CA2232369A1 - Combined slot machine and racing game - Google Patents
Combined slot machine and racing game Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- CA2232369A1 CA2232369A1 CA002232369A CA2232369A CA2232369A1 CA 2232369 A1 CA2232369 A1 CA 2232369A1 CA 002232369 A CA002232369 A CA 002232369A CA 2232369 A CA2232369 A CA 2232369A CA 2232369 A1 CA2232369 A1 CA 2232369A1
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- racing
- slot machine
- display
- slot
- player
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
Links
- 230000000977 initiatory effect Effects 0.000 claims description 3
- 230000001747 exhibiting effect Effects 0.000 claims 4
- 230000009131 signaling function Effects 0.000 claims 1
- 241000283086 Equidae Species 0.000 abstract description 7
- 238000009987 spinning Methods 0.000 description 3
- 230000000994 depressogenic effect Effects 0.000 description 2
- 241000252073 Anguilliformes Species 0.000 description 1
- 208000027697 autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome due to CTLA4 haploinsuffiency Diseases 0.000 description 1
- 238000010276 construction Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000007812 deficiency Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000010586 diagram Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000004048 modification Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000012986 modification Methods 0.000 description 1
Classifications
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
- G07F17/00—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
- G07F17/32—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
- G07F17/3202—Hardware aspects of a gaming system, e.g. components, construction, architecture thereof
- G07F17/3204—Player-machine interfaces
- G07F17/3211—Display means
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
- G07F17/00—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
- G07F17/32—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- A63F9/00—Games not otherwise provided for
- A63F9/14—Racing games, traffic games, or obstacle games characterised by figures moved by action of the players
Abstract
The gaming system of the present invention includes one or more slot machines (10, 110) associated with a racing display (20, 120) wherein the racing elements (22, 122) are not racing against each other. Rather, a clock (24, 124) is included and each racing element is racing against the clock, independently of the other racing elements. The racing display (20) may be built directly into the slot machine so that the slot player can easily see the progress of his horse (22) or other racing element. Alternatively, a large racing display (120) may be utilized that displays a plurality of horses or other racing elements (122) but wherein each horse is racing against a different clock (124) rather than against each other. Even further, Win, Place and Show positions are located adjacent the finish line, and the slot player whose horse (22, 122) reaches either of these positions is awarded a prize depending on the position reached before the clock (24, 124) has timed out.
Description
CO~LBINED SLOT MA~TN~
AND RACING GAME
10 Technical Field The present invention is directed toward a gaming system and, more particularly, toward such a system that combines a slot machine with a racing display that may be built directly into the slot machine or which may be remote therefrom.
~ack~round Art Traditional 8 lot machines commonly in use are normally stand-alone devices intended to be played by a single player. The player inserts one or more coins therein and either pu~hes a button or pulls a lever to initiate the play. Depending on the final position of the spinning wheels within the slot machine, the machine determines whether or not and how much the player has won.
Applicants' prior U.S. Application Serial No.
488,270, filed June 7, 1995, describes a system wherein a plurality of slot machines may be combined together with a large, overhead racing c~isplay which carries a number of racing elements such as automobiles, horses or the like.
Each time one of the slot machines wins or each time the handle is pulled or a coin is played, the respective racing element is moved a prede~e ine~ distance. Whichever horse or other racing element wins the race, the player at that slot machine is awarded a bonus. The primary purpose of the invention described in the prior invention is to encourage competition between slot players.
While the invention described in Applicants~
prior invention may serve the purpose indicated therein, it also can create certain difficulties. Since the horses or other racing elements are racing against each other, all of the slot players must begin at precisely the same time.
W O 97/13564 PCT~US96/15023 This would require supervision by an operator or other person which obviously creates additional expense. Even further, a number of the slot machines w~uld be sitting idle snd, therefore, not generating income to the casino while waiting for other players so that the race coul~
begin.
Furthermore, because the racing display described in the prior application was remotely located from the slot machine, it might be difficult for the slot players to view the same while playing the slot machine. This might discourage them from playing. Even further, the system described in the prior application suggested that a prize be awarded to the winning horse. As a result, should one of the horses win relatively early in the race because the particular slot machine has "hit" an inordinate number of times, the remaining slot players in the race would stop playing, thereby creating a 1088 in revenues to the casino operator.
Disclosure of the Invention The present invention is inten~ to overcome the apparent deficiencies in the invention described in Applicants' prior application discussed above and provides a system which will encourage the slot players to continue playing and which is entert~ining to both the players themselves and to others who may be watching. The gaming system of the present invention includes one or more 810t machines associated with a racing display wherein the racing elements are not racing against each other. Rather, a clock is included and each racing element is racing against the clock, independently of the other racing elements. The racing display may be built directly into the slot machine so that the slot player can easily see the progress of his horse or other racing element.
Alternatively, a large racing display such as described in the prior application may also be utilized but wherein each CA 02232369 l998-04-l4 W O 97/13564 PCT~US96/15023 horse i8 racing again~;t a different clock rather than against each other. Even further, Win, Place and Show -positions are located adjacent the finish line and the slot player whose horse reaches either of these positions is awarded a prize depe~ing on the position reached before the clock has timed out.
Brief Descri~tion of the Drawin~s For the purpose of illustrating the invention, there are shown in the accompanying drawings forms which are presently preferred; it being understood that the invention is not intended to be limited to the precise arrangements and instll -ntalities shown.
Figure 1 is a representation of a combined slot machine and racing game in accordance with the principles of the present invention;
20Figure 2 is a flow chart showing the operation of the invention, and Figure 3 is an overall view, partly in schematic form, of a second embodiment of the invention including a plurality of slot machines and racing elements.
Best Mode for CarrYing Qut the Invention Referring now to the drawings in detail wherein like reference numerals have been used throughout the various figures to designate like elements, there is shown in Figure 1 a combined slot machine and racing game constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention and designated generally as 10. With the exception of certain modifications and additional features described hereinafter, the slot machine 10 is generally of conventional construction and includes a coin slot 12 and a lever arm 14. The slot machine 10 may also include a push button 16 that can be activated in order to initiate play PCTrUS96/15023 in lieu of the le~rer arm 14. The 810t machine 12 also includes a display window 18 wherein the results of each play on the ~ehine can be ~riewed.
Slot machine 10 may be either of the ~u~lv~tional mechAnic~l type with rotating or sp;nning wheels or of the more ~--~n electronic type of ~hin-~ wherein only the appearance of rotating wh~eels is displayed in the displsy window 18. While three suLch rotatiny wheels are shown in slot ~ hine l~r it should be reAdily apparent that other types of slot machines ha~ving fewer or greater numbers of wheels could also be utilized. Furth~rmo-e, while the term ~rotating wheel" or ~spinning wheel" may be used in this application, it should be understood that the term i8 inten~A to refer to both mechanical wheels that rotate and the electronic type of displays that merely simulate rotating wheels.
Located in the upper portion of the front of the slot -~hine 10 i8 a raci~g display 20. Racing displ~y 20 includes a racing element such as a horse 22 which is capable of moving across the display 20 from the left to the right. The racing element 22 and the display 20 can either be of the mechAn i r~ 1 type wherein a stepping motor and drive chAi n or the like physically move the hor~e 22 through a predet~ i n~ distance each time a com~and is received to do ~o or electrical or electronic types of displays can be utilized such as are more fully described in Applicants' parent application referred to above.
The slot m~chil~e 10 al80 includes a clock or other timing - hAn;~m and a timer display such as shown at 24. The timer displsy 24 can be either of the analog type or can be a digital display and is preferably arranged to count down. That is, the timer display 24 is preferably arranged 80 as to initial]y display a fixed amount oiE time such as five minutes or t:he like and then "counts down,~
i.e. displays continuously lower n~mbers as time elap~es.
On the finish or right side of the display 20 are three distinct markings Sr P and W which represent "Show,~
CA 02232369 l998-04-l4 W O 97/13564 PCTrUS96/15023 ~Place~ and "Win." As shown, the Show position is furthest from the finish line an,d closest to the start line while the Win position is preferably at the fini~h line and the Place position is between the Show and Win positions.
' 5 A player utilizes the slot machine 10 in a conventional manner. That is, one or more coins are inserted into the coin slot 12 and the lever 14 is pulled or the button 16 is depressed to begin spinning the wheels 18. The first coin played and/or the pulling of the handle 14 or the pushing of the button 16 also initiates the timer display 24. That is, timer display 24 resets to five minutes or some other predet~rri ne~ time and begins counting down. Further~ore, initiation of the play also resets the racing element such as the horse 22 to the start position. Alternatively, a separate button or the like which, when depressed, can be utilized to reset the timer display 24 and the racing element 22 to await the first coin or the first pull of the handle 14.
After the rotating wheels 18 stop, the slot machine 10 may or may not pay out coins to the player (or award credits) depending on the specific combination of indicia that appear. In this regard, the slot machine 10 functions in a conventional manner to provide a monetary psyment to the player when certain predet~ ined combinations of the indicia on the wheels is displayed.
Each time a particular predete ined combination of indicia appears in the display 18, a signal is generated which advances the racing element 22 through a particular predetermined distance. Different combinations of the indicia on the wheels 18 could, of course, be selected to move the racing element through different distances.
Preferably, the particular combination of indicia on the wheels in display 18 that provides the player with a ~' monetary payment is not a combination which moves the racing element 22. Conversely, the particular preselected combination of indicia that moves the racing element 22 preferably does not provide the player with a monetary CA 02232369 l998-04-l4 W O 97/13564 PCTrUS96/15023 payment. This adds excitement and interest to continuing the play of the game since a player has an opportunity to win his race even if the slot machine does not pay during any particular pull of the handle 14.
The timer display 24 continues to count down as the player plays the slot machine 10. Each time that the predet~rmined combination of indicia such as the three horses shown on the display 18 appears, the racing element 22 moves toward the finish line. The principal object of this aspect of the slot machine 10 is, of course, to attempt to have the player's horse 22 reach the finish line before the timer display 24 times out. Once the timer display 24 does time out, the game is over and means are provided for sensing the position of the racing element 22.
If the horse has reached the Show line, a prize is awarded.
This may be done through the slot machine 10, i.e. by paying additional coins to the player in the conventional -nn~r or a separate award or prize may be given to the player by the proprietor. If the horse 22 has reached the Place position, a prize is also awarded which preferably i8 of a greater value than the Show prize. Should the horse 22 reach the Win line before the timer display 24 times out, an even greater prize is awarded.
Figure 2 is a combined schematic and logic diagram essentially illustrating the progression of the play of the game as outlined above. In summary, when a coin is inserted, the clock initiates the timer display and the slot machine wheels are initiated so that they will rotate upon the pull of the handle or push of the button.
Depending on the particular combination of indicia on the wheels when they stop rotating, either coins will be paid out in the conventional manner or the racing element will advance. When the timer display times out, the position of the racing element is determined and appropriate payment is made if the racing element reaches the Win, Place or Show position.
W O 97/13564 PCTrUS96/15023 Figure 3 illustrates a modified form of the invention described above. In this embodiment of the invention, a plurality of slot machines are utilized such as shown at llOA, llOB, llOC and llOD. While four such slot J 5 machines are shown, it should be readily apparent that a fewer or greater number of machines may be utilized.
Located above the series of slot machines is a racing display 120. Preferably, the racing display 120 is located in a position which, while remote from the slot 10 machines, is capable of being easily viewed by the players of the slot machines and by other spectators who may gather around. The racing display 120 includes a plurality of racing elements thereon such as shown at 122A, 122B, 122C
and 122D. Each racing element corresponds with a particular 15 ~lot machine. The slot machines llOA-llOD and the racing elements 122A-122D are arranged and operate in a -nne~
very similar to that described in Applicants' U.S.
Application Serial No. 488,270, filed June 7, 1995, application incorporated herein by reference. That is, when 20 a certain condition of play is sensed in slot machine llOA
such as the appearance of three horses on the rotating wheels 118, an output signal is generated on line 130. Line 130 is connected to an electronic translator circuit 132 which interprets the output signal and converts the same to 25 a useful electrical signal such as a current pulse or a series of pulses which are, in turn, delivered to the controller circuit 134. The controller circuit 134 is, in turn, connected to the racing display 120 and a particular racing element such as racing element 122A is then advanced 30 by a predetermined distance. As with the display 20, the racing display 120 can either be of the mechanical type such as shown or of an electronic or electrical type.
