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Video gaming device having multiple stacking features

US6159095A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 22, 1999
Grant dateDec 12, 2000
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Expiry dateNov 22, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F2001/008
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electronic video gaming machine for playing multiple games is set forth. The gaming machine includes a first set of game elements for playing a game having a plurality of possible game outcomes. A first game outcome is selected from a plurality of possible game outcomes including at least one predetermined carry-over outcome. The carry-over outcome occurring in the first game outcome is automatically duplicated by the processor into at least one other game outcome. Game elements of the first game outcome are also manually selectable by a player and the selected game elements are duplicated by the processor into at least one other game outcome. Multiple game elements are shown on game boards arranged in a stack and displayed on a touch screen. The stack includes a top end and a bottom end and each game board has a face on which a single game is displayed. A plurality of game control buttons and game control indicators are provided for operating the game and selecting game elements, such as lucky numbers, random numbers, and bingo patterns, to be applied to each game board in the stack. A number of game boards to be played in the stack is selectable by the player and a winning gam…

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