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Gaming method, gaming apparatus for performing the gaming method, and computer program product storing a gaming program of the gaming method

a gaming method and gaming apparatus technology, applied in the field of gaming method, gaming apparatus for performing the gaming method, computer program product storing the gaming program of the gaming method, can solve the problem of users quickly losing interest in the game, and achieve the effect of enhancing the gaming experience for users

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-02-21
ASTRO
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[0007]Therefore, the object of this invention is to provide a gaming method in which an additional award option is associated with at least one of a plurality of betting targets, thereby enhancing the gaming experience for users.

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However, such an award scheme in which one award amount is associated with each of the indicia 21 quickly becomes monotonous, causing users to soon lose interest in the game.

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[0016]Referring first to FIG. 4, a gaming apparatus 1 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a display unit 12, a game processing unit 11 coupled to the display unit 12 and configured to perform steps of a gaming method, and an input unit 13 coupled to the game processing unit 11 and allowing input by a user. In the preferred embodiment, the gaming apparatus 1 is an electronic gaming apparatus on which one or more video games that allow betting may be played. In some embodiments, the game processing unit 11 may be implemented using a computer motherboard. The present invention also provides a computer program product comprising a computer-readable storage medium that stores a gaming program for causing a computer to execute the steps of a gaming method. As an example, the gaming program may cause the game processing unit 11 to execute the steps of the gaming method. Further, the computer-readable storage medium may be a part of the game processing unit...

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A gaming method is implemented using an electronic gaming apparatus, and includes: a) providing betting targets for user selection, each of the betting targets being associated with a basic award amount and at least one being associated with a special award amount; b) starting a game after the user selects a betting target; c) at the end of the game, determining if the user-selected betting target is a winning betting target, and if so, determining if the user-selected betting target is associated with the special award amount; and d) when the user-selected betting target is determined to be the winning betting target, awarding the user with the basic and special award amounts if the user-selected betting target is associated with the special award amount, and awarding the user with only the basic award amount if otherwise. A gaming apparatus and a computer program product are also disclosed.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims priority of Taiwanese Application No. 095130258, filed on Aug. 17, 2006.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to a gaming method that provides for additional award options. The present invention also relates to a gaming apparatus for performing the gaming method, and a computer program product that stores a gaming program of the gaming method.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]Referring to FIG. 1, in a conventional slot machine-type of game, a plurality of indicia 21 (e.g., three) are provided for selection by a user. By activating one of a plurality of selectors 22, which correspond respectively to the indicia 21, one of the indicia 21 is selected by a user, as shown in FIG. 2. Next, as shown in FIG. 3, a highlight window 23 alternatingly surrounds perimeters of the indicia 21, and stops at one of the indicia 21 after a predetermined time interval. I...

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IPC IPC(8): A63F9/24
CPCG07F17/3262G07F17/32
Inventor YANG, ARDEN
Owner ASTRO