Each slot machine and each racing element is provided with its own timer display such as shown at 124A, 124B, 124C and 124D at the left side of the racing display 120. Thus, instead of racing against the other slot machine players, each player is racing against his or her own CA 02232369 l998-04-l4 W O 97/13564 PCTrUS96/15023 clock. The player will win or lose depending on whether his or her respective car or other racing element 122A-122D
reaches the Win, Place or Show line before his or her timing display times out. A particular timing display i8 initiated when the player begins to play on the corresponding slot mschine in the ~nn~r described above with respect to the embodiment of the invention shown in Figure 1. In this way, it is not necessary for all of the players to begin at the same time. As a result, the slot machines will be in more continuous use.
It should be readily apparent that it is al~o possible to combine the festures of the slot machine lO
shown in Figure 1 with the arrangement shown in Figure 3.
That is, each of the slot machines llOA-llOB could also include its own racing display so that the player can more easily watch his or her racing element without having to look up at the main racing display 120. Each slot machine llOA-llOD may also have its own timer display which would correspond exactly to the timer display~ 124A-124D or which may be used in lieu of the timer displays 124A-124D ~o that the player can again more easily keep track of his or her . ~ining time.
In the embodiment of the invention described above, the racing elements are moved when a particular combination of indicia such as three horses appears on the slot machine wheels as displayed at 18 or 118. It is also possible, however, to advance the racing elements based on other criteria. For example, a signal could be generated to move the racing element one unit for every coin that is inserted into the slot machine or each time that the hsndle is pulled (or the button of the slot machine is pushed in lieu of the handle). Furthermore, if the pull of the handle is used as the criteria for moving the racing element, the distance that the racing element is moved could depend on the number of coins that were played during that handle pull .
W O 97/13564 PCT~US96/15023 -Even further, combinations of the above-described criteria can be utilized. That is, the racing elements can be moved each time a coin is deposited or the handle is pulled and the racing elements can be moved even further if a predeter-i ne~ combination of indicia appears on the displays 18 or 118.
The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential attributes thereof and accordingly reference should be made to the appended claims rather than to the foregoing specification as indicating the scope of the invention.
AND RACING GAME
10 Technical Field The present invention is directed toward a gaming system and, more particularly, toward such a system that combines a slot machine with a racing display that may be built directly into the slot machine or which may be remote therefrom.
~ack~round Art Traditional 8 lot machines commonly in use are normally stand-alone devices intended to be played by a single player. The player inserts one or more coins therein and either pu~hes a button or pulls a lever to initiate the play. Depending on the final position of the spinning wheels within the slot machine, the machine determines whether or not and how much the player has won.
Applicants' prior U.S. Application Serial No.
488,270, filed June 7, 1995, describes a system wherein a plurality of slot machines may be combined together with a large, overhead racing c~isplay which carries a number of racing elements such as automobiles, horses or the like.
Each time one of the slot machines wins or each time the handle is pulled or a coin is played, the respective racing element is moved a prede~e ine~ distance. Whichever horse or other racing element wins the race, the player at that slot machine is awarded a bonus. The primary purpose of the invention described in the prior invention is to encourage competition between slot players.
While the invention described in Applicants~
prior invention may serve the purpose indicated therein, it also can create certain difficulties. Since the horses or other racing elements are racing against each other, all of the slot players must begin at precisely the same time.
W O 97/13564 PCT~US96/15023 This would require supervision by an operator or other person which obviously creates additional expense. Even further, a number of the slot machines w~uld be sitting idle snd, therefore, not generating income to the casino while waiting for other players so that the race coul~
begin.
Furthermore, because the racing display described in the prior application was remotely located from the slot machine, it might be difficult for the slot players to view the same while playing the slot machine. This might discourage them from playing. Even further, the system described in the prior application suggested that a prize be awarded to the winning horse. As a result, should one of the horses win relatively early in the race because the particular slot machine has "hit" an inordinate number of times, the remaining slot players in the race would stop playing, thereby creating a 1088 in revenues to the casino operator.
Disclosure of the Invention The present invention is inten~ to overcome the apparent deficiencies in the invention described in Applicants' prior application discussed above and provides a system which will encourage the slot players to continue playing and which is entert~ining to both the players themselves and to others who may be watching. The gaming system of the present invention includes one or more 810t machines associated with a racing display wherein the racing elements are not racing against each other. Rather, a clock is included and each racing element is racing against the clock, independently of the other racing elements. The racing display may be built directly into the slot machine so that the slot player can easily see the progress of his horse or other racing element.
Alternatively, a large racing display such as described in the prior application may also be utilized but wherein each CA 02232369 l998-04-l4 W O 97/13564 PCT~US96/15023 horse i8 racing again~;t a different clock rather than against each other. Even further, Win, Place and Show -positions are located adjacent the finish line and the slot player whose horse reaches either of these positions is awarded a prize depe~ing on the position reached before the clock has timed out.
Brief Descri~tion of the Drawin~s For the purpose of illustrating the invention, there are shown in the accompanying drawings forms which are presently preferred; it being understood that the invention is not intended to be limited to the precise arrangements and instll -ntalities shown.
Figure 1 is a representation of a combined slot machine and racing game in accordance with the principles of the present invention;
20Figure 2 is a flow chart showing the operation of the invention, and Figure 3 is an overall view, partly in schematic form, of a second embodiment of the invention including a plurality of slot machines and racing elements.
Best Mode for CarrYing Qut the Invention Referring now to the drawings in detail wherein like reference numerals have been used throughout the various figures to designate like elements, there is shown in Figure 1 a combined slot machine and racing game constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention and designated generally as 10. With the exception of certain modifications and additional features described hereinafter, the slot machine 10 is generally of conventional construction and includes a coin slot 12 and a lever arm 14. The slot machine 10 may also include a push button 16 that can be activated in order to initiate play PCTrUS96/15023 in lieu of the le~rer arm 14. The 810t machine 12 also includes a display window 18 wherein the results of each play on the ~ehine can be ~riewed.
Slot machine 10 may be either of the ~u~lv~tional mechAnic~l type with rotating or sp;nning wheels or of the more ~--~n electronic type of ~hin-~ wherein only the appearance of rotating wh~eels is displayed in the displsy window 18. While three suLch rotatiny wheels are shown in slot ~ hine l~r it should be reAdily apparent that other types of slot machines ha~ving fewer or greater numbers of wheels could also be utilized. Furth~rmo-e, while the term ~rotating wheel" or ~spinning wheel" may be used in this application, it should be understood that the term i8 inten~A to refer to both mechanical wheels that rotate and the electronic type of displays that merely simulate rotating wheels.
Located in the upper portion of the front of the slot -~hine 10 i8 a raci~g display 20. Racing displ~y 20 includes a racing element such as a horse 22 which is capable of moving across the display 20 from the left to the right. The racing element 22 and the display 20 can either be of the mechAn i r~ 1 type wherein a stepping motor and drive chAi n or the like physically move the hor~e 22 through a predet~ i n~ distance each time a com~and is received to do ~o or electrical or electronic types of displays can be utilized such as are more fully described in Applicants' parent application referred to above.
The slot m~chil~e 10 al80 includes a clock or other timing - hAn;~m and a timer display such as shown at 24. The timer displsy 24 can be either of the analog type or can be a digital display and is preferably arranged to count down. That is, the timer display 24 is preferably arranged 80 as to initial]y display a fixed amount oiE time such as five minutes or t:he like and then "counts down,~
i.e. displays continuously lower n~mbers as time elap~es.
On the finish or right side of the display 20 are three distinct markings Sr P and W which represent "Show,~
CA 02232369 l998-04-l4 W O 97/13564 PCTrUS96/15023 ~Place~ and "Win." As shown, the Show position is furthest from the finish line an,d closest to the start line while the Win position is preferably at the fini~h line and the Place position is between the Show and Win positions.
' 5 A player utilizes the slot machine 10 in a conventional manner. That is, one or more coins are inserted into the coin slot 12 and the lever 14 is pulled or the button 16 is depressed to begin spinning the wheels 18. The first coin played and/or the pulling of the handle 14 or the pushing of the button 16 also initiates the timer display 24. That is, timer display 24 resets to five minutes or some other predet~rri ne~ time and begins counting down. Further~ore, initiation of the play also resets the racing element such as the horse 22 to the start position. Alternatively, a separate button or the like which, when depressed, can be utilized to reset the timer display 24 and the racing element 22 to await the first coin or the first pull of the handle 14.
After the rotating wheels 18 stop, the slot machine 10 may or may not pay out coins to the player (or award credits) depending on the specific combination of indicia that appear. In this regard, the slot machine 10 functions in a conventional manner to provide a monetary psyment to the player when certain predet~ ined combinations of the indicia on the wheels is displayed.
Each time a particular predete ined combination of indicia appears in the display 18, a signal is generated which advances the racing element 22 through a particular predetermined distance. Different combinations of the indicia on the wheels 18 could, of course, be selected to move the racing element through different distances.
Preferably, the particular combination of indicia on the wheels in display 18 that provides the player with a ~' monetary payment is not a combination which moves the racing element 22. Conversely, the particular preselected combination of indicia that moves the racing element 22 preferably does not provide the player with a monetary CA 02232369 l998-04-l4 W O 97/13564 PCTrUS96/15023 payment. This adds excitement and interest to continuing the play of the game since a player has an opportunity to win his race even if the slot machine does not pay during any particular pull of the handle 14.
The timer display 24 continues to count down as the player plays the slot machine 10. Each time that the predet~rmined combination of indicia such as the three horses shown on the display 18 appears, the racing element 22 moves toward the finish line. The principal object of this aspect of the slot machine 10 is, of course, to attempt to have the player's horse 22 reach the finish line before the timer display 24 times out. Once the timer display 24 does time out, the game is over and means are provided for sensing the position of the racing element 22.
If the horse has reached the Show line, a prize is awarded.
This may be done through the slot machine 10, i.e. by paying additional coins to the player in the conventional -nn~r or a separate award or prize may be given to the player by the proprietor. If the horse 22 has reached the Place position, a prize is also awarded which preferably i8 of a greater value than the Show prize. Should the horse 22 reach the Win line before the timer display 24 times out, an even greater prize is awarded.
Figure 2 is a combined schematic and logic diagram essentially illustrating the progression of the play of the game as outlined above. In summary, when a coin is inserted, the clock initiates the timer display and the slot machine wheels are initiated so that they will rotate upon the pull of the handle or push of the button.
Depending on the particular combination of indicia on the wheels when they stop rotating, either coins will be paid out in the conventional manner or the racing element will advance. When the timer display times out, the position of the racing element is determined and appropriate payment is made if the racing element reaches the Win, Place or Show position.
W O 97/13564 PCTrUS96/15023 Figure 3 illustrates a modified form of the invention described above. In this embodiment of the invention, a plurality of slot machines are utilized such as shown at llOA, llOB, llOC and llOD. While four such slot J 5 machines are shown, it should be readily apparent that a fewer or greater number of machines may be utilized.
Located above the series of slot machines is a racing display 120. Preferably, the racing display 120 is located in a position which, while remote from the slot 10 machines, is capable of being easily viewed by the players of the slot machines and by other spectators who may gather around. The racing display 120 includes a plurality of racing elements thereon such as shown at 122A, 122B, 122C
and 122D. Each racing element corresponds with a particular 15 ~lot machine. The slot machines llOA-llOD and the racing elements 122A-122D are arranged and operate in a -nne~
very similar to that described in Applicants' U.S.
Application Serial No. 488,270, filed June 7, 1995, application incorporated herein by reference. That is, when 20 a certain condition of play is sensed in slot machine llOA
such as the appearance of three horses on the rotating wheels 118, an output signal is generated on line 130. Line 130 is connected to an electronic translator circuit 132 which interprets the output signal and converts the same to 25 a useful electrical signal such as a current pulse or a series of pulses which are, in turn, delivered to the controller circuit 134. The controller circuit 134 is, in turn, connected to the racing display 120 and a particular racing element such as racing element 122A is then advanced 30 by a predetermined distance. As with the display 20, the racing display 120 can either be of the mechanical type such as shown or of an electronic or electrical type.
Each slot machine and each racing element is provided with its own timer display such as shown at 124A, 124B, 124C and 124D at the left side of the racing display 120. Thus, instead of racing against the other slot machine players, each player is racing against his or her own CA 02232369 l998-04-l4 W O 97/13564 PCTrUS96/15023 clock. The player will win or lose depending on whether his or her respective car or other racing element 122A-122D
reaches the Win, Place or Show line before his or her timing display times out. A particular timing display i8 initiated when the player begins to play on the corresponding slot mschine in the ~nn~r described above with respect to the embodiment of the invention shown in Figure 1. In this way, it is not necessary for all of the players to begin at the same time. As a result, the slot machines will be in more continuous use.
