Wagering game having draw-purchasing feature
a wagering game and draw-purchasing technology, applied in the field of wagering machines and methods, can solve the problems of predictability or staleness of basic wagering games, comparatively short period of bonus games, etc., and achieve the effect of enhancing wagering game play and increasing the odds of winning
Inactive Publication Date: 2007-02-08
BALLY GAMING INC
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[0007] The invention relates to the concept of enhancing wagering game play by providing an outcome-purchasing feature or symbol-purchasing feature. A player may thus be provided, for an additional wager, an option for receiving one or more additional potential
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However, bonus games often comprise a comparatively short period in the overall player's wagering game play.
Therefore, predictability or staleness of the basic wagering game are serious impediments to long-duration wagering sessions and repeat wagering game play, no matter how enticing the bonus game.
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[0019] While this invention is susceptible of embodiment in many different forms, there is shown in the drawings and will herein be described in detail preferred embodiments of the invention with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification of the principles of the invention and is not intended to limit the broad aspect of the invention to the embodiments illustrated.
[0020] Referring to FIG. 1, a gaming machine 10 is used in gaming establishments such as casinos. With regard to the present invention, the gaming machine 10 may be any type of gaming machine and may have varying structures and methods of operation. For example, the gaming machine 10 may be an electromechanical gaming machine configured to play mechanical slots, or it may be an electronic gaming machine configured to play a video casino game, such as blackjack, slots, keno, poker, blackjack, roulette, etc.
[0021] The gaming machine 10 comprises a housing 12 and includes input ...
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In one aspect, a method of conducting a wagering game on a gaming machine includes the steps of receiving an initial wager from a player and dealing a set of initial game elements. The player is provided with an option to purchase an additional game element. In response to player input, none or more of the initial game elements are replaced with respective replacement game elements and, if the player exercised the option, the method also includes dealing the additional game element to form a set of final game elements. The method further includes a step of evaluating the final set of game elements relative to an award schedule.
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RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is related to and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 706,339 filed Aug. 8, 2005, titled “Wagering Game Having Draw-Purchasing Feature,” which is incorporated herein in its entirety.COPYRIGHT [0002] A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material which is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent files or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0003] The present concepts relate generally to gaming machines and methods for playing wagering games, and more particularly, to gaming systems and methods having an option or game feature permitting a player to purchase or otherwise obtain, for an additional wager or the like, an additional game element. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] Gaming mach...
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CPCG07F17/3244
InventorENGLMAN, ALLON G.
OwnerBALLY GAMING INC