Gaming device, system, and method having concurrent gaming features
a gaming device and gaming system technology, applied in the field of instruments and methodologies in gaming devices, can solve the problem that no gaming device and method is disclosed
Inactive Publication Date: 2008-07-03
TEMPEST KIM +1
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"The present invention provides a new and novel device and method for generating interest in play of a gaming device. The device and method allow a player to play a game with multiple gaming opportunities that have different characteristics. The system includes a plurality of gaming devices wherein a feature indicator is selected and a feature outcome is selected, resulting in a device-based or system-based award. The method includes providing a data structure storing data representing base game indicia and feature game indicia, randomly selecting data from the data structure and displaying it as indicia or one or more indicators at the video display to define at least one base game outcome. The device includes a display, wagering means, a processor controlling an electronic display and apparatus for the player to input a wager. The processor selects and controls the display to display a base game output, the outputs formed from a plurality of symbols defining base game indicia and one or more feature indicators such as special symbols, background, marker or other visual indication that the player has obtained a feature indicator. The base game indicia and combinations thereof are compared to a predetermined paytable and if a winning outcome has been obtained the player is issued a base game award. The method also includes displaying a R×C array formed from plural regions each having plural symbols, enabling at least one region to act in operative concert with the R×C array, establishing a target outcome associated with each enabled region, playing a game wherein the symbols are rearranged in the R×C array, comparing the rearranged array with a paytable for potential awards upon matching the paytable with the rearranged array, and comparing at least one output with the target in the enabled region."
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None discloses a gaming device and method having concurrent games using the base display involving, inter alia, an independent target.
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[0020]Considering the drawings, wherein like reference numerals denote like parts throughout the various drawing figures, reference numeral 10 as shown in FIG. 2 is directed to the device according to the present invention.
[0021]In its essence, the device 10 includes a housing 16 which supports a visual display 2, preferably a video monitor, therewithin. The display 2 may include a window 8 for special messages or for incrementing counting of credits accumulated by the player. The device also includes an LED or other readout 4 for prompting the player and can provide similar verbiage as the window 8 or in lieu thereof, to stimulate the player. The device includes an inlet 6 for the reception therein for coins, currency or the like to auger in the inception of play. A plurality of decision-making buttons 12 are located on the face of the apparatus 10, preferable below the display 2, and a pull handle 14 can be used to initiate play as an alternative to supplement the decision-making ...
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A gaming device having a primary game and at least one concurrent game that is played on the primary game playfield using the outcome of the primary game. The concurrent game or games are separate from the primary game and may pay awards regardless of the outcome of the primary game.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 120, this application is a continuation of and claims priority to co-pending U.S. application Ser. No. 10 / 956,216 filed on Oct. 1, 2004, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The following invention is generally related to instrumentalities and methodologies in gaming devices. More specifically, the instant invention is directed to a method and apparatus that features a primary game and at least one concurrent game, with both games displayed on the same playfield but each being separate and distinct games or features.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Prior art gaming devices generally feature a primary game having a plurality of reels showing symbols generated in a random fashion. When the reels stop spinning, the resulting orientation of symbols is compared to a paytable and the player is awarded for any matches. Some games extend this idea by allowing awards ...
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IPC IPC(8): A63F9/24
CPCG07F17/32
Inventor TEMPEST, KIMLEUPP, JON
Owner TEMPEST KIM