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The embodiments of the present invention relate to casino wagering games with one or more progressive awards that increase in value based on a random event, or other pre-established event or outcome, and/or reset if not won during a bonus event.
A number of wagering games feature awards which increase in value over time. Such awards are known as progressive awards. Typically progressive awards begin at a specific value known as a seed value or reset value and then increase over time based upon the number of eligible placed wagers. Usually, progressive awards increase by utilizing a specified fraction of each eligible placed wager. The phrase “eligible wager” refers to a pre-established wager amount, typically the maximum possible wager, required for a progressive award to be won. Furthermore, some gaming jurisdictions mandate that only wagers which can result in a progressive award can be used to fund progressive award increases.
A common progressive award works as follows: When the game is first offered, or after the prior progressive award is won, the progressive award value is set to a specific value. Thereafter, a set percentage of each eligible wager is added to the progressive award value until a game outcome occurs resulting in a player winning the progressive award.
A progressive award can involve wagers and play from a single machine or a number of machines. In the latter case, known as linked progressives, machines are configured in a bank of adjacent machines, or a plurality of machines across multiple banks within a casino, or across a plurality of casinos within a regional geographic area or across a plurality casinos across a plurality of regional geographic areas. In many games with progressive awards, especially with linked progressive awards, increases in the progressive award are cached such that the award value may be displayed as continuously and smoothly increasing rather than jumping up in rapid, varied amounts. The progressive award is often displayed in a manner reminiscent of a car odometer to better give the impression of continual and smooth jackpot growth.
One notable exception to the common practice of increasing a progressive award for each eligible wager is evident in Silicon Gaming's video poker game, “Phantom Belle Playoff”, that offers a discrete progressive award increase of a certain size after a certain number of eligible wagers have been placed. In this case, the progressive award increases after a specific number of maximum wagers has been placed.
Most games with progressive awards are configured to pay the progressive award based upon a primary game outcome. For example, in a slot machine game, a progressive award is won in response to a certain set of symbols, typically the top-most symbol(s), aligned along a certain pay line when a maximum wager has been placed. However there are some slot games that pay a progressive award as the outcome of a bonus event. Another example relates to a card game wherein a certain hand outcome occurs, such as a royal flush outcome.
Many casino games offer bonus events or bonus rounds beyond the primary game. Such a bonus can be triggered in response to an outcome of the primary game. For example, in a slot machine game the outcome may be based on certain symbols appearing in a certain configuration. Other games can be offered whereby the bonus is triggered based on a secondary event. For example, in the video poker game, Phantom Belle Playoff, the appearance of a special card from the deck has no effect on the primary game but causes a bonus round to be launched.
In a bonus event, the player typically is awarded a prize based upon a secondary outcome selection different from the primary game outcome. In slot games, like “Wheel of Gold” or “Wheel of Fortune”, for example, the bonus round is triggered when a bonus symbol appears in a pre-established manner (either on the pay line on the last reel or on all positions on the pay line, based upon the game definition) and the player has placed a maximum wager. During the bonus round, the player initiates the spinning of the bonus wheel. Eventually the wheel slows to a stop. The wheel is separated into segments, each depicting an award. The player wins the award depicted on the wheel segment identified by a single pointer at an edge of the wheel after the wheel stops.
A bonus event typically involves the following features:
One embodiment of the present invention comprises a method of conducting a wagering game, accepting a player wager, generating a game outcome, resolving the player wager by paying the player an award in response to the game outcome matching a predefined winning outcome, and in response to the game outcome matching a predefined outcome, increasing an associated progressive award value.
The embodiments of the present invention include a method and device for offering a casino game with one or more progressive awards with some or all of the following features:
the progressive award only increases based upon some primary or secondary game outcome;
for a non-linked progressive award corresponding to a game linked to a player tracking system, any progressive award gains follow the player between play sessions; and/or
the progressive award can only be won during a bonus round and whether or not the bonus award is won, the bonus award is reset after the bonus game ends.
