公开(公告)号：WO2009061696A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-14

申请号：PCT/US2008/082222

申请日：2008-11-03

Applicant: WMS GAMING INC. ,  ENGLMAN, Allon, G ,  GOMEZ, Benjamin, T. ,  PALERMO, James, V.

Inventor： ENGLMAN, Allon, G ,  GOMEZ, Benjamin, T. ,  PALERMO, James, V.

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/34 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3213 ,  G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3258

Abstract: A gaming system for conducting a wagering game includes a display for displaying a base game of the wagering game in response to receiving a wager input from a player and a controller coupled to the display. The controller is programmed to randomly increment during game play a bonus-time eligibility counter for a community bonus game, decrement the bonus-time eligibility counter as real time progresses, and render a player eligible to play the community bonus game if the bonus-time eligibility counter is greater than zero when a community bonus game is triggered.

Abstract translation: 用于进行投注游戏的游戏系统包括：显示器，用于响应于从播放器接收投注输入和耦合到显示器的控制器来显示投注游戏的基本游戏。 控制器被编程为在玩游戏期间随机增加用于社区奖金游戏的奖金时间资格计数器，将奖金时间资格计数器减少为实时进度，并且使玩家有资格玩社区奖金游戏，如果奖金时间 触发社区奖金游戏时，资格计数器大于零。

公开(公告)号：WO2009052164A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-23

申请号：PCT/US2008/079971

申请日：2008-10-15

Applicant: WMS GAMING INC. ,  AOKI, Dion, K. ,  GOMEZ, Benjamin, T. ,  JAFFE, Joel, R. ,  LOUIE, Daniel ,  VANN, Jamie, W.

Inventor： AOKI, Dion, K. ,  GOMEZ, Benjamin, T. ,  JAFFE, Joel, R. ,  LOUIE, Daniel ,  VANN, Jamie, W.

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3279 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/3225 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3251 ,  G07F17/3258 ,  G07F17/3262 ,  G07F17/3267 ,  G07F17/3274

Abstract: Multi-player games that foster cooperation or competition between players. A multi-player wagering game system includes a first display to display a first wagering game; a first input device corresponding to the first display to accept input from a first player; a second display to display a second wagering game, the second display being adjacent to the first display; a second input device corresponding to the second display to accept input from a second player; and a bonus display to display a bonus game. The bonus game receiving input from both the first and the second input devices. Computer software causes the first wagering game and the second wagering game to be executed. A multi-person seating device is configured to permit the first player and the second player to sit side-by-side in front of the first display and the second display, respectively.

Abstract translation: 多玩家游戏促进玩家之间的合作或竞争。 多玩家投注游戏系统包括显示第一投注游戏的第一显示器; 对应于第一显示器的第一输入设备以接收来自第一播放器的输入; 显示第二投注游戏的第二显示器，所述第二显示器与所述第一显示器相邻; 对应于第二显示器的第二输入设备以接受来自第二播放器的输入; 以及显示奖金游戏的奖金显示。 接收来自第一和第二输入设备的输入的奖励游戏。 计算机软件使第一个投注游戏和第二个投注游戏执行。 多人座位装置被配置为允许第一玩家和第二玩家分别并排地坐在第一显示器和第二显示器的前面。

公开(公告)号：WO2009005702A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-08

申请号：PCT/US2008/007988

申请日：2008-06-27

Applicant: WMS GAMING INC. ,  GOMEZ, Benjamin, T. ,  THOMAS, Alfred

Inventor： GOMEZ, Benjamin, T. ,  THOMAS, Alfred

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3265

Abstract: A gaming system for conducting a wagering game includes at least one display having a display region displaying an array including a plurality of movable reels having symbols for indicating a randomly selected outcome selected from a plurality of outcomes. The plurality of reels includes a plurality of multi-symbol reels that display multiple symbols in the display region and a plurality of single-symbol reels each of which displays a single symbol in the display region. The plurality of outcomes includes at least one winning outcome. The at least one winning outcome is indicated by symbols positioned along at least one payline extending through the multi-symbol reels and at least one symbol from any one of the plurality of single-symbol reels.

