In A Chance Application

In A Chance Application patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.

03/01/07 - 20070049371 - System for protecting on-line flash game, web server, method for providing webpage, and storage media recording that method execution program
The present invention relates to an online flash game protection system, a web server, a web page provision method, an online flash game protection method, and a storage medium recording the method execution program. When a flash game performance is selected, a game skin flash module controls a game skin ...

03/01/07 - 20070049370 - Simulation program, recording media, simulator, gaming machine and game network system
A simulation program according to the present invention allows a computer to execute: a first displaying step of displaying at least one portion of a virtual pachinko machine on a display screen of the computer, based upon gaming board information relating to a gaming board having a predetermined gaming area ...

02/22/07 - 20070042824 - Gaming device having a composite game or event with potential award-generating game or event and guaranteed award-generating game or event
A gaming device and a method of operating a gaming device which include at least one potential award-generating event and at least one guaranteed award-generating event. The award-generating events can include independent games of a composite game or independent plays of a game. For each occurrence of a potential award-generating ...

02/15/07 - 20070037623 - System and method for skill based games of chance
A system and method for skill-based games of chance where identical cards may be dealt to corresponding positions at different tables. The performance of play of players at corresponding positions at such tables may be compared. ...

02/08/07 - 20070032288 - Remote configuration of gaming terminals
A gaming terminal data repository (GTDR) for storing game software components and transaction information for gaming machine and gaming terminals is disclosed. A system database is partitioned according to different gaming entities allowing game software component configurations of particular gaming terminals to be easily analyzed and modified. Game software components ...

02/08/07 - 20070032287 - Gaming machine
A slot machine is provided in which after the base game processes are run a lottery is performed to determine whether or not any of the types of items from among three types are acquired. Further, when the second game is run the player can select the item type to ...

02/08/07 - 20070032286 - Methods and apparatus for auctioning an item via a gaming device
Methods and apparatus for auctioning an item via a gaming device are disclosed. The methods and apparatus enable a gaming device player (e.g., a slot machine player) to select one or more auction items the player is interested in bidding on. As the player plays the gaming device, a portion ...

02/08/07 - 20070032285 - Gaming device having a selection game with player choice and a predetermined game outcome
A central determination gaming system having a selection game. In one embodiment, a predetermined game outcome value is selected and the gaming device determines a supplemental value. The gaming device determines and displays a plurality of value groups. One of the values or the sum of a plurality of the ...

02/01/07 - 20070026924 - Gaming device method involving multiple classes of credits, wagering of contingent winners, a special purpose meter therefor, and a player-determinable bonus round
A gaming device is described where various events pay players in multiple classes of credits. One class of special credits has no cash value and may only be rewagered in an attempt to win traditional cash-equivalent credits. The player decides when to play a bonus game where the special credits ...

02/01/07 - 20070026923 - Gaming device having dynamic paylines
A gaming device including a plurality of symbol generators with a plurality of symbols on or associated with each symbol generator. At least one and preferably a plurality of the symbols are reflector symbols. A reflector symbol is a symbol that, when generated on one of the reels, causes any ...

02/01/07 - 20070026922 - Multi-use gaming machine
A multi-use gaming machine is switchable between playing a game native to the machine and for interactive play of a game taking place at a remote location has a common video display for displaying the results of the game being played by a player at the machine. The machine includes ...

02/01/07 - 20070026921 - Game machine
Each of a plurality of reels variably presents a plurality of symbols. A cover body is formed with a plurality of observation windows. The cover body covers the reels such that the reels are selectively viewed through one of the observation windows in accordance with a condition of a game. ...

01/25/07 - 20070021182 - Device to automatically change award parameters for a gaming machine
A control unit in communication with a plurality of gaming machines selects one or more of the active machines to be set to an enhanced play mode. The selection may be random or based on other factors. During the enhanced play mode, the awards attributed to each symbol combination are ...

01/25/07 - 20070021181 - Method of using a rule based script to describe gaming machine payout
A gaming machine's payout is controlled by payout data. In one embodiment the payout data is written in a high level format, such as in a format that is readable by an individual to allow the identification of specific payout parameters in the payout data. In one embodiment the payout ...

01/25/07 - 20070021180 - Gaming machine
A plurality of reels which variably display a plurality of types of symbols when a base game is started are provided. The symbols to be stopped in the base game are decided, and it is decided for each of a plurality of the reels whether or not a feature game ...

01/25/07 - 20070021179 - Gaming machine
A gaming machine includes: a first image display device; a second image display device; and a processor that performs a first process for providing a player a first game by controlling the first image display device to display a progress of the first game. When a result of the first ...

01/25/07 - 20070021178 - Gaming machine
A slot machine includes a main display, a spin switch and a processor. The main display is provided with variable displays for variably displaying, and the spin switch is provided so that a player can perform a start operation for causing the main display to start variably displaying. The processor ...

01/25/07 - 20070021177 - Gaming machine
A gaming machine includes: an image display device; and a game processing unit that performs a process for providing a player a game by controlling the image display device to display a progress of the game. The game processing unit performs the process including: controlling the image display device to ...

01/25/07 - 20070021176 - Game and bonus game play for slot machines
A bonus game is initiated when a specific trigger is achieved in a main game. This bonus game may be virtual, mechanical/virtual or mechanical, and may replace the main game on the main screen, or appear in a separate screen or as a top box. Masked or non-masked cards, symbols ...

01/25/07 - 20070021175 - Gaming device including a game having a wild symbol related award
A gaming device including a plurality of reels having several symbols with at least one wild symbol. In one embodiment, the gaming device spins the reels for at one spin. If a wild symbol is indicated on a payline associated with the reels and no winning symbol combinations are indicated ...

01/25/07 - 20070021174 - Method and system for providing a feature game using a comparison parameter
In the application, embodiments for providing an interdependent combination of a primary game and a bonus feature are described. According to one embodiment of the invention, a method comprises the steps of conducting the primary game, conducting the bonus feature upon fulfillment of a triggering criterion, resuming conduct of the ...

01/25/07 - 20070021173 - Gaming device
In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to a gaming device including a game apparatus that is adapted to allow a player to play a game. The game apparatus includes a display object, a prize object and a positioning mechanism. A controller is in communication with the positioning mechanism. The ...

01/25/07 - 20070021172 - Betting on games using a betting exchange system
Users of a betting exchange system are permitted to bet on poker and other games in which the game has a number of rounds. For a Texas Holdem poker game, each round allows users to submit bets backing and laying one or more hands of cards during a betting window ...

01/25/07 - 20070021171 - Method of entertainment raise poker
The method of entertainment “Raise Poker” is an invention based on the popular card game that targets gaming establishments. Due to the possibility of purchasing additional cards and raising the bets during play, the game had been made more versatile. The game increases the chances of skilled players at a ...

01/18/07 - 20070015564 - Method and apparatus for planning and customizing a gaming experience
The invention includes a system and method for planning and customizing a gaming vacation. Initially, a central controller receives preference and configuration data from a user at a user terminal. A preparation code is then determined and associated with the configuration data. The configuration data and the associated preparation code ...

01/18/07 - 20070015563 - Gaming machine
In a gaming machine according to the present invention, a main control circuit transmits, to a sub control circuit, a variable display pattern command which is indicative of the variable display pattern of identification information and identifies whether or not variable display of identification information should result in a specific ...

01/11/07 - 20070010309 - System and method for saving status of paused game of chance
A game of chance involving a progression of events is conducted on one or more gaming machines. After receiving a wager from a player at a gaming machine, play of the game is initiated. If the game is paused, the status of the paused game is stored at a central ...

01/11/07 - 20070010308 - Method and system for providing a game feature modifying a set of game indicia in a game of chance
A method of providing a game feature in a game of chance comprising a set of game indicia. The method comprises receiving a player selection of a game indicium among the set of game indicia and establishing a second set of game indicia from the set of game indicia and ...

01/04/07 - 20070004495 - Gaming machine and method
A gaming machine provides a slot game with a display for the slot game. The display variably displays a plurality of symbols. The gaming machine is provided with a processor programmed to operate with the display to (a) accept a player's anticipation of a stop position for a specific symbol ...

01/04/07 - 20070004494 - Method for determining gaming device outcomes
A new method for creating slot machines and other gaming devices where outcomes are fair, but players and operators realize traditional payback and hold percentages, respectively. ...

01/04/07 - 20070004493 - Apparatus and method for gaming, gameplay and betting
Apparatus for play by a user comprises generating means operable to randomly generate a plurality of symbols, each symbol being one in a predetermined set of symbols, a gaming region defining a plurality of areas, each of which comprises locations relating to respective symbols within a set of symbols, and ...

12/21/06 - 20060287050 - Methods and apparatus for providing communications services at a gaming machine
In a first aspect, a method is provided that includes the steps of (1) providing an auxiliary unit adapted to allow a gaming machine to be retrofitted to provide communications services; and (2) retrofitting a non-communications-enabled gaming machine with the auxiliary unit so that the non-communications enabled gaming machine is ...

12/21/06 - 20060287049 - Methods and apparatus for providing communications services at a gaming machine
In a first aspect, a method is provided that includes the steps of (1) providing an auxiliary unit adapted to allow a gaming machine to be retrofitted to provide communications services; and (2) retrofitting a non-communications-enabled gaming machine with the auxiliary unit so that the non-communications enabled gaming machine is ...

12/21/06 - 20060287048 - Gaming device with transport device and method of use
A gaming device including a housing, a support structure with an attached rotatable display device located in the housing, a plurality of display objects, and a transport device configured to move the display objects to the display device where the display objects are deposited and fall off of the display ...

12/21/06 - 20060287047 - Method and apparatus for automatically operating a game machine
A gaming device such as a slot machine may be operated in an automated play mode in which the need for player input is reduced or eliminated. Game play cycles may be continuously performed in the automated play mode without player input. One or more parameters for controlling the automated ...

12/21/06 - 20060287046 - System and method for facilitating play of a video game via a web site
A method and system for operating a video game or video game tournament (e.g., via a Web site) is disclosed. In accordance with the method and system a bonus is provided to a player playing the video game or participating in the video game tournament. In some embodiments a bonus ...

12/21/06 - 20060287045 - Method and apparatus for providing regular entrance into a bonus game
A method is disclosed for providing entry into a bonus game at a gaming device, where the bonus games may occur at predictable times and may payout predictable amounts. In one or more embodiments, a gaming device may provide a guaranteed entry into a bonus game every hour on the ...

12/21/06 - 20060287044 - Method of playing a game of chance involving player selection
It is provided a method, apparatus and computer program, to play a game of chance involving player selection, comprising providing a first partial outcome and at least two second partial outcomes. A player selection of at least one, but not all, of the second partial outcomes is received and the ...

12/21/06 - 20060287043 - Wagering game with community award based on best selection from all players
A gaming system for conducting a community game at linked gaming machines includes a best selection feature that allows players to make selections from a plurality of selectable objects. Each selected object is associated with an award and the highest award is awarded to each of the players at the ...

12/21/06 - 20060287042 - Game machine and game system
A game machine is connected to an information management device performing the collection and management of information for the game machine and including a display device on which specified play contents are displayed. The game machine comprises a first display (lower liquid crystal display), a second display (upper liquid crystal ...

12/21/06 - 20060287041 - Method and apparatus for offering a guaranteed win
A method in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention is provided, the method comprising the steps of generating a first outcome of a game of chance, determining a target outcome, receiving a first wager, generating a second outcome based on the first outcome, and repeating the step of ...

