公开(公告)号：US07568973B2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-04

申请号：US11470223

申请日：2006-09-05

Applicant: Cara L. Iddings ,  Daniel Dewaal ,  Bryan Bullard ,  Chad Little ,  Vince Manfredi ,  Richard J. Schneider

Inventor： Cara L. Iddings ,  Daniel Dewaal ,  Bryan Bullard ,  Chad Little ,  Vince Manfredi ,  Richard J. Schneider

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3258 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3223

Abstract: A gaming system including a central server linked to a plurality of gaming machines. The central server includes a plurality of progressive modules. Each progressive module maintains one or more progressive awards and is associated with zero, one or more of the gaming machines in the gaming system. Upon a determination that a designated one of the progressive awards will be provided, one of the gaming machines associated with the progressive module which maintains the designated progressive award provides the designated progressive award to the player of such gaming machine.

公开(公告)号：US08197337B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-12

申请号：US11927029

申请日：2007-10-29

Applicant: Daniel DeWaal ,  Vincent Smith ,  Hans Elias ,  Lance R. Peterson

Inventor： Daniel DeWaal ,  Vincent Smith ,  Hans Elias ,  Lance R. Peterson

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3258 ,  G07F17/32

Abstract: A gaming system and method including at least one gaming system progressive award adapted to be provided to any player at one of a plurality of the gaming machines. The gaming system progressive award is associated with a designated quantity of points wherein the first player at one of the gaming devices to accumulate the designated quantity of points is provided the gaming system progressive award. The gaming system and method also includes, for each of a plurality of players, a plurality of personal progressive awards arranged in a personal multi-level progressive configuration. Such personal progressive awards are individual to each specific player and funded by that player's wagers placed at the gaming devices in the gaming system.

Abstract translation: 一种游戏系统和方法，包括适于提供给多个游戏机中的一个游戏机上的任何玩家的至少一个游戏系统渐进奖励。 游戏系统渐进奖励与指定数量的积分相关联，其中一个游戏装置中的一个游戏装置中积累指定数量的积分的第一玩家被提供给游戏系统渐进奖励。 对于多个玩家中的每一个，游戏系统和方法还包括以个人多级逐行配置排列的多个个人进步奖励。 这样的个人渐进奖励对于每个特定玩家而言是个人的，并且由玩家在游戏系统中游戏设备上的投注资助。

公开(公告)号：US07585223B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-08

申请号：US11830031

申请日：2007-07-30

Applicant: Cara L. Iddings ,  Daniel Dewaal ,  Bryan D. Bullard ,  Chad Little ,  Vince Manfredi ,  Richard J. Schneider

Inventor： Cara L. Iddings ,  Daniel Dewaal ,  Bryan D. Bullard ,  Chad Little ,  Vince Manfredi ,  Richard J. Schneider

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3258 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3223

Abstract: A gaming system including a central server linked to a plurality of gaming machines. The central server includes a plurality of progressive modules. Each progressive module maintains one or more progressive awards and is associated with zero, one or more of the gaming machines in the gaming system. Upon a determination that a designated one of the progressive awards will be provided, one of the gaming machines associated with the progressive module which maintains the designated progressive award provides the designated progressive award to the player of such gaming machine.

Abstract translation: 包括连接到多个游戏机的中央服务器的游戏系统。 中央服务器包括多个渐进模块。 每个渐进模块维护一个或多个渐进奖励，并且与游戏系统中的零个，一个或多个游戏机相关联。 在确定将提供指定的渐进奖励之后，与维持指定渐进奖励的渐进模块相关联的游戏机之一向游戏机的玩家提供指定的渐进奖励。

公开(公告)号：US20080108424A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-08

申请号：US11557854

申请日：2006-11-08

Applicant: Anthony J. Baerlocher ,  Bryan Bullard ,  Daniel Dewaal ,  William Little ,  Christopher D. Reddicks ,  James A. Vasquez

Inventor： Anthony J. Baerlocher ,  Bryan Bullard ,  Daniel Dewaal ,  William Little ,  Christopher D. Reddicks ,  James A. Vasquez

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/34

Abstract: A gaming system and method of providing a virtual drawing or drawing promotion including a central server, one or more location servers, and a plurality of gaming devices. A player is provided with a drawing account voucher, which is associated with a drawing account. Based on game play, the drawing account is credited with drawing entries or virtual tickets for a drawing promotion. In one embodiment, the gaming system provides a number of drawing entries when a wager placed by a player meets at least a wager threshold amount, wherein the number of drawing entries provided is based on a ticket award amount. The gaming system, upon expiration of a drawing period, selects a winner of the drawing promotion by selecting a drawing entry. In one embodiment, the gaming system progressively increases the drawing prize based on the number of drawing entries provided or wagers placed by the players.

