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Extended Play Game

a play game and extended technology, applied in the field of games, can solve the problems of not being able to provide instant win games, and achieve the effect of positive play experien

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-02-24
IGT GLOBAL SOLUTIONS CORP
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[0004]The present invention provides a combination instant and extended play game with at least two games playable in separate areas and having associated prizes, wherein indicia from a first game are used to determine whether the player is a winner of the first game and a second game. The game can comprise a first play area using a set of indicia associated with one or more instant games, whereby the player can win any of the instant games according to its rules. The game can further comprise a second play area for playing a second extended play game, such as a Bingo style game, but instead of using ranges of numbers, it uses some or all of the indicia from the first pl

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However, it is not known to provide an instant win game that uses indicia or symbols that are also used in an extended play game based on the same wager, particularly where prizes are awarded independently for each game.

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[0010]The present invention provides a game that can be played on multiple types of media or representation objects, including a self-service video lottery or slot machine-type terminal, or a scratch off instant lottery ticket, for example. In the examples shown in FIGS. 1 through 4, the depicted game ticket 10 has two general play areas. The first or primary play area 12 shows a slot-themed game with multiple “spins.” After the player purchases the ticket, he or she can determine whether the ticket is a winner by, for example, scratching or rubbing the protective covering(s) 14 off of the play area and the prize area(s) 16 to reveal the underlying play indicia 18. By indicia, it is meant a symbol, word, character, number or single icon representing an image such as a clover, bag of money or other item. The protective covering can be latex or other known opaque coating that prevents the underlying indicia from being seen prior to removal.

[0011]If the rules of play dictate that one m...

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Abstract

The present invention provides a combination instant and extended play game with at least two games playable in separate areas and having associated prizes, wherein indicia from a first game are used to determine whether the player is a winner of the first game and the second game.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to games, and more particularly to wagering games incorporating symbols or indicia that can be used in both instant win and extended play games associated with a single wager.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Multiple play wagering games are provided on certain instant lottery tickets to give players more than one play for a single wager. These games typically employ a playing area having a scratch-off or otherwise removable layer on top of playing indicia that indicate whether the ticket is a winning ticket. Multiple play games in the “match 3” or “slot machine” style can give players several chances to match three symbols or indicia on a line in order to win the prize associated with that line. Some multiple play games have multiple play areas with, for example, a first area having a first game and associated first prize, and a second area having a second or bonus game that is played at the user's option and that can enhance...

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IPC IPC(8): A63F3/06A63F9/24
CPCG07F17/3267
Inventor NAPOLITANO, THOMAS J.RAHMER, DAVID J.
Owner IGT GLOBAL SOLUTIONS CORP