12/21/06 - 20060287040 - System and method for communicating game session information
According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, a contract is established for a session comprising two or more plays of at least one gaming device. Information about the game play session, such as outcomes generated at the at least one gaming device, is communicated to a player ...

12/21/06 - 20060287039 - System and method for automated play of multiple gaming devices
A method according to one embodiment of the present invention provides for: receiving a request for an automated session, in which the automated session comprises a plurality of games; initiating a first game of the automated session, the first game corresponding to a first gaming device; and initiating a second ...

12/21/06 - 20060287038 - System and method for automated play of multiple gaming devices
A method according to one embodiment of the present invention provides for: receiving a request for an automated session, in which the automated session comprises a plurality of games; initiating a first game of the automated session, the first game corresponding to a first gaming device; and initiating a second ...

12/21/06 - 20060287037 - Wagering game with audio game cues
A computerized wagering game system has a gaming module and an audio module. The gaming module comprises a processor and gaming code which is operable when executed on the processor to conduct a wagering game on which monetary value can be wagered; and the audio module is operable to generate ...

12/21/06 - 20060287036 - Multi-reel slot machine with selectable reel play
A reel spinning gaming device comprises a plurality of selectable reels, where a subset of the selectable reels is the initial active reels. The actuating system is operatively associated with the selectable reels and generates an outcome symbol combination for the active reels. The prize controller determines whether a prize ...

12/14/06 - 20060281517 - Multiplayer interactive video gaming device
A multiplayer interactive video gaming device is provided. The device includes a computer workstation assembly, at least one player station, and an interface assembly in operative communication with at least one data port of the computer workstation assembly and configured to receive player input messages from a plurality of the ...

12/14/06 - 20060281516 - Method for providing a feature game
A method of providing a feature game using a primary game outcome, comprising: evaluating a primary game outcome according to feature game rules, and when the primary game outcome comprises a feature-point-awarding outcome, modifying a total feature point value. The total feature point value is compared to a target range ...

12/14/06 - 20060281515 - Gaming system
A gaming system comprising: means configured to establish a trail comprised of a succession of trail elements of which at least one or more are associated with a prize, progression from one element to another along said trail being dependent upon the completion of tasks by a punter in the ...

11/16/06 - 20060258434 - Gaming machine with skill-based compensation
A gaming machine for conducting a wagering game includes a basic wagering game and a bonus wagering game. The bonus wagering game has a skill-based component that involves skill and a random component where no skill is involved. The gaming machine uses the random component to compensate players for a ...

11/16/06 - 20060258433 - Hybrid instant online lottery game
A system and method for conducting a lottery game is described. The game may include providing a player with a free pre-printed first game piece having a first set of game play data, wherein game play data on the first game piece is insufficient to ascertain an outcome of the ...

11/16/06 - 20060258432 - System, method, and computer program product for networked pari-mutuel gaming
In an exemplary embodiment, an online gaming server uses a pari-mutuel betting format to generate periodic gaming events over a network for players at a variety of locations using a simple browser interface that supports devices used by players, such as personal computers, pocket PCs, Personal Digital Assistants, mobile telephones ...

11/16/06 - 20060258431 - Gaming machine
A gaming machine according to an aspect of the invention is a gaming machine which shifts to a free game to perform a plurality of free spins when a predetermined condition is met during a base game, has a variable display device that performs variable display of a plurality of ...

11/16/06 - 20060258430 - Gaming machine
A gaming machine has a variable display unit that variably displays symbols and a processor that controls a display made through the variable display unit. The processor controls the variable display unit so as to display one or more variable display groups each including variable display portions in which the ...

11/16/06 - 20060258429 - System and method for providing a multiple-stage contest
A method of providing a multiple-stage contest is provided. A plurality of contest entries eligible to win a multiple-stage contest are sold to a plurality of contestants, each contest entry being defined at least by a set of one or more distinct identifiers. At each stage in the multiple-stage contest, ...

11/16/06 - 20060258428 - Ordering, delivering, and licensing wager gaming content
A system and method for viewing and ordering wager gaming content utilizes a network server to provide an interface to a user coupled to the network. In one embodiment, the server is an Internet web based server, and the user is a thin client, using an Internet browser to view ...

11/16/06 - 20060258427 - Wide area table gaming monitor and control system
Systems and methods for tracking and communicating data regarding table game activities across multiple gaming establishments are disclosed. A single local system or multiple systems networked over a wide area can be implemented. A WAN of automated table game tracking units can be associated with a centralized server and a ...

11/16/06 - 20060258426 - Gaming device and method of use
The present invention relates to a gaming device and gaming method. The method includes allowing a player to place a wager and play a game of chance. A game outcome is determined. The game outcome can include awarding a prize. If the game outcome includes awarding a prize, a display ...

11/16/06 - 20060258425 - Poker game method and apparatus
A method of playing a poker game comprises receiving a primary wager to initiate game play and displaying a first card hand formed from a first group of cards. The method further comprises evaluating whether the first card hand is a winning hand payable according to a paytable. The method ...

11/16/06 - 20060258424 - Gaming systems
A method of awarding a prize in a gaming system including a plurality of game consoles (11, 12, 13) comprising the steps of providing a trigger value derived from a random variable having a non-uniform distribution, periodically receiving count data from each game console, being data representing at least one ...

11/09/06 - 20060252487 - Gaming machine with sorting feature
A gaming machine comprises at least one visual display (mechanical or video) and a game of chance controlled by a processor in response to a wager. The game of chance includes a primary game and a sorting feature. The sorting feature is triggered by certain start-feature outcomes of the primary ...

11/09/06 - 20060252486 - Method and apparatus for determining and presenting outcomes at a gaming device
A gaming device provides outcomes to the player of the gaming device by positioning symbols within a scrolling matrix. If the symbols position within the scrolling matrix matches a pay event outcome, the player may receive a benefit. In a first embodiment, the symbols are generated from the symbols of ...

11/09/06 - 20060252485 - Gaming device having a multi-characteristic matching game including selection indicators
A gaming device having a game with a plurality of selections, where each selection has at least two characteristics. The gaming device is controlled by at least one processor to display a plurality of the selections; display an indication of one of the selections functioning as a base; determine at ...

11/09/06 - 20060252484 - Method and system for determining and assigning wins in prize contests
A system for assigning wins in a prize contest comprises a supplier of media, which comprises a printing machine that is adapted to print on a medium a series of codes for taking part in a contest and a data collection center, which is identified by a data communications address ...

11/09/06 - 20060252483 - Instant-win contest with physical entry mode
A physical entry mode is enabled for instant-win contests. In a described embodiment, a contest offers primary electronic entry modes that provide real-time communication for entry submission and award notification. An alternative physical entry mode does not provide real-time communications capabilities. In a described implementation, an historical sampling of received ...

11/02/06 - 20060246990 - Pari-mutuel sports wagering system
This invention relates to sports and event wagering, particularly to a new sport and event wagering game and system. This game and supporting system allows pari-mutuel wagering with respect to new areas other than horse or dog racing, which will expand the sports wagering industry to encompass new areas of ...

11/02/06 - 20060246989 - Gaming device having regenerating multiple award opportunities
The present invention involves an apparatus and method for regenerating or awarding extra chances or opportunities to a player in connection with a gaming device and preferably in a bonus round of a gaming device. The present invention contemplates regenerating or awarding a plurality of extra chances or opportunities upon ...

11/02/06 - 20060246988 - Gaming device methods and apparatus employing audio/video programming outcome presentation
In a first aspect, a method of operating a gaming device is provided. The method includes the steps of (1) determining an outcome value of a game result of the gaming device; (2) retrieving historical audio/video programming having content that provides an indication of the outcome value; and (3) providing ...

11/02/06 - 20060246987 - Gaming device methods and apparatus employing audio/video programming outcome presentation
In a first aspect, a method of operating a gaming device is provided. The method includes the steps of (1) determining an outcome value of a game result of the gaming device; (2) retrieving historical audio/video programming having content that provides an indication of the outcome value; and (3) providing ...

11/02/06 - 20060246986 - Gaming device methods and apparatus employing audio/video programming outcome presentation
In a first aspect, a method of operating a gaming device is provided. The method includes the steps of (1) determining an outcome value of a game result of the gaming device; (2) retrieving historical audio/video programming having content that provides an indication of the outcome value; and (3) providing ...

11/02/06 - 20060246985 - Gaming device methods and apparatus employing audio/video programming outcome presentation
In a first aspect, a method (e.g., of operating a gaming device) is provided. The method includes the steps of (i) receiving audio/video content; (ii) associating a plurality of sets of outcome values with the audio/video content; (iii) determining a play session; (iv) determining which of the plurality of sets ...

11/02/06 - 20060246984 - Security methods and apparatus for a tangible medium containing wagering game outcomes
In accordance with some embodiments, a plurality of outcomes are generated and used to create a video presentation of representative outcomes that is recorded onto a tangible medium (e.g., DVD or CD-ROM). A player may then purchase a video presentation of (e.g., predetermined) outcomes in a jurisdiction in which gambling ...

11/02/06 - 20060246983 - Method and apparatus for tournament betting
The method of betting on participants in a tournament comprises creating at least two teams of at least one participating player playing in the tournament, the tournament having a series of at least two casino games in which the participating players will play; associating at least one event with at ...

11/02/06 - 20060246982 - Lotto bingo game
A method and apparatus of playing a game of chance. The method includes the steps of providing a plurality of hoppers where each hopper of the plurality of hoppers contains a plurality of randomly selected equally weighted symbolic elements, providing a two-dimensional matrix having a plurality of spaces that corresponds ...

10/26/06 - 20060240887 - Method and apparatus for linked play gaming with combined outcomes and shared indicia
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 ...

10/19/06 - 20060234791 - Gaming methods and systems
Disclosed are central determination methods and systems in which pools and sub-pools of outcomes can be distributed among various units of the central determination system. The methods and systems are applicable to Class II and, in some implementations, Class III gaming configurations. The methods and systems disclosed herein can be ...

10/12/06 - 20060229122 - Gaming machine system with shared display of game events
Systems and methods for providing shared display of game events between a gaming machine and a secondary display server. Game events are initially displayed on a primary display of the gaming machine and, on the occurrence of a triggering event during play of the game on the gaming machine, a ...

10/12/06 - 20060229121 - Aircraft gaming
Aircraft gaming machines, systems, and methods are presented. The gaming machines execute gaming applications and receive power from the aircraft. The gaming systems may include gaming stations interfaced to gaming servers within the aircraft, portable gaming machines capable of downloading gaming applications from gaming servers within the aircraft, gaming displays ...

10/12/06 - 20060229120 - Advertising and shopping contest
An advertising and shopping contest whereby a contestant (1) enters a valid designated character string from an advertisement (10) and a valid designated character string from a sales transaction record (20) into a preset algorithm (40). The preset algorithm (40) processes the information supplied by the contestant (1) and derives ...

10/05/06 - 20060223614 - Slot machine game and system with improved jackpot feature
Certain embodiments provide a method and system for awarding a progressive prize. The system includes a bank of gaming machines accepting different bets per play as selected by a player. A random number is selected from a predetermined fixed range of numbers that does not change during play of a ...

10/05/06 - 20060223613 - Remote gaming device
A method and system for remote play of a gaming device, such as a slot machine. A player enters play preferences at a remote wagering terminal. The remote wagering terminal transmits the play preferences to a slot network server that stores the play preferences. Based upon the play preferences, the ...

