公开(公告)号：US20160078715A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-17

申请号：US14947359

申请日：2015-11-20

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： James K. Kovacs ,  Anthony J. Baerlocher ,  Michael M. Oberberger ,  Bryan D. Wolf

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3216 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/3269 ,  G07F17/3272 ,  G07F17/3276

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a gaming system including a central controller, a central display which includes a plurality of display segments and a plurality player stations. The display segments are configured to each separately display one of a plurality of games, to co-act to display a plurality of games, or to co-act to display one game. Each player station is configured to enable a player to play one or more of the games displayed by the display segments. The gaming system enables a plurality of players to play a group game on the central display, a plurality of players to simultaneously play multiple group games on the central display, and a plurality of players to each simultaneously play multiple individual games on the central display.

公开(公告)号：US08734235B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-27

申请号：US13717167

申请日：2012-12-17

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Michael M. Oberberger ,  Christian R. Champagne

IPC: A63F9/24

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

Abstract: A gaming system and method provides wagering control features for application in multi-stakes, multi-player wagering games. Players have the option to choose one of a plurality of different modes at the beginning of a gaming session. Depending on which mode is selected, the wagering control feature or features available to players during game play will be different.

Abstract translation: 游戏系统和方法提供投注控制功能，用于多重赌注，多玩家投注游戏中的应用。 玩家可以在游戏开始时选择多种不同模式之一。 根据选择哪种模式，游戏过程中玩家可以使用的投注控制功能或功能将不同。

公开(公告)号：US20140087851A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-27

申请号：US14094118

申请日：2013-12-02

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Michael N. Low ,  Michael M. Oberberger ,  Dwayne A. Davis

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3237 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3227 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3258 ,  G07F17/3272 ,  G07F17/3276 ,  G07F17/3295

Abstract: Gaming systems and methods for operating a gaming system are provided. The gaming system includes a controller operable with a plurality of gaming devices. Based at least in part on wagering activity, the controller determines a ranking for a plurality of gaming devices in the gaming system. The controller determines a plurality of the ranked gaming devices that are eligible for a designated award and, for each of the plurality of eligible gaming devices, determines a probability of being selected to win the designated award. The controller selects at least one of the eligible gaming devices based part on the determined probability for said at least one eligible gaming device, and causes the at least one selected gaming device to provide the designated award.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于操作游戏系统的游戏系统和方法。 游戏系统包括可与多个游戏装置一起操作的控制器。 至少部分地基于投注活动，控制器确定游戏系统中的多个游戏设备的排名。 控制器确定符合指定奖励的多个排名的游戏设备，并且对于多个符合条件的游戏设备中的每一个，确定被选择以赢得指定奖励的概率。 控制器基于所确定的所述至少一个合格游戏设备的概率来选择至少一个符合条件的游戏设备，并且使得至少一个所选择的游戏设备提供指定的奖励。

公开(公告)号：US08613650B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-24

申请号：US13763197

申请日：2013-02-08

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： James K. Kovacs ,  Anthony J. Baerlocher ,  Michael M. Oberberger ,  Bryan D. Wolf

IPC: A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3216 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/3269 ,  G07F17/3272 ,  G07F17/3276

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a gaming system including a central controller, a central display which includes a plurality of display segments and a plurality player stations. The display segments are configured to each separately display one of a plurality of games, to co-act to display a plurality of games, or to co-act to display one game. Each player station is configured to enable a player to play one or more of the games displayed by the display segments. The gaming system enables a plurality of players to play a group game on the central display, a plurality of players to simultaneously play multiple group games on the central display, and a plurality of players to each simultaneously play multiple individual games on the central display.

公开(公告)号：US20130109462A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-02

申请号：US13717167

申请日：2012-12-17

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Michael M. Oberberger ,  Christiaan R. Champagne

IPC: G07F17/32

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

Abstract: A gaming system and method provides wagering control features for application in multi-stakes, multi-player wagering games. Players have the option to choose one of a plurality of different modes at the beginning of a gaming session. Depending on which mode is selected, the wagering control feature or features available to players during game play will be different.