Abstract translation: 一种提供包括中央服务器，一个或多个位置服务器和多个游戏设备的虚拟绘图或绘图促进的游戏系统和方法。 玩家被提供有绘图帐户凭证，其与绘图帐户相关联。 基于游戏，绘图帐户记入绘图条目或绘图促销的虚拟机票。 在一个实施例中，游戏系统提供多个绘图条目，当玩家放下的下注符合至少下注阈值量时，其中所提供的绘图条目的数量是基于罚单奖励金额。 游戏系统在绘图期间到期时，通过选择绘图条目来选择绘图晋升的获胜者。 在一个实施例中，游戏系统基于提供的绘图条目的数量或由玩家放置的投注逐渐地增加绘图奖品。

公开(公告)号：US08105149B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-31

申请号：US11558683

申请日：2006-11-10

Applicant: Daniel DeWaal

Inventor： Daniel DeWaal

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3262 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3276

Abstract: In one embodiment, the gaming system and method disclosed herein substantially simultaneously provides a multi-round bonus event to a plurality of players. Each players' input(s) determine, at least in part, an award, if any, provided to that player for the bonus event. In one embodiment, upon an occurrence of a suitable triggering event, a central controller of the gaming system identifies at least one player and preferably a plurality of players who are eligible for the bonus event. The central controller causes the bonus event to be provided to those eligible players. In one such embodiment, the bonus event enables one or more eligible players in the gaming system to simultaneously (or substantially simultaneously) attempt to win the award in the bonus event. In this embodiment, the outcome of the bonus event is determined, at least in part, by one or more player inputs, choices or decisions in the bonus event.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，本文公开的游戏系统和方法基本上同时向多个玩家提供多轮奖励事件。 每个玩家的投入决定至少部分地为该玩家提供奖金活动的奖励（如果有的话）。 在一个实施例中，在出现合适的触发事件时，游戏系统的中央控制器识别符合奖励事件的至少一个玩家并且优选地多个玩家。 中央控制人员将奖金事件提供给符合条件的玩家。 在一个这样的实施例中，奖励事件使得游戏系统中的一个或多个合格玩家同时（或基本上同时地）尝试在奖金事件中赢得奖励。 在该实施例中，奖励事件的结果至少部分地由奖励事件中的一个或多个玩家输入，选择或决定确定。

公开(公告)号：US20110218032A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-08

申请号：US13109453

申请日：2011-05-17

Applicant: Anthony J. Baerlocher ,  Bryan Bullard ,  Daniel Dewaal ,  William Little ,  Christopher D. Reddicks ,  James A. Vasquez

Inventor： Anthony J. Baerlocher ,  Bryan Bullard ,  Daniel Dewaal ,  William Little ,  Christopher D. Reddicks ,  James A. Vasquez

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/34

Abstract: A gaming system and method of providing a virtual drawing or drawing promotion including a central server, one or more location servers, and a plurality of gaming devices. A player is provided with a drawing account voucher, which is associated with a drawing account. Based on game play, the drawing account is credited with drawing entries or virtual tickets for a drawing promotion. In one embodiment, the gaming system provides a number of drawing entries when a wager placed by a player meets at least a wager threshold amount, wherein the number of drawing entries provided is based on a ticket award amount. The gaming system, upon expiration of a drawing period, selects a winner of the drawing promotion by selecting a drawing entry. In one embodiment, the gaming system progressively increases the drawing prize based on the number of drawing entries provided or wagers placed by the players.

Abstract translation: 一种提供包括中央服务器，一个或多个位置服务器和多个游戏设备的虚拟绘图或绘图促进的游戏系统和方法。 玩家被提供有绘图帐户凭证，其与绘图帐户相关联。 基于游戏，绘图帐户记入绘图条目或绘图促销的虚拟机票。 在一个实施例中，游戏系统提供多个绘图条目，当玩家放下的下注符合至少下注阈值量时，其中所提供的绘图条目的数量是基于罚单奖励金额。 游戏系统在绘图期间到期时，通过选择绘图条目来选择绘图晋升的获胜者。 在一个实施例中，游戏系统基于提供的绘图条目的数量或由玩家放置的投注逐渐地增加绘图奖品。

公开(公告)号：US08517828B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-27

申请号：US13443578

申请日：2012-04-10

Applicant: Daniel Dewaal ,  Vincent Smith ,  Lance R. Peterson ,  Hans Elias

Inventor： Daniel Dewaal ,  Vincent Smith ,  Lance R. Peterson ,  Hans Elias

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3258 ,  G07F17/32

Abstract: A gaming system and method including at least one gaming system progressive award adapted to be provided to any player at one of a plurality of the gaming machines. The gaming system progressive award is associated with a designated quantity of points wherein the first player at one of the gaming devices to accumulate the designated quantity of points is provided the gaming system progressive award. The gaming system and method also includes, for each of a plurality of players, a plurality of personal progressive awards arranged in a personal multi-level progressive configuration. Such personal progressive awards are individual to each specific player and funded by that player's wagers placed at the gaming devices in the gaming system.

