公开(公告)号：US09205324B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-08

申请号：US13758874

申请日：2013-02-04

申请人： WMS Gaming Inc.

发明人： Mark B. Gagner ,  Robert L. Kyte ,  Michael W. Mastropietro ,  Jeremie D. Moll ,  Matthew J. Ward ,  Peter R. Anderson

IPC分类号： A63F13/00 ,  G07F17/32

CPC分类号： G07F17/32 ,  A63F9/24 ,  A63F13/00 ,  A63F2009/245 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/322 ,  G07F17/3248 ,  G07F17/3258 ,  G07F17/326

摘要： A method of operating a wagering game comprises detecting receipt of a primary wager for playing a primary wagering game, and activating a first bonus feature in response to one or more first eligibility criteria, the first bonus feature having a first bonus payback percentage. The method further comprises activating a second bonus feature in response to one or more second eligibility criteria, the one or more second eligibility criteria including activation of the first bonus feature. The second bonus feature has a second bonus payback percentage higher than the first bonus payback percentage. The method further comprises displaying a randomly selected outcome of the primary wagering game, and in response to at least one triggering event associated with the first and the second bonus features, conducting the first or second bonus feature if the first and second bonus feature is active.

摘要翻译： 操作投注游戏的方法包括：检测主要投注的收到以播放主投注游戏，以及响应于一个或多个第一资格标准激活第一加值特征，所述第一加值特征具有第一奖金回收百分比。 该方法还包括响应于一个或多个第二资格标准激活第二奖励特征，所述一个或多个第二资格标准包括激活第一奖励特征。 第二个奖金功能的第二个奖金回报率高于第一个奖金回报百分比。 该方法还包括显示主要投注游戏的随机选择的结果，以及响应于与第一和第二奖励特征相关联的至少一个触发事件，如果第一和第二奖励特征是活动的，则执行第一或第二奖励特征 。

公开(公告)号：US20140274286A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13829980

申请日：2013-03-14

申请人： WMS GAMING INC.

发明人： Dion K. Aoki ,  Allon G. Englman ,  Andrew C. Guinn ,  Daniel P. Louie ,  Michael W. Mastropietro ,  Jeremie D. Moll

IPC分类号： G07F17/32

CPC分类号： G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3213 ,  G07F17/3255 ,  G07F17/3267 ,  G07F17/34

摘要： A gaming system and method includes receiving a wager and in response thereto a basic game is conducted. The basic game includes a plurality of symbols that indicate a randomly selected outcome. In response to an offer trigger, an offer is displayed to conduct one or more subsequent plays of the basic game at a reduced maximum bet wager having a wager amount that is less than a normal maximum bet wager amount. A second input is received indicative of an acceptance of the offer for a reduced maximum bet wager. A randomly selected outcome is displayed. The plurality of possible outcomes each include a plurality of symbols arranged in an array. If the randomly selected outcome includes a winning symbol combination, an award is provided for any winning outcome. The provided award is determined as though a normal maximum bet wager amount was received.

摘要翻译： 一种游戏系统和方法，包括接收下注并进行基本游戏的响应。 基本游戏包括指示随机选择的结果的多个符号。 响应于报价触发器，显示报价以减少最大投注下注进行基本游戏的一个或多个后续播放，其下注量小于正常的最大下注投注金额。 接收到第二个输入，指示接受降低的最大下注赌注的要约。 显示随机选择的结果。 多个可能的结果各自包括排列成阵列的多个符号。 如果随机选择的结果包括获胜符号组合，则为任何获胜结果提供奖励。 所提供的奖励被确定为接收到正常的最大下注赌注金额。

公开(公告)号：US20140213337A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-31

申请号：US14227146

申请日：2014-03-27

申请人： WMS Gaming Inc.

