Gaming device having a destination pursuit bonus scheme with advance and setback conditions
US6494785B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 11, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3244
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention involves a gaming device with a bonus scheme which includes a plurality of locations and at least one destination location. The player moves one or more symbols from location to location with the aim of reaching the destination location. At times the player may experience setback conditions or advance conditions which hinder and aid the player's progress, respectively. The player has the opportunity to gain one or more bonus values during the bonus round. This type of bonus scheme adds excitement to bonus rounds and increases player entertainment.
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