公开(公告)号：US09361754B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-07

申请号：US13849300

申请日：2013-03-22

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Rogelio S. Decasa, Jr. ,  Jason P. Pawloski ,  Ryan W. Cuddy ,  Karen M. Kendall ,  Kelsy J. Grace ,  Benjamin M. Fuller

IPC: A63F13/00 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/34

CPC classification number: G07F17/3276 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/34

Abstract: A gaming system including a central server operable to communicate a plurality of different commands to a plurality of gaming devices to provide non-tournament game play and provide an elimination tournament. The gaming system contributes an average expected payout value of tournament games that were determined to be subsequently played by tournament players but were then not played because the players were eliminated before the end of the tournament to a tournament award. The tournament award is provided to a winner of the tournament.

公开(公告)号：US20160049048A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-18

申请号：US14926797

申请日：2015-10-29

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Ryan W. Cuddy ,  Mohammed A. Saffari ,  Bryan D. Wolf

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3258 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3209 ,  G07F17/3255 ,  G07F17/3276

Abstract: The gaming system and method disclosed herein provides a plurality of players with an opportunity to win a plurality of progressive awards maintained by the gaming system. The gaming system accumulates a quantity of progressive event points for each player playing at one of the gaming machines in the gaming system. In one embodiment, the gaming system uses an accumulated quantity of progressive event points for a designated player to determine which one or more of the progressive awards the designated player wins. In another embodiment, the gaming system uses an accumulated quantity of progressive event points to determine the designated player's probability of winning one or more of the progressive awards. Accordingly, the gaming system provides a point-based system in which either a progressive award to win or a probability of winning a progressive award is determined based on the quantities of progressive event points accumulated by the players.

公开(公告)号：US08602883B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-10

申请号：US13686496

申请日：2012-11-27

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Ryan W. Cuddy ,  Mohammed A. Saffari ,  Bryan D. Wolf

IPC: A63F9/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3258 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3209 ,  G07F17/3255 ,  G07F17/3276

Abstract: The gaming system and method disclosed herein provides a plurality of players with an opportunity to win a plurality of progressive awards maintained by the gaming system. The gaming system accumulates a quantity of progressive event points for each player playing at one of the gaming machines in the gaming system. In one embodiment, the gaming system uses an accumulated quantity of progressive event points for a designated player to determine which one or more of the progressive awards the designated player wins. In another embodiment, the gaming system uses an accumulated quantity of progressive event points to determine the designated player's probability of winning one or more of the progressive awards. Accordingly, the gaming system provides a point-based system in which either a progressive award to win or a probability of winning a progressive award is determined based on the quantities of progressive event points accumulated by the players.

公开(公告)号：US09626833B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-18

申请号：US14926797

申请日：2015-10-29

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Ryan W. Cuddy ,  Mohammed A. Saffari ,  Bryan D. Wolf

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3258 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3209 ,  G07F17/3255 ,  G07F17/3276

Abstract: The gaming system and method disclosed herein provides a plurality of players with an opportunity to win a plurality of progressive awards maintained by the gaming system. The gaming system accumulates a quantity of progressive event points for each player playing at one of the gaming machines in the gaming system. In one embodiment, the gaming system uses an accumulated quantity of progressive event points for a designated player to determine which one or more of the progressive awards the designated player wins. In another embodiment, the gaming system uses an accumulated quantity of progressive event points to determine the designated player's probability of winning one or more of the progressive awards. Accordingly, the gaming system provides a point-based system in which either a progressive award to win or a probability of winning a progressive award is determined based on the quantities of progressive event points accumulated by the players.

公开(公告)号：US20170004682A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-05

申请号：US15265479

申请日：2016-09-14

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Anthony J. Baerlocher ,  Ryan W. Cuddy

IPC: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/34

CPC classification number: G07F17/3267 ,  G07F17/3209 ,  G07F17/3213 ,  G07F17/3225 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3246 ,  G07F17/3251 ,  G07F17/34

Abstract: A gaming device having a bonus scheme wherein a combination of bonus symbols trigger a bonus game and any one of the bonus symbols in the bonus game provides a player with an award. The award may be an extension of the bonus game by providing the player with additional spins or games. Also, the award may modify the combination and type of bonus symbols needed to enter the bonus game. Furthermore, the award may modify the award values in the bonus game. Therefore, a combination of bonus symbols triggers the bonus game and also triggers the gaming device to provide bonus awards in the bonus game. The re-triggering symbol award bonus scheme changes the probability of winning for the player and therefore creates a higher level of excitement and enjoyment of the game.