发明人： Dion K. Aoki ,  Jeremy M. Hornik ,  Joel R. Jaffe ,  Jeremie D. Moll

IPC分类号： G07F17/32

CPC分类号： G07F17/3262 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3265 ,  G07F17/3267 ,  G07F17/3293

摘要： A gaming system and method for conducting a wagering game includes a display having a display area showing a poker-themed wagering game. A wager input device receives a base wager to play the poker-themed wagering game. A controller is coupled to the display and the wager input device. The controller is operative to provide a plurality of symbol-bearing objects to form a user-playable hand and award a payoff based on a ranking of the user-playable hand meeting a predetermined criterion. The controller may receive a side wager separate from the base wager from the player to trigger a challenge based on meeting a condition in at least one of a predetermined number of future plays of the wagering game. Additional free challenges may be triggered for the predetermined number of future plays.

摘要翻译： 用于进行投注游戏的游戏系统和方法包括具有显示以扑克为主题的投注游戏的显示区域的显示器。 下注输入装置接收基本赌注，以扑克为主题的投注游戏。 控制器耦合到显示器和下注输入设备。 控制器可操作地提供多个符号承载对象以形成用户可播放的手，并且基于满足预定标准的用户可播放手的等级来奖励支付。 所述控制器可以基于在所述投注游戏的预定数量的未来游戏中的至少一个中满足条件来接收与所述玩家的基本赌注分开的侧边赌注以触发挑战。 对于预定数量的未来戏剧，可能会触发额外的自由挑战。

公开(公告)号：US20140094265A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-03

申请号：US14101400

申请日：2013-12-10

申请人： WMS Gaming Inc.

发明人： Dion K. Aoki ,  Shawn C. Collette ,  Allon G. Englman ,  Joel R. Jaffe ,  Jeremy M. Hornik ,  Jeremie D. Moll ,  Daniel P. Louie ,  Pamela S. Smith

IPC分类号： G07F17/34

CPC分类号： G07F17/34

摘要： A gaming system displays a first array of symbols and a second array of symbols for a wagering game. The second array of symbols includes at least one second-array reel. The at least one second-array reel includes a predetermined sequence of symbols. The at least one second-array reel rotates the predetermined sequence of symbols to determine at least partially the second array of symbols. The second array is divided into at least two sub-arrays, the at least one second-array reel extending into the at least two sub-arrays. A controller selects at least one symbol from the first array and copies the at least one selected symbol into one or more positions in each of the at least two sub-arrays. The at least two sub-arrays is displayed with combinations of symbols including the at least one selected symbol. The controller evaluates the combinations to determine an outcome to the wagering game.

摘要翻译： 游戏系统显示用于投注游戏的符号的第一阵列和第二符号阵列。 第二符号阵列包括至少一个第二阵列卷轴。 所述至少一个第二阵列卷轴包括预定的符号序列。 至少一个第二阵列卷轴旋转预定的符号序列以至少部分地确定第二符号阵列。 第二阵列被分成至少两个子阵列，所述至少一个第二阵列卷轴延伸到所述至少两个子阵列中。 控制器从第一阵列中选择至少一个符号，并将至少一个所选符号复制到至少两个子阵列中的每一个中的一个或多个位置。 所述至少两个子阵列以包括所述至少一个所选符号的符号的组合来显示。 控制器评估组合以确定投注游戏的结果。

公开(公告)号：US20130072279A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-21

申请号：US13658215

申请日：2012-10-23

申请人： WMS Gaming Inc.

发明人： Dion K. Aoki ,  Jeremy M. Hornik ,  Joel R. Jaffe ,  Jeremie D. Moll

IPC分类号： A63F13/10

CPC分类号： G07F17/3262 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3265 ,  G07F17/3267 ,  G07F17/3293

摘要： A gaming system and method for conducting a wagering game includes a display having a display area showing a poker-themed wagering game. A wager input device receives a base wager to play the poker-themed wagering game. A controller is coupled to the display and the wager input device. The controller is operative to provide a plurality of symbol-bearing objects to form a user-playable hand and award a payoff based on a ranking of the user-playable hand meeting a predetermined criterion. The controller may receive a side wager separate from the base wager from the player to trigger a challenge based on meeting a condition in at least one of a predetermined number of future plays of the wagering game. Additional free challenges may be triggered for the predetermined number of future plays.

