EP1218070A4 - Electronic gaming apparatus and method with variable winning outcome - Google Patents

Electronic gaming apparatus and method with variable winning outcome

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Publication number
EP1218070A4
EP1218070A4 EP00964985A EP00964985A EP1218070A4 EP 1218070 A4 EP1218070 A4 EP 1218070A4 EP 00964985 A EP00964985 A EP 00964985A EP 00964985 A EP00964985 A EP 00964985A EP 1218070 A4 EP1218070 A4 EP 1218070A4
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Prior art keywords
variable winning
electronic gaming
gaming apparatus
winning outcome
game
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German (de)
French (fr)
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EP1218070A1 (en
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Andrea Hughs-Baird
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International Game Technology
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International Game Technology
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Publication of EP1218070A1 publication Critical patent/EP1218070A1/en
Publication of EP1218070A4 publication Critical patent/EP1218070A4/en
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Classifications

    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F17/00—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
    • G07F17/32—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
    • G07F17/326—Game play aspects of gaming systems
    • G07F17/3262—Player actions which determine the course of the game, e.g. selecting a prize to be won, outcome to be achieved, game to be played
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F17/00—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
    • G07F17/32—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F3/00—Board games; Raffle games
    • A63F3/00003—Types of board games
    • A63F3/00157—Casino or betting games
    • A63F2003/00167—Casino or betting games with a jackpot
    • A63F2003/0017—Casino or betting games with a jackpot progressive jackpot
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F3/00—Board games; Raffle games
    • A63F3/06—Lottos or bingo games; Systems, apparatus or devices for checking such games
    • A63F3/0645—Electric lottos or bingo games

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Management, Administration, Business Operations System, And Electronic Commerce (AREA)
  • Pinball Game Machines (AREA)

Abstract

A gaming terminal (210) is provided which can have different configurations at different times with the configuration differing as to which ones, of a plurality of possible game outcomes, are associated with one or more of the game prizes. In one aspect, a game operator can select which outcome to associate with a preferably progressive prize. In some aspects, associations of outcomes with prizes can be selected by players and/or may occur automatically at periodic, random or predetermined times.
EP00964985A 1999-09-13 2000-09-13 Electronic gaming apparatus and method with variable winning outcome Withdrawn EP1218070A4 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US15358799P 1999-09-13 1999-09-13
US153587P 1999-09-13
PCT/US2000/025082 WO2001019472A1 (en) 1999-09-13 2000-09-13 Electronic gaming apparatus and method with variable winning outcome

Publications (2)

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EP1218070A1 EP1218070A1 (en) 2002-07-03
EP1218070A4 true EP1218070A4 (en) 2003-06-11

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EP00964985A Withdrawn EP1218070A4 (en) 1999-09-13 2000-09-13 Electronic gaming apparatus and method with variable winning outcome

Country Status (5)

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EP (1) EP1218070A4 (en)
AU (1) AU769979B2 (en)
CA (1) CA2385124A1 (en)
WO (1) WO2001019472A1 (en)
ZA (1) ZA200202837B (en)

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US5393057A (en) * 1992-02-07 1995-02-28 Marnell, Ii; Anthony A. Electronic gaming apparatus and method
US5655961A (en) * 1994-10-12 1997-08-12 Acres Gaming, Inc. Method for operating networked gaming devices
US6113495A (en) * 1997-03-12 2000-09-05 Walker Digital, Llc Electronic gaming system offering premium entertainment services for enhanced player retention
US6126542A (en) * 1997-08-11 2000-10-03 Boyd Gaming Corporation Gaming device and method offering primary and secondary games
US6117009A (en) * 1997-12-12 2000-09-12 Shuffle Master, Inc. Method and apparatus for configuring a video output gaming device
US6068552A (en) * 1998-03-31 2000-05-30 Walker Digital, Llc Gaming device and method of operation thereof

Non-Patent Citations (2)

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EP1218070A1 (en) 2002-07-03
AU7578700A (en) 2001-04-17
WO2001019472A9 (en) 2002-12-12
ZA200202837B (en) 2004-04-28
AU769979B2 (en) 2004-02-12
WO2001019472A1 (en) 2001-03-22
CA2385124A1 (en) 2001-03-22

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