US20040180714A1 - Game with sequential bonus event opportunity - Google Patents

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US20040180714A1
US20040180714A1 US10/799,002 US79900204A US2004180714A1 US 20040180714 A1 US20040180714 A1 US 20040180714A1 US 79900204 A US79900204 A US 79900204A US 2004180714 A1 US2004180714 A1 US 2004180714A1
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    • 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
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    • 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
    • G07F17/3267—Game outcomes which determine the course of the subsequent game, e.g. double or quits, free games, higher payouts, different new games

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  • the gaming machine 20 may also or alternatively include a ticket reader, smart card, credit card or other media acceptor/reader. Such devices may be utilized to obtain information regarding value, such as credit card account information or bar-coded ticket value.
  • the player may be awarded money, or may convert credits to money.
  • the gaming machine 20 may include a coin tray 36 into which coins may be dispensed. The coins may represent a specific award.
  • the player may utilize the “cash out” button 30 and be paid the value of their credits in the form of coins.
  • FIG. 2( b ) illustrates one configuration for paylines P in accordance with the game of the invention.
  • Payline P 1 is associated with a center row R 2 of positions and displayed symbols 100 .
  • Payline P 2 is associated with a top row R 1 of positions and displayed symbols 100 .
  • Payline P 3 is associated with a bottom row R 3 of positions and displayed symbols 100 .
  • Payline P 4 is associated with a first column C 1 of positions and displayed symbols 100 .
  • Payline P 5 is associated with a center column C 2 of positions and displayed symbols 100 .
  • Payline P 6 is associated with a third column C 3 of positions and displayed symbols 100 .
  • a winning combination may be declared and winnings paid for both sets of symbols.
  • a winning combination may be declared and winnings paid for a single set of the symbols.
  • a specific defined winning amount may be associated with and be paid for such a combination.
  • a winning combination may once again be declared for all of those sets, or just one set, such as the largest set or the set with the greatest payout.
  • the game provides for possible sequential bonus events. As described, a player is permitted to engage in bonus events so long as winning bonus events are received. Thus, a player has the opportunity to win not one, but sequential, bonus events.
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