Linked gaming machines having a common feature controller
February 22, 2014. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesAmusement apparatus and method Video game network Player interactive video gaming device Poker machine communication system Multiple progressive gaming system that freezes payouts at start of game Control apparatus for game machines Progressive jackpot gaming system linking gaming machines with different hit frequencies and denominations Progressive gaming control and communication system Gaming system with progressive jackpot Video gaming machine InventorsApplicationNo. 200121 filed on 02/22/1994US Classes:463/16, In a chance application463/20, Lot-to-lot combination (e.g., slot machine, etc.)463/25Credit/debit monitoring or manipulation (e.g., game entry, betting, prize level, etc.)ExaminersPrimary: Harrison, Jessica J.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassG07F 017/34AbstractThe preferred embodiment of the present invention operates on a system of interconnected gaming machines and selectively provides one or more active features to all of the gaming machines linked to the system. The enablement of the feature may be based on the combined results from previous plays on the individual gaming machines. The feature may be a bonus award for a specific displayed combination, an increased possibility for a winning combination, or any other feature which alters the normal operation of the gaming machines. The first machine to generate a winning game result to which the feature applies will be given an award based upon the feature. The feature is then disabled and the system returns to normal play mode until the feature is again enabled. Various other features are described.Field of SearchEdge indicationRolling In a chance application Credit/debit monitoring or manipulation (e.g., game entry, betting, prize level, etc.) Lot match or lot combination (e.g., roulette, lottery, etc.) Plural lots (e.g., keno, etc.) Plural matches create pattern (e.g., bingo, etc.) Lot-to-lot combination (e.g., slot machine, etc.) Having means to alter combination probability Network type (e.g., computer network, etc.) | |
