Gaming method and system with a hidden image game piece
July 21, 2024. 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 ReferencesInstant lottery game employing vending machines which are centrally controlled by computers Self-contained covert image Automatic lottery system Illusion of skill game machine for a gaming system Video gaming system with pool prize structures Automatic lottery system Concurrent game network System for distributing lottery tickets Computerized gaming device Multivalue/multiplay lottery game InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 10895521 filed on 07/21/2004US Classes:463/20Lot-to-lot combination (e.g., slot machine, etc.)ExaminersPrimary: Suhol, DmitryAssistant: Henry, Thomas H Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA63F 13/00AbstractA gaming method and system includes determining if at least one first trigger event has occurred, dispensing at least one game piece if the at least one trigger event has occurred, the at least one game piece having at least one hidden image and at least one concealing image disposed thereon, the at least one concealing image limiting the visibility of the at least one hidden image, determining if a second trigger event has occurred, receiving at least one identifier associated with the at least one game piece if the second trigger event has occurred, determining a payout according to the at least one identifier, and causing a display unit to generate a reveal pattern, the reveal pattern cooperating with the at least one concealing image of the at least one game piece to make the at least one hidden image visible if the second trigger event has occurred.Other References
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