The invention includes a system and method for providing linked play via gaming and other devices wherein players may share and combine outcomes or parts thereof. In some embodiments, a casino server registers a group for linked play and a group objective and format are established. The linked play commences...http://www.google.com/patents/US8047909?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US8047909 - Method and apparatus for linked play gaming with combined outcomes and shared indicia