PENA-CATALAN, Luis (Abavas iela 8, Marupes pagasts, Rigas rajons, LV-2167, LV)
PENA-CATALAN, Luis (Abavas iela 8, Marupes pagasts, Rigas rajons, LV-2167, LV)
| CLAIMS 1. Gaming device, wherein the processor determines the prize for charging on jackpot (jackpots) or bonus (bonuses), if the prize due to the player is determined based on the game outcome, or a gaming system, comprised of plenty of gaming devices interconnected for formation of a gaming device network, wherein every gaming device includes a processor, or a gaming system, comprised of plenty of gaming devices interconnected via Internet for formation of a gaming device network, wherein every gaming device contains a processor, or a gaming system, comprised of plenty of gaming devices interconnected for formation of a gaming device network, which has one central processor, or a gaming system, comprised of plenty of gaming devices interconnected via Internet for formation of a gaming device network, which has one central processor, characterized in that the processor is programmed (i) for handling plenty of reels with plenty of symbols on the reels, (ii) or for handling at least five cards, if it is a poker, (iii) or for handling plenty of playing cards, if it is blackjack, (iv) or for handling plenty numbers of keno, (v) or for handling plenty of bingo numbers, at that the processor is designed for (a) determination of a prize on the basis of the game outcome to confer to a player in order to charge thereof on jackpot (jackpots) or bonus (bonuses). 2. The gaming device or the gaming system according to claim 1, characterized in that the processor on the basis of outcome of a game determines the prize due to a player and the prize for charging on jackpot or bonus in the amount equal to the amount of the prize won by the player on the basis of the game outcome. 3. The gaming device or the gaming system according to claim 1 , characterized in that the processor on the basis of outcome of a game determines the prize due to a player and the prize for charging on jackpot or bonus in the amount, proportional to the amount of the prize won by the player on the basis of the game outcome. 4. The gaming device or the gaming system according to claim 1, characterized in that the processor on the basis of outcome of a game determines the prize due to a player and the prize for charging on jackpot or bonus in the amount, predetermined by the processor. 5. The gaming device or the gaming system according to claim 1 , characterized in that the processor on the basis of outcome of a game determines the prize due to a player and the prize for charging on jackpot or bonus in the amount, determined by the processor at random. 6. The gaming device or the gaming system according to claim 1, characterized in that the processor on the basis of outcome of a game determines the prize due to a player and the prize for charging on jackpot or bonus in the amount, equal to the amount of the prize won by the player for corresponding game symbols. 7. The gaming device or the gaming system according to claim 1 , characterized in that the processor on the basis of outcome of a game determines the prize due to a player and the prize for charging on jackpot or bonus in the amount, proportional to the amount of the prize won by the player for corresponding game symbols. 8. The gaming device or the gaming system according to claim 1 , characterized in that the processor on the basis of outcome of a game determines the prize due to a player and the prize for charging on jackpot or bonus in the amount, predetermined by the processor for corresponding game symbols. 9. The gaming device or the gaming system according to claim 1, characterized in that the processor on the basis of outcome of a game determines the prize due to a player and the prize for charging on jackpot or bonus in the amount, determined by the processor at random for corresponding game symbols. 10. The gaming device or the gaming system according to claim 1, characterized in that the processor on the basis of outcome of a game determines the prize due to a player and the prize for charging on jackpot or bonus in the amount, equal to the amount of the prize won by the player for corresponding game combinations. 1 1. The gaming device or the gaming system according to claim 1 , characterized in that the processor on the basis of outcome of a game determines the prize due to a player and the prize for charging on jackpot or bonus in the amount, proportional to the amount of the prize won by the player for corresponding game combinations. 12. The gaming device or the gaming system according to claim 1 , characterized in that the processor on the basis of outcome of a game determines the prize due to a player and the prize for charging on jackpot or bonus in the amount, predetermined by the processor for corresponding game combinations. 13. The gaming device or the gaming system according to claim 1, characterized in that the processor on the basis of outcome of a game determines the prize due to a player and the prize for charging on jackpot or bonus in the amount, determined by the processor at random for corresponding game combinations. 14. The gaming device or the gaming system according to claim 1, characterized in that the processor on the basis of outcome of a game determines the prize due to a player and in the presence of a special jackpot or bonus symbol on the display the prize for charging on jackpot or bonus corresponding to the special jackpot or bonus symbol in the amount equal to the amount of the prize won by the player on the basis of the game outcome. 15. The gaming device or the gaming system according to claim 1, characterized in that the processor on the basis of outcome of a game determines the prize due to a player and in the presence of a special jackpot or bonus symbol on the display the prize for charging on jackpot or bonus corresponding to the special jackpot or bonus symbol in the amount proportional to the amount of the prize won by the player on the basis of the game outcome. 16. The gaming device or the gaming system according to claim 1 , characterized in that the processor on the basis of outcome of a game determines the prize due to a player and in the presence of a special jackpot or bonus symbol on the display the prize for charging on jackpot or bonus corresponding to the special jackpot or bonus symbol in the amount, predetermined by the processor. 17. The gaming device or the gaming system according to claim 1, characterized in that the processor on the basis of outcome of a game determines the prize due to a player and in the presence of a special jackpot or bonus symbol on the display the prize for charging on jackpot or bonus corresponding to the special jackpot or bonus symbol in the amount, determined by the processor at random. |
DETERMINED ON THE GROUNDS OF GAME OUTCOME
The present innovation refers to a shared gaming device, particularly to a progressive jackpot (jackpots) or bonus (bonuses) gaming device, charging credits directly connected with prize winning in a game.
Besides, the innovation refers to a gaming system, comprised of a number of devices, at that the said gaming devices are interconnected for formation of a network of gaming devices aiming at accumulation of shared jackpot (jackpots) or bonus (bonuses), charging credits directly connected with prize winning in the game.
