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A microprocessor computer system includes random access and read only memories and a set of operator switches permitting the storage of game play information. During operation of the amusement device, game play is monitored and the score required to receive a free play is periodically adjusted to ma

A microprocessor computer system includes random access and read only memories and a set of operator switches permitting the storage of game play information. During operation of the amusement device, game play is monitored and the score required to receive a free play is periodically adjusted to maintain a selected free play percentage. The percentage is determined by either the factory setting or the operator through the operator switches. The data used to compute the free play percentage is constantly checked by the system to insure that it is valid.

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A control system for automatically regulating, as a function of players\scores, the score award levels of an amusement game comprising: (a) memory means for storing: (i) data for award levels; (ii) desired award percentage data; (iii) game data, both current and historical; (b) microprocessor means

A control system for automatically regulating, as a function of players\scores, the score award levels of an amusement game comprising: (a) memory means for storing: (i) data for award levels; (ii) desired award percentage data; (iii) game data, both current and historical; (b) microprocessor means receiving the data stored in said memory means for periodically modifying the award level values to maintain said desired award percentage and giving player awards as earned; (c) means for communicating data between the microprocessor means, the memory means, and for interfacing the system to game switches and displays; whereby as player skill increases the microprocessor means adjusts the aware level values required to obtain an award. A method for automatically regulating, as a function of players\scores, the score award levels of an amusement game comprising the steps of: (a) storing in a computer memory: (i) data for award levels; (ii) desired award percentage; (iii) game data, both current and historical; (b) causing a computer to periodically modify the score award level values to maintain said desired award percentage and give player awards as earned; whereby as player skill increases the score award level values required to obtain an award are raised and with decreasing player skill the award level values are lowered.