System and method for shared wins
a system and win technology, applied in the field of shared wins, can solve the problems of difficult reconfiguration of current gaming machines, unattractive players, and difficulty in updating or replacing certain games, and achieve the effect of slow game play in casinos and other problems
Inactive Publication Date: 2007-08-09
ARISTOCRAT TECH INC
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[0014] In an embodiment, the shared wins manager dynamically determines an award sharing percentage for the player based on the meter or equivalent. In an embodiment, the player wagers a certain amount to become eligible to participate in the shared win game. A percentage of the shared win award that is allotted to the player may increase as the player plays eligible games, for example. In an embodiment, occurrence of the shared win event may be independent of a winning result occurring in t
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Current gaming machines are difficult to reconfigure and offer the same game to multiple users at multiple gaming establishments.
Certain games may become old or unattractive to players and need updating or replacing.
At certain times, game play in casinos is historically slow, and, at certain times, game play in casinos is busy.
However, even at busy times, a level of excitement in a casino may not be as high as it could be.
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[0019]FIG. 1 illustrates a flow diagram for a method 100 for configuring a shared win used in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. First, at step 110, one or more groups are formed for one or more shared win games. Groups may be formed by an operator and / or software system based on one or more criterion, such as game type, player type, award type, location, event and / or other setting. Then, at step 120, one or more players are assigned to each group. For example, players matching the one or more criterion used to define a group may be assigned to that group. In an embodiment, a player may participate in multiple groups and / or multiple shared wins. In an embodiment, players may be added to groups automatically based on defined criteria and / or may be added manually by an operator, for example.
[0020] Next, at step 130, a shared win award is selected. For example, a monetary prize, a number of promotional or compensation points, a discount or voucher for goods or ser...
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Certain embodiments provide a system and method for providing shared wins in a gaming system. Certain embodiments include establishing a shared win award, wherein the shared win award has an amount or value. One or more eligible players may be identified to participate in a shared win, wherein eligibility of a player is independent of player choice. A shared win event may be determined and at least a portion of the shared win award may be awarded to each of the one or more eligible players. At least one group of players may be defined as eligible to participate in a shared win. A sharing percentage of the shared win award may be assigned to each of the eligible players as a function of relative play among the eligible players. The sharing percentage assigned to a player may be adjusted based on play relative to other eligible players, for example.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates to gaming systems, and more particularly relates to providing shared win games to patrons in a gaming establishment. [0002] Gaming machines, such as slot machines, fruit machines, or poker machines, have in recent years become one of the more popular, exciting, and sophisticated wagering activities available at casinos and other gambling locations. At the same time, gaming machines have also become a source of greater revenue for gaining establishments. Thus, competition between manufacturers of gaming machines has intensified as competitors vie for business from gaming establishments. [0003] A large gaming casino typically employs thousands of gaming machines that can be operated simultaneously. These gaming machines can be used to simultaneously play multiple games using multiple rewards. A gaming system providing entertaining and enticing features for players would be highly desirable to attract both new and returning play...
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CPCG07F17/32G07F17/3258G07F17/3244G07F17/3239
Inventor DICKERSON, SCOTT
Owner ARISTOCRAT TECH INC