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Gaming device having a primary game scheme involving a symbol generator and secondary award triggering games

US6461241B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 12, 2000
Grant dateOct 8, 2002
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F17/34
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention involves a gaming device with a primary game scheme which includes one or more symbol generators and one or more secondary games. When the symbol generator generates one or more predetermined symbols, the gaming device operates one or more secondary games. If the player reaches a win condition in one or more secondary games, the gaming device provides the player with an award. This type of game scheme adds excitement to bonus rounds and increases player entertainment.

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