It should be readily apparent that it is al~o possible to combine the festures of the slot machine lO
shown in Figure 1 with the arrangement shown in Figure 3.
That is, each of the slot machines llOA-llOB could also include its own racing display so that the player can more easily watch his or her racing element without having to look up at the main racing display 120. Each slot machine llOA-llOD may also have its own timer display which would correspond exactly to the timer display~ 124A-124D or which may be used in lieu of the timer displays 124A-124D ~o that the player can again more easily keep track of his or her . ~ining time.
In the embodiment of the invention described above, the racing elements are moved when a particular combination of indicia such as three horses appears on the slot machine wheels as displayed at 18 or 118. It is also possible, however, to advance the racing elements based on other criteria. For example, a signal could be generated to move the racing element one unit for every coin that is inserted into the slot machine or each time that the hsndle is pulled (or the button of the slot machine is pushed in lieu of the handle). Furthermore, if the pull of the handle is used as the criteria for moving the racing element, the distance that the racing element is moved could depend on the number of coins that were played during that handle pull .
W O 97/13564 PCT~US96/15023 -Even further, combinations of the above-described criteria can be utilized. That is, the racing elements can be moved each time a coin is deposited or the handle is pulled and the racing elements can be moved even further if a predeter-i ne~ combination of indicia appears on the displays 18 or 118.
The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential attributes thereof and accordingly reference should be made to the appended claims rather than to the foregoing specification as indicating the scope of the invention.
Claims (11)
1. A gaming system comprising:
a slot machine including means for accepting one or more coins to be bet in said machine, said machine including a plurality of rotating wheels with indicia thereon and a plurality of windows corresponding to the number of said wheels for exhibiting the indicia on said wheels after they have stopped rotating;
said slot machine including means for making a monetary payment to a player when said means for exhibiting displays a predetermined combination of said indicia on said wheels;
a racing display including a movable racing element thereon and means for moving said racing element said slot machine further including a means for generating an output signal when said exhibiting means displays a second predetermined combination of indicia;
means connecting said output signal to said moving means whereby said output signal functions to move the racing element through a predetermined distance;
clock means and elapse time display means connected to said clock means;
means for rewarding the player if the racing element reaches a predetermined position within a predetermined time interval determined by said clock means.
a slot machine including means for accepting one or more coins to be bet in said machine, said machine including a plurality of rotating wheels with indicia thereon and a plurality of windows corresponding to the number of said wheels for exhibiting the indicia on said wheels after they have stopped rotating;
said slot machine including means for making a monetary payment to a player when said means for exhibiting displays a predetermined combination of said indicia on said wheels;
a racing display including a movable racing element thereon and means for moving said racing element said slot machine further including a means for generating an output signal when said exhibiting means displays a second predetermined combination of indicia;
means connecting said output signal to said moving means whereby said output signal functions to move the racing element through a predetermined distance;
clock means and elapse time display means connected to said clock means;
means for rewarding the player if the racing element reaches a predetermined position within a predetermined time interval determined by said clock means.
2. The system as claimed in Claim 1 wherein said racing display is contained within said slot machine.
3. The system as claimed in Claim 1 wherein said means for rewarding said player includes means for providing said player with a plurality of different awards, the value of which depends on the position of said racing element at the end of said time interval.
4. The invention as claimed in Claim 3 wherein said racing display includes three distinct markings thereon indicating a Win position, a Place position and a Show position and wherein said means for rewarding rewards a greater amount when said racing element reaches said Win position and lesser amounts if said racing element reaches said Place or Show positions.
5. The system as claimed in Claim 1 wherein said racing display is located remote from said slot machine.
6. The system as claimed in Claim 5 further including a plurality of said slot machines and a plurality of racing elements carried by said racing display, the number of said racing elements being equal to the number of said slot machines with each element being associated with a different one of said slot machines.
7. The system as claimed in Claim 1 wherein said output signal is generated when a predetermined operating condition of said slot machine is sensed.
8. The system as claimed in Claim 7 wherein said condition is a predetermined combination of indicia displayed by said exhibiting means.
9. The system as claimed in Claim 7 wherein said condition depends on the number of coins bet.
10. The system as claimed in Claim 7 wherein said slot machine includes a means for initiating each play of the same and wherein said condition is responsive to said means for initialing.
11. The system as claimed in Claim 10 wherein said means for initiating is a handle.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US08/543,200 US5560603A (en) | 1995-06-07 | 1995-10-13 | Combined slot machine and racing game |
| US08/543,200 | 1995-10-13 |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA2232369A1 true CA2232369A1 (en) | 1997-04-17 |
Family
ID=24167003
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002232369A Abandoned CA2232369A1 (en) | 1995-10-13 | 1996-09-19 | Combined slot machine and racing game |
Country Status (6)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| US (2) | US5560603A (en) |
| EP (1) | EP0956116A4 (en) |
| AU (1) | AU703587B2 (en) |
| CA (1) | CA2232369A1 (en) |
| NZ (1) | NZ319008A (en) |
| WO (1) | WO1997013564A2 (en) |
Families Citing this family (444)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US5823874A (en) | 1994-09-23 | 1998-10-20 | Anchor Gaming | Method of playing game and gaming device with an additional payout indicator |
| AUPO329696A0 (en) * | 1996-10-29 | 1996-11-21 | Aristocrat Leisure Industries Pty Ltd | Bonus time controller |
| US20030064807A1 (en) * | 2001-09-25 | 2003-04-03 | Walker Jay S. | Method and apparatus for linked play gaming |
| US6206782B1 (en) | 1998-09-14 | 2001-03-27 | Walker Digital, Llc. | System and method for facilitating casino team play |
| US6454651B1 (en) | 1997-03-12 | 2002-09-24 | Shuffle Master, Inc. | Method of scoring a video wagering game |
| US5888136A (en) * | 1997-03-13 | 1999-03-30 | Herbert; Richard A. | Wagering system and method of wagering |
| US6152822A (en) * | 1997-03-13 | 2000-11-28 | Herbert; Richard A. | Wagering system and method of wagering |
| US6193606B1 (en) | 1997-06-30 | 2001-02-27 | Walker Digital, Llc | Electronic gaming device offering a game of knowledge for enhanced payouts |
| US6802774B1 (en) | 1997-03-20 | 2004-10-12 | Casino Data Systems Inc. | Video gaming machine having first and second chance means displayed on a video monitor with sequencing means |
| US5938200A (en) * | 1997-04-22 | 1999-08-17 | Gamescape, Inc. | Wagering game of chance |
| JPH119761A (en) * | 1997-04-30 | 1999-01-19 | Aruze Kk | Game machine |
| US6071192A (en) * | 1997-05-20 | 2000-06-06 | Casino Data Systems | Gaming machine display simulation of minting coins |
| US5919088A (en) * | 1997-05-20 | 1999-07-06 | Casino Data Systems | Gaming method and apparatus including a simulation of a combination safe |
| US6884167B2 (en) | 1997-06-30 | 2005-04-26 | Walker Digital, Llc | Electronic gaming device offering a game of knowledge for enhanced payouts |
| US20050090307A1 (en) * | 1997-06-30 | 2005-04-28 | Walker Jay S. | Methods and apparatus for facilitating play of a game of knowledge |
| ZA977451B (en) * | 1997-06-30 | 1999-05-19 | Mandiro Trading Ltd | Multiplayer interactive video gaming device |
| USD406615S (en) * | 1997-08-05 | 1999-03-09 | International Game Technology | Reel cover for slot machine |
| US6135884A (en) | 1997-08-08 | 2000-10-24 | International Game Technology | Gaming machine having secondary display for providing video content |
| US6315666B1 (en) | 1997-08-08 | 2001-11-13 | International Game Technology | Gaming machines having secondary display for providing video content |
| US6126542A (en) * | 1997-08-11 | 2000-10-03 | Boyd Gaming Corporation | Gaming device and method offering primary and secondary games |
| US6089976A (en) * | 1997-10-14 | 2000-07-18 | Casino Data Systems | Gaming apparatus and method including a player interactive bonus game |
| US6855052B2 (en) | 1997-10-14 | 2005-02-15 | Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Ltd. | Gaming device having first chance means and serially dependent second chance means |
| US6592459B2 (en) * | 1997-10-30 | 2003-07-15 | Anthony C. Parra | Universal non-progressive reward for live casino games |
| US6009048A (en) * | 1997-11-24 | 1999-12-28 | Raesz; Carole H. | Novelty radio-alarm clock |
| US20050029745A1 (en) * | 1997-12-31 | 2005-02-10 | Walker Jay S. | Method and apparatus for directing a game in accordance with speed of play |
| US8021222B2 (en) * | 1997-12-31 | 2011-09-20 | Igt | Game based on speed of play |
| JPH11206960A (en) * | 1998-01-30 | 1999-08-03 | Aruze Corp | Game machine |
| US6135885A (en) * | 1998-03-04 | 2000-10-24 | Lermusiaux; Lawrence E. | Electronic football wagering game |
| AU756525B2 (en) | 1998-03-06 | 2003-01-16 | Igt | Gaming machines with bonusing |
| ZA992256B (en) * | 1998-03-24 | 2000-01-13 | Wms Gaming Inc | Bonus Game for a gaming machine. |
| US7695358B2 (en) | 1998-03-31 | 2010-04-13 | Walker Digital, Llc | Method and apparatus for team play of slot machines |
| JPH11290505A (en) * | 1998-04-15 | 1999-10-26 | Aruze Corp | Game machine |
| US6017033A (en) * | 1998-05-05 | 2000-01-25 | Keller; Claude | Method of playing a casino game |
| USD406865S (en) * | 1998-06-22 | 1999-03-16 | Bally Gaming, Inc. | Bell ringer for a gaming machine |
| US7008324B1 (en) * | 1998-10-01 | 2006-03-07 | Paltronics, Inc. | Gaming device video display system |
| US6309307B1 (en) | 1999-03-12 | 2001-10-30 | Lawrence A. Krause | Casino/lottery/sports styled wagers and games for parimutuel racing operations |
| US6331148B1 (en) | 1999-03-12 | 2001-12-18 | Lawrence Alan Krause | Casino/lottery/sports styled wagers and games for parimutuel operation |
| US6500070B1 (en) | 1999-05-28 | 2002-12-31 | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Combined game system of portable and video game machines |
| JP4371183B2 (en) * | 1999-08-04 | 2009-11-25 | 株式会社セガ | Data communication method in game system |
| US6155925A (en) * | 1999-08-12 | 2000-12-05 | Wms Gaming Inc. | Bonus game for gaming machine with payout percentage varying as function of wager |
| US6371854B1 (en) | 1999-08-20 | 2002-04-16 | Ninetendo Co., Ltd. | Combined game system |
