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Method and apparatus for collecting indicia for a secondary game from a primary wagering gameRelated Patent Categories: Amusement Devices: Games, Including Means For Processing Electronic Data (e.g., Computer/video Game, Etc.), In A Game Requiring Strategy Or Problem Solving By A Participant (e.g., Problem Eliciting Response, Puzzle, Etc.), With Chance Element Or Event (e.g., Backgammon, Scrabble, Etc.), Card- Or Tile-type (e.g., Bridge, Dominoes, Etc.), Ultimate Outcome Dependant Upon Relative Odds Of A Card Or Tile Combination (e.g., Poker, Etc.)Method and apparatus for collecting indicia for a secondary game from a primary wagering game description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060287035, Method and apparatus for collecting indicia for a secondary game from a primary wagering game. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
[0001] This application claims the benefit of priority of: [0002] U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/373,376, filed on Dec. 17, 2004, and entitled METHOD AND SYSTEM OF VIDEO POKER, the contents of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety herein for all purposes; and [0003] U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/637,249 filed on Dec. 17, 2004, and entitled METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING ACCUMULATION OF GAME INDICIA, the contents of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety herein for all purposes. FIELD [0004] The present invention relates generally to gaming devices, and more particularly, to systems and methods for playing card games such as video poker. BACKGROUND [0005] Gaming has become an increasingly important industry in the United States and around the world. In games of chance, a player typically places a wager on one or more games, and either receives a payout or loses the wager based on the game outcome. Examples of gaming devices include, without limitation, video poker gaming devices, mechanical reel slot machines, and video slot machines. [0006] Slot machines are highly profitable for casinos in the United States. Slot machines often account for well over one-half of the overall profits of most casinos. If past performance is any indication, interest in slot machines is growing. This can be attributed in large part to the development of electronic-type slot machines, such as those simulating various video poker games. Many players find video poker machines to be a more interesting alternative to traditional slot machines because they allow the player to implement a strategy that may potentially increase the probability of obtaining a winning game outcome. [0007] The earliest devised draw poker video gaming machines provided a draw poker game that allowed the player the opportunity to determine a strategy and discard and draw replacement cards in an attempt to obtain a winning game outcome. After placing a wager on a hand (i.e., inserting a predetermined number of coins) early video poker machines dealt playing cards from a standard fifty-two (52) card poker deck and displayed a single five (5) card hand to the player on a display screen. Thereafter, the player selected which of the five (5) playing cards he wanted to hold. Replacement cards were then dealt and displayed. Finally, the machine determined the player's winnings for the resulting five-card hand based on a poker hand ranking scheme. [0008] Applicants have recognized that some gaming establishment operators would find it appealing to be able to offer systems and methods that encourage players to play longer sessions, while at the same time maintaining acceptable payback percentages for the operators, as provided in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention. SUMMARY [0009] To increase player interest in video poker, and maintain acceptable payback percentages, a secondary game (such as a bonus game) is described in several embodiments that can be played in conjunction with a video poker game. [0010] According to one or more embodiments, the game can generally be described as a series of individual primary games (e.g., video poker games) that can be won or lost while playing a continuous secondary game that may benefit from each of the individual primary games. The player builds toward a potentially winning secondary game outcome as each primary game is played. Consequently, regardless of a loss in an individual primary game, the player may still make progress toward a winning game outcome in the secondary game. [0011] The secondary game can be played simultaneously in some embodiments with the video poker game, allowing a player to shift strategies between winning the primary game (e.g., video poker game) or winning the secondary game. In various embodiments, these strategies may be conflicting, and in other embodiments, the strategies may be mutually beneficial for both the primary game and the secondary game. [0012] The complexity of the strategies that may be implemented generally appeal to video poker players who want the opportunity to evaluate different courses of action and determine the optimum course of action to maximize their potential return. Secondary games allow for additional and alternative strategies not common to traditional card play, thereby increasing excitement and interest of game play. Various embodiments of these secondary games provide novel and unique methods for playing card games such as video poker, and serve to prolong gaming sessions with their increased entertainment value. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0013] Various embodiments are described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, like reference numerals indicate identical or functionally similar elements. The leftmost digit(s) of a reference numeral typically identifies the figure in which the reference numeral first appears. As will be understood by those skilled in the art, the drawings and accompanying descriptions presented herein indicate some exemplary arrangements. Similarly, the illustrated figures represent exemplary information, but those skilled in the art will understand that the number and content of the figures can be different from those illustrated herein. A brief description of the drawings follows. [0014] FIG. 1 is an overall schematic view of one embodiment of a gaming network. [0015] FIG. 2 is a schematic view of one embodiment of the gaming device shown in FIG. 1. [0016] FIG. 3 is an orthographic view of one embodiment of the gaming device shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2. [0017] FIG. 4 is an example of a player database that may be associated with a player-tracking program. [0018] FIG. 5 is an example of a primary game pay table. [0019] FIG. 6A is an example of an intermediate game outcome using discarded indicium in a secondary game. [0020] FIG. 6B is an example of a final game outcome for the intermediate game outcome shown in FIG. 6A. Continue reading about Method and apparatus for collecting indicia for a secondary game from a primary wagering game... 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