Gaming device having additional play opportunities from an initial wager
US9129479B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3288
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention relate to a slot machine having a variety of methods of play to provide opportunities for receiving additional spins from the same initial wager. In one embodiment of the present invention, a game device comprises: a display device; an input device; and a processor for accessing a plurality of instructions which cause the processor to provide a game comprising: a plurality of reels, each of the reels including a plurality of symbol positions; a plurality of symbols at the plurality of symbol positions on the reels; and at least one predetermined winning symbol combination of a plurality of winning symbol combinations, wherein the predetermined winning symbol combination is associated with an award; wherein the award comprises at least a plurality of credits issued to a player, and at least a free subsequent game.
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