System and method for playing an electronic game

Abstract

A game system is for playing an electronic game. The game system comprises a player game device for allowing a player to place a wager and a game controller coupled to the player game device. The game controller is for playing the electronic game and establishing an outcome of the electronic game. The outcome of the electronic game includes a payout according to a first paytable. The game controller is also for displaying a plurality of values on the player game device which are associated with the payout from the first paytable. A result of a mathematical function applied to the values is equal to the payout.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 801,919, filed on May 19, 2006, which is expressly incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates generally to electronic games, and more particularly, to an electronic game whose results are presented as simulated reels on a slot machine.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]In some jurisdictions, wagering is permitted on certain types of games, e.g., bingo, lotteries, pull-tabs, etc. The types of games may be electronic.[0006]In one scenario, an electronic game, such as bingo, is provided in which players compete with and against each other. A minimum of two players are needed. Each player uses a player terminal which is inter-linked, e.g., via an Ethernet network, to a central server. To initiate the play of the game, a player inserts credits or coin...

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However, in such jurisdictions, wagers on other types of gaming machines, such as slot machines, may not be permitted.

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