Method of playing a group participation game
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1. A method of playing a group participation wagering game comprising the steps of:
- forming a group consisting of all entrants who have made a first wager on the outcome of a first game and a second wager on the outcome of a second, group participation game;
determining whether the second game is a winner;
indicating the outcome of the game; and
determining whether the first game is a winner.
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Abstract
A group wagering game is provided in which all entrants win or lose simultaneously as a group. The method of playing the game includes forming a group consisting of all entrants who have made a first wager on a first game and a second wager on the outcome of second group game. The outcome of the second group game is determined first, but is only applied if the first game is a winner. As such, a “bonus” round of play is provided which generates group interest and excitement in the gaming experience.
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1. A method of playing a group participation wagering game comprising the steps of:
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forming a group consisting of all entrants who have made a first wager on the outcome of a first game and a second wager on the outcome of a second, group participation game;
determining whether the second game is a winner;
indicating the outcome of the game; and
determining whether the first game is a winner. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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15. A method of playing a group participation wagering game in combination with an individual participation game, the method comprising the steps of:
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forming a group of at least some of the entrants in the individual participation game who have made a wager on a first game and a wager on the outcome of the second group participation game;
determining whether the entire group is a winner of the group game; and
indicating the outcome of the group game at the conclusion thereof.
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33. A method of implementing a bonus feature in a group participation game, the method comprising the steps of:
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accepting an initial wager from an entrant for a first wagering game;
accepting a second wager from an entrant for a second group game;
determining the outcome of the group game; and
determining the outcome of the individual game;
wherein the outcome of said group game is determined prior to the outcome of the first wagering game. - View Dependent Claims (34, 35)
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