| AU718243B3 (en) * | 1999-08-20 | 2000-04-13 | Bgi Australia Pty Ltd | Gaming machine with special multiple outcome feature |
| US6309300B1 (en) * | 1999-09-13 | 2001-10-30 | International Game Technology | Gaming bonus apparatus and method with player interaction |
| AUPQ323899A0 (en) * | 1999-10-01 | 1999-10-28 | Aristocrat Leisure Industries Pty Ltd | Gaming console and system having dynamic feature game |
| EP1269361A2 (en) * | 1999-12-06 | 2003-01-02 | ODS Properties, Inc. | Systems and methods for interactive wagering |
| JP3315678B2 (en) * | 2000-01-31 | 2002-08-19 | コナミ株式会社 | Game system and computer-readable storage medium |
| US6319123B1 (en) * | 2000-03-17 | 2001-11-20 | Louis B. Paludi | Game utilizing non-identical sequential images as a winning condition |
| US6656040B1 (en) * | 2000-04-19 | 2003-12-02 | Igt | Parallel games on a gaming device |
| US6657923B2 (en) | 2000-06-01 | 2003-12-02 | Benjamin L. Laughlin | Slot machine alarm clock apparatus and method |
| US7076445B1 (en) | 2000-06-20 | 2006-07-11 | Cartwright Shawn D | System and methods for obtaining advantages and transacting the same in a computer gaming environment |
| US7695363B2 (en) | 2000-06-23 | 2010-04-13 | Igt | Gaming device having multiple display interfaces |
| US7699699B2 (en) | 2000-06-23 | 2010-04-20 | Igt | Gaming device having multiple selectable display interfaces based on player's wagers |
| US6731313B1 (en) | 2000-06-23 | 2004-05-04 | Igt | Gaming device having touch activated alternating or changing symbol |
| US20030040358A1 (en) * | 2000-06-28 | 2003-02-27 | Markus Rothkranz | Gaming device having a plurality of multiple-image panels |
| US6511375B1 (en) * | 2000-06-28 | 2003-01-28 | Igt | Gaming device having a multiple selection group bonus round |
| US6315664B1 (en) * | 2000-06-28 | 2001-11-13 | Igt | Gaming device having an indicator selection with probability-based outcome |
| US6569015B1 (en) * | 2000-07-27 | 2003-05-27 | Igy | Gaming device having separately changeable value and modifier bonus scheme |
| US7201657B2 (en) * | 2000-07-28 | 2007-04-10 | Igt | Gaming device having a game with decreasing probabilities of success |
| US6780110B2 (en) * | 2000-07-28 | 2004-08-24 | Igt | Gaming device having a competition bonus scheme |
| US6406369B1 (en) | 2000-07-28 | 2002-06-18 | Anthony J. Baerlocher | Gaming device having a competition bonus scheme |
| US6780105B1 (en) * | 2000-07-31 | 2004-08-24 | Igt | Gaming device having a multiple screen bonus round |
| US6780103B2 (en) * | 2000-08-31 | 2004-08-24 | Igt | Gaming device having skill/perceived skill bonus round |
| US6761632B2 (en) | 2000-08-31 | 2004-07-13 | Igt | Gaming device having perceived skill |
| US6311976B1 (en) | 2000-09-01 | 2001-11-06 | Shuffle Master Inc | Video game with bonusing or wild feature |
| US7559837B1 (en) | 2000-09-01 | 2009-07-14 | Igt | Video gaming system with wild card system and bonus system |
| US7500914B2 (en) | 2000-09-07 | 2009-03-10 | Igt | Gaming device with multiple levels which determine the number of indicators of a symbol generator |
| US7273415B2 (en) | 2000-09-07 | 2007-09-25 | Igt | Gaming device having a bonus scheme with multiple selection groups |
| US6942574B1 (en) * | 2000-09-19 | 2005-09-13 | Igt | Method and apparatus for providing entertainment content on a gaming machine |
| US8064889B2 (en) * | 2000-09-19 | 2011-11-22 | Igt | Virtual casino host |
| US20060084488A1 (en) * | 2000-09-19 | 2006-04-20 | Igt | Bonusing digital media |
| US7976389B2 (en) * | 2000-09-29 | 2011-07-12 | Igt | Method and apparatus for gaming machines with a tournament play bonus feature |
| AUPR054300A0 (en) * | 2000-10-04 | 2000-10-26 | Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited | Gaming machine with automated feature |
| US6776711B1 (en) * | 2000-10-04 | 2004-08-17 | Igt | Gaming device having a bonus round with multiple random award generation and multiple return/risk scenarios |
| US6811483B1 (en) | 2000-10-06 | 2004-11-02 | Igt | Gaming device having a graduating award exchange sequence with a tease consolation sequence and an initial qualifying sequence |
| US6514141B1 (en) * | 2000-10-06 | 2003-02-04 | Igt | Gaming device having value selection bonus |
| US6375187B1 (en) * | 2000-10-06 | 2002-04-23 | Igt | Gaming device having improved offer and acceptance bonus scheme |
| US7749068B2 (en) * | 2000-10-11 | 2010-07-06 | Igt | Gaming device having a destination pursuit bonus scheme with advance and setback conditions |
| US6494785B1 (en) * | 2000-10-11 | 2002-12-17 | Igt | Gaming device having a destination pursuit bonus scheme with advance and setback conditions |
| US6656041B1 (en) | 2000-10-12 | 2003-12-02 | Igt | Gaming device for changing a player's environment |
| US6659864B2 (en) * | 2000-10-12 | 2003-12-09 | Igt | Gaming device having an unveiling award mechanical secondary display |
| US6599192B1 (en) | 2000-10-16 | 2003-07-29 | Igt | Gaming device having risk evaluation bonus round |
| US6537152B2 (en) * | 2000-10-17 | 2003-03-25 | Atlantic City Coin & Slot Service Company, Inc. | Gaming device having an animated figure |
| US6793575B2 (en) * | 2000-11-10 | 2004-09-21 | Case Venture Management, Llc | Racing game |
| US7244181B2 (en) * | 2000-11-14 | 2007-07-17 | Netamin Communication Corp. | Multi-player game employing dynamic re-sequencing |
| US20040137978A1 (en) * | 2000-12-28 | 2004-07-15 | Cole Joseph W. | Ergonomically-designed dual station, dual display gaming station with player conveniences |
| US6749510B2 (en) * | 2001-02-07 | 2004-06-15 | Wms Gaming Inc. | Centralized gaming system with modifiable remote display terminals |
| US7128646B2 (en) * | 2001-03-21 | 2006-10-31 | Igt | Gaming device having a multi-round, multi-characteristic card game |
| US7040983B2 (en) * | 2001-03-21 | 2006-05-09 | Igt | Gaming device having a multi-round, multi-characteristic matching game |
| US6749502B2 (en) | 2001-03-21 | 2004-06-15 | Igt | Gaming device having a multi-characteristic matching game |
| US7056209B2 (en) | 2001-03-21 | 2006-06-06 | Igt | Gaming device having a multi-characteristic matching game including selection indicators |
| US7867074B2 (en) * | 2001-03-30 | 2011-01-11 | Igt | Gaming device having a bonus scheme with multiple potential award sets |
| US6796899B2 (en) * | 2001-03-30 | 2004-09-28 | Igt | Gaming device having a bonus scheme with multiple potential award sets |
| US7794320B2 (en) | 2001-03-30 | 2010-09-14 | Igt | Gaming device having a plurality of symbol generators and accumulation game with multiple independent terminating conditions |
| US7690981B2 (en) | 2001-03-30 | 2010-04-06 | Igt | Gaming device having a player selection game |
| US6648754B2 (en) | 2001-03-30 | 2003-11-18 | Igt | Gaming device having an offer and acceptance game with termination limit wherein the offer is picked by a player |
| US6890257B2 (en) | 2001-04-19 | 2005-05-10 | Igt | Gaming device having offer/acceptance advance threshold and limit bonus scheme |
| US6620045B2 (en) * | 2001-04-20 | 2003-09-16 | King Show Games, Llc | System and method for executing trades for bonus activity in gaming systems |
| US7704142B2 (en) | 2001-04-20 | 2010-04-27 | King Show Games, Inc. | System and method for facilitating trades for bonus activity in gaming systems |
| JP4691268B2 (en) | 2001-05-02 | 2011-06-01 | 任天堂株式会社 | Game system and game program |
| US6786824B2 (en) | 2001-05-25 | 2004-09-07 | Igt | Method, apparatus, and system for providing a player with opportunities to win a feature event award |
| US6506118B1 (en) | 2001-08-24 | 2003-01-14 | Igt | Gaming device having improved award offer bonus scheme |
| US7601057B2 (en) * | 2001-08-24 | 2009-10-13 | Igt | Gaming device having an offer/acceptance game wherein each offer is based on a plurality of independently generated events |
| US6632141B2 (en) * | 2001-08-31 | 2003-10-14 | Igt | Gaming device having an offer an acceptance selection bonus scheme with a terminator and an anti-terminator |
| US6719632B2 (en) * | 2001-08-31 | 2004-04-13 | Igt | Gaming device having an award offer and termination bonus scheme |
| US6793578B2 (en) * | 2001-08-31 | 2004-09-21 | Igt | Gaming device having a primary game outcome employed in a bonus game |
| US7192349B2 (en) * | 2001-08-31 | 2007-03-20 | Igt | Gaming device having multiple round bonus scheme with residual awards |
| US20030060264A1 (en) * | 2001-09-21 | 2003-03-27 | Chilton Ward W. | Gaming device providing tournament entries |
| US6582307B2 (en) * | 2001-09-21 | 2003-06-24 | Igt | Gaming device having a selection-type bonus game that activates a mechanical device |
| US7066814B2 (en) * | 2001-09-21 | 2006-06-27 | Igt | Gaming device having regenerating multiple award opportunities |
| US6852027B2 (en) * | 2001-09-28 | 2005-02-08 | Igt | Gaming device having rate dependent game |
| US6942566B2 (en) * | 2001-09-28 | 2005-09-13 | Igt | Gaming device having an improved offer/acceptance bonus scheme |
| US6743096B2 (en) * | 2001-09-28 | 2004-06-01 | Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Ltd | Gaming device and method having an internally-based competition-type bonus event |
| US7338372B2 (en) | 2001-09-28 | 2008-03-04 | Bally Gaming International, Inc. | Reconfigurable gaming machine |
| US7364507B2 (en) * | 2001-09-28 | 2008-04-29 | Igt | Gaming device having an offer/acceptance game with multi-offer symbol |
| US7901287B2 (en) * | 2001-09-28 | 2011-03-08 | Igt | Gaming device having offer and acceptance game with a plurality of award pools, a reveal feature, and a modify feature |
| US8167723B1 (en) | 2001-09-28 | 2012-05-01 | Bally Gaming, Inc. | Reconfigurable gaming display and system |
| US7351146B2 (en) | 2001-10-05 | 2008-04-01 | Igt | Gaming device and method for activating multiple paylines upon the wager of a single credit |
| US6913532B2 (en) * | 2001-10-15 | 2005-07-05 | Igt | Gaming device having a re-triggering symbol bonus scheme |
| US6955600B2 (en) | 2001-10-15 | 2005-10-18 | Igt | Gaming device having a re-triggering symbol bonus scheme with a bonus symbol accumulator |
| US7473174B2 (en) * | 2001-10-15 | 2009-01-06 | Igt | Gaming device having a re-triggering symbol bonus scheme with a bonus symbol accumulation and player selection of accumulation total |
| US7892088B2 (en) * | 2001-10-18 | 2011-02-22 | Steve Brandstetter | Gaming device having a second separate bonusing event |
| US7040982B1 (en) | 2001-11-23 | 2006-05-09 | Igt | Financial trading game |
| US6869361B2 (en) * | 2001-11-29 | 2005-03-22 | Igt | System, apparatus and method employing controller for play of shared bonus games |
| US6780111B2 (en) | 2001-11-30 | 2004-08-24 | Igt | Method, apparatus and system for perpetual bonus game |
| US7169041B2 (en) | 2001-12-04 | 2007-01-30 | Igt | Method and system for weighting odds to specific gaming entities in a shared bonus event |
| US6800026B2 (en) | 2001-12-05 | 2004-10-05 | Igt | Method and apparatus for competitive bonus games with a player as the house |
| US6890255B2 (en) | 2001-12-17 | 2005-05-10 | Igt | Multiple wheel roulette game |
| US6902478B2 (en) * | 2001-12-19 | 2005-06-07 | Igt | Method and apparatus for an interactive bonus game |
| US6837793B2 (en) * | 2001-12-19 | 2005-01-04 | Igt | Method and apparatus for gaming machines with a quasi-competition play bonus feature |
| US20030119576A1 (en) * | 2001-12-20 | 2003-06-26 | Mcclintic Monica A. | Gaming devices and methods incorporating interactive physical skill bonus games and virtual reality games in a shared bonus event |
| US6984174B2 (en) * | 2001-12-20 | 2006-01-10 | Igt | Method and apparatus for a player-controllable bonus game |
| US20030125107A1 (en) * | 2001-12-21 | 2003-07-03 | Cannon Lee E. | Method and apparatus for competitive bonus games based upon strategy or skill |