Also this innovation refers to a gaming system, comprised of a number of devices, at that the said gaming devices are interconnected via Internet for formation of a network of gaming devices aiming at accumulation of shared jackpot (jackpots) or bonus (bonuses), charging credits directly connected with prize winning in the game.
Progressive jackpot or bonus gaming devices are well-known. In the course of a game on these gaming devices a player has an opportunity to win accumulated jackpots or bonuses as a result of a certain outcome or in a random way.
Progressive jackpots and bonuses, which enable a player to win a big prize or afford an opportunity of big prizes, are particularly attractive for players.
There is a known gaming device, which ensures a method of charging credits on jackpots and bonuses in gaming devices, when a certain percent of a general percent of win of the gaming device is charged on jackpots and bonuses. For example, a general percent of win amounts to 94 %, where 90% go for a prize in the primary game and 4% go for charging on jackpots and bonuses. At such method of charging the dynamics of accumulation of jackpots or bonuses is not high (as a rule, at such method the charging of credits on jackpots or bonuses makes up no more than 3-5% of the general percent of win of the gaming device) as if to set too large percent of charging on jackpots and bonuses then the primary game would become less attractive for players. The primary game becomes less attractive for the players since the players win too less prizes, but the charging of credits on jackpots or bonuses is connected only with the turnover of the game and it is not connected with outcome of the primary game.
There is a known gaming device, which ensures a method of computation of scores on jackpots or bonuses in the gaming devices, when a certain number of credits, specifically meant for charging on jackpots or bonuses, is drawn additionally to the cost of the course of the primary game (bet of the primary game). As a rule it makes about 25% of the bet of the primary game. For example, the game bet makes up 20 credits plus an additional bet of 5 credits allowed for a possibility to win jackpots or bonuses of 25 credits. Such method is, in fact, a separate additional game on jackpots or bonuses, which is connected with the primary game that only at a game with an additional bet the method of winning jackpots and bonuses is integrated into the primary game. A player has to bet on a possibility to win jackpot or a bonus, because if a player gambles without additional bet he /she has no opportunity to win jackpots or bonuses. At this method of charging the dynamics of accumulation of jackpots or bonuses is less than at the above described method. But, ditto as at the first method, only the method of winning jackpots or bonuses is integrated in the primary game, but charging of credits on jackpots and bonuses is not connected with the outcome of the primary game.
The known devices ensure the methods of charging on jackpots or bonuses in the lack of visual and clear to a player system of formation of jackpots or bonuses, particularly if a gaming device or a network of gaming devices have several jackpots or bonuses or several different levels of jackpot or bonus. Therefore the above described progressive jackpots or bonuses are perceived by players as an additional opportunity of the game rather than a part of the game itself to be paid for additionally, or, if not payable additionally, the percents of win taken away for charging on jackpots and bonuses make the primary game less attractive for the players. But, for all shortcomings of the existing methods of charging credits on jackpots or bonuses, the progressive jackpot or bonus gaming devices (particularly the gaming devices joined in a shared network aiming at accumulation of shared jackpots or bonuses), are popular among players since such gaming devices increase the chance of a player to win a big prize. Overwhelmingly the amount of accumulated jackpots or bonuses is much bigger than the prizes in games without accumulation, as well as the proportion of the amount of the prize and the bet at which a prize, bigger than in games without accumulation, can be won. Therefore the progressive jackpot or bonus games enhance the pleasure of players from a game and interest of players in games.
The objective of this innovation is the development of such gaming devices (gaming systems) that ensure the high dynamics of charging credits on jackpots or bonuses, ensure the high dynamics of charging credits on jackpots or bonuses without any additional bets to the bet of the primary game, and feature a method of charging credits on jackpots or bonuses fully integrated in the primary game and during a game displaying to a player a visual and unambiguous imagination of how and why the credits are charged on jackpots or bonuses.
The stated objective is attained thanks to the fact that the gaming device contains a processor programmed (i) for handling plenty of reels with plenty of symbols on the reels, (ii) or for handling at least five cards, if it is a poker, (iii) or for handling plenty of playing cards, if it is blackjack, (iv) or for handling plenty numbers of keno, (v) or for handling plenty of bingo numbers, at that the processor is designed for (a) determination of a prize on the basis of the game outcome to confer to a player in order to charge thereof on jackpot (jackpots) or bonus (bonuses).
In the first embodiment the gaming device lets a player to spin the reel in the game. The processor in the gaming device spins or lets a player to initiate spinning the reels to win a prize on the basis of combination of symbols on the reels. If a player wins a prize then the prize is also charged on jackpot or bonus.
In this embodiment, if a player wins the prize after spinning the reels then the prize of exactly same amount is charged on jackpot or bonus. In other embodiments, if a player wins the prize after spinning the reels then the prize in the amount proportional to the prize of the player is charged on jackpot or bonus. In other embodiments, if a player wins the prize after spinning the reels, then the prize in the amount predetermined by the processor is charged on jackpot or bonus. In other embodiments, if a player wins the prize after spinning the reels, then the prize in the amount determined by the processor at random is charged on jackpot or bonus.
In one embodiment plenty of reels that have several symbols are displayed to a player. The processor in the gaming device spins or lets a player to initiate spinning the reels to win a prize on the basis of combination of symbols on the reels. If a player wins the prize after spinning the reels then the prize in exactly the same amount as the prize won for corresponding game symbols is charged on corresponding jackpots and bonuses. In other embodiments, if a player wins the prize after spinning the reels, then the prize in the amount proportional to the prize of the player won for corresponding symbols is charged on corresponding jackpots and bonuses. In other embodiments, if a player wins the prize after spinning the reels, then the prize in the amount predetermined by the processor for the given game symbols is charged on corresponding jackpots and bonuses. In other embodiments, if a player wins the prize after spinning the reels, then the prize, corresponding to the given symbols, is charged on jackpots or bonuses, which amount is determined by the processor at random for corresponding game symbols.