10/05/06 - 20060223612 - Methods and apparatus for lottery game play aggregation
According to one embodiment, a player may accumulate occurrences of a bonus symbol over at least two outcomes. The player may be allowed a bonus if a running count of the occurrences is at least equal to a predetermined number. According to another embodiment, a player may accumulate occurrences of ...

10/05/06 - 20060223611 - Gaming device having a competition bonus scheme
A gaming device wherein the success or failure of a current selection directly affects the player's chances for success in a later selection and the player's chances for obtaining the highest bonus award possible. ...

10/05/06 - 20060223610 - Apparatus and method for facilitating play of a gaming device with a plurality of balances
In accordance with various embodiments of the present invention, a method is provided for receiving an indication of a wager, determining at least one balance of a gaming device having a plurality of balances, the at least one balance being associated with the wager, and determining an outcome of a ...

10/05/06 - 20060223609 - Apparatus and method for facilitating play of a gaming device with a plurality of balances
In accordance with various embodiments of the present invention, a method is provided for receiving an indication of a wager, determining at least one balance of a gaming device having a plurality of balances, the at least one balance being associated with the wager, and determining an outcome of a ...

10/05/06 - 20060223608 - Methods and systems for determining and selling wagering game outcomes to be viewed remotely
In accordance with some embodiments, a plurality of outcomes are generated and used to create a video presentation of representative outcomes. The video presentation is recorded onto a tangible medium (e.g., DVD or CD-ROM) or otherwise provided to a player (e.g., player may access the video presentation online). This allows ...

10/05/06 - 20060223607 - Methods and systems for determining and selling wagering game outcomes to be viewed remotely
In accordance with some embodiments, a plurality of outcomes are generated and used to create a video presentation of representative outcomes. The video presentation is recorded onto a tangible medium (e.g., DVD or CD-ROM) or otherwise provided to a player (e.g., player may access the video presentation online). This allows ...

10/05/06 - 20060223606 - Methods and systems for determining and selling wagering game outcomes to be viewed remotely
In accordance with some embodiments, a plurality of outcomes are generated and used to create a video presentation of representative outcomes. The video presentation is recorded onto a tangible medium (e.g., DVD or CD-ROM) or otherwise provided to a player (e.g., player may access the video presentation online). This allows ...

10/05/06 - 20060223605 - Computer-implemented simulated card game
Various embodiments of methods and apparatus and systems for playing a simulated card game, such as Texas Hold'em Poker, are provided. One embodiment comprises a method for playing a simulated card game. One such method comprises the steps of: displaying a plurality of entries and at least one of a ...

10/05/06 - 20060223604 - Gaming machine, game control method, and their program
A gaming machine for executing a subgame in parallel with a main game, the gaming machine includes: a main game control unit for dealing a plurality of elements and determining the result of the main game in response to the dealt plurality of elements; a dealt element storage unit for ...

09/28/06 - 20060217180 - Apparatus and method for facilitating play of a gaming device with a plurality of balances
In accordance with various embodiments of the present invention, a method is provided for receiving an indication of a wager, determining at least one balance of a gaming device having a plurality of balances, the at least one balance being associated with the wager, and determining an outcome of a ...

09/28/06 - 20060217179 - Gaming device methods and apparatus employing audio/video programming outcome presentation
In a first aspect, a method (e.g., of operating a gaming device) is provided. The method includes the steps of (i) receiving audio/video content; (ii) associating a plurality of sets of outcome values with the audio/video content; (iii) determining a play session; (iv) determining which of the plurality of sets ...

09/28/06 - 20060217178 - Gaming device methods and apparatus employing audio/video programming outcome presentation
In a first aspect, a method (e.g., of operating a gaming device) is provided. The method includes the steps of (i) receiving audio/video content; (ii) associating a plurality of sets of outcome values with the audio/video content; (iii) determining a play session; (iv) determining which of the plurality of sets ...

09/28/06 - 20060217177 - System and method for automated play of multiple gaming devices
A method according to one embodiment of the present invention provides for: receiving a request for an automated session, in which the automated session comprises a plurality of games; initiating a first game of the automated session, the first game corresponding to a first gaming device; and initiating a second ...

09/28/06 - 20060217176 - Method and apparatus for linked play gaming
The invention includes a system and method for providing linked play via gaming and other devices. In some embodiments, a casino server registers a group for linked play and a group objective and format are established. The linked play commences according to the group format on the gaming devices while ...

09/28/06 - 20060217175 - Methods and systems for providing paper based outcomes
In various embodiments, gaming devices may generate outcomes to be sold in printed form. Representations of the outcomes, corresponding payouts, and other information are printed on sheets of paper. Multiple printed outcomes are assembled into books, wrapped, and sold to consumers. Consumers may purchase the books and browse through the ...

09/28/06 - 20060217174 - Methods and systems for determining and selling outcomes for roulette games to be viewed remotely
In accordance with some embodiments, a plurality of outcomes are generated and used to create a video presentation of representative outcomes (e.g., for a roulette game) for one or more players. The video presentation is recorded onto a tangible medium (e.g., DVD or CD-ROM) or otherwise provided to one or ...

09/28/06 - 20060217173 - Methods and systems for determining and selling outcomes for slot machine games to be viewed remotely
In accordance with some embodiments, a plurality of outcomes are generated and used to create a video presentation of representative outcomes for players. The video presentation is recorded onto a tangible medium (e.g., DVD or CD-ROM) or otherwise provided to one or more players (e.g., a player may access the ...

09/28/06 - 20060217172 - Gaming system and method for providing shared effect in response to a win
A gaming system comprising a plurality of game devices, a game controller and a shared experience controller, and a method of operating the same, is disclosed. Each game device allowing a player to make a wager on a game and awards the respective player an award as a function as ...

09/28/06 - 20060217171 - Gaming system and method for providing a bonus game with a choice by another player(s)
A gaming system having a plurality of game devices, a game controller and a shared experience controller and a method for operation thereof is disclosed. Each game device allows a player to make a wager on a game and awards the respective player an award as a function as a ...

09/28/06 - 20060217170 - Gaming system and method for providing a shared win award
A gaming system having a plurality of game devices, a game controller and a shared experience controller and a method for operation thereof is disclosed. Each game device allows a player to make a wager on a game and awards the respective player an award as a function as a ...

09/28/06 - 20060217169 - Variable gravity gaming
The present invention provides a means for randomizing and controlling objects in a zero gravity environment. The invention also replicates and enhances traditional casino gaming experiences in zero gravity, microgravity, low gravity and variable gravity environments. This includes adapted seating for players and staff, enabling wagering, and ensuring security and ...

09/21/06 - 20060211482 - Method for completing an electronic commerce transaction based on a virtual coin flip
Methods for completing an electronic commerce transaction based on at least one virtual coin flip. Users of electronic commerce place items for purchase in shopping carts and provide payment information, they may pay for or possibly wager for the items with coin flip(s). In cases where the where a user ...

09/21/06 - 20060211481 - Systems, methods and articles to facilitate playing card games with selectable odds
A system and method forms playing card markings on playing card media to provide playing cards based on a desired set of payout or house odds and/or house advantage. The playing cards may, for example, be printed in a random or pseudo-random order that is based on the selected payout ...

09/21/06 - 20060211480 - Method and apparatus for linked play gaming
The invention includes a system and method for providing linked play via gaming and other devices. In some embodiments, a casino server registers a group for linked play and a group objective and format are established. The linked play commences according to the group format on the gaming devices while ...

09/21/06 - 20060211479 - Method and apparatus for linked play gaming
The invention includes a system and method for providing linked play via gaming and other devices. In some embodiments, a casino server registers a group for linked play and a group objective and format are established. The linked play commences according to the group format on the gaming devices while ...

09/21/06 - 20060211478 - Method and system for managing game confirmations
In accordance with one or more embodiments, a method for outputting a confirmation message at a gaming device is presented. The method comprises determining whether a trigger condition has occurred, outputting a confirmation message at a gaming device, determining a response to the confirmation message, and initiating play at the ...

09/21/06 - 20060211477 - Methods and systems for facilitating play at a gaming device by means of third party offers
In accordance with embodiments of the present invention an offer is presented to a player (e.g., at a gaming device or a table game in a casino). The offer defines a benefit to be provided in exchange for the player's commitment to an obligation defined by the offer. The offer ...

09/21/06 - 20060211476 - Methods and systems for facilitating play at a gaming device by means of third party offers
In accordance with embodiments of the present invention an offer is presented to a player (e.g., at a gaming device or a table game in a casino). The offer defines a benefit to be provided in exchange for the player's commitment to an obligation defined by the offer. The offer ...

09/21/06 - 20060211475 - Methods and systems for facilitating play at a gaming device by means of third party offers
In accordance with embodiments of the present invention an offer is presented to a player (e.g., at a gaming device or a table game in a casino). The offer defines a benefit to be provided in exchange for the player's commitment to an obligation defined by the offer. The offer ...

09/21/06 - 20060211474 - Method and apparatus for facilitating a secondary wager at a slot machine
According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method is provided for receiving a wager for a secondary game at a gaming device that offers a primary game, in which the wager indicates at least one parameter corresponding to a potential outcome of the secondary game; determining an outcome ...

09/21/06 - 20060211473 - Method and apparatus for facilitating a secondary wager at a slot machine
According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method is provided for receiving a wager for a secondary game at a gaming device that offers a primary game, in which the wager indicates at least one parameter corresponding to a potential outcome of the secondary game; determining an outcome ...

09/21/06 - 20060211472 - Method and apparatus for facilitating a secondary wager at a slot machine
According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method is provided for receiving a wager for a secondary game at a gaming device that offers a primary game, in which the wager indicates at least one parameter corresponding to a potential outcome of the secondary game; determining an outcome ...

09/21/06 - 20060211471 - Methods and systems for determining and selling outcomes for strategy games to be viewed remotely
In accordance with some embodiments, a plurality of outcomes are generated and used to create a video presentation of representative outcomes (e.g., for a blackjack game, for a video poker game) for one or more players. The video presentation is recorded onto a tangible medium (e.g., DVD or CD-ROM) or ...

09/21/06 - 20060211470 - Methods and systems for determining a batch run of sessions
In accordance with some embodiments, a batch run of sessions is executed. The batch run comprises a plurality of sessions characterized by at least one common parameter and value thereof. A session comprises a plurality of outcomes of a wagering game. A video presentation may be created based on each ...

09/21/06 - 20060211469 - Financial trading game
A game, and in particular an electronic game that simulates trading securities on an exchange. The game is preferably played as a video gaming machine for gambling purposes. A computing device is provided having, among other things, a video screen display on which a line chart is displayed. The computing ...

09/21/06 - 20060211468 - Video poker wagering game for playing multi-level hands
A gaming system for playing a video poker game includes a wager-input device, a display, and a controller. The wager-input receives a wager input from a player to purchase a plurality of poker hands, wherein the poker hands include a first hand and a second hand. The display displays a ...

09/21/06 - 20060211467 - Multi-hand card game method and apparatus
A method and apparatus for playing a multi-hand card game is disclosed. The game allows the simultaneous play of multiple card hands that are created from a first card hand. Each subsequent card hand includes cards whose rank is a function of the rank of cards in the immediately preceding ...

09/21/06 - 20060211466 - Wagering game with temporally independent outcomes
A method for playing a wagering game includes receiving a first wager input and a second wager input from a player for playing a single game cycle of a wagering game. A first randomly selected outcome is selected from a plurality of outcomes in response to the first wager input, ...

