Method and system for providing a feature game using spatial relationship between objects
US8398471B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3293
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments and methods for conducting a game are herein provided. The method comprises providing a representation of a plurality of game indicia having spatial relationship with each other, one of the game indicia being designated as a reference game indicium. It further comprises receiving a player input corresponding to a guess regarding the spatial relationship of an other location with respect to the reference location, the other location being from the plurality of locations. The method further comprises revealing the other location to the player, evaluating the player input as either correct or incorrect, and evaluating fulfillment of a game-ending criterion. Based on evaluation, the game either continues or an outcome is evaluated to finally provide an award to the player. Physical embodiments comprise gaming machines and gaming program adapted for either conducting the game or causing the game to be conducted.
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