Three dispensing operations are to be carried out, each subsequent operation being initiated once the machine has returned to a quiescent rest state. If the number of clicks produced by each of the dispensing operations is the same then the click rate N is numerically equal to one-sixth of the number of clicks produced in a single dispensing operation. If the number of clicks varies from operation to operation, a further seven dispensing operations are to be carried out and the click rate N shall be determined from at least 40 clicks on the assumption that the rest period between each dispensing operation was such that the 10 operations were uniformly distributed over a period of one hour. The rest period is to be included in the minimum observation time.
An operating cycle is carried out by inserting the largest number of coins with the minimum value necessary to start the machine, followed by the selection and playing of the corresponding number of pieces of music. This operating cycle is to be repeated as often as
necessary to produce a minimum of 40 clicks. The click rate N is determined as being half the number of clicks per minute.
7.3.5.3 Automatic entertaining machines incorporating a winnings-payout mechanism
装有发奖机构的自动游戏机
Electromechanical devices incorporated in the machine for storing and paying out winnings are to be disconnected where possible from the operating system to allow the entertainment function to be operated independently.
The entertainment cycle is initiated by inserting the largest number of coins with the minimum value necessary to start the machine. The entertainment cycle is to be repeated as often as necessary to produce a minimum of 40 clicks. The click rate N1 is determined as being half the number of clicks per minute.
The average frequency and value of the winnings-payout is to be supplied by the manufacturer. The click rate, N2, of the devices for storing and paying-out winnings are assessed by simulation of a win of the average value supplied by the manufacturer rounded off to nearest payout value. The simulation of this win is to be repeated as often as necessary to produce a minimum of 40 clicks. The winnings-payout mechanism click rate, N2, is thus determined.
To allow for the frequency of paying-out, the number of entertainment cycles used to determine N1 is multiplied by the average frequency of paying-out. This number of paying-outs per entertainment cycle is multiplied by N2 to produce an effective winnings paying-out mechanism click rate, N3.
The machine shall be operated by a reasonable player (one with at least 30 min experience of operating this or similar machines). The largest number of coins with the minimum value necessary to start the machine are used. The operating cycle is to be repeated as often as necessary to produce a minimum of 40 clicks.
7.3.5.4.2 Video machines and all other similar appliances 影像机和其它类似器具
These machines and appliances shall be operated in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction for use. The operating cycle shall be the programme obtained after inserting the largest number of coins with the minimum value necessary to start the machine. In the case of machines with several programmes, the programme giving the maximum click rate shall be selected. Should the duration of the programme be less than 1 min, the following programme is not to be started within one minute off the start of the previous programme so as to reflect normal use. This rest period is to be included in the minimum observation time. The programme shall be repeated as often as necessary to produce a minimum of 40 clicks.