Abstract translation: 用于进行投注游戏的游戏系统包括具有显示区域的显示区域的至少一个显示器，所述显示区域包括具有指示从多个结果中选择的随机选择的结果的符号的多个可移动卷轴。 多个卷轴包括在显示区域中显示多个符号的多个多符号卷轴和多个单符号卷轴，每个单符号卷轴在显示区域中显示单个符号。 多个结果包括至少一个获胜结果。 所述至少一个获胜结果由沿着穿过所述多符号卷轴的至少一个支付线定位的符号和来自所述多个单符号卷轴中的任何一个的至少一个符号指示。

公开(公告)号：WO2008045398A3

公开(公告)日：2008-10-23

申请号：PCT/US2007021513

申请日：2007-10-09

Applicant: WMS GAMING INC ,  ENGLMAN ALLON G ,  GELBER PHILIP B ,  GOMEZ BENJAMIN T ,  ROSE BRADLEY A ,  HORNIK JEREMY M ,  CAMPBELL PATRICK J

Inventor： ENGLMAN ALLON G ,  GELBER PHILIP B ,  GOMEZ BENJAMIN T ,  ROSE BRADLEY A ,  HORNIK JEREMY M ,  CAMPBELL PATRICK J

IPC: A63F9/24 ,  A61F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3276 ,  G07F17/32

Abstract: A gaming system for conducting a wagering game includes a community display for displaying a community game having a plurality of features for determining a community award that is awarded to all players at eligible linked gaming machines. The community game includes selection of a player at an eligible linked gaming machine to interact with the community game to determine the community award. One of the plurality of features includes a community free spin feature that awards free spins of a base wagering game to each player.

Abstract translation: 用于进行投注游戏的游戏系统包括社区显示器，用于显示具有多个特征的社区游戏，用于确定向合格的链接游戏机处的所有玩家颁发的社区奖励。 社区游戏包括在合适的关联游戏机上选择玩家以与社区游戏交互以确定社区奖励。 多种功能之一包括免费的社区旋转功能，该功能可向每位玩家免费兑换基本投注游戏。

公开(公告)号：WO2008082539A3

公开(公告)日：2008-10-02

申请号：PCT/US2007025881

申请日：2007-12-18

Applicant: WMS GAMING INC ,  GOMEZ BENJAMIN T ,  THOMAS ALFRED

Inventor： GOMEZ BENJAMIN T ,  THOMAS ALFRED

IPC: A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3267 ,  G07F17/34

Abstract: A method and system for conducting a wagering game is disclosed. A randomly selected outcome of the wagering game is displayed in a display area. The display area includes a plurality of reels with symbols forming an array. The display area includes a plurality of active paylines extending through symbol locations within the array. Each symbol on one of the plurality of reels is changed to an altered symbol providing a wild function and an additional game-enhancement function. A payout is awarded based on a reevaluation of symbol combinations along the plurality of active paylines including the wild functions and the additional game enhancement functions.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种进行投注游戏的方法和系统。 随机选择的投注游戏的结果显示在显示区域中。 显示区域包括具有形成阵列的符号的多个卷轴。 显示区域包括延伸穿过阵列内的符号位置的多个有效支付线。 将多个卷轴中的一个上的每个符号改变为提供野外功能和额外的游戏增强功能的改变的符号。 基于沿着包括野外功能和附加游戏增强功能的多个主动支付线的符号组合的重新评估，奖励被授予。

公开(公告)号：WO2007149238A2

公开(公告)日：2007-12-27

申请号：PCT/US2007013570

申请日：2007-06-08

Applicant: WMS GAMING INC ,  GOMEZ BENJAMIN T

Inventor： GOMEZ BENJAMIN T

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3267 ,  G07F17/3244

Abstract: A gaming machine for conduction a wagering game is disclosed according to one embodiment. The gaming machine comprises a wager input device for receiving a primary wager to play the wagering game. The wagering game further includes at least one display for displaying a randomly selected outcome of a basic game of the wagering game. The randomly selected outcome is indicated by a plurality of symbols. At least one of the symbols is a bonus symbol that triggers a bonus game in response to a certain condition being met. In response to the randomly selected outcome including at least one bonus symbol without the certain condition being met, the at least one bonus symbol may be utilized in a subsequent basic game to trigger a bonus game in the subsequent basic game if the certain condition is met.

