Patent · US Active

Gaming device and method featuring chess indicia

US7497439B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13References

7Claims

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Assignee

Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited · AU

Inventors

Jon M. Leupp · Orinda, US
Kim Tempest · Las Vegas, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 11, 2006
Grant date	Mar 3, 2009
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 11, 2026

Classification

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

Abstract

A gaming device and method directed to a primary game having chess pieces displayed in the primary game outcomes. After completion of the primary game, the chess pieces “move” according to chess movement rules to “capture” other chess pieces. Credits are awarded for each “capture”. Embodiments include activation of all chess pieces for play or activation of individual types of pieces based on player wagering.

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