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Gaming device having player selectable award digits and award modification options

US7578736B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 2008
Grant dateAug 25, 2009
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F17/3267
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides a gaming device that has a player selectable award feature that may be implemented with a primary or bonus game. More specifically, the present invention provides a processor controlled gaming device that randomly generates a plurality of positions or digits of an award and enables the player to pick which position or digit receives a first randomly generated number, which digit receives a second randomly generated number, etc., until each of the positions have a number, whereby the gaming device determines the player's ultimate award. This sequence or feature may be employed in a bonus game, in a known base or primary game or in any stand alone game.

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