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Wagering game with superimposed images for highlighting gaming information

a gaming information and superimposed image technology, applied in the field of wagering machines and methods for playing wagering games, can solve the problems of requiring a relative large and expensive gaming terminal

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-03-15
BALLY GAMING INC
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"The present invention provides a gaming machine that includes a wager-input device for playing a wagering game with a basic game and a bonus game. The display initially shows the basic game's indicia, which are randomly selected outcomes. The bonus game's indicia is then gradually added on top of the basic game's indicia in response to a triggering event. This creates a unique and interesting display that enhances the player's experience. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a more intricate and interesting game experience for players."

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Accordingly, a relatively large and expensive gaming terminal is required that has space for two displays.

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[0017] 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.

[0018] 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, roulette, etc.

[0019] The gaming machine 10 comprises a housing 12 and includes input devices, in...

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Abstract

A gaming machine is provided that has a wager-input device for receiving a wager from a player to play a wagering game. The wagering game includes a basic game and a bonus game. A display initially displays first indicia of the basic game. The first indicia indicate a randomly selected outcome selected from a plurality of outcomes. Second indicia of the bonus game are incrementally superimposed on the first indicia on the display in response to the randomly selected outcome including a bonus-game-triggering event.

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RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application is a Continuation-In-Part of pending U.S. application Ser. No. 11 / 215,051, filed Aug. 30, 2005.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 invention relates generally to gaming machines, and methods for playing wagering games, and more particularly, to a gaming machine for implementing a wagering game having a bonus feature for superimposing bonus feature images on top of a basic wagering game. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] Gaming machines, such as slot machines, video poker machines and the like, have been a cornerstone of the gaming industry for several years. Generally, the popu...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63F9/24
CPCG07F17/32
Inventor GOMEZ, BENJAMIN T.PRYOR, DAVE
Owner BALLY GAMING INC