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Wagering game with player selection features

a player selection and game technology, applied in the field of game selection features for game players, can solve the problem of only having the possibility of second animation

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-03-06
MULTIMEDIA GAMES
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The invention is about a wagering game system that includes a mode selection zone that allows player interaction in a way that provides a "perceived luck" rather than a perceived skill. This mode selection zone can be in the form of a selectable good luck charm that can change various aspects of the game, including the game theme, special animations, bonus functionality, and paytables. The game also includes a computer program and a gaming network system that provides selectable mode selection zones and animations to create an engaging experience for players. The technical effects include providing a more intuitive and immersive experience for players through mode selection zones and animations, and improving the overall performance of the game system through advanced server-based architecture and game logic determination.

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However, the second animation only has a possibility of occurring if the player touched the good luck charm and triggered the first animation within a specified time window prior.

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[0022]FIG. 1A is an example screenshot of primary display 1000 including example reel game (Multimedia Games' Good Luck Charm) with a mode selection zone 1508. FIGS. 1B-F are a sequence of example screenshots of the same primary game display, showing an example sequence of events depicting the features of the mode selection zone 1508. As will be further described below, a player selection in the mode selection zone causes a change of game function and graphic theme, highlighted by the animated changeover sequence shown. The sequence of events will be further described with respect to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B.

[0023]FIG. 1G is another example game screenshot showing another theme change animation in progress, with the game mode changing to a cowboy theme based on selecting the horseshoe. Regarding the graphic objects on the depicted game screens in FIGS. 1A-G, these are best explained with respect to FIG. 1H, which shows a diagram of game screen 1000.

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Abstract

A gaming system, apparatus, and method are disclosed with one or more mode selection zones presented as a selectable “good luck charm,” which, when selected by the player, can change various aspects of the game including the game theme, special animations, bonus functionality, and paytables. In some embodiments, more options of selectable theme symbols are awarded or made available persistently as the player continues to play.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 591,738 filed Aug. 22, 2012, and entitled “Wagering Game With Player Activated Special Function Which Simulates Predicting The Game Outcome.” That application describes features interrelated with the features described herein. The entire contents of that application are hereby incorporated by reference for all purposes.COPYRIGHT NOTICE[0002]A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material which is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent files or records, but otherwise reserves all rights of copyright whatsoever.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0003]This invention relates to wagering games, gaming machines, networked gaming systems and associated methods. More particularly, the invention relates to wag...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63F9/24
CPCG07F17/326G07F17/3262G07F17/329
Inventor WATKINS, BRIAN A.CONWAY, MICHAEL
Owner MULTIMEDIA GAMES