| US7052392B2 (en) | 2001-12-31 | 2006-05-30 | Igt | Method and apparatus for providing an advantage to a player in a bonus game |
| US6942567B2 (en) | 2002-02-27 | 2005-09-13 | Igt | Gaming device having an offer and acceptance game with a player selection feature |
| US7722451B2 (en) * | 2002-02-28 | 2010-05-25 | Igt | Gaming device having improved offer and acceptance game with masked offers |
| US7258611B2 (en) | 2002-02-28 | 2007-08-21 | Igt | Gaming device having free game bonus with a changing multiplier |
| US7381134B2 (en) | 2002-02-28 | 2008-06-03 | Igt | Gaming device having a multi-function free game bonus |
| US6939224B2 (en) * | 2002-03-12 | 2005-09-06 | Igt | Gaming device having varying risk player selections |
| US7169047B2 (en) | 2002-03-28 | 2007-01-30 | Igt | Providing an indication of a hidden bonus on a casino gaming apparatus |
| GB0208533D0 (en) * | 2002-04-13 | 2002-05-22 | Igt Uk Ltd | Entertainment machines |
| AU2003230946A1 (en) | 2002-04-19 | 2003-11-03 | Walker Digital, Llc | Method and apparatus for linked play gaming with combined outcomes and shared indicia |
| US8113946B2 (en) | 2002-04-19 | 2012-02-14 | Igt | Method and apparatus for providing a time based payment from a gaming device |
| US7001273B2 (en) * | 2002-05-31 | 2006-02-21 | Igt | Gaming device having offer and acceptance game with hidden offer |
| US6983935B2 (en) * | 2002-05-31 | 2006-01-10 | Igt | Gaming device having an interactive matrix game |
| US7485043B2 (en) | 2002-06-19 | 2009-02-03 | Igt | Elimination games for gaming machines |
| US7918730B2 (en) | 2002-06-27 | 2011-04-05 | Igt | Trajectory-based 3-D games of chance for video gaming machines |
| US6893344B2 (en) * | 2002-07-01 | 2005-05-17 | Leif Eric Brown | Casino style gaming machine |
| EP1556147A4 (en) | 2002-07-10 | 2006-11-15 | Cantor Index Llc | Simulcast pari-mutuel gaming machine with casino and lottery styled wagers for continuous play |
| US7059968B2 (en) * | 2002-07-25 | 2006-06-13 | Borg John D | Cuing method and means for a gaming machine topper |
| US6814666B2 (en) * | 2002-07-25 | 2004-11-09 | John D. Borg | Multiple staged cuing method and means for a gaming machine topper |
| US7264545B2 (en) * | 2002-07-31 | 2007-09-04 | Igt | Gaming device having selectable revealed award values |
| US7252591B2 (en) | 2002-07-31 | 2007-08-07 | Igt | Gaming device having symbol stacks |
| US8157633B2 (en) | 2002-08-30 | 2012-04-17 | Igt | Gaming device having a multi-trigger bonus |
| US7235011B2 (en) * | 2002-09-06 | 2007-06-26 | Igt | Gaming device having a bonus game with multiple player selectable award opportunities |
| US20040048649A1 (en) * | 2002-09-06 | 2004-03-11 | Peterson Tonja M. | Gaming device having a bonus game with multiple player selectable award opportunities |
| US20040048673A1 (en) * | 2002-09-10 | 2004-03-11 | Kaminkow Joseph E. | Gaming device having alternating display |
| US7094148B2 (en) | 2002-09-11 | 2006-08-22 | Igt | Gaming device having a free spin game |
| US7090580B2 (en) * | 2002-09-11 | 2006-08-15 | Igt | Gaming device including a game having a wild symbol related award |
| US7666083B2 (en) | 2002-09-11 | 2010-02-23 | Igt | Gaming device having a free spin game including an accumulated modifier |
| US7074127B2 (en) * | 2002-09-11 | 2006-07-11 | Igt | Gaming device having a probability-enhancing trigger symbol |
| US7682246B2 (en) | 2002-09-11 | 2010-03-23 | Igt | Gaming device and method having free activation mode and free activation mode with free activation retrigger |
| US7056213B2 (en) | 2002-09-11 | 2006-06-06 | Igt | Gaming device having a probability enhancing trigger symbol |
| US20040048645A1 (en) * | 2002-09-11 | 2004-03-11 | Webb Bayard S. | Gaming device having mechanical wheel and reel displays |
| US7399226B2 (en) * | 2002-09-12 | 2008-07-15 | Igt | Matching symbol game associated with slot machine |
| US6712694B1 (en) | 2002-09-12 | 2004-03-30 | Igt | Gaming device with rotating display and indicator therefore |
| US7435173B2 (en) * | 2002-09-12 | 2008-10-14 | Igt | Gaming device having slidable indicator disks |
| US7153209B2 (en) * | 2002-09-12 | 2006-12-26 | Igt | Gaming device having independently linearly moveable symbol indicators |
| US7338366B2 (en) | 2002-09-12 | 2008-03-04 | Igt | Gaming device having a mechanical secondary display |
| US7121942B2 (en) * | 2002-09-12 | 2006-10-17 | Igt | Gaming device including a game having a player selected function based on symbols in a free spins game |
| US6960134B2 (en) | 2002-09-12 | 2005-11-01 | Igt | Alternative bonus games associated with slot machine |
| US7247093B2 (en) * | 2002-09-12 | 2007-07-24 | Igt | Gaming device having a mechanical secondary display |
| US7331868B2 (en) * | 2002-09-13 | 2008-02-19 | Igt | Wagering gaming device providing physical stimulation responses to various components of the gaming device |
| US7258609B2 (en) * | 2002-09-13 | 2007-08-21 | Igt | Gaming device having display with multiple radially translating indicators |
| US7789756B2 (en) | 2002-09-13 | 2010-09-07 | Igt | Wagering gaming device having simulated control of movement of game functional elements |
| US6758473B2 (en) | 2002-09-16 | 2004-07-06 | Atlantic City Coin & Slot Service Company, Inc. | Gaming device and method |
| US7252288B2 (en) * | 2002-09-16 | 2007-08-07 | Atlantic City Coin & Slot Service Company, Inc. | Gaming device and method |
| US7001278B2 (en) | 2002-10-11 | 2006-02-21 | Igt | Gaming device having apparent and final awards |
| US6942568B2 (en) * | 2002-12-13 | 2005-09-13 | Igt | Gaming device having skill and dexterity element |
| GB2411511B (en) | 2002-12-20 | 2006-08-30 | Igt Uk Ltd | Entertainment machines |
| US7614950B2 (en) * | 2003-02-10 | 2009-11-10 | Igt | Gaming device having rotatable tubular award indicators |
| US7364506B2 (en) * | 2003-02-19 | 2008-04-29 | Wms Gaming Inc. | Gaming machine with a graphical indicator |
| AU2004216724B2 (en) * | 2003-03-04 | 2008-06-05 | Walker Digital, Llc | Multiplayer gaming device and methods |
| GB2403329B (en) | 2003-06-06 | 2006-05-31 | Igt Uk Ltd | Entertainment machines |
| GB0313012D0 (en) | 2003-06-06 | 2003-07-09 | Igt Uk Ltd | Entertainment machines |
| US20040248648A1 (en) * | 2003-06-09 | 2004-12-09 | Rothschild Wayne H. | Gaming machine with alterable display mechanism |
| US7794316B2 (en) | 2003-06-12 | 2010-09-14 | Igt | Gaming device having multiple offer and acceptance rounds |
| US7267613B2 (en) * | 2003-07-17 | 2007-09-11 | Cole Industries, Inc. | Slant-type gaming machine |
| US7314408B2 (en) | 2003-07-23 | 2008-01-01 | Igt | Methods and apparatus for a competitive bonus game with variable odds |
| US7354342B2 (en) | 2003-07-30 | 2008-04-08 | Igt | Gaming device having a multiple coordinate award distributor including award percentages |
| US7708628B2 (en) | 2003-07-30 | 2010-05-04 | Igt | Gaming device having a multiple coordinate award distributor |
| US6905407B2 (en) * | 2003-08-14 | 2005-06-14 | Igt | Gaming device having display with interacting multiple rotating members and indicator |
| US7331863B2 (en) | 2003-08-20 | 2008-02-19 | Igt | Gaming device having related award component selection |
| US7371169B2 (en) | 2003-08-20 | 2008-05-13 | Igt | Method and apparatus for determining a gaming device award |
| US7040984B2 (en) * | 2003-08-27 | 2006-05-09 | Igt | Gaming device having a selection game with building awards |
| US7455588B2 (en) | 2003-08-28 | 2008-11-25 | Igt | Gaming device having competing positive and negative outcome events |
| US7341513B2 (en) | 2003-08-28 | 2008-03-11 | Igt | Gaming device having match game with award determined by prediction of correct matches |
| US7448948B2 (en) * | 2003-09-08 | 2008-11-11 | Igt | Gaming device having award positions with associated characteristics |
| US7731582B2 (en) | 2003-09-08 | 2010-06-08 | Igt | Gaming device having an offer and acceptance game with multiple offers |
| US7278919B2 (en) | 2003-09-08 | 2007-10-09 | Igt | Gaming device having multiple interrelated secondary games |
| US7309285B2 (en) * | 2003-09-09 | 2007-12-18 | Igt | Gaming device having multiple transverse rotating displays |
| US7270604B2 (en) | 2003-09-09 | 2007-09-18 | Igt | Gaming device with offer/acceptance game having offer chosen from multiple formed offers |
| US7485038B2 (en) * | 2003-09-09 | 2009-02-03 | Igt | Gaming device having multiple award reels and moving indicator |
| US7566271B2 (en) | 2003-09-10 | 2009-07-28 | Igt | Gaming device having a selection game with multiple groups of potential outcomes |
| US6974129B2 (en) * | 2003-09-10 | 2005-12-13 | Igt | Gaming device having display with concentrically rotating and translating indicator therefore |
| US7241220B2 (en) * | 2003-09-10 | 2007-07-10 | Igt | Gaming device having pivoting symbol indicator |
| US7278638B2 (en) * | 2003-09-11 | 2007-10-09 | Igt | Gaming device having display with award reel and rotating and translating indicator therefore |
| US7316609B2 (en) | 2003-09-15 | 2008-01-08 | Shuffle Master, Inc. | Reveal-hide-pick-reveal video wagering game feature |
| DE602004024089D1 (en) | 2003-09-15 | 2009-12-24 | Igt Reno Nev | PLAYER-SPECIFIC NETWORK |
| US8585479B2 (en) | 2003-10-20 | 2013-11-19 | Tipping Point Group, Llc | System to decode video signal from electronic gaming device and to determine play information |
| US8002620B2 (en) | 2003-11-18 | 2011-08-23 | Igt | Gaming device providing an award based on a count of outcomes which meets a condition |
| US7749071B2 (en) | 2004-01-02 | 2010-07-06 | Igt | Gaming device including player selectable wild symbols |
| US7144321B2 (en) * | 2004-01-07 | 2006-12-05 | Igt | Electronic game apparatus and method providing a secondary game triggered apart from a primary game |
| US8221206B2 (en) | 2004-01-28 | 2012-07-17 | Igt | Gaming device having a partial selectable symbol matrix |
| US20070001396A1 (en) | 2004-02-02 | 2007-01-04 | Walker Jay S | Method and apparatus for directing a game in accordance with speed of play |
| US7674172B2 (en) | 2004-02-23 | 2010-03-09 | Igt | Gaming device having a wheel-based game |
| WO2005081958A2 (en) | 2004-02-23 | 2005-09-09 | Wagerworks, Inc. | Bonus structures for multi-outcome/multi-bet gambling games |
| AU2005245453B2 (en) * | 2004-05-18 | 2009-04-23 | Bally Gaming, Inc. | Wagering game with enhanced progressive game |
| US20050282618A1 (en) * | 2004-06-16 | 2005-12-22 | Stargames Corporation Pty Limited | Communal gaming system |
| US8500529B2 (en) * | 2004-06-28 | 2013-08-06 | Cfph, Llc | Bets regarding intermediate points in a race |
| US7306514B2 (en) | 2004-06-28 | 2007-12-11 | Cfph, Llc | System and method for gaming based upon intermediate points in a race event |
| US11030859B2 (en) | 2004-06-28 | 2021-06-08 | Cfph, Llc | System and method for gaming based upon intermediate points in a race event |
| US8491366B2 (en) | 2004-06-28 | 2013-07-23 | Cfph, Llc | Bets regarding ranges of times at intermediate points in a race |
| AU2005271582B2 (en) | 2004-08-03 | 2010-09-16 | Igt | Gaming method and device involving progressive wagers |
| US7963847B2 (en) | 2004-08-19 | 2011-06-21 | Igt | Gaming system having multiple gaming machines which provide bonus awards |
| US7892093B2 (en) | 2004-08-19 | 2011-02-22 | Igt | Gaming system having multiple gaming machines which provide bonus awards |
| US8251791B2 (en) | 2004-08-19 | 2012-08-28 | Igt | Gaming system having multiple gaming machines which provide bonus awards |
| CN101043922A (en) | 2004-08-19 | 2007-09-26 | Igt公司 | Gaming system having multiple gaming machines which provide bonus awards |
| US8021230B2 (en) | 2004-08-19 | 2011-09-20 | Igt | Gaming system having multiple gaming machines which provide bonus awards |
