coin-operated entertainment machine, such as a fruit machine, can be used to play a game resulting in the selection and display of a combination of symbols. A win indication is given in the event that a winning symbol combination is obtained. A jackpot display (18) is provided and the player has an opportunity of obtaining a jackpot win and a corresponding award. When a jackpot win is obtained the machine may operate to augment the displayed jackpot value and the corresponding amount awarded.







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