公开(公告)号：US20060178203A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-10

申请号：US11294098

申请日：2005-12-05

Applicant: Darryl Hughes ,  Joel Jaffe ,  Jason Smith ,  William Wadleigh ,  Gene Rigsby

Inventor： Darryl Hughes ,  Joel Jaffe ,  Jason Smith ,  William Wadleigh ,  Gene Rigsby

IPC: A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3258 ,  G07F17/3267 ,  G07F17/329

Abstract: A method and gaming network for conducting a progressive gaming event is disclosed. The method includes receiving a wager from a player to play a basic wagering game and displaying the basic wagering game on a video display. The progressive gaming event is initiated and a plurality of players, playing the basic wagering game, are selected to participate in the progressive gaming event. A plurality of player-selectable objects are displayed on the video display from which the plurality of players may select. A simulated drawing is presented to the plurality of selected players. The simulated drawing displays a combination of randomly generated winning objects to the plurality of players on a communal display.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于进行渐进式游戏活动的方法和游戏网络。 该方法包括从播放器接收下注以播放基本投注游戏并在视频显示器上显示基本投注游戏。 开始进行游戏事件，并且选择播放基本投注游戏的多个玩家参与渐进式游戏事件。 多个玩家可选择的对象被显示在多个玩家可以从中选择的视频显示器上。 向多个选择的玩家呈现模拟画面。 模拟绘图在公共显示器上向多个玩家显示随机生成的胜利对象的组合。

公开(公告)号：US20060068893A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-30

申请号：US11238326

申请日：2005-09-29

Applicant: Joel Jaffe ,  William Wadleigh

Inventor： Joel Jaffe ,  William Wadleigh

IPC: A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/34

Abstract: Wagering game terminal and method of operating same are disclosed in which players collect symbols and/or symbol combinations that are indicative of a randomly selected outcome. The symbols and/or symbol combinations may be collected anytime they appear on the wagering game terminal, or they may be collected only if they appear in a certain manner or at a certain time. Players who manage to complete a predefined collection of symbols and/or symbol combinations are awarded a special event game, such as a bonus game, a jackpot, and the like. The players may carry over the symbols and/or symbol combinations they have collected across multiple gaming sessions and multiple gaming terminals. In this way, the players may retain the benefit of their previous gaming experiences.

Abstract translation: 公开了投注游戏终端和操作方法，其中玩家收集指示随机选择的结果的符号和/或符号组合。 符号和/或符号组合可以在其出现在投注游戏终端上的任何时间被收集，或者只有当它们以特定方式或在特定时间出现时，它们才可以被收集。 设法完成符号和/或符号组合的预定义集合的玩家被授予特殊事件游戏，例如奖励游戏，累积奖金等。 玩家可以携带他们在多个游戏会话和多个游戏终端上收集的符号和/或符号组合。 这样，玩家可以保留他们以前的游戏体验的好处。

公开(公告)号：US20060178202A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-10

申请号：US11293926

申请日：2005-12-05

Applicant: Darryl Hughes ,  Joel Jaffe ,  Jason Smith ,  William Wadleigh

Inventor： Darryl Hughes ,  Joel Jaffe ,  Jason Smith ,  William Wadleigh

IPC: A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3276

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method of offering a wagering game tournament is disclosed. The wagering game tournament is offered to a plurality of players playing on a gaming network. A wager is received from both a first player at a first gaming terminal and a second player at a second gaming terminal to play a first and second standard wagering game, respectively. The second standard wagering game is a different wagering game from the first standard wagering game. The standard game is initiated and an option is provided to each of the players to enter a tournament mode. A wagering game tournament is initiate and the players are able to enroll in the tournament, after the player has selected the tournament mode option.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的一个实施例，公开了一种提供投注游戏锦标赛的方法。 投注游戏锦标赛提供给在游戏网络上玩的多个玩家。 从第一游戏终端的第一玩家和第二游戏终端的第二玩家接收赌注，分别玩第一和第二标准投注游戏。 第二个标准投注游戏是与第一个标准投注游戏不同的投注游戏。 开始标准游戏，并且向每个玩家提供选项以进入比赛模式。 玩家将选择比赛模式选项后，开始投注比赛，玩家可以参加比赛。