| US7326115B2 (en) | 2004-08-20 | 2008-02-05 | Igt | Gaming device and method having a first interactive game which determines a function of a second wagering game |
| US7575514B2 (en) * | 2004-08-20 | 2009-08-18 | Igt | Gaming device having a matrix and symbol generator |
| AU2005282887B2 (en) | 2004-09-01 | 2012-03-01 | Igt | Gaming system having multiple gaming devices that share a multi-outcome display |
| US7950994B2 (en) | 2004-09-10 | 2011-05-31 | Igt | Replacement reel gaming device and method |
| US7690982B2 (en) | 2004-09-21 | 2010-04-06 | Igt | Gaming device having free spin game with terminators and anti-terminators |
| US7442123B2 (en) * | 2004-09-22 | 2008-10-28 | Igt | Gaming device having mechanical indicator with values and modifiers and selection of values and modifiers |
| US20060084492A1 (en) * | 2004-09-24 | 2006-04-20 | Baerlocher Anthony J | Gaming device having concentric reels and a displayable wild symbol |
| US7666088B2 (en) * | 2004-09-28 | 2010-02-23 | Igt | Methods and apparatus for playing a gaming pool for a feature event bonus game |
| US7887409B2 (en) * | 2004-09-29 | 2011-02-15 | Igt | Gaming device having game with player selections and award pools |
| US7566269B2 (en) | 2004-09-29 | 2009-07-28 | Igt | Gaming device having selectable awards on a moving mechanical display |
| US7749063B2 (en) | 2004-09-29 | 2010-07-06 | Igt | Gaming device having free spin mode with symbol elimination |
| US7666089B2 (en) | 2004-09-30 | 2010-02-23 | Igt | Gaming device having accumulation game with changing selections |
| US7591723B2 (en) | 2004-09-30 | 2009-09-22 | Igt | Gaming device having mechanical indicator with a multiple win section |
| US7513826B2 (en) | 2004-10-01 | 2009-04-07 | Igt | Gaming device with changing wild symbols |
| US8651939B2 (en) | 2004-10-01 | 2014-02-18 | Igt | Gaming system having a plurality of adjacently arranged gaming machines and a mechanical moveable indicator operable to individually indicate the gaming machines |
| US7614952B2 (en) * | 2004-10-01 | 2009-11-10 | Igt | Gaming device having multiple interacting rotators and translating indicator |
| US7322887B2 (en) | 2004-10-01 | 2008-01-29 | Igt | Gaming device having sequential activations of a game and replay of previous activations of the game |
| US7438641B2 (en) * | 2004-10-01 | 2008-10-21 | Igt | Gaming device with rotating and translating display device |
| US7731580B2 (en) * | 2004-10-04 | 2010-06-08 | Igt | Gaming device with multiple orbit award indicator |
| US20060111164A1 (en) * | 2004-11-23 | 2006-05-25 | Hornik Jeremy M | Wagering game with bonus game |
| US8123604B2 (en) | 2004-12-17 | 2012-02-28 | Igt | Gaming system with card game and post round of play display of tracked cards |
| US20060148565A1 (en) * | 2005-01-04 | 2006-07-06 | Michael Gauselmann | Tournament for gaming machines |
| US9105146B2 (en) | 2005-01-31 | 2015-08-11 | Igt | Central determination offer and acceptance game with multiplier |
| US7601061B2 (en) | 2005-02-11 | 2009-10-13 | Igt | Gaming machine having independent spinning forms and multiple pay lines |
| US7980947B2 (en) | 2005-02-16 | 2011-07-19 | Igt | Flexible determination of progressive awards |
| US7785188B2 (en) | 2005-04-27 | 2010-08-31 | Igt | Gaming device including a plurality of selectable positions and an outcome modifier |
| US7753773B2 (en) | 2005-08-26 | 2010-07-13 | Igt | Gaming device having physical concentric symbol generators which are operable to provide a plurality of different games to a player |
| US20070045958A1 (en) | 2005-08-30 | 2007-03-01 | Rader Richard M | System and method for providing poker player tracking and bonus events |
| US9640017B2 (en) | 2005-08-31 | 2017-05-02 | Igt | Gaming system and method employing rankings of outcomes from multiple gaming machines to determine awards |
| US9552686B2 (en) | 2005-09-02 | 2017-01-24 | Igt | Video and mechanical spinning bonus wheel |
| US7828649B2 (en) | 2005-09-06 | 2010-11-09 | Igt | Gaming system and method for providing group play with divided bonus features |
| US7819745B2 (en) | 2005-09-06 | 2010-10-26 | Igt | Gaming system which provides multiple players multiple bonus awards |
| US7597621B2 (en) | 2005-09-06 | 2009-10-06 | Igt | Gaming device having progressive awards and supplemental awards |
| US7753782B2 (en) | 2005-09-06 | 2010-07-13 | Igt | Gaming system and method for providing multiple players multiple bonus awards |
| US7500913B2 (en) | 2005-09-06 | 2009-03-10 | Igt | Gaming system which provides multiple players multiple bonus awards |
| US8083578B2 (en) | 2005-09-07 | 2011-12-27 | Igt | Multiplay poker wagering game with payout differentiating display of probabilities |
| US20070087804A1 (en) * | 2005-09-09 | 2007-04-19 | Knowles Brandon D | Method and apparatus for wagering on event outcomes of a game |
| US7841939B2 (en) | 2005-09-09 | 2010-11-30 | Igt | Server based gaming system having multiple progressive awards |
| US8128491B2 (en) | 2005-09-09 | 2012-03-06 | Igt | Server based gaming system having multiple progressive awards |
| US7568973B2 (en) | 2005-09-09 | 2009-08-04 | Igt | Server based gaming system having multiple progressive awards |
| US8216065B2 (en) | 2005-09-09 | 2012-07-10 | Igt | Gaming system having multiple adjacently arranged gaming machines which each provide a component for a multi-component game |
| US8137188B2 (en) | 2005-09-09 | 2012-03-20 | Igt | Server based gaming system having multiple progressive awards |
| US8814669B2 (en) | 2005-12-08 | 2014-08-26 | Igt | Systems and methods for post-play gaming benefits |
| US7708630B2 (en) | 2005-12-09 | 2010-05-04 | Igt | Rotor-based gaming device having a system for changing the quantity of potential game outcomes for subsequent plays |
| EP1960068A4 (en) | 2005-12-09 | 2011-08-17 | Igt Reno Nev | Rotor-based gaming device having a secondary award system |
| US20090093299A1 (en) * | 2006-01-13 | 2009-04-09 | Acres-Fiore, Inc. | Recent result display indicia for gaming device |
| US20080176647A1 (en) * | 2006-01-13 | 2008-07-24 | Acres-Fiore, Inc. | Method and apparatus for selectively indicating win proximity |
| US20090011826A1 (en) * | 2006-01-13 | 2009-01-08 | Acres-Fiore, Inc. | Bonus with Increasing Proximity of Occurrence |
| US20090075728A1 (en) * | 2006-01-13 | 2009-03-19 | Acres-Fiore, Inc. | Proximity meter manipulation on a gaming event |
| US20070167208A1 (en) * | 2006-01-13 | 2007-07-19 | Acres John F | Randomly enabled bonus game with controllable frequency of occurence |
| US7780520B2 (en) | 2006-03-15 | 2010-08-24 | Igt | Gaming device having multiple different types of progressive awards |
| WO2007120741A2 (en) * | 2006-04-12 | 2007-10-25 | Netamin Communication Corp. | Team-based networked video gaming and automatic event management |
| GB2452199A (en) | 2006-06-09 | 2009-02-25 | Igt Reno Nev | Progressive award selection in a wager game |
| US7682248B2 (en) | 2006-06-09 | 2010-03-23 | Igt | Gaming system and method for enabling a player to select progressive awards to try for and chances of winning progressive awards |
| US7674178B2 (en) | 2006-06-09 | 2010-03-09 | Igt | Gaming system and method for enabling a player to select progressive awards to try for and chances of winning progressive awards |
| US7684874B2 (en) | 2006-06-13 | 2010-03-23 | Igt | Server based gaming system and method for selectively providing one or more different tournaments |
| WO2007146347A2 (en) | 2006-06-14 | 2007-12-21 | Wms Gaming Inc. | Wagering game with multiple viewpoint display feature |
| EP2056943A4 (en) * | 2006-07-26 | 2011-04-20 | Playtech Software Ltd | Embedded simultaneous side game |
| US8512130B2 (en) | 2006-07-27 | 2013-08-20 | Igt | Gaming system with linked gaming machines that are configurable to have a same probability of winning a designated award |
| US8070597B2 (en) | 2006-08-03 | 2011-12-06 | Igt | Gaming device and method having multiple progressive award levels and a secondary game for advancing through the progressive award levels |
| US8012014B2 (en) | 2006-08-22 | 2011-09-06 | Igt | Gaming system having awards provided based on rate of play |
| US7758416B2 (en) | 2006-09-08 | 2010-07-20 | Igt | Gaming system having a plurality of simultaneously played wagering games that may trigger a plurality of free games which may be played simultaneously with the wagering games |
| US8109821B2 (en) | 2006-09-08 | 2012-02-07 | Igt | Gaming system and method which enables multiple players to simultaneously play multiple individual games or group games on a central display |
| US7862430B2 (en) | 2006-09-27 | 2011-01-04 | Igt | Server based gaming system having system triggered loyalty award sequences |
| US8616959B2 (en) | 2006-09-27 | 2013-12-31 | Igt | Server based gaming system having system triggered loyalty award sequences |
| US7674180B2 (en) | 2006-09-27 | 2010-03-09 | Igt | Server based gaming system having system triggered loyalty award sequences |
| US20080085756A1 (en) * | 2006-10-10 | 2008-04-10 | Aruze Gaming America, Inc | Game system including slot machines and game control method thereof |
| US8523665B2 (en) | 2006-10-11 | 2013-09-03 | Igt | Gaming system and method having multi-level mystery triggered progressive awards |
| US7914377B2 (en) | 2006-11-07 | 2011-03-29 | Igt | Gaming device with dynamic progressive and bonus architecture |
| US9047733B2 (en) | 2006-11-08 | 2015-06-02 | Igt | Gaming system and method for providing multiple level progressive awards with increased odds of winning higher level progressive awards |
| US7967677B2 (en) | 2006-11-08 | 2011-06-28 | Igt | Gaming system and method for providing virtual drawings |
| US8137179B2 (en) | 2006-11-08 | 2012-03-20 | Igt | Gaming device having expanding and rolling wild symbols |
| US7950993B2 (en) | 2006-11-08 | 2011-05-31 | Igt | Gaming system and method providing an interactive game with automatic wagers |
| US7963845B2 (en) | 2006-11-08 | 2011-06-21 | Igt | Gaming system and method with multiple progressive award levels and a skill based determination of providing one of the progressive award levels |
| US7931531B2 (en) | 2006-11-08 | 2011-04-26 | Igt | Gaming system and method providing an interactive game with automatic wagers |
| US20080108430A1 (en) | 2006-11-08 | 2008-05-08 | Igt | Gaming system and method which provides players an opportunity to win a progressive award |
| US8033903B2 (en) | 2006-11-10 | 2011-10-11 | Igt | Gaming system and method having progressive free games |
| US8105149B2 (en) | 2006-11-10 | 2012-01-31 | Igt | Gaming system and method providing venue wide simultaneous player participation based bonus game |
| US9925455B2 (en) | 2006-12-05 | 2018-03-27 | Cg Technology, L.P. | Syllabic roulette game with solmization, and method |
| US20080132316A1 (en) * | 2006-12-05 | 2008-06-05 | European Rainbow Roulette, Llc | Mahjong roulette gaming system, and method |
| US20150258425A1 (en) | 2006-12-05 | 2015-09-17 | Cg Technology, L.P. | Mahjong roulette gaming system, and method |
| US9999830B2 (en) | 2006-12-05 | 2018-06-19 | Cg Technology, L.P. | Syllabic roulette game with solmization, and method |
| US11282329B2 (en) | 2006-12-05 | 2022-03-22 | Cg Technology, L.P. | Mahjong roulette gaming system, and method |
| US20080128986A1 (en) | 2006-12-05 | 2008-06-05 | Morris Douglas P | Syllabic roulette game with solmization, and method |
| US20080207304A1 (en) * | 2007-02-27 | 2008-08-28 | Acres-Fiore, Inc. | Improved presentation of multi-level mystery bonus awards |
| US8814647B2 (en) | 2007-03-19 | 2014-08-26 | Igt | Gaming device and method of operating a gaming device including player controlled targeting |
| US8353751B2 (en) | 2007-04-10 | 2013-01-15 | Igt | Gaming device and method for providing multiple-hand poker game |