In one embodiment plenty of reels with several symbols are displayed to a player. The processor in the gaming device spins or lets a player to initiate spinning the reels to win a prize based on combination of symbols on the reels. If a player wins the prize after spinning the reels, then the prize of the same amount as the prize won for a corresponding game combination is charged on jackpot or bonus corresponding to the given game combination. In other embodiments, if a player wins the prize after spinning the reels, then the prize of the amount proportional to the prize of the player won for a corresponding combination shall be charged on corresponding jackpots and bonuses. In other embodiments, if a player wins the prize after spinning the reels, then the prize, which amount is predetermined by the processor, is charged on jackpot or bonus corresponding to the given combination. In other embodiments, if a player wins the prize after spinning the reels, then the prize, which amount is determined by the processor at random for each game prize combination, is charged on jackpot or bonus corresponding to the given combination.
In an alternative embodiment plenty of reels that have several symbols or one or several special jackpot or bonus symbols are displayed to the player. The processor in the gaming device spins or lets a player to initiate spinning the reels for winning the prize based on combination of symbols on the reels. If a player wins the prize after spinning the reels and a special jackpot or bonus symbol is displayed on the reel then the prize of the same amount is charged on jackpot or bonus corresponding to the given jackpot or bonus symbol. In other embodiments, if a player wins the prize after spinning the reels and a special jackpot or bonus symbol is displayed on the reel then the prize of the amount proportional to the prize of the player won for a corresponding jackpot or bonus symbol is charged on jackpot or bonus. In other embodiments, if a player wins the prize after spinning the reels and a special jackpot or bonus symbol is displayed on the reel then the prize in the amount predetermined by the processor is charged on jackpot or bonus corresponding to the given jackpot or bonus symbol. In other embodiments, if a player wins the prize after spinning the reels and a special jackpot or bonus symbol is displayed on the reel then the prize in the amount determined by the processor at random is charged on jackpot or bonus corresponding to the given jackpot or bonus symbol.
In one embodiment the shared gaming device has poker for charging credits on jackpot (jackpots) or bonus (bonuses) pursuant to this innovation. In other embodiment the shared gaming device has Bingo for charging credits on jackpot (jackpots) or bonus (bonuses) pursuant to this innovation. In other embodiment the shared gaming device has Black Jack for charging credits on jackpot (jackpots) or bonus (bonuses) pursuant to this innovation. In other embodiment the shared gaming device has keno for charging credits on jackpot (jackpots) or bonus (bonuses) pursuant to this innovation.
In one embodiment, pursuant to this innovation, the charging of credits on jackpot (jackpots) or bonus (bonuses) is used in the gaming system comprised of plenty of gaming devices, at that the said gaming devices are interconnected for formation of a network of gaming devices aiming at accumulation of shared jackpot (jackpots) or bonus (bonuses). In other embodiment, pursuant to this innovation, the charging of credits on jackpot (jackpots) or bonus (bonuses) is used in the gaming system comprised of plenty of gaming devices, at that the said gaming devices are interconnected via Internet devices aiming at accumulation of shared jackpot (jackpots) or bonus (bonuses).
Therefore the advantage of the present innovation lies in supporting the gaming device that has any game with an opportunity to win a prize and progressive jackpot (jackpots) or bonus (bonuses), charging credits directly connected with the prize won in the game, or a gaming system having any games with an opportunity to win a prize, at that the said gaming devices either interconnected for formation of a network of gaming devices, or interconnected via Internet aiming at accumulation of shared jackpot (jackpots) or bonus (bonuses), charging credits directly connected with the prize won in games.
The innovation is illustrated on drawings, where:
Fig.lA - a front perspective view of the gaming device pursuant to the present innovation;
Fig. IB - a front perspective view of other embodiment of the gaming device pursuant to the present innovation;
Fig.2 - a flowchart of electronic configuration of the embodiment of the gaming device pursuant to the present innovation;
Fig.3 - 3D - a scaled-up front view of the display reflecting the embodiment of the present innovation with one shared jackpot /bonus;
Fig.4 - 4D - a scaled-up front view of the display in another embodiment of the present innovation with separate jackpots / bonuses for corresponding game symbols;
Fig.5 - 5D - a scaled-up front view of the display in another embodiment of the present innovation with separate jackpots / bonuses for corresponding prize - winning game combinations;
Fig.6 - 6D - a scaled-up front view of the display in another embodiment of the present innovation with separate jackpots / bonuses for corresponding jackpot / bonus symbols.
Gaming device and electronics
Two variants of embodiment of the gaming device pursuant to the present innovation are reflected on Fig. lA and IB as a gaming device (la) and a gaming device (lb) accordingly. The gaming device (la) and /or the gaming device (lb) hereinafter referred to as gaming device (1). The gaming device (1) is, in one embodiment, a slot gaming machine equipped with a control element, displays and features of a slot machine. It is designed so that a player can operate it standing or seated, preferably the gaming device (1) should be installed on a console or on a support. The gaming device can be executed with different support and display designs as shown on Fig. lA and IB. The gaming device (1) can be also embodied as a programmed code stored in a removable cartridge unit for application in a portable gaming device. Also the gaming device (1) can be embodied as a programmed code stored on a disk or on any other storage device, which can be used by a player in a desk-top or laptop computer or other computer platforms.