Abstract translation: 一种游戏系统和方法，包括适于提供给多个游戏机中的一个游戏机上的任何玩家的至少一个游戏系统渐进奖励。 游戏系统渐进奖励与指定数量的积分相关联，其中一个游戏装置中的一个游戏装置中积累指定数量的积分的第一玩家被提供给游戏系统渐进奖励。 对于多个玩家中的每一个，游戏系统和方法还包括以个人多级逐行配置排列的多个个人进步奖励。 这样的个人渐进奖励对于每个特定玩家而言是个人的，并且由玩家在游戏系统中游戏设备上的投注资助。

公开(公告)号：US20120196673A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-02

申请号：US13443578

申请日：2012-04-10

Applicant: Daniel Dewaal ,  Vincent Smith ,  Lance R. Peterson ,  Hans Elias

Inventor： Daniel Dewaal ,  Vincent Smith ,  Lance R. Peterson ,  Hans Elias

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3258 ,  G07F17/32

Abstract: A gaming system and method including at least one gaming system progressive award adapted to be provided to any player at one of a plurality of the gaming machines. The gaming system progressive award is associated with a designated quantity of points wherein the first player at one of the gaming devices to accumulate the designated quantity of points is provided the gaming system progressive award. The gaming system and method also includes, for each of a plurality of players, a plurality of personal progressive awards arranged in a personal multi-level progressive configuration. Such personal progressive awards are individual to each specific player and funded by that player's wagers placed at the gaming devices in the gaming system.

Abstract translation: 一种游戏系统和方法，包括适于提供给多个游戏机中的一个游戏机上的任何玩家的至少一个游戏系统渐进奖励。 游戏系统渐进奖励与指定数量的积分相关联，其中一个游戏装置中的一个游戏装置中积累指定数量的积分的第一玩家被提供给游戏系统渐进奖励。 对于多个玩家中的每一个，游戏系统和方法还包括以个人多级逐行配置排列的多个个人进步奖励。 这样的个人渐进奖励对于每个特定玩家而言是个人的，并且由玩家在游戏系统中游戏设备上的投注资助。

公开(公告)号：US07883409B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-08

申请号：US11122344

申请日：2005-05-04

Applicant: William Little ,  Bryan Bullard ,  Daniel deWaal

Inventor： William Little ,  Bryan Bullard ,  Daniel deWaal

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/32

Abstract: Ticket drawings having escalating discrete prize levels within a gaming environment are provided. A gaming system having an automated random ticket drawing game module provides ticket drawing bonus games in conjunction with primary wager based games. Ticket drawings can include base, intermediate and ultimate prize levels, with each level corresponding to a specific prize and range of ticket entries. The prize level escalates as more ticket entries are granted. Ticket entries can be awarded for various events, such as a 3-of-a-kind at a primary wager based game. Drawings include a time period for the acceptance of ticket entries, including a predefined start and end. Award and drawing mechanisms and multiple display devices facilitate each drawing. Multiple drawings can occur simultaneously, such as an hourly and daily drawing. Drawings may also be part of an ongoing series of continuous ticket drawings, such as 24 hourly drawings in a given day.

Abstract translation: 提供了在游戏环境中具有升级的离散奖品级别的票图。 具有自动随机票绘制游戏模块的游戏系统与主要赌注游戏一起提供票券奖励游戏。 门票图可以包括基础，中级和最终奖励水平，每个级别对应一个特定的奖品和门票的范围。 奖励级别随着更多门票的授予而升级。 票务条目可以在各种活动中获得，例如在主要赌注游戏中的3-of-kind。 图纸包括接受票据的时间段，包括预定义的开始和结束。 奖励和绘图机制和多个​​显示设备便于每个绘图。 多个图纸可以同时进行，如小时和每日绘图。 图纸也可能是持续的连续票券图纸的一部分，例如在特定日子的24小时图纸。

公开(公告)号：US20080113765A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-15

申请号：US11558683

申请日：2006-11-10

Applicant: Daniel DeWaal

Inventor： Daniel DeWaal

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3262 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3276

Abstract: In one embodiment, the gaming system and method disclosed herein substantially simultaneously provides a multi-round bonus event to a plurality of players. Each players' input(s) determine, at least in part, an award, if any, provided to that player for the bonus event. In one embodiment, upon an occurrence of a suitable triggering event, a central controller of the gaming system identifies at least one player and preferably a plurality of players who are eligible for the bonus event. The central controller causes the bonus event to be provided to those eligible players. In one such embodiment, the bonus event enables one or more eligible players in the gaming system to simultaneously (or substantially simultaneously) attempt to win the award in the bonus event. In this embodiment, the outcome of the bonus event is determined, at least in part, by one or more player inputs, choices or decisions in the bonus event.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，本文公开的游戏系统和方法基本上同时向多个玩家提供多轮奖励事件。 每个玩家的投入决定至少部分地为该玩家提供奖金活动的奖励（如果有的话）。 在一个实施例中，在出现合适的触发事件时，游戏系统的中央控制器识别符合奖励事件的至少一个玩家并且优选地多个玩家。 中央控制人员将奖金事件提供给符合条件的玩家。 在一个这样的实施例中，奖励事件使得游戏系统中的一个或多个合格玩家同时（或基本上同时地）尝试在奖金事件中赢得奖励。 在该实施例中，奖励事件的结果至少部分地由奖励事件中的一个或多个玩家输入，选择或决定确定。