Thus, instead of increasing the progressive award for every eligible wager, the progressive jackpot only increases in response to a certain primary or secondary game outcome. Such a scheme increases player excitement and interest by making jackpot increases a special event instead of the standard routine, automatic event. The jackpot increase can become a psychological reward which does not have an immediate negative financial impact on the casino offering the game. The feature may also help encourage players to play a given game more often since the players may feel more directly responsible for the increased progressive awards based upon their actual play.
Examples of primary progressive award increase triggers include (but are not limited to):
appearance of certain symbol(s), perhaps in certain location(s), during play of a slot machine game;
appearance of certain card(s), perhaps in certain hand positions, during play of a card game;
the occurrence of certain defined winning outcomes; and/or
the occurrence of a non-winning outcome, especially in a very high hit frequency game.
The most basic example of a secondary progressive award increase trigger is increasing the progressive award randomly and independent of the primary game outcome. In one example, it involves the display of a secondary gaming element such as a wheel or other display. Another secondary event example involves the use of a special feature reel in addition to standard game reels. Then, if a certain symbol appears on the special feature reel, perhaps in conjunction with certain primary game outcomes, it may trigger an increase of the progressive award.
As with standard games having progressive awards, a game may be configured to allow only progressive award increases when a certain betting requirement is met, for example, when a maximum wager is placed. Alternately, a game can be configured where all placed wagers are eligible.
When a progressive award is increased, there are a few methods to define the amount of the increase. A game can be configured to add the same amount for the same trigger. For games that allow for progressive award increases for a multiplicity of wager amounts, the award increase can be scaled based upon the actual wager amount. Another game definition can result in different types of progressive award increase triggers that result in different progressive award increase amounts. Another game definition can result in the progressive award increase being randomly selected, perhaps from a distribution of possible awards. Such variable progressive award increases can be part of a bonus round event. Another game definition can allow for different triggers that cause an increase in different progressive award values. Furthermore, different triggers can cause different increases in the progressive award value. Moreover, a game definition can allow for multiple simultaneous triggers, each of which causes a progressive award increase, possibly of the same progressive award and/or different progressive awards.
Another aspect of the embodiments of the present invention is the concept of a personal progressive award following a player. Specifically, some game devices allow for individual player tracking, usually initiated by having the player insert his or her unique player identification card into a card reader installed in the machine. Player tracking is also possible in games offered via the Internet wherein the player is required to provide a user ID and password in order to play. A gaming system that can provide player tracking can also be designed to maintain progressive awards between play sessions for the same player. For example, if a given player is able to increase his personal progressive award to a certain amount, the progressive award remains at the same value the next time the player returns to play the game.
Another aspect of the embodiments of the present invention is the concept that a progressive award can only be won during a bonus round, and if the progressive award is not won, the progressive award is reset. For example, when a player initially starts a game having such a feature, the progressive award is set at a certain level which can increase as the player plays, either through traditional progressive award growth mechanisms or through the random increase mechanism aspect of the embodiments of the present invention. The player can only win a progressive award during play of a bonus round. Whether or not the player wins such a progressive award, all such progressive awards are reset upon exiting the bonus round.
There are additional aspects of the embodiments of the present invention related to setting and adjusting the progressive award value based upon the wager amount. One such aspect involves selecting the progressive award reset value based upon the amount of the wager. For example, a progressive jackpot value can be reset to the value of S×W, where S is the base seed value and W is the relevant wager amount placed during the game play when the bonus game or round is activated. Alternatively, a progressive award boost can be applied if a wager in excess of a minimum wager is placed during the game play when the bonus game or round is activated. For example, the jackpot value may be reset to the value S, but if the player's wager W is greater than 1 unit, the jackpot value is increased by S×(W−1) at the start of the bonus round. In a more specific example, the progressive award is reset to 100 units. Then, if during play of the game, the progressive award value is increased by 60 units, with a 5 unit wager in place, and a game outcome triggers a bonus round or game, the progressive award of 160 units is boosted by 400 units calculated as follows: 100*(5−1)=400 units to a total progressive award value of 560 units which the player has the opportunity to win during the bonus round.
The above disclosed two jackpot adjustments can both be offered in the same game. Specifically, for a game linked to a player tracking system, the progressive award value is set to S for the first time that a given player plays the game. The first time said player enters the bonus round and the player's wager is greater than 1 unit, a boost of S×(W−1) is added to the progressive award value. The boost only occurs on the first bonus round event for said player. Upon exiting a bonus round the first time or any subsequent time, the progressive award value is reset to S×W.
