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Methods and apparatus for free play mode operation of gaming devices

  • US 20060258422A1
  • Filed: 04/18/2006
  • Published: 11/16/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/18/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method, comprising:

  • determining whether to offer a player of an electronic game device a choice to switch the gaming device from a regular mode of operation to a free play mode of operation, wherein the free play mode of operation maintains a credit balance for the player;

    presenting the offer to the player based on the determination; and

    receiving an election from the player to switch the electronic game device from the regular mode of operation to the free play mode of operation.

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