| WO2008134676A1 (en) | 2007-04-30 | 2008-11-06 | Acres-Fiore, Inc. | Gaming device with personality |
| US8147322B2 (en) * | 2007-06-12 | 2012-04-03 | Walker Digital, Llc | Multiplayer gaming device and methods |
| US20080318655A1 (en) * | 2007-06-25 | 2008-12-25 | Igt | Method and apparatus for players of wagering games to find friends in a gaming environment |
| US20090005150A1 (en) * | 2007-06-29 | 2009-01-01 | Pokermatic, Inc. | Slot machine tournament apparatus and method |
| US8538814B2 (en) * | 2007-07-11 | 2013-09-17 | Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. | Systems and methods of providing advertising content |
| US20090029766A1 (en) | 2007-07-26 | 2009-01-29 | Lutnick Howard W | Amusement gaming access and authorization point |
| US7985133B2 (en) | 2007-07-30 | 2011-07-26 | Igt | Gaming system and method for providing an additional gaming currency |
| US8602865B2 (en) | 2007-08-06 | 2013-12-10 | Igt | Gaming system and method providing a group bonus event for linked gaming devices |
| US8900053B2 (en) | 2007-08-10 | 2014-12-02 | Igt | Gaming system and method for providing different bonus awards based on different types of triggered events |
| JP2009045322A (en) * | 2007-08-22 | 2009-03-05 | Aruze Corp | Gaming machine and its control method |
| US8096874B2 (en) | 2007-09-27 | 2012-01-17 | Igt | Gaming system and method having progressive awards with meter increase events |
| US8087999B2 (en) * | 2007-09-28 | 2012-01-03 | Igt | Gaming system and method of operating a gaming system providing wagering control features for wagering games |
| US8231456B2 (en) | 2007-10-17 | 2012-07-31 | Igt | Gaming device and method providing side bet for winning free activations |
| US8137174B2 (en) | 2007-10-17 | 2012-03-20 | Igt | Gaming system, gaming device, and method providing multiple hand card game |
| US9142097B2 (en) | 2007-10-26 | 2015-09-22 | Igt | Gaming system and method for providing play of local first game and remote second game |
| US8210944B2 (en) | 2007-10-29 | 2012-07-03 | Igt | Gaming system having display device with changeable wheel |
| US8197337B2 (en) | 2007-10-29 | 2012-06-12 | Igt | Gaming system and method for providing multi-level personal progressive awards |
| US8986111B2 (en) * | 2007-11-08 | 2015-03-24 | Igt | Gaming system having multiple progressive awards and a bonus game available in a base game operable upon a wager |
| US8651947B2 (en) | 2007-11-09 | 2014-02-18 | Igt | Gaming system and method providing a multiple-player bonus redemption game |
| US8231448B2 (en) | 2007-11-09 | 2012-07-31 | Igt | Gaming system and method for providing purchasable bonus opportunities |
| US8545321B2 (en) | 2007-11-09 | 2013-10-01 | Igt | Gaming system having user interface with uploading and downloading capability |
| US8277305B2 (en) | 2007-11-09 | 2012-10-02 | Igt | Gaming device and method for providing a free spin game with payline multipliers |
| US8292723B2 (en) | 2007-11-09 | 2012-10-23 | Igt | Gaming system and method for providing team play |
| US8246432B2 (en) * | 2008-01-28 | 2012-08-21 | Cfph, Llc | Electronic gaming based on intermediate points in an event |
| US8662985B2 (en) | 2008-01-28 | 2014-03-04 | Bradley W. Johnson | Adding secondary game to conventional gaming machines |
| US8398474B2 (en) | 2008-02-26 | 2013-03-19 | Patent Investment & Licensing Company | Method and apparatus for selectively indicating win probability |
| US8272941B2 (en) * | 2008-03-20 | 2012-09-25 | Patent Investment & Licensing Company | Bonus with proximity of occurrence related to base game outcomes or payback percentage |
| US9129481B2 (en) * | 2008-06-13 | 2015-09-08 | Igt | Gaming system and method providing adjustable odds for triggering a group bonus event |
| US8118666B2 (en) * | 2008-07-15 | 2012-02-21 | Igt | Gaming system, gaming devices, and method for providing an enhanced multiple-player bonus redemption game |
| US8496519B2 (en) | 2008-07-30 | 2013-07-30 | Igt | Gaming system and method for providing a bonus event triggered by a continuous communal game |
| US8393968B2 (en) | 2008-09-03 | 2013-03-12 | Igt | Gaming system, gaming device and method for providing a strategy game having a plurality of awards |
| US8657662B2 (en) | 2008-09-04 | 2014-02-25 | Patent Investment & Licensing Company | Gaming device having variable speed of play |
| US8795058B2 (en) | 2008-10-01 | 2014-08-05 | Igt | Gaming system and method having player accumulated points and determining each player's chances of winning an award based on the accumulated points |
| US8376836B2 (en) | 2008-11-07 | 2013-02-19 | Igt | Server based gaming system and method for providing deferral of bonus events |
| US8109824B2 (en) | 2008-11-11 | 2012-02-07 | Igt | Gaming system, gaming device and method providing accumulation game |
| US8382572B2 (en) | 2008-11-13 | 2013-02-26 | Igt | Gaming system and method for providing a community bonus event |
| US8408990B2 (en) | 2008-11-14 | 2013-04-02 | Igt | Gaming system, gaming device, and method for providing benefit in a future play of a wagering game |
| JP2010172621A (en) * | 2009-01-30 | 2010-08-12 | Sega Corp | Game system and game controlling method |
| US8292720B2 (en) | 2009-05-29 | 2012-10-23 | Igt | Gaming system, gaming device and method providing competitive wagering games |
| US8702490B2 (en) | 2009-07-24 | 2014-04-22 | Patent Investment & Licensing Company | Gaming device having multiple game play option |
| US9039516B2 (en) | 2009-07-30 | 2015-05-26 | Igt | Concurrent play on multiple gaming machines |
| US8419546B2 (en) | 2009-08-31 | 2013-04-16 | Igt | Gaming system and method for selectively providing an elimination tournament that funds an award through expected values of unplayed tournament games of eliminated players |
| AU2010224397A1 (en) * | 2009-10-14 | 2011-04-28 | Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited | A gaming system and a method of gaming |
| US8092299B2 (en) | 2009-11-05 | 2012-01-10 | Igt | Gaming system and method for normalizing average expected payouts to players |
| US8523662B2 (en) | 2009-11-13 | 2013-09-03 | Igt | Gaming system and method providing balanced paybacks with varying wager amounts |
| US8696436B2 (en) * | 2009-11-16 | 2014-04-15 | Patent Investment & Licensing Company | Method for displaying gaming result |
| US9240094B2 (en) | 2009-12-03 | 2016-01-19 | Patent Investment & Licensing Company | Rapid play poker gaming device |
| US8684811B2 (en) | 2009-12-03 | 2014-04-01 | Patent Investment & Licensing Company | Gaming device having advance game information analyzer |
| US8398475B2 (en) | 2010-04-27 | 2013-03-19 | Igt | Gaming system, gaming device and method providing a first game and a plurality second wagering games each associated with a separate activatable component of the first game |
| US8506382B2 (en) * | 2010-05-20 | 2013-08-13 | Bally Gaming, Inc. | Slot machine game for two players |
| US8337294B2 (en) | 2010-09-16 | 2012-12-25 | Partygaming Ia Limited | System and method for generating and placing combination bets |
| US8298081B1 (en) | 2011-06-16 | 2012-10-30 | Igt | Gaming system, gaming device and method for providing multiple display event indicators |
| US8562419B2 (en) | 2011-06-30 | 2013-10-22 | Igt | Gaming system, device, and method providing a multiple streak game |
| US9005004B2 (en) | 2011-09-02 | 2015-04-14 | Igt | Gaming system, gaming device, and method providing selectable different roulette wheels for play of roulette game |
| US8986106B2 (en) | 2011-09-02 | 2015-03-24 | Igt | Gaming system, gaming device, and method providing selectable different roulette wheels for play of roulette game |
| US8366533B1 (en) | 2011-09-21 | 2013-02-05 | Igt | Gaming system, gaming device, and method providing an obstacle board slot game |
| US8366532B1 (en) | 2011-09-21 | 2013-02-05 | Igt | Gaming system, gaming device, and method providing an obstacle board slot game |
| US8545312B2 (en) | 2011-09-22 | 2013-10-01 | Igt | Gaming system, gaming device, and method changing awards available to be won in pending plays of a game based on a quantity of concurrently pending plays of the game |
| US8475265B2 (en) | 2011-09-28 | 2013-07-02 | Igt | Gaming system, gaming device, and method for providing a multiple player persistent game |
| US8905831B2 (en) | 2011-09-28 | 2014-12-09 | Igt | Gaming system, gaming device, and method for providing a multiple player persistent game |
| US8662980B2 (en) | 2011-09-28 | 2014-03-04 | Igt | Gaming system, gaming device, and method for providing a multiple player persistent game |
| USD665854S1 (en) | 2011-11-21 | 2012-08-21 | EMBE Enterprises, Inc. | Slot machine card holder |
| US8684818B2 (en) | 2012-02-14 | 2014-04-01 | Igt | Gaming system, gaming device, and method for providing a replay of previously played games |
| US8605114B2 (en) | 2012-02-17 | 2013-12-10 | Igt | Gaming system having reduced appearance of parallax artifacts on display devices including multiple display screens |
| US9251653B2 (en) | 2012-02-22 | 2016-02-02 | Igt | Gaming system and method displaying one or more additional symbols of a group of designated symbols when less than all of the designated symbols of the group are displayed |
| US9342956B2 (en) | 2012-02-24 | 2016-05-17 | Igt | Gaming system, gaming device and method for shifting progressive award contribution rates |
| US9293014B2 (en) | 2012-03-12 | 2016-03-22 | Igt | Gaming device having persistently extending wild symbols |
| US9626839B2 (en) | 2012-03-16 | 2017-04-18 | Igt | Gaming system and method providing an additional award opportunity when a designated quantity of displayed symbols is associated with a displayed background |
| US8795063B2 (en) | 2012-03-27 | 2014-08-05 | Igt | Gaming system, gaming device, and method for providing a multiple player game |
| US9881460B2 (en) | 2012-03-28 | 2018-01-30 | Igt | Gaming system and method providing a bonus opportunity when a designated relationship exists between a plurality of randomly determined elements |
| US9524615B2 (en) | 2012-05-17 | 2016-12-20 | Igt | Gaming systems and method providing game with multidirectional spinning symbol displays |
| US20130331181A1 (en) * | 2012-06-11 | 2013-12-12 | Gamesys Ltd. | Systems and methods for tournament modifiers |
| US8708804B2 (en) | 2012-06-22 | 2014-04-29 | Igt | Gaming system and method providing a collection game including at least one customizable award collector |
| US9245407B2 (en) | 2012-07-06 | 2016-01-26 | Igt | Gaming system and method that determines awards based on quantities of symbols included in one or more strings of related symbols displayed along one or more paylines |
| US9390588B2 (en) | 2012-07-06 | 2016-07-12 | Gamesys, Ltd. | Systems and methods for determining and outputting outcomes for an event instance of a game |
| US8740689B2 (en) | 2012-07-06 | 2014-06-03 | Igt | Gaming system and method configured to operate a game associated with a reflector symbol |
| US9224265B2 (en) | 2012-08-02 | 2015-12-29 | Igt | Gaming system and method for providing an offer and acceptance game |
| US9214067B2 (en) | 2012-09-06 | 2015-12-15 | Igt | Gaming system and method for providing a streaming symbols game |
| US8840456B2 (en) | 2012-09-25 | 2014-09-23 | Igt | Gaming system and method for providing an offer and acceptance game |
| US9472063B2 (en) | 2012-09-25 | 2016-10-18 | Igt | Gaming system and method for providing a multiple sided card game |
| US8784174B2 (en) | 2012-09-25 | 2014-07-22 | Igt | Gaming system and method for providing an offer and acceptance game |
| US9449467B2 (en) | 2012-09-25 | 2016-09-20 | Igt | Gaming system and method providing a selection game associated with a plurality of different sets of pickable selections |
| US8992301B2 (en) | 2012-09-27 | 2015-03-31 | Igt | Gaming system and method for providing a game which populates symbols along a path |
