公开(公告)号：US20130217480A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-22

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: G07F17/32

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.

Abstract translation: 一种包括中央服务器的游戏系统，其可操作以将多个不同命令传达给多个游戏设备以提供非锦标赛游戏并提供消除比赛。 游戏系统贡献了比赛游戏的平均预期支付价值，这些游戏被确定为随后由比赛玩家玩，但是由于玩家在比赛结束之前被淘汰到比赛奖励中，因此没有玩。 比赛奖是为比赛的冠军提供的。

公开(公告)号：US20160275757A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-22

申请号：US15170429

申请日：2016-06-01

Applicant: IGT

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

IPC: G07F17/32

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：US09449471B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-20

申请号：US14286198

申请日：2014-05-23

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Anthony J. Baerlocher ,  Ryan W. Cuddy

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G07F17/34 ,  G07F17/32

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：US20160140805A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-19

申请号：US15002025

申请日：2016-01-20

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：US20160035191A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-04

申请号：US14879680

申请日：2015-10-09

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Ryan W. Cuddy ,  Kyle H. Evans

IPC: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/34

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a gaming device which enables a player to purchase the game in stages. The gaming device enables the player to place a first wager for a play of the game. After receiving the first wager, the gaming device randomly generates and displays a first outcome, determines whether the displayed first outcome includes any winning symbol combinations, and provides any awards associated with any displayed winning symbol combinations. Thereafter, the gaming device offers the player the opportunity to make a second wager for the play of the game. If the second wager is placed, the gaming device generates and displays the second outcome while the first outcome remains displayed. The gaming device evaluates the displayed second outcome in combination with the displayed first outcome to determine whether any winning symbol combinations are displayed and provides any awards associated with any displayed winning symbol combinations.

Abstract translation: 本公开的各种实施例提供一种使玩家能够分阶段地购买游戏的游戏设备。 游戏装置使得玩家能够放置第一投注来玩游戏。 在接收到第一次下注之后，游戏装置随机生成并显示第一结果，确定显示的第一结果是否包括任何获胜符号组合，并提供与任何显示的获胜符号组合相关联的任何奖励。 此后，游戏装置为玩家提供了玩游戏的第二次赌注的机会。 如果放置了第二次赌注，则游戏装置在第一个结果保持显示的情况下生成并显示第二个结果。 游戏装置结合所显示的第一结果来评估显示的第二结果，以确定是否显示任何获胜符号组合，并提供与任何显示的获胜符号组合相关联的任何奖励。

公开(公告)号：US09189927B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-17

申请号：US14098069

申请日：2013-12-05

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Ryan W. Cuddy ,  Kyle H. Evans

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

CPC classification number: G07F17/3265 ,  G07F17/3213 ,  G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/34

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a gaming device which enables a player to purchase the game in stages. The gaming device enables the player to place a first wager for a play of the game. After receiving the first wager, the gaming device randomly generates and displays a first outcome, determines whether the displayed first outcome includes any winning symbol combinations, and provides any awards associated with any displayed winning symbol combinations. Thereafter, the gaming device offers the player the opportunity to make a second wager for the play of the game. If the second wager is placed, the gaming device generates and displays the second outcome while the first outcome remains displayed. The gaming device evaluates the displayed second outcome in combination with the displayed first outcome to determine whether any winning symbol combinations are displayed and provides any awards associated with any displayed winning symbol combinations.

Abstract translation: 本公开的各种实施例提供一种使玩家能够分阶段地购买游戏的游戏设备。 游戏装置使得玩家能够放置第一投注来玩游戏。 在接收到第一次下注之后，游戏装置随机生成并显示第一结果，确定显示的第一结果是否包括任何获胜符号组合，并提供与任何显示的获胜符号组合相关联的任何奖励。 此后，游戏装置为玩家提供了玩游戏的第二次赌注的机会。 如果放置了第二次赌注，则游戏装置在第一个结果保持显示的情况下生成并显示第二个结果。 游戏装置结合所显示的第一结果来评估显示的第二结果，以确定是否显示任何获胜符号组合，并提供与任何显示的获胜符号组合相关联的任何奖励。

公开(公告)号：US09177444B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-03

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 ,  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.

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。

公开(公告)号：US20150187182A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-02

申请号：US14660624

申请日：2015-03-17

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Ryan W. Cuddy ,  Eric Satterlie

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3258 ,  G07F17/32

Abstract: A gaming system and method disclosed herein enable a plurality of players to play for and attempt to win at least one progressive award and a bonus game. The gaming system includes a central controller in communication with a plurality of gaming machines. The central controller maintains a plurality of progressive awards associated with the gaming machines. Each gaming machine includes a primary game operable upon a wager placed by a player. Upon a determination that a designated one of the progressive awards will be provided, based on at least one play of the primary games, the central controller causes one of the gaming machines to provide the designated progressive award to the player of such gaming machine. Each gaming machine is also associated with a bonus game operable upon a triggering event in the primary game.

公开(公告)号：US20140342816A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：US14449566

申请日：2014-08-01

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Bryan D. Wolf ,  Ryan W. Cuddy ,  Eric D. Satterlie

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3258 ,  A63F3/00157 ,  G07C15/00 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3255 ,  G07F17/3262 ,  G07F17/3267

Abstract: The gaming system and method disclosed herein provides and tracks bonus event eligibility points accumulated by players playing the gaming devices in the gaming system. Upon a triggering of a bonus event, the gaming system generates, for each bonus event eligibility point accumulated for each player, a random number from a predefined range of numbers. The gaming system determines which one of the accumulated bonus event eligibility points is the designated bonus event eligibility point, such as by determining which bonus event eligibility point is associated with the highest valued random number generated. The gaming system then enables the player that accumulated the designated bonus event eligibility point to participate in the bonus event. In the bonus event, one or more awards are provided to the player that accumulated the designated bonus event eligibility point.

Abstract translation: 本文公开的游戏系统和方法提供并跟踪在游戏系统中玩游戏设备的玩家累积的奖金事件资格点。 在触发奖金事件时，游戏系统针对每个玩家累积的每个奖金事件资格点产生来自预定数量范围的随机数。 游戏系统通过确定哪个奖金事件资格点与生成的最高值的随机数相关联来确定累积奖金事件资格点中的哪一个是指定的奖金事件资格点。 游戏系统然后使得累积指定奖金事件资格点的玩家能够参与奖金活动。 在奖金活动中，向累积指定奖金事件资格点的玩家提供一个或多个奖励。

公开(公告)号：US20140256404A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-11

申请号：US14286198

申请日：2014-05-23

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Anthony J. Baerlocher ,  Ryan W. Cuddy

IPC: 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。