Gaming machine with feature triggering scheme
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1. A method of conducting a wagering game, the wagering game including a basic game and a bonus game, the method comprising:
- tracking a number of the basic games played since a predetermined event; and
altering a probability of triggering the bonus game based on the tracked number.
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Abstract
A gaming apparatus and method of conducting a wagering game are disclosed. The wagering game includes a basic game and a bonus game triggered by the basic game. The apparatus tracks a number of the basic games played since a predetermined event, and alters a probability of triggering the bonus game based on the tracked number.
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1. A method of conducting a wagering game, the wagering game including a basic game and a bonus game, the method comprising:
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tracking a number of the basic games played since a predetermined event; and
altering a probability of triggering the bonus game based on the tracked number. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of conducting a wagering game, the wagering game including a basic game and a bonus game triggered by the basic game, the method comprising:
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tracking a frequency of occurrence of the bonus game; and
altering a probability of triggering the bonus game based on the tracked frequency. - View Dependent Claims (5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of conducting a wagering game, the wagering game including a basic game and a bonus game triggered by the basic game, the method comprising altering a probability of triggering the bonus game based on when the bonus game was last triggered by the basic game.
- 19. A method of conducting a wagering game, the wagering game including a basic game and a bonus game triggered by the basic game, the method comprising altering a probability of triggering the bonus game based on a length of time since the bonus game was last triggered by the basic game.
- 21. A gaming apparatus for conducting a wagering game, the wagering game including a basic game and a bonus game, the apparatus comprising a control system operative to a number of the basic games played since a predetermined event and to alter a probability of triggering the bonus game based on the tracked number.
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