Method of playing game and gaming device with at least one additional payout indicator
Patent 5882261 Issued on March 16, 1999. Estimated Expiration Date: 
September 30, 2016. 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.
September 30, 2016. 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 ReferencesGame device including means simulating release of a ball Electronic gaming machine Gaming machine with skill feature Gaming or amusement machines Patent #: 5344145 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 722379 filed on 09/30/1996US Classes:463/20, Lot-to-lot combination (e.g., slot machine, etc.)273/121B, Pachinko (i.e., nearly vertical playing surface)273/143R, Edge indicationD21/367And curvilinear pathExaminersPrimary: Layno, Benjamin H.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesG07F 017/34A63F 007/02 AbstractMethods of playing games and gaming devices useful with playing games comprise a standard gaming unit, e.g., three reels, and a discernible additional payout indicator. The additional payout indicator comprises a value selector and a multiplier, wherein the multiplier comprises a pinball-type game. According to a preferred embodiment the multiplier also comprises a rotatable reel into which the pinball drops in order to determine one of a plurality of values. The points attained during the pinball-type game play are utilized in the calculation of the multiplier value.Other References
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