The gaming device (1) can implement any primary game such as slot, poker, Black Jack, Bingo, keno or any other prize-winning game. Symbols and signs applied in the gaming device (1) can be manifested in a mechanical, electronic or video form. As shown on Fig. lA and IB, the gaming device can contain a coin slot (5) and a banknote receiver (4), wherein the player places money, drops coins or tokens. A player can drop a coin into the coin slot (5) or banknotes, cheques or vouchers into the banknote receiver (4). Also for payment receipt there can be used other devices such as readers or a validator (authentication device) for credit cards or debit cards. When a player inserts money into the gaming device (1), the number of credits corresponding to the deposited amount of money is shown on the credit display (11). Upon deposition of a corresponding amount of money the player can start a game either jerking a grip (3) or pressing a game button (7). The game button (7) can be any game activator used by a player, which starts any game or sequence of events in the gaming device.
As shown on Fig. lA and IB, the gaming device (1) also contains a bet display (12) and a bet button (8). A player places a bet pressing the bet button (8). A player can sweeten every time when the player presses the bet button (8). When the player presses the bet button (8) the number of credits shown on the bet display (12) increases accordingly.
A player can press button (9) "Payment" and get money corresponding to the number of credits remaining at the time of pressing the button (9) "Payment", at that the player receives the money in a coin payment tray (6). The gaming device (1) can use other mechanisms of payment, such as payment of credits by a cashier, printout of a cheque with indication of an amount of money, or a card of an electronic record tracking the player's credits.
The gaming device (1) also contains one or more display devices. The embodiment shown on Fig. 1A contains also a central display device (2a), and the alternative embodiment shown on Fig. IB contains a central display device (2a), as well as an upper display device (2b). The gaming device (1) in one embodiment displays plenty reels (10), for example, from three to five reels (10) in either mechanical or video form on one or more display devices. The display devices can output any visual image or demonstration comprised of, but not limited to, movement of physical objects such as mechanical reels and wheels, dynamic lighting and video images. The display device can be any browse surface such as glass, a video monitor or a screen, a liquid-crystal display or any other display mechanism. If the reels (10) are presented in a video form, then a preferable display device for the video reels (10) is a video monitor.
Every reel (10) displays plenty of signs such as bells, hearts, fruit, digits, letters or any other images or symbols that correspond to the theme connected with the gaming device (1). The gaming device (1) contains a loudspeaker (13) for reproduction of sound or music.
On Fig.2. there is an electronic configuration of the gaming device (1), comprised of a processor (22), a memory unit (14) for storage of the programmed code or other data, a central display device (2a), an upper display device (2b), a sound card (18), plenty of loudspeakers (13) and one or more input devices (17). The processor (22) is a microprocessor or a platform based on a microcontroller, which can display images, symbols and other signs, as well as images of people, fonts, buildings, things and card faces. The memory unit (14) can contain a random-access memory (15) (RAM) for storage of event data or other data formed or applied in the course of a particular game. The memory unit (14) can also contain a read-only memory (16) (ROM) for storage of a programmed code that controls the gaming device (1) so that it implements a particular game in compliance with the consistent game rules and payment tables.
As shown on Fig.2 a player uses the input device (17), comprised of the grip (3), the game button (7), the bet button (8) and a button of conversion credits into cash (9), for input of signals into the gaming device (1). In some examples it is preferable to use a touchscreen (21) and thereto connected controller of the touchscreen (20) a video monitor instead of a usual display device. The touchscreen (21) and the controller (20) of the touchscreen are connected with the video controller (19) and the processor (22). A player can make decisions and enter signals in the gaming device (1) by touching the touchscreen (21) at corresponding places. As shown on Fig.2 the processor (22) can be connected with the coin slot (5) or with the banknote receiver (4). The processor (22) can be programmed so that to ask a player to deposit a certain amount of money to start a game.
The processor (22) and the memory unit (14) are a preferable embodiment of this innovation, as it can be implemented with application of one or more application - specific integrated circuits (ASIC) or other hardware devices or with application of mechanical devices (as mentioned together and /or separately as a "processor". Moreover, although the processor (22) and the memory unit (14) reside in every gaming device (1), it is possible to support some or all of their functions in the central position, such as a network server, for connection with the play station, for example, via local area networks (LAN), wide area network (WLAN), Internet connection, microwave line etc.
According to Fig. lA, IB and 2, in order to control the gaming device (1) in one embodiment a player must enter a corresponding amount of money or tokens into the coin slot (5) or into the banknote receiver (4), and then pull the grip (3) or press the game button (7). The reels (10) then start spinning. Eventually the reels (10) will stop. If a player has remaining credits he /she can spin the reels (10) again. Depending on when the reels (10) stop, the player can win or not win additional credits.
Additionally to an opportunity to win credits in such way, the gaming device (1) also charges credits on jackpots / bonuses. This type of a gaming device (1) will include a programme that will automatically charge credits on jackpots / bonuses, when a player wins prize in a game, or receives prize in a game and simultaneously a certain "screening" condition is attained in the game. Such screening condition can be manifested in a particular positioning of signs on the display device. The gaming device (1) can be used as a central video display device (2a) or as an upper video display device (2b) to output progressive jackpots / bonuses. Also in case of connection of two or more gaming devices (1) into a shared network for accumulation of shared jackpots / bonuses, there can be used one or more additional video display devices to output the jackpots /bonuses jointly accumulated from the connected gaming devices (1).
Charging Credits on Jackpot (Jackpots) or Bonus (Bonuses)
According to Fig. 3 one embodiment of this innovation includes plenty of reels (lOa-lOe) and one or more payment lines (24), displayed by the video monitor (2a) or (2b) on Fig.lA or IB. Every reel (10) has plenty of symbols from A to D. The symbols can be any suitable symbols. The prize display (25) outputs prizes for every revolution of the reels. The jackpot /bonus display (26) shows a current amount of the progressive jackpot /bonus.
