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Gaming machine-membership reward system

US7318774B2 · kind B2 · utility

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95Claims
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Filing dateMay 2, 2001
Grant dateJan 15, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2023

Classification

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

Abstract

A gaming machine is provided, which is arranged to play a game having 2 modes wherein the base game, when in the first mode, has a standard set of features and when in the second mode has an enhanced set of features which improve its attractiveness to players. The first game mode is available to all players and the second enhanced game mode is made available to players who have established membership in a group by inserting a members card.

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