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US 2008/0176647 A1Published application
Method and apparatus for selectively indicating win proximity
AssigneeAcres-Fiore, Inc.
InventorJohn F. Acres
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Abstract
Each play of a base game increases the likelihood of winning a bonus award. A display provides a graphical indication of the change in likelihood of winning the bonus award. In one aspect, the bonus award comprises the opportunity to play a secondary game.
Claims78
A gaming device comprising:
- a base game;
- a base game pay table;
- a number generator configured to select at least one trigger threshold;
- at least one bonus award mechanism configured to award a bonus award in addition to any award resulting from the base game pay table;
- at least one counter configured to generate a count related to the occurrence of wagers that bear a defined relationship to a determined value, the counter being operatively connected to the bonus award mechanism and configured to award a bonus award when the count bears a predetermined relationship to the trigger threshold;
- and
- a display configured to provide a graphical indication of the change in likelihood of awarding the bonus award.
4 more elements
A gaming device comprising:
- a base game;
- at least one number generator configured to select a trigger threshold;
- a secondary game;
- at least one counter configured to count the occurrence of wagers that bear a defined relationship to a determined value, the counter being operatively connected to the secondary game and configured to enable the secondary game when the count bears a predetermined relationship to the trigger threshold;
- and
- a display configured to provide a graphical indication of the change in likelihood of enabling the secondary game.
3 more elements
A method of operating a gaming device comprising:
- selecting at least one trigger threshold;
- generating at least one count related to the occurrence of wagers that bear a defined relationship to a determined value;
- comparing the count and the trigger threshold;
- displaying the proximity of the count to the trigger threshold;
- and
- awarding a bonus award when the count substantially equals the trigger threshold.
3 more elements
A method of operating a gaming device comprising:
- selecting at least one trigger threshold within a range defined by low and high numbers;
- generating at least one count related to the occurrence of wagers that bear a defined relationship to a determined value;
- comparing the count and the high number;
- displaying a graphical representation of the proximity of the count and the high number;
- and
- awarding a bonus award when the count substantially equals the trigger threshold.
3 more elements
A method of operating a gaming device comprising:
- setting the odds for awarding a bonus award;
- changing the odds of winning the bonus award after at least one wager;
- and
- displaying the change in likelihood of paying the bonus award.
1 more element
A gaming device comprising:
- a base game;
- a base game pay table;
- a number generator configured to select at least one trigger threshold;
- at least one bonus award mechanism configured to award a bonus award in addition to any award resulting from the base game pay table;
- at least one counter configured to generate a count related to the occurrence of wagers that bear a defined relationship to a determined value, the counter being operatively connected to the bonus award mechanism and configured to award a bonus award when the count bears a predetermined relationship to the trigger threshold;
- and
- an audio system configured to provide an audio indication of the change in likelihood of awarding the bonus award.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.