Abstract translation: 具有奖励方案的游戏装置，其中奖金符号的组合触发奖励游戏，并且奖金游戏中的任何一个奖励符号为玩家提供奖励。 奖励可以通过向玩家提供额外的旋转或游戏来延长奖金游戏。 此外，该奖励可以修改进入奖金游戏所需的奖金符号的组合和类型。 此外，奖励可以修改奖金游戏中的奖励值。 因此，奖金符号的组合触发奖金游戏，并且还触发游戏装置在奖金游戏中提供奖金。 重新触发符号奖励奖励计划改变了玩家获胜的概率，从而创造了更高水平的兴奋和享受游戏。

公开(公告)号：US09275520B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-01

申请号：US14737062

申请日：2015-06-11

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Gregory F. Frank ,  Christopher T. Brune ,  Ryan W. Cuddy

IPC: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/34

CPC classification number: G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/3213 ,  G07F17/3267 ,  G07F17/34

Abstract: A gaming system and method enables a player to assign at least one amplifier to at least one accumulator. In one embodiment, the amplifier causes an increase in the rate of advancement for the accumulator. In one embodiment, the gaming system provides the player any awards associated with the level of one or more of the accumulators.

公开(公告)号：US20150279162A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-01

申请号：US14737062

申请日：2015-06-11

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Gregory F. Frank ,  Christopher T. Brune ,  Ryan W. Cuddy

IPC: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/34

CPC classification number: G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/3213 ,  G07F17/3267 ,  G07F17/34

Abstract: A gaming system and method enables a player to assign at least one amplifier to at least one accumulator. In one embodiment, the amplifier causes an increase in the rate of advancement for the accumulator. In one embodiment, the gaming system provides the player any awards associated with the level of one or more of the accumulators.

Abstract translation: 游戏系统和方法使得玩家能够将至少一个放大器分配给至少一个累加器。 在一个实施例中，放大器导致累加器的提前速率的增加。 在一个实施例中，游戏系统向玩家提供与一个或多个蓄电池的电平相关联的任何奖励。

公开(公告)号：US09142095B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-22

申请号：US14257304

申请日：2014-04-21

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Gregory F. Frank ,  Christopher T. Brune ,  Ryan W. Cuddy

IPC: A63F9/24 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/34

CPC classification number: G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/3213 ,  G07F17/3267 ,  G07F17/34

Abstract: A gaming system and method enables a player to assign at least one amplifier to at least one accumulator. In one embodiment, the amplifier causes an increase in the rate of advancement for the accumulator. In one embodiment, the gaming system provides the player any awards associated with the level of one or more of the accumulators.

Abstract translation: 游戏系统和方法使得玩家能够将至少一个放大器分配给至少一个累加器。 在一个实施例中，放大器导致累加器的提前速率的增加。 在一个实施例中，游戏系统向玩家提供与一个或多个蓄电池的电平相关联的任何奖励。

公开(公告)号：US08734224B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-27

申请号：US13763209

申请日：2013-02-08

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Gregory F. Frank ,  Christopher T. Brune ,  Ryan W. Cuddy

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/3213 ,  G07F17/3267 ,  G07F17/34

Abstract: A gaming system and method enables a player to assign at least one amplifier to at least one accumulator. In one embodiment, the amplifier causes an increase in the rate of advancement for the accumulator. In one embodiment, the gaming system provides the player any awards associated with the level of one or more of the accumulators.

Abstract translation: 游戏系统和方法使得玩家能够将至少一个放大器分配给至少一个累加器。 在一个实施例中，放大器导致累加器的提前速率的增加。 在一个实施例中，游戏系统向玩家提供与一个或多个蓄电池的电平相关联的任何奖励。

公开(公告)号：US20140087858A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-27

申请号：US14094307

申请日：2013-12-02

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Ryan W. Cuddy ,  Mohammed A. Saffari ,  Bryan D. Wolf

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3258 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3209 ,  G07F17/3255 ,  G07F17/3276

Abstract: The gaming system and method disclosed herein provides a plurality of players with an opportunity to win a plurality of progressive awards maintained by the gaming system. The gaming system accumulates a quantity of progressive event points for each player playing at one of the gaming machines in the gaming system. In one embodiment, the gaming system uses an accumulated quantity of progressive event points for a designated player to determine which one or more of the progressive awards the designated player wins. In another embodiment, the gaming system uses an accumulated quantity of progressive event points to determine the designated player's probability of winning one or more of the progressive awards. Accordingly, the gaming system provides a point-based system in which either a progressive award to win or a probability of winning a progressive award is determined based on the quantities of progressive event points accumulated by the players.

Abstract translation: 本文公开的游戏系统和方法为多个玩家提供了赢得由游戏系统维护的多个渐进奖励的机会。 游戏系统为在游戏系统中的一个游戏机上玩的每个玩家累积一些渐进事件点。 在一个实施例中，游戏系统使用累积量的渐进事件点来指定玩家确定指定玩家获胜的渐进奖励中的哪一个或多个。 在另一个实施例中，游戏系统使用累积量的渐进事件点来确定指定玩家获得一个或多个渐进奖励的概率。 因此，游戏系统提供了一种基于点的系统，其中基于玩家积累的渐进事件点的数量来确定获胜的渐进奖或获胜进步的概率。