Gaming device having regenerating multiple award opportunities
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1. A gaming device comprising:
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an initial indicator in a base game controlled by the processor for displaying of a plurality of symbols;
an initial number of award opportunities associated with at least one symbol or symbol combination of the initial indicator; and
a secondary mechanical indicator in a bonus game controlled the processor for displaying award outcomes and at least one additional opportunity outcome, wherein the additional opportunity outcome includes a plurality of additional award opportunities.
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Abstract
The present invention involves an apparatus and method for regenerating or awarding extra chances or opportunities to a player in connection with a gaming device and preferably in a bonus round of a gaming device. The present invention contemplates regenerating or awarding a plurality of extra chances or opportunities upon the occurrence of a predetermined event. More specifically, the present invention contemplates regenerating or awarding a number of extra chances or opportunities equal to the number of chances or opportunities with which the player enters or begins the game or bonus round of the present invention.
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1. A gaming device comprising:
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a processor;
an initial indicator in a base game controlled by the processor for displaying of a plurality of symbols;
an initial number of award opportunities associated with at least one symbol or symbol combination of the initial indicator; and
a secondary mechanical indicator in a bonus game controlled the processor for displaying award outcomes and at least one additional opportunity outcome, wherein the additional opportunity outcome includes a plurality of additional award opportunities. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A gaming device comprising:
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a processor for providing an initial number of award opportunities on a first display to a player upon the generation of an additional opportunity outcome; and
a secondary mechanical indicator for displaying at least one award outcome and a plurality of additional opportunity outcomes that provide a number of additional award opportunities based on the initial number. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A gaming device comprising:
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a processor for providing a number of additional award opportunities in a bonus game equal to an initial number of award opportunities upon the generation of an additional opportunity outcome in the bonus game;
a first indicator controlled by the processor for displaying a plurality of symbols in a base game, wherein at least one symbol or symbol combination generates the initial number of award opportunities in the base game; and
a second indicator controlled by the processor for displaying at least one award outcome and at least one of additional opportunity outcome in the bonus game.
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22. A gaming device comprising:
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a processor;
an initial indicator including a plurality of reels in a base slot game controlled by the processor for displaying of a plurality of symbols;
at least two initial award opportunities associated with at least one symbol or symbol combination of the initial indicator;
a secondary mechanical indicator in a bonus game controlled the processor, said secondary mechanical indicator including a wheel having a plurality of sections for displaying award outcomes and at least one additional opportunity outcome, wherein the additional opportunity outcome provides a player a plurality of additional award opportunities equal to said initial number of award opportunities; and
means controlled by said processor for indicating the number of award opportunities, additional award opportunities, and a limit to accumulated award opportunities and additional award opportunities to the player.
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23. A method for operating a gaming device, the method comprising the steps of:
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(a) enabling a player to play a first game;
(b) providing an initial number of award opportunities for a second game to the player during play of said first game;
(c) enabling the player to play the second game; and
(d) providing a number of additional award opportunities based on the number of initial award opportunities to the player upon the generation of an additional opportunity outcome during the second game. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. A method for operating a gaming device, the method comprising the steps of:
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enabling a player to play a base game;
providing an initial number of award opportunities for a bonus game to said player during play of the base game;
enabling the player to play said bonus game; and
providing a number of additional award opportunities equal to the initial number of award opportunities to the player upon generation of an additional opportunity outcome during the bonus game.
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