09/21/06 - 20060211465 - Jackpot wagering with supplementary draw
A jackpot wagering system includes a number of player terminals, a random event generator and an accumulation facility. Each player terminal is operable by a respective player to place a corresponding wager on one or more different turns of a game of chance, while the accumulation facility is responsive to ...

09/14/06 - 20060205475 - Gaming device and method of use
A gaming apparatus having a display area with a prize object holder that releasably holds a plurality of prize objects in an individually controlled manner; a rotatable display element having a cavity to receive at least one of the prize objects; and a positioning mechanism which transfers a selected prize ...

09/14/06 - 20060205474 - Gaming device having perceived skill
A gaming device wherein a player's skill at an action or event determines or appears to determine the player's success or failure. In reality, a database of information stores a number of successful results, and the game selects an award for each successful result. The action or event involves skill ...

09/14/06 - 20060205473 - Chain reaction game
A game, gaming machine apparatus and game method wherein game elements are assigned to a matrix of game element locations. Play is initiated by evaluating the game elements for predetermined transformative conditions, such as a match of game elements. If a transformative condition is found, the game element(s) are transformed ...

09/14/06 - 20060205472 - Strategy indicating table gaming apparatuses and methods
Systems and methods for playing live casino games. The systems have changeable displays which portray virtual playing cards or symbols to live participants. Shuffling, cutting, dealing and return of playing cards are accomplished using data processing functions within an electronic game processor or processors which enable these functions to be ...

09/14/06 - 20060205471 - System and method of organizing a predictions-based game through an electronic gaming system
A method of playing a predictions-based game based on a particular event, including inputting identification information into an electronic gaming system through a user interface, inputting prediction information into the electronic gaming system through the user interface, relaying the identification information and prediction information to a processing unit of a ...

09/14/06 - 20060205470 - Automated gaming assembly providing a game visual enhancement
One embodiment of the present invention may be described as an automated gaming system comprising an outcome generating means, a platform surrounding it, and a plurality of player stations. Player stations are communicatively linked to the outcome generating means to provide players with participations in a wagering game. The automated ...

09/14/06 - 20060205469 - System and method for displaying an exploding icon
Systems, gaming machines, games, and methods for displaying an exploding icon are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a gaming device comprises a display screen that presents a game. The game presented on the display screen comprises one or more game icons for display in various locations on the display screen, ...

09/14/06 - 20060205468 - Multi-player bingo game with secondary wager for instant win game
The invention is directed to methods and gaming units for conducting a multi-player wagering game and an associated instant win game having a finite pool of outcomes, with an outcome for the occurrence of the multi-player wagering game being determined, and an outcome for the instant win game being selected ...

09/07/06 - 20060199633 - Gaming apparatus and gaming apparatus control method
When a doghouse symbol (T5) is displayed in the display region (E2) where the varying display is stopped at last, a Toby image (42) running from the doghouse symbol (T5) toward a display region (A2) is displayed. The display that the Toby image (42) jumps into the display region (A2) ...

09/07/06 - 20060199632 - Video poker wagering game having bonus hands based on qualifying hand
A gaming machine for playing a card-based wagering game. The gaming machine includes a wager input device for receiving inputs from a player during the wagering game. The inputs include a wager amount. At least one display is also included in the gaming machine. The display displays a plurality of ...

09/07/06 - 20060199631 - Casino games based on financial market activity
The present invention is directed to a method for conducting a game by a gambling operator or casino in which a plurality of players bet. A set of rules are established for the game, wherein the rules define at least one winner based on at least one financial market data ...

08/24/06 - 20060189371 - Methods and apparatus for determining hybrid wagering game sessions
In accordance with some embodiments, a plurality of outcomes are generated and used to create a video presentation of representative outcomes of a wagering game. The video presentation is recorded onto a tangible medium (e.g., DVD or CD-ROM) or otherwise provided to a player (e.g., the player may access the ...

08/24/06 - 20060189370 - Gaming device having a bonus round with a win, lose or draw outcome
The system and method enables the player to select a choice from a plurality of choices, wherein one or more choices can trump or beat one or more other choices, and wherein one or more choices do not trump or beat but rather tie one or more other choices. The ...

08/24/06 - 20060189369 - Method for playing a gambling device
A method for playing a gaming device where greater bets contribute more symbols to a symbol pool used as possible replacements. With the feature active, players may substitute these replacements for naturally occurring symbols to build better combinations yielding greater awards or other benefits. In the preferred embodiment player skill ...

08/24/06 - 20060189368 - Apparatus and method for generating a graphical transformation of a lottery input number
One embodiment of the invention provides apparatus comprising an input for receiving a lottery number, K, from a lottery draw or other source of unpredictable numbers, and an output for presenting a graphical selector comprising N options. The graphical selector steps in sequence through said N options in accordance with ...

08/24/06 - 20060189367 - Harm minimization interfaces and services on a gaming machine
A disclosed a player tracking unit provides a touch screen display with a touch screen controller integrated into the touch screen sensor assembly. Game service interfaces may be presented on the touch screen display that allow a user to obtain one or more game services. With the touch screen sensor, ...

08/24/06 - 20060189366 - Apparatus and method for awarding a prize
Apparatus (1) and associated methods are disclosed for determining the award of a plurality of prizes having respective prize values. The apparatus includes memory (2) for storing data indicative of a current prize value; an input device (3) being responsive to input signals from a respective plurality of gaming terminals ...

08/17/06 - 20060183530 - Gaming apparatus and systems
Gaming apparatus, e.g. an Electronic Gaming Machine (EGM) (1), includes a controller (2) for implementing e.g. a slot-machine game, a poker game or the like. The EGM (1) displays a gaming image on a display (5), e.g. virtual symbol reels or card hands, and receives player instructions via an input ...

08/17/06 - 20060183529 - Method and apparatus for operating networked gaming devices
A system for monitoring and configuring gaming devices interconnected over a high-speed network is disclosed. The system can support a file server, one or more floor controllers, one or more pit terminals, and other terminals all interconnected over the network. Each gaming device includes an electronic module which allows the ...

08/17/06 - 20060183528 - Gaming device having multiple pay slots
The gaming device provides a number of selections. When the player chooses a selection, the gaming device randomly generates a value and randomly places the value into one of a number of adjacent slots. When the bottom of each slot is covered with values, the game removes the values and ...

08/10/06 - 20060178189 - Method and apparatus for remotely customizing a gaming device
The invention includes a system and method for remotely configuring gaming devices. Initially, a central controller receives configuration data from a player at a remote user terminal. A customization code is then determined and associated with the configuration data. The configuration data and the associated customization code are transmitted from ...

08/10/06 - 20060178188 - Frame capture of actual game play
Methods and apparatus are described for capturing a game history. Execution of a game of chance is facilitated in a network causing generation of a plurality of game presentation frames capable of being presented on a multimedia display of a first device on the network. First frame data are received ...

08/10/06 - 20060178187 - Methods and systems for representing outcomes of a casino game in a non-casino game format
In accordance with some embodiments, a plurality of outcomes are generated and used to create a video presentation of representative outcomes. The video presentation is recorded onto a tangible medium (e.g., DVD or CD-ROM) or otherwise provided to a player (e.g., a player may access the video presentation online). In ...

08/10/06 - 20060178186 - Configurable gaming machine and method for configuring games in a gaming machine
A gaming machine includes a number of game implementation devices, each adapted to be placed alternatively in an enabled or disabled condition. Each respective game implementation device is operable to implement at least a portion of a respective game at the gaming machine when the respective game implementation device is ...

08/03/06 - 20060172792 - Casino game having a bonus game and method therefor
A gaming machine having a suspended bonus game. When the bonus game occurs having casino personnel suspend play of the bonus game for a promotional period Promotional activities are undertaken by the casino during the promotional period to publicize the play of the second bonus game by the player. When ...

08/03/06 - 20060172791 - Central determination offer and acceptance game with multiplier
A central determination gaming system wherein a predetermined game outcome that is associated with a payout is selected. A player is enabled to play at least one interactive game, such as an offer and acceptance type game, wherein each payout potentially provided to the player is based, at least in ...

08/03/06 - 20060172790 - Drop slot game machine
The present invention is a game machine comprising a playing field having an upper interior edge and a lower interior edge with at least one drop zone deflector located adjacent to the upper interior edge of the playing field. The present invention also has a number of exit positions located ...

07/27/06 - 20060166728 - Gaming machine with button panel features
A gaming machine for conducting a wagering game includes a player-actuated button containing multicolored or multiple LEDs of varied colors for representing denominations, play modes, or values in a wagering game. ...

07/27/06 - 20060166727 - Gaming machine with proximity-sensitive input device
A gaming device includes a proximity-sensitive input device that receives input from a gaming patron based upon placement of an object near the input device but without necessarily touching the input device. In an embodiment, the input device is behind a plate of glass. In another embodiment, the proximity-sensitive input ...

07/20/06 - 20060160599 - Systems and methods for allocating an outcome amount among a total number of events
Systems and methods are provided for operating a gaming system. In one embodiment, an outcome amount associated with a total number of events is determined. For example, a total payout amount associated with a number of instant lottery tickets may be determined. Based on a parameter associated with a player, ...

07/20/06 - 20060160598 - Wide screen gaming apparatus
A gaming apparatus, comprising: a display support structure; a display unit capable of generating video images and attached to said display support structure in a position that is non-rotatable about an axis substantially perpendicular to a plane formed by a front surface of said display unit, wherein said display unit ...

07/20/06 - 20060160597 - System and method for providing a contest-based game
A method of multiple pricing for a predetermined shared jackpot in a contest-based game is disclosed. For instance, a contest-based game ticket that is purchased for one dollar can result in a five million dollar win, a contest-based game ticket that is purchased for two dollars can result in a ...

07/20/06 - 20060160596 - Gaming machine
One embodiment of the present invention is a gaming machine having a credit-value/bet-value processor storing the number of bets paid out by a player, a stage information generator determining CPU-side dice-numbers for the gaming machine, a player-side dice determination device determining player-side dice-numbers for the player, and a stage win ...

07/20/06 - 20060160595 - Slot machine game that allows player to purchase reel re-spins
A method, device, and computer readable storage medium for implementing a slot machine game which allows a player to purchase a respin of a reel selected by the player. A cost of the respin is computed and presented to the player. The player can decide to pay the cost and ...

07/06/06 - 20060148551 - Method and apparatus for outputting a message at a game machine
The invention allows a casino, or other entity, via a game machine, to provide relevant information at appropriate times, and/or in response to appropriate events, to players using the game machine. A dynamic and flexible system adapted to interact with players on an individual basis by aiding in the management, ...

07/06/06 - 20060148550 - Auditing data transfers in electronic game device systems
Methods and systems for auditing data transfers in electronic game device systems are described. In embodiments, the method includes determining gaming request audit data for at least one electronic game device that includes information identifying at least one responsive electronic game server. The audit data may also include at least ...

07/06/06 - 20060148549 - Method and apparatus for determining a game series comprising a plurality of individually selectable wagering games
A wagering method is provided that allows players or gaming establishments to specify conditions which when satisfied, reconfigure the gaming device to change game play from a first game to a second game. The condition may depend upon the value of a parameter—generally related to game play—to determine if the ...

07/06/06 - 20060148548 - Wagering game with high-payout percentage gaming feature
A wagering game system is provided and includes a gaming system for playing a wagering game, including an input device adapted to receive an input from a player of the wagering game, a processor configured to determine a wagering game outcome, and a gambling feature incorporating a game in which ...

