Methods and apparatus for a distributed bonus scheme using simulated scatter reactions
US8926426B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 3, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3272
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for a distributed bonus scheme using simulated scatter reactions are disclosed. An example method of operating a gaming device in a gaming system includes receiving a trigger that initiates a first bonus decision in a first gaming device. Further, the example method includes calculating, using a programmed processor, an accumulated value that defines a range. Further, the example method includes generating a random number. Further, the example method includes, when the random number falls within the range, granting a bonus to the first gaming device. Further, the example method includes determining whether the first bonus decision is to initiate a second bonus decision in a second gaming device of the gaming system.
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