| US9039512B2 (en) | 2012-09-27 | 2015-05-26 | Igt | Gaming system and method for providing a game which populates symbols along a path |
| US9028318B2 (en) | 2012-09-27 | 2015-05-12 | Igt | Gaming system and method for providing a game which populates symbols along a path |
| CA3093398C (en) | 2012-11-05 | 2022-05-24 | Relievant Medsystems, Inc. | Systems and methods for creating curved paths through bone and modulating nerves within the bone |
| US8821251B1 (en) | 2013-03-04 | 2014-09-02 | Igt | Gaming system and method providing plays of a game until outcomes associated with one characteristic outnumber outcomes associated with another characteristic by a designated quantity |
| US8840457B1 (en) | 2013-03-04 | 2014-09-23 | Igt | Gaming system and method providing a slot game employing a randomly selected set of reels |
| US9514611B2 (en) | 2013-03-06 | 2016-12-06 | Igt | Gaming system and method for providing a game with unlockable features |
| US8905833B2 (en) | 2013-03-06 | 2014-12-09 | Igt | Gaming system and method for providing a matching symbols game |
| US8851979B2 (en) | 2013-03-07 | 2014-10-07 | Igt | Gaming system and method for providing a symbol elimination game |
| US8784191B1 (en) | 2013-03-07 | 2014-07-22 | Igt | Gaming system and method for providing a symbol elimination game |
| US8740687B1 (en) | 2013-03-07 | 2014-06-03 | Igt | Gaming system and method providing a keno game providing an additional award if a predicted quantity of symbols matches an actual quantity of symbols associated with one of a plurality of different characteristics |
| US9098973B2 (en) | 2013-03-08 | 2015-08-04 | Igt | Gaming system and method for providing a game including roaming wild symbols |
| US9098847B2 (en) | 2013-03-08 | 2015-08-04 | Igt | Gaming system and method for providing a game including roaming wild symbols |
| US8808083B1 (en) | 2013-03-13 | 2014-08-19 | Igt | Gaming system and method for providing a multiple round offer and acceptance game |
| US20150018072A1 (en) | 2013-07-09 | 2015-01-15 | Igt | Gaming system and method for resuming a skill-based game after an interruption event |
| US9336645B2 (en) | 2013-09-18 | 2016-05-10 | Igt | Gaming system and method for playing a game including a plurality of linked symbol generators |
| WO2015113912A1 (en) * | 2014-02-03 | 2015-08-06 | Novomatic Ag | System and method for a community game with hybrid jackpot funding |
| US10169957B2 (en) | 2014-02-13 | 2019-01-01 | Igt | Multiple player gaming station interaction systems and methods |
| US9875618B2 (en) | 2014-07-24 | 2018-01-23 | Igt | Gaming system and method employing multi-directional interaction between multiple concurrently played games |
| US10147281B2 (en) | 2014-07-24 | 2018-12-04 | Igt | Gaming system and method having matching symbol stacks and additional award opportunities |
| US9633527B2 (en) | 2014-08-18 | 2017-04-25 | King Show Games, Inc. | Allocation of variable award in gaming devices |
| US10755529B2 (en) | 2014-09-24 | 2020-08-25 | Igt | Gaming system and method providing a video poker game with modifiers |
| US10706689B2 (en) | 2014-09-26 | 2020-07-07 | Igt | Gaming system and method employing multiple symbol generators utilized for multiple concurrently played games |
| USD780201S1 (en) | 2014-09-26 | 2017-02-28 | Igt | Gaming system display with graphical user interface |
| US10055930B2 (en) | 2015-08-11 | 2018-08-21 | Igt | Gaming system and method for placing and redeeming sports bets |
| US10818135B2 (en) | 2015-09-01 | 2020-10-27 | Sg Gaming, Inc. | Wagering game system with persistent entries in community event |
| USD786361S1 (en) | 2015-09-04 | 2017-05-09 | Kenneth Stambler | Slot machine card holder |
| US10032338B2 (en) | 2015-09-23 | 2018-07-24 | Igt | Gaming system and method providing a gaming tournament having a variable average expected point payout |
| US9972171B2 (en) | 2015-09-24 | 2018-05-15 | Igt | Gaming system and method for providing a triggering event based on a collection of units from different games |
| USD770570S1 (en) | 2015-12-29 | 2016-11-01 | Kenneth Stambler | Slot machine card holder |
| USD789455S1 (en) | 2016-05-10 | 2017-06-13 | Kenneth Stambler | Slot machine card holder |
| USD790633S1 (en) | 2016-08-25 | 2017-06-27 | Kenneth Stambler | Slot machine card holder |
| US10186106B2 (en) | 2016-09-21 | 2019-01-22 | Igt | Gaming system and method for determining awards based on interacting symbols |
| US10424162B2 (en) | 2016-09-23 | 2019-09-24 | Igt | Gaming system and method providing a gaming tournament with a dynamic equalizer feature |
| US10467855B2 (en) | 2017-06-01 | 2019-11-05 | Igt | Gaming system and method for modifying persistent elements |
| USD850538S1 (en) | 2017-08-04 | 2019-06-04 | Kenneth Stambler | Slot card holder |
| US11521462B2 (en) | 2018-10-05 | 2022-12-06 | Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. | Systems and methods for providing dynamic rewards |
| US11928930B2 (en) | 2018-10-05 | 2024-03-12 | Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. | Systems and methods for providing dynamic rewards |
| WO2020072294A1 (en) | 2018-10-05 | 2020-04-09 | Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited | Systems, apparatus, and methods for unlocking higher rtp games |
| US10733838B2 (en) | 2018-11-16 | 2020-08-04 | Igt | Gaming system and method providing tournament-style free activation feature |
| US10854044B2 (en) | 2019-03-01 | 2020-12-01 | Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited | Controlling an electronic gaming machine to provide a bonus feature opportunity |
| US11055951B2 (en) | 2019-03-01 | 2021-07-06 | Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited | Individual metamorphic linked jackpots |
| US11636735B2 (en) | 2019-08-07 | 2023-04-25 | Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. | Sticky wilds feature for tournament gaming for electronic gaming machines and other computing devices |
| US11257318B2 (en) * | 2019-08-07 | 2022-02-22 | Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. | Systems and techniques for providing animated leaderboards |
| US11887440B2 (en) | 2019-08-07 | 2024-01-30 | Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. | Tournament gaming system with all wins multiplier mode |
| US11763634B2 (en) | 2019-10-10 | 2023-09-19 | Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. | Tournament gaming for electronic gaming machines and other computing devices |
| US11837046B2 (en) * | 2020-03-20 | 2023-12-05 | Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. | Systems and methods for wager and turnover tracking and related incentives |
Family Cites Families (25)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US488270A (en) | 1892-12-20 | Cultivator | ||
| US1626420A (en) * | 1926-04-14 | 1927-04-26 | Mortimer B Mills | Toy race course |
| US2148828A (en) * | 1936-10-09 | 1939-02-28 | Myers Mark | Coin-freed game apparatus |
| US2671662A (en) * | 1949-07-18 | 1954-03-09 | Raymond D Carpenter | Auto racer game |
| US3231987A (en) * | 1961-02-13 | 1966-02-01 | Walter L Schott | Driver training apparatus |
| US3462152A (en) * | 1967-07-21 | 1969-08-19 | William C Royston | Racing game apparatus with magnetically controlled selector drum |
| US4232866A (en) * | 1978-10-02 | 1980-11-11 | Attilio Pennachio | Apparatus for playing a game of chance |
| GB2066991B (en) * | 1980-01-08 | 1983-06-02 | Middleton D W | Fruit machine |
| ZA849009B (en) * | 1983-12-23 | 1985-07-31 | Ainsworth Nominees Pty Ltd | Poker machines |
| JPH0538775Y2 (en) * | 1985-01-11 | 1993-09-30 | ||
| GB2170937B (en) * | 1985-01-24 | 1987-11-11 | Thomas Limited Arthur Edward | Gaming machines |
| ATE53506T1 (en) * | 1985-03-08 | 1990-06-15 | Sigma Enterprises Inc | COIN MACHINE. |
| US4781377A (en) * | 1986-10-24 | 1988-11-01 | Mcvean Charles D | Hybrid sporting event and game show |
| US4871171A (en) * | 1987-03-30 | 1989-10-03 | Recreativus Franco, S.A. | Game device including means simulating release of a ball |
| GB8711937D0 (en) * | 1987-05-20 | 1987-06-24 | Barcrest Ltd | Entertainment machine |
| GB2215108B (en) * | 1988-01-29 | 1992-07-15 | Ace Coin Equip | Amusement with prizes apparatus |
| JPH0642914B2 (en) * | 1988-05-16 | 1994-06-08 | ユニバーサル販売株式会社 | Gaming machine controller |
| GB8905644D0 (en) * | 1989-03-11 | 1989-04-26 | Elton Fabrications | Improvements relating to machines for gaming,amusement,education and the like |
| GB9027335D0 (en) * | 1990-12-18 | 1991-02-06 | K W Systems Limited | Gaming machine |
| JPH0693937B2 (en) * | 1991-05-30 | 1994-11-24 | 株式会社セガ・エンタープライゼス | Video synchronizer for competitive game machines |
| US5116055A (en) * | 1991-07-02 | 1992-05-26 | Mikohn, Inc. | Progressive jackpot gaming system linking gaming machines with different hit frequencies and denominations |
| US5186460A (en) * | 1991-08-07 | 1993-02-16 | Laura Fongeallaz | Computer-controlled racing game |
| US5280909A (en) * | 1992-02-06 | 1994-01-25 | Mikohn, Inc. | Gaming system with progressive jackpot |
| US5398938A (en) * | 1992-11-12 | 1995-03-21 | Money; Henty V. | Game apparatus |
| US5664998A (en) * | 1995-06-07 | 1997-09-09 | Atlantic City Coin & Slot Service Co., Inc. | Combined slot machine and racing game |
-
1995
- 1995-10-13 US US08/543,200 patent/US5560603A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
-
1996
- 1996-09-19 NZ NZ319008A patent/NZ319008A/en unknown
- 1996-09-19 WO PCT/US1996/015023 patent/WO1997013564A2/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1996-09-19 EP EP96932275A patent/EP0956116A4/en not_active Ceased
- 1996-09-19 AU AU71135/96A patent/AU703587B2/en not_active Ceased
- 1996-09-19 CA CA002232369A patent/CA2232369A1/en not_active Abandoned
-
1998
- 1998-01-20 US US09/009,344 patent/US5976015A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| US5560603A (en) | 1996-10-01 |
| AU703587B2 (en) | 1999-03-25 |
| NZ319008A (en) | 2000-03-27 |
| AU7113596A (en) | 1997-04-30 |
| EP0956116A1 (en) | 1999-11-17 |
| WO1997013564A2 (en) | 1997-04-17 |
| EP0956116A4 (en) | 2000-08-16 |
| WO1997013564A3 (en) | 2000-01-20 |
| US5976015A (en) | 1999-11-02 |
Similar Documents
| Publication | Publication Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| US5560603A (en) | Combined slot machine and racing game | |
| US5779544A (en) | Combined slot machine and racing game | |
| US5997400A (en) | Combined slot machine and racing game | |
| AU2002314959B2 (en) | Randomly incrementing jackpots for wagering games | |
| US5540442A (en) | Roulette game apparatus and method with additional betting opportunity | |
| US6814665B2 (en) | Gaming bonus device and method of use | |
| JPH0538775Y2 (en) | ||
| JPH0519098Y2 (en) | ||
| US20030064772A1 (en) | Gaming device and method | |
| US20020006822A1 (en) | Enhanced payout feature for gaming machines | |
| US20030027622A1 (en) | Gaming machine | |
| US20020177478A1 (en) | Bingo game | |
| US20040192428A1 (en) | Super Keno | |
| WO1999010849A1 (en) | Slot machine with background game | |
| GB2187320A (en) | Gaming apparatus | |
| US20030003980A1 (en) | Apparent skill game used as a bonus round on a gaming machine | |
| AU738686B2 (en) | Slot machine with background game | |
| GB2205188A (en) | Entertainment machine | |
| WO2001083061A1 (en) | Multiple credit meter | |
| US20040072614A1 (en) | Gaming machine with bonus feature | |
| JPH0574391B2 (en) | ||
| JP2002102429A (en) | Game machine | |
| JP4472853B2 (en) | Game machine | |
| AU725571B3 (en) | Multiple simultaneous game gaming & wagering system | |
| JP3936641B2 (en) | Game machine, program and recording medium |
Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| EEER | Examination request | ||
| FZDE | Discontinued |