06/22/06 - 20060135243 - Gaming machine having a community game with side wagering
According to one embodiment of the present invention, a system and method for conducting a wagering game on a plurality of gaming machines is disclosed. The method comprises the act of triggering a community event while conducting the wagering game on the plurality of gaming machines. Two or more gaming ...

06/22/06 - 20060135242 - Multi-player game and gaming system
A method of playing a game includes the step of generating or displaying a set of player symbols in at least one row or a matrix of multiple rows. A set of game symbols is generated or displayed, the symbols arranged in a row. The row of game symbols is ...

06/22/06 - 20060135241 - Method and system for compensating for player choice in a game of chance
Disclosed are methods and apparatus, including computer program products, implementing and using techniques for compensating for a player choice in a game of chance. A plurality of outcomes is defined. A sequence of positions corresponding to the plurality of outcomes is provided, including a reference position. A plurality of pointers ...

06/15/06 - 20060128460 - Adventure sequence activities
Some implementations of the invention provide methods and devices for various types of adventure sequences that preferably involve, at least in part, wagering games. Such sequences may involve wagering and/or other games at a plurality of gaming devices, tables and/or gaming establishments. Some implementations provide a virtual gaming experience wherein ...

06/15/06 - 20060128459 - Gaming system
In the gaming system 100 constructed from plural slot machines 1, the slot machine 1 is provided with the transmission device 90, thereby the match can be conducted through mutual transmission. The winning combination lottery table used in the match game over plural slot machines 1 has the winning combination ...

06/15/06 - 20060128458 - Game machine
A game machine, including an input part, a control part, a memory part and a display part, displaying a dividend corresponding to the prize in the display part and paying out a predetermined playgame medium when the predetermined prize is achieved based on the information of the memory part, includes ...

06/15/06 - 20060128457 - Gaming device having a wagering game wherein a wager amount is automatically determined based on a quantity of player selections
A number matching game which can be employed in both a gaming device and in live gaming at a casino is disclosed. The player picks one or more number spots from a number pool. The gaming device or house draws randomly at least one number from the same pool. An ...

06/08/06 - 20060121975 - Method, apparatus and article for hierarchical wagering
A primary wager is placed by a primary player regarding an outcome of a gaming event, and a secondary wager is placed by a secondary player regarding an outcome of the primary wager. Tertiary wagers may also be placed regarding an outcome of the secondary wager. The outcome of the ...

06/08/06 - 20060121974 - Gaming device having symbols with transformation probabilities
A gaming device which includes symbols having a transformation probability. The gaming device in one embodiment includes an activator symbol. When the activator symbol is displayed, a processor of the gaming device determines the transformation probability of each of the displayed symbols and randomly determines which, if any, symbols are ...

06/08/06 - 20060121973 - Method, system and program product for monitoring an online card game to provide a summary view and/or real-time notifications
A method, system and program product for monitoring an online card game, such as poker. A table view is displayed at a client that summarizes recently played hands, raises, and table conditions, and also includes scaled player classifications (tight or loose; passive or aggressive), counts of notifications of plays of ...

06/08/06 - 20060121972 - Method and apparatus for using conditional parameters to alternate between wagering games
A wagering method is provided that allows players or gaming establishments to specify conditions which when satisfied, reconfigure the gaming device to change game play from a first game to a second game. The condition may depend upon the value of a parameter—generally related to game play—to determine if the ...

06/08/06 - 20060121971 - System and method of an interactive multiple participant game
A plurality of linked gaming machines are disclosed that enhance the community participation and enjoyment of a game on multiple gaming machines. Players participate in an interactive game, either simultaneously, alternatively or in a systematic sequence, as a group or community. The participating players compete in the game such that ...

06/08/06 - 20060121970 - System and method of automatically placing a wager on a game of chance from a remote location
The method of the present invention involves the ability of a player to automatically have a wager placed on a game of chance from a remote location. The player enters his desired wager into a programmable wireless gaming device that is authorized for use by the applicable gaming authority and ...

06/08/06 - 20060121969 - Gaming device and method having increasing payline wager amounts
A gaming device which includes a variety of methods to enhance payline awards by increasing one or more payline wager amounts. In one embodiment, a predetermined symbol appearing on a payline increases the wager amount of that payline by a random amount. ...

06/08/06 - 20060121968 - Collusion detection
A system for detecting collusion in a game having a plurality of participating players comprises means for recording, for each player, an amount wagered on each turn of the game in which the player participates, and a corresponding outcome of said wager, the outcome being a complete or partial forfeit ...

06/08/06 - 20060121967 - Programmable computer controlled external visual indicator for gaming machine
An improved external visual indicator such as a candle is provided for a gaming machine having lights such as LEDs which are programmable via a processor of the gaming machine. The reprogrammability of the illumination sequence and colors of the candle may provide for the promotion of bonusing and to ...

06/01/06 - 20060116190 - Gaming device having an award distributor and an award accumulator bonus game
A gaming device that enables players to accumulate awards by activating an award distributor having a plurality of award symbols and at least one selection group activator symbol. The gaming device provides the player with a plurality of activations where an award is associated with each award symbol indicated in ...

06/01/06 - 20060116189 - Method and apparatus for providing an advantage to a player in a bonus game
A gaming method includes receiving a wager from a player, displaying an image representative of a primary game, determining if a bonus event trigger has occurred, displaying an image representative of a bonus game, the bonus game including a representation associated with the player and a representation associated with an ...

06/01/06 - 20060116188 - Bonus games for gaming machine with game show theme
A game of chance for a gaming machine is controlled by a processor in response to a wager. The game of chance includes a basic game and one or more bonus games. The basic game randomly selects one of a plurality of possibly outcomes. The plurality of possible outcomes includes ...

06/01/06 - 20060116187 - Gaming device video display system
A wagering device video display system for displaying a presentation on a plurality of display devices. A plurality of gaming devices and video displays are provided. Each video display may be controlled by a video display controller that is adapted to communicate with other video display controllers. When a multi-screen ...

05/25/06 - 20060111172 - Methods and systems for determining and selling wagering game outcomes to be viewed remotely
In accordance with some embodiments, a plurality of outcomes are generated and used to create a video presentation of representative outcomes. The video presentation is recorded onto a tangible medium (e.g., DVD or CD-ROM) or otherwise provided to a player (e.g., a player may access the video presentation online). This ...

05/25/06 - 20060111171 - Gaming player image capture and display systems and methods
Systems and methods for capturing images of gaming players and incorporating such images for display into casino games are disclosed. Such casino games can include reel, reel simulation or card games. Methods can include using a camera to capture at a casino game an image of a player located within ...

05/25/06 - 20060111170 - Wagering game with collection of objects to influence game outcome
A wagering game system is provided and includes a plurality of gaming terminals, each gaming terminal communicating with a gaming control system configured to conduct a basic wagering game and a group game. The gaming control system is configured to assign at least a portion an award or a wager ...

05/25/06 - 20060111169 - Wagering game with award unlocking feature
A method of playing a wagering game having a plurality of players playing at a plurality of gaming terminals, the wagering game including a basic game and a bonus game. The method includes the steps of conducting the basic game at a first gaming terminal, fulfilling a bonus game entry ...

05/25/06 - 20060111168 - Class ii/class iii hybrid gaming machine, system and methods
The present invention provides a gaming machine that can play both Class II and Class III games. Some implementations provide a gaming machine that has certain features (e.g., a true random number generator or “RNG”) enabled for Class III play and disabled for Class II play. Some aspects of the ...

05/18/06 - 20060105829 - Wagering game with an improved wheel bonus game and method therefor
A method for playing a wagering game wherein when a randomly occurring bonus game condition symbol occurs in the base game outcome, the player plays a separate bonus game to a bonus game outcome. When play of the bonus game is successful, a mechanical wheel is then spun to provide ...

05/04/06 - 20060094490 - Video gaming device and method of wagering on a virtual round of golf
A video gaming device and method for wagering on a virtual round of golf or golf game comprising a video touch screen or display and a selector control panel including a plurality of selector control keys to selectively generate a plurality of golf stroke selections and control signals including golf ...

04/20/06 - 20060084488 - Bonusing digital media
This invention provides a gaming machine able to provide entertainment content (e.g. ring tones, videos, music, etc.) from entertainment content sources located within the gaming machine or outside of the gaming machine. A player may be presented with entertainment content options that may be accessed via the gaming machine or ...

04/20/06 - 20060084487 - Pachinko stand-alone and bonusing game with displayed targets
A bonus game for an underlying base casino machine played by a player wherein the bonus game provides a Pachinko playing field, a ball propelled onto the Pachinko playing field when a bonus condition occurs during play of an underlying casino game. The Pachinko playing field having a row of ...

04/20/06 - 20060084486 - Gaming device having sequential activations of a game and replay of previous activations of the game
A gaming device including a plurality of reels with a plurality of symbols on each of the reels. At least one and preferably a plurality of the symbols on the primary reels are designated as tracking or back symbols. A tracking symbol is a symbol that, when generated on a ...

04/20/06 - 20060084485 - Gaming device having multiple interacting rotators and translating indicator
A gaming device having an award value or symbol display device is provided. The display device includes multiple interconnecting rotators that cooperate to drive an indicator to produce a translating motion. The translating indicator is positioned along linearly spaced apart award values to sequentially and intermittently indicate or point to ...

04/13/06 - 20060079310 - Method, apparatus, and computer readable storage to determine and/or update slot machine configurations using historical, and/or current, and/or predicted future data
An apparatus, method, and computer readable storage for automatically deciding slot machine configuration changes. Slot machine usage is electronically monitored and ideal settings are determined from the usage. Slot machines can then be updated electronically according to the ideal settings, either automatically or upon operator approval. ...

04/06/06 - 20060073869 - Virtual gaming peripherals for a gaming machine
A disclosed gaming machine provides a plurality of virtual gaming peripherals that are each used to generate one or more gaming services. To provide a particular gaming service, each virtual gaming peripheral may comprise virtual gaming peripheral software that controls one or more gaming devices. Examples of gaming services provides ...

04/06/06 - 20060073868 - Gaming system having a plurality of adjacently arranged gaming machines and a mechanical moveable indicator operable to individually indicate the gaming machines
A gaming system comprised of a plurality of adjacently arranged gaming machines and a mechanical moveable gaming machine indicator operable to individually indicate the gaming machines. The gaming machine indicator is mounted or positioned near the adjacently arranged gaming machines. A controller actuates the mechanical moveable gaming machine indicator to ...

04/06/06 - 20060073867 - Gaming device with multiple orbit award indicator
A gaming device having a display with an award indicator that moves in multiple orbits is provided. A member rotates about a first center point at a first radial distance from the first center point. An indicator rotates about a second center point located on the member at a second ...

03/30/06 - 20060068876 - Method and apparatus for conducting a game of chance
A system and method are provided for playing a game of chance. The game of chance may include, for example, a lottery-type game. A result of the game of chance is revealed to a player in another medium. In one example, the result is revealed during multiple game instances of ...

03/30/06 - 20060068875 - Gaming device having mechanical indicator with a multiple win section
A gaming device includes a symbol generator having a plurality of adjacently arranged sections. A plurality of the sections are each associated with or display one or a plurality of characteristics. The sections associated with the characteristics are each associated with or display a symbol or an award. At least ...

