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Method of playing a slot machine game with a player selected pay schedule

a slot machine and pay schedule technology, applied in the field of slot machine operation, can solve the problems of casino inability to distinguish the game offerings of casinos, boredom of players playing games, and inability to pay players according to the pay schedule, and achieve the effect of low volatility and high volatility

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-04-10
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[0015]The selection between all-Symbols and one-Symbol pay schedule does not affect the overall expected value of the game. In other words, the player does not gain any advantage by selecting one pay schedule over another. However, the secondary characteristics of the game, such as hit frequency, volatility and top

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Since conventional slot machines are limited to the foregoing methods, players, casinos and manufacturers suffer from the following disadvantages:Players suffer the boredom of playing games using same method of play;Casinos suffer from the players' dissatisfaction with the casino's game selection;Casinos cannot distinguish their game offerings from other casinos; andGame manufacturers cannot distinguish their product line from other manufacturers.

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[0038]To play a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the player initializes credits, selects a pay schedule, sets the wager, spins the reels, and collects awards in accordance with the player selected pay schedule, as detailed below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6:

[0039]Initialize Credits. The player initializes credits by depositing money in the form of coins, gaming tokens or paper currency into a coin head (not shown) or bill acceptor (not shown). Coins and gaming tokens are collected in a reservoir (not shown) inside the gaming machine; paper currency is collected in the bill acceptor (not shown) inside the gaming machine.

[0040]If the coins, gaming tokens or paper currency are validated as authentic, the player accrues the appropriate number of playing credits on the Credit meter 116. More credits may be initialized, if necessary, by additional deposits. Alternatively, any method of initializing credits may be used including debit cards, credit cards, smart cards, or ot...

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Abstract

The present invention includes a variety of methods for player selection of a pay schedule for a slot game. In general, the player selects a pay schedule, places a wager, spins the slot reels, and collects awards according to the selected pay schedule. The player may select one of the two or more pay schedules, with each schedule defining winning combinations and the associated award for each combination.

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PRIORITY CLAIM[0001]This application is a non-provisional patent application that claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 850,486, filed Oct. 10, 2006, incorporated herein by reference.COPYRIGHT NOTICE[0002]A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains or may contain material subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the photocopy reproduction of the patent document or the patent disclosure in exactly the form it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights.FIELD OF INVENTION[0003]The present invention relates to a method of operating a slot machine and, more particularly, to player selection of a pay schedule for a slot game.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]To play a conventional slot machine, the player deposits money into the machine, sets the wager, and then spins the reels. When the reels stop spinning, symbols are display...

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IPC IPC(8): A63F9/24
CPCG07F17/3244G07F17/34G07F17/3262
Inventor MARKS, HOWARD M.SINGER, ANTHONY M.MARKS, DANIEL MORDECAL
Owner PTT