摘要翻译： 用于进行投注游戏的游戏系统和方法包括具有显示以扑克为主题的投注游戏的显示区域的显示器。 下注输入装置接收基本赌注，以扑克为主题的投注游戏。 控制器耦合到显示器和下注输入设备。 控制器可操作地提供多个符号承载对象以形成用户可播放的手，并且基于满足预定标准的用户可播放手的等级来奖励支付。 所述控制器可以基于在所述投注游戏的预定数量的未来游戏中的至少一个中满足条件来接收与所述玩家的基本赌注分开的侧边赌注以触发挑战。 对于预定数量的未来戏剧，可能会触发额外的自由挑战。

公开(公告)号：US09336655B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-10

申请号：US13829980

申请日：2013-03-14

申请人： WMS Gaming Inc.

发明人： Dion K. Aoki ,  Allon G. Englman ,  Andrew C. Guinn ,  Daniel P. Louie ,  Michael W. Mastropietro ,  Jeremie D. Moll

IPC分类号： G07F17/32

CPC分类号： G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3213 ,  G07F17/3255 ,  G07F17/3267 ,  G07F17/34

摘要： A gaming system and method includes receiving a wager and in response thereto a basic game is conducted. The basic game includes a plurality of symbols that indicate a randomly selected outcome. In response to an offer trigger, an offer is displayed to conduct one or more subsequent plays of the basic game at a reduced maximum bet wager having a wager amount that is less than a normal maximum bet wager amount. A second input is received indicative of an acceptance of the offer for a reduced maximum bet wager. A randomly selected outcome is displayed. The plurality of possible outcomes each include a plurality of symbols arranged in an array. If the randomly selected outcome includes a winning symbol combination, an award is provided for any winning outcome. The provided award is determined as though a normal maximum bet wager amount was received.

摘要翻译： 一种游戏系统和方法，包括接收下注并进行基本游戏的响应。 基本游戏包括指示随机选择的结果的多个符号。 响应于报价触发器，显示报价以减少最大投注下注进行基本游戏的一个或多个后续播放，其下注量小于正常的最大下注投注金额。 接收到第二个输入，指示接受降低的最大下注赌注的要约。 显示随机选择的结果。 多个可能的结果各自包括排列成阵列的多个符号。 如果随机选择的结果包括获胜符号组合，则为任何获胜结果提供奖励。 所提供的奖励被确定为接收到正常的最大下注赌注金额。

公开(公告)号：US09142093B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-22

申请号：US13788369

申请日：2013-03-07

申请人： WMS Gaming Inc.

发明人： Joel R. Jaffe ,  Andrew Fowler ,  Jeremie D. Moll

IPC分类号： G06F17/00 ,  G07F17/32

CPC分类号： G07F17/3258

摘要： A gaming system for conducting a wagering game includes a wager input device for receiving a wager to play a wagering game, at least one display for displaying the wagering game, and at least one controller. The controller is operative to display a first outcome of the wagering game and award a first award associated with the first outcome, store the first award in a stored awards group, cause the at least one display to display the stored awards group, and re-award one or more awards in the stored awards group upon the occurrence of a triggering event.

摘要翻译： 用于进行投注游戏的游戏系统包括用于接收下注以进行投注游戏的投注输入装置，至少一个用于显示投注游戏的显示器和至少一个控制器。 所述控制器用于显示所述投注游戏的第一结果并且奖励与所述第一结果相关联的第一奖励，将所述第一奖项存储在存储的奖励组中，使所述至少一个显示器显示所存储的奖励组， 在发生触发事件时，在存储的奖励组中颁发一个或多个奖励。

公开(公告)号：US09135780B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-15

申请号：US14227146

申请日：2014-03-27

申请人： WMS Gaming Inc.

发明人： Dion K. Aoki ,  Jeremy M. Hornik ,  Joel R. Jaffe ,  Jeremie D. Moll

IPC分类号： G07F17/00 ,  G07F19/00 ,  G07F17/32

CPC分类号： G07F17/3262 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3265 ,  G07F17/3267 ,  G07F17/3293

摘要： A gaming system and method for conducting a wagering game includes a display having a display area showing a poker-themed wagering game. A wager input device receives a base wager to play the poker-themed wagering game. A controller is coupled to the display and the wager input device. The controller is operative to provide a plurality of symbol-bearing objects to form a user-playable hand and award a payoff based on a ranking of the user-playable hand meeting a predetermined criterion. The controller may receive a side wager separate from the base wager from the player to trigger a challenge based on meeting a condition in at least one of a predetermined number of future plays of the wagering game. Additional free challenges may be triggered for the predetermined number of future plays.