03/30/06 - 20060068874 - Wagering game with award feature for subsets of game outcomes
A method and gaming terminal for playing a wagering game. The method includes conducting the wagering game at a gaming terminal. A plurality of player-selectable game elements are displayed, such that the game elements are divided into a plurality of types. A player selects at least one of the game ...

03/30/06 - 20060068873 - Wagering game with moveable bonus trigger to initiate bonus features
A gaming terminal for playing a wagering game has a basic game and a bonus game. The gaming terminal includes a wager-input device. A display displays a plurality of moveable reels having symbols located thereon during the basic game. The symbols indicate a randomly-selected outcome selected from a plurality of ...

03/23/06 - 20060063582 - Gaming device having apparatus and method for producing an award through award elimination or replacement
A gaming device in which the player either wins that which the player does not select or the player selectively replaces one award with another award with the hopes of maximizing an ultimate award. In the embodiment wherein the player wins that which the player does not select, one or ...

03/23/06 - 20060063581 - Gaming system and game with player reward display
In a method of game play, a player is presented one or more games, such as upon placing a wager. The player may be awarded credits or monetary value for game wins. The player may also be awarded rewards credits or points, such as for wagers placed, games played, or ...

03/23/06 - 20060063580 - Method and system for gaming and brand association
A gaming method includes receiving a first wager from a player, displaying a first image representing a game, determining a first outcome associated with the game, and determining a first payout according to the first outcome and a first paytable. The gaming method also includes determining if a brand-association event ...

03/23/06 - 20060063579 - System for playing a game
A gaming apparatus (1) includes three game display units (8a), each game display unit being capable of randomly selecting and displaying a set of indicia from a number of possible indicia sets. The number of possible indicia sets includes one or more winning indicia set. An activation facility is operable ...

03/16/06 - 20060058095 - Gaming using terminating roaming wild positions
A display grid includes a plurality of grid positions that are presented to a game player. One or more grid positions of the plurality of grid positions are defined as termination positions. One or more wild symbols are moved to grid positions proximate the grid positions associated with the one ...

03/16/06 - 20060058094 - System and method for predicting results of chance events over a user-selected number of events
A method, a system, and a recording medium are provided herein by which a user selects a number of a plurality of events for which an outcome of each event is not known to the user. A predicted result is then automatically indicated to the user based on a probability ...

03/09/06 - 20060052152 - Three dimensional image display systems and methods for gaming machines
Inexpensive yet effective three-dimensional image displays for gaming machines are disclosed. Images are implemented onto a medium via a lenticular process, and the medium is applied to various gaming machine surfaces whereby a viewer can perceive effects such as motion and depth. Steps can include developing a game theme, designing ...

03/09/06 - 20060052151 - Wagering game with post-reveal alteration of the award
The present invention is directed to a gaming terminal and a method of playing a wagering game. The wagering game may include a basic game and a bonus game that includes selectable objects. The objects can be selected by a player or by a computer. Each of the selectable objects ...

03/09/06 - 20060052150 - Merchandising and gaming method and system
A gaming method includes receiving a wager from a player in terms of one or more credits, displaying an image representative of a game, and determining an outcome associated with the game. The method further includes determining if an event has occurred, calculating a purchase cost for each payout in ...

03/09/06 - 20060052149 - A gambling apparatus and method of monitoring a ganbling event
A gambling apparatus comprising at least one sensor (2, 3) for monitoring the progress of a live gambling event (1) having a set up period and an end-result period and generating at least a still representation of the live gambling event. The apparatus also comprises a display operable to be ...

03/02/06 - 20060046824 - Emulation in a secure regulated environment
Some implementations of the invention are directed to the use of legacy gaming software (or other non-native gaming software) in gaming machines that have a different architecture from that of the gaming machine for which the gaming software was written. Other implementations of the invention allow games of chance to ...

03/02/06 - 20060046823 - Gaming system having multiple gaming devices that share a multi-outcome display
A gaming device system in which a plurality of gaming devices are linked by a common bonus event is provided. In one embodiment, the linked gaming device system includes a shared symbol generation display that is positioned adjacent to each of a plurality of associated gaming devices and has a ...

03/02/06 - 20060046822 - Gaming system having multiple gaming devices that share a multi-outcome display
A gaming device system in which a plurality of gaming devices are linked by a common bonus event is provided. In one embodiment, the linked gaming device system includes a shared symbol generation display that is positioned adjacent to each of a plurality of associated gaming devices and has a ...

03/02/06 - 20060046821 - Gaming system having multiple gaming devices that share a multi-outcome display
A gaming device system in which a plurality of gaming devices are linked by a common bonus event is provided. In one embodiment, the linked gaming device system includes a shared symbol generation display that is positioned adjacent to each of a plurality of associated gaming devices and has a ...

03/02/06 - 20060046820 - Game system
A game system includes a server and gaming machines each connected to the server via a network. The server stores therein game programs which are downloaded via the network to any one of the gaming machines so that a game program recorded in the gaming machine is changed. A predetermined ...

03/02/06 - 20060046819 - Emulation methods and devices for a gaming machine
The invention provides numerous methods and devices for enhancing the use of gaming machines. Some embodiments of the invention provide enhanced functionality for legacy gaming machines. Alternative embodiments of the invention may be implemented in an entirely new gaming machine and/or in gaming machines that are not yet in existence. ...

03/02/06 - 20060046818 - Gaming device having a rotating cylindrical symbol indicator display
A gaming device having separately movable mechanical devices within a display device operable to display and indicate at least one component of a player's award. In one embodiment the display device is operated as a bonus game of a base game, for example a slot base game. In one embodiment, ...

03/02/06 - 20060046817 - Gaming method and apparatus utilizing secondary software applications
In a gaming method for facilitating game play via a gaming apparatus, the gaming apparatus comprising a controller and a first display unit, the controller communicatively coupled to the first display unit, a game software application may be executed, and value input data may be received. The first display unit ...

02/23/06 - 20060040725 - Method and apparatus for offering a flat rate gaming session with optional game features
A wagering method is provided that allows players to purchase a gaming session comprising a plurality of game outcomes at a flat rate price. The number of game outcomes available in the bulk purchase gaming session may be a function of time in lieu of a specified number of game ...

02/23/06 - 20060040724 - Gaming device having an offer and acceptance game with a termination limit wherein the offer is picked by a player
A gaming device having a plurality of player selectable selections, steps towards termination associated with each selection, a termination limit and an offer associated with each number of steps. The steps are associated with or determine the offers provided to the player. The game provides no further offers when the ...

02/23/06 - 20060040723 - Gaming system having multiple gaming machines which provide bonus awards
A gaming system including a central server linked to a plurality of gaming machines and a plurality of bonus awards. The central server monitors wagers on the gaming machines. Based at least in part on the wagers the central server determines when bonus events will occur and which gaming machine(s) ...

02/23/06 - 20060040722 - System and method for presenting a game win as an independent event
Embodiments of the invention relate to gaming machines, and more particularly, to a system and method for presenting a game result as an independent event. Systems embodying one or more aspects of the invention enhance the game playing experience by presenting players with a receipt or media that gives players ...

02/23/06 - 20060040721 - Gaming device having a matrix and symbol generator
A gaming device including a plurality of elements and a plurality of element groups. Each of said elements is in at least two different element groups and the plurality of elements are associated with a plurality of outcomes, such as values. The gaming device also includes an element group generator ...

02/16/06 - 20060035696 - Method and apparatus for facilitating entry into bonus rounds
The present invention allows gaming devices to set or modify game parameters through the use of random events such as spinning slot machine reels and/or random number generators. In one embodiment, a player may purchase an entry into a bonus round of a bonus game, without first having to qualify ...

02/16/06 - 20060035695 - Card dispensing machine
The present invention is a free-standing vending machine that accepts currency and dispenses cards at certain values. The cards may be product coupons or trading cards. The machine may have multiple columns of cards, each column having cards with different values and offering different promotions. The cards are promoted by ...

02/09/06 - 20060030393 - Image alignment gaming device and method
A gaming device having a changeable display section where primary images and fractional secondary images are displayed and a controller that awards a prize when predetermined alignment of the images occurs, is disclosed. The changeable display section may be provided in the form of a matrix of rows and columns. ...

02/09/06 - 20060030392 - Gaming device with wild activation symbols and wild termination symbols
A gaming device having a wild activation symbol is displayed on a set of reels or set of cards within a display device. The processor causes other symbols or cards to become wild within the display device when the wild termination symbol is displayed. When the wild activation symbol is ...

02/09/06 - 20060030391 - Gaming machine having a first bonus event that influences a probability of a second bonus event
A gaming machine is provided for playing a wagering game. The gaming machine includes a wager-input device and at least one display for displaying a bonus game of the wagering game. The bonus game has a plurality of outcomes. A probability of winning a certain one or more of the ...

02/09/06 - 20060030390 - Gaming machine
In the slot machine 1, in a case that the symbol combination stopped and displayed through the variable display portions 21 to 25 becomes three symbols “SARDINE” which are stopped and displayed at the same time with no relation to the activated pay lines in the base game or the ...

02/09/06 - 20060030389 - Gaming machine
Gaming machine. ...

02/09/06 - 20060030388 - Method and apparatus for conducting a game of chance
A system and method are provided for playing a game of chance. The game of chance may include, for example, a lottery-type game using a pull-tab ticket. A result of the game of chance is revealed to a player in another medium. In one example, the result is revealed during ...

02/09/06 - 20060030387 - Payline system for multiline slot play using an erasing/exposure feature
A method of playing a virtual or virtual/mechanical multireel slot game. A grid of at least 3 rows×3 columns, but preferably 3 rows×5 columns, is presented on a screen, with a second, opaque blanketing layer of color or graphics over the grid, so as to hide symbols on the reels ...

02/02/06 - 20060025196 - Gaming device having a game with a moving digit generated outcome
A gaming device including a game having a plurality of selections. The player sequentially picks masked selections. The picked selections each yield a number or a terminator. If a number is revealed, the number is placed in a position or digit of an outcome or award. If the position is ...

02/02/06 - 20060025195 - Gaming device system having partial progressive payout
A gaming system includes a first gaming device, a second gaming device and an outcome display shared by the first and second gaming devices. The outcome display includes multiple symbols, the symbols in combination with an available amount defining mathematically a portion of the available amount to be provided to ...

02/02/06 - 20060025194 - Method and apparatus for selecting and animating game elements in a gaming machine
A method and apparatus for selecting game elements in a gaming machine are described herein. In one embodiment, the method includes presenting a bonus event setting that includes a plurality of game elements and receiving a plurality of game element selections. In the method, each game element selection indicates that ...

02/02/06 - 20060025193 - buy a peek gaming methods and devices
The present invention provides methods and devices for providing wagering games. A player pays an initial price to play a wagering game according to normal game rules. Game information that would normally be concealed from the player is offered for an additional price. In some implementations, the wagering game is ...

01/26/06 - 20060019734 - Gaming machines with communication links configured to present bonus games
Gaming machines include telecommunication devices, such as telephones, so that calls may be placed to the player of the machine and/or so that calls maybe placed from the machine to a remote location. A game includes the opportunity to involve a third party participant located remote from the gaming machine, ...

01/26/06 - 20060019733 - Gaming machine and method of play
A gaming machine includes a mechanical component for facilitating concealment of a display device during inactivity. Upon activation, a dynamic member of the mechanical component re-positions to reveal the display device showing a player award. The dynamic member and display combination facilitates an unlimited number of gaming machines. By way ...