公开(公告)号：US20050003879A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-06

申请号：US10612419

申请日：2003-07-02

Applicant: Joel Jaffe ,  William Wadleigh

Inventor： Joel Jaffe ,  William Wadleigh

IPC: A63F9/24 ,  A63F13/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/34

CPC classification number: G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/3216

Abstract: A gaming apparatus for conducting a wagering game comprises an electro-mechanical award display including a plurality of physical elements. A processor is operative to record a wager to play the wagering game and, in response to a predetermined criterion, move the physical elements between an extended position and a retracted position to indicate a game outcome.

Abstract translation: 用于进行投注游戏的游戏装置包括包括多个物理元素的机电奖励显示。 处理器可操作地记录下注以进行投注游戏，并且响应于预定标准，在扩展位置和缩回位置之间移动物理元素以指示游戏结果。

公开(公告)号：US20060068894A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-30

申请号：US11241123

申请日：2005-09-30

Applicant: William Wadleigh ,  Shridhar Joshi ,  Joel Jaffe

Inventor： William Wadleigh ,  Shridhar Joshi ,  Joel Jaffe

IPC: A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3227 ,  G07F17/34

Abstract: A communication feature or a plurality of communication features allows a player to know that he or she has selected a special event to be conducted in the wagering game. Generally, the player must meet certain criteria (e.g., play the maximum number of paylines) or, perhaps, make an additional wager to be eligible for the special event. The communication features may include (i) an indicator within the player-input device that is used to allow the player to select the special event, (ii) a banner that is displayed prior to and during the wagering game that indicates that the special event is activated, (iii) a placard that is displayed prior to the wagering game that indicates that the special event is activated, and/or (iv) the altering of one or more symbols that are used to indicate the randomly selected outcome of the wagering game.

Abstract translation: 通信特征或多个通信特征允许玩家知道他或她已经选择要在投注游戏中进行的特殊事件。 一般来说，玩家必须符合某些标准（例如，玩最大数量的支付线），或者可能需要额外的赌注来符合特别活动的资格。 通信特征可以包括（i）玩家输入设备内的用于允许玩家选择特殊事件的指示符，（ii）在投注游戏之前和期间显示的横幅，其指示特殊事件 被激活，（iii）在投注游戏之前显示的指示特定事件被激活的标牌，和/或（iv）改变用于指示随机选择的投注结果的一个或多个符号 游戏。

公开(公告)号：US20060252492A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-09

申请号：US11479215

申请日：2006-06-30

Applicant: Peter Anderson ,  Michael Casey ,  Erica Frohm ,  Jason Gilmore ,  Damon Gura ,  Darryl Hughes ,  Joel Jaffe ,  Ian Simmons

Inventor： Peter Anderson ,  Michael Casey ,  Erica Frohm ,  Jason Gilmore ,  Damon Gura ,  Darryl Hughes ,  Joel Jaffe ,  Ian Simmons

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3267 ,  G07F17/3295

Abstract: A gaming machine comprises at least one visual display (mechanical or video) and a game of chance controlled by a processor in response to a wager. The game of chance includes a primary game and a sorting feature. The sorting feature is triggered by certain start-feature outcomes of the primary game. The sorting feature includes a collection of scrambled objects, such as letters, symbols, pictures, or puzzle pieces, that are at least partially sorted during operation of the sorting feature. The sorting feature generates an award, such as a payoff, a payoff multiplier, or extended play, if the sorted objects match predetermined criteria.