In one embodiment, if a player wins a prize after spinning the reels then the prize of the same amount is charged on jackpot or bonus. In other embodiments, if a player wins a prize after spinning the reels then the prize of the amount proportional to the prize of the player is charged on jackpot or bonus. In other embodiments, if a player wins a prize after spinning the reels then the prize of the amount predetermined by the processor is charged on jackpot or bonus. In other embodiments, if a player wins a prize after spinning the reels and a special jackpot or bonus symbol is displayed on the reel then the prize of the amount determined by the processor at random is charged on jackpot or bonus.
On Fig.3A-3D there is an example of this embodiment pursuant to the present innovation. Any pay table or a table of prize credits can be used in a game. The pay table for this example is as follows: two similar C symbols along the line of payment are equal to 10 prize credits, three similar symbols along the line of payment are equal to 30 prize credits for the player. The amount of jackpot / bonus accumulated before spinning the reels is equal to 0 credits.
On Fig.3A there is an example of this embodiment pursuant to the present innovation, when credits in the amount equal to the prize of a player are charged on jackpot or bonus. A player after spinning the reels receives the prize combinations of CC - 10 credits and AAA - 30 credits, i.e., in the aggregate the player receives for the game 40 prize credits displayed on the prize display (25). The same amount of credits, i.e., 40 credits, are charged on jackpot or bonus and output on the jackpot /bonus display (26). The accumulated amount of credits makes up 40 credits.
On Fig.3B there is an example of this embodiment pursuant to the present innovation, when the prize in the amount proportional to the prize of the player is charged on jackpot or bonus. A player after spinning the reels receives the prize combinations of CC - 10 credits and AAA - 30 credits, i.e., in the aggregate the player receives for the game 40 prize credits displayed on the prize display (25). The credits equal to the half of the prize, i.e., 20 credits, output on the jackpot /bonus display (26). The accumulated amount of credits makes up 20 credits. On Fig.3C there is an example of this embodiment pursuant to the present innovation, when the prize in the amount, predetermined by the processor, is charged on jackpot or bonus. A player after spinning the reels receives the prize combinations of CC - 10 credits and AAA - 30 credits, i.e., in the aggregate the player receives for the game 40 prize credits displayed on the prize display (25). 25 credits (this is a fixed amount of credits predetermined by the processor) are charged on jackpot or bonus and displayed on the prize display (26). The accumulated amount of credits makes up 25 credits.
On Fig.3D there is an example of this embodiment pursuant to the present innovation, when the prize in the amount, determined by the processor at random, is charged on jackpot or bonus. A player after spinning the reels receives the prize combinations of CC - 10 credits and AAA - 30 credits, i.e., in the aggregate the player receives for the game 40 prize credits displayed on the prize display (25). 32 credits are charged on jackpot or bonus (the amount of credits is determined by the processor at random in the range of values set by the game programme), and displayed on the prize display (26). The accumulated amount of credits makes up 32 credits.
According to Fig. 4 one embodiment of this innovation includes plenty of reels (lOa-lOe) and one or more payment lines (24), displayed by the video monitor (2a) or (2b) (Fig. lA or IB). Every reel (10) has plenty of symbols from A to D. The symbols can be any suitable symbols. The prize display (25) outputs prizes for every revolution of the reels. The A symbol jackpot /bonus display (27) shows a current amount of the progressive A symbol jackpot /bonus. The B symbol jackpot /bonus display (28) shows a current amount of the progressive B symbol jackpot /bonus. The C symbol jackpot /bonus display (29) shows a current amount of the progressive C symbol jackpot /bonus. The D symbol jackpot /bonus display (30) shows a current amount of the progressive D symbol jackpot /bonus.
In one embodiment plenty of reels with several symbols are displayed to a player. The processor in the gaming device spins or lets a player to initiate spinning the reels to win prize based on combination of symbols on the reels. If a player wins a prize after spinning the reels, then the prize of the same amount as the prize won for a corresponding game symbols is charged on jackpot or bonus corresponding to the given game symbols. In other embodiments, if a player wins a prize after spinning the reels, then the prize of the amount proportional to the prize of the player won for corresponding symbols is charged on corresponding jackpots and bonuses. In other embodiments, if a player wins a prize after spinning the reels, then the prize, which amount is predetermined by the processor, is charged on jackpot or bonus corresponding to the given symbols. In other embodiments, if a player wins a prize after spinning the reels, then the prize, which amount is determined by the processor at random for each game symbols, is charged on jackpot or bonus corresponding to the given symbols. On Fig.4A-4D there is an example of this embodiment pursuant to the present innovation. Any pay table or a table of prize credits can be used in a game. The pay table for this example is as follows: two similar C symbols along the line of payment are equal to 10 prize credits; three similar symbols along the line of payment are equal to 30 prize credits for the player. The amount of A, B, C, D jackpots / bonuses accumulated before spinning the reels is equal to 0 credits.
On Fig.4A there is an example of this embodiment pursuant to the present innovation, when credits in the amount equal to a prize of a player for corresponding symbols are charged on jackpot or bonus. A player after spinning the reels receives the prize combinations of CC - 10 credits and AAA - 30 credits, i.e., in the aggregate the player receives for the game 40 prize credits displayed on the prize display (25). The amount of credits equal to the CC prize combination, i.e., 10 credits, are charged on the C symbol jackpot or bonus and output on the C symbol jackpot /bonus display (29). The amount of credits accumulated on the C symbol jackpot / bonus amounts to 10 credits. Credits of precisely the same amount as received for the AAA prize combination, i.e., 30 credits, are charged on the A symbol jackpot /bonus and output on the A symbol jackpot /bonus display (27). The amount of credits accumulated on the A symbol jackpot / bonus amounts to 30 credits. In other words, in the aggregate 40 credits are charged on jackpots or bonuses.
