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Communal slot system and method for operating same

a slot system and slot technology, applied in the field of gaming machine systems, can solve the problem that one person using one machine will not determine whether another person using another machine is using another person, and achieve the effect of higher returns and cost per player advantages

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-03-17
STARGAMES CORP PTY LTD
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[0005] It is therefore an object of this invention to provide a gaming machine system and method of operating such with which higher returns can be achieved from a slot machine game whilst remaining within regulatory guidelines. There are also potential advantages in cost per player, and in the communal, shared play being enjoyable for players. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0012] Each terminal may include a player interface that displays a history of player wagers, previous communal results, or other selected data. The player interface may also assist the player to place wagers on the slot machine game.

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That is, one person using one machine will not determine whether another person using another machine wins or loses on a particular draw.

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[0025] The present invention capitalises on higher maximum bets allowable for linked machines whilst still providing a slot machine (moving reel type) game, whereby a central result is dispensed to a series of linked terminals or consoles.

[0026] The preferred system of the present invention can be played on a plurality of linked consoles which are, for example, each built similar to a standard slot machine so as to provide users with a familiar outlook. Each console can be linked to a central display via communication means, such as a wired or wireless hook up. This central display is incorporated as part of a central display unit (display means) which is responsible for determining a single result of a slot machine game effective and common for all consoles, such that the outcome of the players' wagers at each console is solely dependent on this single result.

[0027] That is, a single slot machine game is performed for each of the linked gaming consoles participating in the game. ...

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Abstract

A gaming machine system for a communal slot machine game is disclosed. The system includes processing means (1) for determining a result of a slot machine game and a plurality of terminals (3) linked via communication means (4) to the processing means. In playing a communal slot machine game with the system, the outcome at each of the terminals is solely dependent on the single, communal result determined by the processing means.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to gaming machine systems, and particularly gaming machine systems in which a communal slot machine game can be played on gaming machines that are linked together, and a method by which the gaming machines are allowed to operate by receiving communal results from a central gaming machine system. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The market in gaming machines is largely divided between slot machines and Multi-terminal Gaming Machines. A slot machine generally includes a plurality of moving reels, either real or simulated, disposed parallel to each other, and having a number of faces upon which various symbols are marked. Following activation by a player the reels are rotated a predetermined or random number of times in a slot machine (moving reel type) game. Once the reels stop they each show a face, and the combination of symbols shown on the faces determines whether the player receives a payout or not. Traditionally a slo...

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IPC IPC(8): A63F9/24G07F17/32
CPCG07F17/3211G07F17/32
Inventor O'HALLORAN, TERRY
Owner STARGAMES CORP PTY LTD
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