Gaming machine for use in a system with a common bonus feature
US8152632B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3267
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A gaming machine system includes a system controller. A plurality of gaming machines are linked to the system controller. Each gaming machine has a first display and a game controller arranged to control images of symbols displayed on the first display, the game controller being arranged to play a game wherein at least one random event is caused to be displayed on the first display and, if a predefined winning event occurs, the machine awards a prize; a second display; and a feature game where, during play of the feature, feature images associated with the feature game are displayed on the second display. The system further includes a remote display to which each of the gaming machines is connected. The remote display is visible to a player playing any one of the gaming machines connected to the remote display. Images appearing on the displays of any of the gaming machines of the system participating in the feature game are related to images displayed on the remote display and the feature images are used in determining outcomes on those gaming machines participating in the feature game.
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