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Game with changing odds and payouts

a technology of game odds and payouts, applied in the field of games, gaming devices and systems, can solve the problems of decreasing the payout associated with a particular outcome over tim

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-06-14
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The present invention provides apparatus and methods for playing various casino games. One embodiment involves a game where winning payouts vary based on changes in odds of winning. Another embodiment involves a game where the number of potential winning combinations is reduced over time, resulting in increased payout for each remaining combination. Another embodiment involves a game where the odds of obtaining a particular winning combination increase over time, resulting in a decreased payout for that combination. The games can be presented as multi-player games, and a gaming system may include at least two gaming devices for playing the game to multiple players.

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In such a configuration, the payout associated with a particular outcome may go down over time.

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[0031] The invention comprises methods and apparatus for presenting and playing a game. In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough description of the present invention. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art, that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known features have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the invention

[0032] In general, one aspect of the invention comprises a game in which winning payouts vary as the probability of obtaining a winning outcome changes. In one embodiment, the game presents a player with the opportunity to obtain an increasing payout as play continues. In one or more embodiments, the invention comprises a game in which the number of potential winning combinations is reduced over time. As the number of potential winning combinations is reduced, the payout associated with each remaining winning combinat...

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Abstract

A method and apparatus for playing a game provides for varying payouts depending on changing odds for receiving winning combinations. In one embodiment, the magnitude of an award or payout for a winning game outcome increases as the odds of receiving the outcome decreases. In games played with indicia, awards or payouts may increase as the number of indicia used in the game is decreased. In other embodiments, the magnitude of an award or payout for a winning game outcome decreases as the odds or receiving the outcome increases.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 11 / 347,769 filed Feb. 3, 2006, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09 / 838,949 filed Apr. 19, 2001, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 09 / 684,759 filed Oct. 6, 2000, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 09 / 553,915 filed Apr. 20, 2000, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,605,001 issued Aug. 12, 2003, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 09 / 439,934, filed on Nov. 12, 1999, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,656,047, issued Dec. 2, 2003, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 09 / 298,604 filed on Apr. 23, 1999, each of which is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates generally to methods of playing games, gaming devices and systems. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Traditional slot machine play typically involves wagering on the spin of a mecha...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63F9/24A63F3/00G07F17/32
CPCA63F3/00157G07F17/32G07F17/3244G07F17/3248G07F17/3262G07F17/3272G07F17/3286
Inventor TARANTINO, ELIA ROCCO
Owner IGT