All of the above described game features can also apply to game methods and devices which involve a plurality of progressive awards. Other variations, embodiments and features of the present invention will become evident from the following detailed description, drawings and claims.
For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles in accordance with the embodiments of the present invention, reference will now be made to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended. Any alterations and further modifications of the inventive feature illustrated herein, and any additional applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated herein, which would normally occur to one skilled in the relevant art and having possession of this disclosure, are to be considered within the scope of the invention claimed.
Turning to the drawings,
It is noted that in block diagram 100, the nature of the game outcome required to cause a progressive award increase is not explicitly stated in accordance with the ability of the embodiments of the present invention to apply to either primary game outcomes and/or secondary game outcomes.
Initially a player tracking system in communication with the game identifies the player 210 and determines whether the player is a repeat player or first time player 211. If the player is a repeat player, the progressive award values are set to the previous values after a last gaming session 212. If the player is not a repeat player, the progressive award values are set to their default seed values 230. The game is then initiated 213 and a game outcome generated 214. Based on the game outcome generated at step 214, it is then determined whether a progressive award should be increased 215. If so, the progressive award value is increased 231 and saved in association with the identified player 232. The player then elects to play the game again 215 or end the game 217. In this configuration the progressive award values are personal to the player and are maintained by a player tracking system.
The game is first activated 310 and it is then determined if the game has been activated previously 311. If not, the progressive award value is set at the initial/default seed value 312. Wagers are then accepted from a subject player 313 and the game is initiated by the player 314. Based on the wager amount, the progressive award value is increased 315 and the game is played 316 thus generating a game outcome. It is then determined if the game outcome triggers a bonus event 317. If the game outcome does trigger a bonus event, a bonus game is played during which the progressive award(s) may be won 318. After the bonus game is played, the progressive award values are reset 319. It is then determined whether the player earned any awards 320 and if so, the awards are credited to the player 321. The game ends at step 322.
The game is first activated 410 and it is then determined if the game has been activated previously 411. If not, the progressive award value is set at the initial/default seed value 412. Wagers are then accepted from a subject player 413 and the game is initiated by the player 414 and a game outcome is generated 415. It is then determined if the game outcome triggers a progressive award value increase 416. If yes, the progressive award value is increased 417 and then the progressive award value is increased based on the wager amount 418. It is then determined whether the game outcome triggers a bonus event 419. The bonus game is then played 420 and after the bonus game is played, the progressive award values are reset 421. It is then determined whether the player earned any awards 422 and if so, the awards are credited to the player 423. The game ends at step 424.
Although the invention has been described in detail with reference to several embodiments, additional variations and modifications exist within the scope and spirit of the invention as described and defined in the following claims.
This application is a divisional of, claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/196,645, filed on Aug. 2, 2005, which is a non-provisional application of, claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/598,305, filed on Aug. 3, 2004, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein.
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Honeymooners Advertisement, written by AC Coin & Slot, published in 2002. |
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King of the Grill™ Brochure written by AC Coin & Slot, published prior to Sep. 2003. |
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Little Green Men Jr.™ Advertisement written by AC Coin & Slot, published prior to Sep. 11, 2003. |
Little Green Men Jr.™ Article written by Strictly Slots, published in Feb. 2003. |
Magic 8 Ball Advertisement written by IGT, published in 2002. |
Match Reel Game Bonus Description, written by IGT, published prior to 2000. |
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Mix and Match Article written by Strictly Slots, published in Apr. 2002. |
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Pick a Prize Brochure written by Acres Gaming Incorporated, published prior to 2001. |
Player Tracking on Slots, written by GRIPS Electronic GmbH, printed from website reported as archived on Feb. 20, 1997 (available at http://web.archive.org/web/19970220165921/www.grips.com/playtrac.htm). |
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Press Your Luck Brochure published by AC Coin & Slot prior to 2002. |
Progressive Jackpot System article, printed from casinomagazine.com.managearticle.asp@c—290&a=518, on Jun. 21, 2004. |
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