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Method and apparatus for playing a game with a secondary win opportunityRelated Patent Categories: Amusement Devices: Games, Including Means For Processing Electronic Data (e.g., Computer/video Game, Etc.), In A Chance Application, Lot Match Or Lot Combination (e.g., Roulette, Lottery, Etc.)Method and apparatus for playing a game with a secondary win opportunity description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070178957, Method and apparatus for playing a game with a secondary win opportunity. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to methods of playing games and, particularly, wagering type games. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Gaming continues to grow in popularity. In order to maintain the excitement level of gaming, the gaming industry continues to seek to develop new and exciting games. [0003] Much recent game development has centered around "theme" gaming machines. In general, these gaming machines typically offer well-known games, such as standard video slot games. The appearance of the gaming machine and the displayed symbols and generated sounds, however, relate to a particular theme. For example, gaming machines having themes such as KISS.RTM., STAR WARS.RTM., the PINK PANTHER.RTM. and others have been developed. While these game themes are useful in drawing players which have an affinity to the theme, because the games these machines present are relatively standard, the machines may at the same time not draw a wide cross-section of players who seek a new game. [0004] Other attempts have been made to develop completely new games. Often, however, these games are so different and hard to understand that players are unwilling to play the games. For example, many new card games have been proposed, many of which are very complex and thus time consuming to learn and play. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0005] The invention comprises methods of presenting and playing a game, as well as a gaming machine and system for presenting a game. [0006] In one embodiment of the invention, for a predetermined outcome obtained by a player of a game presented to the player at a gaming machine, the method comprises the steps of selecting a first set of symbols from a second set of symbols, issuing the player a lottery ticket including or associated with the first set of symbols, randomly generating a third set of symbols from the second set of symbols, and awarding the player a prize corresponding to the number of symbols common to the first and third sets. [0007] The game may be played as a wagering game having a base game portion and a secondary event portion. The base game portion is preferably presented at a gaming machine, and the secondary event comprises a lottery game or event. [0008] In one embodiment, the game played at the gaming machine is a game of video poker. The player places a wager to play the game and is awarded winnings for winning outcomes of the game. In addition, if the outcome of the game is a particular predetermined outcome, such as a Four of a Kind poker hand, the game includes the secondary event. [0009] The set of symbols used to play the lottery portion of the game may comprise a set of numbers, such as the numbers 1-70. A set of player numbers, such as six numbers, may be selected from that set of game numbers. In one embodiment the first or "player" set of numbers may be selected by the player. Alternatively, they may be automatically assigned or selected, such as by the gaming machine. Winning lottery numbers are preferably selected from that same set of game numbers and are compared to each player's numbers. [0010] The lottery ticket may be issued directly by the gaming machine at which the base game is played. In one embodiment, the lottery ticket is printed at the machine and is dispensed from the machine. The lottery ticket may include player and/or machine readable information, such as ticket identification information and the selected set of player symbols or numbers. [0011] One embodiment of the invention is a gaming machine configured to present the base game and issue a lottery ticket. Another embodiment of the invention is a system including multiple gaming machines which are capable of presenting the game of the invention. The system may include a main server which generates lottery game winning numbers and stores lottery ticket information, including player numbers, for verifying winning tickets. [0012] Further objects, features, and advantages of the present invention over the prior art will become apparent from the detailed description of the drawings which follows, when considered with the attached figures. DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0013] FIG. 1 illustrates an embodiment of a gaming machine which may be used to present a game in accordance with the present invention; [0014] FIG. 2 illustrates an embodiment of a gaming system which may be used to present a game in accordance with the present invention, the system including the gaming machine illustrated in FIG. 1; and [0015] FIG. 3 is a flow diagram illustrating a method of game play in accordance with the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0016] The invention is a method of playing a game and a gaming machine and system for presenting a game. In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough description of the present invention. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art, that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known features have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the invention. [0017] In general, the invention comprises a method of playing a game. The game has a main or base portion which affords a primary win opportunity. In the event of one or more predetermined outcomes of the base game, a player is afforded the opportunity to participate in a secondary game or event for a secondary win opportunity. The secondary game preferably comprises a lottery type event in which player symbols are compared to winning game symbols. [0018] Preferably, the game of the invention is played as a wagering game and is presented, at least in part, at a gaming machine. In one embodiment, at least the base or main game portion of a game is presented at a gaming machine. [0019] FIG. 1 illustrates one embodiment of a gaming machine 20 in accordance with the invention. As illustrated, the gaming machine 20 includes a housing 22 for enclosing/supporting various components of the gaming machine. The housing 22 have a variety of configurations. In one embodiment, the housing 22 is configured to the machine has an "upright" configuration. The machine 20 might also be configured as a "slant"-type, "bar-top" or have other forms. Continue reading about Method and apparatus for playing a game with a secondary win opportunity... Full patent description for Method and apparatus for playing a game with a secondary win opportunity Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Method and apparatus for playing a game with a secondary win opportunity patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. 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