公开(公告)号：US20060199634A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-07

申请号：US11072956

申请日：2005-03-03

Applicant: Peter Anderson ,  John Flint ,  Joel Jaffe

Inventor： Peter Anderson ,  John Flint ,  Joel Jaffe

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/34 ,  G07F17/3267

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a gaming terminal and a method of playing a wagering game having a free-play outcome and a multiplier feature that changes during the free game-play. The free game-play continues until a winning combination is achieved. The award associated with the winning combination is multiplied by the multiplier value achieved during the free-game play.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种游戏终端和玩游戏游戏的方法，所述游戏终端具有自由游戏结果和在免费游戏过程中改变的乘数特征。 免费游戏继续，直到获得组合。 与获胜组合相关的奖励乘以游戏过程中获得的乘数值。

公开(公告)号：US20070060332A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-15

申请号：US11504359

申请日：2006-08-14

Applicant: Peter Anderson ,  Jeremy Hornik ,  Joel Jaffe ,  Richard Schwartz

Inventor： Peter Anderson ,  Jeremy Hornik ,  Joel Jaffe ,  Richard Schwartz

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3237 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3234 ,  G07F17/3239

Abstract: A gaming machine for conducting a wagering game comprises a value input device for receiving a wager from a player and at least one processor for executing gameplay on the gaming machine. The gaming machine further comprises a player information reader and a player tracking device detector operative to detect and signal the processor regarding the presence of a player tracking device in communication with the player information reader. The processor is operative to execute a modified portion of gameplay in response to the signal received from the detector.

Abstract translation: 用于进行投注游戏的游戏机包括用于从玩家接收赌注的值输入装置和用于在游戏机上执行游戏的至少一个处理器。 游戏机还包括播放器信息读取器和玩家跟踪装置检测器，其操作以检测和向处理器通知与玩家信息读取器通信的玩家跟踪装置的存在。 处理器可操作以响应于从检测器接收到的信号来执行游戏的修改部分。

公开(公告)号：US20070026920A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-01

申请号：US11493416

申请日：2006-07-26

Applicant: John Flint ,  Joel Jaffe ,  Michael Mastropietro ,  Larry Pacey

Inventor： John Flint ,  Joel Jaffe ,  Michael Mastropietro ,  Larry Pacey

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3206 ,  G07F17/3267 ,  G07F17/3293

Abstract: A gaming system for playing a video poker game includes a wager-input device, a display, and a controller. The wager-input device receives a wager input from a player and the display displays the video poker game having a plurality of cards. The controller is coupled to the display and the wager-input device, and is programmed to provide an initial poker hand that is randomly selected from the plurality of cards. In response to a bonus feature being triggered, a certain card in the initial poker hand is replaced with at least two substitute cards from the plurality of cards to form two distinct final poker hands.

Abstract translation: 用于播放视频扑克游戏的游戏系统包括下注输入设备，显示器和控制器。 下注输入装置从播放器接收下注输入，显示器显示具有多张卡片的视频扑克游戏。 控制器耦合到显示器和下注输入设备，并被编程为提供从多张卡片中随机选择的初始扑克牌。 响应于被触发的奖励特征，初始扑克牌中的某张牌被替换为来自多张牌的至少两张替代牌，以形成两个不同的最终扑克牌。

公开(公告)号：US20060160613A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-20

申请号：US11331611

申请日：2006-01-13

Applicant: Jeremy Hornik ,  Joel Jaffe ,  Dion Aoki ,  James Poole

Inventor： Jeremy Hornik ,  Joel Jaffe ,  Dion Aoki ,  James Poole

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3262

Abstract: A method for playing a wagering game. The method includes conducting a basic game having a randomly selected outcome. The randomly selected outcome is selected from a plurality of outcomes and is indicated by a plurality of symbols. Each of the plurality of symbols has a first function. A side-wager option is presented that allows a player to change a function of a certain one of the plurality of symbols to one of a plurality of second functions. In response to the player selecting the side-wager option, one of the plurality of second functions is selected. Also, the second function is attributed to the certain one of the plurality of symbols when the randomly selected outcome is indicated.