Abstract translation: 根据一个实施例公开了一种用于传导投注游戏的游戏机。 游戏机包括一个下注输入装置，用于接收主要下注以玩下注游戏。 投注游戏还包括至少一个用于显示投注游戏的基本游戏的随机选择的结果的显示器。 随机选择的结果由多个符号指示。 至少一个符号是一个奖励符号，它触发奖励游戏以响应一定条件的满足。 响应于随机选择的结果，包括没有满足一定条件的至少一个奖励符号，如果满足特定条件，则可以在随后的基本游戏中使用至少一个奖励符号来触发后续基本游戏中的奖励游戏 。

公开(公告)号：WO2007030670A2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-15

申请号：PCT/US2006034947

申请日：2006-09-07

Applicant: WMS GAMING INC ,  THOMAS ALFRED ,  GOMEZ BENJAMIN T

Inventor： THOMAS ALFRED ,  GOMEZ BENJAMIN T

IPC: A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3262 ,  G07F17/3267

Abstract: In one aspect, there is provided a method of conducting a wagering game which includes the steps of conducting a plurality of basic wagering games and enabling a bonus game in response to a bonus triggering outcome achieved in any of the basic wagering games. The method also includes deferring the enabled bonus game to permit play after completion of play of the plurality of basic wagering games.

Abstract translation: 一方面，提供了一种进行投注游戏的方法，其包括进行多个基本投注游戏并且响应于在任何基本投注游戏中实现的奖励触发结果而实现奖励游戏的步骤。 该方法还包括延迟启用的奖金游戏，以便在完成多个基本投注游戏的游戏之后允许玩游戏。

公开(公告)号：WO2006116426A3

公开(公告)日：2006-12-28

申请号：PCT/US2006015674

申请日：2006-04-26

Applicant: WMS GAMING INC ,  GOMEZ BENJAMIN T ,  THOMAS ALFRED

Inventor： GOMEZ BENJAMIN T ,  THOMAS ALFRED

IPC: A63F13/06 ,  A63F3/00 ,  A63F13/10

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3262

Abstract: A gaming system for conducting a wagering game comprises a value input device for receiving a wager to play the wagering game, a display for displaying a plurality of selectable elements, and a controller coupled to the display. The controller is operative to designate at least one of the selectable elements as a rental element and repeat an award associated with the rental element as other ones of the selectable elements are successively selected. Methods for conducting a wagering game are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 用于进行投注游戏的游戏系统包括：用于接收下注的玩玩游戏的值输入装置，用于显示多个可选元素的显示器，以及耦合到所述显示器的控制器。 控制器用于将至少一个可选择元素指定为租赁元件，并且重复与租赁元件相关联的奖励，因为连续选择其他可选择元素。 还披露了进行投注游戏的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2006127623A2

公开(公告)日：2006-11-30

申请号：PCT/US2006019771

申请日：2006-05-22

Applicant: WMS GAMING INC ,  HORNIK JEREMY M ,  GOMEZ BENJAMIN T ,  ENGLMAN ALLON G

Inventor： HORNIK JEREMY M ,  GOMEZ BENJAMIN T ,  ENGLMAN ALLON G

IPC: A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3262 ,  G07F17/3244

Abstract: A gaming machine for conducting a wagering game includes a display for displaying a bonus game triggered by a start-bonus outcome and for presenting a plurality of player-selectable elements. Each of the player-selectable elements has a predetermined random outcome associated therewith. A game feature associated with the bonus game is configured to introduce a computer-generated player on the display. The computer-generated player randomly selects at least one player-selectable element from the plurality of player-selectable elements.

Abstract translation: 用于进行投注游戏的游戏机包括用于显示由开始奖励结果触发的奖励游戏并用于呈现多个玩家可选择元素的显示器。 每个玩家可选元素具有与之相关的预定随机结果。 与奖励游戏相关联的游戏功能被配置为在显示器上引入计算机生成的玩家。 计算机生成的播放器从多个播放器可选择元素中随机选择至少一个播放器可选择元素。

公开(公告)号：WO2006116426A2

公开(公告)日：2006-11-02

申请号：PCT/US2006/015674

申请日：2006-04-26

Applicant: WMS GAMING INC. ,  GOMEZ, Benjamin, T. ,  THOMAS, Alfred

Inventor： GOMEZ, Benjamin, T. ,  THOMAS, Alfred

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3262

Abstract: A gaming system for conducting a wagering game comprises a value input device for receiving a wager to play the wagering game, a display for displaying a plurality of selectable elements, and a controller coupled to the display. The controller is operative to designate at least one of the selectable elements as a rental element and repeat an award associated with the rental element as other ones of the selectable elements are successively selected. Methods for conducting a wagering game are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 用于进行下注游戏的游戏系统包括用于接收下注以玩下注游戏的值输入装置，用于显示多个可选元素的显示器以及耦合到显示器的控制器。 控制器可操作地指定至少一个可选择元素作为出租元素，并且当可选择元素中的其他可选元素被连续选择时重复与出租元素相关联的奖励。 还公开了进行投注游戏的方法。