01/05/06 - 20060003828 - System for electronic gaming transactions
A device for electronically communicating information relating to wagering for table games includes a plurality of player consoles, a dealer console and a processor is disclosed. Each player console, that includes a graphic display, is configured to debit a player's account, receive input relating to the wager and transmit the ...

12/29/05 - 20050288088 - Wagering game with bonus feature that performs secondary analysis to determine award
A method of playing a wagering game on a gaming terminal. The gaming terminal displays a plurality of indicia during the wagering game, which are then selected via player inputs. The selected indicia are revealed and arranged into groups corresponding to winning combinations. The arrangement is made so as to ...

12/22/05 - 20050282610 - Gaming device having varying risk player selections
A processor controlled gaming device having a display device in communication with the processor. When the display device receives an input from the player, gaming device randomly generates an outcome, the display device displays an event having the outcome and the gaming device provides the player with a payout in ...

12/22/05 - 20050282609 - Slot machine game and system with improved jackpot feature
Certain embodiments provide a method and system for awarding a progressive prize. The system includes a bank of gaming machines accepting different bets per play as selected by a player. A random number is selected from a predetermined fixed range of numbers that does not change during play of a ...

12/22/05 - 20050282608 - Bonus game for electronic wagering
A communal gaming method and system in which a bonus game is provided. When a trigger event occurs in a primary communal game, a separate bonus game feature is made available to players. The bonus game is preferably only available to participants in the primary game. This allows for more ...

12/22/05 - 20050282607 - Game for a gaming device that changes automatically over time
A video gaming machine, such as a slot machine, is described herein where the game itself changes automatically at certain times independent of the outcome of any game and without any player interaction. The changed game may be the main game or a bonus game. The time between changes may ...

12/22/05 - 20050282606 - Gaming machine having a crap slot game play scheme
The present invention is a gaming machine and method for conducting a crap slot game. The gaming machine includes a first display for displaying a slot game outcome and a second display for displaying a player interactive wagering interface. The method includes detecting selection of a first wager amount from ...

12/08/05 - 20050272498 - Display and control system for gaming
A display device, for use with a gaming apparatus, having a display face, a movable indicator located on the display face and a movement apparatus including an actuator system for providing multi-dimensional movement to the movable indicator via a slidable bracket, is disclosed. Typically, the actuator system generates movement of ...

12/01/05 - 20050266914 - Gaming device having an improved offer/acceptance bonus scheme
A gaming device and preferably a bonus round game of a gaming device that enables a player to initiate a randomly generated number, wherein said number determines the number of positions that a position marker will move along an enclosed path. Each time the marker lands upon a previously unmarked ...

12/01/05 - 20050266913 - Gaming device having display with concentrically rotating and translating indicator therefore
A display device for a gaming device which includes concentric rotating displays, wherein an outer one of the displays is also operable to translate with respect to an inner one of the displays. The inner display includes multiple rows of symbols. The outer display includes multiple indicating viewing areas. Each ...

12/01/05 - 20050266912 - Gaming machine
In the gaming machine, when the game state shifts to the bonus game, the player selects at least one of the touch button areas 111˜113 displayed on the lower liquid crystal display 4 by touching thereon. At that time, if the player adjusts utilization state of the rotation scroll bar ...

12/01/05 - 20050266911 - Gaming machine
In the gaming machine according to the present invention, when symbols are displayed within display regions of a display means, a determination means determines, from a combination of symbols displayed, establishment/non-establishment of the shift condition. More specifically, the determination means determines that the shift condition is established when a predetermined ...

12/01/05 - 20050266910 - Gaming machine and method for controlling gaming machine
The preset invention provides a gaming machine which allows a player to enjoy himself/herself with a new game in accordance with effects and rules which have neither been used nor known heretofore. The game machine includes a display unit which is capable of displaying a predetermined game mode using plural ...

11/24/05 - 20050261047 - Gaming terminal with bonus payout indicated by ball-control feature
A gaming machine controlled by a processor in response to a wager, comprising a basic game and a bonus game is disclosed. The basic game includes a plurality of basic game outcomes, which include at least one start-bonus outcome. The bonus game feature is triggered by the start-bonus outcome indicated ...

11/24/05 - 20050261046 - Electronic inserts for a gaming apparatus
A method and apparatus for electronically controlling gaming machines such as poker, blackjack, slots, keno, and/or bingo. Customer information such as denomination input, maximum coin input, maximum number of coins won, pay tables, pay lines, and the like may be changed electronically with an electronic ink display. The gaming machine ...

11/17/05 - 20050255903 - Grid-based award method for base game and bonus top box game for use with video wagering machines or slot-type machines
An apparatus that enables a gaming method and the gaming method of playing a wagering game comprises providing a gaming display area including game areas that may be indicated as enclosed by edge features. Edge features are positioned on the gaming display area. Positioning of edge features is then ceased ...

11/17/05 - 20050255902 - Gaming apparatus and method for displaying potential results in games of chance
A method includes first revealing a limited set of potential game results to a player through a player terminal and then presenting the player with a set of graphic representations through the player terminal. Each respective representation has no apparent relationship to any particular potential result in the limited set ...

11/10/05 - 20050250569 - Method and apparatus for conducting a game of chance
A system and method are provided for playing a game of chance. The game of chance may include, for example, a lottery-type game. A result of the game of chance is revealed to a player in another medium. In one example, the result is revealed during multiple game instances of ...

11/10/05 - 20050250568 - Method and apparatus for conducting a game of chance
A system and method are provided for playing a game of chance. The game of chance may include, for example, a lottery-type game. A result of the game of chance is revealed to a player in another medium. In one example, the result is revealed during multiple game instances of ...

11/10/05 - 20050250567 - Method and apparatus for conducting a game of chance
A system and method are provided for playing a game of chance. The game of chance may include, for example, a lottery-type game. A result of the game of chance is revealed to a player in another medium. In one example, the result is revealed during multiple game instances of ...

11/10/05 - 20050250566 - Gaming apparatus
A gaming apparatus (1) includes three game display units (8a), each game display unit being capable of randomly selecting and displaying a set of indicia from a number of possible indicia sets. The number of possible indicia sets includes one or more winning indicia set. An activation facility is operable ...

11/03/05 - 20050245307 - Electronic game
An electronic game features captivating animations and rich selection criteria while offering the simplicity that makes the popularity of legacy games such as roulette, wheel of fortune and multi-line fruit machines casino games. One implementation of the present electronic game is configured as a 2D game tailored for slot machines. ...

11/03/05 - 20050245306 - System and method for mapping results from sporting events to game inputs
A method of mapping sporting event results to inputs for a game is provided. One or more event results of a particular sporting event having a particular number of participants are received, and a set of rules is selected from a plurality of sets of rules based on the particular ...

11/03/05 - 20050245305 - System and method for pari-mutuel gaming based on sporting event results
A method of pari-mutuel betting is provided. Bets regarding the result of a game, such as a casino game for example, are received from a number of users. Each bet has a unit stake. One or more inputs for the game are determined based on event results from a sporting ...

10/27/05 - 20050239534 - Card dispensing machine
The present invention is a free-standing vending machine that accepts currency and dispenses cards at certain values. The cards may be product coupons or trading cards. The machine may have multiple columns of cards, each column having cards with different values and offering different promotions. The cards are promoted by ...

10/27/05 - 20050239533 - Gaming machine
25 select buttons included in a select button group correspond to 25 pay lines, respectively. If one or more of the 25 elect buttons are touched, one or more pay lines corresponding to the touched select buttons are selected as (an) activated pay line(s) from the 25 pay lines. ...

10/27/05 - 20050239532 - Gaming machine
For example, in the variable display portion 21, in a case that the symbol “LOBSTER” is stopped and displayed on the first stop area 211, the symbol “J” is stopped and displayed on the second stop area 211 and the symbol “Q” is stopped and displayed on the third stop ...

10/27/05 - 20050239531 - Gaming machine
In a gaming machine of the present invention, a bet must be placed as a prerequisite for starting a bonus game (second game). More specifically, a condition for switching from a normal game to a bonus game is that any one of a SPIN (SPIN/REPEAT BET) button 12, which is ...

10/27/05 - 20050239530 - Methods and system for providing paper-based outcomes
In various embodiments, gaming devices may generate outcomes to be sold in printed form. Representations of the outcomes, corresponding payouts, and other information are printed on sheets of paper. Multiple printed outcomes are assembled into books, wrapped, and sold to consumers. Consumers may purchase the books and browse through the ...

10/27/05 - 20050239529 - Decision support system and method of operation thereof
A decision support system comprises a decision repository with at least one stored game play decision for a particular hand held by a player and a corresponding first card held by a dealer, in a game of blackjack, and a programming facility operable, selectively, by the player to amend the ...

10/20/05 - 20050233796 - Gaming device with a bonus scheme involving movement along paths with path change conditions
A gaming device which involves a symbol marker which advances along one or more paths. The paths include a plurality of symbols and one or more path change conditions. If a path change condition occurs, the symbol marker moves from one path to a different path. While advancing along certain ...

10/20/05 - 20050233795 - Method for representing a game as a unique number
Game arrangements are reduced to a single number, typically an integer. General procedures, applying to most any game including essentially all games played on gaming machines, convert between symbolic representations of game arrangements and numeric representations of game arrangements. The procedures utilize “ordering factors” such as game symbols and positions ...

10/20/05 - 20050233794 - Gaming machines and system offering simultaneous play of multiple games and methods of gaming
Gaming apparatus and methods of conducting a wagering game of chance. A gaming machine is disclosed which is configured for mutually concurrent play of a plurality of games of chance on a single display screen. A method of conducting a wagering activity includes providing a player with a plurality of ...

10/06/05 - 20050221882 - Apparatus and method for gaming tournament network
A gaming system may include a number of gaming units and a host computer operatively coupled to the gaming units, and be configured to allow a gaming tournament to be conducted. Each of the gaming units may comprise a video display unit, a microphone, a camera, a speaker and a ...

10/06/05 - 20050221881 - Player action incentive arrangement for gaming systems
A processing device measures the time it takes for a player to take some action in a game and bases the award or result in the game for the player at least in part on that measured time. A player receives a more desirable result or outcome for a particular ...

09/29/05 - 20050215305 - Pachinko stand-alone and bonusing game
A Pachinko bonus game system for an underlying game machine. The Pachinko bonus game has a playing field with a plurality of rows of pegs. A ball is launched onto the playing field by a launch mechanism when an initiate condition occurs during play of the underlying game. A row ...

09/29/05 - 20050215304 - Control system
A control system (1) for an online casino game has a man-machine interface (FIG. 1) operable by a player to regulate the progress of the game, and includes a switch means (8) operable by the player to selectively switch the man-machine interface between two modes in which the player may ...

09/29/05 - 20050215303 - Game machine
The game machine includes a first display device, including a display body, indicating selectively an information for a game content and a symbol display window by moving in a predetermined direction to a front side of a case; a second display device which is arranged at a back side of ...

09/29/05 - 20050215302 - System and method for conducting a game of bourre
Each player-entity, which may be processor-controlled or player controlled, antes into a player pot. Each player-entity is dealt an initial hand. A trump suit is designated. Optionally, each player-entity may have the option to fold or to play and, if playing, may have the option to discard and replace from ...

09/29/05 - 20050215301 - Player interaction gaming device and method
In one embodiment, the present invention is directed to a gaming device comprising a display device including but not limited to a three-dimensional figure. The device has a game display with several display sections. A three dimensional figure comprises a plurality of three-dimensional sections, each having a height, a width, ...