On Fig.4B there is an example of this embodiment pursuant to the present innovation, when a prize in the amount proportional to the prize of the player for corresponding symbols is charged on jackpot or bonus. A player after spinning the reels receives the prize combinations of CC - 10 credits and AAA - 30 credits, i.e., in the aggregate the player receives for the game 40 prize credits displayed on the prize display (25). The credits equal to the half of the prize received for the CC prize combination, i.e., 5 credits, are charged on the C symbol jackpot or bonus and output on the C symbol jackpot /bonus display (29). The accumulated amount of the C symbol jackpot / bonus credits makes up 5 credits. The credits equal to the half of the prize received for the AAA prize combination equal to 15 credits are charged on the A symbol jackpot / bonus (27). The accumulated amount of the A symbol jackpot /bonus makes up 15 credits. In other words, in the aggregate 15 credits are charged on jackpots or bonuses.
On Fig.4C there is an example of this embodiment pursuant to the present innovation, when a prize in the amount, predetermined by the processor, is charged on jackpot or bonus. A player after spinning the reels receives the prize combinations of CC - 10 credits and AAA - 30 credits, i.e., in the aggregate, the player receives for the game 40 prize credits displayed on the prize display (25). 5 credits are charged on the C symbol jackpot / bonus, whereas this value is predetermined by the processor for the C symbol prize, and displayed on the C symbol jackpot / bonus display (29). The accumulated amount of the C symbol jackpot / bonus makes up 5 credits. The credits equal to the half of the prize received for the AAA prize combination equal to 15 credits are charged on the A symbol jackpot / bonus (27). 20 credits are charged on the A symbol jackpot /bonus, whereas this value is predetermined by the processor for the A symbol prize, and displayed on the A symbol jackpot / bonus display (27). The accumulated amount of the A symbol jackpot / bonus makes up 20 credits. In other words, in the aggregate 25 credits are charged on jackpots or bonuses.
On Fig.4D there is an example of this embodiment pursuant to the present innovation, when a prize in the amount, determined by the processor at random, is charged on jackpot or bonus. A player after spinning the reels receives the prize combinations of CC - 10 credits and AAA - 30 credits, i.e., in the aggregate the player receives for the game 40 prize credits displayed on the prize display (25). 7 credits are charged on the C symbol jackpot / bonus, whereas this value is predetermined by the processor in the range of values set by the game programme for the A symbol prize, and displayed on the A symbol jackpot / bonus display (27). The accumulated amount of the C symbol jackpot / bonus makes up 7 credits. 19 credits are charged on the A symbol jackpot / bonus, whereas this value is determined by the processor at random in the range of values set by the game programme for the A symbol prize for the A symbol prize, and displayed on the A symbol jackpot / bonus display (27). The accumulated amount of the A symbol jackpot / bonus makes up 19 credits. In other words, in the aggregate 26 credits are charged on jackpots or bonuses
According to Fig. 5 one embodiment of this innovation includes plenty of reels (lOa-lOe) and one or more payment lines (24), displayed by the video monitor (2a) or (2b) (Fig. lA or IB). Every reel (10) has plenty of symbols from A to D. The symbols can be any suitable symbols. The prize display (25) outputs prizes for every revolution of the reels. The 2-symbol combination jackpot / bonus display (AA, BB, CC, DD) (31) shows a current amount of the progressive jackpot /bonus accumulated from the prize combinations comprised of 2 equal symbols (AA, BB, CC, DD). The 3 - symbol combination jackpot / bonus display (AAA, BBB, CCC, DDD) (32) shows a current amount of the progressive jackpot /bonus accumulated from the prize combinations comprised of 3 equal symbols (AAA, BBB, CCC, DDD). The 4 - symbol combination jackpot / bonus display (AAAA, BBBB, CCCC, DDDD) (33) shows a current amount of the progressive jackpot /bonus accumulated from the prize combinations comprised of 4 equal symbols (AAAA, BBBB, CCCC, DDDD). The 5 - symbol combination jackpot / bonus display (AAAAA, BBBBB, CCCCC, DDDDD) (34) shows a current amount of the progressive jackpot /bonus accumulated from the prize combinations comprised of 5 equal symbols (AAAAA, BBBBB, CCCCC, DDDDD).
In one embodiment plenty of reels that have several symbols are displayed for a player. The processor in the gaming device spins and lets a player to initiate spinning of the reels to won a prize based on the symbol combination on the reels. If the player wins a prize after spinning the reels then the prize of exactly the same amount won for a corresponding game combination is charged on jackpot or bonus corresponding to the given combination. In other embodiment, if a player wins a prize after spinning the reels then the prize in the amount proportional to the prize won by the player for a corresponding combination is charged on jackpot or bonus corresponding to the given combination. In other embodiment, if a player wins a prize after spinning the reels, then the prize in the amount, predetermined by the processor for each game combination, is charged on the corresponding jackpot or bonus. In other embodiment, if a player wins a prize after spinning the reels then the prize in the amount, determined by the processor at random for every game prize combination, is charged on corresponding jackpot or bonus.
On Fig.5A-5D there is an example of this embodiment pursuant to the present innovation. It is obvious that the pay table or the prize credit table can be used in a game. The pay table for this example is as follows: two similar C symbols along the pay line are equal to 10 prize credits; three similar A symbols along the pay line are equal to 30 prize credits, five similar D symbols along the pay line are equal to 100 prize credits for the player. Amounts of jackpot / bonus accumulated before the reel spinning comprised of 2 (AA, BB, CC, DD), 3 (AAA, BBB, CCC, DDD), 4 (AAAA, BBBB, CCCC, DDDD), or 5 (AAAAA, BBBBB, CCCCC, DDDDD) symbols are equal to 0 credits.
