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Apparatus and method for facilitating team play of slot machines

US7364510B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 29, 2004
Grant dateApr 29, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2025

Classification

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

Abstract

A method for team play of slot machines, including determining a first result corresponding to a first player on a team, determining a second result corresponding to a second player, determining whether the second player is on the team, and determining a result based on the first result and the second result if the second player is on the team. Various embodiments further include awarding comp points to the team based on the play of the first player and the second player. Various embodiments further include joint participation in a bonus round by members of a team.

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