摘要翻译： 用于进行投注游戏的游戏系统和方法包括具有显示以扑克为主题的投注游戏的显示区域的显示器。 下注输入装置接收基本赌注，以扑克为主题的投注游戏。 控制器耦合到显示器和下注输入设备。 控制器可操作地提供多个符号承载对象以形成用户可播放的手，并且基于满足预定标准的用户可播放手的等级来奖励支付。 所述控制器可以基于在所述投注游戏的预定数量的未来游戏中的至少一个中满足条件来接收与所述玩家的基本赌注分开的侧边赌注以触发挑战。 对于预定数量的未来戏剧，可能会触发额外的自由挑战。

公开(公告)号：US09123209B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-01

申请号：US13714684

申请日：2012-12-14

申请人： WMS Gaming Inc.

发明人： Larry J. Pacey ,  Joel R. Jaffe ,  Dion K. Aoki ,  Jamie W. Vann ,  Benjamin T. Gomez ,  Jeremy M. Hornik ,  Daniel P. Louie ,  Jeremie D. Moll

IPC分类号： G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/34

CPC分类号： G07F17/34 ,  G07F17/3265

摘要： A method for conducting a wagering game via a gaming terminal includes receiving, via an input device, a wager to play the wagering game. An array of symbol positions arranged in a plurality of columns is displayed, on one or more display devices. At least a portion of a plurality of symbols is visually moved with respect to the array of symbol positions on the one or more display devices. One or more of the plurality of the symbols are special symbols. In response to one or more of the special symbols being visually moved on the one or more display devices, the visually moved special symbols are caused to be visually collected in a symbol collection area adjacent to the array of symbol positions on the one or more display devices.

摘要翻译： 通过游戏终端进行投注游戏的方法包括经由输入装置接收下注以进行投注游戏。 在一个或多个显示设备上显示布置在多个列中的符号位置的阵列。 相对于一个或多个显示设备上的符号位置阵列，多个符号的至少一部分被视觉上移动。 多个符号中的一个或多个是特殊符号。 响应于在一个或多个显示设备上可视地移动的一个或多个特殊符号，使视觉上移动的特殊符号被视觉地收集在与一个或多个显示器上的符号位置阵列相邻的符号收集区域中 设备。

公开(公告)号：US08721419B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-13

申请号：US13658215

申请日：2012-10-23

申请人： WMS Gaming Inc.

发明人： Dion K. Aoki ,  Jeremy M. Hornik ,  Joel R. Jaffe ,  Jeremie D. Moll

IPC分类号： G06F17/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC分类号： G07F17/3262 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3265 ,  G07F17/3267 ,  G07F17/3293

摘要： A gaming system and method for conducting a wagering game includes a display having a display area showing a poker-themed wagering game. A wager input device receives a base wager to play the poker-themed wagering game. A controller is coupled to the display and the wager input device. The controller is operative to provide a plurality of symbol-bearing objects to form a user-playable hand and award a payoff based on a ranking of the user-playable hand meeting a predetermined criterion. The controller may receive a side wager separate from the base wager from the player to trigger a challenge based on meeting a condition in at least one of a predetermined number of future plays of the wagering game. Additional free challenges may be triggered for the predetermined number of future plays.

摘要翻译： 用于进行投注游戏的游戏系统和方法包括具有显示以扑克为主题的投注游戏的显示区域的显示器。 下注输入装置接收基本赌注，以扑克为主题的投注游戏。 控制器耦合到显示器和下注输入设备。 控制器可操作地提供多个符号承载对象以形成用户可播放的手，并且基于满足预定标准的用户可播放手的等级来奖励支付。 所述控制器可以基于在所述投注游戏的预定数量的未来游戏中的至少一个中满足条件来接收与所述玩家的基本赌注分开的侧边赌注以触发挑战。 对于预定数量的未来戏剧，可能会触发额外的自由挑战。