On Fig.5 A there is an example of this embodiment pursuant to the present innovation, when credits in the amount equal to a prize of a player for corresponding game symbols are charged on jackpot or bonus. A player after spinning the reels receives the prize combinations of CC - 10 credits and AAA - 30 credits and DDDDD - 100 credits, i.e., in the aggregate, the player receives for the game 140 prize credits displayed on the prize display (25). Credits of exactly the same amount as received for the prize CC combination, i.e., 10 credits, are charged on the 2-symbol combination jackpot /bonus display (31). The accumulated amount of 2 - symbol combination jackpot / bonus becomes 10 credits. Credits of exactly the same amount as received for the prize AAA combination, i.e., 30 credits, are charged on 3 - symbol combination jackpot / bonus and output on the 3-symbol combination jackpot / bonus display (32). The accumulated amount of 3 - symbol combination jackpot / bonus becomes 30 credits. Credits of exactly the same amount as received for the prize DDDDD combination, i.e., 100 credits, are charged on the 5-symbol combination jackpot /bonus display (34). The accumulated amount of 5 - symbol combination jackpot / bonus becomes 100 credits. In other words, in the aggregate 140 credits are charged on jackpots/ bonuses.
On Fig.5B there is an example of this embodiment pursuant to the present innovation, when a prize in the amount proportional to the prize of the player for corresponding symbols is charged on jackpot or bonus. A player after spinning the reels receives the prize combinations of CC - 10 credits and AAA - 30 credits and DDDDD - 100 credits, i.e., in the aggregate the player receives for the game 140 prize credits displayed on the prize display (25). The credits equal to the half of the prize received for the CC prize combination, i.e., 5 credits, are charged on the 2 - symbol combination jackpot or bonus and output on the 2 - symbol combination jackpot /bonus display (31). The accumulated amount of 2 - symbol combination jackpot / bonus becomes 5 credits. The credits equal to the half of the prize received for the AAA prize combination equal to 15 credits are charged on the 3 - symbol combination jackpot / bonus (32). The accumulated amount of the 3 - symbol combination jackpot /bonus makes up 15 credits. In other words, in the aggregate 15 credits are charged on jackpots or bonuses. The credits equal to the half of the prize received for the DDDDD prize combination, i.e., 50 credits, are charged on the 5 - symbol combination jackpot / bonus and output on the 5 - symbol combination jackpot / bonus display (34). The accumulated amount of the 5 - symbol combination jackpot / bonus becomes 50 credits. In other words, in the aggregate 70 credits are charged on jackpots or bonuses.
On Fig.5C there is an example of this embodiment pursuant to the present innovation, when a prize in the amount, predetermined by the processor, is charged on jackpot or bonus. A player after spinning the reels receives the prize combinations of CC - 10 credits, AAA - 30 credits and DDDDD - 100 credits, i.e., in the aggregate, the player receives for the game s40 prize credits displayed on the prize display (25). 10 credits are charged on the 2 - symbol combination jackpot / bonus, whereas this value is predetermined by the processor for the 2 - symbol combination prize, and displayed on the 2 - symbol combination jackpot / bonus display (31). 25 credits are charged on the 3 - symbol combination jackpot / bonus, whereas this value is predetermined by the processor for the 3 - symbol combination prize, and displayed on the 3 - symbol combination jackpot / bonus display (32). 25 credits are charged on the 5 - symbol combination jackpot / bonus, whereas this value is predetermined by the processor for the 5 - symbol combination prize, and displayed on the 5 - symbol combination jackpot / bonus display (34). In other words, in the aggregate 1 10 credits are charged on jackpots or bonuses.
On Fig.5D there is an example of this embodiment pursuant to the present innovation, when a prize in the amount, determined by the processor at random, is charged on jackpot or bonus. A player after spinning the reels receives the prize combinations of CC - 10 credits, AAA - 30 credits and DDDDD - 100 credits, i.e., in the aggregate the player receives for the game 140 prize credits displayed on the prize display (25). 4 credits are charged on the 2 - symbol combination jackpot / bonus whereas this value is determined by the processor in the range of values set by the game programme for the 2 - symbol combination prize, and displayed on the 2 - symbol combination jackpot / bonus display (31). 17 credits are charged on the 3 - symbol combination jackpot / bonus, whereas this value is determined by the processor in the range of values set by the game programme for the 3 - symbol combination prize, and and displayed on the 3 - symbol combination jackpot / bonus display (32). 81 credits are charged on the 5 - symbol combination jackpot / bonus, whereas this value is determined by the processor for the 5 - symbol combination prize, and displayed on the 5 - symbol combination jackpot / bonus display (34), whereas this value is determined by the processor in the range of values set by the game programme for the 5 - symbol combination prize. In other words, in the aggregate 102 credits are charged on jackpots or bonuses.
According to Fig.6 one embodiment of this innovation includes plenty of reels (lOa-lOe) and one or more payment lines (24), displayed by the video monitor (2a) or (2b) (Fig. lA or IB). Every reel (10) has plenty of symbols from A to D. It is obvious that the symbols can be any suitable symbols. The prize display (25) outputs prizes for every revolution of the reels. The JPl jackpot / bonus display (35) shows the current amount of jackpot / bonus accumulated at falling of a special JPl symbol on the reels. The JP2 jackpot / bonus display (36) shows the current amount of jackpot / bonus accumulated at falling of a special JP2 symbol on the reels. The JP3 jackpot / bonus display (37) shows the current amount of jackpot / bonus accumulated at falling of a special JP3 symbol on the reels. The JP4 jackpot / bonus display (38) shows the current amount of jackpot / bonus accumulated at falling of a special JP4 symbol on the reels.