09/22/05 - 20050208989 - Systems and methods for playing games of chance or skill using an alternate method of entry
The present invention relates to methods of and systems for playing tournament-style games, such as the World Series of Poker, and other games of skill or chance. The present invention additionally is systems and methods for using an alternate method of entry to enable a player to participate in a ...

09/15/05 - 20050202864 - Wagering game method and apparatus involving skill
A game method requiring skill from the players and involves a display on a gaming terminal screen of the game that comprises a model image representation and a game board wherein a plurality of moving objects are displayed. The objects comprise portions of said model image and at least one ...

09/08/05 - 20050197180 - Gaming device having an offer and acceptance game
A gaming device having a game with a grid which has a plurality of segments. The grid segments are defined by a plurality of independently selectable first coordinates and second coordinates. The gaming device provides the player with a number of opportunities to select segments of the grid and obtain ...

09/01/05 - 20050192075 - Gaming machine
The gaming machine in accordance with the present invention comprises first and second display means for displaying an image; display control means for controlling the display of the first and second display means; and touch input means for inputting input information corresponding to a touch position of a finger. In ...

09/01/05 - 20050192074 - Gaming machine
The gaming machine in accordance with the present invention requires a gaming medium for starting the gaming; and comprises gaming proceeding control means for controlling stepwise game proceeding stepwise from starting to ending; and an abandon key for a player to abandon the proceeding with the stepwise game while playing ...

09/01/05 - 20050192073 - Gaming machine
A gaming machine includes symbol display unit 4 for variably displaying a plurality of symbols, game element acquisition unit 2 for selecting a symbol displayed on the symbol display unit 4 and acquiring a game element based on the selected symbol, game processing unit 3 for performing game processing for ...

09/01/05 - 20050192072 - Gaming machine with special award feature
The present invention provides a method and apparatus of utilizing symbol markers that, when included in a winning outcome, present an additional award to the player during operation of a slot machine. A symbol marker may be varied in type, frequency, associated award, and quantity. A symbol marker may trigger ...

08/25/05 - 20050187004 - Method for operating a casino game having a number of play paths
A method for playing a game has the steps of establishing a plurality of paths, each of which have a plurality of squares including a start square, an end square, and a plurality of value squares. Randomly traversing the paths to afford the possibility of two or more moves to ...

08/25/05 - 20050187003 - Gaming machine
The gaming machine has the game result display means for displaying a result concerning with a game and beneficial state generating means for generating a beneficial state for a player when a specific game result is displayed on the game result display means, wherein the game result display means includes ...

08/18/05 - 20050181856 - Method and apparatus for gaming machines with a tournament play bonus feature
A tournament gaming system is disclosed including one or more gaming machines programmed for play of at least one tournament game. A plurality of gaming machines may be linked for tournament play by a host computer. Qualification for tournament play is based only upon criteria established only by the gaming ...

08/18/05 - 20050181855 - Gaming machine with selection feature
A method and apparatus for allowing additional selections of predefined objects during a wagering game is disclosed. In one embodiment, at the onset of the game, a fixed number of selections and selectable objects is defined by the game and is presented to the player. Each selectable object has identifiable ...

08/18/05 - 20050181854 - Control system
A control system (1) for an online casino game has a man-machine interface (FIG. 1) operable by a player to regulate the progress of the game, and includes a switch means (8) operable by the player to selectively switch the man-machine interface between two modes in which the player may ...

08/11/05 - 20050176488 - Slot machine game and system with improved jackpot feature
Certain embodiments provide a method and system for awarding a progressive prize. The system includes a bank of gaming machines accepting different bets per play as selected by a player. A random number is selected from a predetermined fixed range of numbers that does not change during play of a ...

08/04/05 - 20050170879 - Gaming machine
It is disclosed a gaming machine comprising: a display device with a first display area and a second display area; a first game controller for executing a first game in which symbols are scrolled in each of plural rows on the first display area and a game result is determined ...

08/04/05 - 20050170878 - Gaming machine
It is disclosed a gaming machine comprising: a display device; a first game controller for executing a first game in which symbols are scrolled in each of plural rows on the display device and a game result is determined corresponding to the symbol or a symbol combination stopped and displayed ...

08/04/05 - 20050170877 - Supplemental bonusing system for an electronic gaming device
A printing and dispensing system for an electronic gaming device has been developed. The system includes a gaming device with a processor that generates an outcome for the gambling device and a bonus system that generates payout that is supplemental to the payout of the gaming device. The supplemental payout ...

08/04/05 - 20050170876 - Gaming device having free potential winning combinations
Methods to provide an enhanced likelihood of winning an award and to provide enhanced awards based upon the appearance of symbols on free paylines or free hands of cards. One embodiment uses fifty base paylines and one free payline. The base paylines and the free payline are defined using the ...

07/28/05 - 20050164766 - Pre-generated game creation methods and apparatus
In an embodiment, a method includes providing a user interface to receive a game type definition, which defines a pre-generated game type. The method further includes providing a user interface to receive pool-related parameters, which define a pool of pre-generated games containers for the pre-generated game. ...

07/28/05 - 20050164765 - Means for generating a supplement bonus for an electronic gaming device
A supplemental bonusing system for an electronic gaming device has been developed. The system includes a gaming device with a processor that generates an outcome for the gambling device and a bonus system that generates payout that is supplemental to the payout of the gaming device. The supplemental payout is ...

07/28/05 - 20050164764 - Interactive gaming device
An interactive gaming device, method and apparatus, is disclosed which includes means to assign binary numbers to playing positions. Each of said playing positions includes an indicator and a logical element to select and route pairs of the binary numbers to each other. Each playing position may also include an ...

07/28/05 - 20050164763 - Game of chance
A method of a game of chance wherein the measured performances of at least two participants in the subject of the game of chance are combined to determine a winner. ...

07/28/05 - 20050164762 - Automated multiplayer game table with unique image feed of dealer
A method and apparatus are used to simultaneously display a virtual dealer and a dynamic visual background image in connection with a multi-player video platform simulating and effecting play of a casino table card game. The dealer imagery is in the foreground and the background is behind the dealer. The ...

07/21/05 - 20050159203 - Input/output interface and device abstraction
An electronic Input/Output Interface and device abstraction system used in gaming machine includes: a game central processing unit (the game “CPU”); an intelligent Input/output controller board (the “IOCB”); an Industry Standard Architecture PC bus (“IBA bus”); and a framed message transport protocol. The IOCB facilitates the communications between the game ...

07/21/05 - 20050159202 - Assymetric dice game
A method and apparatus are provided for playing a video game of chance by a player using an asymmetrical die. The method includes the steps randomly determining a side on which the asymmetrical die will land based upon a predetermined landing odds for each side of the asymmetrical die in ...

07/21/05 - 20050159201 - Method of playing a game with a multi-access selection feature
The present invention provides a method of playing a multi-access selection feature played along with a primary game. This method comprises: providing a game outcome in the primary game; and determining whether game data associated with the game outcome comprise a triggering outcome providing access to the selection feature. If ...

07/21/05 - 20050159200 - Awards based on multiplicity of game events
Methods and apparatus for providing an award based on a multiplicity of game outcomes. In one implementation the invention provides a method for providing a game. The method includes placing a bet by a player, playing of a game to produce a game outcome, evaluating a primary game outcome, paying ...

07/14/05 - 20050153770 - Prolonged casino game method and apparatus
A game for money has a display to show play progress. A processor runs the game play as base and/or the bonus games. The processor connects to the display. Memory in the processor operates a program; runs the game with at least one hidden attribute for each of a finite ...

07/14/05 - 20050153769 - Gaming machine having a shuffle feature and a simultaneous multiple award feature
The present invention is a gaming machine having a shuffle feature and a simultaneous multiple award feature. The method for conducting the shuffle feature includes displaying a plurality of value-based symbols in a random array where each of the plurality of value-based symbols displays a number indicating a value, increasing ...

07/14/05 - 20050153768 - Gaming machine bonusing method utilizing a player tracking card
Methods and apparatus for providing a bonus on a gaming machine are disclosed. Specifically, a first bonus can be provided to a player on a gaming machine. During or for an outcome of the first bonus, an opportunity for a second bonus can be provided. Whether the opportunity has been ...

07/14/05 - 20050153767 - Bonus game for gaming machine providing player with deal or no deal options
A bonus game is described having direct player interaction so that the player feels responsible for the outcome of the bonus game. In one embodiment, a gaming machine carries out a main game which initiates a bonus game for a certain outcome of the main game. In one embodiment, the ...

07/07/05 - 20050148381 - Electronic game and method for playing a game based upon removal and replacing symbols in the game metrix
Payout methods in a mechanical, an electro-mechanical and/or computer-based slot machine-like games-of-chance enable a series of awards based upon: appearance of predetermined symbol combinations in the symbol matrix; issuance of awards for the predetermined combination of symbols; removal of the winning symbol combinations from the symbol matrix; replacement of removed ...

07/07/05 - 20050148380 - Method and apparatus for gaming machines with a tournament play bonus feature
A gaming method and device includes a game, at least one non-qualifying outcome in the game, and at least one qualifying outcome in the game, wherein a player qualifies for a multi-player tournament to be held in the future when the player achieves the at least one qualifying outcome. ...

07/07/05 - 20050148379 - Method and apparatus for awarding prizes to players based on patterns in game results
A method for tracking game results obtained by a player in a plurality of instances of the game and awarding prizes to said player based on patterns detected in the game results is provided. The method comprises retrieving a set of at least one rule for the game and a ...

06/30/05 - 20050143159 - Gaming device having multiple selectable changing awards
A gaming device having a game that may be implemented in a primary or bonus game. More specifically, the present invention provides a processor controlled gaming device that enables the player to build a number of awards by selecting choices from one or more sets of choices and further enables ...

06/16/05 - 20050130729 - Gaming device having risk evaluation bonus round
A gaming device that provides an offer/acceptance game, wherein the player preferably knows all the necessary information to make an informed decision whether to risk a currently held award and attempt to obtain a higher value award. The game determines the success or failure of a game event regardless of ...

06/16/05 - 20050130728 - Personal gaming device and method of presenting a game
A mobile game device for selective display of one or more pre-purchased games of chance thereon. The game device includes a removable communication interface adapted to communicate with a central gaming system to selectively receive gaming data controlling the play and outcome of the pre-purchased game of chance, generated at ...

06/02/05 - 20050119041 - System and method for identifying payouts in gaming systems
A manner for presenting payouts in gaming activities. The invention may be used in connection with primary gaming activity and/or in connection with secondary/bonus activity. The invention provides a controllable selection and/or item capture mechanism used to identify full or partial payout values, and/or other play parameters such as multipliers, ...

06/02/05 - 20050119040 - System and method for presenting payouts in gaming systems
A system and method for facilitating a shell game activity as a primary or secondary/bonus gaming activity in a mechanistic, electronic, or combined mechanistic/electronic manner. Embodiments of methods for presenting gaming payouts involve providing an automated shell-game device and presenting, to a player, a plurality of award elements having a ...

06/02/05 - 20050119039 - System and method for presenting payouts in gaming systems
A system, apparatus and method for presenting payouts in primary and/or secondary gaming activities. A plurality of concentric wheels, rings, or other shapes are provided, where each includes a plurality of different symbols, numbers, or other indicia that can be used as a part of a collective payout award. The ...

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