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US 2003/0197327 A1Published application
Gaming methods extending themes of play between scrip and gaming machines
AssigneeTranslucent Technologies, LLC
InventorChauncey T. Mitchell JR.
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Abstract
A scrip intended to support transactions with gaming machines that exhibit themes of play is printed with graphics that match the themes of play. The graphics are preferably high-quality images that generate interest in the scrip beyond its cash equivalence. The graphic patterns can be arranged in sets to encourage collection of the scrip or additional play.
Claims9
A method of relating themes of play exhibited by gaming machines to scrip dispensed from the machines for reflecting an outcome of the game comprising the steps of:
- providing a gaming machine that exhibits a theme of play visible on the machine associated with a cultural experience independent of wagering;
- loading the gaming machine with a scrip printed with a graphic pattern matching the theme of play of the gaming machine;
- and
- arranging a printer within the gaming machine for printing an indicia of value on the scrip reflecting an outcome of the game.
1 more element
A method of enhancing a gaming experience comprising the steps of:
- providing a scrip printed with a graphic pattern depicting a theme;
- loading the scrip in a gaming machine that exhibits a theme of play visible on the machine matching the theme depicted by the graphic pattern printed on the scrip;
- printing the scrip with a redeemable indicia of value related to the outcome of play;
- and
- dispensing the scrip from the gaming machine at a conclusion of play to provide a player of the gaming machine with both the redeemable indicia of value and the graphic pattern for associating the scrip with the theme of play.
2 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.