In one alternate embodiment plenty of reels that have several symbols are displayed for a player. The processor in the gaming device spins and lets a player to initiate spinning of the reels to won a prize based on the symbol combination on the reels. If the player wins a prize after spinning the reels then the prize of exactly the same amount won for a corresponding game combination is charged on jackpot or bonus corresponding to the given combination.
In other embodiments, if a player wins a prize after spinning the reels and a special symbol of jackpot or bonus is reflected on the reels, then the prize in the amount proportional to the prize, won by the player, is charged on jackpot or bonus corresponding to the given symbol. In other embodiment, if a player wins a prize after spinning the reels and a special symbol of jackpot or bonus is reflected on the reels, then the prize in the amount, predetermined by the processor, is charged on the corresponding jackpot or bonus. In other embodiment, if a player wins a prize after spinning the reels and a special symbol of jackpot or bonus is reflected on the reels then the prize in the amount, determined by the processor at random, is charged on corresponding jackpot or bonus.
On Fig.6A-6D there is an example of this embodiment pursuant to the present innovation. It is obvious that the pay table or the prize credit table can be used in a game. The pay table for this example is as follows: two similar C symbols along the pay line are equal to 10 prize credits; three similar A symbols along the pay line are equal to 30 prize credits, five similar D symbols along the pay line are equal to 100 prize credits for the player. Amounts of jackpot / bonus accumulated before the reel spinning for the special JPl, JP2, JP3 and JP4 symbols are equal to 0 credits.
On Fig.6A there is an example of this embodiment pursuant to the present innovation, when credits in the amount equal to a prize won by a player in a game are charged on jackpot or bonus. A player after spinning the reels receives the prize combinations of CC - 10 credits and AAA - 30 credits and DDDDD - 100 credits and a special JP1 symbol jackpot / bonus is reflected on the reels. In other words, in the aggregate, the player receives for the game 140 prize credits displayed on the prize display (25). Credits of exactly the same amount as the prize won in a game, i.e., 140 credits, are charged on the JP1 symbol jackpot / bonus and output on the JP1 jackpot / bonus display (35). The accumulated amount of the JP1 jackpot / bonus becomes 140 credits.
On Fig.6B there is an example of this embodiment pursuant to the present innovation, when a prize in the amount proportional to the prize won by a player in a game is charged on jackpot or bonus. A player after spinning the reels receives the prize combinations of CC - 10 credits and AAA - 30 credits and DDDDD - 100 credits and a special JP1 symbol jackpot / bonus. In other words, in the aggregate, the player receives for the game 140 prize credits displayed on the prize display (25). The credits proportional to the prize won in a game equal to 70 credits (in this example the amount is equal to the half of the prize won in a game, CC - 5 credits, AAA - 15 credits and DDDD - 50 credits), are charged on the JP1 symbol jackpot / bonus display (35). The accumulated amount of the JP1 jackpot / bonus becomes 70 credits.
On Fig.6C there is an example of this embodiment pursuant to the present innovation, when a prize in the amount, predetermined by the processor for corresponding special jackpot or bonus symbols, is charged on jackpot or bonus. A player after spinning the reels receives the prize combinations of CC - 10 credits and AAA - 30 credits and DDDDD - 100 credits and a special JP1 symbol jackpot / bonus is reflected on the reels. In other words, in the aggregate, the player receives for the game 140 prize credits displayed on the prize display (25). 100 credits are charged on the JP1 jackpot / bonus, whereas this value is predetermined by the processor for a special JP1 symbol jackpot / bonus, and output on the JP1 jackpot / bonus display (35). The accumulated amount of the JP1 jackpot / bonus becomes 100 credits.
On Fig.6D there is an example of this embodiment pursuant to the present innovation, when a prize in the amount, determined by the processor at random in the range of values set by the game programme for corresponding special jackpot / bonus symbols. A player after spinning the reels receives the prize combinations of CC - 10 credits and AAA - 30 credits and DDDDD - 100 credits and a special JP1 symbol jackpot / bonus. In other words, in the aggregate, the player receives for the game 140 prize credits displayed on the prize display (25). 69 credits are charged on the JP1 jackpot / bonus whereas this value is determined by the processor in the range of values set by the game programme for the corresponding jackpot or bonus symbols (in this example, for the JP1 special symbol for CC - 4 credits (in this example, in the range of values of 1 - 5 credits), for AAA - 9 credits (in this example, in the range of values of 1 - 30 credits), and for DDDD - 50 credits (in this example, in the range of values of 1 - 100 credits)), output on the JP1 jackpot / bonus display (35). The accumulated amount of the JP1 jackpot / bonus becomes 69 credits.
The examples, described above, illustrated on Fig.3 - Fig.6D, show that the connection of credit charging on jackpots or bonuses with prizes in a game enable to implement quicker accumulation of jackpots or bonuses in comparison to the existing methods. For instance, at charging on jackpots or bonuses equal to the prize in a game makes up 50% of all prizes in the game, i.e., at the general percentage of prizes of a gaming device equal to 94%, the percentage of accumulation of jackpots or bonuses makes up 47%. At that the charging of credits on jackpot or bonuses connected with the game prize makes the progressive jackpots or bonuses an integral part of the game itself (rather than additional opportunity), with very quick and visual to players accumulation of jackpots or bonuses. Accordingly the chances of players to win a big prize become quite big. This significantly enhances the interests and attractiveness of a game for players.
This innovation can be shown as the examples of other prize winning games, such as poker, bingo, blackjack, keno and other primary and secondary games as well. Though this innovation has been described due to the fact that currently is being considered as the most efficient and preferable embodiment, It will be appreciated that the innovation is not limited to the described embodiments abnd covers different opinions and equivalent configurations corresponding to the essence and the scope of the innovation formula. The changes and variants in the present innovation can be implemented without deviations from the essence of the innovation as defined in the innovation formula, i.e., this application is limited to the scope of the innovation formula.
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