Patent · US Expired

Countdown game for a gaming device

US6899625B2 · kind B2 · utility

160Cited by
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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 12, 2001
Grant dateMay 31, 2005
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F17/3244
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A countdown game which is played in conjunction with a primary game on a gaming device or other game player terminal is disclosed herein. The countdown game enhances bonus game play by providing a “countdown indicator” which advances and retreats through various stages or levels of play. The player further accumulates a prize amount which may be won, lost or increased during play.

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